CYP DCT-21 User manual
DCT-21
HD Audio Center
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
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Version 1.1 August 2011
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1 01/07/11 Preliminary Release
RDV2 16/01/12
VS0 13/08/12 Updated format/diagrams
RDV3 17/08/12 OLED Menu
VS0 21/11/12 Revised features list
CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................ 1
2. Applications........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements............................ 2
5. Features.................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions....... 4
6.1 Front Panel ........................................4
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................5
6.3 Top Panel ..........................................6
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 OLED Menu .......................................7
7. Connection Diagram ............................ 8
8. Specications ........................................ 9
9. Acronyms ............................................. 10
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1. INTRODUCTION
The HD Audio Center is designed to allow multiple audio sources to
be controlled, switched and output to a variety of audio equipment.
With its 6 audio inputs (including an HDMI input) and 6 audio outputs
(including a 6.3mm headphone output) you can integrate and
convert any digital or analog audio source to any type of amplier or
active speakers.
This device has an built-in sampling rate converter which can
upscale audio signals between 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (24-bit). With HDMI
connectivity, it allows the user to embed or de-embed audio within
the HDMI signal path.
For professionals, the Ti TPA6120A2 headphone amplier, XLR (Low-
noise Professional Balanced output) and 6.3mm headphone jack (3.5
mini-jack adaptor supplied) offer unparalleled audio quality. With a
highly accurate PLL and low jitter reduction clock system, and with an
OLED display and IR remote for controlling the device the HD Audio
Center is an incredibly useful tool for getting the most out of your
audio devices.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Multiple input/output Audio Center
• Audio format and sampling rate conversion
• Professional audio system integration with XLR balanced outputs
• Mac/PC USB audio output support
• Analog to digital or digital to analog audio conversion
• HDMI audio embedding or de-embedding
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×HD Audio Center
• 1×Remote Control (with battery)
• 1×6.3mm to 3.5mm Headphone Adaptor
• 1×Software CD
• 1×5 V/3 A DC Power Adaptor
• Operation Manual
2
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Input source equipment such as PC (USB) or DVD player with relevant
connection cables and output to amplier, active speakers or
headphones
5. FEATURES
Main
• 6 Input, 6 Output HD Audio Center
• 4 Digital Inputs, 2 Analog Inputs
• 3 Digital Outputs, 2 Analog Outputs and Headphone Output
• Full system control from IR remote or main control dial via OLED
display.
Digital
• HDMI, USB, Optical and Coaxial digital audio inputs support LPCM
stereo
• HDMI input supports LPCM stereo in all modes but can pass surround
sound signal whilst in bypass mode
• All digital inputs support 192kHz sampling rate at up to 24-bit
resolution
• HDMI, Optical and Coaxial digital outputs
• All digital inputs can be SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) to 44.1, 48,
88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz via DSP Engine (Digital Signal Processing)
• Highly accurate PLL and low jitter reduction clock system
• HDMI Audio output (video is always bypassed to HDMI output) can
either output the incoming HDMI (HDMI Bypass Mode) or embed
the selected audio signal (HDMI Input Mode)
Analog
• Built-in Ti TPA6120A2 high quality headphone amplier output
• Professional XLR balanced stereo output
• RCA analog stereo output
• RCA analog stereo input
• Mini-jack (3.5mm) stereo input
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 100dB (-20dBFS)
• Analog inputs provide digital output sampling rates up to 192 kHz
3
Misc
• IR Remote with direct source, power and mute buttons
• HDMI audio embedding or de-embedding
• Volume control of analog and headphone outputs or just
headphone output via remote or main control dial
• Direct power and mute button on unit
• High viewing angle OLED display
• Headphone output fades in after system is muted
• 6.3mm headphone output (3.5mm mini-jack adaptor supplied)
4
6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
MENUMENU
1 2 3 4 5
1
6.3mm Headphone Output: Connect to 6.3mm professional
headphone set for user to enjoy the individual professional audio
sound.
2
3.5mm Line-level Input: Connect 3.5mm mini-jack cable to any
audio equipment for stereo input audio signal.
3
IR: IR receiver window. Accepts the IR signal from the supplied
remote control.
4OLED: Displays the input/output selection, volume setting, sampling
rate and audio channels.
A B
C D
A. Input source
B. Headphone or analog line level volume or system mute
C. Input sampling rate
D. Output sampling rate
5
MENU/VOLUME Controller: Turn to adjust the volume. Press inwards
to enter into the menu and turn it to select the desire setting, press
again to conrm the selection.
Note: The Volume and Mute functions only affect the headphone
and analog line-out volume levels, all other outputs are not
affected.
5
6.2 Rear Panel
DC 5V
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
USB
OUT
COAX.
OPT.
IN IN
L
R
OUT R
XLR OUTXLR OUT L
DC 5V USB
OUT
COAX.
OPT.
IN IN
L
R
OUT R
XLR OUTXLR OUT L
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
1 2 3 5
4
6 7
1
DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit and connect the
adaptor to an AC outlet.
2
HDMI IN/OUT: Connect to an HDMI source such as a satellite box
or DVD Audio player and output to an HDMI HDTV/AV Receiver for
display output.
3
USB: Connect to a PC/MAC source for USB audio signal input.
4
COAX OUT/IN: Connect the COAX IN to a coaxial digital audio
input source such as set-top box or CD player and the COAX OUT
to an amplier or active speakers with a coaxial cable.
5
OPT. OUT/IN: Connect the OPT. IN to an optical digital audio input
source such as a DVD/CD player or PS3 and the OPT. OUT to an
amplier or active speakers with an optical cable.
6
L/R IN/OUT: Connect the L/R IN to an analog stereo input source
such as a CD player or media player and the L/R OUT to amplier
or active speakers with RCA jack cables.
7
XLR L/R OUT: Connect to an amplier with balanced XLR inputs or
directly to professional balanced equipment with XLR cables.
Note:
HDMI Input Mode: In this mode, whatever audio input is selected
will be routed to the HDMI output as well as all other outputs.
HDMI Bypass Mode: In this mode HDMI video and audio will always
be routed to the HDMI output no matter what input is selected,
whilst all other outputs will output the audio from the selected
input. This function allows the user to have two distinct audio
pathways through the unit.
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