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  • Page 1 DCT-16 USB HD Audio Converter Operation Manual Operation Manual...
  • Page 3 DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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 fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 1. Introduction ..........1 2. Applications ........... 1 3. Package Contents ........ 1 4. System Requirement ......1 5. Features ..........2 6. Operation Controls and Functions ..3 6.1 Top Panel ..........3 6.2 Left Panel ..........3 6.3 Right Panel ........4 6.4 Front Panel ........4 7.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION The USB HD Audio Converter supports the transmission of high definition audio from a PC or laptop over a High Speed USB 2.0 cable. It will output digital audio via its Optical connection while convert the digital input signal into Analog Stereo via its RCA connection. The professional DAC also allows users to directly connect their headphones via its Headphone output to enjoy high definition audio.

  • Page 7: Features

    5. FEATURES • Supports sampling rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz • Supports bitrates of 16-bit or 24-bit • Supports Windows and Mac OS • Compact and elegant design • Powered by the USB port of the unit •...

  • Page 8: Operation Controls And Functions

    6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6.1 Top Panel Power Streaming 44.1K 48K 88.2K 96K 176.4K 192K USB HD Audio Power/Streaming LED: The LED will illuminate when the power is connected, flash when the audio signal is transmitting. 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192K LED: The LED will illuminate when a PC or laptop is connected.

  • Page 9: Right Panel

    6.3 Right Panel Line Out Headphone Headphone: Connect to the headphones with the supplied 3.5mm stereo to 6.3mm headphone jack adaptor to get the audio from your computer. L/R Line Out: Connect to the Stereo Audio input of an AV Receiver or active speakers.

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    7. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 7.1 Install Driver • Windows 7/Windows XP Insert the CD-ROM included in the package into your computer's CD- ROM drive. The setup wizard should automatically start. Connect the USB HD Audio Converter Pro to the computer. Click on 'Next' to start the setup. Confirm the location of the 'Destination Folder' (the default location will be shown) and click on 'Install' to continue the setup.
  • Page 11 When the message appears to asking for the unit to be disconnected and reconnected, follow the onscreen prompts and when finished click on 'OK'. The PC/Laptop should recognize the DCT-16 and a message will be shown in the system tray on the bottom right-hand side.
  • Page 12 The installation will continue and a message may appear (as above) click 'Continue Anyway' to continue the installation. When the installation is complete click on 'Next'. Go to the Control Panel from the 'Start Menu' and click on 'Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices'.
  • Page 13 Then click on 'Sound and Audio Devices'. Select the 'Audio' tab and choose 'Cypress Tech Audio 2.0 Output' from the Sound playback’s Default device dropdown menu. Click 'OK' to start using USB HD Audio Converter Pro. • Windows 8 Part 1 Right click “setup.exe”...
  • Page 14 Click “Enter”, then click “Next” of “Program Compatibility Troubleshooter”. Click “Cancel” to quit part 1. Part 2 Move the mouse cursor to the right up corner and click “Settings”. Click “Change PC settings”. Click “General”, then click “Restart now” of “Advanced Startup”. Click “Troubleshoot”...
  • Page 15 Click on 'System Preferences' and then click 'Sound' button. When the sound preferences appear, click on 'Output' and select 'USB'.

  • Page 16: Select Sample Rates

    Start from Control Panel and click on 'Hardware and Sound'. Click on 'Playback' tab and select the device “DCT-16” and click 'Properties' button. Select the 'Advanced' tab and click on the dropdown menu next to 'Test' button and select the desired sampling rate.
  • Page 17 • Sampling Rate is selectable in Mac OS. Since the output sound quality is dependant on the original source audio signal, performance may vary. Selecting the sampling rate may improve the sound available from your computer. On the menu bar, click 'Go' and select 'Utilities'. Click 'Applications' in the left pane, then double click the 'Audio MIDI Setup' in the right pane to launch the 'Audio Devices' screen.

  • Page 18: Uninstall Driver

    Open the Control Panel from the 'START Menu' and double click on the 'Control Panel 'then select 'Add or Remove Programs'. Select 'Cypress Technology DCT-16' and click 'Remove'. Click 'Yes' to confirm the removal and click 'Yes' again to restart...

  • Page 19: Install Foobar2000

    7.4 Install Foobar2000 If ASIO support is required, please follow the procedure below: Go to the website: http://www.foobar2000.org to download the latest Foobar2000 and complete the installation. Click on Components and search for ASIO and click on ASIO support 1.2.7 or the latest version of ASIO support to enter into the link.
  • Page 20 Double click on Download to download the ASIO software. Click 'Open' or 'Save' to open or save the ASIO software. Unzip the 'foo_out_asio.dll' file.
  • Page 21 Copy the 'foo_out_asio.dll' file to Foobar2000 in the 'Components’ folder of the installation directory (default is 'C:\Program Files\ foobar2000\components'). Restart the Foobar2000 application, click on 'LibraryConfigure'. Enter into Playback preferences and click on'OutputASIO Virtual Devices.
  • Page 22 Click on the 'Driver' dropdown menu and select 'Cypress DCT-16 ASIO Driver' and then click 'OK'. 10. Confirm that the 'Cypress DCT-16 ASIO Driver' is in the 'ASIO Virtual Devices' list.
  • Page 23 11. Enter into the Playback preferences again and click on 'Output'. Click on the Devices and select 'ASIO : Cypress DCT-16 ASIO Driver' and then click on 'OK' to complete the installation.

  • Page 24: Connection Diagram

    8. CONNECTION DIAGRAM PC or Laptop USB Input Analog Stereo Digital Audio Analog Stereo Output Output Output (Optical) (Headphone) AV Receiver Headphones Active Speakers...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    9. SPECIFICATIONS Input Port 1×USB 2.0 Mini-B Output Ports 1×6.35 mm Headphone Jack, 1×Analog Stereo (L/R), 1×Optical Headphone Output Load: 16 ohm Output Power: 200 mW Full-Scale: 1.8Vrms±20% THD+N: < 10% SNR: > 80dB Crosstalk: < -60dB Frequency Response: ±5dB IMD SMPTE: -77dB IMD DFD: -92dB IMD MOD: -70dB...

  • Page 26: Acronyms

    10. ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM ASIO Audio Stream Input/Output Intermodulation Distortion Signal-to-Noise Ration Total Harmonic Distortion with Noise...
  • Page 30 CYPRESS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Home page: http://www.cypress.com.tw...

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