StarTech.com BT52A Quick Start Manual

Bluetooth® 5.0 Audio Receiver

Product Diagram (BT52A)

1
Component
DC 5V Port (micro
•
1
USB)
•
2
Optical Port
•
3 Audio Out Port
•
4 LED Indicator (front)
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Requirements

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Powering the Audio Receiver

Connect the Universal Power Adapter to the DC 5V Port on the Audio Receiver and
1.
the other end to an AC Electrical Outlet.
The LED Indicator will flash once, Indicating that the Audio Device is powered and
2.
waiting to pair with a Bluetooth Device.
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3
2
Function
Used to connect the Power Adapter to the
Audio Receiver.
Used to connect an Audio Device via Toslink®
Cable to the Audio Receiver.
Used to connect an Audio Device via 3.5 mm
Cable to the Audio Receiver.
Flash Once: Indicates that the Audio Device is
powered and waiting to pair with a Bluetooth
Device.
Solid: Indicates that a Bluetooth Device has
been paired with the Audio Receiver.
Blinking: Indicates that the Bluetooth Device
is disconnected from the Audio Receiver.
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Connecting the Audio Receiver

Analog
Connect the 3.5 mm Audio Cable (included) to the Audio Out Port on the Audio
•
Receiver and the other end to an Audio In Port on the Audio Device (audio
receiver, etc.)
4
- or -
Connect the 3.5 mm Audio Cable (included) to the Audio Out Port on the Audio
Receiver and the other end to the RCA Breakout Cable (included). Then connect
both the left and right connectors on the RCA Breakout Cable to the left and right
Audio In Ports on the Audio Device.
Digital
Connect the Toslink Cable (sold separately) to the Optical Port on the Audio
•
Receiver and the other end to an Optical Port on the Audio Device (audio receiver,
etc.)

Pairing with NFC Fast Connection

The Audio Receiver is equipped with a standard NFC tag to allow for NFC pairing.
NFC allows you to connect a Bluetooth Device to the Audio Device by touching the
Bluetooth Device to the Audio Receiver.
The maximum distance the Bluetooth Device can be from the Audio Receiver is 66 ft
(20 meters).
NOTE: Store the connection data for up to eight Bluetooth Devices. Connect and
use one Bluetooth Device at a time.
Ensure NFC is enabled on your Bluetooth Device. Check the device's manual for
1.
details.
Touch a Bluetooth Device to the top of the Audio Receiver for 3 seconds.
2.
NOTE: If this is the first time your Bluetooth Device has been paired you may receive
a message requesting access.
The Bluetooth Device is now paired, the LED Indicator will be solid and audio
3.
from the Bluetooth Device will output through the connected Audio Device.

Disconnecting from your NFC Device

Touch the paired Bluetooth Device to the top of the Audio Receiver for 3 seconds.
1.
The Bluetooth Device is now disconnected from the Audio Device.
2.
Quick-Start Guide
Manual Revision: June 10, 2021 5:47 PM