Tributaries AC200 Instruction Manual

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5. Audio Performance Level
5.1 Analog Audio Input
Level Output Reference Level
L/R 1Vrms + 0.05dB
2Vrms
Coax 0 dB - 0.35dB
1KHz
Optical 0 dB - 0.35dB
5.2 Digital Coax Input
Level Output Reference Level
L/R 1Vrms + 0.05dB
0dBFS
Coax 0 dB - 0.35dB
1KHz
Optical 0 dB - 0.35dB
5.3 Digital Optical Input
Level Output Reference Level
L/R 1Vrms + 0.05dB
0dBFS
Coax 0 dB - 0.35dB
1KHz
Optical 0 dB - 0.35dB

6. Audio Input to Output Comparison Chart

LPCM 2CH Input: Output
L/R
Analog Stereo L/R or
Digital Coax or Coax
Digital Optical
Optical
LPCM 2CH Input: Output
L/R
Digital Coax or
Coax
Optical
Optical
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Output T.H.D+N Signal to Noise Ratio
0.01 %  > 90dB
> 90dB
0.01 % 
0.01 %  > 90dB
Output T.H.D+N Signal to Noise Ratio
0.01 %  > 90dB
0.01 %  > 90dB
0.01 %  > 90dB
Output T.H.D+N Signal to Noise Ratio
0.01 %  > 90dB
> 90dB
0.01 % 
0.01 %  > 90dB
Output Format Notes
Analog 2CH 0.01 % 
LPCM2CH (48KHz) 0.01 % 
LPCM2CH (48KHz) 0.01 % 
Output Format Notes
Does not Support Odd sound
LPCM 2CH/AC3/DTS Bypass
LPCM 2CH/AC3/DTS Bypass
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UNIVERSAL DIGITAL/ANALOG
Digital Coax, Toslink Optical and 2 Channel Analog R/L
AC200
Universal Digital / Analog
Audio Converter
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1. Introduction

Tributaries AC200 is a bi-directional Audio convertor. With three
different types of connections, digital coax, toslink optical and 2
channel analog R/L audio, the AC200 can convert all three signals into
any desired format. Analog audio can be converted to digital and
digital audio can be converted to analog.
Conversion is done simultaneously without signal loss and provides 3
clean split audio signals all available on the output end. The AC200 is
easy to install and use.

2. Features

• Integrated digital filter and Digital -to-Analog Convertor (DAC)
• Integrated Analog-to-Digital Convertor (ADC)
• Supports sampling frequencies from 16 to 100KHz
• Provides electromagnetic noise free transmission
• Easy to install and use
• Compact design

3. Package Contents

• AC200 Universal Digital / Analog Audio Convertor
• 5V Universal Power Supply
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