Gefen GTV-192KUSB-2-ADAUD User Manual

Gefen GTV-192KUSB-2-ADAUD User Manual

High resolution usb to analog and digital audio decoder release a2

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High Resolution
3GSDI
USB to Analog and
Digital Audio Decoder
GTV-192KUSB-2-ADAUD
Audio
Embedder
User Manual
Release A2

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  • Page 1 High Resolution 3GSDI Audio Embedder USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder GTV-192KUSB-2-ADAUD User Manual Release A2...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
  • Page 4 High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. © 2013 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 3GSDI Audio Embedder High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Operating Notes • The source must be configured to output high-resolution 2-channel LPCM audio through USB. This product does not support Dolby® Digital or DTS® encoded audio. • The High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder only supports 2-channel audio on all its outputs.
  • Page 6: Packing List

    The High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder •...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3GSDI Audio Embedder High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Top ........................ 2 Side A ......................3 Side B ......................3 Side C ......................4 Installation ......................5 Connecting the Audio Decoder ..............5 Sample Wiring Diagram ................
  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Top ........................ 2 Side A ......................3 Side B ......................3 Side C ......................4 Installation ......................5 Connecting the Audio Decoder ..............5 Sample Wiring Diagram ................
  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout (Side B) (Side A) (Side C) Name Description Power / Streaming This LED indicator will glow bright blue once the unit is powered. When the unit is selected as the active output device, this LED indicator will slowly flash. See Enabling the Audio Decoder under Windows®...
  • Page 13: Side A

    Getting Started Panel Layout Side A Name Description Headphones Connect a 1/4” TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) headphone jack to this connector. Use the included 1/8”-to-1/4” adapter if necessary. Connect a L/R stereo cable from these RCA jacks to the audio output device. Side B Name Description...
  • Page 14: Side C

    Getting Started Panel Layout Side C Name Description Optical Out Connect an optical cable from this TOSLINK connector to the TOSLINK connector of the audio output device. page | 4...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Analog and Digital Audio Decoder. Use the included 1/8”-to-1/4” adapter if necessary. Sample Wiring Diagram USB CABLE HEADPHONE L/R RCA ANALOG AUDIO CABLE TOSLINK® DIGITAL AUDIO CABLE Headphones High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Internet Audio Receiver GTV-192KUSB-2-ADAUD page | 5...
  • Page 16: Software Installation

    8. If using a Mac, no software installation is required. Download the latest version of the software driver from the Gefen Web site. Extract the files from the .ZIP file to a folder on your Windows Desktop. Double-click the Setup.exe file.
  • Page 17 Getting Started Installation Click the Next button and follow the instructions on each screen of the installer. If the following screen is displayed, click Install this driver software anyway. Once the USB-2-AUD driver has been successfully installed, the following message will be displayed in the lower-left portion of the screen.
  • Page 19: 02 Operating The Audio Decoder

    High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder 02 Operating the Audio Decoder Configuration ....................... 10 Enabling the Audio Decoder under Windows® ........... 10 Enabling the Audio Decoder under Mac OS X ..........13 Disabling the Audio Decoder ............... 14 Changing the Sampling Rate ................
  • Page 20: Configuration

    The Gefen USB-2-AUD driver will be displayed under the Playback tab. Select the Gefen USB-2-AUD driver and click the Set Default button, as shown above. The Gefen USB-2-AUD driver will now have a green check mark next to it, indicating that it is the primary sound driver. page | 10...
  • Page 21 Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Configuration The Power / Streaming LED indicator will begin to flash. The High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder is now the primary audio output device on the computer.
  • Page 22 Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Configuration To test the audio, click the Test button. Pressing the Test button will produce a series of chimes. If the chimes are heard, then the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder is set up correctly.
  • Page 23: Enabling The Audio Decoder Under Mac Os X

    Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Configuration Enabling the Audio Decoder under Mac OS X Open System Preferences. Open the Sound panel. Click the Output button. Select Gefen USB-2-AUD Out. Select the USB-2-AUD Out driver Close the Sound panel. Close System Preferences. page | 13...
  • Page 24: Disabling The Audio Decoder

    Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Configuration Disabling the Audio Decoder Open the Sound panel (Start ► Control Panel ► Sounds). Select the default audio device and click the Set Default button. The selected (default) playback device will have a green check mark next to it, indicating that this device is the primary sound driver.
  • Page 25: Changing The Sampling Rate

    Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Changing the Sampling Rate The High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder provides the ability to change the sampling rate of the output signal. Using the Windows® Operating System The output sampling rate is selected using the Speaker Properties dialog box.
  • Page 26 Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Changing the Sampling Rate Current sampling rate page | 16...
  • Page 27 Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Changing the Sampling Rate Click the drop-down list. A list of supported sampling rates will be listed. For this example, we will select 24-bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality) from the drop-down list. Click the Apply button to save the changes or click the OK button to apply changes and close the Speaker Properties dialog box.
  • Page 28 Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Changing the Sampling Rate New sampling rate (192k) All audio files that are played will now be output at 24-bit @ 192 kHz. To change the sampling rate of the output signal, repeat steps 1 through 5.
  • Page 29: Using The Mac® Operating System

    Click Audio MIDI Setup. Select the new sampling rate Select the Gefen USB-2-AUD Out driver. Select the desired sampling rate from the drop-list, indicated above. Once the sample rate has been changed under the Audio Devices panel, the current sampling rate will be reflected on the front panel of the Audio Decoder.
  • Page 31: 03 Appendix

    High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder 03 Appendix Installing under Windows 8 ................. 22 Specifications ...................... 25...
  • Page 32: Installing Under Windows 8

    Installing under Windows 8 Follow the instructions, below, when installing the software under Windows® 8. Download the latest version of the software driver from the Gefen Web site. Extract the files from the .ZIP file to a folder on your Windows Desktop.
  • Page 33 Appendix Installing under Windows 8 The installer Welcome screen will be displayed: Click the Next > button. If the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder is not connected to the computer, the following message will be displayed in the Welcome dialog box: “Setup requires that the device is plugged in.
  • Page 34 In the Choose Install Location dialog box, select the folder in which to install the driver. It is recommended to install the driver software in the default location: C:\Program Files\Gefen\USB2AUD_Driver Click the Install button. The installation Wizard will begin installing the required files.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Audio • 2-channel LPCM Electrical Power / Streaming indicator • LED, blue Sampling frequency indicators • 6 x LED, blue Connectors Outputs • 1 x TOSLINK™ (optical) • 2 x RCA-type, female • 1 x 1/4” stereo headphone jack USB (audio input) •...
  • Page 36 Stretch it, Switch it, Split it, Control it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentv.com support@gefentv.com...

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