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.
High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder 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.
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Telephone: (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax: (818) 772-9120 Email: support@gefentv.com Visit us on the Web: www.gefentv.com Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
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3GSDI Audio Embedder High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Operating Notes • The High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder only supports 2-channel LPCM audio on all outputs. Multichannel (bitstream) audio is not supported on the TOSLINK™ connector.
High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Features and Packing List Features • Accepts high resolution digital audio from a USB source and outputs both L/R analog audio and TOSLINK™ digital audio • Accepts up to 24 bits of uncompressed 2-channel LPCM digital audio at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz sampling rate •...
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 ................
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 ................
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 for more information.
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...
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...
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...
Getting Started Installation Software Installation If using the Windows® operating system, the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder requires the installation of an audio driver. If installing this software under Windows® 8, refer to Installing under Windows 8.
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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.
High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder 02 Operating the Audio Decoder Configuration ....................... 10 Enabling the Audio Decoder ............... 10 Disabling the Audio Decoder ............... 13 Changing the Sampling Rate ................14 Using the Windows® Operating System ............. 14 Using the Mac®...
Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Configuration Enabling the Audio Decoder Open the Sound panel using one of two methods: • Start ► Control Panel ► Sound • Right-click on the speaker icon, in the Taskbar, and select Playback devices from the context menu.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Changing the Sampling Rate Current sampling rate page | 15...
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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.
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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.
Operating the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder Changing the Sampling Rate Using the Mac® Operating System By default, Mac computer will output the audio at 192k. However, the sampling rate can be changed under the Audio Devices panel. Open the Applications folder.
High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder 03 Appendix Installing under Windows 8 ................. 22 Specifications ...................... 25...
Appendix 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. Make sure that the High Resolution USB to Analog and Digital Audio Decoder is connected to the computer.
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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.
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Appendix Installing under Windows 8 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. 10.
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) •...
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