Two Way Digital Coax to Toslink Audio

Converter Repeater

SPDIFCOAXTOS

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Manual Revision: 02/22/2012

*actual product may vary from photos

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...........................................................................................1

Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Operating Controls and Functions ......................................................2

Input Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 2

Output Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Switcher Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Specifications ..........................................................................................4

Technical Support ..................................................................................5

Warranty Information ............................................................................5

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Two-Way Digital Audio Converter / Repeater.

This innovative device allows you to convert and/or extend your Toslink or Digital

Coaxial audio input, without sacrificing any signal quality, and offers simplified switching between the Toslink or Digital Coax signal inputs using a built-on miniswitch - ensuring a convenient and top quality audio experience.

Features

• Supports two way audio conversion: Toslink to digital coaxial or vice versa

• Supports amplification of S/PDIF audio signals and extends their transferring distance, through coaxial and/or Toslink cables.

• Input 2 to 5.1 channel audio. Output channels will always be the same as audio input channels

• Compact design saves space

• Easy installation

Package Contents

• 1 x User manual

• 1 x SPDIFCOAXTOS Audio Converter

• 1 x Power Adapter

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Operating Controls and Functions

Input Panel

1. Coaxial Input

Connect to the

output

port of your

S/PDIF audio source (e.g. DVD player, amplifier) using Coaxial cable.

2. Toslink Input

Connect to the

output

port of your

S/PDIF audio source, (e.g. DVD player, amplifier) using Toslink cable

1 2

Output Panel

1 2

1. Toslink Output:

Connect to the

input

port of your S/PDIF audio equipment such as an amplifier, using Toslink (optical fiber) cable.

2. Coaxial Output:

Connect to the

output

port of your

S/PDIF audio equipment such as an amplifier, using Coaxial cable.

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Switcher Panel

1. Input Selection

Use this switch to select which input to use - Toslink or Coaxial.

2. Power

Connect the power supply to the

SPDIFCOAXTOS unit and connect the adapter to an electrical outlet.

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Installation

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Amplifier / A/V

Receiver

Amplifier / A/V

Receiver

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Amplifier / A/V

Receiver

DVD Player

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Specifications

Input

Output

Power

Dimension

Weight

1x Coaxial RCA port, 1x Toslink (Optical Fiber) port

1x Coaxial RCA port, 1x Toslink (Optical Fiber

DC 5V

42(W) x 40.5(D) x 22(H)mm

25g (Adapter not included)

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Technical Support

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For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.

During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.

StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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