SIMPLIFIED MFG DAC1 HDMI 18Gbps Audio Extractor with Audio Downmix User Manual

June 4, 2024
SIMPLIFIED MFG

SIMPLIFIED MFG DAC1 HDMI 18Gbps Audio Extractor with Audio Downmix

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Thank you for purchasing this product
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Surge protection device recommended
The DAC1 contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Introduction

The DAC1 Audio Extractor extracts audio signals from any HDMI-compliant source to digital optical or analog stereo L/R audio outputs. The DAC1 also supports bitstream audio down-mix to analog stereo output and keeps optical and HDMI out audio pass-through. Further, both input and output HDMI support video resolution up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (YUV444). It supports 10bits HDR (High Dynamic Range) pass-through and HDMI high resolution digital audio formats bypass, LPCM 2CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio, and audio sampling rate up to 192 kHz. HDCP 2.2 and CEC bypass are supported.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, and Digital Surround are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Features

  • HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps), HDCP 2.2 and DVI compliant
  • Video resolutions up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (YUV444)
  • Extracts HDMI audio to multi-channel optical (SPDIF) or L/R analog audio
  • HDMI Pass-through audio input to HDMI and optical audio output
  • Supports bitstream audio down-mix to L/R analog output
  • Optical audio supports LPCM 2CH, Dolby Digital 2/5.1CH, DTS 2/5.1CH
  • Support HDMI High Bit Rate (HBR) audio pass-through
  • Audio sample rates up to 96kHz
  • 10bits HDR (High Dynamic Range) pass-through
  • Support CEC pass-through

Package Contents

  • 1× HDMI 18Gbps Audio Extractor
  • 1× 5V/1A Power Adapter
  • 1× User Manual

Specifications

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps


Video Resolutions

| Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz(YUV4:4:4), 4K2K@30Hz,1080P@120Hz,

and 1080P 3D@60Hz

Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth| 10-bit, 12-bit


HDMI Audio Formats (Pass-through)

| LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS- HD Master Audio,

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

Optical Audio Formats| LPCM 2CH, Dolby Digital 2/5.1 CH, DTS 2/5.1CH
L/R Audio Formats| Analog Stereo 2CH
ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge)
Connections

Inputs| 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]


Outputs

| 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x L/R Audio Out [RCA]

1x Optical Out [S/PDIF]

Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 73.5mm[W] x 60.7mm[D]

x 20mm[H]

Weight| 135g


Power Supply

| Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz

Output: DC 5V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)

Power Consumption| 1.25W (Max)
Operation Temperature| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage temperature| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)

Operation Controls and Functions

Front PanelSIMPLIFIED-MFG-DAC1-HDMI-18Gbps-Audio-Extractor-with-Audio-
Downmix-fig-1

Number Name Function Description
1 DC 5V Connect 5V/1A adapter to AC wall outlet for power supply.
2 Power LED System power indicator.



3

| ****



TV/Bitstream

/2CH

| The user allows to select audio

format according to Copy TV, Bitstream or 2CH.

TV: Copy EDID from TV. Bitstream: Multi channel audio up to six channels.

2CH: 2 channel Stereo PCM.

4| HDMI IN| HDMI video input.


5

| ****

Status LED

| Red illuminated: PCM decoder

or No signal Red blinking: Dolby decoder Green blinking: DTS decoder

**Rear Panel

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Number Name Function Description
1 HDMI OUT HDMI output for display connectivity.
2 OPTICAL

Out

| Toslink digital audio output (mirrors HDMI).
3| R/L OUT| Stereo RCA analog audio output.

Application Example

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Warranty

Should you feel your product does not function adequately due to defects in materials or workmanship, we (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated below (starting from the original date of purchase) either: a) Repair the product with new or refurbished parts. or b) Replace it with a new or refurbished product.
All Simplified MFG products are covered by a 3-year PARTS and LABOR warranty. During this period, there will be no charge for unit repair, replacement of unit components or replacement of products if necessary. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. The purchaser must mail in the product during the warranty period. This limited warranty only covers the product purchased as new and is extended to the original purchaser only. It is non-transferable to subsequent owners, even during the warranty period. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for the limited warranty service.

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The limited warranty also DOES NOT COVER damage that occurs in shipment or failures caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, incorrect installation, set-up adjustment, implementation of/to consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightening damage, modification, service by anyone other than a manufacturer-approved service center or factory authorized personnel, or damage attributable to acts of God.

There are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty coverage.” The warrantor is not liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of this warranty. For example: damages for lost time, the cost of having a person remove or re-install previously installed equipment, travel to and from service location, loss of or damage to media, images, data or other recorded/stored content. The items listed here are not exclusive, but are for illustration only. Parts and service not covered by this limited warranty are not the responsibility of the warrantor and should be considered the responsibility of the individual.

Contact

Sales and Tech Support

DAC1 Quick Start Guide

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  • The DAC1 is a Dolby+/Atmos™/DTS to the stereo audio extractor.
  • Audio is on the HDMI, Optical and Stereo RCA connections
  • The switch selects the type of audio breakout that is used. You can select stereo to down-convert to stereo, use the TV EDID, or select Bitstream

How to extract audio from HDMI

  1. Audio Extraction with no conversion. AUDEX1 extracts the audio in the format sent up to 5.1SIMPLIFIED-MFG-DAC1-HDMI-18Gbps-Audio-Extractor-with-Audio-Downmix-fig-5
  2. Audio Extraction with down conversion. DAC1 extracts the audio from any format and down converts it to stereoSIMPLIFIED-MFG-DAC1-HDMI-18Gbps-Audio-Extractor-with-Audio-Downmix-fig-6
  3. Audio Extraction with no conversion via audio breakout on RX of EX1L HDMI ExtenderSIMPLIFIED-MFG-DAC1-HDMI-18Gbps-Audio-Extractor-with-Audio-Downmix-fig-7
  4. Fully uncompressed audio extraction from display back to AVR via eARC (including Atmos)SIMPLIFIED-MFG-DAC1-HDMI-18Gbps-Audio-Extractor-with-Audio-Downmix-fig-8
  5. Several sources, no AVR audio extraction at the display to the soundbar via SW4:1SIMPLIFIED-MFG-DAC1-HDMI-18Gbps-Audio-Extractor-with-Audio-Downmix-fig-9

Note:
SW4:1 does not convert audio Can be switched automatically or with IR remote also supports ARC from display

HDMI 2.0b (18gbps) 4k Dolby+ To Stereo Converter

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The DAC1 is an HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 4K HDR audio extractor that will convert Dolby+ Audio to stereo. Features include RCA stereo breakout and SPDIF (Optical) breakout. The HDMI audio is pass-through. All Dolby+ formats, as well as DTS formats, are supported. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.

Features

  • HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
  • HDR 10 Supported
  • Audio extraction and conversion to RCA connectors (stereo)
  • Audio extraction and conversion to Optical SPDIF (multi-channel)
  • Dolby+ (HBR) pass-though on HDMI
  • 3-Year Warranty

Specifications

Technical

HDMI

Compliance

| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP

Compliance

| HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18 Gbps
Video Resolutions| up to 4K2K@50/60Hz

(YUV4:4:4),4K2K@30Hz,1080P@120Hz, and 1080P 3D@60Hz

Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth| 10-bit, 12-bit
HDMI Audio Formats

(Pass-through)

| LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digi-

tal+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

Optical Audio Formats| LPCM 2CH, Dolby Digital 2/5.1 CH, DTS 2/5.1CH
L/R Audio Formats| Analog Stereo 2-Channel
ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge)
Connections
Input| 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

Outputs

| 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1 x Pair of RCA connectors [L/R]

1 x Optical Output [S/PDIF]

Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Dimensions [RX]| 73.5mm [W] x 61mm [D] x 20mm [H] 2.9”x2.4”x0.8”
Weight [RX]| 135g 4.8 Oz.

Power Supply

| Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz

Output: DC 5V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)

Power

Consumption

| 1.25W (Max)
Operation

Temperature

| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage

Temperature

| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative

Humidity

| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)

References

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