
OPT41AU
User Manual
4-Way Optical Switch
1 2 3 4On/Off Power IR Select

OPT41AU USER MANUAL
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.
Contents
Introduction 03
Features 03
Panel Descriptions 04
Specifications 05
Surge protection device
recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged
by electrical spikes, surges, electric
shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of
surge protection systems is highly
recommended in order to protect and
extend the life of your equipment.
Package Contents 05
Maintenance 05
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Introduction
FEATURES:
• 4x Optical digital Toslink inputs
• Built-in DAC which converts selected Optical PCM audio
input to Analogue L/R audio output
• Built in digital audio converter which converts selected
Optical audio input to coaxial digital output
• Outputs Optical digital, coaxial digital and Analogue L/R
outputs at the same time
• Each audio output can be turned On/O using supplied IR
remote control
• Supports sample rates 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz and
192 kHz up to 24-bit resolution
The OPT41AU is a powered optical digital audio switcher with built-in digital signal
conversion and DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter). The OPT41AU allows you to connect
four digital Optical Toslink sources and switch audio to the optical Toslink , coaxial digital
and analogue L/R audio outputs which all run concurrently. The OPT41AU compact
size and extension IR receiver allow the unit to be hidden away and controlled with the
supplied IR remote control.
The OPT41AU is ideal for soundbar installations with only a single optical input available,
allowing users to connect multiple sources such as DVD players, Games machines, media
players etc.
• Supports LPCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
when used as straight digital in/digital out switcher
• Ultra low jitter and high fidelity design
• Input selection button on front panel to toggle between 4x
Optical audio inputs
• IR receiver on front panel to switch between Optical audio
inputs and turn On/O each individual audio output using
supplied IR remote control
• External IR input can be used to extend IR with optional
Blustream 5v IR receiver/cable
• Small compact size
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Front Panel
1
5
4-Way Optical Switch
1 2 3 4On/Off Power IR Select
2
1 Power On/O button
2 Power LED indicator – Displays the status of the
power of the unit
3 IR receiver window
Back Panel
1
Input
3
4
4 Input LED indicator – Displays the Optical input
currently active.
5 Select button – press to toggle between Optical
inputs
5
Output
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1 Optical digital inputs x4
2 Optical digital output
3 Coaxial digital output - Converted from selected
Optical digital input)
4 Analogue audio Le/Right output (3.5mm stereo
jack) – Converted from selected Optical digital input
(DAC)
04
OpticalOptical 4Optical 3Optical 2Optical 1 Coaxial L/R IR EXT DC5V
2
5 External IR input -
6 Power port – Use supplied 5V/1A DC adaptor to
power switcher
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OPT41AU – Remote Control
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1. Power On/O button
1
2
3 4
5 6
Database of IR commands
IR Type: NEC
NEC Codeset: 1898
Command Code 14
Power On/O
Input 1 50
Input 2 55
Input 3 48
Input 4 4A
All On 5E
All O 06
Optical On 05
Optical O 03
Coaxial On 47
Coaxial O 07
Analogue On 40
Analogue O 02
2. Direct input selection buttons
3. All outputs On/O (Optical, Coaxial and Analogue)
4. Optical output On/O
5. Coaxial output On/O
6. Analogue output On/O (DAC)
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Specifications
Audio Input Connectors: 4x SPDIF Optical audio
Output Connectors: 1x SPDIF Optical audio, 1x Coaxial digital & 1x Analogue audio L/R (3.5mm stereo Jack)
IR Input Ports: 1x 3.5mm stereo Jack
Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 137mm x 24mm x 68mm
Dimensions including connections (W x H x D): 137mm x 24mm x 79mm
Shipping Weight: 0.5kg
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature : -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Power Supply: 5V/1A DC
Package Contents:
• 1 x OPT41AU
• 1x OPT41-REMOTE
• 1 x 5V/1A DC power supply
• 1 x Mounting kit
Maintenance:
Clean this unit with a so, dry cloth. Never use alcohol,
paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
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Coaxial Digital
Speaker Cable
Analogue L/R Audio
IR Cable
Optical Digital
Input
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Example Schematic
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4 SOURCES
OpticalOptical 4Optical 3Optical 2Optical 1 Coaxial L/R IR EXT DC5V
Output
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DISPLAY
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