Cypress TruVolume DCT-8S SRS Operation Manual

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DCT-8S SRS

TruVolume™ HDMI

v1.3 Volume Leveler

Operation Manual

DCT-8S

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Safety Precautions

Please read all instructions carefully before installing or operating this product.

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Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electrical shocks and injuries.

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To prevent ﬁres or shocks do not expose this product to rain, moisture or install it near water.

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Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

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Never push an object of any kind into this device through any openings or empty slots, as this may damage parts.

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Do not attach the power supply to building surfaces.

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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cables or put it in a place where someone might step on it

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To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block the slots and openings in the casing that provide ventilation.

Revision History

Version No Date Summary of Change

V1 20091008 Preliminary Release

Table of Contents

1. Introduction…………………………………………………........……….

2. Applications……………………..…………………………................….

3. Package Contents…………………………......…………….............…

4. System Requirements……...…………………..….…………........…….

5. Features…………………………………………….......……........………

6. Specications..………………………………………...........………...….

7. Operation Controls and Functions………………...……........………

7.1 Top Panel .................................................................................

7.2 Left Side Panel…………………………………...............…….…

7.3 Right Side Panel........................................................................

8. Connection and Installation …….…………………..........…..…..…...

9. Acronyms ...........................................................................................

1. Introduction

The DCT-8S SRS Volume Leveler is a truly advanced HDMI to HDMI audio repeater and decoder that incorporating SRS TruVolume™ technology that will free you from volume ﬂuctuations when switching TV channels. This device is HDMI v1.3 compliant and can transfer deep color video with a high bandwidth at speeds up to 225MHz. When using the repeater function it can amplify your signal and use its equalization feature to regulate your tasks. The device will prevent annoying ﬂuctuations during commercials or bursting sounds from action scenes. It always maintains a perfect volume level, so you won’t miss anything during quiet conversations or light music. The HDMI SRS TruVolume Leveller is deﬁnitely the best choice for your audio and viewing pleasure.

2. Applications

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Watching movies and TV

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Entertainment systems

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Listening to your favorite music

3. Package Contents

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SRS TruVolume™ HDMI Volume Leveler

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5V DC power adaptor

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User Manual

4. System Requirements

Input source equipment such as DVD/ Blue Ray players, Set-Top-Boxes with HDMI cables and output displays such as ampliﬁers or TV’s with HDMI cables.

5. Features

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HDMI v1.3, HDCP v1.1 and DVI v1.0 compliant

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Supports HD input/output up to 1080p(24/60)Hz.

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Has a repeater function with HDMI signal ampliﬁcation and equalization.

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Supports 2 channel HDMI audio input to HDMI output.

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Integrated HDCP encryption for transmitting protected audio and video

content.

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Supports CEC bypass.

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Regulates the volume level of TV/Satellite/Radio broadcasts

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Automatically adjusts the volume level to suit your audio needs.

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Dynamically boosts low/high frequencies, using an advanced modeling

engine making the entire listening experience come alive, regardless of the audio level.

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The HDMI cable distance test showed that with 1080p/8 bits resolution,

the Input/Output (I/O) source can be up to 15/10 meters away and at 1080p/12 bits it can be up to 10/15 meters away.

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Easy to set up and install, no software required

6. Specications

Input Port 1 x HDMI HDMI Input Audio Format 2 channels (PCM 32K/44.1K/48K only) Output Port 1 x HDMI HDMI Output Audio Format 2 channels Power Supply 5V / 1A DC (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certiﬁed) Dimensions(mm) 100 (W) x 70 (D) x 20 (H) Weight(g) 90 Chassis Material Plastic Silkscreen Color White Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F Storage Temperature -20°C~60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F Power Consumption 3W Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (non-condensing)

7. Operation Controls and Functions

7.1 Top Panel

POWER

VOLUME LEVELER

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POWER: Press this button to turn the device on. When the Volume Leveler

is on, pressing it again will put it in standby mode.

7.2 Left Side Panel

1 2

DC 5V

HDMI IN

①

HDMI in: This slot is where you plug in your source equipment such as a

set-top-box or DVD player with its HDMI cable.

②

DC 5V: This slot is where you plug in the power adaptor and connect it to

an AC outlet.

7.3 Right Side Panel

OFF

SRS TruVolume

HDMI OUT

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SRS TruVolume OFF/ON: This switch is to turn the SRS TruVolume function

on or off. When switched on the SRS TruVolume will regulate your audio signal and when switched off the SRS TruVolume will not, so the signal will bypass the device.

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HDMI OUT: This slot is where you connect the device to an external

display, such as a TV or monitor, with an HDMI cable.