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Optoma NuForce

WDC200

Wireless DAC

User’s Manual

NuForce

WDC200

Wireless DAC

User’s Manual

NuForc

e WDC200 Wireless DAC

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This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set for an uncontrolled environment.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the user and installer should keeping a minimum 20cm
distance separation between the user's body and the device.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications
to this equipment. Such modifications could void the useruser's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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 is connected.

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

- This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................3

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

Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Front View .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Rear View ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS DAC ......................................................................................4

Installing the Antenna ..................................................................................................................................................4

Connecting the Power Adapter ...............................................................................................................................4

Power on Your Wireless DAC .....................................................................................................................................5

CONFIGURING WIRELESS CONNECTION ...........................................................................6

Direct Connection (AP mode) ...................................................................................................................................6

Android (DLNA Player) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

iOS/MAC (AirPlay) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Windows 7 (Windows Media Player).................................................................................................................................................................................7

Client Mode (STA) ............................................................................................................................................................9

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...................................................................................................................................10

Coniguring Other Advanced Settings ..............................................................................................................10

CONFIGURING WIRED CONNECTION ................................................................................11

Connecting to Optical Input Source.....................................................................................................................11

APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Speciications .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Optoma NuForce WDC200 Wireless DAC. The WDC200 Wireless DAC is
a high quality WiFi digital-to-analog converter that enables you to enjoy high quality music playback from your
mobile devices. It also has a Toslink input that can accept optical digital output from your other digital source
devices such as gaming consoles and CD players.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your package and make sure you have the following items.

Wireless DAC Power Adapter Antenna

Product Overview

Front View

1 2 3 4

Rear View

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1. Power button

2. Source button

3. Power indicator

4. Volume knob

(for Optical IN source ONLY)

1. Audio Output connector

2. Optical Input connector

3. DC IN jack

4. AP/STA mode button

5. WPS/Reset buton

6. Antenna connector

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SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS DAC

Installing the Antenna

1. Fasten the antenna on the back of the device as shown in the illustration below.

2. Adjust the antenna to an upright position.

Connecting the Power Adapter

Connect the power adapter to your device, and plug it into an electrical outlet.

Note:

the WDC200 can be powered from the STA200’s DC output via the
umbilical cord (supplied with the STA200) and thus beneits from
the latter’s high quality linear power supply design.

When used with the Optoma NuForce STA200 ampliier,

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Power on Your Wireless DAC

IMPORTANT!

Make sure all cables are properly connected before turning the device on.

Press the Power button to turn on your DAC.

The Power LED lights up and the system starts warming up for 30
seconds. When you hear a voice announcement“Direct Connection
Mode”, this indicates the device is ready to use.

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CONFIGURING WIRELESS CONNECTION

The WDC200 Wireless DAC supports 3 options for wireless connection mode: Direct Connection, Client Mode and
WPS to allow you enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.

Moreover, WDC200 is not only works with android and iOS very easily without downloading any APPs but also
having convienient function to quick switch Direct connection and Client mode.

Direct Connection (AP mode)

By default, your wireless DAC is set to AP (Access Point) mode. In this mode, you can play your audio/media ile
wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, computer or notebook.

IMPORTANT!

Exposure to extremely high sound levels may cause a permanent hearing loss.

Before playing back the media iles using your portable device, always set the volume of your portable device
to the minimum level (5 or lower).

Note:

the device is only functioning in Optical (SPDIF IN) input source.

Android (DLNA Player)

1. Check if your portable device supports DLNA player irst. If it doesn’t, please download and install an

2. Enable Wi-Fi function on your portable device.

3. Tap Optoma-XXXXXX from the list of available networks to connect to the WDC200.

4. Open BubbleUPnP application and set the RENDERER setting to Optoma-XXXXXX.

Use your portable device to adjust the volume when streaming media iles wirelessly. The volume knob of

appropriate DLNA player (i.e. BubbleUPnP) into your android device.

5. Select the audio/media ile to play.

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iOS/MAC (AirPlay)

1. On your iPhone/iPad, enable the Wi-Fi function.

2. Tap Optoma-XXXXX from the list of available networks to connect to the WDC200.

3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center.

4. Tap AirPlay and select Optoma-XXXXX.

5. Select the audio/media ile to play.

Windows 7 (Windows Media Player)

On Windows 7, perform the following steps to stream digital media in your Windows Media Player Library to the
wireless DAC.

1. Click the wireless network icon (

2. Click Optoma-XXXXXX from the list of available wireless networks connections. Then click Connect.

) on the system tray.

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3. Open Windows Media Player.

4. Click Stream > More streaming options > set the Optoma-XXXXXX setting to Allowed.

5. Right-click the selected media ile, highlight Play to, and then click Optoma-XXXXXX.

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Client Mode (STA)

IMPORTANT!

Make sure your portable device and WDC200 are connected via Direct Connection Mode before starting to
set up Client Mode (STA) at the irst time. Refer to the steps of setting up Direct Connection mode in previous
page.

To switch to Client mode, perform the following:

1. Open

2. On the URL address box, enter the IP address (i.e. 192.168.10.1).

Browser

on your portable device.

3. The Console page appears and tap WIFI setting tab to enter WIFI setting page. Then select the desired network
to connect to and tap ”+”.

4. Enter the password of the network you have selected if necessary.

5. Afterward you will hear the voice announcement “Joining Network”. If it successes, the following voice
announcement will be heard “Network Connected”.

6. Connect to your Home’s Wi-Fi network on your portable device.

7. The Client Mode coniguration is completed.

Note: Once completing to set up Client Mode, you would press the AP/STA mode button on the back of the device

to switch to Direct Connection mode.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Connecting via WPS

To connect your DAC with your home’s AP (access point) using the WPS function, perform the following:

1. Make sure your home’s AP (access point) support WPS function. If have, press the WPS button on your home’s
AP to execute WPS function.

2. Press the WPS/Reset button on the back of your WDC200.

IMPORTANT!

For the WPS pairing process, you must activate the WPS function of the WDC200 within 30 seconds after
pressing the WPS button in Step 1.

Coniguring Other Advanced Settings

To change the on-screen display language or conigure other advanced settings, perform the following:

1. Enable Wi-Fi function on your portable device.

2. Tap Optoma-XXXXXX from the list of available networks to connect to the WDC200.

3. Open

4. On the URL address box, enter the IP address (i.e. 192.168.10.1).

5. Tap Information tab.

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on your portable device.

6. Select the desired function and change the necessary settings.

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CONFIGURING WIRED CONNECTION

Connecting to Optical Input Source

To connect to Optical input source, perform the following:

1. Connect the digital source to the optical input connector of the device by using a S/PDIF cable as shown in the

illustration.

S/PDIF cable type:

• Fiber optical cable with Toslink connector

• Toslink digital cable

• Optical Toslink cable

• Digital optical cable

Note:

before plugging the S/PDIF cable into its connector

2. Press the Source button.

Remove the connector cover of the back of WDC200

Optical IN

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In this mode, you can use the Volume knob to adjust the volume level. By default, the volume level is set to
30% of maximum output.

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APPENDIX

Troubleshooting

Common issues Possible Solution

No audio signal output • Check if the audio cable is properly connected.

• Check if the wireless connection is available.

• Unplug the power cable and reconnect it again. Then turn the device
on. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service.

Weak wireless signal (shorter
receiving distance)

No response or cannot ind
WDC200 by entering “192.168.10.1”

The device’s SSID will be invisible
in the network list

Note: If you have further questions about WDC200 and NuForce products, please visit nuforce.optoma.com or

call our local authorized disturbers for technical support.

• Reduce possible interferences by placing your device away from
appliances that generate radio frequency (RF) noise, such as microwave
ovens and cordless phones.

• Make sure the antenna orientation is always at vertical position.

• Obstructions such as walls and cabinets can aect your wireless
connection. Place the device in an open space, away from the
interfering objects.

• To check the device’s IP address, go to Control Panel > Network and
Sharing Center > click the Wireless Network Connection > Details >
view IPv4 Default Gateway.

• In Client Mode, the device’s SSID will be invisible in the network list. To
switch back to AP mode, select Direct Connection or press the Reset
button to reset the device.

Speciications

Dimensions (W x H x D) 180 x 42 x 215 mm

Weight 1.5 kg

DC Power 5V (450mA)

Optical Input 32192kHz 24bits

Wireless Standards 802.11 b/g/n

Connection Mode AP/ STA

WPS Supported

Analog Output RCA

Output Impedence 470 ohm

Digital Volume control Rotory

S/N 100dB

THD+N 0.005%

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