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This Stereo Optical to RCA Audio Converter takes the "stereo" optical output from a widescreen & converts it to right & left stereo audio to use on stereo AV receivers, some Bose systems, stereo headphones, etc. If you need to convert DOLBY DIGITAL (see your TV manual) see below.
This bi-directional Stereo Optical to Stereo RCA Audio Converter allows you to convert a wide range of stereo audio formats and interfaces between other stereo formats:
Convert a flat screens stereo optical or SPDIF coax (RCA) output to R/L stereo to go into your older AV receiver or BOSE system
Convert a flat screens stereo optical output or SPDIF coax (RCA) to R/L stereo to go your analog right and left headphones
Convert stereo Optical Audio to RCA L&R stereo audio
Convert stereo Optical Audio to RCA digital audio (S/PIDIF)
Convert RCA L&R stereo audio to stereo optical audio
Convert RCA L&R stereo audio to stereo digital RCA audio (SPIDIF)
With three different types of bidirectional connectors of optical, Coaxial and L/R stereo, this Digital to RCA Audio Converter can convert all three signals into the desired format. The Analog audio signal can be converted into digital output and digital audio signal can be converted into analog output.
NOTE: This device supports an input format of stereo, LPCM or 2CH (check your TV manual for the optical output specs) so if the optical output of your device is Dolby Digital you will need this Dolby Digital Audio to Stereo Converter. Check your TV manual to see what it outputs or call the mfr.
The Optical to RCA Audio Converter can be perform simultaneously without any signal loss. The Optical to RCA Audio Converter is compact and elegant, it is easy to set up and friendly use.
Optical to RCA Audio Converter Applications - Bidirectional:
Convert a flat screens optical output to R/L stereo to go into your older AV receiver or BOSE system
An analog audio signal converted into a digital output
A digital audio signal converted into analog R/L stereo output
Simultaneously digital and analog audio display
Digital to RCA Audio Converter Features:
Integrated digital interpolator filter and Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
Integrated Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
Supports sampling frequencies from 16 to 100kHz
Provides electro-magnetic-noise-free transmission
Easy to install and to operate
Compact size with elegant design
TIP: All optical cables come with a protective cap on each end of the
cable to prevent damage to the small optical pin.
THE CAP MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE YOU USE IT AS INSERTING THE CABLE WITH THE CAP ON WILL DAMAGE THIS DEVICE AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. TAKE THE CAP OFF!
See the above Dolby Digital Converter model that does support surround sound. If any of your gaming systems are set to broadcast in surround sound, you need to change the options to make them broadcast in stereo only. Games defaults for both xbox 360 and ps3 games is stereo.
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NOTE: This Optical to RCA Audio Converter does not support Dolby, DTS, or other surround sound signals. Therefore, it is important that the digital audio output of your device defaults to or can be set to PCM/LPCM output. Otherwise the sound will be static.
2-prong Power Adapter: 100-240 50-60Hz, 5V / 1A DC (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Operational Manual
2 - Cables - see cables above
You must make sure that your TV is not broadcasting in anything but STEREO (2 channel) audio. If you have digital cable, it is likely that some of your channels broadcast in surround sound, which this box DOES NOT SUPPORT.
Q:. Will this device convert Dolby Digital to RCA stereo?
A: NO it will not convert Dolby Digital but on alot of products you can change the source device settings.
The most common problem we have seen is a change in settings on your device your trying to convert to right and left stereo.
As advertised this device converts LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation), which is a method of encoding audio information digitally. Sometimes we have seen that customer have their systems set to Dolby Digital. This setting must be changed on the device your are trying to convert. Most DVD players and other devices support LPCM and other settings. You need to get into the menu of the source device and adjust Dolby Digital to LPCM or other by using your remote control.
NOTE: This device supports an input format of stereo, LPCM or 2CH (check your TV manual for the optical output specs) so if the optical output of your device is Dolby Digital you will need this Dolby Digital Audio to Stereo Converter. Check your TV manual to see what it outputs or call the mfr.
As the other TABS of this product page says this Optical to R/L Stereo Audio Converter does NOT convert a DOLBY DIGITAL optical audio output from your device, like a TV. Here are 7 ways how to find out if the digital output of your device has a Dolby Digital output or not:
Read you manual under outputs or optical out, etc.
Call the manufacturer of the device, like the TV manufacturer
Google an appropriate term
Take the units remote control and go to MENU and try to find a section named audio to see if you see Dolby Digital or similar
Call or go the company you bought the TV from and have them help you
