Optical to RCA Stereo Audio Converter w/Cables - Bi-directional

HDTV Supply

$129.95
Part Number:
HDTVDCT-9
UPC:
738435735456
Availability:
Discontinued
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Use this Stereo Optical to Stereo Converter with your TV's optical output to convert to right & left stereo
2:
NOTE: Not for Dolby Digital, see below!
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Bidirectional & coax audio also
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Discontinued
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:

  1. 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
  2. Convert a flat screens stereo optical output or SPDIF coax (RCA) to R/L stereo to go your analog right and left headphones
  3. Convert stereo Optical Audio to RCA L&R stereo audio
  4. Convert stereo Optical Audio to RCA digital audio (S/PIDIF)
  5. Convert RCA L&R stereo audio to stereo optical audio
  6. 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. Verify you can turn off Dolby Digital in the source you will be connecting to this converter.

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.

Optical to RCA Audio Converter Specs:

  • Input Port: Optical, Coaxial and L/R
  • Input Format: Toslink, SPIDIF and LPCM 2CH
  • Sample Frequency: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz
  • Output Ports: Coaxial, Optical and L/R
  • Output Level: 2Vp-p
  • Output Impedance: 100Ω
  • ESD Protection Humand body model: 10kV (air-gap discharge) 6kV (contact discharge)
  • Core chipset: 2kV
  • Dimensions(mm): 97(W) x 85(D) x 35(H)
  • Weight(g): 120
  • Chassis Material: Plastic
  • Silkscreen Color: White
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to C~40C / 32 to F~104F
  • Storage Temperature: -20C~60C / -4F~140F
  • Power Consumption: 1W
  • Relative Humidity: 20~90% RH (non-condensing)

Digital to RCA Audio Converter Package Contents:

  • Universal Digital / Analog Audio Converter
  • 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.

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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. Verify you can turn off Dolby Digital in the source you will be connecting to this 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:

  1. Read you manual under outputs or optical out, etc.
  2. Call the manufacturer of the device, like the TV manufacturer
  3. Google an appropriate term
  4. 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
  5. Call or go the company you bought the TV from and have them help you
  6. If you find that your device does output DOLBY DIGITAL you will need to buy this "Dolby Digital" Optical to Stereo Converter
  7. Also, if you are coming out of a TV, check your TV manual on which "inputs" are converted to the optical "output". Some may use only the HDMI input.

This Optical to Stereo Converter works with:

  1. Any high definition Dish Network and DirecTV receiver with digital outputs
  2. High definition TiVo's with digital outputs
  3. Any high definition cable receiver with digital outputs
  4. Canadian Rogers, Shaw, Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice receivers with digital outputs
  5. Any "Over The Air" (OTA) high definition receiver with digital outputs
  6. Sony PS3, HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD players with digital outputs
  7. Any TV with digital outputs
  8. Any upconverting DVD player with digital outputs
  9. Any DVHS VCR with digital outputs
  10. An APPLE TV with digital outputs
  11. Any PC video card with digital outputs

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Q: Will this device convert Dolby Digital to RCA stereo?
A:
NO it will not convert Dolby Digital but on a lot 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. Verify you can turn off Dolby Digital in the source you will be connecting to this converter.

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.

Why not buy this Optical to RCA Audio Converter today