1. Nhanganyaya
The Marmitek Connect DA21 is a digital to analog audio converter designed to transform digital audio signals from sources such as televisions, game consoles, or media players into analog stereo audio. This allows you to connect modern digital audio devices to older analog audio systems, amplifiers, or headphones. It supports both optical (Toslink/SPDIF) and coaxial digital audio inputs and outputs analog stereo audio via RCA connectors. The integrated Wolfson DAC technology ensures high-quality sound reproduction.
2. Mirayiridzo Yekuchengetedza
- Usaise mudziyo pamvura, hunyoro, kana tembiricha yakanyanya.
- Rega kuisa mudziyo pedyo nekupisa kana muzuva rakananga.
- Usavhura casing of the device. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
- Use only the provided power adapter or one with identical specifications.
- Chengetedza mudziyo kure nevana.
- Bvisa adapta yemagetsi panguva yemheni kana kuti kana isingashandiswi kwenguva yakareba.
3. Package Zviri mukati
Please check the packaging for the following items:
- Marmitek Connect DA21 Digital to Analog Audio Converter
- Adapter yemagetsi (DC 5V)
- User Manual
4. Chigadzirwa Pamusoroview
Familiarize yourself with the various ports and controls on the Connect DA21.
Mufananidzo 1: Kupfuuraview of the Marmitek Connect DA21 with labeled ports and dimensions. The device measures 81mm in length, 51mm in width, and 23mm in height. It features an Optical Input, Coaxial Input, DC 5V power input, and L/R Audio Output (RCA).
- Optical Input: For connecting digital audio sources via Toslink/SPDIF cable.
- Coaxial Input: For connecting digital audio sources via coaxial cable.
- Input Selector Switch: Toggles between Coaxial and Optical input.
- L/R Audio Output: RCA connectors for analog stereo audio output.
- DC 5V: Kupinza simba remagetsi kune adapta yemagetsi inosanganisirwa.
5. Setup
Follow these steps to set up your Marmitek Connect DA21:
- Connect Digital Audio Input:
Connect your digital audio source (e.g., TV, Blu-ray player, game console) to either the Optical Input kana kuti Coaxial Input on the Connect DA21 using the appropriate cable (Toslink or coaxial cable, respectively).
Figure 2: Digital audio input side of the Connect DA21, featuring the Optical (Toslink) port and Coaxial port.
- Connect Analog Audio Output:
Batanidza iyo L/R Audio Output (RCA) of the Connect DA21 to the analog audio input of your amplifier, stereo system, or powered speakers using an RCA stereo audio cable.
Figure 3: Analog audio output side of the Connect DA21, showing the white (Left) and red (Right) RCA ports.
- Batanidza Simba:
Batanidza iyo inosanganisirwa magetsi adapta muiyo DC 5V input port on the Connect DA21, then plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
- Sarudza Input:
Shandisa iyo Input Selector Switch on the device to choose between the Coaxial or Optical input, depending on which port your digital audio source is connected to.
6. Kushanda
Once all connections are made and power is supplied, the Connect DA21 will automatically begin converting the selected digital audio signal to analog. Ensure your connected analog audio system is powered on and set to the correct input to hear the audio.
- Sarudzo yezvinopinza: If you have multiple digital sources, use the input selector switch on the Connect DA21 to switch between the optical and coaxial inputs.
- Audio Format: The Connect DA21 supports uncompressed digital stereo audio (PCM). Ensure your source device is configured to output PCM stereo audio. Multichannel audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS) are not supported and will not produce sound.
7. Kuchengeta
- Kuchenesa: Shandisa jira rakapfava, rakaoma kuchenesa kunze kwemudziyo. Usashandise mvura yekuchenesa kana aerosols.
- Kuchengeta: Kana usingashandiswe kwenguva yakareba, chengeta mudziyo uyu munzvimbo inotonhorera, yakaoma, kure nezuva rakananga uye tembiricha yakanyanya.
- Cable Management: Ensure all cables are connected securely and are not under strain to prevent damage to the ports or cables.
8. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
If you encounter issues with your Marmitek Connect DA21, refer to the following common problems and solutions:
- Hapana Inzwi:
- Ensure the power adapter is securely connected and the device is receiving power.
- Verify that the digital audio cable (optical or coaxial) is correctly connected to both the source and the Connect DA21.
- Check that the input selector switch on the Connect DA21 matches the connected digital input.
- Confirm that your source device is outputting PCM stereo audio. Many devices require you to change the audio output settings from Dolby Digital/DTS to PCM/Stereo.
- Ensure your analog audio system (amplifier, speakers) is powered on and set to the correct input.
- Test with different cables if possible.
- Distorted Sound or Noise:
- Tarisa ese matambo ekubatanidza kuti akaregedzeka kana kukuvadzwa.
- Ensure the digital audio source is outputting a clean signal.
- Iva nechokwadi chokuti sampling rate of the source is within the supported range of the Connect DA21 (up to 192 kHz).
- Try connecting the power adapter to a different electrical outlet.
- Mudziyo Haubatiki.
- Ensure the power adapter is fully plugged into both the device and the wall outlet.
- Edza nzvimbo yekubuditsa madziro nemumwe mudziyo kuti uone kuti inoshanda.
- If possible, try a different compatible 5V DC power adapter.
9. Zvinotsanangurwa
| Brand | Marmitek |
| Model | Batanidza DA21 |
| Input | 1x Optical (Toslink/SPDIF), 1x Coaxial |
| Output | 2x RCA (L/R Stereo Analog Audio) |
| Nhoroondo ye DAC Technology | Wolfson DAC |
| Inotsigirwa Audio Formats | Uncompressed PCM Stereo Audio |
| Sampling Rate | 8, 32, 44.1, 48, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16 kana 24 zvishoma |
| Nhamba yeChannels | 2 |
| Material | Plastiki |
| Magetsi | DC 5V (via included power adapter) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 81 mm x 51 mm x 23 mm (approximate) |
10. Warranty uye Tsigiro
Marmitek products are manufactured to high quality standards. For information regarding warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Marmitek website. For technical support or assistance, please contact Marmitek customer service through their official channels.
Availability of spare parts in the EU is typically 1 year from the date of purchase.





