Devolo LAN Audio extender - Manual (Page 8)

Introduction
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1.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household power grid to transfer
data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network
components. As a result, any power outlet can be used as a network access
point. The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via the elec-
trical system in the house. State-of-the-art technology ensures that the power
and data networks do not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is
fast and secure. The data is encrypted using a key to prevent easy interception
by third parties.
1.2 The benefits of dLAN Audio extender
Our product allows you to transfer the sound output of your Windows PC in CD
quality (16 bit, 44.1 kHz stereo) via the electrical system to any room of your
house. For this purpose, a sound card driver is installed on your computer to
which the entire audio output of the computer is redirected. In this way, you do
not have to worry about individual settings of your favorite music player. Any
application that can output music via the built-in sound card also works with
this dLAN adapter.
RCA sockets as well as 3.5-mm jack socket are integrated for the audio output.
It allows you to easily and directly connect a stereo system or active loudspeaker.
This makes the adapter so flexible that it can be quickly taken to another room
where it can be plugged into an open receptacle—without reconfiguration!
Please do not use both connection types together at any time (RCA sockets and
jack sockets). Always connect your stereo system or your active loudspeakers
either to the RCA sockets or the jack socket.
Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and
devolo dLAN HS Ethernet (85 Mbps) with dLAN 200 AV devices (200 Mbps)
can be used on the same electrical system without interference, but they will not
be able to communicate directly with one another
1.3 Sample applications
The PC that is connected with the electrical system via a dLAN adapter sends its
audio signals to the dLAN Audio extender. It is connected with the input of a
stereo system in another room, e.g. via stereo RCA cable. On the PC, all audio
signals are redirected to the electrical system via the sound card driver. At the