JVCKENWOOD V5X004 Digital Wireless Audio Transceiver Module User Manual DWAM81
JVC KENWOOD Corporation Digital Wireless Audio Transceiver Module DWAM81
User Manual

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DWAM81 
Digital Wireless Audio Transceiver 
Module 
User’s Manual 

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1 DWAM81 Module 
1.1 Product Description 
The DWAM81 is an OEM module (42mx42m) based on the STS DARR-81. It is an 
uncompressed wireless digital audio transceiver operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band. 
The wireless audio link supports up to 4 uncompressed high quality and low latency 
stereo channels in various network topologies. A unique set of protocols and algorithms 
provides extreme wireless robustness, capable of dealing with multiple interference 
sources as present in the 2.4GHz band. In addition, a wireless bi-directional data 
channel is available (e.g. to control the volume of the receiver from the transmitter). 
The module integrates all functionality for a wireless digital audio connection, 
comprising; 
- DARR-81 Wireless Audio Processor 
- 2.4GHz RF Transceiver 
- Embedded Antennas or Dual Antenna Connector 
- Digital audio interface (I2S and/or S/PDIF) 
- I2CControl interface 
- 26 pins interface connector (FFC) for power, digital audio and control 
interface and GPIOs 
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. 
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE 
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO 
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT 
The following sentence has to be displayed on the outside of the device in which the 
transmitter module is installed: 
"Contains FCC ID: ASIV5X004 
"CAUTION: This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End user cannot modify this transmitter 
device. Any unauthorized modification made on the device could avoid the user's authority 

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to operate this device." 
1.2 Basic Features 
- Secure, wide band, scrambled digital wireless link in the world-wide license 
exempt 2400-2483.5 MHz ISM-band 
- The module is a reconfigurable platform and can host many applications, 
including features such as automated TX/RX swapping 
- Optimal digital audio performance: 
 Up to 4 stereo uncompressed audio channels (44.1ksps. 48ksps or 
96ksps, 16 or 24bit) 
 or optional proprietary low latency compression algorithm 
 Tight inter-speaker synchronization 
 Active TX-RX audio clock synchronization 
 Low latency (configurable from 10…20ms) to support e.g. lip-synced 
applications 
 Bi-directional data channel for metadata or control data (up to 
100kbps) 
 Simultaneous I2S and S/PDIF input/output (incl. S/PDIF detection) 
 Programmable digital audio gain 
 Soft audio muting under poor link circumstances 
 Sample rate converter, including automatic sample rate detection, to 
support 32ksps, 44.1sps and 48ksps with a single audio crystal 
- Optimal wireless coexistence and robustness: 
 Advanced dedicated base band controller to provide an optimal level of 
coexistence with all kinds of other wireless applications (e.g. WLAN, 
BT, MWO, GSM, DECT) 
 Automatic frequency allocation with seamless RF channel switching 
 WLAN sniffer continuously for enhanced WLAN co-existence 
- Optimal wireless performance: 
 In-room or multi-room usage (point to multi-point is also supported) 
 Indoor range of up to 50m 
 Automatically controlled receiver/transmitter antenna spatial 
diversity minimizes fading and multipath effects 
- Other features: 
 Wireless S/PDIF data pipe application to support e.g. wireless DTS 
 Wirelessly accessible registers (e.g. RF channel switching, audio 
volume) and GPIO (e.g. use control switched and LED indicators) 

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 Compliance with applicable US American laws, especially FCC Part 
15.247 (FCC ID:ASIV5X004) 
 I2C Control bus 
 Power Down Duty Cycle mode: If no link is established, modules (both 
TX and RX) will enter PDDC mode. In this mode the module 
periodically tries to re-establish the link maintaining minimum power 
consumption. 
 Pairing Function: All units in the same wireless audio network are 
provided with a 16 or 24 bit network ID, shielding the network from 
neighbor audio networks. 
 Single 3.3 Vdc power supply 
 Backwards compatible with DARR-80 and DARR-79 based products 

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2. DWAM81 Specifications 
System Specifications 
ID Parameter Value Unit Remarks 
RF Characteristics 
 RF Frequency Range 2400-2483.5 MHz   
 Number of RF channels  3     
Air framing 
 Addressing 24 Bit   
 Data message size 8,16 or 32 Byte Application dependent 
 CRC 16,24 and 32 Bit Hybrid 
Control 
 Control interface I2C   
Compliant with the I2S 
protocol (slave), 
0…400kbps. Base address 
0x80, can be offset by A0 
and A1 HW pins. 
Data 
 Data Bandwidth 100 Kbps Bi-
directional wireless 
data channel 
 Data latency  5  ms 
Minimum under good RF 
link conditions for 
applications that support 
the 100kbps data rate 
Interference Robustness 
 Fixed frequency devices (e.g. 
WLAN, microwave oven) 
    Fully coexistent 
Frequency hoppling devices 
(e.g. Bluetooth, 2.4GHz 
cordless phones) 
    Fully coexistent 
Audio Interface 
 Available Interface Types I2S S/SPIF   
Can be used 
simultaneously Incl. 
S/SPIF detection. 
 Number of s
tereo audio 
1,2,3 or 4   
Bidirectional, incl. audio 

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output channels on Module 
Unit 
loop 
Number of stereo audio 
output channels on Central 
Unit 
1,2,3 or 4   
Bidirectional, incl. audio 
loop 
Audio Quality 
 Sample rate 44.1, 48 or 96  Ksps   
 Sample width 16 or 24 bit   
 Latency 20 ms 
Configurable from 10 to 
20ms, depending on the 
application. 
 Dynamic Range 98 
146 
dB 
dB 
16 bit 48ksps, A-weighted 
24 bit 48ksps, A-weighted 
 THD+D  -96 
-143 
dB 
dB 
16 bit 48ksps 
24 bit 48ksps 
 Frequency response  0  dB 20Hz…22kHz 
Dimensions 
 Board dimensions 42 x 42 mm