Audio Authority 2801 User Manual - page 6
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DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
In distribution network applications, a single transmitter (or multiple transmitters)
may be connected to several receivers, for distances up to 250 ft. (75m) using
Cat 6 cable. Cat 5 cable may also be used, but distances will vary depending on
the quality of the cable used. A Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch is used in the Cat 6
path to distribute the video signals.
SINGLE TRANSMITTER NETWORK
The 2800 system can distribute a single source signal to multiple displays on
the same network using a standard Gigabit Ethernet switch (GbE) – a managed
switch is not required. In this application, the number of displays is only limited by
the number of available ports on the GbE switch.
The example below depicts the 2800 system
in a single transmitter HDMI network application.
In this configuration, HDMI cables connect the source and display equipment to
the 2801 Transmitter and 2811 Receivers. Cat 5e/6 cables connect the 2801 and
2811s to the GbE switch. GbE switches may be cascaded to accommodate large
HDMI network systems or allow for future system expansion. Properly terminated
Cat 6 cables will generally provide better results at longer distances. All UTP
cables should be terminated to either the EIA 568A or 568B standard for best
performance. Correct pairing is essential, and should always be checked with a
network cable tester. The DIP switches on the 2801 and 2811s should all be in
the DOWN position.
USING THE IR PATHWAY
IR signals can be passed from 2811 Receivers back to the 2801 Transmitter to
control the source equipment. Most 3rd party IR receivers are compatible with
the system when used with a connecting block. Be advised that environmental
conditions such as Plasma/LCD televisions, fluorescent lighting and sunlight
might adversely affect the performance of your IR receivers and prevent proper
operation of IR control through the 2800 system.
2811
2801
CAT 5e/6
2811 and TV
2811 and TV
2811 and TV
2811 and TV
2811 and TV
2811 and TV
2811 and TV
2811 and TV
CAT 5e/6
HDMI
HDMI
GbE SWITCH
GbE SWITCH
GbE SWITCH
NOTE: DIAGRAMS
DO NOT SHOW
POWER SUPPLY
CONNECTIONS
SINGLE SOURCE
TV