Audio Authority 2801 User Manual - page 9
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR GETTING THE BEST RESULTS
Many factors influence the quality and reliability of an HDMI
®
signal distribution
installation. The following are the main factors to consider, and basic precautions
that will ensure the best possible performance.
• Dedicated network. The 2800 Series is designed to operate on a dedicated
Gigabit Ethernet network, not to be combined with other network traffic
competing for access to the internet.
• Resolution tracking. The 2800 Series supports 720p and 1080p. If some TVs
in the network are not capable of accepting 1080p, the higher resolution sets
may not be shown to their best advantage. Set up the source to output the
best resolution that all TVs are capable of displaying, or use one source with
720p resolution output, and another with 1080p output (See page 7).
• Source resolution and video/sound quality. Sources, such as satellite
receivers or cable boxes, can output at low resolutions or deliver extremely
compressed video material, yielding poor results. Consider the source material
when planning and troubleshooting your system.
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Display devices. The perceived quality of the video image depends heavily
upon the type and quality of the TVs or projectors used. High quality displays
should be expected to produce a noticeably better image, given high quality
source material.
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Distance between the transmitter and the receiver. Long distances are
possible, but premium quality Cat 6 cables are necessary for the longest runs.
When necessary, insert a network switch to extend long cable runs.
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Source and TV connection cables. Use short, high quality HDMI cables.
Always use good strain relief methods to prevent cables from becoming loose
over time.
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Interference from nearby electrical devices can have an adverse effect
on signal quality. For example, older computer monitors often emit very high
electromagnetic fields that can interfere with the performance of nearby video
equipment.