Audio Authority 9879, 9870D Overview, System Design, Rough-In, Cat 5 Wallplate/Receivers

DuoDrive™ Residential Category 5 HDTV Distribution System

Overview

The DuoDrive (Model 9870D) allows HDTV signals to be distributed throughout the home from a single source. Component video (YPbPr), analog stereo audio, and digital audio (coaxial) sigals are included in each two-cable Cat 5 pathway. By connecting IR remote control systems to the DuoDrive system, users can easily control the source equipment from other rooms in the house. IR receiver and emitter products are not included with the DuoDrive.

System Design

The DuoDrive is comprised of one Model 9871 RCA-to-Category 5 Driver and two Model 9879 wallplate/receivers. (Two other Cat 5 receiver styles are also available, Models 9878 and 9880.) These products enable distribution of audio, video and IR control signals on Cat 5 cable runs of up to 1,000 feet. The buffered Cat 5 bus outputs on each 9871 drive one or two wallplate/receivers. To expand output capacity of the system, connect together an unlimited number of 9871 Drivers using Kit 46, included with each Driver. High quality RCA patch cables can also be used

One power supply required

for each 9871 Driver

(18-volt DC, center-positive

Part# 571-014)

RCA INPUT

CAUTION!

The bus output jacks should not be connected to a TV or receiver unless the line is properly terminated. Call Audio Authority for details.

COMPONENT VIDEO ANALOG AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO

Media Player or Sat/Cable Box

A B

A B

A B

Cat 5,

Cat 5e,

or Cat 6

Connect all bus jacks

including IR (Kit 46 shown)

Note: This

configuration of

three 9871 Drivers could support six wallplates.

9879 Wallplate

Cable

9879 Wallplate

for expansion.

Rough-In

Wallplate/receivers are normally placed on the wall behind the television sets or entertainment centers remoted off the main home entertainment system. Set a plaster ring at each wallplate location. Pull two runs of good quality Category 5, 5e or 6 UTP cable from the head-end location to each wallplate/receiver location. Be careful not to pinch, kink, or tightly staple the cable. Mark both ends of the cables in each set A and B, or use two different jacket colors of Cat 5 cable for A and B. It will be helpful to mark the cable length of each run at the wallplate/receiver end because you will have to adjust the cable length compensation when installing each wallplate/receiver.

Cat 5 Wallplate/Receivers

All three wallplate/receiver styles deliver component video, digital and analog audio, and IR signals. The 9879 offers a wallplate format to fit a standard single-gang electrical box, and features front and rear facing IR jacks.

	The 9878 is a dual-gang stainless
	steel wallplate with an antenna
	pass-through jack. The 9880 is
	an enclosed receiver ideal for
	locations where a wallplate style
	receiver is not practical. DC power
Model 9880	for each receiver is supplied
	through the Cat 5 cable from the
	9871’s power supply.

Model 9878 Model 9879