CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS

3.3 Making Connections to Each Remote

All of the Splitter Remote’s connectors are on its rear panel. Making sure that the Remote is turned off and unplugged, connect it to devices, the Hub, and power. (Refer to Figure 3-2, and keep in mind that cables to attached video and audio devices shouldn't be longer than 5 m [16.4 ft.].)

1.Plug the remote monitor’s cable into the Remote’s HD15 female connector labeled “MONITOR.”

2.Plug the cable from the remote speakers or headphones into the Remote’s 3.5-mm jack labeled “AUDIO OUT.”

3.Plug the CAT5 twisted-pair cable that will run to your Hub into the Remote’s RJ-45 jacks labeled “TO CENTRAL UNIT.”

4.Plug the external transformer’s attached output cable to the Remote’s 4-pin DIN female connector labeled “9 VAC.” Plug the IEC 320 female end of the transformer’s input cord into the IEC 320 male inlet on the transformer. Plug the other end of the input cord into a working AC outlet.

Remote monitor

HD15 M to Local

Monitor port

Splitter

Remote

RJ-45 M to

port 1, 2, 3, or 4

on Hub

CAT5 STP

cable to

Hub

RJ-45 M to Central Unit port

4-pin DIN M

to Power port

3.5-mm stereo plug

to Audio Out port

To AC outlet

Remote

speakers

Power

supply

Figure 3-2. The rear panel of a Remote and its device, local Splitter, and

power attachments.

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