INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Type of Cable
The AVDA-3 performs best when using shielded audio and 75 ohm coaxial video cable. Use low capacitance audio/video cables for runs that exceed 15 ft. to mini- mize signal loss. Wire runs greater than 50 ft. are recommended only with cable that has been specifically designed for such applications. Contact your cable manufac- turer for a specific cable recommendation when wire runs exceed 50 ft.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
The AVDA-3 has been designed for both shelf and wall mounted installations.
Figure 2
Typical installation of a single AVDA-3
AVDA-3
Output 1 | | Output 3 |
| Output 2 | |
DVD1 | FM 105.9 | |
Home Theater Receiver | House Wide Receiver | RF Modulator |
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Mounting flanges are provided for wall mounting while rubber feet enable it to be placed securely on a shelf. Avoid place- ment near potential sources of electrical or radio interference such as lighting controls and high voltage appliances.
INSTALLATION
Mounting the AVDA-3
Once you have decided on the ideal loca- tion for the AVDA-3, make sure that the AC power supply and all signal cables are dis- connected while mounting. It can be either mounted on a wall using screws or placed on shelf using the included adhe- sive rubber feet (See Figure 1).
Making the Connections
Once the AVDA-3 is securely mounted follow the steps listed below.
Figure 1 The AVDA-3 can be either mounted on a wall (A) using screws or placed on shelf using the included adhesive rubber feet (B).
3.Connect the included AC power adapter’s voltage output plug into the AVDA-3 and then plug its AC power cord into an unswitched AC outlet.
4.The power LED should be lit solid to indicate that the AVDA-3 is receiving power and operating normally.
Note: If your system only requires either "audio only" or "video only" distribution, the AVDA-3 can safely operate with either its audio or its video sections unused. Termination is not required.
SYSTEM EXPANSION
1.Connect the first AVDA-3 as previously described in Making the Connections steps 1 and 2.
2.Connect the Cascade Output connec- tors of the first AVDA-3 to the RCA input connectors (left audio, right audio and video) of the additional AVDA-3 (See Figure 3).
3.Repeat step 2 using the Cascade Output of the additional AVDA-3’s to expand to a maximum of four.
AVDA-3
DSS
Main Input
4.Connect the included AC power adapter’s voltage output plugs into the AVDA-3’s and then plug their AC power cords into unswitched AC outlets.
5.The AVDA-3’s power LED’s should be lit solid to indicate that they are receiving power and operating normally.
Figure 3
Cascade
OutputTypical installation of a two or more AVDA-3s using the “Cascade Output” to pro-
Main Input vide signal to more than three components.
AVDA-3
1.Connect the distributed source compo- nents A/V output signal cables to the RCA input connectors (L audio, R audio, and video) (See Figure 2).
2.Connect the AVDA-3’s output RCA con- nectors to the signal cables leading to the source signals destination (i.e., the A/V input of an AM/FM receiver, RF modulator or television etc.) (See Figure 2).
The AVDA-3 provides a Cascade Out con- nection for both audio and video. It enables the connection of additional AVDA-3’s for further distribution of the connected A/V source component. As many as four AVDA-3’s can be connected together using this feature. Follow the steps listed below to utilize the Cascade Output feature.
Zone 1 Receiver | Zone 4 Receiver |
Output 1 | Output 1 |
ZONE 1 | ZONE 4 |
Zone 2 Receiver | Zone 5 Receiver |
Output 2 | Output 2 |
ZONE 2 | ZONE 5 |
Zone 3 Receiver | Zone 6 Receiver |
Output 3 | Output 3 |
ZONE 3 | ZONE 6 |
