Audio Authority UniDrive Quick Start Manual

Model AVP-11
Residential Cat 5 HDTV Transmission System

Overview

The UniDrive allows HDTV signals to be transmitted from a single source to a single remote location up to
1,000 feet away. Component video (YPbPr), analog stereo audio, and digital audio (coaxial) can all be sent
down the two-cable Cat 5 pathway. By connecting IR remote control systems to the UniDrive system, users
can easily control the source equipment from other rooms in the house. IR receiver and emitter products are
not included with the UniDrive.

UniDrive System Design

The UniDrive system is comprised of the Model 9880T Cat 5 Transmitter and a Cat 5 Receiver, such as the
Model 9880 (see the list of compatible Wallplate/Receivers above). These products enable distribution of au-
dio, video and IR control signals on Cat 5 cable runs of up to 1,000 feet. DC power for the Wallplate/Receiver
is supplied through the Cat 5 cable from the 9880T's power supply. The 9880 offers a unit chassis format to
mount in or on a wall. If a Wallplate format is desired, Models 9879 and 9878 fit standard one- and two-gang
electrical boxes, respectively. The following instructions refer to the 9880 Receiver, but Models 9878 and 9879
can be easily substituted.

Rough-In

The Cat 5 Receiver is normally placed in or on the wall behind television displays or projectors that may be
remotely located from the main home entertainment system which has a 9880T Transmitter. To assure service
access, it is recommended that a two-gang plaster ring be provided for a 9880 Receiver if mounted inside a
wall.
Pull two runs of good quality Category 5, 5e or 6 UTP cable from the driver lo-
cation to the 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, and, if possible, use
two different jacket colors of UTP cable for A and B. It will be helpful to note
the cable length of the run because you will have to adjust the cable length
compensation when installing the Cat 5 Receiver. Both cables should be of
the same length. Install an RJ-45 plug on each end of the Cat 5 cables, using
EIA-568 pairing (pins 1-2, 3-6, 4-5, 7-8). Check each cable with a professional
network cable tester that verifies conductor pairs.
WARNING: continuity testing is not adequate; the twisted pairs must be
placed in precise order in the connector, or damage to the equipment
may occur.
Labels at each end of each cable
HDTV Source
YPbPr, Digital Audio, Analog Audio
™
Cat 5 (A)
Cat 5 (B)
A B
Power
A B IR
9880T
Transmitter
Model 9880T is compatible with:
• Model 9880 Cat 5 Receiver
• Model 9879 Cat 5 Wallplate/Receiver
• Model 9878 Cat 5 Wallplate/Receiver
Pair 2 Pair 2
Modular Jack (RJ-45) Modular Jack (RJ-45)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
W-O O W-GR BL W-BL GR W-BR BR W-O O W-GR BL W-BL GR W-BR BR
T568B Pair Assignments T568B Pair Assignments
A B
A B IR
9880
Receiver
YPbPr, Digital Audio, Analog Audio
Pair 3 Pair 3
Pair 1 Pair 1 Pair 4 Pair 4
HDTV