Cable-Tronix CT-700 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
CT-700
One In/Seven Out Composite Video/Audio
Distribution Amplifier

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
This package contains:
One CT-700 Distribution Amplifier
One CT-700 Power Supply
One CT-700 Installation Manual
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The CT-700 allows any audio./video source to distribute composite video with left and right audio
to up to seven different locations without any signal loss.
SPECIFICATIONS
CT-700
Distribution Amplifier Specifications (Typical)
Video
1. Nominal Input Level
1 V peak-to-peak
2. Gain
1 V into 75Ω(2 V unterminated)
3. Input Impedance
75Ω
4. Output Impedance
75Ω
5. Isolation Out to Input
60 dB
6. Return Loss
18 dB
7. Video Bandwidth
100MHz (HDTV requires 37MHz minimum)
Audio
1. Nominal Input Level
1 V peak-to-peak
2. Gain
Unity (one to one)
3. Input Impedance
22K Ω
4. Output Impedance
1K Ω
5. THD
0.05%
6. Frequency Response
20Hz to 100kHz
7. Channel Separation
>75 dB
8. Port to Port Isolation
60 dB
9. Out to Input Isolation
60 dB
10. Signal to Noise
100 dB @ 2 V out
GENERAL
1. Power
9 – 10 V AC @ 600mA with 2.1mm power jack
2. Dimensions
8.25" (W) x 2.75" (H) x 1.25” (D)
3. Weight
1lb

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
1. UNPACKING and HANDLING
Each unit is shipped with all equipment assembled, and factory tested. Ensure that all
accessories are removed from the container before discarding packing material
2. MECHANICAL INSPECTION
Inspect the front and rear of the equipment for shipping damage. Make sure the equipment is
clean, and no connectors are broken, damaged, or loose. If equipment appears to be
damaged or defective please contact us at 1-610-429-1511 for assistance.
3. PRODUCT DIAGRAM
Rear view of any audio/video source with composite applications such as a DVD, VCR or other
equipment.
NOTE TO SYSTEM INSTALLER
System installer must adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Multiple CT-700 units can be looped, cascaded or installed in tandem as shown below without
audio/video signal loss.
4. HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
a. Connect the signal source’s composite video output to the distribution amplifier’s
composite video output.
b. Connect the signal source’s audio L/R output to the distribution amplifier’s audio L/R
input.
c. Connect your TV or monitor’s composite input to the distribution amplifier’s composite
video OUTPUT 1, OUTPUT 2, OUTPUT 3, OUTPUT 4, OUTPUT 5, OUTPUT 6, or
OUTPUT 7.
d. Connect your TV or monitor’s audio L/R input to the distribution amplifier’s audio L/R

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output used in step “c” above.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
a. Ensure you are using quality audio/video cables with RCA connectors.
b. Maximum cable distance between TV/monitor and the CT-700 is 150 feet.
c. Maximum cable distance between two daisy-chained or cascaded CT-700s is 100
feet.
d. Further troubleshooting assistance can be found on-line at
www.northamericancable.com and www.cabletronix.com in addition to support from
Cabletronix sales engineers at 1-610-429-1511.