gofanco AudioCATExt500 User manual

Audio CAT Extender - 500m
User's Guide
G4-0113A
P/N: AudioCATExt500

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Important Safety Notices
Please read safety instructions carefully before
installation and operation.
• Please pay close attention to all warnings
and hints for this device
• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy
moisture, or liquid
• Do not repair the device or open the
enclosure without professional guidance
to avoid electric shocks. Doing so may void
your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated
location to avoid damage from overheating

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• Shut off power and make sure environment
is safe before installation
• Do not plug the Coaxial, Toslink, and CAT
cables in/out when the device is in use to
avoid cable damage. Make sure they are
plugged into the correct ports
• Use the included DC12V power adapter
only. Make sure the specification matches
if using 3rd-party DC power adapters

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Introduction
The Audio CAT Extender - 500m extends digital
audio signals up to 500 meters using an
economical CAT cable.
Features
• Extends Toslink/Coaxial up to 500m
(1640ft) over a CATx cable, or Analog up to
450m (1476ft)
• Audio inputs: Toslink, Coaxial, or Analog
• Simultaneous audio outputs: Toslink,
Coaxial, Analog
• Auto input detection: Analog > Coaxial >
Toslink
• Bi-directional PoC. Connect the power
adapter to either the TX or RX to power
both units
• Audio formats:
- Toslink/Coaxial: PCM 2.0, Dolby/DTS 5.1
- Analog: Stereo/PCM 2.0

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PackageContents
• Audio CAT Extender -500m (1 TX & 1 RX)
• Power adapter (1pc)
• User's Guide
Product Layout
Figure 1: Transmitter (TX)
1 - Analog audio input
2 - Toslink input
3 - Coaxial input
4 - Power jack (12V/1A)
5 - CAT output

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Figure 2: Receiver (RX)
Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your audio
source and audio output device.
2. Connect your audio source device to the
Transmitter's Analog, Coaxial or Toslink
input connector with a Coaxial or Toslink
cable (cable not included). Note: Only one
input connector can be used at any one
time. Input detection priority: Analog >
Coaxial > Toslink.
Product LayoutContinued
1 - Analog audio output
2 - Toslink output
3 - Coaxial output
4 - Power jack (12V/1A)
5 - CAT input

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3. Connect a CAT cable between the
Transmitter's CAT output and Receiver's
CAT input (cable not included).
4. Connect your audio output device (TV,
AVR, speakers, etc.) to the Receiver's
Analog, Coaxial and/or Toslink output
connector (cables not included). Note:
Analogaudioinput:Allthreeaudio outputs
can be connected and produce sound
simultaneously. Digital audio input: Both
Coaxial and Toslink outputs can be
connected and produce sound
simultaneously.
5. Plug the included power adapter into the
Transmitter or Receiver's power jack, then
plug thepower adapterintoa reliablepower
source. Note: Bi-directional Power over
Cable (PoC) technology allows one power
adapter to power both the TX and RX
through CAT cable.
6. Power on all connected devices.
7. The extender is ready for use.

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Application
Analog Audio Source Device
Toslink/Coaxial Audio Source Device
Notes:
• Only one input connector can be used at a
time
• Input detection priority: Analog > Coaxial
> Toslink
Analog audio formats: Stereo/PCM 2.0
Toslink/Coaxialaudioformats:PCM2.0,Dolby/
DTS 5.1

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Specifications

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reference, and there may be some slight
differences with the actual products.
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