MuxLab VideoEase Digital Audio Balun User manual

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VideoEase Digital Audio Balun (500020)
Installation Guide
Introduction
The VideoEase Digital Audio Balun allows a digital audio source to be connected up to
600 feet (183m) away from a digital audio decoder/amplifier via copper unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) in a point-to-point scenario. Used in pairs, the Digital Audio Balun
allows a Digital Audio source such as a DVD, VCR or satellite receiver to be connected
via copper twisted pair to a Digital Audio home theatre system. The Digital Audio
Balun connects directly to the digital audio equipment and features screw terminals and
built-in cable strain relief for ease of installation and reliable connectivity.
Installation
To install the VideoEase Digital Audio Baluns, perform the following steps:
1. Identify the pin configuration of the baluns. One twisted pair is required.
Although the Digital Audio Balun is not reverse polarity sensitive, however in
the event that there may be ground loop problems in a particular installation, it
is recommended to ensure straight-through wiring (Ring to Ring, Tip to Tip).
Digital Audio Balun (500020)
Top View (cover off)
Ring
Tip
RCA male Ring
Tip
Twisted pair cable
1 pair

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2. The Digital Audio Balun works in pairs. Plug one balun into the digital audio
output (coaxial) of the digital audio source.
3. Plug a second balun into the digital audio input (coaxial) of the digital audio
decoder/amplifier at the remote end.
4. Complete the connection between the two baluns, using standard twisted pair
cabling techniques as shown below.
DA Decoder/AmpDVD or VCR
Digital Audio Source
Digital Audio
Decoder/Amplifier
Digital Audio Balun (500020)
1-pair twisted pair
5. Power-on the digital audio equipment. Check to ensure that all audio channels
are being received.
Troubleshooting
The following table describes some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible
solutions in respect to the installation of the Digital Audio Balun. If you still
cannot diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical Support at
877-689-5228 (toll-free in N.Am) or 514-905-0588 (Intl).
Symptom Probable Causes Possible Solutions
No audio EMI interference. Check that wiring is not too close to
transformers and ballasts.
No audio Distance exceeded Verify cable length between the two
baluns.
No audio Split pair Check if the UTP pairs are split
and correct. Each signal pair must
be twisted.
No audio Power-off. Check power supplies of digital
audio equipment.
Missing channels Cabling problem
between the
decoder/amp and the
audio speakers.
Check audio speaker cabling.
Intermittent static
noise on one or
more channels.
Distance exceeded or
unusual cable
attenuation
Check cable distance and cable
grade.
Specifications
Environment Dolby® Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, dts®, LOGIC7®,
THX Surround EX™
Devices DVD, VCR, Camcorders, satellite receivers, home theatre,
channel processors, amplifiers, D/A converters, MPEG
encoders/decoders, switchers and other commercial or
consumer audio equipment supporting digital audio.
Transmission Transparent to the user.
Bandwidth DC to 25 MHz
Maximum Input 1.0 Vp-p
Insertion Loss Less than 1 dB per pair over the frequency range
Return Loss Greater than 15 dB over the frequency range
Common Mode Rejection Greater than 60 dB @ 10 MHz
Max. Distance (UTP) Category 5 unshielded twisted pair – 600 ft. (183m)
Cable – UTP 24 gauge or lower solid copper twisted pair wire
impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz
Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/foot.
Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000 ft at 1 MHz
Connectors Two (2) screw terminals
One (1) S/PDIF (RCA) gold-plated male connector
Pin Configuration Tip-signal, Ring-GND
Impedance Input: 75 ohms (RCA)
Output: 100 ohms (Screw Terminals).
Temperature Operating: 0 to 55 C. Storage:-20 to 85 C. Humidity: up
to 95%
Enclosure Fire retardant plastic
Dimensions 2.30” x 0.62” x 0.62” (5.8 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm)
Weight 1.5 oz (42.5 gms)
Warranty Lifetime
Order Information 500020 VideoEase Digital Audio Balun