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Unicam BV, Subsidiary of Unicam (Northern) Leeds, Shows Cat5 Audio Video Distribution Products at ISE 2006 (6/2/2006)

1166 Matrix Switcher and 1176 Router

The Model 1166 High Definition DVI/Component AutoSelector(TM) complements a wide array of home theater signal sources, video displays and audio systems. It performs selection of up to six input sources by infrared control, by a unique AutoSelection(TM) process, RS-232 signals, or by manual selection. These inputs may be DVI or component video and digital or analog audio, or combinations of these signal types, all delivered to the viewer with their original vividness, brightness and clarity. A special feature of the Model 1166 is its built-in Component-to-DVI converter, which enables the DVI output to be active regardless of the type of video available at the selected input.

The functionality of Model 1166 can be greatly enhanced by adding one or more Model 1176 High Definition Cat 5 Matrix Routers, each of which allow up to six remote component video outputs with digital and analog audio. Remote Wallplates (Model 9878) allow individual source selection by IR remote control; the output of each Wallplate can also be controlled by the Model 1166.

Professional venues, such as clubs and restaurants, can also benefit by using Model 1176 to send selectable video and/or audio to remote locations. But in applications where all displays carry the same content, the Model 1170 High Definition Cat 5 MultiDriver(TM) Expander drives multiple Wallplates with the same program content as the 1166 main output.

9860 Series Category 5 Distribution Amplifiers

The 9860 Series of Distribution Amplifiers employs Category 5 UTP cable to transmit audio and video long distances and distribute the output to multiple television monitors or projectors. An adjustable electronic equalizer compensates for the normal losses of Cat 5 cable, making the video performance of this system independent of cable length up to 1000 feet.

The home-run architecture of the 9860 Series simplifies distribution systems by allowing multiple copies of the signal to originate at the head end, making maintenance and remodeling less confusing. The 9860 Series amplifiers accept digital audio, two pairs of analog audio, and composite and component video. Inputs from the source and outputs to the displays are on color-coded RCA jacks.

Depending on the number and type of signals to be distributed, either two or three lengths of Cat 5 cable are needed per bus run. Automatic termination eliminates any need to manually terminate unused RJ-45 (Category 5) jacks.

9870 Series Residential Category 5 HDTV Distribution System

The 9870 Series allows HDTV signals to be distributed throughout the home from a single source. Component video (YPbPr), analog stereo audio, and digital audio (coaxial) can be included in each two-cable Cat 5 pathway. By connecting IR remote control systems to the 9870 system, users can easily control the source equipment from other rooms in the house. IR receiver and emitter products are not included with the 9870 Series.

The 9870 Series is comprised of the Model 9871 RCA-to-Category 5 Driver and the Model 9878 Wallplate. These products enable distribution of audio, video and IR control signals on Cat 5 cable runs of up to 1,000 feet. The buffered Cat 5 bus outputs on each 9871 drive one or two 9878 Wallplates. To expand output capacity of the system, connect together an unlimited number of Drivers using Kit 46 (or high quality RCA patch cables). The 9878 offers a Wallplate format to fit a standard two-gang electrical box. DC power for each Wallplate is supplied through the Cat 5 cable from the 9871Ős power supply.

In addition to the Cat 5 outputs, the 9871 RCA bus output may be used as a pass-through output for a nearby HDTV or home theater.

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