Atlona AT-HDCAT-4, 8ED User Manual
Atlona HDBaseT Distribution
Amplifier Family
AT-HDCAT-4, 8, & 8ED (HDCAT-8ED pictured below)
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USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 3
2. Package Contents .......................................................................................... 3
3. Features .......................................................................................... 3
4. Panel Descriptions
a. Front Panel .......................................................................................... 4
b. Rear Panel .......................................................................................... 4
5. Captive Screw Audio .......................................................................................... 5
6. EDID™ .......................................................................................... 6
7. Rack/Wall Mount .......................................................................................... 6
8. Connection and Installation .......................................................................................... 7
9. Specifications .......................................................................................... 8
10. Safety Information .......................................................................................... 9
11. Warranty .......................................................................................... 10-11
12. Atlona Product Registration .......................................................................................... 11
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Introduction
The HDCAT allows you to send one source to multiple displays over long distances. With built in
audio de-embedding, all audio needs are met in zone and locally. The Atlona HDBaseT HDMI®
Distribution Amplifier over Single Category Cable extends audio and video signals up to 230ft
(328ft with HDCAT-8ED).
Package Contents
• 1 x AT-HDCAT
• 1 x Female Captive Screw Connector (5 pin for audio)
• 1 x 24V/6.25A DC power supply adaptor
• 1 x Pair of dual purpose wall/rack mounts
• 1 x User manual
Features
• Extend a source at 1080p up to 230ft over a single category cable (receive up to 328ft with the
HDCAT-8ED)
• Send a single source to multiple displays or HDCATs
• Two HDMI source inputs with smart auto switching feature
• EDID learning feature to ensure the best audio and video passed to a display
• Field serviceable firmware port for quick and easy updating
• Optional redundant power supply (AT-PW24V6.25A) provides uninterupted power in the event of
a main power supply failure
• Local HDMI output for in room display, AVR, or cascading to another HDCAT device
• Built in S/PDIF and Analog audio de-embedding, enables multi-channel or stereo audio to be
transmitted to an AVR or amplifier
• Provides PoCc™ (Power over category cable) to compatible receivers
• Full 3D pass through
• Lossy and lossless audio formats pass through (up to Dolby TrueHD® and DTS-HD Master Audio™)
• HDCP compliant
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AT-HDCAT-8
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B
M
EDID
AUTO
AUTO
INT LEARN
INPUT
POWER SYNC LOCK
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Panel Description
Front Panel
AUTO
AUTO
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INT LEARN
EDID
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AT-HDCAT-8
POWER SYNC LOCK
AT-HDCAT-8
B
M
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INPUT
1. Power LED - Red LED will illuminate to display connected power supplies. M is main. B is back up.
2. Sync LED - Blue LED indicates it is receiving signal from the selected source.
3. Lock LED - When the function keys are locked the blue LED will illuminate
Lock - Press the Input button and hold for 5 seconds. All function keys will lock.
Unlock - Press the Input button and hold for 5 seconds. All function keys will unlock.
4. Output LED - Blue LED will light up for each output connected and sending signal.
*Number of LEDs will vary by HDCAT device
5. Input Button - Press to manually switch between sources.
6. Auto Button - Press to activate or deactive the smart switching feature.
**This feature auto-detects incoming source signals and switches to the corresponding input
7. EDID Button - Press to switch between internal and learned EDID™ options.
8. HDMI® LED - Blue LED will illuminate to indicate the current active input.
9. Auto LED - Blue LED will light up when the auto switching feature is enabled.
10. INT/Learn LED - Blue LED will illuminate to indicate EDID operational status (INT or Learn).
Back Panel
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AT-HDCAT-8
AT-HDCAT-8
FIRMWARE
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HDMI 2 ANALOG
INPUTOUTPUT
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SPDIF HDMI
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OUTPUT
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1. Firmware port - Field serviceable USB port for updating firmware.
2. HDMI input - Connect HDMI sources here
3. De-embedded audio - Connect audio from these ports to a local audio receiver or amplifier.
4. Local HDMI output - Local output for in room display, AVR, or HDCAT cascading.
5. Back up power port - Connect second optional power supply (AT-PW24V6.25A - sold separately)
6. Main power port - Connect main power supply to this port.
7. CAT5e/6/7 Output - Connect to a receiver (purchased separately @ atlona.com) to pass signals
over extended distances.
Ex. Optional receivers AT-HDRX for 230ft with all HDCAT products. For extended distance with the
AT-HDCAT-8ED use AT-HDRX-RSNET (328ft)
BACK UP MAIN
DC 24V
DC 24V
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