Audio Authority 9880 User Manual

Models 9878, 9879, 9880

Product Focus

Cat 5 High Definition Wall Plate & Enclosed Audio/Video Receivers

The Models 9878, 9879, & 9880 provide TV connection points for component video, coaxial digital audio, left/right analog
audio, and an IR receiver input. Used with a compatible Audio Authority driver, these Cat 5 to HDTV receivers maintain pristine
high-definition detail and vibrant color for outstanding audio/video at remote locations up to 1,000 feet away.

9878 Wallplate Dual-Gang Receiver

• Durable stainless steel construction

• Shallow 1-inch mounting depth

• Cable length compensation adjustment to maintain
image and sound quality over long Cat 5 runs

• Fits in a standard US dual-gang wall box for
convenience in installation

• F-connector pass-through jack for convenient antenna

9878

connection (requires separate coax cable run)

• Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.75” X 4.75” X 1”

9879

9880

9879 Wallplate Single-Gang Receiver

• Includes Decora
and almond (Decora trim covers not included)

• Front and rear facing IR jacks for external or
in-wall IR connections

• Fits standard U.S. single-gang wall boxes

• Cable length compensation adjustment allows
the installer to fine tune image and sound
quality over long Cat 5 runs

• Dimensions (H x W x D) 4” x 1.6” x 2.75”
(no trim cover)

®

style inserts in white, ivory,

9880 Enclosed Cat 5 Receiver

•

Perfect for wall & ceiling-mounted displays

• Cable connections are parallel to the wall,
allowing near-flush mounting for flat panel
displays

• Can be mounted on any flat surface, even to the
back of a TV when no wall surface is available

• Enclosed design mounts without a work box

• Includes an IR jack

• Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.75” x 3.75” x 3”

STANDARD
SINGLE-GANG
WORK BOX

Cat 5e/6
CABLES

AUXILIARY,
REAR-FACING
IR JACK

Cat 5 Wall Plate & Enclosed Audio/Video Receivers Comparison

Audio Authority’s Active Gain Equalization technology (AGE) preserves image detail and color up to 1,000 feet from the source.
The cable length compensation adjustment allows the installer to fine tune image quality over long Cat 5 runs. All three Cat 5
receivers are compatible with the Audio Authority AVAtrix, SixDrive, DuoDrive, or UniDrive A/V distribution systems. Use any
combination of receivers in the same system for the perfect mix of performance and aesthetics.

FEATURES &

SPECIFICATIONS:

9878 Wallplate 9879 Wallplate* 9880 Receiver

Cat 5 Inputs Required

IR Jacks

Single Gang

Dual Gang

Enclosed Cabinet

Power Through Cat 5 Bus

Active Gain Equalization

Antenna Pass-through

Component Video In/Out

Video Bandwidth

Analog Audio In/Out (L/R)

Digital Audio

Component (Y, Pb, Pr)

Audio Bandwidth

Analog Audio (L/R)

Video Input Resolution

Digital Audio (Optical)

Video Output Resolution

Digital Audio (Coax)

Antenna Pass-through

Warranty

Mounting Depth (inches)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight

Power Supply Type

Power Requirements

480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p

480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p

One Year Replacement One Year Replacement One Year Replacement

100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz

2 2 2

1 2 (1 front, 1 rear) 1

*

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YPbPr (2/1) YPbPr (2/1) YPbPr (2/1)

100MHz 100MHz 100MHz

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Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial

10-50KHz 10-50KHz 10-50KHz

1 2.5 NA

4.75 x 4.75 x 1 4 x 1.6 x 2.75 1.75 x 3.75 x 3

.55 pounds .45 pounds .55 pounds

NA NA NA

* Model 9879 includes three different inserts (white, almond, and ivory); Decora® style trim cover (shown) is not included.

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