Digital Audio
Extender
USER MANUAL
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Notice
Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any
accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
The Digital Audio Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
© 2007 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
1
Box Contents
2
How to Connect the Digital Audio Extender
3
Link Cable - Wiring Diagram
4
System Specifi cations
5
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it Digital Audio Extender series.
Extends S/PDIF and TOSLINK digital audio devices up to 60 meters (200 feet).
Place your digital audio components anywhere you want with Gefen’s Digital Audio
Extender. It supports either S/PDIF or TOSLINK digital audio signals, which commonly
used to transmit stereo and multichannel (7.1, DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.) digital audio.
The Digital Audio Extender uses a sender and receiver system connected by CAT-5E
cables to extend the digital audio.
How It Works
The Digital Audio Extender’s sender unit connects to the audio source component. The
Digital Audio Extender’s receiver unit connects to the extended audio component (up to
200 feet away). One CAT-5E cable connects the sender to the receiver.
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BOX CONTENTS
The Digital Audio Extender system consists of:
(1) Digital Audio Extender
(1) 5 VDC power supply
(1) TOSLINK Cable (6 FT M-M)
(1) User Manual
OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE IN STALL ING
OR OPERATING THE DIGITAL AUDIO EXTENDER SYSTEM
* Industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cables are used to link the Digital Audio Extender
sender and receiver boxes together.
* The Digital Audio Extender units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
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HOW TO CONNECT THE DIGITAL AUDIO EXTENDER
How to Connect the Digital Audio Extender
1- Connect your digital audio source device with either TOSLINK or S/PDIF to the
Digital Audio Extender sender unit.
2- Connect the CAT5 cable from the send unit to the receive unit.
3- Connect your digital audio receiver or digital audio speaker to the Digital Audio Ex-
tender receiver unit with TOSLINK or S/PDIF. The Digital Audio Extender supports outputs via TOSLINK or S/PDIF simultaneously.
4- Plug the 5 volt power supply into the Audio extender send unit.
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LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
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1
1
2
RJ-45 Jack
Orange
White/Orange
White/Green
3
4
Blue
5
6
7
Green
White/Blue
White/Brown
8
Brown
1
2
RJ-45 Jack
3
4
5
6
4
7
8
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SPECIFICATIONS
Data Transmission Rate ................................................................................. 12.8 Mbp/S
Input/Output ...................................................... S/PDIF (Digital Coax), Optical TOSLINK
Power Supply ......................................................................................... 5 VDC (External)
Dimensions ........................................................................... 1 1/4”H x 1 1/2”W x 3 7/8”D
Weight ....................................................................................................................... 4 lbs
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WARRANTY
Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
and workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed within two
(2) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace
the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
electrical, or other abuse or modifi cations.
Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the
current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted
for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any particular purpose,
all of which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must be free from any
scratches, markings, and neatly coiled.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate. However, Gefen Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that
may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., be liable for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect
or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The
technical information contained herein regarding Digital Audio Extender features and
specifi cations is subject to change without notice.
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