
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ZATRAN
Zone Audio Transceiver
DESCRIPTION
The ZATRAN is a zone audio transceiver that can be used with one audio/video source. When used
with the ZA8REC or ZAREC (not included), the Zone Audio system can transmit line level audio over
CAT5.
Balanced differential line driver circuits ensure noise-free connections from audio sources located up
to 300 feet away! The ZATRAN’s built-in IR interface allows control of the remotely located source,
and works flawlessly with Xantech’s IR distribution components and multi-room controllers.
For additional information, refer to the Installation Instructions found with the ZA8REC and ZAKIT.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Level: 0 to 2.0Vpp
Frequency Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
THD+N: 0.01%
IR Input/Output Levels: +12V
IR Bandwidth: 100kHz
Wire Requirements: CAT5, or 4 twisted pair 22AWG
Use in conjunction with ZA8REC or ZAREC (not included)
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INSTALLATION - ZAREC and a Remotely Located Audio\Video Component
Figure 1 shows a typical application where the remotely located source is a DVD player or similar
audio/video device.
For an audio only application, simply remove the coaxial video between the ZAREC and ZATRAN as
well as the video connections to the multi-room controller and source component. This will give the
user the ability to add audio only devices such as a portable MP3 player.
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Figure 1