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Audio Authority 2800 Series HD-IP™
HDMI over Gigabit IP Video Distribution System
Audio Authority 2800 HDMI over Gigabit IP Video Distribution System
Audio Authority is an acknowledged leader in Cat 5 based video distribution technology, so that makes the announcement of this revolutionary 2800 Series HDMI over IP video distribution system all the more exciting! This system offers a pacesetting solution for digital signage and other video distribution applications. One 1080p HDMI source can be distributed to as many as 127 HDTVs with exceptional picture quality and reliability, using only a single Cat 5e/6 cable for signal transmission.
Benefiting from the latest Gigabit high speed data technology, this solution leapfrogs other HDMI over IP products that deliver noticeably compressed picture. It provides significantly improved reliability and faster handshake speed compared to traditional HDMI distribution systems that use standard HDMI cabling or balun extenders. With picture quality that will please even the most discerning enthusiast, and the reliability that installers demand, the 2800 series opens a new world of no-compromise HDMI installations.
According to Audio Authority’s product manager, “There’s simply no better way to distribute 1080p content. We understand the need for exceptional picture quality and bulletproof reliability in installations, and sought to market a product that delivers HDMI picture quality with component video reliability. This is a system without compromise”
“Furthermore, it’s a true ‘plug and play’ system. For point to point and one-to-many installations, there’s no programming or setup required. Installers just need to hook up a source and power on the system – everything is automatic from there.”
This 2800-Series Distribution System kit consists of (1) 2801, which is a single-source transmitter, and (1) 2811, a single-output receiver. The system can be expanded using off-the-shelf Gigabit Ethernet routers to support up to 127 HDTVs. The system complies fully with the latest HDCP specification, version 2.0, and utilizes 128 bit AES encryption.
Like most Audio Authority products, the 2800 comes with a one year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
Audio Authority's Description
HD-IP™ Gigabit Video Distribution System
2800 Series
- Gigabit HDMI® over IP technology maximizes picture quality
- HDMI version 1.3 and HDCP version 2.0 compliant
- Supports 1080p and 720p video, plus 2-channel PCM audio
- One source feeds an almost unlimited number of HDTVs (127)
- Uses off-the-shelf Gigabit Ethernet switches for extension and distribution
- No complex setup routines or programming
Overview
The 2800 series of HDMI® over IP products is perfectly suited to retail demonstration in electronics stores. The system is capable of transmitting 1080p video content up to 250 feet in one run without any loss of quality, and supports an almost unlimited number of HDTV displays. Using Gigabit IP technology, picture quality is maximized while overcoming the slow handshake times, poor cable integrity, and distance limitations of traditional HDMI distribution amplifiers. Using off-the-shelf Gigabit Ethernet switches, a system can be extended for even more distance, or expanded to add more displays. This plug and play system is incredibly simple to install - just connect a single UTP Ethernet cable from the 2801 transmitter to a GbE network switch, then feed the cables from the switch to an array of 2811 receivers.
Features
Key Features
- Gigabit HDMI over IP technology maximizes picture quality
- HDMI version 1.3 and HDCP version 2.0 compliant
- Supports 1080p and 720p video, plus audio
- One source feeds an almost unlimited number of HDTVs (127)
- Uses off-the-shelf Gigabit Ethernet switches for extension and distribution
- Plug-and-play operation - no programming or setup required
- Extends 1080p HDMI signals up to 250 feet on a single run
- Cable runs can be extended another 250 feet by adding a Gigabit Ethernet switch
Specifications
Video Parameters
- Video Formats: 1080p, 720p
- Data Rate: 2.25 Gbps
- Clock Rate: 225 MHz
Audio Parameters
- Formats supported: 2-channel PCM
- Min Load Impedance: 75 ohms/10K ohms
- Multi-channel Digital: Converts multi-channel signals to 2-channel PCM for maximum compatibility
Miscellaneous
- Requires Gigabit Ethernet switches (1000BASE-T) for extension or distribution/splitting
- Connector Types: 1 x HDMI Type A (female), 1 x RJ-45
- Dimensions (inches, HxWxD): 1.25 x 6.35 x 4.5 [typical for either 2801 or 2811 unit per Cable Solutions]
- Product Weight: [2.40 lbs. (2801 and 2811 units only) per Cable Solutions]
- Shipping Weight: [4.50 lbs. (in product boxes) per Cable Solutions]
- Agency Approvals: TBD
- DC Input Connector: [5.5mm per Cable Solutions]
- DC Input Voltage/Polarity: 12V/Center Positive
- Max DC Input Current: 2.5A
In the Box (2800 Kit)
- (1) 2801 Transmitter
- (1) 2811 Receiver
- (2) Power Supplies
- User Manual
Downloads
Documents
- Product Focus Sheet: 2800 series
- User Manual: 2800 Series
Here is another view of the included transmitter and receiver units.
Here is a single-source connection example.
This is the Product Focus sheet in PDF format.
Click here to download the HD-IP Manual in PDF format.
Why Cable Solutions?
- Cable Solutions is an Authorized Audio Authority Online Reseller. Audio Authority provides full warranty and technical support for products that are purchased form authorized resellers only. Cable Solutions customers are entitled to full support.
- Customers are our first priority. We are dedicated to helping you find the best solutions for your particular application. We are enthusiasts too, so we know what it's like to wait for cables and accessories needed to hook up new equipment. We also know how important it is to be able to get a prompt response when you need help, so it is not unusual to find us working long hours in an effort to get you the answers that you need.
- If you have had it with outsourced support or even worse, companies that do not even publish a phone number or a functional email address, then you will be absolutely delighted that you found our company. We have people, right here in Texas, ready to answer your phone calls and emails. If English is your language, you will have the simple pleasure of talking to people whose first language is English. If you call on the phone, you may well detect a Texas accent, but then that should not be unexpected when dealing with a family-owned business run by native Texans. It is our most sincerely hope that you will find our heritage of honesty, courtesy, and ethical way of doing business to be a refreshing experience.
American Innovation and American workmanship are intrinsic in the Audio Authority name. Add customer-centric service from Cable Solutions and you get a superior experience. Don't get stuck with incorrect advice, bad service, slow shipping or inferior products. If you want the best, you need look no further.