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Audio Authority 9878
Stainless Steel Wallplate Receiver
Component Video / Stereo & Digital Audio Receiver for Dual Cat-5 Distribution Systems
Audio Authority 9878 Stainless Steel Wallplate Receiver - Component Video / Stereo & Digital Audio Receiver for Dual Cat-5 Distribution Systems
Use the Audio Authority 9878 Stainless Steel Wallplate Receiver with
UniDrive,
DuoDrive, SixDrive, AVAtrix
AVM-562,
AVX-561-NR, AVX-661-NR
and HLX Distribution Systems as well as stand-alone 9871 and 9880T drivers.
With the shallowest depth requirement of any Audio Authority A/V zone receiver, the 9878 wallplate is easy to install in just about any standard dual-gang electrical box.
Behind the timeless style and durability of stainless steel, 9878 wallplate receivers provide Y/Pb/Pr component video, digital audio and analog stereo audio jacks, plus an antenna pass-through jack (RF cable for antenna jack functionality must be added separately). An IR jack provides a convenient pathway for a third-party IR remote distribution network over the Cat-5 pathway. IR receiver and emitter equipment not included.
If you would prefer to have an enclosed stand-alone receiver, please check out this item. You may also want to consider the Decora®-style wallplate version.
Like most Audio Authority products, the model 9878 comes with a one year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
Audio Authority's Description
VGA to Component Video Transcoder
Model 9878
Key Features:
- Dual Cat 5 Receiver
- Stainless, dual-gang style
- Component video, analog audio, digital audio
- 3.5mm front panel IR connection
- Compatible with all Audio Authority dual Cat 5 systems
- Made in the USA
The 9878 Wallplate can be used with the Audio Authority AVAtrix (connected to the Model 1176 Router Expander), or a 9871 Cat 5 Driver.
When connected to a compatible Audio Authority driver, the 9878 provides pristine component video, digital coaxial audio, analog L/R audio, and an IR receiver input, along with an F-connector pass-through for convenience.
The 9878 features durable stainless steel construction and a cable length compensation adjustment to maintain image and sound quality over long Cat 5 runs. It fits in a standard US Dual-Gang wall box for convenience in installation.
- Durable, one-piece, stainless steel wall plate design
- One inch shallow mounting depth
- Cable length compensation adjustment allows the installer to fine tune image and sound quality over long Cat 5 runs
- F-connector pass-through jack for convenient antenna connection (requires separate coax cable run)
- Fits in a standard US dual-gang wall box
- Compatible with: Models [HLX,] 1170, 1171, 1176, 9871, 9870, [AMV-562,] AVX-661, and AVX-561
The 9878 is one of three Cat 5 receivers compatible with the 1100 Series. Use any combination of receivers in the same system for the perfect mix of logistics and aesthetics. View a Cat 5 Receiver comparison table.
** Caution ** Always correctly pair and terminate Cat 5 cables, and test pairing and continuity before connecting power to the driver and Wallplate. Incorrect cable termination, or plugging a cable into the wrong port can result in Wallplate damage.
Product Dimensions (H-W-D, inches)
- Model 9878 Wallplate: 4.75 X 4.75 X 1
Documentation
- Product Focus Sheet: 9878, 9879, and 9880 Active Cat 5 Receivers (.pdf)
The 9878 Wallplate is easy to install in a standard dual-gang electrical box.
This detail sheet illustrates the many features of the 9878 Wallplate.
This back view shows the shallow depth of the 9878 wallplate receiver.
Here is the Audio Authority dual Cat-5 Receiver Focus Sheet, 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.
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