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AT-HDCAT-8

AT-HDCAT-8

AT-HDCAT-8

DC 24V

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MAIN

DC 24V

FIRMWARE

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2

3

4

HDMI 1

INPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

HDMI 2

ANALOG

L

- +

-

+

R

SPDIF

HDMI

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8

4

AT-HDCAT-8

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2

3

B

M

EDID

AUTO

AUTO

INT LEARN

INPUT

POWER SYNC LOCK

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AT-HDCAT-8

DC 24V

BACK UP

MAIN

DC 24V

FIRMWARE

1

2

3

4

HDMI 1

INPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

HDMI 2

ANALOG

L

- +

-

+

R

SPDIF

HDMI

5

6

8

7

5

6

7

8

4

AT-HDCAT-8

1

2

3

B

M

EDID

AUTO

AUTO

INT LEARN

INPUT

POWER SYNC LOCK

1    2

Panel Description

Front Panel

1. Power LED - Red LED will illuminate to display connected power supplies. M is main. B is back up.
2. Sync LED - Blue LED indicates it is receiving signal from the selected source.
3. Lock LED - When the function keys are locked the blue LED will illuminate
 

Lock - Press the Input button and hold for 5 seconds. All function keys will lock.

 

Unlock - Press the Input button and hold for 5 seconds. All function keys will unlock.

4. Output LED - Blue LED will light up for each output connected and sending signal.

    

*

Number of LEDs will vary by HDCAT device

5. Input Button - Press to manually switch between sources.
6. Auto Button - Press to activate or deactivate the smart switching feature.
 

   

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This feature auto-detects incoming source signals and switches to the corresponding input

7. EDID Button - Press to switch between internal and learned EDID™ options.
8. HDMI

®

 LED - Blue LED will illuminate to indicate the current active input.

9. Auto LED - Blue LED will light up when the auto switching feature is enabled.
10. INT/Learn LED - Blue LED will illuminate to indicate EDID operational status (INT or Learn).

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7

5

4

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8

9

10

Back Panel

1. Firmware port - Field serviceable USB port for updating firmware.
2. HDMI input - Connect HDMI sources here
3. De-embedded audio - Connect audio from these ports to a local audio receiver or amplifier.
4. Local HDMI output - Local output for in room display, AVR, or HDCAT cascading.
5. Back up power port - Connect second optional power supply (AT-PW24V6.25A - sold separately)
6. Main power port - Connect main power supply to this port.
7. CAT5e/6/7 Output - Connect to a receiver (purchased separately @ atlona.com) to pass signals 
    over extended distances. 

Ex.

 Optional receivers AT-HDRX for 230ft with all HDCAT products. For extended distance with the AT-HDCAT-8ED use 

 

AT-HDRX-RSNET (328ft)

Summary of Contents for AT-HDCAT-4

Page 1: ...1 atlona com Toll free 1 877 536 3976 Local 1 408 962 0515 Atlona HDBaseT Distribution Amplifier Family AT HDCAT 4 8 8ED HDCAT 8ED pictured below USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ckage Contents 3 3 Features 3 4 Panel Descriptions a Front Panel 4 b Rear Panel 4 5 Captive Screw Audio 5 6 EDID 6 7 Rack Wall Mount 6 8 Connection and Installation 7 9 Specifications 8 10 Safety Info...

Page 3: ...egory cable receive up to 328ft with the HDCAT 8ED Send a single source to multiple displays or HDCATs Two HDMI source inputs with smart auto switching feature EDID learning feature to ensure the best...

Page 4: ...ce 5 Input Button Press to manually switch between sources 6 Auto Button Press to activate or deactivate the smart switching feature This feature auto detects incoming source signals and switches to t...

Page 5: ...ce to an audio signal over longer cable runs Unbalanced audio connections use two wires for connection with consumer audio components Important With unbalanced connections a jumper is needed between g...

Page 6: ...l need to be connected to output 1 To learn EDID press and hold the EDID button until the EDID learn LED starts flashing Learning is completed once the LED is solid Note Using the above diagram output...

Page 7: ...ANALOG L R SPDIF HDMI 5 6 8 7 5 6 7 8 4 AT HDCAT 8 1 2 3 B M EDID AUTO AUTO INT LEARN INPUT POWER SYNC LOCK 1 2 CAT5e 6 7 IN AT HDRX FIRMWARE LINK POWER HDMI OUT CAT5e 6 7 IN AT HDRX FIRMWARE LINK POW...

Page 8: ...HDMI 10 meters 12 bit 30 feet 12 bit HDMI 15 meters 8 bit 50 feet 8 bit CAT5e 6 4 8 60 meters 197 feet CAT6a 7 4 8 70 meters 230 feet CAT5e 6 6a 7 8ED 100 meters 328 feet Signal Bandwidth 6 75 Gbps C...

Page 9: ...tanks and swimming pools Use only accessories recommended by Atlona to avoid fire shock or other hazards Unplug the product before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning and not cleaning fluid or aer...

Page 10: ...for all cable products Limited Product Warranty Terms Refurbished B Stock Products 3 years from proof of purchase date for all Refurbished B Stock hardware and electronic products purchased on or aft...

Page 11: ...r any other legal theory Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to sp...

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