Elabs AV501HDXi Instruction Manual Download Page 2

This unit is very effective in breaking AC ground loops that cause moving 

video hum bars. If a system using non-isolated distribution amplifiers is 

exhibiting hum bars, place the AV501HDXi between the video source and 

the first distribution amplifier. This should eliminate or greatly reduce visible 

hum bars. Larger display systems may contain more than one AC ground 

loop, and require more than one isolated input amplifier to totally eliminate 

the issue.

SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO

Nominal Input level:  

 

1 Volt peak to peak

Gain:    

 

 

1 Volt into 75 ohms

 

 

 

 

2 Volts Unterminated

Input Impedance:  

 

75 ohms

Output Impedance:  

 

75 ohms

Isolation port to port:  

 

32 dB

Isolation output to input:  

60 dB

Return loss:  

 

 

>18 dB

Video bandwidth:  

 

150 MHz

AUDIO

Analog:

Nominal Input level:  

 

1 Volt peak to peak

Gain:    

 

 

Unity (one to one)

Input impedance:  

 

22k ohm

Output impedance:  

 

1k ohm

THD:    

 

 

<0.05%

Frequency Response:    

20Hz to 100kHz

Channel Separation:  

 

>75dB

Port to Port Isolation:  

 

60dB

Out to Input Isolation:    

60dB

Signal to Noise:   

 

>100dB @ 2 Volts out

Digital:

Supports Standard SPDIF digital audio. Unity gain  when terminated 

into 75 ohms (2X gain, high impedance.) Greater than 50 MHz of 

bandwidth to ensure minimal degradation.

POWER

Requirement: External 9 ro 10 Volt AC @ 1000mA with a (2.1mm 

center diameter) Coaxial Connector. 

Power supply is included.

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

Source

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV501HDXi

The AV501HDXi incorporates isolation circuitry on the input connectors that 

helps to eliminate AC hum bars associated with ground loops. The ground 

connection on the inputs is isolated by a high impedance that effectively  

breaks the AC ground loops.

The AV501HDXi has one set of inputs and five sets of outputs (Output #5 is 

designated as the loop output, but may be used to drive a monitor directly). 

The unit allows any Audio/Video source, with Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, Pb, Pr Outputs 

(component), to distribute Audio and Video to five different locations without 

any signal loss. The amplifier also supports composite video and digital audio.

Note: the loop output may be used to daisy chain several units together as is 

typically done in store displays.

INSTALLATION/OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the amplifier and power supply from the box. Place the amplifier in 

a dry location, usually behind the shelf where the monitors are located.

The unit has integrated mounting brackets that are pre-drilled in case the 

user wishes to screw the unit to the shelf (screws supplied by user).

Connect the source device outputs to the appropriate input jacks on the 

AV501HDXi.

Connect cabling from the AV501HDXi outputs to the desired display or 

recording device.

The loop output may be used as normal or connect to the next distribution 

amplifier to create more outputs.

Insert the power supply connector into the power jack of the AV501HDXi. 

Plug the wall transformer into a 120Vac outlet. The power LED should be on 

and the unit is ready to use.

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