Installation

Installation

To install the Stereo Hi-Fi Baluns, perform the following steps:

1. One pair of Stereo Hi-Fi Baluns is required for each stereo channel.

2. Identify the pin configuration of the baluns. Two (2) twisted pairs are required as

shown in the following diagram.

Note: The Stereo Hi-Fi Balun is phase polarity sensitive. Therefore, in order to

achieve full stereo audio quality, please ensure that the wiring is straight-

through and according to EIA568 (A or B) standard.

3. Verify the colors of the RCA plugs and connect one (1) Stereo Hi-Fi Balun to the

left-audio and right-audio RCA connectors of the audio source.

4. Verify the colors of the RCA plugs and connect a second Stereo Hi-Fi Balun to the

left-audio and right-audio RCA connectors of the audio receiver at the remote end.

5. Complete the connection between the two (2) baluns, using standard UTP cable,

connector blocks and appropriate modular RJ45 outlets.

6. Power-on the audio equipment and check the audio quality. The audio should be

clear within the maximum specified distances. The following diagram shows a

typical configuration.

Troubleshooting

The following table describes some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible

solutions in respect to the installation of the Stereo Hi-Fi Balun:

Symptom Probable Cause Possible Solutions

EMI interference

Check that wiring is not too close to

transformers and ballasts.

Poor audio quality

Split pair

Ensure that the UTP pairs are not split and

that each pair of wires is twisted.

No power Check your audio system for power.

Open circuit Check wiring to ensure continuity

No audio

Defective balun

Change Stereo Hi-Fi Baluns for another

pair.

Audio phase cancellation Reversed wires Check for straight-through wiring.

Audio weak

Distance specifications

exceeded

Check DC loop resistance and verify if

distance spec is exceeded. Reduce cable

length or eliminate high-loss components.

If you still cannot diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical

Support at 877-689-5228 (toll-free in North America) or 514-905-0588 (International).