The ATEN VC880 is a remarkable HDMI repeater that comes with an audio de-embedder. It extracts and transforms the audio signal from the HDMI input. This allows users to enjoy not only the repeated HDMI audio and video output but also choose between analog stereo audio via RCA connectors or digital audio via optical or coaxial connectors for high-quality audio. Supporting 3D TV formats, it's perfect for those who want to watch high-definition videos with their preferred high-definition audio on TVs, projectors, A/V receivers, or speakers. Key features include repeating the HDMI input signal up to 50 feet (15 m), extracting the HDMI audio signal for additional output, supporting optical/coaxial digital and analog stereo audio, being HDMI and HDCP compatible, offering super video quality up to 1920x1080 (1080p), having upgradable firmware, providing CH2/CH5.1/Auto mode audio channel selection, supporting 3D video, enabling an audio on/off switch for HDMI output, and being expandable to three levels for up to 150 feet (45 m) of audio output from one HDMI. Technical specifications involve a 1 x HDMI Female video input, 1 x HDMI Female video output, 1 x TOSLINK (Optical) / 1 x RCA (Coaxial) / 2 x RCA (Stereo) audio output, 1 x DC Jack power, 1 x 4 - conductor 3.5 mm Jack for flash ROM upgrade, 1 x (Green) power on indicator, mode selection with audio channel and HDMI audio on/off slide switches, 1 x semi - recessed pushbutton for F/W upgrade, 5.3 VDc voltage, 150 mA amps, 0.8 W - 3 BTU / hr power consumption, 1 lb. unit weight, 20 in a case, 32.9 lb. case weight, 19.3x12.4x13.3 in. case dimension, 9.4x6.3x2.4 in. unit package dimensions, 1.2 lb. unit weight with package, and 7.9x3.2x1 in. unit dimension.
Using the ATEN VC880 is quite easy. First, connect your HDMI source to the video input. Then, connect the video output to your TV, projector, or other display device. For audio, you can choose to connect via RCA for analog stereo, or use the optical or coaxial connectors for digital audio. When you turn on the device, the green light will indicate it's powered on. You can select the audio channel mode using the slide switch. There's also a switch to turn the HDMI audio on or off. If you want to upgrade the firmware, use the semi - recessed pushbutton. As for maintenance, keep the device in a cool and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If there are any issues, you can try power - cycling the device. That's all you need to know to make the most of your ATEN VC880.
