5.8GHz AV Sender/Receiver
Put your TV, cable or DVD anywhere you want!
...So then I screamed "That's %*@&#$* highway robbery, you @#$*%&!" and threw the phone out the window, which is probably what woke the neighbour's baby. And the other neighbour's dogs. And set off the car alarm across the street. But officer, you would've done the same!
OK, I should back up a little - it all started when the wife wanted to watch TV in the bedroom. Seemed a simple enough proposition, just drag the old set out of the garage and set it up on the bookshelf.
But of course, she wanted to watch our Foxtel channels, and DVDs, and everything else we can see in the loungeroom. Fair enough I guess.
So I called up Foxtel - and after waiting half the day, asked them how much another set-top box would be. And I'm afraid I lost my head a little...
I should have just used an AV Transmitter, like today's Zazz. You've heard of Zazz, officer? Of course you have.
It's like a wireless extension cord for TV - you get video and stereo audio sent over the 5.8Ghz band (so no interference with most WiFi or cordless phone signals) to a receiver anywhere in the house. And the coolest part is, your remote still works - the receiver sends the commands back to the transmitter, and it controls your gadgets!
If only I'd done that, I wouldn't be here now, with a residential noise complaint lodged against me and angry neighbours on all sides. Not to mention the broken glass on the lawn.
Better grab yours now - they won't be here tomorrow! (and I may not be either...)
Specifications:
- Model AVS5800C audio/video retransmitter
- 5.8GHz band avoids interference with most WiFi/cordless phones/etc
- Range up to 90-100m (line-of-sight)
- PAL or NTSC video standards supported, stereo audio
- Operating frequency 5725~5825 MHz (4 channels selectable)
- Dimensions 152x100x38mm (transmitter and receiver)
Transmitter:
- Video Input: 1Vp-p @ 75 ohms
- Audio Input: 2Vp-p @ 600 ohms
- Audio Frequency Response: 30Hz-12KHz (3dB BW)
- RF Output at Connector: -4~0dBm
- Transmitter frequency stability: ± 350kHz
- DC power 9V
- DC current <500 mA
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (for indoor use only)
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
Receiver: - Video output CCIR 1V p-p @ 75ohms
- Audio output 1.45V p-p @ 600ohms
- Receiver frequency stability ±200 KHz
- Input impedance 50ohms
- Image rejection 30dB
- Infrared frequency 479.5MHz
- Infrared bandwidth 18MHz
- DC power 9V
- Current <500mA
- RF Output CCIR CH36
Package includes:
- 1 5.8GHz Transmitter
- 1 5.8GHz Receiver
- 1 External IR LED
- 2 RCA AV Cables
- 2 power adapters
Zazz Test Report: We were very impressed by the range and clarity of this unit, it's distinctly superior to the cheapo ones we've used in the past! It will go through drywall, household objects, even a certain amount of brick without any problem. One thing that gives it trouble, though, is sheet metal (or girders, etc) so be aware of that if there's significant metal in between your intended source and destination locations.
Another good point is that there is essentially no 'remote lag' - the signal is relayed back to the base and then to your media devices pretty much instantly!
Shipping Options:
You get 1 Transmitter and 1 Receiver in each pack.
- One AVS5800 AV Sender-Receiver pack is $94.65 delivered
- Additional AV Sender-Receiver packs are just $89.70 each (includes $5 for extra insurance/shipping and handling)
- Limit 3 per customer
Sorry: Additional receiver units are not available at this time.
Warranty: 12 months from Zazz
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