FAQ for Model 9878 Wallplate

Q: Is this a balun system?
A: No, the 9878 is a powered, active receiver for a differential balanced line system. The concepts are similar, but there are two important differences.

Q: Can I run IR either way down the IR pathway?
A: Not if you are using an AVAtrix (1156 or 1166 at the head end) because the AVAtrix is expecting to receive IR signals, not send them. The IR input on the 1156/66 controls the AVAtrix only, and is not able to send commands to other products at the Wallplate location. The DuoDrive (Model 1170) and SixDrive (Model AVM-71) do allow IR to pass either way. See our technical document on the subject.