Channel Vision C-0330 (CVT-2/8PIA-III) Bi-Directional Amplified Splitter — Installation Guide

Installation guide for the Channel Vision C-0330 (CVT-2/8PIA-III) — a bi-directional amplified splitter with 8 outputs, a built-in modulator combiner, and IR pass-through, designed for whole-home CATV/antenna distribution.

Overview

The CVT-2/8PIA-III (C-0330) is an 8-output amplified splitter with a built-in combiner for modulated signals. It allows IR signals to pass through the modulator input to the TV outputs, making it a perfect match for the Channel Vision E2200IR, E3200IR, or E4200IR IR distribution systems.

Features

• 8 amplified outputs: 4.5dB gain
• Amplified return path from 5-42MHz
• Supports 1 modulator input
• Allows IR signal pass-through the modulator input port
• Easy installation

Connections

• MOD IN — Connect modulator here
• POWER IN — Connect power supply here (12VDC, 500mA included)
• TV OUTPUTS (ports 1-8) — Connect TVs here
• CABLE IN — Connect the antenna or cable service feed here

Accessories included: Power supply (12VDC, 500mA) and 75-ohm terminators.

Basic Amplified Splitter Application

Connect the C-0330 at the main distribution point in the house. It supplies amplified TV signal to up to 8 TV locations. Terminate any unused outputs with the included 75-ohm terminators.

Large System Application (Cascading)

The C-0330 can be cascaded for systems requiring more than 8 outputs. Each of the 8 outputs of a "Master" C-0330 can feed the input of an additional "Slave" C-0330, creating a system with up to 64 TV outputs using a total of 9 units.

• For cable runs of 150 ft or less, use one of the Master unit's outputs.
• For runs between 150-250 ft, use one of the Slave unit's outputs.

Cascaded Application with IR Control

The IR engine built into the E2200IR, E3200IR, and E4200IR can support up to 8 TV locations with IR receivers. When expanding to more rooms, an IR-4000 can power 8 additional IR receivers, supporting up to 15 TVs and 15 IR receivers total. Any TV location without an IR receiver needs to be DC blocked using model 3109.

Using the C-0330 with the Affinity (P-0321)

The C-0330 can be integrated with the Channel Vision Affinity model P-0321 to send modulated signals through a system with some TVs on digital cable boxes and some without. An RF filter removes digital content from TVs without digital boxes, allowing modulated channels to be inserted without interference — while the P-0321 preserves digital content for locations that do have digital boxes. See the P-0321 installation manual for further details.

Specifications (typical @25°C)

Modulator Path

CATV Forward Path

CATV Return Path

General

Warranty

Channel Vision Technology will repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship occurring during normal use, with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the USA, for two years from the date of original purchase — no mail-in warranty card needed. This warranty does not cover shipping damage, failures caused by products not supplied by Channel Vision Technology, or failures due to accident, misuse, abuse, or alteration. Extended only to the original purchaser; a purchase receipt or invoice is required for warranty repairs. Mail-in service requires a Return Authorization number obtained in advance by calling (800) 840-0288.

Manufacturer

Channel Vision Technology — 234 Fischer Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 USA — (714) 424-6500 / (800) 840-0288 — techsupport@channelvision.com — www.channelvision.com