Transmits video and stereo audio or S/PDIF over single CAT5 cable up to 1000ft.

Perfect for retrofits, or simply cutting the number of cables needing pulled, in half. Component video and Left/Right analog audio, or S/PDIF digital audio are transmitted over a single CAT5/6/7 cable.

Audio is always sent digitally over the CAT5/6/7 cables, for hum free, crystal clear sound, even in noisy environments.

No power, and no ground, required at the CAT5 receivers.

There's no need to find local power outlet, power is supplied by the Prowler 8x8 and sent down the CAT5/6/7 cable. Because of our unique isolated power design, there's also no need to run a ground line, even when used on monitors with no grounding on the A.C. cord! Place the receiver where ever it's best for you.

True ultrawide bandwidth on the local outputs: DC-450MHz

Others claim ultrawide bandwidth, and yet there's specifications claim 200MHz (or less!). Our switches and local output buffers are DC coupled with a bandwidth of 450MHz

Maximum CAT5/6/7 bandwidth of DC-150MHz

Noise is a major problem when transmitting video over CAT5/6/7. A sharp filter at 150MHz on our receivers is used to remove much of the noise that can affect video, while still retaining the bandwidth needed for 1080p transmissions.

We also go one step beyond many manufacturers. Our transmitters are rated at 700MHz, this large bandwidth allows us to pre-equalize the video going into the CAT5/6/7 cables, which means a visibly cleaner signal is available at the receiver.

D.C. coupled video inputs and outputs

D.C. coupled inputs and outputs are usually found only in professional, or passive (relay based) switches. In the Prowler 8x8, D.C. coupling is used throughout the video section. This includes both the local outputs, and the CAT5/6/7 outputs. A completely black (or white) screen is passed with no field tilt distortions. By using a D.C. coupled design, we've also eliminated the "roll" that sometimes occurs on A.C. coupled switches when the screen changes quickly from very dark to very bright (or vice versa).

Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble and a 5 band graphic equalizer on each zone.

In many cases the need for an audio receiver can be eliminated by using the audio features of the Prowler. Audio and tone control are adjustable in 0.5dB steps, and all allow direct or relative adjustments (Ex: Set the volume to an absolute -12.5dB, or increase it by 3.0dB). The tone controls have a range of +/-20dB.

Analog audio, digital audio, optical audio, all automatically converted.

It makes no difference whether your audio comes in through the analog inputs, digital coax inputs, or digital optical inputs, all inputs are converted to both analog and digital audio, and analog audio and digital audio are both available on the outputs. Analog is converted to digital, and digital is converted to analog. Optical inputs are available for the newer cable boxes that have only optical connections for their digital audio outputs.

Note: The Prowler does not downmix DTS or 5.1 Dolby audio. By default, when DTS or 5.1 Dolby audio is detected, it is passed straight through from the S/PDIF input to the S/PDIF outputs.

Volume and tone controls work on the digital inputs and outputs.

For the extreme in ultra-quiet audio and lowest possible distortion, you can input and output digital audio, completely bypassing the analog sections. No extra conversions are done, and you still have volume, balance, bass, treble and 5 band equalizer controls available on each zone.

Adjustable gain settings on each input

To balance the different levels of audio coming from different pieces of equipment, each audio input has a full range gain adjustment. The adjustment range is: +24dB to -24dB in 0.5dB increments. You can have seperate settings for each input, and a seperate setting for analog and digital inputs.

Stereo to mono mix down for each zone

For hallways, and outdoor speakers, where stereo is not particularly useful, each zone can be mixed from stereo to mono using a variety of different methods.

Full audio and video breakaway

Full audio and video breakaway is available on the front panel, and through serial, TCP/IP and IR control. Switch just the audio channels or just the video channels of any zone. Watch the game while listening to CD's!

Adjustable mute switch delays

The Prowler supports video / audio blanking during switching, sometimes called "Fade to Black". Each zone can be individually set to blank its video or mute its audio for an adjustable amount of time during switching. This can help eliminate the "rolling" that sometimes occurs when quickly switching between two un-synchronized video sources. The adjustable audio mute delays can also help eliminate the "thumps" that sometimes occur when digital audio is switched quickly.

Complete control is given over all switching delays on the Prowler, not only is each zone individually adjustable, but each channel of each zone is individually adjustable. For instance you can have Zone 1's video blank for 200ms, while the digital audio only mutes for 10ms, and yet have analog audio switch with no delays. Zone 2's timings can be set differently.

All timings can be adjusted to match the needs of any piece of equipment you have connected to the Prowler.

Three composite to component transcoders

Perfect for security cameras for the front door or security gates. Or great for live crowds shots at a disco / dance club. There's no need to run an extra composite cable to every monitor to display composite. Composite video is transcoded (no scaling) to standard 480i component video.

A multitude of control options

The Prowler supports TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-422 control. It has an IR sensor on the front panel, and a hardwired IR jack on the rear panel.

Control done right with K.I.S.S.™ (Keep It Simple Serial™)

Available through the TCP/IP port, or the RS-232/RS-422 port, Zektor's K.I.S.S.™ is one of the easiest to use, serial port protocols, on the market. Yet the extensive bi-directional command set allows total control over the Prowler. Easily operate the Prowler in either a Master / Slave (polled) mode, or a fully Asynchronous (push) mode.

All commands are bi-directional and can be programmed individually to send an immediate update on change, or to internally log their changes to be read later by polling.

By requesting a bitmap of changed parameters, polled commands are made much simpler by allowing you to read only the commands that have changed. There's no need to "dump everything" just to see if a zone had been remapped.

Opto-isolated, polarity insensitive, modulated or unmodulated, hardwired IR Jack

By opto-isolating the input jack, we've eliminated many of the grounding problems associated with hardwared IR. The IR jack accepts a wide range of voltages, from 3 to 15 volts, which can be positive or negative. The IR jack accepts modulated or unmodulated signals.

Over 350 discrete IR codes

There are discrete codes to map any input to any zone. Each zone has their own discrete volume up/down codes, as well as four volume presets. There are discrete codes to sequence through inputs, as well as mute and unmute zones. If there is a need for a IR code, it probably exists in the Prowler.

Auto dimming display with adjustable LED intensities

The LED indicators can be set to Bright, Dim, Auto Dim, or Off. The Auto Dim mode will fade the LEDs from the Bright setting to the Dim setting about 4 seconds after a input is selected.

The intensity levels of the front panel LEDs are all adjustable, allowing the Prowler to be used in a wide range of lighting conditions. The front panel can even be made to gently dim its front panels lights to 'off', when the front panel is not in use.

Rack mountable metal enclosure (2RU)

Enclosed in a heavy gauged, steel chassis, with a beautiful brushed aluminum front panel. With fully adjustable front panel LED intensities, the Prowler easily integrates into any existing home theater environment.