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Hills Home Hub Owner’s Manual
One Socket, One Service
Sockets are multi-purpose, but depending on how your system is configured,
each wall
plate outlet only provides one type of service
. For example an “RJ-45 socket” may be
configured for connecting a Phone or a Computer but not both simultaneously.
The exception is with IR targets that use coaxial cable (thick cable with
F-type connectors on the end) to distribute both TV signals and IR
signals using a single wall plate outlet. Only used when retrofitting an IR
distribution system without additional cabling.
Input or Output
Further, each socket may be an input or output. For example a “3.5mm socket” may be
used as an input to connect your CD player to the Hills Home Music system to redistribute
music throughout your house. Alternatively a 3.5mm socket may be configured to be an
input or output (but not both) for the Hills Home IR Distribution system.
Labelling
Because one single socket could be used for different services and could also be an input
or output, it is essential to have all outlets properly labelled to avoid confusion. Labels are
provided with the Hills Home Hub (see below) and ideally the installer has applied them or
alternatively has provided you with a floor plan describing the functions of each inlet/outlet.
Contact your installer for assistance if you have difficulty identifying the correct outlets to
use (i.e. if your wall plates are not labelled and you have not been supplied with any floor
plans or documentation).
Some of the labels included in the Hills Home Hub
UHills Home Hub - Wall Plate Outlets