Black Box IC445A User manual

Send video across ordinary CAT5 cable!
Send video across ordinary CAT5 cable!
Video CCTV-A/V Hub • Video, Audio, and CATV Baluns
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FEATURES
• Use CAT5 cable to connect audio/
video equipment.
• Transmit color video up to 2200 feet
(670.6 m) or black-and-white video
up to 2500 feet (762 m).
• Use the Video CCTV-A/V Hub to run
two baseband Composite video and
two audio signals to eight different
locations.
• Choose from video, audio, or CATV
baluns.
To connect a single video source to multiple monitors, choose the Video CCTV-A/V Hub.
It supports two audio and two video channels, making it ideal for broadcasting
television to multiple locations such as classrooms.
OVERVIEW
Coaxial video cable is expensive. The farther you have to
run it, the bigger the bite it takes out of your budget.
Twisted-pair cable, on the other hand, is more economical.
But its impedance and signal characteristics differ from those
of coax. You can’t just attach it directly to video inputs and
outputs.
This is when you could use our Video CCTV-A/V Hub and
Video, Audio, and CATV Baluns. With them, you can translate
your video-only or video-and-audio signals for transmission
across twisted pair, so you don’t spend a lot to give your
customers an eyeful!
Video CCTV-A/V Hub (IC445A)
Use the Video CCTV-A/V Hub to broadcast programs to
multiple monitors throughout your building. It takes a single
video and multiplies it for transmission to each of the hub’s
eight ports. Each port supports two baseband Composite
video and two audio signals. Or, you can run one S-Video
signal instead of two baseband Composite signals.
A looping output enables you to easily connect to other
baseband audio/video equipment such as VCRs, DVDs,
audio/video matrix switches, CCTV cameras, and monitors.
The Video CCTV-A/V Hub is compatible with our Video
Balun, 1-Way with Stereo Audio (IC441A-R2), the Dual-
Audio/Video Balun (IC446A), the S-Video Balun (IC447A), and
the S-Video with Dual-Audio Balun (IC449A). You need one
balun for the input port and one balun for each output port.
Video Balun, 1-Way with Stereo Audio (IC441A-R2)
This balun converts a single Composite baseband video
signal (NTSC, PAL, and SECAM) from 75-ohm coax cable to
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. Plus, it converts 600-ohm
RCA audio signals for transmission across UTP.
It includes a 10" (25.4-cm) BNC male-to-BNC male coax
cable.
RGB Video Balun (IC442A-R2)
This balun converts a Composite baseband RGB signal
from coax to three CAT3 or CAT5 UTP pairs. It includes
three color-coded coax jumper cables.
2-Way Video Mono Audio Balun (IC443A-R2)
This dual-video balun is designed for standard baseband
audio/video equipment using RCA connectors for both audio
and video. It has two RCA connectors for video 1 and 2 and
two RCA connectors for audio.
Dual-Audio/Video Balun (IC446A)
Use this balun in pairs or use it with the Video CCTV-A/V
Hub. The Dual-Audio/Video Balun extends two Composite
video signals and two audio signals over CAT5 cable to one
other site up to 2200 feet (670.6 m) away.
S-Video Balun (IC447A)
A pair of S-Video Baluns enables you to to transmit
S-Video baseband signals up to 1000 feet (304.8 m) across
CAT5 cable.
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Classroom
Dual-Audio/Video Baluns
(IC446A)
Dual-Audio/Video Balun
(IC446A)
Video CCTV–A/V Hub
(IC445A)
Video monitors with audioDVD or VCR
CAT5 Solid-Conductor Cable
(EYN737MS)
Deluxe Audio/Video
Cable(s) (EJ511)
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CATV Balun (IC448A-R2)
The CATV Balun transmits CATV, VHF, and FM signals over
CAT5 UTP cable. The balun supports CATV channels 2–142,
VHF channels 2–13, and FM broadcast band channels. A built-
in F-type connector minimizes signal loss and eliminates the
need for jumper cables by connecting directly to most
equipment.
S-Video with Dual-Audio Balun (IC449A)
A pair of these baluns enables you to transmit S-Video
baseband and left and right audio channel signals via UTP
cable up to 1000 feet (304.8 m). Use the IC449A with S-Video
equipment such as DVD players, VCRs, satellite receivers,
MPEG players, laptop computers, LCD projectors, CCD
cameras, splitters, converters, muxes, and more!
Audio Balun, Analog (IC460A)
Use a pair of Analog Audio Baluns to link DVDs, VCRs,
camcorders, audio mixers, audio matrix switches, audio
splitters, distribution amplifiers, boosters, Hi-Fi, microphones,
and home theaters together using UTP cable instead of
coaxial cable.
Audio Balun, Digital (IC461A)
Use a pair of Digital Audio Baluns to connect a DVD, VCR,
or satellite receiver to a digital audio home theater using
UTP cable instead of expensive and bulky coaxial cable.
Component/Composite Video Balun (IC462A)
The Component/Composite Video Baluns enable you to
transmit Component and Composite video signals over
twisted-pair cable. Without the balun, you’d have to use
three coaxial cables for a simple point-to-point Component
connection.
In a typical application, use a pair of these baluns to
connect video devices together in home theaters, conference
rooms, or training centers.
NOTE: All video baluns must be used in pairs.
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that getting the technical support they need is extremely
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Bandwidth —
IC445A: Video DC to 8 MHz;
Audio: 50 Hz to 16 kHz;
IC441A-R2–IC443A-R2, IC446A:
Video: DC to 8 MHz;
Audio: 20 Hz to 50 kHz;
IC447A: Video: DC to 6 MHz;
IC448A-R2: 5 MHz to 900 MHz;
IC449A: Video: DC to 6 MHz;
Audio: 600 ohms: 73 to 156
kHz at 1000 ft. (304.8 m);
1200 ohms: 128 Hz to 91
kHz at 1000 ft. (304.8 m);
IC460A: 1 ft. (0.3 m) to 1000 ft.
(304.8 m): 60 Hz to 20 kHz;
1000 ft. (304.8 m) to 5000 ft.
(1524 m): 100 Hz to 20 kHz;
IC461A: DC to 25 MHz;
IC462A: DC to 8 MHz
Common-Mode Rejection —
IC448A-R2: -20 dB or higher at
5 MHz–900 MHz;
All others: Greater than 40 dB
over the frequency range
Compliance —
All: FCC Part 15 Class B, IC Class/
classe B; CISPR Pub. 22 Class B;
IC460A: Also CE
Composite Video Standard —
IC445A: Composite baseband
audio/video (NTSC, PAL,
SECAM), S-Video, CCTV;
IC442A-R2: RGB;
IC447A, IC449A: S-Video;
IC448A-R2: CATV;
All other models: NTSC, PAL,
or SECAM
Distance (Maximum) —
IC445A: With Category 5 cable:
Composite video color: 2200 ft.
(670.6 m);
IC442A-R2:
With Category 3 cable: 330 ft.
(100.6 m);
With Category 5 cable: 500 ft.
(152.4 m);
Composite video black-and-
white: 2500 ft. (762 m);
S-Video: 1000 ft. (304.8 m);
IC447A, IC449A: With Category 5
cable: 1000 ft. (304.8 m);
IC448A-R2: With Category 5 cable:
328 ft. (100 m);
IC460A: With Category 5 cable:
5000 ft. (1524 m);
IC461A: With Category 5 cable:
600 ft. (182.9 m);
All other models:
With Category 3 cable: 1200 ft.
(365.8 m) for color video,
1500 ft. (457.2 m) for black-
and-white video and audio;
With Category 5 cable: 2200 ft.
(670.6 m) for color video,
2500 ft. (762 m) for black-
and-white video and audio
Impedance —
Coaxial connections: 75 ohms;
UTP connections:
IC449A: 600 or 1200 ohms;
All others: 100 ohms;
Phone connections: 600 ohms;
S-Video connections: 75 ohms
Insertion Loss —
IC448A-R2: <10 dB: 5–10 MHz,
<3 dB: 10–600 MHz,
<4 dB: 600–725 MHz,
<3 dB: 725–900 MHz;
IC449A: Less than 2 dB over the
DC-to-6-MHz frequency range;
IC460A–IC461A: Less than 1 dB
per balun over the frequency
range;
IC462A: Less than 2 dB per balun
over the DC-to-8-MHz
frequency range;
All others: Less than 2 dB over the
DC-to-10-MHz frequency range
Return Loss — IC448A-R2:
>10 dB: 5–370 MHz,
>7 dB: 370–770 MHz,
>10 dB: 770–900 MHz;
All others: Greater than 15 dB
over the frequency range
RF Input (Maximum) —
1.1 volts at 60 Hz
RJ-45 Pins Used —
IC445A: Reverse polarity sensitive:
Video 1: Ring 7, Tip 8;
Audio 1: Ring 1, Tip 2;
Video 2: Ring 4, Tip 5;
Audio 2: Ring 3, Tip 6;
IC441A-R2: Pins 1 (audio right),
2 (audio right ground), 3
(audio left), 6 (audio left
ground), 7 (video), and 8
(video ground);
IC442A-R2: Pins 1 (blue), 2 (blue
ground), 3 (green), 6 (green
ground), 7 (red), and 8 (red
ground);
IC443A-R2: Pins 1 (video 2),
2 (video 2 ground), 3 (audio 2),
4 (audio 1), 5 (audio 1 ground),
6 (audio 2 ground), 7 (video 1),
8 (video 1 ground);
IC446A: Video 1: Ring 7, Tip 8;
Audio 1: Ring 1, Tip 2;
Video 2: Ring 4, Tip 5;
Audio 2: Ring 3, Tip 6;
IC447A:
S-Video luma: Ring 7, Tip 8;
S-Video chroma: Ring 4, Tip 5
(Reverse polarity sensitive);
TECH SPECS
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Item Code
Video CCTV-A/V Hub IC445A
Video Balun, 1-Way with Stereo Audio IC441A-R2
RGB Video Balun IC442A-R2
2-Way Video Mono Audio Balun IC443A-R2
Dual-Audio/Video Balun IC446A
S-Video Balun IC447A
CATV Balun IC448A-R2
S-Video with Dual-Audio Balun IC449A
Audio Baluns
Analog IC460A
Digital IC461A
Component/Composite Video Balun IC462A
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CAT5 Termination Kit FT470A-R2
IC448A-R2: Pins 7 and 8 only
(Reverse polarity sensitive)
IC449A:
S-Video luma: Ring 7, Tip 8;
S-Video chroma: Ring 4, Tip 5
(Reverse polarity sensitive);
Audio 1: Pins 1 and 2;
Audio 2: Pins 3 and 6
Connectors —
IC445A: (10) RJ-45: (8) distrib-
ution outputs, (1) input,
(1) looping output;
IC441A-R2: (1) RJ-45, (1) BNC F,
(2) RCA F;
IC442A-R2: (1) RJ-45, (3) BNC F;
IC443A-R2, IC446A: (1) RJ-45,
(4) RCA F;
IC447A: (1) RJ-45, (1) 4-pin mini-
DIN S-Video;
IC448A-R2: (1) RJ-45,
(1) F-connector M;
IC449A: (1) RJ-45, (1) 4-pin mini-
DIN S-Video, (2) RCA F;
IC460A, IC462A: (1) RCA M,
(2) screw terminals;
IC461A: (1) S/PDIF RCA M,
(2) screw terminals
Temperature Tolerance —
IC448A-R2: Operating: 32 to
104°F (0 to 40°C);
Storage: 14 to 158° F (-10 to
+70°C);
All others: Operating: 32 to
131°F (0 to 55°C);
Storage: -4 to +185°F (-20 to
+85°C)
Humidity Tolerance — Up to 95%,
noncondensing
Power — IC445A: 100–250 VAC,
47–63 Hz, external autosensing;
All others: From the interface
Size —
IC445A: 1.3"H x 8.5"W x 4"D
(3.3 x 21.6 x 10.2 cm);
IC441A-R2–IC443A-R2, IC446A:
2.3"H x 2.4"W x 1"D
(5.8 x 6.1 x 2.5 cm);
IC447A: 1.9"H x 1"W x 1.8"D
(4.8 x 2.5 x 4.6 cm);
IC448A-R2: 0.8"H x 1"W x 2"D
(2 x 2.5 x 5.1 cm);
IC449A: 2.3"H x 2.3"H x 1"D
(5.8 x 5.8 x 2.5 cm) plus 5"
(12.7-cm) S-Video cable
attached;
IC460A: 1.3"H x 0.5"W x 0.5"D
(3.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm);
IC461A: 2.3"H x 0.6"W x 0.6"D
(5.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm);
IC462A: 0.5"H x 1.3"W x 0.5"D
(1.3 x 3.3 x 1.3 cm)
Weight —
IC445A: Unit: 1 lb. (0.5 kg),
Power supply: 1.5 lb. (0.7 kg);
IC441A-R2: With included cable:
0.3 lb. (0.1 kg);
Without included cable:
0.2 lb. (0.1 kg);
IC442A-R2: With included cables:
0.4 lb. (0.2 kg);
Without included cables:
0.2 lb. (0.1 kg);
IC443A-R2: 0.2 lb. (0.1 kg);
IC446A–IC447A, IC448A-R2,
IC449A, IC460A–IC462A:
<0.1 lb. (<0.1 kg)
IC445A