Cable Electronics C5T6 User manual
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Distribution Hub
Receiver/Transmitter
C5T6
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WARRANTY
Cable Electronics, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of
one year from the purchase by the original purchaser. If this product is
defective or malfunctions, Cable Electronics will replace or repair this unit
(at their option) within a reasonable time. No expressed or implied warranty
is made for any defects caused by immersion or exposure to liquids, abuse,
neglect, improper operation of unit, excess wear and tear and defects
resulting from unauthorized disassembly and or modification.
Document: C5T6_manual.pdf
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Distribute High Definition Video and Audio to
multiple locations over extended distances using
economical Cat 5 or Cat 6 cable. Input can be
RCA connector (for video and audio) or via Cat5
sent from a remote transmitter.
930_5036_01 REV_A1
DISTRIBUTION HUB FEATURES
• The CAT5 T6 (C5T6) has one set of RCA inputs and one set of RCA loop-thru
connectors (to go to the next Transmitter or a local monitor) and two RJ-45
jacks CAT5 signal inputs, if both signals are present at same time (RCA and
CAT5), the RCA input signal will be selected automatically.
• If you wish to use the CAT5 input signal, be certain the RCA input cables “are
not connected.”
• The unit allows any Audio/Video source, with Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, Pb, Pr Outputs
(Component), to distribute the Audio and Video to distant locations with
excellent picture quality. The amplifier also supports digital audio (The digital
audio port can be used for composite video if desired.)
• This unit works in conjunction with the CAT5RX (receiver units), which supports
one monitor with component video, right and left audio, and digital audio.
The RX has an adjustable equalizer to compensate for signal loss caused by
long cables.
• An optional external IR system can be used with IR jacks.
• If CAT5 input signal is used, you can loop out that signal via RCA loop out
connectors. Cascade UNITS via RCA loop output or via CAT5.
• Unused RCA connectors do not need to be terminated
SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO (All channels including Component and CAT5)
Nominal input level: 1 Volt peak to peak
Gain: 1 Volt into 75 ohms (2 Volts unterminated)
Input impedance: 75 ohms component in
100 ohms twisted pair input
Output impedance: 75 ohms loop out
100 ohms twisted pair output
Isolation port to port: >45 dB
Isolation out to input: >65 dB
Return loss: >20dB
Video Bandwidth: >75 MHz
Distance: Maximum distance varies between 400 feet to
500 feet depending upon the type of cable used,
type of receiver, and video resolution.
3 composite video signals may be substituted on the individual component
video inputs (1000 ft. max)
AUDIO
Analog:
Nominal input level: 1 Volt peak to peak
Gain: Unity (slightly reduced at max. cable length)
Input impedance: 22K ohm Audio IN
100 ohms twisted pair IN
Output impedance: 1K ohm on Loop Out
100 ohms twisted pair OUT
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 100 KHz
Signal to Noise: 80 dB @ 1 Volt Out
Digital:
Supports standard SPDIF digital audio. Unity Gain when terminated into
75 Ohms. (Composite Video is supported on this port.)
POWER
Requirement: External 9 or 10 Volt AC @ 1200 mA with a (2.1mm center)
coaxial barrel connector (Power Supply is included)
INSTALLATION/OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unpack the C5T6 distribution amplifier and power supply from box. Place the C5T6
transmitter amplifier in a dry location. It can be either mounted to a wall or in a 19
inch rack.
2. Connect the source device component video/audio outputs to the appropriate
input jacks on the C5T6. The loop out jacks can be used to feed a local monitor
or cascade
I. Note: Do not connect a Loop Out cable unless the other end is
plugged into a monitor or other 75 ohm impedance device. The
unused loop-thru connectors are internally terminated (75ohms). If
nothing is connected. A floating cable plugged into the loop output
jacks who causes a very bright, washed out looking video.
II. Note: The C5T6 can receive UTP (Unshielded twisted pair), inputs from
a remote Transmitter. The corresponding cables should be connected
to the Cable A and Cable B input RJ-45 jacks on the C5T6.
3. Two IR jacks are provided to connect to external IR controllers.
The C5T6 merely provides a transport path for the signals; the
customer must supply external IR pickups, emitters, and power
injectors as needed.
4. The C5T6 has six pairs of output jacks. Each remote location
requires both A and B cables for Video, Audio, and IR.
Connect the A and B cables to each output pair that will be
driving a remote location.
5. At the other end of the same UTP cables, connect A and B to the
CAT5RX respectively. The RCA outputs on the CAT5RX are used to
connect to the remote monitor. Repeat same process to the other
5 sets of outputs as needed.
6. Insert the power supply connector into the power jacks of the
C5T6. Plug the wall transformer into a 120Vac outlet. The C5T6
power LED should be on and the unit is ready to use.
a. Each CAT5RX will have 3 LEDs on to indicate continuity of the
CAT5 cable. If one of the Continuity LEDs is not on, there could
be a problem with the A cable. Both A and B cables should be
installed for the detector to work properly.
7. On each CAT5RX, adjust the equalization control to the
approximate length of the Cat5 cable. View the picture on the
monitor and fine tune the equalization control for the most
pleasing picture.
8. There are 1/8” mini-jacks available to allow the transport of IR
signals. This requires optional external IR system components.
9. Your installation is complete.
CAT5 HDTV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER
CONNECTOR PIN-OUT
Note: Room 1 and Room 2 pin-outs on Transmitter are identical
View from front of unit’s RJ-45 Jack
Applications with Only one Cable
Some users only have one CAT5 cable available and have expressed an interest in
routing the Digital Audio along with the component video on the single CAT5 cable.
This can be accomplished by splittng out the last pair (pins 7 and 8 (Brown and Brown
White) of cable A) and connect them to a second R-45 connector (once again in
positions 7 and 8). This second RJ-45 connector should be plugged into the Cable B
RJ-45 jack. This would need to be done on both the Transmitter and Receiver ends of
the system.
IR Remote and IR Emitter
These passive jacks are provided to allow the use of an external IR system. There is no
power supplied to the IR jacks internally, so the user supplied external IR blocks must
include a power inserter function.
