HRT UVB1-CP User manual

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INFORMATION
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FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax [phone]
Mail order: Hall Research Technologies, 1163 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
Web site: www.hallresearch.com  E-mail: info@ hallresearch.com
Model UVB1-CP
Component Video Active Balun
Extension Kit
User’s Manual
Boost & Send Standard or HDTV Compoent Video (YPbPr)
on Cat5 Cable up to 1000 feet away
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1.0 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Hall Research Technologies’ Model UVB1-CP. This
device can be used to extend SD or HDTV Component Video (YPbPr) over
UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cables such as Cat5e or Cat6.
Unlike other passive Baluns this device is active and boosts the signal using
wide bandwidth (450 MHz) differential (balanced) amplifiers for an
unprecedented sharp and clean image.
The unit provides Ground-loop Isolation (GLI) and RFI (radio frequency
interference) immunity to prevent 60 cycle video hum or distortion. Most
competing Baluns provide no common mode rejection at low frequencies
and are subject to facility grounding issues and noise pickup.
The active design matches the impedance of the UTP cable perfectly at all
frequencies so that there is no image ghosting. Ghosting is a major issue
with competing passive Baluns transmitting HD signals.
Only one power supply is needed for the setup and it can be plugged at
either the sending or the receiving end, whichever convenient.
2.0 Package Contents
Your kit includes all the items that you should normally need for the setup
(minus the Cat5 cable). The package includes a sender, receiver, a 9v DC
power supply and two high quality Component Video cables and this user’s
manual. Please take a moment to inventory the contents at this time and if
any item is missing, contact your vendor immediately.

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3.0 Installation
1. Start by making sure that the power is off on your video source and the
monitor.
2. Find the “Sender” Balun and connect it using one
of the supplied 3-RCA cables to your video source
(e.g. DVD player or Satellite receiver).
3. Connect the Sender’s RJ45 port to the receiver
using straight-through UTP or STP cable directly
to the Receiver. You cannot connect the Cat5
cable to any other manufacture’s device or
network equipment.
4. Connect the “Receiver” to the display device (e.g.
LCD TV or Projector). Make sure to match the
colors of the YPbPr cables to your display’s input
port.
5. Connect the supplied power adapter to the power
input connector on either of the units. Note that
only one power adapter is used to power both the
sender and receiver. It can be plugged into either
of them.
6. Power up the source and destination equipment and check for an
image.
4.0 Recommended Maximum Cable length
Depending on the resolution setting of your video signal, we recommend
that you limit the length of the Cat5 cable to those shown in the below table.
You may still get a picture if you exceed the recommendations, but the
image will degraded.
Max Distance
480i or 576i 1000 ft
480p or 576p 750 ft
720p, or 1080i 500 ft
Resolution
1080p 300 ft
Table 4.1

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5.0 Troubleshooting
Most common problems are caused by the following:
•You have confused the Sender and the Receiver
•You have mismatched the RGB colors on the cable connections to
the box and equipment
•You are using a Cat5 cable that is too long or is not straight
through
•You have not connected the power supply, or it is not powered
•Your Monitor does not support the resolution that you are sending
it (in which case you should check operation without the Balun first)
5.1 Contacting Hall Research and Shipping/Packaging
Contact HRT Support at 714-641-6607 or via email or web. Before you do,
make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more
efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description. If you
need to ship your converter for repair, make sure to get a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number first.
6.0 Specifications
Standards Analog Component Video YPbPr or RGB signals with
sync-on-green.
Resolutions All Standard TV and HDTV from 480i to 1080p
Video Level 1.0 volt p-p on Y and 0.7 v p-p on Pb and Pr
Bandwidth 20 Hz to 450 MHz
Common Mode
Noise Rejection 100 dB @ 60 Hz, 70 dB @ 1 MHz, 50 db @ 10 MHz
Max Distance Up to 1000 ft. (305 meters) - See table 4.1 for details
Temperature Operating: 32 to 122 Deg F (0 to 50 Deg C);
Storage: -40 to +185 Deg F (-40 to +85 Deg C)
Enclosure Black Plastic ABS-94VO, UL File#56070
MTBF 100,000 hours (calculated estimate)
Power Via the included power adapter. Voltage: 9v DC Center-
Positive. Average Power Consumption: 850 milliwatts
Size (H x W x D) 1.1” H x 2.6” W x 2.6” D Each Device