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Installation
To install the S-Video/Audio GLI Balun, perform the following steps:
1. Only one (1) S-Video/Audio GLI Balun is required in the link. The other balun may be any
MuxLab standard (non-GLI) S-Video balun.
2. Typically the S-Video/Audio GLI Balun is installed at the monitor side.
3. Identify the pin configuration of the baluns. Two (2) twisted pairs are required for S-Video
and two (2) twisted pairs are required for stereo analog audio. The pin configuration follows
the EIA/TIA 568A or B standard. The S-Video/Audio GLI Balun is reverse polarity sensitive.
Please ensure that wiring is straight through (Ring to Ring, Tip to Tip).
2. Turn off power and disconnect the S-Video source and S-Video monitor.
3. Make certain that modular outlets and cross connects to which you will connect the S-Video
baluns are configured properly and labeled appropriately to identify the circuit.
4. Verify that the desired twisted pairs are not being used for other LAN or telephone equipment.
5. Connect the audio connectors to the audio source via RCA stereo audio jumper cables.
Caution: Respect colors appearing on color-coded RCA jacks and plugs in order to ensure
the stereo effect is maintained.
6. Connect a standard (non-GLI) S-Video balun to the S-Video port of the source equipment (i.e.
DVD or STB).
7. Connect a Cat 5e/6 cable from the RJ45 jack on the S-Video/Audio Balun to the twisted pair
cabling of the building.
8. At the destination point, connect the S-Video/Audio GLI Balun to the S-Video display.
9. Connect the audio connectors to the line-level RCA audio inputs at the receiver via the RCA
stereo audio jumper cable included with the product.
10. Connect the other end of the Cat 5e/6 cable to the RJ45 jack of the S-Video/ Audio GLI
Balun.
11. Power on the S-Video/ Audio equipment at both ends and adjust the monitor image and audio
levels to the desired settings. The figure below shows a typical application.
Troubleshooting
The following tables describe some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible solutions
regarding the S-Video/Audio GLI Balun:
Video Symptom Probable Cause Possible Solutions
No continuity in video
link Verify cable continuity between pairs of baluns.
Power off Check power supplies of video equipment.No video
Improper connection
and/or swapped pair
Check that baluns are connected to correct
video inputs and outputs
Unusual colors Reversed polarity Check wiring and ensure straight-through
polarity
Background
pattern EMI interference
Identify possible radiating frequency sources
(i.e., wireless LANs, switching power supplies).
Try to isolate them from the video connection.
Use shielded twisted pair grounded at both
ends.
Smearing Exceeded distance Verify cable grade. Use higher-grade cable if
necessary.
Exceeded distance Verify cable grade. Use higher-grade cable if
necessary. Increase contrast on monitor.
Weak contrast
Unusual link attenuation Verify cable distance using ohmmeter or cable
tester.
Image not stable Defective link or
equipment Verify video equipment interface integrity.
Horizontal bars
moving slowly
Substantial crosstalk
between multiple video
sources
Consecutively turn off other video sources to
determine which video source is the cause of
interference.
Snowy picture Distance is near limit Verify cable grade; use higher-grade cable if
necessary; reduce color intensity at monitor.
Audio Symptoms Probable Causes Possible Solutions
EMI interference Check that wiring is not too close to
transformers and lighting ballasts.
Poor audio quality
Split pair Ensure that the UTP pairs are not split and that
each pair of wires is twisted.
No power Check your audio system for power.
Open circuit Check wiring to ensure continuity.No audio
Defective balun Change S-Video baluns for another pair.
Audio phase
cancellation Reversed wires Check for straight-through wiring.
Audio weak Distance specifications
exceeded
Check DC loop resistance and verify if distance
specification is exceeded. Reduce cable length
or eliminate high-loss components.
If you still cannot diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical Support at
877-689-5228 (toll-free in North America) or (+1) 514-905-0588 (International).
