MuxLab VideoEase 500090 User manual

P/N: 94-000650-A SE-000650-A
VideoEase™
Active Component Video Balun Kit
500090
Installation Guide

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Table of Contents
1. Overview .........................................................................4
1.1. Description........................................................4
1.2. Features.............................................................5
2. Technical Specifications ................................................6
3. Installation Procedure ...................................................7
3.1. Parts List ...........................................................7
3.2. Product Overview .............................................8
3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist..................................9
3.4. Installation Procedure .....................................10
4. Troubleshooting ...........................................................14
5. Product Warranty Policy ............................................16

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1.
Overview
1.1. Description
The Active Component Video Balun Kit allows
component video, analog stereo audio and/or digital
audio, and one IR-emitter signal to be transmitted via a
cost-effective unshielded copper twisted cable in a
point-to-point configuration.
The product supports simultaneous stereo audio and
digital audio transmission. The product provides IR-
emitter pass-through connectivity, supports up to 1080p
resolution, and features manual brightness and sharpness
adjustments.
The product converts a component video signal from an
unbalanced to balanced signal, and amplifies and
equalizes the signal at the receiving end. It provides
excellent image quality and minimizes distortions due to
smearing, propagation delay, and phase deviation. The
transmitter and receiver are shown on page 8.
Applications for the Active Component Video Balun Kit
include digital signage, residential, boardroom,
classroom, and home theater video systems.

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1.2. Features
•Up to 500 ft (152 m) via Cat 5e/6 @ 720p/1080i and
1080p
•Up to 1000 ft (305 m) via Cat 5e/6 @ 480i/p
•Supports stereo audio and digital audio simultaneously
•IR-Emitter pass-through
•Manual brightness compensation
•Manual sharpness compensation

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2.
Technical Specifications
Environment Component Video with Analog Stereo and/or Digital Audio,
IR-Emitter Pass-Through
Devices DVD Players, Satellite Receivers, PCs, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors,
plasma screens, DLP projectors
Transmission Transparent to the user
Bandwidth Up to 220 MHz (1080p)
Input Impedance Video & Digital Audio RCA: 75 ohms; Stereo Audio: 2.2 Kohms
Output Impedance Cat 5e: 100 ohms
Connectors: Transmitter Component Input: 3 x female RCAs
Stereo Audio Input: 2 x female RCAs
Digital Audio Input: female RCA
IR-Emitter Pass-Through: 2 position terminal block
Transmitter Output (Cat 5e): RJ45 shielded
Connectors: Receiver Receiver Input (Cat 5e): RJ45 shielded
Component Output: 3 x female RCAs
Stereo Audio Output: 2 x female RCAs
Digital Audio Output: female RCA
IR-Emitter Pass-Through: 2 position terminal block
Max Distance:
Component Video
(Y/Pb/Pr) via Cat 5e UTP
Cable
(or better)
480i/p: 1,000 ft (305 m)
720p/1080i: 500 ft (152 m)
1080p: 500 ft (152 m)
Max Distance:
Audio (Stereo/Digital)
via Cat 5e UTP Cable
(or better)
Analog Stereo Audio: 1,000 ft (305 m)
Digital Audio: 1,000 ft (305 m)
RJ45 Pin Configuration
Reverse Polarity
Sensitive
Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B
straight-through wiring
Green (Y): Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)
Blue (Pb): Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)
Red (Pr): Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)
IR-Emitter Pass-Through: Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)
Brightness Adjustment Brightness control via rotary switch on the receiver
(Factory default setting: “None”)
Sharpness Adjustment Sharpness control via potentiometer on the receiver
(Factory default setting: Completely rotated counterclockwise)
LED Indicators Tx Balun: Power: One (1) green LED
Rx Balun: Power: One (1) green LED
Cable Cat 5e unshielded twisted pair (or better)
Power Supplies 110-240V/12VDC/0.5A, 12VDC power jacks
Removable AC blades included for North America, Continental Europe &
UK
Temperature Operating: 0º C to 40º C
Storage: -10º C to 70º C
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
Enclosure Black. ABS fire retardant plastic
Dimensions 6” x 4.25” x 1.50” (15.3 cm x 10.8 cm x 3.8 cm)
Weight
2.8 lbs(1.3 kg)
Regulatory FCC/CE, RoHS
Warranty Two (2) years
Order Information 500090: Active Component Video Balun Kit

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3.
Installation Procedure
3.1. Parts List
The Active component Balun Kit (500090) comes with
the following parts:
•Transmitter
•Receiver
•Two (2) External Power Supplies (12 VDC, 0.5 A)
•Blades for North America, Continental Europe & UK
•Installation Guide
Please verify that all pieces are present before
proceeding.
Component & audio jumper cables and category 5e/6
cable are not included.

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3.2. Product Overview
The external connections and diagnostic indicators of
the Active Component Video Balun are described on the
following pages. Please familiarize yourself with them
before proceeding with the installation.
Figure 1: Transmitter
Figure 2: Receiver

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3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist
There are two (2) components that must be verified
before installation can begin: the transmitter and the
receiver.
1. The transmitter is connected to the video source,
usually a DVD player, via component video & audio
jumper cables (not included).
2. The transmitter is connected to the receiver by a
Category 5e/6 (or higher) unshielded twisted pair
cable (not included).
3. The receiver is connected to the display equipment,
usually a projector or screen, via component video &
audio jumper cables (not included).
4. Verify that the desired image resolution is within the
specifications of the Active Component Video Balun
Kit.

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3.4. Installation Procedure
Verify that the distance between the Active Component
Video Balun transmitter and receiver are within MuxLab
specifications (see Technical Specifications). In order to
install the transmitter, please follow the steps below:
1. Connect the transmitter to the audio-video source
with the appropriate component video & audio
jumper cables.
2. (Optional) Connect an infrared transmitter to the 2
positions terminal block.
3. Connect a length of Category 5e/6 (or higher) UTP
cable to the transmitter. Ensure that the wiring is in
accordance with EIA-568A or EIA-568B standards
and straight-through.
4. Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the
transmitter.
5. Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet. If
power is present, the green power LED will be ON.