MuxLab 500054 User manual

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Specifications
Environment Component Video (YPbPr), RGB Video (sync on green). 480i/p, 720p,
1080i/p. IR-emitter pass-through.
Devices DVD players, satellite receivers, plasma displays, projectors, monitors,
up-converters, amplifiers, switchers, home theatre and other equipment
supporting HDTV component video and/or IR.
Transmission Transparent to the user
Bandwidth Video: 60 MHz, 3 dB roll off
Maximum Input 1.1 Vp-p
Insertion Loss per pair 0.1 dB for 0.1 MHz
Gradually increasing to 3.0 dB over the frequency range
Return Loss Greater than 15 dB over the frequency range
Common Mode Rejection
Ratio (CMRR) -55 dB max.
Max. Distance Color via
Cat 5E/6 UTP/STP Cable 480i/p: 1,000 ft (305 m)
720p and 1080i/p: 500 ft (152 m)
IR emitter: See IR vendor specs
Cable:
Cat 5E/6 UTP/STP 24 AWG or lower solid copper twisted pair wire
Impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz
Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/ft
Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1,000 ft at 1 MHz
Cable: Coax Impedance: 75 ohms at 1 MHz
Connectors 500054: Three RCA-M connectors: Green (Y), Blue (Pb) , Red (Pr)
500055: Three RCA-F connectors: Green (Y), Blue (Pb) , Red (Pr)
One (1) 2-pole terminal block for IR-emitter pass-through
RJ45S for twisted pair
Pin Configuration
Reverse polarity sensitive Red (Pr): Pins 7(R) & 8(T) Green (Y): Pins 3(R) & 6(T)
Blue (Pb): Pins 1(R) & 2(T) IR Pass-Thru: Pins 4(R) & 5(T)
Temperature Operating: 0° to 55°C
Storage: -20° to 85°C
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
Enclosure ABS fire retardant plastic
Dimensions 500055: 2.40” x 2.25” x 1.00” (6.10 x 5.72 x 2.54 cm)
500054: plus 6” (15 cm) cable lead for video
Weight 2.9 oz (81 g)
Regulatory FCC, CE, RoHS
Warranty Lifetime
Order Information 500054 Component Video/IR Pass-Thru Balun, M
500055 Component Video/IR Pass-Thru Balun, F
Component Video / IR Pass-Thru Balun
500054, 500055
Quick Installation Guide
Overview
The Component Video/IR Pass-Thru Balun (500054, 500055) allows one component
video (YPbPr or RGB) signal and one IR-emitter signal to be transmitted via a cost-
effective unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
Used in pairs, the Component Video/IR-Pass-Thru Balun supports 480i/p, 720p and
1080i/p resolution for hi-definition (HDTV) video applications.
The product allows four coaxial cables to be replaced by one Category 5E/6 twisted pair
cable allowing standard structured cabling techniques to be used for more efficient
cabling.

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Installation
One (1) pair of baluns is needed to complete one component (YPbPr/RGB) connection
via Cat 5E/6 twisted pair. To install the baluns, perform the following steps:
1. Identify the pin configuration of the baluns. Three (3) twisted pairs are required for
video and one (1) twisted pair is required for optional IR emitter pass-thru. The pin
configuration follows the EIA/TIA 568A/B standard. The Component Video/IR
Pass-Thru Balun is reverse polarity sensitive. Please ensure that wiring is straight-
through (Ring to Ring, Tip to Tip).
2. Plug one (1) balun into the component video coaxial cable output of the video
source according to the color code of the RCA cable leads.
3. Plug the second balun into the component video coaxial cable input of the video
screen or receiver at the remote end.
4. Complete the connection between the two baluns, using standard Cat 5E/6 twisted
pair cable and connecting hardware, terminated on RJ45 plugs at both ends. Ensure
that there are no split pairs or taps.
5. If IR-Pass-Thru is connected (optional), connect a 2-wire IR lead between the
terminal blocks on the balun and the IR-emitter equipment at both ends.
6. Power-on the component video equipment. Check the image quality and refer to
the troubleshooting table below if the image quality is unsatisfactory. The
following diagram shows a typical installation with IR-Pass-Thru.
Troubleshooting
The following tables describe some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible
solutions in respect to the installation of the Component Video/IR Pass-Thru 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.
IR Symptom Probable Cause Possible Solutions
No continuity in IR pair Check wiring.
No IR signal IR equipment malfunction Check IR equipment with direct connection.
If you still cannot diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical
Support at 877-689-5228 (toll-free in North America) or ([phone]
(International).