MuxLab VideoEase 500000 User manual

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Specifications
Environment Close-Circuit TV equipment for security and surveillance.
Devices CCTV cameras , DVR, IP camera encoders, AV monitors, switchers,
sequencers, multiplexers and other CCTV equipment.
Transmission Transparent to the user.
Bandwidth Video: DC to 8 MHz.
Maximum Input 1.1Vp-p
Insertion Loss Less than 2 dB per balun pair over frequencies from DC to 8 MHz
Return Loss Greater than 15 dB over the frequency range from DC to 8 MHz
Common Mode Rejection Greater than 40 dB @ 8 MHz
Max. Distance Color Cat 3 –1200 ft (365m); Cat 5E/6 – 2200 ft (670m).*
*Maximum distance when used with a DVR is typically 1,000 to
1,500 ft via Cat5.
Max. Distance B&W Cat 3 –1500 ft (457m); Cat 5E/6 – 2500 ft (762m)
Cable – UTP 24 gauge or lower solid copper twisted pair wire impedance: 100
ohms at 1 MHz.
Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/foot.
Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000 ft at 1 MHz
Cable – Coax Impedance: 75 ohms at 1 MHz (RG59/U).
Connectors and pin
configuration
500000, 500031: RJ45 Pin 7 (Ring) & Pin 8 (Tip)
500000R: RJ45 Pin 8 (Ring) & Pin 7 (Tip)
500009, 500023: Two screw terminals.
*Reverse polarity sensitive
Temperature Operating: 0 to 55 °C. Storage:-20 to 85°C. Humidity: up to 95%
Enclosure Fire retardant plastic
Dimensions 500000, 500031: 1.75”x.75 x 1” (4.4 x 1.9 x 2.54 cm)
500009: 1.25 x 0.5 x 0.5” (3.1 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm)
500023: Same as 500009 with 8” mini coax lead
Warranty Lifetime
Order Information 500000 Modular CCTV BNC Balun, R7T8
500000R Modular CCTV BNC Balun, R8T7
500009 CCTV Screw Terminal Balun
500023 CCTV Mini Balun
500031 Modular CCTV RCA Balun, R7T8
Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Toll Free (North America): [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.muxlab.com
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VideoEase CCTV Baluns
(500000, 500000R, 500009, 500023, 500031)
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The VideoEase CCTV Baluns eliminate 75-ohm coaxial cable and allow composite
baseband video to be transmitted via a single unshielded twisted pair (UTP) in a
structured cabling system. The VideoEase CCTV Balun is used in pairs to transmit
standard composite NTSC, PAL or SECAM video.
The CCTV Baluns are used with CCTV security and surveillance equipment such as
CCTV cameras, monitors, DVRs, IP camera encoders, video switchers and CCTV
camera servers. The CCTV Baluns may also be used with other composite
baseband video equipment such as DVD players, cable boxes, media servers and
audio-video monitors.
Installation
To install a VideoEase CCTV Balun, perform the following steps:
1. Identify the pin configuration of the baluns depending on the model used. One
twisted pair is required for each camera signal. Note: The CCTV Balun is
reverse polarity sensitive. Please ensure that “Ring” is connected to “Ring”
and “Tip” is connected to “Tip”. See diagram below.
2. The CCTV Balun works in pairs. Plug one CCTV Balun into the coaxial
connector of the CCTV camera.
3. Plug a second CCTV Balun into the coax connector of the CCTV monitoring
equipment (i.e.; DVR, mux, IP camera server, monitor) at the other end.
4. If the Modular CCTV Balun is used, connect an RJ45 line cord to each balun.
5. If the CCTV Screw Terminal Balun is used, use UTP cable with the outer
jacket spliced to expose the twisted pair. See diagram below.
6. Complete the connection between the two baluns, using standard UTP cable,
connector blocks and modular wall outlets. The CCTV Balun is reverse
polarity sensitive. Please ensure that straight-through wiring is maintained.
See diagram below.

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7. Power-on the CCTV equipment and check the picture quality. The video should be
clear and sharp within the maximum specified distances. The following diagram shows
a typical application.
Troubleshooting
The following table describes some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible
solutions in respect to the installation of the CCTV Balun. If you still cannot
diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Technical Support at [phone] or
toll-free in North America at 877-689-5228.
Symptom Probable Causes Possible Solutions
Poor picture quality,
distortion,
interference, etc.
1. EMI interference. Check that wiring is not too close to
transformers and ballasts.
2. Wires reversed on
signal pair on one side
Make sure that the wires on the signal
pair are not reversed on one side.
3. Split pair Check if the UTP pairs are split and
correct. Each signal pair must be
twisted.
No video image 1. Power-off. Check power supplies of CCTV
equipment.
2. Wrong pin
configuration
Check pin configuration and verify
straight-through wiring.
3. Defective CCTV
Balun
Change CCTV baluns for another
pair.
Picture faded or
weak
1. Exceeded distance
specifications
Check DC loop resistance and verify
if distance spec is exceeded. Reduce
cable length or eliminate high-loss
components.
2. Lower grade UTP
cable is introducing
high signal losses.
Use signal repeater for extended
distance.
Replace cable by higher grade.
Horizontal bars
or lines moving
up or down the
screen
1. Possible ground
loop.
Lift AC ground or install ground loop
blocker. Alternatively, install
MuxLab’s CCTV Ground Loop
Isolation/Pass-Thru Balun (500132) at
the DVR or camera.