Before you start
Wiring guidance for the HDMI0204M, HDMI0404M & HDMI0404MUTP
HDMI0204M & HDMI0404M
are HDMI matrix switches using HDMI cables the maximum cable
distance is 15 metres. Please ensure that you keep your bends to a maximum of 90º.
HDMI0404MUT
P
The HDMI0404MUTP matrix requires 2 x Cat5e/6 cables to be run from each HDTV location
back to a central point, maximum cable distance is 30 metres.
The baseline cable standard for this system is Cat5e. Slightly greater distances can be
achieved by using Cat6, which have thicker copper cores for easier signal transfer.
Whichever cable type you choose, ensure that the main wiring architecture is ‘solid core’, not
stranded ‘patch’ cabling. Patch cabling can be used for the last few metres of a run (say from a
wallplate) but should be avoided over longer runs as signal transfer over stranded cores is
heavily reduced.
The use of pre-made leads is not recommended unless you can be absolutely sure of their
construction credentials (i.e. solid core 568B)
Best Practice
Best practice advise is to always use a straight piece of cable terminated directly at the matrix
and receiver ends.
The use of wallplates and patch panels always has the potential to cause increased resistance
on the cable, introducing ‘pinch points’ for signal transmission and could reduce advertised
transmission lengths.
TIP – instead of using RJ45 wallplates, use the Antiference brush plates instead to maintain the
neat finish.
Connection termination
Terminate the cabling using RJ45 connectors to the 568B wiring standard (shown below)
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