2.3 Equipment You May Also Need
• Rackmount Brackets:
For or single-port/dual daisychainable units:
AC1009 for 4 transmitter units; AC1010 for 8 transmitter units;
AC1011 for 3 receiver units; AC1012 for 6 receiver units;
• Audio cable with RCA jacks.
• Video cable with HD15 connectors.
• Serial cable with DB9 connectors.
• CAT5 cable.
• For the single-port audio models, an audio splitter.
2.4 Compatible Cabling
CAT5 cabling for the CAT5 Multi Video System must be pinned to the TIA-EIA
T568B wiring specification. We also highly recommend that all CAT5 cables
be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an existing
infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA
T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated CAT5 cables can damage the
CAT5 Multi Video System.
CHAPTER 2: Introduction
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CAT5 MULTI VIDEO SYSTEM.
3. Setup and Installation
3.1 Data Mode Configuration
RS 232 Serial signals are fixed at 9600 baud. Three wire serial protocol is used (Tx, Rx,
GND). There are no changeable configuration settings.
3.2 Cabling Considerations
• We recommend mounting and connecting all cabling to the CAT5 Multi Video
System components before applying power.
• Makes sure that the CAT5 cable you intend to use has been tested to comply
with the TIA/EIA 568B wiring specification.
3.3 Making the Connections
3.3.1 Connections and Setup in General
This section contains figures showing connections with the specific CAT5 Multi
Video System models. In general, however, the connection and setup procedure at
both transmitter and receiver ends is as follows:
At the transmitter end:
1. Connect the source video to the CAT5 Multi Video System transmitter video
input port, which is an HD15 connector labeled SOURCE IN.
2. If desired, attach a local monitor via the local monitor port to LOCAL OUT.
NOTE
The single-port units with audio have a single audio input. So, for audio
capabilities on the attached monitor, you’ll need an audio splitter.
3. Make your audio or serial connections.
Connect the audio input to the AUDIO connector Pins 1 (Left Audio +) , 2 (ground), 3
(Right Audio +)
Connect the serial input to the RS-232 (DB9 female) port.
4. Connect the CAT5 cable to the transmitter.
5. Apply power on the transmitter. The LED should light and, if there’s a local
monitor attached, a video image should appear on the monitor’s screen.
At the receiver end:
1. Connect the SOURCE OUT HD15 connector to the display unit, and attach
any audio or serial connections.
2. Make sure that the CAT5 cable connection(s) from the transmitter are secure.
3. Apply power. The LED should light and video should appear on the display
(make sure display is powered ON).
4. For video clarity, adjust the EQ compensation knob, which optimizes
the image for the length of CAT5 cable used. Counter clockwise is zero feet of cable
and clockwise is 500 ft of cable. Turn knob slowly to ensure display has time to sync
up.
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