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VIDEO CCTV-A/V HUB
2. Introduction
The Video CCTV-A/V Hub distributes one or two S-Video or baseband video
signals and one or two audio signals to be distributed to up to eight destinations on
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for more cost-effective and versatile cabling.
When used in conjunction with any of several of our video baluns (such as
product codes IC440A, IC441A-R2, IC444A, IC446A, and IC447A), the Video
CCTV-A/V Hub eliminates the need to run expensive coaxial cable or audio cable
between the audio/video (A/V) source and destination devices. You can run UTP
cable instead, which is already wired into most commercial sites, to distribute audio
and video signals to multiple locations. For even greater versatility, a looping
output allows the source input to be distributed to additional daisychained or
cascaded hubs.
You can connect a set of the Video CCTV-A/V Hub’s RJ-45 jacks to your site’s
structured cabling through a modular wall jack in the work area. The video and
audio twisted pairs are independent of each other; it’s not necessary to use all of
them in a given application, and it’s not necessary for all signals to be transmitted
in the same direction. The hub is designed for one-to-many point-to-point
configurations; further expansion through cable tapping is not supported.
The hub is designed for use with CCTV cameras and monitors, videocassette
recorders, camcorders, switchers, multiplexors, and other baseband or S-Video
audiovisual devices. Use it in applications such as CCTV security and surveillance,
classroom audio/video instruction, corporate audio/video presentations, and
trade-show demonstration systems.
Here are some of the useful features of the hub:
• Distributes CCTV and A/V to multiple destinations over twisted pair, creating
a centralized cabling system that replaces costly and bulky coax.
• Standard modular RJ-45 connections for quicker moves, adds, and changes.
• Supports S-Video and NTSC and PAL composite video
• Color transmission over as much as 2200 feet (671 m) of CAT5 between the
source and destination.
• Supports up to 2 video and 2 audio channels.
• Integrates seamlessly with many IC440 series baluns.
• Supports looping output to daisychain or cascade to other hubs.
• Rubber stand-offs for desktop placement.
