Cat5e/6 Wiring Guide
The quality of termination for every RJ45
is essential. Poor terminations leads to
intermittent performance and longer install
times.
Troubleshooting
Regardless of manufacturer or product, the majority of installation
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between devices or when high bandwidth transmissions are attempted
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situation, we have drawn up the following checklist of general issues
and causes that should help you shoot your way out of trouble without
seeking further assistance.
No or poor quality picture?
Device Connection - Are you connected and powered? Double check
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correct ports and that all devices are powered.
NOTE: If PoH powering issues are experienced at either end,
connect a 12v local power supply to the unit.
Cable length – is your signal struggling to transmit signals or power
the distance of your cable? You may be experiencing interference that
exceeds the maximum capacity of your transmission cable distance.
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check cable and connection condition and installation environment for
issues.
Try a shorter cable run, an extender with a longer range or EDID
management -
see full manual for EDID DIP switch settings
Signal strength – please note the use of cable joins, stranded patch
panels, wall outlets and stranded patch leads as interconnects between
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through connections wherever possible.
Resolution - If you reduce the resolution of the source, do you get a
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display or a bandwidth capacity issue with your cable. Check all inputs
and outputs share the same resolution and make sure the signal is being
successfully transmitted the full length of your cable run.
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and can often be caused by poorly terminated RJ45 connectors or
excessive cable lengths. Ensure your cable is correctly wired to 568B
standards. Try swapping in a display and receiver from a fully functioning
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equipment and swap your signal carrying cables at both ends.
Cable quality and condition – HDMI cable/connectors can be easily
damaged and the quality of material can vary, especially in lower price
brackets. Successful transmission of video, audio and control, can all
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leads and cables, with RJ45 connectors wired to the 568B standard at
both ends. Should transmission problems be experienced, try swapping
cables/leads for those already working to see if this improves your image
to identify cable issue as source of problem.
4K - Are you trying to pass a 4K signal? Ensure connected devices
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transmissions.
Combined 4K / HD distributions - a WyreStorm EXP-CON-4K-DD
scaler may be required between receiver and display to scale down 4K
transmissions to 1080p 24fps for HD screens and upscale 1080p to 4K
30Hz for UHD displays
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and enabled to transmit and accept the signal, or is capable of passing
a signal. Are resolutions between source and display compatible and
cable adequate for the large bandwidth required by Blu-ray and 3D
transmissions?
IR Control
Check IR emitter and receiver eyes are correctly positioned to allow
infrared signals to be transmitted and received through the extenders.
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receiver eye should be attached on or near devices ensuring a clear line
of sight to the remote control used to operate.
Is your remote control powered and sending a signal? As IR is invisible
to the naked eye, check your remote is transmitting a signal by viewing
the remote handset sensor through a digital camera/camera phone – the
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IR signal dropout can be experienced due to environmental infrared
radiation. Ensure IR emitters and receivers are away from direct sunlight,
halogen lighting and plasma screens that may interfere with IR signals.
Safety Recommendations:
Do not expose this apparatus to any form of moisture, including the
placement of anything containing liquids on the unit.
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installed in an unobstructed, well ventilated area away from any external
heat sources - including other electrical devices which may produce heat.
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Failure to adhere to these recommendations may invalidate your
warranty.
Warranty Information
This product is covered by a 3 year limited
parts and labour warranty. During this
period there will be no charge for unit
repair, component replacement or complete
product replacement in the event of
malfunction. The decision to repair or replace
will be made by the manufacturer.
This limited warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship and
excludes normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
Visit wyrestorm.com for full details on this product and to download the
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mode and warranty information.
wyrestorm.com
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For additional product information visit
wyrestorm.com
For technical support contact:
North America: +1 844-280-WYRE (9973) EMEA/ROW: +44 (0) 1793 230 343
Cat5e/6 Cable
Performance Guide
RX-70-POH
0ft
328ft
32ft
65ft
98ft
131ft
164ft
197ft
230ft
262ft
295ft
0m
100m
10m
20m
30m
40m
50m
60m
70m
80m
90m
4K
Transmission
HD
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