PLATINUM SERIES
V2
USER MANUAL
10
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Terminating HDBaseT CAT cable
It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between the Blustream HDBaseT products is terminated using the
correct RJ45 pin configuration. The link CAT cable MUST be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable and it is advised that this
is wired to the T568B wiring standard as this format is less prone to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).
When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality possible. HDMI distribution
products will only work if used with CAT5e standard cable or above. Blustream recommends using a CAT6 cable for
your installations, especially when running over longer distances, in areas of high EMI, or for 4K signal distribution. It
is advised that using any method of patch panel, wall plate or join in the CAT cable is avoided as these will result in
HDBaseT signal degradation. Blustream also recommend using the best quality RJ45 connectors possible.
RJ45 Wiring -
T568B
Understanding the Matrix / Receiver HDBaseT status lights
The Blustream Matrix and HDBaseT extender solutions include status LED indicators on both the Matrix and Receiver
products to show all connections are active and to help diagnose possible problems.
Understanding the status lights:-
Blustream Matrix:
• The Yellow HDBaseT status link light will be off when the zone output has been turned off or there is a problem with
the specific Matrix output.
• The Yellow HDBaseT status link light will blink when the zone output is on and working
• The Green HDBaseT link light will blink if there is an unstable connection between the Blustream Matrix and
HDBaseT Receiver
• The Green HDBaseT link light will be lit when a there is an active HDBaseT Receiver connected to the Matrix
• The Green HDBaseT link light will be off when a there is no connection with a HDBaseT receiver
Blustream HDBaseT Receiver:
• The HDMI link light will be off when there is no connection with a display
• The HDMI link light will be on when there is an active connection with a display (NOTE - Not all HDBaseT RX feature a
HDMI status LED)
• The HDBaseT link light will be off when there is no CAT cable/active HDBaseT connection on the RJ45 HDBaseT
input
• The HDBaseT link light will blink if there is an unstable connection between the Blustream Matrx and HDBaseT
receiver
• The HDBaseT link light will be lit when a CAT cable is connected to the HDBaseT RJ45 output on the Matrix and an
active connection is achieved with the Blustream HDBaseT Receiver.
