Extron Electronics MTPX Plus 6400 Series Setup Guide - Manual (Page 7)

Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Transmission Distance
CAUTION: Do not connect this device to a computer data or
telecommunications network.
The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and
resolution of the signal that is input to the transmitter or to one
of the local inputs of the matrix switcher. The table below specifies
the recommended maximum transmission distances using Extron
Enhanced Skew-Free
™ A/V UTP cable or UTP CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable,
terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
Table 1. Recommended transmission distances at 60 Hz
Video
format
High quality transmission
maximum distance
Variable quality transmission
maximum distance
MTPX input MTPX output MTPX input MTPX output
Composite,
S-video,
Component
700 feet
(215 m)
700 feet
(215 m
700 feet
(215 m
800 feet
(245 m
640 x 480
550 feet
(165 m)
600 feet
(185 m)
600 feet
(185 m)
650 feet
(200 m)
800 x 600
500 feet
(150 m)
500 feet
(150 m)
600 feet
(185 m)
600 feet
(185 m)
1024 x 768
450 feet
(135 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
550 feet
(168 m)
550 feet
(168 m)
1280 x 1024
350 feet
(100 m)
350 feet
(100 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
1600 x 1200
300 feet
(90 m)
300 feet
(90 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
For any transmission distances beyond 350 feet (100 m), turn on the
pre-peak function on the transmitting device (MTP transmitter or
MTPX Plus) . See the applicable MTP Transmitter/Receiver User Guide
and the
Output pre-peaking SIS commands on page 28.
NOTES: • The minimum TP cable length should be 25 feet (7.6 m).
• It is possible to exceed the recommended distance;
however, image quality may be reduced.
• The transmitters, receivers, and matrix switcher are
designed for and perform best with Extron Enhanced
Skew-Free™ A/V UTP Cable cable terminated in
accordance with the TIA/EIA T 568 A wiring standard.
CAT 5, 5e, and 6 cables are acceptable, but less
preferable. Extron also recommends the use of
preterminated and tested cables. Cables terminated
on site should be tested before use to ensure that they
comply with Category 5 specifications.
• The recommendations shown on the preceding page
apply equally for a transmission line consisting of a
single transmitter, the switcher, and a receiver; and for
a transmission line that encompasses a transmission
daisy chain. For example, the maximum suggested
range for 1024 x 768 video output by the switcher
is 550 feet (168 m) with Pre-Peak on whether the
transmission line consists of the transmitter, switcher,
and a single receiver or a transmitter, the switcher, and
three daisy-chained receivers.
• For daisy-chained units, the first receiver in the chain
should be at least 50 feet (15 m) from the switcher
when the Pre-Peak feature is on.
• For daisy-chained units, any receiver in the chain closer
than 350 feet (100 m) may experience some form of
over-peaking when the Pre-Peak switch is on.
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