Rose Electronics Video Splitter CAT5 - Manual (Page 12)

TROUBLESHOOTING
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VIDEOSPLITTER CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the
capabilities of the VideoSplitter CAT5 and for general troubleshooting. If
you have any problems or questions concerning the installation, operation
or usage of the VideoSplitter CAT5 that is not covered in this manual,
please contact Rose Electronics for technical support.
Video picture is not sharp or is smeared.
 Video compensation is incorrectly set. See the appropriate section of
the receivers installation manual for adjusting the video.
 The UTP/STP interconnection cable is wired incorrectly.
 Check that the UTP/STP cable is solid and not a stranded cable and
all connectors and patch cables are correct.
Monitor occasionally looses sync causing it to go blank for a few
seconds.
 This occurs if your electrical power system is very noisy, particularly
the ground. Do not run the interconnection cables near power line
No picture appears.
 The probable cause is that the VideoSplitter CAT5 unit or the receiver
unit is not powered on. Check the power adapter connections at the
110V source and the rear power connector on the VideoSplitter CAT5
or receiver unit.
Picture on monitor is black and white, not color.
 The video cable was not attached to the PC when it was booted.
Reboot the PC.
A constant vertical wobble appears down the screen.
 The CAT5 cable connecting the VideoSplitter CAT5 and Remote Units
could be located too close to a strong power source. Reroute the
cabling if possible.
 If interference is from strong signals from a nearby broadcast
transmitter, a beat pattern will appear. Change the vertical refresh
rate on the monitor slightly, such as from 60Hz to 70Hz.