Extron electronic MTP 4T 15HD RS - Manual (Page 7)

MTP 4T 15HD RS • Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
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Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Advantages
Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more flexible, and
less expensive than coaxial cable. These TP products make cable
runs simpler and less cumbersome. Termination of the cable
with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.
Transmission distance
The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and
resolution of the signal that is input to the transmitter. The
table below specifies the recommended maximum transmission
distances and transmitter Pre-Peak switch positions (see item e
on page 2-6) using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable
or UTP CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
Recommended transmission distances at 60 Hz
Composite,
S-video,
Component
640 x 480
<300'
(90 m)
>350'
(105 m)
800'
(245 m)
1000'
(300 m)
700'
(215 m)
750'
(240 m)
800 x 600
<300'
(90 m)
>350'
(105 m)
550'
(165 m)
650'
(200 m)
1024 x 768
<300'
(90 m)
>350'
(105 m)
500'
(150 m)
600'
(185 m)
1280 x 1024
<250'
(75 m)
>300'
(90 m)
350'
(105 m)
450'
(135 m)
1600 x 1200
<250'
(75 m)
>300'
(90 m)
300'
(90 m)
450'
(135 m)
Video
format
Pre-Peak
off
Pre-Peak
on
Max. distance
(high quality)
Max. distance
(variable quality)
N It is possible to exceed the recommended distance;
however, image quality may be reduced.
N The MTP units are designed for and perform best with
Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V cable terminated in
accordance with the TIA/EIA T 568 A wiring standard.
CAT 5, 5e, and 6 cables are acceptable, but less
preferable. We also recommend 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.
N The recommendations shown in the table on page 4
apply for a single transmitter and receiver and for a
transmission daisy chain. For example, the maximum
suggested range for 1024 x 768 video is 300’ (90 m) with
Pre-Peak off and 500’ (150 m) with Pre-Peak on whether
the system consists of one transmitter and one receiver or
a transmitter and three daisy-chained receivers.
N For a daisy-chained system, the first receiver in the chain
must be at least 100’ (30 m) from the transmitter when
the Pre-Peak switch is on.
N For a daisy-chained system, any receiver in the chain
closer than 350’ (105 m) may experience some form
of over-peaking when the Pre-Peak switch is on. An
overpeaked image may appear bloomed.