User`s manual
VersaTools
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MTP 15HD RS Series • Installation
VersaTools
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MTP 15HD RS Series, cont’d
Up to eight receivers can be connected in series using
Buffered Output connectors, provided that the total
distance from the transmitter’s TP output to the last
receiver in the chain does not exceed the recommended
distance for the resolution being used.
The SEQ receiver also corrects the skew delay (misconvergence)
commonly encountered when using CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 TP cables
for RGB video, component video, and S-video transmission.
An SEQ receiver should not be necessary when Extron
Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable and non-C7
transmitter and receiver(s) are used.
The MTPs ship with external desktop 12 V power supplies that
accept 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input.
Twisted pair (TP) cable advantages
Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more exible, 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 species the recommended maximum transmission
distances and transmitter Pre-Peak switch positions (see item
5
on page 14) using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable
or UTP CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 cable, terminated with RJ-45
connectors.
It is possible to exceed the recommended distance;
however, image quality may be reduced.
The non-C7 transmitter and receiver 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 for the non C7 models, 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.
Resolutions marked with an asterisk (*) in the table that
follows have the same range specifications at 75 Hz.
Extron recommends using at least 25’ of TP cable
between the transmitter and the first receiver.
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MTP 15HD RS Series • Introduction