Specifications

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HDMI0404/0808MHDBT

Before you start

HDBaseT Wiring Guidance

Multiroom+ SingleWire systems require a single network cable to be run from each HDTV location,

back to a central point. ‘SingleWire‘ systems use HDBaseT technology to transmit over 1 x Cat5e/6/7

cable up to a 100 metre distance

What is the best type of cable to use?

Currently you can use Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6a, Cat7 or Cat7a with HDBaseT products.

The baseline cable standard for this system is Cat5e. Slightly greater distances can be achieved by

using Cat6, or slightly better still with the Cat7, which have thicker copper cores for easier signal

transfer.

Whichever network cable type you choose, ensure that the main wiring architecture is 'solid core', not

stranded ‘patch’ cabling. Patch cabling can be used for the last few metres of a run (say from a

wallplate) but should be avoided over the longer runs as signal transfer over stranded cores is heavily

reduced.

The use of pre-made leads is not recommended unless you can be absolutely sure of their

construction credentials (i.e. solid core 568B)

Shielded cables

Unlike other systems, shielded FTP cable is not a stipulation. If however you preferred this type of

cable please ensure compatible shielded accessories are used. Failure to terminate cable screen at

all points can induce interference rather than eliminating it.

Best Practice

Best practice advice is to always use a straight piece of cable terminated directly at the matrix and

the receiver ends.

HDBaseT with patch panels & wall plates

If the patch panels are terminated correctly and well, there is minimal loss of distance with HDBaseT.

The use of wallplates and patch panels always has the potential to cause increased resistance on the

cable, introducing 'pinch points' for signal transmission and could reduce advertised transmission

lengths.

TIP - instead of using RJ45 wallplates, use brush plates instead to maintain the neat finish. A search

for “brush plates” will yield many results.