MLS 608 D Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Transmission Distance
CAUTION: Do not connect the MTP cable to any LAN port, telecommunications network, or digital video output port. Likewise, do not connect a LAN cable to any MTP or digital video output port.
There are different maximum distances for analog and digital signals.
Analog signals —
The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and resolution of the signal that is input to the MLS 608 D. The table below specifies the recommended maximum transmission distances using Extron Enhanced
NOTE: The transmission distance varies greatly depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and 
display used in the system.
Video Format
Maximum Transmission Distances for Analog Signals at 60 Hz for MLS 608 D
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| Composite, | <300 (90) | >350 (105) | 700 (215) | 700 (215) | 700 (215) | 800 (245) |
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| Component Video | <300 (90) | >350 (105) | 700 (215) | 700 (215) | 750 (230) | 750 (230) |
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| 1024x768* | <300 (90) | >350 (105) | 450 (135) | 450 (135) | 550 (170) | 550 (170) |
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| 1280x1024* | <250 (75) | >300 (90) | 350 (105) | 350 (105) | 450 (135) | 450 (135) |
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| 1600x1200* | <250 (75) | >300 (90) | 300 (90) | 300 (90) | 450 (135) | 450 (135) |
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| 1920x1200 | <200 (60) | >250 (75) | 300 (90) | 250 (75) | 400 (120) | 400 (120) |
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| HDTV 720p | <250 (75) | >300 (90) | 400 (120) | 400 (120) | 500 (150) | 500 (150) |
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| HDTV 1080p | <250 (75) | >250 (75) | 300 (90) | 250 (75) | 400 (120) | 400 (120) |
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*same spec at 75 Hz
For any transmission distances beyond 350 feet (100 m), turn on the
Digital signals —
NOTES: • The transmission distance varies greatly depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphic
card, and display used in the system.
• DO NOT use Extron
MTP/HDMI U R receiver. Use of this cable will cause problems with the digital signal input side of the receiver.
• For resolutions of 1600x1200, 1920x1200, and 1080p, Extron strongly recommends STP201 cable, or equivalent.
STP201 cable consists of four individually shielded copper pairs and an overall braided shield that help reduce crosstalk and extend these resolutions up to 150 feet (45 m).
• It is important to ensure the cable from output 1 on the switcher (see page 1, H ) is connected to input 1 on the
receiver (see page 1, ).
Likewise, output 2 on the switcher must be connected to input 2 on the receiver.
Resolution
Maximum Transmission Distance for Digital Signals at 60 Hz
from MLS to MTP/HDMI U R
UTP CAT 5/5e/6 | STP CAT 5/5e/6 | STP201 |
Feet (Meters) | Feet (Meters) | Feet (Meters) |
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1024x768
1600x1200
1920x1200
720p
1080i
1080p
200(61)
100(38)
100(38)
200(61)
200(61)
100(38)
200(61)
125(38)
125(38)
200(61)
200(61)
125(38)
200(61)
150(46)
150(46)
200(61)
200(61)
150(46)
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