Extron electronic MTP SW6 user manual Introduction, cont’d Twisted Pair TP Cable Advantages

Introduction, cont’d

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

NVGA video transmitters provide pre-peaking, which boosts the signal before it is transmitted.

The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and resolution of the signal that is input to the transmitter. The figure below and the table on the next page define the switcher input and output cables and specify the recommended maximum transmission distances. The table also defines the output Pre-Peak switch positions (see item D on page 2-7) using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable or UTP CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.

NIt is possible to exceed the recommended distance; however, image quality may be reduced.

NThe 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.

12V	MTP T 15HD A	MTP Transmitter
AUDIO
POWER	PRE-PEAK
.5A MAX	ON	1
INPUT	MONITOR OFF OUTPUT

INPUT	OUTPUT
POWER	PRE-PEAK
12V
0.5A MAX	ON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6

MTP Receiver

MTP U R A	OUTPUTS
POWER	MONO AUDIO
	L R
INPUT	RGB
MTP SW6

RS-232

INSERT

REMOTE

Tx Rx SPARE

MONO AUDIO OUTPUT

L R

2

Figure 1-2 — Transmission cables

NResolutions marked with an asterisk in the following table have the same range specifications at 75 Hz.

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