MuxLab VideoEase 500090, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...P N 94 000650 A SE 000650 A VideoEase Active Component Video Balun Kit 500090 Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...ts reserved Printed in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the author Trademarks MuxLab and VideoEase are registered trademarks of MuxLab Inc ...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents 1 Overview 4 1 1 Description 4 1 2 Features 5 2 Technical Specifications 6 3 Installation Procedure 7 3 1 Parts List 7 3 2 Product Overview 8 3 3 Pre Installation Checklist 9 3 4 Installation Procedure 10 4 Troubleshooting 14 5 Product Warranty Policy 16 ...

Page 4: ...ission The product provides IR emitter pass through connectivity supports up to 1080p resolution and features manual brightness and sharpness adjustments The product converts a component video signal from an unbalanced to balanced signal and amplifies and equalizes the signal at the receiving end It provides excellent image quality and minimizes distortions due to smearing propagation delay and ph...

Page 5: ... Guide Page 5 1 2 Features Up to 500 ft 152 m via Cat 5e 6 720p 1080i and 1080p Up to 1000 ft 305 m via Cat 5e 6 480i p Supports stereo audio and digital audio simultaneously IR Emitter pass through Manual brightness compensation Manual sharpness compensation ...

Page 6: ... 720p 1080i 500 ft 152 m 1080p 500 ft 152 m Max Distance Audio Stereo Digital via Cat 5e UTP Cable or better Analog Stereo Audio 1 000 ft 305 m Digital Audio 1 000 ft 305 m RJ45 Pin Configuration Reverse Polarity Sensitive Use EIA TIA 568A or 568B straight through wiring Green Y Pin 1 R Pin 2 T Blue Pb Pin 4 R Pin 5 T Red Pr Pin 7 R Pin 8 T IR Emitter Pass Through Pin 3 R Pin 6 T Brightness Adjust...

Page 7: ...ve component Balun Kit 500090 comes with the following parts Transmitter Receiver Two 2 External Power Supplies 12 VDC 0 5 A Blades for North America Continental Europe UK Installation Guide Please verify that all pieces are present before proceeding Component audio jumper cables and category 5e 6 cable are not included ...

Page 8: ...age 8 3 2 Product Overview The external connections and diagnostic indicators of the Active Component Video Balun are described on the following pages Please familiarize yourself with them before proceeding with the installation Figure 1 Transmitter Figure 2 Receiver ...

Page 9: ...video source usually a DVD player via component video audio jumper cables not included 2 The transmitter is connected to the receiver by a Category 5e 6 or higher unshielded twisted pair cable not included 3 The receiver is connected to the display equipment usually a projector or screen via component video audio jumper cables not included 4 Verify that the desired image resolution is within the s...

Page 10: ...elow 1 Connect the transmitter to the audio video source with the appropriate component video audio jumper cables 2 Optional Connect an infrared transmitter to the 2 positions terminal block 3 Connect a length of Category 5e 6 or higher UTP cable to the transmitter Ensure that the wiring is in accordance with EIA 568A or EIA 568B standards and straight through 4 Connect the 12 VDC power supply to ...

Page 11: ...ideo IN UTP connector of the receiver 9 Connect the second 12 VDC power supply to the receiver 10 Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet If power is present the green power LED will be ON 11 To adjust the picture quality rotate the brightness rotary switch and or sharpness potentiometer on the rear panel of the Active Component Video Balun receiver The factory default position for the brigh...

Page 12: ...Sharp rotated completely counterclockwise and slowly rotate it in the clockwise direction until picture details become clear Note For display equipment with automatic brightness control for example certain models of projectors complete all installation procedures and ensure that the brightness rotary switch Bright is set to None and the sharpness potentiometer Sharp is rotated completely countercl...

Page 13: ...tch adjusts the luminance level to compensate for low frequency signal loss due to the Cat 5e 6 cable 15 The sharpness potentiometer adjusts the equalization to compensate for high frequency signal loss due to the Cat 5e 6 cable 16 Figure 4 shows the final configuration Figure 4 Typical Configuration ...

Page 14: ...s No Image OFF ON No power at Transmitter Check power connections No Image ON OFF No power at receiver Check power connections No Image ON ON Source not present or cable problem Check component cable No Image ON ON Cat 5 cable Check continuity Check correct wiring Smearing ON ON Cable length exceeded Reduce cable length Adjust Brightness and Sharpness Ghosting ON ON Impedance mismatch Check cablin...

Page 15: ...e Page 15 When contacting your nearest MuxLab dealer or MuxLab Technical Support please have the following information ready Unit model number Cabling layout Include model of PC and display used cable length and type Description of problem List of tests performed ...

Page 16: ...ion number RMA issued by its Customer Service Department and a proof of purchase date If this product is delivered to MuxLab by mail you agree to assume risk of loss or damage in transit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original shipping container or equivalent THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY COVERING YOUR MUXLAB PRODUCT THERE ARE NO OTHER ...

Page 17: ... credit replace R M A customer will be liable to pay replacement invoice if defective products are not returned Product more than six months old including shelf life The defective unit must be returned prepaid to MuxLab and then the unit will be repaired or if repair is not possible replaced by an equivalent unit and returned to the customer within one 1 month of receiving any returned product The...

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Page 20: ...MuxLab Inc Active Component Video Balun Kit Installation Guide Page 20 MuxLab Inc Tel 1 514 905 0588 Fax 1 514 905 0589 Toll Free North America 877 689 5228 URL www muxlab com E mail videoease muxlab com ...