Twisted Pair (Tp) Cable Transmission Distance - Extron electronics MTPX Plus Series Setup Manual

Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Transmission Distance

ATTENTION:
The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and resolution of the signal that is
input to the transmitter or to one of the local inputs of the matrix switcher. The table below
specifies the recommended maximum transmission distances using Extron Enhanced
Skew-Free A/V UTP cable or UTP CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
Recommended transmission distances at 60 Hz
Video
format
Composite,
S-video,
Component
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024
1600 x 1200
For any transmission distances beyond 350 feet (100 m), turn on the Pre-Peak function
on the transmitting device (MTP transmitter or MTPX Plus). See the MTP Transmitter/
Receiver User Manual and the SIS table on
NOTE:
• Do not connect this device to a telecommunications or computer data network.
• Ne connectez pas cet appareil à un réseau de télécommunications ou de données
informatiques.
High quality transmission
maximum distance
MTPX input MTPX output
700 feet
(215 m)
550 feet
(165 m)
500 feet
(150 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
350 feet
(100 m)
300 feet
(90 m)
The minimum TP cable length should be 25 feet (7.6 m).
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• It is possible to exceed the recommended distance; however, image quality may be
reduced.
The transmitters, receivers, and matrix switcher are designed for and perform best
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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. Extron also recommends 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.
• The recommendations shown on the preceeding page apply equally for a
transmission line consisting of a single transmitter, the switcher, and a receiver; and
for a transmision line that encompasses a transmission daisy chain. For example,
the maximum suggested range for 1024 x 768 video output by the switcher is
550 feet (168 m) with Pre-Peak on whether the transmission line consists of the
transmitter, switcher, and a single receiver or a transmitter, the switcher, and three
daisy-chained receivers.
For daisy-chained units, the first receiver in the chain should be at least 50 feet
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(15 m) from the switcher when the Pre-Peak feature is on.
• For daisy-chained units, any receiver in the chain closer than 350 feet (105 m) may
experience some form of over-peaking when the Pre-Peak switch is on.
Variable quality transmission
maximum distance
MTPX input
700 feet 750 feet
(215 m) (230 m)
600 feet 600 feet
(185 m) (185 m)
500 feet 600 feet
(150 m) (185 m)
450 feet 550 feet
(135 m) (168 m)
350 feet 450 feet
(100 m) (135 m)
300 feet 450 feet
(90 m) (135 m)
Output pre-peaking
MTPX Plus Series Setup Guide • Introduction
MTPX output
750 feet
(230 m)
650 feet
(200 m)
600 feet
(185 m)
550 feet
(168 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
450 feet
(135 m)
on page 19.
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