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Transmission distance – Extron Electronics MTP 15HD RS Series User Guide Rev. A User Manual

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Transmission Distance

The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and resolution of the signal that
is input to the transmitter. The

table

on page 4 specifies the recommended maximum

transmission distances and transmitter Pre-Peak switch positions (see

item

e

on page 9)

using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free AV UTP cable or CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable, terminated with
RJ-45 connectors.

NOTES:

The transmitter and receiver are designed for and perform best with
Extron Enhanced Skew-Free AV UTP 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 pre-terminated and tested cables. Cables terminated
on site should be tested before use to ensure that they comply with Category 5
specifications.

The recommendations shown in the

table

on page 4 apply for a single transmitter

and receiver and for a daisy chain. For example, the maximum suggested range for
1024 x 768 video is 300 feet (90 m) with the Pre-Peak switch off and 500 feet
(150 m) with the Pre-Peak switch on, whether the system consists of one transmitter
and one receiver or a transmitter and three daisy-chained receivers.

Extron recommends using at least 25 feet of twisted pair cable between the
transmitter and the first receiver.

For daisy-chained units, the first receiver in the chain must be at least
100 feet (30 m) from the transmitter when the Pre-Peak switch 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.
An overpeaked image may appear bloomed.

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