Introduction, Features – Smart Avi CATSwitch User Manual
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Introduction
CATSwitch routes audio and video signals from several different video sources out to
multiple displays (projectors, monitors, etc.) and speakers via inexpensive Cat5/6 UTP
cable.
CATSwitch is capable of connecting to as many as 16 video sources via transmitters and
16 video displays via receivers with a maximum extension of 1,000 feet between the
transmitter and receiver units.
A single audio/video output can be routed to one or multiple destinations. Video is
transmitted at a resolution of 1920 x 1200 to insure high resolution images. Buffered video
outputs and analog delivery of stereo audio maintains optimum integrity throughout
the system. Special remote boxes offer compatibility with Video Composite , UXGA,
Component Video and S-Video.
Features
• Supports high resolution video up to 1920x1200
• High quality audio switching
• Infrared, RS232 and TCP/IP control
• PC Windows software control
• Integral UTP distribution
• 1U rackmounted chassis
• Uses easy to install, inexpensive CAT-5/5e/6/7/8
• Maximum extension of 1,000 feet (500m) between the local and remote units
• HDTV compatible. (720p, 1080i,1080p)
• 300 MHz bandwidth
• Compatible with VGA, XGA, Sun, MAC and SGI
• Sync Format / Polarity Preservation
• Compatible with Line Level Stereo Audio Signals
• High ground loop immunity
• Built-in power surge and transient protection
• Designated trimmer in the remote unit to compensate for length
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