Key Digital, led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg, develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge technology solutions for virtually all applications where high quality video imaging is important. Key Digital is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators, Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers. We provide total video system solutions because we know and help drive the technology, the industry, the business, and all the latest up-and-coming standards. But most of all, we know exactly what you need for your unique application - the right solution. Set-Up Guide Key Digital Fat CAT Series Baluns: - VGA Video Balun, - Composite Video with Stereo Audio Balun 521 East 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Phone :: 914.667.9700 Fax :: 914.668.8666 Web :: www.keydigital.com Rev 0 July 2011
Page 4 Page 1 Table of Contents About..........................................1 Quick Setup Guide..........................................1 Application Example.........................................2 Settings...................................................2 Specifications..............................................3 About..........................................7 Quick Setup Guide..........................................7 Application Example.........................................8 Settings...................................................8 Specifications..............................................9 Important Product Warnings.................................. 11 Safety Instructions.......................................... 11 How to Contact Key Digital................................... 12 Warranty................................................. 12 Please read all instructions to insure safe operation of the product. About Description: VGA Balun supporting PC Video over CAT5e/6 Balun via an HD15 (VGA) connector to RJ45 jack. Key Features: Eliminates COAX or other cabling Supported PC resolutions; VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and WXGA Transmits VGA (640x480) Video up to 300 ft. over a single UTP CAT5e/6 cable. Key Benefits: Ultra compact size for installation versatility. Carry Video from Desktop or Laptop PC or other VGA sources to remote displays or distribution locations utilizing cost effective CAT5 cable Allows a simple and cost effective solution for meeting rooms, classrooms, digital signage and other presentations Quick Setup Guide: Plug your VGA cable coming from your PC into the Transmit Baluns HD15 connector. Secure the cables using the lock down screws. Make a similar connection between the Receive Baluns HD15 connector and your display. Insert the CAT5e/6 cable into both ends of the Baluns. You may use standard EIA 568A/B termination. NOTE: Baluns are interchangeable for transmit or receive functions.
Page 2 Page 3 Application Example PC Laptop Settings: Display DIP switches are located on the Baluns. There is normally 1 switch for each connection on the Balun. Each switch position corresponds to a different configuration. Switch positions are; 0 = Up (Off) and 1 = Down (On) DIP Switch Configurations: Configuration 0 = 11111 ON 1 1 2 3 4 5 Description 11000 UTP RJ45 Shield Open to Ground 11111 UTP/STP RJ45 Shield Connected to Ground (Default) Specifications: Technical Signal: VGA, VESA VP&D 1.0, VIP ver 2.0 Bandwidth: DC to 60 MHz Maximum Distance*: VGA: (640 x 480) 600 ft. SVGA : (800 x 600) 400 ft. XGA : (1024x768) 350 ft. WXGA : (1280x768) 250 ft. SXGA : (1280x1024) 250 ft. UXGA : (1600x1200) 200 ft. WUXGA: (1920x1200) 200 ft. (*Longer distances are possible but best quality is attained at shorter distances) Maximum Video Input Level: 1.1Vp-p Insertion Loss per Pair of Baluns: Less than 3dB over frequency range. Video Impedance: Input: RGB 75Ω (HD15) Unbalanced. Output: RGB 100Ω (RJ45 shielded) Balanced Cable (UTP): CAT5e/6 24 Gauge or lower solid copper twisted pair. Connectors: One (1) VGA (HD15) Female for Video, One (1) RJ45 jack RJ45 Pinout: Pin #1 = Red +» Pin #2 = Red - Pin #3 = H Sync» Pin #4 = Green + Pin #5 = Green -» Pin #6 = V Sync Pin #7 = Blue +» Pin #8 = Blue - Compatibility: Does not support VGA handshaking (DDC) information.
Page 4 Page 5 General: Dimensions: 2.40 X 2.25 X 1.00 (6.1 x 5.7 x 2.54 cm) Weight: 2.34oz (66 Gms) Enclosure: Fire retardant plastic Operating Temperature: 0º to 55ºC About Description: Composite Video with Stereo Analog Audio over CAT5e/6 Balun via Three (3) Female RCA connectors to an RJ45 jack. Key Features: Supports Composite resolutions at 480i Eliminates COAX or other cabling Transmits Video up to 1,000 ft and Stereo Audio up to 2,000 ft. over a single UTP CAT5e/6 cable Audio Inputs support line level unbalanced analog audio Key Benefits: Ultra compact size for installation versatility Carry Video and Audio from DVD, VCR, Camcorder and other sources to remote displays or distribution location Supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM Video signals Quick Setup Guide: Plug the left and right Audio, and single Video RCA connectors of the transmit Balun into the A/V output of the source component, plug the left and right Audio, and single Video RCA connectors from the receive Balun into your desired input component. Insert the CAT5e/6 cable into both ends of the Baluns. You may use standard EIA 568A/B termination. NOTE: Baluns are interchangeable for transmit or receive functions. Application Example VCR Settings: Display DIP switches are located on the Baluns. There is normally 1 switch for each connection on the Balun. Each switch position corresponds to a different configuration. Switch positions are; 0 = Up (Off) and 1 = Down (On) 0 = 111 ON 1 1 2 3
Page 6 Page 7 DIP Switch Configurations: Configuration Description 000 UTP RJ45 Shield Open to Ground 111 UTP/STP RJ45 Shield Connected to Ground (Default) General: Dimensions: 2.40 X 2.25 X 1.00 (6.1 x 5.7 x 2.54 cm) Weight: 3.1oz (89 gms) Enclosure: Fire retardant plastic Operating Temperature: 0º to 55ºC Specifications: Technical Signal: Composite Video and Line level unbalanced analog Stereo Audio Bandwidth: Video - DC to 6 MHz, Audio - 20Hz 20 khz. Maximum Distance: Video 1,000ft, Stereo Audio 2,000ft Maximum Input Level: Video 1.1Vp-p, Audio 2vRMS Insertion Loss per Pair of Baluns: Video - Less than 2dB throughout frequency range from DC to 6MHz, Audio - Less than 2dB throughout frequency range. Video Impedance: 75Ω Coax cable Audio Impedance: 10KΩ RCA unbalanced Cable (UTP): 24 Gauge or lower solid copper twisted pair wire impedance; 100Ω at 1MHz. Maximum capacitance 20 pf/foot, Attenuation; 6.6dB/100ft at 1MHz Connectors: Two (2) RCA Female for Audio, One (1) RCA Female for Video, One (1) RJ45 jack RJ45 Pinout: Pin #1 = Left» Pin #2 = Left + Pin #3 = Right» Pin #6 = Right + Pin #7 = Video» Pin #8 = Video +
Page 8 Page 9 Important Product Warnings: 1. Test for proper operation before securing unit behind walls or in hard to access spaces. 2. If installing the unit into wall or mounting bracket into sheet-rock, provide proper screw support with bolts or sheet-rock anchors. Safety Instructions: Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit. 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Do not use this device near water. 4. Clean only with dry cloth. 5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way including: Damage to the power supply or power plug Liquid spills on the device Objects fallen into the device Exposure to rain or moisture How to Contact Key Digital Technical Support For technical questions about using Key Digital products, please contact us at: Phone: 914-667-9700 E-mail: tech@keydigital.com Repairs and Warranty Service Should your product require warranty service or repair, please obtain a Key Digital Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by contacting us at: Phone: 914-667-9700 E-mail: rma@keydigital.com Feedback Please email any comments/questions about the manual to: E-mail: customersupport@keydigital.com Warranty All Key Digital products are built to high manufacturing standards and should provide years of trouble-free operation. They are backed by a limited two-year parts and labor warranty.