CatX Mini AV Tx, Rx AV extender, Mini VP Tx, Rx VP extender Manual and Installation guide
Below you will find brief information for AV extender CatX Mini AV Tx, AV extender CatX Mini AV Rx, VP extender CatX Mini VP Tx, VP extender CatX Mini VP Rx. These extenders enable you to transmit VGA video and audio signals over a standard Cat5/6 cable up to 150 meters. The CatX Mini AV series includes both a transmitter and receiver unit, while the CatX Mini VP series provides power over the cable, eliminating the need for an external power supply. These devices are perfect for applications where you need to extend your VGA display and audio output or are looking for a cost-effective way to achieve this.
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Manual and Installation guide
CatX Mini VP and CatX Mini AV
Cat5/6 extenders
VP series: VGA video and Power over Cat5/6 UTP cable
AV series: VGA video and Audio over Cat5/6 UTP cable
Product
CatX Mini AV Tx
Connectors
15HD Male, RJ45 with power & Status LED, 1.3mm DC Jack, 3.5mm stereo Jack
CatX Mini AV Rx 15HD female, RJ45 with power & Status LED, 1.3mm DC Jack, 3.5mm stereo Jack
CatX Mini VP Tx 15HD Male, RJ45 with power & Status LED, 1.3mm DC Jack
CatX Mini VP Rx 15HD female, RJ45 with power & Status LED, 1.3mm DC Jack
Overview - CatX Mini VP Tx/Rx
CatX Mini VP provides a unique solution for transmitting VGA video and power over Cat5/6 UTP cable up to 150m, powered directly from the VGA source.
An optional external power supply can be used if the VGA source is not DDC2B compliant. CatX Mini
VP units are Video compatible with CatX Mini AV transmitters and receivers. If CatX Mini VP Rx units are used with CatX Mini AV transmitters, then an external power supply will be required.
Overview - CatX Mini AV Tx/Rx
CatX Mini AV units provide a unique solution for transmitting VGA video and audio over Cat5/6 UTP cable up to 150m. CatX Mini AV receiver units always require an external power supply. All CatX AV units are Video compatible with CatX Mini VP transmitters and receivers.
Part 1
Connecting to the transmitter (Tx) unit
The Transmitter unit may be connected to a VGA source directly. Use the thumbscrews on the unit to secure the transmitter to the VGA source output.
A great feature of the VP and AV transmitter units is that they can be powered directly from the VGA output, as long as the VGA output is DDC2B (or later) compliant.
Green Power LED on the RJ45 connector
When the green LED is on, the transmitter is powered.
Orange status LED on the RJ45 connector
The orange LED on the RJ45 connector will be on when a VGA source signal is detected. This LED will not be lit when the VGA source computer is inactive or in ‘sleep’ mode.
How do I know if the VGA will supply power to the transmitter unit?
If you use a VGA source output that is DDC2B (or later) compliant, both the VP and AV transmitter unit will be completely powered by the VGA source.
If you need to check that the VGA source can power the transmitter, plug the CatX Mini VP or CatX
Mini AV transmitter unit into the VGA source when it is switched on. If the green LED on the transmitter
RJ45 connector is on, then no external power supply is required.
Audio ( CatX mini AV transmitter only )
A stereo audio source may also be connected to the unit, using the audio input socket on the CatX Mini
AV unit, if required. An audio cable is supplied with each CatX Mini AV transmitter.
Part 2
Connecting the receiver (Rx) to a Display device
The CatX Mini Rx unit may be connected to any display device that has a VGA input. Simply attach
CatX Mini Rx unit to the display VGA cable.
Green Power LED on the RJ45 connector
When the green LED is on, the receiver is powered.
Orange status LED on the RJ45 connector
The orange LED on the RJ45 connector will be on when a VGA source signal is detected. This LED will not be lit when the VGA source computer is inactive or in ‘sleep’ mode.
The CatX Mini VP Rx unit can be powered via the Cat5/6 cable connected to the transmitter unit.
The CatX Mini AV Rx unit always requires an external power supply in order to operate. The correct power supply is provided.
Tune control (Distance adjustment)
There is a Tune control on both AV and VP Receiver units. This control is best accessed using a small flat blade (nominally 3mm) screwdriver. The Tune control should be adjusted to ensure the best quality display at any length of Cat5/6 cable up to 150m. Turn the Tune control anti-clockwise for shorter distances and clockwise for longer distances.
Audio ( CatX mini AV receiver only )
Stereo audio speakers may also be connected to the unit, using the audio output socket on the CatX
Mini AV Rx, if required.
Please note: Audio output is not available if a CatX Mini AV Rx receiver unit is connected to a CatX
Mini AV Rx transmitter unit.
Termination of UTP cable
CatX units may be damaged or fail to operate unless the units are connected together using UTP cable that has been correctly terminated, as shown below. Any structured cable used for connection to CatX units must not be connected to any other network (Data or Voice). Do not connect CatX units using a crossover patch cable.
VGA Resolutions
Resolution
Cat5/6 distance
1280x1024
150m
1600x1200
100m
1920x1440
60m
2048x1536
40m
Technical Specification
Maximum Distance
VGA Video
Audio input
Audio output
External Power
Housing (W x L x H)
Operating Temp.
CatX Mini AV Tx CatX Mini AV Rx CatX Mini VP Tx
150m of Cat5/5e/6/7/8 UTP cable
CatX Mini VP Rx
75 Ohms input/output VGA --- UXGA compatible; 1080P compatible
RGBHV, RGSB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS formats supported
Separate or composite HV; Horizontal 15-130KHz; Vertical 30-150Hz
Stereo unbalanced, Max. 3.5V p-p
Summed Stereo
Optional 5V @ 0.05A
×
×
Optional
Chrome plated steel- 34mm x 54mm x 16.5mm
0 - 50 o
C non Condensing
×
×
Optional
Product codes and accessories
CatX Mini AV
( CX-S1-AV )
CatX Mini VP
( CX-S1-VP )
Optional extras
Product
CatX Mini Tx AV
Part Number
CX-0M-AV-T
CatX Mini Rx AV
3.5 Jack audio cable
CX-0M-AV-R
CA3.5J-300S
5V PSU (1.3mm plug) PS-5V1A-1.3-**
CatX Mini VP Tx
CatX Mini VP Rx
CX-0M-VP-T
CX-0M-VP-R
USB 5V supply 0.35m P-USB-1.3-350
USB 5V supply 0.7m P-USB-1.3-700
Please specify PSU type by replacing ** with the following codes.
UK - UK 3 pin
EU - European Schuko
US - US 2 pin
For a full range of CatX products, contact your supplier.
End Design Ltd, Unit 37, Bookham Industrial Park, Church Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 3EU
Tel: + 44 (0)1372 451345 Fax: +44 (0)1372 450592
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Key Features
- VGA video and audio transmission over Cat5/6 cable
- Up to 150m transmission distance
- Supports resolutions up to 2048x1536
- Power over cable option for CatX Mini VP series
- Optional external power supply for CatX Mini AV
- Audio input and output on CatX Mini AV
- Tune control for distance adjustment
- LED indicators for power and signal status
- Compatibility with CatX Mini VP and CatX Mini AV
- Chrome plated steel housing
Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I know if the VGA source will supply power to the transmitter unit?
What is the purpose of the Tune control?
Does the CatX Mini AV receiver unit require an external power supply?
Is audio output available when using a CatX Mini AV Rx receiver unit with a CatX Mini AV Rx transmitter unit?
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