Knox Video R - T Cat User Manual

CAT

Video Distribution System

Operation and Technical Manual

Knox Video Technologies

8677 Grovemont Circle

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

301-840-5805 / 301-840-2946 Fax

www.knoxvideo.com

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK:

• DO CONNECT CHASSIS TO PROTECTIVE (SAFETY) EARTH WITH SUPPLIED

POWER CABLE,

• DO NOT OPEN,

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK),

• DO NOT EXPOSE TO AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,

• DO NOT BLOCK THE POWER PLUG LOCATION,

• DO NOT ATEMPT TO SERVICE, NO USER SERVICE PARTS INSIDE,

• DO NOT ATEMPT TO PERFORM UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS,

•

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG TO SHUT THE POWER OFF COMPLETELY.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

For U.S.A.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

•

is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers
filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups,
etc.) on top of this apparatus.

ATTENTION:

• Ne bloquez pas es orifices ou es trous de ventilation. (Si es orifices ou es trous de ventilation
sont bloqués par un journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être évacuée correctement de
l’appareil)

• Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une bougie, sur l’appareil.

• Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en considération es problèmes de
l’environnement et suivre strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des piles.

• N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans une salle de bain ou un autre endroit avec de l’eau.

• Ne placez aucune récipient contenant de l’ear (tel que des cosmétiques ou des médicaments, un
vase de fleurs, un pot de fleurs, une tasse, uec.) sur cet appareil.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever es vis ni es panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coff ret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil a la pluie ni a l’humidité.

Caution — STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any
position does not disconnect the mains line. The power cannot be remote controlled.

Attention — Commutateur STANDBY/ON!

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur
STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le
courant ne peut être télécommandé.

RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances

The RoHS Directive, enacted by the European Union (EU), restricts the use of six hazardous
substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or
polybrominated diphenyl ethers) within electrical and electronic equipment. The goal, consistent
with other international regulations, is to contribute to human health and the environment by
restricting the use of these hazardous substances in new equipment. Manufacturers of electronics
products outside Europe must abide by this legislation if the equipment they produce is ultimately
imported in an EU member state. This equipment complies with the RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

Initial Inspection

Before shipment, this unit was inspected and found to be free of mechanical and electrical
defects. As soon as the unit is received, inspect for any damage that may have occurred in transit.
Save all packing materials in case that the unit has to be returned. If damage is found, please file
a claim with the carrier immediately. Do not return the unit to Knox Video Technologies without
prior approval.

Limited Warranty

Unless otherwise stated in the product specific documentation received with this product, Knox
Video Technologies provides a five-year limited warranty for this product. The above warranty
period shall begin on the date of shipment by Knox to purchaser or, if purchaser is an authorized
reseller of such Knox products, from the date of shipment by the reseller to the reseller’s original
customer. The warranty set forth above shall not apply to failure or deficiency, which has been
caused by misuse, abnormal or unusually heavy use, neglect, alteration, improper installation,
unauthorized repair or modification, improper testing, accidental or causes external to the product
such as but not limited to excessive heat or humidity, power failure, or improper installation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from
state to state.

IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED:

If the product does not perform as warranted, call Knox Video Technologies at
301-840-5805 for available service options. If it is necessary to return an item to Knox Video
Technologies obtain a Return Authorization, RA, number prior to returning the product. When
returning the product, the defective product should be securely packaged in original boxes and
insured for shipment. Place the RA number on the outside and inside of the package. Include a
description of the problem with the product. Owner agrees to insure and accept all liability for
loss of or damage to this product.

YOU MUST CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 301-840-5805 FOR A RETURN
AUTHORIZATION NUMBER (RMA) AND “SHIP-TO” ADDRESS BEFORE SHIPPING
ANY PRODUCT TO KNOX VIDEO TECHNOLOGIES.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.2TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

1.2.1VIDEO FORMATS

1.2.2AUDIO FORMATS

1.2.3AUDIO ELECRICAL TRANSMISSION

1.2.4LENGTH FOR t-CAT to r-CAT

1.3 DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 2. INSTALLATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

2.3 INSTALLATION

2.4 VIDEO CONNECTIONS

2.5 AUDIO CONNECTIONS

2.6 CAT CONNECTIONS

SECTION 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 NO VIDEO SIGNAL AT r-CAT OUTPUT

3.2 POOR VIDEO QUALITY

3.3 POOR AUDIO QUALITY

3.4 GREEN SHIFT/GREEN WASHOUT

3.5 DELAY SKEW IN UTP CABLES

SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE

4.1 INTRODUCTION