Muxlab CATV Hub User Manual
VideoEase™ CATV Distribution Hub
(500300, 500301, 500303, 500304)
Installation Guide
P/N: 94-000620-B
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................4
1.1. Description........................................................................................................4
1.2. Features.............................................................................................................4
2. Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................5
3. Installation Procedure ..................................................................................................7
3.1. Parts List ...........................................................................................................7
3.2. Product Overview .............................................................................................8
3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist .................................................................................9
3.4. Pre-Installation Tips .........................................................................................9
3.5. Physical Installation........................................................................................10
3.6. Installation Procedure .....................................................................................11
4. Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................14
5. Product Warranty Policy ...........................................................................................15
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Overview
1.1. Description
The VideoEase CATV Distribution Hub allows a terrestrial broadband RF
video signal to be distributed to multiple RF receivers via Cat5 unshielded
twisted pair cable. The CATV Distribution Hub is available in two (2)
configurations; Eight (8) ports: 500300/500301 and sixteen (16) ports:
500303/500304.
The CATV Distribution Hub works in conjunction with MuxLab’s passive
CATV Balun and other RF video equipment for a more complete cabling
solution. The CATV Distribution Hub has a 900 MHz bandwidth and
supports broadband video and Internet. The product features built-in gain
amplification and port buffering and may be used in conjunction with standard
RF distribution equipment for larger installations
1.2. Features
• 900 MHz bandwidth
• Built-in RF amplifier
• Bi-directional transmission
• Works with other standard RF video equipment
• Compact design
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Technical Specifications
Environment Broadband CATV, VHF, FM, broadband Internet, digital cable.
Devices
Frequency Band Supported
Insertion Gain per pair –
Forward path (S21)
Insertion Gain per pair –
Reverse path (S12)
Return Loss
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
Mounting
Dimensions
Weight
Set-top tuners, RF splitters, RF amplifiers, modulators, combiners, re-processors,
cable modems
CATV: 54-900 MHz, RETURN CHANNEL: 5-42MHz
8P (500300/500301) 16P (500303/500304)
55-450 MHz: >12 dB
450-900 MHz: >10 dB
5-42 MHz: >0 dB 5-42 MHz: >0 dB
> 5 dB from 5 to 42MHz
> 6 dB from 54 to 900 MHz
> 30 dB from 5 to 900 MHz > 30 dB from 5 to 900 MHz
Desktop 1U Rack-mount
9.3” x 3.9” x 1.6” (23.5 x 9.9 x 4 cm) 19” x 3.9” x 1.75” (48.3 x 9.9 x 4.4 cm)
28 oz (817 g) 41 oz (1.2 kg)
55-450 MHz: >12 dB
450-900 MHz: >10 dB
> 5 dB from 5 to 42MHz
> 6 dB from 54 to 900 MHz
Maximum Distance - Cat 5 UTP
Dependant on channel frequency, input power and receiver sensitivity.
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