Russound MOD-VB User Manual

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PlateMate™ MOD-VB

Video Balun

RCA to RJ-45 Video Signal Converter

Instruction Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Russound MOD-VB Video Balun is fully guaranteed for ten (10) years from the date of
purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. For this warranty to apply, the
unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. During this period,
Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without
charge for either parts or labor. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not consid­ered defects under the terms of this warranty. Russound assumes no responsibility for
defects resulting from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not specifical­ly authorized in writing by Russound. If service is necessary, it must be performed by
Russound. Damage to or destruction of components due to excessive power voids the
warranty. In these cases, the repair will be made at the owner’s expense. To return for
repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note
explaining the nature of the service required. Be sure to pack in a corrugated container
with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.

Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at [phone] for a Return
Authorization number. Write the RA number on the shipping label and ship to: Russound,
ATTN: Service, 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket NH 03857

Russound sells product only through authorized Dealers and Distributors to ensure that
customers obtain proper support and service. Any Russound product purchased from an
unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers, mail order sellers and online sellers
will not be honored or serviced under existing Russound warranty policy. Any sale of prod­ucts by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Russound shall void
the warranty on the applicable product.

INSTALLATION

1. Turn off power and disconnect the video equipment. Make

sure that the UTP is not in use for telephone or LAN.

2. Determine length of UTP needed. Crimp an RJ-45 connector to

each end using T568A wiring standard. See Figure 1 on inside

pages.

3. If modular PlateMate™ wallplates are used, insert the video

balun into the PlateMate™ modular opening with the RCA end

facing out into the room. See Figure 2 on inside pages.

4. Connect an RCA cable from the Video Out jack on the source

component to the RCA connection end of the Video Balun.

See Figure 2 on inside pages.

5. Connect another RCA cable from the Composite Video In jack

on the video monitor or television to the RCA connection end

of the second Video Balun. (Note: Not all televisions have

composite video inputs. Check with the owner’s manual or

manufacturer of that product.)

6. Connect one end of the terminated UTP cable to the RJ-45

connection end of one of the video baluns. Connect the other

end of the terminated UTP cable to the RJ-45 connection end

of the other video balun.

SPECIFICATIONS

Bandwidth: Video DC to 8MHz

Maximum RF Input: 1.1V peak to peak

Impedance: 75 Ohm to 100 Ohm

Insertion Loss: Max 2dB per pair over the frequency

range from DC to 8MHz

Return Loss: Greater than 15dB over the

frequency range from DC to 8MHz

Common Mode Rejection: Greater than 40dB at 8MHz

Max UTP Wire Distance: CAT-3, 1200 ft.; CAT-5, 2200 ft.

UTP Cable: 24 gauge or lower solid

copper twisted pair, 100 ohm at

1MHz impedance

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The MOD-VB Video Balun is a bi-directional video signal converter

for multi-zone video distribution via unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

cable such as CAT-3 or CAT-5. Other applications include video

conferencing, closed circuit TV, video bulletin boards and surveil-

lance monitoring cameras.

The Video Balun eliminates the need for costly and bulky coax

cable, converting a bal

anced video signal over UTP cable to an

un

balanced video signal over RCA cable (hence the name BALUN).

This allows baseband video to be transmitted from the source

equipment to the viewing equipment through UTP cabling. Video

baluns are used in pairs, one at each end of the UTP cable run,

and are designed to fit into PlateMate™ modular wallplates such

as the PM-MOD1S.

LR7103-0001

WIRE TERMINATIONS

Television

UTP

Up to 2200'

(CAT-5)

Composite Video In

Video Output

CAV6.6

Video Balun

Video Balun

RJ-45 RJ-45

PM-MOD4S PM-MOD1S

Side View

Side View

Front View

Front View

Figure 2

Video Balun Connections with UTP and RCA Cables

(Not to scale)

Figure 1

T568A Wiring Standards for RJ-45 Connector

VIDEO BALUN CONNECTIONS

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