Russound VBC User Manual

Data Sheet

VBC Composite A/V Balun Kit

CTX Transmitter, CRX Receiver

The VBC Composite Audio-Video Balun Kit provides

a pair of active baluns for sending composite video

and line-level stereo audio over a single CAT-5

cable. This allows signals to travel longer distances

without degradation or interference than with tradi-

tional types of cable.

The kit includes a CTX transmitter, a CRX receiver,

and an 846C power adapter, which connects to

either the transmitter or receiver for flexible

placement. Active circuitry in the transmitter auto-

matically adjusts the output level to compensate for

distance in the CAT-5 cable, thus eliminating signal

loss up to 1000 feet (305 m).

By using balanced signals, the transmitter and

receiver avoid direct electrical connections between

the source and destination devices. This prevents

ground loops, which can cause audio noise and

video hum bars. The balanced signals also resist

interference, resulting in higher fidelity audio and

cleaner video transmission.

The kit can be used to connect a remote source to a

multiroom audio-video controller or a video display

device. It can also be used to send the output of a

video distribution device to a distant video display

or A/V receiver.

An input buffer switch on the CTX transmitter

allows a source video signal to be split between the

transmitter and a local TV or A/V receiver without

affecting picture quality.

The transmitter and receiver are compact modules

for convenient installation. They can be mounted to

any flat surface.

Specifications

Accessories

Typical Application

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CTX Transmitter

Input connectors: (1) composite video RCA jack

(2) left and right audio RCA jacks

Output connector: 8-pole modular RJ-45 jack, T568A

Audio input impedance: 20 kilohms

Audio input level: 3 V maximum peak to peak

Weight: 2.6 oz (73 g)

CRX Receiver

Input connector: 8-pole modular RJ-45 jack, T568A

Output connectors: (1) composite video RCA jack

(2) left and right audio RCA jacks

Weight: 2.4 oz (69 g)

VBC Kit

Cable type: CAT-5

Maximum cable length: 1000 ft (305 m)

Video format: Composite

Video bandwidth: 100 MHz +0/–3 dB

Video signal level: 0.5 V to 2 V

Audio format: 2-channel analog

Audio and video gain: Unity

Power requirement: 12 VDC 200 mA max

(adapter included)

Module dimensions: 2.75” W x 2.64” H x 1.1” D

(7.0 x 6.7 x 2.8 cm)

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RIGHT

LEFT

VIDEO

MADE IN CANADA

NEWMARKET, NH USA

CRX

Composite A/V Balun

Receiver

RIGHT

LEFT

VIDEO

INPUT

INPUT BUFFER

BUFFER SWITCH

SWITCH

POWER

+12VDC

200mA

NEWMARKET, NH USA

CTX

Composite

Composite A/V Balun

A/V Balun

Transmitter

MADE IN CANADA

CAT-5

from

CTX

POWER

+12VDC

200mA

CAT-5

CRX

RJ-45

CAT-5 patch cable

RJ-45

RCA cable

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Satellite receiver

RJ-45

CAT-5 patch cable

846C 12 VDC power supply

RJ45 wall plate

Television

UTP

Up to 1000'

(CAT-5)

RCA cable