Russound VBHD User Manual

Data Sheet

VBHD Component Video Balun Kit

HDTX Transmitter, HDRX Receiver

The VBHD Component Video Balun Kit provides a

pair of active baluns for sending analog component

video over a single CAT-5 cable. This allows signals

to travel longer distances without degradation or

interference than with traditional component video

cable solutions.

The kit includes an HDTX transmitter, an HDRX

receiver, and an 846C power adapter, which con-

nects to the transmitter. The transmitter’s active

circuitry automatically adjusts the output level to

compensate for distance in the CAT-5 cable, thus

eliminating signal loss up to 500 feet (152 m).

By using balanced signals, the transmitter and

receiver avoid direct electrical connections between

the source and destination devices. This eliminates

ground loops, which can cause video hum bars.

The balanced signals also resist interference, result-

ing in clearer video transmission.

The VBHD kit is compatible with analog high-

definition component video signals up to 1080i. It

can be used to connect a remote source to a home

theater receiver or to send the output of an A/V

receiver to a remote TV.

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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HDTX Transmitter

Input connectors: (3) component video RCA jacks

(PR, Y, PB)

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

Weight: 2.4 oz (67 g)

HDRX Receiver

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

Output connectors: (3) component video RCA jacks

(PR, Y, PB)

Weight: 2.3 oz (66 g)

VBHD Kit

Cable type: CAT-5

Maximum cable length: 500 ft (152 m)

Video format: Analog component up to 1080i

Video bandwidth: 450 MHz +0/–3 dB

Video signal level: 0.5 V to 2 V

Video signal 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)

AWCAT5 4-pair, 24-gauge solid copper CAT-5e cable, 1000’

MOD-RJ45CAT5 RJ-45 modular jack for wall plate, box of 6

PM-MOD1D Decora®wall plate for modular jack, box of 6

PM-MOD1S Standard wall plate for modular jack, box of 6

COMPONENT INPUT

NEWMARKET, NH USA

SOURCE

HDTX

Component Video Balun

Transmitter

MADE IN CANADA

CAT-5

HDRX

POWER

+12VDC

200mA

COMPONENT OUTPUT

MADE IN CANADA

NEWMARKET, NH USA

HDRX

Component

Video Balun

Receiver

CAT-5

from

HDTX

RJ-45

CAT-5 patch cable

RJ45 wall plate

RCA component video cable

002

Satellite receiver

846C 12 VDC power supply

Up to 1000'

Television

UTP

(CAT-5)

RCA component video cable

RJ-45

CAT-5 patch cable

RJ-45