TV One 1T-CT-520 Series, 1T-CT-521, 1T-CT-524, 1T-CT-528 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

DVI-D+Audio to CAT.5 Extenders

1T-CT-520 Series

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction 2

2.0 Specifications 4

3.0 Checking Package Contents 5

4.0 Connecting The Hardware 5

5.0 Operating The Unit 8

6.0 Troubleshooting 8

7.0 Limited Warranty 9

8.0 Regulatory Compliance 10

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thanks for purchasing this Cat.5 Extender Product from TV One. The 1T-CT-520 Series
product is a system for transmission of DVI-D video plus either S/PDIF or analog stereo
signals over cables normally used for Ethernet transmission. Video resolutions up to
1920x1200 and 1080p can be realized over Cat.5/5E or Cat.6 cable at great distances.
The 1T-CT-521 Transmitter used in conjunction with the 1T-CT-524 Receiver can
achieve distances up to 100 meters (325 feet), while use of the 1T-CT-528 Receiver
can support distances up to 250 meters (800 feet). Both Receivers provide Gain and
Equalization adjustments resulting in excellent picture quality. The unique TV One-task
locking power connectors are used to enhance overall system security.

Our professional video conversion products have been serving the industry for over
twenty years. TV One offers a full line of high quality Seamless Switchers, Video
Scalers, Up/Down/Cross Converters, Analog-Digital Converters (SD/HD-SDI, HDMI,
DVI), Format Converters, Standards Converters, TBC/Frame Synchronizers, Matrix
Routing Switchers, Signal Distribution Amplifiers and Cat.5 Transmission Systems.

1.1 Liability Statement

Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of errors. TV One cannot
be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential
damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the hardware to check
that it is suitable for his/her requirements and that it is installed correctly. All rights
reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or
means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any
information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the publisher.

TV One reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software following its policy
to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or desirable. This statement
does not affect the legal rights of the user in any way.

All third party trademarks and copyrights are recognized. The TV One logo, TV One­task and CORIO are the registered Trademarks of TV One. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective holders.

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1.2 Features
The 1T-CT-520 Series DVI-D+Audio to CAT.5 Extender Systems have many features

that enable them to perform in a superior manner. Among those features you will find:

• Resolutions to 1920x1200, 1080p @ 50/60Hz

• Long Transmission Distance

• 1T-CT-524 provides up to 100 meters (325 feet)

• 1T-CT-528 provides up to 250 meters (800 feet)

• Includes either S/PDIF or Stereo Audio

• Built in EDID at Transmitter

• Gain and EQ Adjustments

• Normal operation requires 1x Cat.5, 5E or 6 Cable

• Locking power supply for security

1.2 1T-CT-521 Transmitter Features

• Compliant with DVI 1.0 specifications

• EDID Capability

• Supports CAT-5/CAT-5E/CAT-6 cables of variable lengths

• Supports high definition input up to 1080P, output resolution follows input

• Data Stream includes either S/PDIF or Stereo audio

1.3 1T-CT-524 and 1T-CT-528 Receiver Features

• Compliant with DVI 1.0 specifications

• Supports CAT-5/CAT-5E/CAT-6 cables of variable lengths

• Supports High Definition input up to 1080P, output resolution follows input

• 1T-CT-524 extends signal path to 100 Meters (325 Feet)

• 1T-CT-528 extends signal path to 250 Meters (800 Feet)

• Integrated Gain and Equalization Controls provided for both models

• Data Stream includes S/PDIF or Stereo audio

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