This document provides an overview and summary of various audio and video cabling solutions using Cat5/Cat6 cabling and baluns. It covers multiple product types including CCTV baluns, component video baluns, S-video baluns, audio baluns, and baluns for extending DVR signals. Installation tips and cost comparisons between traditional coaxial cabling and the Cat5 balun solutions are provided. The document is aimed at training users on MuxLab's product offerings for distributing and extending audio/video signals over structured cabling.
2. Contents
• Part I - AV and Cabling Environment
• Part II - CCTV
• Part III - Cost Comparison Tables
• Part IV - Composite and S-Video
• Part V - Component Video
• Part VI - VGA
• Part VII - Wall Plate Baluns
• Part VIII - USB
• Part IX - HDMI
• Part X - CATV
• Part XI - Accessories
• Part XII - Company Background
25. Benefits of Cat5e/6
• Material cost lower than coax
• Less bulky, less space
• Easier handling, smaller bend radius
• No special spooling equipment
• Maximize investment in SCS - re-usable
• Easier to pull
• Capacity - More signals per cable
• Save conduit space
26. What is a Balun?
• Converts signal from UNbalanced to
BALanced
• Noise appearing on both wires is
cancelled by balun
• Twisted pair provides noise immunity
28. CCTV Modular Balun (500000, 500031)
• Allows a CCTV camera to be connected to
a DVR or multiplexer via Cat5 twisted pair
instead of coax.
• Up to 2,200 ft (670m) *
• Modular RJ45
• BNC (500000)
• RCA (500031)
• * Less distance with DVR. Typical 1,000-1,500ft (305-457m)
29. CCTV Screw Terminal Balun (500009)
• Allows a CCTV camera to be connected to
a DVR or multiplexer via Cat5 twisted pair
instead of coax.
• Fits side-by-side on DVR
• Cable strain relief
• Up to 2,200 ft (670m)*
* Less distance with DVR. Typical 1,000-1,500ft (305-457m)
30. CCTV Mini Balun (500023)
• Functionally same as 500009
• Fits inside dome cameras and back boxes
• Cable strain relief
• Up to 2,200 ft (670m)*
* Less distance with DVR. Typical 1,000-1,500ft (305-457m)
33. Quad Video Balun, BNC (500037)
• Most compact quad video balun
• Supports four (4) CCTV cameras via Cat5
• Uses four pairs
• Replaces up to four (4) coax cables
• BNC jacks for pro CCTV systems
35. PTZ Balun (500007)
• For “up-the-coax” systems
• Up to 1,400 ft (425m) via Cat 5 UTP in color
Wider bandwidth than standard baluns
• Ex: Coaxitron (by Pelco)
• Includes 10” coax cable
37. CCTV Pass-Thru Balun (500022)
• Combines video, power and PTZ control
under one 4-pair Cat 5 cable
• Video up to 2,200 ft (670m) via Cat 5 UTP*
• 24VAC/5W via 2 pairs up to 350 ft (105m)**
• Compact - fits dome cameras, back boxes
• Built-in leads - fewer points of failure
* Shorter distances with DVR equipment.
** Greater distances achievable @ 28VAC.
38. Installation Tip
• Check remote power distance tables in the
CCTV Application Guide to determine
feasibility.
• Download MuxLab’s CCTV Distance
Calculator.
• Maximize distance by using three twisted
pairs for remote power
40. CCTV Power-Thru Balun (500024,500029)
• Combines video and power under one 4-
pair Cat 5 cable
• Video up to 2,200 ft (670m) via Cat 5 UTP*
• 24VAC/5W via 3 pairs up to 500 ft (152m)**
• Compact - fits dome cameras, back boxes.
• 500024: RJ45 500029: ST
* Shorter distances with DVR equipment.
** Greater distances achievable @ 28VAC.
41. Passive CCTV Hub (500130)
• Video, power & PTZ over 1 Cat5e cable
• 16 channels
• Works w/ 50000R, 500009, 500022, 500024
• Power over 3 pairs for more distance
• Versatile - supports mix of cameras
– video only, video & power, video, power & PTZ
• Few points of failure
50. Active CCTV Transmitter Balun
(500100 [12VDC], 500101 [24VAC])
• Supports up to 3,000 ft via Cat5
• Derives less than 0.7W power from camera
• Fits inside dome cameras and back boxes
• Compatible with MuxLab CCTV baluns
• Ground loop isolation
• Gain compensation
• Cable strain relief
54. LongReach Active CCTV Balun (500015)
• Full auto-gain control - no manual adjust
• Installed at receiver head end with passive
CCTV balun at camera
• Up to 5,000 ft (1.5km) via Cat5*
• Connects directly to the DVR
• Works with -00,-09,-022,-023,-024,-029
*Requires 24VAC (not included)
62. DVR Extension Solution - Benefits
• Customized to each installation’s needs
• Complete elimination of single use coax
• Supports pre-existing Cat5e cabling
• Better image quality with VGA
• Display and control are co-located
63. Application vs Solution
Passive Active Passive Active DVR DVR
Solutlon Solution DVR Extension Distribution
Extension and
Switching
• • • •
Casino
• •
Small Retail
• • • • •
Large Retail
• •
Gas Station
• •
Office
• • • •
Campus
• • • •
Manufact
64. Part Numbers vs Solution
Passive Active Passive Active DVR DVR
Solutlon Solution DVR Extension Extension Distribution
and
Switching
CCTV 500009 500009 500009 500009 500009
500023 500023 500023 500023 500023
500024 500100/101 500024 500024 500024
500130 500015 500130 500130 500130
500133 500122/123 500133 500133 500133
VGA 500040 500140 500140
500041 500150
500042 500160/161
500043
USB 500070 500070 500070
PS/2 500047 500047
73. Digital Audio Balun (500020)
• Allows a digital audio source to be
connected to a digital audio amplifier or
decoder via Cat5 twisted pair
• Home theatre, Dolby Digital, dts
• 1 balun pair per connection
• Up to 600 ft (183m) via Cat5
75. S-Video Balun (500016)
• Up to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5
• Built-in cable lead
• Laptops, DVD, VCR, video servers
• Digital signage, projector systems
• Uses two (2) twisted pairs
• RJ45 modular connection
79. Stereo Audio-Video Balun (500001)
• One (1) video and two (2) audio channels
• BNC-F for video (10” coax lead included)
• RCA-F for audio
• Multi-room, classrooms
• Save up to two cables
• Uses three (3) twisted pairs
81. Stereo Hi-Fi Video Balun (500039)
• One (1) video and two (2) audio channels
• Built-in color coded RCA cable leads
• Multi-room, classrooms
• 20 to 20kHz audio bandwidth
• Requires three (3) twisted pairs
83. Stereo AV/IR Pass-Thru Balun
(500048, 500049)
• One (1) video and two (2) audio channels
• Plus IR emitter pass-thru on 4th pair
• Built-in color coded RCA cable leads
• Multi-room, classrooms
• 20 to 20kHz audio bandwidth
85. Dual Audio-Video Balun (500012)
• Two (2) video and two (2) audio channels
• Intercom/conferencing systems
• Uses four (4) twisted pairs
• Save up to three cables
• RCA-F connectors
• 1 or 2-way AV systems
87. Dual S-Video Balun (500013)
• Supports up to two (2) S-Video channels
• Optimizes Cat5/6 cable
• Up to 1,000 ft via Cat5
• Two (2) 4-pin Mini DIN
• Compatible with 500016
• Works with all MuxLab mounting
accessories
91. Stereo PC-Audio Balun (500030)
• 60 Hz to 20 KHz bandwidth
• Midrange audio applications
• Up to 5,000 ft (1.5km) via Cat 5 UTP
• Built-in 3.5mm stereo plug lead
• PC servers, boardroom systems
• Compact design
95. Quad Video Balun (500032)
• Four (4) composite video channels
• Uses four (4) pairs
• Cost-efficient: Replace up to four (4) coax
cables
• RCA-F connectors
• Multi-room video systems
• Works with -021
96. Quad Audio Balun (500033)
• Four (4) analog audio channels
• Uses four (4) pairs
• Cost-efficient: Replace up to four (4) coax
cables
• RCA-F connectors
• Multi-room audio systems
• Works with -019
97. S-Video/Audio Balun (500017)
• S-Video and two (2) audio* channels
• DVD player, receivers, amplifiers
• Digital signage, multi-room systems
• Replace up to four (4) cables by one Cat5
• Uses four (4) twisted pairs
* Includes 6” stereo-audio RCA jumper cable
99. S-Video/Audio GLI Balun (500018)
• S-Video and two (2) audio* channels
• Ground Loop Isolation (GLI) helps
eliminate “hum bars”
• Only one requried per connection
• Compatible with other MuxLab S-Video
baluns such as 500017, 500038
* Includes 6” stereo-audio RCA jumper cable
101. S-Video/Hi-Fi Balun (500038)
• S-Video and two (2) audio channels
• DVD player, receivers, amplifiers
• Digital signage, multi-room systems
• Replace up to four (4) cables by one Cat5
• Uses four (4) twisted pairs
• 20 to 20kHz audio bandwidth
103. Cabling Tip
• For wall, rack or surface mounting, use
MuxLab’s balun-mounting accessories.
104. SCART/Péritel Balun
(500060, 500061)
• SCART, Péritel, Euroconnector via Cat5
• Enables S-Video, Composite Video, Audio
• Supports PAL, SECAM, NTSC
• Composite video up to 670m via Cat5 UTP
• S-Video up to 305m via Cat5 UTP
• Stereo audio up to 1.5 km
• Also works with -01, -17
• 500060: SCART Balun - Transmit
• 500061: SCART Balun - Receive
105. Audio-Video Distribution Hub (500200)
• Distribute one source to eight (8) locations
• Cascadable up to 72 locations
• Composite, S-Video, stereo audio
• Fully Cat5 in and out
• Works with -00, -09, -01, -12, -17
• Digital signage
• Hospitality suites
• Training centers
110. RGB Video Balun (500002 Rev B)
• 480i/p: up to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5
• 720p/1080i/p up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5
• Uses three (3) twisted pairs
• Component monitors, plasmas, projectors
• Includes three (3) coax cable leads
• Compatible with -50005X family
111. Component Video/Digital Audio Balun
(500050, 500051)
• 480i/p: up to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5
• 720p/1080i/p up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5
• Digital audio up to 600 ft (183m) via Cat5
• Digital signage, multi-room
• Plasmas, projectors, LCD
• Color-coded RCA leads
113. Pre-Installation Tip
• Check for ground loops
• Ensure only one common ground in the
system
• Avoid running cable next to unterminated
RG6 coax
114. Component Video/Analog Audio Balun
(500052, 500053)
• 480i/p: up to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5
• 720p/1080i/p up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5
• Analog audio up to 3250 ft (990m) via Cat5
• Digital signage, multi-room
• Plasmas, projectors, LCD
• Color-coded RCA leads
116. Component Video/IR Pass-Thru Balun
(500054, 500055)
• 480i/p: up to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5
• 720p/1080i/p up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5
• Supports IR Emitter Pass-Thru on fourth
twisted pair
• Digital signage, multi-room
• Plasmas, projectors, LCD
• Color-coded RCA leads
118. Component/Composite Video Balun
(500056, 500057)
• 480i/p: up to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5
• 720p/1080i/p up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5
• Supports composite video on fourth
twisted pair
• Digital signage, multi-room
• Plasmas, projectors, LCD
• Color-coded RCA leads
120. Component Video Hub
(500250, 500251, 500252, 500253)
• Fully UTP in and out
• Cascadable up to two (2) levels
• Supports 480i/p to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5
• Supports 1080i/p to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5
• Digital or analog audio on 4th pair
• Ground loop iso on every port
• Works with 500050
• 500250: 8P, 110V 500251: 8P, 220-240V
• 500252: 16P, 110V 500253: 16P, 220-240V
123. Component Video/Stereo Audio Balun
(500058)
• SD (480i/p) up to 1,000 ft (305m) via one Cat5/6*
• HD (720p/1080i/p) up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5/6
• Supports true Hi-Fi left/right analog stereo audio
• Ground Loop Coupling (GLC) to help eliminate
“hum” bars (US Patent pending)
• Not compatible w/500050/51/52/53/54/55/56/57/250
125. Active Component Video Balun Kit
(500090)
• Up to 1,000 ft (305m) via Cat5e/6 @ 480i/p
• Up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5e/6 @ 1080p
• Supports simultaneous stereo and digital
audio
• IR-Emitter pass-through
• Manual brightness/sharpness comp
• Ground loop isolation
• PSUs w/ intl blades
128. VGA Balun (500010, 500011, 500014)
• Up to 350 ft (107m) @ 800x600
• Up to 250 ft (76m) @ 1024x768
• Maximum resolution 1280x1024
• PC/Laptops, LCD, plasmas, projectors
• Classrooms, digital signage
• Saves conduit space
• STP highly recommended
– for common signal ground
129. Troubleshooting Tip
• Verify that STP cable is being used
• If STP is not used, connect ground wire
between the baluns and terminate both
ends on the thumbscrew posts of the VGA
connectors
133. VGA Balun II
(500040, 500041, 500042, 500043)
• Fully supports UTP: No need for STP
• Up to 350 ft (107m) @ 800x600
• Maximum resolution 1280x1024
• PC/Laptops, LCD, plasmas, projectors
• Classrooms, digital signage
• Saves conduit space
• Reset button for sync-sensitive screens
• No compatible with 500010/11/14
135. Active VGA Balun Kit (500035, 500036)
• Up to 500 ft (152m) via Cat5 @ 1600x1200
• Up to 400 ft (123m) via Cat5 @ 1920x1440
• Manual Gain Adjust based on cable length
• Local monitor port
• Compact form factor
• Supports UTP or STP
• 500035: 110V (North America Kit)
• 500036: 220-240V (International Kit)
• Requires VGA cables (not included)
139. Active VGA Balun II Kit (500140)
• Up to 600 ft (183m) via Cat5e @ 1920x1440
• Up to 600 ft (183m) via Cat5e @ 1080p
• DDC Compliant for plug-and-play
• Remote power up to 150 ft (50m) @ Cat5e
• Manual Gain Compensation
• Ground Loop Isolation
• Local monitor port
• Supports VGA and RGB/YPbPr
• Requires VGA cables (not included), Includes two (2) PSU
142. 500140 vs 500035
Feature 500035 Positioning of 500140 Positioning of
500035 500035
MSLP US$350 Basic point-to- US$440 Advanced VGA
point systems
Remote pwr up No Yes Simplified
to 150 ft cabling
DDC No Yes Plug-and-play.
Medical
imaging, digital
signage
Max Dist 700 ft 1000 ft Digital signage,
campus,
airports
Ground Loop No Yes Less site
Isolation maintenance
Works with VGA No Yes Distribution,
Hub digital signage
Recvr connects No Yes Neater cabling
directly to
display
Warranty 1 yr 2 yrs Peace of mind
143. Active VGA/Audio Balun Kit (500145)
• Up to 600 ft (180m) via Cat5e/6 @ 1920 x
1440
• Supports analog stereo or digital audio
• Supports RS232 and IR source control
• DDC1/DDC2 (Plug-and-Play) Compliant
• Manual gain and skew compensation
• Local VGA/Audio monitor output
• Ground loop isolation
145. VGA 1x4 Hub (500150)
• Plug and Play - DDC Compliant
• Remote power up to 150 ft (46m)
• Modular RJ45 on input and output
• Supports up to 1920 x 1440, 1080p
• Requires at least one (1) 500140
• Additional ports; use 500142
• Extended distance; add 500144 PSU
• Ground loop isolation
• Cascadable to 4 levels
148. VGA 4x1 Switcher
(500160 [110v], 500161[220-240v])
• Auto and Manual Modes
• Boardroom and classroom systems
• Control: pushbutton, IR, RS232, USB
• Includes MuxLab Control Center
Software and IR
• Remote power up to 150 ft (46 m)
• Works w/500140/141/142
• DDC Compliant
150. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Converter
(500045, 500046, 500047)
• Extends PS/2 keyboard/mouse over Cat5
• Supports up to 350 ft (107m) via Cat5 UTP
• Color-coded connectors
• Classroom projectors, digital signage
• Compact design, mix & match
• 500045: Keyboard/mouse side
• 500046: PC side
• 500047: 045 & 046
153. Wall Plate Baluns - US
• Designed for North American back box mounting and are compatible
with MuxLab's standalone versions of the baluns. Decora compatible.
TM
• 500038-WP-US S-Video Hi-Fi Wall Balun, US
• 500043-WP-US VGA Balun II Wall Balun, PC Side, US
• 500041-WP-US VGA Balun II Wall Balun, Monitor Side, US
• 500049-WP-US Stereo Audio/Video/IR Pass-Thru Wall Balun, US
• 500053-WP-US Component Video/Analog Audio Wall Balun, US
• 500058-WP-US Component Video/Stereo Audio Wall Balun, US
155. Wall Plate Baluns - UK
• Designed for UK back box mounting and are compatible with MuxLab's
standalone versions of the baluns. The baluns allow single use AV
cable to be connected between the AV equipment and the structured
cabling system, thereby providing a single point of connection. Fit
standard UK 86x86mm back boxes with minimum depth of 40mm
• 500038-WP-UK S-Video Hi-Fi Wall Balun, UK
• 500043-WP-UK VGA Balun II Wall Balun, PC Side, UK
• 500041-WP-UK VGA Balun II Wall Balun, Monitor Side, UK
• 500049-WP-UK Stereo Audio/Video/IR Pass-Thru Wall Balun, UK
• 500053-WP-UK Component Video/Analog Audio Wall Balun, UK
• 500058-WP-UK Component Video/Stereo Audio Wall Balun, UK
158. USB 4-Port Extender Kit (500070)
• Supports USB 1.1 (low and full speed)
• Four (4) port capacity
• Up to 150 ft (46m) via Cat5e/6
• Bus powered, plug and play
• External PSU for 500mA requirements
• Ideal for webcam, kbd/m, I/O, print/scan,
HD, flash, mp3, card read
• US, UK and Euro blades
161. HDMI Econo Plus Extender Kit (500401)
• Upgrade replacement for 500400
• Improved distance/resolution
• HDMI 1.3
• Up to 150 ft (45m) @ 1080p via Cat5e
• Up to 90 ft (27m) @ 1080p Deep Color via
Cat6
• Connect via two (2) Cat5e/6 cables
• Supports both HDMI and DVI
163. HDMI IR/Extender Kit (500405)
• HDMI 1.3a
• IR source control
• Up to 150 ft (46m) @ 1080p Deep Color via
Cat6
• Up to 300 ft (91m) @ 1080i via Cat5e/6
• Connect via two (2) Cat5e/6 cables
• Includes IR Emitter and IR Sensor
165. HDMI Mono Extender Kit (500450)
• HDMI 1.3a
• IR source control
• Up to 330 ft (100m) @ 1080p Deep Color
via Cat5e/6
• Connect via one (1) Cat5e/6 cable
• Includes IR Emitter and IR Sensor
• Ideal for pre-existing SCS
167. Application Tip
• May be used to connect a DVI source to an
HDMI display
• For DVI, use DVI-to-HDMI jumper cables
168. HDMI 3x1 Switcher Kit (500410, 500411)
• Switch between up to three (3) HDMI
sources and one (1) display via Cat5e/6
• Up to 130 ft (40m) @ 1080p via Cat6
• Up to 250 ft (75m) @ 1080i via Cat5e
• Connect via two (2) Cat5e/6 cables
• Pushbutton control
• FCC Class A
• Supports HDMI and DVI
170. HDMI 1x4 Distribution Hub (500420)
• Distributes one HDMI source to up to 4 displays
• Supports Cat5e/6 on input and output sides
• Up to 150 ft (46m) @ 1080p via two (2) Cat5e
• Up to 300 ft (91 m) @ 1080i via two (2) Cat5e
• Cascadable
• Local HDMI output
• Includes one (1) IR Emitter for IR source control
• EDID configuration switch
174. CATV Balun II (500302)
• One CATV signal
• Up to 330 ft (100m)*
• Bandwidth 900 MHz (CATV channel 142)
• CATV, Internet, Digital Cable
• PayTV services, residential CATV,
• Problem solver
*Depending on signal power,
channel frequency and receiver sensitivity
176. Shielded CATV Balun (500306)
• One CATV signal
• Up to 330 ft (100m)* via STP or UTP
• Bandwidth 900 MHz (CATV channel 142)
• CATV, Internet, Digital Cable
• PayTV services, residential CATV,
• Supports more signal power with less
egress via STP
*Depending on signal power,
channel frequency and receiver sensitivity
184. Rackmount Balun Chassis 16 (500900)
• Supports up to sixteen (16) combo baluns
• One-piece design, 2U height
• Latching mechanism for secure install
• Snap-in design for ease of installation
• Baluns install forward or rear-facing
• Includes four (4) mounting screws
• Port numbering on front and rear
• Blank Filler Modules (4) sold separately (500901)
186. Rackmount Balun Chassis 6 (500902)
• Supports up to six (6) combo baluns
• One-piece design, 1U height
• Latching mechanism for secure install
• Snap-in design for ease of installation
• Baluns install forward or rear-facing
• Includes four (4) mounting screws
• Port numbering on front and rear
• Blank Filler Modules (4) sold separately (500901)
Blank Filler Module (4 pcs)
(500901)
189. Wall Mount Balun Fixture (500910)
• Wall mount one (1) MuxLab square balun
• Spring clip holds balun securely in place
• Baluns install forward or rear-facing
• Includes built-in tapping screws
• Snap-off mounting tabs for mounting versatility.
• Attaches to standard gang boxes and mud rings
• Decora® compatible
• One-piece design
192. Surface Mount Balun Plate (500915)
• Surface mount one (1) MuxLab square
balun
• One-piece design
• Secure installation
• May be mounted close to each other
• Includes two (2) drywall mounting screws
and anchors
194. IR Emitter (500998)
• Works with MuxLab products that support
IR source control. (500405, 500145)
• Connects to an active balun transmitter
with IR emitter port.
• Suitable for IR data format: NEC code,
RC5 code, RC6 code, Grunding code, RCA
Code, Zenith code and Sony 12-bit code
• Carrier frequency: 38 kHz
195. IR Sensor (500999)
• Works with MuxLab products that support
IR source control. (500405, 500145)
• Connects to an active balun receiver with
IR sensor port.
• Suitable for IR data format: NEC code,
RC5 code, RC6 code, Grunding code, RCA
Code, Zenith code and Sony 12-bit code
• Carrier frequency: 38 kHz
197. Company Background
• Proven designs owned and controlled by MuxLab
• Design patents
• Extensive experience working with OEMs
• Established presence in the security video and
audio-video markets
• Advanced R&D Lab
• Regulatory compliance: FCC, EIA, CE, RoHS
• Meeting ISO requirements
198. Why MuxLab?
• Complete product line
• R&D program
• Plug and forget
• Compact design
• Technical support
• 100% live tested, epoxy sealed baluns
• 24-hour burn-in (active products)
• ABS fire-retardant plastic
• Lifetime warranty on baluns