A CAT5 transmitter/receiver

• To transmit RGB, video, audio over long distances
• To make use of existing CAT5 cabling
• To save money using low cost CAT5 vs coax
  

Kramer's Category 5 transmitters and receivers are a versatile family of products that permit long-distance distribution of RGB video, composite video and stereo audio over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. CAT5 UTP cabling is a fraction of the size of coax cable, as well as being much lighter, more flexible and less expensive. Termination of the CAT5 UTP cable with RJ45 connectors is simple, quick and economical.

A Distribution Amplifier

• Distributes a signal to more than one display device -
  ie local monitor and a projector
• Drives a signal over longer distances

A distribution amplifier is a product that distributes multiple outputs from a single source input. Distribution amplifiers are used in applications that require multiple projectors or monitors to display the same source's image simultaneously.

Distribution amplifiers not only split a signal, they may also provide amplification and enhancement features for the signal. Each of the outputs is buffered so that when the original signal is split, it will still retain its clarity and strength. Our distribution amplifiers are designed to ensure that the original integrity is maintained whether the signal is being split twice, four times or ten times.

A Scaler

• Scalers scale signals up or down.
  
  Some scalers scale PAL/NTSC/SECAM video up to analog RGB at computer-video or HDTV resolutions. These up scalers are ideal for applications requiring video to be viewed on higher resolution VGA monitors, LCDs, DLPs or Plasma displays. Up scalers convert the H&V sync timing and number of lines for the video input to match the native resolution of the display device. The resulting image is undistorted and brighter because the image fills the entire screen without being stretched out and all the device's pixels are illuminated. Other scalers scale computer video signals up or down, depending on the native resolution of the display device. These up-and-down scalers are useful for viewing images on digital display devices, especially applications requiring computer video from high-resolution workstations to be displayed on lower-resolution devices such as LCD, DLP or plasma displays.

A Switcher

• Convenience - When multiple sources are being sent to a single display device and the user does not want to have to move the cables from one source to another

A Switcher is a device that enables multiple signals to be selected and sent to one presentation display. Source signals may be selected and viewed on the presentation display, one at a time. For example, when trying to display two computers with separate PowerPoint presentations, you would use a switcher to physically connect both of the computers to the display device. The switcher would then allow you to select between the two computers and display your selection on the display device. Switchers have a variety of control/remote control options available: push button, wired handsets, wireless handsets, autoswitch modes and contact closure or RS232 for use with room control systems, computers, etc.

A Matrix Switcher

• Convenience - When multiple sources are being sent to multiple display devices and the user does not want to have to move the cables from one source to another.
  

A Matrix Switcher is a special type of switcher that routes multiple inputs to multiple outputs. Matrix switchers are commonly used in applications where several inputs need to be routed to several output devices, such as data or video projectors and monitors. Thus, Matrix Switchers provide the ability to route "any input to any output at any time". For example, input 1 can be routed to output 1 or output 2; input 2 can be routed to outputs 3 and 4; and so on - in any combination.

Essentially, a matrix switcher consists of a series of distribution amplifiers and switchers, which are housed in a single enclosure and controlled by either a front panel controller, a room control system or using a PC with the RS232 software provided.

A Scanconverter - Down

• Enables display of a high resolution image on a lower resolution display,
  e.g. VGA to a video monitor
• Enables recording of high resolution images onto video tape
  

Scan converters are used to convert computer-video with high frequencies (about 31 KHz and above) to standard PAL or NTSC video with a lower frequency of approximately 15.75 kHz It is not possible to connect a computer to a television monitor and display a computer-video image. However, by using a scan converter, high frequency computer signals are converted to lower frequencies. This conversion allows a computer image to be displayed on both the regular TV and the computer's local monitor. This is significant for those who need to show a computer-video presentation on a display to ensure that all can see the screen. Scan Converters are also essential for applications such as recording computer-video onto videotape and for videoconferencing where users may want to show high-end computer generated graphics.