TV and video distribution over structured cabling

Klicktv TV over Cat 5  products enable TV, video and HDTV to be distributed over structured cabling, providing all the functionality of coaxial cable based Cable TV and SMATV distribution systems without the need to install coaxial cable. The products work over Structured Cabling schemes based on Cat 5, cat 5e and cat 6 cabling (generically known as UTP cabling and commonly referred to simply as “Cat 5”).

TV and video distribution over structured cabling should not be confused with IPTV technology which distributes TV and video over data networks as streams of data which co-exist with other data on the network.

To distribute TV over Cat5, TV signals are first received and demodulated to baseband video + audio signals. For example, in the case of Freeview channels, the signal received by a TV antenna is processed by a Freeview Set Top Box (STB) to produce video + audio signals at its output. TYpically several sets of video + audio signals derived in this way are input to a Klicktv video over Cat5 switch matrix. At the viewing point a small AV receiver interfaces to the TV. Channel selection is by IR remote control. The systems operate over more than 250 metres of Cat 5e cable. Although Cat 5, Cat 5e and Cat 6 installations by definition are limited to 90 metres, cable links between distribution points can be used to daisy chain connections to take advantage of the operating distance. There is an Infra Red "pass through" facility which enables centrally located source equipment to be remotely controlled from the viewing point. This is illustrated in the diagram below where the Sky Set Top Box (STB) is controlled from the lower TV position.

Klicktv TV over Cat 5 products for Standard Definition (SD) TV comprise a range of modular switch matrices with input/output configurations from 8x8 (8 inputs and 8 outputs) to 32x32. They are stacked to build switching systems to support up to 160 users.

The switch matrices are all 19” rack mount with internal power supply.

Klicktv HDTV over Cat 5 products for High Definition TV comprise a range of switch matrices with input/output configurations from 2x4 to 16x16 more...

 

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