Owner's Manual
I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
C5-V
FOR PLACING COMPOSITE VIDEO DEVICES EXTENDED
D I S T A N C E S F R O M T H E I R V I D E O S O U R C E
C A T - 5 V I D E O B A L U N
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for choosing the C5-V Video Balun from Niles. With proper installation and
operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble free use.
Niles manufacturers the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and
accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete assortment, visit our website at
www.nilesaudio.com.
INTRODUCTION
The C5-V is a stand-alone device that transforms a composite video signal to and from CAT-5
twisted pair cabling. It has two sets of simple connections. The first is an RCA connector
for the video signal. The second is a shielded CAT-5 connector for the CAT-5 twisted pair
connection. The circuitry is passive so there is no need for a power supply.
The C5-V allows a video device, such as a CCTV camera, to be located an extended distance
from the system it is to be connected to. Doing so with conventional video cabling is both
expensive and prone to signal degradation. By using a pair of these devices and a run of
CAT-5 the problem can be solved inexpensively and without signal loss and the introduction
of noise. Additionally, in today’s retrofit market an installer cannot always successfully run a
wire from point A to point B. There exists however an abundance of twisted pair cabling in
many homes. By using a pair of these devices with an existing wire an installer may be able to
complete a job that he otherwise could not.
FEATURES
• Shielded CAT-5 Connector
• Gold Plated Color Coded RCA Connector
• Universal Mounting Holes
• Ten-year limited warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
• Overall dimensions: 4.75" W x .85" H x 2" D
• Bandwidth:
Video: DC to 10 MHz
• Transmission Distance:
Color: 1500' (CAT-3 UTP)
2200' (CAT-5 UTP)
B & W: 2000' (CAT-3 UTP)
2500' (CAT-5 UTP)
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