What is SmartLynx?
The SmartLynx is a combination of transmitter and receiver devices
designed to transmit high resolution computer video and/or audio signal
over Cat5 wire. AV stands for Audio Visual and includes such signal for-
mats as Broadcast Video (TV video signal), Computer Video (VGA, SVGA,
SXGA and etc. signals) and various formats of Audio signals.
Why is SmartLynx necessary?
Sometimes AV signals need to be transmitted over distances greater than
commonly specified product limitations of 5m. In this case several choices
are available, but most are expensive and bulky, which is in some cases
simply not practical, due to space limitations in the conduits.
The SmartLynx allows the transmission of AV signals over a standard Cat5
UTP cable over distances of up to 300m. The actual distance is a function
of the signal resolution and cable quality. The following is a rough guide
to distance and resolution:
How does SmartLynx work?
The Smart-e SmartLynx is a transmitter and receiver pair designed to extend
video, stereo audio and IR/RS232 signals over (UTP) unshielded twisted pair
category 5 (Cat5) cabling. They are supplied with a UK power supply and
consist of: a transmitter with a video input (connectors vary by model), an
audio input and a Cat5 output and; a receiver with a cat5 input and corre-
sponding outputs. Certain models are also supplied with local outputs and/or
IR or RS232 connections.
The extended signals depends on the model but supported signals are UXGA,
CVBS, YUV(YPbPr), Y/C, RGsB and RGBS analog format and Stereo Audio.
The basic concept behind this product is the ability to encode and decode
analog signal combined with precise line equalization and compensation.
Cat5 Cable Length Maximum Recommended Resolution
100m VGA to UXGA (1600x1200)
300m SDTV
100m HDTV (720p,1080i, 1080p)
Introducing SmartLynx Cat5 AV Extender
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