C66CS/C88CS USER MANUAL
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Terminating CAT Cable for use with HDBaseT™
It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between Blustream HDBaseT™ products is terminated using the
correct RJ45 pin configuration. The link CAT cable MUST be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable, and it is advised that this
is wired to the T568B wiring standard as this format is less prone to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).
When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality. HDMI distribution products
will only work if used with CAT5e standard cable or above. Blustream recommends using a CAT6 cable (or better) for
installations, especially when running longer distances, in areas of high EMI, or for 4K signal distribution. It is advised
that using any method of patch panel, wall plate, or join within the CAT cable is avoided as these can add degradation
to the signal. Blustream also recommend using RJ45 connectors that are recommended for use with the choice of CAT
cable.
RJ45 Wiring -
T568B
Understanding the HDBaseT™ Status LED’s
The Matrix includes status LED indicators on the HDBaseT™ RJ45 ports to show all connections are active, and to help
diagnose potential connectivity issues.
Understanding the Status Lights - Matrix:
• The yellow HDBaseT™ status link light will be OFF when there is no HDBaseT™ link established with a Blustream
HDBaseT™ receiver
• The yellow HDBaseT™ status link light will be ON when there is a HDBaseT™ link established with a Blustream
HDBaseT™ receiver
• The green HDBaseT™ link light will be OFF when there is no video signal being transmitted between the matrix and
Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver
• The green HDBaseT™ link light will be ON when a there is a HDCP enabled video signal being transmitted between
the matrix and Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver
• The green HDBaseT™ link light will BLINK when there is a video signal with no HDCP being transmitted between the
matrix and HDBaseT™ receiver
The link lights will only serve as an indication to the connectivity between Matrix and HDBaseT™ receiver unit.
The LED’s will not indicate a termination, bandwidth, interference or cable length issues on a CAT cable run. Blustream
always recommend qualifying / verifying / certifying a CAT cable run for suitability prior to the installation of HDBaseT™
equipment.
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