RTI VX88-18G - Understanding the Hdbaset Status Leds

VX88-18G USER GUIDE
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Terminating CAT Cable for use with HDBaseT™
It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between RTI HDBaseT™ products is terminated using
the correct RJ45 pin conguration. 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. RTI 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. RTI 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 RTI
HDBaseT™ receiver
• The yellow HDBaseT™ status link light will be ON when there is a HDBaseT™ link established with a RTI
HDBaseT™ receiver
• The green HDBaseT™ link light will be OFF when there is no video signal being transmitted between the
matrix and RTI 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 RTI 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.
RTI always recommend qualifying / verifying / certifying a CAT cable run for suitability prior to the installation of
HDBaseT™ equipment.