Niles Audio C5-VGA User Manual
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for choosing the
C5-VGA 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.
accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete assortment, visit our website at
www.nilesaudio.com.
INTRODUCTION
The C5-VGA is a stand-alone device that transforms a VGA video signal to and from CAT-5
twisted pair cabling. It has two sets of simple connections. The first is a DB-15HD connector
that connects to the VGA video source or VGA video display device. The second is a shielded
CAT-5 connector for the CAT-5 twisted pair connection. The C5-VGA is normally used as a pair.
Both ends are identical. The circuitry is passive so there is no need for a power supply.
twisted pair cabling. It has two sets of simple connections. The first is a DB-15HD connector
that connects to the VGA video source or VGA video display device. The second is a shielded
CAT-5 connector for the CAT-5 twisted pair connection. The C5-VGA is normally used as a pair.
Both ends are identical. The circuitry is passive so there is no need for a power supply.
The C5-VGA allows a computer monitor or other VGA video device to be located an extended
distance from the system it is to be connected to. Doing so with conventional monitor 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. In addition, 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.
distance from the system it is to be connected to. Doing so with conventional monitor 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. In addition, 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
• DB-15HD Connector
• Universal Mounting Holes
• Ten-year limited warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
• Overall dimensions: 4.75" W x .85" H x 2" D
• Bandwidth: 0 – 50 MHz, -3 dB
• Transmission Distance:
CAT-5 STP:
640 x 480 pixels (15 MHz): > 330' (> 100 m)
640 x 480 pixels (15 MHz): > 330' (> 100 m)
800 x 600 pixels, 60Hz refresh, (30 MHz): > 330' (> 100 m)
1024 x 768 pixels, 75Hz refresh, (60 MHz): > 250' (> 75 m)
1280 x 1024 pixels, 75Hz refresh, (100 MHz): > 160' (> 50 m)
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