Why use Media Distribution Products over traditional AV solutions?
Cost: CAT5 cabling is pennies a foot.
Simplicity: Easier to crimp than BNC connectors. Easy to connect to jack. Simple to run through conduit.
Performance: As good or better then traditional AV solutions.

What is a Media Distribution System, and how is it different from traditional signal management?
Our media distribution system is the transmission and distribution of audio, video, and control signals over wiring traditionally used for data networking and IP telephone systems. This wiring is commonly known as UTP, or unshielded twisted-pair. Special interfacing equipment is needed to send video and audio signals over UTP wiring. UTP-based A/V systems are appealing for many applications because they offer numerous advantages in terms of implementation and cost, and deliver performance comparable to systems using RGB coaxial cabling.

How do the Media Distribution System products work?
In a basic system, a transmitter formats the video output into signals specifically for transmission over twisted-pair cabling. Then a receiver, at the end of the twisted-pair cable run, then converts these signals back into video for display.

What makes the Media Distribution products easier to install than other tradition products?
Media Distribution Systems are easier to install due to the light-weight small cabling as well as the simple and inexpensive terminations. Also, twisted-pair cabling is easier to conceal from view and feed through conduit than coaxial cable.

What equipment is used in a Media Distribution System?
A basic Media Distribution System requires at least one transmitter to convert A/V signals to be transmitted over twisted-pair cabling, and at least one receiver to convert the signals back.

What kind of A/V signals can be sent over Media Distribution products?
Analog video signals such as composite, component, or computer video can be sent over a single twisted-pair cable up to 1000-ft. using Teq AV/IT’s Media Distribution Systems along with a stereo audio signal.

What applications can the Media Distribution products be used for?
The Media Distribution product line is ideal for business, hotel, sports and entertainment, healthcare, education, rental and staging, home, legal, government, worship, retail, and transportation. Twisted-pair is preferred for such applications because of low cost, convenience of installation and space limitations.

What is the maximum distance a signal can be transmitted over CAT5 cable with the Media Distribution product line?
Maximum transmission distance is up to 1000-ft. with Teq Gear Twisted-Pair product line.

Are Teq Gear Media Distribution products compatible with other manufacturers Media Distribution products?
All transmitters, receivers, and distribution equipment must be provided by the same manufacturer. Each manufacturer has implemented a different specific technology for signal formatting and conversion that is not compatible with products from other manufacturers.

What is the suggested CAT5 cable for use with the Media Distribution products?
We recommend using any inexpensive unshielded CAT5/5e.

Does Teq Gear offer customized Media Distribution systems?
The Teq Gear Media Distribution product line offers a number transmitters and receivers which allow the installer to mix and match the devices for a custom configuration to meet any applications specific needs.

What is the pin-out of the CAT5 cabling in a Media Distribution System?
Straight through or T568B CAT5 Specification pin-out is used.

What is CAT5e cable?
Similar to standard CAT5 cable, but is enhanced to support speeds up to 1000 megabits per second.

What is CAT5 cable?
Category 5 cable, commonly known as CAT5, is an unshielded twisted-pair type cable designed for high signal integrity. The actual standard defines specific electrical properties of the wire, but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet capability of 100 Mbit/s. Its specific standard designation is EIA/TIA-568. CAT5 cable typically has three twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within the cable.