Cabletime Products

TV, Multimedia and Digital Signage over IP and Cat-5 networks

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740/p

Compact

MediaStar Compact video hub with IP Browser / RS232 / RS485 control interfaces supporting 16 users, 16 baseband channel inputs, IR routing.

743/p

Compact + Duplicate and Remote.

MediaStar Compact video hub with IP Browser / RS 232 / 485 control interfaces supporting 16 users, 16 baseband channel inputs, IR routing and 2 x 4 Duplicate output capability and 8 Remote Video inputs.

R/ to hub suffix

RF input module

MediaStar Compact RF Input module to allow reception of up to 8 RF TV channels, UHF / VHF, PAL I, B/ G.

751/p

Recevier Unit

MediaStar Compact Receiver Unit c/w IR Remote Control, IR sensor module

752/p

Remote Video Transmitter

MediaStar Compact Remote Video Transmitter plus IR blaster module

753

RS 232 to IR

MediaStar Compact RS 232 to IR adapter to allow either RS 232 or switch contact control of a Compact Receiver Unit

911-4141

IR sensor

Remote IR sensor module fitted with 3.5mm Jack for connection to MediaStar Compact Receiver Unit

The MediaStar Compact Range

MediaStar Compact Overview MediaStar Compact is a unique and complete solution for Cat-5/UTP audio and video delivery. It has been developed to meet the demand for versatile TV and AV delivery. Its flexibility, ease of installation and intuitive operation make it the ideal solution for a wide range of TV and AV distribution applications. Up to 4 Compact Video Hubs can be connected together to form a comprehensive 16-channel TV/AV system to 64 TV Receivers. Each Video Hub has 16 video and stereo audio inputs on its rear panel for the connection of local video sources such as DVD players and satellite decoders. Up to 16 independent front panel outlets can be connected, each able to select one of the 16 channels, using MediaStar Compact Receiver units (Part 751), at distances of up to 400 meters (1,300ft) via a Cat-5/UTP four pair structured cabling system. The MediaStar Compact Hub, (Part 743), includes an additional 8 front panel outlets that can output what outlet A is showing, or what outlet E is showing. These duplicate outlets can be split so that 4 outlets will duplicate what A is viewing and 4 outlets that duplicate what outlet E is viewing. Effectively creating one group of 9 screens, or two groups of 5 screens.
Features and Benefits
16 channel capacity Zero LAN impact No video/audio latency All Receivers line powered via Cat-5 PAL/NTSC support Link up to 4 Video hubs Uses existing Cat-5/6 infrastructure Total control of user viewing rights IP control over the Compact hubs Manage MediaStar hubs in different locations and buildings Create a 16 channel, 64 user system
MediaStar Compact Typical Applications


Financial Trading Rooms Keeping in touch with the latest financial news or world events is vital today's modern financial trading room. Satellite and CATV channels such as CNN, CNBC and Sky News are broadcast through the Cat-5/UTP cabling. Timed delivery of individual channels allow Analysts' broadcasts to be delivered to selcted TVs or PCs.	Corporate Offices MediaStar Pro is able to deliver a uniform message from the CEO and distribute breaking news to multiple large screen displays and PC workstations simultaneously. Larger organsations can add to their system simply by looping together MediaStar Pro hubs and adding users. The addition of users has no impact on the LAN.	Education Universities, colleges and schools use MediaStar Pro connected to their structured cabling system to deliver lectures and educational material, live or from a server to any number of screens in different classrooms throughout their campus.

Sports Stadia Networking a large number of displays through the MediaStar Pro system, a sports stadium is able to select and control delivery of information to different areas depending on the audience. So, during a match, coverage can be displayed throughout the stadium, but at a seminar, the screens can be used to display archived footage of VHS or DVD.	Leisure and Retail Deliver video and audio from a variety of content sources. So a Shopping Mall, Health Club or Sports Bar could show live football from a satellite channel whilst at the same time displaying music TV, news or advertising on other screens. Control is entirely in the operator's hands.	Hotels and Hospitality Presentations, product promotions or messages can be delivered to a wide variety of diplay devices. Hotels may welcome guests with messages on a Plasma screen in the foyer, whilst the hospitality suite at a racecourse may to prefer to combine live race coverage on the TV screen with a promotional presentation

TV and AV Delivery over Cat-5/UTP		Multiple Inputs Sources and Output Devices Connect a host of input devices Create a 16 channel TV/AV Cat-5/UTP distribution system by choosing from any combination of up to 8 RF inputs, 16 local inputs and 8 remotely located devices. Select from front panel differential inputs connected via the Cat-5/UTP cabling to remotely located video and audio devices, rear panel video and stereo audio inputs from local AV sources and connect theRF inputs to receive TV channels from an antenna or MATV system. Output to any device Output video and audio to plasma screens, projectors, TVs and PC workstations. The front panel RJ45 sockets allow interconnection with MediaStar Compact Receiver Units at distances of up to 400m/1,300 ft. via an installed Cat-5/UTP four pair structured cabling system. Each 1U rack mountable hub will provide a full service 16-channel TV/AV service to 16 individual end point devices. A further 8 supplementary outputs display duplicated content for common content multi-screen applications.
Connect a host of Input Devices
Combine TV and AV inputs Program a combination of 32 potential Video Hub input ports to create a 16 channel TV/AV Cat-5/UTP distribution system. Drive External Devices 16 rear panel infrared blaster ports allow users to remotely control video sources such as DVDs, VCRs and cameras. Any user viewing the output of the device at a MediaStar Compact receiver Unit can control each device by using the remote device's own IR handset.
Take Control
All Video Hub Configuration and TV/AV channel access can be set and stored with the IR remote control. Use IR: All system parameters can be set and stored with the IR remote control. Use IP: Connect each Video Hub to your 10BaseT network via the Compact IP interface. Hubs can be remotely monitored and completely configured with a standard internet browser. IP control commands facilitate dynamic timed events and remote channel and volume changes.
Link Compact hubs
Create a larger system Link together up to 4 Compact Video Hubs to form a larger 16 channel TV/AV system. Using a multi-hub connection kit all 16 A/V input and IR control buses can be linked to additional hubs. 64 User System Up to 4 Compact hubs can daisy-chained together to form 16 channel, 64 user system.
Connect Remote AV Inputs
Connect and Control remote devices Up to 8 front panel inputs are available for the Cat-5/UTP connection of stereo AV sources such as cameras and DVD players. These can be located at up to 400m/1,300ft. distance. Coupled with the unique IR routing feature, viewers are able to both view and control remotely located IR equipped devices. Use IR routing Additional infrared capability is provided. When a channel is selcted by a user an IR pathway is opened between that user and the AV device being viewed. Using the device's own remote control the user can operate the remote AV device.
Intuitive Use and Control
Viewer Control Control of the MediaStar Compact Receiver Unit is with either an infrared handset or in conjunction with an RS232 to IR Converter, a keypad, Touch Screen or PC workstation running the Compact software application. Channel Selection Viewers can channel select and adjust volume, assisted by an On Screen Display capability showing channel name and volume status.