RGB switch (was Custom Kat5-RGB modules)

[Rob Barrow]

Good morning Keith,

Thanks for the rapid reply. Kat5 RGB makes a lot more sense to me now -
thankyou. : )

Last I heard, you were working on a Kat5 "switch". How's it
going? Any idea
on price and availability yet? Would you consider an RGB version?

I'm looking to distribute A/V around the house [from node 0] with IR
switching.
So far I've only found RF and composite based products within my budget.

SVideo should be adequate, but RGB would be heaven!

Probably 3 in [SCART], 3 out [RJ45] would suffice for my existing RGB kit,
but
6x6 would be nice, allowing for reasonable expansion of kit and receivers.

Best regards,

Rob.

----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Doxey


Hi Rob,

The RGB modules are Video Only units as all 4 pairs in the CAT5 cable are
used for the Red, Green, Blue and Sync signals. If you need to distribute
the audio as well then you will need to use another set of standard KAT5
modules for the audio.

People tend to use them mostly on Plasma screens or Projectors where they
only require a video feed anyway as the audio tends to be routed via a
surround sound setup.

The RGB units are fitted with SCART sockets so will connect directly to the
RGB scart on your Tivo, Digibox, TV etc. To route the audio into a second
set of KAT5 units you would either need to use the VCR Scart of
Tivo/Digibox, or use the phono audio outputs and plug a SCART adaptor into
the second set of KAT5's

KAT5 RGB-TX is ?60-00
KAT5 RGB-RX is ?50-00

Hope that helps

Keith

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