...to fix them. • Digital HDMI and DVI formats provide sharp, crystal-clear image quality. However, problems can occur. Here are the five most common: • Problem 1: Black screen (no picture at all). • Possible causes: • Bad cable or cable that’s too lo...

Crossover Cable • Crossover Cable • Crossover cable is generally used for hub-to-hub connections. The send and receive pairs are crossed between Connector A to Connector B on either end of the cable. There are two standards for the pairing of ...

...video over CATx cable at distances greater than 30 metres. • As cable length increases, picture quality decreases. Smearing is caused by the cable attenuating high-frequency signals. The image is also dimmer because of the cable’s resistance...

...multimode fiber optic cable. The ISO/IEC 11801 Ed 2.1:2009 standard specifies categories OM1, OM2, and OM3. The TIA/EIA recognizes OM1, OM2, OM3, and OM4. The TIA/EIA ratified OM4 in August 2009 (TIA/EIA 492-AAAD). The IEEE ratified OM4 (802.ba) i...

...Box Explains: Copper Cable • Choosing the right copper cable for your network can be a daunting proposition. You have to consider many factors such as network equipment, available space, bandwidth specifications, total cost of ownership, future a...

...Angled Patch Cables and Patch Panels • Space-saving solutions for high-density infrastructures • In a survey* of IT professionals, 85% said they are increasing density to: • 50%: Reduce cabinet/rack space. • 47%: Lower costs. • 38%: Save ...

...the connection of a recording device in-between the link to copy and illegally distribute the contents. • Since HDCP is designed for digital video, it is supported only from digital devices with DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort interface. If you try to be...

LSZH and PVC cables • LSZH and PVC cables • The European market is demanding that cables used in LANs, WANs, etc. meet LSZH specification. The IEC 60332-1 governs the Flame Retardant Grade specifications in reference to LSZH cables. • Reductio...

UTP Cable and Colour drift • UTP Cable and Colour drift • UTP cable is often used with video or KVM extenders to extend the reach of a video signal. It's popular for this application because it's lightweight, easy to handle, and inexpensive. B...