Zero latency and intuitive use make MediaStar Compact the ideal solution for a wide range of TV/AV distribution applications all in a 1U hub. Its unique combination of benefits and features include:

• 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

Viewer Control and Channel Selection
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. Viewers can channel select and adjust volume, assisted by an On Screen Display showing channel name and volume status.

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 the RF 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 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 to 16 individual end point devices. A further 8 supplementary outputs display duplicated content for common content multi-screen applications.

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.

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. Up to 4 Compact hubs can be daisy-chained together to form 16 channel, 64 user system.

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 away. 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 selected by a user, an IR pathway is opened between that user and the AV device being viewed. They can operate the device using its remote control.