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Swap expensive coax runs for standard Cat5\/6 cable and still enjoy crisp HD video over long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor authoritative guidance on installing and maintaining video surveillance systems, refer to resources from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for safe electronic installation practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is a passive video balun transceiver and how does it work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: A passive video balun transceiver converts BNC coaxial video signals to UTP twisted-pair (Cat5\/5e\/6) cable signals without requiring any external power. 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