{"product_id":"escam-720p-passive-video-balun-bnc-utp-cat5-cvi-tvi-ahd-cctv","title":"ESCAM 720P Passive Video Balun BNC to UTP Cat5 CVI TVI AHD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eESCAM 720P HD Passive Video Balun — BNC to UTP Cat5\/5e\/6 for CVI \/ TVI \/ AHD CCTV Cameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your security camera installation with the \u003cstrong\u003eESCAM 720P HD Passive Video Balun\u003c\/strong\u003e — a reliable, no-power-required adapter that transmits HD video signals over standard Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 twisted-pair network cable. Compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eCVI, TVI, and AHD\u003c\/strong\u003e HD-over-coax formats, this passive balun pair is the smart, cost-effective alternative to running expensive coaxial cable throughout your property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Design — No Power Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply plug in and transmit. The passive circuit requires zero external power supply, making installation clean and straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Click Push-Button Terminal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Innovative tool-free push-button terminal eliminates the need for screw connections — just click and your cable is secured. Fast, tidy, and professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with CVI \/ TVI \/ AHD Signals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works seamlessly with all three major HD-over-coax camera signal formats, giving you broad compatibility across HD security systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Transmission Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmits color video signals up to \u003cstrong\u003e225 meters (approx. 738 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and black-and-white signals over \u003cstrong\u003e400 meters (approx. 1,312 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e over Cat5\/5e\/6 cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In ESD \u0026amp; EMI Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) circuit and electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter circuit minimize signal degradation, even in electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Surge \u0026amp; Lightning Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal surge protection tube guards against instantaneous voltage spikes and lightning-induced transients — protecting your equipment investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Electromagnetic Radiation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-low EMR design keeps your installation compliant and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports RS485, Audio \u0026amp; Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to video, the balun supports RS485 control signals and audio data transmission — ideal for full-featured PTZ and audio-enabled camera setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale BNC Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard male BNC interface connects directly to your camera's video output or DVR video input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a Pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Package includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 pair (2 units)\u003c\/strong\u003e — one for the camera end, one for the DVR\/recorder end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720P Video Balun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e AHD \/ CVI \/ TVI (HD-over-Coax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male BNC to RJ45 (UTP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cat5 \/ Cat5e \/ Cat6 UTP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Signal Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–225 m (0–738 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB\u0026amp;W Signal Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400+ m (1,312+ ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required (passive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pair × 720P HD CVI\/AHD\/TVI Video Balun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Video Balun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning Cat5\/5e\/6 cable is far more economical and easier than pulling coaxial cable through walls and ceilings. A passive video balun converts your camera's BNC signal to travel over twisted-pair network cable — saving installation time and material costs without sacrificing HD image quality. 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