The Sourcerer system sends video and stereo audio signals over CAT-5 structured cable for distances of up to 2km, maintaining excellent signal quality with minimal degredation. It is a send/receive system, employing a driver at the source of the signal and a receiver at the destination.

The Sourcerer takes advantage of the widespread use of CAT-5 structured cable for telecom and computer applications and avoids the need for costly and disruptive video and audio cable runs. Both UTP unshielded and STP shielded twisted pair CAT-5 cables are suitable. Video and stereo audio can be transmitted over distances of up to 2 kilometres, and the standard configuration provides for links of between 150m and 450m.

The PBE-632 multi-channel switcher/driver accepts 32 video and stereo audio sources for distribution over CAT-5 to up to 12 PBE-301R receivers. Each user has independent infra red remote source selection, switching between any of the 32 inputs to the PBE-632. The PBE-632 is a true matrix switcher, and any number of users can watch the same input simultaneously or each user can watch a different channel.

A programmable remote control handset gives the additional benefit of being able to control equipment upstream of the PBE-632, for instance a VCR or tuner. The commands to control the equipment are learned by the handset, and are made available as an LED emitter driver signal on the rear panel of the PBE-632 as the appropriate buttons on the handset are pressed.