Covid Manuals & User Guides

COVID (Covid, Inc.) has been a premier supplier of audio-visual connectivity solutions for over 40 years. Serving the Pro AV industry, the company manufactures a wide range of products designed to manage and extend signals in commercial, educational, and residential environments. Their portfolio features high-quality HDMI and USB cables, HDBaseT extenders, wireless video transmission kits, and architectural wall plates.

Known for their custom fabrication capabilities, Covid offers the 'Panel Spec' design interface, allowing integrators to create bespoke wall plates and rack panels tailored to specific project requirements. With a focus on reliability and ease of installation, Covid products are frequently used in conference rooms, classrooms, and digital signage applications.

• How do I pair the Covid wireless extender transmitter and receiver?

  Ensure both units are powered. Press and hold the PAIR button on the transmitter for 5 seconds until the screen displays 'Ready to pair'. The devices should connect automatically.

• Where can I access the Panel Spec design software?

  Panel Spec 3.0 is a web-based tool available on the official Covid website (covid.com) that allows users to design custom wall plates and panels.

• What type of cable is recommended for Covid HDBaseT extenders?

  For optimum performance and distances up to 100m (328ft), the use of CAT6a F/FTP 23AWG cable is highly recommended via direct interconnection.

• How do I update the background image on my wireless receiver?

  Use a FAT32 USB flash drive with a 1280x720 .jpg file named 'new_backgroud.jpg' (under 160KB). Connect it to the receiver using a USB Y-cable while the unit is powered.