Avenview Cat5 User manual

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Cat5 DVI-D Extender
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Getting Started....................................................................................................................................... 3
Key Features........................................................................................................................................... 3
System Devices and Functions........................................................................................................... 4
DVI-C5-S Transmitter...................................................................................................................... 4
DVI-C5-R Transceiver...................................................................................................................... 4
Panel Description ................................................................................................................................... 5
DVI-C5-S Transmitter and DVI-C5-R Transceiver................................................................................ 5
Cable and Accessories............................................................................................................................ 6
Installation and Operation ..................................................................................................................... 6
DVI-C5-S Transmitter Installation....................................................................................................... 6
DVI-C5-R Installation .......................................................................................................................... 7
Selection of Cable............................................................................................................................... 8
Installation of Multiple Transceivers and Display ........................................................................ 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 12
DVI Transmitter and Transceiver ..................................................................................................... 12

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Getting Started
The Cat5 DVI-D Extender system consists of a Transmitter and one or more Transceivers. The system
can extend DVI-D signals over Cat5/5e/6 cable. By cascading Transceivers it is possible to extend the
DVI-D signal to any length.
By taking advantage of low-cost Cat5/5e/6 FTP cable, the Cat5 DVI-D Extender can simplify
installation and save cost. With its unlimited cascading capacity you can extend your digital video
displays almost anywhere. To simplify installation the Transmitter and Transceiver units are fitted
with a magnetic pad enabling them to be quickly attached to metal surfaces. A screw fixing plate is
also included for permanent installations.
The Cat5 DVI-D Extender system is perfect for digital signage and public information display
applications where crystal-clear, high-resolution digital video needs to be shown without distance
limitations.
Key Features
Unlimited cascading of DVI-D over Cat 5 / 5e / 6 cable.
The system consists of a Transmitter and one or more Transceivers
Transmitter can broadcast DVI-D locally and extend one DVI-D signal over RJ45 interface
Transceiver has one DVI-D output port and cascading function to extend the DVI-D signal over Cat 5
/ 5e / 6 cable
Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 1.65GHz
Maximum distance and resolution between Transmitter and Transceiver is:
a. 80m (275 ft) at 800x600
b. 50m (175 ft) at 1024x78
c. 40m (150 ft) at 1280x1024
DVI Input / Output Connector: DVI-D
Built-in EQ control to adjust the video quality
LED status to indicate the DVI signal activity
Magnetic pad and metal plate for easy installation

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System Devices and Functions
Transmitter DVI-C5-S
a. Built-in EQ control to adjust the video quality
b. Built-in one RJ45 DVI Output
c. Built-in one RJ45 port for system output which can be connected by Cat 5 / 5e / 6 cable and
send signal to System Receiver
Transceiver DVI-C5-R
d. Built-in EQ control to adjust the video quality
e. Built-in one RJ45 DVI Output
f. Built-in one RJ45 port for system output which can be connected by Cat 5 / 5e / 6 cable and
send signal to System Receiver

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Panel Description
DVI-C5-S Transmitter and DVI-C5-R Transceiver

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Cable and Accessories
DVI-HDMI Cable for Player
Installation and Operation
DVI-C5-S Transmitter Installation
a. First Time Setup: Turn off the DVI output device (PC or DVD Player) and monitors.
b. Device Connection: Connect local DVI monitor (M1) to the “DVI/MI OUT” of the
Transmitter. Use the DVI-HDMI cable, plug the HDMI end to “INPUT” port of the Transmitter
and the DVI-D end to PC or DVD Player’s DVD-D video port.
Connect the power adapter to the “5VDC” and plug into the power outlet
c. System Turn ON: Turn on your DVI output device and monitor to confirm the functionality
of the display. The “M1 LINK” LED of the Transmitter should display orange to confirm the
connection of a local DVI monitor.
d. Remote Monitors: Make sure the remote monitor(s) to be connected to the DVI-C5-R
Transceiver can display the broadcast video resolution.

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e. EQ Adjustment: You can adjust the EQ control to Auto mode by rotating the EQ control
Anticlockwise. The “EQ” and “AUTO” LEDSs will display blue.
f. EDID Simulation: The Transmitter has built-in EDID simulator. When local DVI monitor is
connected to Transmitter, it will automatically record the EDID data from DVI Monitor.
When a local DVI monitor is not connected the Transmitter will simulate the EDID data and
activate the DVI signal on the PC or DVD Player.
DVI-C5-R Installation
a. First Time Connection: Connect DVI Monitor’s DVI Cable to the receiver and TURN ON the
monitor.
b. Device Connection: Plug power adapter to DVI-C5-R (Transceiver), the “PWR” LED and “M1
LINK” will turn ON. The other “LINK” LED should turn off because there is no input of video
signal from “LINK IN” port.
c. EQ Adjustment: You can adjust the EQ control to Auto Mode by rotating the EQ
Anticlockwise. The “EQ” and “AUTO” LEDs will turn ON Blue.
You can also adjust the EQ control for better image display. This changes the EQ into manual
mode. The “EQ” and “AUTO” LED will turn off to indicate the manual EQ Mode.
If noise or unstable image is seen on the local DVI monitor, it indicates the DVI signal
received by the Transmitter needs to be adjusted.
After connecting the extender system, if you see dynamic dots on unclear image on
the DVI, you need to adjust the signal from Transmitter.

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Selection of Cable
a. Selection: Most makes and versions of Cat 5/5e/6 cables will work with DVI-C5-S
Transmitter and DVI-C5-R Transceivers. However, since the quality and characteristics of Cat
5/5e/6 cables varies it has been found that some perform better than others. The major
factor influencing the transmitting distance is the skew property of the cables. Skew
represents the difference in propagation delay between the fastest and slowest set of wire
pairs. A lower skew will mean a longer video transmitting distance.
b. Skew Property: A Cat 5/5e/6 cable with a skew lower than 15ns/100m should enable a
cascading length of < 80m (275 ft) at 800x600, <50m at 1024x768, and < 40m at
1280x1024.
Cat 5/5e/6 cable with a skew of lower than 15ns/100m should enable a cascading
length of:
< 80m (275ft) @ 800 x 600
< 50m (175ft) @ 1024 x 768
< 40m (150ft) @ 1280 x 1024

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c. Termination: The RJ45 terminations to the Cat 5/5e/6 cable must be made to the EIA 568B
specifications.
1. Orange White
2. Orange
3. Green White
4. Blue
5. Blue White
6. Green
7. Brown White
8. Brown
The EIA/TIA definition of 568B in the pin assignment
JACK POSITION
PAIR 2
PAIR 3
PAIR 1
PAIR 4

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d. Connect the Cable: Plug one ends of UTP cable to DVI-C5-S Transmitter’s “LINK IN/OUT”
port and the other end to the DVI-C5-R Transceiver’s “LINK IN/OUT” port. The monitor
connected to the Transceiver should now display and the “LINK” LED should turn green to
indicate the DVI signal activation.
Installation Diagram of DVI-C5-S and DVI-C5-R
e. Extending Audio Signals: The DVI-C5-S Transmitter and DVI-C5-R Transceiver are not able to
extend audio signals. Use a pair of Avenview AUD-RJ11 Audio Extenders with 4-wire phone
cable and RJ11 connectors to extend the audio signal.
General Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solution
Off-Center Screen Image, Odd
Colors or No Picture
Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color
balance controls of your monitor.
Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your
monitor to position the picture on the screen.
No Image
Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the DVI
and Monitor port.
Use EQ control to adjust the video quality for best signal.

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Installation of Multiple Transceivers and Display
a. Multiple Transceivers: By using additional DVI-C5-R Transceivers, it is possible to extend the
system almost indefinitely to remote DVI-D displays.
Installation Diagram of Multiple Transceivers
Ensure that common grounding is maintained to minimize ground loops and
interference for larger group of cascaded Transceivers.

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Specifications
DVI Transmitter and Transceiver
Model
DVI-C5-S
DVI-C5-R
Description
1 Port DVI-D Transmitter
1 Port DVI-D Transceiver
Input
HDMI (DVI –HDMI Connector)
RJ45 x 1
Output
DVI Female x 1, RJ45 x 1
DVI Female x 1, RJ45 x 1
Max Distance
and Resolution
With each cascading length:
< 80m (275ft) @ 800 x 600
< 50m (175ft) @ 1024 x 768
< 40m (150ft) @ 1280 x 1024
Video Control
EQ x 1
Signal Type
DVI-D
Power
Consumption
DC 5V, 650mA
Dimension
(LxWxH) mm
68 x 42 x19

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