Avenview VGA-C5ARS-SET User manual

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VGA, Audio & RS232 Extender SET over Single
CAT5 with RGB Delay Control & IR Pass Through
Model #: VGA-C5ARS-SET
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Important Safeguards ............................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ......................................... 4
1.4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Package Contents................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Before Installation.................................................................................................................. 6
1.7 Panel Description................................................................................................................... 7
1.8 Installation ............................................................................................................................. 9
Section 2: Specifications....................................................................................................................... 10

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Section 1: Getting Started
1.1 Important Safeguards
Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future
reference.
What the warranty does not cover
Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized
product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by us.
Any damage of the product due to shipment.
Removal or installation of the product.
Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuation or failure.
Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
Normal wear and tear.
Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
1.2 Safety Instructions
The Avenview VGA-C5ARS-SET, VGA, Audio and RS232Extender over Single CAT5 with RGB Delay Control and
IR Pass-Through has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been
certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment’s, the VGA-C5ARS-SET should be used
with care. Read the following safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the
risk of damage to the unit.
Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module.
Dismantling the housing or modifying the module may result in electrical shock or burn.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing housing may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards
Keep the module away from liquids.
Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid
falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
Have the module checked by a qualified service engineer before using it again.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before
cleaning.

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1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
1.4 Introduction
With only one cost effective CAT-5e cable, the Avenview VGA-C5ARS-SET lets you extend VGA (WUXGA) to
cover the distance up to 300m (1,000ft). The system consists of Transmitter (VGA-C5ARS-S) and Receiver
(VGA-C5ARS-R). With built-in EQ and GAIN control, the transmission path can be adjusted to adapt the cable
quality and video bandwidth. Furthermore, the VGA RGB delay control [de-skew] function provides the
compensation among R, G, B signals due to long transmission or through normal LAN cable. VGA-C5ARS-SET is
also has RS232 half-duplex long range extender along with VGA and Audio signals.
-Supports up to WUXGA (1920x1200@60) to 300m (1,000ft)
-Supports Analog Stereo Audio and S/PDIF Digital Audio
-Supports RS232 half-duplex & bi-directional IR Control Path
-Local VGA and Audio output
-Adjustable equalization and gain control on Receiver unit
-De-skew compensation available for RGB delay control
-Wall mounting case for better fixedness

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1.5 Package Contents
Before you start the installation of the converter, please check the package contents.
-VGA-C5ARS-S x 1
-VGA-C5ARS-R x 1
-Power Adapter (+5VDC, 2A) x 2
-User’s Manual x 1
1.6 Before Installation
Put the product in an even and stable location. If the product falls down or drops, it may cause an
injury or malfunction.
Don’t place the product in too high temperature (over 50°C), too low temperature (under 0°C) or high
humidity.
Use the DC power adapter with correct specifications. If inappropriate power supply is used then it
may cause a fire.
Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.

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1.7 Panel Description
FRONT PANEL (Transmitter, VGA-C5ARS-S)
REAR PANEL (Transmitter, VGA-C5ARS-S)
1. 5V DC Power Jack
2. VGA OUT: Local VGA OUT
3. CAT-5 OUT: CAT5/CAT6 cable for
extending the signal
4. S/PDIF: Local digital stereo audio
5. STEREO: Local analog stereo audio
6.
1. IR TRANSMITTER: Connect to IR
Transmitter for IR Pass-Through from
VGA-C5-ARS-R to VGA-C5ARS-S
2. RS-232: Connect to a RS-232 signal
source or receiver
3. STEREO IN: Connect to analog audio
source
4. S/PDIF IN: Connect to digital audio
source
5. AUDIO SELECT: Select between
S/PDIF and STEREO
6. VGA IN: Connect to a VGA input source
7. IR INPUT: Connect to IR Receiver for
IR Pass-Through from VGA-C5-ARS-S
to VGA-C5ARS-R

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FRONT PANEL (Receiver, VGA-C5ARS-R)
REAR PANEL (Receiver, VGA-C5ARS-R)
1. 5V 2A DC Power Connector
2. RJ45 IN
3. EQ: Rotary Control for equalization of R,
G, B respectively
4. GAIN: Rotary control for Gain Control of
R, G, B respectively
5. Rotary Control: R=0~2, G=3~5, B=6~7
for de-skew compensation on respective
color channel
6. Push button to decrease level of
de-skew compensation
7. Push button to increase level of de-skew
compensation
1. IR TRANSMITTER: Connect to IR
Receiver
2. RS-232: Connect to a RS-232 Device
3. STEREO OUT: Connect to analog
audio output
4. S/PDIF OUT: Connect to digital audio
output
5. VGA OUT: VGA output to VGA
Display
6. IR INPUT: Connect to IR Receiver

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1.8 Installation
To setup Avenview VGA-C5ARS-SET follow these steps for connecting to a device:
1. Connect VGA source to VGA-C5ARS-S
2. Connect VGA display to VGA-C5ARS-R
3. Connect CAT5/CAT6 cable between Transmitter (VGA-C5ARS-S) and Receiver (VGA-C5ARS-R)
4. Ensure that cables are tightly connected
5. Plug in 5V DC power cord to the power jack of the Receiver VGA-C5ARS-R.
6. Plug in 5V DC power cord to the power jack of the Transmitter VGA-C5ARS-S.
1. If a blurred video is seen or even worse, not displayed at all, try to adjust the EQ and Gain
rotary controls to improve the cable skew. GAIN rotary controls are designed for gain control,
and EQ rotary controls are designed for equalizing the wave form of the receiving video signal.
It is suggested to begin with adjusting the rotary control of EQ to get the input video displayed
first, and then the GAIN according to the video you see on the screen.
2. RGB delay control [De-skew] offers the flexible functionality to allow skew compensation
among VGA R, G, B signals due to long transmission or thru low quality cable. By adjusting the
rotary switch to choose R, G or B color channel at first, then use the push buttons to increase or
decrease the delay in the corresponding color channel. There are totally 31 steps, each step
with 2ns difference, for adjusting the delay between each color individually. Then the graphics
quality can be further assured.

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Section 2: Specifications
Item
Description
Units
VGA-C5ARS-S
VGA-C5ARS-R
Unit Description
VGA Transmitter with Audio
VGA Receiver with RGB Delay Control
Video Bandwidth
350MHz
Video Support
VESA
Supported Resolutions
Up to WUXGA (1920 x1200)
Resolution and Distance
WUXGA 1920x 1200 at 300 meters (1000 feet)
Audio Support
Stereo
Equalization
Continuous Analog Control
Input Video Signal
1.2 Volts (peak-to-peak)
RGB Delay Control
-
Yes
ESD Protection
-Human body model —±15kV (air-gap discharge) & ±8kV (contact discharge)
- Core chipset —±8kV
Input
1 x VGA
1 x RS232
2 x 3.5mm
1 x RCA
1 x RS-232
1 x RJ45
1 x 3.5mm
Output
1 x RJ45
1 x VGA
2 x 3.5mm
1 x RCA
1 x VGA
1 x RS232
1 x RCA
1 x 3.5mm
VGA Connector
HD-15 (15 pin D-sub Female)
RJ45 Connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
Dimensions (L x W x H)
4.8” x 3.7” x 1”
Power Supply
5V 2A DC
Power Consumption
6 Watt (max)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32˚~ 104˚F (0˚to 40˚C)
Storage Tempearture
-4˚~ 140˚F (-20˚~ 60˚C)
Relative Humidity
20~90% RH (no condensation)

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Notice
1. All transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT-5e 125MHz LAN cable and
STRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C. The transmission distance is defined as the
distance between the video source and the VGA display.
2. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of video sources, and
the type of display. The testing result shows solid LAN cables (usually in bulk cable 300m or
1000ft form) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded LAN cables (usually in patch cord
form). Shielded STP cables are better suit than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP CAT5e cable
shows longer transmission length than stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension users, solid
cables are your only choice.
3. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in LAN cable, you can use
shielded LAN cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
4. Because the quality of the LAN cables has the major effects in how long transmission distance will
be made and how good is the received display, the actual transmission length is subject to your
LAN cables. For resolution greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a CAT-6 cable is recommended..

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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Avenview Inc. assumes no liability with respect to the
operation or use of Avenview hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein, for any act or omission of
Avenview concerning such products or this documentation, for any interruption of service, loss or interruption of business, loss of
anticipatory profits, or for punitive, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of the
Avenview hardware, software, or other products and documentation provided herein.
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function or design. With respect to Avenview products which this document relates, Avenview disclaims all express or implied warranties
regarding such products, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and
non-infringement.