Avocent Emerge EMS1000P Series Installation and maintenance instructions

Emerge® EMS
Installer/User Guide

Emerge® EMS
Installer/User Guide
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Installer/User Guide
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European approvals
European EMC directive 89/336/EEC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A computing device in accordance with the specications in the European
standard EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the
following measures: (a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (b) Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver. (c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected. (d) Consult the supplier or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures ..................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1: Product Overview..........................................................................................1
Features and Benets ........................................................................................................................1
Conguration Possibilities ................................................................................................................1
Further Expansion ............................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Installation .....................................................................................................5
Locations ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting ...........................................................................................................................................6
Making Standard Connections ..........................................................................................................8
Connections at the Transmitter .........................................................................................................8
Connections at the Receiver............................................................................................................13
Making Cascade Connections.........................................................................................................16
Chapter 3: Operations ...................................................................................................23
Indicators ........................................................................................................................................23
Adjustments .....................................................................................................................................24
Brightness and Sharpness Adjustments...........................................................................................24
Skew Compensation Adjustments (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only).................................25
Appendices.....................................................................................................................29
Appendix A: Technical Support .......................................................................................................29
Appendix B: Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................30
Index................................................................................................................................31

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1: A standard Emerge EMS1000P conguration driving two display/speakers sets.......... 1
Figure 1.2: A typical Emerge EMS1000MP conguration driving up to eight displays...................2
Figure 1.3: Cascaded transmitters ...................................................................................................3
Figure 1.4: Cascaded receivers ........................................................................................................ 3
Figure 2.1: Applying the self adhesive rubber feet ...........................................................................6
Figure 2.2: The rear mounting slot ...................................................................................................6
Figure 2.3: Placing an Emerge EMS unit within the optional rack mount chassis ..........................7
Figure 2.4: Connecting video and audio signals from the source PC system................................... 8
Figure 2.5: Connecting a monitor and speakers to the transmitter unit...........................................9
Figure 2.6: Overall maximum link length (1000 feet) when one receiver is connected.................. 10
Figure 2.7: Connecting the link cable to the EMS1000P transmitter unit......................................10
Figure 2.8: Connecting up to four link cables to the EMS1000MP-T transmitter unit ..................11
Figure 2.9: Connecting the power adaptor to the transmitter unit................................................. 12
Figure 2.10: Connecting the power adaptor to the power cord......................................................12
Figure 2.11: Connecting displays and speakers to the receiver unit .............................................. 13
Figure 2.12: Overall maximum link length (1000 feet) when one receiver is connected................ 14
Figure 2.13: Connecting the link cable to the receiver unit............................................................14
Figure 2.14: Connecting the power adaptor to the receiver unit....................................................15
Figure 2.15: Connecting the power adaptor to the power cord......................................................15
Figure 2.16: Valid multiple cascade connections and their effects on overall link lengths ............17
Figure 2.17: Connecting multiple transmitters in a cascade arrangement.....................................18
Figure 2.18: Connecting the audio/visual outputs of one transmitter to the inputs of the next ......19
Figure 2.19: Connecting multiple receivers in a cascade arrangement .........................................20
Figure 2.20: Connecting the link output of one receiver to the link input of the next..................... 21
Figure 3.1: Location of the red and green operation indicators ...................................................23
Figure 3.2: Location of the brightness and sharpness adjustment dials.........................................24
Figure 3.3: Using a high contrast image to assist with sharpness adjustments .............................24
Figure 3.4: Location of the skew compensation adjustment dials ..................................................25
Figure 3.5: Creating a suitable skew test pattern within a paint package ......................................25
Figure 3.6: The supplied skew test pattern showing green slightly retarded
relative to the red and blue..............................................................................................................26
Figure 3.7: A skew compensation dial showing its middle neutral position
and its two maximum positions .......................................................................................................26
Figure 3.8: The two skew compensation dials showing how they affect each of the colors............27

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1
PC VIDEO
UTP Link
AUDIO
EMS1000P
(T)
EMS1000P
(R)
POWER POWER
Features and Benets
The Avocent Emerge® EMS series of media streaming products empower you to distribute your
analog video and stereo sound to many remote destinations. Using standard UTP structured
cabling, you can deliver very high video resolutions to multiple display screens located up to 1000
feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models) away from the source PC system. The high quality circuitry
housed within every Emerge EMS product ensures that both image and sound are true to their
source.
The standard conguration of an Emerge EMS transmitter and receiver pair is only the beginning.
Thanks to sensible design and no-nonsense build quality you can expand your installation at any
time using additional Emerge EMS units to keep pace with your project.
Conguration Possibilities
There are two different Emerge EMS transmitter/receiver types available, the choice of which unit
you use depends upon how many display/speaker locations need to be driven:
Emerge EMS1000P provides a single transmitter and single receiver capable of directly
supporting two remote screen and speaker sets. The transmitter can additionally support a local
screen and speaker set located adjacent to the source system. Expansion
is made possible by connecting further EMS1000P transmitters to the
original unit, each supporting their own EMS1000P receiver units.
Figure 1.1: A standard Emerge EMS1000P conguration driving two display/speakers
Product Overview

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PC VIDEO
UTP Link
AUDIO
EMS1000MP
(T)
POWER
EMS1000MP
(R)
POWER
EMS1000MP
(R)
EMS1000MP
(R)
EMS1000MP
(R)
Emerge EMS1000MP units are designed to provide potentially enormous expansion possibilities
from the outset. Each EMS1000MP-T transmitter is capable of directly feeding up to four
EMS1000MP-R receivers. Each receiver supports two remote screen and speakers sets, but
additionally can also drive a further three receivers and their respective screens/speakers.
Additional expansion is also possible by connecting further EMS1000MP-T transmitters to the
original unit, each supporting their own multiple EMS1000MP-R receiver units.
Figure 1.2: A typical Emerge EMS1000MP conguration driving up to eight displays

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Further Expansion
Transmitter Cascading
As mentioned earlier, the EMS1000P and
EMS1000MP-T transmitters are both capable
of supporting additional transmitter (and their
subsequent receiver) units. This is achieved using
the video and audio out ports to provide the inputs
into the next transmitter unit, and so on. A limit
of three cascade connections (comprising both
transmitter and/or receiver cascades) is possible
within any branch of the system.
Receiver Cascading
This method of expansion is limited to
the EMS1000MP-R receivers as only
they are equipped with the necessary
LINK OUT cascade port. Using the LINK
OUT port, the video and audio signals
are transferred via UTP cabling to the
next receiver. This receiver can then
drive its own dual screen/speaker sets as
well as provide a further LINK OUT to a
third and nal EMS1000MP-R receiver.
A limit of three cascade connections
(comprising both transmitter and/or
receiver cascades) is possible within
any branch of the system.
EMS1000MP
(R)
EMS1000MP
(R)
EMS1000MP
(R)
STANDARD LINK
POWER
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK
Figure 1.3: Cascaded transmitters
Figure 1.4: Cascaded receivers
Transmitter
Transmitter
VIDEO
STANDARD
LINKS
STANDARD
LINKS
AUDIO
POWER
POWER
PC
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK

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Safety Precautions
• For use in dry, oil-free indoor environments only.
• Do not use to link between buildings.
• Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly ammable
materials.
• Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance with all applicable
wiring regulations.
• Do not connect UTP link interfaces (RJ45 style connectors) to any other equipment,
particularly network or telecommunications equipment.
• Warning – the power adaptor contains live parts. No user serviceable parts are contained
within the power adaptor - do not dismantle.
• Do not use the power adaptor if the power adaptor case becomes damaged, cracked or
broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly. Replace the power adaptor with a
manufacturer approved type only.
• The Emerge units do not provide ground isolation and should not be used for any applications
that require ground isolation or galvanic isolation.
• Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup
power supply (UPS), power the computer, the monitor and the Emerge unit off the supply.
• If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same
phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.
• The primary means to cease operation of the units is to remove the power adaptor lead. Ensure
that the power adaptor is positioned near to the equipment and is easily accessible.
• Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
• Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product conguration.
• If you use a power extension cord with the Emerge units, make sure the total ampere rating
of the devices plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
• Do not attempt to service the Emerge units yourself.
• The Emerge units and power adaptors can get warm in operation – do not situate them in an
enclosed space without any ventilation.
• For correct operation, the local and remote units must have ground connections. At the
computer end, this is achieved by ensuring that the computer that the Emerge unit is
connected to has a ground connection. At the audio/visual device end, this can be achieved
by ensuring that the power supply is connected to a grounded power outlet. Alternatively, a
ground connection will be made via the monitor, if the monitor is itself grounded.
• Where possible, try to avoid laying the interconnect cable(s) alongside power cables.

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Locations
Please consider the following important points when planning the positions of your Emerge EMS
units:
• Take care not to exceed the maximum link cable lengths (please refer to the section Making
Cascade Connections).
• Ensure that the transmitters are as close as possible to the source PC system and the receivers
are similarly close to the display units. Use video connection cables that are correctly shielded
and are no longer than 6 feet in length.
• Choose routes for the twisted pair link cables that avoid mains power cables as much as
possible.
• Remember a mains power socket is required for each transmitter and receiver.
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0.19" (5mm)
0.37" (9.5mm)
Mounting
Before you begin connecting to the source PC system and display units, it is advisable to mount
the Emerge EMS units in place. There are a number of mounting possibilities for the transmitter
and receiver units:
• On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet,
• Mounted on a screw using the rear slot,
• Within the optional rack mount chassis,
• On inclined surfaces using self adhesive Velcro© strips (not supplied).
Using the supplied self adhesive feet
Apply the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet
to the underside corners of the Emerge EMS
units.
Using the rear mounting slot
The slot at the rear of each unit allows
it to be hung upon a xed screw that
protrudes from the mounting surface.
IMPORTANT: The internal circuit board
is accessible through the mounting
slot. Ensure that the mounting screw
protrudes no further than ” (12.5mm)
into the unit casing - serious electrical
damage will be caused if the screw
makes contact with the internal circuitry.
Figure 2.1: Applying the self adhesive rubber feet
Figure 2.2: The rear mounting slot

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Using the optional rack mount chassis
1. Place the optional rack plate onto the front of the transmitter or receiver unit and secure it with
countersunk screws.
2. Orient the unit on its side so that its labeled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is
facing away from the rack.
3. Slide the unit into the required rack position.
4. The rack mount chassis has a series of holes in its oor that are spaced
to accommodate the screws on the unit’s lower edge. Ensure that
the screws correctly locate into the holes of the chosen slot.
The rack securing plate on the unit should now be
ush with the front of the rack mount chassis.
5. Use a (pan-head) screw in the top hole of
the rack securing plate to fasten the
unit to the rack.
Figure 2.3: Placing an Emerge EMS unit within the optional rack mount chassis

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Making Standard Connections
Connections to the Emerge units do not need to follow the precise order given in this user guide
although it is recommended that you do not apply power to the units until all other connections
have been made.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, all connection information given here applies to both the Emerge
EMS1000P and EMS1000MP series products.
Connections at the Transmitter
To Connect Video and Audio from the Source PC System
1. Attach a video cable of suitable type and length (fully shielded with 15 way
male D-type connectors at both ends – 6 feet or less) to the socket
labeled RGBHV IN on the Emerge EMS transmitter.
2. Attach the other end of the video cable to the appropriate
VGA video output socket on the source PC system.
3. Attach a stereo audio cable (shielded with three
way 3.5mm jack plugs at both ends) to the
socket labeled on the Emerge EMS
transmitter.
4. Attach the other end of the stereo
audio cable to the appropriate
audio output socket on
the source PC system.
Figure 2.4: Connecting video and audio signals from the source PC system

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To Connect a Monitor and Speakers
The video and audio out ports of the Emerge EMS transmitter can optionally be used either to:
• Attach a monitor and/or speakers in the vicinity of the source PC system – See below,
or
• Make a cascade link to another transmitter unit – Please refer to the section Making Cascade
Connections – To Connect Cascaded Transmitters.
1. Attach the video cable from the monitor to the socket
labeled RGBHV OUT on the Emerge EMS transmitter.
2. Attach the stereo audio cable from the speakers
to the socket labeled on the Emerge
EMS transmitter.
Figure 2.5: Connecting a monitor and speakers to the transmitter unit

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However, if further receivers are connected in cascade to the initial receiver using its LINK OUT
port (Emerge EMS1000MP-R models only), then the overall length of the link cables used must
be reduced. For further information, please refer to the section Making Cascade Connections.
NOTE: Where possible, avoid laying the twisted pair link cable(s) alongside power cables.
Emerge EMS1000P models
1. Attach the connector of the link cable to the socket labeled LINK on the
Emerge EMS1000P transmitter. There should be a click when the
cable is fully inserted and locked in place.
To Connect the Link Cable(s)
The links between the transmitter and receiver units are made using between one and four twisted
pair cables, specied to Category 5 or higher. Each cable carries video and audio signals to each
receiver unit.
When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maximum length of that link cable is 1000
feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models).
Figure 2.7: Connecting the link cable to the
EMS1000P transmitter unit
Overall maximum link length: 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P)
Transmitter Receiver
Figure 2.6: Overall maximum link length (1000 feet) when one receiver is connected

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Emerge EMS1000MP-T models
1. Attach the connector of the rst link cable to the socket labeled L1 OUT
on the Emerge EMS1000MP-T transmitter. There should be a click
when the cable is fully inserted and locked in place.
2. Attach the connectors of the remaining link cables to
the sockets labeled L2 OUT to L4 OUT, as required.
In all cases, there should be a click when
the cable is fully inserted and locked in
place.
Figure 2.8: Connecting up to four link cables to the EMS1000MP-T transmitter unit

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2. Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power
cord into the corresponding socket of the
power supply.
3. When all other connections have
been made at the transmitter and
receiver units, connect the other end
of the power cord to a nearby
earthed mains socket.
To Connect the Power Adaptor
NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety
Precautions section of this guide. In particular, do not use a 2-wire (unearthed) extension cord.
1. Locate the supplied power adaptor and attach
its output connector to the socket
labeled PWR on the Emerge EMS
transmitter.
Figure 2.9: Connecting the power
adaptor to the transmitter unit
Figure 2.10: Connecting the power adaptor to the power cord