Magenta Research MultiView XRTx User manual

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MultiView
XRTx
Transmitter
Quick Reference
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Setup Guide
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MAGENTA MULTIVIEW™ SERIES
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if
not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry
Canada.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The manufacturer declares that this product meets the requirements of
EU Directive 2004/108//EC.
This Magenta Research LTD product is Underwriters Laboratories I.T.E. listed when
installed accordingly to this guide.
FCC/IC RFI STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications...................................................................................................3
2. Introduction ........................................…..........................................................4
2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................4
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need..........................................................…....4
2.3 Compatible Cabling ........................................................................…...….4
3. Setup and Installation..........................................… ......................................….5
3.1 Data Mode Configuration..............................................................................5
3.2 Cabling Considerations................................................................................5
3.3 Making the Connections................................…............................................5
3.3.1 Connections and Setup in General .......................................……......5
3.3.2 Connections on the Single-Port VGA/Audio……..............………..…..6
3.3.3 Connections on the Single-Port VGA/RS-232………………....………7
3.3.4 Connections on the T4 VGA/Audio Transmitter
T4 VGA/RS-232 Transmitter...............................................…..……....8
3.3.5 Connections on the single port SA/SAP series………………....……...9
4. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................10
4.1 Common Problems ......................................................................................10
Appendix A. Cabling Pinouts.........................................…......................................12
Appendix B. Setting Sync Signal Output Termination.....…....................................14
Appendix C. DC Restore for AC coupled Signals…........…....................................15
Appendix D. XRTX Configuration Settings.………….............................................16
Appendix E. Serial Daughterboard SDB Setting ……………………......................18
Appendix F. Mounting Options…….......................................................................20
Appendix G. Pollable Serial Mode..........................................................................21
Appendix H. DDC Modes……..…..........................................................................25
Appendix I. Setting Sync Mode…..........................................................................25
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1.Specifications
Cable Required: Category 5, 5e, 6 shielded or unshielded twisted pair
Compliance: CE; FCC Class A, IC Class/class A, UL listed I.T.E Device
Video Support: VGA, SVGA, XGA, XGA-2, RGBHV, RGB, Composite, S-Video,
Component Video modes
Resolution and
Refresh Rate: Up to 2048 x 1536 at up to 72 Hz (receiver dependent)
Required Source
Impedance: Video OUT: 75 ohms;
Audio models: Audio OUT (if any): 600 ohms maximum
SPDIF audio models: 75 Ohm.
Required Destination
Impedance: Video IN: 75 ohms;
Audio models: Audio IN (if any): 600 ohms minimum
SPDIF audio models: 75 Ohm.
Audio
Characteristics: Channels: Right/Left summed;
Line Level 600 Ohm Unbalanced
SA/SAP versions are full stereo audio
Serial
Characteristics: Protocol: Asynchronous; transparent to data format;
transparent to data rates up to 19.2 kbps full duplex;
data rates to 115 kbps simplex, half-duplex modes.
SA/SAP versions are 3 wire, fixed baud rate of 9600.
Connectors: XRTx: (1) 4 position phoenix, (1) RJ-45, (2) HD15 F;
XRTx 232: (1) DB9 F , (1) RJ-45, (2) HD15 F;
XRTx SA/SAP: (1) 4 position phoenix, (1) DB9 F,
(1) RJ-45, (2) HD15 F;
Temperature
Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);
Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)
Humidity
Tolerance: Up to 80% noncondensing
Enclosure: Steel
Power: +5 V ;
Consumption: 5 watts maximum
Size: 1.2"H x 4.2"W x 4.3"D (3.1 x 10.4 x 10.9 cm)
Weight: 1.0 lb. (0.45 kg)
MTBF: 100,000 hours
CHAPTER 1: Specifications
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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The Magenta MultiView™ Series extends VGA and video signals over ordinary
Category 5 cable.
This manual covers Magenta MultiView™ XRTx Universal Transmitters. These units
are field configurable for various video, audio and serial options. See Appendix D for
configuration settings.
The XRTx features the ability to report DDC information to the video source computer.
This allows for better control in choosing desired resolution and refresh rates which are
not always available if a valid DDC signal is not detected. See Appendix H for details.
SA series feature video, stereo audio and RS-232 signals on a single Cat5 and SAP
series units are similar to the above but have additional features for pollable serial.
For information on the respective receiver unit, please refer to the appropriate manual
included with the receiver.
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• Audio cable with RCA jacks or a 1.8” stereo plug.
• Video cable with HD15 connectors.
• Serial cable with DB9 connectors.
• CAT5 cable.
2.2 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with Cat5/5e/6 data cabling as well as skew free
CAT5/5e cabling manufactured for video applications. Note that some skew free Cat5 is specific to
a particular vendor and is not compatible with our products. Please ensure any skew free CAT5
cable is non-proprietary prior to purchase/installation.
CAT6 cable, due to the manufacture method, can exhibit much greater skew than standard
CAT5/5e and may require skew compensation beyond what the standard product offers. Please
contact Magenta Research for assistance.
CAT5/5e/6 cabling for the Magenta MultiView™ Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA T568B
wiring specification (see appendix A) We also highly recommend that all CAT5 cables be pre-
terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an existing infrastructure should be tested
before use to ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA T568B specification. Using incorrectly
terminated CAT5 cables can damage the Magenta MultiView™ Series.
The Cat5/5e/6 cable should be suitably rated Listed cable ( DUZX ) communication cables, TYPE
CMP, CMR, CMG or CM as designated in the NEC. Cables are to be installed in accordance with
the NEC and local building and electrical codes. This is the responsibility of the end user/installer
of this product.
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WARNING
This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support,
distribution through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these
devices to any sort of networking or telecommunications
equipment!
Use only Magenta Research LTD approved MultiView power
adapters. Failure to do so, may damage this device and will void
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.CHAPTER 3: SETUP & INSTALLATION
3. Setup and Installation
3.1 Data Mode Configuration (RS232 and SA versions)
XRTx 232 serial transmitters are configured in full modem bidirectional serial modes. If
you are using the daisy chain receivers or a multi-output transmitter (T4,T5) a
MultiView™ CAT5 matrix switch or MultiView™ CAT5 distribution amp, this mode must
be changed to uni-directional broadcast . To do this, configure the internal Serial
Daughterboard (SDB) to change the transmitters & receivers serial mode operation
(See Appendix E). This configuration should be done before making any cable
connections and applying power.
Alternatively, remove the internal daughterboard and use the XRTx transmitters built in
simplex serial option with the appropriate jumper changes.
SA series offer RS232 serial in addition to stereo audio. The serial signal is 3 wire TX,
RX, Gnd and does not support full modem signals. Baud rates for the SA series are
fixed at 9600. Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other changes by simply
using the TX signal only. SA units require no configuration.
SAP series offer pollable RS232 serial in addition to stereo audio. The serial signal is 3
wire TX, RX, Gnd and does not support full modem signals. Baud rates for the SAP
series are fixed at 9600. Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other changes
by simply using the TX signal only. See Appendix G on configuration and using SAP
Series
3.2 Cabling Considerations
• We recommend mounting and connecting all cabling to the Magenta MultiView™
Series components before applying power.
• Makes sure that the CAT5 cable you intend to use has been tested to comply
with the TIA/EIA 568B wiring specification (See Appendix A).
3.3 Making the Connections
3.3.1 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP IN GENERAL
This section contains figures showing connections with the specific Magenta
MultiView™ Series models. In general, however, the connection and setup procedure at
both transmitter and receiver ends is as follows:
NOTE: all units must be the same type for all supported features to function correctly.
For example, an XRTx 232 must be connected to an AK600 232 for the serial signals to
function. You cannot use the serial option with an XRTX 232 and an AK600 that is
configured for simplex serial. Similarly, an XRTX SA cannot be used with an AK600A.
Video modes may function normally, but 4th pair options will not.
At the transmitter end :
1. Connect the source video to the Magenta MultiView™ Series transmitter video input
port, which is an HD15 connector labeled VIDEO IN.
2. If desired, attach a local monitor via the local monitor port to LOCAL OUT.
3. Make your audio or serial connections via the phoenix AUX I/O connector or DB9
IOIO connector as appropriate.
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4. Connect the CAT5 cable to the transmitter.
5. Apply power on the transmitter. The LED should light and, if there’s a local
monitor attached, a video image should appear on the monitor’s screen.
At the receiver end (refer to the appropriate receiver manual):
1. Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT HD15 connector to the display unit, and attach
any audio (AUX I/O) and/or serial connections (IOIO) depending on the model of
MultiView™ CAT5 Video System.
2. Connect the CAT5 cable to the LINK INPUT connection. If daisy chaining units,
connect the output CAT5 cable to the LINK OUTPUT connection.
3. Apply power. The LED should light and video should appear on the display
(make sure display is powered ON).
4. Adjust video levels and skew compensation per appropriate receiver manual.
3.3.2 CONNECTIONS ON THE SINGLE-PORT VGA/AUDIO
The single-port units with audio support video and audio signals over CAT5 cable. The
audio signal is line-level audio, and powered speakers are required. Note that there’s a
single connection for audio input. You can also use the transmitters and receivers to
make video-only connections without mono audio. Figure 3-1 shows the Single-Port
MultiView™ CAT5 Video System with Audio Transmitter connections, and Figure 3-2
shows the typical receiver connections.
Figure 3-1. Connections on the XRTx Universal Transmitter.
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Figure 3-2. Connections on the AK600 with audio.
3.3.3 CONNECTIONS ON THE SINGLE-PORT VGA/RS-232
The Single-Port MultiView™ CAT5 Video System with RS-232 supports video and full-
modem serial (RS-232) signals over CAT5 cable. You can also use the transmitters and
receivers to make video-only connections without serial communications. Figure 3-3
shows the Single-Port MultiView™ CAT5 Video System with RS-232 Transmitter
connections, and Figure 3-4 shows typical receiver connections.
NOTE
Even though both transmitter and receiver units contain audio jacks,
audio is not supported on the RS-232 version. Plugging in audio cables
may interfere with the RS-232 serial communications.
Figure 3-3. Transmitter connections on the XRTx 232 Universal Transmitter.
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Figure 3-4. Receiver connections on the AK600 232
3.3.4 CONNECTIONS ON THE VGA/AUDIO T4/T5 TRANSMITTERS
The T4 four-port transmitter is used when the same signal is distributed
to multiple display devices. You set it up and cable it the same as you would with
the single-port transmitter. Figure 3-5 shows how connections are made on the
audio version, and Figure 3-6 shows how connections are made on the serial RS-232
T4S version.
NOTE
Serial communication mode is unidirectionally broadcast when using T4, T5
transmitters and daisy-chained receivers. In this mode, all other devices must be
of the simplex serial type. For more information, contact Technical Support.
Figure 3-5. T4 transmitter
connections with audio Figure 3-6. T4 transmitter
connections with serial
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