Magenta DX User manual

MAGENTA HD-ONE DX/DX500 HDMI EXTENDER
Magenta Research
128 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776 USA
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HD-One DX/DX500
HDMI Extender
Quick Reference
&
Setup Guide
Magenta Research
128 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776 USA
[phone] FAX [phone]
www.magenta-research.com

MAGENTA HD-ONE DX/DX500 HDMI EXTENDER
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications...................................................................................................2
2. Introduction ........................................….........................................................3
2.1 Overview................................................................................….................3
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need..........................................................…....3
2.3 Compatible Cabling ........................................................................…...….3
3. Setup and Installation.......................................… ......................................….4
3.1 Cabling Considerations...............................................................................4
3.2 Making the Connections.....................................................................…....5
3.2.1 Connections and Setup in General .......................................……......5
3.2.2 Connections on the Transmitter and Receiver…..............………..…..5
4. Troubleshooting...........................................................................................…6
4.1 Common Problems ....................................................................................6
Appendix A. Cabling Pinouts.........................................….....................................6
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. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
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4. Troubleshooting
4.1 Common Problems
Most issues with the HD-One DX/DX500 Series can be resolved by checking the
Category cable terminations and ensuring that they are pinned to the T568B wiring
specification. However, other problems may arise. Below are solutions to the most
common issues:
Problem: No video.
Solution: • Check that both units are powered.
• Power units in the sequence noted in section 3.2.1.
• Ensure the Category cable is terminated to the T568B wiring standard.
• Some HDMI sources can take up to 5 minutes to initialize and will
not output video signals during this time.
• Cell phones may cause interference at close range and cause
the video to be interrupted or lost. All devices may need to be
power cycled if video is lost.
• If using protected content, ensure all connected devices are HDCP
compliant.
• Ensure the maximum distance has not been exceeded.
• Other troubleshooting tips include trying a better quality Category
cable, disabling deep color at the source and reducing the resolution.
Problem: Poor video quality.
Solution: • Ensure the Category cable is terminated to the T568B wiring standard.
• Check for faulty or poor quality HDMI cables.
• Ensure the display is compatible with the source.
• Other troubleshooting tips include using an alternative source and
reducing the resolution.
Appendix A. Cabling Pinouts

MAGENTA HD-ONE DX/DX500 HDMI EXTENDER
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3.2.2 C ONNECTIONS ON THE HD-One DX/DX500
Figure 3-1 shows the HD-One DX/DX500 transmitter connections, and Figure 3-2
shows the HD-One DX/DX500 receiver connections.
Figure 3-1. Connections on the Transmitter
Figure 3-2. Connections on the Receiver
Figure 3-3. LED Status Indicators on front of both units
Power Indicator
ON = Power present
Data Link Indicator
ON = UTP link present
Video Status Indicator
ON = HDMI content w/HDCP present
BLINKING = HDMI content w/o HDCP present
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1.Specifications
Cable Required: CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, CAT6e, CAT7 UTP / STP or FTP
(CAT6 or better is recommended)
Video Support: HDMI 1.4, HDCP Compliant
DVI Video modes
Maximum WUXGA (1920x1200) @ 60 Hz**
Resolution and 100 meters (328 feet) for DX**
Distance: 152 meters (500 feet) for DX500**
Bandwidth: 3.4 Gbps
Connectors: Tx: (1) HDMI type A, (1) RJ-45, (1) DC power
Rx: (1) HDMI type A, (1) RJ-45, (1) DC power
Temperature Operating: 32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C);
Tolerance: Storage: -4 to +185°F (-20 to 85°C)
Humidity
Tolerance: Up to 95% noncondensing
Enclosure: Metal
Power: +5 VDC @ 2.6A max each unit
Consumption: 1200 mA max
Size: 3.2” x 1.9” x 1.0” (82 mm x 48.6 mm x 24.8 mm)
Weight: 0.30 lb. (0.14 kg) - each unit
Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC Class A
**NOTE: To achieve maximum resolution and/or distance, Magenta strongly
recommends the use of standard network CAT6 or better cable with solid 24 AWG
copper wire. The use of lower quality cables will lower overall performance. Please
contact Magenta for cable recommendations.
Specifications
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MAGENTA HD-ONE DX/DX500 HDMI EXTENDER
2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
Magenta’s HD-One DX/DX500 Series of video extenders extends HDMI or DVI
signals over Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 UTP / STP or FTP cable.
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!
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• HDMI cables
• HDMI to DVI adapter cables
• Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 UTP / STP or FTP cable
2.3 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 data
cabling.
**NOTE: To achieve maximum performance, Magenta strongly recommends the use of
standard network CAT6 or better cable with solid 24 AWG copper wire.
Category cabling for the Magenta HD-One DX/DX500 Series must be pinned to the
TIA-EIA T568B wiring specification (See Appendix A). Magenta recommends that
all Category 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 category cables can
damage the Magenta HD-One DX/DX500 Series.
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. CHAPTER 3: SETUP & INSTALLATION
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3. Setup and Installation
3.1 Cabling Considerations
• For best performance, use one continuous UTP / STP or FTP cable with as
few breaks as possible (i.e. patch bays, wall plates, or floor boxes).
• Magenta recommends mounting and connecting all cables to the HD-One DX/
DX500 Series components before applying power.
• Make sure that the Category cable you intend to use has been tested to
comply with the T568B wiring specification (See Appendix A).
3.2 Making the Connections
3.2.1 C ONNECTIONS AND S ETUP IN G ENERAL
NOTE:
All HD-One DX/DX500 units should be cabled and powered on prior to turning on
the video source device and display. It is recommended to cable and power on the
HD-One DX/DX500 units, then the display, and lastly the video source.
At the transmitter end:
1. Connect the video source to the HDMI INPUT port on the HD-One DX/DX500
transmitter, using an HDMI type A cable (if using DVI video, an HDMI to DVI
adapter is required).
2. Connect the Category cable to the UTP OUTPUT port on the transmitter.
3. Apply power to the transmitter.
At the receiver end :
1. Connect the display to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the HD-One DX/DX500
receiver, using an HDMI type A cable (if using DVI video, an HDMI to DVI
adapter is required).
2. Connect the Category cable to the UTP INPUT port on the receiver.
3. Apply power to the receiver.