Magenta MultiView II XRTx User manual

Document # 5310260-01 Rev-02 (08/22/2012)
MultiView II
XRTx
Transmitter
Installation and User Guide
TM

MultiView™ II XRTx Installation and User Guide ii
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Page
Chapter 1 About this Manual......................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Product Overview.......................................................................................................................2
2.1 Front Panel Interfaces.....................................................................................................2
2.2 Rear Panel Interfaces .....................................................................................................2
Chapter 3 Specifications.............................................................................................................................3
3.1 General Specifications....................................................................................................3
3.2 VGA Interface Specifications ..........................................................................................3
3.3 DDC Support...................................................................................................................5
3.4 Auxiliary Signal Support..................................................................................................6
3.4.1 Auxiliary Signal Support: (A) and (S) Versions...............................................6
3.4.2 Auxiliary Signal Support: (232) Version..........................................................7
3.4.3 Auxiliary Signal Support: (SA) Version...........................................................7
3.4.4 Auxiliary Signal Support: (SAP) Version.........................................................8
3.5 CAT5 Cable Compatibility...............................................................................................8
Chapter 4 Installation................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Prerequisites.................................................................................................................10
4.2 Installation Procedure ...................................................................................................11
4.3 Configuration.................................................................................................................13
4.3.1 User-Configurable Settings ..........................................................................13
4.3.2 DDC Settings................................................................................................14
4.4 Sync Settings................................................................................................................15
4.5 4
th
Pair Settings.............................................................................................................16
4.6 Video Coupling Settings................................................................................................17
4.7 Video Termination Settings...........................................................................................17
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................18
Appendix A Connector Pinouts ...................................................................................................................20
Appendix B Option Module Settings: XRTx-232 .........................................................................................25
Appendix C Option Module Settings: XRTx-SAP........................................................................................27
Appendix D Mounting Kits...........................................................................................................................30
Appendix E System Design Drawings.........................................................................................................32
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information.........................................................................................33
INDEX .................................................................................................................................................34

About this Manual
MultiView™ II XRTx Installation and User Guide 1
Chapter 1 About this Manual
This manual describes the Magenta MultiView™ II XRTx transmitter (hereafter referred to simply as “XRTx”) and
contains the following information:
•Product overview (Chapter 2)
•Product specifications (Chapter 3)
•Installation and configuration instructions (Chapter 4)
•Troubleshooting (Chapter 5)
•Additional information (Appendices)
The Magenta MultiView™ II family of products introduces greater compatibility for handling HD video standards,
as well as making nearly all user-configurable options “jumperless” via a digital front-panel user-interface.
The following table shows the factory-configured versions of the XRTx.
Table 1: XRTx Versions
Version
Description
MVII-XRTx-A
• Supports L+R summed audio (user-configuration setting).
MVII-XRTx-S
•
Supports simplex serial
(user
-
configuration setting).
MVII-XRTx-232
• Supports 9-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex TX/RX with hardware
handshaking).
• Contains the (232) option module.
MVII-XRTx-SA • Supports 3-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex), and true stereo audio.
• Contains the (SA) option module.
MVII-XRTx-SAP
• Supports 3-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex), and true stereo audio.
• The serial feature is POLLABLE, so that multiple receivers on a daisy-chained link
can be addressed individually for display control or status-query.
• Contains the (SAP) option module.
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™ II power adapters. Failure to do so may
damage this device and will void the warranty.

Product Overview
MultiView™ II XRTx Installation and User Guide 2
Chapter 2 Product Overview
The XRTx is a video transmitter compatible with the entire Magenta MultiView™ family of products. It extends an
analog video signal over standard CAT5 cable (also CAT5e and CAT6). There are user-configurable settings for
video, audio, and serial options which can be controlled from the front panel. When used with the appropriate
receivers, the XRTx delivers the world’s longest UTP extension capability at the highest resolution—1920x1200
at 2000ft/609m.
2.1 Front Panel Interfaces
The front panel of the XRTx has the following ports, controls, and indicators:
There are two buttons (COPY/CFG and DDC MODE/SEL) and several green LED status indicators. All are used
to display and control the operating modes of the transmitter, with the LEDs having multiple functions.
In “normal mode”, the CFG indicator is off. In “configuration mode”, the CFG indicator will be on or flashing.
2.2 Rear Panel Interfaces
The rear panel of the XRTx has the following ports:
DB9 serial port
(optional) Auxiliary signals
Power-on
indicator
Video-status
& DDC-copy
indicator
CFG mode
indicator
COPY/CFG
button
DDC
MODE/SEL
button
DC input
power port
Video input
(from source)
Local video output
to display (optional)
UTP (link)
output port
Figure
1
: Front Panel Interfaces
Figure
2
: Rear Panel Interfaces

Specifications
MultiView™ II XRTx Installation and User Guide 3
Chapter 3 Specifications
This section describes the following specifications:
•General specifications
•VGA interface specifications
•DDC support
•Auxiliary signal support
•CAT5 cable compatibility
3.1 General Specifications
The following table lists the general specifications of the XRTx.
Table 2: XRTx General Specifications
Item Description
Cable Required Category 5, 5e, 6 cable. Shielded or unshielded twisted pair. Low-skew preferred.
Compliance
CE, FCC Class A, IC Class / Class A, I.T.E Device, RoHS.
Video Support
VGA (RGB+HV). Also, component (YPbPr) and composite video formats are supported by
using an optional media break-out cable.
Resolution &
Refresh Rate
See the DDC Support topic
Interface Signal
Details
Video
-
input:
Standard VGA interface specifications apply. DDC is supported.
Standard auxiliary Signals (including -A and –S versions):
L+R summed audio input: 47K ohms input impedance. A source device with 600 ohms
maximum output impedance is recommended. (analog audio input mode).
Simplex RS-232 input: 4.75K ohms input impedance (RS-232 mode).
SPDIF input: 75 ohms input impedance (S/PDIF input mode).
Duplex (232) option module:
Audio: Not supported.
Duplex input: 4.75K ohms input impedance.
Duplex (SA) or (SAP) option modules:
Stereo L/R audio input: 10K ohms input impedance. A source device with 600 ohms
maximum output impedance is recommended.
RS
-
232 input:
4.75K ohms input impedance.
Local-output port
drive impedance
The video output will be a direct copy any video input (even if the video input is in
component (YPbPr) or composite format). If the video input is VGA, then standard VGA
interface specifications apply (at local video
-
output port)
and
DDC is supported.
Audio
Characteristics
Standard (A) version:
Left+Right summed audio.
(232) version: This option module does not support audio.
(SA) & (SAP) versions: Left/Right true stereo audio.
Serial
Characteristics
Standard (S) version:
Simplex-serial, any speed up to 115.2K baud. Transparent to format
and protocol.
Duplex (232) version: Any speed up to 115.2K baud (depending on application).
Transparent to format and protocol. Refer to Appendix-B for more information.
Duplex (SA) version: Speed fixed at 9600 baud. Transparent to format and protocol.
Duplex (SAP) version: Speed is adjustable in 9 steps from 1200 to 115.2K baud; format is
fixed to 8 data no parity; transparent to protocol.
Connectors
Standard connectors:
(2) VGA-female: Video in/out.
(1) RJ-45: MultiView™ II CAT5 link output.
(1) 4 position phoenix: Auxiliary signal input.
(1) Coaxial (5.5mm OD, 2.5mm ID, 11mm L) jack: DC power input.
For (232), (SA) or (SAP) versions:
(1) DB9-F: Serial I/O.
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% non-condensing

Specifications
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Item
Description
Enclosure
Steel, black powder-coat finish.
Power
Input voltage:
+5 VDC @ 1.2 Amps max.
Consumption:
6 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
3.2 VGA Interface Specifications
The following table describes the specifications of the VGA interface (video-in and local video-out).
Table 3: VGA Interface Specification
Item Description
Video Support Video input formats (video input port):
Maximum resolution supported = 1080p or 1920x1200.
Maximum refresh rate = 60Hz @ 1920x1200.
Video output formats (local output port):
The local port is essentially a direct copy of the video input port.
Video Connectors (1) VGA input connector, (1) VGA output connector.
DDC
This module supports the
D
DC connections on the
VGA
connectors.

Specifications
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3.3 DDC Support
For best compatibility with source devices (e.g. a PC), an extension device (XRTx in this case) should provide an
appropriate DDC profile with the proper resolution and timing information. This helps ensure best compatibility
with display devices connected at the remote end.
The XRTx supports a simple yet very flexible DDC management scheme:
•The built-in factory-default DDC profile supports a number of standard resolutions and timing information
that is widely compatible with many displays.
•A specific DDC profile can be copied from a particular display and stored inside the XRTx’s non-volatile
memory. This method enables the best possible compatibility with a specific display that would
otherwise not work properly if simply using the factory-default DDC profile.
•Finally, the XRTx supports a “pass-through” mode, where the DDC profile of a locally attached display is
passed directly to the video source. This can be very helpful in diagnosing certain resolution or timing
related display issues, but generally is not used on a permanent basis (though it is safe to do so).
The following table describes DDC support specifications.
Table 4: DDC Support Specifications
Item
Description
DDC Parameter: Presented to the source when using the XRTx transmitter:
Manufacturer
name string
MRI
Monitor name string Magic Display
Established timings 640x480@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1280x1024@60Hz 1360x768@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz
1680x1050@60Hz
1920x1080@60Hz
1920x1200@60Hz
Detailed timings 1920x1080@60Hz
CEA video formats 720x480p@(59.94,60Hz)@4:3 720x576p@50Hz@4:3 1280x720p@50Hz@16:9 1280x720p@(59.94,60Hz)@16:9
1920x1080p@50Hz@16:9
1920x1080p@(59.94,60Hz)@16:9
Specific timings 1280x720@60Hz 720[email protected] [email protected]