Minicom CAT5 AV User manual

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5UM40124V1.12/09
CAT5 AV Extender
Quick Installation Guide

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1. Introduction
TheAVExtendersystemextendsAudio/Video signalsto a distance of110m/330ft.
2. System components
TheAVExtendersystemconsistsofthe followingcomponents:
·TransmitterUnit+ ControlUnit
·APowerRemote unit
CAT5 UTP/FTPcablesconnectthe AVExtendersystem. The PowerRemotecan
be located up to 110m/300ftawayfromthe Transmitter.
3. The AVExtender units
Thefiguresbelowillustratethe TransmitterUnit, ControlUnit and PowerRemote
unit.
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Headset
Input
Line
VIDEO IN
VIDEOOUT
SYSTEM
12VDC
BUTTON
Power
connector ControlUnit
System
cable Monitor
Video
cable
Audiocables
Microphone &
speakers
Output
SERIAL
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
Serial
TransmitterUnit

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AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
SYSTEM
VIDEOIN
Side A SideB
System
cable Headphones
Monitor
Video
cable
Sound card
Pictureadjuster
6VDC
Power
adapter
PowerRemote
4. The AVExtendersystem configuration
Thefigure belowillustratesthe basic configuration ofthe AVExtendersystem.
Note!You can connectan optionalremotecomputerto the PowerRemote and work
on thatcomputerlocally.
Transmitter Unit
Power
Remote
Host
computer
5. The AVExtender cables
TheAVExtendercablesare illustrated below.
Video cable
To
Computer’s
Videocard
To
Transmitter’s
orRemotes’
VideoInport
Audiocables
Tohost computer’s
Microphone port
Tohost computer’sSpeaker
port
ToTransmitter’sLine
Output port
ToTransmitter’sLine Input
port

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6. The AVExtender detailedconnections
Thefigure belowillustratesthe AVExtenderconfiguration.
AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
Video cable
Power
Remote
Transmitter
Unit
Transmitter
computer
CAT5UTP/
FTPcable
ToOutput
port
ToInput port
To Mic. port
ToSpeakerport
Audiocables
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Headset
Input
Line
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM
12VDC
BUTTON
Output
SERIAL
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
ToHeadset
port
ToSystem
port

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7. Power supply
ConnecttheTransmitterand PowerRemoteto the powersupplywiththe Power
adaptersprovided 12 VDC,fromthe AC/DC forthe Transmitterand 6 VDC, from
the AC/DC forthe PowerRemote.
Once connected, the Audio/Video signalsare broadcastto the PowerRemote unit.
8. Adjusting the picture
When the broadcastscreen needsadjusting, usea smallscrewdrivertoturn the
Pictureadjusteron the PowerRemote.
9. Accessoriesand options
You can add a ControlUnitto the AVExtendersystem-see below.
Control Unit
TheControlUnitperformsthe followingfunctions:
Master toall
Pressthe Master toall button tosend the hostcomputer’sscreen with audioto the
remote screen/speakers.The LEDabove thebutton lightsup.
Pressthe button again to releasethe remote screen/speakers.
Darkall
Pressthe Dark all button to darken all remote screens. The LEDabove the button
lightsup. (Thisdoesnotaffectaudio broadcasting).
Pressthe button again to releasethe remote screen.
10. Options
Connecta computeratthePowerRemote location.
Controlthe systemwith the ControlUnit orvia RS232 Serialcontrol.
You willfind more information on the above accessoriesand optionsinthe
Maintenance kit.
VDSControl Unit
Master
toall
Dark
all
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To
Transmitter’s
Buttonport

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11. Technical specifications
SYSTEM
Resolution Up to 1600x1200@75Hz
SystemcableShieldedCAT5UTP/FTP cable
Max distance110m/330ft
Input/Output Video Signals Analogsignal red, green, blue 0.7v p-p75 Ohm
Sync. TTL compatible
Horizontal/Vertical Sync. Polarity Positive/Negative
Audio Mono
Operating Temperature 0ºCto40ºC/32ºFto104ºF
Storage Temperature -40ºCto70ºC/-40ºFto158ºF
Warranty 3Years
TRANSMITTER POWER REMOTE
Cables &
Connectors
VGA In- HDD15M
VGA Out - HDD15F
SystemOut - RJ45
Mic/Headphone/ScIn/Out –
Jack
Controller - MiniDin8F
SystemIn- RJ45
CPU VGA - HDD15M
Screen - HDD15F
AudioIn/Out - Jack
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
4.2x15 x9.4cm/
1.6x5.9x3.7in
3.2x7.8x6.2cm/
1.3x3.1x2.4”
Power supply AC/DC Power Adapter
12VDC
AC/DC Power
Adapter 6VDC

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