Minicom Smart CAT5 User manual

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5UM40093 V2 1/03
CAT5 Audio/Video Display
Quick Installation Guide
Rackit®Technology Corporation
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1.800.636.3434
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274 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel:[phone] • Fax:[phone]
1.800.636.3434
www.RackitTechnology.com
Technology Corporation
®
Supported by:
Rackit®Technology Corporation
274 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel:[phone] • Fax:[phone]
1.800.636.3434
www.RackitTechnology.com
Technology Corporation
®
Supported by:
Rackit®Technology Corporation
274 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel:[phone] • Fax:[phone]
1.800.636.3434
www.RackitTechnology.com
Technology Corporation
®
Supported by:
Rackit®Technology Corporation
274 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel:[phone] • Fax:[phone]
1.800.636.3434
www.RackitTechnology.com
Technology Corporation
®
Supported by:
www.RackitTechnology.com
www.RackitTechnology.com

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CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO DISPLAY
1. What is the CAT5 Audio/Video Display system?
The CAT5 Audio/Video Display (AVDS) system from Minicom broadcasts real-
time high-resolution video and mono audio signals to hundreds of remote display
monitors and speakers.
The AVDS system consists of the following:
• Broadcaster unit p/n 1VS22018 + Control Unit
• Line Splitters unit p/n 1VS22019 to expand the system
• Remote Dongles unit p/n 1VS23011 connect to each remote screen/computer
Warning! Do NOT connect units with the above part numbers to units of
earlier AVDS systems that have different part numbers. Part numbers are
located on the back of each unit.
Shielded CAT5 FTP cables connect the AVDS system. The Remote Dongles can be
up to 110m/360ft away from the Broadcaster.
2. The multi-functional AVDS system
You can use the AVDS system in the following ways:
(A) Without the Control Unit
The AVDS system constantly broadcasts a computer screen with audio to all
remote monitors/speakers.
(B) With the Control Unit
• Broadcast a computer screen with audio to all remote monitors/speakers
• Darken all remote screens (audio broadcast is unaffected)
• Release the remote screens to allow local monitor viewing (when remote
computers are connected).
The screen dark function is useful when carrying out maintenance, changing
the broadcast program or in a classroom environment to grab students’
attention.
With both applications broadcast the video up to resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @
75Hz depending on the cable length.

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3. The AVDS units
The figures below illustrate the Broadcaster Unit, Line Splitter and Remote Dongles.
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Headset
Speaker
Sound Card
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM
12VDC
CONTROL
Power connector
ControlUnit
System cables Monitor
Video
cable
Audio cables
Microphone &
speaker
Broadcaster Unit
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SYSTEM IN
12VDC
SYSTEM OUT
System cables
Power
connector
System cable from Broadcaster or
previous Line Splitter
Line Splitter
AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
SYSTEM
VIDEO IN
Side A Side B
System
cable Headphones
Monitor
Video
cable
Sound card
Picture adjuster
Remote Dongle

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4. Expanding the AVDS system
You can expand the AVDS system to 512 Remote Dongles. This is done by having
up to 2 levels of Line Splitters. Each Line Splitter on level 1 can have 8 Remote
Dongles or Line Splitters connected to it. Each Line Splitter on level 2 can have 8
Remote Dongles connected to it. (See the configuration diagram on page 4).
5. Pre-installation instructions
Note! In the AVDS system the CAT5 cables carry electrical power. Therefore do
NOT connect them to any other device. To avoid this we recommend you attach
the stickers provided to the ends of each CAT5 cable.
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are
likely to generate electrical noise.
6. The AVDS cables
The AVDS cables are illustrated below.
Remote Audio cable
Broadcaster & Remote Video cable
To Remote computer’s
Microphone port
To Remote computer’s
Speaker port
To
Microphone
connector
To Remote’s Audio In
port
To
Computer’s
Video card
To
Broadcaster’s
or Remotes’
Video In port
Broadcaster Audio cables
To Broadcaster computer’s
Microphone port
To Broadcaster computer’s
Speaker port
To Broadcaster’s Sound
Card Microphone port
To Broadcaster’s Sound
Card Speaker port
The Remote Video and Audio cables
The Remote Video and Audio cables are only used with the Remote Dongle when
the Dongle is connected to a computer.
Power supply
Connect the Broadcaster and Line Splitters to the power supply with the 12 VDC,
2A from the AC/DC adapter provided. The Remote Dongles receive 12 VDC, 160
mA via the CAT5 cables from the Broadcaster or Line Splitter.

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7. The AVDS configuration for a CBT application
The figure below illustrates the AVDS configuration with the AVDS Control Unit
and the optional remote computers.
Audio
cable
Video cable
Video cable
Remote
Dongle
Broadcaster Unit
Broadcaster
computer
Remote
computer
Line
Splitter
VDS Control Unit
Audio
cable
Video cable
Remote
Dongle
Remote
computer
Audio
cable
Video cable
CAT5 cables to
Remote units
Remote
Dongle
Remote
computer
Line
Splitter
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
Audio cables
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
Level 1
Level 2

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8. AVDS detailed connections
The figure below illustrates the detailed connections of the AVDS units.
VDS Control Unit
Master
to all
Dark
all
MINICOM
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Headset
Speaker
So un d C a rd
VIDEOI N
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM
12VDC
CONTROL
Audio
cable
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SYSTEM IN
12VDC
SYSTEMOUT
AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
Video cable
Video cable
Control Unit
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
Remote
Dongle
Line
Splitter
Broadcaster
Unit
Broadcaster
computer
Remote
computer
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SYSTEM IN
12VDC
SYSTEM OUT
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
Line
Splitter Microphone connector
to pink Audio cable
connector
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
Pink connector to
Microphone port
Orange connector to
speaker port
To Mic. port
To Speaker port
To Mic. port
To Speaker port
Audio cables

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9. The AVDS configuration without remote computers
The figure below illustrates the AVDS configuration without optional computers
connected to the Remote Dongles. Connect the Broadcaster and Line Splitters as in
the figure on page 5. The figure on page 7 illustrates the detailed connections of the
Remote Dongle.
Video cable
CAT5 cables to
Remote or Line
Splitters
Remote
Dongle
Broadcaster Unit
Broadcaster
computer
Line
Splitter
Remote
Dongle
CAT5 cables to
Remote units
Remote
Dongle
Line
Splitter
CAT5 cables to
Remote or Line
Splitters
Audio cables
VDS Control Unit

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AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
Remote
Dongle
CAT5 cable to
Broadcaster or
Line Splitter
10. Operating the AVDS system
Once connected the AVDS system broadcasts to all remote monitors/speakers.
The Control Unit
The Control Unit is illustrated below.
VDS Control Unit
Master
to all
Dark
all
MINICOM
To Broadcaster Unit’s
Control port
With the Control Unit carry out the following functions:
Master to all
Press the Master to all button to send the broadcaster’s screen with audio to all
remote screens /speakers. The LED above the button lights up.
Press the button again to release the remote screens/speakers.
Dark all
Press the Dark all button to darken all remote screens. The LED above the button
lights up. (This does not affect audio broadcasting).
Press the button again to release the remote screens.
11. Adjusting the picture quality
Use a small screwdriver to turn the Picture adjuster on the Remote Dongle to adjust
the picture quality.

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12.Technical specifications
SYSTEM
Resolution Up to 1600x1200 @ 75 Hz
System cable Shielded CAT5 FTP cable
Max distance 110m/360ft
Input/Output Video Signals Analog signal red, green, blue 0.7v p-p 75 Ohm
Sync. TTL compatible
Horizontal/Vertical Sync. Polarity Positive/Negative
Audio Mono
Operating Temperature Up to 50ºC/122ºF
Storage Temperature -40ºC to 70ºC/-40ºF to 158ºF
Audio frequency response 150Hz-20kHz
Humidity 80% non condensing relative humidity
Warranty 3 Years
BROADCASTER LINE SPLITTER REMOTE
Cables &
Connectors VGA In -HDD15M
VGA Out -HDD15F
System Out -8 Ports RJ45
Mic/Headphone/Sc In/Out –
Jack
Controller -MiniDin8F
System In -RJ45
System Out -RJ45
System In -RJ45
CPU VGA -HDD15M
Screen -HDD15F
Audio In/Out -Jack
Dimensions 175 x 96 x 42mm 118 x 96 x 42mm 78 x 62 x 32mm
Power supply AC/DC Power Adapter
12VDC 2A AC/DC Power Adapter 12VDC 2A From previous unit
Order Number 0VS22011 0VS22012 0VS23004