Raritan Cat5 Reach DVI User manual

Cat5 Reach DVI
User Guide
Release 1.0
Copyright © 2015 Raritan, Inc.
Cat5ReachDVI-0C-v1.0-E
February 2015
255-80-0030-00

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FCC Information
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
VCCI Information (Japan)
Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,
non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's reasonable control or not
arising under normal operating conditions.
If a power cable is included with this product, it must be used exclusively for this product.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Product Features ...........................................................................................................................2
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................3
Product Overview...........................................................................................................................3
Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter..........................................................................................................3
Front View............................................................................................................................4
Rear View............................................................................................................................5
Cat5 Reach DVI Receiver..............................................................................................................6
Front View............................................................................................................................6
Rear View............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Installation 9
Basic Installation............................................................................................................................9
Connecting a Keyboard/Mouse/Video Source ..................................................................10
Connecting an Audio/Video Device...................................................................................14
Advanced Installation...................................................................................................................16
Increasing the Distance via Ethernet Switches or Hubs....................................................17
One Transmitter with Multiple Receivers Connected........................................................19
KVM Switch Scenarios ................................................................................................................20
Compatible Raritan KVM Switches or Products................................................................20
Connecting KVM Switches................................................................................................21
Audio Broadcasting......................................................................................................................24
Chapter 3 Operation 26
Enabling or Disabling the Remote Console.................................................................................26
Using EDID to Synchronize Video Resolutions (Optional)..........................................................27
Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................................27
Appendix A Specifications 32
Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver .................................................................................32
DVI-to-VGA Adapters...................................................................................................................34
Supported and Unsupported Video Connections to Transmitter.......................................35

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Appendix B Rack Mounting Cat5 Reach DVI 38
Index 39

Introduction
Chapter 1
The Cat5 Reach DVI KVM extender enables you to place your VGA or
DVI monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, speakers, microphone and
even an infrared (IR) remote control up to 3,000 feet (900 meters) away
from your computer, server, KVM switch or an audio/video device like a
TV or DVD player. There are two types of Cat5 Reach DVI devices: one
is the transmitter (C5R-DVI-TX), and the other is the receiver
(C5R-DVI-RX).
In This Chapter
Product Features.......................................................................................2
Package Contents.....................................................................................3
Product Overview......................................................................................3
Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter .....................................................................3
Cat5 Reach DVI Receiver.........................................................................6
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Product Features
The Cat5 Reach DVI supports the following features:
Transmission of keyboard, mouse, video, audio and infrared (IR)
remote control signals
Support for both VGA and DVI video interfaces
Support for the video resolutions up to Full HD 1080p
(1920x1080@60Hz)
Support for USB keyboard and mouse
Dual console mode -- both local and remote consoles are enabled
simultaneously by default
Keyboard and mouse control on a first-come-first-served principle
Capability to enable or disable the remote console
Support for a maximum of 500-foot (150-meter) direct connection
between the transmitter and receiver
Capability to locate the transmitter and receiver up to 3,000 feet (900
meters) apart with the use of Ethernet switches or hubs
IR (infrared) remote control for audio/video equipment, such as the
TV or DVD player
Support for multiple remote users
Extended display identification data (EDID) emulation to synchronize
video resolutions of a monitor
Support for DDC and DDC2B
Support for the touch screen
Compatibility with common operating systems, including DOS,
Windows, Linux, Mac OS/OSX and Sun Microsystems
Support for the BIOS level operation
Plug and play
Support for Microsoft Intellimouse 3- to 5-key mouse and Microsoft
Natural Keyboard Pro series
Support for SUN Microsystems function key mapping
Support for excellent USB HID emulation for the majority of HID
devices

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Package Contents
Unpack the components. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the
local dealer or Raritan Technical Support for help.
Items Quantity
C5R-DVI-TX transmitter 1
C5R-DVI-RX receiver 1
DVI cable 1
DC 5V 2A power adapter 2
DVI-I to VGA adapter* 2
1.8-meter audio/microphone cable 1
1.8-meter infrared (IR) receiver cable 1
1.8-meter infrared (IR) blaster cable 1
1.8-meter USB-B to USB-A adapter cable 1
Rackmount kit 1
Quick Setup Guide 1
Warranty card 1
*Note: The included DVI-I to VGA adapters are used with the
C5R-DVI-TX transmitter, NOT the C5R-DVI-RX receiver. You need to
purchase Raritan's DVI-D to VGA converter cable (CVT-DVI-VGA) in
order to connect a VGA monitor to the receiver.
Product Overview
This section describes the ports or components implemented on the
Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter and receiver.
Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter
The transmitter is connected to a computer, server, KVM switch or
multimedia device.

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Front View
On the front panel, the USB ports designed for the local console are
marked with a white frame for easy identification.
Number Component Description
Local USB
Mouse Port Used to set up a local console.
Connect a USB mouse, or connect to the
USB Mouse port of a KVM drawer or user
station.
Local USB
Keyboard Port Used to set up a local console.
Connect a USB keyboard, or connect to the
USB Keyboard port of a KVM drawer or
user station.
Audio In Connect to the Audio Out jack of a
computer or TV, or connect speakers for
audio output.
Microphone
Jack Connect to the Microphone jack of a computer, or connect a microphone.
IR Jack Connect an IR blaster.
RX LED
(red) Indicate the remote console state.
On: The remote console is enabled so
you can operate it.
Off: The remote console is disabled so
you cannot operate it.
TX LED
(green) As the local console is enabled all the time, this LED is always lit as long as there is
power supply.

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Number Component Description
LINK LED
(green) Indicate the cable connection status between the transmitter and receiver.
On: The physical connection to the
receiver is detected.
Off: No physical connection to the
receiver is detected.
Power LED
(red) Indicate the power state.
On: The transmitter is powered on.
Off: The transmitter is powered off.
REMOTE button Press this button to enable or disable the
remote console.
Rear View
On the back panel, the DVI port used for the local console is marked with
a white frame for easy identification.
Number Items Description
Power Input Connect the power adapter.
Local Video
(DVI-I OUT) Connect a VGA or DVI monitor, or connect to the Video In port of a KVM drawer or user
station.
Note: A DVI-to-VGA adapter is required if
using a VGA monitor. The DVI-I to VGA
adapters, which are used on the transmitter,
are included in the package, but you need
to purchase the DVI-D to VGA converter
cable, which is used on the receiver. See
DVI-to-VGA Adapters (on page 34).
DVI-I IN Port Connect to the VGA or DVI port of the IT
device or an audio/video source such as the
TV.
USB-B Port Connect to the USB-A port of the IT device
for USB keyboard/mouse inputs.

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Number Items Description
RJ-45 LINK Port Connect to the receiver via a Cat5e/6 cable.
There are two tiny LEDs adjacent to this
port.
Green indicates a physical link and
activity.
Yellow indicates communications at
10/100 BaseT speeds.
F/W Upgrade
Port Used to upgrade the firmware of the transmitter.
Important: When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect "both"
adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the transmitter.
See
Supported and Unsupported Video Connections to Transmitter (on
page 35)
Cat5 Reach DVI Receiver
The receiver is connected to the remote console.
Front View
Number Items Description
LINK LED
(green) Indicate the cable connection status between the transmitter and receiver.
On: The physical connection to the
transmitter is detected.
Off: No physical connection to the
transmitter is detected.
Power LED
(red) Indicate the power state.
On: The receiver is powered on.
Off: The receiver is powered off.
EDID button Press the EDID button only when you need
to synchronize the video resolutions.

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Rear View
Number Items Description
Power Input Connect the power adapter.
Audio Out Connect speakers.
Microphone
Jack Connect a microphone.
DVI-D OUT Used to set up a remote console.
Connect a VGA or DVI monitor, or connect
to the Video In port of a KVM drawer or user
station.
Note: A DVI-to-VGA adapter is required if
using a VGA monitor. The DVI-I to VGA
adapters, which are used on the transmitter,
are included in the package, but you need
to purchase the DVI-D to VGA converter
cable, which is used on the receiver. See
DVI-to-VGA Adapters (on page 34).
USB Mouse Port Used to set up a remote console.
Connect a USB mouse, or connect to the
USB Mouse port of a KVM drawer or user
station.
USB Keyboard
Port Used to set up a remote console.
Connect a USB keyboard, or connect to the
USB Keyboard port of a KVM drawer or
user station.
IR Jack Connect the IR receiver.

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Number Items Description
RJ-45 LINK Port Connect to the transmitter via a Cat5e/6
cable. There are two tiny LEDs adjacent to
this port.
Green indicates a physical link and
activity.
Yellow indicates communications at
10/100 BaseT speeds.
F/W Upgrade
Port Used to upgrade the firmware of the receiver.

Installation
Chapter 2
This section provides instructions on how to install the Cat5 Reach DVI
in various ways. For example, you can connect the transmitter to one
receiver only or to multiple receivers.
In This Chapter
Basic Installation........................................................................................9
Advanced Installation ..............................................................................16
KVM Switch Scenarios............................................................................20
Audio Broadcasting .................................................................................24
Basic Installation
The basic configuration consists of one transmitter, one receiver and one
Cat5e/6 cable. The maximum cable length permitted between the
transmitter and receiver is 500 feet (150 meters).
Connect the keyboard/mouse/video (KVM) or audio/video source to the
transmitter, and you will be able to control it remotely through the
receiver.
Tip: To expand the number of remote users or the distance between the
transmitter and receiver, see Advanced Installation (on page 16).
Equipment that can be connected to the Cat5 Reach DVI
transmitter as the source device:
Devices transmitting KVM signals, including (but not limited to):
- A computer or server
- A KVM switch
- A computer workstation
- A Paragon enhanced user station
Devices transmitting audio/video signals, including (but not limited
to):
- A TV set
- A DVD player
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Equipment that can be connected to the Cat5 Reach DVI
receiver:
A set of USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA or DVI monitor
Speakers
A microphone
A KVM switch
A KVM drawer
Tip: You could also connect the IR receiver as needed.
Connecting a Keyboard/Mouse/Video Source
This section illustrates the connection to a device that sends
keyboard/mouse/video signals, such as a computer.
For a list of compatible keyboards and mice, see the release notes
available on the Raritan website's Support page
(http://www.raritan.com/support/).
To configure a basic installation for a computer:
1. Turn off all devices, including the desired computer.
2. (Optional) To set up a local console, connect the KVM input/output
devices to the transmitter.
a. Connect a USB mouse to the USB Mouse port on the front
panel.
b. Connect a USB keyboard to the USB Keyboard port on the front
panel.
c. Connect a VGA or DVI monitor to the Local Video (DVI-I OUT)
port on the back panel.
If connecting a DVI monitor, the video source must also provide
DVI connections.

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If connecting a VGA monitor, plug in the DVI-I to VGA adapter
that is shipped with the Cat5 Reach DVI before connecting the
monitor. When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect
"both" adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the
transmitter. See Supported and Unsupported Video
Connections to Transmitter (on page 35).
d. (Optional) If the audio function is needed, connect one end of the
Raritan-provided audio/microphone cable to the Audio In and
Microphone jacks on the front panel.
3. To set up the remote console , connect KVM input/output devices to
the receiver.
a. Connect a USB mouse to the USB Mouse port on the back
panel.
b. Connect a USB keyboard to the USB Keyboard port on the back
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c. Connect a VGA or DVI monitor to the DVI-D OUT port on the
back panel. If connecting a VGA monitor, you need to purchase
a DVI-D to VGA converter cable (Raritan's CVT-DVI-VGA) for
the monitor connection.
d. (Optional) For the audio function, connect the speakers and
microphone to the Audio Out and Microphone In jacks on the
back panel.
4. Use a Cat5e/6 cable to connect the transmitter and receiver. Plug
either end of the cable into the RJ-45 LINK port of either device.
5. Connect the transmitter and receiver to an appropriate power source
respectively. Each device's Power LED is then lit.
6. Connect the computer to the transmitter.
a. Plug one end of the Raritan-provided DVI cable into the DVI IN
port on the back panel, and the other end into the computer's
video port.

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A DVI-I to VGA adapter is required if only the VGA port is
available on your computer. This adapter is included in the
package. When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect
"both" adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the
transmitter. See Supported and Unsupported Video
Connections to Transmitter (on page 35).
b. Plug the USB-B connector of the Raritan-provided USB cable
into the USB-B port on the back panel, and the other end into the
computer's USB-A port.
c. (Optional) If the audio/microphone cable has been connected to
the transmitter in Step 2, plug the other end of the
audio/microphone cable into the computer's Audio In and
Microphone In jacks.
7. Turn on the computer.
Note: If the monitor connected to the Cat5 Reach DVI does not show the
correct resolution, press the EDID button to synchronize the correct
video resolution. See Using EDID to Synchronize Video Resolutions
(Optional) (on page 27).

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Connecting an Audio/Video Device
This section illustrates the connection to an audio/video device such as a
TV set or DVD player.
To configure a basic installation for the TV or any audio/video
device:
1. Turn off all devices, including the TV.
2. To set up a local console, connect the audio and video input/output
devices to the transmitter.
a. Connect a VGA or DVI monitor to the Local Video (DVI-I OUT)
port on the back panel.
If connecting a DVI monitor, the video source must also provide
DVI connections.
If connecting a VGA monitor, plug in the DVI-I to VGA adapter
that is shipped with the Cat5 Reach DVI before connecting the
monitor. When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect
"both" adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the
transmitter. See Supported and Unsupported Video
Connections to Transmitter (on page 35).
b. Plug the audio connector of the Raritan-provided
audio/microphone cable into the Audio In jack on the front panel.
c. Usually an audio/video device supports the IR remote control. If
so, plug the IR blaster cable into the IR jack on the front panel.
3. To set up the remote console, connect the audio and video
input/output devices to the receiver.

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a. Connect a VGA or DVI monitor to the DVI-D OUT port on the
back panel. If connecting a VGA monitor, you need to purchase
a DVI-D to VGA converter cable (Raritan's CVT-DVI-VGA) for
the monitor connection.
b. Connect speakers to the Audio Out jack on the back panel.
c. (Optional) Connect the microphone to the Microphone jack on
the back panel if needed.
d. If you have connected the IR blaster to the transmitter in Step 2,
plug the IR receiver cable into the IR jack on the receiver.
4. Use a Cat5e/6 cable to connect the transmitter and receiver. Plug
either end of the cable into the RJ-45 LINK port of either device.
5. Connect the transmitter and receiver to an appropriate power source
respectively. Each device's Power LED is then lit.
6. Connect the TV to the transmitter using the Raritan-provided DVI
and audio/microphone cables.
a. Plug one end of the Raritan-provided DVI cable into the DVI-I IN
port on the back panel, and the other end into the TV's video
port.

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A DVI-I to VGA adapter is required when only the VGA port is
available on your TV. This adapter is included in the package.
When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect "both"
adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the
transmitter. See Supported and Unsupported Video
Connections to Transmitter (on page 35).
b. Plug the audio connector of the Raritan-provided
audio/microphone cable into the TV's Audio In jack. An audio
adapter may need to be used.
c. Verify that the IR blaster connected to the transmitter in Step 2
aim at the IR sensor of the TV properly.
7. Turn on the TV.
Advanced Installation
In this section, you will learn how to maximize the distance between the
transmitter and receiver using Ethernet switches or hubs, or increase the
number of remote consoles.