Rose electronics Xcion DVI/VGA over CATx User manual

Xcion Extender
DVI / VGA
/ HDMI / USB 2.0 KVM Extender over CATx / Fiber
Installation
and
Operation Manual
10707 Stancliff Road
Houston, Texas 77099
Phone: [phone]
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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Rose Electronics warrants the Xcion Extender to be in good working order for one year from the date of
purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at
any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as
set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts
become the property of Rose Electronics. This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to
the Unit resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or unauthorized modification of the Unit, including static
discharge and power surges.
Limited Warranty service may be obtained by delivering this unit during the one-year warranty period to Rose
Electronics or an authorized repair center providing a proof of purchase date. If this Unit is delivered by mail,
you agree to insure the Unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the
warranty service location, and to use the original shipping container or its equivalent. You must call for a return
authorization number first. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization
number. Contact an authorized repair center or Rose Electronics for further information.
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DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, together with the
specified cables, the Units listed in Appendix B are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in
accordance with the application of Council Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC, as well as these
standards:
■EN 55022: 2010 (Class A)
■EN 55024: 2010
■EN 61000-3-2: 2014
■EN 61000-3-3: 2013
This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
The product safety of the devices is proven by their compliance with the following standards:
■EN 60950-1: 2006+A2:2013
■IEC 60950: 2005
■LASER CLASS 1: EN 60825-1:2007 compatible with IEEE 803.3z
These devices comply with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the council of 8 June
2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(RoHS 2, RoHS II). The device labels carry a respective marking.

Contents
Disclaimer 1
System Introduction 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
Xcion Models 3
Front View All Models 3
Rear View DVI CATx and Fiber Models 3
Connector Description DVI Models 4
HDMI CATx Model 5
Connector Description HDMI Model 5
Installation 6
Xcion Menu System 7
Update Flash Firmware 7
USB Memory Option 7
Lock Menu 8
Show Last Image 8
DDC Option 9
VGA Parameters 10
Audio Input Gain 11
Power Save 11
Monitor Synchronization 11
Troubleshooting 12
Safety 13
Maintenance and Repair 14
Technical Support 14
Figures
Figure 1. Xcion Extenders Transmitter and Receiver Front View 3
Figure 2. Xcion DVI CATx Receiver and Transmitter Rear View 3
Figure 3. Xcion DVI Fiber Transmitter and Receiver Rear View 3
Figure 4. Connectors on DVI Transmitter 4
Figure 5. Connectors on DVI Receiver 4
Figure 6. Xcion HDMI Rear View 5
Figure 7. Connectors on HDMI Transmitter 5
Figure 8. Connectors on HDMI Receiver 5
Figure 9. Xcion DVI Extender Installation 6
Figure 10. Xcion Main Menu 7
Figure 11. USB High Speed Memory Option Submenu 7
Figure 12. Lock Menu Submenu 8
Figure 13. DDC Option Submenu 9
Figure 14. VGA Parameters Submenu 10
Figure 15. Audio Input Gain Submenu 11

Tables
Table 1. Connectors on the Xcion DVI Models 4
Table 2. Connectors on the Xcion HDMI Model 5
Table 3. Troubleshooting the Xcion Extenders 12
Table 4. Xcion Extender Specifications 15
Table 5. Xcion Extender Part Numbers 16
Table 6. CATx Cable Pins 17
Appendices
Appendix A – Specifications 15
Appendix B – Part Numbers 16
Appendix C – Cable Specification 17
CAT5/6/7 Cables 17
Fiber Cables 17

INTRODUCTION
Xcion Extender Manual 1
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the
specifications, functions, circuitry of the product, and manual content at any time without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances
outside the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. (See limited warranty.)
System Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Xcion family of extenders. They are the result of Rose Electronics commitment to
providing state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding workplace. The Xcion Digital Extender is the ideal
device for extending HDMI, DVI or VGA video and USB with no loss of video quality.
The Xcion Extender is available in three models offering a choice of DVI or VGA extension over CATx or Fiber,
or HDMI extension over CATx. Signals can be extended up to 492 ft (150m) over CATx or 1640 ft (500m) over
multi-mode fiber cables. Video signals up to full HD 1080p and 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz are supported.
The Receiver unit supports up to 4 directly connected USB1.1 and USB2.0 devices at speeds up to 12Mbps.
Devices such as keyboards, mice, touch screens, tablets, scanners, integrated hub-type keyboards, or printer
can be connected. Optional external storage device support can be added by entering an “unlock code” in the
OSD menu. The remote USB hub is a built-in 4-port USB high speed Hub.
Every Xcion extender is packaged in a compact steel chassis, ideal for use in industrial applications and at
installation sites requiring a robust and durable product. The Transmitter and Receiver chassis can be rack
mounted in a rack cabinet, with up to 4 units side-by-side on a 1U shelf, as well as wall, table or DIN rail
mounted.
Features
■Extends full HD 1080p and 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz digital or analog video with no loss of quality
■Transparently extends USB 2.0 devices at speeds up to 12Mbps
■Distances up to 492 ft (150 m) over CATx or 1640 ft (500 m) over multi-mode fiber
■Optional Serial RS232 and analog audio support in the DVI/VGA models
■Local video/monitor connection at the transmitter
■Choice between 5 internal EDID sets, plus the ability to select either remote or local monitor EDID via the
OSD menu
■4 units can be mounted in a 1U 19” rack

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Package Contents
The package contents consist of t he following:
■1 x Transmitter
■1x Receiver
■1 x DVI cable or 1 x HDMI cable, depending on the model
■1x USB Cable
■2 x 12V 1 Amp Power Supply Units
■4 x Mounting Pads
■4 x Rubber Feet
■Manual
Additional cables are usually ordered separately. If the package contents are not correct, contact Rose
Electronics or your reseller so the problem can be quickly resolved.

MODELS
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Xcion Models
The Xcion is available in three distinct models as described below.
Front View All Models
Figure 1. Xcion Extenders Transmitter and Receiver Front View
Rear View DVI CATx and Fiber Models
Figure 2. Xcion DVI CATx Receiver and Transmitter Rear View
Figure 3. Xcion DVI Fiber Transmitter and Receiver Rear View

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Connector Description DVI Models
Figure 4. Connectors on DVI Transmitter
1. DVI In:Use the supplied DVI cable to
connect this port to the DVI port on the
source PC.
2. DVI Out:Connect a DVI monitor to this
port for a local display.
3. PC USB:Use the supplied USB cable to
connect to the USB port on the source PC.
4. KVM-Link: Connect the CATx or Fiber
interconnect cable, based on the model, to
this port to establish a connection to the
Receiver.
5. DC: Connect one of the supplied Power
Supply Units here, and connect it to an AC
power supply.
Figure 5. Connectors on DVI Receiver
1. DVI Out: Connect the output DVI monitor
to this port.
2. USB: Connect to USB 2.0 devices
including keyboard and mouse. With
optional USB memory option, hard disks
and flash drives can also be connected
here.
3. KVM-Link: Connect the CATx or Fiber
interconnect cable, based on the model, to
this port to establish a connection to the
Transmitter.
4. DC: Connect one of the supplied Power
Supply Units here, and connect it to an AC
power supply.
Table 1. Connectors on the Xcion DVI Models

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HDMI CATx Model
Figure 6. Xcion HDMI Rear View
Connector Description HDMI Model
Figure 7. Connectors on HDMI Transmitter
1. PC In:Use the supplied HDMI cable to
connect this port to the HDMI port on the
source PC.
2. Monitor Out:Connect a HDMI monitor to
this port for a local display.
3. PC USB:Use the supplied USB cable to
connect to the USB port on the source PC.
4. KVM-Link: Connect a CATx cable to this
port to establish a connection to the
Receiver.
5. DC: Connect one of the supplied Power
Supply Units here, and connect it to an AC
power supply.
Figure 8. Connectors on HDMI Receiver
1. Monitor Out: Connect the output HDMI
monitor to this port.
2. USB: Connect to USB 2.0 devices
including keyboard and mouse. With
optional USB memory option, hard disks
and flash drives can also be connected
here.
3. KVM-Link: Connect a CATx to this port to
establish a connection to the Transmitter.
4. DC: Connect one of the supplied Power
Supply Units here, and connect it to an AC
power supply.
Table 2. Connectors on the Xcion HDMI Model