Thinklogical Velocityrgb Video Extension System-9 User manual

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Subject: VelocityRGB Video Extension System-9, -10 and -12
Revision: D, December 2012

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Table of Contents
PREFACE...............................................................................................................................................iv
Conventions Used in this Manual.........................................................................................................iv
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Product Overview.........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Contents.......................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Laser Information .........................................................................................................................1
1.4 Theory of Operation .....................................................................................................................2
MRTS Technology ...........................................................................................................................2
2 System Features................................................................................................................................3
2.1 General System Features.............................................................................................................3
2.2 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................3
2.3 Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................5
3 Connecting to the Velocity Extenders..............................................................................................6
3.1 Pluggable SFP+...........................................................................................................................6
3.2 Fiber Optic Cable .........................................................................................................................7
Requirements...................................................................................................................................7
Handling Fiber Optic Cable ..............................................................................................................7
Installing Fiber into Input/Output Cards............................................................................................7
Removing Fiber from Input/Output Cards.........................................................................................7
The CPU and the TX Connector.......................................................................................................8
Modifying the Analog RGB Video Parameters..................................................................................8
3.3 Transmitter and Receiver .........................................................................................................9
3.4 AC Power Supply.....................................................................................................................10
4 Set-Up and Installation....................................................................................................................10
4.1 Order of Installation Events ........................................................................................................10
4.2 Firmware Upgrades....................................................................................................................11
4.2 Front Panel Usage........................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1 General Front Panel Usage.....................................................................................................11
4.2.2 Saving Changes………………………………………………………………………………………….15
4.2.3 Restoring Factory Defaults........................................................................................................16
Load factory default video configurations...........................................................................................16
4.2.4 Naming the Transmitter Unit......................................................................................................17
4.2.5 Modifying an Existing Video Modeline.......................................................................................18
Modification to support the alternate timing........................................................................................18
5 Regulatory & Safety Compliance.................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Safety Requirements..................................................................................................................22
Symbols found on the product........................................................................................................22
Regulatory Compliance..................................................................................................................22
North America................................................................................................................................22
Australia & New Zealand................................................................................................................22
European Union.............................................................................................................................22
5.2 Standards with Which Our Products Comply..............................................................................23
5.3 Supplementary Information ........................................................................................................23
Product Serial Number...................................................................................................................24
Connection to the Product..............................................................................................................24

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6 How to Contact Us...........................................................................................................................25
6.1 Customer Support......................................................................................................................25
Website..........................................................................................................................................25
Email..............................................................................................................................................25
Telephone......................................................................................................................................25
Fax.................................................................................................................................................26
6.2 Product Support .........................................................................................................................26
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................26
Return Authorization.......................................................................................................................26
Our Address...................................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX A: ORDERING INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX B: QUICK START GUIDE ..................................................................................................30

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PREFACE
Conventions Used in this Manual
Throughout this manual you will notice certain conventions that bring your attention to important
information. These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation point
symbol, like this.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is relevant to
the subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a
red stop sign, like this.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is relevant
to the subject being discussed.

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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Industry standard RGB video formats up to 165 MHz are supported over multi-mode or single-mode
fiber. Resolutions which fit into the 165 MHZ bandwidth will be flawlessly transported from end to end.
The Velocity RGB-9 harnesses advanced fiber optic technology which means that image quality is not
compromised with problems such as frame dropping or content loss. The VelocityRGB-12 product
allows for component video.
Each system consists of a transmitter and a receiver connected by multi-mode or single mode fiber optic
cable. The transmitter unit connects to an analog video source with a suitable cable and the receiver unit
provides connections to the display device. A +5V DC power supply is required on both the transmitter
and receiver.
The Velocity RGB-9 and Velocity RGB-12 require two fibers. The Velocity RGB-9 transmitter supports
RGB video formats up to 165MHz. In addition, the Velocity RGB-9 has a local RGB video display port on
the transmitter and is compatible with all Thinklogical Velocity fiber video receivers, whether RGB or DVI.
The receiver converts the video signal back from optical to RGB formats. The Velocity RGB-9 receiver
with dual RGB outputs is offered for distributing the video source to two displays, eliminating the need for
an external distribution amp.
1.2 Contents
When you receive your Thinklogical™ VelocityRGB Video Extender, you should find the following
items:
•RGB Video Extender Transmitter
•RGB Video Extender Receiver
•HD15M to HD15M cable, 2M (CBL000020-002MR)
•Universal AC Power adapters (PWR-000022-R)
•CD Product Manual
1.3 Laser Information
TheVelocityRGBVideoExtenderis designed and identifiedas Class 1 LASER products .

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1.4 Theory of Operation
MRTS Technology
Thinklogical
®
VelocityRGB Extenders utilize breakthrough, patent-pending technology for transmission
and reception of DVI, keyboard, mouse, and high-speed data peripherals. This technology, known as
Multi Rate Transmission System (MRTS), provides end-to-end data transmission with unparalleled
performance. This new, unique optic platform enables multiple data streams to be transmitted long
distances over single or multiple fibers with complete reconstruction of the data clock at the destination
end point. The result is perfect synchronization with each transmitted stream.
MRTS is a highly reliable technology and delivers powerful benefits to our customers when combined
with our new SFP+ optics. The new MRTS Technology has the ability to transport every frame of a 1920
x 1200 @ 60Hz (or higher) video stream with no compression, along with all desktop peripherals
(keyboard, mouse, etc., including 480Mbps USB 2.0) with no perceptible latency. Moreover, these
signals can be transmitted distances from just a few meters up to 40 kilometers over single-mode or
multi-mode fibers.
MRTS allows for traditional AV implementations and video routing to be incorporated into the same
switch fabric, providing greater value, flexibility, performance and security. Additional unique capabilities
include the ability to support 6.25Gbps bandwidth per stream, between 50% and 100% higher than our
nearest competitors (typically 1.485Gbps to 3.2Gbps). This is significant because a single DVI stream
requires a 5.4Gbps data rate to accommodate the 165MHz of video data. Our competitor’s lower
bandwidth capability is generally manifested in either dropped frames or lower resolution associated with
compressing schemes. Not so with MRTS Technology.

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2 System Features
2.1 General System Features
The RGB Video Extender is designed for high resolution video extension applications. Each RGB Video
Extender system includes the following common features:
•All copper cabling is industry standard
•Units are stand alone and rack mountable (brackets included)
•Local RGB Display port on transmitter
•RGB supported to 1600 x 1200, 1920x1080
•Front LCD with user adjustable settings
•Flawless image quality, with no frame dropping
•Small package
•Standard VGA (HD15) Copper Connectors
•Supports Component Video (Velocity 12)- 1920x1080i, 480P, 720P
•Velocity 12 TX Converts YPbPr component video into 4:4:4 RGB colorspace
•Multi Mode Fiber extends video up to 1000m (type OM4 fiber)
•Single Mode Fiber extends video up to 10km
2.2 Basic Operation
The Velocity-9 Transmitter connects to the Receiver using fiber optic cables. The source computer
connects to the Transmitter and the viewing and audio devices to the Receiver, as shown below. See
the Quick Start Guide on page 29 for more details.

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2.3 Technical Specifications
Storage Temperature
-20 to 70
o
C (-4 to 158
o
F), 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Power Consumption
Transmitter: <15 Watts, typical
Receiver: <15 Watts, typical
Front Panel Display
Transmitter and Receiver: 2 x 24 Liquid Crystal Display
Copper Cables
(Supplied with system)
Veloc
ity 9 TX
Qty 1 CBL000020-002MR HD15 (M) to HD15 (M) Cable, 2M
Velocity 10 TX
Qty 1 CBL000013-002MR DVI(M) to DVI(M) Cable, 2M
Velocity 12 TX
Qty 1 CBL000020-002MR HD15 (M) to HD15 (M) Cable, 2M
Qty 2 CBL000041 6FT VGA/HD15 to 3-RCA COMPONENT
Optical Cable
Single Mode or Multi Mode, depending upon model
Optical Distance
Up to 65 meters with Type OM1
Up to 350 meters with Type OM2
Up to 650 meters with Type OM3
Up to 1000 meters with Type OM4
Dimensions
Velocity 9
Height: 1.19” (3.016cm)
Depth: 10” (25.4cm)
Width: 6.49” (16.5cm) Weight: <1lb (0.45kg) Each
Shipping Weight: 4lbs (1.81kg) Pair
Velocity 10
Height: 1.19” (3.016cm)
Depth: 10” (25.4cm)
Width: 6.49” (16.5cm) Weight: <1lb (0.45kg) Each
Shipping Weight: 4lbs (1.81kg) Pair
Velocity 12
Height: 1.19 inches (3.016 cm)
Depth: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
Width: 6.49 inches (16.5 cm)
Weight: <1 lb (0.45 kg) each
Shipping Weight: 4 lbs (1.81 kg) (one Velocityrgb System-12
transmitter and one Velocity receiver)
(Tolerance: ± .039"; .1000 mm)
Operating Temp
and Humidity
0°to 50°C (32°to 122 °F), 5% to 95% RH, non-conde nsing
Supply Voltage AC/DC Adapter Universal Input 90-264 VAC
Compliance
Approvals for US, Canada, and European Union (pending)
Warranty 12 months from date of shipment. Extended warranties
available.

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Connecting to the Thinklogical RGB Extender
All physical connections to the product use industry-standard connectors. Non-supplied cables that may
be needed are commercially available. All connections are found on the rear of the unit.
3.1 Pluggable SFP+
The SFP+ Optical Module is an 8Gbs Short-Wavelength Transceiver designed for use in bi-directional
Fiber Optic Channel links. The modules are hot-pluggable and operate with 3.3VDC.
Each Input and Output card contains rows of SFP+ modules that serve as the fiber-optic couplers for the
fiber cables to and from the Thinklogical TX and RX Extenders. Individual cards can be removed for
ease of access to the SFP+ modules.
Always use dust caps to protect against damage when a fiber optic connector is not attached
to its coupling device (fiber optic equipment, bulkheads, etc.)
Figure 11: SFP+ Module; it is good practice to install dust plugs in unused SFP+s
Each SFP+ module is locked into its enclosure with a built-in latch handle that can be opened for
removal or locked for installation.
Figure 12a: SFP+ latch closed Figure 12b: SFP+ latch open
The latch handle spans the two LC ports and arrows printed on the handle indicate which port is an
INPUT ( ) and which is an OUTPUT ( ).
Dust Plug

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3.2 Fiber Optic Cable
Requirements
Thinklogical recommends SX+ Laser Enhanced (50µm) fiber for your Velocity Extension System. Multi-
mode fiber has the ability to extend up to a maximum of 1000m, where Single-mode fiber has the ability
to extend distances beyond 1000m.
Fiber optic cable must run between the location of the Transmitter unit (near your CPU) and the Receiver
unit (near your desktop devices). The standard multi-mode fiber optic cable must be 50 micron,
terminated with an SC, ST or LC type fiber optic connector and no longer than 3280 running feet (1000
meters). Be careful not to kink or pinch the fiber optic cable as it is being installed, and keep all bend
radii to no less than 3 inches (76.2mm). Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included in Appendix
B.
Handling Fiber Optic Cable
Unlike copper cabling, fiber optic cable requires special handling. A small speck of dust or a
scratch to the ferrule tip (the end of the connector) can attenuate the optical signal so that it
becomes unusable.
Warning! The ends of the connectors (the ferrule) should never come in contact with
any foreign object, including fingertips.
Warning! Minimum bend radius must be 1.5”. Be careful not to pinch the fiber when
using ties.
Installing Fiber into Input/Output Cards
Step 1: Grasp the LC connector of the fiber optic cable by the sides and remove the dust cap.
Step 2: Open the LC retractable and carefully insert the fiber connector into the SFP+ port until it locks
into place.
Removing Fiber from Input/Output Cards
Step 1: The LC connector has a locking feature that can be released by depressing the latch-release tab
located on the side of the connector. With the tab depressed, slowly remove the cable by pulling the
connector straight out of the SFP+ port.
Step 2: Immediately install a dust cap on the ferrule to protect the fiber tip.
3.3 RGB Video Extender Transmitter
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third party suppliers to make other combinations. (See Table 3)
FIGURE 7: Velocity RGB-9 Transmitter
The CPU and the TX Connector
Video connections to the CPU are made between the video output card of the CPU and the TX VGA
connector labeled “FROM CPU” (closest to fiber connectors). The additional video connector is for a
local administrator to view the video output at the TX unit.
The analog VGA inputs are converted to a fiber optic suitable form and transmitted to the RX unit.
Modifying the Analog RGB Video Parameters
It is possible for one resolution to have different video timings, which could cause a less than perfect
display on the remote side. For example, take 1280x1024x60 Hz. The VESA standard has 1688 pixels
in one line, whereas a SGI format has 1680 pixels. The transmitter lookup table is configured for the
VESA standard, but can be easily modified to support the SGI format. (Refer to Section 7.2.6 for step by
step instructions.)
FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15
FIGURE 14: 1280x1024x60 on an SGI computer with the PLLDIV set at 1688 (default value). Notice
the columns.
FIGURE 15: 1280x1024x60 on an SGI computer with the PLLDIV modified to 1680.

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The below table lists supported analog (VGA) resolutions:
Thinklogical™ Veloctiy supported resolutions
Active Resolution Total
Lines Vertical Freq(Hz)
Horizontal
Freq(kHz) Pixel Clock Freq(MHz) Video Standard
Pixels Lines
640 448 472 66 31.2 25 Honeywell
640 480 525 60 31.5 25.175 Industry Standard
640 480 520 72 37.9 31.5 VESA
640 480 500 75 37.5 31.5 VESA
640 480 509 85 43.3 36 VESA
720 400 449 70 31.5 28.32 Industry Standard
800 600 625 56 35.1 36 VESA
800 600 628 60 37.9 40 VESA
800 600 666 72 48.1 50 VESA
800 600 625 75 46.9 49.5 VESA
800 600 631 85 53.7 56.25 VESA
1024 768 800 50 40 53.44 Folsom
1024 768 806 60 48.4 65 VESA
1024 768 800 75 60 78.75 VESA
1024 768 808 85 68.7 94.5 VESA
1280 720 750 50 37.5 74.25 Folsom
1280 720 750 60 45 74.25 CEA-861-E
1280 800 828 60 49.7 83.46 VESA GTF
1280 1024 1066 50 52.8 89.55 Folsom
1280 1024 1066 60 64 108 VESA
1280 1024 1082 60 64.8 108.88 Discreet
1280 1024 1066 75 80 135 VESA
1280 1024 1072 85 91.1 157.5 VESA
1280 1024 1063 96 102 163.277 SGI Onyx2
1366 768 795 60 47.7 85.5 VESA GTF
1400 1050 1090 50 54.5 94.61 Folsom
1400 1050 1080 60 64.8 120.78 VESA CVT-RB
1400 1050 1089 60 65.3 121.75 VESA
1400 1050 1099 96 105.4 164.5 SGI Stereo
1440 900 932 60 55.8 106.4 VESA GTF
1440 900 934 60 55.9 106.5 VESA DMT
1600 1200 1250 60 75 162 VESA
1680 1050 1089 60 65.3 146.25 VESA DMT
1920 1080 1125 25 28.12 74.25 Folsom
1920 1080 1125 50 56.25 148.5 Folsom
1920 1080 1125 60 67.5 148.5 CEA-861-E
Supported Analog VGA Resolutions

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*In the Velocity 12 product 480p, 720p and 1080i resolutions are supported at 60Hz.
3.3 RGB Video Extender Receiver
The receiver connects to your display/monitor video Input using a VGA, HD15 (if monitor has a
VGA/HD15 connector). These cables are provided with unit. Standard adapters are available from
Thinklogical and third party suppliers if necessary to make other connections.
FIGURE 22: Velocity RGB-9 Receiver
3.4 AC Power
AC Power Supply
Two power supply adapters (part number PWR-000022-R) are included.
Universal Input: 100 – 240 VAC 50/60Hz Nominal
Continuous Short Circuit Protection
Over Voltage Protection
Optional AC adaptors to fit various international standards
AC Power Supply (PN: PWR-000022-R) shown with international AC adaptors
4 Set-Up and Installation
4.1 Order of Installation Events
Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included with your products for detailed instructions. The

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Quick Start Guide is also available in Appendix A.
4.2 Firmware Upgrades
Firmware upgrades are available from Thinklogical. Please call us for technical assistance at (203) 647-
8700.
4.2 Front Panel Usage
enter
Velocityrgb Video Extension System - 9
Technology
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MRTS
Receiver
LCD Navigation Pad
LCD System Information
and Programming
FIGURE 28: VelocityRGB Video Extension System – 9, LCD DISPLAY
4.2.1 General Front Panel Usage
Once the unit is powered up, the initial display is shown as follows:
This displays the device type and revision of the base unit.
By pressing the arrow (down) keys, the RGB Video Extender allows you to enter into the main
menu. All main root menu items are displayed with an *. They are as follows:
Thinklogical
Velocity TX9 vxx.xx

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Once an
* root menu item is displayed, you can then use the (left) or (right) arrow keys to review settings
or make changes, if allowed. The RGB Video Extender menu functionality is as follows:
*System
*DDC
*Video
*Enable Component. YES
Video

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Some menu options may not be available on some models
Display Modifiable Description
*System
LS Connected NO An indication of the fiber status from the TX to RX.
TX Ctrl Name TX Only Name entered on TX unit is displayed on RX unit.
Load Defaults YES Loads factory default video configurations.
Store Values YES Store video configurations.
TX Control NO Revision of the TX control firmware.
RX Control NO Revision of the RX control firmware.
FPGA Version NO Revision of the FPGA code
Serial Number YES Serial Number of unit.
Aud Reset En YES Resets the audio sync circuitry
SFP Loss of Signal NO An indication of fiber status on the extender Receive
channel. Value =
0 if signal is received, 1 if signal is missing.
Debug Values YES Factory Use Only.
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______________
*DDC – To be implemented at a later date
DDC PROM Emula. Mode YES Options are Dynamic, Static and Passthru.
In Dynamic mode, the DDC of the monitor connected to the RX is
read and stored on the TX. The CPU is informed of a change in
DDC and the monitor is read. This is useful when the CPU can be
turned on without a connection to the RX. Static mode is used to
maintain the current DDC regardless of monitor changes at the
RX. Pass-thru acts as a wire between the TX and RX and no
emulation takes place.
Load Default DDC YES Loads the default EDID table into the TX and changes the
mode to
Static.
Acquire DDC YES Gets the EDID table from the monitor attached to the RX and
stores it in the TX.
Force DDC mode YES Sets the EDID Video Input Signal Type to either analog or
digital.
* Video
VGA Connected No An indication of whether VGA video is input to the Vis TX
Resolution input No Active pixels x active lines vertical rate
Hor. Freq No Horizontal frequency
Auto Phase Yes Automatically adjust the Sampling Phase to the best setting
PLL Total Yes The total pixel count in one line. Consists of Horizontal active
pixels +
Horizontal blanking pixels
HSOUT Width Yes Horizontal sync (Hsync) of video, measured in pixels
DE Start Yes Horizontal back porch (Hpb) of video, measured in pixels
DE Width Yes Total active pixels in one line
Line Start Yes Vertical back porch (Vbp) + Vertical sync (Vsync) of video,
measured
in lines

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Line Width Yes The number of visible lines
NativeH No For use by Tech support to determine horizontal frequency input.
Use the following formula to calculate the frequency:
NativeH * 16
NativeV No For use by Tech support to determine vertical frequency
input. Use the
following formula to calculate the frequency:
(10,000,000/NativeV)/16
ISL Sync Status NO For use by Thinklogical support. Measures sync selection and
sync polarity
ISL Sync Activity NO For use by Thinklogical support. Measures sync activity
Video 1 cnt No Internal use only.
Video 2 cnt No Internal use only.
Enable Component Video Yes Enables component video resolutions

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4.2.2 Saving Changes
Save video configurations so that after powering up, the device can recall customer video
settings.
Using the down arrow, scroll down to *System as shown below.
Using the right arrow, scroll right until Store Values is displayed as shown below then press enter.
Using the up arrow or down arrow scroll until Yes appears as shown below. Then press enter.
*System
Store Values
Yes/No=
NO
Thinklogical
VelocityTX9
vxx.xx