TV One MAGENTA Pathfinder 500 Series User manual

QSG-MG-KVM-53x-V1.00
Nov 2019
Pathfinder 500 series
MG-KVM-531
MG-KVM-532
Quick Start Guide V1.00

In this guide
Hardware recommendations ........................................................................................... 2
Multi-mode optical fiber............................................................................................... 2
Single-mode optical fiber ............................................................................................. 2
Network switches .......................................................................................................... 3
System requirements for Pathfinder Control................................................................. 3
About your Pathfinder 500 series device........................................................................ 3
MG-KVM-531 encoder rear panel................................................................................ 4
MG-KVM-532 decoder rear panel................................................................................ 5
Fitting or replacing the SFP module................................................................................. 6
Installing single and multiple endpoints ......................................................................... 7
Extending a single PC.................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to multiple endpoints............................................................................... 7
Quick start........................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting your hardware .......................................................................................... 9
Setting up a system with multiple endpoints in Pathfinder Control.....................10
To set up your system in Pathfinder Control ......................................................10
Next steps ....................................................................................................................12
Using the on-screen display ...........................................................................................14
Opening the on-screen display..................................................................................14
The Home menu..........................................................................................................14
Connecting and disconnecting ..................................................................................15
To log in to a PC ......................................................................................................15
To connect to an encoder......................................................................................15
To disconnect from an encoder............................................................................16
To open a point-to-point connection ...................................................................16

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Thanks for buying this Magenta Pathfinder device. Pathfinder
devices provide a scalable, zero latency, KVM (Keyboard, Video,
Mouse, and USB 2.0) extension and switching solution. Capable of
over 3000 high-quality endpoints in a single system, Pathfinder is
the perfect solution for mission critical control and collaboration
including medical, broadcast, and control room operations.
Pathfinder devices come with a choice of Small Form-factor
Pluggable (SFP) transceivers. Choose from single-mode optical fiber,
multi-mode optical fiber, or RJ45 Ethernet for a fully flexible
experience.
Features
Some features are only available in Pathfinder networks that
include 500 and 800 series devices.
▪KVM matrixing solution with over 3000 endpoints
▪Use either Ethernet or fiber optic cable for KVM, USB, and video
▪Up to 4K @60 Hz video
▪Mix-and-match HD and 4K endpoints
▪Zero latency performance
▪Point-to-point extension up to 20 km (12 miles)
▪Mix copper and fiber cables for maximum flexibility in your
system design
▪Plug'n'play installation over IP
▪Monitor up to 4 PCs from a single 4K monitor, keyboard, and
mouse
▪Extend PC desktop to dual displays over single cable
▪Local monitor loop out

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Hardware recommendations
At tvONE, we design our products to the highest quality standards.
To get the best results from our products, we recommend that you
use the best quality connectors, cables, and adapters. Consider the
points below when you choose accessories and position
equipment.
▪For best results with HDMI/DVI, use cables under 15 m long, or
shorter if you use connection adapters. If you need to place your
products more than 15 m apart, use a signal extender.
▪See our range of signal extenders at tvone.com/signal-extension-
systems.
▪For best results with HDMI, use High Speed or Premium High
Speed HDMI cables.
▪In industrial environments, use shielded Ethernet cables for
signal extension systems.
▪Shielded Ethernet cables are often marked F/UTP or FTP. Use
shielded Cat 6 cables with HDBaseT input and output modules
and Streaming media and 4K playback input modules.
Multi-mode optical fiber
▪Maximum length 500 m (1640 feet).
▪Duplex Multimode 50/125 μ(OM2).
▪LC connector 850 nm.
Single-mode optical fiber
▪Maximum length 20 km (12.43 miles).
▪Duplex single-mode.
▪LC connector 310 nm TX -1550 nm RX.

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Network switches
Your Pathfinder network requires its own dedicated network. As
Pathfinder uses multicast, you must place it on its own VLAN or
dedicated switches.
The network switch must fulfil the following specifications:
▪The Pathfinder 500 series requires a 1 Gigabit switch, with true
port-to-port transfer rates of 1 Gigabit/second.
▪Network switches must support IGMP snooping and IGMP
snooping must be switched on.
System requirements for Pathfinder Control
▪Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or higher
▪1 GB RAM
▪50 MB free storage
▪1 Gbit dedicated network interface
About your Pathfinder 500 series device
The Pathfinder 500 series includes a DVI encoder and decoder, capable of
extending a 1080p signal up to 20 km (12 miles).

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MG-KVM-531 encoder rear panel
DVI IN
DVI-I in. Connect to the PC you want to control.
Audio in from PC.
Connect to the PC with 3.5 mm jack.
RS232
Connect to a control device with Ethernet cable.
Audio out to PC.
Connect to the PC with 3.5 mm jack.
DVI LOOP OUT
DVI-I out. Connect to a monitor.
12VDC
Connect to 12 V power supply.
USB
Connect to USB port of PC.
KVM-LINK
Depending on your SFP, connect to one of the
following:
▪Single-mode optical fiber cable
▪Multi-mode optical fiber cable
▪Ethernet cable

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MG-KVM-532 decoder rear panel
Audio in.
Connect an audio input device, for example, a
microphone.
RS232
Connect a control device.
Audio out.
Connect to an audio output device, for
example, speakers.
12VDC
Connect to 12 V power supply.
DVI OUT
DVI-I out.
Connect to a monitor.
USB 2.0
Connect to a keyboard, a mouse, and any other
USB devices.
KVM-LINK
Depending on your SFP, connect to one of the
following:
▪Single mode optical fiber cable
▪Multi mode optical fiber cable
▪Ethernet cable

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Fitting or replacing the SFP module
Only use SFP modules from, or recommended by, tvONE.
1. Remove the black dust protector from the SFP module.
2. Pull the metal latch of the SFP module forwards until it is at a
right angle.
3. Insert or replace the SFP module.
4. Push the metal latch back into position.

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Installing single and multiple endpoints
You can use your Pathfinder devices to extend a single PC, or you
can use a network switch to connect multiple endpoints.
If your network only contains Pathfinder 500 series devices, use a
1G switch. If your network also contains Pathfinder 800 series
devices, use a mixed 1G and 10G switch, or a 10G switch.
Extending a single PC
Connecting to multiple endpoints

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Quick start