Avocent Emerge EMS1000P, Emerge EMS1000MP Installer/user Manual
Emerge® EMS
Installer/User Guide
INSTRUCTIONS
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Emerge® EMS
Installer/User Guide
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European EMC directive 89/336/EEC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A computing device in accordance with the specications in the European
standard EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference. 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 or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the
following measures: (a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (b) Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver. (c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected. (d) Consult the supplier or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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TA B L E OF C O N T E N T S
List of Figures ..................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1: Product Overview..........................................................................................1
Features and Benets ........................................................................................................................1
Conguration Possibilities ................................................................................................................1
Further Expansion ............................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2: Installation .....................................................................................................5
Locations ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting ...........................................................................................................................................6
Making Standard Connections.......................................................................................................... 8
Connections at the Transmitter .........................................................................................................8
Connections at the Receiver............................................................................................................13
Making Cascade Connections.........................................................................................................16
Chapter 3: Operations ...................................................................................................23
Indicators ........................................................................................................................................23
Adjustments .....................................................................................................................................24
Brightness and Sharpness Adjustments........................................................................................... 24
Skew Compensation Adjustments (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only).................................25
Appendices.....................................................................................................................29
Appendix A: Technical Support .......................................................................................................29
Appendix B: Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 30
Index................................................................................................................................31
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L I S T OF F I G U R E S
Figure 1.1: A standard Emerge EMS1000P conguration driving two display/speakers sets..........1
Figure 1.2: A typical Emerge EMS1000MP conguration driving up to eight displays...................2
Figure 1.3: Cascaded transmitters ................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1.4: Cascaded receivers ........................................................................................................3
Figure 2.1: Applying the self adhesive rubber feet ...........................................................................6
Figure 2.2: The rear mounting slot ...................................................................................................6
Figure 2.3: Placing an Emerge EMS unit within the optional rack mount chassis ..........................7
Figure 2.4: Connecting video and audio signals from the source PC system................................... 8
Figure 2.5: Connecting a monitor and speakers to the transmitter unit........................................... 9
Figure 2.6: Overall maximum link length (1000 feet) when one receiver is connected.................. 10
Figure 2.7: Connecting the link cable to the EMS1000P transmitter unit...................................... 10
Figure 2.8: Connecting up to four link cables to the EMS1000MP-T transmitter unit ..................11
Figure 2.9: Connecting the power adaptor to the transmitter unit................................................. 12
Figure 2.10: Connecting the power adaptor to the power cord......................................................12
Figure 2.11: Connecting displays and speakers to the receiver unit .............................................. 13
Figure 2.12: Overall maximum link length (1000 feet) when one receiver is connected................ 14
Figure 2.13: Connecting the link cable to the receiver unit............................................................14
Figure 2.14: Connecting the power adaptor to the receiver unit....................................................15
Figure 2.15: Connecting the power adaptor to the power cord......................................................15
Figure 2.16: Valid multiple cascade connections and their effects on overall link lengths ............17
Figure 2.17: Connecting multiple transmitters in a cascade arrangement.....................................18
Figure 2.18: Connecting the audio/visual outputs of one transmitter to the inputs of the next...... 19
Figure 2.19: Connecting multiple receivers in a cascade arrangement ......................................... 20
Figure 2.20: Connecting the link output of one receiver to the link input of the next..................... 21
Figure 3.1: Location of the red and green operation indicators ................................................... 23
Figure 3.2: Location of the brightness and sharpness adjustment dials......................................... 24
Figure 3.3: Using a high contrast image to assist with sharpness adjustments .............................24
Figure 3.4: Location of the skew compensation adjustment dials ..................................................25
Figure 3.5: Creating a suitable skew test pattern within a paint package......................................25
Figure 3.6: The supplied skew test pattern showing green slightly retarded
relative to the red and blue.............................................................................................................. 26
Figure 3.7: A skew compensation dial showing its middle neutral position
and its two maximum positions .......................................................................................................26
Figure 3.8: The two skew compensation dials showing how they affect each of the colors............27
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CH AP TE R
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PC
VIDEO
UTP Link
AUDIO
EMS1000P
(T)
EMS1000P
(R)
POWER
POWER
Features and Benets
The Avocent Emerge® EMS series of media streaming products empower you to distribute your
analog video and stereo sound to many remote destinations. Using standard UTP structured
cabling, you can deliver very high video resolutions to multiple display screens located up to 1000
feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models) away from the source PC system. The high quality circuitry
housed within every Emerge EMS product ensures that both image and sound are true to their
source.
The standard conguration of an Emerge EMS transmitter and receiver pair is only the beginning.
Thanks to sensible design and no-nonsense build quality you can expand your installation at any
time using additional Emerge EMS units to keep pace with your project.
Conguration Possibilities
There are two different Emerge EMS transmitter/receiver types available, the choice of which unit
you use depends upon how many display/speaker locations need to be driven:
Emerge EMS1000P provides a single transmitter and single receiver capable of directly
supporting two remote screen and speaker sets. The transmitter can additionally support a local
screen and speaker set located adjacent to the source system. Expansion
is made possible by connecting further EMS1000P transmitters to the
original unit, each supporting their own EMS1000P receiver units.
Figure 1.1: A standard Emerge EMS1000P conguration driving two display/speakers
Product Overview
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
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PC
VIDEO
UTP Link
AUDIO
EMS1000MP
(T
)
POWER
EMS1000MP
(R
)
POWER
EMS1000MP
(R
)
EMS1000MP
(R
)
EMS1000MP
(R)
Emerge EMS1000MP units are designed to provide potentially enormous expansion possibilities
from the outset. Each EMS1000MP-T transmitter is capable of directly feeding up to four
EMS1000MP-R receivers. Each receiver supports two remote screen and speakers sets, but
additionally can also drive a further three receivers and their respective screens/speakers.
Additional expansion is also possible by connecting further EMS1000MP-T transmitters to the
original unit, each supporting their own multiple EMS1000MP-R receiver units.
Figure 1.2: A typical Emerge EMS1000MP conguration driving up to eight displays
Chapter 1: Product Overview
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Further Expansion
Transmitter Cascading
As mentioned earlier, the EMS1000P and
EMS1000MP-T transmitters are both capable
of supporting additional transmitter (and their
subsequent receiver) units. This is achieved using
the video and audio out ports to provide the inputs
into the next transmitter unit, and so on. A limit
of three cascade connections (comprising both
transmitter and/or receiver cascades) is possible
within any branch of the system.
Receiver Cascading
This method of expansion is limited to
the EMS1000MP-R receivers as only
they are equipped with the necessary
LINK OUT cascade port. Using the LINK
OUT port, the video and audio signals
are transferred via UTP cabling to the
next receiver. This receiver can then
drive its own dual screen/speaker sets as
well as provide a further LINK OUT to a
third and nal EMS1000MP-R receiver.
A limit of three cascade connections
(comprising both transmitter and/or
receiver cascades) is possible within
any branch of the system.
EMS1000MP
(R
)
EMS1000MP
(R
)
EMS1000MP
(R
)
STANDARD LINK
POWER
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK
Figure 1.3: Cascaded transmitters
Figure 1.4: Cascaded receivers
Transmitter
Transmitter
VIDEO
STANDARD
LINKS
STANDARD
LINKS
AUDIO
POWER
POWER
PC
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK
CASCADE LINK
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Safety Precautions
• For use in dry, oil-free indoor environments only.
• Do not use to link between buildings.
• Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly ammable
materials.
• Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance with all applicable
wiring regulations.
• Do not connect UTP link interfaces (RJ45 style connectors) to any other equipment,
particularly network or telecommunications equipment.
• Warning – the power adaptor contains live parts. No user serviceable parts are contained
within the power adaptor - do not dismantle.
• Do not use the power adaptor if the power adaptor case becomes damaged, cracked or
broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly. Replace the power adaptor with a
manufacturer approved type only.
• The Emerge units do not provide ground isolation and should not be used for any applications
that require ground isolation or galvanic isolation.
• Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup
power supply (UPS), power the computer, the monitor and the Emerge unit off the supply.
• If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same
phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.
• The primary means to cease operation of the units is to remove the power adaptor lead. Ensure
that the power adaptor is positioned near to the equipment and is easily accessible.
• Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
• Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product conguration.
• If you use a power extension cord with the Emerge units, make sure the total ampere rating
of the devices plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
• Do not attempt to service the Emerge units yourself.
• The Emerge units and power adaptors can get warm in operation – do not situate them in an
enclosed space without any ventilation.
• For correct operation, the local and remote units must have ground connections. At the
computer end, this is achieved by ensuring that the computer that the Emerge unit is
connected to has a ground connection. At the audio/visual device end, this can be achieved
by ensuring that the power supply is connected to a grounded power outlet. Alternatively, a
ground connection will be made via the monitor, if the monitor is itself grounded.
• Where possible, try to avoid laying the interconnect cable(s) alongside power cables.
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CH AP TE R
Locations
Please consider the following important points when planning the positions of your Emerge EMS
units:
• Take care not to exceed the maximum link cable lengths (please refer to the section Making
Cascade Connections).
• Ensure that the transmitters are as close as possible to the source PC system and the receivers
are similarly close to the display units. Use video connection cables that are correctly shielded
and are no longer than 6 feet in length.
• Choose routes for the twisted pair link cables that avoid mains power cables as much as
possible.
• Remember a mains power socket is required for each transmitter and receiver.
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