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1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 What’s Included in the Kits ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Licensing ...................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2. OVERVIE W ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 InvisaPC System Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Overview of InvisaPC Devices ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Video ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Audio ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Support for Keyboards, Mice, and USB Devices .......................................................................................................................................10
2.2.4 IP Addressing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.5 Firmware Upgrade ...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
3. INVISAPC RECEIVERS ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Configuration of Receiver ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4. INVISAPC TRANSMITTERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Configuration of Transmitter ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
5. INVISAPC MANAGER .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.1 Configuration of Manager ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
6. MODES OF OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
6.1 Auto Login ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.2 Auto Connect ..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.3 Private Connection .................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.4 Shared Connection.................................................................................................................................................................................18
7. APPLICATION EXAMPLES .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.1 Video, Audio, and USB Extension .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Video, Audio, and USB Switching .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
8. INVISAPC FAMILY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
9. INSTALL ATI O N ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
9.1 InvisaPC Receiver (DTX1000-R, DTX1000SA-R, DTX1002-R) Checklist ...............................................................................................22
9.2 InvisaPC Transmitter (DTX1000-T, DTX1000SA-T, DTX1002-T) Checklist ...........................................................................................22
9.3 InvisaPC Transmitter Kit (DTX1000-T-K, DTX1002-T-K) Checklist ........................................................................................................22
9.4 InvisaPC Manager (DTX1032-R) Checklist ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.5 Installation Options ............................................................................................................................................................................................23
9.6 Connect the InvisaPC Receiver ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
9.7 Connect the InvisaPC Transmitter ...................................................................................................................................................................25
9.8 Connect the InvisaPC Manager ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
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10. NETWORKED INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................. 28
10.1 Point-to-Point Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................28
10.2 Unmanaged or Managed Matrix Installation .....................................................................................................................................28
11. OPERATION OF INVISAPC SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................ 29
11.1 LED Identification .................................................................................................................................................................................29
11.2 Accessing the System .........................................................................................................................................................................29
12. OSD FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30
12.1 User Types .............................................................................................................................................................................................30
12.2 Log On ...................................................................................................................................................................................................30
12.3 Default Username and Password ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
12.4 User Views and Capabilities ................................................................................................................................................................32
12.5 Connections Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................32
12.5.1 Creating a New Connection .........................................................................................................................................................................33
12.5.2 Connecting ......................................................................................................................................................................................................34
12.5.3 Edit Connection ..............................................................................................................................................................................................34
12.5.4 Remove Connection ......................................................................................................................................................................................34
12.6 Control Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................................35
12.6.1 Preferences......................................................................................................................................................................................................36
12.6.2 Network ............................................................................................................................................................................................................40
12.6.3 System .............................................................................................................................................................................................................41
12.7 Managing Users....................................................................................................................................................................................49
12.7.1 Add a User ........................................................................................................................................................................................................50
12.7.2 Auto Log-on .....................................................................................................................................................................................................50
12.7.3 Edit a User ........................................................................................................................................................................................................51
12.7.4 Remove a User ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
13. CENTRAL MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
13.1 Managing Devices ................................................................................................................................................................................53
13.1.1 Discovering and Adding Devices .................................................................................................................................................................54
13.1.2 Adding a Device on your Network ...............................................................................................................................................................55
13.1.3 Adding a Device not on your Network ........................................................................................................................................................56
13.1.4 Add Device via IP Address ............................................................................................................................................................................57
13.1.5 Editing Managed Devices .............................................................................................................................................................................57
13.1.6 Upgrading a Device Remotely ......................................................................................................................................................................58
13.1.7 Licenses ............................................................................................................................................................................................................58
APPENDIX A. INVISAPC VIDEO RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTED .................................................................................................... 59
APPENDIX B. CONFIGURING WINDOWS 7 VIRTUAL MACHINES FOR INVISAPC .................................................................... 60
APPENDIX C. INVISAPC NETWORK PROTOCOLS OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 61
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APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................... 62
APPENDIX E. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 64
E.1 FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................................................................................64
E.2 NOM Statement......................................................................................................................................................................................65
APPENDIX F. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS .................................................................................................................................. 66
F.1 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................ ....................................................................................66
F.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ...........................................................................................................................................................66
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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Approvals
Unit FCC, CE, CSA, RoHS, WEEE
Power Supply TU V, UL
Physical
(1) Power LED (green, located on front of the transmitters): Lights when power to the unit is ON;
(1) Power LED button (green, located on front of the receiver or manager): Lights when power to the unit is ON;
NOTE: Transmitter/Receiver or Manager turns on automatically and the LED lights when power to the unit is ON.
(1) RJ-45 Speed LED (green, located on top left of RJ-45 connector):
Blinks three times when the network connection is 1000 Mbps,
LED Interface
Maximum Distance from CPU
to Transmitter
Maximum Distance between
Transmitter and Receiver
Operating System Support
Connectors
Dimensions
Weight
Blinks two times when network connection is 100 Mbps,
Blinks once when the network connection is 10 Mbps,
Not blinking: No Link to network;
(1) Activity LED (green, located on top right of RJ-45 connector):
Solid green: Link up,
Blinking: Activity on the link,
OFF: No link
DTX1000-T, DTX1000SA-T, DTX1002-T: 16 ft. (5 m), DVI-D and USB limitations
328 ft. (100 m), use a network switch to get farther distances
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Microsoft Windows
Solaris, Mac OS
DTX1000-T: (1) DVI input, (1) USB Type B female, (1) RJ-45 network 10/100,
(1) 2.5-mm barrel connector for power;
DTX1000-R: (1) DVI output, (4) USB Type A female, (1) RJ-45 network 10/100,
(2) 3.5-mm connectors for microphone/stereo, (1) 2.5-mm barrel connector for power;
DTX1002-T: (2) DVI input, (1) USB Type B female, (1) RJ-45 network 10/100/1000,
(1) 2.5-mm barrel connector for power;
DTX1002-R: (2) DVI output, (4) USB Type A female, (1) RJ-45 network 10/100/1000,
(2) 3.5-mm connectors for microphone/stereo, (1) 2.5-mm barrel connector for power;
DTX1000SA-T: (1) DVI input, (1) USB Type B female, (1) RJ-45 network, (1) RJ-45 serial, (2) 3.5 mm audio,
(1) 2.5 mm barrel for power;
DTX1000SA-R: (1) DVI output, (4) USB Type A female, (1) RJ-45 network, (1) DB9 serial,
(2) 3.5 mm audio for SPK and MIC, (1) 2.5 mm barrel for power
DTX1032-R: (1) DVI output, (4) USB Type A female, (1) RJ-45 network 10/100/1000,
(2) 3.5-mm connectors for microphone/stereo, (1) 2.5-mm barrel coinnector for power
DTX1000-T, DTX1000-R, DTX1002-T, DTX1002-R, DTX1032-R: 1.38”H x 6.44”W x 4.31”D (3.5 x 16.35 x 10.94 cm);
DTX1000SA-T, DTX1000SA-R: 1.15"H x 6.2" W, 4.2"D (2.92 x 15.75 x 10.67 cm)
DTX1000-T, DTX1000-R, DTX1002-T, DTX1002-R, DTX1032-R: 0.85 lb. (0.38 kg);
DTX1000SA-T, DTX1000SA-R: 1.18 lbs (0.54 kg)
Vista, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2012, LInux®,
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TABLE 1-1 (CONTINUED). SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Operation
Default IP Address
Encryption Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) over TCP/IP, 128-bit between TX and RX, user set between RX and Hyper-V
Default Username admin
Default Password The password is blank by default
DDC Support Built-in/clone of remote
Power
Power Source External in-line power supply
Input Voltage 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Input Current 0.9 amps maximum
Power Consumption
Heat Dissipation
Output Connector 2.5-mm barrel
Input Connector IEC-320, C8
Power Supply Cord Length 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +140° F (-20 to 60° C)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95%, noncondensing
DTX1000-T, DTX1000SA-T, DTX1002-T: 192.168.1.22;
DTX1000-R, DTX1000SA-R, DTX1002-R, DTX1032-R: 192.168.1.21
Unit: 6.5 watts with keyboard and mouse attached;
Power supply is 20 W to support USB based powered devices
(5 VDC x 4 amps) x 3.41 = 68.2 BTU/hour maximum
(Voltage x Nominal Current) x 3.41 = BTU/hr
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1.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE KITS
DTX1000-T-K includes:
(1) DTX1000 -T
(1) DVI CPU Cable
(1) USB CPU Cable
DTX1003 includes:
(1) Single-head transmitter (DTX1000-T)
(1) InvisaPC Manager (DTX1032-R)
(2) Power supplies
(2) Power cords
(8) Rubber feet
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DTX1002-T-K includes:
(1) DTX1002-T
(2) DVI CPU Cables
(1) USB CPU Cable
DTX1000 includes:
(1) DTX1000 -T
(1) DTX1000 -R
(2) Power supplies
(2) Power cords
(8) Rubber feet
NOTE: Does not include local CPU cables, order separately.
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DTX1002 includes:
(1) DTX1000 -T
(1) DTX1000 -R
(2) Power supplies
(2) Power cords
(8) Rubber feet
NOTE: Does not include local CPU cables, order separately.
DTX1000SA-T includes:
(1) InvisaPC Transmitter
(1) 5 VDC Power Supply
(1) US Power Cord
(4) rubber feet
(1) Quick Install Guide
DTX1000SA-R includes:
(1) InvisaPC Receiver
(1) 5 VDC Power Supply
(1) US Power Cord
(4) rubber feet
(1) Quick Install Guide
DTX1000SA-T-K includes:
(1) InvisaPC Transmitter
(1) 5 VDC Power Supply
(1) US Power Cord
(4) rubber feet
(1) Quick Install Guide
(1) EHN900025U-0006
(1) USB05E-0006
(1) EJ110-0005
DTX1000SA-K includes:
(1) DTX1000SA-T-K
•(1) DTX1000SA-R
1.3 LICENSING
The InvisaPC manager natively supports / manages 32 transmitters and receivers. If you need to increase the size of the matrix
beyond 32 endpoints, you will need to purchase the optional licenses which support either 100 endpoints (DTX1032-LIC100) or 250
endpoints (DTX1032-LIC250).
NOTE: If you purchase the DTX1032-LIC250, you MUST ALSO purchase the DTX1032-LIC100 first, otherwise, the 250 endpoint license
cannot be installed. This is a two-step upgrade that requires you to upgrade to 100 endpoints first before you can upgrade
to 250 endpoints.
There are 3 options for managing InvisaPC Transmitters and Receivers:
Option 1 (for small unmanaged matrices): Using built in receiver manager
Option 2 (for small managed matrices): Using the DTX1032-R
Option 3 (for large managed matrices): Using Boxilla BXAMGR
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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
The InvisaPC system provides users with a seamless desktop experience anywhere on a TCP/IP network, while allowing the actual
hardware to be securely housed in a corporate data center or in the cloud. InvisaPC enables the same high fidelity experience of a
desktop PC even for media-rich applications, for example, watching videos, photo editing with Photoshop or 3D design with AutoCAD.
The remote desktops may be hosted on a physical PC / workstation or may be a virtual desktop hosted on a private server or in the
cloud. The InvisaPC system provides its users with Receivers that communicate with target computer nodes (whether physical PC or
virtual desktop) over a standard TCP/IP network. Physical PCs/Workstations/Servers have an InvisaPC Transmitter unit physically connected to provide communication over the TCP/IP network. The performance of InvisaPC allows them to be deployed on standard corporate networks and even across Wide-Area-Networks (WANs).
Desktop users can access remote keyboard, mouse, video, audio, USB mass storage devices, headsets and other USB devices from
the Receiver unit to the remote PC/workstations or Virtual Desktop via the InvisaPC system.
NOTE: Some USB 2.0 devices have been found to be incompatible. Please report these devices to Black Box.
NOTE: References to the InvisaPC system in this document refer to both Receivers (DTX1000-R, DTX1000SA-R, DTX1002-R) and
Transmitters (DTX1000-T, DTX1000SA-T, DTX1002-T), and Manager (DTX1032-R).
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Transmitters
Receivers
Virtual Desktops
FIGURE 2-1. INVISAPC EXAMPLE—INCLUDING PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL DESKTOPS
2.1 INVISAPC SYSTEM FEATURES
InvisaPC leverages state-of-the-art technologies in compression, networking, and latency management. Some of the key features
of InvisaPC are:
Excellent Video Quality: The InvisaPC system uses a compound compression algorithm to provide a perceptively lossless video
experience at a low network bandwidth. None of the bandwidth variability and noise effects of analog extension schemes exist.
InvisaPC can support a 1080p HD movie in <40 Mbps.
Seamless integration of Physical and Virtual Desktops: The InvisaPC system connects to physical PCs, servers, and video sources
as well as virtual desktops hosted on servers or in the cloud. This allows seamless connection to physical resources and virtual
resources from the same Receiver unit. IT professionals use this capability to optimize their deployments and migrations to cloud
services.
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High Reliability and Highly Secure: The InvisaPC system minimizes maintenance for administrators. The intuitive On-Screen-Display
is simple to learn and understand. The individual units have no moving parts to minimize potential for hardware failures. All media
streams transmitted between the InvisaPC devices are encrypted using 128-bit SSL. Password protection is also provided to control
access to all administration functions.
Transparent USB Re-Direction: The InvisaPC system provides transparent USB re-direction for both virtual and physical desktop
connections. Keyboards and mice are collated to a common channel while other USB devices are re-directed to virtual or
physical targets. There is a limit of two non-keyboard/mice devices that can be re-directed to a Transmitter unit (i.e. physical PC/
Workstation)
Environmentally Optimized: The InvisaPC system is optimized to minimize power requirements and eliminate noise. All Receivers
and Transmitters consume less than 6 Watts and are completely silent.
Easy Deployment: The InvisaPC system is designed to be easily and quickly deployed. No new drivers or software need to be
installed on target PCs or Virtual Desktops. The system uses standard networking protocols and cabling. Users and connections
are defined using an intuitive On-Screen-Display (OSD). Connections can be made via simple “click on target.” Multiple modes
of operation such as private connections, shared connections, auto-login, and auto-connect enable various workflows and
collaborations to be supported.
2.2 OVERVIEW OF INVISAPC DEVICES
The InvisaPC family is composed of Receivers, Transmitters, and System Managers. Some of the key capabilities and operation
of InvisaPC devices are described below. These capabilities are supported across all InvisaPC devices.
2.2.1 VIDEO
The InvisaPC system supports 24-bit color depth digital video up to a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz for any video
head on both Transmitter and Receiver. A DVI-I connector is provided on the Receiver, Transmitter, and Manager for cable
compatibility, but only digital video is supported. See Appendix 1 - InvisaPC Video Resolutions Supported for the list of resolutions
currently supported by InvisaPC. VGA or Analog video can be supported by using the KVGA-DVID VGA to DVI-D converter.
2.2.2 AUDIO
The InvisaPC system supports CD-quality stereo audio from the remote workstation (with the Transmitter connected) or virtual
desktop to peripheral speakers connected to the USB connector on the InvisaPC Receiver. The InvisaPC Transmitter uses its USB
interface to capture audio from the remote workstation. This increases audio quality by eliminating analog audio noise issues and
removing the need for a sound card in PC/Workstation.
The InvisaPC Receiver connects audio from a peripheral microphone connected via the USB connector on the Receiver to
the remote workstation or a virtual desktop. The InvisaPC Transmitter uses USB to supply the microphone data to the remote
workstation. Higher quality audio can be obtained using USB re-direction for USB headsets or speakers.
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2.2.3 SUPPORT FOR KEYBOARDS, MICE AND USB DEVICES
USB keyboards and mice are fully supported by the InvisaPC system. Composite mouse and keyboard devices are supported, along
with other types of USB devices such as Flash/Thumb Drives, CD and DVD/ROM drives, printers, pen tablets, touch-panels, and
isochronous USB devices such as headsets.
Support for non-keyboard and mice devices is provided on an InvisaPC Receiver using USB re-direction. This capability can be
enabled or disabled by the administrator. In an InvisaPC Receiver, the first two devices that are not keyboard or mouse are assigned
to the USB re-direction channel automatically and passed to the remote computer when connected via a Transmitter. When
connecting to a non-Transmitter target (i.e. virtual desktop), up to eight USB devices can be re-directed.
NOTE: A hub can be attached externally to an InvisaPC Receiver, but a maximum of two devices can be assigned to USB
re-direction on connections to Transmitters. Multiple keyboard and mice can additionally be supported—though all use the default
drivers on the target PC.
2.2.4 IP ADDRESSING
The InvisaPC devices are IP-addressable, giving you the flexibility to locate workstations anywhere within your enterprise and at
any distance from your desktop users. The InvisaPC devices use standard network protocols to transfer data between the remote
Workstation/Virtual Desktop and the peripheral devices located at the user’s desk. The InvisaPC system can operate on a network
connection of 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps.
The receiver can be configured using a static or DHCP assigned IP address while the transmitter requires a static IP address only.
2.2.5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Upgrade your firmware at any time using an InvisaPC manager or using a USB flash-drive in an InvisaPC Receiver unit to ensure
that your InvisaPC system is always running the most current version available. All the InvisaPC devices - Receiver, Transmitter,
and Manager - are upgradable.
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An InvisaPC Receiver connects to a physical PC or a virtual desktop over a TCP/IP network and decrypts and decompresses
the streams to provide video, audio, and USB connections to a user. The user is presented with typical PC connections—video out
(typically DVI), USB (typically 4 ports of USB 2.0), line out, and microphone in (see individual Receiver’s data-sheets for specific
ports provided).
The Transmitter-Receiver connection uses Black Box’s compound compression algorithm for video called Dynamic Content
Optimized Compression (DCOC). This algorithm optimizes compression based on content in the video stream and on available
network bandwidth. Standard Microsoft RDP is used for connections to Virtual Desktops. Multiple versions of RDP are supported
from RDP 8.1 to legacy versions. This allows InvisaPC Receivers to connect to Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare ESX, and Citrix XEN
based virtual desktops as well as session host based desktops (previously called Terminal Services).
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FIGURE 3-1. FRONT VIEW OF INVISAPC RECEIVER (DTX1000-R OR DTX1002-R)
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FIGURE 3-2. FRONT VIEW OF INVISAPC RECEIVER (DTX1000SA-R)
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FIGURE 3-3. REAR VIEW OF INVISAPC RECEIVER (DTX1000-R)
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FIGURE 3-4. REAR VIEW OF INVISAPC RECEIVER (DTX1002-R)
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FIGURE 3-5. REAR VIEW OF INVISAPC RECEIVER (DTX1000SA-R)
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TABLE 3-1. INVISAPC RECEIVER COMPONENTS
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NUMBER IN FIGURES 3-1
THROUGH 3-5
1 Power LED Lights green when power is ON
2, 6 (4) USB Type A connectors Link to USB devices
3 (1) 3.5-mm connector Connects to microphone
4 (1) 3.5-mm connector Connects to speakers
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7 (1) Link/Activity LED Lights green when there is activity on the link
8 (1) RJ-45 connector Links to 10 -/100-/100 0 -Mbps network
9 (1) Link Speed LED
10 (1) DVI output connector Links to DVI output #1
11 (1) DVI output connector Links to DVI output #2
12 (1) DB9 connector Links to RS-232 serial interface
3.1 CONFIGURATION OF RECEIVER
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
(1) 2.5-mm barrel connector
for power
Links to 5-VDC external in-line power supply
LED blinks green 1= 10 Mbps, 2 = 100 Mbps and 3= 1 Gbps in a 1.5 second interval.
No blinking means no valid link
The Receiver is configured using an On-Screen Display (OSD) built into the Receiver or using the InvisaPC Manager. The network
settings and unit name among others can be configured for a Receiver. The target connections are defined by their target name or
IP address, log-in username/password, and TCP port number to be used. Users can be created and specific connections may be
allocated to the different users.
A Receiver user profile is protected by username and password to permit different users to access the same unit securely.
Multiplatform support
InvisaPC is compatible with the following operating systems:
Microsoft
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Windows Desktop Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10) and Microsoft Server Operating
Systems (e.g., 2003, Server 2008, Server 2012)
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Linux
Solaris
Mac OS
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The default keyboard drivers for these operating systems are supported by the InvisaPC system.
NOTE: For virtual desktops, typically Pro or Enterprise versions of the Windows operating system are required for VDI to support
RemoteFX™. See www.microsoft.com for Terminal Services (RDSH) or VDI (RDVH) requirements.
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CHAPTER 4: INVISAPC TRANSMITTERS
An InvisaPC Transmitter converts the video, audio, and USB connections of a PC or Workstation to a format that can be connected
and controlled over a TCP/IP network. The Transmitter connects to the DVI and USB ports of a PC or workstation. The Transmitter
controls the connection to a remote Receiver and manages the flow of information to it. It converts and compresses video and audio
information for transmission over standard TCP/IP networks, along with USB peripheral communications. All data communication
uses 128-bit encryption.
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FIGURE 4-1. FRONT VIEW OF THE INVISAPC TRANSMITTER (DTX1000-T OR DTX1002-T)
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FIGURE 4-2. FRONT VIEW OF THE INVISAPC TRANSMITTER (DTX1000SA-T)
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FIGURE 4-3. REAR VIEW OF THE INVISAPC TRANSMITTER (DTX1000-T)
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FIGURE 4-4. RE AR VIEW OF THE INVISAPC TRANSMITTER (DTX1002-T)
2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
FIGURE 4-5. REAR VIEW OF THE INVISAPC TRANSMITTER (DTX1000SA-T)
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CHAPTER 4: INVISAPC TRANSMITTERS
TABLE 4-1. INVISAPC TRANSMITTER COMPONENTS
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NUMBER IN FIGURES 4-1
THROUGH 4-5
1 Power LED Lights green when power is ON
2
3 (1) USB Type B connector Links to USB input source
4 (1) Link/Activity LED Lights green when there is activity on the link
5 (1) RJ-45 connector Links to 10 -/100-/100 0 -Mbps network
6 (1) 10/100/10 00-Mbps L ED Lights green when data is being transmtted at 1000 Mbps
7 (1) DVI input connector
8 (1) DVI input connector Links to DVI input source #1 on the dual-head model (DTX1002-T)
9 (1) RJ-45 connector Links to RS-232 serial interface
10 (1) 3.5-mm connector Links to audio
11 (1) 3.5-mm connector Links to audio
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
(1) 2.5-mm barrel connector
for power
Links to 5-VDC external in-line power supply
Links to DVI input source #1 on the single-head models (DTX1000-T and
DTX1000SA-T) and input source #2 on the dual-head model (DTX1002-T)
The Transmitter uses Black Box’s compound compression algorithm for video called Dynamic Content Optimized Compression
(DCOC). This algorithm optimizes compression and latency on a frame-by-frame basis, depending on content in the video stream
and on available network bandwidth. This enables an optimal user experience in challenging network environments.
4.1 CONFIGURATION OF TRANSMITTER
The Transmitter is configured from an InvisaPC Receiver or Manager. The network settings, unit name, and video quality are among
the parameters that can be configured on a Transmitter.
Multiplatform support
The Transmitter is connected to the remote workstation via USB and DVI connectors. This enables the InvisaPC Receiver to
interoperate seamlessly with Windows, Linux
®
, and Macintosh© workstations/servers.
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CHAPTER 5: INVISAPC MANAGER
An InvisaPC Manager (DTX1032-R) managing a network of InvisaPC Receivers and Transmitters can also act as an InvisaPC
Receiver. The DTX1032-R can manage 32 transmitters/receivers by default. It can manage up to 250 transmitter/receivers
when an upgrade license(s) (DTX1032-LIC100 / DTX1032-LIC250) is added to DTX1032-R.
NOTES:
The front panel of the InvisaPC Manager (not pictured) looks similar to the InvisaPC receiver’s (DTX1000-R or DTX1002-R) front
panel shown in Chapter 3 of this manual.
The rear panel of the InvisaPC Manager (not pictured) looks similar to the DTX1000-R front panel shown in Chapter 3 of this
manual.
5.1 CONFIGURATION OF MANAGER
The DTX1032-R Manager is configured using an On-Screen Display built into the Manager in the same manner as a Receiver.
A Manager user profile is protected by username and password to permit different users to access the same unit securely. It
maintains the central database that is distributed to all Receivers in the “domain” of the Manager (i.e. discovered and added to
manager) – called the “managed domain”. This distribution ensures that there is no single point of failure in the InvisaPC system –
each Receiver has a copy of the database. This enables each Receiver to continue operation – log users in, make connections as
required – even if the Manager goes off-line.
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CHAPTER 6: MODES OF OPERATION
The InvisaPC system has various modes of operation such as Auto-Login, Auto-Connect, Private Connection, and Shared
Connection Modes.
6.1 AUTO LOGIN
In Auto-Login Mode, turning on the InvisaPC Receiver automatically causes a login as a pre-defined user. The user is presented
with the permitted connections that have been predefined.
6.2 AUTO CONNECT
In Auto-Connect Mode, when a user logs-in to the InvisaPC Receiver, it causes an automatic connection to their pre-allocated
workstation or virtual desktop. Auto-Login and Auto-Connect are defined independent of each other, but can be used together to
auto login/auto connect devices that are difficult to reach.
6.3 PRIVATE CONNECTION
In Private Connection Mode, when a user makes a connection to a target workstation/virtual desktop, this connection is only
accessible by this user. All other users will receive a “busy” message if they attempt to connect to the same workstation/virtual
machine. This is the default mode for connections.
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6.4 SHARED CONNECTION
In Shared Connection Mode, multiple users can connect to the audio and video of the same target computer over the network. They
arbitrate for control of the keyboard and mouse of that computer. Non-keyboard and mice devices are not supported on shared
connections (such as USB 2.0 devices due to the timing/OS limitations).
These various modes can be mixed on a particular Receiver and connection. For example Auto-Login and Auto-Connect can be
combined to enable an InvisaPC Receiver to automatically connect to a specific target workstation/virtual desktop when power is
applied without any user intervention that might be required for Digital Signage or Kiosk type of deployments.
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CHAPTER 7: APPLICATION EXAMPLES
The InvisaPC system is built to be flexible so that it can be deployed in many different types of applications such as basic
extension, switching applications (sometimes called matrix), cloud-based desktops, control rooms, digital signage, and kiosk
applications and other applications in banking, financial services, broadcast, network operations, industrial, government and
enterprise computing sectors. InvisaPC provides the state-of-the art performance by:
using digital sources for video and audio, hence removing analog noise issues or other potential environmental issues
using advanced optimized compression to enable visually lossless video over standard low-bandwidth networks rather than a
proprietary connection or dedicated gigabit networks of many systems
7.1 VIDEO, AUDIO AND USB EXTENSION
Many applications require Video, Audio, or USB extension (or all three together) such as PC back-racking, board-room fit-out,
remote monitoring, and digital signage.
The InvisaPC system is setup to connect the Transmitter to the Receiver straight out of the box on a point-to-point network.
The Transmitter and Receiver can be attached to standard Ethernet IP networks to increase the distance between units – within
a building, between buildings, or across a country. Only standard Ethernet/IP rules and the maximum latency the application can
tolerate need to be considered. If video and/or audio extension only is being used, latency rarely is a consideration as the traffic is
typically one-way. When USB-based peripheral devices are also required a network latency of <50ms is recommended to avoid user
issues with “poor mouse response”, etc. For some applications, such as graphic design network latency ,<20ms may be required
to ensure user satisfaction. Latency normally is only an issue when extending across a WAN, because latency inside modern
buildings or on dedicated networks are much less than 1 ms.
In Figure 7-1, a typical deployment is shown in a basic extender application. In this deployment, only one Transmitter and Receiver
are used to allow remote access to a single workstation.
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FIGURE 7-1. BASIC EXTENDER APPLICATION
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CHAPTER 7: APPLICATION EXAMPLES
7.2 VIDEO, AUDIO AND USB SWITCHING
Numerous applications require being able to switch between different target PCs or Virtual Desktops. The user wants to be able
to change the source of Video, Audio, or USB extension (or all three together).
Connections can be made to a target using InvisaPC’s intuitive On-Screen-Display (OSD). In Figure 7-2, a larger scale system
is shown. This is referred to as a switching or matrix type of deployment. In this deployment, there are several Receivers and
Transmitters and a manager, as well as virtual desktops.
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Transmitters
Virtual Desktops
FIGURE 7-2. INVISAPC SWITCHING EXAMPLE
Receivers
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CHAPTER 8: INVISAPC FAMILY
The InvisaPC system is composed of a family of Receivers, Transmitters, and Managers. The table below provides an example
of products and part numbers.
TABLE 8-1. INVISAPC MODELS
RECEIVERS NUMBER OF VIDEO HEADS USB PORTS SERIAL AUDIO DVI CPU CABLE USB CPU CABLE
DTX1000-R (1) DVI (4) USB 2.0 Type A No Yes Not applicable Not applicable
DTX1002-R (2) DVI (4) USB 2.0 Type A No Yes Not applicable Not applicable
DTX1000SA-R (1) DV I (4) USB 2.0 Type A Yes Yes Not applicable Not applicable
TRANSMITTERS NUMBER OF VIDEO HEADS USB PORTS SERIAL AUDIO DVI CPU CABLE USB CPU CABLE
DTX1000-T (1) DV I (1) USB 2.0 Type B No No Not included Not included
DTX100 2-T (2) DVI (1) USB 2.0 Type B No No Not included Not included
DTX1000SA-T (1) DVI (1) USB 2.0 Type B Yes Yes Not included Not included
DTX1000-T-K (1) DVI (1) USB 2.0 Type B No No (1) included (1) included
DTX100 2-T-K (2) DVI (1) USB 2.0 Type B No No (2) included (1) included
MANAGERS NUMBER OF VIDEO HE ADS USB PORTS SERIAL AUDIO DVI CPU CABLE USB CPU CABLE
DTX1032-R (1) DVI (4) USB 2.0 Type A No Yes Not applicable Not applicable
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