Magenta Research MultiView AK500 User Manual

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PN 5310148-01, Rev 04, Oct-2007

MultiView

AK500

Receiver

Quick Reference

&

Setup Guide

Magenta Research

128 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776 USA

[phone] FAX [phone]

www.magenta-research.com

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INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if
not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial enviro nm ent. Ope ra tio n of this eq ui pme nt in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.

Changes or modifications not expres sly appr ov ed by the party resp onsi b le
for compliance could void the user’s autho rity to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus s et out in the Radio Interferenc e R eg ul ation of Industry
Canada.

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The manufacturer declares that this product meets the requirements of
EU Directive 89/336/EEC.

FCC/IC RFI STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications...................................................................................................3

2. Introduction ... .....................................…....................................... ...................4

2.1 Overview......................................................................................... ............4

2.2 Equipment You May Also Need..........................................................…....4

2.3 Compatible Cabling ........................................................................…...….4

3. Setup and Installation.................. ........................… .......................... ............….5

3.1 Data Mode Configuration..............................................................................5

3.2 Cabling Considerations................................................................................5

3.3 Making the Connections................................…............................................5

3.3.1 Connections and Setup i n Ge neral .................... ...................……......5

3.3.2 Connections on the Single-Port VGA/Audio……..............………..…..6

3.3.3 Connections on the Single-Port VGA/RS-232………………....………7

3.3.4 Connections on the T4 VGA/Audio Transmitter

T4 VGA/RS-232 Transmitter............................................... ....……....8

3.3.5 Connections on the single port SA/SAP series..………...........……...9

3.4 Video Adjustment…….................. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ….. .. ......................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 10

3.4.1 Cable Distance Compensation Settings..................................……....10

3.4.2 Skew Compensation Settings.............................................……….....10

4. Troubleshooting....... .. .. .. . .. ............................................. . .. ........................ .. .. .. .. .. 11

4.1 Common Problems ......................................................................................11

Appendix A. Cabling Pinouts..... ........................ ............…............ ........................ ..13

Appendix B. Setting Sync Signal Output Termination.....…....................................15

Appendix C. AK500 Configuration Settings………….............................................16

Appendix D. Serial Daughterboard SDB Setting ……………………......................18

Appendix E. Mounting Options…….......................................................................20

Appendix F. Pollable Serial Mode….......................................................................20

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1.Specifications

Cable Required: Category 5, 5e, 6 shielded or unshielded twisted pair
Compliance: CE; FCC Class A, IC Class/class A
Video Support: VGA, SVGA, XGA, XGA-2, RGBHV, RGB, Composite, S-Video,

Component Video modes

Resolution and
Refresh Rate: At 500 ft. (152 m) or less: Up to 2048 x 1536 at up to 70 Hz;

Required Source
Impedance: Video OUT: 75 ohms;

Audio models: Audio OUT (if any): 600 ohms maximum
SPDIF audio models: 75 Ohm.

Required Destination
Impedance: Video IN: 75 ohms;

Audio models: Audio IN (if any): 600 ohms minimum
SPDIF audio models: 75 Ohm.

Audio
Characteristics: Channels: Right/Left summed;

Line Level 60 0 Ohm Unbalanced
SA version is full stereo audio

Serial
Characteristics: Protocol: Asynchronous; transparent to data format;

transparent to data rates up to 19.2 kbps full duplex;
data rates to 115 kbps simplex, half-duplex modes
SA version is 3 wire, fixed baud rate of 9600

Connectors: AK500: (1) 4 position phoenix, (1) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;
AK500DP: (1) 4 position phoenix, (2) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;
AK500232: (1) DB9 M (DTE), (1) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;
AK500SA/SAP: (1) 4 position phoenix, (1) DB9 M (DTE),
(1) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;
AK500DPSA/SAP: (1) 4 position phoenix, (1) DB9 M (DTE),
(2) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;

Temperature
Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);

Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)

Humidity
Tolerance: Up to 80% noncondensing
Enclosure: Steel
Power: +5 VDC;

Consumption: 5 watts maximum

Size: 1.2"H x 4.1"W x 5.5"D (3.0 x 10.4 x 14.0 cm)
Weight: 1.0 lb. (0.45 kg)
MTBF: 100,000 hours

CHAPTER 1: Specifications

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2. Introduction

2.1 Overview

The Magenta MultiView™ Series extends VGA and video signals over ordinary
Category 5 cable.

This manual covers Magenta MultiView™ AK500 Series Receivers. These units are
field configurable for various video, audio and serial options. See Appendix C for
configuration settings.
SA series feature video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals on a single cat5 and SAP
series units are similar to the above but have additional features for pollable serial.

The Magenta MultiView™ AK500 Receiver features integrated skew compensati on
that can be turned on for a 10 ns delay per color.

For information on the respective transmitter unit, please refer to the appropriate
manual included with the transmitter.

All models support refresh rates/resolutions up to 2048x1536 @ 70 Hz to 500 feet (152
m).

WARNING

This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribution

through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these devices to any sort

of networking or telecommunications equipment!

2.2 Equipment You May Als o Ne ed

• Audio cable with RCA jacks.

• Video cable with HD15 connectors.

• Serial cable with DB9 connectors.

• CAT5 cable.

2.3 Compatible Cabling

Magenta Research products are compatible with Cat5/5e/6 data cabling as well as
skew free CAT5/5e cabling manufactured for video applications. Note that some skew
free Cat5 is specific to a particular vendor and is not compatible with our products.
Please ensure any skew free CAT5 cable is non-proprietary prior to purchase/
installation.
CAT6 cable, due to the manufacture method, can exhibit much greater skew than
standard CAT5/5e and may require skew compensation beyond what the standard
product offers. Please contact Magenta Research for assistance.
CAT5/5e/6 cabling for the Magenta MultiView™ Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA
T568B wiring specification (see appendix A) We also highly recommend that all CAT5
cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an existing
infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA
T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated CAT5 cables can damage the
Magenta MultiView™ Series.

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CHAPTER 3: SETUP & INSTALLATION

3. Setup and Installation

3.1 Data Mode Configuration (RS232 and SA/SAP versions)

AK500 232 serial receivers are configured in full modem bidirectional serial modes. If
you are using the daisy chain option or a multi-output transmitter (T4,T5) a
MultiView™ CAT5 matrix switch or MultiView™ CAT5 distribution amp, this mode must
be changed to uni-directional broadcast . To do this, configure the internal Serial Digital
Board (SDB) to change the transmitters & receivers serial mode operation (See
Appendix D). This configuration should be done before making any cable connections
and applying power.
Alternatively, remove the internal daughterboard and use the AK500 receivers built in
simplex serial option with the appropriate jumper changes.

SA series offer RS232 serial in addition to stereo audio. The serial signal is 3 wire TX,
RX and does not support full modem signals. Baud rates for the SA series are fixed at

9600. Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other changes by simply using
the TX signal only. SA units require no configuration.

SAP series offer pollable RS232 serial in addition to stereo audio. The serial signal is 3
wire TX, RX and does not support full modem signals. Baud rates for the SAP series
are fixed at 9600. Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other changes by
simply using the TX signal only. See Appendix F on configuration and using SAP
Series.

3.2 Cabling Considerations

• We recommend mounting and connecting all cabling to the Magenta MultiView™
Series components before applying power.

• Makes sure that the CAT5 cable you intend to use has been tested to comply
with the TIA/EIA 568B wiring specification (See Appendix A).

3.3 Making the Connections

3.3.1 CONNECTI ONS AND SE TU P IN GENE RAL

This section contains figures showing connections with the specific Magenta
MultiView™ Series models. In general, however, the connection and setup procedure at
both transmitter and receiver ends is as follows:

NOTE: all units must be the same type for all supported features to function correctly.
For example, a UTX 232 must be connected to an AK500 232 for the serial signals to
function. You cannot use the serial option with a UTX 232 and an AK500 that is
configured for simplex serial. Similiary, A UTX SA cannot be used with an AK500A.
Video modes may function normally, but 4t h pair options will not.

At the transmitter end (refer to the transmitter user guide) :

1. Connect the source video to the Magenta MultiView™ Series transmitter video input
port, which is an HD15 connector labeled SOURCE IN.

2. If desired, attach a local monitor via the local monitor port to LOCAL OUT.

3. Make your audio or serial connections via the phoenix connector or DB9 connector
as appropriate.

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4. Connect the CAT5 cable to the transmitter.

5. Apply power on the transmitter. The LED should light and, if there’s a local
monitor attached, a video image should appear on the monitor’s screen.

At the receiver end:

1. Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT HD15 connector to the display unit, and attach
any audio (AUX I/O) and/or serial connections (IOIO) depending on the model of
MultiView™ CAT5 Video System.

2. Connect the CAT5 cable to the LINK INPUT connection. If daisy chaining units,
connect the output CAT5 cable to the LINK OUTPUT connection.

3. Apply power. The LED should light and video should appear on the display
(make sure display is powered ON).

4. To adjust video levels and skew compensation see Section 3.4.

3.3.2 CONNECTIONS ON THE SINGLE-PORT VGA/AUDIO

The single-port units with audio support video and audio signals over CAT5 cable. The
audio signal is line-level audio, and powered speakers are required. Note that there’s a
single connection for audio input. If you use a local station, you’ll need an audio splitter
for that jack. You can also use the transmitters and receivers to make video-only
connections without mono audio. Figure 3-1 shows the Single-Port MultiView™ CAT5
Video System with Audio Transmitter connections, and Figure 3-2 shows the receiver
connections.

Figure 3-1. Transmitter connections on the UTx Universal Transmitter

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Figure 3-2. Receiver connections on the AK500 with audio.

3.3.3 CONNECTIONS ON THE SINGLE-PORT VGA/RS-232

The Single-Port MultiView™ CAT5 Video System with RS-232 supports video and full­modem serial (RS-232) signals over CAT5 cable for the AK1000S and the AK1500S.
You can also use the transmitters and receivers to make vi deo-only connections without
serial communications. Figure 3-3 shows the Single-Port MultiView™ CAT5 Video
System with RS-232 Transmitter connections, and Figure 3-4 shows the receiver
connections.

NOTE

Even though both transmitter and receiver units contain audio jacks,

audio is not supported on the RS-232 version. Plugging in audio cables

may interfere with the RS-232 serial communications.

Figure

3-3.

Transmitter connections on the UTx 232 Universal Transmitter.

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