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5UM40123 V1.2 2/06
CAT5 AVDS Transmitter
Quick Installation Guide
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1. Introduction
The AVDS Transmitter system from Minicom, broadcasts real-time high-resolution
video and mono audio signals to hundreds of remote display monitors and speakers.
The AVDS Transmitter system consists of the following components:
· Transmitter Unit P/N 1VS22031 + Control Unit
· Line Splitters P/N 1VS22019 to expand the system
· Remote units P/N 1VS23011
· Power Remote units P/N 1VS22036 – for enhanced audio signals
Warning! Do NOT connect units with the above part numbers to units of
earlier AVDS Transmitter systems that have different part numbers. Part
numbers are located on the back of each unit.
2. The 2 types of Remote units
Note! Any reference to Remote units refers to both Remote and Power Remote units
unless stated otherwise
Both types of Remote units can be up to 110m/360ft away from the Transmitter.
The difference between the 2 Remote unit types is as follows:
The Remote units:
· Do not need a separate power supply they receive power from the connected
CAT5 FTP cable
· Must be connected with Shielded CAT5 FTP cables
The Power Remote units:
· Need a separate power supply (provided)
· Can be connected with CAT5 UTP or Shielded CAT5 FTP cables
· Produce better quality audio signals
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3. The multi-functional AVDS Transmitter system
You can use the AVDS Transmitter system in the following ways:
(A) Without the Control Unit
The AVDS Transmitter system constantly broadcasts a computer screen with
audio to all remote monitors/speakers.
(B) With the Control Unit
· Broadcast a computer screen with audio to all remote monitors/speakers
· Darken all remote screens (audio broadcast is unaffected)
· Release the remote screens to allow local monitor viewing (when remote
computers are connected).
The screen dark function is useful when carrying out maintenance, changing
the broadcast program or in a classroom environment to grab students’
attention.
(C) RS232 Serial control
Connect the RS232 cable (illustrated below) and control the system via RS232
Serial control.
Screen resolutions
All the above applications broadcast video up to resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @
75Hz depending on the cable length.
4. The AVDS Transmitter units
The figures below illustrate the Control unit, Transmitter Unit, Line Splitter and the
Remote units.
VDS Control Unit
Master
to all
Dark
all
MINICOM
Control Unit
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Headset
Input
Line
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM
12VDC
BUTTON
Power
connector
Control Unit
System
cable
Monitor
Video
cable
Audio cables
Microphone &
speakers
Output
SERIAL
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
Serial
Transmitter Unit
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SYSTEM IN
12VDC
SYSTEM OUT
System cables
Power
connector
System cable from Transmitter or
previous Line Splitter
Line Splitter
AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
SYSTEM
VIDEO IN
Side A
Side B
System
cable
Headphones
Monitor
Video
cable
Sound card
Picture adjuster
Remote unit
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AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
SYSTEM
VIDEO IN
Side A
Side B
System
cableHeadphones
Monitor
Video
cable
Sound card
Picture adjuster
6VDC
Power
adapter
Power Remote unit
5. Pre-installation instructions
Note! In the AVDS Transmitter system the CAT5 cables carry electrical power.
Therefore do NOT connect them to any other device. To avoid this we recommend
you attach the stickers provided to the ends of each CAT5 cable.
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are
likely to generate electrical noise.
6. The AVDS Transmitter cables
The AVDS Transmitter cables are illustrated below.
Remote Audio cable
Transmitter& Remote Video cable
To Remote computer’s
Microphone port
To Remote computer’s
Speaker port
To
Microphone
connector
To Remote’s Audio In
port
To
Computer’s
Video card
To
Transmitter’s
or Remotes’
Video In port
Transmitter Audio cables
To host computer’s
Microphone port
To host computer’s Speaker
port
To Transmitter’s Line
Output port
To Transmitter’s Line Input
port
To host
computer’s
Serial port
To Transmitter’s
Serial port
RS232 cable
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7. Connecting an optional remote computer
You have the option to connect the Remote units to a computer, which can be
worked on locally. The Remote Video and Audio cables are only used when the
Remote unit is connected to a computer.
8. Power supply
Connect the Transmitter and Line Splitters to the power supply with 12 VDC, from
the AC/DC adapter provided.
Connect the Power Remotes to the power supply with 6 VDC, from the AC/DC
Power adapter provided.
The Remote units receive 12 VDC, 160 mA via the CAT5 cables from the Line
Splitter.
9. Expanding the AVDS Transmitter system
You can expand the AVDS Transmitter system to 512 Remote units by having up
to 3 levels of Line Splitters. The Line Splitters on levels 1 and 2 can have 8 Remote
units or Line Splitters connected to it. Each Line Splitter on level 3 can connect to 8
Remote units. (See the configuration diagram on page 6).
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10. The AVDS Transmitter configuration for a CBT application
The figure below illustrates the AVDS Transmitter configuration.
Audio
cable
Video cable
Video cable
Transmitter Unit
Transmitter
computer
Optional remote
computer
Line
Splitter
Optional
Control Unit
Audio
cable
Video cable
Audio
cable
Video cable
Power/
Remote
Line
Splitter
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
Audio cables
CAT5 cable to
Line Splitter
Level 1
Level 2
RS232 cable
CAT5 cables to
Remote units or
Line Splitters
CAT5 cables to
Remote units or
Line Splitters
Power/
Remote
Power/
Remote
Optional remote
computer
Optional remote
computer
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11. AVDS Transmitter detailed connections
The figure below illustrates the detailed connections of the AVDS Transmitter
units.
VDS Control Unit
Master
to all
Dark
all
MINICOM
Audio
cable
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SYSTEM IN
12VDC
SYSTEM OUT
AUDIO
PICTURE
IN
Video cable
Video cable
Control Unit
CAT5 cables to
Remote units or
Line Splitters
Power/
Remote
unit
Line
Splitter
Transmitter
Unit
Transmitter
computer
Optional
Remote
computer
Microphone connector
to pink Audio cable
connector
CAT5 cable to
Line Splitter
CAT5 cables to
Remote units or
Line Splitters
Pink connector to
Microphone port
Orange connector to
speaker port
To Input port
To Mic. port
To Speaker port
Audio cables
To Serial port
To USB port
AVI cable
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Headset
Input
Line
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM
12VDC
BUTTON
Output
SERIAL
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
To Button port
To
Serial
port
To Output
port
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12. Configuration without remote computers
The figure below illustrates the AVDS Transmitter configuration without optional
computers connected to the Remote units. The connections are the same as above
minus the Remote Video and Audio cables.
Video cable
Transmitter Unit
Transmitter
computer
Line
Splitter
Optional
Control Unit
Power/
Remote
Line
Splitter
CAT5 cables to
Remote Dongles
or Line Splitters
Audio cables
CAT5 cable to
Line Splitter
Level 1
Level 2
RS232 cable
CAT5 cables to
Remote units or
Line Splitters
CAT5 cables to
Remote units or
Line Splitters
Power/
Remote
Power/
Remote
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13. Operating the AVDS Transmitter system
Operate the AVDS Transmitter system with the Control Unit or RS232 Serial
control.
The Control Unit performs the following functions:
Master to all
Press the Master to all button to send the host computer’s screen with audio to all
remote screens /speakers. The LED above the button lights up.
Press the button again to release the remote screens/speakers, allowing local monitor
viewing (when remote computers are connected).
Dark all
Press the Dark all button to darken all remote screens. The LED above the button
lights up. (Dark all does not affect audio broadcasting).
Press the button again to release the remote screens.
14. Adjusting the picture
When the broadcast screen needs adjusting, use a small screwdriver to turn the
Picture adjuster on the Remote unit.
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15. Technical specifications
SYSTEM
Resolution
Up to 1600x1200 @ 75 Hz
System cable
Shielded CAT5 FTP 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire Conductor
cable (+UTP for Power Remote)
Max distance
110m/360ft
Input/Output Video Signals
Analog signal red, green, blue 0.7v p-p 75 Ohm
Sync.
TTL compatible
Horizontal/Vertical Sync. Polarity
Positive/Negative
Audio
Mono
Operating Temperature
0ºC to 40ºC/32ºF to 104ºF
Storage Temperature
-40ºC to 70ºC/-40ºF to 158ºF
Warranty
3 Years
TRANSMITTER LINE SPLITTER REMOTE
Cables &
Connectors
VGA In - HDD15M
VGA Out - HDD15F
System Out - RJ45
Mic/Headphone/Sc In/Out –
Jack
Controller - MiniDin8F
Power jack
System In - RJ45
System Out - RJ45
Power jack
System In - RJ45
CPU VGA - HDD15M
Screen - HDD15F
Audio In/Out – Jack
Power Remote -
Power jack
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
4.2 x 15 x 9.4 cm/
1.6 x 5.9 x 3.7 in
4.2 x 11.8 x 9.6cm/
1.4 x 3.9 x 3.1 in
3.2 x 7.8 x 6.2 cm/
1.3 x 3.1 x 2.4 ”
Power supply
AC/DC Power Adapter
12VDC 2A
AC/DC Power Adapter
12VDC 2A
Remote
12 VDC, 160 mA
from Broadcaster or
Line Splitter
Power Remote -
AC/DC Power
Adapter 6VDC 2A
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