DS Vision 3000
User Guide
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DS VISION 3000
Table of Contents
1. Welcome........................................................................................................2
2. Introduction...................................................................................................3
3. Features........................................................................................................3
4. System components.....................................................................................4
Transmitter / Broadcaster.............................................................................................4
Receivers.......................................................................................................................4
Line Splitters.................................................................................................................6
LEDs..............................................................................................................................6
Tuning Unit....................................................................................................................7
5. DS Vision applications..................................................................................7
6. Pre-installation guidelines............................................................................8
7. The DS Vision cables....................................................................................9
Connecting the cables..................................................................................................9
Connecting to the power supply..................................................................................11
8. Adjusting the picture quality.......................................................................11
9. DS Vision system management..................................................................12
10. Installing the Service utility.........................................................................12
Connecting the Serial Download cable........................................................................13
Com port......................................................................................................................14
11. Topology......................................................................................................14
Auto-detect...................................................................................................................15
Manual..........................................................................................................................16
Naming a port...............................................................................................................17
Saving a topology........................................................................................................17
Saving a Group............................................................................................................17
Deleting a Group..........................................................................................................18
12. Controlling the system................................................................................18
Selecting the ports to command..................................................................................19
Sending commands.....................................................................................................19
13. Tuning Receivers Long (or Line Splitters) via the Service Utility..............20
14. Remote Tuning.............................................................................................23
15. Service..........................................................................................................26
Firmware......................................................................................................................26
Display Data Channel (DDC) hotkey............................................................................26
Service..........................................................................................................................26
Broadcaster’s Local Serial port...................................................................................26
16. Security........................................................................................................26
17. Technical specifications..............................................................................26
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1. Welcome
Thank you for buying the DS Vision 3000 system. This system is produced by
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited.
This document provides installation and operation instructions for Minicom’s DS
Vision 3000.
Technical precautions
This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference.
This equipment complies with Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A
computing device. This equipment also complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of
the Canadian Department of Communications. These above rules are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating the
equipment in a commercial environment. If operation of this equipment in a
residential area causes radio frequency interference, the user, and not Minicom
Advanced Systems Limited, will be responsible.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors that
appear in this document. Information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
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permission of Minicom Advanced Systems Limited.
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2. Introduction
The DS Vision 3000 (DS Vision) system from Minicom is an out-of-band solution
for the last step in a digital signage network. DS Vision combines video,
stereo/audio and serial functions for distributing real-time multimedia content from
player to multiple screens up to 300m/1,000ft away.
The DS Vision system distributes Video, Audio and Serial control data from a
single content source to up to 128 remote monitors over CAT 5/5e/6 UTP media.
With the DS Vision an administrator can remotely turn the distributed screens on
and off, and monitor them either separately or as a unified group. The system also
supports Display Data Channel (DDC) signaling, enabling optimal player-screen
configuration for better visual experience.
Depending on the cable length the DS Vision broadcasts the video up to resolutions
of 1080p HDTV or 1920x1440 @ 60Hz.
DS Vision comes with full RS-232 point-to-point, real-time serial communication
(including TX, RX, CTS, and RTS) for the extension of serial devices and player to
screen command and information transfer. All handshake lines are supported for
maximum compatibility with any serial device.
3. Features
· HD support
· High quality stereo-audio
· 1 to 1, 1 to many serial control
· All speeds up to 57,600
· Distribution over CATx (5/5e/6) cable. (Note! No skew cables are not
suitable)
· Multiple mounting options
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4. System components
The DS Vision system consists of the following components:
· A Transmitter or Broadcaster + cables + power supply
· Receivers / Receivers Long + power supply
· (Optional) Line Splitters / Line Splitters Long+ Tuning cable+ power
supply.
· (Optional) Tuning unit + cable
· CD containing Video Service Utility
Transmitter / Broadcaster
The Transmitter / Broadcaster come in the following models:
· Transmitter 1 port – p/n 0VS50005/R
· Broadcaster 8 port - p/n 0VS50003/R
· Broadcaster 16 port - p/n 0VS50004/R
The figure below illustrates the Broadcaster 8 port model. The ports are the same
for the Transmitter and Broadcaster 16 port model, except for the number of System
ports. The Transmitter has 1 System port and the Broadcaster 16 port model has 16
System ports.
Local
Monitor
Serial
Speakers
5VDC
12345678
CONTROL VIDEO IN
Power
connector
Serial Download
cable
Figure 1 Broadcaster Unit - 8 port
Receivers
The Receivers come in the following models:
· Receiver - p/n 0VS50010/R. Can be up to 110m/360ft from
Transmitter/Broadcaster
· Receiver Long - p/n 0VS50001/R. Can be up to 300m/1,000ft from
Transmitter/Broadcaster
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System
cables
VIDEO OUT
Video
cable
LOCAL
SERIAL
Serial
cable
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
Audio
cable
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The figure below illustrates the Receiver and Receiver Long ports
To speakers
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L
L&RR
SERIAL
VIDEO
To Serial device/
connection
To screen
Figure 2 Receiver and Receiver Long – side 1
System
cable
5VDC
SYSTEM
Power connector
Tuning
adjuster
TUNING
Figure 3 Receiver – side 2
System
cable
5VDC
SYSTEM
Power connector
Serial Download
cable
TUNING
Figure 4 Receiver Long – side 2
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Line Splitters
Add Line Splitters / Line Splitters Long to use for clusters or to increase the number
of Receivers in the system up to 128 – When using the Broadcaster 16 port.
The Line Splitters come in the following models:
· Line Splitter - p/n 0VS50001/R. Receivers can be up to 110m/360ft from
Transmitter/Broadcaster
· Line Splitter Long - p/n 0VS50002/R. Receivers can be up to 300m/1,000ft
from Transmitter/Broadcaster)
The figure below illustrates the Line Splitter / Line Splitter Long ports.
Serial Download
cable
SYSTEM OUT
5VDC
TUNING
SYSTEM IN
Power
connector
System cable
to Broadcaster
Figure 5 Line Splitter
System
cables to Receivers
LEDs
The table below explains the functions of all the LEDs of the units in the system.
Unit LED Function
Transmitter / Broadcaster Front panel - Green Power indicator
Green - Power indicator
Yellow solid – unit is connected to
Receiver / Receiver Long
Line Splitter / Line Splitter Long
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Rear panel - RJ45 System port.
Green / Yellow
Rear panel - RJ45 System port.
Green / Yellow
the system.
Yellow blinking – Bi-directional
RS232 communication (only
possible with one Receiver /
Receiver Long at a time).
Green - Power indicator
Yellow blinking – unit is connected
to the system
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Tuning Unit
The optional Tuning Unit p/n 0VS50008 is used to manually tune Receivers Long /
Line Splitters or to download preset tuning parameters. The figure below illustrates
the Tuning Unit.
Figure 6 Tuning Unit
5. DS Vision applications
The figures below illustrate the versatility of the DS Vision system.
Figure 7 shows a basic installation with a Receiver and Receiver Long. Receivers
can be up to 110m/360ft away from the Transmitter/Broadcaster. Receiver Long
can be up to 300m/1,000ft away from the Transmitter/Broadcaster
Receiver
300m/1,000ft
Receiver
Long
Player
Transmitter/Broadcaster
110m/360ft
Figure 7 DS Vision basic installation
Figure 8 shows a Line Splitter with connected Receivers up to 110m from the
Transmitter/Broadcaster.
Player
Transmitter/Broadcaster
100m/330ft
Figure 8 Short cluster
Line Splitter
Receivers
10m/33ft
Figure 9 shows a Line Splitter Long with connected Receivers up to 300m from the
Transmitter/Broadcaster.
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Receivers
Transmitter/Broadcaster
280m/920ft
Line Splitter Long
Figure 9 Long cluster
20m/66ft
Figures 4 and 5 show different mixed installations with different combinations of
Line Splitter and Line Splitter Long and Receiver and Receiver Long.
Player
Line Splitter
100m/330ft
Transmitter/Broadcaster
Figure 10 Mixed installation 1
Receiver
10m/33ft
200m/660ft
Receiver
Long
Player
Transmitter/Broadcaster
Line Splitter
Long
200m/660ft
Figure 11 Mixed installation 2
Receiver
10m/33ft
100m/330ft
Receiver
Long
6. Pre-installation guidelines
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are
likely to generate electrical noise.
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7. The DS Vision cables
The DS Vision cables are illustrated below.
Video cable
Serial Download cable
Serial Extender cable
Stereo Audio cable
Figure 12 Cables
Connecting the cables
Connect the cables as illustrated in the figure below.
Broadcaster/Transmitter connections
1. Connect the Video cable to the Broadcaster/Transmitter Video In port and the
Computer’s Video card.
2. Connect the Serial Extender cable to the Broadcaster/Transmitter Serial port and
the Computer’s Serial port.
3. Connect the Stereo Audio cable to the Broadcaster/Transmitter Audio in port and
the Computer’s Mic port.
4. To use the Video Service Utility, connect the Serial Download cable to the
Broadcaster/Transmitter Control port and the Computer’s Serial port.
5. (Optional) Connect a monitor to the Broadcaster/Transmitter Video Out port.
6. (Optional) Connect speakers to the Broadcaster/Transmitter Audio Out port.
Receiver /Receiver Long connections
1. Connect the screen to the Video port.
2. Connect the audio/speakers to the Video port.
3. Where relevant connect the Serial connection to the Serial port
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