Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM40066 User Manual

CAT5 AV Splitter

User Guide

Audio & Video Splitter

5UM40066 - V1 8/01

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The CAT5 AV Splitter 1

Features 2

Overview 3

Installing the AV Splitter system 5

Connecting the Central unit 5

Connecting the remote units 8

Operating the AV Splitter system 10

Adjusting the screen picture 10

The Long Range Remote unit – Adjusting the brightness 10

Adjusting the volume 11

Technical Specifications 12

Introduction

Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd (Minicom) is a leading
manufacturer of KVM switches for multiple server
control. Minicom also manufactures interactive systems
for Computer Equipped Learning Environments. It is also
the world leader in the development and deployment of
cutting edge CAT5 technology.

The CAT5 AV Splitter

The CAT5 AV Splitter (AV Splitter) system from
Minicom simultaneously broadcasts audio and video
signals to 2 or 4 Remote monitors and speakers up to
250m / 820ft away.

The AV Splitter system is made up of:

• A Central unit – 2 or 4 port model

• 2 or 4 remote units

The remote units come in 2 different models – The
Remote unit and the Remote Long Range unit.

The Remote unit receives audio and video signals up to
110m / 360ft away.

The Remote Long Range unit receives audio and video
signals up to 250m / 820ft away.

1

Features

• Pure hardware Plug and Play

• Two Remote models to choose from

• Compatible with all major brands of Sound cards

• Cascadable

• Supports high resolution monitors (1280x1024)

• Transmits audio and video signals along CAT5 cable

• Individual picture adjustment

2

Overview

The AV Splitter system consists of:

A Central unit – either a 2 or 4 port model

Plus the following:

• VGA cable

• Stereo Plug cable

• Power adapter - either 110V or 220V

• Power cord

Remote or Remote Long Range units

Plus the following:

• Power adapter - either 110V or 220V

• Power cord

Use CAT5 cables to connect the remote units to the
Central unit.

Figure 1 illustrates the AV Splitter system configuration
for the 4-port Central unit.

3

Monitor

Monitor

Monitor

Monitor

9 VAC OFFONMONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUTPICTURE

9 VAC OFFONMONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUTPICTURE

9 VAC OFFONMONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUTPICTURE

9 VAC OFFONMONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUTPICTURE

Remote unit

Remote unit

Remote unit

Remote unit

Remote unit

Central unit

Speakers

Speakers

Monitor

9 VAC OFFONLOCAL MONITOR VIDEO IN 1

Speakers

Speakers

TO REMOTE UNIT

CAT5
FTP
cables

Computer

Computer

Keyboard

Speakers

AUDIO

OUT234IN

Mouse

Figure 1 The AV Splitter system configuration

4

Installing the AV Splitter
system

Before installing the system do the following:

• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air
conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate
electrical noise.

• Ensure that the distance from the Central unit to each
Remote unit does not exceed the maximum cable
length.

Connecting the Central unit

Figure 2 illustrates the ports and functions of the 4-port
Central unit back panel.

Power

Power
connecter

switch

Video In
port

Audio In
port

TO REMOTE UNIT

9 VAC OFFONLOCAL MONITOR VIDEO IN 1

Power
LED

Local
monitor
port

RJ-45M
ports 1-4

Figure 2 The Central unit back panel

5

AUDIO

Audio
Out port

OUT234IN

Connect the following to both models of the Central unit
back panel:

• Monitor’s cable

• VGA cable

• CAT5 cables

• Speakers (optional)

• Stereo Plug cable

• Power adapter

Figure 3 below illustrates the back panel connections of
the 4-port model.

6

RJ-45M to
Remote
units 1-4

HDD15M
to Local
Monitor
port

9 VAC OFFONLOCAL MONITOR VIDEO IN 1

DIN4M to

Power port

Monitor

HDD15F to
Video In
port

RJ-45M to
ports 1-4

TO REMOTE UNIT

CAT5 cables

AUDIO

OUT234IN

Aux In plug to
Audio In port

Aux Out plug to
Audio Out port

VGA cable

To wall
socket

D

Power cord

Power

adapter

Keyboard

MiniDIN6M to

computer's

Keyboard port

MiniDIN6M to

computer's Mouse

port

Mouse

Figure 3 The Central unit back panel connections

AV Splitter
Central unit

HDD15M to
computer's
Screen port

Aux Out plug to
computer's
Speaker port

Speakers

Stereo
Plug
cable

7

Connecting the remote units

Connect the following to each remote unit’s back panel:

• Monitor’s cable

• CAT5 cable

• Speakers

• Power adapter

Figure 4 below illustrates the Remote unit and Remote
Long range unit back panel connections.

Note! The Remote Long Range unit also has a brightness
adjuster (not illustrated in figure 4).

8

Monitor

RJ-45M to
Central unit

CAT5 cable

HDD15M
to Monitor
port

ON

9 VAC OFF

DIN4M to

Power port

D

To wall

socket

Power cord

Power

adapter

Figure 4 The Remote unit back panel connections

MONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUTPICTURE

Aux Out plug to
Audio Out port

RJ-45M to
CAT5 cable
port

9

AV Splitter
Remote unit

Speakers

Operating the AV Splitter
system

To prepare the system for operation:

1. Connect the AV Splitter system.

2. Switch on the computer.

3. Switch on the AV Splitter units.

The computer screen image and audio sound will be
broadcast to all the remote units.

Adjusting the screen picture

When the picture on a remote screen needs adjusting, use
a screwdriver to turn the Picture Adjuster on the remote
unit.

The Long Range Remote unit –
Adjusting the brightness

When the picture brightness on a remote screen needs
adjusting, use a screwdriver to turn the Brightness (BR)
Adjuster on the Remote unit.

10

Adjusting the volume

Use the Windows volume control to adjust the volume of
all Remote units simultaneously. Or adjust the individual
speakers at each remote unit.

11

Technical Specifications

Resolution

Dimensions

Up to 1280 x 1024 - 75 Hz

Central unit

30mm x 78mm x 224mm

Remote unit

30mm x 78mm x 157mm

Remote Long Range unit

30mm x 110mm x 190mm

Weight

Central unit - 450g

Remote unit - 260g

Remote Long Range unit 575g

Power supply

External 110V or 220V 2 x
9VAC 2A

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Screens

Up to 500C

- 400C to 700C

VGA, SVGA, XGA

12

Video
Interface

Video Signal: Analog Signal Red Green

Blue 0.7Vp-p/75

Sync: TTL Compatible

Horizontal: Sync. positive/negative

Vertical: Sync. positive/negative

Impedance: 75 Ohms

Horizontal frequency:

Vertical frequency:

Frequency response

V in V out max

Ω

positive

30-100 KHz

43-100 KHz

Audio specs

20Hz – 16KHz (-3db)

2vp-p

13

Headquarters

Minicom Advanced
Systems Ltd.

Jerusalem Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Web site - www.minicom.com Customer service - [e-mail]

USA

Minicom Advanced
Systems Inc.

New Jersey, USA
Tel: toll free:
[phone]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

German E urope

Minicom Advanced Systems
GmbH

Zurich, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Italy

Minicom Advanced
Systems Srl.

Rome, Italy
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.minicom.it