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.

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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

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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.

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