NTI VOPEX-C5V, VOPEX-M12V-4, VOPEX-C5SVA, VOPEX-C5HDTV, VOPEX-C5VA Installation And Operation Manual

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VOPEX®Series

VOPEX-C5VA/C5V-x(C)

VOPEX-C5SVA/C5SV-x

VOPEX-C5HDTV/C5HDA-x

VOPEX-M12V-4

Video/Audio or Video Only

Splitter/Extender

Installation and Operation Manual

(Receiver not included)

MAN071 Rev Date 3/21/2012

TRADEMARK

VOPEX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

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CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

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WARNING: Never connect a VOPEX Series VOPEX-C5VA / -C5V / -C5SVA / -C5SV / -C5HDTV / or -C5HDA -x

Extender/Splitter to an Ethernet card, Ethernet router, hub or switch or other Ethernet RJ45 connector of an Ethernet
device. Damage to devices connected to the Ethernet may result.

Note: CAT5 connection cable used between NTI XTENDEX Series Local and Remote or any XTENDEX Series products
should not be run underground, outdoors or between buildings.

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WARNING: Outdoor or underground runs of CAT5 cable could be dangerous and will void the warranty.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1

Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................2

Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................3

Limitations .......................................................................................................................................................................5

Preparation for Installation ..............................................................................................................................................5

VOPEX Installation..........................................................................................................................................................6

VOPEX-C5VA-x and VOPEX-C5V-x...........................................................................................................................6

VOPEX-C5SVA-x and VOPEX-C5SV-x......................................................................................................................8

VOPEX-C5HDTV-x....................................................................................................................................................10

VOPEX-C5HDA-x......................................................................................................................................................12

Receiver Installation......................................................................................................................................................14

ST-C5VA-R-600 and ST-C5V-R-600 Receiver .........................................................................................................14

ST-C5SVA-R-600 and ST-C5SV-R-600 Receiver ....................................................................................................15

ST-C5HDTV-R-600 and ST-C5HDA-600 Receiver..................................................................................................16

Connect the CAT5 cable............................................................................................................................................16

Plug-in and Boot Up......................................................................................................................................................17

Installation for VOPEX-M12V-4 and ST-M12V-4..........................................................................................................18

Video Quality Adjustment..............................................................................................................................................19

VOPEX-C5VA-x / -C5SVA-x / -C5HDTV-x / -C5HDA-x ............................................................................................19

VOPEX-C5V-x / -C5SV-x...........................................................................................................................................19

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................20

Interconnection Cable Wiring Method...........................................................................................................................22

RJ45 Connector Wiring..............................................................................................................................................22

M12 Connector Wiring...............................................................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................23

Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................24

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Connecting a VOPEX-C5VA-8 to a CPU............................................................................................................................6

Figure 2- Connect Local User components and CAT5 cable to VOPEX-C5VA-8..............................................................................7

Figure 3- Connecting a VOPEX-C5SVA-8 to a CPU .........................................................................................................................8

Figure 4- Connect Local User components and CAT5 cable to VOPEX-C5SVA-8............................................................................9

Figure 5- Connect HD Video and Stereo Audio sources..................................................................................................................10

Figure 6- Connect local HDTV and stereo speakers........................................................................................................................11

Figure 7- Connect HD Video and Digital Audio sources ..................................................................................................................12

Figure 8- Connect HDTV and Digital Audio devices ........................................................................................................................13

Figure 9- Connect the Extended Components to the ST-C5VA-R-600 Receiver.............................................................................14

Figure 10- Connect the Extended Components to the ST-C5SVA-R-600 Receiver ........................................................................15

Figure 11- Connect the Extended Components to the Receiver......................................................................................................16

Figure 12- Connect the CAT5 cable to the Receiver .......................................................................................................................16

Figure 13- Connect an AC adapter to a ST-C5VA-R-600 Receiver.................................................................................................17

Figure 14- Connections for VOPEX with M12 Connectors...............................................................................................................18

Figure 15- M12 Connector Wiring Pinout.........................................................................................................................................18

Figure 16- Video Adjust button for manual video quality adjustment ...............................................................................................19

Figure 17- Video quality adjustment buttons on ST-C5V-600 Receiver...........................................................................................19

Figure 18- View looking into RJ45 female........................................................................................................................................22

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NTI EXTENDEX SERIES SPLITTER/EXTENDER

INTRODUCTION

The VOPEX® Series Cat5 Video/Audio Splitter/Extender (VOPEX) is designed to enable one Video/Audio source to be
viewed and heard in 4, 8, or 16 different remote locations. Remote video and audio devices can be located as much as 600
feet away from the source via Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable. The VOPEX-C5VA-x also allows a local video and
audio device to be located near the source.

Models:

VOPEX-C5VA-x(C) Video/Audio Splitter/Extender for VGA video and line level analog audio
VOPEX-C5V-x(C) Video-Only Splitter/Extender for VGA video (No Audio Support)
VOPEX-C5SVA-x S-Video/Audio Splitter/Extender for S-Video and line level analog audio
VOPEX-C5SV-x S-Video-Only Splitter/Extender for S-Video (No Audio Support)
VOPEX-C5HDTV-x HD Video/Stereo Audio Splitter/Extender for high definition video and stereo audio
VOPEX-C5HDA-x HD Video/Digital Audio Splitter/Extender for high definition video and digital audio
VOPEX-M12V-4 4-Port Video Extender for VGA video with M12 connectors (No Audio Support)

x= 4,8, or 16 for the number of Receivers that can be connected.

Note: If the audio support is not present, please disregard all audio references.

The VOPEX-C5VA VGA Audio/Video Splitter/Extender via CAT5 will broadcast up-to-the-minute information to multiple
remote monitors in real time. This high-resolution VGA video splitter (video port expander) is the ideal solution for any
application requiring the flexibility to share information with several locations. Optional audio functionality using self-powered
stereo speakers enhances your presentation.

The VOPEX C5HDTV/HDA Audio/Video Splitter/Extender via CAT5 is ideal for systems where high resolution YPbPr
component video signals along with analog or digital audio signals must be transmitted long distances to multiple displays
and speakers.

Possible digital video and audio sources include a DVD player , cable television box, home entertainment system, etc..
Digital audio devices include a HDTV, Home Theater System, Digital Audio Receiver, or Digital Speaker set, etc.. Some
stereo line-level audio source and devices include HDTV Speak ers, Home Theater or Stereo System, Stereo Amplifier,
Headphones, and Computer Speakers.

The VOPEX Series Video/Audio Splitter/Extender is extremely simple to install and has been thoroughly tested to insure
reliable performance. Through the use of Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable it is possible to economically increase
the flexibility of a computer/home entertainment system. Here are some of the features and ways this can benefit the user:

• Allows the placement of monitors/HDTVs and self-powered stereo speakers/amplifiers in different remote

locations where only these parts are needed.

• Provides an additional local access port allowing the A/V source to viewed and heard lo cally.

• Compatible with

• XGA, VGA, and SVGA systems (VOPEX-C5VA / -C5V models only)

• all video sources supporting s-video (VOPEX-C5SVA / -C5SV models only)

• High and Standard Definition YPbPr component video, S-Video, or composite video

(VOPEX-C5HDTV / -C5HDA models only)

• Provides crisp and clear resolution up to 1024x768 (VOPEX-C5VA / -C5V models only) or 800 x 600

(VOPEX-C5SVA / -C5SV models only) @ 60Hz at 600 ft.

• ST-C5HDTV / -C5HDA models support 480i (interlaced), 480p (progressive), 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
formats.

• Video quality adjustment is automatic for varying lengths of CAT5 cable (models with audio support only)

• 'Video Adjustment' button allows video quality to be re-adjusted without powering down the system.

(Button is on VOPEX-C5VA / -C5SVA only- video quality adjustment is performed at Receiver for
VOPEX-C5V / -C5SV.)

• Digital transmission of audio signals reduces any loss in quality.

• Compatible with all NTI A/V switches and splitters, enabling the joining of products to create a

system that satisfies all networking needs.

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MATERIALS

Materials Included with this kit:

¾ VOPEX-C5VA-x / -C5V-x / -C5SVA-x / -C5SV-x / -C5HDTV-x / -C5HDA-x /-M12V-4 (one of these)
¾ 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-9VDC/1.5A AC Adapter (not included with M12)

-Or-

¾ 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/3A AC Adapter (VOPEX-C5V(A)-4C/8C models only)
¾ Line cord, country specific (not included
¾ CD with a pdf file of this manual and pdf file of a Quick Installation Guide
¾ Quick Installation Guide

Additional materials Included:

For Model Video Cable Stereo plug Cable

VOPEX-C5VA-x(C) VEXT-3 SA-3-MM
VOPEX-C5V-x(C) VEXT-3 Not applicable
VOPEX-C5SVA-x SVEXT-3-MM SA-3-MM
VOPEX-C5SV-x SVEXT-3-MM Not applicable
VOPEX-C5HDTV-x CMPSAEXT-1.5-MM (see image to right)
VOPEX-M12V-4 VEXT-3 Not applicable

Legend:

• x= 4, 8, or 16 for number of ports

• MM- indicates male-male connectors

• VEXT-3- 15HD male-female video cable for connecting the VOPEX to the video source

• SA-3-MM 3.5mm stereo plug -stereo plug cable for connecting the VOPEX to the audio source

• SVEXT-3-MM 4-pin miniDIN male-male s-video cable- for connecting the VOPEX-C5SVA / -C5SV-x to the video source

• CMPSAEXT-1.5-MM 5-in-1 coax cable (3-75 ohm component video and 2-RCA stereo)-for connecting VOPEX-

C5HDTV-x to the audio and video source

Additional materials not supplied but are required:

¾ CAT5 unshielded twisted-pair cable(s) terminated with RJ45 connectors wired straight thru- pin 1 to pin 1, etc. (see pg.

14 for proper EIA/TIA 568B wiring method)

¾ One or more of the following XTENDEX receivers:

Receiver For use with

ST-C5VA-R-600 VOPEX-C5VA-x(C)
ST-C5V-R-600 VOPEX-C5V-x(C)
ST-C5SVA-R-600 VOPEX-C5SVA-x
ST-C5SV-R-600 VOPEX-C5SV-x
ST-C5HDTV-R-600 VOPEX-C5HDTV-x
ST-C5HDA-R-600 VOPEX-C5HDA-x
ST-M12V-R-600 VOPEX-M12V-4

Contact your nearest NTI distributor or NTI directly for all of your KVM needs at 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) in US &
Canada or 330-562-7070 (Worldwide) or at our website at www.networktechinc.com
assistance.

¾ Cables for connecting the HD video and stereo/digital audio devices to the VOPEX-C5HDTV and VOPEX-C5HDA :

DESCRIPTION PURPOSE
75 ohm RCA cable with green,
blue, red connectors
Coax cable for digital audio Connect audio device to VOPEX (VOPEX-

Stereo audio cable Connect stereo audio device to VOPEX

with M12)

Connect HDTV to VOPEX

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1b. S-Vin - 4-pin miniDIN female connector - for connecting the cable from the video source
1c. INPUT - RCA connectors - for connecting component video (Y, Pb, Pr) and stereo audio source (R,L)
1d. INPUT -RCA connectors - for connecting component video (Y, Pb, Pr) and digital audio source (Digital)
2a. Monitor -15HD female connector - for connecting the local user's monitor
2b. S-Vout - 4-pin miniDIN female S-Video Connector - for connecting the local user's S-video compatible monitor
2c. LOCAL OUTPUT - RCA connectors - for connecting local component video (Y, Pb, Pr) and stereo audio device (R,L)
2d. LOCAL OUTPUT - RCA Connectors - for connecting local component video (Y, Pb, Pr) and digital audio device (Digital)

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models only)

4. Line Out - 3.5mm female stereo audio connector- for connecting the local self-powered stereo speakers (VOPEX-

C5VA/-C5SVA only)

5. Cat 5 - RJ45 female- for connecting CAT5 cables from XTENDEX Receivers

6. 9VDC 1.5A- connection jack for the 9VDC 1.5A AC adapter

7. Power - Green LED- illuminates when power has been supplied to the VOPEX

8. Video Adjust - forces the VOPEX to re-adjust the video on all channels (models with audio support only)

9. Power switch- to turn unit ON and OFF

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10a. 15HD female VGA video connector - for connecting the remote user's monitor
10b. 4-pin miniDIN female S-Video connector - for connecting the remote user's S-video compatible monitor
10c. RCA Video Connectors - connection for remote component video (Y,Pb,Pr) cable

11. Cat 5- RJ45 female - for connecting CAT5 cable from the VOPEX

12. Traffic LED- communication indic ator- illuminates when there is valid communication between the VOPEX and the

XTENDEX Receiver. (illuminates only in models with audio support)

13. Power LED- illuminates when power has been supplied to the unit
14a. Audio Connector- 3.5mm female stereo audio connector- for connecting remote self-powered speakers
14b. Stereo Audio Connectors-RCA- connection for right and left channel stereo audio amplifier
14c. Digital Audio Connector-RCA- connection for digital audio device

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LIMITATIONS

• The audio input of the VOPEX-C5VA is compatible with the following standard CPU audio outputs:

• Line out - typically lime green in color

• Speaker out- typically orange in color

• Headphone out- typically located on the CD-ROM

• The audio outputs of the VOPEX and the XTENDEX Receiver are compatible with self-powered stereo speakers.

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

• Locations should be chosen for the monitors and speakers that also have space to connect the VOPEX and XTENDEX

Receivers within the distance provided by the cables. If extension cables are needed, contact NTI for the cables
required.

• The CAT5 cables must be run to the locations where the VOPEX and XTENDEX Receivers will be connected. Be

careful to route the cables away from any sources of magnetic fields or electrical interference that might reduce the
quality of the video signal (i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, etc.). NOTE: If CAT5 cable is already installed in the
wall and there are RJ45 wall outlets, it will be necessary to obtain male-to-male straight through connection cables long
enough to reach from the wall outlets to the connection locations of the VOPEX and XTENDEX Receivers.

• A properly grounded, polarized, and preferably surge-protected 120V or 240V electrical outlet (de pending on the AC

adapter being used) must be installed close enough to the connection location of the VOPEX and XTENDEX Receivers,
monitors, stereo speakers, and CPU to plug them into.

• All cables should be installed in such a way that they do not cause stress on their connections to the equipment.

Extended lengths of cable hanging from a connection may interfere with the quality of that connection. Secure cables
as needed to minimize this.

• Properly shut down and disconnect the power from all devices to be separated. If other equipment is involved whose

connections are being interrupted, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals for that equipment for proper disconnection
and re-connection procedures before proceeding.

Note: CAT5 connection cable used between NTI XTENDEX Series Local and Remote or any XTENDEX Series
products should not be run underground, outdoors or between buildings.

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VOPEX INSTALLATION

VOPEX-C5VA-x and VOPEX-C5V-x

Note: VOPEX-C5V-x Video Only Splitter/Extender does not have audio support. If the audio support is not
present, please disregard all audio references.

1. Make connections between the VOPEX-C5V A-x and the audio and video source(s). (See Fig. 1.)
a) Connect the male15HD cable end of a VEXT-3 to the VGA connector on the back of the

video source.

b) Connect the female 15HD cable end of the VEXT-3 cable to the 15HD male

connector marked "Video" on the VOPEX-C5VA-x.

c) Connect one 3.5mm stereo plug end of the SA-3-MM cable into the 3.5mm female audio

connector marked "line out", "spkr", or "headphones" on the audio source.

Notes:
If all 3 connectors are available, use the connector marked "line out".

The "line out" connector is typically lime green and may be marked with this symbol

The "spkr" connector is typically orange, and may be marked with this symbol

The "headphones" connector may be marked with this symbol

d) Connect the other 3.5mm stereo plug end of the SA-3-MM cable into the 3.5mm female stereo

audio connector marked "Line In" on the VOPEX-C5VA-x.

VIDEO

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15HD Female
Video Connector

AUDIO CONNECTOR

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15HD Male
Video Connector

VEXT-3
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3.5mm Stereo Plug

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Figure 1- Connecting a VOPEX-C5VA-8 to a CPU

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