NTI VOPEX-C5VA-xC1000, VOPEX-C5VA-4C1000, VOPEX-C5VA-8C1000 Installation And Operation Manual
VOPEX®Series
VOPEX-C5VA-xC1000
Video/Audio
Splitter/Extender
Installation and Operation Manual
(Receiver not included)
MAN186 Rev Date 12/13/2012
TRADEMARK
VOPEX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
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Copyright © 2003, 2012 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
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-xC1000 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 VOPEX Splitter and XTENDEX Series Remote should not be run
underground, outdoors or between buildings.
!
WARNING: Outdoor or underground runs of CAT5 cable could be dangerous and will void the warranty.
GROUNDING
This product is equipped with grounding hardware to prevent interference from sources of
electrical noise that could interfere with the normal operation of the VOPEX or damage it.
Use either the crimp-on lug or solder terminal to secure a properly grounded wire to the
VOPEX.
Crimp-on
Solder
terminal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1
Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................2
Limitations .......................................................................................................................................................................3
Preparation for Installation ..............................................................................................................................................3
VOPEX Installation..........................................................................................................................................................4
VOPEX-C5VA-xC1000................................................................................................................................................4
Remote Unit Installation..................................................................................................................................................6
ST-C5V2A-R-1000SP and ST-C5V-R-1000SP Remote Unit......................................................................................6
ST-C5VA-R-600 and ST-C5V-R-600 Remote Unit .....................................................................................................7
Connect the CAT5 cable..............................................................................................................................................8
Plug-in and Boot Up........................................................................................................................................................9
Video Quality Adjustment..............................................................................................................................................10
VOPEX-C5VA-xC1000..............................................................................................................................................10
More About DDC .................................................................................................................................................10
Fine Video Quality Adjustment..................................................................................................................................10
ST-C5V-R-1000 Video-Only Extenders..................................................................................................................10
Test Patterns for Color Skew Adjustment...............................................................................................................10
ST-C5V-R-600 Video-Only Extenders....................................................................................................................12
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................13
Interconnection Cable Wiring Method...........................................................................................................................14
RJ45 Connector Wiring..............................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................15
Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................15
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Connecting a VOPEX to a CPU..........................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2- Make connections to 1000 Foot XTENDEX Remote Unit...................................................................................................6
Figure 3- Make connections to 600 Foot XTENDEX Remote Unit.....................................................................................................7
Figure 4- Connect the CAT5 cable to the Remote Units....................................................................................................................8
Figure 5- Connect an AC adapter to a 1000 Foot Remote Unit.........................................................................................................9
Figure 6- DDC Update button for EDID data update........................................................................................................................10
Figure 7- Video Adjustment buttons.................................................................................................................................................11
Figure 8- Video quality adjustment buttons on XTENDEX Receiver................................................................................................12
Figure 9- View looking into RJ45 female..........................................................................................................................................14
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NTI VOPEX 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 or 8 different remote locations. Remote video and audio devices can be located as much as 10 00 feet
away from the source via Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable. The VOPEX-C5VA-xC1000 (x=4 or 8 port) also allows a
local video and audio device to be located near the source. Up to 4 or 8 receiv ers may be connected to the VOPEX.
Note: If the audio support is not present in the Remote Unit(s), please disregard all audio references.
The VOPEX 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 flexibil ity to share information with
several locations. Audio functionality using self-powered stereo speakers enhances your presentation.
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 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.
• Provides crisp and clear resolution up to 2048x1536 using NTI's 1,000' remote units and 1920x1440 using NTI's
600' remote units.
• Video quality adjustment is automatic for varying lengths of CAT5 cable
• 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.
MATERIALS
Materials Included with this kit:
¾ VOPEX-C5VA-xC1000 (x=4 or 8 for number of CAT5 ports)
¾ 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/3A AC Adapter
¾ Line cord, country specific
¾ CD with a pdf file of this manual
¾ VEXT-3 15HD male-female video cable for connecting the VOPEX to the video source
¾ SA-3-MM 3.5mm stereo plug-stereo plug cable for connecting the VOPEX to the audio 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 any of the following XTENDEX receivers:
Model Maximum CAT5 Cable (in Feet) Supported
ST-C5VA-R-600 600 Video + Audio
ST-C5V-R-600 600 Video Only
ST-C5VAX2-R-600 600 Dual Video + Audio
ST-C5VX2-R-600 600 Dual Video Only
ST-C5V2A-R-1000SP 1000 Video + Audio
ST-C5V-R-1000SP 1000 Video Only
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 http://www.networktechinc.com
assistance.
and we will be happy to be of
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NTI VOPEX SERIES SPLITTER/EXTENDER
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
VOPEX
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LABEL CONNECTOR/LED DESCRIPTION
1 5V 3.0A
2 PWR
3 DDC Update
4 Ground
5 CATx Out 1-4
6 Video In
7 Audio In
8 Video Out
9 Audio Out
XTENDEX
#
LABEL CONNECTOR/LED DESCRIPTION
1 9V 1.0A
2 Audio Out
3 Microphone
4 CAT5
4a --4b --5 Monitor
6 Mode
7 + / -
8 Mode
9 IR
1.3x3.5mm Power Jack connection jack for 5VDC AC adapter
Green LED illuminates when power has been supplied to the VOPEX
Gray Button Press to transfer updated EDID data from remote units to CPU
Crimp Terminals For attachment of earth ground to VOPEX
RJ45 for connecting CAT5 cables from XTENDEX Receivers
15HD Male for connecting the video source
3.5mm female stereo audio for connecting the cable from the audio source
15HD Female for connecting the local user’s monitor
3.5mm Female stereo audio for connecting the local user’s self-powered stereo speakers
2.1x5.5mm Power Jack connection jack for 9VDC AC adapter
green 3.5mm female stereo
for connecting the remote user’s self-powered stereo speakers
audio
pink 3.5mm female stereo
for connecting a microphone (feature not supported as of this printing)
audio
RJ45 for connecting CAT5 cable to VOPEX
Green LED for indicating power to the connector
Yellow LED for indicating data traffic between the VOPEX and XTENDEX
15HD Female for connecting the remote user’s monitor
Button for switching between skew and video quality adjustment
Buttons for fine video quality adjustment
Green and Red LED for visual indication of skew or video quality adjustment modes
IR Jack
for connection of an Infrared Sensor for remote control (feature not
supported as of this printing)
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NTI VOPEX SERIES SPLITTER/EXTENDER
LIMITATIONS
• The audio input of the VOPEX-C5VA-xC1000 is compatible with the following standard CPU audio outp uts:
• Line out - typically lime green in color
• Speaker out- typically orange in color
• Headphone out
• 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
Remote Units 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 Remote Units 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 VOPEX and XTENDEX Series Remote or any XTENDEX Series
products should not be run underground, outdoors or between buildings.
!
WARNING: Outdoor or underground runs of CAT5 cable could be dangerous and will void the warranty.
Up to 600 feet of CAT5 cable can be installed between the VOPEX and any ST-C5V(A)-R-600 or ST-C5V(A)X2-R-600
Remote Unit.
Up to 1000 feet of CAT5 cable can be installed between the VOPEX and any ST-C5V(2A)-R-1000SP Remote Unit.
Use the charts on page 13 to determine what length of cable can be used for the desired resolution.
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