Rose CrystalView DVI CATx User Manual

CrystalView™ DVI CATx

DIGITAL CATx KVM EXTENDER

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

MANUAL

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LIMIT ED WARRANTY

Rose Electronics warrants the CrystalView DVI CATx to be in good working order for one year from the
date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good
working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair
or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or
new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics. This limited warranty does not include
service to repair damage to the Unit resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or unauthorized
modification of the Unit, including static discharge an d power surg es .

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Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center providing a proof of purchase date. If this Unit is
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shipping charges to the warranty service location, and to use the original shipping con taine r or its
equivalent. You must call for a return authorization number first. Under no circumstances will a unit be
accepted without a return authorization number. Contact an authorized repair center or Rose
Electronics for further information.

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OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, AND NO
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ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY T O YOU.

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REMEDY SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL
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NOTE: This equipment has been t es ted and fo und to compl y with the lim its for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environme nt . This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful int er feren ce to radio com mun ic ations.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Rose Electronics Part # MAN-CRVDVIX
Printed In the United States of America – Revision 2.0

FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLAR ATION OF CONF ORMITY

EN61000-3-3 2002

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device in accordance with the specifications of Part 15 of FCC rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of
Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par
Industrie Canada.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This equipment is in conformity with the
Council Directives 89/336/EEC
The Declaration of Conformity is based upon
compliance of the product with the following
standards:

EN55022 1999 class B
EN55024 1999
IEC61000-4-2: 2001
IEC61000-4-3: 2001
IEC61000-4.4: 2001
IEC61000-4-5: 2001
EN61000-3-2 2001

TABLE of CONTENTS

Contents

Disclaimer ......................................................................................................... 1

System introduction .......................................................................................... 1

Features ............................................................................................................ 2

Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 2

Package contents ............................................................................................. 2

Models (Single Video) ....................................................................................... 3

Models (Dual Video) ......................................................................................... 4

Cables ............................................................................................................... 5

Installation ......................................................................................................... 6

Applying power ............................................................................................ 8

Operating instructions – Local KVM access ................................................... 11

DDC Information ............................................................................................. 11

Reset DDC table to default values ................................................................. 13

Color Depth Selection ..................................................................................... 13

Selecting moment of switching to next frame ................................................. 13

Figures

Figure 1. Typical cabling configurations ........................................................... 6

Tables

Table 1.transmitter to receiver cabling ............................................................. 7

Appendices

Appendix A. General specifications ................................................................ 18

Appendix B. Parts and cables ........................................................................ 19

INTRODUCTION

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the

manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does

the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of

the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to

change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.

The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the

product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control. The

manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising

directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

System introduction

Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics CrystalView DVI CATx KVM

station extender. The CrystalView DVI CATx is a very versatile CATx KVM

extender. It supports the latest digital DVI video. All combinations of DVI

monitors and video cards are supported.

The system consists of two Units, a transmitter and a receiver. The

transmitter connects to your CPUs keyboard, DVI monitor, and mouse

connectors, or to a Rose KVM switch. The receiver connects to a keyboard,

DVI video monitor and mouse or KVM station. The transmitter and receiver

are connected together with CATx industry standard cable. The receiver can

be up to 450 feet from the transmitter using CAT5, 5e, 6, or 7 cables.

All models are available with transmitter and receiver KVM access. With

transmitter KVM access an additional KVM station to be connected to the

transmitter unit. Serial and full stereo audio support is optional on all models.

Using the CrystalView DVI CATx to remotely access your computer has

several advantages over conventional extenders. The CrystalView DVI CATx

transmits data digitally which provides a clear, sharp picture. Computers

used in hazardous industrial environments can be accessed remotely,

keeping the users safe and unexposed to any hazards.

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Computers

PCs (all operating systems)

Monitors

Digital DVI-D

Keyboards

PS/2 or USB type keyboards

Mouse

PS/2 or USB

Serial

Compatible devices up to 19.2KBaud

Audio

Bi-directional CD quality stereo audio

Features

 Perfect image quality at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz using

CAT5, 5e, 6, or 7 cable

 Extend a KVM station from a CPU up to 450 feet (140m)
 Supports PS/2 or USB keyboards and mouse (Depending on model)
 Supports all DVI-D graph ic c ar ds
 Single and dual video models available
 Serial and full stereo audio option
 All models provide local KVM access to the computer
 The CrystalView DVI CATx uses a microprocessor to emulate the

keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and mouse on the receiver do not
have to be connected for the PC to boot; only the transmitter Unit must be
connected to the PC

 Compatible with Rose Electronics family of KVM switches such as

ServeView, UltraView and UltraMatrix (DVI to VGA converter required)

 Compatible with all operating systems
 Fully automatic KVM sharing on a first-come first-serve basis using the

dual access model

 The computer’s video is displayed on both KVM stations monitors.
 Rack mount kits available

Compatibility

Package contents

The package contents consist of the following:

 The transmitter and receiver Units
 Power adapter for transmitter and receiver units.
 Transmitter to computer cable (DVI – PS/2 – PS/2 to DVI)
 “Y” cable (1-PS/2 to 2-PS/2)

 Installation and operations manual.

CPU adapter cables, CATX cables, and DVI to VGA converters are usually
ordered separately. If the package contents are not correct, contact Rose
Electronics or your reseller, so the problem can be quickly resolved.

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MODELS

PS/2 Transmitter

PS/2 Receiver

USB Transmitter

USB Receiver

PS/2 Transmitter w/Serial/Audio

PS/2 Receiver w/Serial/Audio

USB Transmitter w/Serial/Audio

USB Receiver w/Serial/Audio

Receiver / Transmitter – All Single Video models

Models (Single Video)

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