Rose Video Splitter CAT5 User Manual

™

with serial/audio option

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

MANUAL

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NOTE: This equipment has been t es ted and found to comply with the l imits for a Class A digi tal
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 c om mercial
environment. 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 interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipmen t in a residen tial area is likely to cause harm ful
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-VSP-CAT5
Printed In the United States of America - Revision 1.1

FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLAR ATION OF CONF ORMITY

EN60950: 2000

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 A 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.

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89/336EEC & 73/23EEC

This equipment is in conformity with the
protection requirements of the following
Council Directives:
The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
The Low Voltage Direc t ive 73/2 3/ EEC
The Declaration of Conformity is based upon
compliance of the product with the following
harmonized standards:
EN55022: 1994 EN61000-3-3: 1995
EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Models ......................................................................................................... 3

Cabling ........................................................................................................ 4

Installation ................................................................................................... 5

Step 1 – Connecting the un it to a CPU video port ................................. 5

Step 2 – Connecting the unit to the remote receiver units ..................... 5

Step 3 – Connecting the remote receiver units to a video monitor ........ 5

Step 4 – Applying power ........................................................................ 6

Operating instructions- All models............................................................... 7

Typical applications ..................................................................................... 7

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 8

Service Information ..................................................................................... 9

Maintenance and Repair ........................................................................ 9

Technical Support .................................................................................. 9

Safety ........................................................................................................ 10

Figures

Figure 1. Models .......................................................................................... 3

Appendices

Appendix A. General Specifications .......................................................... 12

Appendix B. Parts and cables ................................................................... 13

Appendix C. Rack mount instructions ....................................................... 14

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 VideoSplitter CAT5.
The VideoSplitter CAT5 is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to
providing state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding workplace.
The VideoSplitter CAT5 has proven to be a valuable investment for any
business, big or small, that has a need to distribute a video source to
multiple locations. The VideoSplitter CAT5 is available in a 6 port and
12 port model with serial and audio options. The serial and audio models
distribute the video and audio signals to multiple sites. Serial support is
supported on each individual module. Contact Rose Electronics support if
serial distribution to the remote stations is needed..

The VideoSplitter CAT5 system consists of the 6 or 12 port VideoSplitter
CAT5 Unit and the Remote Units. The VideoSplitter CAT5 unit connects
to your computers video port using a DB25M to HD15M Rose UltraCable.
Serial and audio models also connect to the audio in/out ports and the
serial DB9 port on a computer. The VideoSplitter CAT5 unit and Remote
Units are connected together with industry standard CAT5 shielded or
unshielded, solid core twisted-pair cable terminated with RJ45 connectors.
CAT5 cable can be ordered from Rose Electronics in 25-1,000 foot
lengths.

Using the VideoSplitter CAT5 unit to distribute your video and option al
audio has several applications that make it convenient for the users. You
can locate up to 12 monitors 1,000 foot away from your computer.

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Computers

PCs with standard keyboards and PS/2 mice,
286, 386, 486, Pentium, etc.

Monitors

VGA, Super VGA, XGA, RGB
(Sync-on-green)

Features

 Extend a single video source to 6 or 12 video monitors using CAT 5

twisted pair, solid core cables (Up to 1,000 feet)

 Optionally extend full stereo audio to 6 or 12 remote stations using a

single CAT5 cable

 Video resolutions up to:

1600 x 1200 at 200 feet,
1280 x 1024 at 300 feet,
1024 x 768 at 1,000 feet
(Video resolution will vary depending on the remote unit model used)

 Video brightness and sharpness controls on the Remote Unit adjust

brightness and clarity (depending on remote model used).

Compatibility

Package contents

The package contents consists of the following:

 The VideoSplitter CAT5 unit

 Installation and operations manual.

CPU to VideoSplitter CAT5, audio, serial, and CAT5 cables are usually
ordered separately. If the package contents are not correct, contact Rose
Electronics or your reseller, so the problem can be quickly resolved.

Rose Electronics web site

Visit out web site at www.rose.com for additional information on the
VideoSplitter CAT5 and other products that are designed for data center
applications, classroom environments and other applications.

About this manual

This manual covers the installation and operation of the 6 and 12 port
VideoSplitter CAT5 units

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