tvONE XRTx User's Guide

TM

MultiView II

XRTx

Transmitter

Installation and User Guide

Document # 5310260-01 Rev-02 (08/22/2012)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Page

Chapter 1
Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F

INDEX ................................................................................................................................................. 34

About this Manual ...................................................................................................................... 1

Product Overview ....................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Front Panel Interfaces ..................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Rear Panel Interfaces ..................................................................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 3

3.1 General Specifications .................................................................................................... 3

3.2 VGA Interface Specifications .......................................................................................... 3

3.3 DDC Support ................................................................................................................... 5

3.4 Auxiliary Signal Support .................................................................................................. 6

3.4.1

Auxiliary Signal Support: (A) and (S) Versions ............................................... 6

3.4.2

Auxiliary Signal Support: (232) Version .......................................................... 7

3.4.3

Auxiliary Signal Support: (SA) Version ........................................................... 7

3.4.4

Auxiliary Signal Support: (SAP) Version ......................................................... 8

3.5 CAT5 Cable Compatibility ............................................................................................... 8

Installation ................................................................................................................................ 10

4.1 Prerequisites ................................................................................................................. 10

4.2 Installation Procedure ................................................................................................... 11

4.3 Configuration ................................................................................................................. 13

4.3.1

User-Configurable Settings .......................................................................... 13

4.3.2

DDC Settings ................................................................................................ 14

4.4 Sync Settings ................................................................................................................ 15

4.5 4th Pair Settings ............................................................................................................. 16

4.6 Video Coupling Settings ................................................................................................ 17

4.7 Video Termination Settings ........................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 18

Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................................... 20

Option Module Settings: XRTx-232 ......................................................................................... 25

Option Module Settings: XRTx-SAP ........................................................................................ 27

Mounting Kits ........................................................................................................................... 30

System Design Drawings ......................................................................................................... 32

Regulatory Compliance Information ......................................................................................... 33

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About this Manual

Version

Description

Supports simplex serial

(user

-

configuration setting).

Chapter 1 About this Manual

This manual describes the Magenta MultiView™ II XRTx transmitter (hereafter referred to simply as “XRTx”) and
contains the following information:

• Product overview (Chapter 2)

• Product specifications (Chapter 3)

• Installation and configuration instructions (Chapter 4)

• Troubleshooting (Chapter 5)

• Additional information (Appendices)

The Magenta MultiView™ II family of products introduces greater compatibility for handling HD video standards,
as well as making nearly all user-configurable options “jumperless” via a digital front-panel user-interface.

The following table shows the factory-configured versions of the XRTx.

Table 1: XRTx Versions

MVII-XRTx-A
MVII-XRTx-S
MVII-XRTx-232

MVII-XRTx-SA
MVII-XRTx-SAP

This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribution through an Ethernet
network. Do not connect these devices to any sort of networking or telecommunications
equipment!

Use only Magenta Research LTD approved MultiView™ II power adapters. Failure to do so may
damage this device and will void the warranty.

•

Supports L+R summed audio (user-configuration setting).

•

•

Supports 9-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex TX/RX with hardware
handshaking).

•

Contains the (232) option module.

•

Supports 3-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex), and true stereo audio.

•

Contains the (SA) option module.

•

Supports 3-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex), and true stereo audio.

•

The serial feature is POLLABLE, so that multiple receivers on a daisy-chained link
can be addressed individually for display control or status-query.

•

Contains the (SAP) option module.

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Product Overview

indicator

button

Figure

1

: Front Panel Interfaces

Figure

2

: Rear Panel Interfaces

Chapter 2 Product Overview

The XRTx is a video transmitter compatible with the entire Magenta MultiView™ family of products. It extends an
analog video signal over standard CAT5 cable (also CAT5e and CAT6). There are user-configurable settings for
video, audio, and serial options which can be controlled from the front panel. When used with the appropriate
receivers, the XRTx delivers the world’s longest UTP extension capability at the highest resolution—1920x1200
at 2000ft/609m.

2.1 Front Panel Interfaces

The front panel of the XRTx has the following ports, controls, and indicators:

There are two buttons (COPY/CFG and DDC MODE/SEL) and several green LED status indicators. All are used
to display and control the operating modes of the transmitter, with the LEDs having multiple functions.

In “normal mode”, the CFG indicator is off. In “configuration mode”, the CFG indicator will be on or flashing.

DB9 serial port

(optional)

COPY/CFG

CFG mode

Auxiliary signals

Video-status
& DDC-copy

indicator

DDC

MODE/SEL

button

DC input
power port

Power-on

indicator

2.2 Rear Panel Interfaces

The rear panel of the XRTx has the following ports:

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UTP (link)

output port

Local video output

to display (optional)

Video input

(from source)

Specifications

Video

-

input:

RS-232 input:

interface specifications apply (at local video

-

output port)

and

DDC is supported.

Standard (A) version:

Standard (S) version:

Standard connectors:

Tolerance

Storage:

-

4 to +140°F (

-

20 to +60°C)

Chapter 3 Specifications

This section describes the following specifications:

• General specifications

• VGA interface specifications

• DDC support

• Auxiliary signal support

• CAT5 cable compatibility

3.1 General Specifications

The following table lists the general specifications of the XRTx.

Table 2: XRTx General Specifications

Item Description

Cable Required Category 5, 5e, 6 cable. Shielded or unshielded twisted pair. Low-skew preferred.
Compliance
Video Support

Resolution &
Refresh Rate
Interface Signal
Details

Local-output port
drive impedance

CE, FCC Class A, IC Class / Class A, I.T.E Device, RoHS.
VGA (RGB+HV). Also, component (YPbPr) and composite video formats are supported by
using an optional media break-out cable.
See the

Standard VGA interface specifications apply. DDC is supported.

Standard auxiliary Signals (including -A and –S versions):
L+R summed audio input: 47K ohms input impedance. A source device with 600 ohms

maximum output impedance is recommended. (analog audio input mode).

Simplex RS-232 input: 4.75K ohms input impedance (RS-232 mode).
SPDIF input: 75 ohms input impedance (S/PDIF input mode).
Duplex (232) option module:
Audio: Not supported.
Duplex input: 4.75K ohms input impedance.
Duplex (SA) or (SAP) option modules:
Stereo L/R audio input: 10K ohms input impedance. A source device with 600 ohms

maximum output impedance is recommended.
The video output will be a direct copy any video input (even if the video input is in

component (YPbPr) or composite format). If the video input is VGA, then standard VGA

DDC Support

4.75K ohms input impedance.

topic

Audio
Characteristics

Serial
Characteristics

Connectors

Temperature
Humidity Tolerance Up to 80% non-condensing

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(232) version: This option module does not support audio.
(SA) & (SAP) versions: Left/Right true stereo audio.

and protocol.
Duplex (232) version: Any speed up to 115.2K baud (depending on application).
Transparent to format and protocol. Refer to Appendix-B for more information.

Duplex (SA) version: Speed fixed at 9600 baud. Transparent to format and protocol.
Duplex (SAP) version: Speed is adjustable in 9 steps from 1200 to 115.2K baud; format is

fixed to 8 data no parity; transparent to protocol.
(2) VGA-female: Video in/out.

(1) RJ-45: MultiView™ II CAT5 link output.
(1) 4 position phoenix: Auxiliary signal input.
(1) Coaxial (5.5mm OD, 2.5mm ID, 11mm L) jack: DC power input.

For (232), (SA) or (SAP) versions:

(1) DB9-F: Serial I/O.

Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Left+Right summed audio.

Simplex-serial, any speed up to 115.2K baud. Transparent to format

Specifications

Item Description

Input voltage:

Consumption:

MTBF

100,000 hours

The local port is essentially a direct copy of the video input port.

DDC

This module supports the

D

DC connections on the

VGA connectors.

Enclosure
Power

Size
Weight

Steel, black powder-coat finish.

+5 VDC @ 1.2 Amps max.

6 watts maximum

1.2"H x 4.2"W x 4.3"D (3.1 x 10.4 x 10.9 cm)

1.0 lb. (0.45 kg)

3.2 VGA Interface Specifications

The following table describes the specifications of the VGA interface (video-in and local video-out).

Table 3: VGA Interface Specification

Item Description
Video Support Video input formats (video input port):

Maximum resolution supported = 1080p or 1920x1200.
Maximum refresh rate = 60Hz @ 1920x1200.
Video output formats (local output port):

Video Connectors (1) VGA input connector, (1) VGA output connector.

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Specifications

Item Description

Manufacturer

name string

MRI

1680x1050@60Hz

1920x1080@60Hz

1920x1200@60Hz

1920x1080p@50Hz@16:9

1920x1080p@(59.94,60Hz)@16:9

3.3 DDC Support

For best compatibility with source devices (e.g. a PC), an extension device (XRTx in this case) should provide an
appropriate DDC profile with the proper resolution and timing information. This helps ensure best compatibility
with display devices connected at the remote end.

The XRTx supports a simple yet very flexible DDC management scheme:

• The built-in factory-default DDC profile supports a number of standard resolutions and timing information
that is widely compatible with many displays.

• A specific DDC profile can be copied from a particular display and stored inside the XRTx’s non-volatile
memory. This method enables the best possible compatibility with a specific display that would
otherwise not work properly if simply using the factory-default DDC profile.

• Finally, the XRTx supports a “pass-through” mode, where the DDC profile of a locally attached display is
passed directly to the video source. This can be very helpful in diagnosing certain resolution or timing
related display issues, but generally is not used on a permanent basis (though it is safe to do so).

The following table describes DDC support specifications.

Table 4: DDC Support Specifications

DDC Parameter: Presented to the source when using the XRTx transmitter:
Monitor name string Magic Display

640x480@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz

Established timings

1280x1024@60Hz 1360x768@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz

Detailed timings 1920x1080@60Hz

720x480p@(59.94,60Hz)@4:3 720x576p@50Hz@4:3

CEA video formats
Specific timings 1280x720@60Hz 720x480@59.94Hz 1920x1200@59.94Hz

1280x720p@50Hz@16:9 1280x720p@(59.94,60Hz)@16:9

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Specifications

Supports L+R summed audio (user

-

configuration setting).

•

•

3.4 Auxiliary Signal Support

The XRTx is available in three factory-configured models and two user-configurable units, which allow different
types of signals to be passed over the 4th-pair on the CAT5 cable. These are configured differently by a front­panel setting, or may include an internal hardware option-module. The following table describes the different
versions of XRTx.

Table 5: XRTx Versions

Version Description
MVII-XRTx-A
MVII-XRTx-S
MVII-XRTx-232

MVII-XRTx-SA
MVII-XRTx-SAP

Note: A user-configuration setting allows either the (A) or (S) versions to support digital S/PDIF audio.
The option module (232/SA/SAP) is a factory-installed option. However, a field upgrade to a (232), (SA) or (SAP)

version is possible. It will require some minor technical skill to install the module. Please contact Magenta
Research for information and assistance for these upgrades.

Note that for each XRTx version above, the accompanying receiver device (MV500, AK600, AK1200, XR2000,
etc.) must be similarly configured.

For more specific information on MultiView™ and MultiView™ II receivers, please refer to the user guide
provided with your desired receiver.

•

•

Supports 2-wire RS-232 serial in simplex mode (user-configuration setting).

•

Supports 9-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex with hardware handshaking).

•

Contains the (232) option module.

•

Supports 3-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex), and true stereo audio.

•

Contains the (SA) option module.

•

Supports 3-wire RS-232 serial (simplex or duplex), and true stereo audio.

•

The serial feature is POLLABLE, so that multiple receivers on a daisy-chained link
can be addressed individually for display control or status-query.

•

Contains the (SAP) option module.

3.4.1 Auxiliary Signal Support: (A) and (S) Versions

XRTx models without any installed option module can be user-configured for any one of auxiliary function at a
time. The following table describes the features of the (A) and (S) versions.

Table 6: XRTx-A and XRTx-S Features

Version

(A) Version
(S) Version

Description

Analog L+R summed audio.
Simplex RS-232 support.

• Provides simplex (TX-only) serial data, even with daisy-chained receivers.

• Data is transmitted to all attached receivers. No data can ever be received.

• Receivers are not individually addressable.

• RS-232 interface supports a 2-wire interface: TX/GND.

• Baud rates up to 115.2K are supported. No settings required.

• Transparent to format and protocol.

Note: A user-configuration setting allows either the (A) or (S) versions to support digital S/PDIF audio.

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Specifications

Feature

Description

•

module configuration. See Appendix

-B.

•

on the

XRTx

is ignored.

•

• L/R true stereo audio

is supported

simultaneously with serial data.

3.4.2 Auxiliary Signal Support: (232) Version

The XRTx-232 comes equipped with an internal hardware (232) option module, enabling full-duplex RS-232
serial. This includes hardware handshaking signal support. Note that the (232) module itself does have some
user-configurable settings which must be selected by internal jumpers (not through the front-panel buttons). It is

important to set these internal jumpers correctly for your specific application. For more information, see
Appendix-B.

The following table describes features of the RS-232 version.

Table 7: XRTx-232 Features

Simplex or Duplex
RS-232 Support

Provides simplex serial data to single or daisy-chained multiple receivers.

• Provides duplex serial data for point-to-point links (1 transmitter  1 receiver).

• Data is transmitted using “broadcast” mode.

• Receivers are not individually addressable.

• RS-232 interface supports a 9-wire interface:

TXD/RXD/RTS/CTS/DTR/DSR/DCD/RI/GND. Handshaking modes depend on
(232) module configuration. See Appendix-B.

• Baud rates up to 115,200 are supported. Available baud rates depend on (232)

Audio

No audio is supported when the (232) module is installed. The AUX-I/O connector

In applications where an XRTx-232 transmitter is routed through a DA (Distribution Amp, such as a MultiView™
9D for example), or a Mondo (or other) video switch, the (232) module will provide simplex serial (TX-only) and
transmit-direction handshaking signals (RTS/DTR). In this configuration, all receive-direction signals
(RX/CTS/DSR/DCD/RI) are ignored.

3.4.3 Auxiliary Signal Support: (SA) Version

The XRTx-SA comes equipped with an internal hardware (SA) option module, enabling full-duplex RS-232 serial
(no hardware handshaking signals) and stereo audio. Note that the (SA) module itself does not have any user­configurable settings. The following table describes features of the XRTx-SA.

Table 8: XRTx-SA Features

Feature

Simplex or Duplex
RS-232 Support

Description

Provides simplex or duplex serial data point-to-point, simplex-only in a daisy-chain.

• Data is transmitted using “broadcast” mode.

• Receivers are not individually addressable.

• RS-232 interface supports a 3-wire interface: TXD/RXD/GND.

• Baud rate is fixed at 9600.

Audio

Note that in cases where an XRTx-SA transmitter is routed through a DA (Distribution Amp) such as a
MultiView™ 9D, for example, or a Mondo (or other) video switch, or used with daisy-chain receivers, the (SA)
module will provide simplex serial (TX-only) and audio. In this mode, receive-direction serial data (RX) is ignored.

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