Magenta DX Quick Reference & Setup Manual - 3. Setup And Installation
MAGENTA HD-ONE DX/DX500 HDMI EXTENDER
2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
Magenta’s HD-One DX/DX500 Series of video extenders extends HDMI or DVI
signals over Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 UTP / STP or FTP cable.
WARNING
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!
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• HDMI cables
• HDMI to DVI adapter cables
• Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 UTP / STP or FTP cable
2.3 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 data
cabling.
**NOTE: To achieve maximum performance, Magenta strongly recommends the use of
standard network CAT6 or better cable with solid 24 AWG copper wire.
Category cabling for the Magenta HD-One DX/DX500 Series must be pinned to the
TIA-EIA T568B wiring specification (See Appendix A). Magenta recommends that
all Category cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in
an existing infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with
the TIA-EIA T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated category cables can
damage the Magenta HD-One DX/DX500 Series.
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CHAPTER 3: SETUP & INSTALLATION
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3. Setup and Installation
3.1 Cabling Considerations
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For best performance, use one continuous UTP / STP or FTP cable with as
few breaks as possible (i.e. patch bays, wall plates, or floor boxes).
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Magenta recommends mounting and connecting all cables to the HD-One DX/
DX500 Series components before applying power.
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Make sure that the Category cable you intend to use has been tested to
comply with the T568B wiring specification (See Appendix A).
3.2 Making the Connections
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NOTE:
All HD-One DX/DX500 units should be cabled and powered on prior to turning on
the video source device and display. It is recommended to cable and power on the
HD-One DX/DX500 units, then the display, and lastly the video source.
At the transmitter end:
1. Connect the video source to the HDMI INPUT port on the HD-One DX/DX500
transmitter, using an HDMI type A cable (if using DVI video, an HDMI to DVI
adapter is required).
2. Connect the Category cable to the UTP OUTPUT port on the transmitter.
3. Apply power to the transmitter.
At the receiver end :
1. Connect the display to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the HD-One DX/DX500
receiver, using an HDMI type A cable (if using DVI video, an HDMI to DVI
adapter is required).
2. Connect the Category cable to the UTP INPUT port on the receiver.
3. Apply power to the receiver.