Magenta Research MultiView AK500 Quick Reference & Setup Manual - page 4
MAGENTA MULTIVIEW™ SERIES
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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The Magenta MultiView™ Series extends VGA and video signals over ordinary
Category 5 cable.
This manual covers Magenta MultiView™ AK500 Series Receivers. These units are
field configurable for various video, audio and serial options. See Appendix C for
configuration settings.
SA series feature video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals on a single cat5 and SAP
series units are similar to the above but have additional features for pollable serial.
The Magenta MultiView™ AK500 Receiver features integrated skew compensation
that can be turned on for a 10 ns delay per color.
For information on the respective transmitter unit, please refer to the appropriate
manual included with the transmitter.
All models support refresh rates/resolutions up to 2048x1536 @ 70 Hz to 500 feet (152
m).
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
• Audio cable with RCA jacks.
• Video cable with HD15 connectors.
• Serial cable with DB9 connectors.
• CAT5 cable.
2.3 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with Cat5/5e/6 data cabling as well as
skew free CAT5/5e cabling manufactured for video applications. Note that some skew
free Cat5 is specific to a particular vendor and is not compatible with our products.
Please ensure any skew free CAT5 cable is non-proprietary prior to purchase/
installation.
CAT6 cable, due to the manufacture method, can exhibit much greater skew than
standard CAT5/5e and may require skew compensation beyond what the standard
product offers. Please contact Magenta Research for assistance.
CAT5/5e/6 cabling for the Magenta MultiView™ Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA
T568B wiring specification (see appendix A) We also highly recommend that all CAT5
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 CAT5 cables can damage the
Magenta MultiView™ Series.
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CHAPTER 3: SETUP & INSTALLATION
3. Setup and Installation
3.1 Data Mode Configuration (RS232 and SA/SAP versions)
AK500 232 serial receivers are configured in full modem bidirectional serial modes. If
you are using the daisy chain option or a multi-output transmitter (T4,T5) a
MultiView™ CAT5 matrix switch or MultiView™ CAT5 distribution amp, this mode must
be changed to uni-directional broadcast . To do this, configure the internal Serial Digital
Board (SDB) to change the transmitters & receivers serial mode operation (See
Appendix D). This configuration should be done before making any cable connections
and applying power.
Alternatively, remove the internal daughterboard and use the AK500 receivers built in
simplex serial option with the appropriate jumper changes.
SA series offer RS232 serial in addition to stereo audio. The serial signal is 3 wire TX,
RX and does not support full modem signals. Baud rates for the SA series are fixed at
9600. Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other changes by simply using
the TX signal only. SA units require no configuration.
SAP series offer pollable RS232 serial in addition to stereo audio. The serial signal is 3
wire TX, RX and does not support full modem signals. Baud rates for the SAP series
are fixed at 9600. Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other changes by
simply using the TX signal only. See Appendix F on configuration and using SAP
Series.
3.2 Cabling Considerations
• We recommend mounting and connecting all cabling to the Magenta MultiView™
Series components before applying power.
• Makes sure that the CAT5 cable you intend to use has been tested to comply
with the TIA/EIA 568B wiring specification (See Appendix A).
3.3 Making the Connections
3.3.1 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP IN GENERAL
This section contains figures showing connections with the specific Magenta
MultiView™ Series models. In general, however, the connection and setup procedure at
both transmitter and receiver ends is as follows:
NOTE: all units must be the same type for all supported features to function correctly.
For example, a UTX 232 must be connected to an AK500 232 for the serial signals to
function. You cannot use the serial option with a UTX 232 and an AK500 that is
configured for simplex serial. Similiary, A UTX SA cannot be used with an AK500A.
Video modes may function normally, but 4th pair options will not.
At the transmitter end (refer to the transmitter user guide) :
1. Connect the source video to the Magenta MultiView™ Series transmitter video input
port, which is an HD15 connector labeled SOURCE IN.
2. If desired, attach a local monitor via the local monitor port to LOCAL OUT.
3. Make your audio or serial connections via the phoenix connector or DB9 connector
as appropriate.
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