Summary of SmartLynx-X+ SLX-212/D
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User guide smartlynx-x+ cat5 av extender slx-212/d.
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Notice the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Smart-e makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. Smart-e will not be liable for errors con...
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Table of contents introducing smartlynx what ‘s in the box .......................................................................................... 1 what is smartlynx ......................................................................................... 2 why is smartlynx necessary ..............
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What‘s in the box? Thank you for buying the smart-e smartlynx cat5 av extender. Depending on the configuration of your system various quantities of the parts below may be included in your shipment. If any of the accessories listed below are missing please contact the smart-e dealer you purchased pro...
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What is smartlynx? The smartlynx is a combination of transmitter and receiver devices designed to transmit high resolution computer video and/or audio signal over cat5 wire. Av stands for audio visual and includes such signal formats as broadcast video (tv video signal), computer video (vga, svga, s...
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1. Preparing for installation start installation process by ensuring that all video displays and audio devices are compatible with the computers being used. This is accomplished by connecting the devices directly to the computer and checking that the devices operate as desired without the smartlynx ...
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Installation and operation 2. Connect transmitter to the video signal source 2.1 connect the video output of the source device to the appropriate input of the transmitter using the relevant cable. 2.2 although there are multiple connectors, only one feed of video may be routed by the product at any ...
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Installation and operation 3. Connecting audio, infra-red and rs232 to the transmitter 3.1 connect the audio output of the source device to the ‘audio in’ mini jack connectors on the slx-tx111, using an interface cable if appropriate. 3.2 if using rs232 connect control cable to the minijack input as...
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Installation and operation - 6- 4. Jumpers on the base of the unit - do not touch when used as part of slx-212 system 4.1 the diagram below illustrates how the jumpers must be set for each required video format. 4.2 unit will come preset to vga, do not change as the slx-rx212 receiver is not designe...
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5. System power up 5.1 turn the system on by plugging in the power adapter to the smartlynx transmitter (or receiver if preferred) 5.2 power up your computer. 5.3 observe both transmitter and receiver power led are on, and source device is switched on. 6. Preparing and connecting system cat-5 cable ...
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1 . Connecting slx-rx212 to the display device 1.1 making sure that the cat 5 cable is connected to the transmitter output, connect the cable to the rj45 socket on the receiver unit. 1.2 if the cable connection is correct the power led on the front of the receiver should illuminate (power is sent up...
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2. Connecting slx-rx212 to audio and infra-red control 2.1 connect the speakers or audio inputs on the displays to the audio outputs on the receiver, using 3.5mm jack plugs. 2.2 if using the receiver to transmit infra-red signals back down the cable to the transmitter unit then connect an ‘eye’ to t...
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3 . Adjusting equalisation and contrast 3.1 to adjust equalization the ‘pot’ labelled as eq may be rotated clockwise: start by turning the ’pot’ completely anti-clockwise and then slowly turn clockwise until equalization is correct. As cable length increases the ’pot’ will need to be turned further ...
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Installation and operation—slx-rx212/d - 11- 4a. Incorrect skew adjustment. In this example the green is under equalized and the red is slightly over equalized. 4b. Correct skew adjustment. In this example colours are in alignment and hence correctly equalized..
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Installation and operation—slx-rx212/d 5. Setting the jumpers on the receiver 5.1 on the slx-rx212 you are able to select the format of video outputted by the hd15s by altering the jumpers on the base of the unit shown in the diagram below. ( composite is the same setting as yprpb ) - 12-.
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Installation and operation—slx-rx212d - 13- 6. How to cascade the slx-rx212d 6.1 as well as having all the functions of the regular slx-rx212, the sxl- rx212d also has the ability to be cascaded for up to 5 units. 6.2 in order to cascade the slx-rx212ds cat5 cable should be used to join together the...
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7. Mounting the receiver the receiver unit can compensate for cable losses over a length of 20-100m, and for mounting purposes the unit is provided with two ’mounting-hole’ points for fixing to the wall or screen (see diagram below). Simply hold receiver in place, mark position of holes and set scre...
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Technical information slx-212/d - 15- video input signal type - connector………….. Uxga - hd15/yuv, ypbpr - 3xrca/yc - 4pin minidin/cvbs bandwidth………………………………….. 400mhz impedance…………………………………. 75 ohm audio input signal type…………………………………. Stereo audio bandwidth………………………………….. 20khz, 0db impedance…………………...
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Troubleshooting no video? 1) are the green leds on both the transmitter and receiver units? If not check that the 24v power supply (psu) is connected and the led on the psu is lit. Check the cable compensation dials on the underside of the unit. Over compensation of the red and blue channels can cau...
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Limited warranty statement a. Extent of limited warranty 1. Smart-e (uk) ltd warrants to the end-user customers that smart-e product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Custo...
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Product range product code description smartlynx - x slx-100 transmitter and receiver pair slx-400 transmitter and receiver pair smartlynx-x + slx-111 transmitter and receiver pair with rs232/ir slx-211 transmitter and receiver pair with rs232/ir slx-212 dual transmitter and receiver pair with rs232...