CAT5 Video Display Quick Installation Guide International HQ Jerusalem, Israel Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 minicom@minicom.com w w w. m i n i c o m. c o m North American HQ European HQ Linden, NJ, USA Dübendorf, Switzerland Tel: + 1 908 486 2100 Tel: + 41 44 823 8000 info.usa@minicom.com info.europe@minicom.com Customer support - support@minicom.com 5UM40092 V3.4 8/08
CAT5 VIDEO DISPLAY 1. What is the CAT5 Video Display system? The CAT5 Video Display (VDS) system from Minicom broadcasts real-time highresolution video signals to hundreds of remote display monitors. The VDS system consists of the following: Broadcaster + Control Unit Line to expand the system units that connect to each remote monitor/ Dual Screen connects 2 monitors to the system CAT5 UTP or FTP cables connect the VDS system. The units can be up to 110m/360ft away from the Broadcaster. This Quick Installation Guide illustrates the VDS system and explains how to install and operate it. 2. The multi-functional VDS system You can use the VDS system in the following ways: (A) Without the Control Unit The VDS system constantly broadcasts a screen to all remote monitors. (B) With the Control Unit Broadcast a screen to all remote monitors Darken all remote screens Release the remote screens to allow local monitor viewing (when remote s are connected). The screen dark function is useful when carrying out maintenance, changing the broadcast program or in a classroom environment to grab students attention. With both applications broadcast the video up to resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz depending on the cable length. 1
3. The VDS units QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE The figures below illustrate the Broadcaster Unit, Line Splitter, units and Dual Screen. Power connector System cables Monitor 12VDC VIDEO OUT CONTROL SYSTEM VIDEO IN VDS Control Unit Power connector Broadcaster Unit System cables Video cable 12VDC SYSTEM IN SYSTEM OUT www.minicom.com System cable from Broadcaster or previous Line Splitter Line Splitter (Optional) Video cable System cable Picture adjuster VIDEO IN SYSTEM Side A PICTURE Side B unit Monitor 2
To monitors CAT5 VIDEO DISPLAY VDS Dual Screen System cable 4. Expanding the VDS system Dual Screen You can expand the VDS system to 512 units by having 2 levels of Line. Level 1 Line can have 8 units or Line connected. Level 2 Line can have 8 units connected. (See page 4). 5. Pre-installation instructions Note! In the VDS system the CAT5 UTP or FTP cables carry electrical power. Therefore do NOT connect them to any other device. To avoid this we recommend you attach the stickers provided to the ends of each cable. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. 6. The VDS cables The is illustrated below. Connect the cable as explained. To s Video port Broadcaster To Broadcaster s Video In port Connecting an optional remote You have the option to connect the units to a, which can be worked on locally. To do so you need to connect between the unit and a. You can order s from Minicom. Connecting the CAT5 cables Please note! Connect the the Broadcaster and Line Splitter units when the units are powered off. We recommend that you connect the CAT5 cables BEFORE connecting the power supply. Power supply Connect the Broadcaster and Line to the power supply with the 12 VDC, 2A from the AC/DC adapter provided. The units and the Dual Screen receive 12 VDC, 160 ma via the CAT5 cables from the Broadcaster or Line Splitter. 3
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE 7. The VDS configuration for a CBT application The figure below illustrates the VDS configuration with the VDS Control Unit and the optional remote s. The Dual Screen has no VGA input and is therefore not suitable for CBT applications. 4
CAT5 VIDEO DISPLAY VDS Control Unit Broadcaster Unit s or Line Broadcaster s or Line Optional Level 1 Line Splitter Optional s Level 2 Line Splitter s 5 Optional
8. VDS detailed connections QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE The figure below illustrates the detailed connections of the VDS units. 6
CAT5 VIDEO DISPLAY Control Unit VDS Control Unit Master to all Dark all MINICOM s or Line Broadcaster Unit 12VDC VIDEO OUT Sound Card Headset Speaker www.minicom.com CONTROL SYSTEM VIDEO IN s or Line s or Line Broadcaster Line Splitter 12VDC SYSTEM IN SYSTEM OUT www.minicom.com s or Line PICTURE Optional s Line Splitter 12VDC SYSTEM IN SYSTEM OUT www.minicom.com s 7
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE 9. The VDS configuration without remote s The figure below illustrates the VDS configuration without optional s connected to the units and the Dual Screen. Connect the Broadcaster and Line as in the figure on page 5. The figure on page 7 illustrates the detailed connections of the unit. Dual Screen VDS Control Unit s or Line Broadcaster Unit Broadcaster Instead of the unit, use the Dual Screen to connect 2 screens to the Broadcaster or Line Splitter via CAT5 cable. The 2 screens display the images broadcast by the Broadcaster. CAT5 cable to Broadcaster or Line Splitter s or Line Line Splitter VDS Dual Screen VDS Dual Screen s Line Splitter 8
CAT5 cable to Broadcaster or Line Splitter CAT5 VIDEO DISPLAY PICTURE 10. Operating the VDS system Once connected the VDS system broadcasts to all remote monitors. The VDS Control Unit The VDS Control Unit is illustrated below. VDS Control Unit Master to all Dark all To Broadcaster Unit s Control port MINICOM With the VDS Control Unit carry out the following functions: Master to all Press the Master to all button to send the broadcaster s screen to all remote monitors. The LED above the button lights up. Press the button again to release the remote monitors. Dark all Press the Dark all button to darken all remote screens. The LED above the button lights up. Press the button again to release the remote screens. 11. Adjusting the picture quality Use a small screwdriver to turn the Picture adjuster on the unit to adjust the picture quality. 9
12. Technical specifications SYSTEM Resolution System cable Max distance Input/Output Video Signals Sync. Horizontal/Vertical Sync. Polarity QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Up to 1600x1200 @ 75 Hz CAT5 UTP or FTP 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire Conductor cable 110m/360ft Analog signal red, green, blue 0.7v p-p 75 Ohm TTL compatible Positive/Negative Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC/32ºF to 104ºF Storage temperature -40ºC to 70ºC/-40ºC to 158ºF Humidity Warranty 80% non condensing relative humidity 3 Years BROADCASTER LINE SPLITTER REMOTE Cables & Connectors VGA In - HDD15M VGA Out - HDD15F System In - RJ45 System Out - RJ45 System In - RJ45 CPU VGA - HDD15M System Out - 8 Ports RJ45 Screen - HDD15F Control - MiniDin8F Dimensions 175 x 96 x 42mm/ 0.57 x 0.38 x 0.14ft 118 x 96 x 42mm/ 0.39 x 0.38 x 0.14ft 78 x 62 x 23mm/ 0.31 x 0.26 x 0.07ft Power supply External Power Adapter 12VDC 2A External Power Adapter 12VDC 2A From previous unit through CAT5 cable REMOTE DUAL SCREEN Cables & Connectors System In - RJ45 Screen x 2 - HDD15F Power supply From previous unit through CAT5 cable 10
CAT5 VIDEO DISPLAY Germany Kiel Tel: + 49 431 668 7933 info.germany@minicom.com England Tel: + 44 121 288 0608 info.uk@minicom.com Regional Offices France Vincennes Tel: + 33 1 49 57 00 00 info.france@minicom.com China Tel: +86 21 6445 3181 info.china@minicom.com Italy Rome Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 info.italy@minicom.com Asia Pacific / S. Korea Tel: +972 2 535 9618 info.ap@minicom.com www.minicom.com Copyright 2008 Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd. 11