MuxLab VideoEase User manual

VideoEase™

Active VGA Balun Kit

( 500035, 500036 )

Installation Guide

P/N: 94-000603-A(rev17/3/2006)

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Trademarks :

MuxLab and VideoEase are registered trademarks of MuxLab Inc.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview..........................................................................................................................4

1.1. Description.........................................................................................................4

1.2. Features ............................................................................................................4

2. Technical Specifications..................................................................................................5

Specifications......................................................................................................5

3. Installation Procedure.....................................................................................................7

3.1. Parts List............................................................................................................7

3.2. Product Overview...............................................................................................7

3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist.....................................................................................9

3.4. Installation Procedure..........................................................................................9

4. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................12

5. Product Warranty Policy...............................................................................................13

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Overview

1.1. Description

The VideoEase Active VGA Balun Kit allows VGA video equipment to be

connected via Category 5 twisted pair cable (UTP or STP) in a point-to-point

configuration. It is ideally suited to commercial and institutional users who need to

send high quality VGA in a PC-based multi-room application, including boardrooms

and training environments. It can easily connect a remote VGA source to a display

(for example, projectors or LCD, plasma, or CRT monitors). This product features

gain adjustment switches to optimize performance according to cable length, support

for local monitor connection, and a compact form factor.

The kit works by converting the VGA signal from an unbalanced signal to a balanced

signal and amplifying and equalizing the signal at the receiving end. It provides

excellent image quality and minimizes distortions due to smearing, propagation delay

and phase deviation. There are two components as shown in the photos below: the

transmitter and the receiver. Both components require an external 12 VDC power

supply (included).

1.2. Features

§Supports up to 400 ft (122m) via Cat 5 UTP @ 1920 x 1440

§Adjustable gain control

§Support for a local monitor

§1 year limited warranty

Transmitter Receiver

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Technical Specifications

Specifications

Environment VGA. VESA VP&D 1.0, VIP ver 2.0.

Devices PCs, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, plasma screens, DLP projectors.

Transmission Transparent to the user.

Bandwidth Up to 280 MHz (1800 x 1440 resolution)

Impedance –Video Input

(Coax) 75 O

Impedance –Video Out (UTP) 100 O

Connectors –Transmitter VGA Input (PC): DB15 HD Receptacle

VGA Output (Local Monitor): DB15 HD Receptacle

VGA Output (Cat5): RJ45 shielded

Connectors –Receiver VGA Input (Cat5): RJ45 shielded

VGA Output (Display): DB15 HD Receptacle

Max. Distance via Cat 5

Twisted Pair

640 x 480 (VGA): 700 ft (213m)

800 x 600 (SVGA): 600 ft (183m)

1024 x 768 (XGA): 550 ft (167m)

1280 x 1024 (SXGA): 550 ft (167m)

1600 x 1200 (UXGA): 500 ft (152m)

1800 x 1440: 400 ft (122m)

1920 x 1440: 400 ft (122m)

RJ45 Pin Configuration

Reverse Polarity Sensitive

Pair 1: Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)

Pair 2: Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)

Pair 3: Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)

Pair 4: Pin 3 ( R) Pin 6 (T)

Use EIA/TIA 568 A or B, straight-through wiring

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Gain Adjustment Gain control via DIP switches on receiver (factory default setting: all OFF)

LED Indicators Transmitter: Power –One (1) green LED

Receiver: Power –One (1) green LED; Switch position: Four (4) green LEDs

Cable Category 5 or better twisted pair cable.

Requires additional VGA jumper cables (not included)

Power Supplies Two (2) 110-240V/12VDC/1.25A. Detachable AC power cords included.

12VDC power jacks

Temperature Operating: 0º to 40º C. Storage:-10º to 70º C. Humidity: up to 95% non-

condensing

Enclosure Black. ABS fire retardant plastic

Dimensions 4.5” x 3.8” x 1.25” (11.4 cm x 9.7 cm x 3.2cm)

Weight 3 lbs., 1.38 kgs

Mounting Desktop, rubber stand-offs.

Regulatory FCC/CE pending

Warranty One (1) year

Order Information 500035: Active VGA Balun Kit, 110V

500036: Active VGA Balun Kit, 220-240V (Continental Europe power cord)

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Installation Procedure

3.1. Parts List

The VideoEase Active VGA Balun Kit comes with the following parts. Please verify

that all pieces are present before proceeding.

•Transmitter

•Receiver

•Two (2) External Power Supplies (12 VDC, 1.25A)

•Two (2) AC Power Cords

•Installation Guide

VGA jumper cables and Category 5 cable are not included.

3.2. Product Overview

The external connections and diagnostic indicators of the VideoEase Active VGA

Balun Kit are detailed in the following diagrams. Please familiarize yourself with them

before installing the components of this kit.

Power LED

Figure 1: Front panel, transmitter

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Power

12 VDC Video IN Video OUT

UTP Video OUT

(local)

Figure 2: Rear panel, transmitter

Power LED DIP Switch Indicator

LEDs (4)

Figure 3: Front panel, receiver

Power

12 VDC DIP

Switches Video IN

UTP Video OUT

1 2 3 4

Figure 4: Rear panel, receiver

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3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist

There are two components: the transmitter and the receiver.

1. The transmitter is connected to the video source, usually a PC, by a VGA

jumper cable (not included).

2. The transmitter is connected to the receiver by Category 5 (or higher) UTP

cable (not included).

3. A monitor can be connected to the transmitter by a VGA jumper cable (not

included).

4. The receiver is connected to the display equipment, usually a projector or

screen, by a VGA jumper cable (not included).

5. The both transmitter and receiver must be powered by a 12 VDC external

power supplies (included).

6. Verify that the desired image resolution is supported by the VGA source and

VGA display.

3.4. Installation Procedure

Verify that the distance between the VGA transmitter and receiver are within

MuxLab specifications (see Technical Specifications). In order to install the

transmitter, please follow the steps below:

1. Connect the transmitter to the video source with a VGA jumper cable.

2. Connect a length of Category 5 (or higher) UTP cable to the transmitter.

3. (Optional) Connect a local monitor to the transmitter with a VGA jumper cable.

4. Connect the 12 VDC power supply first to the transmitter and then plug the

power supply into an AC power outlet. If power is present, then the green

power LED will be ON.

To install the receiver, please follow the steps below:

5. Connect the receiver to the display equipment with a VGA jumper cable.

6. Connect the UTP cable to the Video IN/UTP connector of the receiver.

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7. Connect the 12 VDC power supply first to the receiver and then plug the power

supply into an AC power outlet. If power is present, then the green power LED

will be ON.

8. To adjust the picture quality, toggle the gain adjustment DIP switches on the rear

panel of the receiver. The factory default position is “all OFF” (up position).

1 2 3 4

Figure 5: DIP switches for gain adjustment

The following table provides suggested DIP switch settings.

Table 1: DIP switch settings

Distance (ft) Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4

50 OFF OFF OFF OFF

100 OFF OFF OFF ON

150 OFF OFF OFF ON

200 OFF OFF ON OFF

250 OFF ON OFF OFF

300 ON OFF ON ON

350 ON ON OFF ON

400 ON ON ON OFF

450 ON ON ON ON

500+ ON ON ON ON

Note: For display equipment with automatic gain control (for example, certain

models of projectors), complete all installation procedures and ensure that all DIP

switches are OFF before turning the display equipment on. Otherwise, the display

could override the adjustable gain feature of the VideoEase Active VGA Balun Kit.

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