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- Page 1 ® LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide...
- Page 2 INSTRUCTIONS This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
- Page 3 ® LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There and LongView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affliates. All other marks are the property of their respec- tive owners. © 2003 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 4 USA Notification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits ......3 Compatibility with Peripherals ....5 Safety Precautions . - Page 7 Product Overview Contents Features and Benefits ......3 Compatibility with Peripherals ....5 Safety Precautions .
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview Features and Benefits ® Avocent’s LongView Wireless Extender connects Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) and audio peripherals wirelessly to your computer, from up to 100 feet away. LongView Wireless is a digital system that processes analog video, inbound and outbound, utilizing a unique, proprietary compression engine. - Page 10 LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide Server Figure 1.2: Example LongView Wireless Configuration Secure connectivity and 802.11a standards-based design Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides secure connections through a proprietary design based on the 802.11a standard. The LongView Wireless transmitter The LongView Wireless transmitter connects directly to your computer and serves as the radio interface device enabling the computer to transmit audio and video data.
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Page 11: Compatibility With Peripherals
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the following precautions: • Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product confi guration. • Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. - Page 12 LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide...
- Page 13 Installation Contents Getting Started ......9 Installing a LongView Wireless Extender ..10...
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started Before installing your LongView Wireless Extender, refer to the list below to ensure that you have all the items that shipped with the LongView Wireless. Supplied with the LongView Wireless Extender Your LongView Wireless package contains the following items: •... -
Page 16: Installing A Longview Wireless Extender
LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide Installing a LongView Wireless Extender Follow the step-by-step procedures listed in the To install a LongView Wireless transmitter and To install a LongView Wireless receiver sections to properly install your new KVM extension system. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment - - Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet. -
Page 17: Connecting The Longview Wireless Receiver
Connect your LongView Wireless transmitter to an AC power source with one of the power supplies included with your LongView Wireless Extender. NOTE: The transmitter must be powered up before the computer. NOTE: Use only an Avocent-supplied power supply. Power up your computer. Connecting the LongView Wireless receiver... - Page 18 (lime green connector). Connect the LongView Wireless power supply into the LongView Wireless receiver and into the AC power source. NOTE: Use only an Avocent-supplied power supply. Connect your monitor’s power supply to appropriate electrical outlets. Audio Cable...
- Page 19 Operations Contents Powering the LongView Wireless Extender ..15 Informational Messages ..... 15 LEDs ........16 Fine-Tuning the Image Settings .
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Page 21: Chapter 3: Operations
Chapter 3: Operations Powering the LongView Wireless Extender The LongView Wireless units (transmitter and receiver) have been factory configured to operate as a companion pair. The initial radio link between the two units is established by the receiver, although all other aspects of the link are controlled by the transmitter. -
Page 22: Leds
LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide LEDs Both the LongView Wireless transmitter and receiver contain three LEDs visible from the front of each unit. The LEDs are labeled on the unit. Figure 3.1: Transmitter LEDs LED Conditions Fine-Tuning the Image Settings Once the radio link has been established, and the monitor attached to the receiver is displaying computer generated video, some fine-tuning of the video settings may be desired. -
Page 23: Advanced Menu Options
Advanced menu options The LongView Wireless OSD Advanced menu allows you to fine-tune the video settings that were established with the Auto Setup function. You may tune the horizontal and vertical position of the video monitor window, as well as adjust the brightness and contrast of the video image. You may also adjust the video clock phase in the LongView Wireless transmitter relative to the video clock at your source computer to assure the cleanest, sharpest video image. - Page 24 LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide On the OSD Advanced menu, use the fi ne-tuning options to make further adjustments to your video image, as needed. Press the Left or Right arrows keys to make adjustments for: • • • • • Select Finish at the bottom of the Main OSD menu to save the parameters.
- Page 25 Appendices Contents Appendix A: Technical Specifications ..21 Appendix B: Technical Support ....22 Appendix C: Troubleshooting ....23 Appendix D: Understanding Wireless .
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Page 27: Appendices
Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications LongView Wireless Product Specifi cations Mechanical Environmental/Power Multimedia Supported Hardware Radio Regulatory Compliance Standards Height 1.75" Antenna extends 4.75” (12.07 cm) above lower surface of housing Width 6.25" Depth 5.25" Weight 1 lb Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Storage Temperature -20°C to 50°C... -
Page 28: Appendix B: Technical Support
Appendix B: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service: Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined. -
Page 29: Appendix C: Troubleshooting
Appendix C: Troubleshooting No power status light on transmitter or receiver Verify that the green LED on the separate Avocent-supplied power supply is illuminated, indicating that the power supply is plugged in correctly. Ensure that the power cable from the Avocent-supplied power supply is securely plugged into the LongView Wireless transmitter or LongView Wireless receiver unit. - Page 30 LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide No mouse and/or keyboard operation from peripherals attached to receiver No audio from speakers attached to receiver Poor video quality on monitor attached to receiver Verify that all three LEDs on both the LongView Wireless transmitter and the LongView Wireless receiver are illuminated a short period of time after power up (30 seconds or less).
- Page 31 Appendices Slow response from peripherals attached to LongView Wireless receiver Run Auto Setup from the OSD. Remember to click Finish to save new settings. The distance between the two LongView Wireless units may be too great, reducing the quantity of data that can be sent through the radio link. Move the LongView Wireless receiver closer to the LongView Wireless transmitter.
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Page 32: Appendix D: Understanding Wireless
LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide Appendix D: Understanding Wireless Wireless technology is being used in many innovative ways to help people work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users. - Page 33 To maximize your wireless range: Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the transmitter and receiver to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless product’s range. Be aware of the direct line between your transmitter and receiver. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45°...
- Page 34 LongView Wireless Installer/User Guide...
- Page 35 Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfi...
- Page 36 L4B 1E4 Canada Tel: +1 877 992 9239 Fax: +1 877 524 2985 590-383-001A Avocent International Ltd. Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone Shannon, County Clare, Ireland Tel: +353 61 715 292 Fax: +353 61 471 871 Avocent Germany Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2-4...
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