Overview; Equipment You May Also Need; Compatible Cabling; Introduction - Magenta HD-One LX Quick Reference & Setup Manual

MAGENTA HD-ONE LX/LX500 HDMI, SERIAL & IR EXTENDER
MAGENTA HD-ONE LX/LX500 HDMI, SERIAL & IR EXTENDER

2.1 Overview

2.1 Overview
Magenta's HD-One LX/LX500 Series of video extenders extends HDMI or DVI,
Magenta's HD-One LX/LX500 Series of video extenders extends HDMI or DVI,
serial, and IR signals over Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 UTP / STP or FTP cable.
serial, and IR signals over Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 UTP / STP or FTP cable.
This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribution
This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribution
through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these devices to any sort
through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these devices to any sort
of networking or telecommunications equipment!
of networking or telecommunications equipment!

2.2 Equipment You May Also Need

2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• HDMI cables
• HDMI cables
• HDMI to DVI adapter cables
• HDMI to DVI adapter cables
• Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 cables
• Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 cables
• IR Emitter and IR Receiver cables
• IR Emitter and IR Receiver cables
• DB9 Serial Cables
• DB9 Serial Cables

2.3 Compatible Cabling

2.3 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 data
Magenta Research products are compatible with Category 5e/6/6a/6e/7 data
cabling.
cabling.
**NOTE: To achieve maximum performance, Magenta strongly recommends the use of
**NOTE: To achieve maximum performance, Magenta strongly recommends the use of
standard network CAT6 or better cable with solid 24 AWG copper wire.
standard network CAT6 or better cable with solid 24 AWG copper wire.
Category cabling for the Magenta HD-One LX/LX500 Series must be pinned to the
Category cabling for the Magenta HD-One LX/LX500 Series must be pinned to the
TIA-EIA T568B wiring specification (See Appendix A). Magenta recommends that
TIA-EIA T568B wiring specification (See Appendix A). Magenta recommends that
all Category cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in
all Category cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in
an existing infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with
an existing infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with
the TIA-EIA T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated Category cables can
the TIA-EIA T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated Category cables can
damage the Magenta HD-One LX/LX500 Series.
damage the Magenta HD-One LX/LX500 Series.

2. Introduction

2. Introduction
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