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- Page 1 Pathfinder 800 series MG-KVM-831 MG-KVM-832 Quick Start Guide V1.00 QSG-MG-KVM-83x-V1.00 Nov 2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
In this guide Hardware recommendations ................... 2 Multi-mode optical fiber ....................2 Single-mode optical fiber ..................... 2 CAT 7 cables ........................3 DisplayPort cables ......................3 HDMI to DisplayPort adapters ..................3 Network switches ......................4 System requirements for Pathfinder Control ..............4 About your Pathfinder 800 series device ................ - Page 3 Thanks for buying this Magenta Pathfinder device. Pathfinder series provide a scalable, zero latency, KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse, and USB 2.0) extension and switching solution. Capable of over 3000 high-quality endpoints in a single system, Pathfinder is the perfect solution for mission critical control and collaboration including medical, broadcast, and control room operations.
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Page 4: Hardware Recommendations
Hardware recommendations At tvONE, we design our products to the highest quality standards. To get the best results from our products, we recommend that you use the best quality connectors, cables, and adapters. Consider the points below when you choose accessories and position equipment. -
Page 5: Cat 7 Cables
CAT 7 cables The pins are connected 1:1. Caution: the cable pairs must be ▪ twisted to EIA/TIA- 568A (rare) or EIA/TIA-568 B (common) pairs. Erroneous assignments cannot be found with a simple cable tester. The pins for the green pair of wires are not adjacent to one ▪... -
Page 6: Network Switches
50 MB free storage ▪ 1 Gbit dedicated network interface ▪ About your Pathfinder 800 series device The Pathfinder 800 series includes a DVI encoder and decoder, capable of extending a 1080p signal up to 20 km (12 miles). Magenta by tvONE... - Page 7 MG-KVM-831 encoder rear panel Audio in from PC. Connect to the PC with 3.5 mm jack. Audio out to PC. Connect to the PC with 3.5 mm jack. RS232 Connect to a control device with Ethernet cable. Power on and off. Grounding screw.
- Page 8 DP OUT 2 RED. POWER Redundant power. 12VDC Connect to 12 V power supply. KVM-LINK Depending on your SFP, connect to one of the following: ▪ Single-mode optical fiber cable ▪ Multi-mode optical fiber cable ▪ Ethernet cable Magenta by tvONE...
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Page 9: Fitting Or Replacing The Sfp Module
Fitting or replacing the SFP module Only use SFP modules from, or recommended by, tvONE. Remove the black dust protector from the SFP module. Pull the metal latch of the SFP module forwards until it is at a right angle. -
Page 10: Installing Single And Multiple Endpoints
Installing single and multiple endpoints You can use your Pathfinder 800 series devices to extend a single PC, or you can use a 10G network switch to connect multiple endpoints. Extending a single PC Connecting to multiple endpoints Magenta by tvONE... -
Page 11: Quick Start
Quick start PDF-MG-KVM-83x-V1.00... -
Page 12: Connecting Your Hardware
PC. Connect port of the encoder to the headphone port of your PC. OPTIONAL: use a 3.5 mm jack to connect the port of the decoder to a speaker. Connect the port to a microphone. Magenta by tvONE... -
Page 13: Setting Up Your System In Pathfinder Control
This task is for administrators. Install Pathfinder Control on a dedicated PC connected to the Pathfinder network. Download Pathfinder Control from tvone.com/softwares. Open Pathfinder Control and log in as an administrator. The default username is , and the default password is... - Page 14 Enable extender automatic add is selected. If it isn’t, select it, then save. Pathfinder Control closes. Open it again. Select Search for new Extenders. Select Endpoints > Extender Settings. Double-click each extender and give it a name. Magenta by tvONE...
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Page 15: Updating Your Firmware
Updating your firmware Download the latest firmware from tvone.com/softwares. In Pathfinder Control, select System > Update Management. In UPDATE SETTINGS, select and navigate to the firmware file you downloaded in step 1. The firmware .bmp file appears under MG-KVM-800 Firmware. -
Page 16: Connecting Encoders And Decoders In Pathfinder Control
You can also set up more sophisticated features in Pathfinder Control, such as device groups, Cross-Click, and WindowView. Read more about setting up extra features in the Pathfinder Control User Guide. There’s a link at the back of this guide. Magenta by tvONE... -
Page 17: Using The On-Screen Display
Using the on-screen display Opening the on-screen display To open the on-screen display (OSD), press Scroll Lock (ScrLk) quickly five times. If your keyboard doesn’t have a Scroll Lock key, open the on-screen keyboard. Select Start > Settings > Ease of Access >... -
Page 18: The Home Menu
Switching List Connect to an encoder on your Pathfinder network We recommend you update your Update firmware with Pathfinder Control Settings menu Manage the settings of your Pathfinder network About this View information about this Pathfinder device device Magenta by tvONE... -
Page 19: Connecting, Disconnecting, And Switching Encoders
Connecting, disconnecting, and switching encoders You can quickly connect, disconnect, and switch between encoders. If you’re viewing multiple PCs with WindowView, first move your mouse pointer to the area of your monitor where you want to make a change. Connect, disconnect, and switch encoders in the Switching List menu. - Page 20 Copyright © 2019 tvONE™. All rights reserved. Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Magenta by tvONE...
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