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- Page 1 Emerge ® 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.
- Page 3 Emerge ® Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There and Emerge are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2005 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 4 European approvals European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S List of Figures ........................v Chapter 1: Product Overview..................1 Features and Benefits ........................1 Configuration Possibilities ........................ 1 Further Expansion ..........................3 Safety Precautions..........................4 Chapter 2: Installation .....................5 Locations ............................ - Page 6 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide...
- Page 7 L I S T O F F I G U R E S Figure 1.1: A standard Emerge EMS1000P configuration driving two display/speakers sets..1 Figure 1.2: A typical Emerge EMS1000MP configuration driving up to eight displays....2 Figure 1.3: Cascaded transmitters ....................3 Figure 1.4: Cascaded receivers ......................
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Product Overview Features and Benefits The Avocent Emerge® EMS series of media streaming products empower you to distribute your analog video and stereo sound to many remote destinations. Using standard UTP structured cabling, you can deliver very high video resolutions to multiple display screens located up to 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models) away from the source PC system. -
Page 10: Figure 1.2: A Typical Emerge Ems1000Mp Configuration Driving Up To Eight Displays
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Emerge EMS1000MP units are designed to provide potentially enormous expansion possibilities from the outset. Each EMS1000MP-T transmitter is capable of directly feeding up to four EMS1000MP-R receivers. Each receiver supports two remote screen and speakers sets, but additionally can also drive a further three receivers and their respective screens/speakers. -
Page 11: Further Expansion
Chapter 1: Product Overview Further Expansion Transmitter Cascading As mentioned earlier, the EMS1000P and VIDEO STANDARD EMS1000MP-T transmitters are both capable LINKS AUDIO of supporting additional transmitter (and their Transmitter subsequent receiver) units. This is achieved using the video and audio out ports to provide the inputs into the next transmitter unit, and so on. -
Page 12: Safety Precautions
Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. • Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product configuration. • If you use a power extension cord with the Emerge units, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation
C HAP TER Installation Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the positions of your Emerge EMS units: • Take care not to exceed the maximum link cable lengths (please refer to the section Making Cascade Connections). • Ensure that the transmitters are as close as possible to the source PC system and the receivers are similarly close to the display units. -
Page 14: Mounting
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Mounting Before you begin connecting to the source PC system and display units, it is advisable to mount the Emerge EMS units in place. There are a number of mounting possibilities for the transmitter and receiver units: •... -
Page 15: Figure 2.3: Placing An Emerge Ems Unit Within The Optional Rack Mount Chassis
Chapter 2: Installation Using the optional rack mount chassis 1. Place the optional rack plate onto the front of the transmitter or receiver unit and secure it with countersunk screws. 2. Orient the unit on its side so that its labeled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the rack. -
Page 16: Making Standard Connections
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Making Standard Connections Connections to the Emerge units do not need to follow the precise order given in this user guide although it is recommended that you do not apply power to the units until all other connections have been made. -
Page 17: Figure 2.5: Connecting A Monitor And Speakers To The Transmitter Unit
Chapter 2: Installation To Connect a Monitor and Speakers The video and audio out ports of the Emerge EMS transmitter can optionally be used either to: • Attach a monitor and/or speakers in the vicinity of the source PC system – See below, •... -
Page 18: Figure 2.6: Overall Maximum Link Length (1000 Feet) When One Receiver Is Connected
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide To Connect the Link Cable(s) The links between the transmitter and receiver units are made using between one and four twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. Each cable carries video and audio signals to each receiver unit. -
Page 19: Figure 2.8: Connecting Up To Four Link Cables To The Ems1000Mp-T Transmitter Unit
Chapter 2: Installation Emerge EMS1000MP-T models 1. Attach the connector of the first link cable to the socket labeled L1 OUT on the Emerge EMS1000MP-T transmitter. There should be a click when the cable is fully inserted and locked in place. 2. -
Page 20: Figure 2.9: Connecting The Power Adaptor To The Transmitter Unit
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide To Connect the Power Adaptor NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety Precautions section of this guide. In particular, do not use a 2-wire (unearthed) extension cord. 1. Locate the supplied power adaptor and attach its output connector to the socket labeled on the Emerge EMS... -
Page 21: Connections At The Receiver
Chapter 2: Installation Connections at the Receiver To Connect Displays and Speakers Dual video and audio outputs are provided on the Emerge EMS receiver. Both sets of ports provide identical signals and their connection procedures are the same: 1. Attach the video cable from the display unit to the socket labeled on the Emerge EMS receiver. -
Page 22: Figure 2.12: Overall Maximum Link Length (1000 Feet) When One Receiver Is Connected
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Link In The link from the transmitter to each receiver unit is made using a twisted pair cable, specified to Category 5 or higher. When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maximum length of that link cable is 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models). -
Page 23: Figure 2.14: Connecting The Power Adaptor To The Receiver Unit
Chapter 2: Installation To Connect the Power Adaptor NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety Precautions section of this guide. In particular, do not use a 2-wire (unearthed) extension cord. 1. Locate the supplied power adaptor and attach its output connector to the socket labeled on the Emerge EMS receiver. -
Page 24: Making Cascade Connections
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Making Cascade Connections The Emerge EMS series of products have been specifically designed to be flexible in order to support both your immediate and future needs for media streaming. In addition to the standard connections made from transmitters to receivers, you can also link extra transmitters to transmitters and/or receivers to receivers in order to provide more display/speaker outputs. -
Page 25: Figure 2.16: Valid Multiple Cascade Connections And Their Effects On Overall Link Lengths
Chapter 2: Installation Cascade connection examples These examples demonstrate valid configurations and the effect of cascade connections upon overall link lengths: Cascade 1 Branch 1 Receiver Standard link Receiver Standard link Transmitter Branch 2 Receiver Overall maximum length for link with 1 cascade: 800 feet (250 m) Overall maximum length for link with no cascades: 1000 feet (300 m) Cascade 3 Branch 1... -
Page 26: Figure 2.17: Connecting Multiple Transmitters In A Cascade Arrangement
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Cascading Transmitters Expansion at the transmitter end is achieved using VIDEO STANDARD the video and audio output ports. The signals from LINKS AUDIO these ports are connected to the video and audio Transmitter inputs of the next transmitter and so on. Emerge EMS1000P and EMS1000MP-T transmitters can be mixed in a cascade in any order using the method POWER... -
Page 27: Figure 2.18: Connecting The Audio/Visual Outputs Of One Transmitter To The Inputs Of The Next
Chapter 2: Installation To Connect Cascaded Transmitters 1. Attach a video cable of suitable type and length (fully shielded with 15 way male D-type connectors at both ends – 6 feet or less) to the socket labeled on the primary RGBHV OUT Emerge EMS transmitter. -
Page 28: Figure 2.19: Connecting Multiple Receivers In A Cascade Arrangement
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Cascading Receivers (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only) Expansion at the receiver end is made possible using the ports LINK OUT present on Emerge EMS1000MP-R receivers. Receiver cascade links are made using twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. NOTE: Ensure that there are no more than three cascades (transmitter or... -
Page 29: Figure 2.20: Connecting The Link Output Of One Receiver To The Link Input Of The Next
Chapter 2: Installation To Connect Cascaded Receivers NOTE: Please observe the recommended overall link cable lengths (including receiver cascade connections) in order to avoid signal degradation. 1. Attach the connector of the cascade link cable to the socket labeled LINK on the primary Emerge EMS1000MP-R receiver. - Page 30 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide...
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Page 31: Chapter 3: Operations
C HAP TER Operations In operation, the Emerge EMS units are designed to be completely transparent - high quality video and audio from the source PC system are played as normal, the only difference is that they are now being seen and heard up to 1000 feet away (600 feet maximum for EMS1000P models). Indicators All Emerge EMS units are equipped with two indicators to confirm operation and, if necessary, assist with quick troubleshooting of potential problems. -
Page 32: Adjustments
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Adjustments Video signals are susceptible to the effects of long distance cables and for this reason, every Emerge EMS receiver includes brightness and sharpness adjustment dials. Additionally, the Emerge EMS1000MP-R receivers are also equipped with two extra dials to eliminate the effects of color skew within the video image. -
Page 33: Skew Compensation Adjustments (Emerge Ems1000Mp-R Receivers Only)
Chapter 3: Operations Skew Compensation Adjustments (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only) The twisted pair cabling used to link the Emerge EMS units consists of four pairs of wires per cable. Three of these pairs are used to convey the red, green and blue video signals. Due to slight differences in twist rate between the wire pairs, the red, green and blue video signals may not arrive at precisely the same time. -
Page 34: Figure 3.6: The Supplied Skew Test Pattern Showing Green Slightly Retarded
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide To Display the Supplied Skew Test Pattern 1. Insert the supplied Avocent CD-ROM into the CD player of the computer. 2. Within Windows, use the My Computer option (usually available as a desktop icon or within the Start menu) to view the contents of the CD-ROM. -
Page 35: Figure 3.8: The Two Skew Compensation Dials Showing How They Affect Each Of The Colors
Chapter 3: Operations To Adjust Skew Your chances of achieving a successful skew adjustment will be improved if you do the following: • Ensure that you have a clear view of one or both display screens, • Display a suitable RGB test pattern, either the supplied pattern or a self-created... - Page 36 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide...
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Page 37: Appendices
Appendix A: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff are 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. To resolve an issue: 1. -
Page 38: Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Appendix B: Troubleshooting No video image is received at the receiver unit. • Check that the both the red power indicators are lit on both the transmitter and receiver units - if they are not, then there is a power problem. Both units require power from their supplied power adaptors. -
Page 39: Index
I N D E X Adjustments Displays brightness 24 connection at receiver 13 sharpness 24 skew compensation 25 Green indicator 23 Approval statements ii Audio input 8 High contrast image bright & sharp adjustments 24 Brightness adjustment 24 BRIGHT dial 24 IEC connector 12 Indicators 23 Cable lengths... - Page 40 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Rack mount chassis 7 Rear mounting slot 6 Receiver cascading 3, 20 Red indicator 23 RGBHV IN port 8, 19 RGBHV OUT port receiver 13 transmitter 9, 13, 19 Safety precautions 4 Self adhesive feet 6 Sharpness adjustment 24 SHARP dial 24...
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