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MultiView II
XRTx
Transmitter
Installation and User Guide
Document # 5310260-01 Rev-02 (08/22/2012)

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  • Page 1 MultiView II XRTx Transmitter Installation and User Guide Document # 5310260-01 Rev-02 (08/22/2012)
  • Page 2 In no event will Magenta Research be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the hardware, software or documentation.
  • Page 3 Precautions Precautions Safety Instructions ● English This symbol calls attention to important information. This symbol is intended to alert the user of important maintenance (servicing) and operating information. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltages or other conditions in or around the product enclosure which may present a risk of electric shock, damage to equipment or facilities.
  • Page 4: Contact Information

    Contact Information Contact Information For sales or technical support, contact your nearest Magenta Research sales office. REGION CONTACT DETAILS North, Central and South Main: 800-805-0944 (USA only) or +1 860-210-0546 Americas: Fax: 1-860-210-1758 Magenta Research, LTD Web: www.magenta-research.com Corporate Headquarters Sales: sales@magenta-research.com...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Page Chapter 1 About this Manual ........................1 Chapter 2 Product Overview ........................2 Front Panel Interfaces ..................... 2 Rear Panel Interfaces ..................... 2 Chapter 3 Specifications ..........................3 General Specifications ....................3 VGA Interface Specifications ..................3 DDC Support ........................
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual Chapter 1 About this Manual This manual describes the Magenta MultiView™ II XRTx transmitter (hereafter referred to simply as “XRTx”) and contains the following information: • Product overview (Chapter 2) • Product specifications (Chapter 3) • Installation and configuration instructions (Chapter 4) •...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    Chapter 2 Product Overview The XRTx is a video transmitter compatible with the entire Magenta MultiView™ family of products. It extends an analog video signal over standard CAT5 cable (also CAT5e and CAT6). There are user-configurable settings for video, audio, and serial options which can be controlled from the front panel. When used with the appropriate receivers, the XRTx delivers the world’s longest UTP extension capability at the highest resolution—1920x1200...
  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Specifications

    Specifications Chapter 3 Specifications This section describes the following specifications: • General specifications • VGA interface specifications • DDC support • Auxiliary signal support • CAT5 cable compatibility General Specifications The following table lists the general specifications of the XRTx. Table 2: XRTx General Specifications Item Description...
  • Page 9 Specifications Item Description Enclosure Steel, black powder-coat finish. Power Input voltage: +5 VDC @ 1.2 Amps max. Consumption: 6 watts maximum Size 1.2"H x 4.2"W x 4.3"D (3.1 x 10.4 x 10.9 cm) Weight 1.0 lb. (0.45 kg) MTBF 100,000 hours VGA Interface Specifications The following table describes the specifications of the VGA interface (video-in and local video-out).
  • Page 10: Ddc Support

    Specifications DDC Support For best compatibility with source devices (e.g. a PC), an extension device (XRTx in this case) should provide an appropriate DDC profile with the proper resolution and timing information. This helps ensure best compatibility with display devices connected at the remote end. The XRTx supports a simple yet very flexible DDC management scheme: •...
  • Page 11: Auxiliary Signal Support

    The option module (232/SA/SAP) is a factory-installed option. However, a field upgrade to a (232), (SA) or (SAP) version is possible. It will require some minor technical skill to install the module. Please contact Magenta Research for information and assistance for these upgrades.
  • Page 12: Auxiliary Signal Support: (232) Version

    Specifications 3.4.2 Auxiliary Signal Support: (232) Version The XRTx-232 comes equipped with an internal hardware (232) option module, enabling full-duplex RS-232 serial. This includes hardware handshaking signal support. Note that the (232) module itself does have some user-configurable settings which must be selected by internal jumpers (not through the front-panel buttons). It is important to set these internal jumpers correctly for your specific application.
  • Page 13: Auxiliary Signal Support: (Sap) Version

    Magenta Research products are compatible with standard CAT5/5e/6 data cabling as well as specialized “low skew” cabling manufactured primarily for video applications. Note that some “low skew” cabling is specific to a particular equipment vendor or application and may not compatible with MultiView™...
  • Page 14 Some CAT6 cable can exhibit much greater skew than standard CAT6 and may require skew compensation beyond what the standard product offers. Please contact Magenta Research for assistance. The CAT5/5e/6 cable should be suitably rated Listed cable (DUZX) communication cables, TYPE CMP, CMR, CMG or CM as designated in the NEC.
  • Page 15: Chapter 4 Installation

    Installation Chapter 4 Installation CAT5/5e/6 cabling for the Magenta MultiView™ II Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA T568B wiring specification. Figure 3: T568B CAT5 Specification We also highly recommend that all CAT5 cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an existing infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA T568B specification.
  • Page 16: Installation Procedure

    To install the XRTx at the transmitter end: Connect the source video to the Magenta MultiView™ II Series transmitter video input port, which is a standard VGA connector labeled VGA IN. If desired, attach a local monitor to the VGA connector labeled LOCAL OUT.
  • Page 17 Installation To install the XRTx at the receiver end (these steps are generic - refer to the appropriate receiver manual): Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT connector to the display, and attach any audio (AUX I/O) and/or serial connections (IOIO) depending on the model of MultiView™ II receiver and option module installed.
  • Page 18: Configuration

    Installation Configuration This section describes how to configure the following settings: • User-configurable settings • DDC settings 4.3.1 User-Configurable Settings The XRTx has a number of configurable operating parameters, and the factory-default settings will work in most applications. However, some applications may require configuration changes. Nearly all settings are available from the front-panel buttons/LEDs.
  • Page 19: Ddc Settings

    DDC profile generic DDC information stored within the transmitter. It is also referred to as the Magenta Magic profile, and it is comprised of a set of common video resolutions which are intended to support the most popular VESA standards in standard or widescreen formats.
  • Page 20: Sync Settings

    Installation Sync Settings The XRTx is factory-configured for auto-detecting the proper sync-mode (RepliSync-I normal/stretched). This mode is generally compatible with all existing MultiView™ and MultiView™ II receiver products that support RepliSync (if they are also using their factory-default settings). However, some video sources may require a custom sync-mode setting (most especially at 1080p and 1920x1200 video resolutions).
  • Page 21: Th Pair Settings

    Installation Pair Settings The XRTx provides several options for using the 4 -pair signals (pairs 1-3 are generally used for video). Note that any connected MultiView™ or MultiView™ II receiver must be configured with a matching 4 -pair operating mode. Otherwise, the desired 4 -pair signal will not work as expected.
  • Page 22: Video Coupling Settings

    Installation Video Coupling Settings The video input for the XRTx can be configured for AC coupling (with or without DC-restore function), DC coupling, or auto-detect. Perform the procedure below while the transmitter is in the normal operating state (CFG indicator is off): Press and release the CFG button twice to access configuration-mode-2 (CFG indicator is flashing).
  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Please take this into account when trying to control displays or other devices. For assistance, contact Magenta Technical Support. Notes on daisy When utilizing a receiver’s RJ45 daisy chain port, the following rules apply: chaining •...
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting Problem Solution • When using SAP units, a maximum of 12 units may be daisy chained within the rated cable length of the receiver if using standard CAT5/6 or a maximum of 8 units may be daisy chained within the rated cable length of the receiver if using low-skew cable.
  • Page 25: Appendix A Connector Pinouts

    Connector Pinouts Appendix A Connector Pinouts Serial port (IOIO) Connector Pinout (232/SA/SAP versions only) The XRTx’s serial port connector is configured to look like a standard 9-pin “DCE” serial port. Therefore, in most applications a straight through serial cable or adapter-plug (DB9-Female-to-Male) is used to connect an external serial device (for example, a PC) to the XRTx transmitter.
  • Page 26 Connector Pinouts Auxiliary I/O (AUX-I/O) Connector Pinout Pin #1 Pin #4 Figure 5: 4-pin Phoenix Connector Pinout Table 17: 4-pin Phoenix Pins XRTx XRTx-232 XRTx-SA XRTx-SAP SPDIF Composite PIN# Simplex SA Audio* SAP Audio Audio Audio Video Serial Left Left Left Signal + Signal +...
  • Page 27 Connector Pinouts DC Power Connector Magenta provides ready-to-use power supplies for MultiView™ II products. However, if there is a reason a substitute power supply must be used, then the following information is important for maintaining product reliability and performance: Magenta AC/DC Power supply output rating: Regulated +5VDC @ 3Amps.
  • Page 28 Connector Pinouts RJ45 (MultiView Link) Wiring Standard T568B CAT5 Specification Figure 8: T568B CAT5 Table 18: T568B CAT5 Pins PIN # COLOR PAIR White / Orange Stripe Pins on plug Orange Solid face (socket is reversed) White / Green Stripe Blue Solid White / Blue Stripe Green Solid...
  • Page 29 Connector Pinouts VGA Input/Output (optional) Connector Pinout The XRTx’s VGA port connectors are standard HD-15 female connectors (three-row, 15-pin). Figure 10: HD-15 Female Connector Table 19: HD-15 Connector Pins RGBHV RGBS RGsB Com- SVHS Red + Red + Red + Green+ Green+ Green+...
  • Page 30: Appendix B Option Module Settings: Xrtx-232

    Option Module Settings: XRTx-232 Appendix B Option Module Settings: XRTx-232 The (232) option module has internal jumper settings that can be configured for various serial modes and CAT5 cable lengths. To access the (232) module board: Example of jumper-plugs Make sure the unit is powered OFF. If necessary, unplug all cables to the unit.
  • Page 31 Option Module Settings: XRTx-232 Pins Pins JP2 Pins Table 21: Receiver (232) Module Jumper Settings Baud Mode Type (Max) 1-2 See Notes 1-2 IN Simplex 3-4 See Notes 3-4 OUT (one way) 115k 5-6 IN 5-6 OUT (to 1500 ft) 7-8 OUT 7-8 OUT 9-10 OUT...
  • Page 32: Appendix C Option Module Settings: Xrtx-Sap

    Option Module Settings: XRTx-SAP Appendix C Option Module Settings: XRTx-SAP The SAP option module allows a bi-directional session to be established between a SAP-equipped transmitter (XRTx-SAP), and a specific SAP-equipped receiver even in a multiple-receiver daisy chain installation. The SAP transmitter devices (XRTx-SAP for example) do not have address DIP-switches. The factory-default address of the transmitter is “0”.
  • Page 33 Option Module Settings: XRTx-SAP SAP Addressing Chart ADDR Switch Settings ADDR Switch Settings ADDR Switch Settings ADDR Switch Settings MultiView™ II XRTx Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 34 Option Module Settings: XRTx-SAP SAP Addressing Chart (cont’d) ADDR Switch Settings ADDR Switch Settings ADDR Switch Settings ADDR Switch Settings MultiView™ II XRTx Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 35: Appendix D Mounting Kits

    Mounting Kits Appendix D Mounting Kits The following table shows several kits available for mounting the XRTx. Table 22: XRTx Mounting Kits Mounting Kit # Description 2211053-01 Rigid-mount bracket. This mounts a single device to a surface (wall/desk/etc.). Comes with 4 self-tapping screws. 8310207-02 1U Rack-mount Plate for standard 19”...
  • Page 36 Mounting Kits Note: When installing XRTx devices in an area susceptible to elevated operating temperatures (near the maximum specified operating temperature), it is important to give careful consideration to maintaining adequate air flow. Within a rack assembly, cable bundles and other equipment in the same rack can impede proper cooling.
  • Page 37: Appendix E System Design Drawings

    System Design Drawings Appendix E System Design Drawings The following drawings are available from Magenta Research as an aid in system design and configuration. You may download them from the Magenta website (www.magenta-research.com). There is no charge for obtaining these drawings.
  • Page 38: Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information

    Magenta Research (New Milford CT USA) declares under our sole responsibility that the Magenta MultiView™ and Multiview™ II video-extension products to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative documents: •...
  • Page 39: Index

    INDEX INDEX serial port, 20 About this manual, 1 UTP/CAT5 link port, 23 Configuration Precautions, iii -pair modes, 16 DDC modes, 14 Product overview, 2 factory defaults, 13 Rear panel interfaces, 2 general modes, 13 sync modes, 15 Regulatory information, 33 video coupling modes, 17 Reset to factory defaults, 13 video termination modes, 17...

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