Minicom Advanced Systems Log Splitter 5UM40066 V1 8 01 User Manual

CAT5 AV Splitter  
User Guide  
Audio & Video Splitter  
5UM40066 - V1 8/01  
 
Introduction  
Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd (Minicom) is a leading  
manufacturer of KVM switches for multiple server  
control. Minicom also manufactures interactive systems  
for Computer Equipped Learning Environments. It is also  
the world leader in the development and deployment of  
cutting edge CAT5 technology.  
The CAT5 AV Splitter  
The CAT5 AV Splitter (AV Splitter) system from  
Minicom simultaneously broadcasts audio and video  
signals to 2 or 4 Remote monitors and speakers up to  
250m / 820ft away.  
The AV Splitter system is made up of:  
A Central unit – 2 or 4 port model  
2 or 4 remote units  
The remote units come in 2 different models – The  
Remote unit and the Remote Long Range unit.  
The Remote unit receives audio and video signals up to  
110m / 360ft away.  
The Remote Long Range unit receives audio and video  
signals up to 250m / 820ft away.  
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Features  
Pure hardware Plug and Play  
Two Remote models to choose from  
Compatible with all major brands of Sound cards  
Cascadable  
Supports high resolution monitors (1280x1024)  
Transmits audio and video signals along CAT5 cable  
Individual picture adjustment  
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Overview  
The AV Splitter system consists of:  
A Central unit – either a 2 or 4 port model  
Plus the following:  
VGA cable  
Stereo Plug cable  
Power adapter - either 110V or 220V  
Power cord  
Remote or Remote Long Range units  
Plus the following:  
Power adapter - either 110V or 220V  
Power cord  
Use CAT5 cables to connect the remote units to the  
Central unit.  
Figure 1 illustrates the AV Splitter system configuration  
for the 4-port Central unit.  
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Monitor  
Speakers  
Remote unit  
ON  
9
VAC OFF  
PICTURE  
MONITOR  
TO CENTRAL UNIT  
AUDIO OUT  
Monitor  
Speakers  
Remote unit  
ON  
9
VAC OFF  
PICTURE  
MONITOR  
TO CENTRAL UNIT  
AUDIO OUT  
Monitor  
Speakers  
TO REMOTE UNIT  
AUDIO  
ON  
Central unit  
9
VAC OFF  
LOCAL MONITOR  
VIDEO IN  
1
2
3
4
IN  
OUT  
Computer  
Computer  
Mouse  
Monitor  
Speakers  
Remote unit  
Keyboard  
ON  
9
VAC OFF  
PICTURE  
MONITOR  
TO CENTRAL UNIT  
AUDIO OUT  
Monitor  
Speakers  
Remote unit  
CAT5  
FTP  
ON  
cables  
9
VAC OFF  
PICTURE  
MONITOR  
TO CENTRAL UNIT  
AUDIO OUT  
Figure 1 The AV Splitter system configuration  
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Installing the AV Splitter  
system  
Before installing the system do the following:  
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air  
conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate  
electrical noise.  
Ensure that the distance from the Central unit to each  
Remote unit does not exceed the maximum cable  
length.  
Connecting the Central unit  
Figure 2 illustrates the ports and functions of the 4-port  
Central unit back panel.  
Power  
connecter switch  
Power  
Video In  
port  
Audio In  
port  
TO REMOTE UNIT  
AUDIO  
ON  
9 VAC OFF  
LOCAL MONITOR  
VIDEO IN  
1
2
3
4
IN  
OUT  
Local  
monitor  
port  
Power  
LED  
RJ-45M  
ports 1-4  
Audio  
Out port  
Figure 2 The Central unit back panel  
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Connect the following to both models of the Central unit  
back panel:  
Monitor’s cable  
VGA cable  
CAT5 cables  
Speakers (optional)  
Stereo Plug cable  
Power adapter  
Figure 3 below illustrates the back panel connections of  
the 4-port model.  
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RJ-45M to  
Remote  
units 1-4  
Monitor  
Speakers  
CAT5 cables  
HDD15M  
to Local  
Monitor  
port  
Aux Out plug to  
Audio Out port  
RJ-45M to  
ports 1-4  
TO REMOTE UNIT  
AUDIO  
ON  
AV Splitter  
Central unit  
9
VAC OFF  
LOCAL MONITOR  
VIDEO IN  
1
2
3
4
IN  
OUT  
DIN4M to  
Power port  
HDD15F to  
Video In  
port  
Aux In plug to  
Audio In port  
VGA cable  
MiniDIN6M to  
computer's  
Keyboard port  
Stereo  
Plug  
cable  
D
To wall  
socket  
Power  
adapter  
Power cord  
MiniDIN6M to  
computer's Mouse  
port  
HDD15M to  
computer's  
Screen port  
Keyboard  
Aux Out plug to  
computer's  
Speaker port  
Mouse  
Figure 3 The Central unit back panel connections  
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Connecting the remote units  
Connect the following to each remote unit’s back panel:  
Monitor’s cable  
CAT5 cable  
Speakers  
Power adapter  
Figure 4 below illustrates the Remote unit and Remote  
Long range unit back panel connections.  
Note! The Remote Long Range unit also has a brightness  
adjuster (not illustrated in figure 4).  
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RJ-45M to  
Central unit  
Monitor  
CAT5 cable  
HDD15M  
to Monitor  
port  
RJ-45M to  
CAT5 cable  
port  
ON  
AV Splitter  
Remote unit  
9 VAC OFF  
PICTURE  
MONITOR  
TO CENTRAL UNIT  
AUDIO OUT  
Speakers  
DIN4M to  
Power port  
Aux Out plug to  
Audio Out port  
D
To wall  
socket  
Power  
adapter  
Power cord  
Figure 4 The Remote unit back panel connections  
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Operating the AV Splitter  
system  
To prepare the system for operation:  
1. Connect the AV Splitter system.  
2. Switch on the computer.  
3. Switch on the AV Splitter units.  
The computer screen image and audio sound will be  
broadcast to all the remote units.  
Adjusting the screen picture  
When the picture on a remote screen needs adjusting, use  
a screwdriver to turn the Picture Adjuster on the remote  
unit.  
The Long Range Remote unit –  
Adjusting the brightness  
When the picture brightness on a remote screen needs  
adjusting, use a screwdriver to turn the Brightness (BR)  
Adjuster on the Remote unit.  
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Adjusting the volume  
Use the Windows volume control to adjust the volume of  
all Remote units simultaneously. Or adjust the individual  
speakers at each remote unit.  
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Technical Specifications  
Resolution  
Dimensions  
Up to 1280 x 1024 - 75 Hz  
Central unit  
30mm x 78mm x 224mm  
Remote unit  
30mm x 78mm x 157mm  
Remote Long Range unit  
30mm x 110mm x 190mm  
Central unit - 450g  
Weight  
Remote unit - 260g  
Remote Long Range unit 575g  
External 110V or 220V 2 x  
9VAC 2A  
Power supply  
Up to 500C  
- 400C to 700C  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Screens  
VGA, SVGA, XGA  
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Video Signal: Analog Signal Red Green  
Video  
Interface  
Blue 0.7Vp-p/75  
positive  
Sync:  
TTL Compatible  
Horizontal:  
Sync. positive/negative  
Vertical:  
Sync. positive/negative  
75 Ohms  
Impedance:  
Horizontal frequency:  
Vertical frequency:  
30-100 KHz  
43-100 KHz  
Audio specs  
Frequency response  
V in V out max  
20Hz – 16KHz (-3db)  
2vp-p  
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Headquarters  
USA  
German Europe  
Italy  
Minicom Advanced  
Systems Ltd.  
Minicom Advanced  
Systems Inc.  
Minicom Advanced Systems Minicom Advanced  
GmbH  
Systems Srl.  
Jerusalem Israel  
Tel: +972 2 651 8593  
Fax: +972 2 651 8971  
New Jersey, USA  
Tel: toll free:  
+1 888 486 2154  
Tel: +1 908 486 2100  
Fax: +1 908 486 7788  
Zurich, Switzerland  
Tel: +41 1 455 6220  
Fax: +41 1 455 6225  
Rome, Italy  
Tel: +39 06 8209 7902  
Fax: +39 06 8209 7903  
Customer service - [email protected]  
 

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