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AVDS - Overview 

 

Overview 

The 

AVDS

 

CAT 5 Audio/Video Display System

 from Minicom broadcasts real-time 

high-resolution video and mono audio signals to hundreds of remote display 
monitors and speakers. 

This table defines the

 AVDS

 system models: 

 

Kramer 

Model 

Kramer Part 

Number 

Full Description 

AVDS-B 

(0VS22014) 

50-0000679012  Minicom AVDS CAT5 Audio Video Display Broadcaster 8-ports 

AVDS-LS 

(0VS22015) 

50-0000689012  Minicom AVDS CAT5 Audio Video Display Line Splitter 8-ports 

AVDS-RP 

(0VS22036) 

50-0000699012  Minicom AVDS CAT5 Audio Video Display Power Remote 

AVDS-R 

(0VS23009) 

50-0000989011  Minicom AVDS CAT5 Audio Video Display Remote 

 

 

Warning: 

Do not connect any of the 

VDS

 products to the 

AVDS

 

system. Damage will occur. 

3.1 

The Multi-Functional AVDS System 

You can use the AVDS system in the following ways: 

Without the Control Unit 

The AVDS system constantly broadcasts a computer screen with audio to all 
remote monitors/speakers. 

With the Control Unit 

 

Broadcast a computer screen with audio to all remote monitors/speakers 

 

Darken all remote screens (audio broadcast is unaffected) 

 

Release the remote screens to allow local monitor viewing (when remote 
computers are connected) 

The screen dark function is useful when carrying out maintenance, changing the 
broadcast program or in a classroom environment to grab students’ attention. 

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Summary of Contents for AVDS

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL MODEL AVDS CAT 5 Audio Video Display System P N 2900 300281 Rev 2...

Page 2: ...creens 9 4 5 Connecting the Power Supply 10 5 Expanding the AVDS System 11 5 1 The AVDS Configuration for a CBT Application 13 5 2 AVDS Detailed Connections 14 6 Operating the AVDS System 15 6 1 The C...

Page 3: ...s now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range E...

Page 4: ...e to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring e...

Page 5: ...EEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electroni...

Page 6: ...0VS23009 50 0000989011 Minicom AVDS CAT5 Audio Video Display Remote Warning Do not connect any of the VDS products to the AVDS system Damage will occur 3 1 The Multi Functional AVDS System You can use...

Page 7: ...ure 2 the Line Splitter Figure 1 Broadcaster Unit Figure 2 Line Splitter www minicom com Headset Speaker Sound Card VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 12VDC CONTROL Power connector Control Unit System cables M...

Page 8: ...ster The two Remote unit types differ as follows The Remote units Receive power from the connected shielded CAT 5 FTP cable Must be connected with shielded CAT 5 FTP cables with metal RJ 45 connectors...

Page 9: ...content to a single screen in real time over a long distance with skew correction capability without degradation to video or sound quality Figures 4 5 6 and 7 illustrate the Remote units Figure 4 Remo...

Page 10: ...ation when lit 1 The Remote Long detects a video signal from the Broadcaster Transmitter 2 Power AUDIO PICTURE IN SYSTEM VIDEO IN Side A Side B System cable Headphones Monitor Optional Video cable Opt...

Page 11: ...Line Splitter units when the units are powered off We recommend that you connect the CAT 5 cables BEFORE connecting the power supply 4 3 Connecting the Remote Long Unit Connect a CAT 5 6 7 cable as f...

Page 12: ...ter provided Power Remote Connect the Power Remote to the power supply with 6V DC from the AC DC Power adapter provided Remote units The Remote units receive 12V DC 160mA via the CAT 5 cables from the...

Page 13: ...e Splitter on level 1 can have eight Remote units or Line Splitters connected to it Each Line Splitter on level 2 can connect to eight Remote units Figure 10 illustrates the configuration diagram Figu...

Page 14: ...12 AVDS Expanding the AVDS System Figure 10 Expanded AVDS...

Page 15: ...lication Audio cable Video cable Video cable Power Remote Broadcaster Unit Broadcaster computer Line Splitter VDS Control Unit Audio cable Video cable Power Remote Optional Remote computer Audio cable...

Page 16: ...14 AVDS Expanding the AVDS System 5 2 AVDS Detailed Connections Figure 12 illustrates the detailed connections of the AVDS units Figure 12 AVDS Detailed Connection...

Page 17: ...button lights up Press the button again to release the remote monitors speakers allowing local monitor viewing when remote computers are connected Dark All Press the DARK ALL button to darken all remo...

Page 18: ...ain correction To adjust the picture for each color rotate the knob When the RGB LED flashes it means that the maximum or minimum tuning parameter has been reached Once the tuning is satisfactory pres...

Page 19: ...80p 1920x1080 60Hz depending on cable length SYSTEM CABLE CAT 5 5e 6 7 Shielded FTP UTP cable 2 x 4 x 24AWG solid wire cable Power Remote Remote Long can work with UTP cable MAX DISTANCE 250m 825ft IN...

Page 20: ...18 AVDS Technical Specifications...

Page 21: ...sit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 300281 Rev 2 SAFETY...

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