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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The Magenta MultiView Series extends video, audio and serial signals over ordinary
Category 5 cable.
This manual covers Magenta MultiView Series AK600 Receivers. These units are field
configurable for various video, audio and serial options. See Appendix B for
configuration settings.
232 versions support full modem RS232 serial signals with the video.
SA series feature video, stereo audio and RS-232 signals on a single cat5.
SAP series units are similar to the above but have additional features for pollable serial.
The Magenta MultiView Series AK600 Receivers feature optional integrated skew
compensation that can be varied in 2 ns increments to 65 ns total per color channel to
cancel the effects of skew in Category cables. This feature allows you to use CAT5e
and reduced-skew CAT6 cables to lengths up to 600 ft.
For information on the respective transmitter unit, please refer to the appropriate
manual included with the transmitter.
All models support refresh rates/resolutions of 1920x1200 to 600 feet (183 m).
WARNING
This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribution
through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these devices to any sort
of networking or telecommunications equipment!
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• Audio cable with RCA jacks.
• Video cable with HD15 connectors
• Serial cable with DB9 connectors.
• CAT5 cable.
2.3 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with Cat5/5e/6 data cabling as well as
skew free CAT5/5e cabling manufactured for video applications. Note that some skew
free Cat5 is specific to a particular vendor and is not compatible with our products.
Please ensure any skew free CAT5 cable is non-proprietary prior to purchase/
installation.
CAT6 cable, due to the manufacture method, can exhibit much greater skew than
standard CAT5/5e and may require skew compensation beyond what the standard
product offers. Please contact Magenta Research for assistance.
CAT5/5e/6 cabling for the Magenta MultiView Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA
T568B wiring specification (see appendix A) 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. Using incorrectly terminated CAT5 cables can damage the
Magenta MultiView Series.
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