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CHAPTER 1:  Specifications  

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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Summary of Contents for MultiView II AK600

Page 1: ...1 MultiView AK600 Receiver Quick Reference Setup Guide Magenta Research 128 Litchfield Road New Milford CT 06776 USA 860 210 0546 FAX 860 210 1758 www magenta research com...

Page 2: ...ty of their respective owners FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if...

Page 3: ...on the Single Port VGA Audio 5 3 3 3 Connections on the Single Port RS232 version 6 3 3 4 Connections on the Single Port SA SAP version 7 3 4 Video Adjustment 8 3 4 1 Cable Distance Compensation Sett...

Page 4: ...pedance Video IN 75 ohms Audio models Audio IN if any 600 ohms minimum SPDIF audio models 75 Ohm Audio Characteristics Right Left summed A option SA SAP Full Stereo Line Level 600 Ohm Unbalanced Seria...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...AP series are fixed at 9600 Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other changes by simply using the TX signal only See Appendix G on configuration and use of SAP Series 3 2 Cabling Considerati...

Page 7: ...ideo should appear on the display make sure display is powered ON 4 To adjust video levels and skew compensation see Section 3 4 5 Please mount the AK600 in a location that ensures the ventilation hol...

Page 8: ...s without serial communications Figure 3 3 shows the Single Port MultiView CAT5 Video System with RS 232 Transmitter connections and Figure 3 4 shows the receiver connections NOTE Even though both tra...

Page 9: ...modes are not affected by this Serial signals are 3 wire RS232 Tx Rx ground and fixed at 9600 baud Full 9 pin modem signals are not supported Note when using the Magenta MultiView SA SAP series with...

Page 10: ...the proper EQ setting resulting in picture loss To Reset EQ and Skew values to 0 remove power from AK600 Push and hold EQ Skew Knob in and re apply power 1 Push EQ Skew knob in once so that the R G B...

Page 11: ...module is not installed call for technical assistance An image file is available to assist in these settings see Section 3 4 1 for details See Figure 3 8 for an example 1 To adjust individual colors...

Page 12: ...tions The video signal s refresh rate may be set too high Reset to a lower refresh rate in your monitor configuration menu There may be a delay skew issue See Section on Skew Problem Poor audio qualit...

Page 13: ...he standard video serial model is designed to function with DC coupled signals in which the black level is referenced to 0 volts Nearly all VGA cards function this way Some media servers however provi...

Page 14: ...nel 2 for Right audio and channel 1 for Left audio Pin RGBHV VGA RGBS RGsB Composite SVHS Y C YUV 1 Red Red Red C V 2 Green Green Green C Y Y 3 Blue Blue Blue U 4 5 Gnd Gnd Gnd 6 Red Red Red C V 7 Gre...

Page 15: ...inouts Appendix A Cabling Pinouts Table A 3 DB9 Male Serial connector Table A 4 T568B CAT5 pinout DB9 for RS232 Pin Full Duplex 3 wire SA SAP Simplex 1 DCD 2 RX RX 3 TX TX TX 4 DTR 5 Ground Ground Gro...

Page 16: ...owing jumper location diagram as well as Table B 1 for jumper settings Figure B 1 AK600 Jumper locations AUTO SYNC MODES JP8 controls sync clamping circuitry and works with the external switch labeled...

Page 17: ...3 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Composite S Video Component Video see note below on daisy chaining With Left Right Line Level Audio 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF With SDPIF Digital Audio 1 2...

Page 18: ...ure the unit is powered OFF 2 If necessary unplug all cables to the unit 3 Unscrew the top screw as well as the two set screws in the DB9 connector Lift the cover off Table C 1 shows the Transmitter S...

Page 19: ...using Mode 5 Mode Type Baud Max JP1 JP2 1 Simplex one way to 1500 ft 115k 1 2 See Notes 3 4 See Notes 5 6 IN 7 8 OUT 9 10 OUT 1 2 IN 3 4 OUT 5 6 OUT 7 8 OUT 9 10 IN 2 Full Duplex 2 way Short 500 ft 19...

Page 20: ...le to change at the video source 1080P signals may also require this mode if the sync is a very narrow pulse The following details jumper settings to change the sync polarity of the horizontal and ver...

Page 21: ...pins 1 2 4 5 7 8 4 Insert the Skew assembly onto the PCB using 11 pin headers J16 and J17 5 The correct orientation of the skew board is to place the side with the Magenta logo into header J17 6 Reass...

Page 22: ...unit on a wall Figure F 2 shows the 4 Unit Rackmount Bracket which holds four units in a 19 x 1U rack Not shown are brackets for 6 units and brackets for AK and XR series receivers T4 transmitters The...

Page 23: ...is also recommended to keep a list of receiver addresses and locations to make it easier to determine which receiver display is desired to communicate with 1 Remove the top cover assembly of the rece...

Page 24: ...24 MAGENTA MULTIVIEW SERIES 22 Appendix G Pollable Serial Mode Address Chart...

Page 25: ...25 23 Appendix G Pollable Serial Mode Address Chart cont APPENDIX F Pollable Serial Mode...

Page 26: ...26 MAGENTA MULTIVIEW SERIES 24 NOTES...

Page 27: ...27 25 NOTES...

Page 28: ...28 MAGENTA MULTIVIEW SERIES Magenta Research 128 Litchfield Road New Milford CT 06776 USA 860 210 0546 FAX 860 210 1758 www magenta research com PN 5310214 01 Rev 02 May 2008...

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