INTRODUCTION
CrystalView EX DVI Manual
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the
specifications, functions, circuitry of the product, and manual content at any time without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances
outside the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. (See limited warranty.)
System Introduction
Thank you for choosing the CrystalView EX DVI extender from Rose Electronics for your KVM console
extension needs. The CrystalView EX DVI system consists of a Transmitter unit and a Receiver unit. The
Transmitter unit connects to your computer’s DVI-D and USB Type A connectors using the provided DVI and
USB cables. The Receiver unit connects to your workstation. The Transmitter and Receiver units are
connected by industry standard CAT5e or better cable. This provides access to your computer from up to 330
feet away (100m).
The CrystalView EX DVI extender supports both USB 1.1 and low to moderate bandwidth USB 2.0 devices. It
is ideal for use with industrial controls, digital signage, connecting cameras for security systems, and USB
device printing, scanning and storage. If support for additional USB devices is needed, up to 4 USB hubs in a
single chain can be connect to the Receiver ports, to a maximum of 30 USB devices.
The CrystalView EX DVI supports all major operating systems including Windows
®
, MAC
®
, and Linux
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.
USB
printers, scanners, web cameras, USB hard drives, flash drives, MP3 players and more can easily be
connected to the Receiver unit.
Since there are a number of factors that affect the operation of the
CrystalView EX6, there may be some devices that are not compatible with this product.
Features
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Supports CAT5e/6/7 cable distances up to 330 feet (100m)
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Supports uncompressed HD DVI video with resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 with no loss of signal quality
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USB Host support – xHCI (USB3.0), EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1)
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Supports high-speed USB devices (USB 2.0, up to 40Mbps), full-speed devices (USB 2.0 and 1.1, up to 12
Mbps), and low-speed devices (USB 2.0 and 1.1, at 1.5 Mbps)
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3 USB ports available on the Receiver unit
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Standard USB hubs can be used (up to 4 per chain), to increase the number of USB devices connected to
a maximum 30
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Genesys Hub supported
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HDCP pass-through
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A full 500 mA of current is available at each USB port on the Receiver
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Plug-and-Play installation, no configuration or set-up needed.