1.1.3 USB support
A wide range of USB devices are supported on the receiver via the four ports on the front of the unit.
The LV5500 extender has four low/full speed (version 2.0) USB for keyboards and mice and other HID devices. The LV5520
extender has three low/full speed (version 2.0) USB for keyboards and mice and other HID devices and one hi-speed (version
2.0) transparent USB with transfer rates up to 80 Mbits/sec and supports mass storage and isochronous devices.
1.1.4 Audio support
The LongView 5000 extender system can transfer analog and digital audio signals across the CATx cable link. Standard
analog audio is supported through 3.5 mm jacks on the transmitters and receivers. Additionally, the line-in jack on the
transmitter and the line-out jack on the receiver are dual purpose. They can accept 3.5 mm analog jacks.
1.1.5 Serial support
The transmitters and receivers each have serial options ports which are used for firmware upgrades. The ports can also be
used for transferring high speed serial data across the CATx link.
1.2 Unit Overview
The following figures show the connectors on the transmitters and receivers.
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