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Installation and User Guide

Document

5310238

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(12/02/2011),

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1.01

Summary of Contents for Voyager

Page 1: ...Installation and User Guide Document 5310238 01 02 12 02 2011 Rev 1 01...

Page 2: ...ntation including their quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose As a result this software or documentation is licensed as is and you the licensee are assuming the entir...

Page 3: ...symbol is intended to alert the user of potentially dangerous invisible laser radiation Caution Read instructions Read and understand all operating installation and safety instructions before using th...

Page 4: ...Hong Kong Main 852 3105 1493 Fax 852 3105 1491 Contact awaung magentaresearch asia com Sales awaung magentaresearch asia com Pan European Office Magenta Research LTD Main 44 7708 850582 Contact rmudd...

Page 5: ...ined Receivers 6 RS232 Port Settings and Addressable Receiver Operation 7 Specifications 8 Common Specifications 8 Core modules VG TX2 VG RX2 9 Fiber Optic Modules 10 Video module HDMI TX 11 Video mod...

Page 6: ...31 Appendix A Electrical Pin Descriptions 32 CORE module Power Connector 32 ISA module Serial Port 33 Serial Interface Reference Information 34 ISA module Analog Audio Port 37 ISA module IR Port 38 A...

Page 7: ...ports Voyager HDMI TX Transmitter VIDEO module supporting HDMI DVI video input using a standard HDMI connector Voyager HDMI RX Receiver VIDEO module supporting HDMI DVI video output using a standard H...

Page 8: ...ormats at virtually any resolution or refresh rate The AUX module adds support for serial RS232 analog stereo audio and IR remote control signal extension as well Voyager extension technology currentl...

Page 9: ...s output If the source provides embedded HDMI audio that will be passed to the remote HDMI display unmodified The HDMI digital audio can also be driven out the analog audio jacks There is also full d...

Page 10: ...and serial can flow TO the display and no responses can be returned to the control system If the displays are serial port addressable then the default serial mode broadcast to all receivers can be ut...

Page 11: ...o the control system If the displays are serial port addressable then the default serial mode broadcast to all receivers can be utilized If the displays are not addressable then it s possible to make...

Page 12: ...HDMI with HDCP protected content with DVI outputs When the video source is protected HDMI content with HDCP it will still be possible to view that protected content by using a DVI RX module Most disp...

Page 13: ...t be delimited before and after with 2 seconds of quiet line no data Also the entire string from first to second inclusive must be transmitted completely within 2 seconds If either of these rules are...

Page 14: ...figuration consisting of VIDEO CORE AUX modules docked together 1 75 4 45cm H x 7 75 19 68 W x 5 25 13 33cm D Weight 2 2lbs 1kg MTBF 100 000 hours Warning This equipment is not intended for nor does i...

Page 15: ...module and OS1 or better grade single mode fiber 30km with the SMF SFP 30km fiber optic module and OS1 or better grade single mode fiber NOTE See next section for additional fiber distance ratings Op...

Page 16: ...can be utilized in Simplex and Duplex Voyager system configurations The terms Simplex and Duplex refer to how the Voyager transmitters and receivers are interlinked with fiber They do NOT refer to th...

Page 17: ...al port is essentially a direct copy of the video input port However the output video color space is always RGB regardless of the input video color space Audio Characteristics This module recognizes a...

Page 18: ...ule automatically provides embedded HDMI audio if audio is available at the source AND if the EDID in the sink or display device supports it For analog audio output please use the ISA auxiliary module...

Page 19: ...nput port However the output video color space is always RGB regardless of the input video color space Audio Characteristics Embedded digital audio is not supported For analog audio output please use...

Page 20: ...s embedded digital audio if audio is available at the source For analog audio output please use the ISA auxiliary module Connectors 1 DVI output 1 CORE docking connector Module Size 1 53 3 88cm H x 2...

Page 21: ...m Please refer to Appendix F for an explanation of this algorithm There are no user configurable options with regards to the operation of the VGA TX module However there is an auto adjust function whi...

Page 22: ...ut port is essentially a direct copy of the VGA video input port There are no local output ports for the non VGA analog signals Video input formats Component Max resolution 1080i Refresh rate 60Hz 720...

Page 23: ...input power Provided by the CORE module However power consumption of this module alone is approximately 0 5 watts Serial Interface RS232 standard serial interface Reflects DCE pinout standard Signals...

Page 24: ...Hz 3dB Connector 3 5mm 1 8 stereo phono type jack IR interface Compatible with industry standard IR LED emitters and 12V powered IR receivers The IR signal direction is under software control and is s...

Page 25: ...desk mounting The screws on the Voyager enclosures are all Philips head A standard 2 Philips screwdriver should suffice in most cases However it is unlikely that an enclosure would need to be disasse...

Page 26: ...r is preferred for full distance performance Simplex Single mode fiber Single jacket single mode fiber LC termination Outer jacket color is usually blue 9 micron core diameter 125 micron outer diamete...

Page 27: ...xtension distance is more a function of fiber dB loss rating not fiber quality Signal integrity is maintained fairly well with SM fiber but the dB loss in optical power is the primary limit for extens...

Page 28: ...link It is sometimes possible though not recommended to us multi mode fiber with single mode fiber optic modules and single mode fiber with multi mode fiber optic modules The extension range will be s...

Page 29: ...earth ground to the rear of the Voyager TX2 or RX2 chassis The use of bare wires without the added ring lug either solid or stranded directly under the earth grounding screw is not recommended Note Th...

Page 30: ...IR Ensure all connectors are clean and free of contaminants prior to making the connections Any available locking hardware screws latches should be used to prevent cables from disconnecting or causing...

Page 31: ...ve the module at an angle The PCB edge connector fingers must disengage properly and use caution not to damage either the exposed edge fingers or the mating socket on the CORE module Voyager Module As...

Page 32: ...isplay is connected Yes Yes Green flashing Valid Video being received Output display is not connected Yes No Amber No video being received Output display is connected No Yes Amber flashing No video be...

Page 33: ...SFP is transmitting video data no management data On Blink SFP is transmitting video and management data Off Blink SFP is transmitting only management data OPTICAL 1 RX and OPTICAL 2 RX Off No SFP mo...

Page 34: ...50mS on off On Off 1250ms 1250ms On Blink On 1Sec blink 4 times Off at 6 4Hz 50 duty cycle 78mSec on off On Off 1Sec 78ms 78ms 78ms 78ms 78ms 78ms 78ms One Complete Sequence Off Blink Off 1Sec blink 4...

Page 35: ...DID presented to the source is the stored programmed EDID If there is no valid stored programmed EDID then the factory default EDID is used Off Off Green The EDID presented to the source is the EDID o...

Page 36: ...seconds d LEDs will then return to their normal behavior see Table 13 in section 5 6 Note The remote display EDID copy from transmitter will only work in point to point applications not in daisy chain...

Page 37: ...t recognize or does not support via firmware the currently attached AUX module Everything is connected and seems right but there is no video The two most common causes are Fiber interconnection is not...

Page 38: ...axial DC plug with the following specifications Coaxial power connector OD 5 5mm ID 2 1mm accepted center pin diameter Plug length 11mm outer sleeve contact length Inner contact pin socket 12VDC Outer...

Page 39: ...receiver use the same ISA module Therefore you will likely need a null modem or gender adapter cable at one end or the other Figure 5 Voyager RS232 DB9 Female Connection The following table describes...

Page 40: ...n a PC Serial port on a control device Crestron Extron Typically uses a DB9 M connector Examples of DCE devices Serial port on a Voyager ISA module Serial port on a serial enabled display Typically us...

Page 41: ...6 DSR DSR 6 7 RTS RTS 7 8 CTS CTS 8 9 RI RI 9 This table shows the typical connections between a PC or control system and a Voyager TX ISA module using full hardware handshaking DB9 M Typical PC Seri...

Page 42: ...DTR DTR 4 5 Ground Ground 5 6 DSR DSR 6 7 RTS RTS 7 8 CTS CTS 8 9 RI RI 9 Serial Interface Notes Connecting a PC to a Voyager TX ISA module will typically require a straight DB9 M F cable Connecting...

Page 43: ...table describes the audio pins and their corresponding signals Table 17 Audio Pins and Signals Pin Signal Description Audio input mode Signal Description Audio output mode Tip Left channel line level...

Page 44: ...LED emitter output Ring Signal ground Signal ground Sleeve 12VDC power for IR receiver Important Note An IR receiver usually connects with a stereo phono plug 3 contacts TIP RING SLEEVE This is the co...

Page 45: ...Core or Core Aux assemblies in a 19 rack This rackmount plate is 1U high The Video Core assemblies mount with the front facing forwards The Core Aux assemblies mount with the rear facing forwards Voy...

Page 46: ...assemblies mount with the rear facing forwards The Core Aux assemblies mount with the front facing forwards Voyager units mount with captive screws no additional screws are required 2211102 01 Voyage...

Page 47: ...for installations where cables enter vertically Use two brackets for installations where cables enter horizontally This figure shows the wall mount bracket affixed to the rear or front side of a VG T...

Page 48: ...magenta research com There is no charge for obtaining these drawings These drawings are available in both PDF Acrobat and Autocad file formats Drawing Description 2500046 01 Sales Drawing Voyager VG...

Page 49: ...l numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio i...

Page 50: ...9 1920x1080p 59 94 60Hz 16 9 Specific timings 720x480 59 94Hz 1280x720 60Hz 1920x1200 59 94Hz Audio LPCM 2 channels 32kHz 44kHz 48kHz max byte rate 24 LPCM 8 channels 32kHz 44kHz 48kHz max byte rate 2...

Page 51: ...dule accepts a wide range of video formats and aspect ratios All are automatically converted to 1080p 16 9 format using a non linear scaling algorithm as depicted below example of 4 3 to 16 9 scaling...

Page 52: ...ce 29 Help 31 I O Port Audio 37 IR 38 Serial 33 Installation 19 Fiber optic cable recommendation 20 Grounding options 23 Initial Checkout 26 Prerequisites 19 Replacing Modules 25 TX RX 24 Interfaces 3...

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