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- Page 1 Cat5 Reach DVI User Guide Release 1.0 Copyright © 2015 Raritan, Inc. Cat5ReachDVI-0C-v1.0-E February 2015 255-80-0030-00...
- Page 2 Raritan, Inc. © Copyright 2015 Raritan, Inc. All third-party software and hardware mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of and are the property of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Enabling or Disabling the Remote Console................. 26 Using EDID to Synchronize Video Resolutions (Optional) ............27 Firmware Upgrade ........................27 Appendix A Specifications Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver ................. 32 DVI-to-VGA Adapters........................34 Supported and Unsupported Video Connections to Transmitter........35... - Page 4 Contents Appendix B Rack Mounting Cat5 Reach DVI Index...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
(IR) remote control up to 3,000 feet (900 meters) away from your computer, server, KVM switch or an audio/video device like a TV or DVD player. There are two types of Cat5 Reach DVI devices: one is the transmitter (C5R-DVI-TX), and the other is the receiver (C5R-DVI-RX). -
Page 6: Product Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Features The Cat5 Reach DVI supports the following features: Transmission of keyboard, mouse, video, audio and infrared (IR) remote control signals Support for both VGA and DVI video interfaces Support for the video resolutions up to Full HD 1080p (1920x1080@60Hz) ... -
Page 7: Package Contents
*Note: The included DVI-I to VGA adapters are used with the C5R-DVI-TX transmitter, NOT the C5R-DVI-RX receiver. You need to purchase Raritan's DVI-D to VGA converter cable (CVT-DVI-VGA) in order to connect a VGA monitor to the receiver. Product Overview This section describes the ports or components implemented on the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter and receiver. -
Page 8: Front View
Chapter 1: Introduction Front View On the front panel, the USB ports designed for the local console are marked with a white frame for easy identification. Number Component Description Local USB Used to set up a local console. Mouse Port Connect a USB mouse, or connect to the USB Mouse port of a KVM drawer or user station. -
Page 9: Rear View
Chapter 1: Introduction Number Component Description LINK LED Indicate the cable connection status (green) between the transmitter and receiver. On: The physical connection to the receiver is detected. Off: No physical connection to the receiver is detected. Power LED Indicate the power state. -
Page 10: Cat5 Reach Dvi Receiver
Important: When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect "both" adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the transmitter. Supported and Unsupported Video Connections to Transmitter page 35) Cat5 Reach DVI Receiver The receiver is connected to the remote console. Front View Number... -
Page 11: Rear View
Chapter 1: Introduction Rear View Number Items Description Power Input Connect the power adapter. Audio Out Connect speakers. Microphone Connect a microphone. Jack DVI-D OUT Used to set up a remote console. Connect a VGA or DVI monitor, or connect to the Video In port of a KVM drawer or user station. - Page 12 Chapter 1: Introduction Number Items Description RJ-45 LINK Port Connect to the transmitter via a Cat5e/6 cable. There are two tiny LEDs adjacent to this port. Green indicates a physical link and activity. Yellow indicates communications at 10/100 BaseT speeds. F/W Upgrade Used to upgrade the firmware of the Port...
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Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation
Installation Chapter 2 This section provides instructions on how to install the Cat5 Reach DVI in various ways. For example, you can connect the transmitter to one receiver only or to multiple receivers. In This Chapter Basic Installation..................9 Advanced Installation ................16 KVM Switch Scenarios ................20... -
Page 14: Connecting A Keyboard/Mouse/Video Source
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment that can be connected to the Cat5 Reach DVI receiver: A set of USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA or DVI monitor Speakers A microphone A KVM switch A KVM drawer Tip: You could also connect the IR receiver as needed. - Page 15 Chapter 2: Installation If connecting a VGA monitor, plug in the DVI-I to VGA adapter that is shipped with the Cat5 Reach DVI before connecting the monitor. When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect "both" adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the transmitter.
- Page 16 Each device's Power LED is then lit. 6. Connect the computer to the transmitter. a. Plug one end of the Raritan-provided DVI cable into the DVI IN port on the back panel, and the other end into the computer's...
- Page 17 Audio In and Microphone In jacks. 7. Turn on the computer. Note: If the monitor connected to the Cat5 Reach DVI does not show the correct resolution, press the EDID button to synchronize the correct video resolution. See...
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Page 18: Connecting An Audio/Video Device
DVI connections. If connecting a VGA monitor, plug in the DVI-I to VGA adapter that is shipped with the Cat5 Reach DVI before connecting the monitor. When using the DVI-I to VGA adapter, always connect "both" adapters and "both" VGA devices to both DVI ports of the transmitter. - Page 19 6. Connect the TV to the transmitter using the Raritan-provided DVI and audio/microphone cables. a. Plug one end of the Raritan-provided DVI cable into the DVI-I IN port on the back panel, and the other end into the TV's video...
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Page 20: Advanced Installation
Supported and Unsupported Video Connections to Transmitter (on page 35). b. Plug the audio connector of the Raritan-provided audio/microphone cable into the TV's Audio In jack. An audio adapter may need to be used. c. Verify that the IR blaster connected to the transmitter in Step 2 aim at the IR sensor of the TV properly. -
Page 21: Increasing The Distance Via Ethernet Switches Or Hubs
Chapter 2: Installation Increasing the Distance via Ethernet Switches or Hubs The maximum length of the Cat5e/6 cable connected directly between a transmitter and a receiver is limited to 500 feet (150 meters). You can expand the distance up to 3,000 feet (900 meters) by daisy-chaining Ethernet switches or hubs in between. - Page 22 The diagram below illustrates the connection pattern. 7. Connect the transmitter and receiver to an appropriate power source respectively. Each device's Power LED is then lit. 8. Connect the computer or audio/video device to the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter. See Basic Installation (on page 9).
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Page 23: One Transmitter With Multiple Receivers Connected
Chapter 2: Installation One Transmitter with Multiple Receivers Connected One transmitter can be connected to multiple receivers so that more than one remote user can view and control the connected computer or audio/video device. This configuration requires the use of at least one Ethernet switch. -
Page 24: Kvm Switch Scenarios
10. Turn on the connected KVM or audio/video source device. KVM Switch Scenarios The Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter and receiver can be used to expand the distances among the equipment involved in a KVM switch system. For example, you can connect a KVM switch, KVM drawer or user station to the Cat5 Reach DVI. -
Page 25: Connecting Kvm Switches
To increase the distance between a KVM switch and its user console/user station: 1. Set up the local and remote consoles with the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter and receiver respectively. 2. Use a Cat5e/6 cable to connect the transmitter and receiver. - Page 26 Supported and Unsupported Video Connections to Transmitter (on page 35). b. Plug the USB-B connector of the Raritan-provided USB cable into the USB-B port on the transmitter, and the other end into the KVM switch's local USB-A port. 5. Turn on the KVM switch.
- Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Tip: The local or remote console can be equipped with a KVM drawer instead of a set of keyboard, mouse and monitor. See the illustration below. To increase the distance between two tiered KVM switches: 1. Set up a remote console by connecting the receiver to a KVM switch. a.
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Page 28: Audio Broadcasting
6. Turn on the computer. Audio Broadcasting Bi-directional audio transmission capability of the Cat5 Reach DVI allows you to create an audio broadcasting system between the transmitter and its receiver(s). All you need to do is to connect speakers and microphones to both the transmitter and receiver(s). - Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Connect the speakers and microphone to the Audio Out and Microphone In jacks of the receiver. 4. Use a Cat5e/6 cable to connect the transmitter and receiver. Plug either end of the cable into the RJ-45 LINK port of either device. 5.
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Page 30: Chapter 3 Operation
After finishing the hardware installation of the transmitter and receiver(s), you can start operating either the local or remote console, or maintain both Cat5 Reach DVI devices by upgrading their firmware. In This Chapter Enabling or Disabling the Remote Console..........26 Using EDID to Synchronize Video Resolutions (Optional)......27... -
Page 31: Using Edid To Synchronize Video Resolutions (Optional)
EDID button and hold for 3 seconds to adjust the correct resolution from the connected receiver's monitor. Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware of both the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter and receiver by connecting either device to a computer running the firmware upgrade utility. Unless otherwise specified, both the transmitter and receiver should be upgraded with the same firmware file. - Page 32 Chapter 3: Operation 3. Run the firmware upgrade utility "Prog.exe" on a computer that will be connected to the Cat5 Reach DVI device. 4. Use a mini-USB cable to connect the Cat5 Reach DVI device to the computer. Connection to the transmitter: ...
- Page 33 Chapter 3: Operation 5. The firmware upgrade utility will scan the KVM programmer automatically. 6. Select the target programmer(s) that will be updated. Note that the transmitter has two programmers implemented while the receiver has only one programmer. Select both MCU1 and MCU2 for upgrading the transmitter. ...
- Page 34 Chapter 3: Operation 7. Click Program to start upgrading the firmware. 8. A status message is shown at the bottom of the utility window, indicating the device is being upgraded.
- Page 35 Chapter 3: Operation 9. When the firmware is updated successfully, the utility shows "Program OK."...
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Page 36: Appendix A Specifications
Specifications Appendix A This section describes the specifications of the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter, receiver and two types of DVI-to-VGA adapters. In This Chapter Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver ..........32 DVI-to-VGA Adapters ................34 Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver... - Page 37 Appendix A: Specifications Items Transmitter Receiver Switching sequence: Console switch button Transmitter, Transmitter + Receiver Supports DDC, DDC2B Support for DDC/DDC2 monitors Cat5e/6 cable up to 500 feet (150 meters) long Connection cable type and max. cable length Full HD 1080p (1920x1080@60Hz) Max.
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Page 38: Dvi-To-Vga Adapters
DVI-to-VGA Adapters A DVI-to-VGA adapter is required when connecting a VGA monitor (or computer) to the Cat5 Reach DVI. There are two types of DVI-to-VGA adapters: one is the DVI-I to VGA adapter, which works with the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter, and the other is the DVI-D to VGA converter cable, which works with the receiver. -
Page 39: Supported And Unsupported Video Connections To Transmitter
Supported and Unsupported Video Connections to Transmitter This section describes video connection scenarios SUPPORTED and NOT SUPPORTED by the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter. In the diagrams, a computer represents the video source, which can be other equipment like a KVM switch or TV set, and a monitor represents the video input device, which can be other equipment like a KVM drawer or user station. - Page 40 Appendix A: Specifications Supported scenario - VGA connection: The video source transmits VGA signals to the transmitter, and the video input device receives VGA signals from the transmitter. Use of "both" DVI-I to VGA adapters is required. Unsupported scenarios - mix of DVI and VGA signals: Use of only one DVI-I to VGA adapter for a mix of DVI and VGA signal transmission on the transmitter is NOT supported.
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- Page 42 Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter and receiver can be mounted in a standard rack. To rack mount a transmitter or a receiver, use the brackets and screws in the package. You can mount the Cat5 Reach DVI units facing the front of the rack or the rear.
- Page 43 Product Overview • 3 Cat5 Reach DVI Receiver • 6 Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter • 3 Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver • Rack Mounting Cat5 Reach DVI • 39 Compatible Raritan KVM Switches or Products Rear View • 5, 7 •...
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