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- Page 1 Cat5 Reach DVI User Guide Release 1.0 Copyright © 2013 Raritan, Inc. Cat5ReachDVI-0B-v1.0-E December 2013 255-80-0030-00...
- Page 2 Raritan, Inc. © Copyright 2013 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
Connecting an Audio/Video Device ................... 12 Advanced Installation........................14 Increasing the Distance via Ethernet Switches or Hubs............ 14 One Transmitter with Multiple Receivers Connected ............16 KVM Switch Scenarios ........................ 17 Compatible Raritan KVM Switches or Products ..............17 Connecting KVM Switches ....................18... - Page 4 Enabling or Disabling the Remote Console................. 22 Using EDID to Synchronize Video Resolutions (Optional) ............23 Firmware Upgrade ........................23 Appendix A Specifications Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver ................. 28 DVI-to-VGA Adapters........................30 Appendix B Rack Mounting Cat5 Reach DVI Index...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction Chapter 1 The Cat5 Reach DVI KVM extender enables you to place your VGA or DVI monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, speakers, microphone and even an infrared (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. -
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
Quick Setup Guide Warranty card *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 adapter (CVT-DVI-VGA) in order to connect a VGA monitor to the 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 Power LED Indicate the power state. (red) On: The transmitter is powered on. Off: The transmitter is powered off. REMOTE button Press this button to enable or disable the remote console. Rear View On the back panel, the DVI port used for the local console is marked with a white frame for easy identification. -
Page 10: Cat5 Reach Dvi Receiver
Chapter 1: Introduction Cat5 Reach DVI Receiver The receiver is connected to the remote console. Front View Number Items Description LINK LED Indicate the cable connection status (green) between the transmitter and receiver. On: The physical connection to the transmitter is detected. - Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Number Items Description 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. Note: A DVI-to-VGA converter is required if using a VGA monitor.
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Page 12: 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..................8 Advanced Installation ................14 KVM Switch Scenarios ................17... -
Page 13: Connecting A Keyboard/Mouse/Video Source
Chapter 2: Installation You would connect these devices 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 14 Chapter 2: Installation d. (Optional) If the audio function is needed, connect one end of the Raritan-provided audio/microphone cable to the Audio In and Microphone jacks on the front panel. 3. To set up the remote console , connect KVM input/output devices to the receiver.
- Page 15 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 16: Connecting An Audio/Video Device
Connect a VGA or DVI monitor to the Local Video (DVI-I OUT) port on the back panel. If using a VGA monitor, plug in the DVI-I to VGA cable that is shipped with the Cat5 Reach DVI before connecting the monitor. - Page 17 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 port.
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Page 18: Advanced Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Advanced Installation In this section, you will learn how to maximize the distance between the transmitter and receiver using Ethernet switches or hubs, or increase the number of remote consoles. 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). - Page 19 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 8).
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Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Turn on the KVM switch. 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 tiering KVM switches: 1.
- Page 24 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Turn on both KVM switches. To increase the distance between any computer and a KVM switch: 1. Set up an optional local console with the transmitter. 2. Set up a remote console by connecting the receiver to a KVM switch. 3.
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Page 25: Audio Broadcasting
Chapter 2: Installation 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 connect speakers and microphones to both the transmitter and receiver(s). The audio signals input from the microphone connected to the transmitter is transmitted to the speakers connected to the receiver, and vice versa. -
Page 26: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 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..........22 Using EDID to Synchronize Video Resolutions (Optional)......23... -
Page 27: 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 Chapter 3: Operation 9. When the firmware is updated successfully, the utility shows "Program OK."...
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Page 32: Appendix A Specifications
Specifications Appendix A This section provides the specifications of the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter, receiver and two types of DVI-to-VGA adapters. In This Chapter Cat5 Reach DVI Tran smitter and Receiver ..........28 DVI-to-VGA Adapters ................30 Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver... - Page 33 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 34: 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 cable, which works with the receiver. -
Page 35: Appendix B Rack Mounting Cat5 Reach Dvi
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 facin the front of the rack or the rear. -
Page 36: Index
Rack Mounting Cat5 Reach DVI • 31 Rear View • 5, 6 Cat5 Reach DVI Receiver • 6 Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter • 3 Cat5 Reach DVI Transmitter and Receiver • 28 Compatible Raritan KVM Switches or Products Specifications • 28 • 17 Connecting a Keyboard/Mouse/Video Source •... - Page 37 For CommandCenter Secure Gateway: Press 6, then Press 2 Phone: +31-10-2844040 Fax: 732-764-8887 Email: tech.europe@raritan.com Email for CommandCenter NOC: tech-ccnoc@raritan.com Email for all other products: tech@raritan.com United Kingdom Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. GMT China Phone +44(0)20-7090-1390...