Emerge® EMS Installer/User Guide
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European approvals European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
iii TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S List of Figures ..................................................................................................................v Chapter 1: Product Overview..........................................................................................1 Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................................ 1 Configuration Possibilities .....................................................
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v LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1: A standard Emerge EMS1000P configuration driving two display/speakers sets.......... 1 Figure 1.2: A typical Emerge EMS1000MP configuration driving up to eight displays................... 2 Figure 1.3: Cascaded transmitters ................................................................................................... 3 Figure 1.4: Cascaded receivers ........................................................................................................ 3 Figure 2.
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1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits The Avocent Emerge® EMS series of media streaming products empower you to distribute your analog video and stereo sound to many remote destinations. Using standard UTP structured cabling, you can deliver very high video resolutions to multiple display screens located up to 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models) away from the source PC system.
2 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Emerge EMS1000MP units are designed to provide potentially enormous expansion possibilities from the outset. Each EMS1000MP-T transmitter is capable of directly feeding up to four EMS1000MP-R receivers. Each receiver supports two remote screen and speakers sets, but additionally can also drive a further three receivers and their respective screens/speakers.
Chapter 1: Product Overview Further Expansion Transmitter Cascading PC VIDEO STANDARD LINKS AUDIO CASCADE LINK CASCADE LINK Transmitter POWER CASCADE LINK STANDARD LINKS Figure 1.3: Cascaded transmitters CASCADE LINK As mentioned earlier, the EMS1000P and EMS1000MP-T transmitters are both capable of supporting additional transmitter (and their subsequent receiver) units. This is achieved using the video and audio out ports to provide the inputs into the next transmitter unit, and so on.
4 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Safety Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • For use in dry, oil-free indoor environments only. Do not use to link between buildings. Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly flammable materials. Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance with all applicable wiring regulations.
5 CHAPTER 2 Installation Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the positions of your Emerge EMS units: • Take care not to exceed the maximum link cable lengths (please refer to the section Making Cascade Connections). • Ensure that the transmitters are as close as possible to the source PC system and the receivers are similarly close to the display units. Use video connection cables that are correctly shielded and are no longer than 6 feet in length.
6 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Mounting Before you begin connecting to the source PC system and display units, it is advisable to mount the Emerge EMS units in place. There are a number of mounting possibilities for the transmitter and receiver units: • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, • Mounted on a screw using the rear slot, • Within the optional rack mount chassis, • On inclined surfaces using self adhesive Velcro© strips (not supplied).
Chapter 2: Installation 7 Using the optional rack mount chassis 1. Place the optional rack plate onto the front of the transmitter or receiver unit and secure it with countersunk screws. 2. Orient the unit on its side so that its labeled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the rack. 3. Slide the unit into the required rack position. 4. The rack mount chassis has a series of holes in its floor that are spaced to accommodate the screws on the unit’s lower edge.
8 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Making Standard Connections Connections to the Emerge units do not need to follow the precise order given in this user guide although it is recommended that you do not apply power to the units until all other connections have been made. Note: Unless stated otherwise, all connection information given here applies to both the Emerge EMS1000P and EMS1000MP series products. Connections at the Transmitter To Connect Video and Audio from the Source PC System 1.
Chapter 2: Installation To Connect a Monitor and Speakers The video and audio out ports of the Emerge EMS transmitter can optionally be used either to: • Attach a monitor and/or speakers in the vicinity of the source PC system – See below, or • Make a cascade link to another transmitter unit – Please refer to the section Making Cascade Connections – To Connect Cascaded Transmitters. 1. Attach the video cable from the monitor to the socket labeled RGBHV OUT on the Emerge EMS transmitter. 2.
10 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide To Connect the Link Cable(s) The links between the transmitter and receiver units are made using between one and four twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. Each cable carries video and audio signals to each receiver unit. When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maximum length of that link cable is 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models). Receiver Transmitter Overall maximum link length: 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P) Figure 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Emerge EMS1000MP-T models 1. Attach the connector of the first link cable to the socket labeled L1 OUT on the Emerge EMS1000MP-T transmitter. There should be a click when the cable is fully inserted and locked in place. 2. Attach the connectors of the remaining link cables to the sockets labeled L2 OUT to L4 OUT, as required. In all cases, there should be a click when the cable is fully inserted and locked in place. Figure 2.
12 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide To Connect the Power Adaptor NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety Precautions section of this guide. In particular, do not use a 2-wire (unearthed) extension cord. 1. Locate the supplied power adaptor and attach its output connector to the socket labeled PWR on the Emerge EMS transmitter. Figure 2.9: Connecting the power adaptor to the transmitter unit 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Connections at the Receiver To Connect Displays and Speakers Dual video and audio outputs are provided on the Emerge EMS receiver. Both sets of ports provide identical signals and their connection procedures are the same: 1. Attach the video cable from the display unit to the socket labeled RGBHV OUT on the Emerge EMS receiver. 2. Attach the stereo audio cable from the speakers (or amplifier) to the socket labeled on the Emerge EMS receiver. Figure 2.
14 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Link In The link from the transmitter to each receiver unit is made using a twisted pair cable, specified to Category 5 or higher. When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maximum length of that link cable is 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models). Receiver Transmitter Overall maximum link length: 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P) Figure 2.
Chapter 2: Installation To Connect the Power Adaptor NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety Precautions section of this guide. In particular, do not use a 2-wire (unearthed) extension cord. 1. Locate the supplied power adaptor and attach its output connector to the socket labeled PWR on the Emerge EMS receiver. Figure 2.14: Connecting the power adaptor to the receiver unit 2.
16 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Making Cascade Connections The Emerge EMS series of products have been specifically designed to be flexible in order to support both your immediate and future needs for media streaming. In addition to the standard connections made from transmitters to receivers, you can also link extra transmitters to transmitters and/or receivers to receivers in order to provide more display/speaker outputs. These non-standard links are called cascade connections.
Chapter 2: Installation 17 Cascade connection examples These examples demonstrate valid configurations and the effect of cascade connections upon overall link lengths: Cascade 1 Branch 1 Receiver Standard link Receiver Standard link Transmitter Branch 2 Overall maximum length for link with 1 cascade: 800 feet (250 m) Overall maximum length for link with no cascades: 1000 feet (300 m) Cascade 3 Branch 1 Receiver Cascade 2 Receiver Cascade 1 Primary Transmitter From PC Receiver Cascade 3 Standa
Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Cascading Transmitters NOTE: Ensure that there are no more than three cascades (transmitter or receiver cascades) between the primary transmitter and the furthest receiver in any branch. PC VIDEO STANDARD LINKS AUDIO CASCADE LINK CASCADE LINK Transmitter POWER STANDARD LINKS CASCADE LINK Expansion at the transmitter end is achieved using the video and audio output ports.
Chapter 2: Installation To Connect Cascaded Transmitters 1. Attach a video cable of suitable type and length (fully shielded with 15 way male D-type connectors at both ends – 6 feet or less) to the socket labeled RGBHV OUT on the primary Emerge EMS transmitter. 2. Attach the other end of the video cable to the socket labeled RGBHV IN on the secondary Emerge EMS transmitter. 3. Attach a stereo audio cable (shielded with three way 3.
20 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Cascading Receivers (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only) Expansion at the receiver end is made possible using the LINK OUT ports present on Emerge EMS1000MP-R receivers. Receiver cascade links are made using twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. NOTE: Ensure that there are no more than three cascades (transmitter or receiver cascades) between the primary transmitter and the furthest receiver in any branch.
Chapter 2: Installation 21 To Connect Cascaded Receivers NOTE: Please observe the recommended overall link cable lengths (including receiver cascade connections) in order to avoid signal degradation. 1. Attach the connector of the cascade link cable to the socket labeled LINK OUT on the primary Emerge EMS1000MP-R receiver. 2. At the other end of the cascade link cable, attach the connector to the socket labeled LINK IN on the secondary Emerge EMS1000MP-R receiver.
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23 CHAPTER 3 Operations In operation, the Emerge EMS units are designed to be completely transparent - high quality video and audio from the source PC system are played as normal, the only difference is that they are now being seen and heard up to 1000 feet away (600 feet maximum for EMS1000P models). Indicators All Emerge EMS units are equipped with two indicators to confirm operation and, if necessary, assist with quick troubleshooting of potential problems.
24 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Adjustments Video signals are susceptible to the effects of long distance cables and for this reason, every Emerge EMS receiver includes brightness and sharpness adjustment dials. Additionally, the Emerge EMS1000MP-R receivers are also equipped with two extra dials to eliminate the effects of color skew within the video image.
Chapter 3: Operations 25 Skew Compensation Adjustments (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only) The twisted pair cabling used to link the Emerge EMS units consists of four pairs of wires per cable. Three of these pairs are used to convey the red, green and blue video signals. Due to slight differences in twist rate between the wire pairs, the red, green and blue video signals may not arrive at precisely the same time.
26 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide To Display the Supplied Skew Test Pattern 1. Insert the supplied Avocent CD-ROM into the CD player of the computer. 2. Within Windows, use the My Computer option (usually available as a desktop icon or within the Start menu) to view the contents of the CD-ROM. Double-click the Skew entry to display the standard test pattern. If necessary, maximize the application window so that the image fills the screen.
Chapter 3: Operations 27 To Adjust Skew Your chances of achieving a successful skew adjustment will be improved if you do the following: • Ensure that you have a clear view of one or both display screens, • Display a suitable RGB test pattern, either the supplied pattern or a self-created version, • Use a screwdriver of an appropriate size to adjust the dials, • Begin with both skew dials in their neutral positions - if the unit has been previously used and skew adjusted for an alternative installation, z
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29 APPENDICES Appendix A: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff are ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. To resolve an issue: 1. Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined. 2. Check our web site at www.av.avocent.
30 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Appendix B: Troubleshooting No video image is received at the receiver unit. • • • • • • Check that the both the red power indicators are lit on both the transmitter and receiver units - if they are not, then there is a power problem. Both units require power from their supplied power adaptors.
31 INDEX A D Adjustments brightness 24 sharpness 24 skew compensation 25 Approval statements ii Audio input 8 Displays connection at receiver 13 B High contrast image bright & sharp adjustments 24 Brightness adjustment 24 BRIGHT dial 24 C Cable lengths link cables 10, 14, 16 video cables 5 Cascading connection examples 17 introduction 3 limitations 16 receivers - how to 20 transmitters - how to 18 Configuration possibilities 1 Connections receiver - cascade 21 receiver - link in 14 receiver - power
32 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide R Rack mount chassis 7 Rear mounting slot 6 Receiver cascading 3, 20 Red indicator 23 RGBHV IN port 8, 19 RGBHV OUT port receiver 13 transmitter 9, 13, 19 S Safety precautions 4 Self adhesive feet 6 Sharpness adjustment 24 SHARP dial 24 Skew compensation adjustment 25, 27 zeroing the dials 26 Slot rear mounting 6 Speakers connection at receiver 13 connection at transmitter 9 T Test pattern creating 25 supplied 26 Transmitter cascading 3, 18 V Video image adjustments 2
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