Specifications

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ACS253A-CT
Chapter 2: Overview
2.9 How to Use This Guide
Connection and Compatibility
The Extender Kit contains all the cables required to connect the local unit to your PC or KVM switch. The remote console
(keyboard, monitor and mouse) and any audio and serial equipment connects directly to the remote unit.
For information about connection and installation, see Chapter 3.
Interconnection Cable
For ACS253A-CT Extenders, you will need CATx (any Category 5, 5e, 6, or higher) cable, terminated with RJ-45 plugs, to connect
the local and remote units. Other units require single-mode or multimode fibers (see Section 3.1, Interconnection Cable
Requirements).
Adjusting Video
Because the transmitted signals are digital, there is no distortion of video signals or skew problem even with CATx interconnection
cables.
If you do not have a DVI source and a DVI monitor, you will need to adjust the monitor and/or the Extender to the picture width
and the pixel phase. You can do this using the Auto Adjust or Manual Adjust procedures (see Chapter 4).
• For experienced users, see the Quick Setup section at the start of this guide.
• For the full procedure, see Chapters 5 and 6.