User guide

MultiView II DVI-TX Transmitter: Quick Start Guide
The Magenta MultiView™ II DVI-TX transmitter extends a DVI video signal over standard CAT5 cable (also CAT5e and CAT6). There
are user-configurable settings for video, audio, and serial options which can be controlled from the front panel. For more details please
refer to the complete DVI-TX User Guide, available for download at www.magenta-research.com.
Required Tools / Hardware / Materials: Appropriate screwdriver(s) and mounting hardware (optional, for example: rack-mount,
wall or under-desk mounting). Required materials include appropriate cables for your specific application.
Power-up Check: After all signal and power cables are connected, then apply AC power. The power-on indicator should light. If the
video source is providing a valid DVI signal, the video-status indicator should also be on. If there is a local monitor attached, a video
image should appear on the monitor. If there is no image on the display, recheck all cables and ensure the display is turned on.
Front Panel Controls: (Refer to Figure-2) There are two buttons (COPY/CFG and DDC MODE/SEL), and several green LED status
indicators. These are used to control the operating modes of the transmitter, and to display current status. In “normal-mode”, the CFG
indicator is off. In “configuration-mode”, the CFG indicator is on.
DDC Mode Selection: When the DVI-TX is operating in normal-mode (CFG indicator is off), it is possible to quickly select between
the 3 DDC operating modes simply by using the DDC MODE button at any time:
 STD: Selects the Magenta Magic DDC profile. Press the DDC MODE button until the STD indicator (LED 6) is on. The
Magenta Magic profile is a default set of common video resolutions. This is the factory default setting.
 LOCAL: Selects the DDC profile from a locally-connected display. Press the DDC MODE button until the LOCAL
indicator (LED 7) is on. The LOCAL mode allows the video source device to directly read the DDC profile from the locally
connected-display (if present). Note that LOCAL mode does not store any DDC profile information inside the DVI-TX device.
 COPY: Selects a previously stored copy of a DDC profile. Press the DDC MODE button until the COPY indicator (LED8) is
on. To use the COPY mode, a DDC profile must have already been read and stored into the DVI-TX.
To perform a DDC-copy operation: (1) Connect a display to the LOCAL OUT port. (2) Push and hold the COPY button until
the copy-status indicator flashes 3 times, indicating the operation was successful. If it only flashes once, the operation failed
and the previously stored DDC profile (if any) will remain unchanged.
Troubleshooting: In many cases, problems encountered when installing MultiView™ II extension products can be resolved by
checking the CAT5 cable termination. It must be pinned out according to the TIA/EIA 568B standard wiring specification. For additional
troubleshooting information, or to obtain the TIA/EIA 568B wiring specifications please refer to the latest version of the DVI-TX User
Guide, downloadable from www.magenta-research.com
, or contact Magenta Research (USA: 800-805-0944; Int’l: [phone]).
Figure 1 - DVI-TX
Transmitter Rear View
(Optional) Depending on installation requirements: At
any time during installation, the transmitter may be securely
mounted using appropriate brackets and hardware.
PRECAUTIONS: (1) Do not connect DC power until instructed
to do so. (2) This equipment is not intended for, nor does it
support, distribution through an Ethernet network. Do not
connect these devices to any sort of networking or
telecommunications equipment! (3) Use only Magenta
Research LTD approved MultiView™ II power adapters. Failure
to do so may damage this device and will void the warranty.
Figure 2 - DVI-TX
Transmitter Front View
Note: The DB9 serial port is
only available when the “232”,
“SA” or “SAP” option is present.
 Connect the CAT5 cable
via the LINK OUT port.
 (Optional) Connect
local display via the
LOCAL OUT port.
 Connect video source
to the transmitter’s
DVI IN port.
 (Optional) Make your serial and/or audio connections
via the DB9 IOIO or AUX I/O connectors, as needed.
 Connect the DC power cable (+5VDC @ 3A. max) to
the POWER port.
Power-on indicator
Video-status and
DDC-copy indicator
Operating mode:
Off = normal, On = Config