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Product Overview
MultiView™ II XRTx Installation and User Guide 2
Chapter 2 Product Overview
The XRTx is a video transmitter compatible with the entire Magenta MultiView™ family of products. It extends an
analog 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. When used with the appropriate
receivers, the XRTx delivers the world’s longest UTP extension capability at the highest resolution—1920x1200
at 2000ft/609m.
2.1 Front Panel Interfaces
The front panel of the XRTx has the following ports, controls, and indicators:
There are two buttons (COPY/CFG and DDC MODE/SEL) and several green LED status indicators. All are used
to display and control the operating modes of the transmitter, with the LEDs having multiple functions.
In “normal mode”, the CFG indicator is off. In “configuration mode”, the CFG indicator will be on or flashing.
2.2 Rear Panel Interfaces
The rear panel of the XRTx has the following ports:
DB9 serial port
(optional)
Auxiliary signals
Power-on
indicator
Video-status
& DDC-copy
indicator
CFG mode
indicator
COPY/CFG
button
DDC
MODE/SEL
button
DC input
power port
Video input
(from source)
Local video output
to display (optional)
UTP (link)
output port
Figure
1
: Front Panel Interfaces
Figure
2
: Rear Panel Interfaces