CrystalView Pro™ CAT5 DIGITAL CAT5 KVM EXTENDER INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Phone: (281) 933-7673 WWW.ROSE.
LIMITED WARRANTY Rose Electronics warrants the CrystalView Pro CAT5 to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics.
FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to radio communication.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... 1 System introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Features.................................................................................................... 2 Compatibility ............................................................................................. 2 DVI or VGA ...........................
INTRODUCTION Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.
Using the CrystalView Pro CAT5 to remotely access your computer has several advantages over conventional CAT-5 extenders. The CrystalView Pro CAT5 transmits data digitally which provides a clear, sharp picture. Computers used in hazardous industrial environments can be accessed remotely, keeping the users safe and unexposed to any hazards.
DVI or VGA The CrystalView Pro CAT5 is designed to work with any combination of VGA and DVI video cards and monitors. The ideal configuration is using a DVI video card, a TFT monitor and DVI video cables. With this configuration, no adjustments are needed. A set-up procedure may be needed if you are using a VGA video card and a TFT, DVI monitor or a DVI video card and a VGA monitor. The installation section of this manual describes these procedures for different combinations of equipment and cables.
MODELS PC model Receiver Transmitter (Local KVM access) Transmitter (No local KVM access) Shown with serial and audio options Figure 1. PC model Connectors: Receiver unit DVI-I – DVI/VGA – KVM stations video monitor connection. (2) MiniDin-6 – KVM stations keyboard / mouse connection. Link – RJ45 4-pin square – Power RJ11 – Programming DB9 – Serial data input (2) 3.5mm stereo audio input/output Transmitter unit (With Local KVM access) DVI-I – DVI/VGA – CPU video connection.
Rack model The rack models consist of 1 to 10 independent units mounted in a single rack mountable chassis. Each unit is individually configured and connected to a corresponding remote or local unit. Transmitters and receivers can be installed in the same chassis.
CABLES CrystalView Pro CAT5 cables Transmitter unit to CPU cable CPU cables connect from the transmitter to a CPUs keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports. Receiver to KVM station cable The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cables on a KVM station can connect directly to the receiver or a transmitter with local KVM access.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Device Control - OSD The on-screen display provides an easy way to define the following parameters: 1. Input select, graphic source, VGA or DVI 2. Scale mode, fixed screen resolution/scale mode 3. Brightness/contrast/Back level 4. Colors 5. Color temperatures 6. Color depth 7. Image, pixelclock, phase, screen position 8. Tools, reset to factory defaults 9. Auto configuration 10. Save all settings To access the OSD feature, press the CTRL, Shift, and I key.
Select graphic source menu The Input Select menu is the first menu to display when the OSD is activated. This menu allows you to select the graphic source type. This is typically the video card type, VGA or DVI. Use the left or right arrow keys to select VGA or DVI and press [Enter}. The actual graphic source is displayed with a check mark. Figure 2. Input select menu The Scale mode menu allows you to set a fixed resolution at the receiver or use the resolution sent from the transmitter. Figure 3.
The receiver will always generate an exact reproduction of the source signal if the Fixed Resolution setting is set to “OFF”. The fixed resolution setting should be used if the monitor resolution on the receiver is not capable of displaying the resolution sent by the transmitter.
The color and color temperature menu can automatically calibrate for the best color parameters or they can be set manually. Use the left and right arrow keys to select the needed ICON and press [ENTER]. Figure 5.
The image selection allows re-positioning of the image and for manually adjusting the number of pixels per line (pixelclock) and manually adjusting the phase. This option is only available with a VGA source. No adjustments are needed for a DVI source. Figure 6. Image menu Select to automatically detect the number of pixels per line and the best phase. Select to manually adjust the number of pixels per line (Pixelclock) Select to manually adjust for the best phase.
Figure 7. Tools menu Manually adjust the OSD Manually adjust the Horizontal OSD position Manually adjust the vertical OSD position OSD size – Select single or double size Reset to factory defaults Manually adjust sharpness (Only effective on fixed scaling). If you select fixed scaling to keep the resolution fixed when switching to different CPUs, some characters may not be sharp. This function allows you to enhance the sharpness in three steps for fixed scaled images.
No auto-detection of pixels and phase Color depth of the source screen picture Low color mode: This mode allows high frame rates, select for fast screen changes (i.e. video) Transmitting on CAT-5 with 5 bits/color = 15 bits total = 32768 colors. High color mode: This mode allows for low frame rates only, select for exact picture display (i.e. medical) Transmitting on CAT-5 with 7 bits/color = 21 bits total = 2.1M colors.
INSTALLATION Installation Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any installation or configuration of the CrystalView Pro CAT5. NOTE: If your CPU uses a DVI video card and the KVM station’s monitor is a TFT (flat panel) DVI monitor, pixelclock and phase adjustments should not be needed. Refer to the set-up section for mixed VGA and DVI equipment installation. The CrystalView Pro CAT5’s design does not support plug & play or a private mode on the local KVM access models.
A. 1- Connect the appropriate CPU cable to the keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports on the CPU and to the corresponding ports on the transmitter. 2- Connect the transmitter to the receiver with up to 1,000 feet of CAT-5 cable. 3- Connect the KVM stations keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cables to the corresponding connectors on the receiver unit. B. 1- Connect the appropriate CPU cable to the keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports on the CPU and to the appropriate CPU connector on the switch.
SET-UP instructions (Mixed DVI and VGA) The following set-up instructions are for systems that use a mixture of VGA and DVI products. Systems with DVI video cards, DVI monitors and use DVI cables normally do not require any set-up. Set-up consists of adjusting the pixelclock first, then adjusting the phase. To properly do this, an appropriate image must be displayed on the monitor.
Pixel clock set correctly Pixel clock set incorrectly Pixel clock set incorrectly Phase set incorrectly Figure 10. Pixelclock/Phase examples If one or more vertical areas have smeared lines, the pixelclock needs adjusting. If there are horizontal noise lines, flicker or smearing with a zebra-pattern, the phase needs adjusting. (See Figure 6) First, manually adjust the pixelclock. Start the OSD and select the “IMAGE” icon.
Applying power Plug in the provided power adapters to a 110/220-volt source and to the power connector on the transmitter and receiver Unit. Only use the power adapter provided. GND and earth should not be connected. Mount ferrite rings in the DC lines to protect against electromagnetic interference. Boot up the connected CPU and wait for it to completely boot-up.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating instructions Once the transmitter and receiver units are connected and configured, the KVM station will function as if it were directly connected to a CPU or KVM switch. All applications, upgrades and PC configurations can be performed normally. If your transmitter is connected to a KVM switch, refer to the switches manual for the proper method of switching to different CPU ports.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the capabilities of the CrystalView Pro CAT5 and for general troubleshooting. If you have any problems or questions concerning the installation, operation or usage of the CrystalView Pro CAT5 that is not covered in this manual, please contact Rose Electronics for technical support. PC boots with no error messages but keyboard does not work. Cable is loose; re-seat keyboard cable at the CPU and the transmitter.
Smeared characters Pixelclock adjustment incorrect.
SERVICE Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container. See Limited Warranty for more information.
SAFETY Safety The CrystalView Pro CAT5 KVM extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the CrystalView Pro CAT5 should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit.
Safety information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death. CAUTION A CAUTION in the manual denotes a hazard that can damage equipment. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.
APPENDICES Appendix A. General specifications Maximum resolution VGA – 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz DVI – 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz Video compatibility DVI, SVGA, VGA, XGA, RGB Keyboard PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Transmitter power 90-240 VAC adapter to 6VDC / app. 8W Receiver power 90-240 VAC adapter to 6VDC / app. 9.5w Connectors Video to PC – DVI-1 Video to KVM – DVI-1 Keyboard: MiniDin-6 (PC) Mouse: MiniDIN-6 (PC) Interconnect: SC-type Temp/Humidity 50ο F-113ο F /10ο C-45ο C / 5% to 80% RH Weight 3.3 lbs / 1.
Appendix B. Parts and cables Part Number Description CRK-2DTPPDVI Dual Digital Cat5 KVM extender NOTE: Part number with /AUD suffix includes audio support CAB-CXV66MMnnn* PC – Transmitter to CPU CAB-CX0606Cnnn* PC – Transmitter to Switch (coax) CAB-WX0606Cnnn PC – Transmitter to Switch (Std) RM-UM19 19” Rackmount kit RM-UM23 23” Rackmount kit RM-UM24 24” Rackmount kit * nnn = length of cable in feet. ** CAT5 available up to 300 feet. Appendix C.
Appendix D. Rack mount instructions The optional rack mount kit includes the following items: Two black anodized mounting brackets. Four 6 - 32 x 3/8” flat head mounting screws. To rack mount your CrystalView Pro CAT5, attach the two rack mounting brackets to your Unit with the short flange against the Unit using the four screws provided. Do not over tighten the screws used to mount the Unit to the mounting brackets.
10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Phone: (281) 933-7673 WWW.ROSE.
