CrystalView DVI EX KVM Extender, DVI, USB 2.0, Audio, CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Part Number CRK-1DTXT-EX/A1 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Phone: (281) 933-7673 WWW.ROSE.
LIMITED WARRANTY Rose Electronics warrants the CrystalView DVI EX 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 Product CrystalView DVI EX / Part number CRK-1DTXT-EX/A1 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 Page # Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... 2 System introduction ....................................................................................... 2 Features ..................................................................................................... 3 Package Contents ...................................................................................... 3 System Overview ...............
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.
Features Supports USB 1.1 or 2.0 Extend your workstation, USB devices, and audio up to 1640 feet (500m) over industry standard CAT5 UTP solid core cable. HD resolutions up to 1680x1050, 24-bit color depth are supported at distances up to 1640ft (500m). The resolution does not degrade over all supported distances. Supports all USB 2.0 devices including keyboards, mice, web cams, flash drives, speakers, microphones, and other USB devices Operates with USB 2.
OVERVIEW System Overview The CrystalView DVI Ex system consists of two units; a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter connects to your computer’s DVI–D video connector and a USB Type A connector. The receiver connects to a DVI monitor, a microphone, a headset, and three USB devices. The transmitter and receiver units are connected together with up to 1,640 feet of CAT5 or better UTP cable. Normally two of the USB devices are a USB keyboard and USB mouse.
CrystalView DVI EX Model LED Indicators* Status Link / Video / USB Transmitter Front View Connectors DVI-D – Video In Config – Reserved USB – Type B Link – RJ45 Power - +5V, 3A adapter Transmitter Rear View LED Indicators* Status Link / Video / USB Receiver Front View Connectors USB – Type A (3) Connectors DVI-D – Video Out Headphone – 3.5mm Microphone – 3.5mm Config - Reserved Link – RJ45 Power - +24V, 1A adapter Receiver Rear View Figure 1.
Transmitter and receiver indicators Description applies to both the transmitter and receiver unless specified otherwise.
OPERATION CrystalView DVI EX Installation It is recommended that initially, power to all equipment be off. Refer to Figure 2 for a typical system installation diagram. Installation of the CrystalView DVI EX consists of: 1. Connect the provided USB cable from the transmitter’s USB Type B connector to an unused USB 2.0 or 1.1 Type A port on the computer 2. Install the provided DVI cable to the transmitter’s DVI-D video in connector and to the DVI video connector on the computer 3.
Transmitter Receiver USB Device U SB Kbd / Mouse Microphone Headset Figure 2. Connectivity Diagram Installation Verification (Refer to Table 1) Check that the Status, Link, Video, and USB LEDs on the transmitter and receiver units are on. Verify that the USB and Video LEDs are blinking. Verify that Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system has recognized the USB audio and has installed the CMEDIA audio device.
TROUBLESHOOTING The Status, Link, Video, and USB LEDs on the transmitter and receiver will indicate any problems with the connections or unit. Please refer to Table 1 for a description of the different LED conditions that may occur. All LEDs on the Transmitter / Receiver unit are off Verify that the power adapter is properly connected and supplying +5V DC to the transmitter or +24V DC to the receiver There is no audio Verify that the USB CMEDIA PNP Audio device is selected as the default audio device.
Microphone or Headphone doesn’t operate correctly. The audio device is not enumerated on the host computer. Audio jack not fully inserted. The two connectors for the Microphone and Headphone are reversed. Check that the CMEDIA device is enumerated on the host computer. On Mac it will be listed as USB PNP device. If the CMEDIA device is not enumerated contact Technical Support.
SERVICE and SUPPORT 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 Product Safety The CrystalView DVI EX extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the CrystalView DVI EX 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.
APPENDICES Appendix A – General Specifications Range USB device support USB hub support USB host support Max USB devices supported DC adapter(s) Transmitter Receiver Power available to USB device at the receiver unit Local Extender Video Connector USB connector Link connector Dimensions Remote Extender Video Connector Link connector USB connector Audio Dimensions Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Operating humidity Storage humidity Regulatory testing ESD rating 1640 feet (500 meters)
Appendix B – Part numbers Part Number Description CRK-1DTXT-EX/A1 DVI, USB 2.
Appendix C – Recommended Equipment The following list of devices is recommended for use in the system: Monitors Samsung Viewsonic ASUS Dell Acer HP BENQ Graphic cards NVIDIA ION Matrox P-series NVIDIA Quadro Series NVIDIA Geforce Mobility 9000 Operating Systems Windows 7 (32 / 64 bit) Windows Vista (32 / 64 bit) Windows XP (32 bit) Peripherals Keyboard Mouse Speakers Printer ATI Radeon HD 2000 series and above Intel GMA 950 and GMA HD ATI FireGL/FirePro series NVDIA Geforce 6000 series and above Mac OS
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