Avocent EMS1000P manual

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iii T ABLE OF CONTENTS European approvals European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specications in the European standard EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment[...]

iii T ABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures ............................................................... ................................................... v Chapter 1: Product Overview .......................................................................................... 1 F eatur es and Benets ...............................................[...]

iv Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide v LIST OF FIGURES[...]

iv Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide v LIST OF FIGURES F igur e 1.1: A standar d Emerg e EMS1000P conguration driving two display/speaker s sets.......... 1 F igur e 1.2: A typical Emer ge EMS1000MP conguration driving up to eight displays................... 2 F igur e 1.3: Cascaded transmitter s ................................................[...]

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vi Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 1 CHAPTER 1 PC VIDEO UTP Link AUDIO EMS 1000P (T) EMS 1000P (R) PO WER POWER Features and Benets The A vocent Emerge® EMS series of media streaming products empower you to distribute your analog video and stereo sound to many remote destinations. Using standard UTP structured cabling, you can deliver very high[...]

2 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 PC VIDEO UTP Link AUDIO EMS 1000 MP (T ) PO WER EMS 1000 MP (R ) PO WER EMS 1000 MP (R ) EMS 1000 MP (R ) EMS 1000 MP (R) Emerge EMS1000MP units are designed to provide potentially enormous expansion possibilities from the outset. Each EMS1000MP-T transmitter is capable of directly fee[...]

2 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Further Expansion T ransmitter Cascading As mentioned earlier , the EMS1000P and EMS1000MP-T transmitters are both capable of supporting additional transmitter (and their subsequent receiver) units. This is achieved using the video and audio out ports to provide the inputs into the nex[...]

4 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 5 CHAPTER Safety Precautions • For use in dry , oil-free indoor environments only . • Do not use to link between buildings. • Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly ammable materials. • Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance wit[...]

4 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 5 CHAPTER Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the positions of your Emerge EMS units: • T ake care not to exceed the maximum link cable lengths (please refer to the section Making Cascade Connections ). • Ensure that the transmitters are as close as possible to the source PC s[...]

6 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 7 0.19" (5mm ) 0.37" (9.5mm) Mounting Before you begin connecting to the source PC system and display units, it is advisable to mount the Emerge EMS units in place. There are a number of mounting possibilities for the transmitter and receiver units: • On a horizontal surface usin[...]

6 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 7 Using the optional rack mount chassis 1. Place the optional rack plate onto the front of the transmitter or receiver unit and secure it with countersunk screws. 2. Orient the unit on its side so that its labeled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the rack[...]

8 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 9 Making Standard Connections Connections to the Emerge units do not need to follow the precise order given in this user guide although it is recommended that you do not apply power to the units until all other connections have been made. Note: Unless stated otherwise, all connection informa[...]

8 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 9 T o Connect a Monitor and Speakers The video and audio out ports of the Emerge EMS transmitter can optionally be used either to: • Attach a monitor and/or speakers in the vicinity of the source PC system – See below , or • Make a cascade link to another transmitter unit – Please re[...]

10 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 1 1 However , if further receivers are connected in cascade to the initial receiver using its LINK OUT port (Emerge EMS1000MP-R models only), then the overall length of the link cables used must be reduced. For further information, please refer to the section Making Cascade Connections . NO[...]

10 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 1 1 Emerge EMS1000MP-T models 1. Attach the connector of the rst link cable to the socket labeled L1 OUT on the Emerge EMS1000MP-T transmitter . There should be a click when the cable is fully inserted and locked in place. 2. Attach the connectors of the remaining link cables to the sock[...]

12 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 13 2. Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power cord into the corresponding socket of the power supply . 3. When all other connections have been made at the transmitter and receiver units, connect the other end of the power cord to a nearby earthed mains socket. T o Connect the Power A[...]

12 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 13 Connections at the Receiver T o Connect Displays and Speakers Dual video and audio outputs are provided on the Emerge EMS receiver . Both sets of ports provide identical signals and their connection procedures are the same: 1. Attach the video cable from the display unit to the socket la[...]

14 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 15 Link In The link from the transmitter to each receiver unit is made using a twisted pair cable, specied to Category 5 or higher . When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maximum length of that link cable is 1000 feet (600 feet for EMS1000P models). Overall maximum link[...]

14 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 15 T o Connect the Power Adaptor NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety Precautions section of this guide. In particular , do not use a 2-wire (unearthed) extension cord. 1. Locate the supplied power adaptor and attach its output connector [...]

16 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 17 Making Cascade Connections The Emerge EMS series of products have been specically designed to be exible in order to support both your immediate and future needs for media streaming. In addition to the standard connections made from transmitters to receivers, you can also link extra[...]

16 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 17 Figure 2.16: V alid multiple cascade connections and their effects on overall link lengths Cascade connection examples These examples demonstrate valid congurations and the effect of cascade connections upon overall link lengths: Overall maximum length for link with no cascades : 1000[...]

18 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 19 T ransmitter T ransmitter VIDEO ST ANDARD LINKS ST ANDARD LINKS AUDIO PO WER PO WER PC CASCADE LINK CASCADE LINK CASCADE LINK CASCADE LINK Figure 2.17: Connecting multiple transmitters in a cascade arrangement Cascading T ransmitters Expansion at the transmitter end is achieved using the[...]

18 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 19 T o Connect Cascaded T ransmitters 1. Attach a video cable of suitable type and length (fully shielded with 15 way male D-type connectors at both ends – 6 feet or less) to the socket labeled RGBHV OUT on the primary Emerge EMS transmitter . 2. Attach the other end of the video cable to[...]

20 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 21 Cascading Receivers (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only) Expansion at the receiver end is made possible using the LINK OUT ports present on Emerge EMS1000MP-R receivers. Receiver cascade links are made using twisted pair cables, specied to Category 5 or higher . V ideo Image Adjustment[...]

20 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 21 T o Connect Cascaded Receivers NOTE: Please observe the recommended overall link cable lengths (including receiver cascade connections) in order to avoid signal degradation. 1. Attach the connector of the cascade link cable to the socket labeled LINK OUT on the primary Emerge EMS1000MP-R[...]

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22 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 23 CHAPTER In operation, the Emerge EMS units are designed to be completely transparent - high quality video and audio from the source PC system are played as normal, the only difference is that they are now being seen and heard up to 1000 feet away (600 feet maximum for EMS1000P models). Indicators All Emerge EMS[...]

24 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Operations 25 Adjustments V ideo signals are susceptible to the effects of long distance cables and for this reason, every Emerge EMS receiver includes brightness and sharpness adjustment dials. Additionally , the Emerge EMS1000MP-R receivers are also equipped with two extra dials to eliminate the ef fe[...]

24 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Operations 25 Skew Compensation Adjustments (Emerge EMS1000MP-R Receivers Only) The twisted pair cabling used to link the Emerge EMS units consists of four pairs of wires per cable. Three of these pairs are used to convey the red, green and blue video signals. Due to slight differences in twist rate bet[...]

26 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Operations 27 T o Display the Supplied Skew T est Pattern 1. Insert the supplied A vocent CD-ROM into the CD player of the computer . 2. W ithin W indows, use the My Computer option (usually available as a desktop icon or within the Start menu) to view the contents of the CD-ROM. Double-click the Skew e[...]

26 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide Chapter 3: Operations 27 T o Adjust Skew Y our chances of achieving a successful skew adjustment will be improved if you do the following: • Ensure that you have a clear view of one or both display screens, • Display a suitable RGB test pattern, either the supplied pattern or a self-created version , • Use a[...]

28 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 29 APPENDICES[...]

28 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 29 APPENDICES Appendix A: T echnical Support Our T echnical Support staff are ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your A vocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. T o resolve an issue: 1. Check the pertinent sec[...]

30 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 31 INDEX Appendix B: T roubleshooting No video image is received at the receiver unit. • Check that the both the red power indicators are lit on both the transmitter and receiver units - if they are not, then there is a power problem. Both units require power from their supplied power adaptors. • Check that th[...]

30 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide 31 INDEX A Adjustments brightness 24 sharpness 24 ske w compensation 25 Approv al statements ii Audio input 8 B Brightness adjustment 24 BRIGHT dial 24 C Cable lengths link cables 10, 14, 16 video cables 5 Cascading connection examples 17 introduction 3 limitations 16 recei vers - ho w to 20 transmitters - ho w to[...]

32 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide For T echnical Support: Email: support@avocent.com www .av .avocent.com Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA T el: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 Avocent Asia Pacic Singapore Branch Ofce 100 T ras Street, #15-01 Amara Corporate T ower Singapore 079027 T el: +656 2[...]

32 Emerge EMS Installer/User Guide For T echnical Support: Email: support@avocent.com www .av .avocent.com Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA T el: +1 256 430 4000 Fax: +1 256 430 4031 Avocent Asia Pacic Singapore Branch Ofce 100 T ras Street, #15-01 Amara Corporate T ower Singapore 079027 T el: +656 2[...]