Video+Audio to Twisted Pair (TP) User s Guide Welcome! We greatly appreciate your purchase of the DS801- Video + Audio to Twisted Pair Transmitter/Receiver. We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer support is what ALTINEX has to offer. We are committed to providing our customers with Signal Management Solutions to the most demanding audiovisual installations at competitive pricing and we welcome you to join the ranks of our many satisfied customers throughout the world. 1. Precautions and Safety Warnings Please read this manual carefully before using your DS801-. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DS801- and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 General Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service. 1.2 Installation Precaution To prevent fire or shock, do not expose units to water/moisture. Do not place in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat-radiating appliances, or near liquids. Exposure to sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components. 1.3 Cleaning Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the unit. Do not open the unit to clean. 1.4 FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions found herein, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. Handle carefully; dropping or jarring can damage the unit. Do not pull on any cables that are attached to the DS801-. 2. Installation Procedures Download and read the online manual to become familiar with this product and for additional details. Each unit mounts into a standard single gang electrical box; see Diagram 6, p10. For best results, use metal boxes with good earth grounding. Boxes must be at least 2 inches deep. See Diagram 7, p11 for detailed dimensions. LED Transmitter Power is Applied = RED VGA is Present = GREEN YPbPr is Present = GREEN LED Receiver Power is Applied = RED VGA is Present = GREEN YPbPr is Present = RED Audio The transmitter converts stereo audio to mono audio; the receiver output is mono on left and right channels. Power Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. In order to use the power supply provided/extension cable, you must first prepare the extension cable. Remove the 2.5 mm DC plug and connect the 2-pin terminal block connector included with the unit. Cut, strip, and connect the wires as shown. See Diagram 5, p9 for additional details. (GND=black, 9V=black/white) Place the DS801-112 Transmitter and DS801-113 Receiver at their destinations and apply power; Power/Signal Present LEDs are ON and RED; GREEN if a signal is present. The receiver (DS801-113) LED is only GREEN with VGA signals. Connect the video and audio output from the local device (PC, DVD, etc.) to the VGA/COMPONENT and AUDIO inputs on the DS801-112. Connect the local outputs (video and audio) on the DS801-112 to the local display and/or speakers if available. Connect a CAT-5 cable between the TP connectors of the two units. For best results use ALTINEX low skew cable. Connect the DS801-113 Receiver to a display and speakers (or other audio receiving device). Step 6. Verify the picture quality on the receiving display is equivalent to the quality as displayed on the local monitor. If the quality of the image is poor or nonexistent, it may be necessary to adjust the video equalization on the TP receiver. Adjust the equalization incrementally and wait between adjustments as some displays respond slowly to changes in the incoming video signal. 3. Limited Warranty/Return Policies Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies. 400-0555-001 1
User s Guide 4. Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. Features/Description Transmitter Features/Description Receiver Input Connectors RGBHV or YPbPr 15-pin HD F (1) Stereo Audio 3.5mm F (1) Power 2-pin TB (1) Output Connectors Local Monitor 15-pin HD F (1) Main Output RJ-45 F Shielded (1) Compatibility PC Signal Resolutions HDTV Resolutions Accessories Included +9V Power Adapter with 50 ft (15 m) Extension Cable Power Connector Miscellaneous hardware Table 1. DS801-112 General VGA through UXGA 480p through 1080p PS5503US 2-pin Terminal Block Cable ties Input Connectors TP RJ-45 Shielded F (1) Power 2-pin TB (1) Output Connectors RGBHV or YPbPr 15-pin HD F (2) Stereo Audio 3.5 mm F (1) Compatibility PC Signal Resolutions HDTV Resolutions Accessories Included +9V Power Adapter with 50 ft (15 m) Extension Cable Power Connector Miscellaneous hardware Table 3. DS801-113 General Electrical VGA through UXGA 480p through 1080p PS5503US 2-pin Terminal Block Cable ties Receiver Electrical Input Signals Analog Signal Level Analog Impedance Sync Level Sync Impedance H frequency V frequency Audio Impedance Audio Max Level Output Signals Transmitter 1.2 Vp-p max 75 ohms 0 and 3-5 Vp-p 10 kohms 15 khz to 130 khz 30 Hz to 150 Hz 10 kohms 1 Vp-p Input Signals Twisted Pair Output Signals Analog Level Analog Impedance Sync Level Sync Impedance Audio Impedance Audio Max Level Audio Gain Total Power 1.2 Vp-p max. / 50 ohms 1.2 Vp-p max 75 ohms TTL 10 kohms 10 kohms 1 Vp-p 0dB +/- 0.5 db 0.3 A, 2.7 W max. Local Mon Impd. 75 ohms Table 4. DS801-113 Electrical Local Audio Twisted Pair Total Power Table 2. DS801-112 Electrical Direct Through 1.2 Vp-p max. / 50 ohms 0.2 A, 1.8 W max. Mechanical Material/Color Height, Width, Depth - All (without cables) Transmitter and Receiver 0.035 Steel/White 4.1 x 1.3 x 1.7 in (104 x 33 x 43 mm) Height, Width, Depth - Body (without cables) 2.6 x 1.3 x 1.4 in (66 x 33 x 35 mm) Weight 0.3 lb (0.1 kg) Shipping Weight (approx.) includes accessories 1.3 lb (0.6 kg) T Operating (T Maximum) 10 C-50 C (75 C) Humidity MTBF (calc.) Table 5. DS801-112 and DS801-113 Mechanical 90% non-condensing 38,000 hrs 400-0555-001 2
User s Guide 5. About Your DS801-112 and DS801-113 Transmit computer (VGA) or component (YPbPr) video and audio over single CAT-5 cable Compact and easy to use Local video output on transmitter; dual video output on receiver Power/signal present indicators INTERA family styling Superior transmission distances - Up to 300 ft (91 m) at UXGA 1600x1200 (using ALTINEX low-skew cable) The DS801-112 Transmitter and DS801-113 Receiver combination provides a means of transmitting video (computer or component), and analog audio over a single Twisted Pair-type (CAT-5/6) cable. Both units are compact and easy to use allowing for installation into walls or furniture neat desks, displays, etc. with limited free space available. The transmitter provides a 15-pin HD female connector for video input (VGA or YPbPr) and a 3.5 mm stereo jack for audio input; the local output uses a 15-pin HD female connector. The female RJ-45 main output provides the main drive to the twisted pair cable which is accepted on the receiver's female RJ-45 main input connector. The receiver also has two 15-pin HD female connectors for the dual buffered video outputs (VGA or YPbPr) and a 3.5 mm jack for audio output. The audio output is mono on both the left and right channels. Video equalization is provided on the receiver to compensate for signal loss when using long cables. The latest generation of Twisted Pair devices uses an innovative, patented technology* developed by ALTINEX. The new signal processing technology allows transmitting and receiving fully equalized computer video signals, stereo, and audio signals over long distances. * US Patent 7,065,190 400-0555-001 3
User s Guide DS801-112 112 Transmitter TWISTED PAIR OUTPUT RJ-45 F VIDEO IN 15-pin HD F LOCAL VIDEO OUT 15-pin HD F +9 VDC IN 2-pin TB POWER/SIGNAL PRESENT LED RED with Power GREEN with VGA or YPbPr STEREO AUDIO IN 3.5 mm F DS801-113 113 Receiver TWISTED PAIR INPUT RJ-45 F VIDEO OUT 15-pin HD F VIDEO EQUALIZATION KNOB POWER/SIGNAL PRESENT LED RED with Power or YPbPr GREEN with VGA VIDEO OUT 2 15-pin HD F STEREO AUDIO IN 3.5 mm F +9 VDC IN 2-pin TB 400-0555-001 4
User s Guide 6. Application Diagrams Diagram 1: Typical Setup 400-0555-001 5
User s Guide Diagram 2: RJ-45 Pinout 400-0555-001 6
User s Guide Diagram 3: Internal View Transmitter 400-0555-001 7
User s Guide Diagram 4: Internal View Receiver 400-0555-001 8
User s Guide Diagram 5: Power Supply Wiring 400-0555-001 9
User s Guide Diagram 6: Outlet Box/Wiring 400-0555-001 10
User s Guide Diagram 7: Dimensions 400-0555-001 11
User s Guide 7. Operation The DS801-112 and DS801-113 combination requires only one adjustment to be made for optimal performance; video equalization. Video equalization is typically needed for cable runs of 50 ft (15 m) or more. 7.1 Video Equalization Video Equalization is provided to fine-tune the displayed image on the remote display. Typically, for short cable runs the equalization will be set to near minimum. Long cable lengths will require near maximum equalization. Make equalizations slowly and in small increments. Some monitors require several seconds to respond to changes in the incoming video signal. 7.2 Indicator LEDs The DS801-112 Transmitter LED turns GREEN with a VGA or YPbPr video signal. The DS801-113 Receiver LED is only GREEN when a VGA signal is applied. 7.2.1 Transmitter Power/Signal Present RED 7.2.2 Receiver GREEN = Power + No Signal = Power + Video Signal Power/Signal Present RED RED GREEN = Power + No Signal = Power + YPbPr Video Signal = Power + VGA Video Signal 8. Troubleshooting Guide We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied DS801-. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: Symptom No Display on Projector Poor Output Image No Sound Resolution 1. Check the source and make sure there is a signal present. 2. Make sure the projector has power and is turned on. If the projector power is controlled by the transmitter through IR or RS-232 control, make sure the cables are connected and the correct codes have been selected. 1. The source resolution may not be compatible with the projector/display device. Try other resolutions. 2. The source and display may not be compatible. Connect the source directly to the input of the projector or other display device. If the image is poor the devices may be incompatible. 3. Long transmissions require varying degrees of video equalization at the receiver. Set the potentiometer to minimum (fully CCW) and then slowly increment toward maximum. Pause in between each increment in order to allow the display to process the change to the incoming video signal. 1. Make sure the speakers are connected to the speaker output on the switcher. 2. Make sure audio is playing and that any mute settings are disabled. 400-0555-001 12