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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The Magenta MultiView Series extends video, audio and serial signals over ordinary Category 5 cable.
This manual covers Magenta MultiView Series AK600 Receivers. These units are field configurable for various
video, audio and serial options. See Appendix B for configuration settings.
232 versions support full modem RS232 serial signals with the video.
SA series feature video, stereo audio and RS-232 signals on a single cat5.
SAP series units are similar to the above but have additional features for pollable serial.
The Magenta MultiView Series AK600 Receivers feature optional integrated skew compensation that can be
varied in 2 ns increments to 65 ns total per color channel to cancel the effects of skew in Category cables. This
feature allows you to use CAT5e and reduced-skew CAT6 cables to lengths up to 600 ft.
For information on the respective transmitter unit, please refer to the appropriate manual included with the
transmitter.
All models support refresh rates/resolutions of 1920x1200 to 600 feet (183 m).
2.2 Equipment You May Also Need
• Audio cable with RCA jacks.
• Video cable with HD15 connectors
• Serial cable with DB9 connectors.
• CAT5 cable.
2.3 Compatible Cabling
Magenta Research products are compatible with Cat5/5e/6 data cabling as well as skew free
CAT5/5e cabling manufactured for video applications. Note that some skew free Cat5 is specific to
a particular vendor and is not compatible with our products. Please ensure any skew free CAT5
cable is non-proprietary prior to purchase/installation.
CAT6 cable, due to the manufacture method, can exhibit much greater skew than standard
CAT5/5e and may require skew compensation beyond what the standard product offers. Please
contact Magenta Research for assistance.
CAT5/5e/6 cabling for the Magenta MultiView™ Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA T568B
wiring specification (see appendix A) We also highly recommend that all CAT5 cables be pre-
terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an existing infrastructure should be tested
before use to ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA T568B specification. Using incorrectly
terminated CAT5 cables can damage the Magenta MultiView™ Series.
The Cat5/5e/6 cable should be suitably rated Listed cable ( DUZX ) communication cables, TYPE
CMP, CMR, CMG or CM as designated in the NEC. Cables are to be installed in accordance with
the NEC and local building and electrical codes. This is the responsibility of the end user/installer
of this product.
WARNING
This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support,
distribution through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these
devices to any sort of networking or telecommunications
equipment!
Use only Magenta Research LTD approved MultiView power
adapters. Failure to do so, may damage this device and will void
warranty.