Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY Copyright Rose Electronics 2002. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Rose Elect...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... 1 System introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Features..........................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Disclaimer; Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics
INTRODUCTION CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 1 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 ...
Page 6 - Features
2 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 ind...
Page 7 - DVI or VGA; The package contents consist of the following:
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 3 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 adjustment...
Page 8 - MODELS; PC model
MODELS 4 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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) MiniDi...
Page 9 - Rack model
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 5 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...
Page 10 - CABLES; CrystalView Pro CAT5 cables; Transmitter unit to CPU cable
CABLES 6 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 s...
Page 11 - Device Control - OSD
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 7 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/Ba...
Page 12 - Select graphic source menu; The Input Select menu is the first menu to display when the OSD is
8 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 ke...
Page 13 - The brightness / contrast menu enables you to adjust:
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 9 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 th...
Page 17 - No auto-detection of pixels and phase
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 13 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 colo...
Page 18 - INSTALLATION; Installation; Figure 9. Typical cabling configurations
INSTALLATION 14 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 pan...
Page 19 - A. 1- Connect the appropriate CPU cable to the keyboard, video; Transmitter to Receiver cabling; Table 1.transmitter to receiver cabling
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 15 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 t...
Page 20 - Assign the “Burst.bmp” image you created as your Windows
16 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 co...
Page 21 - vertical
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 17 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 horizo...
Page 22 - Applying power
18 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 t...
Page 23 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Operating instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 19 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 confi...
Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting; PC boots with no error messages but keyboard does not work.
TROUBLESHOOTING 20 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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, ...
Page 25 - Smeared characters
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 21 Smeared characters Pixelclock adjustment incorrect. Manually or auto-detect the pixelclock setting (See Figure 6)
Page 26 - SERVICE; Service Information; Maintenance and Repair; Electronics; Technical Support
SERVICE 22 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 Electronic...
Page 27 - SAFETY; Safety; Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
SAFETY CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 23 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 w...
Page 28 - Safety information; documentation to get more information about the product.; WARNING
24 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 injur...
Page 29 - APPENDICES; Appendix A. General specifications; Transmitter
APPENDICES CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 25 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 Re...
Page 30 - Appendix B. Parts and cables; Part Number; Dual Digital Cat5 KVM extender; Appendix C. Firmware updates
26 CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 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 (co...
Page 31 - Appendix D. Rack mount instructions; Two black anodized mounting brackets.; Appendix E. Rack mount illustration
CRYSTALVIEW PRO CAT5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATINS MANUAL 27 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...
