Minicom also manufactures interactive systems for Computer Equipped Learning Environments. It is also the world leader in the development and deployment of cutting edge CAT5 technology. The CAT5 AV Splitter The CAT5 AV Splitter (AV Splitter) system from Minicom simultaneously broadcasts audio and video signals to 2 or 4 Remote monitors and speakers up to 250m / 820ft away. The AV Splitter system is made up of: • A Central unit – 2 or 4 port model • 2 or 4 remote units The remote units come in 2 different models – The Remote unit and the Remote Long Range unit. The Remote unit receives audio and video signals up to 110m / 360ft away. The Remote Long Range unit receives audio and video signals up to 250m / 820ft away. 1 Features • Pure hardware Plug and Play • Two Remote models to choose from • Compatible with all major brands of Sound cards • Cascadable • Supports high resolution monitors (1280x1024) • Transmits audio and video signals along CAT5 cable • Individual picture adjustment 2 Overview The AV Splitter system consists of: A Central unit – either a 2 or 4 port model Plus the following: • VGA cable • Stereo Plug cable • Power adapter - either 110V or 220V • Power cord Remote or Remote Long Range units Plus the following: • Power adapter - either 110V or 220V • Power cord Use CAT5 cables to connect the remote units to the Central unit. Figure 1 illustrates the AV Splitter system configuration for the 4-port Central unit. 3 Monitor Speakers Remote unit ON 9 VAC OFF PICTURE MONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUT Monitor Speakers Remote unit ON 9 VAC OFF PICTURE MONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUT Monitor Speakers TO REMOTE UNIT ON AUDIO Central unit 9 VAC OFF LOCAL MONITOR VIDEO IN 1 2 3 4 IN OUT Computer Mouse Monitor Speakers Remote unit Keyboard ON 9 VAC OFF PICTURE MONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUT Monitor Speakers Remote unit CAT5 ON FTP cables 9 VAC OFF PICTURE MONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUT Figure 1 The AV Splitter system configuration 4 Installing the AV Splitter system Before installing the system do the following: • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. • Ensure that the distance from the Central unit to each Remote unit does not exceed the maximum cable length. Connecting the Central unit Figure 2 illustrates the ports and functions of the 4-port Central unit back panel. 9 VAC OFF ON LOCAL MONITOR VIDEO IN 1 TO REMOTE UNIT AUDIO OUT2 3 4 IN Power connecter Power LED Power switch Local monitor port Video In port RJ-45M ports 1-4 Audio In port Audio Out port Figure 2 The Central unit back panel 5 Connect the following to both models of the Central unit back panel: • Monitor’s cable • VGA cable • CAT5 cables • Speakers (optional) • Stereo Plug cable • Power adapter Figure 3 below illustrates the back panel connections of the 4-port model. 6 7 9 VAC OFF ON LOCAL MONITOR VIDEO IN 1 TO REMOTE UNIT AUDIO 2 3 4 IN OUT RJ-45M to ports 1-4 Mouse Keyboard Monitor MiniDIN6M to computer's Keyboard port MiniDIN6M to computer's Mouse port DIN4M to Power port Power cord To wall socket Power adapter D HDD15M to Local Monitor port RJ-45M to Remote units 1-4 Speakers HDD15F to Video In port Aux In plug to Audio In port Aux Out plug to Audio Out port Aux Out plug to computer's Speaker port HDD15M to computer's Screen port AV Splitter Central unit CAT5 cables VGA cable Stereo Plug cable Figure 3 The Central unit back panel connections Connecting the remote units Connect the following to each remote unit’s back panel: • Monitor’s cable • CAT5 cable • Speakers • Power adapter Figure 4 below illustrates the Remote unit and Remote Long range unit back panel connections. Note! The Remote Long Range unit also has a brightness adjuster (not illustrated in figure 4). 8 9 VAC OFF ON MONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUTPICTURE DIN4M to Power port Power cord To wall socket Power adapterD Monitor HDD15M to Monitor port RJ-45M to CAT5 cable port RJ-45M to Central unit SpeakersAux Out plug to Audio Out port CAT5 cable AV Splitter Remote unit 9 VAC OFF ON MONITOR TO CENTRAL UNIT AUDIO OUTPICTURE DIN4M to Power port Power cord To wall socket Power adapterD Monitor HDD15M to Monitor port RJ-45M to CAT5 cable port RJ-45M to Central unit SpeakersAux Out plug to Audio Out port CAT5 cable AV Splitter Remote unit Operating the AV Splitter system To prepare the system for operation: 1. Connect the AV Splitter system. 2. Switch on the computer. 3. Switch on the AV Splitter units. The computer screen image and audio sound will be broadcast to all the remote units. Adjusting the screen picture When the picture on a remote screen needs adjusting, use a screwdriver to turn the Picture Adjuster on the remote unit. The Long Range Remote unit – Adjusting the brightness When the picture brightness on a remote screen needs adjusting, use a screwdriver to turn the Brightness (BR) Adjuster on the Remote unit. 10 Adjusting the volume Use the Windows volume control to adjust th...