Introduction, Overview, Compatible Cabling

CHAPTER 2: Introduction.

2. Introduction

2.1 Overview

This manual covers the Magenta MultiView™ NEC 600 card slot CAT5 Receiver unit. The NEC 600 is intended for use only in compatible NEC displays that have the card slot feature. All signals are input directly into the display so external cabling or power is not required.

The NEC 600 card slot receiver supports video, stereo audio and the SAP pollable RS232 option on a single CAT5 cable. In order to support all signals a compatible

SAP series transmitter must be used.

If video only is all that is necessary, any MultiView series transmitter may be used.

The NEC 600 can be controlled and configured via the SAP protocol from a SAP enabled transmitter.

For information on the usage of the SAP protocol, please refer to the SAP Communication Protocol user manual.

A CAT5 output is included for daisy chaining.

An external DB9 connector is used for console access to the receiver and is not intended for RS232 serial communication from a transmitter unit.

The NEC 600 receiver also features integrated skew compensation.

For information on the respective transmitter unit, please refer to the appropriate manual included with the transmitter.

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!

2.2 Compatible Cabling

CAT5 cabling for the MultiView™ Series must be pinned to the 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 T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated CAT5 cables can damage the Magenta MultiView™ Series.

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.