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ACE PLUS CORP.

VGA over Single CAT5 Series

EX-G029B

VGA & Audio over CAT5 Extender with

RGB Delay Control

User Manual

EX-G029B-TX EX-G029B-RX

Headquarters :

9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,

Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com

ACE PLUS CORP.

Safety and Notice

The EX-G029B VGA & Audio over CAT5 Extender with RGB Delay Control has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use.

However, like all electronic equipments, the EX-G029B should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit. z Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit. z Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual. z Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water. z Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface. z Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit. z Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.

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9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,

Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com

ACE PLUS CORP.

Introduction

With only one cost effective CAT-5e cable, the EX-G029B lets you extend VGA (WUXGA) to cover the distance up to 330m (1,000ft). The devices are composed of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter EX-G029B-TX is installed near the signal source, and the receiver EX-G029B-RX is placed near the desired display. With built-in EQ and GAIN control, the transmission path can be adjusted to adapt the cable quality and video bandwidth. Furthermore, the VGA RGB delay control [de-skew] function provides the compensation among R, G, B signals due to long transmission or through normal

LAN cable. Analog stereo audio signals can be sent along with high quality VGA signal over long distance LAN cable.

Features

z Supports up to WUXGA [1920x1200@60] or UXGA [1600x1200@60] to 330m (1,000ft) z Supports analog stereo audio and S/PDIF digital audio z Adjustable equalization and gain control on RX unit z De-skew compensation available for RGB delay control z Wall mounting case for better fixedness

VGA over Single CAT5 Series Line

VGA video

Stereo analog audio

RS-232 signals

EX-G028A EX-G028B EX-G029A EX-G029B EX-G073A EX-G073B EX-G075A EX-G075B

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RGB delay control

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Transmission 330m [1,000ft] at WUXGA [1920x1200] or UXGA [1600x1200]

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9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,

Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com

ACE PLUS CORP.

Specifications & Package Contents

Model Name

Technical

Role of usage

Video bandwidth

Video support

EX-G029

EX-G029

A-TX

A

EX-G029 A-RX

EX-G029B

EX-G029B-TX aka

EX-G029B-TX

EX-G029B-RX

Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX] Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX]

350MHz

VESA

Audio support

Input video signal

Stereo audio

1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]

Equalization Continuous analog control

RGB delay control

ESD protection

PCB stack-up

Input

No

RJ-45

1x 3.5mm

1x RJ-45

Yes

[1] Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact discharge]

[2] Core chipset — ±8kV

4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100

Ω; single 50Ω]

1x VGA

1x 3.5mm

1x RJ-45

1x VGA

1x 3.5mm

1x RJ-45

1x VGA

1x 3.5mm

1x RCA

VGA connector

RJ-45 connector

3.5mm connector

RCA connector

Mechanical

HD-15 [15-pin D-sub female]

WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators

Earphone jack for analog stereo audio

S/PDIF digital audio

Model

Dimensions

[L x W x H]

Packag e

[RX]–123 x 95 x 25mm

[4.8”x3.7”x1”]

330 x 200 x 95mm [1’1”x7.9”x3.7”]

Weight

Carton 495 x 440 x 380mm [1’7.5”x1’5.3”x1’3”]

Model 400g [14oz]

Packag e

Fixedness

Power supply

Power consumption

Operation temperature

Storage temperature

Relative humidity

Wall-mounting case with screws

5V 2A DC

5 Watts [max]

0~40

°C [32~104°F]

-20~60

°C [-4~140°F]

20~90% RH [no condensation]

Package Contents

1x EX-G029A or EX-G029B [TX &RX]

2x 5V power adapter

1x User Manual

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9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,

Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com

ACE PLUS CORP.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel — Transmitting unit (EX-G029B-TX)

1 2 3

1. +5V DC power jack: Connect to 5V DC power supply

2. VGA IN: VGA input from a video source

3. Audio IN: Connect to an analog audio source

Rear Panel —Transmitting unit (EX-G029B-TX)

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4. RJ-45 OUT: Plug in a CAT-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the RJ-45 connector of the receiving unit

EX-G029B-RX.

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Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com

ACE PLUS CORP.

Front Panel —Receiving unit (EX-G029B-RX)

5 6 7

5. Audio OUT: Connect to an analog audio output

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6. S/PDIF OUT: Connect to an S/PDIF digital audio output

7. VGA OUT: VGA output to a remote video display

8. LED power indicator

Rear Panel —Receiving unit (EX-G029B-RX)

9 10 113 12 13 14 15

9. +5V DC power jack: connect to 5V DC power supply

10. RJ-45 IN: Plug in a CAT-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the RJ-45 connector of the transmitting unit

EX-G029B-TX.

11.

EQ: Rotary control for equalization of R, G, B, respectively

12. GAIN: Rotary control for gain control of R, G, B, respectively

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13. Rotary control: R=0~2, G=3~5, B=6~7, for de-skew compensation on respective color channel (for

RGB delay control)

14. –: Push button for decrease a level of de-skew compensation (for RGB delay control)

15. +: Push button for increase a level of de-skew compensation (for RGB delay control)

Headquarters :

9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,

Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com

ACE PLUS CORP.

Hardware Installation

1. Connect your VGA and audio source to the transmitting unit.

2. Connect your display and speakers to the receiving unit.

3. Connect your CAT-5/5e/6 cable between the transmitting and receiving units.

4. Make sure your CAT-5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected and not loose.

5. Plug in 5V DC power cord to the power jack of the receiving unit.

6. Plug in 5V DC power cord to the power jack of the transmitting unit.

7. If a blurred video is seen or even worse, not displayed at all, try to adjust the EQ and Gain rotary controls to improve the cable skew. GAIN rotary controls are designed for gain control, and EQ rotary controls are designed for equalizing the wave form of the receiving video signal. It is suggested to begin with adjusting the rotary control of EQ to get the input video displayed first, and then the GAIN according to the video you see on the screen.

8. RGB delay control [De-skew] offers the flexible functionality to allow skew compensation among VGA R, G, B signals due to long transmission or thru low quality cable. By adjusting the rotary switch to choose R, G or B color channel at first, then use the push buttons to increase or decrease the delay in the corresponding color channel. There are totally 31 steps, each step with 2ns difference, for adjusting the delay between each color individually. Then the graphics quality can be further assured.

Notice

1. All transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT-5e 125MHz LAN cable and

ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C. The transmission distance is defined as the distance between the video source and the VGA display.

2. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of video sources, and the type of display. The testing result shows solid LAN cables (usually in bulk cable 300m or

1000ft form) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded LAN cables (usually in patch cord form). Shielded STP cables are better suit than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP CAT5e cable shows longer transmission length than stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension users, solid cables are your only choice.

3. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in LAN cable, you can use shielded LAN cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.

4. Because the quality of the LAN cables has the major effects in how long transmission distance will be made and how good is the received display, the actual transmission length is subject to your

LAN cables. For resolution greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a CAT-6 cable is recommended.

5. The analog audio is sampled by 48kHz before transmission; on the remote RX unit with S/PDIF audio input, the only supported sampling frequency is 48kHz.

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9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,

Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com

ACE PLUS CORP.

Performance Guide for VGA over LAN Cable Transmission

Performance rating

Wiring Shielding

Unshielded

(UTP)

CAT5

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Type of LAN cable

CAT5e

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CAT6

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Solid

Shielded (STP)

Stranded

Unshielded

(UTP)

Shielded (STP)

Termination

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Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time

Limited Warranty

The SELLER warrants the EX-G029B VGA & Audio over CAT5 Extender with RGB Delay

Control to be free from defects in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the SELLER or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1 year warranty period, The SELLER, at its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not been subjected to accident, disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including static discharge and power surges.

Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of reshipment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization number.

The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitations, any other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.

Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are responsible for shipping charges to and from the SELLER. Cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.

The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,

The SELLER assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual.

The SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Also, the technical information contained herein regarding the EX-G029B features and specifications is subject to change without further notice.

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9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,

Taipei, Taiwan 231

TEL: +886-2-2912-4201

FAX: +886-2-2912-3164

Website: www.ace-plus.com