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DXR2 Front & Rear Panels
Quick Start Guide Figure 1 (opposite) shows the front and rear panel connections as they appear on the
DXR2 receiver.
The front panel is fitted with LEDs to indicate power, main and auxiliary link and video
Overview status. When illuminated green, the link LEDs indicate that a good connection exists
between the DXR2 receiver and the transmitter. The video LEDs also illuminate green† to
The DXR2 is a dual headed receiver unit designed to be used with the Amulet Hotkey indicate whether a video signal is present on each of the links.
DX- Series of analogue KVM extenders.
To make installation easier these LEDs are duplicated on the rear panel RJ45 connectors,
As part of a remote PC system it provides the interface between the user interface where the green represents the link and amber the video.
(keyboard, mouse etc) and the remotely located computer, up to 200m* away. The link
between the DXR2 and the associated DX series transmitter is made with Category 5, Main & Auxiliary Definitions
5e or 6 twisted pair cable. It is important to understand that this receiver is capable of supporting dual screen video
A fully automatic compensation and de-skew system built into the receiver optimises the systems.
video drive characteristics of the system to achieve the best performance possible over
the length of cable in use. The main link between a remote transmitter and the DXR2 receiver carries keyboard,
mouse, USB, RS232, audio and video signals. It also carries link optimisation data
between the transmitter and receiver. If you are using the DXR2 receiver with a single
Figure 1 - DXR2 Front & Rear Panels monitor this is the connection to use.
Front Panel The auxiliary link can be used only to connect a second video head from the remote
USB Ports PS/2TM Keyboard & Mouse
Line In location to the receiver. The system will not function unless the main link is in place and
Flash Power LED
(programming) Headphones Microphone Reserved connected correctly.
Port
Link & Video Status LEDs†
Auxiliary Link Auxiliary Video Output Power Input
Main Link Main Video Output RS232 Serial
Rear Panel I/0 Port Expansion Port
* NOTE: If you wish to use the DX system beyond this distance please set DIP
switch 1 to the “ON” position disabling USB.
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Figure 2 - Typical Connection Diagram
DXC2 Rack Card
Auxiliary Video Main Aux
Input from PC
DX Rack
RS232 Serial Data
Category 5, 5e or 6 Power Supply
Mass Connector twisted pair cable - Up to 200m / 656ft
(Keyboard, Mouse,
Audio, RS232 and USB)
Main Video A second twisted pair cable is required if
Input from PC the auxiliary link is in use.
Microphone
rear front
Remote PC
DXR2
Connection Notes
Stereo Audio
At the computer:
1 Ensure the computer is powered off. USB
(up to four) TM
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
2 Connect the DXS2 receiver to the remote computer using the illustration above as a guide. If in any doubt, refer to Device(s)
the full User Manual for this product.
3 Attach the power supply and power up the DXS2 unit. The link and video LEDs should be off. The power LED will flash
Dealing 3000TM Systems
amber then illuminate green.
The DIP switches, found on the underside of the unit, can be used to change into Dealing mode,
At the desktop:
when using a Dealing 3000TM system. This requires a Dealing adaptor cable to connect to the
dealing keyboard and keypad. Please contact your supplier for more information.
4 Connect your desktop peripherals (keyboard, mouse etc.) to the DXR2 receiver using the illustration above as a
guide. If in any doubt, refer to the full User Manual for this product.
5 Power up the DXR2. Technical Support Enquiries
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6 Connect the DXS2 and DXR2 together using the recommended twisted pair cabling keeping the number of patches
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to an absolute minimum. For the system to operate correctly the 'Main' link must always be connected. To support
dual video heads connect up the 'Aux' link using a second twisted pair cable. Do not cross connect the Main and Aux Fax: +1 212 269 9301
links. If the cables are connected correctly the link status LEDs on both the DXS2 and DXR2 will illuminate green. Email:
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[email protected]7 Power up the back racked computer. The video LED(s) on both the DXS2 and DXR2 should now illuminate. You Before calling technical support: Please have the following information ready
should also see a picture on the monitor(s) attached to the DXR2 and be able to use your system, just as you would a from the DXR2 and it’s paired transmitter unit (this information can be found on the
conventional desktop computer. underside of the unit and the cover of the rack card):
NOTE: For a brief period, a flashing interference pattern will appear on screen. This is part of the system set-up and occurs after Serial number ECN numbers DIP switch settings
power up. Production version number CN numbers
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