Amulet Hotkey DXR2 Quick start guide

Brand: Amulet Hotkey

Model: DXR2

Type: Quick start guide

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DXR2

Quick Start Guide

Front Panel

Power LED

Link & Video Status LEDs†

Line In

USB Ports

PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse

Headphones

Microphone

Rear Panel

Main Link Main Video Output RS232 Serial

I/0 Port

Auxiliary Link Auxiliary Video Output

Power Input

Front & Rear Panels

Main & Auxiliary Definitions

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

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

indicate whether a video signal is present on each of the links.

To make installation easier these LEDs are duplicated on the rear panel RJ45 connectors,

where the green represents the link and amber the video.

It is important to understand that this receiver is capable of supporting dual screen video

systems.

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

monitor this is the connection to use.

The auxiliary link can be used only to connect a second video head from the remote

location to the receiver. The system will not function unless the main link is in place and

connected correctly.

Figure 1 - DXR2 Front & Rear Panels

Flash

(programming)

Port

Expansion Port

Overview

The DXR2 is a dual headed receiver unit designed to be used with the Amulet Hotkey

DX- Series of analogue KVM extenders.

As part of a remote PC system it provides the interface between the user interface

(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,

5e or 6 twisted pair cable.

A fully automatic compensation and de-skew system built into the receiver optimises the

video drive characteristics of the system to achieve the best performance possible over

the length of cable in use.

Reserved

* 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

Power Supply

RS232 Serial Data

Category 5, 5e or 6

twisted pair cable - Up to 200m / 656ft

DXC2 Rack Card

Stereo Audio

PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse

Remote PC

USB

(up to four)

Device(s)

Dealing 3000 Systems

The DIP switches, found on the underside of the unit, can be used to change into Dealing mode,

when using a Dealing 3000 system. This requires a Dealing adaptor cable to connect to the

dealing keyboard and keypad. Please contact your supplier for more information.

Auxiliary Video

Input from PC

Mass Connector

(Keyboard, Mouse,

Audio, RS232 and USB)

Main Video

Input from PC

A second twisted pair cable is required if

the auxiliary link is in use.

Connection Notes

At the computer:

1 Ensure the computer is powered off.

2 Connect the DXS2 receiver to the remote computer using the illustration above as a guide. If in any doubt, refer to

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

amber then illuminate green.

At the desktop:

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.

Interconnecting cable:

6 Connect the DXS2 and DXR2 together using the recommended twisted pair cabling keeping the number of patches

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.

If the cables are connected correctly the link status LEDs on both the DXS2 and DXR2 will illuminate green.

7 Power up the back racked computer. The video LED(s) on both the DXS2 and DXR2 should now illuminate. You

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

conventional desktop computer.

NOTE: For a brief period, a flashing interference pattern will appear on screen. This is part of the system set-up and occurs after

power up.

Do not cross connect the Main and Aux

links.

Technical Support Enquiries

European / Asia Pacific Sales United States Sales

Tel: +44 (0) 207 9602400 Tel: +1 212 269 9300

Fax: +1 212 269 9301

Email: eurosupport@amulethotkey.com Email: ussupport@amulethotkey.com

Before calling technical support: Please have the following information ready

from the DXR2 and it’s paired transmitter unit (this information can be found on the

underside of the unit and the cover of the rack card):

Serial number

Production version number

ECN numbers

CN numbers

DIP switch settings

DX Rack

Main Aux

Microphone

DXR2

rear front

Amulet Hotkey DXR2 Quick start guide

Amulet Hotkey DXR2 Quick start guide

Amulet Hotkey DXR2 Quick start guide

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