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Front & Rear Panels

DXS2 Figure 1 (opposite) shows the front and rear panel connections as they appear on the
Quick Start Guide DXS2 transmitter.
The front panel is fitted with LEDs to indicate power, main & auxiliary link and video
status. When illuminated green, the link LEDs indicate that a good connection exists
Overview between the DXR2 receiver and the DXS2 transmitter. The video LEDs also illuminate
green when a valid video signal is present on each of the links.
The DXS2 is a dual headed transmitter unit designed to be used with the Amulet Hotkey
DX Series of analogue KVM extenders. To make installation easier these LEDs are duplicated on the rear panel RJ45 connectors,
where the green represents the link and amber the video.
As part of a remote PC system it provides the interface between the 'back racked'
computer system and the remotely located desktop, up to 200m* away. The link between Main & Auxiliary Definitions
the DXS2 and the associated DXR2 receiver is made with Category 5, 5e or 6 twisted pair
cable. It is important to understand that this transmitter is capable of supporting dual screen
video systems.
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 main link between the DXS2 and the DXR2 receiver carries keyboard, mouse, USB
the length of cable in use. 1.1, RS232, audio and main video signals. It also carries link optimisation data between
the transmitter and receiver. If you are using the DXS2 + DXR2 with a single monitor,
this is the connection to use.
Figure 1 - DXR2 Front & Rear Panels
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.
status LEDs

DXS2

flash programming PS/2 kybd & mse

video in line i/o power in
main aux

main aux USB

Serial i/o
link
*NOTE: Due to limitations in the USB protocol, DX Series products can only extend USB data up to a maximum
of 200m. 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

Main Aux

RS232 Serial Data

POWER PS/2 USB IN OUT RS232 / AUX MAIN AUX MAIN

Category 5, 5e or 6
KYBD & AUDIO DEALING VIDEO VIDEO LINK LINK

Power Supply
MSE OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT

DXS2 KVM Remote Transmitter

twisted pair cable - Up to 200m / 656ft

DXS2
AMULET
A second twisted pair cable is required if
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ISP
STATUS
MAIN AUX
HOTKEY
the auxiliary link is in use.
Microphone
Remote PC DXR2
Connection Notes
Stereo Audio

At the computer:

1 Ensure the computer is powered off. USB 1.1

(up to four) TM
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
Device(s)
2 Connect the DXS2 transmitter 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 RS232 Serial Data Main Analogue Video
amber then illuminate green. Stereo Audio Aux Analogue Video
USB 1.1 Main Link
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Aux Link
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. Technical Support Enquiries
5 Power up the DXR2. European / Asia Pacific Sales United States Sales

Interconnecting cable: Tel: +44 (0) 207 9602400 Tel: +1 212 269 9300
Fax: +1 212 269 9301
6 Connect the DXS2 and DXR2 together using the recommended twisted pair cabling keeping the number of patches Email: eurosupport@amulethotkey.com Email: ussupport@amulethotkey.com
to an absolute minimum. For the system to operate correctly the 'Main' link must always be connected. To support
Do not cross connect the Main and Aux
dual video heads connect up the 'Aux' link using a second twisted pair cable.
links. If the cables are connected correctly the link status LEDs on both the DXS2 and DXR2 will illuminate green. Before calling technical support: Please have the following information ready
from the DXS2 and it’s paired receiver unit (this information can be found on the
7 Power up the back racked computer. The video LED(s) on both the DXS2 and DXR2 should now illuminate. You underside of the unit)
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. Serial number ECN numbers DIP switch settings
Production version number CN numbers
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.

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