The Minicom DS 0VS00003 is an 4 Port Broadcaster unit for the DS OpticVision Long
range player-to-screen multimedia extension system.
The DS OpticVision is a long range optical fiber extender delivering high resolution
video images and stereo-audio from player to plasma/LCD screens up to 30 kilometres
(19 miles) away. The system comes fully plug-and-play and can be used either as
a standalone extender, as a standalone distribution system, or in combination with
Minicom's CATx-based distribution systems.
With Minicom DS OpticVision's comprehensive coverage, you can set up your media
player kilometers from the display screens. Alternatively, install screens in new
distant locations away from your main screen cluster. For dispersed installations,
connect the system's receivers to Minicom's AVDS or
DS Vision 3000
to give instant kilometres of transmission range for hundreds of screens and multiple
screen clusters.
DS OpticVision extender system comes interchangeable with both single-mode and multi-mode
optical fiber to suit your desired range. The system is based on the latest optical
fiber technologies giving network-independent multimedia transmission without the
worry of downtime. It's immunity to electrical interference also lets you install
the system in any application environment.
The DS OpticVision consists of the following components: Broadcaster; Extender
(transmitter + receiver); Receiver.

Minicom DS OpticVision Application Diagram
DS OpticVision Solution Features:
- 30km/19 miles range
- Supports WXGA (1366x 768)
- Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080i
- Stereo-audio
- 1 optical fiber single/multi-mode cable
- Easy set up
- No color pixel skewing
- Use with Minicom's AVDS & DS Vision 3000 for optimal point to multi-point
distribution
Minicom DS 0VS00003 Broadcaster Specifications:
| Mechanical |
|
| Height |
1.75 in. (44 mm.) |
| Width |
10 in. (254 mm.) |
| Depth |
16.75 in. (425 mm.) |
| Weight |
5.5 lbs. (2.6 kg.) |
| Environmental |
|
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C / -4°F
to 140°F |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 70°C / -4°F
to 158°F |
| Relative Humidity |
Up to 95% non-condensing |
| Frequency Range |
|
| Horizontal Sync |
15 to 60 kHz |
| Vertical Sync |
30 to 85 Hz |
| Input |
|
| Impedance |
RGB: 75 Ohms; H & V: Hi-Z
|
| Level |
RGB: 714 mV p-p; H & V:
3 to 5 V p-p |
Input/Output
Video Signals |
Analog signal red, green,
blue p-p 75 Ohm |
| Resolution |
Up to 1366x768 @
60Hz
Supprts HDTV 480p, 720p, and 1080i (RGBVH format only) |
| Maximum Distance |
0.75km with MM/30km
with SM (loss budget 0-15 dB) |
| Audio |
Stereo, 2 unbalanced |
| Sampling rate |
24bit |
| Operating Wavelength |
1310nm MM or SM |
| Optical Fiber |
Multimode 62.5/125 microns
or 50/125 microns; Single-mode 8-10/125 microns |
| LED indicators |
Power, Video, Audio
|
| Cables/Connectors |
VGA In - HDD15M
VGA Local - HDD15F
Stereo audio In/Out - Jack PL 3.5mm
System Out - optical: 4 ST
LED's: Power, Video, Audio - Green |