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Summary of Contents for Planar Matrix Video Extender
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box The Matrix video extender box allows you to extend the distance between the Quad controller and LCD modules by an additional 100 feet. Additional extender boxes can be used in series to extend the minimum distance of 500 feet.
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box Setting Up Your Wall Using One Extender Box If you have not already done so, it is recommended that you label all of your cables before running them. Use the dispenser of cable labels you received with your Matrix Video Wall.
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box Plug the male side of one male to female IR cable into the IR In connector on the OUTPUT side of the extender box. Plug this end into the IR connector of the OUTPUT side of extender box.
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box Plug one end of the data cable into the LCD1 VIDEO connector of the Quad controller module. Plug the other end of the data cable into LCD 1 on the INPUT side of the extender box.
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box You will first want to set the EQ on the extender box. Using the address selector tool that came with your Matrix LCD video wall, manually adjust the equalization of each LCD. For most cable lengths, set it in the range of 3-5.
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box If you still see noise or vertical lines on the LCD, you will need to adjust the MISC EQ on the LCD itself through the on-screen menus. Press the button once on the remote to pull up the MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS menu.
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box Setting Up Your Wall Using Multiple Extender Boxes In some cases, if the total distance is greater than 200 feet, additional extender boxes can be hooked up in series. Each series module will extend the distance by 100 feet.
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Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box IR sensor LCD 1 VIDEO IR Out IR In IR Out IR In COMM RS485 LCD In LCD Out LCD In LCD Out LCD 2 VIDEO 1 COMM 1 VIDEO COMM VIDEO 2 COMM 2...
European Representative: Planar Systems, Inc. Olarinluoma 9 P.O. Box 46 Fin-02201 Espoo, Finland Declare, under our sole responsibility, that Planar Systems, Inc.’s product: Name: Matrix Video Extender Brand: Planar Model: Matrix Video Extender is in conformity with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
Connecting the Matrix Video Extender Box Contact Information For more information, contact us at: Planar Systems 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 via e-mail: ts@planar.com via phone: +1 503-748-5799 via fax: +1 503-748-5532 To access our website: Go to...