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User’s Guide DVI DA Plus Series DVI Distribution Amplifiers 68-1536-01 Rev. A 09 08...
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Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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Quick Start Guide — DVI DA Plus Series To install, connect cables, and operate any of the DVI DA Plus Series distribution amplifiers, follow these steps: Step 1: Install Install the distribution amplifier on a desk, under a desk, or in a rack (see page 2-2).
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Quick Start Guide — DVI DA Plus Series, cont’d Step 3: Connect DVI Cables Connect a DVI cable from the Input connector to the video source device (see page 2-9). Connect a DVI cable from the distribution amplifier to the desired display device(s) (see page 2-9).
Chapter One • Introduction About This Manual About the DVI DA Plus Series DVI DA Plus Series Features Chapter Two • Installation and Operation Installation Overview Mounting the Distribution Amplifier Tabletop placement ... 2-2 Rack mounting ... 2-2 UL guidelines for rack mounting ...2-2 Rack mounting the DVI DA4 Plus ...2-3 Rack mounting the DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus ...2-4 Under-desk mounting ...
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Table of Contents, cont’d DVI DA Plus Series • Table of Contents...
About This Manual This manual describes the installation, operation, and specifications of the Extron DVI DA4 Plus, DVI DA6 Plus, and DVI DA8 Plus Distribution Amplifiers. Unless stated otherwise, all references to the "distribution amplifier" or "DVI DA Plus Series" in this manual refer to the features or operation of all three models.
DVI DA Plus Series Features EDID Minder — (Extended Display Identification Data) communication with the attached source. This ensures that the DVI source powers up correctly and maintains a proper video output, even if the display is off. High Resolution DVI-D input — accept one single link DVI-D input, with a resolution range up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz.
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Introduction, contd DVI DA Plus Series • Introduction...
DVI DA Plus Series Chapter Two Installation and Operation Installation Overview Mounting the Distribution Amplifier Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Operation Troubleshooting...
Installation Overview All three distribution amplifiers can be mounted on tabletops, under furniture, and in racks by following these steps: 1. Ensure that the input sources, the distribution amplifier and the output display(s) are all turned off and all power sources and signal cables are disconnected.
Reliable earthing (grounding) — grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips). Rack mounting the DVI DA4 Plus The DVI DA4 Plus can be mounted on the following (optional) rack shelves: •...
Installation and Operation, cont’d Rack mounting the DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus The DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus distribution amplifiers can be mounted using the Extron MBD 149 rack mount kit (provided) as follows: Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit.
Under-desk mounting Mount the DVI DA6 Plus or DVI DA8 Plus (not shown) under furniture, using the optional Extron MBU 149 under-desk mounting kit (part # 70-222-01). Mount the DVI DA4 Plus using the optional Extron MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit (part # 70-077-01) as shown in the figure below.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Front Panel Features The front panels for the DVI DA4 Plus (upper panel) and the DVI DA6 Plus/DVI DA8 Plus (lower panel) are shown below: Front panel features LED indicator — This LED indicator illuminates amber when the unit is receiving power but no input signal.
Rear Panel Features The rear panels for the DVI DA4 Plus (top panel), the DVI DA6 Plus (middle panel), and DVI DA8 Plus (bottom panel) are shown below: POWER DVI-D INPUT 1.0A MAX DVI-D INPUT POWER 1.5A MAX DVI-D INPUT POWER 1.5A MAX Rear panel features...
Installation and Operation, cont’d Power supply input Connect the two pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector from the power supply (provided with the unit) to this orange socket on the rear panel. POWER 1.0A MAX The external power supply in the illustration above (12 VDC, 2A) is for use with the DVI DA4 Plus.
Input cable connections Connect a single link DVI-D source device, with a resolution range up to 1920 x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, to the female DVI-I input, using a DVI cable. Although these distribution amplifiers have DVI-I connectors, they are only compatible with single-link DVI-D video signals.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVI connector pin assignments The illustration below shows the pin assignments for the DVI-I connectors. Signal TMDS data 2– TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield Spare Spare DDC clock DDC data Spare Spare DVI DA Plus Series • Installation and Operation 2-10 Although DVI-I dual link connectors are used, these distribution amplifiers are only compatible with single-...
Operation Connect the captive screw connector from the supplied 12 VDC power supply into the power receptacle on the rear panel. Do not power on the power supply yet. Connect the source device to the DVI input receptacle on the rear panel. Run cables from the display device(s) and connect them to the DVI output receptacles on the rear panel.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Troubleshooting No output signal — Check that the front panel LED is on (amber shows that the unit is receiving power, green shows that it is also receiving an input signal). If LED is not lit, check the power supply and/or video input connections to the unit (see page 2-6).
Specifications *Appropriate DVI-D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input/output. Video Maximum data rate... 4.95 Gbps (1.65 Gbps per color) Maximum pixel clock ... 165 MHz Resolution Range ... Up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz Formats ...
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Enclosure dimensions DVI DA4 Plus ...1.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.0" D DVI DA6 Plus, DVI DA8 Plus Product weight ... 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) Shipping weight ... 5 lbs (3 kg) Vibration... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Listings...
Included Parts These items are included in each DVI DA Plus series amplifier: Included parts DVI DA4 Plus DVI DA6 Plus or DVI DA8 Plus 12 VDC, 2A Desktop power supply with orange captive screw attached (for use with DVI DA4 Plus) 12 VDC, 3A Desktop power supply with orange captive screw attached (for use with DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus)
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Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:...
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