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Introduction
Introduction, cont'd
About this Manual
This manual contains information about the Extron RGB 500
architectural series universal interfaces (RGB 500, RGB 500 Dual,
RGB 508, RGB 560, RGB 560 Dual, and RGB 568) and on how to
operate and configure them.
About the RGB 500 Series Interfaces
The RGB 500 Series interfaces are universal, analog, computer-
video interfaces with 300 MHz (-3dB) video bandwidth. The
series features Extron's ADSP™ (Advanced Digital Sync
Processing™) to ensure stable sync signal output, while
allowing trouble-free centering control.
Features
RGB 500 Series features
All RGB 500 Series interfaces provide the following features:
Wall and furniture mountability — The RGB 500 Series
interfaces can be easily installed in any wall or hard
surface, such as a podium, desk, or tabletop, using few
tools. Wall studs are not needed for installation.
Digital sync processing — Using regular sync processing to
allow centering control (H-shift) can create problems with
some digital display devices as a result of the sync delay.
Extron's ADSP™ (Advanced Digital Sync Processing™)
restores a stable sync signal, while allowing centering
control. The RGB 500 Series interfaces also provide
another option, DDSP™ (Digital Display Sync
Processing™), to ensure proper displays without altering
sync pulse timing or width. It may be selected via a
bottom panel DIP switch.
Horizontal shift control — Adjust horizontal centering via a
front panel knob.
RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB outputs — Select the output format
via bottom panel DIP switches.
Serration pulse switch — This DIP switch-selectable feature
adds or strips the serration pulses from the signal to
make it compatible with digital display devices. Use the
serration pulse switch if flagging or bending occurs at the
top of the video display.
Gain/peaking adjustment — Output gain and peaking levels
may be adjusted individually for red, green and blue
channels by using jumpers that are accessible through the
top of the enclosure.
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Sync polarity adjustment — Horizontal and vertical sync
output can either follow input sync polarity, or outgoing
sync can be forced to negative via jumper settings.
Vertical sync pulse width adjustment — Vertical sync pulse
width can be adjusted via jumper settings.
Autopower — When a signal is present at the video/sync input,
the interface will power on, and the green LED on the
front panel will light.
Stereo audio — All RGB 500 Series interfaces accept unbalanced
stereo audio and output balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio.
Choice of colors — The RGB 500 Series interfaces are available
with a choice of gray, black or white faceplates to blend
into a variety of installations.
RGB 500, RGB 500 Dual, and RGB 508 feature
Video input termination selection switch — A front panel
toggle switch provides a way to switch between
high Z and 75 ohm video input termination on these
models. Select the video termination impedance that
provides the best picture. Set this switch to High Z if a
local monitor is connected, a laptop breakout cable is
used, or if the picture is too dark. Set this switch to 75
ohms if no local monitor is connected or if the picture is
too bright or blooming (unterminated).
RGB 500 Dual and RGB 560 Dual feature
Two interfaces — The Dual models feature two interfaces with
one integrated faceplate.
RGB 508 and RGB 568 feature
Connector adapter plates — The RGB 508 and RGB 568 offer the
ability to attach up to four optional adapter plates for
user-configurable pass-through connectors.
RGB 560, RGB 560 Dual, and RGB 568 features
Local monitor output connector — A 15-pin HD female local
monitor connector on the front panel simplifies
connections to a local display without the need for
monitor breakout cables.
ID bit termination switch — These models feature front panel
DIP switches to make ID bit termination easy. Use this
feature if no local monitor is connected.
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