Application ................8 System Overview ..............9 Product Range ..............10 Upgrade Kits ..............10 Accessories............... 11 Device Views ..............12 3.6.1 Model K238-5V ........... 12 3.6.2 Model K238-5VE..........13 3.6.3 Model K238-5VS..........14 3.6.4 Model K238-5FBNC..........15 Status LEDs ..............16 Installation ..................
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K238 Media- / DVI-Converter Operation ..................35 Optimization of Picture Settings ........35 6.1.1 Optimization of Output Settings ......36 6.1.2 Optimization of Input Settings ......36 6.1.3 Optimization of Picture Settings ......37 Download of DDC Information .......... 37 6.2.1 Download of DDC by Infrared Remote Control ...
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Regulatory and Standards Compliance ........57 10.1 CE Declaration Of Conformity........... 57 10.2 North American Regulatory Compliance ......58 10.3 WEEE ................58 10.4 RoHS ................58 Glossary..................59 Pos: 1 /806-IHSE/Zu diesem Handbuch/ATB_Zu diesem Handbuch @ 5\mod_1278573163276_6.doc @ 41510 @ 1222 2011-02-23...
This symbol indicates important information to help you make the best use of this product. Pos: 2 /806-IHSE/Sicherheitshinweise/ATB_Sicherheitshinweise @ 5\mod_1278573321245_6.doc @ 41528 @ 1 2011-02-23...
Do not attempt to open or repair the Media- / DVI-Converter. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please contact your dealer or manufacturer if there is a fault. Pos: 3 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/UEB_Beschreibung @ 5\mod_1278573379151_6.doc @ 41546 @ 1 2011-02-23...
The Media- / DVI-Converter can be used as a switch between concurrently available input signals. The Media- / DVI-Converter can further be used as a scaler, scaling video signals to a specific output format. Pos: 5 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/System-Übersicht /238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291133036937_6.doc @ 45141 @ 2 2011-02-23...
Media- / DVI-Converter for RGB- / VGA- / DVI-Input (up to 1920x1200) with a separate 5x BNC RGB-Input The input side of the following KVM extenders correspond to the Media- / DVI-Converter K238-5V: K477-xxxxV, L474-xxxxV. Pos: 7 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Einbauoptionen/238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291133125140_6.doc @ 45177 @ 2 Upgrade Kits Model Description 455-4G 19"/1U rack mount kit to mount up to 4 devices of type...
K238 Media- / DVI-Converter Device Views Pos: 10 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Geräteansichten/238-5v-xx/Typ K238-5V @ 5\mod_1291133242406_6.doc @ 45216 @ 3 3.6.1 Model K238-5V Rear View Front View Connect to 5VDC power IR receiver for remote control supply Input: DVI-I (VGA) Service port IR receiver for remote control Output: DVI-D Pos: 11 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Geräteansichten/238-5v-xx/Typ K238-5VE @ 5\mod_1291133293343_6.doc @ 45234 @ 3...
Resolution not supported Monitor not detected Green Active video signal Monitor not detected Blue No input signal Monitor detected Violet Resolution not supported Monitor detected Turquoise Active video signal Monitor detected Pos: 15 /806-IHSE/Installation/UEB_Installation @ 5\mod_1278574971589_6.doc @ 41768 @ 1 2011-02-23...
Installation Installation Pos: 16 /806-IHSE/Installation/Lieferumfang prüfen/238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291133570562_6.doc @ 45310 @ 2 Package Contents Your Media- / DVI-Converter package contains the following items: Media- / DVI-Converter device 5VDC international power supply unit Country specific power cord ...
RGB cable (2.0 m, 5x BNC connector). If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Pos: 17 /806-IHSE/Installation/System anschließen/238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291133656078_6.doc @ 45329 @ 2 System Setup First time users are recommended to setup the system with the CPU Unit and the CON Unit in the same room as a test setup.
K238 Media- / DVI-Converter Configuration Pos: 21 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Infrarot-Fernbedienung/238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291133916453_6.doc @ 45386 @ 2 Infrared Remote Control The Media- / DVI-Converter can be configured by an on screen display (OSD) and by an infrared remote control for the navigation through the menu items of the OSD.
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Configuration Button Description Leave OSD. Leave current menu and open upper menu level. Navigate inside the OSD. Select parameters with cursor keys <◄> and <►>. Read and use DDC of the connected monitor. Adjust picture contrast / brightness. Reset the Media- / DVI-Converter to factory default.
Configuration On Screen Display (OSD) All settings of the Media- / DVI-Converter can be adjusted via the on screen display (OSD). General Structure of the OSD: The left column shows the range of the main menu, the right column shows the current submenus with the respective configuration options. The various configuration and setting options of the Media- / DVI- Converter are described below: 2011-02-23...
K238 Media- / DVI-Converter 5.2.1 Main Menu Item 'Color Settings' This menu offers color specific settings and configurations for the Media- / DVI-Converter. Menu View 'Color Settings' Menu Item Description Brightness Adjust brightness of the picture Contrast Adjust contrast of the picture Change and adjust hue of the picture (only selectable in case of video input signals).
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Configuration 5.2.1.1 Submenu 'Color' This submenu offers advanced color settings for the picture (VGA / RGB / EGA input only). Menu View 'Color' Menu Item Description Auto Color Adjust color values automatically Color Temperature Adjust color temperature of the picture sRGB Activate the use of the standard RGB color range (Color optimization for tube monitors).
K238 Media- / DVI-Converter 5.2.2 Main Menu Item 'Picture Settings' This menu offers specific picture settings at the Media- / DVI-Converter. Menu View 'Picture Settings' Menu Item Description Auto Configuration Configure picture settings automatically (VGA / RGB / EGA input only). Phase Adjust pixel phase i.e.
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Configuration Menu Item Description Clock Adjust pixel clock. The pixel clock shows the maximum number of the pixels that are horizontally displayable. Even non-visible and inactive pixels are counted in (VGA / RGB / EGA input only). Example for a wrong pixel clock. Width Adjust width of the picture with the number of pixels.
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K238 Media- / DVI-Converter 5.2.2.1 Submenu 'Display Control' This submenu offers control options for the display of the picture. Menu View 'Display Control' Menu Item Description Display Image Select display option: 'Auto': Scale picture automatically to the maximum value ...
Configuration 5.2.3 Main Menu Item 'Input Settings' This menu offers specific settings for the input of the Media- / DVI- Converter. Menu View 'Input Settings' Menu Item Description Input Select Select input signal Channel For FBAS input signal: Select Composite channel. ...
K238 Media- / DVI-Converter 5.2.4 Main Menu Item 'Output Settings' This menu offers specific settings for the output of the Media- / DVI- Converter. Menu View 'Output Settings' Menu Item Description Output Select output resolution: 'DDC': Use preferred resolution of the monitor's DDC at the output ...
Configuration 5.2.5 Main Menu Item 'General Settings' This menu offers general settings for the Media- / DVI-Converter. Menu View 'General Settings' Menu Item Description Open submenu 'DDC' (see Chapter 5.2.5.1, Page 32). Miscellaneous Open submenu 'Miscellaneous' (see Chapter 5.2.5.2, Page 33). Device Address Assign device ID.
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K238 Media- / DVI-Converter 5.2.5.1 Submenu 'DDC' This submenu offers DDC specific settings. DDC information is relevant for the output settings and for the connection to a computer or CPU. Menu View 'DDC' Menu Item Description Read DDC Use the monitor DDC as the device DDC and save it as DVI or VGA DDC.
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Configuration 5.2.5.2 Submenu 'Miscellaneous' This submenu offers various device specific settings. Menu View 'Miscellaneous' Menu Item Description Auto Adjust Activate or deactivate the automatic configuration of the picture settings after changing the video mode. Refresh Rate Change refresh rate if output is set to 'DDC'. Video Processing Not used VBI Processing...
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K238 Media- / DVI-Converter Submenu 'OSD Configuration' This submenu offers various settings for the OSD display. Menu View 'OSD Configuration' Pos: 23 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/UEB_Betrieb @ 5\mod_1278577614980_258.doc @ 41968 @ 1 Menu Item Description Activate and select time of inactivity after which OSD Timer OSD is closed automatically.
Operation Operation Pos: 24 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Optimierung der Bildeinstellungen/238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291802177308_6.doc @ 46141 @ 2333 Optimization of Picture Settings All common video modes are pre-installed in an internal table of the Media- / DVI-Converter. If the input signal corresponds to one of these video modes, the signal will be automatically detected and the picture will be displayed.
K238 Media- / DVI-Converter 6.1.1 Optimization of Output Settings If you have an analog input signal, display a picture with as much detail as possible on your graphic source, e.g. a text with black letters on a white ground (or vice versa). Open the OSD with the infrared remote control.
A window appears to save settings. This can take a few seconds. Save the settings. Pos: 25 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Laden von DDC-Informationen/238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291134144921_6.doc @ 45425 @ 233 Download of DDC Information Loading DDC information is only relevant if you want to connect a DVI or VGA source.
DVI-Converter in the selected format and is displayed at the bottom of the OSD menu under 'DEV:'. The source (computer, CPU) can read the DDC information of the monitor and display the available video resolutions. Pos: 26 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/UEB_Technische Daten @ 5\mod_1278578165261_6.doc @ 42096 @ 1 2011-02-23...
The (HD-)SDI video signal is transmitted by a serial digital interface. The transmission is carried out uncoded and uncompressed via a coaxial cable. The voltage level of video signal is 0.8 Vpp. Pos: 33 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Schnittstellen/EGA (D-Sub 9) @ 5\mod_1291134410718_6.doc @ 45500 @ 3 7.1.5 EGA (D-Sub 9) The voltage level is a 5V TTL level.
The transmission of the analog video signal is carried out via a RCA (Cinch) or BNC (bayonet) plug connection. Pos: 35 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Schnittstellen/Component Video (YPbPr) @ 5\mod_1291134461375_6.doc @ 45538 @ 3 7.1.7 Component Video (YPbPr) The transmission of the analog video signals is carried out via three RCA connectors, whereby the first connector (Pr) transmits the color spectrum of the red and turquoise color range.
Specifications Supported Video Modes The following table lists the video modes that are recognized by the Media- / DVI-Converter (see Chapter 5.2.3, Page 29). Video modes in italics will be recognized but not or not properly displayed. Video modes for DVI, VGA, EGA and RGB Index Description Hres...
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Specifications Index Description Hres Vres V-Freq H-Freq Dot Clk 1024 72,1 57,5 75,0 SUN Mode 1024 72,0 58,0 75,2 VESA Standard 1024 75,0 60,0 78,7 VESA Standard 1024 74,9 60,2 79,9 VESA Standard 1024 84,9 68,6 94,4 Custom Corus Group 1024 60,0 54,3...
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K238 Media- / DVI-Converter Index Description Hres Vres V-Freq H-Freq Dot Clk DMT 127A 1280 75,0 75,0 126,0 1280 77,3 77,5 133,9 VESA Standard 1280 85,0 85,9 148,4 TV Mode 1280 1024 50,1 53,4 90,1 SONY GDM2036s 1280 1024 59,9 63,3 108,1 VESA Standard...
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Specifications Index Description Hres Vres V-Freq H-Freq Dot Clk VESA Standard 1600 1200 65,0 81,3 175,6 VESA Standard 1600 1200 70,0 87,5 189,0 VESA Standard 1600 1200 75,0 93,2 164,0 VESA Standard 1600 1200 75,0 93,8 202,6 WSXGA+ 16:10 1680 1050 59,9 64,7...
K238-5VE / -5VS / -5FBNC 103 x 143 x 43 mm (4" x 5.6" x 1.7") Media- / DVI-Converter 460 x 250 x 120 mm (18.1" x 9.8" x 4.7") Shipping Box Pos: 49 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Transportgewicht /238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291214019656_6.doc @ 45789 @ 2 2011-02-23...
K238 Media- / DVI-Converter Troubleshooting Pos: 51 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/Bildausfall/238-5v-xx @ 5\mod_1291135198546_6.doc @ 45710 @ 2 Blank Screen Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Status LED No video signal detected Check connections. blue Check input selection in the OSD (source type).
Note your RMA number visibly on your shipment. Devices that are sent in without a RMA number cannot be accepted. The shipment will be sent back without being opened, postage unpaid. Pos: 55 /806-IHSE/Zertifikate/UEB_Zertifikate @ 5\mod_1278579534933_6.doc @ 42668 @ 1 2011-02-23...
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Pos: 57 /806-IHSE/Zertifikate/ATB_North American Regulatory Compliance_NUR in EN @ 5\mod_1280395355750_6.doc @ 43979 @ 2 2011-02-23...
All power supplies are certified to the relevant major international safety standards. Pos: 58 /806-IHSE/Zertifikate/ATB_WEEE @ 5\mod_1278579673292_6.doc @ 42704 @ 2 10.3 WEEE The manufacturer complies with the EC Directive 2002/96/EG on the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Glossary Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology: Term Explanation Cat X Any Cat 5e (Cat 6, Cat 7) cable The Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) is an old analog graphic standard with up to 16 displayable colors and a maximum resolution of 640x400 pixels.
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K238 Media- / DVI-Converter Term Explanation The Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) is an old analog graphic standard, introduced by IBM in 1984. A D-Sub 9 connector is used for connection. FBAS The analog color video baseband signal (FBAS) is also called Composite Video and it is part of the PAL TV standard.
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Glossary Term Explanation USB-HID USB-HID devices (Human Interface Device) allow for data input. There is no need for a special driver during installation; "New USB-HID device found" is reported. Typical HID devices include keyboards, mice, graphics tablets and touch screens. Storage, video and audio devices are not HID.
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