Extron electronics D/2 DA4 DVI User Manual

User's Guide
PRELIMINARY
Direct Digital Distribution Amplifier
Installation
Description
The D/2 DA4 DVI Direct Digital Distribution Amplifier (DA) accepts a
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) signal or a Digital Flat Panel (DFP) signal
(with a DFP-to-DVI adapter) from a computer or other device that
outputs digital video. The D/2 DA4 DVI outputs four independently
buffered signals. The D/2 DA4 DVI is rack mountable and has an
internal switching power supply.
Installation
1.
2.
Figure 1 — Rack mounting the D/2 DA4
3.
D/2 DA4 DVI
Figure 2 — D/2 DA4 rear panel
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Power off the computer and its local monitor.
For optional rack mounting, mount the D/2 DA4 DVI on the left
or right side of a 19" 1U Universal Rack Shelf (Extron
part #60-190-01) (figure 1).
4-40 X 1/8 screws
Use 2 mounting holes
False front panel
on opposite corners
Uses 2 front holes only
a. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the case,
remove them.
b. Mount the D/2 DA4 DVI on the rack shelf, using two
4-40 x 1/8 screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the
case to the shelf.
Connect the D/2 DA4 DVI input cable (figure 2) to the DVI video
output port the of the computer (figure 3).
DVI input cable
100-240V 0.3A
OUTPUTS
1
LOCAL MONITOR 2 3
50/60 Hz
D/2 DA4 DVI
100-240V 0.3A
OUTPUTS
1
LOCAL MONITOR 2
50/60 Hz
PC computer
digital video out
Figure 3 — D/2 DA4 DVI typical application
4. Connect the computer monitor to the Local Monitor output of the
D/2 DA4 DVI.
The maximum permissible length of the DVI input and output
cables is 16.4 feet (5 meters). Ensure that the cables do not exceed
the maximum permissible length, otherwise images may be
distorted or missing. Extron does not guarantee signal integrity
beyond 16.4 feet.
5. Connect desired DVI-compatible LCD panels, monitors, or
projectors to the other output(s).
6. Connect power to the D/2 DA4 DVI.
7. Power on the local monitor and other connected display device(s).
8. Power on the computer
Indicators
Power LED — Located on the front panel (figure 4), this lights to
indicate that the D/2 DA4 DVI is receiving power.
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Figure 4 — D/2 DA4 DVI front panel
D/2 DA4 DVI • Installation and Operation
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DVI cable
Direct digital
displays
LCD projector LCD projector Monitor
Power LED
D/2 DA4 DVI
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