Extron electronics DVI DA Plus Series User Manual

Extron electronics DVI DA Plus Series User Manual

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DVI & HDMI
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DVI DA Plus Series
DVI Distribution Amplifiers
68-1536-01 Rev. E
12 10

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  • Page 1 User Guide DVI & HDMI ® DVI DA Plus Series DVI Distribution Amplifiers 68-1536-01 Rev. E 12 10...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 CAUTION: A caution warns of things or actions that might damage the equipment. WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or other severe consequences. Copyright © 2010 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........About this Guide ........... 1 About the DVI DA Plus Series ....... 1 Features ............2 Installation ..........Installation Overview ........3 Rear Panel Features........4 DVI Connector Pin Assignments ....6 Operation ..........Front Panel Features ........7 Operation ............
  • Page 6 DVI DA Plus Series • Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Unless stated otherwise, all references to the “distribution amplifier,” “DA,” or “DVI DA Plus Series” in this guide refer to the features or operation of all three models. About the DVI DA Plus Series These Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Distribution Amplifiers accept one single link DVI-D input and distribute four (DVI DA4 Plus), six (DVI DA6 Plus), or eight (DVI DA8 Plus) single link DVI-D output signals.
  • Page 8: Features

    Front panel indicator LED — The LED light on the front panel provides feedback about power status and whether an input signal is detected. Versatile mounting options — All three units can be mounted in a rack, under a desk or set on a tabletop. DVI DA Plus Series • Introduction...
  • Page 9: Installation

    EDID Lock mode (see page 10). Plug in the power supply (see page 4). Turn on the display devices. Turn on the input devices (see “Operation” on page 7). DVI DA Plus Series • Installation...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Features

    The external power supply in the illustration above (12 VDC, 1 A) is for use with the DVI DA4 Plus. The DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus use a 12 VDC, 3 A external power supply. DVI DA Plus Series • Installation...
  • Page 11 (DVI DA6 Plus) or eight (DVI DA8 Plus) display devices. NOTE: The actual signal transmission distance can vary and depends on signal resolution, cable quality, graphics card, and display used in the system. DVI DA Plus Series • Installation...
  • Page 12: Dvi Connector Pin Assignments

    The illustration below shows the pin assignments for the DVI-I connectors. See the note under input connectors for information about DVI signal compatibility. NOTE: The DVI DA Plus series distribution amplifiers are not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant. DVI - Female...
  • Page 13: Operation

    DVI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER Figure 4. DVI DA Plus Series Front Panel Features LED indicator — This LED indicator lights amber when the unit is receiving power but no input signal. When the unit detects an input signal, the LED lights green.
  • Page 14: Edid Minder

    DVI DA4 Plus or 20-1497-01LF and higher for the DVI DA6 Plus or DVI DA8 Plus. NOTE: If the part number of the board is lower than these values, you cannot deactivate the EDID Minder on your model. Replace the cover as described in step 5. DVI DA Plus Series • Operation...
  • Page 15 “On” (up) position. In the diagram at right, the unit will read EDID from output 3, but not from outputs 1, 2, or 4. Replace the cover, using the screws that were removed in step 1. DVI DA Plus Series • Operation...
  • Page 16: Edid Lock

    DVI DA4 Plus. The DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus have an identical block of DIP switches in a similar position on the circuit board. The EDID Lock DIP switch (number 2) is labeled EDID Mode. DVI DA Plus Series • Operation...
  • Page 17: Pre-Emphasis

    By default, the Pre-emphasis DIP switch is in the down (disabled) position. To enable pre-emphasis, toggle the switch to the up position. Replace the cover, using the screws that were removed in step 1. DVI DA Plus Series • Operation...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Display device displays a flashing black or blue screen, snow or other distortion — A device that is not HDCP compliant may be receiving HDCP-encrypted signals. The DVI DA Plus series distribution amplifiers are not HDCP compliant. Signal on some displays but not others — Reboot the source device. When the source device boots up, the EDID handling feature ensures that the output resolution of the source device matches the requirements of the display device with the lowest resolution.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    EMI/EMC ......... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor NOTE: All nominal levels are at ±10% Specifications are subject to change without notice. DVI DA Plus Series • Specifications...
  • Page 20: Reference Information

    DVID SL series (3, 6 or 15 feet single link DVI-D male to male patch 26-585-0x cables) IN9700 series (6, 25, 35, 50 or 75 feet single link DVI-D male to male 26-584-0x long distance extension cables) DVI DA Plus Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 21: Mounting

    Mounting This section outlines the various mounting options available for the DVI DA Plus series of distribution amplifiers: • Tabletop Placement • Rack Mounting • Under-desk Mounting Tabletop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.
  • Page 22: Rack Mounting The Dvi Da4 Plus

    Mount the DVI DA6 Plus or DVI DA8 Plus under furniture, using the optional Extron MBU 149 under-desk mounting kit (part number 70-222-01). Mount the DVI DA4 Plus using the optional Extron MBU 123 under-desk mounting kit (part number 70-212-01). Follow the instructions provided with the appropriate kit. DVI DA Plus Series • Mounting...
  • Page 23: Extron Warranty

    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...
  • Page 24 Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX Inside China Only +971.4.2991880 FAX Inside USA/Canada Inside USA/Canada Inside Europe Only Only Only +65.6383.4400 +86.21.3760.1568 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4664 FAX +86.21.3760.1566 FAX +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1794 +31.33.453.4050 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX +1.919.863.1797 FAX © 2010 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. www.extron.com...

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