Extron electronics DVI DA Plus Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...68 1536 01 Rev E 12 10 DVI DA Plus Series User Guide DVI HDMI DVI Distribution Amplifiers ...

Page 2: ... sollten Sie alle Sicherheits und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen Aufbewahren der Anleitungen Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation Keine Zusatzgeräte Verwenden Sie...

Page 3: ...idential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits For more information on safety guidelines regulatory compliances EMI EMF compliance accessibilit...

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Page 5: ...7 Operation 7 EDID Minder 8 Disabling the EDID Minder 8 EDID Lock 10 Pre emphasis 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 Reference Information 14 Included Parts 14 Optional Accessories 14 Mounting 15 Tabletop placement 15 Rack mounting 15 UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting 15 Rack Mounting the DVI DA4 Plus 16 Rack Mounting the DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus 16 Under desk Mounting 16 DVI DA Plus Serie...

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Page 7: ...t signals All three models use the Extron EDID Minder feature to maintain continuous EDID Extended Display Identification Data communication with the attached source The EDID Lock feature allows EDID information to be retained even after cycling power to the unit or changing the output displays The DVI DA4 Plus is 1U high and half a rack wide The DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus are both 1U high and ...

Page 8: ...rity of the signals Pre emphasis This feature enables the distribution amplifier to compensate for poor signals delivered to the output devices DVI D outputs The units distribute four DVI DA4 Plus six DVI DA6 Plus or eight DVI DA8 Plus single link DVI D output signals simultaneously at resolutions up to 1920x1200 or 1080p 60 Hz External power supply All three models are powered by an ENERGY STAR q...

Page 9: ... displays are all turned off and all power sources and signal cables are disconnected 2 Mount the unit as described in Mounting on page 15 3 Connect the cables see Rear Panel Features on page 4 4 If required configure the internal DIP switches to disable EDID see page 8 from certain outputs or to activate the EDID Lock mode see page 10 5 Plug in the power supply see page 4 6 Turn on the display de...

Page 10: ... 2 1 Figure 2 Rear Panel Features a Power input Connect the two pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector from the power supply provided with the unit to this socket on the rear panel 12V 1 0A MAX POWER Back Panel Power Receptacle DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector AC Power Cord Ground 12 VDC External Power Supply 12 VDC 1 A Figure 3 Power Supply Connection The external power supply in the illustrati...

Page 11: ...ly fixed to building structure or similar structure NOTE The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process is critical The ideal length is 3 16 inches 5 mm Any longer and the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit between them Any shorter and the wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws Do not tin the wires Tinned wire does not hold its shape an...

Page 12: ... Digital Content Protection HDCP compliant Pin Signal 1 TMDS data 2 TMDS data 2 TMDS data 1 TMDS data 1 DDC clock 5 V power DDC data TMDS clock Ground TMDS clock Hotplug detect TMDS data 0 TMDS data 0 Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare TMDS data 2 4 shield TMDS data 1 3 shield TMDS data 0 5 shield TMDS clock shield Pin Pin Signal Signal 2 9 10 17 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 14 22 7 15 23 8 16 24 18 3 11 19...

Page 13: ...1 DVI DA Plus SERIES DVI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 1 Figure 4 DVI DA Plus Series Front Panel Features a 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 Operation Once the distribution amplifier has been installed and the cables have been connected 1 Power on the display devices 2 Power on the...

Page 14: ...cted to the unit or the unit has been through a power cycle with no displays attached the EDID uses the factory default reporting a native rate of 1024x768 When the EDID Minder is in Lock mode see page 10 the last recorded EDID is stored to the input and used after a power cycle or after the displays have been changed Disabling the EDID Minder Some applications require that the distribution amplif...

Page 15: ...e right switches 1 and 2 correspond to outputs 5 and 6 for the DVI DA6 Plus switches 1 4 correspond to outputs 5 8 for the DVI DA8 Plus EDID Disable DIP Switches Bank 1 Outputs 1 4 Bank 2 Outputs 5 6 DVI DA6 Plus Outputs 5 8 DVI DA8 Plus Figure 6 EDID Disable DIP Switches for the DVI DA6 Plus 4 By default the switches are in the Off down position allowing the EDID information to be read from the c...

Page 16: ...anging the displays connected to the DA the stored EDID is used Off Default After a power cycle the DA reads EDID from all valid displays determines the lowest resolution and stores that to the input After changing displays the DA reads EDID from all valid displays determines the lowest resolution and stores that to the input When no displays are connected the factory default EDID 1024x768 60 Hz i...

Page 17: ...on each side For the DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus there are four screws along the rear edge of the top and three screws along each side Set aside the cover 2 Check the part number of the printed circuit board see figure 5 The boards must have a part number of 20 1667 01LF and higher for the DVI DA4 Plus or 20 1683 02LF and higher for the DVI DA6 Plus or DVI DA8 Plus NOTE If the part number of the...

Page 18: ...couplers Enable the Pre emphasis feature 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 th...

Page 19: ...age 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Cooling Convection no vents Mounting Rack mount Yes with optional rack DVI DA4 Plus or included brackets DVI DA6 or 8 Plus Furniture mount Yes with optional under desk mounting kit Enclosure type Metal Enclosure dimensions DVI DA4 Plus 1 75 H x 8 75 W x 3 0 D 1U high half rack wide 4 4 cm H x 2...

Page 20: ... 3 5 inches deep 1U rack shelf kit 60 190 20 RSB 123 3 5 inches deep 1U basic rack shelf 60 604 21 RSU 126 6 inches deep 1U rack shelf kit 60 190 10 RSB 126 6 inches deep 1U basic rack shelf 60 604 11 RSU 129 9 5 inches deep 1U rack shelf kit 60 190 01 RSB 129 9 5 inches deep 1U basic rack shelf 60 604 02 MBU 149 under desk mounting kit for DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus 70 222 01 MBU 123 under des...

Page 21: ...erefore install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma 122 F 50 C specified by Extron Reduced air flow Install the equipment in the rack so that the equipment gets adequate air flow for safe operation Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition Circuit overloading Connect the...

Page 22: ... distribution amplifiers can be mounted using the Extron MBD 149 rack mount kit provided following the instructions provided with the MBD 149 Under desk Mounting 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 ...

Page 23: ...66 United Arab Emirates Dubai This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or modifications were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron NOTE If a product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA Return Authorization number Th...

Page 24: ...ddle East 971 4 2991800 971 4 2991880 FAX 2010 Extron Electronics All rights reserved www extron com Installation Checklist Ensure that the input sources the distribution amplifier and the output displays are all turned off and all power sources and signal cables are disconnected Mount the unit as described in Mounting see page 15 Connect the cables see Rear Panel Features on page 4 If required co...