Altinex DA1902SX Operation & User’s Manual

PRODUCT REVISION: 1 DA1902SX 1 RGBHV - IN, 2 VGA - OUT DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER USER’S GUIDE

will find it a reliable and useful product. Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer. The product you are holding in your hands is designed using state-of-the-art technology and is superior to anything available on the market. You will find this and our other products reliable, long lasting, and simple to operate. We are committed to providing our customers with solutions to the most demanding audio-visual installations at very competitive pricing. We appreciate your selection of our products and are confident that you will join the ranks of our many satisfied customers throughout the world. This manual covers: DA1902SX – 1 RGBHV – in, 2 VGA - out Distribution Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ...............2 GENERAL..........................................................2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES ..............2 INSTALLATION..................................................2 CLEANING.........................................................2 FCC / CE NOTICE .............................................2 ABOUT YOUR DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER .........3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..............................3 DESCRIPTION OF DA1902SX..............................4 INPUT AND OUTPUTS ......................................4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM .....................................5 THE SERIAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.............5 INSTALLING YOUR DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER............................................................6 OPERATION .........................................................7 ACCESSORIES.....................................................7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....................7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..............................8 ALTINEX POLICY .................................................8 LIMITED WARRANTY........................................8 RETURN POLICY ..............................................8 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................8

1 Please read this manual carefully before using your DA1902SX Distribution Amplifier. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DA1902SX and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • Unauthorized personnel shall not open the unit since there are high-voltage components inside. • Qualified Altinex service personnel, or its authorized representative must perform all service. 1.2 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE RACK- MOUNTING OF THE DA1902SX • Maximum operating ambient temperature is 35 (degrees C). • Never restrict the air flow through the devices’ fan or vents. • When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise, hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution. • Connect the unit to a properly rated supply circuit. • Reliable Earthing (Grounding) of Rack-Mounted Equipment should be maintained. 1.3 INSTALLATION • For best results, place the DA1902SX Distribution Amplifier on a flat, level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture. • To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not place the DA1902SX Distribution Amplifier in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components. • Handle the DA1902SX Distribution Amplifier carefully because dropping or jarring can damage internal components. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the DA1902SX. If the DA1902SX is to be mounted to a table or wall, use only Altinex made mounting accessories, such as mount mini- brackets DA1295SX and cables for optimum setup. • To turn off the main power, be sure to remove the cord from the power outlet. The power outlet socket should be installed as close to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. • Do not pull the power cord or any cable that is attached to the DA1902SX Distribution Amplifier. • If the DA1902SX Distribution Amplifier is not used for an extended period, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 1.4 CLEANING • Unplug the DA1902SX power cord before cleaning. Clean surfaces with a dry cloth. Never use strong detergents or solvents, such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the unit. 1.5 FCC / CE NOTICE • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

own expense. • Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Altinex, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ABOUT YOUR DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 2 The DA1902SX is essentially a 1-in 2-out RGBHV distribution amplifier, which is unique due to the fact that it offers 5 BNC connectors for the inputs and two 15-pin HD (VGA - type) connectors for the outputs. This makes it perfect for special applications where a RGBHV signal on 5 BNC connectors is connected to two VGA type monitors. If desired, the 15-pin HD connectors can also be adapted to 5 BNC connectors using adapter cables. Though primarily designed for RGBHV format signals, the DA1902SX is capable of passing RGBS and RGsB signals as well. With its compact design and very low cost, the DA1902SX makes for an ideal distribution amplifier in either a small or a large system. In addition to being used for applications with two displays, the DA1902SX also acts as an input module for the Altinex Serial Distribution System. This is a system, which uses the concept of creating a high-resolution video bus in large distribution applications with many displays. This system provides a lower cost and a higher performance alternative to the concept of feeding home runs (a run of cable) to a single large distribution amplifier. In the Serial Distribution System, the DA1902SX is the starting point of the bus, which feeds up to thirty output modules (DA1904SX), through its 15-pin HD connectors with VGA type cables. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3 FEATURES/DESCRIPTION DA1902SX GENERAL Inputs 1 Input Connector 5 BNC Female Outputs 2 Output Connectors Two15-pin HD Female Compatibility High Resolution RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB and RsGsBs Table 1. DA1902SX General MECHANICAL DA1902SX Material 0.1” Al Finish Gray Top Panel Lexan Height (inches) 3.00in (76mm) Width (inches) 4.50in (114mm) Depth (inches) 1.00in (25mm) Weight (pounds) 0.4in (0.18kg) Ship Weight (pounds) 2.0lbs (0.91kg) T° Operating 10°C-35°C T° Maximum 50°C Humidity 90% non-condensing MTBF (calculations) 40,000 hrs Table 2. DA1902SX Mechanical ELECTRICAL DA1902SX Input Video Signal Analog Signal 1.5V p-p max Impedance 75 Ohms Input Sync Signals Horizontal, Vertical, & C-Sync TTL(+/-) Sync on Green -0.3V Impedance 10 k Ohms Output Video Signals Analog Signal Gain of 1.05 (+/-5%) Fall/Rise Time (ns) 1.4 Impedance 75 Ohms Output Sync Signals Composite Sync TTL(+/-) Sync on Green -0.3V Impedance 22 Ohms Frequency Compatibility Typical Video Bandwidth 380 MHz Minimum Video Bandwidth 350 MHz Horizontal 15-200 kHz

9V 500mA Table 3. DA1902SX Electrical DESCRIPTION OF DA1902SX 4 INPUT AND OUTPUTS The outputs of the DA1902SX allow signals to be driven through up to 100 feet of cable or more depending on the cable quality and the signal source resolution. The DA1902SX may be used with a variety of input cable types. Generally, 5 BNC RGBHV to RGBHV cables will be used. If it is necessary to adapt from a standard VGA output to the input of the distribution amplifiers, it is also possible to use a 15-pin HD to 5 BNC adaptor as an input cable (MS8100 series adaptor cables). PIN No. Input signals on 15-pin HD female connector 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 No connection 5 No connection 6 Ground 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 No connection 10 Ground 11 No connection 12 No connection 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 No connection Table 1. The DA1902SX Outputs pin-out