Altinex SIDEKICKER DA103-107 Operation & User’s Manual

DA103-107 & DA103-110 DA103-110 DA103-107 SIDEKICKER® WITH 2 VIDEO OUTPUTS USER’S GUIDE

Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS................ 2 GENERAL..........................................................2 INSTALLATION..................................................2 CLEANING.........................................................2 FCC NOTICE .....................................................2 ABOUT YOUR DA103-107/110............................... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................... 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS...................................... 5 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP ..........................5 DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW ..........................6 INSTALLING YOUR DA103-107/110...................... 7 OPERATION............................................................... 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................. 7 THE LED IS NOT RED. ......................................7 THERE ARE NO REMOTE IMAGES. .................8 ALTINEX POLICIES .................................................. 8 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES.......8 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................8

1 Please read this manual carefully before using your DA103-107/110. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DA103-107/110 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service. 1.2 INSTALLATION • To prevent fire and shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture. Do not place the DA103-107/110 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 DA103-107/110 carefully. Dropping or jarring can damage the unit. • Do not pull any cables that are attached to the DA103-107/110. 1.3 CLEANING • Clean only 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. Do not open the unit to clean. 1.4 FCC 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 instructions found herein, 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 required to correct the interference at his 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.

2 DA103-107/110 SIDEKICKER WITH 2 VIDEO OUTPUTS The DA103-107/110 provides a means of transmitting computer or component video to two different displays from a single computer. The DA103-107/110 is compact and easy to use. It offers a female 15-pin HD input and 2 female 15-pin HD output connectors. The Sidekicker is capable of being powered from one of three different sources. The first uses the +5V on pin 9 of the computer’s 15-pin HD video connector (VESA standard). If the computer or video cable does not provide power to the DA103-107/110, then the second option obtains power from the computer’s USB port if available. The video cable provided with the DA103-107/110 has a USB connector on one end for use with this option. If there is no USB port available, the third option is to use the +9V adapter. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. FEATURES/ DESCRIPTION DA103-107/110 Inputs Video 15-pin HD female (1) Power 2.5mm DC jack (1) Outputs RGBHV/YPbPr 15-pin HD female (2) Compatibility Video Signal Resolutions VGA through UXGA, 480p through 1080i Max. Cable Length (using ALTINEX cable CB37200MR) VGA: 640x480@60Hz 250 ft (76 m) UXGA: 1600x1200@60Hz 200 ft (61 m) Table 1. DA103-107/110 General MECHANICAL DA103-107/110 DA103-107 Material/Color Steel/Silver Height 0.78 in (20 mm) Width 4.23 in (107 mm) Depth 1.74 in (44 mm) Weight 0.38 lb (0.17 kg) DA103-110 Material/Color ABS Plastic/Black Height 0.92 in (23.4 mm) Width 4.25 in (108 mm) Depth 1.68 in (42.7 mm) Weight 0.16 lb (0.07 kg) DA103-107/110 T° Operating (T° Max) 10°C-35°C (50°C) Humidity 90% non-condensing MTBF (calculations) 40,000 hrs Table 2. DA103-107/110 Mechanical ELECTRICAL DA103-107/110 Input Video Signal Analog Signal Level 1.0 Vp-p max Impedance 75Ω Input Sync Signal H & V SYNC TTL Impedance 10 kΩ Output Video Signals Analog Signal Level 0dB +/- 0.3dB Impedance 75Ω Output Sync Signals H&V Sync Levels TTL Impedance 75Ω Power 15-pin HD pin-9 (VESA DDC)/USB Port: 5 VDC 140 mA (0.70 W) External Adapter: 9 VDC 150 mA (1.35 W) Accessories Included Video Cable with USB 2 ft (0.61 m) Power Adapter 9 VDC, 1 A 6 ft (2 m) min. Table 3. DA103-107/110 Electrical

VIDEO OUTPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 RED = POWER GREEN = SIGNAL PRESENT PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 DA103-107 POWER 9V, 1A GREEN = SIGNAL PRESENT POWER/SIGNAL PRESENT RED = POWER VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 VIDEO OUTPUT 2

The DA103-107 is shown in the diagram below, but both the DA103-110 and DA103-107 have the save functionality.

The block diagram for both the DA103-107 and the DA103-110 is shown below. POWER SIGNAL PLUG AND PLAY V2 H2 B2 G2 R2 V1 H1 B1 G1 R1 V H B G R VIDEO 15-PIN HD OUTPUT 2 VIDEO 15-PIN HD OUTPUT 1 VIDEO 15-PIN HD INPUT POWER 2.5mm 9V, 1A DETECT

6 Step 1. Connect the input of the DA103-107/110 to the video output of the computer using the cable provided. The Signal Present LED should be on. The LED will be red if there is power and green if a video signal is present. NOTE: The DA103-107/110 derives power from the video output connector of the computer. If the computer does not supply power at the video connector, it is necessary to connect the USB connector (from the video cable provided) to an unused USB port on the computer. If there is no USB port available, proceed to Step 2 and use the external adapter. Step 2. Skip this step if the LED is on. Connect the DA103-107/110’s power jack to an AC power adapter and plug the adapter into a working outlet. Step 3. If the power is on, the LED on the DA103-107/110 should be on and red; green if a signal is present. Step 4. Connect VGA-type cables from the 15-pin HD output connectors on the DA103-107/110 to the display devices. Step 5. The DA103-107/110 is now operational. Verify the picture quality on the receiving monitor is equivalent to the quality as displayed on the local monitor. OPERATION 7 The DA103-107/110 requires no adjustments for proper performance. Once set-up, the DA103-107/110 will work trouble-free without user intervention. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and found no problems in the supplied DA103-107/110. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 8.1 THE LED IS NOT RED. Cause 1: There is no power. Solution: Verify the DA103-107/110 is connected to the proper power adapter or USB port. Solution 2: Make sure the adapter is plugged into a working outlet and that power is on. Cause 2: The cables are loose. Solution: Verify the power plug from the AC adapter is plugged all the way into the DA103-107/110. Cause 3: The DA103-107/110 has a problem. Solution: If there is still no power, the DA103-107/110 may require service. Please call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300.

Cause 1: The source has a problem. Solution: Connect the output of the computer directly to each monitor and verify the quality is good. If the images are good, see Cause 2. Cause 2: Cable connections are wrong. Solution: Verify the input of the DA103-107/110 is connected to the output of the computer using the cable provided. Solution 2: Verify that the Signal Present LED on the DA103-107/110 is on and green. If the LED is on and green, check the connections from the receiver to the displays. Solution 3: If the LED on the DA103-107/110 is red, there may be a problem. Please call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. ALTINEX POLICIES 9 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies. 9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION ALTINEX, Inc. 592 Apollo Street Brea, CA 92821 USA TEL: 714 990-2300 TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX WEB: www.altinex.com E-MAIL: [email protected]