Extron RGB 201 Rxi User manual

Brand: Extron

Model: RGB 201 Rxi

Category: Recording Equipment

Type: User manual

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Universal Video Interface with Audio RGB 201 Rxi

User’s Guide

Universal Video Interface with Audio

68-664-01

Rev. B

03 09

RGB 201 Rxi

Precautions

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presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within

the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of

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Caution

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instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future

reference.

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equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not

recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be

hazardous.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source

indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power

system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety

feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power

cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable),

or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be

stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service

this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are

provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings

must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by

the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

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instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et

la maintenance (réparation).

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dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses

non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de

sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité aﬁn de pouvoir

les consulter à l’avenir.

Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes

marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁxation ni d’outils

non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser

certains dangers.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation

indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale

comportant un ﬁl de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue

un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger,

déconnectez tous les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module

d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de

manière à ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas

écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-

maintenance par un technicien qualiﬁé. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être

réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁn d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit

pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des

couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁces, ceux-ci

servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures

ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie.

Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent

recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement

aux instructions du fabricant.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses

Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert

sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen

können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden,

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 keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte,

die nicht ausdrücklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine

Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene

Stromquelle betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer

Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte

Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese

sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten

Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung

(falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im

Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar

dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal

durchgeführt werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei.

Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses

Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines

elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist,

dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im

Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt

wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen

vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie

verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

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la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin

protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro

de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan

representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y

seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para

futura consulta.

Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas

en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no

sean especiﬁcamente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian

implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo

de alimentación eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este

equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro

a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia

ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida

de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación

en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera

independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben

instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan

apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal

caliﬁcado. En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar

riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento

de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes

peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o oriﬁcios en su caja/alojamiento,

es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas

aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición

incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente)

recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las

instrucciones del fabricante.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

安全须知 • 中文

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追加设备，以避免危险。

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必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。第三条线

（地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。

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或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线，避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。

维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。设备内部

没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自

己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

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机内敏感元件过热。不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用

与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按照生产厂的

建议处理废弃电池。

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所使用电源为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要用

户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。

FCC Class A Notice

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. 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. The Class A 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 required to correct the interference at his

own expense.

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.

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide — RGB 201 Rxi

Step 1

Turn the equipment off and disconnect the equipment from the

power source.

Step 2

For positive or negative output sync (rather than sync following the

input), RsGsBs video, or to clamp sync timing to back porch), open

the interface’s case and congure the jumpers and/or DIP switches.

See Internal Conﬁguration, beginning on page 2-3, for details.

Step 3

Rack, under-desk, or through-desk mount the interface as desired.

Rack mounting — Use the optional 1U Rack Shelf, part #60-190-01,

for rack mounting.

Under desk mounting — Use the optional Under-Desk Mount Kit,

part #70-077-01, to mount the DA under furniture.

Thru-desk mounting — Use the optional Thru-Desk Mount Kit, part

#70-077-02, to mount the DA through furniture.

Step 4

Video input — Connect the RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB or RsGsBs video

input to the 15-pin HD Input connector.

Step 5

Audio input — Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source (such

as a computer or a CD player) to the 3.5 mm mini stereo Audio

connector for unbalanced audio input. See the gure below to wire

the audio plug.

Tip (Left) Sleeve (Gnd)

Tip (Left)

Ring (Right)

Sleeve (Gnd)

Step 6

Buffered monitor output — If desired, connect a local monitor or

other device to this 15-pin HD female connector.

Step 7

Video output — Connect an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB or (if congured

in step 2, above) RsGsBs video display or other device as shown on

the next page.

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide — RGB 201 Rxi, cont’d

Pin RS-232 Function

1—

2TX Transmit data (-)

3RX Receive data (+)

4—

5 Gnd Signal ground

6—

7— —

8— —

9— —

—

Female

Male

RGBHV

RGBS

R G

VH S

RGsB

RsGsBs

R G B

Step 8

Audio output — Connect an audio device, such as powered

speakers, to this 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for balanced

or unbalanced audio output. The gure below shows how to wire

the captive screw audio connector.

Balanced Audio

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

L R

Sleeves

Do not tin the wires!

Unbalanced Audio

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

L R

Connect the sleeve(s) to ground ( ). Connecting

the sleeve(s) to a negative (-) terminal will damage

audio output circuits.

Step 9

DIP switches — Congure the rear panel DIP switches as shown:

Switch Position Switch Position

1 Up DDSP, no sync processing 5 Up Mono on left channel

Down ADSP Down Stereo audio

2 Up RGsB or RsGsBs output 6 Up LCD backlight off

Down RGBHV or RGBS output Down LCD backlight on

3 Up Serration pulses 7 Up ID bits 4 & 11 grounded

Down No Serration pulses Down ID bits unterminated

4 Up Narrow V sync pulse 8 Spare

Down Wide V sync pulse

Step 10

Remote connector —

Connect an RS-232 device

to this connector for

remote control. See

chapter 3, Remote Control

for details about SIS

commands and the control

software that is included with the interface.

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction .......................................................... 1-1

About this Manual ................................................................ 1-2

About the RGB 201 Rxi ........................................................ 1-2

Features ...................................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 • Installation and Operation ........................ 2-1

Installation Overview ......................................................... 2-2

Internal Conguration ....................................................... 2-3

Sync polarity jumpers ............................................................ 2-4

Internal sync DIP switches (RsGsBs) ...................................... 2-5

Video clamping jumper ........................................................ 2-5

Mounting the Interface .................................................... 2-6

Tabletop placement .............................................................. 2-6

Under-desk mounting ........................................................... 2-6

Through-desk mounting ....................................................... 2-7

Rack mounting ...................................................................... 2-9

UL guidelines for rack mounting ....................................... 2-9

Rack mounting procedure ................................................. 2-9

Rear Panel Connections and Switches ..................... 2-11

Operation ................................................................................ 2-16

Front panel controls and indicators ................................... 2-16

Level and peaking controls ............................................. 2-16

Centering controls ........................................................... 2-17

Centering memory ............................................... 2-18

LCD display ...................................................................... 2-18

LCD screen backlight ............................................ 2-18

Scan rate indication .............................................. 2-18

Centering indications ........................................... 2-18

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 2-19

If the image does not appear or there is no sound ......... 2-19

If the image is not displayed correctly ............................. 2-19

If the image does not respond to controls ...................... 2-20

If the image is not correctly centered ............................. 2-20

Table of Contents

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface• Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont’d

Chapter 3 • Remote Control .................................................. 3-1

Simple Instruction Set Control ...................................... 3-2

Host-to-interface communications ....................................... 3-2

Interface-initiated messages ................................................. 3-2

Error responses ...................................................................... 3-3

Timeout .................................................................................. 3-3

Using the command/response table ..................................... 3-3

Symbol deﬁnitions ............................................................ 3-3

Command/response table for SIS commands ........ 3-4

Control Software for Windows ..................................... 3-5

Installing the software .......................................................... 3-5

Using the software ................................................................ 3-5

Using the help system ........................................................... 3-6

Appendix • Reference Information ..................................A-1

Specications ..........................................................................A-2

Included Parts .........................................................................A-4

Optional Accessories ...........................................................A-5

Cables ..........................................................................................A-5

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RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the RGB 201 Rxi

Features

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Introduction

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains information about the Extron RGB 201 Rxi

universal interface and on how to operate and congure it.

About the RGB 201 Rxi

The RGB 201 Rxi (gure 1-1) is an analog computer-video

interface with 300 MHz (-3dB) video bandwidth, Advanced

Digital Sync Processing (ADSP

™

), and Digital Sync Validation

Processing (DSVP

™

). It accepts a computer-video input and

an unbalanced computer stereo audio input. It features a local

monitor output, an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs output and

a balanced, line level stereo audio output. The interface features

horizontal and vertical centering and level boost and peaking.

RS-232 Control

System or

Computer

Projector

Stereo Audio

AUDIO

REMOTE

100-240 0.2A

50/60 Hz

OUTPUTS

INPUT

BUFFERED

MONITOR

DDSP

SOG

SERR

V SYNC WIDTH

MONITOR FOLLOWS

MONO AUDIO LEFT

SPARE

NO BACK LIGHT

Extron

RGB 201Rxi

Interface

Hi C

arol

Hi Carol

Figure 1-1 — Typical RGB 201 Rxi application

Front panel controls, an RS-232 remote control system, or a PC

computer can be used to shift the output image horizontally and

vertically.

1-2

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Introduction

The interface is rack and furniture mountable and has an

internal switching power supply for worldwide power

compatibility.

Features

Flexible mounting options — The RGB 201 Rxi can be rack

mounted, mounted under a desk or podium, or mounted

through a desk or other furniture with optional mounting

kits.

Audio — The interface outputs unbalanced PC stereo audio

inputs as line level, balanced stereo or mono audio.

Level (boost) and peaking controls — Separate front panel

controls compensate for signal losses from long cable

runs.

Horizontal and vertical centering controls — Separate front

panel controls allow horizontal and vertical centering

adjustments.

Sync processing — Using regular sync processing to allow

centering control (H-shift or V-shift) can create problems

with some digital display devices as a result of the sync

delay. Extron’s ADSP option maintains a stable sync

signal while allowing centering control. This interface

also provides another option, Digital Display Sync

Processing (DDSP

™

), to ensure proper displays without

altering sync pulse timing or width. The sync processing

type is selected via a rear panel DIP switch.

Digital Sync Validation Processing — In critical environments

or unmanned, remote locations, it is vital to know which

sources are active. Extron’s exclusive DSVP conrms that

input sources are active by scanning all sync inputs for

active signals. DSVP provides instantaneous frequency

feedback for composite sync or separate horizontal and

vertical sync signals via the interface’s Remote port.

Thirty memory presets — Thirty spaces are reserved in the

interface’s memory for storing user-dened combinations

of horizontal and vertical position settings based upon

input signal scan rates. The interface automatically recalls

the position settings when it detects an input signal with a

matching scan rate.

LCD scan rate indicator — This backlit liquid crystal display

(LCD) indicates the horizontal and vertical sync rates,

and the minimum and maximum centering limits. A DIP

switch is provided for turning off the backlight.

1-3

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Introduction

Introduction, cont’d

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs outputs — Select the output

format via cabling setup, rear panel DIP switch, and/or

internal DIP switch conguration.

• Sync on green — Sync can be added to the green video

signal, for an RGsB video output, by turning on a rear

panel DIP switch.

• Sync on red, green, and blue — Sync can be added to the

red and blue video signals, for an RsGsBs video output,

by turning on internal DIP switches and a rear panel DIP

switch.

Serration pulse switch — This DIP switch-selectable feature

adds or strips the serration pulses from the output signal

to make it compatible with digital display devices. Use

the serration pulse switch if agging or bending occurs at

the top of the video display.

Sync polarity adjustment — Horizontal and vertical sync

output can either follow input sync polarity, or outgoing

sync can be forced to negative via an internal jumper.

Vertical sync pulse width adjustment — Vertical sync pulse

width can be adjusted via a rear panel DIP switch.

Vented metal enclosure — Vents in the enclosure keep the

interface cool and ready for use 24 hours a day, 7 days per

week.

Automatic sync stripping — Sync signals are automatically

stripped from the red, green and blue video input signals.

The interface normally outputs sync simultaneously as

separate horizontal and vertical sync and as composite

sync, but sync on green (SOG) and sync on red, green, and

blue can be selected on rear panel and/or internal DIP

switch(es).

1-4

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface

Chapter Two

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Internal Conﬁguration

Mounting the Interface

Rear Panel Connections and Switches

Operation

Troubleshooting

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Installation and Operation

Installation and Operation, cont’d

Installation Overview

This is an overview of the installation process. You will nd

detailed installation and operation instructions in this chapter.

To install and set up the RGB 201 Rxi interface, follow these basic

steps:

Sync polarity, sync-on-red and sync-on-blue, and video

clamp conﬁguration require opening the interface’s case

and should be done before the interface is mounted.

Turn all of the equipment (computers, remote controls,

interface, projector/monitor, local monitor, and speakers

or other audio device) off. Disconnect the power cords

from the power source.

If you want the interface to always output positive sync

or negative sync, rather than following the input sync

polarity, open the interface and shift the internal jumpers

as necessary. See Internal Conﬁguration and its subsection,

Sync polarity jumpers, in this chapter.

If you want the interface to output RsGsBs video, open the

interface and shift the internal DIP switches as necessary.

See Internal Conﬁguration and its subsection, Internal sync

DIP switches (RsGsBs), in this chapter.

If you want the clamp the sync timing of the video output

to the sync tip rather than the back porch, open the

interface and shift the internal jumper as necessary. See

Internal Conﬁguration and its subsection, Video clamping

jumper, in this chapter.

Install the rubber feet for tabletop use, or install the

appropriate brackets and furniture or rack mount the

interface. See Mounting the Interface in this chapter.

Connect the inputs (computers), output (display, local

monitor, and audio), and remote control. See Rear Panel

Connections and Switches in this chapter.

Set the rear panel DIP switches. See Rear Panel Connections

and Switches in this chapter as a guide.

Connect power cords and turn on the devices: output

devices (projector, monitors, speakers), remote control

device, interface, and source computers.

Adjust horizontal and vertical centering, and also level

and peaking to obtain the best picture.

Installation and Operation

2-2

RGB 201 Rxi Universal Interface • Installation and Operation

2-3

Internal Conguration

The interface is factory congured to output RGBHV or RGBS

video whose sync follows the input and that is clamped to the

back porch. The interface can be congured to output positive

or negative sync, output RsGsBs video, or to clamp on the sync

tip. All of these recongurations require opening the interface’s

case.

1. Remove the three screws on each side and the two screws

on top of the cover (gure 2-1).

Remove (8 )

Screws

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Slide cover back slightly,

lift straight up.

Figure 2-1 — Opening the interface

2. Move the cover back slightly to clear the BNC connectors

and then lift it away carefully to avoid straining any cables.

3. Congure the interface as desired. See Sync polarity

jumpers, Internal sync DIP switches (RsGsBs), and Video

clamping jumper in this chapter. Figure 2-2 shows the

location of all of the user-serviceable components.

4. Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.

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J22

J23

RS-232

Connector

J11

SW2

Blue

Red

J28

J9 H Sync

J20 V Sync

J21 Enable

Sync

Figure 2-2 — Location of jumpers and DIP switches

Sync polarity jumpers

The interface is factory congured for the output sync to follow

the input sync. To force positive or negative sync, recongure

the jumper as follows:

1. Locate J9, J20, and J21 on the printed circuit board.

2. For sync follow (output sync polarity identical to the

input sync), ensure that the jumper is removed from

jumper block J21.

3. For positive or negative sync, ensure that a jumper is

installed in jumper block J21 and congure J9 and J20 as

follows:

a. Horizontal sync —

For positive sync, install a jumper in block J9.

For negative sync, remove the jumper from block J9.

b. Vertical sync —

For positive sync, install a jumper in block J20.

For negative sync, remove the jumper from block J20.

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Internal sync DIP switches (RsGsBs)

The interface is factory congured to strip all sync signals from

the red, green, and blue video input signals and to output

horizontal and vertical sync separately(RGBHV) or as composite

sync (RGBS). Sync on green (SOG or RGsB) can be selected on a

rear panel DIP switch. Sync on red, green and blue (RsGsBs) can

be selected on internal DIP switches.

1. Locate DIP switch SW2 on the printed circuit board.

Use a Tweeker or other small screwdriver to toggle the

DIP switches between the on/closed or off/open positions.

2. For RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB video, ensure that both

switches on the DIP switch block are off.

3. For RsGsBs video —

a. Ensure that both DIP switches are on.

b. Turn the rear panel SOG DIP switch on (up).

When both switches on the internal DIP switch SW2

are on, the rear panel SOG switch controls the output

format. When the SOG switch is on, the interface

outputs RsGsBs video; when the SOG switch is off, the

interface outputs RGBHV and RGBS video.

c. Horizontal sync —

For positive sync, ensure that a jumper is installed in

jumper block J9.

For negative sync, ensure that the jumper is removed

from jumper block J9.

d. Vertical sync —

For positive sync, ensure that a jumper is installed in

jumper block J20.

For negative sync, ensure that the jumper is removed

from jumper block J20.

Video clamping jumper

The interface is factory congured to clamp the sync timing to

the back porch. To clamp the sync timing to the tip of the sync

pulse, recongure the jumper as follows:

1. Locate J11 on the printed circuit board.

2. For sync timing clamped to the back porch, ensure that a

jumper is in place from pin 1 to pin 2.

3. For sync timing clamped to the sync tip, ensure that a

jumper is in place from pin 2 to pin 3.

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Mounting the Interface

The interface can be mounted on tabletops, under desks,

through desks, or on racks, as described in this section.

Tabletop placement

For tabletop or desktop placement only, install the self-adhesive

rubber feet/pads (provided) onto the four corners of the bottom

of the interface enclosure.

Under-desk mounting

1. Secure the optional under-desk mounting brackets

(part #70-077-01) to the interface with the six machine

screws provided in the mounting kit (gure 2-3).

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Figure 2-3 — Under-desk mounting

2. Hold the interface with attached brackets against the

underside of the desk or other furniture. Mark the location

of holes for screws on the desk.

3. Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot

holes in the table or desk at the marked screw locations

from the underside/inside (concealed side) of the

furniture, where the interface will be located.

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4. Insert the four wood screws into the pilot holes. Fasten

each screw into the installation surface until just less than

1/4" of the screw protrudes.

5. Align the installed screws with the slots in the mounting

brackets, and place the interface against the surface, with

the screws through the bracket slots.

6. Slide the interface slightly forward or back, then tighten all

four screws to fasten it in place.

Through-desk mounting

1. If rubber feet were installed on the interface, remove them.

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Figure 2-4 — Through-desk mounting

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2. Insert the machine screws provided in the optional

mounting kit (part #70-077-02) through the slots in the

through-desk mounting brackets, and loosely secure the

brackets to the interface (gure 2-4).

3. Hold the interface with attached brackets against the

underside of the desk/table. With a soft pencil mark

the location of holes for screws on the desk. Mark the

opening, approximately 1.8" x 8.9" ( 4.6 cm x 22.6 cm).

4. Cut out the material from the installation area with a

jigsaw. Check the opening size by inserting the interface

part way through the hole. If needed, use a saw, le or

sandpaper to enlarge the hole. Smooth the edges of the

hole with sandpaper.

5. Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot

holes in the desk or table at the marked screw locations.

The holes should be drilled from the underside or inside

(concealed side) of the furniture, where the interface will

be located.

6. Secure the interface to the desk with the provided wood

screws.

7. To adjust the height of the interface within the desk, slide

the interface up or down to the desired position, then

tighten the screws that attach the brackets to the interface.

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