Altinex DA1904SX manual

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0077-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 2 DA1904SX 1 VGA - IN, 1 RGBHV + 1 VGA - OUT DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 1 1 INTRODUCTION Altinex appreciates your purchase of the DA1904SX Distribution Amplifier. We are sure you 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 s[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 2 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your DA1904SX Distribution Amplifier. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DA1904SX and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 3 3 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. • Any changes or modifications to the [...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 4 4 Output Sync Signal 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 Vertical 47-180 Hz Coupling DC Cross-talk -40dB @ 10MHz Power External Power Adapter 9V 500mA Power Consumption 4 watts max. Table [...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 5 5 PIN No. Input signals on 15-pin HD female connector 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 No connection 5 Ground 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 4. The DA1904SX Input pin-outs APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 6 6 THE SERIAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM In addition to acting as a single distribution amplifier, the DA1904SX may act as a building block in the Altinex Serial Distribution System. The Serial Distribution system provides a method of distributing a video signal to several displays in an application where the displays are typicall[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 7 7 INSTALLING YOUR DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 6 Step 1. Make sure that the correct power adapter is connected to the unit. A red LED will light to indicate that the unit is receiving power. Step 2. Connect the video output of the source (computer or other high-resolution source) to the input of the DA1904SX using a short, high [...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 8 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No: Question Answer 1 What is a Distribution Amplifier? A Distribution Amplifier is a device that allows you to connect a single video source to multiple display devices, such as monitors or projectors used in presentation applications. 2 What is the Serial Distribution System? The Serial Dis[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 9 9 ALTINEX POLICY 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Altinex warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service. This warranty is limited to repairing at company’s factory any part or parts of the product, which upon company’s examination shall disclose to be, thus defective. Pro[...]