Altinex VM2143VS manual

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  • Page 1

    V-MATRIX MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0172-003 8-IN VIDEO/SYNC INPUT CARD FOR V-MATRIX ™ WITH COVER PLATE USER’S GUIDE VM2143VS[...]

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    V-MATRIX 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS .............. 2 1.1 GENERAL ................................ ................. 2 1.2 INSTALLATION ................................ ......... 2 1.3 CLEANING ................................ ................ 2 1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE ................................ ..... 2 ABOUT YOUR VM214[...]

  • Page 3

    V-MATRIX 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your VM2143VS . Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your VM2143VS and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • Qualified ALTINEX servic[...]

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    V-MATRIX 3 ABOUT YOUR VM2143VS 2 VM2143VS 8-in V-MATRIX™ Video Input Card The VM2143VS is an 8-In Video Input Card designed for use in a V-Matrix™ System and can handle a wide array of signal formats. The VM2143VS can be used for video signals including Composite Video, S -Video, Component Video, RGsB, RGBS and RGBHV. Easily accessible jumpers [...]

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    V-MATRIX 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 Diagram 1 : Connections[...]

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    V-MATRIX 5 Diagram 2 : AC Coupled/75 Ohms Jumper Settings for Video Signal AC Coupled/75 Ohm Input Impedance Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for 75 ohms input impedance on the following ports: P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.) The jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13 , P14[...]

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    V-MATRIX 6 Diagram 3 : DC Coupled/75 Ohms Jumper Settings for Video Signal DC Coupled/75 Ohm Impedance Note: In the diagram, above, the jumpers are set for 75 ohms input impedance on the following ports: P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.) The jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P15,[...]

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    V-MATRIX 7 Diagram 4 : AC Coupled/High Z Jumper Settings for Video Signal AC Coupled/High Impedance Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for High impedance on the following ports: P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.) The jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P1[...]

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    V-MATRIX 8 Diagram 5 : DC Coupled/High Z Jumper Settings for Video Signal DC Coupled/High Impedance Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for High impedance on the following po rts: P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.) The jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P[...]

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    V-MATRIX 9 Diagram 6 : Internal View VM2143VS Internal Block Diagram 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 INPUT HI Z (SYNC) LOW Z (VIDEO) GLI GLI GLI GLI GLI GLI DC/AC GLI GLI 7 8 POWER 5 6 2 3 4 1 OUT BNC (SYNC) HI Z (VIDEO) LOW Z DC/AC (SYNC) HI Z (VIDEO) LOW Z DC/AC (SYNC) HI Z (VIDEO) LOW Z DC/AC (SYNC) HI Z (VIDEO) LOW Z DC/AC (SYNC) HI Z (VIDEO) LOW Z DC/AC (SYNC[...]

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    V-MATRIX 10 INSTALLING YOUR VM2143VS 6 Step 1. Decide which type of input video signal will be used on each input and what the impedance requirements are of the input source. Refer to Diagram 2 through Diagram 5 for jumper settings. Note that DC Coupling is most commonly used with DVD players and VCR's and AC Coupling is most often used with v[...]

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    V-MATRIX 11 8.2 POOR DISPLAY QUALITY Cause 1: Incompatible devices. Solution: Make sure the video source and the display being connected are compatible devices. Check the manufacturer's specifications if necessary. If the devices are compatible, see Cause 2. Cause 2: Jumpers settings are wrong. Solution: Check the jumper settings p er the diag[...]