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DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS

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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 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

:

DA1904SX 

 

1 VGA-in, 1 RGBHV +1 VGA-out

Distribution Amplifier

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 SPECIFICATIONS............................ 3

DESCRIPTION OF 

DA1904SX

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INPUT AND OUTPUTS ................................ ......4

APPLICATION DIAGRAM ................................ .....5

THE SERIAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ................6

INSTALLING YOUR DISTRIBUTION
AMPLIFIER................................ ............................ 7

OPERATION ................................ ......................... 7

ACCESSORIES................................ ..................... 7

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................8

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................. 8

ALTINEX POLICY ................................ .................9

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................ ........9

RETURN POLICY ................................ ..............9

CONTACT INFORMATION ................................ 9

Summary of Contents for DA1904SX

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...t 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 DA1904SX 1 VGA in 1 RGBHV 1 VGA out Distribution Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 GENERAL 2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2 INSTALLATION 2 C...

Page 3: ...nts Handle the DA1904SX Distribution Amplifier carefully because dropping or jarring can damage internal components Do not place heavy objects on top of the DA1904SX If the DA1904SX 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 outl...

Page 4: ... acts as an output 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 ...

Page 5: ...UT AND OUTPUTS The DA1904SX is a special application distribution amplifier providing one VGA SVGA XGA type input on a 15 pin HD connector and one RGBHV buffered input on a 15 pin HD connector It also provides one RGBHV buffered output on 5 BNC connectors and one VGA SVGA XGA loop output on a 15 pin HD connector The loop output should be no longer than twelve feet for most applications Typically a...

Page 6: ...D 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 ...

Page 7: ...approach uses the concept of a video bus to provide greater ease of installation and greater flexibility In the Serial Distribution System the DA1904SX acts as an output module Typically the source signal is connected to the input of a DA1902SX and this becomes the starting point for the bus The outputs are then connected to the output modules DA1904SX which are usually located at each display sit...

Page 8: ...chnical specifications are followed There are no other adjustments necessary to operate the unit ACCESSORIES 8 Model No Description RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES DA1295RM Mount mini brackets 2 L shape VGA MALE TO MALE CABLES 15 PIN HD TO 15 PIN HD CB3703MR 3 ft CB3706MR 6 ft CB3715MR 15 ft CB3725MR 25 ft CB3750MR 50 ft Super High Resolution Coaxes CB3775MR 75 ft Super High Resolution Coaxes CB37100MR ...

Page 9: ...ot affect the input or any other output on the device A buffered output may vary in terms of the gain or peaking adjustments made to the video signal 5 Which type of signal format may I pass through the DA1904SX The DA1904SX can pass high resolution RGBHV RGBS RGsB and RsGsBs format computer video signals Many display devices that use a 15 pin HD VGZ type connector can only accept RGBHV format sig...

Page 10: ...ive the products that you have ordered and that this product meets your expectations In the unlikely event that an Altinex product needs to be returned please follow the policies below Altinex will accept product returns for a period of 30 days from authorized Altinex dealers Products must be returned in an unopened package If a product has been opened the restocking fees will apply For the restoc...

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