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SPECIAL APPLICATION

400-0430-001

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ABOUT YOUR DA203-101

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DA203-101

1-In 1-Out Line Driver with Equali 
Audio

The 

DA203-101

is a multi-purpose RGBHV Line 

Driver, Ground Loop Isolator, and Sync Processor. 
As a Line Driver, the 

DA203-101 

offers a single 

output (5-BNC connectors for RGBHV). It will also 
accept RGBS, RGsB, Component Video (Y, R-Y, 
B-Y), S-Video, and Composite Video signals using 
the appropriate channels.  The 

DA203-101

does 

not covert one signal format to another. If a 
Component Video signal is the input, a Component 
Video signal is the output. In the case of RGBHV 
and RGBS input signals, the available outputs are 
RGBHV or RGBS.

Used to compensate for loss over long runs of 
coaxial cable, the 

DA203-101

may be installed 

alone, with an interface, or with additional 

DA203-101

units depending on system 

requirements. Typically, the 

DA203-101

might be 

used at the end of a cable run with an interface at 
the head-end of the run.

The 

DA203-101

is engineered for custom signal 

alignment, enabling it to be modified to handle 
cable runs of 300 feet or more. The 

DA203-101

is 

compact and streamlined, making it easy to fit 
virtually anywhere in a system.

In an audiovisual system, when different pieces of 
equipment operating from different power sources 
are connected, a ground loop can potentially occur, 
usually causing a hum bar to roll from top to bottom 
over a display image. Severe ground loops can 
cause damage to equipment. The 

DA203-101

is 

designed for installation between these pieces of 
equipment to eliminate a ground loop problem. The 
common mode range of the 

DA203-101

is +/-2V 

with a video signal of 1V p-p. The 

DA203-101

may 

also be used as a ground loop isolator for up to 
three different composite video signals, using red, 
green, and blue channels.

Ultimately, the 

DA203-101

acts as

a sync 

processor, allowing you to combine horizontal and 
vertical sync into composite sync or split a 
composite sync into separate horizontal and 
vertical syncs. 

Moreover, the 

DA203-101

incorporates the ability to control the sync detection 
threshold allowing for even greater flexibility.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

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FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION

DA203-101

GENERAL
Inputs

Video Connectors 

BNC Female (5)

Audio Connector

3.5mm Stereo Jack (1)

Power Connector

DC Power Jack (1)

Outputs

Video Connectors

BNC Female (5)

Audio Connectors 

5-Pin Terminal Block (1)

Compatibility

Signal types

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, 

YPbPr, S-Video & C-Video

Resolutions - PC

VGA through UXGA

Resolutions - HDTV

480p,576p,720p,1080i

Television Standards

NTSC, PAL, SECAM

Table 1. 

DA203-101

General

MECHANICAL

DA203-101

Material

0.091” Al

Finish

ALTINEX Black

Height

1.0in (25mm)

Width

5.2in (132mm)

Depth

4.3in (109mm)

Weight

1.0 lb (0.45 kg)

Panel Material

0.047” Al

Panel Finish

Black Anodized

T° Operating

10°C-50°C

T° Maximum

75°C

Humidity

90% non-condensing

MTBF (calc.)

38,000 hrs

Table 2. 

DA203-101

Mechanical

Summary of Contents for DA203-101

Page 1: ...SPECIAL APPLICATION MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0430 001 DA203 101 1 IN 1 OUT LINE DRIVER WITH EQUALIZATION AUDIO USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...NING 2 FCC CE NOTICE 2 ABOUT YOUR DA203 101 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 DESCRIPTION OF DA203 101 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 INSTALLING YOUR DA203 101...

Page 3: ...cord from the power outlet The outlet should be installed as near to the equipment as possible and should be easily accessible Do not pull the power cord or any cable that is attached to the DA203 10...

Page 4: ...ng a hum bar to roll from top to bottom over a display image Severe ground loops can cause damage to equipment The DA203 101 is designed for installation between these pieces of equipment to eliminate...

Page 5: ...l 0dB Gain Analog Impedance 75 Ohms Sync Level TTL Sync Impedance 75 Ohms Output Audio Unbalanced Level 0dB Gain Impedance 50 Ohms Power External 9V 1 1A 800mA max Power 7 2W Table 3 DA203 101 Electri...

Page 6: ...SPECIAL APPLICATION 400 0430 001 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP DA203 101 DA1907...

Page 7: ...GREEN VER GAIN S W H W GAIN RIGHT LEFT EQ S W EQ H W R B G HOR S W H W TH TH SIGNAL DETECT POWER H W EQ H W EQ H C H W EQ SYNC PROCESSING VIDEO OUTPUT MAIN AUDIO BALANCED VIDEO INPUT GLI RS 232 TO TT...

Page 8: ...nd to the changes in sync pulses OPERATION 7 The DA203 101 will operate successfully as long as cables are attached properly and other technical specifications are followed The adjustments on the DA20...

Page 9: ...use 5 The display has a problem Solution Make sure the display has power and is turned on If there is still no display please call Altinex at 714 990 2300 8 2 NO SOUND Cause 1 The source has a problem...

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