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INTERFACES

6

4

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3 MAIN (RGBS/RGBHV) OUTPUT THROUGH 6

BNC CONNECTORS

BNC connectors offer a reliable connection for
high-resolution video signals, and they facilitate
easy cable maintenance in the field. The main
output of the 

VA6831FC

 is configured with six

BNC connectors. By selecting the appropriate
combinations, these outputs can provide RGsB,
RGBHV, or RGBS output signals. RGsB type
input signals are passed through only because
the 

VA6831FC

 does not separate SYNC from

the Green signal. With these connectors, the

VA6831FC

 can be connected to compatible

projectors using 4-coax cable for RGBS signals
or 5-coax cable for RGBHV signals.

CONNECTOR

OUTPUT SIGNALS (6-BNC

FEMALE)

Red

Red Video

Green

Green Video

Blue

Blue Video

Sync

Composite Sync

Horizontal

Horizontal Sync

Vertical

Vertical Sync

Table 6. 

VA6831FC

 Main Output pin-outs

4.4 INPUT SELECTION SWITCH

The selection of inputs between one and two are
accomplished by using the Input Select Switch
on the front panel. This switch has three
positions: left, center, and right.

By switching to the left, the unit will select
INPUT

 

1. By switching to the right, the

VA6831FC

 will select INPUT 2. The center

position is a REMOTE/AUTO mode.

The LED lights on each side of the Input Select
Switch will indicate which input is selected.

If only one source is present and the Input
Select Switch is in the 

VA6831FC’s

 AUTO

mode

the unit will select the active input. An on

LED will indicate the active input.

When two active sources are present and the
Input Select Switch is on the REMOTE/AUTO
position, the 

VA6831FC

 selects INPUT 2 as the

default turning LED 2 red.

4.5 HORIZONTAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT

Most monitors and projectors have the ability to
adjust the horizontal position of the image, but
sometimes it is helpful to control this feature at
the interface. This control is especially useful
when multiple computers are switched to a
single display if the Horizontal positions for each
computer is slightly different.

The 

VA6831FC

 offers a horizontal position

adjustment for each of the inputs. Turning the
Horizontal Position Adjustment knob (blue color)
located on each side of the INPUT SELECTION
SWITCH will set the unit.

First, make sure that the CH1 Horizontal Delay
and CH2 Horizontal Delay dip-switches are OFF.

With the interface Input Select Switch on
REMOTE/AUTO (center position) and the
Horizontal Position Control Switch centered,
adjust the image using the monitor or projector’s
Horizontal image position control. Then set the
Input Select Switch to the desired input and
adjust the Horizontal position of the image on
the display with the 

VA6831FC’s

 Horizontal

Position Control knob.

4.6 AUDIO

The 

VA6831FC

 accepts two balanced stereo

audio inputs and offers one unbalanced stereo
audio output.  Please note that the audio signal
will follow the video signal during switching,
which means that in either manual selection or
auto-switch mode, if Input 1 is active then both
video and audio signals will be selected for this
input.

4.7 BANDWIDTH

The minimum bandwidth of the 

VA6831FC

 is

350 MHz, and the typical bandwidth is 425 MHz.
This high bandwidth allows the passing of a
video signal’s third harmonic, thus ensuring a
clean video signal.  Indeed, the 

VA6831FC 

will

be virtually transparent to the video signal.

Summary of Contents for VA6831FC

Page 1: ...INTERFACES MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0049 003 PRODUCT REVISION 0 VA6831FC DUAL INPUT SWITCHABLE ANALOG INTERFACE USER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...selection of our products and are confident that you will join the ranks of our many satisfied customers throughout the world This manual covers VA6831FC Dual Input Switchable Analog Interface TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 GENERAL 2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2 INSTALLATION 2 CLEANING 2 FCC CE NOTICE 2 ABOUT YOUR INTERFACE 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3 VA6831FC DESCRIPTION 4...

Page 3: ...x made mounting accessories such as brackets DA1293FC or DA1294FC and cables for optimum setup To turn off the main power be sure to remove the cord from the power outlet The power outlet socket should be installed as close to the equipment as possible and should be easily accessible Do not pull the power cord or any cable that is attached to the VA6831FC Interface If the VA6831FC Interface is not...

Page 4: ...al combination of advanced features and very competitive pricing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 FEATURES DESCRIPTION VA6831FC GENERAL No of Inputs 2 Audio Inputs 2 Video Inputs Computer Input Connector Two 15pin HD Female Stereo Audio Input Connector Two 5 position Terminal Blocks No of Outputs 2 Local Monitor Output Main Video Output Stereo Audio Output Local Monitor Output Connector Two 15 pin HD Fe...

Page 5: ...ue Video 4 ID Bit Connected to Ground when ID Bit switch is ON 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 No connection 10 No connection 11 ID Bit PIN No INPUT SIGNALS ON 15 PIN HD FEMALE CONNECTOR 12 ID Bit 13 Horizontal Sync Composite Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 No connection Table 4 VA6831FC Dual Input pin outs 4 2 LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT 15 PIN HD CONNECTOR Each of the inputs has a local monitor output t...

Page 6: ...INTERFACES 5 ...

Page 7: ...O position the VA6831FC selects INPUT 2 as the default turning LED 2 red 4 5 HORIZONTAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT Most monitors and projectors have the ability to adjust the horizontal position of the image but sometimes it is helpful to control this feature at the interface This control is especially useful when multiple computers are switched to a single display if the Horizontal positions for each co...

Page 8: ...ing brackets through two screens on each side of the VA6831FC Step 2 The VA6831FC may be used with either 110V or 220V and offers a universal connector for ease of use throughout the world Before plugging in the power cord to the unit please verify that the voltage rating of 110V 220V on the FUSE CLIP located on the rear of the VA6831FC is the same as the voltage rating on the power outlet To chan...

Page 9: ...nit The VA6831FC will operate successfully as long as the cables are attached properly and technical specifications are followed DIP SWITCH OFF ON Not Used X Sync on Green X Ch1 Horizontal Delay X Ch2 Horizontal Delay X ID Bit 1 X ID Bit 2 X Table 7 Dip switch default settings 7 1 SYNC ON GREEN OUTPUT SWITCH Often systems that use large matrix switchers are designed to switch signals in RGsB forma...

Page 10: ...1 1U High Rack Wide TM1272 1U High Rack Wide with 15 pin HD connector plate TM1273 1U High Rack Wide with snap in connectors TM1274 1U High Rack Wide with snap in POWER connectors Input cable Local Monitor Cables and Output Cables must be ordered separately from following list Model No Description INPUT LOCAL MONITOR CABLES MS8121CA MAC Local Monitor Cable MS8122CA MAC Input Cable MS8123CA SUN SGI...

Page 11: ...t will have the same type of Sync as the source 4 Why do we have balanced input and unbalanced output If you use the VA6831FC for a distance of less than 500 ft with an output cable there is no need to have balanced input and balanced output If balanced audio input is fed into the VA6831FC Interface the unbalanced audio output will provide a good signal quality TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10 1 The power...

Page 12: ...roducts that you have ordered and that this product fulfills your need 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 should be returned in an unopened package If the product has been opened the restocking fees will apply For the restocking fee a...

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