Matrox Convert DVI, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Convert DVI
configuring Convert DVI (see Chapter 4, “Configuring Matrox Convert DVI ”).
Although a USB connection is required for programming Convert DVI for
stand-alone mode, it is not required for using Convert DVI in stand-alone mode
(see
“Stand-alone mode” on page 42 ).
Connecting Convert DVI to a laptop/iMac/Mac
Mini, or Mac Pro using one DVI monitor
If the display card on your Mac Pro or Mac mini has only one DVI output, or if it
has more than one DVI output but you have only one DVI monitor, or if
connecting Convert DVI to a laptop or iMac, you can connect Convert DVI to the
DVI output on your Mac system, and then connect your DVI monitor to Convert
DVI’s DVI OUT to see your main desktop.
¦ Note
After connecting Convert DVI to your computer, you must configure
your display settings as detailed in “Configuring your display settings for use
with Convert DVI” on page 20 .
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Connect the USB B connector on the Convert DVI end of the cable to the
USB B port on your Convert DVI.
1
Connect the DVI connector on the Convert DVI end of the cable to the DVI
IN connector on the Convert DVI. Tighten the thumb screws to ensure a
stable connection.
2
Connect the DVI connector on the computer end of the cable to your display
card’s DVI connector. Tighten the thumb screws to ensure a stable
connection.
¦ Note If your computer has an HDMI or DisplayPort output, you can use a
third-party HDMI to DVI or DisplayPort to DVI adapter.
3
Connect the USB A connector on the computer end of the cable to the USB
A port on your computer (a High-Speed USB 2.0 connection is required).
4
Insert the male stereo audio plug on the computer end of the Convert DVI
cable into the LINE OUT jack on your sound card or laptop.
5
Connect the female stereo audio jack on the computer end of the Convert
DVI cable to your speakers. You can also connect your speakers to Convert
DVI’s RCA audio outputs if you have the proper adapter.
6
Connect the DVI connector on your DVI monitor to the DVI OUT on
Convert DVI.
¦ Note
If your monitor has an HDMI or DisplayPort output, you can use a
third-party HDMI to DVI or DisplayPort to DVI adapter.
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Connect the external power supply to the DC power jack on the Convert
DVI, and to an AC outlet. If your Convert DVI comes with an external power
supply cable with international adapter plugs for use in different regions, see
“Convert DVI power supply and adapter plugs” on page 13 .