User’s Guide
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D/2 DA4 DVI • Installation
Installation
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D/2 DA4 DVI • Installation and Operation
PRELIMINARY
Description
The
D/2 DA4 DVI Direct Digital Distribution Amplifier (DA) accepts a
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) signal or a Digital Flat Panel (DFP) signal
(with a DFP-to-DVI adapter) from a computer or other device that
outputs digital video. The D/2 DA4 DVI outputs four independently
buffered signals. The D/2 DA4 DVI is rack mountable and has an
internal switching power supply.
Installation
1
.
Power off the computer and its local monitor.
2
.
For optional rack mounting, mount the D/2 DA4 DVI on the left
or right side of a 19" 1U Universal Rack Shelf (Extron
part #
60-190-01
) (figure 1).
False front panel
Uses 2 front holes only
4-40 X 1/8 screws
Use 2 mounting holes
on opposite corners
D/2 DA4 DVI
DIRECT DIGITAL
DISTRIBUTION A
MPLIFIER
Figure 1 — Rack mounting the D/2 DA4
a
.
If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the case,
remove them.
b
.
Mount the D/2 DA4 DVI on the rack shelf, using two
4-40 x 1/8 screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the
case to the shelf.
3
.
Connect the D/2 DA4 DVI input cable (figure 2) to the DVI video
output port the of the computer (figure 3).
DVI input cable
OUTPUTS
50/60 Hz
100-240V 0.3A
3
4
LOCAL MONITOR
1
2
Figure 2 — D/2 DA4 rear panel
PC computer
digital video out
DVI cable
Direct digital
displays
D/2 DA4 DVI
LCD projector
LCD projector
Monitor
D/2 DA 4 DVI
DIRECT DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
OUTPUTS
50/60 Hz
100-240V 0.3A
3
4
LOCAL MONITOR
1
2
Figure 3 — D/2 DA4 DVI typical application
4
.
Connect the computer monitor to the Local Monitor output of the
D/2 DA4 DVI.
The maximum permissible length of the DVI input and output
cables is 16.4 feet (5 meters). Ensure that the cables do not exceed
the maximum permissible length, otherwise images may be
distorted or missing. Extron does not guarantee signal integrity
beyond 16.4 feet.
5
.
Connect desired DVI-compatible LCD panels, monitors, or
projectors to the other output(s).
6
.
Connect power to the D/2 DA4 DVI.
7
.
Power on the local monitor and other connected display device(s).
8
.
Power on the computer
Indicators
Power LED
— Located on the front panel (figure 4), this lights to
indicate that the D/2 DA4 DVI is receiving power.
DIRECT DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
D/2 DA4 DVI
Power LED
Figure 4 — D/2 DA4 DVI front panel
68-538-01 AX3
Printed in the USA
09 01
Direct Digital Distribution Amplifier
D/2 DA4 DVI
