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Description
The Models 200, 400 and 800 are VGA video splitters that employ the latest technologies in high-resolution video
distribution. The devices are compact, lightweight, low power, and highly reliable. The splitters terminate, buffer
and amplify the computer's video signal with wide-bandwidth integrated circuits for display on multiple monitors.
Depending on the length of the cable used, each output can reproduce a sharp and crisp image at any resolution up to
1600 x 1200.
The Splitters are capable of driving video extension cables to 150 feet or more depending on the resolution being
displayed. Included with the device are a small power adapter and a 6 ft multi-coaxial cable for connection to the
PC’s video.
Features
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Supports any resolution up to 1600x1200 at refresh rates from 60 to 85 Hz
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Rugged, Reliable, Economical
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No software required
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Drives cables to 150 ft or more
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Easily expand outputs by daisy-chaining
Setup
This section gives you setup information on the Model 200, 400, and 800 video splitters. Your package should
include a six foot VGA-Type video cable, a power adapter, and the Video Splitter unit itself. Please take inventory
of all items received and ensure that you have the above items.
Locate the Video output connector on the Computer. This connector is generally a HD15 female with three rows of
contacts. Using the cable supplied, connect the input of the Splitter to the computer.
Connect the monitors directly to the outputs of the Splitter, or use high-quality extension cables to remotely locate
the monitors. Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the Splitter and plug it in the AC source.
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If you are using long video cables (greater than 25 feet) on the output of the splitter, it is best to ensure that the cable
is connected to a monitor (which properly terminates the signals), otherwise disconnect the cable from the Splitter.
The Splitters are cascadable (i.e. connected in series) to provide large number of outputs if desired.
Standard Splitters can drive 150 feet of video cable without appreciable loss of resolution. For longer runs, Model
400-DX or VGA-to-CAT5 converters are recommended.
Plug-and-Play
DDC (Direct Data Channel) is a standard by which a compatible monitor sends its identification and other
parameters to a PnP operating system such as Windows 98 etc. Only one of the monitors connected to the splitter is
allowed to communicate with the operating system. This means that the user should ensure that either all the
monitors can support the resolution which will be set or disable the DDC and force any desired resolution and
refresh rate from the “Display Properties” screen of the operating system. If upon connecting the Splitter you get a
blank screen, it could be that your PC is looking for a monitor but cannot find any. In this case, either plug a monitor
directly to the PC and disable PnP (by choosing a different standard-type monitor), or have at least one monitor
plugged in to the specific output of the splitter that is assigned to the DDC channel (see Specifications for details).
