Altinex DA1406WM manual

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0018-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 0 DA1406WM 1-IN, 6-OUT MAC DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DA1406WM Distribution Amplifier. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer. The product you are holding in your hands is designed using state-of-the-ar[...]

  • Page 3

    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your DA1406WM Distribution Amplifier. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DA1406WM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 3 • Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Altinex, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ABOUT YOUR DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 2 The DA1406WM is a 1-in 6-out MAC distribution amplifier designed to connect a single computer video source to as many as six scan rate compatib[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 4 DESCRIPTION OF DA1406WM 4 4.1 INPUT AND OUTPUTS Using female 15-pin D (MAC-type) connectors on all input and output connectors, the DA1406WM can be used with readily available MAC-type cables. If desired, the input and/or outputs of the DA1406WM can be easily adapted to 5-BNC connectors to allow it to be used with RGsB, RG[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 5 PIN No. Input signals on 15-pin D female connector 12 Vertical Sync 13 Ground 14 Ground 15 Horizontal Sync Table 4. The DA1406WM Input pin-out PIN No. Output signals on 15-pin D female connector 1 Ground 2 Red 3 Composite Sync 4 No connection 5 Green 6 Ground 7 No connection 8 No connection 9 Blue 10 No connection 11 Groun[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 6 INSTALLING YOUR DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 6 Step 1. Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage in your country. An incorrect setting can result in equipment damage not covered by warranty. If the power input voltage needs to be changed, remove the fuse portion of the power entry module and change the locat[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 7 ACCESSORIES 8 Model No. Description TABLE MOUNT BRACKET TM1271 1 U High, ½ rack units TM1272 1 U High, ½ rack units w/Computer Input TM1273 1 U High, ½ rack units w / Computer + A / V Inputs TM1274 1 U High, ½ rack units w / Computer + A / V + Power Inputs RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES DA1293RM 19”-1U Rack Mount Shelf (2[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied DA1406WM unit; however, we would like to offer the following suggestions : • Check to insure the power input is set to proper AC voltage. That the correct voltage is visible through the voltage designation window. • Please make[...]