Altinex DA1912SX manual

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0007-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 1 DA1912SX 1-IN, 2-OUT RGBS DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 1 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing DA1912SX 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-art [...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 2 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your DA1912SX Distribution Amplifier. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DA1912SX and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 3 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 DA1912SX Distribution Amplifier is designed to allow the connection of one high resolution RGsB or RGBS source to up two scan rate compat[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 4 4 DESCRIPTION OF DA1912SX 4 4.1 INPUT TERMINATION SWITCH The Input Termination Switch is normally set to the ON position and provides 75 Ohms termination for the Red, Green, and Blue channels. By setting this switch in the OFF position and using BNC "T" connectors, the input may be looped to another DA1912SX , to[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 5 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 INSTALLING YOUR DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 6 Step 1. Make sure that the proper p ower supply is being used with the unit. The use of an incorrect power supply can result in equipment damage not covered by warranty. Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit and plug it into the power outlet. The power i[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 6 6 OPERATION 7 The settings of the DA1912SX Distribution Amplifier can be adjusted using Input Termination, Video Level, and Sync Level switches as described in Section 4. There are no other adjustments necessary to operate the unit. The DA1912SX will operate successfully as long as cables are attached properly and other te[...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 7 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No: Question Answer 1 How many feet of cable can I use with the DA1912SX when the Video Level switch is set in the 1V position? Compensation for cable loss is automatically made for distances up to100 feet when set normally, though the DA1912SX can drive signals through longer runs depending [...]

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    DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS 8 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied DA1912SX unit; however, we would like to offer the following suggestions : • Please make sure that the input amplitude levels are as follows: 1. Analog signal less than 1.5V. 2. Sync signal less than 0.3V. • Please use Altine[...]