Altinex DA1917SX manual

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    SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0063-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 1 DA1917SX 2-IN, 2-OUT VGA AUTOSWITCHER/ DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DA1917SX Auto Switcher. 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 technology and is sup[...]

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    SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your DA1917SX Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DA1917SX and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • Unauthorized pe[...]

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    SWITCHERS 3 ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 The DA1917SX is a 2-in, 2-out VGA (VGA/SVGA/XGA) Auto Switcher with a built-in 1-in 2-out Distribution Amplifier. The DA1917SX may also be controlled manually through the use of a contact closure. In its normal mode, the DA1917SX automatically switches to the active input source by sensing an incoming signal. If tw[...]

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    SWITCHERS 4 Typical Video Bandwidth 380 MHz Minimum Video Bandwidth 350 @ -3 dB Horizontal 15-200 kHz Vertical 20-190 Hz Cross-talk -40dB @10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 9V 500mA (included) Power Consumption 3 watts max. Table 3. DA1917SX Electrical DESCRIPTION OF DA1917SX 4[...]

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    SWITCHERS 5 4.1 AUTO-SWITCH MODE The DA1917SX automatically selects the active source by sensing the incoming sync or video signals. If you are switching a RGsB signal, the DA1917SX will automatically sense the sync from the Green channel. When two active sources are present, the DA1917SX selects Input 2 as the default. 4.2 MANUAL SWITCH MODE The D[...]

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    SWITCHERS 6 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1. Make sure that the proper power adapter is used. The Altinex power adapter is supplied with the unit. Step 2. Connect the power adapter to the power port. Observe the power indicator light turning red and the input lights turning red. Step 3. Remove the anti-static connector covers and connect the cabl[...]

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    SWITCHERS 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No: Question Answer 1 What is Switcher? A Switcher is a device that allows you to connect multiple video sources to a single display and select between the sources. 2 When do I use the DA1917SX ? If you have two computers and you want to display them on a single monitor, you would use the DA1917SX 2-in 1-out[...]

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    SWITCHERS 8 ALTINEX POLICY 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Altinex warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service. This warranty is limited to repairing at company’s factory any part or parts of the product, which upon company’s examination shall disclose to be, thus defective. Products considered[...]