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VGA Booster VB100 User Manual www.aten.com[...]
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VB100 User Manual ii FCC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFE RENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is ope rate[...]
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VB100 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The man[...]
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VB100 User Manual iv Package Content s Basic Package The basic VB100 package consists of: 1 VB100 VGA Booster 1 Power Adapter 1 User Instruction s* Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping . If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual tho roughly and follow th[...]
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VB100 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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VB100 User Manual vi About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your device. It covers all aspects of installation, and operation. An overview of the information fou nd in the ma nual is provided below. Chapter 1 , Intr oduction , introduces you to the VB100 system. Its purpos e, features and benefits are presented[...]
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VB100 User Manual vii Conventions This manual uses the following conv entions: Product Information For informatio n about all ATEN products and how they can help yo u connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web o r contact an ATEN Au thorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on th e Web for a list of l ocations and telephone numbers: Monospaced Indicates tex[...]
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VB100 VGA Bo oster amplifies the VGA signal fro m a source device and transmits it to a display up to 70 meters away. The VGA booster extends the display distance withou t signal loss; to bring you a crystal clear video display at a longer distance. The VB100 is built with a compact housing design for easy inst[...]
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Chapter 1. Introduction 2 Requirement s Source Device The following equipment mu st be installed on the source device or computer: VGA video card with H DB-15 connect or Display Device A VGA, XGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA, WUX GA, multi-sync monitor , or multimedia projector w ith an HDB-15 connector . Cables 2 VGA cables[...]
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VB100 User Manual 3 Component s Front V iew Rear V iew No. Component Description 1 Video In Connect the video cable t hat connects to the VGA source device here. 2 Gain/ Compensation Knob Use this knob to control the video gain and compensation to adjust the picture quality for distance. 3 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 4 Power L[...]
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4 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Inst allation Setting up the VB100 is a matter of pluggi ng in the VGA cables. Refer to the installation diagram below (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps) and do the following: 1. Use a HDB-15 VGA cable* to connect the computer ’ s video port to the video input port on the VB100. 2. Use a HDB-1[...]
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VB100 User Manual 5 Installation Diagram 2 1 3 4[...]
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6 Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only . Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result. Do [...]
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VB100 User Manual 7 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. T o help protect y our system from sudden, tr[...]
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Appendix 8 T echnical Support International For online technical supp ort – including troubleshooting, d ocumentation, and software updates: http://support.aten. com For telephone support, see Tel ephone Support , page i ii: North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number[...]
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VB100 User Manual 9 Specifications Function VB100 Connectors V ideo In 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Video Out 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Power Jack 1 x DC Jack Switches Manual Gain Contr ol 1 x knob LED Power 1 (Green) Video Signal Range 1920x1200@60Hz at 30m, 1280x1024@60Hz at 70m Power Consumption DC 5V; 0.9 W Environment Operating T emp. 0–50ºC S t[...]