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Extron electronic RGB 118 PLUS manual

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    User's Manual RGB 118 & RGB 118 Plus Computer -Video Interfaces[...]

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    Contents Introduction to the RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS ................................. Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ......................................................................... 1-1 Features .....................................[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Legend of Icons The following icons may be used in this manual: ___ Important information – for example, an action or a step that must be done before proceeding. ___ A Warning – possible damage could occur. _ A Note, a Hint, or a Tip that may be helpful. __ Possible Electrostatic Dischar[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual 1 Chapter One Introduction to the RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS C OMPUTER -V IDEO I NTERF A CES Introduction Features Specifications Extron’s RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS User’s Manual[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Page 1-1 Introduction to the RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS Introduction About This Manual This manual contains connection, operation and application information for the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS universal interfaces. RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS Facts and Features The Extron RGB 118 and RGB 118 PL[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Page 1-2 Introduction to the RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS Specifications RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS Dimensions . . 4.63” W x 4.75” D x 1.75” H . . 11.7cm W x 12cm D x 4.4cm H Shipping Weight . . 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) Power Supply . . 12 volt 800 mA (wall mount) Warranty . . 2 years parts and lab[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual 2 Chapter T wo Operation of RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS Front Panel Top Panel Internal DIP Switches Using the SRI Extron’s RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS User’s Manual[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Operation Page 2-1 Operation of RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS Front Panel The following descriptions are keyed* to the RGB 118 PLUS drawings below and on the facing page. A SRI Pushbutton Switch (RGB 118 PLUS ONLY) Push and hold this button in to enable the RGB 118 PLUS SCAN- RATE LCD to display [...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Operation Page 2-2 Top Panel H Blue Enhance Control (Valid for TTL input only) This control allows adjusting a blue text display to an easier to read blue-green color. I Scan Rate Indicator (SRI) LCD Panel (RGB 118 PLUS ONLY) The LCD panel displays a monitor’s horizontal or vertical scan r[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Operation Page 2-3 Internal DIP Switches Internal DIP switch settings determine the operating mode of the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS. Changing the switch settings requires removal of the top and bottom halves of the case as described below. Opening the RGB 118 or RGB 118 PLUS Case To open the [...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Operation Page 2-4 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Operation Page 2-5 Using the SRI (RGB 118 PLUS only) The SRI feature of the RGB 118 PLUS is used to determine the approximate horizontal and vertical scan frequencies of video and computer monitors. To use the SRI, hold the RGB 118 PLUS with the feet against the face of the monitor and near [...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual 3 Chapter Three RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS Applications Extron’s RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS User’s Manual[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Applications Following are possible applications for the RGB 118 and/or the RGB 118 PLUS. 1. As a Sync Stripper Using an MBC RGBS cable 1 , the RGB 118 can be used to strip Sync from Green and separate to Green and Composite Sync outputs. • Connect the RGB with sync on green signal to MBC [...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual MBC VGA/XGA HR RGB 118 Large Screen Data Monitor Page 3-2 Applications Application Diagrams The application diagram below (Figure 1) demonstrates an RGB 118 Interface used to interface a PC Computer monitor to a large screen data monitor which could be located in the same room or in a differ[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Applications Page 3-3 Large Screen Projector MBC VGA/XGA HR MBC MAC/QUADRA HR RGB 118 RGB 118 PLUS RGB 118 PLUS Large Screen Projector Hi Res ECL Buffer MBC SUN/APOLLO MONO Cable SUN/APOLLO MONO Workstation The application diagram below (Figure 2) consists of two computers with RGB 118 and R[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Page 3-4 Applications PC Computer RGB 118 MBC IBM PCC PC Computer MBC VGA/XGA HR RGB 118 PLUS IBM PS2 Computer MAC Computer Extron Switcher Large Screen Projector LBC VGA Laptop Computer RGB 118 RGB 118 PLUS NeXT, SGI or SUN WorkStation RGB 118 RGB 118 MBC IBM VGA/XGA HR MBC MAC/QUADRA HR MB[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual RGB 118 PLUS Universal Interface Data Monitor Large Screen Data Projector or MBC VGA/XGA HR MBC MAC/QUADRA HR MBC IBM PCC The abov e diagram illustrates the v ersatility of Extron’ s 118 PLUS K IT (P/N in Appendix) which includes the f ollowing items: RGB 118 PLUS – MBC V GA/XGA HR – M[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual A Appendix A Other Reference Material Computer Compatibility and MBC Cables Accessories and Part Numbers Glossary Limited Warranty Extron’s RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS User’s Manual[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Computer Compatibility and MBC Cables Page A-1 Compatible Computers Amiga 500,1000,2000 Apple IIE/IIC Apple IIGS Apple Mac RGB (Internal Wiring Kit) Apple Mac SE RGB (Internal Wiring Kit) Apple Mac II Series (Standard Card) Apple Mac II w/ SuperMac Card AT&T 6300/6310 AT&T 630 Burrou[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Page A-2 Accessories and Part Numbers Extron Part Part Number RGB 118 (115 Volt) ................................................................. 60-080-01 RGB 118 (230 Volt) ................................................................. 60-080-02 RGB 118 PLUS (115 volt) ................[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Glossary Glossary Bandwidth - For video amplifiers, bandwidth is a measure of the range of frequencies that make up the components of video character information within which a video amplifier will respond. The frequency range (passband) is usually measured between the half-power (3-dB) poin[...]

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    Extron • RGB 118 & RGB 118 PLUS • User’s Manual Glossary Peaking - Peaking compensates for mid and high frequency RGB Video Bandwidth response in data monitors and projectors and for signal losses due to cable capacitance. When using the Peak enhancements on the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS interface, please use the following guidelines for p[...]