Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Extron electronic service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Extron electronic RGB 202 VTG item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    User ’ s Manual EXTR ON ELECTR ONICS/R GB SYSTEMS, INC. 1230 S outh Le wis S tr eet, Anaheim, CA 92805 800.633.9876 714.491.1500 F AX 714.491.1517 USA EXTR ON ELECTR ONICS, EUR OPE Beeldschermw eg 6C, 3821 AH Amersfoor t +31.33.453.4040 F AX +31.33.453.4050 The Netherlands EXTR ON ELECTR ONICS, ASIA 41B Kr eta Ay er R oad, S ingapor e 089003 +65.[...]

  • Page 2

    Precautions This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read In[...]

  • Page 3

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User’s Manual Contents Chapter One • Introduction and Features Introduction ........................................................................... 1-1 Features .............................................................................. 1-2 Specifications ..................................................[...]

  • Page 4

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • 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 dangerous voltage present. ___ A Warning – possible damage could occur. _ A Note, a Hint, or a Tip that ma[...]

  • Page 5

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual 1 Chapter One Introduction Features Specifications RGB 202 xi , RGB 202 VTG, RGB 202 VS2 and RGB 202 VS SL2 User ’ s Manual Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Troubleshooting Reference Information Solution 1. Check that the MBC cables are installed correctly. 2. Make sure computer[...]

  • Page 6

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual About this manual This manual was written to explain the features, installation and operation of Extron ’ s RGB 202 xi series of interfaces. Although the name “ RGB 202 xi ” is used throughout the manual, it refers to four different interface models. Chapter 4 covers the differences between t[...]

  • Page 7

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Introduction • Features and Specifications Page 1-2 Features The RGB 202 xi provides enhancement features to improve the performance of the connected presentation monitor or projector. These features are listed below and described on the following pages. • 300 MHz Bandwidth • 15-150 kHz Compa[...]

  • Page 8

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Features Defined Auto Power – In normal operation, the RGB 202 xi is “ green ” or in “ power saver mode ” because it turns on only when it is needed. If it senses computer sync on its selected input, the RGB 202 xi turns ON. Also, when the selected input senses no sync from that computer,[...]

  • Page 9

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual LCD Sync Processing – Exclusive to Extron, our LCD sync processing makes the RGB 202 xi work with CRT and LCD based presentation displays. Input Switch – The RGB 202 xi interface can be connected to the outputs of two computers at the same time, making it a two-input switcher as well as an inte[...]

  • Page 10

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Introduction • Features and Specifications Page 1-5 Specifications Input Signal Video: Analog 0.3 to 1.45 V p-p ECL 0.3 to 1.45 V p-p TTL 2.7 to 7.00 V p-p Audio: Connector: 2.5 mm Stereo Jack Impedance: High Z Sync: Separate Sync TTL/Analog Horizontal Sync - Pos,/Neg. Vertical Sync - Positive/Ne[...]

  • Page 11

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Introduction • Features and Specifications Page 1-6 Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Power Supply 90-270 Volt (auto-switchable) Power Dissipation 12 Watts (Nominal ) Enclosure Dimensions Plastic or Metal 9.75" W x 7" D x 1.75" H (metric 24.8 W x 17.8 D x 4.5 H cm) with rear BNCs D[...]

  • Page 12

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Notes Page 1-7 Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Page A-4 Related Parts and Accessories BNC High Resolution Cables Extron recommends High Resolution BNC cables with signal frequencies greater than of 25 kHz or when using a computer with a frequency of 15- 135 kHz and running distan[...]

  • Page 13

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual 2 Chapter T wo Rear Panel Connections Computer-Video Inputs 1 and 2 Remote Switch MBC Power Audio Input and Output BNC Outputs Sync Options RGB 202 xi , RGB 202 VTG, RGB 202 VS2 and RGB 202 VS SL2 User ’ s Manual Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Related Parts and Accessories Pag[...]

  • Page 14

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Rear Panel Connections Page 2-1 Inputs 1 and 2 (Computer-Video) Analog/TTL – This 9-pin input is for any TTL Computer with a horizontal scan frequency of 15-135 kHz. This is for use with Extron MBC cables only. Analog/ECL – This 9-pin input is for any analog or ECL input computer source with a [...]

  • Page 15

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Rear Panel Connections Page 2-2 Audio Connections The RGB 202 xi provides audio switching (together with the video input) to the audio output which is connected to the user ’ s audio equipment. The user also supplies the audio cables. The Audio Interface is a PC/computer audio (600 ý ) to line-l[...]

  • Page 16

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Rear Panel Connections Page 2-3 _ This section describes function of each connector. Rear Panel DIP switches are covered in Chapter 3. BNC Outputs with Auto Sync The RGB 202 xi converts all computer video to RGB Analog signals, with outputs on the rear panel BNC connectors. With all of the DIP swit[...]

  • Page 17

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Page 2-4 Sync Polarity – VGA, for example, has three modes of operation. Each of these modes has a different polarity (positive or negative combinations) configuration. The RGB 202 xi tracks these mode polarity changes and sends out the polarity exactly as it is came in. Thus, if horizontal sync [...]

  • Page 18

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Notes Page 2-5 Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Page 4-4 RGB 202 Model Differences Making ShiftLock™ Cables Extron supplies connectors for making ShiftLock cables; the user supplies the cable. Twisted pair cable may be used – up to 50 feet in length. The illustration below sho[...]

  • Page 19

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual 3 Chapter Three Operation • Controls and Indicators Auto Power Level and Boost Peaking Blue Enhance Vertical and Horizontal Centering Scan-rate Indicator Input Switch Rear Panel DIP Switches RGB 202 xi , RGB 202 VTG, RGB 202 VS2 and RGB 202 VS SL2 User ’ s Manual Extron • RGB 202 xi Series ?[...]

  • Page 20

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Page 3-1 Operation • Controls and Indicators Operating the RGB 202 xi This chapter covers the function of the controls and indicators on the RGB 202 xi , including some examples on how they are used. __ If there are any difficulties setting up for the desired results, see Appendix B for troublesh[...]

  • Page 21

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Page 3-2 This Boost range (red) can compensate for losses of signal level or picture contrast due to increased cable length. Depending on cable specifications, 50% Boost (middle of red line) may improve picture quality for cable lengths shorter than 500 feet for all computer signals between 15-135 [...]

  • Page 22

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Page 3-3 Picture Centering Controls These two knobs are used to make four separate adjustments. The RGB 202 xi has memories for each of its two inputs. Turning a knob not only moves the image but it also stores that information in the memory for the selected input. When switching between inputs, or[...]

  • Page 23

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Page 3-4 Scan Rate Indicator This LCD readout alternately displays the horizontal and vertical scan frequencies of the selected input. To the right of the scan-rate display, the red LED will illuminate indicating a horizontal reading, and the green LED will illuminate indicating a vertical reading.[...]

  • Page 24

    Extron • RGB 202 xi Series • User ’ s Manual Operation • Controls and Indicators Page 3-5 #3 - Sync Output Off = Auto Sync Processing. On = Force separate Horizontal and Vertical Sync output, regardless of cable connections. This feature may be used when the display device does not have a sync impedance that is low enough to be detected by [...]