Cable Electronics DVP14 Instruction Manual

DVP14

Video Wall Processor

LAUNAM NOITCURTSNI

DVI Output
Cascadable
4 Output Displays
Dual-View

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Safety and Notice

The DVP14 DVI output Cascadable Video Wall Processor,
4-Display Dual-View has been tested for conformance to

safety regulations and requirements, and has been certi ed

for international use. However, like all electronic equipment,
the DVP14 should be used with care.

Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect your­self from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to
the unit.

● Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.

● Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where
explained in this manual.

● Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not

use near water.

● Keep objects that might damage the device and assure

that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface.

● Use only the power adapter and power cords and

connection cables designed for this unit.

● Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit.

Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION.............................................................3

FEATURES.......................................................................4

SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................5

PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................6

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS...................................................6

SUPPORTED RESOLUTION.............................................7

HARDWARE INSTALLATION..........................................9

Installation Procedures ................................10

Connection Diagram ..................................11

OPERATION SOFTWARE.............................................12

System Requirement and Precautions ......12

Instruction of Software Connection ..........12

Instruction of Software Operation .............13

USING THE TV WALL CALCULATOR………………….17

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................21

WARRANTY.................................................................22

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INTRODUCTION

The DVP14 Cascadable Video Wall Processor, 4-Display Dual­View DVI Output is a powerful most cost effective, and fully

real time data/video processor for multiple at panel displays
or projectors. With high-denition real-time DVI output, the

quality of the video wall is guaranteed. The output display
is scalable up to 255 by 255 squares.

Virtually any setup for the display layout may be possible by
the provided software. The DVP14 allows you to manipulate
two input videos, in any position and whatever sizes you want
for viewing. The embedded scaler converts signals from the
two input sources to match the native resolution of monitors,

at panel displays, and/or projectors.

Also, there are user-selectable output settings up to WUXGA

(1920x1200). The DVP14 sends the resulting mixed video thru

DVI interface to the connected monitors/projectors based on

the display layout. The layout can be readily modied to t

your applications and optimize visual effects. Typical applica­tions include digital signage, Sport Bars, and broadcasting /
education / surveillance systems, etc.

This is a Video only processor and does not receive or output
any kind of audio.

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Features

● Four DVI outputs from 640x480 to 1920x1200

● Local DVI loop output for monitoring the DVI input only

● Supports HDMI, DVI, S-Video, CVBS, Component, and VGA
input, from 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive

● Advanced video de-interlacing for improving 480i and 576i

SD video input

● PIP (picture-in-picture), PAP or PBP (Picture by Picture), Full
screen modes and adjustable size & position through
software

● Resize, position, ip, zoom output video

● Perfect as a video screen splitter, a video converter and

a video switcher

● Each DVI output has an independent controllable
display area

● User-selectable output settings, up to 1920x1200

● Can be cascaded to obtain larger display walls

● Image parameters and layouts are automatically saved
in ash memory of the device and can be recalled for

later use

● Several image parameters and layouts can be saved in the
controlling computer and can be loaded for later use

● Software control through RS-232

● Firmware upgradable for support of new features and

technology enhancements

● Built-in factory reset switch

● 2RU size for compact rack installations

DVP14

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Model Name

Technical

Typical usage

Video-wall processor

Output displays
Input Format

Support

Output Support

Video loop-out

HDCP compliance

Video bandwidth

Video support
Audio support

Control

PIP/PAP
Cascadable

Input TMDS signal

ESD protection

PCB stack-up

Input

Output

DVI connector

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HDMI / DVI / VGA / YPbPr / S-Video / CVBS

[One digital and one analog can be used in PIP or PAP mode]

DVI (HDMI by adapter)

Yes, DVI

No

HDMI / DVI [Single-link 4.95Gbps] VGA [165MHz]

Up to 1920x1200@60 / 1600x1200@60

No
RS-232

Yes

Yes

1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]

Human body model — ± 19kV [air-gap discharge]

& ±12kV [contact discharge]

6-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]

1x DVI + 1x VGA + 1x RS-232 1XS-Video, 1XCVBS

4x DVI

DVI-I [29-pin female, digital only]

VGA connector

HD-15 [15-pin D-sub female]

RS-232 connector

DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]

RCA connector

75Ωfemale

RJ-45 connector

WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators (Not in use)

Mechanical

Housing Metal enclosure

Dimensions

[L x W x H]

1'10" x 1'5" x 3. 5" [550 x 440 x 88mm]

Fixedness

1'11" x 1'8" x 9.1" [592 x 500 x 230mm]

Power supply

1'11" x 1'8" x 9.1" [592 x 500 x 230mm]

Power consumption

17.4 lbs [7900g]

Model

Package

Carton

20.9 lbs [9500g]

Model
Package

Weight

Operation temprature

Relative humidity

2RU rack-mount with ears

AC Power 100-240V

30 Watts [max]

32~95°F [0~35°C]

-4~140wF [-20~60°C]

20~90% RH [no condensation]

Specications

Storage temprature

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Package Contents

Inputs and Outputs

● 1x DVP14

● 1x UL AC C13 power cord

● 1x VGA to component breakout cable

● 1x Composite, S-video breakout cable

● 1x DVI/VGA breakout cable

The DVP14 can use up to two inputs at one time and supports multiple in­put interfaces (HDMI, DVI, composite, S-Video, component, VGA (adapters

needed)) and accepts both graphics and video signals, which come from

computers and NTSC / PAL video sources respectively. There is a concept
of main channel and sub channel for this device. You can select one of the
digital inputs and one of the analog inputs, and then the DVP14 will display

the mixed video on the connected 4 displays. With an advanced de-interlace

function built in, low resolution but popular video formats such as NTSC / PAL
will be improved.

The drawing below shows the rear panel connectors for the video inputs of a
DVP14. Please see the Connection Diagram later in this manual to see how
you can connect video devices and displays to the DVP14.

Rear Panel

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1. Factory Reset switch:
Default: Turn on the DVP14 then switch both switches simultaneously up and down
to factory default mode.

2. Firmware Update Switch:
Normal operation: OFF, OFF
Firmware update mode: DOWN, DOWN
This Input, Outputs ports support a variety of resolutions from 640x480 up
to 1920x1200, for more information on the supported resolutions,
see "Supported Resolution".

● 1x Rack-mounting ear set

● 1x Installation software CD

● 1x User Manual

● 1x USB to RS-232 cable

● 1x DVI to VGA adapter

SEE NOTE: 1

SEE NOTE: 2

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Supported Resolution

Supported Mode Resolution Supported Mode Resolution

480p / 525p 720x483 @60Hz MAC 832x624 @75Hz

480p (16:9) 960x483 @60Hz VESA 1024x768 @60Hz

576p / 625p 720x756 @50Hz MAC 1024x768 @60Hz

(HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @50Hz VESA 1024x768 @70Hz

(HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @60Hz IBM 1024x768 @72Hz

(HDTV) 1080p

1920x1080

@30Hz

VESA 1024x768 @75Hz

VESA 720x400 @85Hz MAC 1024x768 @75Hz

VESA 640x350 @85Hz VESA 1024x768 @85Hz

VESA 640x400 @85Hz VESA 1152x864 @75Hz

IBM 720x400 @70Hz MAC 1152x870 @75Hz

IBM 720x350 @70Hz SUN 1152x900 @66Hz

IBM 640x350 @70Hz SUN 1152x900 @76Hz

IBM 640x400 @70Hz VESA 1280x960 @60Hz

VESA 640x480 @60Hz VESA 1280x960 @85Hz

MAC 640x480 @67Hz VESA 1280x1024 @60Hz

VESA 640x480 @72Hz HP 1280x1024 @60Hz

VESA 640x480 @75Hz IBM 1280x1024 @67Hz

VESA 640x480 @85Hz HP 1280x1024 @72Hz

VESA 800x600 @56Hz VESA 1280x1024 @75Hz

VESA 800x600 @60Hz SUN 1280x1024 @76Hz

VESA 800x600 @72Hz VESA 1600x1200 @60Hz

VESA 800x600 @75Hz VESA 1920x1200 @60Hz

VESA 800x600 @85Hz

[DVI-I digital only IN] Socket

Supported

Mode

Resolution

(HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @50Hz

(HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @60Hz

(HDTV) 1080p 1920x1080 @60Hz

VESA 640x480 @60Hz

VESA 800x600 @60Hz

VESA 1024x768 @60Hz

VESA 1152x864 @75Hz

VESA 1280x1024 @60Hz

VESA 1280x1024 @50Hz

Supported

Mode

Resolution

VESA 1280x768 @60Hz

VESA 1366x768 @60Hz

VESA 1400x1050 @60Hz

VESA 1400x1050 @50Hz

VESA 1152x864 @75Hz

VESA 1600x1200 @60Hz

VESA 1920x1200 @50Hz

VESA 1920x1200 @60Hz

[DVI-I digital only Out] Socket

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Digital Visual Interface (DVI) to HDMI Female

The unit has DVI-I Female connectors for Input and Outputs:

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Recommended Adapter Connector you can use from DVI to HDMI Female

DVI-I [29-pin Female, digital only]

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DVI-I (Dal Link) to HDMI Female

DVI-D (Dual Link) to HDMI Female

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Hardware Installation

1. To prevent re or shock hazards, do not expose this device

to rain or moisture.

2. When connecting other products such as DVD players,
and personal computers, you should turn off the power of this
product and the other devices for protection against electric
shocks.

3. The product should be placed more than one foot away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and
other products (including ampliers) that produce heat. In ad­dition, do not place any material or devices on the top of the
device.

4. Do not use immediately after moving from a low tempera­ture to high temperature, as this causes condensation,

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult and serious damage to the product.

6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.

7. Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long
time or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected.
The video image could be burned in to the display device.

Safety Precautions

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Unpacking

Remove the DVP14 from the shipping box and examine it for any

signs of shipping damage or missing items (check with package

contents above). All shipping items should be saved if the product

is to be moved or returned for service. Shipping unit back to CE
labs or dealer for service not in the original box may result in
voiding warranty or additional cost.

Placement

Please do not block the sides of this device or stack another de-

vice on the top or bottom of the DVP14. Allow sufcient distance
to adjacent equipment to allow proper ventilation airow.

Connections

We recommend the highest quality cables for both input and
output connections.

1. Turn off the DVP14 and all devices that will be connected
to the DVP14.

2. Connect up to 4 monitors, projectors or other displays that
comes with DVI inputs by using male-to-male DVI cables to
the DVP14 DVI outputs.

3. Connect a device equipped with DVI output (such as PC)
to the DVI input connector of the DVP14.

4. Connect your controlling computer with the DVP14 by a
9-pin RS-232 adapter and then install the software.

5. Turn On the DVP14.

6. Turn On all devices connected to the DVP14 and then set
up the display output through RS-232 and the software
included with the unit.

Installation Procedures

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Connection Diagram

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OPERATION SOFTWARE

1. After turning off the DVP14; please wait at least 15 seconds
to allow the power capacitors to be discharged before
reapplying power.

2. The DVP14 comes with a software control program which
runs under Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP. The application
controls the DVP14 through a RS-232 serial data control interface.

3. Before you run the software please, make sure you have a
RS-232 cable connected between your computer COM port
and the DVP14.

4. To make sure all information shown in the software display
is synchronized with those in the device; please click "Connect"
to acquire the latest data from the DVP14.

System Requirement and Precautions

1. Turn on the DVP14. The front panel Display will be blink
one time. Make sure the serial port (RS-232) connection
is secured.

2. The rst step after running the software is automatic detec-
tion of the DVP14. If the DVP14 responds correctly through
RS-232 port, the computer will show the main control
panel. The process takes 5 to15 seconds. If the response is
not accurate, a warning window will show up as follows.

Instructions for Software Connection

There are a couple of possible reasons causing the lack of
communications:

•The DVP14 is not powered on.

•The DVP14 been ON with no activity for a long period of

time and may enter a sleep state. Please check the cur­rent status, and reboot the DVP14.

•The RS-232 cable maybe loose or some other software

has taken the available serial port. Please make sure the
RS-232 cable is connected and the available serial port is
free to be used by the DVP14 software.

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*** NOTE: The Software is the same for the DVP14 & DVP19 ***

Software Operation

Main Control Panel

State

Overall state and format setting:

1. Save and Read: The current layout
of the four DVI outputs ports can be

saved to a le. In addition, the le can

be uploaded in the future to restore
the setting.

2. Display Setting / Aspect Ratio: The
main and sub sources both can be ad­justed to 16:9 or 4:3. The brightness and

contrast of the mixed video also can

be adjusted for different requirements.
After setting, please press
Update Setting to save the change.

3. Firmware Ver.: To display the current

rmware version of the device.

4. Color Balance: The color of the
video can be automatically adjusted.

But it works only when the source is
analog and the mode is Full Screen.

5. Factory Reset

6. Set All Output Resolution

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Setting

Use this button to congure the correct COM port for serial control,
and the device ID for identication.

Connect

Establish communications with the DVP14 and the computer.

Disconnect

Disconnect the computer COM port from the DVP14.

Input Resolution

Setting the resolution of the input port.

1. After 10 secongs, the new setting can be applied to the DVP14,
but the input source and Display layout mode will return to default.

2. Please reset input source and Display layout mode.

Main Source

Choose one of the inputs as the main source

Sub Source

Choose oneof the inputs as the sub source

Display Layout Mode

Congure the layout of the main and sub sources in the mixed video.

1. Main Full Screen: Only main source is displayed in the

mixed video output.

2. Sub Full Screen: Only sub source is displayed in the

mixed video output.

3. PIP Mode: The main source is displayed as the background,
and the sub source is placed in a window.

4. Side by Side: The main source and sub source are displayed
at the same size, side by side.

5. Custom Dene PAP: User can adjust the layout of the two inputs
source to different sizes on the output.

Main and Sub source can be from the same input.

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Setup Individual Output DVI ports (Channel)

There are a total of 4 DVI output ports for theDVP14. Each DVI output
can be independently set up to display any area of the input video.
Each output can be set to a different output resolution to adapt
different combinations of monitors or projectors.

To select each individual DVI out­put port to setup with preferable
output, please click on the desired
output as shown to the left, and the
control dialog window shown below
will show up accordingly!

Display Output

Display Output 1
Display Output 2
Display Output 3
Display Output 4

For each output display, users can dene which area of the input

video is to be displayed on that screen. First, setup the X Total and

Y Total, and then dene the upper-left (X Start, Y Start) and bottom­right (X End, Y End) corners for each display channel. The control

panel to achieve this goal is as shown.

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This screen representation area will demonstrate the resulting
selection of the input video to be displayed for the selected
DVI output port.

"Original Input Video" shows the resolution information of the
input video to each output channel, and it will vary depend­ing upon the input video.

"Original Resolution" Section Setup the output resolution for
individual DVI output port. Notice that each display can run
at a different resolution to adapt to different resolutions from
different panels.

Check "Capture Mode Enable" will enable the scaling pa­rameters. This monitor will now display the video region as

dened by the output scaling parameters. If users disable

this section, this output channel will display simply the full
display of the input video.

Check "Auto Apply Settings" will automatically load the
new settings into processor.

Select “Update Status” will refresh the information of the
output video parameters.

Select “Update Apply Settings” will load the parameters
into processor.

While “Auto Apply Settings” is checked, parameter
updates are automatically sent to the processor.

Dene Area Setting – Select the X Total, Y Total, Upper-left
X, Y point coordinates using scroll bars or manually keying in
this section accordingly. This section will roughly dene cap­ture area for the input which is needed for each individual
channel. The resulting capture area corresponds to the input
video will be illustrated in the screen representation area.

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3

“Fine Tune by Percentage” will provide the option to further

adjust the position and area dened in .

For outward expansion For inward reduction

By percentage, users need to determine what will be the ref­erence. There are two choices for this part: "Specied Area"
and "Fulll Input". Normally, "Specied Area" will work more
appropriately while users are dealing with panel bezels;
because the overlapped masking area will be close the

specied area instead of full input video!

"Fine Tune by Pixel" offers similar approach to adjust the po­sition and area of the output channel.
The idea behind this section is the same to “Fine Tune by Per-
centage”. The difference is that the adjustment is based on

pixels. Users can therefore adjust the output channel area
pixel wise.

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Using the TV wall Calculator

1. Verify that the sequence of the ports are connected as shown below:

(We recommend this sequence, but you can connect the sequence the way it works best for you)

One screen will show 1/4 image for the default settings of the DVP14

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Using the TV wall Calculator Continued

2. Open the Software DVP14 video wall processor and select the TV Wall

Calculator, under the Connect selection:

3. Measure the length and height of the screen as shown below and ll

in the boxes in the Calculator (inch) Section, then Select the
conguration. Select 2x2. Then Select "Calculate".

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4. When you are nished, this window will pop up.

Pess OK. Click X to close the "TV Wall Calculator"
window.

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5. On the Display Output section, Select: Display Output 1, and you will

see that the data has changed automatically.
Then press: (2) Write setting to device.

6. On the Display Output section, Select: Display Output 2, and you will

see that the data has changed automatically.
Then press: (2) Write setting to device.

Repeat this step for Output #3 and Output #4.

Output #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 are for the DVP19 ONLY – Not used on the DVP14

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7. After you press: Write setting to device. From Port #1 to Port #4, you will

see the video wall.

8. The margins will be very close.

If you are not satised, go back to Step #5 to ne-tune the yellow marked

data to get a smoother image between screen to screen. Do this adjustment
on each screen as needed.

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Remember push "Write setting to Device" each time you make an adjustment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

RecommendationsProblem

• Check the AC power cord to ensure proper

insertion into the DVP14 and at the wall
socket. If using a power strip, verify switch is
on and the circuit breaker is not tripped.

• If you are recovering from a power outage or

intentional AC power disconnection, leave
the device off for a minute and then power it
on again.

• Make sure all cables are in good condition

and prop¬erly connected to the DVP14, the
sources, and the displays.

• Congure the output video resolution so that
it does not exceed the native resolution of

the display. ( in this case, the message of “out
of range” is usually showed on your display

screen)

• Every time when you change the input resolu-

tion, please wait for 10-20 seconds. After the
resolution is changed, the selection of input
and the Display layout mode will return to
default. So, please adjust the input source
and Display layout mode to your requirement
once again.

When VGA input is used for the rst time, it

will take up to 10 seconds to display the VGA
source successfully.

• We suggest that don’t use Y-cables to split
your video source. That will low¬er output

video quality. Use a distribution amplier

instead of Y-cables.

• Make sure the video source is not com­pressed and maintains the highest native
resolution.

• Press “Color Balance” key in “State” for auto
conguration.

• When unable to achieve serial port connec-

tion, please reboot the DVP14. If this does

not x the issue, check the conguration of

the computer serial port and verify the serial
cable is connected properly.

No power

No or Erratic Video

Poor quality

Wrong color

No Data Connection

Auto color conguration only works at VGA
and component inputs.

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WARRANTY

The SELLER warrants the DVP14 DVI output, Cascadable, Video wall
Processor, 4-Display Dual-View to be free from defects in the mate­rial and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the
SELLER or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good
working order within the 1 year warranty period, the SELLER, at their
option, will repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not
been subjected to accidental damage, disaster, static discharge

and power surge, abuse or any unauthorized modications. This

warranty is offered by the SELLER for its BUYER with direct transaction
only. This warranty is void if the warranty seal on the metal housing is

broken.

A unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be re­paired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of
repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of reship­ment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree
to insure the unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under
no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a Return Authori-

zation Number (RMA #).

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied,

including without limitations, any other implied warranty, or suitability,
or merchantability for any particular purpose, all of which are ex­pressly disclaimed.

Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Custom­ers outside USA are responsible for shipping charges to and from the
SELLER. Cables and power adapters are limited to a 30 day warranty
and must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.

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The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is be­lieved to be accurate. However, The SELLER assumes no responsibil­ity for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. The
SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this
manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Also, the
technical information contained herein regarding the DVP14 fea-

tures and specications is subject to change without further notice.

CE labs
3209 Wood Drive.
Garland, TX 75041

[phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]

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INSTALLER NOTES

Purchasing Date: S/N:

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INSTALLER NOTES

Purchasing Date: S/N:

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WARRANTY

Cable Electronics, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of
one year from the purchase by the original purchaser. If this product is
defective or malfunctions, Cable Electronics will replace or repair this unit (at
their option) within a reasonable time. No expressed or implied warranty is
made for any defects caused by immersion or exposure to liquids, abuse,

neglect, improper operation of unit, excess wear and tear and defects
resulting from unauthorized disassembly and or modification.

Document:
900-5067-01 Rev. A