Extron electronic DVI DA4, DVI DA2 User Manual

DVI DA2 and DVI DA 4 • User Guide

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DVI DA

Distribution Amplier

This guide describes the installation and operation of the Extron DVI DA2 and DVI DA4 Distribution Ampliers. Unless stated
otherwise, “distribution amplier” or “the unit” in this guide refer to both models.

FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the
FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related

topics, see the “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.

Specifications Availability

Product specications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

About the DVI DA2 and DVI DA4

The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Distribution Ampliers (DAs) have one input and either two (DVI DA2) or four (DVI DA4) outputs.
Output 1 for each model is for a local monitor and is used for Digital Display Channel (DDC) reference.

Both distribution ampliers accept one single link DVI-D input and drive two (DVI DA2) or four (DVI DA4) single link DVI-D output
signals.

DVI DA2 and DVI DA4 Features

• External power supply — The DVI DA2 and DVI DA4 are powered by an external 12VDC power supply (provided with the

• DVI-D input — Both distribution ampliers accept one single link DVI-D input with a range of resolutions up to 1920 x 1200

• Input equalization — Input Equalization (EQ) conditions the input signals to ensure the integrity of the signals delivered to

• DVI-D outputs — The units drive two (DVI DA2) or four (DVI DA4) single link DVI-D output signals.

units).

or 1080p @ 60 Hz.

the output devices.

on

DVI DA2

1 2

DVI-D INPUT DVI-D OUTPUT

POWER
12V

0.4A MAX

2

Local Monitor

PC

Figure 1. DVI DA2 Application Diagram

Flat Panel Display
with DVI Input

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• DDC routing to the local monitor — Output 1 is used as a DDC reference and is labeled “Local Monitor” for easy reference.

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The video source uses the bidirectonal DDC to communicate with the local monitor, which allows the source to determine the
resolution and refresh rate of the signal that it sends.

NOTES:

• Since output 1 is used as the reference, all other display devices must be capable of handling resolutions equal to

or greater than that of the local monitor.

• The actual signal transmission distance can vary greatly and depends on signal resolution, cable type, cable

quality, graphics card, and the display used in the system.

• Versatile mounting options — Both units are 1U high, 3 inches (7.62 cm) deep, and 1/2rack (8.7 inches or 22.1 cm) wide,

allowing them to be conveniently mounted in a rack, mounted under a desk, or set on a tabletop.

Installation Overview

Both distribution ampliers can be placed on tabletops, or mounted under furniture or in racks by following these steps:

1. Turn off all electrical equipment. Make sure that the input sources, the DA and the output display(s) are all turned off and all

power sources and signal cables are disconnected.

2. Mount the unit (see Mounting page 5).

3. Connect the cables (see DVI Connections on page 3).

4. Plug in the power supply (see page 3), then turn on the display devices and input devices.

Front Panel Features

The front panels of the DVI DA2 and DVI DA4 are identical and shown in the illustration below

DVI DA SERIES

DVI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

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Figure 2. DVI DA2 and DVI DA4 Front Panel (both models are identical)

a LED indicator — On both the DVI DA2 and DVI DA4, the LED indicator lights when the unit is receiving power.

Rear Panel Features

DVI DA2

POWER
12V

0.4A MAX

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

DVI-D INPUT DVI-D OUTPUT

LOCAL MONITOR

1

2

DVI-D INPUTDVI-D OUTPUTS

LOCAL MONITOR

12

4

3

DVI DA4

a Power input
b Input connector
c Output connector
d Local Monitor

connector

Figure 3. DVI DA2 (top) and DVI DA4 (bottom) Rear Panels

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