Extron electronic RGB 160xi, RGB 164xi User Manual

User’s Manual

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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 Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating

instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future

reference.

Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not

recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be
hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la
documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des
instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation
et la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence
dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses
non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de

sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de

pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.

Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et

consignes marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation
utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni

d’outils non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela
risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im
Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation
besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und
Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam
machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses
Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert
sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen
können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden,

sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen genau
durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit

des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf
zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und

Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte,

die nicht ausdrücklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine
Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre
instrucciones importantes de operación y
mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean
destacar en el contenido de la documentación
suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre
la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin
protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro
de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan
representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de

operación y seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad

para futura consulta.

Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones

marcadas en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser
obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no

sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian
implicar riesgos.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source

indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main
power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is
a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all

power cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if
detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service
this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are

provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings
must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation

indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation
principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la
terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la
désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger,

déconnectez tous les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du
module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de

manière à ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient
pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-

maintenance par un technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être
réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne
doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le
retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices,

ceux-ci servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces
ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la

batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype
equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees
conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene

Stromquelle betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit
einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der
dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar.
Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen,

sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen
Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht

im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder
unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem

Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes
sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in
keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse

aufweist, dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen
Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten
blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird.

Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen
vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen
Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo

de alimentación eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este
equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor
neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no
puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la

acometida de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de
alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de
alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de
la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se

deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se
puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal

calificado. En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para
evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/
mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar
expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento,

es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas
aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición

incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente)
recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las
instrucciones del fabricante.

FCC Class A Notice

Note: 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. These limits are designed
to 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 harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of
malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship
and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products
or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to
proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period,
with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America:

Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1230 South Lewis Street 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Daisan DMJ Bldg. 6F,
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 3-9-1 Kudan Minami
PM Industrial Bldg. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
Singapore 368363 Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse,
improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions
or non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for
an Applications Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe),

65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization
number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you
assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the
serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to
contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with
respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron
Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some
provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Extron Electronics, Europe

Extron Electronics, Japan

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction ......................................................... 1-1

About this Manual ................................................................ 1-2

About the Interfaces............................................................ 1-2

Features ...................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 • Controls and Installation ........................... 2-1

Front Panel Features ............................................................ 2-2

Rear Panel Features .............................................................. 2-3

Installation ................................................................................ 2-4

Installation overview .............................................................2-4

Mounting the interface......................................................... 2-5

Rack mounting (RGB 164xi only) ..................................... 2-5

Under desk mounting...................................................... 2-6

Through desk mounting ................................................. 2-7

Cabling ................................................................................... 2-8

Setting the DIP switches ...................................................... 2-11

All models ....................................................................... 2-11

RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi only ....................................... 2-11

Setting internal jumpers ..................................................... 2-12

Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers,
and Templates

Specifications ......................................................................... A-2

Accessories and Part Numbers ...................................... A-5

Mounting Templates ........................................................... A-6

................................................................................. A-1

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

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About this Manual

This manual documents four universal interfaces: RGB 130xi,
RGB 134xi, RGB 160xi, and RGB 164xi. Unless otherwise
specified, any references to “the interface” shall refer to the
features or operation of all four interfaces.

About the Interfaces

The RGB 130xi, 134xi, 160xi, and 164xi are universal interfaces
with a video bandwidth of 300 MHz and a horizontal frequency
range of 15-160 kHz.

Features

2-color power/signal LED — When the interface is On, the

power/signal LED lights amber. When the interface is
On and a signal is present, the LED lights green.

Gain/peak control— Increases signal voltages to compensate

for signal degradation caused by long cable lengths.

Stereo audio — Front panel audio input and a 3.5 mm captive

screw output connector on the rear panel.

Horizontal shift — The picture can be shifted horizontally. A

min/max LED indicator lights red whenever the shifting
reaches its lower or upper limits.

Vertical shift (RGB 130xi and RGB 134xi only) — The picture

can be shifted vertically. A min/max LED indicator lights
red whenever the shifting reaches its lower or upper
limits.

ADSP™ (Advanced Digital Sync Processing) — Allows sync

processing operations, such as horizontal centering, to
occur without affecting the signal’s sync timing. This
allows horizontal centering to be applied to signals that
are output to digital display devices, such as LCD
projectors, DLP (digital light processor) projectors, and
plasma displays.

Dual outputs (RGB 134xi and RGB 164xi only) — Provides two

identical interfaced outputs.

Buffered local monitor outputs (RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi

only) — Provides a buffered local monitor output.

Under/through desk mounting — The interfaces can be

mounted either under or through a desk, or other suitable
surface, using the optional mounting kit.

Rack mounting (RGB 164xi only) — The RGB 164xi can be

mounted on a standard 1U Universl rack shelf.

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Front Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

Installation

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RGB 130xi, 134xi, 160xi, 164xi • Introduction

Controls and Installation

Front Panel Features

AUDIO ANALOG/ECL

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Figure 2-1 — RGB 130xi front panel

AUDIO ANALOG/ECL

1 2 3 84 7 9

Figure 2-2 — RGB 134xi front panel

INPUTS

AUDIO ANALOG

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Figure 2-3 — RGB 160xi front panel

INPUTS

AUDIO

COMPUTER

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Figure 2-4 — RGB 164xi front panel

2-color power/signal LED — Lights amber to indicate power on

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only; lights green to indicate power on with video signal
present.

Audio input jack — 3.5 mm stereo input.

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Analog input connector —

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RGB 130xi and RGB 134xi — 9-pin D male analog/ECL video
input connector.

INPUTS

INPUTS

NO MONITOR

ON

POWER

NO MONITOR

MBC

H. SHIFT V. SHIFT

MBC

H. SHIFT V. SHIFT

POWER

BUFFERED LOCAL
MONITOR OUTPUT

ID PIN 4

ID PIN 11

MONITOR

RGB 130

UNIVERSAL INTERFACE W/ADSP

MIN/MAX

RGB 134

UNIVERSAL INTERFACE W/ADSP

MIN/MAX

RGB 160

UNIVERSAL INTERFACE W/ADSP

H. SHIFT

UNIVERSAL INTERFACE WITH ADSP™

H. SHIFT

MIN/MAX

RGB 164xi

MIN/MAX

RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi — HD 15-pin female analog video
input connector.

MBC power (RGB 130xi and RGB 134xi only) — 2.5 mm jack

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provides power for MBC buffer.

ID bit termination DIP switches (RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi

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only) — Provides proper ID bit termination on the local monitor
output for a laptop computer that is not attached to a local
monitor.

Buffered local monitor output (RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi

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only) — HD 15-pin female for output to a local monitor.

Horizontal shift control knob — Adjusts horizontal shifting of

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the remote output display device.

DDSP disables horizontal shift.

Vertical shift control knob — Adjusts vertical shifting of the

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remote output display device.

Min/max LED — Lights red whenever the lower or upper limits

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of the horizontal and vertical shift controls are reached.

Rear Panel Features

100-240 0.5A MAX.

100%

UNITY

50/60 Hz

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Figure 2-5 — RGB 130xi rear panel

AC power input — standard IEC AC power connector (100 -

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240VAC, 50/60 Hz).

3-position gain/peak switch — unity; gain with 50% peaking;

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and gain with 100% peaking. Unity sets the output level
equivalent to the input, with no added peaking.

If the signal cable between the interface and the display
device is shorter than approximately 125 feet, and the
Gain/Peak switch is set to a setting other than Unity, the
image can be overcompensated. If the edges of the image
seem to exceed their boundaries, or if thin lines and
sharp edges look thick and fuzzy, try changing the Gain/
Peak switch setting.

R

G

B

GAIN/
PEAK

SOG

DDSP

SERR

75 Ohm

50%

H

OUTPUT

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100-240 0.5A MAX.

GAIN/
PEAK

SOG

DDSP

SERR

75 Ohm

50/60 Hz

100%

UNITY

50%

10 1211 15

R

G

H

V

OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2

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Figure 2-6 — RGB 134xi rear panel

100-240 0.5A MAX.

GAIN/
PEAK

SOG

DDSP

SERR

SPARE

50/60 Hz

100%

UNITY

50%

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Figure 2-7 — RGB 160xi rear panel

100-240V 0.5 A MAX

GAIN/
PEAK

SOG

DDSP

SERR

SPARE

50-60Hz

HIGH

NONE

LOW

10 1211 15

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G

B

H

V

S

INPUT 1

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Figure 2-8 — RGB 164xi rear panel

DIP switches — 4 switches to control sync on green on output,

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Digital Display Sync Processing, serration pulses, and either 75­Ohm (RGB 130xi and RGB 134xi) or spare (RGB 160xi and RGB
164xi) (see Setting the DIP switches in this chapter).

DDSP disables horizontal shift.

B

S

AUDIO

LR

R

H

OUTPUT

13

R

H

G

V

R

H

OUTPUT 2

G

B

If desired, mount the interface to an equipment rack (RGB

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164xi only) or to or through a desk or other suitable

V

S

surface using Extron’s optional mounting kit. See
Mounting the interface in the next section.

Turn off power to the computer and its monitor. Turn off

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power to the projector or display device. Disconnect the
power cord from the interface.

Connect the computer to the Analog or Analog/ECL input

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B

connector on the front of the interface. If you are using an
MBC interface with the RGB 130xi or 134xi, connect the

S

MBC cable to the Analog/ECL connector and connect the
MBC power cable to the MBC power jack. See the
diagram in the Cabling section of this chapter.

For the RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi, if a local computer

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monitor is being used, connect the monitor to the Buffered
Local Monitor Output connector.

For audio connections, see the Cabling and Connecting

G

B

V

S

5

audio output sections in this chapter.

Connect the projector or other output display device(s) to

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the interface’s BNC output connectors, as described in the
Cabling section in this chapter.

Set the interface’s DIP switches. See Setting the DIP

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switches at the end of this chapter.

Power on the computer, monitor, projector/display

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device, and the interface. The image should now display
on screen. If it does not, double check steps 2 through 7
and make adjustments as needed. To adjust horizontal
and vertical sync polarity and to set vertical sync pulse
width, see Setting internal jumpers section at the end of this
chapter.

BNC output — 6 BNC connectors to output RGsB, RGBS, and

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RGBHV.

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Stereo audio output — 3.5 mm captive screw audio connector.

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Installation

Installation overview

Except where noted, the installation procedures for the various
interface models are the same. See Cabling in this chapter for
additional information.

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Mounting the interface

The RGB 164xi can be mounted on a rack, all models can be
mounted under or through a desk or other surface.

Rack mounting (RGB 164xi only)

Mount the RGB 164xi on an Extron 19" 1U Universal Rack Shelf
(part #60-190-01) and in an equipment rack (figure 2-9) as
follows:

1. Remove the feet from the bottom of the case if installed.

2. Mount the converter on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x

1/8 screws in opposite (diagonal) corners.

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False Front Panel
uses 2 front holes

AUDIO

INPUT

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Use 2 Mounting Holes on
Opposite Corners

Figure 2-9 — Rack mounting the RGB 164xi

3. Install a blank panel (included in the rack kit) or another

1U half-rack unit on the unused side of the rack.

Under desk mounting

Mount the interface under a desk or in a podium as follows:

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the interface using six

machine screws supplied with the mounting kit
(figure 2-10).

2. Using the to-scale template at the back of this manual to

guide you, mark the four screw holes on the underside of
the surface to which you are mounting the interface. Use
the under desk mounting template.

3. Drill four pilot holes, each 3/32” in diameter by 1/4”

deep, where marked.

4. Using the four wood screws provided, attach the brackets

under the mounting surface.

Through desk mounting

Mount the interface through a desk or table, as follows:

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the interface using four

machine screws and washers (supplied with the mounting
kit), as indicated in figure 2-11.

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brackets

2. Using the to-scale template at the back of this manual to

guide you, mark the four screw holes on the underside of
the surface to which you are mounting the interface. Use
the through desk mounting template to cut the hole.

3. Drill four pilot holes, each 3/32” in diameter by 1/4”

deep, where marked.

4. Using the four wood screws provided, attach the brackets

to the mounting surface.

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Cabling

Each interface can connect to the computer or workstation’s
local monitor, either directly or using an MBC cable, and to a
projector or other display device.

Figure 2-12, and figure 2-14, figure 2-15, and figure 2-16, on the
next two pages, show how to connect each of the interfaces.

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Figure 2-14 — RGB 134xi installation

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Monitor Projector

Figure 2-12 — RGB 130xi installation

1. Connect the computer to the interface’s Analog/ECL (RGB

130xi and RGB 134xi) or Analog connector (RGB 160xi and
RGB 164xi).

Extron does not guarantee the performance of the
interface if a low quality input cable is used.

2. Connect the unbalanced stereo audio sources (computer or

other devices such as a CD player) to the front panel
Audio Input jack.

Wire the audio jack as shown in figure 2-13.

Tip (Left) Sleeve (Gnd)

Ring (Right)

Tip (Left)

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 2-13 — Audio input connection wiring

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Figure 2-16 — RGB 164xi installation

3. Use BNC cables to connect the interface to a projector or

other display device(s).

RHGVB

RGBHV – If both the H & V cables are connected, the

S

interface outputs separate horizontal and vertical
sync signals.

RHGVB

RHGVB

RGBS – If the S (composite sync) cable is connected, the

S

interface outputs composite sync.

RGsB – If coax cables are connected and terminated (75

S

ohms) to the red, green, and blue channels only, and
the SOG OUT switch is set to on (see Setting the DIP
switches in this chapter), the interface outputs sync on
green.

4. Before connecting audio, determine whether your audio

system is unbalanced or balanced. Connect an audio
device, such as powered speakers, to the rear panel stereo
audio output connector for balanced or unbalanced audio

output. Following the wiring guide (figure 2-17), insert

the wires into the appropriate openings in the captive
screw connector. Tighten the screws on top to fasten
the wires, then insert the wired audio connector into
the audio output connector on the interface rear panel.

Wiring the audio incorrectly can damage the audio
output circuits.

or

Projector

Output 2

Audio

Tip

See warning

Sleeve(s)

Tip

See warning

Unbalanced Output

Figure 2-17 — Captive screw connector wiring for
audio output

Connect the sleeve(s) to ground (GND).
Connecting the sleeve(s) to a negative (-) terminal
will damage audio output circuits.

Setting the DIP switches

DIP switches on the rear panel of the RGB 130xi, and RGB 134xi,
and on the front and rear panels of the RGB 160xi and RGB
164xi, are used to configure the interface. The switches can be
either the rocking type or the sliding type.

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To set the rocking-type DIP switches, use a tweeker or small
screwdriver to depress the appropriate end of each switch.

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SOG

DDSP

SERR

To set the sliding-type DIP switches, use a tweeker or small

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screwdriver to slide the switch to the on/closed or off/
open position.

The RGB 130xi, RGB 134xi, RGB 160xi, and RGB 164xi have four
DIP switches on the rear panel to control:

• Sync on green output

75 Ohm

• Digital display sync processing

• Serration pulses

• 75-ohm input termination (RGB 130xi and RGB 134xi
only, spare on RGB 160xi and RGB 160xi)

SOG (sync on green output)

On — If this switch is set to On, the interface outputs a

composite sync signal on top of the green video
signal via the G output connector (RGsB).

Off — If the SOG feature is set to Off, output is RGBS or

RGBHV, depending on how the interface and
projector are cabled.

DDSP™ (digital display sync processing)

On — If this switch is set to On, the interface does not

perform sync processing. This may be necessary
for digital display devices, such as LCD (liquid
crystal display), DLP (digital light processor) and
plasma displays.

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

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Remove (6)
Screws

Slide cover back slightly,
lift straight up.

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Off — If this switch is set to Off, the interface performs

sync processing operations, such as horizontal
shift, using Extron’s ADSP™.

Turning on the DDSP feature disables the horizontal
shift control and the vertical shift control.

SERR (serration pulses)

Many display devices, such as LCD and DLP projectors and
plasma displays, must not have serration pulses present in the
sync signal in order to display images properly. Flagging or
bending at the top of the video image is a sign that the serration
pulses should not be present.

On — When this switch is set On, serration pulses are

present with sync signal output.

Off — When this switch is set Off, serration pulses are not

present with sync signal output.

75 Ohm (local monitor video input termination)

On — Set this switch on for 75-ohm input termination.
Off — Set this switch off for high impedance input

termination.

RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi only

ID PIN 4

ID PIN 11

The RGB 160xi and RGB 164xi have two pin termination DIP
switches to provide proper ID bit termination for a laptop
computer that is not attached to a local monitor.

ID PIN 4 & ID PIN 11

On — Set both pins to On if you are using the RGB 160xi

or RGB 164xi interface with a laptop computer that
is not connected to a local monitor.

Off — Set both pins to Off if you are connecting a local

monitor to the interface.

Setting internal jumpers

The jumpers inside the interfaces are set at the factory for
optimal use by most systems. However, you can change a
jumper setting to meet the needs of a particular system.

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The user-configurable, internal jumpers control the following
functions:

• Horizontal and vertical sync polarity

• Vertical sync pulse width

Changes to internal jumper settings must be
performed by authorized service personnel only.

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Follow these steps to change the jumper settings. The RGB
134xi is shown for illustration, but the steps apply to all
interfaces.

1. Remove power from the interface by disconnecting the AC

power cord from the unit.

2. Open the cover of the interface (the top half of the

enclosure) (figure 2-18). Remove the screws from the
enclosure, and lift the cover straight up.

Do not touch any switches or electronic components
inside the interface. Doing so could damage the
interface.

Figure 2-18 — Opening the interface cover

3. Note the positions of jumpers J20 and J40 before changing

jumper settings. Figure 2-19 shows the locations of the J20
and J40 jumpers and the two possible setting combinations
for 3-pin jumpers.

4. Configure the jumpers as defined below. To configure the

jumpers, use pliers to pull the jumper shunt off the pins,
then place the jumper on the appropriate pins
(figure 2-20).

The jumpers perform the following functions:

J20: Sync polarity jumper — This jumper adjusts the output

Negative

Follow

sync polarity. Horizontal (H) and vertical (V) sync output
can either follow input sync polarity, or be forced to
negative.

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• If the jumper is placed on pins 1 and 2, output H and V
sync polarities is forced to negative.

• If the jumper is placed on pins 2 and 3, output sync
polarity follows input sync polarity; the output sync
signal’s polarity is the same as the input polarity. This is
the default setting.

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Pin 1 to Pin 2 Pin 2 to Pin 3

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Figure 2-19 — Circuit board jumper locations

J20: Sync polarity

jumper

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sync

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Figure 2-20 — Changing jumper settings

J40: Vertical sync width jumper — This jumper adjusts the

Wide

Short

RGB 130

vertical sync pulse width. Some digital display devices
have very specific requirements for incoming sync pulse
width. If no picture displays, the picture cuts in and out,

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or the picture is scrambled, try adjusting the vertical sync

pulse width or switching from ADSP™ to DDSP™.

• If the jumper is placed on pins 1 and 2, the output vertical
sync pulse is short (narrow).

• If the jumper is placed on pins 2 and 3, the output vertical
sync pulse is wide. This is the default setting.

5. Replace and fasten the enclosure cover, reversing step 2.

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Specifications

Accessories and Part Numbers

Mounting Templates

Specifications, Part Numbers, and Templates

Specifications

Video

Gain ............................................... Unity, (0.725V p-p) 50% peaking, (0.75V

p-p) 100% peaking

Bandwidth .................................... 300 MHz (-3dB)

Video input

Number/signal type ................... 1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Connectors .................................... RGB 130xi, RGB 134xi............... 1 9-pin D

male

RGB 160xi, RGB 164xi ............. 1 15-pin HD

female

Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog ....... 0.3V to 1.5V p-p with no

offset at unity gain

Impedance .................................... RGB 130xi, RGB 134xi ............. 75 ohms or

Hi Z,
switchable
(set to 75
ohms if no
local
monitor is
connected)

RGB 160xi, RGB 164xi ............. 75 ohms

Horizontal frequency .................. Autoscan 15 kHz to 130 kHz

Vertical frequency ....................... Autoscan 30 Hz to 120 Hz

Return loss .................................... -30dB @ 5 MHz

Maximum DC offset .................... 4.0V

Video output

Number/signal type ................... RGB 130xi, RGB 160xi ............. 1 analog

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

RGB 134xi, RGB 164xi ............. 2 analog

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Connectors .................................... RGB 130xi, RGB 160xi............... 6 BNC

female

RGB 134xi, RGB 164xi ............. 2 x 6 BNC

female

RGB 160xi, RGB 164xi ............. 1 15-pin HD

female local monitor buffered output

Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog ....... 0.7V to 0.75V p-p with 0.70V

p-p input

Impedance .................................... 75 ohms

Return loss .................................... -30dB @ 5 MHz

Sync

Input type ..................................... RGBHV TTL (±), RGBS TTL (±), RGsB

0.3V (-), RsGsBs 1.3V (-)

Output type .................................. RGBHV (±), RGBS(±), RGsB (-)

Input level ..................................... 2V to 5.5V p-p with ±0.2VDC offset (max.)

Output level .................................. 4V to 5V p-p

Input impedance .......................... 510 kohms

Output impedance ...................... 75 ohms

Max. propagation delay .............. 48 nS

Max. rise/fall time ....................... 3.5 nS

Polarity .......................................... RGBHV...................... when RGBHV is

input, polarity
follows input;
otherwise negative

RGBS, RGsB .............. negative

Audio

Gain ............................................... Unbalanced 0dB, balanced +6dB

Frequency response ..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05dB

THD + Noise ................................ 0.03% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at rated

maximum output drive

S/N ................................................ >90dB, at the rated maximum output

(14dBu), balanced

Stereo channel separation .......... >95dB @ 1 kHz to 20 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type ................... 1 PC level stereo, unbalanced

Connectors .................................... 1 3.5 mm stereo jack, 2 channel; tip (L),

ring (R), sleeve (ground)

Impedance .................................... >10 kohms, DC coupled

Maximum level ............................ +8.5dBu,(unbalanced) at stated %THD+N

Audio output

Number/signal type ................... 1 stereo (2 channel), balanced/unbalanced

Connectors .................................... 1 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance .................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error ...................................... ±0.1dB channel to channel

Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... >+14dBm, balanced at stated %THD+N

RGB 130

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General

Power............................................. 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 watts,

internal, auto-switchable

MBC power jack........................... 9.0VDC, 150 mA

Temperature/humidity .............. Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) /

10% to 90%, non-condensing

Operating +32° to +104°F (0° to +40°C) /

10% to 90%, non-condensing

Rack mount...................................

RGB 130xi, RGB 134xi,

RGB 160xi .......................... No

RGB 164xi .......................... Yes, with optional rack shelf,

part #60-190-01

Furniture mount .......................... Yes, with optional kits, #70-077-01 and

#70-077-02

Enclosure type.............................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions

RGB 130xi, RGB 160xi, .... 1.75" H x 6.4" W x 6.0" D

4.4 cm H x 16.3 cm W x 15.2 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors.)

RGB 134xi, RGB 164xi ...... 1.75" H x 8.75" W x 6.0" D

4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 15.2 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight............................. RGB 130xi ................................. 1.3 lbs

(0.6 kg)

RGB 134xi, RGB 164xi ............ 1.7 lbs

(0.8 kg)

RGB 160xi ................................. 1.4 lbs

(0.6 kg)

Shipping weight........................... RGB 130xi, RGB 160xi 3 lbs

(1.4 kg)

RGB 134xi, RGB 164xi ............ 4 lbs

(1.8 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International

Safe Transit Association)

Listings .......................................... UL

Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories and Part Numbers

Universal Interfaces

RGB 130xi 60-290-01
RGB 134xi 60-291-01
RGB 160xi 60-378-01
RGB 164xi 60-485-01

Mounting Kits

1U rack shelf (grey) 60-190-01
Under desk mounting kit 70-077-01
Through desk mounting kit 70-077-02

Monitor breakout cables: RGB 130

MBC VGA/XGA HR 26-162-01
MBC Mac/Quadra 26-018-01
MBC SUN Sparc HR 26-424-01
MBC SGI/13W3 HR 26-425-01

Laptop breakout cables

Laptop breakout cables are available in 3’, 6’, and 12’ lengths
with or without audio. Contact Extron for the specific cable for
your application.

Cables

LBC VGA HR 6’ 26-224-01
LBC Mac HR 6’ 26-363-01
LBC SUN HR 6’ (61 kHz) 26-413-01
LBC SUN HR 6’ (71 kHz) 26-413-02
LBC SUN HR 6’ (81 kHz) 26-413-03
LBC VGA HR 6’ A 26-441-02
LBC Mac HR 6’ A 26-442-02
LBC SUN HR 6’ A (61 kHz) 26-443-02
LBC SUN HR 6’ A (71 kHz) 26-444-02
LBC SUN HR 6’ A (81 kHz) 26-445-02

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Signal input cable kits for RGB 160xi, RGB 164xi

VGA M6’ MHR 26-238-15
VGA M3’ MHRA 26-490-01
VGA M6’ MHRA 26-490-02
VGA M12’ MHRA 26-490-03
Mac Adapter kit with Audio 70-156-01
13W3 Adapter cable kit with Audio 70-157-01

BNC cables

BNC-5 3’ HR 26-260-15
BNC-5 6’ HR 26-260-01
BNC-5 12’ HR 26-260-02
BNC-5 25’ HR 26-260-03
BNC-5 50’ HR 26-260-04
BNC-5 75’ HR 26-260-16
BNC-5 100’ HR 26-260-05
BNC-5 3’ HRP 26-378-01
BNC-5 6’ HRP 26-378-02
BNC-5 12’ HRP 26-378-03
BNC-5 25’ HRP 26-378-04
BNC-5 50’ HRP 26-378-05
BNC-5 75’ HRP 26-378-06
BNC-5 100’ HRP 26-378-07

Miscellaneous

3.5mm captive screw connector (five pole) 10-319-10
14 Conductor Install bulk, 500’ 22-120-02
14 Conductor Install bulk, 1000’ 22-120-03
17 Conductor Install plenum bulk, 500’ 22-111-03
17 Conductor Install plenum bulk, 1000’ 22-111-04

Mounting Templates

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RGB 134xi and RGB 164xi Under-Desk

Mounting Bracket Dimensions

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xixi

xx

RGB 130

xi, 134

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xi, 160

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xx

xi, 164

xi • Specifications, Part Numbers,

xx

xx

and Templates

A-9A-8

Specifications, Part Numbers, Templates, cont’d

A-10

RGB 130
and Templates

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xi, 134

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xi, 160

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RGB 134 and
RGB 164 Through
Desk Mounting
Bracket Dimensions

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xixi

xi, 164

xi • Specifications, Part Numbers,

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xixi