Extron Electronics CIA100 User Manual

CIA100 COMPUTER INTERFACE

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OPER AT ION MANUAL

Installation and Safety Instructions

For Models without a Power Switch:

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be accessible.

For all Models:

No serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer service to a qualified technician.

For Models with Internal or External Fuses:

For continued protection against fire hazard, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.

Instructions d’installation et de sécurité

Pour les modèles sans interrupteur de courant:

La prise de courant d’alimentation sera installé près de l’équipement et sera accessible.

Pour tout les modèles:

Pas de composants à entretenir à l’intérieur. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien qualifié.

Pour les modèles équipés de fusibles internes ou externes:

Afin d’éviter tout danger d’incendie, ne remplacer qu’avec le même type et la même valeur de fusible.

Installations- und Sicherheitshinweise

Für Geräte ohne Netzschalter:

Die Netzsteckdose soll in der Nähe des Gerätes installiert und frei zugänglich sein.

Für alle Geräte:

Keine Wartung innerhalb des Gerätes notwendig. Reparaturen nur durch einen Fachmann!

Für Geräte mit interner oder externer Sicherung:

Für dauernden Schutz gegen Feuergefahr darf die Sicherung nur gegen eine andere gleichen Typs und gleicher Nennleistung ausgewechselt werden.

Instalacion E Instrucciones de Seguridad

Modelos Sin Interruptor:

Para Todos Los Modelos:

Modelos con Fusibles Internos o Externos:

La conexión debe ser instalada cerca del equipo y debe ser accesible.

Dentro de la unidad , no hay partes para reparar. Llame un tecnico calificado.

Para prevenir un incendio, reemplace solo con el mismo tipo de fusible.

CE COMPLIANCE

All products exported to Europe by Inline, Inc. after January 1, 1997 have been tested and found to comply with EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC. These devices conform to the following standards: EN50081-1 (1991), EN55022 (1987) EN50082-1 (1992 and 1994), EN60950-92

Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards governing this device.

FCC COMPLIANCE

This device 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 against harmful interference when 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 th e instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Product Overview

DESCRIPTION

The CIA100 is a high-performance computer video interface for analog video signals including VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, MAC, SUN and other high-resolution workstations. The CIA100’s

compact design allows users to place it in a variety of locations or permanently mount it to virtually any flat surface (using the optional IN9250 mounting brackets). Like other INLINE interfaces, the CIA100 performs the following functions:

• Signal Splitting - allows the simultaneous connection and viewing of both the computer's

local monitor and a second output device such as an LCD data projector or a presentation monitor.

• Physical Interfacing - Because computers employ many different types of video output

connectors, it is sometimes difficult to directly connect them to data projection devices. The CIA100 simplifies interfacing tasks by acting as a universal adapter. Through the use of removable input cables, the CIA100 can be attached to different computers and will provide a video output signal on five BNC connectors. The output signal may be set to RGBHV (default), RGBS or RGsB formats.

The CIA100 is not a scan converter. The data projector, monitor or other output device must be compatible with the horizontal scan rate, vertical

PRODUCT FEATURES

• 15-Pin HD Female Connectors - The CIA100 connects directly to VGA graphics cards and

VGA local monitors via high-resolution coaxial VGA extension cables.

• Ultra High-Resolution Amplification - The CIA100 provides superb performance with

analog video signals at any resolution.

• Selectable Output Sync Format - The unit can be set for RGBHV (default), RGBS or RGsB

output sync as required by the data display device and signal distribution system.

• Buffered Local Monitor Output - ensures the highest quality display on a local monitor.

• One-Button Monitor Emulation - makes it easy to use the interface without a local monitor.

• New Soft-Touch Rocker Button for Horizontal Position Control - allows precise centering

of the image within the data display area.

• 400 MHz Bandwidth

scan rate and resolution output by the computer video card.

Compatibility

INPUT

The CIA100 will accept high-resolution video signals from virtually any computer that outputs an analog video signal. The unit will work with signals at virtually any resolution and refresh rate. Compatible computer video signals include VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, MAC, SUN, SGI and other high-resolution computers outputting an analog video signal. Input signal compatibility parameters are listed below.

Video Signal: Analog RGB Video Signal format: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB* Horizontal Frequency Range: 30 KHz to 130 KHz

Vertical Refresh Rates: 30 Hz to 120 Hz

* The CIA100 will operate with RGsB input signals. However, the unit will not strip sync off of the green. RGsB input signals are always output as RGsB (they cannot be output as RGBS or RGBHV). Also, the horizontal position control will not operate when used with RGsB input signals.

OUTPUT

The output signal of the CIA100 is analog RGB video with TTL sync on 3, 4 or 5 female BNC connectors. The output format can be set to RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB using dipswitches. This output signal is compatible with high-resolution data grade monitors and data / graphics projectors.

VGA, MAC, SUN, SGI and other high-resolution workstations operate in several video modes encompassing a wide range of resolutions and scan rates. Many of the video signals from the newest models can run as high as 70 KHz or more, with the newest VGA cards offering an output resolution of 1600 x 1200 (some can even go as high as 1920 x 1080). The data projector or monitor connected to the interface output must be compatible

with the horizontal scan rate and vertical refresh rate of the computer’s video signal. Please check the documentation for both the computer graphics card and the data display device to ensure compatibility.

Installation

This section offers step-by-step instructions for installing the CIA100. An Application Diagram is provided on page 5, and Front and Rear Panel Connector and Control Diagrams are on page 6.

Note: Read the instructions carefully before initiating the installation procedure. Before you begin, make sure that there is no power connected to any components in the display system, and that all the power buttons are off.

1.) Place / install the CIA100 at the desired location, making sure that the unit is seated on a flat

surface. The unit can be mounted to virtually any flat surface using the optional IN9250 L Mounting Brackets that attach to the sides of the unit. Run the video coax cable to the interface.

Note: The optional IN9251 Flush Mount Brackets are available for mounting the CIA100 through a hole in the tabletop.

2.) Set the dipswitches as appropriate for your installation (see page 7 for more details). The

CIA100 factory default output format is RGBHV. If your display device, routing system, or cabling require a different format, use the dipswitches to change the output signal to RGBS or RGsB as necessary. For best results with high-resolution data projectors / presentation monitors, refer to the OPTIMAL SETTINGS FOR LCD / DMD / ILA / D-ILA / PLASMA DISPLAYS Section on page 8.

3.) Turn the computer and computer monitor off. Disconnect the monitor from the video output

port on the computer.

4.) Connect the CIA100 video output (5 BNC connectors) to the data display device’s RGB input,

using three, four, or five high-resolution BNC cables or a multi-conductor RGBHV, RGBS, or RGB "snake". The IN7000 Series, IN7200 Series, IN7300 Series and IN7400P Series highresolution cables are well suited for this purpose. Take care while making connections to ensure that the red output is connected to the red input, green output to the green input, etc..

Connect the computer graphics card to the CIA100 15-pin video input port.

5.)

• PC / MAC / SGI Computers with 15-pin HD Video Ports - can be connected via

IN8000M-1 / IN8200M-1 Series high-resolution coaxial VGA cables.

• Older Macintosh (15-pin D) / SUN (13W3) / Workstations (4 or 5 BNC) - can be connected

using the appropriate input / output cables listed in the chart on the following page.

6.)

Connect the local computer monitor (if applicable) to the local monitor output port of the CIA100. Monitors with 15-pin VGA connectors will attach directly to the interface. For other types of monitors, refer to the table on the next page.

If a local monitor is required, disengage the monitor emulation feature by pressing the Monitor Emulation Button. See page 8 for more details.

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