Extron Electronics DA-RGB-YUV User Manual

User’s Manual

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USA

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The Netherlands
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PM Industrial Building
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Kyodo Building
16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
Fax [phone]

DA RGB/YUV Series

RGB and Component Video Distribution Amplifi ers

68-512-01 Rev. C

06 06

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 afi n 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 fi xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fi xation 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 especifi camente 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 qualifi ed 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 fi l 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 qualifi é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être
réparé par l’utilisateur. Afi n 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 orifi ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifi ces, 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 qualifi ziertem 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 empfi ndlichen 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

califi cado. 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 orifi cios 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: These units was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices and
between the transmitter and receiver. Shielded cables must be used with the units 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, Europe
Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building
PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho
Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
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 non­Extron authorized modifi cation 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 fi tness 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.

Quick Start Guide — DA RGB/YUV

Step 1

Turn the equipment off and disconnect the equipment from the
power source.

Step 2

Rack, under-desk, or through-desk mount the DA as desired.

DA2 RGBHV — Use an optional RSU 129 1U Rack Shelf,

part #60-190-01, for rack mounting.

Use an optional MBU 125 Under-Desk Mount Kit,
part #70-077-01, to mount the DA under furniture.

Use an optional MBD 129 Thru-Desk Mount Kit,
part #70-077-02, to mount the DA through furniture.

DA4 RGBHV — Use the included rack mounting bracket for rack or
DA6 RGBHV through-desk mounting.
DA6 YUV A

Use an optional MBU 149 1U Enclosure Under-Desk
Mount Kit, part #70-222-01, to mount the DA under
furniture.

Step 3

Video input — Connect the RGB or component video input as
shown. You can connect RGsB or RsGsBs video to a DA6 YUV A.
You can also connect RGBS video to a DA6 YUV A by connecting the
composite sync (S) input to the digital audio input BNC.

RGBHV
video

RGsB,
RsGsBs
(or component
video)

DA2 / 4 / 6 RGBHV DA2 / 4 / 6 RGBHV

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RGBS
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DIGITAL
AUDIO

Step 4

(DA6 YUV A only) Digital audio input — Connect a digital audio
source to the input Digital Audio connector. If you are using the DA
to buffer RGBS video, connect the composite sync (S) input to this
connector in place of the digital audio.

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Step 5

Video outputs — Connect RGB or component video displays or
other devices as shown. You can use a DA6 YUV A to buffer RGsB or
RsGsBs video. You can also output RGBS video by connecting the
composite sync (S) plane on the digital audio BNC to the composite
sync (S) input of the video displays or other devices.

RGBHV
video

RGBS
video

RGsB,
RsGsBs
(or component
video)

Component
video (or
RGBS, RGsB,
RsGsBs

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AUDIO

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Step 6

(DA6 YUV A only) Digital audio outputs — Connect digital audio
devices to the output Digital Audio connectors. If you are using the
DA to buffer RGBS video, connect this connector to the composite
sync (S) input of the video displays or other devices in place of the
digital audio.

Mute function

Mute connector (all, excluding DA6 YUV A) — Each active pin of
the 9-pin D connector is assigned to one of the DA’s outputs (pin 2 is
assigned to all DA outputs). Short and latch an active pin to ground
to mute that output’s R, G, and B video planes.

51

96

Female

15

69

Male

Pin Contact closure Function

1 Out #1 Mute output #1
2
3 Not used
4 Out #2 Mute output #2
5 Gnd Ground
6 Out #3
7
8
9

Out all Mute all outputs

—

Out #4
Out #5
Out #6

Mute output #3
Mute output #4
Mute output #5
Mute output #6

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

About the Distribution Amplifiers ............................... 1-2

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

Installation Overview .......................................................... 2-2

Mounting Options ................................................................. 2-2

Rack mounting the DA ............................................................. 2-2

Rack mounting the DA2 .................................................... 2-2

Rack mounting the DA4 and DA6 ...................................... 2-4

Under-furniture mounting the DA ......................................... 2-4

Through-furniture mounting the DA ................................... 2-6

Rear Panel Connections...................................................... 2-7

Input connections .................................................................. 2-8

Output connections ............................................................... 2-9

Mute connection ................................................................. 2-10

Power connection ................................................................ 2-10

Controls and Indicators .................................................... 2-11

Operation and Troubleshooting .................................. 2-12

If the image does not appear or is not displayed correctly

. 2-12

Appendix A • Reference Information ............................ A-1

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

Part Numbers .......................................................................... A-6

DA part numbers .................................................................. A-6

Included parts ....................................................................... A-6

Optional accessories ............................................................. A-6

Bulk cable .............................................................................. A-6

Assorted connectors ............................................................. A-7

Pre-cut cables ........................................................................ A-7

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

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DA RGB/YUV Distribution Amplifiers

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About the Distribution Amplifiers

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DA RGB/YUV Distribution Amplifiers • Table of Contents

Introduction

About the Distribution Amplifiers

The Extron DA RGB/YUV series (figure 1-1) is a family of three
RGB video distribution amplifiers (DAs) and one component
video DA with digital audio. The DAs buffer one RGB or
component video input and distribute the buffered signals to
multiple destinations with no loss of signal quality. The models
available are:

• DA2 RGBHV — One input, two output RGBHV DA

• DA4 RGBHV — One input, four output RGBHV DA

• DA6 RGBHV — One input, six output RGBHV DA

• DA6 YUV A — One input, six output component video and
digital audio DA. The DA also can buffer RGsB, and
RsGsGs video. If you use the audio plane for the
composite sync plane, you can buffer RGBS video.

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Chapter Two

2

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Mounting Options

1-2

Figure 1-1 — Typical DA6 RGBHV application

Each of the models inputs and outputs video on female BNC
connectors. The DA6 YUV A also inputs and outputs digital
audio on female BNC connectors.

All models can be mounted in a standard 19” rack. The
DA2 RGBHV is in a 1U half-rack width enclosure and requires
an optional Extron 1U universal rack shelf for rack mounting.
The remaining DAs are in 1U full-rack width enclosures and
include appropriate rack-mounting hardware. All DAs are also
furniture-mountable. The DAs have an internal switching
power supply for worldwide power compatibility.

DA RGB/YUV Distribution Amplifiers • Introduction

Rear Panel Connections

Controls and Indicators

Operation and Troubleshooting

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Install a DA RGB/YUV by performing the following steps:

Turn off the input and output devices, and unplug their

1

power cords.

If desired, mount the DA in a rack, under a furniture

2

surface, or through furniture. See Mounting Options,
below.

Connect the input and all desired outputs. See Rear Panel

3

Connections later in this chapter.

Plug in the DA and the input and output devices. Turn on

4

the input and output devices. See Operation and
Troubleshooting later in this chapter.

Mounting Options

Rack mounting the DA

Rack mount the DA as follows:

Rack mounting the DA2

1. If rubber feet were installed on the bottom of the DA,
remove them.

2. Place the DA on one half of an optional RSU 129 1U
(one unit high, 19" wide) rack shelf (part #60-190-01).
Align the front of the DA with the front of the shelf, and
align the threaded holes on the bottom of the DA with the
holes in the rack shelf (figure 2-1).

3. Secure the DA to the rack shelf with the two provided
4-40 x 3/16" machine screws. Insert the screws from the
underside of the shelf, and securely fasten them at
diagonally opposite corners.

4. Fasten the false front panel (provided with the rack shelf)
to the unoccupied side of the rack (figure 2-1), or install a
second half-rack-width device in that side by repeating
steps 1 through 3.

5. Secure the rack shelf to the rack using four 10-32 x 3/4"
bolts. Insert the bolts through #10 beveled washers, then
through the holes in the rack mounting flanges.

False front panel
uses 2 front holes.

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Use 2 mounting holes on

opposite corners.

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

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DA RGB/YUV Distribution Amplifiers • Installation and Operation

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Installation and Operation, cont’d

Rack mounting the DA4 and DA6

1. Attach the rack mount brackets to the DA with the eight
provided #8 machine screws (figure 2-2).

Mounting Screws (2 Plcs)

Each Side

Rack-mount

Bracket

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Table/
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Figure 2-2 — Rack mounting a DA4 or DA6

2. Insert the DA into the rack, aligning the holes in the
mounting bracket with those of the rack.

3. Secure the DA to the rack using the supplied machine
screws.

Under-furniture mounting the DA

The DAs can be mounted under a table or other horizontal
surface. The DA2 RGBHV requires an optional Extron MBU 125
under-desk mounting kit (part #70-077-01). The DA4 and DA6
models require the included table/wall mount bracket. Mount
the DA under a desk or table as follows:

1. Secure the under-desk mounting brackets to the DA with
the four (DA2) or eight (DA 4 and DA6) machine screws
provided in the mounting kit (figure 2-2 for the DA4 and
DA 6 or figure 2-3 for the DA 2).

2. Hold the DA with attached brackets against the underside
of the desk or other furniture. Mark the location of holes
for screws on the desk.

Drill pilot holes
3/32” (2.4 mm) diam
1/4” (6.3 mm) deep

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3. Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot
holes in the table or desk at the marked screw locations
from the underside or inside (the concealed side) of the
furniture, where the DA will be located.

4. Insert the four wood screws into the pilot holes. Fasten
each screw into the installation surface until just less than
1/4" of the screw head protrudes.

5. Align the installed screws with the slots in the mounting
brackets, and place the DA against the surface, with the
screws through the bracket slots.

6. Slide the DA slightly forward or back, then tighten all four
screws to fasten it in place.

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Through-furniture mounting the DA

The DAs can be mounted through a desk or other furniture.
The DA2 RGBHV requires an optional MBD 129 Through-Desk
Mount Kit, part #70-077-02. The DA4 and DA6 models require
the included through-desk and rack mounting bracket. Mount
the DA through a desk or table as follows (figure 2-4):

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mounting brackets until the face of the DA is at the desired
height. Tighten the screws that secure the bracket in place.

If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdriver:

a. Mark the location of the brackets relative to the

screws.

b. Remove the DA from inside the furniture.

c. Tighten the screws.

d. Replace the DA inside the surface (repeat step 4).

Rear Panel Connections

All connectors are on the rear panel. The DA can buffer and
output RGBHV or component video to up to six video devices.
The DA6 YUV A also buffers and outputs digital audio. All
DAs output the identical video and/or digital audio output.
The DAs perform no sync or video format manipulation.

DA2 RGBHV is in a half-rack width enclosure and the rest of the
models are in full-rack width enclosures. Figure 2-5 shows a
DA2 RGBHV. Figure 2-6 shows a DA4 RGBHV. Figure 2-7
shows a DA6 YUV A (component video and digital audio). The
three DAs shown have all of the connector configurations that
are available in the DA RGB/YUV product family covered in
this manual.

100-240V 0.2A

1 3

INPUT

R

G

H

V

H/V

50-60Hz

OUTPUT 1

R

G

B

B

R

B

G

OUTPUT 2

5

DA2 RGBHV

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V

H/V

MUTE

AC/DCGAIN/PEAK

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V

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Figure 2-4 — Through-desk mounting

1. Loosely attach the mounting brackets to the DA using the
four machine screws and washers supplied with the
mounting kit. On the DA4 and DA 6 models, use two
screws on each side of the DA, inserted through the
adjustable (slotted) holes on the brackets.

2. Hold the DA against the inside of the surface through
which it will be mounted. Mark the four screw holes on
the inside of the surface to which you are mounting the
device.

3. Drill four pilot holes, each 3/32" in diameter by 1/4" deep,
where you made marks.

4. Using the four provided wood screws, attach the brackets
to the mounting surface.

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RGBHV
video

RGBS
video

RGsB,
RsGsBs
(or component
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DA6 YUV A

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Figure 2-7 — DA6 YUV A rear panel

Input connections

RGB and component video inputs — Connect an RGB or

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component video source to these BNC connectors. Connect the
cables as shown in figure 2-8.

You can connect RGsB or RsGsBs video to a DA6 YUV A. You
can also connect RGBS video to a DA6 YUV A by connecting the
composite sync (S) input to the digital audio input BNC.

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V

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Figure 2-8 — Video input connections

Digital audio input connection (DA6 YUV A only) — Connect

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a digital audio source to this female BNC connector.

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video

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Output connections

RGB and component video outputs — Connect RGB or

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component video displays or other devices to these BNC
connectors for each video output. Connect the cables as shown
in figure 2-9.

You can use a DA6 YUV A to buffer RGsB or RsGsBs video. You
can also output RGBS video by connecting the composite sync
(S) plane on the digital audio BNC to the composite sync (S)
input of the video displays or other devices.

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H

H/V

DA6 YUV A

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G

V

R-Y

B

B-Y

Figure 2-9 — Video output connections

DIGITAL
AUDIO

If you are using the DA to buffer RGBS video, connect the
composite sync (S) input to this connector.

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Digital audio output (DA6 YUV A only) — Connect digital

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audio devices to these female BNC connectors for each audio
output.

If you are using the DA to buffer RGBS video, connect this
connector to the composite sync (S) input of the video displays
or other devices.

Controls and Indicators

Each of the DAs has power LEDs on both the front panels
(figure 2-11) and rear panels (figure 2-5 through figure 2-7) and
two DIP switch controls on the rear panel.

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Mute connection

Mute connector (all, excluding DA6 YUV A) — The Mute

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connector provides a way to mute (blank) any or all outputs.
Each active pin of the 9-pin D connector is assigned to one of the
DA’s outputs (pin 2 is assigned to all DA outputs) (figure 2-10).
When you short and latch an active pin or pins to ground, the
DA mutes the associated output(s).

Only the R, G, and B video signals are muted. The H
and V video signals are still distributed.

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96

Female

15

69

Male

Figure 2-10 — Mute connector and pinout

Pins associated with an output number greater than what is
available for a specific DA have no function in smaller DAs. For
example, pin 6 (output 3) through pin 9 (output 6) have no
function on the DA2 RGBHV.

Power connection

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into

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this connector to connect the DA to a 100VAC to 240VAC,
50 or 60 Hz power source.

Pin Contact closure Function

1 Out #1 Mute output #1
2
3 Not used
4 Out #2 Mute output #2
5 Gnd Ground
6 Out #3
7
8
9

Out all Mute all outputs

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Out #4
Out #5
Out #6

Mute output #3
Mute output #4
Mute output #5
Mute output #6

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DA4 RGBHV, DA6 RGBHV, DA6 YUV A

Figure 2-11 — DA RGB/YUV series front
panels

Power LEDs — When lit, the front and rear power LEDs

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indicate that power is applied to the DA.

DIP switches — The DAs have two rear panel DIP switches;

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one to turn gain and peaking on and off (spare on

AC/DCGAIN/PEAK

the DA6 YUV A) and one to turn AC coupling on

ON

and off.

Gain/Peak switch (DA2 RGBHV, DA4 RGBHV, and

DA6 RGBHV only) — Turn this switch on and off while

viewing the displayed image to set the level that provides
the best picture quality.

On (up) — Applies gain and peaking. Use this position

for long cable runs (up to 200 feet using
Extron MHR cable).

Off (down) — No gain or peaking. Use this position for

short cable runs.

AC/DC switch — Input coupling.

On (up) — Use this position when the signal source has a

high DC offset.

Off (down) — This is the default position for the best

picture quality.

DA RGB/YUV SERIES

WIDEBAND DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

DA2 RGBHV

DA RGB/YUV SERIES

WIDEBAND DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

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Operation and Troubleshooting

Connect the power cords and turn on the displays (projectors or
monitors), the DA, and the input device (computer). The image
should appear on the screens.

If the image does not appear or is not displayed correctly

1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in.

2. Make sure that each device is receiving power. The DA’s

front and rear panel power LEDs indicate if the DA is
receiving power.

3. Check the cabling and make adjustments as needed.

4. If all displays are blank (DA2 RGBHV, DA4 RGBHV,
and DA6 RGBHV only), check that a contact closure

device is not set to mute all outputs via the DA’s Mute
connector (see Mute connection and item 5, earlier in this
chapter).

5. If individual displays are blank (DA2 RGBHV,
DA4 RGBHV, and DA6 RGBHV only), check to ensure

that a contact closure device is not set to mute the
individual outputs via the DA’s Mute connector (see Mute
connection and item

6. (DA2 RGBHV, DA4 RGBHV, and DA6 RGBHV only) 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 DIP switch to On (up) (see
Controls and Indicators and item
If the image is too bright, turn the Gain/Peak switch to Off
(down).

7. Call the Extron S
necessary.

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, earlier in this chapter).

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, earlier in this chapter).

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Specifications

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Specifications

Video

Gain ............................................... 0 dB (unity), or 1.1 dB (110%), switch-

selectable
(When input = 0.7 V, output = 0.7 V or

0.8 V, respectively.)

Peaking .......................................... 0 dB or +6 dB at 100 MHz, switch-

selectable

Bandwidth .................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

Video input

Number/signal type

DA6 YUV A ...................... 1 RGBS (only when the digital audio

channel is not used), RGsB, RsGsBs,
component video, S-video, composite
video

All other models .............. 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs,

component video, S-video, composite
video

Connectors

DA6 YUV A ...................... 3 or 4 BNC female (the fourth can be used

for digital audio input instead of video
sync)

All other models .............. 5 female BNC

Nominal level (at unity gain) ..... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and

S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

0.3 Vp-p for R-Y and B-Y of component
video, and for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset at

unity gain

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

Horizontal frequency .................. 15 kHz to 180 kHz

Vertical frequency ....................... 15 Hz to 170 Hz

Return loss .................................... <-38 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable) ......... 5.0 V (in AC coupling mode)

Input coupling.............................. AC/DC, switch-selectable

Video output

Number/signal type

DA6 YUV A ...................... 6 RGBS (only when the digital audio

channel is not used), RGsB, component
video, S-video, composite video (follows
input type)

All other models .............. 2, 4, or 6 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs,

component video, S-video, composite
video (follows input type)

Connectors

DA6 YUV A ...................... 6 x 4 BNC female

All other models .............. (2, 4, or 6) x 5 BNC female

Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and

S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

0.3 Vp-p for R-Y and B-Y of component

video, and for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0.3 Vp-p to 1.5 Vp-p (follows input)

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

Return loss .................................... <-44 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Sync

Input/output type

DA6 YUV A ...................... RGBS (only when the digital audio

channel is not used), RGsB, RsGsBs

All other models .............. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Input level ..................................... Analog or TTL: 0.5 V to 5 Vp-p

Output level .................................. TTL: 5 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance .......................... 510 ohms

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

Max. input voltage ...................... 5.0 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay .............. 35 ns

Max. rise/fall time ....................... 4 ns

Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (follows input)

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Digital audio — DA6 YUV A only

Digital audio input/output is available when RGBS is not used
as the video input signal.

Sampling rates .............................. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, etcetera

Digital audio input — DA6 YUV A only

Number/signal type ................... 1 Dolby Digital, DTS, AES/EBU

Connectors .................................... 1 BNC female

Impedance .................................... 510 ohms

Nominal level ............................... 1 V (for consumer level) or 2 V (for

professional level)

Min./max. input levels ............... 0.5 V to 5 Vp-p

Digital audio output — DA6 YUV A only

Number/signal type ................... 6 Dolby Digital, DTS, AES/EBU

Connectors .................................... 6 BNC female

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

Output level .................................. 2.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms terminated

Max. propagation delay .............. 35 ns

Max. rise/fall time ....................... 4 ns

Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (follows input)

Control/remote — distribution amplifier (not
applicable for DA6 YUV A)

Contact closure ............................ (1) 9-pin female D connector

Contact closure pin configurations Pin 1 = mute output #1, pin 2 = mute all

outputs, pin 3 = reserved,
pin 4 = mute output #2, pin 5 = GND,
pin 6 = mute output #3,
pin 7 = mute output #4, pin 8 = mute
output #5, pin 9 = mute output #6

General

Power ............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 watts,

internal, autoswitchable

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

10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) /
10% to 90%, noncondensing

Rack mount

DA2 RGBHV .................... Yes, with optional RSU 129 1U rack shelf,

part #60-190-01 or 60-604-01

All other models .............. Yes, with included brackets

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

Enclosure dimensions

DA2 RGBHV ................... 1.7" H x 8.7" W x 9.4" D

(1U high, half rack wide)

4.3 cm H x 22.1 cm W x 23.9 cm D

All other models .............. 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 8.5" D

(1U high, full rack wide)

4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 21.6 cm D
(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight

DA2 model ........................ 2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

DA4 model ........................ 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

DA6 models ...................... 3.9 lbs (1.8 kg)

Shipping weight

DA2 model ........................ 4 lbs (2 kg)

Other models .................... 7 lbs (4 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe

Transit Association)

Listings .......................................... UL, CUL

Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

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

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

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

DA part numbers

Distribution Amplifier Part #

DA2 RGBHV 60-488-01

DA4 RGBHV 60-489-01

DA6 RGBHV 60-490-01

DA6 YUV A 60-494-01

Included parts

Extron Part Part #

DA RGB/YUV User’s Manual

Rack mounting bracket kit (DA4/6 models only)

Optional accessories

Extron Part Part #

RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit
(DA2 RGBHV only) 60-190-01

MBU 125 Under-Desk Mount Kit
(DA2 RGBHV only) 70-077-01

MBD 129 Thru-Desk Mount Kit
(DA 2 RGBHV only) 70-077-02

MBU 149 1U Enclosure Under-Desk Mount Kit
(DA4 & DA6) 70-222-01

SVHSM-BNCF adapter 26-353-01

Bulk cable

Super High Resolution Cable Part #

RG6-5 bulk, 500' 22-100-02

Mini High Resolution Cable Part #

MHR-5 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-020-02

MHR-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-020-03

Plenum Mini High Resolution Cable Part #

MHR-5P Plenum bulk, 500' (1000') 22-103-02 (-03)

M59 Cable Part #

M59-5 (-6) bulk, 500' 22-127(133)-02

Assorted connectors

BNC connectors Part #

BNC MHR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-074-51

BNC M59 crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-452-51

BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 100-076-51

Pre-cut cables

All Extron BNC cables have male connectors on both ends.

BNC-4 and BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part #

MHR-4 (-5) -3' (3 feet/0.9 meters) 26-210 (260)-01

MHR-4 (-5) -6' (6 feet/1.8 meters) 26-210 (260)-02

MHR-4 (-5) -12' (12 feet/3.6 meters) 26-210 (260)-03

MHR-4 (-5) -25' (25 feet/7.6 meters) 26-210 (260)-04

MHR-4 (-5) -35' (35 feet/10.6 meters) 26-210 (260)-12

MHR-4 (-5) -50' (50 feet/15.2 meters) 26-210 (260)-05

MHR-4 (-5) -75' (75 feet/22.8 meters) 26-210 (260)-06

MHR-4 (-5) -100' (100 feet/30.4 meters) 26-210 (260)-07

BNC-5 and BNC-6 M59 Cable Part #

M59-5 (-6) -3' (3 feet/0.9 meters) 26-499 (529)-01

M59-5 (-6) -6' (6 feet/1.8 meters) 26-499 (529)-02

M59-5 (-6) -12' (12 feet/3.6 meters) 26-499 (529)-03

M59-5 (-6) -25' (25 feet/7.6 meters) 26-499 (529)-04

M59-5 (-6) -35' (35 feet/10.6 meters) 26-499 (529)-12

M59-5 (-6) -50' (50 feet/15.2 meters) 26-499 (529)-05

M59-5 (-6) -75' (75 feet/22.8 meters) 26-499 (529)-06

M59-5 (-6) -100' (100 feet/30.4 meters) 26-499 (529)-07

Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' (1524 meter) rolls is
available with or without connectors.

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