Extron Electronics RGB 168xi VGA User Manual

User’s Manual

Extron Electronics, USA

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RGB 138

, RGB 168

VGA Interfaces with Stereo Audio and ADSP™

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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 den Benutzer auf wichtige Anleitungen zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) in der Dokumentation hinweisen, die im Lieferumfang dieses Gerätes enthalten ist.

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 Sicherheitsanleitungen sollten

aufbewahrt werden, damit Sie später 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 Stift oder Kontakt ist für einen Erdschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar und sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

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

sollten Sie alle Netzkabeln aus der Rückseite des Gerätes oder aus dem DesktopStrommodul (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. Im I nneren des Gerätes sind keine Teile enthalten, die vom Benutzer gewartet werden können. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst zu warten, da beim Öffnen oder Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags 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 nur durch diegleiche oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgung der verbrauchten 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 two 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:

Extron Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805, U.S.A.

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 (714) 491-1500 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 that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Table of Contents

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

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

About the RGB 138

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

RGB 138xi and RGB 168xi features........................................1 - 2

RGB 138xi features ................................................................ 1-3

RGB 168xi features ................................................................ 1-3

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

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

Front Panels..............................................................................2-3

RGB 138xi front panel............................................................2-3

RGB 168xi front panel............................................................2-4

Rear Panels ...............................................................................2-6

RGB 138xi and RGB 168xi rear panels ...................................2-6

Setting Internal Jumpers ...................................................2-9

Installing Adapter Plates ................................................2-11

Mounting the Interfaces ..................................................2-14

T abletop/desktop placement ..............................................2-14

Under-desk mounting .........................................................2-14

Through-desk mounting ......................................................2-15

Rack mounting .....................................................................2-16

Cabling ......................................................................................2-17

Troubleshooting....................................................................2-20

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Appendix A • Specifications .................................................A-1

Appendix B • Accessories and Part Numbers ............ B-1

Included Parts.......................................................................... B-2

Accessories ...............................................................................B-2

Cables ..........................................................................................B-2

Adapter Plates ........................................................................B-4

Multi Type Connector Architectural Adapter Plates............B-5

Single Type Connector Architectural Adapter Plates........... B-6

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

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Chapter One

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Introduction

About This Manual

About the RGB 138xi and RGB 168xi

Features

RGB 138

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Introduction

About This Manual

This manual contains information about the RGB 138xi and RGB 168xi universal analog interfaces and on how to operate and configure them. Unless otherwise specified, references to “the interface” refer to the features or operation of both models.

About the RGB 138

The RGB 138xi and RGB 168xi are computer-video and stereo audio interfaces with 300 MHz (-3dB) video bandwidth. These interfaces have a horizontal frequency range of 15 kHz to 125 kHz, so they can be used with any type of analog computer signal, including those from VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA-2, Mac, Quadra, Sun, and SGI computers.

Features

This section highlights the main features of the RGB 138xi and RGB 168xi interfaces. See the installation chapter for a detailed description of front and rear panel features.

RGB 138

i and RGB 168

Internal power supply — Use standard IEC power cords. Front panel AC outlet — Peripherals or laptop computers

can be plugged into the unswitched front panel AC outlet for a convenient power connection. This feature is not available in Europe.

Furniture and rack mountability — The RGB 138xi and

RGB 168xi can be mounted under a desk or podium with optional hardware, or they can be mounted in a rack or through a desk or other furniture with included vertical mounting brackets.

Active stereo audio — Unbalanced stereo audio input via a

front panel jack is output as balanced, line level stereo audio on the rear panel captive screw connector.

Horizontal shift control — Both models feature front

panel horizontal centering control.

Sync stripping — Incoming sync will be stripped from the

red, green and blue signals.

RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB output — RGBHV can be output

simultaneously with RGBS. Sync on green (RGsB) output can be DIP switch selected.

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Advanced Digital Sync Processing™ (ADSP™) — ADSP

Gain/peaking control — To compensate for signal

Serration pulse — This feature allows serration pulses to

Pass-through connectors — A wide assortment

RGB 138

MBC power jack — The power connector of a buffered

Vertical shift control — The RGB 138xi lets you adjust

75 ohm video termination — 75 ohm video termination

RGB 168

Buffered local monitor output — A 15-pin HD female

ID bit termination — Two front panel DIP switches

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 projectors and plasma displays. A rear panel DIP switch allows an alternative, Digital Display Sync Processing™ (DDSP™), to be used instead.

degradation caused by long cable lengths, use this rear panel toggle switch to increase output voltages.

either be present or not present at the output. Serration pulses are required for some displays.

of architectural adapter plates is available for installation on these interfaces to allow convenient pass-through A/V connections.

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monitor breakout cable can be plugged directly into the front panel jack on this interface.

vertical centering with a front panel knob.

can be selected from a rear panel DIP switch.

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connector provides a front panel buffered output for a local monitor.

provide ID bit termination on pins 4 and/or 11 of the local monitor output.

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Introduction, cont’d

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Chapter Two

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RGB 138

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Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Front Panels

Rear Panels

Setting Internal Jumpers

Installing Adapter Plates

Mounting the Interfaces

Cabling

Troubleshooting

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Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

This is an overview of the installation process. You will find detailed installation instructions in this chapter .

To install and set up the RGB 138xi or RGB 168xi for operation, follow these basic steps:

Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the

computer, the interface and the output device(s) (projector or display monitor, and local monitor) are all turned off and disconnected from the power source.

Set internal jumpers for sync polarity and sync pulse

width. See “Setting Internal Jumpers” in this chapter. Install optional adapter plates for pass-through A/V

connections. See “Installing Adapter Plates” in this chapter.

Install the rubber feet for tabletop use, or install the

appropriate brackets and furniture or rack mount the interface. See “Mounting the Interfaces” in this chapter.

Attach the input (computer) and output (display, local

monitor and audio) cables. See “Cabling” in this chapter.

Set the DIP and toggle switches. Use the “Front

Panels” and “Rear Panels” sections of this chapter as a guide.

Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the

following order: output devices (projector, monitors, speakers) and input device (computer).

The image should now appear on screen, and sound

should be audible. If not, ensure that all devices are plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling and switch settings, and make adjustments as needed.

Front Panels

This section will familiarize you with the front panel features and the options for making connections and changing settings.

Setting DIP switches

The DIP switches on the front panel of the RGB 168xi and on the rear panels of the RGB 138xi and the RGB 168xi may be either the rocking type or the sliding type.

RGB 138

AUDIO ANALOG/ECL

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MBC

H. SHIFT V. SHIFT

POWER

To set rocking type DIP switches, use a

small screwdriver to depress the appropriate end of each switch.

T o set sliding type DIP switches, use a small screwdriver to slide (push) the switch to the On/closed or Off/open position.

RGB 138

UNIVERSAL INTERFACE W/ADSP

MIN/MAX

UNSWITCHED

100-240 0.5A MAX.

2-color power/signal LED — This LED lights amber to indicate that power is on only. It lights green to indicate that power is on and a video signal is also present.

Audio input jack — This 3.5 mm stereo input jack accepts an unbalanced stereo audio input. See “Cabling” in this chapter for wiring instructions.

9-pin D male analog video input connector

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Refer to “Troubleshooting” in this chapter, then call Extron’s customer support hotline, if needed.

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MBC buffer power jack — This audio-style 2.5 mm

power jack provides power for a buffered monitor breakout cable.

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