Meridian America RGB-R-0, RGB-T-0 User Manual

Installation/Operation Instructions

Fiber Optic RGB & DVI Video Transmission System

Part Numbers:

RGB-T-0 & RGB-R-0

(Single-channel, RGB / DVI Transmitter & Receiver)

700 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003, Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

www.Meridian-tech.com

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Table of Contents

1.0 Product Description....................................................................................................................3

2.0

Installation..................................................................................................................................3

2.1

Fiber connections...................................................................................................................3

3.0

Product Signal Format & Specifications.....................................................................................4

3.1

RGB resolutions & refresh rates.............................................................................................4

3.2

RGB Video Adjustments ........................................................................................................4

RGB to DVI conversion..........................................................................................................5

3.3

3.4

RGsB Input/Output.................................................................................................................5

3.5

Connectors.............................................................................................................................6

3.6

Conversion Cables.................................................................................................................6

4.0

Front Panel Pinout Assignment Diagram...................................................................................7

4.1

Status Indicators ....................................................................................................................7

5.0

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................8

Appendix 1 – Supported Video Resolutions & Refresh Rates...............................................................8

Part Number Variations........................................................................................................................10

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1.0 Product Description

Meridian’s RGB-T/R product is part of Meridian’s new DigiView product family. This state-of-the-art, high
performance video transmission system transmits fully-compliant DVI, RGsB or RGBHV signals over one,
multimode fiber. Optional DVI adapter cables allow easy interface to standard video connection interfaces on
computers, monitors, switches, etc. The RGB-T/R provides real-time, digitized transmission of DVI, RGB and
H&V sync signals. Because it transmits signals in real-time, no video information is lost and is a perfect solution
for dynamic video signals with crystal clear video and no color pixel skewing.

Having both DVI and RGB input/output capability, this system offers an easy upgrade path from RGB to DVI
systems with the same modules. With this dual input/output capability, the user can easily interface RGBHV
sources to DVI monitors and also DVI video sources to standard RGBHV monitors and video switches. The
user can further enhance the video performance with the use of the computer USB interface. This data channel
allows the user to adjust brightness, contrast, H&V position, picture sharpness, color, etc.

This product uses Meridian’s standard 1-slot wide chassis mount card assembly and plugs into the following
Meridian chassis: SR-500/S, SR-1000/S, SR-1200/S, SR-1500/S, and SR-2001 & SR-2000 series 19”
equipment chassis.

2.0 Installation

The RGB/DVI series products are one-slot wide cards and, as such, occupy one slot in Meridian’s standard
chassis (SR-500/S, SR-1000/S, SR-1200/S, SR-1500/S, and SR-2001 & SR-2000 series 19” equipm ent
chassis). To install in the chassis, orient the card with the Meridian logo at the top of the module and slide onto
the top and bottom card guides in the chassis. Press securely on the top and bottom of the module to ensure
that it is fully seated in the chassis so that the electrical connector mates with the chassis-mounted
motherboard. Once installed, manually tighten the two thumbscrews located at the top and bottom of the card.
Do not use tools to secure these and do not over tighten.

Note: A fully populated subrack should have forced-air cooling to avoid excessiv e heat buildup inside the
chassis. A fan assembly tray (P/N FA-2000/1) with three (3) fans is available from Meridian and should be
installed under the 19" SR-2000/1 whenever

2.1 Fiber connections

There is one ST style fiber connection interface on the transmitter and a corresponding ST style fiber
connection on the receiver. These modems are designed for multimode fiber (either 62.5 or 50 micron core
diameter fiber). The maximum fiber distance is listed below:

Fiber type Maximum distance

62.5/125um 300 meters
50/125um (standard performance) 1000 meters
50/125um (high bandwidth) 2000 meters

If the fiber distance is larger than that listed above, the video signal quality will be compromised and may not
operate properly.

possible.

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