Rose Video Splitter DVI User Manual

VIDEO SPLITTER DVI

OPERATIONS MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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NOTE: This equipmen t has been tested and fou nd to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p rovide reasonable protectio n
against harmful interference when the equ ipment is op erated in a com mercial 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 int er feren ce to radio com mun ic atio ns.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
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TABLE of CONTENTS

Contents Page #

Disclaimer ......................................................................................................... 1

System Introduction .......................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................ 2

Compatibility .................................................................................................. 2

Package contents .......................................................................................... 2

Video Splitter DVI Models ................................................................................. 3

Cables ............................................................................................................... 3

Installation ......................................................................................................... 4

Sytem Operation ............................................................................................... 5

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 6

Service Information ........................................................................................... 7

Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................... 7

Technical Support ......................................................................................... 7

Safety ................................................................................................................ 8

Appendix A – General Specifications ............................................................. 10

Appendix B – Part Numbers ........................................................................... 10

Figures Page #

Figure 1. Models ............................................................................................... 3

Figure 2. Basic Installation ................................................................................ 4

Figure 3. Extended Distance Insta llati on .......................................................... 5

Appendices Page #

Appendix A – General Specifications ............................................................. 10

Appendix B – Part Numbers ........................................................................... 10

INTRODUCTION

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does
the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of
the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to
change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.

The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the
product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising
directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

System Introduction

Thank you for choosing Rose Electronics® Video Splitter DVI for your DVI
video distribution applications. The Video Splitter DVI enables you to take
your video source from a PC, DVD player, or Set-Top box and, depending on
your model, display the video on 2, 4, or 8 remote monitors, HDTV’s, or video
projectors.

If your needs require additional displays, the Video Splitter DVI can be
cascaded to additional units to increase the number of displays.

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