User’s Manual RGB 138xi , RGB 158xi VGA Interfaces with Stereo Audio and ADSP™ EXTRON ELECTRONICS/RGB SYSTEMS, INC. 1230 South Lewis Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 800.633.9876 714.491.1500 FAX 714.491.1517 USA EXTRON ELECTRONICS, EUROPE Beeldschermweg 6C, 3821 AH Amersfoort +31.33.453.4040 FAX +31.33.453.4050 The Netherlands EXTRON ELECTRONICS, ASIA 41B Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 089003 +65.226.0015 FAX +65.226.0019 Singapore EXTRON ELECTRONIC INFORMATION EXTRONWEB™: www.extron.com EXTRONFAX™: 714.491.
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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction .......................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ................................................................ 1-2 About the RGB 138xi and RGB 158xi ............................. 1-2 Features ...................................................................................... 1-2 RGB 138xi and RGB 158xi features ........................................ 1-2 RGB 138xi features ......................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi 1 Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the RGB 138xi and RGB 158xi Features ii RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Table of Contents RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Introduction
Introduction, cont’d Introduction About This Manual This manual contains information about the RGB 138xi and RGB 158xi 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 138xi and RGB 158xi The RGB 138xi and RGB 158xi are computer-video and stereo audio interfaces with 300 MHz (-3dB) video bandwidth.
Introduction, cont’d RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi 2 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Installation Overview Front Panels Rear Panels Setting Internal Jumpers Installing Adapter Plates Mounting the Interfaces Cabling Troubleshooting 1-4 RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Introduction RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Installation and Operation
Installation and Operation, cont’d Installation and Operation Installation Overview Front Panels This is an overview of the installation process. You will find detailed installation instructions in this chapter. This section will familiarize you with the front panel features and the options for making connections and changing settings.
Installation and Operation, cont’d 5 Horizontal shift control knob — This control adjusts the horizontal centering of the remote output display. 3 Analog video input 15-pin HD male connector 4 ID bit termination DIP switches — These switches provide proper ID bit termination when a local monitor is not connected to the interface’s buffered local monitor output. ID PIN 4 ID PIN 11 The horizontal and vertical shift controls have no mechanical limits to rotation.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Rear Panels 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 setting. GAIN/ PEAK 100% SOG DDSP SERR 75 Ohm RGB 138xi and RGB 158xi rear panels R G B H V S 4 UNITY 50/60 Hz 0.5A OUTPUT 50% GAIN/ PEAK 100% SOG DDSP SERR SPARE 100-240 R G B H V S UNITY 100-240 50/60 Hz 0.
Installation and Operation, cont’d properly. Flagging or bending at the top of the video image is a sign that the serration pulses should be removed. ON — When this switch is set to On, serration pulses will be output in the vertical sync interval. OFF — When this switch is set to Off, serration pulses will not be output. 4 — 75 Ohm (video input termination) — RGB 138xi only — Video termination is accomplished in a number of ways when using a universal interface like the RGB 138xi: 1.
Installation and Operation, cont’d 3. Note the positions of jumpers J20 and J40 before changing jumper settings. The illustration of the circuit board (below) shows the locations of the J20 and J40 jumpers. There are two possible setting combinations for 3-pin jumpers: The jumpers perform the following functions: Follow J-20: Sync polarity jumper — This jumper adjusts the output sync polarity.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Adapter plates should be attached to the output cables and interface before the interface is installed in a rack or in furniture. The screws for installing the adapter plates are built into the plates, so no additional screws will be needed. Cable Routing ED ITCH SW UN Adapter plate installation must be performed by authorized service personnel only. TS WAT 600 Follow these steps to install adapter plates.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Through-desk mounting Mounting the Interfaces Select the installation site. Take cabling and power availability into consideration. Select an installation option: tabletop/desktop placement, or under-desk, through-desk or rack mounting. Tabletop/desktop placement For tabletop or desktop placement only, install the selfadhesive rubber feet/pads (provided) onto the four corners of the bottom of the interface enclosure. Under-desk mounting 1.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Rack mounting Cabling 1. Attach the through-desk/rack mounting brackets to the interface with the provided machine screws, as shown below. Attach cables to the interface as detailed in the steps below. A diagram later in this section shows how the system looks when cabling is finished. 2. Attach the interface to the rack with the provided machine screws. 1. Connect the computer’s video output to the interface’s front panel analog/ECL 9-pin D connector.
Installation and Operation, cont’d step 1 to connect the computer to the interface. Set the front panel monitor ID bit DIP switches to On if no local monitor will be used. LBC w/ Audio Cable Through-desk or Rack Mounted AC Power UN SW ITC HE D MA Mounted under a Desk 600 X. TTS WA 8 xi B 13/ADSP RGACE W ERF X /MA L INT MIN RSA IVE UN Network Connection C MB G UTS INP ANALO ER POW IO AUD Front L/ LEVEK PEA 50% 0.8V Y UNIT Audio SOG OUT DDSP SERR SPARE 5.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Troubleshooting When the interface, computer and output devices have been properly installed, and the power is turned on, the image should appear on screen, and sound should be audible. If the image does not appear or there is no sound 1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in. 2. Make sure that each device is receiving power. The power indicator LED should light if the interface is powered on. 3.
Specifications, cont’d Specifications Video input Number/type ............................... 1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs Connectors ................................... RGB 138xi .. 1 9-pin D male, MBC/LBC cable or buffer RGB 158xi ... 1 15-pin HD male Nominal level(s) .......................... Analog — 0.3V to 1.5V p-p Maximum level(s) ....................... Analog — 1.5V p-p Impedance .................................... 75 ohms or Hi Z, switchable (The default is Hi Z.) Horizontal frequency ....
Specifications, cont’d General Power ............................................ 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 Watts, internal, auto-switchable MBC power jack .......................... 9.0VDC, 150 mA Temperature/humidity ............. Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing Operating +32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing Rack mount .................................. Yes, with included kit #70-077-03 Furniture mount ..........................
Accessories and Part Numbers, cont’d Accessories and Part Numbers Included Parts Laptop breakout cables* (RGB 138xi ) Part number These items are included in each order for an RGB 138xi or RGB 158xi : 26-244-01 LBC Mac HR 6’ 26-363-01 Part number LBC Sun HR 6’ A (61 kHz) (w/audio) 26-443-02 RGB 138xi 60-292-01 LBC Sun HR 6’ A (71 kHz) (w/audio) 26-444-02 RGB 138xi (Europe) 60-292-02 LBC Sun HR 6’ A (81 kHz) (w/audio) 26-445-02 RGB 158xi 60-294-01 *Laptop breakout cables are also available
B-4 RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Accessories and Part Numbers -03 -02 -01 70-109 RCA female and 3 solder cups 1 1 RCA female and 1 3.5mm mini stereo jack RCA female and 3.5mm mini stereo jack -22 -12 -02 70-108 BNC female and 3 solder cups BNC female and 3.5mm mini stereo jack -21 -11 -01 BNC female and RCA female BNC female and RCA female 70-108 -23 -13 -03 4-pin mini DIN female and RCA female 70-107 -22 -12 -02 70-107 -02 -01 1 Architectural adapter plates 1 BNC female and 1 3.
RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Accessories and Part Numbers RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Accessories and Part Numbers B-7 Adapter plate description Plate size Front connector type Rear connector type Part # Gray Blank plate 1 1 n.a. n.a. 70-090 -01 -11 -21 Blank plate 2 2 n.a. n.a.
Accessories and Part Numbers, cont’d B-8 RGB 138xi, RGB 158xi Accessories and Part Numbers