SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0013-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 4 DA1916SX 2–IN, 1–OUT VGA AUTO-SWITCHER WITH LOOP OUTPUT USER’S GUIDE
SWITCHERS INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Altinex appreciates your purchase of the DA1916SX Switcher. We are certain that you will find it a reliable and useful product. Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ...............2 Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer. GENERAL ..........................................................
SWITCHERS PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your DA1916SX Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your DA1916SX and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the DA1916SX.
SWITCHERS cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. • The DA1916SX is perfect for applications that use wall or floor plates for auto switching. It also works very well as a building block for classroom training systems in which the instructor’s signal is placed alongside a bus (via the loop output) to each of the student’s stations. The students own computer is connected to Input 2.
SWITCHERS Input Sync Signal Composite Sync Sync on Green Impedance Output Video Signals Analog Signal Fall/Rise Time (ns) Impedance Output Sync Signal Composite Sync TTL(+/-), analog 0.3V-1.0V -0.3V 10 k Ohms 1.5V p-p max 1.8 75 Ohms TTL(+/-), analog 0.3V-1.0V -0.3V 22 Ohms Sync on Green Impedance Frequency Compatibility Horizontal 15-200 kHz Vertical 20-190 Hz Typical Video Bandwidth 350 MHz @ -3dB -40dB @10 MHz Cross-talk DC Coupling Power External Power Adapter 9V 500mA (included) 3 watts max.
SWITCHERS Altinex offers a remote control switch with a 12 foot cable (Part # RC5203CC) which will control the DA1916SX. The DA1916SX can also be controlled using AV control systems. 4.1 AUTO-SWITCH MODE The DA1916SX automatically selects the active source by sensing the incoming sync or video signals. When switching a RGsB signal, the DA1916SX will automatically sense the sync from the green channel. When two active sources are present, the DA1916SX selects Input 2 as the default.
SWITCHERS INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER ACCESSORIES 6 Step 1. Make sure that the proper power adapter is used. The Altinex power adapter is supplied with the unit. Model No. DA1295RM Step 2. Connect the power adapter to the power port. The power indicator light and the input lights should turn red. RC5203CC MS8000TP Step 3. Remove the anti-static connector covers and connect the cables from the computer video card or from the video output of other sources, to Input 1 or Input 2 of the DA1916SX.
SWITCHERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS No: 1 2 3 4 5 Question What is a switcher? When do I use the DA1916SX? What kind of signal formats may I pass through the DA1916SX? Is the output of the DA1916SX buffered? How far can I run a signal through the DA1916SX? 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Answer A switcher is a device that allows you to connect multiple video sources to a single display and to select between the sources.
SWITCHERS ALTINEX POLICY If your product is out of warranty and needs service, contact the Altinex Sales Department for an RMA (Return Material Authorization). Products returned without an RMA number may experience a delay in service. The service charges will be quoted to you before the actual repairs are done. 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Altinex warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service.
