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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.
安全须知 • 中文 警告 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中 有重要的操作和维护说明。 电源 • 该 设 备 只 能 使 用 产 品 上 标 明 的 电 源 。 设 备 必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线 (地线)是安全设施,不能不用或跳过。 这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴 拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源,请拔掉所有设备后 或桌面电源的电源线,或任何接到市电系统的电源线。 露的危险电压,有触电危险。 电源线保护 • 妥善布线, 避免被踩踏,或重物挤压。 注意 阅读说明书 • 用 户 使 用 该 设 备 前 必 须 阅 读 并 理 解所有安全和使用说明。 保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使 用。 遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安 全和操作说明。 维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没 有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自己 试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。 通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔,它们是用来防止 机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。 锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。 必须使用与 厂家推荐的相同
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ..................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................... 1-2 About the DVI 201 Transmitters and Receivers ................ 1-2 TP cable advantages ............................................................... 1-4 Control communications ........................................................ 1-4 Transmission distance .........................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Appendix A • Reference Information ..............................A-1 Specifications ...............................................................................A-2 Part Numbers ...............................................................................A-6 Transmitter/receiver pair part numbers ................................A-6 Included parts .........................................................................A-6 Mounting accessories ...................................
Introduction About this Manual There are two subsets of transmitters and receivers in two different enclosures or form factors: This manual contains information about the Extron DVI 201 family of Digital Visual Interface (DVI) video transmitters (Tx) and receivers (Rx), including how to install, operate, and configure them. • About the DVI 201 Transmitters and Receivers N The Extron DVI 201 is a family of DVI transmitters and receivers, in enclosures that support different mounting options.
Introduction, cont’d N In this manual, the terms "DVI 201," "DVI 201 Tx," "DVI 201 Rx," "transmitter," and "receiver" refer to the applicable unit(s) in either form factor, unless otherwise specified. TP cable advantages Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more flexible, and less expensive than coaxial or DVI cable. These transmitter and receiver twisted pair (TP) products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome. Termination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.
Introduction, cont’d DVI 201 Tx/Rx 2 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Mounting the Tx/Rx Connections Operation Technical Points for Digital Video and Content Protection Encryption Troubleshooting Application Examples 1-6 DVI 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction
Installation and Operation Mounting the Tx/Rx C Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. VersaTools Rack Shelf Non-Decora unit mounting The 1" high, quarter rack width DVI 201 (non-Decora) transmitters and receivers can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk or tabletop. The receiver can be mounted on a projector bracket.
Installation and Operation, cont’d 1U Universal Rack Shelf 1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate 1/4 Rack Width Front False Faceplate Both front false faceplates use 2 screws. Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners. (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws Figure 2-2 — Mounting the transmitter or receiver unit on a standard rack shelf Under-furniture mounting The unit can be mounted under a horizontal surface using an optional MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit (part #70-077-01).
Installation and Operation, cont’d Loosely attach the mounting brackets to the transmitter or receiver using the four machine screws and washers supplied with the mounting kit. 1. Hold the transmitter or receiver against the inside of the surface through which it will be mounted. Mark the four screw holes and the table material to be removed on the inside of the surface to which you are mounting the device. 2.
Installation and Operation, cont’d The PMK 300 has a hole in the bottom plate that allows the projector pole to be inserted through the center of the plate (figure 2-6), rather than outside of the plate (figure 2-5). To install the PMK 300 in this configuration, slide the bracket up from the bottom of the pole before the projector is installed on the pole.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Assemble the U-bolt and the following parts in the following order (figure 2-8): 6. a. Pass the legs of the U-bolt through the slotted holes on the mount plate flange. b. Place the legs around the projector pole. c. Pass the legs through the holes in the contour base. N The pole fits snugly into the depression in the center of the contoured base. d. Pass the legs through the holes in the L-shaped bracket. N The supplied U-bolt fits a typical (1.5" to 2.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Wall Stud 2.50” [63.5mm] Signal Output Cable Cable Clamp Wall Stud Signal Output Cable Cable Clamp TP Cable (no boot) TP Cable (no boot) 1.51” [38.48mm] Screws or Nails Captive Screw Connectors Figure 2-10 — Installing the wall box N Junction Box If attaching the wall box to wood, use four #8 or #10 screws or 10-penny nails. A minimum of 0.5" (1.3 cm) of screw thread must penetrate the wood.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Final installation After testing and making any adjustments, do the following: 1. At the power outlet, unplug the power supply. N 2. One power supply can power both the transmitter and the receiver, so only one unit needs a power supply. Mount the transmitter or receiver into the wall box, and attach the supplied Decora faceplate to the unit, as shown in figure 2-11.
Installation and Operation, cont’d N DVI 201 Tx Rear Panel POWER 12V 0.4A MAX DVI 201 Tx DDC ROUTE REMOTE RS-232 PASS THRU SPARE 1 LOCAL 2 5 Tx Rx 6 c 4 DVI 201 A D Tx Rear Panel Audio input (DVI 201 A D Tx [Decora] only) — Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source to this 3.5 mm mini stereo jack for unbalanced audio input. Figure 2-14 shows how to wire the audio plug.
Installation and Operation, cont’d N Connect transmitter output 1 to receiver input 1. Connect transmitter output 2 to receiver input 2. N If necessary, test for proper cable connection (output 1 to input 1, output 2 to input 2) as follows: 1. Plug both TP cables into the powered unit. 2. Momentarily connect either of the cables on the opposite end into the unpowered unit‘s “2” connector. If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is lit, the connection is correct.
Installation and Operation, cont’d N CONTROL PASS THRU Tx Rx DVI-D OUTPUT DVI 201 Rx SERIES 9 12 If necessary, test for proper cable connection (output 1 to input 1, output 2 to input 2) as follows: 1. Plug both TP cables into the powered unit. 2. Momentarily connect either of the cables on the opposite end into the unpowered unit‘s “2” connector. If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is lit, the connection is correct.
Installation and Operation, cont’d l RS-232 (Control) Pass Thru connector — Connect a serial communications port to this 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connector for bidirectional RS-232 communication. See "RS-232 connector wiring," on page 2-26, to wire the connector. N m The RS-232 connector can also transmit one-way modulated infrared (IR) signals. See "Modulated IR pass through" on page 2-33. Audio output connector (DVI 201 A D Tx [Decora] only) — Connect a stereo audio device to this 3.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Terminating shielded cable N The transmitter and receiver pair works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but, to ensure FCC Class A and CE compliance, STP cables are required. The Tx/Rx includes four shielded RJ-45 connectors and a length of self-adhesive shielded tape that you can use to make the STP cables that connect the transmitter and receiver.
Installation and Operation, cont’d C N The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16" (5 mm). Longer bare wires can short together. Shorter wires are not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out. Do not tin the power supply leads before installing in the connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out of the connector. Operation Figure 2-26 shows the DDC control and power indicator on the non-Decora transmitter.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Transmitter control and indicator 1 a Power LED — DVI 201 Tx (non-Decora) — This front panel LED lights green to indicate that the unit is receiving power: DVI 201 A D Tx (Decora) — This two-color front panel LED lights to indicate signal and power status as follows: Amber — The unit is receiving power but not a DVI input. INPUT Green — The unit is receiving power and a signal is present on the DVI input.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Technical Points for Digital Video and Content Protection Encryption • Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a digital video format that was created by the computer industry in 1999. • High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) is a multimedia format that was created by the consumer video industry in 2003. • • 2-30 The HDMI format is built onto the DVI format, adding digital audio and control while reducing the size of the connector.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Application Examples Modulated IR pass through Figure 2-29 shows an installation in which the Tx/Rx pair sends a modulated infrared (IR) signal across the link. On the TX side, control system is connected to the Tx pin (the modulated IR signal) and the Gnd (signal ground) on the transmitter. An IR emitter is connected to the Tx and Gnd receiver output. Audio conversion Figure 2-28 shows a standard installation with DVI video and an audio input.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVI 201 Tx/Rx A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Decora Template Dimensions 2-34 DVI 201 Tx/Rx • Installation and Operation
Reference Information Specifications N Video output— receivers *Appropriate DVI-D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input/output. Also, an optional Extron HDMI-to-DVI adapter is required in order to transmit a CEC signal. Audio— DVI 201 A D Tx/Rx Video Maximum data rate ���������������������� Maximum pixel clock ������������������� Resolution range ��������������������������� Formats ������������������������������������������� Standards ���������������������������������������� 4.
Reference Information, cont’d Impedance DVI 201 A D Tx ������������������ 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced DVI 201 A D Rx ������������������ 50 ohms unbalanced Maximum level (Hi-Z) DVI 201 A D Tx ������������������ >+16 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at 1% THD+N DVI 201 A D Rx ������������������ >+9.8 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N Maximum level (600 ohm) DVI 201 A D Tx ������������������ >+9 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at 1% THD+N DVI 201 A D Rx ������������������ >+6.
Reference Information, cont’d Part Numbers Mounting accessories Accessories Transmitter/receiver pair part numbers N The Tx/Rx is comprised of the transmitter/receiver pair. The transmitter and receiver can be purchased as or pair or separately. The video and RS-232 transmission functions of the non-Decora and Decora units are compatible.
Reference Information, cont’d Decora Template Dimensions Cables Accessories Part number DVID SL/6 DVI-D male-to-male, 6' (1.8 m) cable 26-585-02 HDMI M-M/6 HDMI male to male, 6' (1.8 m) 26-613-02 HDMI M-DVI-DM/6 HDMI male to DVI-D male, 6' (1.8 m) 26-614-02 If you need to create a template, use the dimensions shown on figure A-1, below. N The drawing is not full size or to scale. Do not scale up or print to use as a template. 2.79" (7.
Reference Information, cont’d A-10 DVI 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information