Setup Guide

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DVI DA Plus Series • Setup Guide
Overview
These instructions provide a quick setup guide for the Extron DVI DA Plus Series distribution amplifiers. Installation and
service must be performed only by experienced installers. More complete instructions can be found in the DVI DA Plus Series
User Guide, which can be found online at www.extron.com.
Installation
Mounting
Install the distribution amplifier on a desk, under a desk, or in a rack.
DVI Cable Connections
A typical application is shown in the figure at right. Connect these
cables, but do not power on the equipment yet:
z Connect a DVI cable from the Input connector to the video
source device.
z Connect aDVI cables from the distribution amplifier to the
desired display devices.
Power Cable Connections
Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the power receptacle of the unit. The figure below shows the 1 A power supply for the
DVI DA4 Plus. The DVI DA6 Plus and DVI DA8 Plus require a 3 A power supply.
CAUTION: See the Caution in the “Power Input” section of
the DVI DA Plus Series User Guide, for important
information about power supplies.
NOTES: • Thelengthoftheexposedwiresinthestrippingprocess
is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inches (5 mm). If the
exposed section is longer, the exposed wires may touch,
causing a short circuit between them. If it is shorter, the
wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by
the captive screws.
 • Donottinthewires.Tinnedwiredoesnotholditsshape
and can become loose over time.
Applying Power
In the following order:
1. Power on the display devices.
2. Power on the distribution amplifier.
3. Power on the source input device.
EDID Minder
®
The Extron EDID Minder feature maintains continuous EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) communication with
the attached source and ensures that the DVI source powers up correctly and maintains a proper video output, even if the
display is off or when a new monitor is connected to the output.
When the distribution amplifier is powered on, it automatically scans all detectable outputs, selects the device with the
lowest native resolution and passes the EDID information of that device to the input device. If no output displays are
connected, the distribution amplifier provides the EDID information stored from the last display to which it was connected.
If no output device has previously been connected to the unit, or the unit has been set to the factory default, it uses the
factory default resolution (1024x768 @ 60 Hz).
12V
0.4A MAX
POWER
DVI-D INPUT
DVI-D OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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DVI DA8 Plus
Computer
with
DVI Output
Local
Monitor
Display
with
DVI Input
Display
with
DVI Input
Extron
DVI DA8 Plus
Distribution Amplier
12V
1.0A MAX
POWER
Back Panel
Power Receptacle
DC Power Cord
Captive Screw Connector
AC Power Cord
Ground
+12 VDC
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A
)