Dec 2006 AC1070A 3-Channel DVI Extender Triple - DVI - Extender using a fiberoptic cable Installation and Operation Manual Black Box Corporation Phone: 724-746-5500 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web: www.blackbox.
3-Channel DVI Extender Triple - DVI - Extender using a fiberoptic cable © Copyright BLACK BOX Corp. Version 1.0 October 1, 2005 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and 3-Channel DVI Extender is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Phone: 724-746-5500 Web: www.blackbox.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the BLACK BOX 3-Channel DVI Extender. Its use of fiberoptic cables permits transmission of video signals without any compression. This ensures completely loss-free data transmissions with full video refresh rates. The result: Excellent image quality, even at high resolutions! You will not only enjoy the benefits of longer transmission distances, but also make your transmission routes completely insensitive to electromagnetic interference.
INTRODUCTION Device configuration is based on the serial RS232 interface. Firmware upgrades are also handled via this connector. The 3-Channel DVI Extender can be used not only in heavy-duty industrial environments, but also in the media sector, the television and entertainment industries, training and education centers and many other application areas in the visualization business.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 SAFETY GUIDELINES 6 DELIVERABLES 7 DEVICE CONNECTIONS 8 EXPLANATION OF CONNECTIONS 9 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 10 INSTALLATION PLAN 11 DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM INSTALLATION 12 PROGRAM INSTALLATION 12 SETTINGS 13 CONFIGURATION 14 PROGRAM START 14 NAVIGATION 15 CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW 16 VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 17 BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST 19 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL POSITION 20 SCREEN WIDTH AND PHASE 21 SYSTEM LANGUAGE 22 CO
SAFETY GUIDELINES CAUTION: LASER Your 3-Channel DVI Extender is a Class 1 laser product. There is a risk of damaging your eyesight if you disregard this safety information! Even if they are not in use, the fiberoptic connections of the modules must be sealed either with a MTP®/MPO cable connector or a dust cap. Please ensure that the power supply is switched off before you disconnect or connect fiberoptic cables.
DELIVERABLES Please use the list below to verify that all parts have been delivered. The following components are included: • 1 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit • 1 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit • 2 power cables • 2 DVI / DVI video cables, 2.0 meters, for the transmitter unit • 1 VGA / DVI video cable, 2.
DEVICE CONNECTIONS 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit Front panel 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit Rear panel 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit Front panel 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit Rear panel 8 3-Channel DVI Extender - Installation and Operation Manual
EXPLANATION OF CONNECTIONS 1 LED Lights up when the video signal is active 2 LED Power Lights up when the power supply is active 3 3-Channel DVI Extender TX Label identifying the TX transmitter unit 4 Switch Switches the power supply on and off 5 Air outlet Ventilation duct where the heated outgoing air is vented.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Safety information: Please ensure that the power is switched off when installing any device! Laser Class 1 devices can damage your eyesight! Installation steps: 1. Select a suitable location for the 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit and the 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit. Please see page 30 for information about optional accessories. Please comply with the safety guidelines on page 6. 2.
INSTALLATION PLAN Local video output devices (optional) 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit Computer / video sources MTP®/MPO 12-fiber multimode fiberoptic cable Remote video output devices 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit 3-Channel DVI Extender - Installation and Operation Manual 11
DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM INSTALLATION For the installation of the CONFDEV device configuration software, you need: • • • • a computer running the Windows operating system with one available RS232 COM port your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit the installation CD (included in deliverables) one serial cable (included in deliverables) Please comply with the following installation steps: 1.
DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM INSTALLATION SETTINGS Communication settings: The default COM port is COM 1. If you have connected the 3-Channel DVI Extender TX to a different COM port, please adjust this setting accordingly. Log parameters: You can select custom settings here. BLACK BOX recommends using the default settings. Start configuration: Start the configuration process by clicking on the green arrow.
CONFIGURATION PROGRAM START 1. Connect your configuration computer to your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit via the serial cable, as described on pages 12 and 13. 2. Start the device configuration program by clicking on the CONFDEV icon. 3. Click on the green arrow icon (see figure on the bottom of page 12) in the device configuration program window to call up the configuration of your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX.
CONFIGURATION NAVIGATION You can operate the configuration program with the help of the following keys or entries: Cursor down = move down in the menu Cursor up = move up in the menu Right cursor, + = edit value, increase Left cursor, - = edit value, decrease Return/Enter = select menu item ESC = return to previous menu Enter first letter of a menu item = select the respective menu item 3-Channel DVI Extender - Installation and Operation Manual 15
CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW The configuration procedure of the 3-Channel DVI Extender is explained in detail below. This page provides you with a general overview of the individual menu items and sub-menu items. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please see page 25 for information about EDID. Please import the key data of your video output devices via the DVI IN inputs of your 3-Channel DVI Extender.
CONFIGURATION VIDEO INPUT The VIDEO OSD menu is subdivided into seven sections. With the exception of the first item (VIDEO INPUT), this sub-menu contains settings for analog signals. The top section of the VIDEO INPUT window shows the three video formats available for the input signals. Column S shows the input signal type: a = analog d = digital g = sync on green c = composite sync The video signal transmitted can be selected in the bottom section of the window.
CONFIGURATION VIDEO INPUT All modes up to WUXGA 60 (1920 x 1200) are transmitted in the case of digital signals. If an unknown digital video mode is transmitted, the resolution will be displayed as “DVI transparent”.
CONFIGURATION BRIGHTNESS For analog signal input, you can adjust the brightness within a range 0 to 100% in this section. The factory default value is 58.2%. CONTRAST For analog signal input, you can adjust the contrast within a range 0 to 100% in this section. The factory default value is 63.5%.
CONFIGURATION HORIZONTAL POSITION If the image position of the analog signal is not correct, use the cursors to switch from “auto” to “man” (manual) and adjust the horizontal position within a range from –40 to +40. If your output device responds very slowly to the changes, select “Force monitor adjust” to ensure that any change to the image position briefly interrupts the video signal.
CONFIGURATION SCREEN WIDTH The image width (number of horizontal pixels) is usually determined by the VESA standard. If your image appears blurred, you can improve image quality by adjusting it within a range of –16 to +16. PHASE Unfavorable analog phasing (pixel scanning time) may lead to degradation of image quality in the form of blurring, poor contrast or faded writing. Try to optimize your image within a range from –16 to +15.
CONFIGURATION SYSTEM You can use this menu item to set the menu language. As the OSD menu screenshot shows, you can choose between English (the default language) or German. Please select your preferred language. Confirm your selection by pressing Return or Enter. The OSD menu will now switch to the language selected.
CONFIGURATION FACTORY RESET If you wish to restore the factory default settings on your 3-Channel DVI Extender, please follow the steps shown in the screenshots. Confirm with Enter or Return to change from user settings back to factory default settings.
CONFIGURATION EDID (extended display identification data) Video output devices transmit their EDID to the connected graphics card via the Display Data Channel (DDC). Your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX uses all twelve optical fibers in your fiberoptic cable exclusively for signal transmission. Therefore it is not possible to transmit the EDID of the monitor from the 3-Channel DVI Extender RX back to the computer, connected to the 3Channel DVI Extender TX.
CONFIGURATION EDID EXTERNAL IMPORTANT! Move your 3-Channel DVI Extender transmitter unit to the video output devices and connect the respective lower DVI IN port to the DVI cable on the output device. When you switch on your 3-Channel DVI Extender (after connecting the power supply cable), the EDID of the connected video output device is automatically read by the 3-Channel DVI Extender and saved in an EEPROM for each DVI IN port. The respective LED will flash four times during the scanning process.
CONFIGURATION HELP The last menu item, HELP, provides the following information: ABOUT information about the firmware CONTACT information about the manufacturer of your 3-Channel DVI Extender The ABOUT window in the HELP menu shows the current hardware and software revisions of your 3-Channel DVI Extender. Please see page 27 for information on updates. The CONTACT window shows all necessary contact data of BLACK BOX Corp. Please visit our website.
FIRMWARE UPDATE For a firmware update, you need: • • one computer running the Windows operating system with one available RS232 COM port your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit • update CD with the updateEn.exe file • one serial cable (included in deliverables) Please proceed as follows: 1. Use the serial cable to connect the COM port of your computer to the RJ45 port (RS232) on your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX. 2. Switch on the power supply of your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX. 3.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Devices: 3-Channel DVI Extender 3 x DVI-I input ports (analog + digital) transmitter: 3 x DVI-I output ports (analog output signal only with analog input signal) 1 x MTP®/MPO 12-fiber fiberoptic output cable 1 x RJ45 for RS232 serial configuration cable 4 x LED 3-Channel DVI Extender 3 x DVI-D output ports (digital) receiver: 1 x MTP®/MPO 12-fold fiberoptic input cable 4 x LED Transmission medium: Fiberoptic patch cable MTP®/MPO with 12-fold multimode fiber G50/125 μm uncrossed fe
ACCESSORIES Fiberoptic cable BLACK BOX will supply custom MTP®/MPO fiberoptic cables precut to your desired length, up to a maximum distance of 400 meters. Please note that these cables are prefabricated. Please notify BLACK BOX of the precise length in meters! Plug connector system: MTP®/MPO 12-fold multimode uncrossed female / female.
SERVICE INFORMATION Maintenance and Repair If the 3-Channel DVI Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact BLACK BOX at 724-746-5500 or see page 32 for technical support in Europe. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: • the nature and duration of the problem. • when the problem occurs.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Worldwide contact information for technical support: Country Web Site / Email US www.blackbox.com info@blackbox.com Austria www.black-box.at support@black-box.at Phone Fax 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 Belgium www.blackbox.be +32 2 725 85 50 support.nederlands@blackbox.be support.french@blackbox.be support.english@blackbox.be +32 2 725 92 12 Denmark www.blackbox.dk blackbox@blackbox.dk +45 56 63 30 10 +45 56 65 08 05 Finland www.blackbox.
NOM-STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
NOM-STATEMENT 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY and FCC DECLARATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
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