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3.4 Video compensation (continued)

Once you have entered video compensation standby level, you can choose which adjustments to make. Generally you should set the cable type and cable length options first. Then, if necessary, use the video gain and color skew adjustments to fine tune the remote video image.

Dual-variants

By default, all video compensation changes that you make will affect both channels equally. If you wish to adjust the channels separately:

Enter the video compensation standby level. The green indicators on both link sockets of the remote module will flash.

From standby, press . The keyboard indicators will alternate between the Num Lock and Scroll Lock, and the Caps Lock. Press or to select the primary or secondary video display, respectively. The green indicator of the link socket corresponding to the chosen video channel will flash (lower=primary, upper=secondary), the other will remain on.

Make the required compensation changes to the chosen video channel using the techniques described below.

To return to using both channels, from standby, press and then press The green indicators of both link sockets will flash.

3.4.3 To set the cable type

aFrom standby, press . The Num Lock and Caps Lock indicators will flash.

bType the number that corresponds to the category of link cable used:

Press for Cat 5

Press for Cat 5e

Press for Cat 6

Press for Cat 7

Press for Cat 7a

cPress to save the value and return to standby.

Alternatively, press to discard any change and return to standby.

Scrollk

Loc

Capsk

Loc

Numk

Loc

3.4.4 To set the cable length

aFrom standby, press . The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock indicators will flash.

bUse the keypad to enter the cable length in meters.

cPress to save the value and return to standby.

Alternatively, press to discard any change and return to standby.

Scrollk

Loc

Capsk

Loc

Numk

Loc

Note: You can also increase or decrease the cable length setting from the standby level (and view the resulting change in

screen image quality) using and respectively. If necessary, press to return to a neutral setting. Such adjustments to the cable length setting are saved automatically.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB Table of Contents Specifications ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB single-variant ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB dual-variantMaximum cable lengths OverviewOverview Installation Mounting the modules desk or rack Desk mountInstallation Rack mountConnections Connections at the local module 3.2.1.1 Video connectionsOptionally attaching a video display to the local module USB connections Audio connections Link connections Local module power For all dual-variant and optionally for single-variant unitsConnections at the remote module 3.2.2.1 Video connections 17. Optionally attaching stereo speakers T E N D E R Remote module power 21. Attaching the power cord to the adapterDual user configuration UserFirst local module Video display DDC information DDC indications What is skew and why is compensation needed? Video compensationTo enter video compensation mode To exit video compensation mode return to normal operationTo set the cable length Dual-variantsTo set the cable type Blackbox.com Peripheral operation 4.3.1 USB Operation General useDual user arbitration Operation During operation either module Appendix A. Troubleshooting Status indicatorsDuring startup of the local module Appendix B. Safety Information AppendicesBlack Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box
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