Avocent DA1200P manual Operating the Unit, Cascading

5.0OPERATING THE UNIT

5.1Connect the Unit as follows:

1.Turn off power to source device (such as PC) and to all display devices (such as monitors).

2.Connect the output of the source device to the amplifier’s input with the HD-15 cable provided.

3.Connect the input of the display devices to the output connectors of the amplifier with high quality HD-15 cables, up to 300 feet in length.

4.Plug the DC connector from the 5VDC power adapter provided into the amplifier. Twist the DC connector after inserting it to lock it in place.

5.Plug the power adapter into an AC outlet.

6.Turn on power to the source and display devices.

Note: If you connect a DDC (Plug-and-Play) monitor to output 1 of the amplifier, all the other display devices must be able to support the same resolutions as the DDC monitor.

5.2CASCADING

To display the same image on more monitors than available amplifier outputs permit, you may cascade additional amplifiers. Connect the input of the additional amplifier with an HD-15 cable to an output of the original amplifier.

Caution - Signal degradation may occur if too many amplifiers are cascaded.

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