Altinex DA1916SX manual Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Guide

SWITCHERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10

No: Question

1What is a switcher?

2When do I use the DA1916SX?

3What kind of signal formats may I pass through the DA1916SX?

4Is the output of the

DA1916SX

buffered?

5How far can I run a signal through the DA1916SX?

Answer

A switcher is a device that allows you to connect multiple video sources to a single display and to select between the sources.

If you have two computers and you want to display them on a single monitor, you would use the DA1916SX 2-in, 1-out VGA Auto Switcher between the computers and the monitor, using cables to interconnect the pieces. The switcher would then allow you to select which computer would be displayed on the monitor at any given time.

The DA1916SX can pass VGA/SVGA/XGA/UXGA, RGBS, RGsB, Component Video (Y, R-Y, & B-Y), S- Video (Y/C), and Composite Video signals (with adapter cables).

Yes, the DA1916SX offers a fully buffered main output.

The output of the DA1916SX allows signals to be driven through 100 feet of cable depending on cable quality and the source signal resolution without degradation of the image quality.

We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied DA1916SX unit; however, we would like to offer the following suggestions:

∙Please make sure that you have the correct setting Sync Source Switch. If RGBS signal formats are passed, the switch must be in the SYNC position. If you pass RGsB or composite video signal formats, the switch must be in the GREEN position.

∙Make sure that the correct power adapter is connected to the unit.

∙Please make sure that the input amplitude of analog signal is less than 1.5V.

∙Please use the Altinex supplied external adaptor (9V, 500mA).

∙Please make sure that the proper quality of cables is used. We recommend Altinex made cables for the best results.

∙If a problem arises after continuous usage at higher voltage, higher temperature, higher humidity, or at other extreme environmental conditions, please correct the problem.

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