DVI-RGB 200 Setup Guide

This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate Extron® DVI-RGB 200 DVI to Analog RGB Video Interface.

Installation

Step 1 — Mounting

Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and mount the interface as required.

Step 2 — Connections and Initial Settings

aDVI-D Input connector — Connect a single link of direct digital video to this DVI-I connector using the included cable.

bBuffered Loop-through connector — If desired, connect a direct digital local monitor to this DVI-I connector.

100-240V

0.4A

DVI-RGB 200

 

 

SOG ON/OFF

HIGHREFRESH

 

R

G

B

 

 

 

BUFFERED

EDID

EDID

 

 

 

 

 

DVI-D INPUT

SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

V

S

 

 

LOOP-THROUGH

MONITOR

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

50/60 Hz

 

 

 

SELECTOR

 

LOW

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1

2

4

6

5

3

NOTE: Use only cables specifically intended for DVI interfaces. Use of non-DVI cables or modified cables can cause the DVI-RGB 200 to not operate correctly.

c Output connectors — Connect an RGB display to these female BNC connectors. Connect the

 

R

G

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNCs as shown at right for the desired RGB video format.

 

 

 

 

 

RGBHV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

V

S

 

NOTE: Ensure that the SOG DIP switch (f) is turned off (down) for RGBHV and RGBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that the SOG DIP switch is turned on (up) for RGsB video.

 

 

 

 

R

G

B

d EDID Source switch —

 

 

 

 

 

RGBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

V

S

 

Set this switch to the Monitor (up) position to connect the DDC channel between the direct

 

 

 

 

 

digital video source and the local monitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

G

B

 

Set this switch to the Selector (down) position to connect the DDC channel between the

 

RGsB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

direct digital video source and the built-in DVI-RGB 200 EDID logic.

 

 

 

 

 

H

V

S

e

EDID Select — If the EDID Source switch (d) is in the Selector (down) position, set this switch

 

 

 

 

 

to the appropriate position to select the desired video resolution. Use the Refresh DIP switch

 

 

 

 

 

(f) to select the refresh rate. The table at right identifies the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch positions and the associated resolutions and vertical

EDID Select

 

Refresh

EDID Select

Refresh

 

refresh rates.

 

 

 

Switch

DIP Switch

 

Switch

DIP Switch

f

DIP switches —

Pos. Resolution

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>

Pos. Resolution

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>

 

 

 

 

Dwn

Up

 

 

Dwn

Up

 

SOG (Sync on Green) On/Off switch — Set this switch to the

0

User EDID

EDID capture

8

1366x768

50 Hz 60

 

On (up) position to enable SOG for RGsB video. Set this switch

1

800x600

50

Hz

60

9

1400x1050 50 Hz 60

 

to the Off (down) position to disable SOG for RGBS or RGBHV

2

1024x768

50

Hz

60

A

1440x900

50 Hz 50

 

video.

 

3

1280x720

50

Hz

60

B

1600x1200

50 Hz 60

 

Refresh switch —

 

4

1280x768

50

Hz

60

C

1680x1050

50 Hz 50

 

If the EDID Source switch (d) is in the Selector position (down)

5

1280x800

50

Hz

60

D

1920x1080 50 Hz 60

 

and the EDID select switch ( ) is in position 1 through F

6

1280x1024

50

Hz

60

E

1920x1200

50 Hz 60

 

e

 

position, set this switch either up or down to select the refresh

7

1360x768

50

Hz

60

F

N/A

 

 

 

rate of the selected output. See the table at right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the EDID Source switch (d) is in the Selector (down) position and the EDID select switch is in position 0, set this switch up to capture the EDID data from the connected Buffered Loop-through monitor. See Capturing a User-recorder EDID.

gAC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the interface to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.

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Extron electronic DVI-RGB 200 setup guide Installation, Edid Source switch, DIP switches, Refresh switch

DVI-RGB 200 specifications

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Another important characteristic of the Extron DVI-RGB 200 is its user-friendly design. The device includes easy-to-read LED indicators that provide real-time information about signal status and operational conditions. Installation and setup are straightforward, thanks to the compact form factor and intuitive layout of ports and controls.

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