Altinex SIDEKICKER DA103-110 User manual

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MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0449-005
DA103
-
107 & DA103
-
110
DA103-110 DA103-107
SIDEKICKER
®
WITH 2 VIDEO OUTPUTS
USER’S GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS................ 2
GENERAL..........................................................2
INSTALLATION..................................................2
CLEANING.........................................................2
FCC NOTICE .....................................................2
ABOUT YOUR DA103-107/110............................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................... 4
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS...................................... 5
DIAGRAM1: TYPICAL SETUP ..........................5
DIAGRAM2: INTERNAL VIEW..........................6
INSTALLING YOUR DA103-107/110...................... 7
OPERATION............................................................... 7
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................. 7
THE LED IS NOT RED. ......................................7
THERE ARE NO REMOTE IMAGES..................8
ALTINEX POLICIES.................................................. 8
LIMITEDWARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES.......8
CONTACT INFORMATION................................8

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
DA103-107/110. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your DA103-107/110 and to prevent
fire and shock hazards. Please read them carefully
and heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
•Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
•To prevent fire and shock, do not expose this
unit to water or moisture. Do not place the
DA103-107/110 in direct sunlight, near heaters
or heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid.
Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can
harm internal components.
•Handle the DA103-107/110 carefully. Dropping
or jarring can damage the unit.
•Do not pull any cables that are attached to the
DA103-107/110.
1.3 CLEANING
•Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use strong
detergents or solvents, such as alcohol or
thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean
the unit. Do not open the unit to clean.
1.4 FCC NOTICE
•This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
•This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions found herein, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
•Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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ABOUT YOUR DA103-107/110 2
DA103-107/110
SIDEKICKER WITH 2 VIDEO
OUTPUTS
The DA103-107/110 provides a means of
transmitting computer or component video to two
different displays from a single computer.
The DA103-107/110 is compact and easy to use.
It offers a female 15-pin HD input and 2female
15-pin HD output connectors.
The Sidekicker is capable of being powered from
one of three different sources. The first uses the
+5V on pin 9 of the computer’s 15-pin HD video
connector (VESA standard). If the computer or
video cable does not provide power to the
DA103-107/110, then the second option obtains
power from the computer’s USB port if available.
The video cable provided with the DA103-107/110
has a USB connector on one end for use with this
option. If there is no USB port available, the third
option is to use the +9V adapter.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
Specifications are subject to change.
See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information.
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION DA103-107/110
Inputs
Video 15-pin HD female (1)
Power 2.5mm DC jack (1)
Outputs
RGBHV/YPbPr 15-pin HD female (2)
Compatibility
Video Signal
Resolutions VGA through UXGA, 480p through 1080i
Max. Cable Length
(using ALTINEX cable
CB37200MR)
VGA:640x480@60Hz
250 ft (76 m)
UXGA:1600x1200@60Hz
200 ft (61 m)
Table 1. DA103-107/110 General
MECHANICALDA103-107/110
DA103-107
Material/Color Steel/Silver
Height 0.78 in (20 mm)
Width 4.23 in (107 mm)
Depth 1.74 in (44 mm)
Weight 0.38 lb (0.17 kg)
DA103-110
Material/Color ABS Plastic/Black
Height 0.92 in (23.4 mm)
Width 4.25 in (108 mm)
Depth 1.68 in (42.7 mm)
Weight 0.16 lb (0.07 kg)
DA103-107/110
T°Operating (T°Max) 10°C-35°C(50°C)
Humidity 90%non-condensing
MTBF (calculations) 40,000 hrs
Table 2. DA103-107/110 Mechanical
ELECTRICALDA103-107/110
Input Video Signal
Analog Signal Level 1.0 Vp-p max
Impedance 75Ω
Input Sync Signal
H & V SYNC TTL
Impedance 10 kΩ
Output Video Signals
Analog Signal Level 0dB +/-0.3dB
Impedance 75Ω
Output Sync Signals
H&V Sync Levels TTL
Impedance 75Ω
Power
Computer/USB Port (+5VDC) 140 mA (0.7 W)
+9V Adapter 150 mA (1.35 W)
Accessories Included
Video Cable with USB 2ft (0.61 m)
Power Adapter 9 VDC, 1 A
6ft (2 m) min.
Table 3. DA103-107/110 Electrical

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DA103-110
POWER/SIGNAL PRESENTPOWER 9V, 1A
VIDEO OUTPUT 2
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1
RED = POWER
GREEN = SIGNAL PRESENT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4
DA103-107
POWER 9V, 1A
GREEN = SIGNAL PRESENT
POWER/SIGNAL PRESENT
RED = POWER
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1
VIDEO OUTPUT 2

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APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP
The DA103-107 is shown in the diagram below, but
both the DA103-110 and DA103-107 have the save
functionality.

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DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW
The block diagram for both the DA103-107 and the
DA103-110 is shown below.
POWER
SIGNAL
PLUG AND PLAY
V2
H2
B2
G2
R2
V1
H1
B1
G1
R1
V
HH
B
G
R
VIDEO
15-PIN HD
OUTPUT 2
VIDEO
15-PIN HD
OUTPUT 1
VIDEO
15-PIN HD
INPUT
POWER
2.5mm
9V, 1A DETECT

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INSTALLING YOUR DA103-107/110 6
Step 1. Connect the input of the DA103-107/110
to the video output of the computer using
the cable provided. The Signal Present
LED should be on. The LED will be red if
there is power and green if a video signal
is present.
NOTE: The DA103-107/110 derives
power from the video output
connector of the computer. If the
computer does not supply power
at the video connector, it is
necessary to connect the USB
connector (from the video cable
provided)to an unused USB port
on the computer. If there is no
USB port available, proceed to
Step 2 and use the external
adapter.
Step 2. Skip this step if the LED is on.
Connect the DA103-107/110’s power jack
to an AC power adapter and plug the
adapter into a working outlet.
Step 3. If the power is on, the LED on the
DA103-107/110 should be on and red;
green if a signal is present.
Step 4. Connect VGA-type cablesfrom the
15-pin HD output connectors on the
DA103-107/110 to the display devices.
Step 5. The DA103-107/110 is now operational.
Verify the picture quality on the receiving
monitor is equivalent to the quality as
displayed on the local monitor.
OPERATION 7
The DA103-107/110 requires no adjustments for
proper performance. Once set-up, the
DA103-107/110 will work trouble-free without user
intervention.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and found no problems in
the supplied DA103-107/110.However, we would
like to offer suggestions for the following:
8.1 THE LED IS NOT RED.
Cause 1: There is no power.
Solution: Verify the DA103-107/110 is
connected to the proper power
adapter or USB port.
Solution 2: Make sure the adapter is plugged
into a working outlet and that power
is on.
Cause 2: The cables are loose.
Solution: Verify the power plug from the AC
adapter is plugged all the way into
the DA103-107/110.
Cause 3: The DA103-107/110 has a
problem.
Solution: If there is still no power, the
DA103-107/110 may require
service. Please call ALTINEX at
[phone].

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8.2 THERE ARE NO REMOTE IMAGES.
Cause 1:The source has a problem.
Solution: Connect the output of the computer
directly to each monitor and verify
the quality is good. If the imagesare
good, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: Cable connections are wrong.
Solution: Verify the input of the
DA103-107/110 is connected to the
output of the computer using the
cable provided.
Solution 2: Verify that the Signal Present LED
on the DA103-107/110 is on and
green. If the LED is on and green,
check the connections from the
receiver to the displays.
Solution 3: If the LED on the DA103-107/110 is
red, there may be a problem. Please
call ALTINEX at [phone].
ALTINEX POLICIES 9
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES
Please see the ALTINEX website at
www.altinex.com for details on warranty and
return policies.
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, Inc.
592 Apollo Street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]