Black Box RGB/EGA/CGA/MDA to DVI(/VGA) Converter User manual

ACU315A-R2
RGB/EGA/CGA/MDA to DVI(/VGA)
Converter
Manual
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Welcome to the RGB/EGA/CGA/MDA to
DVI(/VGA) Converter Family!
Thank you for purchasing an RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter! We appreciate your business,
and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced RGB Graphic system will
save you money, time, and effort.
That’s because our RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter is all about breaking away from the
traditional model of attaching a new display to an old graphic source. You can encounter
many potential problems in connecting a flat screen to an RGB graphic source – unless you
use our RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter products! Attach a flat screen to any graphic source
and match the output to your requirements. The RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter – the one-stop
answer for all your RGB adapting needs! And with a special adaptor cable (not supplied as
standard), you can also attach a screen to a CGA or EGA source.
And that’s not all: With our RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter you can also connect your
monitor to the CGA, MDA or EGA graphic source.
This manual will tell you all about your new RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter, including how
to install, operate, and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the Converter, see Chapter 2.
The Converter product codes covered in this manual are:
ACU315A-R2: RGB/EGA to DVI (or VGA) Converter

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©2007. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without
the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall
not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the use of this material.
All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the
property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any
liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The
manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the
product without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damage due to misuse of the product or due to
any other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control (whether environmental or
installation related). The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly, indirectly, or consequently from the use of this product.
Cautions and Notes
The following symbols are used in this guide:
CAUTION. This indicates an important operating instruction
that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to
hardware or property, loss of data, or personal in ury.
NOTE. This indicates important information to help you make the best use of
this product.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this
manual, together with the specified cables and the maximum cable length <3m, the
Units:
ACU315A-R2
are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the
application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC as well as these standards:
EN 55022: 1999 Class A
EN 55024: 1999
IEC 61000-4-2: 2001
IEC 61000-4-3: 2001
IEC 61000-4-4: 2001
EN 61000-3-2 2001
EN 61000-3-3 2002
The device was tested in a typical configuration with PC.
This equipment has been 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 instruction manual, 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.

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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines
To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation
guidelines:
•Only use in dry, indoor environments.
•The Converter and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them in an enclosed
space without any airflow.
•Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit.
•Do not obstruct a unit’s ventilation holes.
To safeguard against personal in ury and avoid possible
damage to equipment or property, please observe the
following:
•Only use power supplies originally supplied with the
product or manufacturer-approved replacements. Do not
attempt to dismantle or repair any power supply. Do not
use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a
damaged case.
•Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets. In each
case, ensure that the ground connection is maintained
from the outlet socket through to the power supply’s AC
power input.
•Do not attempt to modify or repair this product

CONTENTS
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Contents
1. Quick Setup 9
1.1 Video Input/Output 10
1.2 Command Summary 11
2. Overview 12
2.1 Introduction 12
2.2 Glossary 13
2.3 Features 15
2.4 Product Range 16
2.5 Compatibility 17
2.6 How to Use This Guide 18
3. Installation 19
3.1 Package Contents 19
3.2 Connection Cable Requirements 20
3.3 System Setup 21
3.4 Diagnostic LEDs 24
4. Device Control 25
4.1 Opening the OSD 26
4.2 Using the OSD 27
5. Monitor Setup 36
6. RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter Setup 37
6.1 Overview 37
6.2 Setup Instructions for RGB Input 38
6.3 Setup of a new Video Mode 40
7. Troubleshooting 42
7.1 Video 42
Appendix A: Example Applications 44
Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 45

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Appendix C: System Upgrade 47
Appendix D: Supported Video Modes 47
Appendix E: Calling Technical Support 51
Appendix F: Specifications 52
Appendix G: Connectors and Cables 53

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1. Quick Setup
This section briefly describes how to install your RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter and optimize
the video signals. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full
procedures described in the rest of this manual. Refer to the command summary on page 11
when following this procedure.
Install system
1. Connect the RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter to the RGB (video) source.
2. Connect a display to the RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter.
3. Connect the DVI(/VGA) Converter to the Power supply
4. Power up the system.
Carry out the
Monitor Setup
procedure (please refer to the
monitor’s manual and see
page 35 in this manual).
Carry out
Setup of a new Video Mode
procedure
(please follow the instructions on page 37).
Done
Yes
No
Do you have a
DVI monitor?
Is the Video
mode in the list of
supported modes?
(see page 45)
Do you
have a flat screen
(TFT)?
No
No
Yes
Yes

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1.1 Video Input/Output
If possible, always use a DVI output to a monitor from the RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter,
especially with flat screens. This provides the optimum video signal. If you use a VGA output
from the RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter, it must convert the digitized data to analogue
values. Similarly, if your TFT screen uses a VGA input, it must digitize the signal from the
RGB to DVI(/VGA) Converter. In these cases, the built-in video processors (in the TFT)
must determine the resolution and pixel phase for an optimized digitization. Your RGB to
DVI(/VGA) Converter allows you to optimize the video signal manually or automatically
using its on-screen utility (see Chapter 4). If you are using a VGA input to a TFT monitor,
please follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
You may have several possible options for video source output/monitor input. If this is the
case, for the optimum video quality, please select the highest ranked available combination
from the following table:
Video Quality RGB to DVI(/VGA)
Converter input
RGB to DVI(/VGA)
Converter output
1 RGB progressive scan
RGBS progressive scan DVI
1 TTL (EGA/CGA/MDA) DVI
2 RGB video (e.g. from
SCART) interlaced DVI
3 RGB progressive scan
RGBS progressive scan VGA
3 TTL (EGA/CGA/MDA) VGA
4 RGB video (e.g. from
SCART) interlaced VGA