Comprehensive CDA-VP200N User manual

USER MANUAL
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Models:
CDA-VP200N, 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA
CDA-VGA31, 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA
CDA-VGA41, 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA
For maximum results, use Comprehensive
Brand Premium High Resolution cables
and connectors.

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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
4 Your High Resolution XGA DA 2
4.1 Your CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA 3
4.2 Your CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA 4
4.3 Your CDA-VGA41 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA 4
4.4 Your High Resolution XGA DA Underside 5
5 Connecting Your High Resolution XGA DA 6
6 Technical Specifications 7
Figures
Figure 1: CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA 3
Figure 2: CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA 4
Figure 3: CDA-VGA41 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA 4
Figure 4: High Resolution XGA DA Underside 5
Figure 5: Connecting the CDA-VGA41 to 4 Displays 6
Tables
Table 1: Features and Functions of the CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA 3
Table 2: Features and Functions of the CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA 4
Table 3: Features and Functions of the CDA-VGA41 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA 5
Table 4: High Resolution XGA DA Underside Features 5
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the High Resolution XGA DA 7

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA
DA and/or CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA and/or CDA-VGA41
1:4 High Resolution XGA DA, which are ideal for:
Multi monitor applications or presentation systems requiring local
monitors and large screen display devices such as a projector
Rental and staging systems
Schools, churches, corporate applications
The package includes the following items:
CDA-VP200N or CDA-VGA31 or CDA-VGA41
Power adapter (12V DC input) and this user manual
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
3 Overview
The CDA-VP200N, CDA-VGA31, and CDA-VGA41 are high performance 1:2,
1:3 and 1:4 distribution amplifiers for XGA and higher resolution signals that:
Accept one input, provide correct buffering and isolation, and then
distribute the signal to 2, 3 or 4 identical outputs on high-density 15 pin HD
connectors
Have video bandwidth exceeding 400MHz, ensuring that the
machines remain transparent even at high-resolution graphics modes
such as UXGA (1600x1200)
Accept analog or digital syncs
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and provide ID Bit control
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1 Via a pair of underside switches. Note that both the Hs (horizontal sync) switch and the Vs (vertical sync) switch MUST be
set identically
2 Via an underside switch. Sometimes notebook computers refuse to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor. By
setting the ID BIT to ON, the notebook will output to an external VGA monitor

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To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
machines away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the input power wall adapter that is
provided with this unit.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
4 Your High Resolution XGA DA
This section describes each High Resolution XGA DA, as follows:
CDA-VP200N (see section 4.1)
CDA-VGA31 (see section 4.2)
CDA-VGA41 (see section 4.3)
The underside of the High Resolution XGA DA is identical on the
CDA-VP200N, CDA-VGA31, and CDA-VGA41 (see section 4.4).

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4.1 Your CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA:
Figure 1: CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA
Table 1: Features and Functions of the CDA-VP200N 1:2 High Resolution XGA DA
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 OUTPUT 1 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 1
3 OUTPUT 2 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 2
4 INPUT HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA source
5 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power

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4.2 Your CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA:
Figure 2: CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA
Table 2: Features and Functions of the CDA-VGA31 1:3 High Resolution XGA DA
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 OUTPUT 1 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 1
3 OUTPUT 2 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 2
4 INPUT HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA source
5 OUTPUT 3 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 3
6 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
4.3 Your CDA-VGA41 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA
Figure 3 and Table 3 define the CDA-VGA41 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA:
Figure 3: CDA-VGA41 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA

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Table 3: Features and Functions of the CDA-VGA41 1:4 High Resolution XGA DA
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 OUTPUT 1 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 1
3 OUTPUT 2 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 2
4 INPUT HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA source
5 OUTPUT 3 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 3
6 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
7 OUTPUT 4 HD15F Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor 4
4.4 Your High Resolution XGA DA Underside
Figure 4 and Table 4 define the switches on the underside of the High
Resolution XGA DA:
Figure 4: High Resolution XGA DA Underside
Table 4: High Resolution XGA DA Underside Features
# Feature Function
1 Hs (Horizontal Sync) Switch
2 Vs (Vertical Sync) Switch
Set both switches
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to Hi-Z (TTL
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) if the source is, for example, a
digital graphics card. Set both switches to 75(ANALOG) if the
source is analog based, for example, an RGBHV source with coaxial
cable for sync
3 ID Bit Switch Slide to the left to set to ON
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; to the right to set to OFF
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1 Both the Hs and the Vs switches MUST be set identically (no harm will occur to the graphics source if the switches are set
to the wrong direction)
2 “Transistor-Transistor Logic” is a term used in digital electronics describing the ability of a device or circuit to be connected
directly to the input or output of digital equipment. Such compatibility eliminates the need for interfacing circuitry
3 Enabling the notebook or laptop to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor
4 When the source is not a laptop (for example, a PC)

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5 Connecting Your High Resolution XGA DA
You can use the CDA-VP200N, CDA-VGA31, or the CDA-VGA41 to output
the XGA signal from a laptop or a PC. To output the XGA signal from a
computer graphics source to four displays, using a CDA-VGA41, as the
example in Figure 5 illustrates, do the following:
1. Connect a computer graphics source to the INPUT HD15F connector.
2. Connect the OUTPUT HD15F connectors to up to four acceptors, as follows:
Connect the OUTPUT 1 connector to an acceptor (for example, Display 1)
Connect the OUTPUT 2 connector to an acceptor (for example, Display 2)
Connect the OUTPUT 3 connector to an acceptor (for example, Display 3)
Connect the OUTPUT 4 connector to an acceptor (for example, Display 4)
3. On the underside of the CDA-VGA41:
Set both the Hs and Vs switches to Hi-Z (TTL)
Slide the ID Bit switch to the left to set to ON
4. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
Figure 5: Connecting the CDA-VGA41 to 4 Displays

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6 Technical Specifications
Table 5 includes the technical specifications:
Table 5: Technical Specifications
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of the High Resolution XGA DA
INPUT: CDA-VP200N / CDA-VGA31 / CDA-VGA41: 1 analog red, green, blue
signals - 0.7 Vpp/75, H & V sync, TTL level, on an HD15F connector
OUTPUTS: CDA-VP200N: 2 analog red, green, blue signals - 0.7 Vpp/75, H & V sync,
TTL level, on HD15F connectors
CDA-VGA31: 3 analog red, green, blue signals - 0.7 Vpp/75, H & V sync,
TTL level, on HD15F connectors
CDA-VGA41: 4 analog red, green, blue signals - 0.7 Vpp/75, H & V sync,
TTL level, on HD15F connectors
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL:
1.8 Vpp
BANDWIDTH (-3dB): >400 MHz
DIFF. GAIN: 0.03%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.07 Deg.
K-FACTOR: <0.05%
S/N RATIO: 72dB
CONTROLS: Pair of switches for Hs (Horizontal Sync) and Vs (Vertical Sync) on the
underside; ID Bit switch on the underside
COUPLING: DC
POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 95mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.95cm x 2.5cm (4.7" x 2.72" x 0.98"), W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.3 kg. (0.67 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice