Rextron VCUA-60 User manual

xtraViU Series
Model Number Resolution
Input Output
VCUA-20 1280 x 1024
USB VGA
VCUA-60 1600 x 1200
USB VGA
VCUA-90 1920 x 1080
USB VGA
VCUA-92 1920 x 1200
2048 x 1152
USB VGA
VCUD-20 1280 x 1024
USB DVI-D
VCUD-60 1600 x 1200
USB DVI-D
VCUD-90 1920 x 1080
USB DVI-D
VCUD-92 1920 x 1200
2048 x 1152
USB DVI-D
VCUB-20 1280 x 1024
USB DVI-D + VGA
VCUB-60 1600 x 1200
USB DVI-D + VGA
VCUB-90 1920 x 1080
USB DVI-D + VGA
VCUB-92 1920 x 1200
2048 x 1152
USB DVI-D + VGA
* The color depth is supported up to 32 bits at the maximum resolution.
* The driver installation procedure and software operations may differ from version
to version, that may cause the snapshot on this user’s manual slightly differ from
others without affecting the function.
* The final specifications are based on the actual product.
* Features and functions may be added or changed since the manual was written.
Please visit our website to download the latest version of manual for reference
* To prevent damages to your installation, it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
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* UP TO FOUR xtraViU series through the USB 2.0 ports can be connected at a time,
enjoying multiple windows on the multiple monitors, increasing your productivity
like never before!

- Related Products
xtraViU Series:Video Extender over LAN (LAN+USB) w/ Audio function
Output
Model Input Video Audio
VCND-20/60/90/92 LAN DVI-D N/A
VCNA-20/60/90/92 LAN VGA N/A
VCND-U20/U60/U90/U92 LAN+USB
DVI-D N/A
VCNA-U20/U60/U90/U92 LAN+USB
VGA N/A
VACND- U20/U60/U90/U92 LAN+USB
DVI-D Yes
VACNA- U20/U60/U90/U92 LAN+USB
VGA Yes
Extend DVI/VGAsignals over LAN or USB interface from a single source computer
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Table of Content
■Introduction………………………….………………….…………..4
■Features……………………………………………………………...5
■Package Contents…………………….……….……………….. 5
■System Requirement……………….……….……………….....6
■Additional Requirement..……………….……….……………..7
■Product Description………………………..............….................8
■Connection……………………………………...........……........….9
■Connection Patterns…………………………...……….………9
■Windows 2000/XP/Vista…………………………….…….…….…10
■Driver Installation……….…………………………….………...10
■Operations…………………………..……………………..….….12
■Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5.……………………….….………..20
■Driver Installation……….…………………………….………...20
■Operations…………………………..…………………………...22
■Specifications …………………………………………………..….28
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to
the unit or any connecting device
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------------------------ Introduction
xtraViU Series, USB-to-Video Extender, VCUA / VCUD / VCUB --- allows
DVI / VGA signal extensions over USB interface from a single video source
to a single display devices with maximum resolution of SXGA(1280 x 1024)
/ UXGA (1600 x 1200)/ Full HD (1920 x 1080) and up to 4 Extender Units
can be daisy chained and connected to the source computer at a time.
The installation is as easy as 2-step process ----installing the driver and
connecting both the display and source computer to the Extender Unit
with a Video cable and a USB A-B cable respectively. With the
characteristics of portability and small footprint, it is perfect for
situations that require immediate video signal extension with easy set up
and high quality output. In addition to compatibility with most of the
popular Windows systems, it also supports Intel-based Mac OS system
extending video via USB connection.
The connected monitor can be configured to either clone the primary
screen, or extend the Windows desktop allowing visibility of more
applications at the same time such as open the attachment on the other
monitor, while reading the email on one monitor.
This extender software is used to control the extra monitor by just using
little computer resource and offer a vast array of screen resolutions and
color depths, which is perfect for situations such as applications in
courtrooms, classrooms, boardrooms, public broadcasting, exhibits, stock
tickers, bus stations etc.
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------------------------ Features
Easily add a second even the third display via USB port
Perform the multiple windows on the multiple displays and increase
the productivity like never before
Demonstrate media files and DVDs in either extend or clone mode
Support the high resolution up to SXGA (1280 x 1024)/UXGA(1600 x
1200)/Full HD (1920 x 1080), and 2048 x 1152 for certain models
Easy to get and install the standard cable at lower cost
Fully support Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows
Vista SP1/SP2 , Windows 7
Fully support Intel-based Mac OS 10.4/10.5
Up to 4 Units can be daisy chained and connected to the computer at
a time
Self-powered operation
Fully support VGA and/or DVI interface
Ideal for applications on public broadcasting, exhibits, retail stores,
courtrooms, classrooms, stock tickers, bus stations, etc.
Package Contents
1. xtraViU Unit x1
2.User’sManual x1
3. CD with the driver &User’s Manual x 1
4. USB A-B Cable (for VCUB model only) x 1
5. Foot Pad Set (for VCUB model only) x 1
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★System Requirement
Computer (Windows Vista):
1. WEI (Windows Experience Index) score of at least 3.0 overall.
The recommended hardware depends on the display resolution:
1366x768: overall WEI score of at least 3.5
1920x1080 (HD): overall WEI score of at least 4.0
2. VGA or DVI video card
3. CD-ROM or DVD drive
4. At least one USB 2.0 port (optional)
Computer (Windows 2000/XP/7) based on full screen DVD Display:
1.1. For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may
not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen:
- 1.2GHz Single Core CPU (Celeron or Atom N270 for example)
- 512MB memory
1.2. For 3 monitors where 1 could run DVD video while also targeting
productivity and business apps. Will support only 1 video of DVD
resolution at full screen:
-1.6GHzCPU
-1GBmemory
1.3. For 4 screens where 1 screen can run full screen DVD video:
- 1.8GHz Core Duo
- 1GB memory
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2. VGA or DVI video card
3. CD-ROM or DVD drive
4. At least one USB 2.0 port (optional)
NOTE:More Extender connections for signal simultaneous transmission,
more computer resources may be consumed.
★Additional Requirement
The extender software can be installed on any desktop or laptop
system running Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows
Vista SP1/SP2 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 7 and Intel-based
Mac OS 10.4/10.5 . Any predecessor versions of the Windows or other
platforms that are not mentioned here won’t be supported by any
drives currently.
For the details of driver installation, please proceed to the sections
entitled “Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7” or “Intel-based Mac OS
10.4/10.5”
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------------------- Product Description
The following figures illustrate typical applications of VCUA / VCUD /
VCUB. The model you have purchased may be slightly different from
those described in the figures.
VCUA / VCUD
VCUB
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------------------------Connection
1. The software MUST be installed to the source computer first before the
physical installation.
2. Prior to the installation, ensure to power off all devices that will be
connected to this system.
3. Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
4. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and
machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
Connection Patterns
For the maximum capability and extensions, up to 4 Units can be
daisy chained and connected to the source computer at a time.
Use a DVI or VGA cable for the connection between the Unit and the
monitor display.
Use a USB A-B cable for the connection between the source
computer and the Unit. The LED on the top panel of the Unit
illuminates BLUE indicating the powered on and connection. The
Unit is self powered by drawing very little power from the connected
source computer via the USB cable connection.
NOTE: The driver installation procedure and software operations may
differ from version to version, that may cause the snapshot on this
user’s manual slightly differ from others without affecting the
function.
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-------------- Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Driver Installation
The source computer running Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 is required to
install the appropriate Unit software before operations. Please follow the
instructions as below listed step by step for your driver installation.
(All the prompt screens and dialog boxes shown in this section are for
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. Some dialog boxes and folders may slightly
different in other versions of Windows.)
zInstall the xtraviU driver (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)
1. Insert the CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive and browse:
X:\ Windows\ XtraviU\ XtraViU_5.x.xxxxx
Double-click on the “XtraViU_5.x.xxxxx” file to begin the installation
(The version of driver may vary, please contact your local dealer for
the latest driver)
2. Use an USB A-B Cable to connect the Unit to your computer
after the installation completed.
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3. Once the Unit is properly connected to the source computer, you can
find this icon in the System Tray:
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Operations
zUsing Menu Bar Control (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)
Once the software and hardware of the Unit are properly installed and
connected, the user can easily find the icon located in the lower right
corner of desktop as the snapshot shown below, click on it to bring up the
following screen. By default, the Unit is set to Extend mode. (Any of icon
selection from this bar will achieve the screen setting to the extra
screen-the secondary screen.)
1.Screen Resolution
Users can select a desired resolution from the task option “Screen
Resolution” listed in the icon as the following figure shown
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NOTE: the resolution options may vary from monitor to monitor.
Check the capability for your monitor.
2. Color Quality
Users can select either 16 bits color depth or 32 bits color depth for
operations.
3. Screen Rotation
Users can rotate the extra screen to the desired angle for certain
applications.
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Normal: keeps the extra screen with the same angle as the primary
screen.
Rotated Left: rotates the extra screen 90 degree clockwise.
Rotated Right: rotates the extra screen 90 degree counterclockwise.
Upside-Down: rotates the extra screen 180 degree.
Normal RotatedLeft
RotatedRight Upside-Down
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4.Extend To
Allows users to set the extra screen extend to the above, below, left,
and right of the primary screen.
In Extend Mode, the monitor attached to the Unit forms part of the
extended windows desktop. This extra desktop area is a great productivity
aid, allowing more applications or documents to be visible at a time.
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5.Set as Main Monitor
Allow users to set the extra screen as the primary screen
NOTE: Please check the capability of your extra monitor first before
you try to perform this configuration.
6.Notebook Monitor Off
After setting the extra screen as the primary screen, users can turn
off the laptop screen and continue the laptop operation without any
obstacle. (The extra screen will replace the laptop screen)
7. Mirror
Allow users to set the extra screen as a clone of the primary screen.
Primaryscreen Extrascreen
8.Off
Allow users to turn off the extra screen.
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9. Advanced
Provide more options for settings as the following shown.
Display selection
Resolution and Color Quality Settings
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Refresh Rate: Click “Advance”Æ”Adapter”Æ”List all mode…”, all
valid combinations of resolution, color quality and refresh rate are
fully listed here. Flat panel monitors do not flicker and require a
low refresh rate.
Standby and Hibernate, Shut down and Restart
If a computer/laptop connected to a Unit is placed into Standby or
Hibernate mode, the display goes blank. When the computer/laptop is
again powered up (and unlocked if necessary), the connected monitor
returns to the mode it was before stand by or hibernate.
If the computer/laptop is shut down, restarted and logged in, again the
connected display returns to the same mode as it was before shut down.
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Disconnect the xtraViU Unit
If the Unit is powered off or the USB cable is removed from the computer,
the display blanks. All windows and icons move to the primary screen.
Once the computer is reconnected or the Unit is powered up, the display
returns to the same mode as it was before disconnection or powered off.
However, windows and icons that were previously on the screen will not
be moved back.
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