RTcomUSA Digital Extender DC-AD2 User manual

User’s Manual Total Digital Connectivity Solutions
DVI Converter
DC-AD2
Cautions:
1. Digitalextender® logo is our own trademark of RTcomUSA.,Inc.
2. Any of the products may be changed without any notice in order to improve the function of the product.
3. The design and specification of the product may be changed without any prior notice.
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Table of Contents
1. BASIC UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................3
1-1 CAUTIONS FOR SAFETY....................................................................................................................................3
1-2 PACKAGE INCLUDES......................................................................................................................................... 3
1-3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................................................................................................................4
1-4 DESCRIPTION,GENERAL SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 5
1-5 ENVIRONMENTALAND RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................6
1-6 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................................................... 6
1-7 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................................... 7
2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................. 8
2-1 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................8
2-2 ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM........................................................................................................................ 8
3 INPUT STANDARD TIMING CHART ...........................................................................................................10
4 CONNECTOR PINASSIGNMENT................................................................................................................. 12
5 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................13
6 WARRANTY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................14
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1. Basic understandings of the product
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1-1 Cautions for safety
•All the safety and user manual should be read before the appliance is operated.
•The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
•Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
•Do not use this equipment near wet place.
•This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power
company. For equipment intended to operate from battery power, or other source, refer to the
user manual.
•Do not use any damaged power cords or plugs, or loosed outlets, this may cause electrical
shock or fire.
•Do not put heavy articles such as other equipments on this product.
•Keep it away from liquid, inflammable substances.
If you experience any malfunctioning of product or have any question regard to operation of
the product, please contact our customer service center.
RTcomUSA, Inc.
Tel: [phone] Fax:[phone]
[email protected]
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1-2 Package Includes
Each package includes the following items
zDC-AD2 Unit : 1
z5V 2A ,AC/DC Power Adapter : 1
zUser’s manual :1
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1-3 Declaration of Conformity
FCC/CE Statement for regulation of Electro-magnetic emission
This device complies with part 15 of 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 B digital device pursuant to
part 15 and 2 of FCC Rules, EN 55022/55024/61000-3 for CE certification. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
zRe-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
zConsult a service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to comply with FCC/CE emission limits. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the
equipment.
Certification for Safety
The extension system is certified pursuant to IEC60065 and its AC/DC power adapter is certified by UL1310, 1950, 60950 for
North America, cUL or CSA for Canada,
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1-4 Description, General Specification
DC-AD2 Converter box is analog RGB interface board for digital monitor that is providing high quality
display image. This converter box supports from VGA to UXGA resolution at 60Hz~85Hz refresh rate
with scale up to full screen image.DC-AD2 is especially designed for the digital monitor & projector
which is supporting 1600 X 1200 @60Hz high resolution.
ITEM DESCRIPTION REMARKS
Model Name DC-AD2
Input Signal Analog RGB, D-SUB 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz Max
Output Signal DVI (TMDS),D-SUB 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz Max
Resolution
Hf : 30 to 95 KHZ
Vf : 60 to 85 HZ
RGB : VGA / SVGA / XGA /
SXGA /WSXGA/ UXGA
640 X 480 @60Hz,75Hz
720 X 400 @70Hz
800 X 600 @60Hz,75Hz
1024 X 768 @60Hz,75Hz
1280 X 1024 @60Hz
1400 X 1050 @60Hz
1600 X 1200 @60Hz
Receptacle DC Power Jack
D_SUB,DVI
DVI-D Single link
Image Scaler PW181 Pixelworks
Power Consumption 5W Max DC +5V
Board Diemension 140 x 110 mm
User Controls 6 Buttons Control Power & OSD
Plug & Play DDC2B VESA
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1-5 Environmental and Reliability Specifications
1 Operating Conditions
Temperature : 10℃~ 40℃
Humidity : 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing
Altitude : maximum 3,000m
2 Transportation Conditions
Temperature : -25℃~ 60℃
Humidity : 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing
Altitude : maximum 15,000m
3 Storage Conditions
Temperature : -20℃~ 45℃
Humidity : 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing
Altitude : maximum 3,000m
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1-6 Mechanical Specification
Key Name Description
Power Turns ON / OFF the system(auto on/off)
Menu Activates the OSD menu or goes to previous menu
Down Moves the highlight icon Down to the function that user wants
Up Moves the highlight icon Up to the function that user wants
+ ( Right ) -.Increases the adjustment of the selected function
- ( Left ) -.Decreases the adjustment of the selected function
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1-7 Electrical Specification
Input Signal Characteristics
Input Signal Description Unit Min Typical Max Remarks
DC Voltage VDC 4.5 5 5.5
DC input Power
Consumption Watts 2.0 3.0 6.0
Video Vp-p 0.714(1.0)
75Ω
Terminated
Sync Voltage Vp-p 5.0
Horizontal
Frequency Khz 30 - 95
Depends on
Mode
15Pin D-Sub
Vertical
Frequency Hz 60 - 85
Depends on
Mode
Output Signal Characteristics
Output Signal Description Unit Min Typical Input Signal Remarks
TMDS
Interface Differential Output mVp-p 450 510 570
Video Vp-p 0.714(1.0) 75Ω
Terminated
Sync Voltage Vp-p 5.0
Horizontal
Frequency Khz 30 - 96
Depends on
Mode
15Pin D-Sub
Vertical
Frequency Hz 60 - 85
Depends on
Mode
Power Management : VESA DPMS standard is applied for power management control
Mode HSync VSync Video signal LED Indication Power
Consumption
On Active Active Active LED On < 5 W
Stand-by Inactive Active Blanked Green Blink 1sec
Suspend Active Inactive Blanked Green Blink 1sec
Off Inactive Inactive Blanked Green Blink 1sec
< 3 W
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Installation
-1 Installation
This section provides some guidelines for assembly and preparation of a finished display solution.
Before proceeding, it is important to familiarize yourself with the parts making up a system
and the various connectors, mounting holes and general layout of the controller.
Please follow the below procedure.
1Signal Inputs Connection: VGA analog input Signal is available.
Please refer to the clause connector pin assignment and connect the signal what you want to apply
to the controller board. Especially, the analog RGB cable may affect the visual characteristics and
regulatory emission test. So, a suitably shielded cable should be used.
2Power Input Connection: 5V AC/DC Power adapter connect the power input cable to the Converter
box..
3Power: Turn on the Computer and monitor, refer to the following menu system for OSD Adjustment
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2-2 Accessing the menu system
1. With the OSD off, push the Menu button to activate the main OSD menu.
2. Use the Down or Up buttons to move from one function to another.
3. As you move from one icon to another, the function name changes to reflect the
function or group of functions represented by that icon.
4. Please refer to the following clause on the next page to view a complete list of all of
the functions available for the driver board.
5. After selecting a function, use the -or + buttons to make optimum adjustments.
6. The setting bar moves and the numeric value indicator changes to reflect your
adjustments.
7. NOTE: The numeric value indicator is provided as a point of reference only and has
nothing to do with a real measurement.
8. Select the “Return” icon with Up/Down button and press Menu button to go to
previous menu.
9. Select the “Exit” icon with Up/Down button and press Menu button to go to previous
menu.
10. Press the Menu button to go to sub menu.
11. Press both + ( Right) and - ( Left ) button to execute “Auto in process” for 5 sec.
12. Press both Down and Up button to execute Color calibration for 5 sec with 16 gray
pattern.
13. It’s available on resolution 1280*1024@60 under.
14. We strongly recommend that color calibration be executed at resolution
1280*1024@60.
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OSD Adjustment
Menus Sub-menus Function Descriptions
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of video
Contrast Adjusts the contrast of video
OSD H-position Change OSD H-position
OSD V-position Change OSD V-position
Language English, Germany
Return SUB MENU Exit
Picture
Exit OSD MENU Exit
Menus Sub-menus Function Descriptions
Display Mode
Display Output res. change “One to One” or “DDC Mode”
DDC Mode: Auto detect monitor DDC data
One to One: Source computer set to monitor resolution directly
Auto in process
The values of phase, frequency and position are adjusted
automatically.
H-position Adjusts the horizontal position of the image
V-position Adjusts the vertical position of the image
Frequency Removes the noises. When phase value is wrong
the image has horizontal lines especially in 1 dot on and off
Phase Removes the noises. When phase value is wrong
the image has vertical lines especially in 1 dot on and off
Reset Reset the unit to factory outgoing status
Return SUB MENU Exit
Utilities
Exit OSD MENU Exit
Menus Sub-menus Function Descriptions
Information No Item
Displays current display mode.
Displays the driver board operating duration
Menus Sub-menus Function Descriptions
Exit No Item OSD MENU Exit
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3 Input Standard Timing Chart
Input Timing Chart
Resolution
Timing Item
720 x 400
@70HZ
640 x 480
@60HZ
640 x 480
@75HZ
800 x600
@60HZ
800 x 600
@75HZ
1024 x 768
@60HZ
Pixel Clock(MHZ) 28.324 25.175 31.500 40.000 49.500 60.000
Sync Polarity(H/V) N/P N/N N/N P/P P/P N/N
Scanning Type Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive
- H-Frequency(KHz)
- Period(us)
- Active time(us)
- Front porch(us)
- Sync width(us)
- Back porch(us)
31.469
31.780
25.420
0.640
3.810
1.906
31.469
31.778
25.422
0.636
3.813
1.907
37.500
26.667
20.317
0.508
2.032
3.810
37.879
26.400
20.000
1.000
3.200
2.200
46.875
21.333
16.162
0.323
1.616
3.232
48.340
20.267
17.067
0.390
0.530
1.730
- V-Frequency(Hz)
- Period(ms)
- Active time(ms)
- Front porch(ms)
- Sync width(ms)
- Back porch(ms)
70.082
14.270
12.710
0.413
0.064
1.080
59.940
16.683
15.253
0.064
0.064
0.794
75.000
13.333
12.800
0.027
0.080
0.427
60.317
16.579
15.840
0.026
0.106
0.626
75.000
13.333
12.800
0.021
0.064
0.448
60.030
16.569
15.565
0.020
0.200
0.870
Resolution
Timing Item
1024 x 768
@60HZ
1024 x 768
@75HZ
1280 x 1024
@60HZ
1280 x 1024
@75HZ
1400 x 1050
@60HZ
1600 x 1200
@60HZ
Pixel Clock(MHZ) 65.000 78.750 108.50 135.00 123.23 162.00
Sync Polarity(H/V) N/N P/P P/P P/P N/N P/P
Scanning Type Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive
- H-Frequency(KHz)
- Period(us)
- Active time(us)
- Front porch(us)
- Sync width(us)
- Back porch(us)
48.363
20.677
15.754
0.369
2.092
2.462
60.023
16.660
13.003
0.203
1.219
2.235
63.974
15.631
11.797
0.590
1.180
2.065
79.976
12.504
9.481
0.119
1.067
1.837
65.546
15.256
11.361
0.710
1.230
1.940
75.000
13.333
9.876
0.395
1.185
1.876
- V-Frequency(Hz)
- Period(ms)
- Active time(ms)
- Front porch(ms)
- Sync width(ms)
- Back porch(ms)
60.004
16.666
15.880
0.062
0.124
0.600
75.029
13.328
12.795
0.017
0.050
0.466
60.013
16.663
16.006
0.016
0.047
0.594
75.025
13.329
12.804
0.013
0.038
0.475
60.300
16.584
16.018
0.010
0.040
0.500
60.000
33.333
31.999
0.026
0.079
1.226
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Output Timing Chart
Resolution
Timing Item
720 x 400
@70HZ
640 x 480
@60HZ
800 x600
@60HZ
1024 x 768
@60HZ
1280 x 1024
@60HZ
Pixel Clock(MHZ) 28.324 25.175 40.000 65.000 108.50
Sync Polarity(H/V) N/N N/N N/N N/N N/N
Scanning Type Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive Progressive
- H-Frequency(KHz)
- Period(us)
- Active time(us)
- Front porch(us)
- Sync width(us)
- Back porch(us)
31.469
31.780
25.420
0.640
3.810
1.906
31.469
31.778
25.422
0.636
3.813
1.907
37.879
26.400
20.000
1.000
3.200
2.200
48.363
20.677
15.754
0.369
2.092
2.462
63.974
15.631
11.797
0.590
1.180
2.065
- V-Frequency(Hz)
- Period(ms)
- Active time(ms)
- Front porch(ms)
- Sync width(ms)
- Back porch(ms)
70.082
14.270
12.710
0.413
0.064
1.080
59.940
16.683
15.253
0.064
0.064
0.794
60.317
16.579
15.840
0.026
0.106
0.626
60.004
16.666
15.880
0.062
0.124
0.600
60.013
16.663
16.006
0.016
0.047
0.594
Resolution
Timing Item
1400 x 1050
@60HZ
1600 x 1200
@60HZ
Pixel Clock(MHZ) 123.33 162.00
Sync Polarity(H/V) N/N N/N
Scanning Type Progressive Progressive
- H-Frequency(KHz)
- Period(us)
- Active time(us)
- Front porch(us)
- Sync width(us)
- Back porch(us)
65.55
15.256
11.361
0.71
1.23
1.94
75.000
13.333
9.876
0.395
1.185
1.876
- V-Frequency(Hz)
- Period(ms)
- Active time(ms)
- Front porch(ms)
- Sync width(ms)
- Back porch(ms)
60.300
16.584
16.018
0.01
0.04
0.05
60.000
33.333
31.999
0.026
0.079
1.226
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4 Connector Pin Assignment
DC Input
Part No. Pin No. Description Remarks
1 VCC( DC5V)
2 GND
DC005
3 GND
Analog RGB Input & output
Part No. Pin No. Description Remarks
1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 GND
5 GND(DDC-RETURN)
6 GND-RED
7 GND-GREEN
8 GND-BLUE
9 N.C
10 GND-SYNC
11 GND
12 DDC-DATA
13 H-SYNC
14 V-SYNC
DB15HD
15 DDC-CLOCK
DVI-D Output
Part No. Pin No. Description Remarks
1 TMDS DATA 2M
2 TMDS DATA 2P
3 TMDS DATA 2/4 Shield
4 TMDS DATA 4M(N.C)
5 TMDS DATA 4P(N.C)
6 DDC Clock
7 DDC Data
8 N.C
9 TMDS DATA 1M
10 TMDS DATA 1P
11 TMDS DATA 1/3 Shield
12 TMDS DATA 3M(N.C)
13 TMDS DATA 3P(N.C)
14 5V
15 GND
16 Hot Plug Detect
17 TMDS DATA 0M
18 TMDS DATA 0P
19 TMDS DATA 0/5 Shield
20 TMDS DATA 5M(N.C)
21 TMDS DATA 5P(N.C)
22 TMDS DATA Clock Shield
23 TMDS Clock P
DVI-D 29pin
24 TMDS Clock M
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5 Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Converter will not operate Make sure the 5V power is plugged in the back of the unit.
Check to see if the power LED light is on.
No picture(or signal)
or Poor picture
1. If you are using copper based DVI cable, overall length
of the cables (length of the cables from Converter to
display) should not exceed 20ft. Exceeding 20ft. with
copper based cables will result in no or poor picture
quality. To extend beyond 20ft, please use fiber optical
DVI extension cables or Repeater such as RT
ComUSA products Model OC- cables, or DLRP
repeater.
2. Use high quality DVI cables.
3. If you are using HDTV, try other refresh rate settings.
Most HDTV’s have refresh rate of 48Hz and
computer’s video cards are usually set at higher
refresh rate (60Hz). Try lower refresh rates or down
resolutions.
5. Makes sure all DVI connectors are tightly secured to
DVI ports. Loose the DVI connectors will results in no
or poor picture.
6. Turn off all equipments (video sources, Converter and
Monitor), restart all equipments.
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6 Warranty Information
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1 (One) Year Warranty
RTcomUSA Inc. warrants this DC-AD2 to be free from defects in workmanship and materials,
under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from
RTcomUSA or its authorized resellers.
If a product does not work as warranted during the applicable warranty period, RTcomUSA
shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to customer an
equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or refund to customer the purchase
price paid for the defective product.
All products that are replaced will become the property of RTcomUSA.
Replacement products may be new or reconditioned.
Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the reminder of the
initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
RTcomUSA. shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data
of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to RTcomUSA for
repair under warranty or not.
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Warranty Limitation and Exclusion
RTcomUSA shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty if the product has been
damaged due to abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, unusual physical or electrical stress, unauthorized
modifications, tampering, alterations, or service other than by RTcomUSA or its authorized agents,
causes other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the product in the application for which
said product is intended.
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