Altinex V-MATRIX VM2143VS User manual
V-MATRIX
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0172-003
8-IN VIDEO/SYNC INPUT CARD FOR
V-MATRIX™ WITH COVER PLATE
USER’S GUIDE
VM2143VS
V-MATRIX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS.............. 2
1.1 GENERAL ................................................. 2
1.2 INSTALLATION ......................................... 2
1.3 CLEANING ................................................ 2
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE..................................... 2
ABOUT YOUR VM2143VS ..................................3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................3
APPLICATION DIAGRAM.................................... 4
DIAGRAM 1 : CONNECTIONS................................ 4
DIAGRAM 2 : AC COUPLED/75 OHMS .................. 5
DIAGRAM 3 : DC COUPLED/75 OHMS.................. 6
DIAGRAM 4 : AC COUPLED/HIGH Z...................... 7
DIAGRAM 5 : DC COUPLED/HIGH Z ..................... 8
DIAGRAM 6 : INTERNAL VIEW .............................. 9
INSTALLING YOUR VM2143VS........................ 10
OPERATION...................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................... 10
8.1 CARD LED'S ARE NOT ON..................... 10
8.2 POOR DISPLAY QUALITY...................... 11
8.3 NO DISPLAY ........................................... 11
ALTINEX POLICY.............................................. 11
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY 11
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION...................... 11
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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
VM2143VS. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your VM2143VS and to prevent fire
and shock hazard. 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 or shock, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not place the VM2143VS
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 VM2143VS carefully. Dropping or
jarring can damage the card.
•Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
V-Matrix™ without bending any edges.
1.3 CLEANING
•Clean only the connector area 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 card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC / CE 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
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.
•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 VM2143VS 2
VM2143VS
8-in V-MATRIX™ Video Input Card
The VM2143VS is an 8-In Video Input Card
designed for use in a V-Matrix™ System and can
handle a wide array of signal formats. The
VM2143VS can be used for video signals including
Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video,
RGsB, RGBS and RGBHV. Easily accessible
jumpers allow the user to select AC or DC
Couplings, as well as, High or Low input impedance
for each of the 8 individual inputs.
The 8-Input Video Cards provide built-in ground
loop isolation (GLI on Board™) through the use of
differential inputs. This is an extremely important
feature because it protects against hum bars and
other interference caused by ground loops, which
notoriously wreak havoc on large-scale matrix
systems. Both the input and output video cards
provide a bandwidth of 450 MHz @ –3dB, allowing
them to pass extremely high-resolution computer
video signals without signal degradation.
VM2143VS cards are “hot-swappable” with finger
adjustable lock-down screws and secure, positive
engagement card-edge connections into the
V-Matrix™ Enclosure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION VM2143VS
Input (8)
Input Connectors 8 Female BNC's
Level 1.2Vp-p
Impedance 75 Ohms, 1%/High Z
Selectable by Jumper
Return Loss <40dB @ 10MHz
Coupling DC (Balanced)
Type Isolated/Balanced
Bandwidth 450MHZ @-3dB
Coupling DC/AC
Selectable by Jumper
Table 1. VM2143VS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
Diagram 1: Connections
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Diagram 2: AC Coupled/75 Ohms
Jumper Settings for Video Signal
AC Coupled/75 Ohm Input Impedance
Note:
In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for 75 ohms input impedance on the following ports:
P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.)
The jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13
, P14, P15, P16, P17, P18 and P19 are
removed for AC Coupling.
AC/DC COUPLING
JUMPERS JUMPERS
INPUT IMPEDANCE
75 HIZ
P20
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P23
HIZ75
P21
HIZ
75
P22
HIZ
75
P24
HIZ
75
P27
HIZ
75
P25
HIZ
75
P26
HIZ
75
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P10,P11 OPEN-AC
P10,P11 CLOSE-DC
P6,P7 OPEN-AC
P6,P7 CLOSE-DC
P8,P9 OPEN-AC
P8,P9 CLOSE-DC
P12,P13 OPEN-AC
P12,P13 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
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Diagram 3: DC Coupled/75 Ohms
Jumper Settings for Video Signal
DC Coupled/75 Ohm Impedance
Note: In the diagram, above, the jumpers are set for 75 ohms input impedance on the following ports:
P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.)
The
jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P18 and P19 are
installed for DC Coupling.
AC/DC COUPLING
JUMPERS JUMPERS
INPUT IMPEDANCE
75 HIZ
P20
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P23
HIZ75
P21
HIZ
75
P22
HIZ
75
P24
HIZ
75
P27
HIZ
75
P25
HIZ75
P26
HIZ
75
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P10,P11 OPEN-AC
P10,P11 CLOSE-DC
P6,P7 OPEN-AC
P6,P7 CLOSE-DC
P8,P9 OPEN-AC
P8,P9 CLOSE-DC
P12,P13 OPEN-AC
P12,P13 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
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Diagram 4: AC Coupled/High Z
Jumper Settings for Video Signal
AC Coupled/High Impedance
Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for High impedance on the following ports:
P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.)
The jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P18 and P19 are
removed for AC Coupling.
AC/DC COUPLING
JUMPERS JUMPERS
INPUT IMPEDANCE
75 HIZ
P20
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P23
HIZ75
P21
HIZ
75
P22
HIZ
75
P24
HIZ
75
P27
HIZ
75
P25
HIZ75
P26
HIZ
75
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P10,P11 OPEN-AC
P10,P11 CLOSE-DC
P6,P7 OPEN-AC
P6,P7 CLOSE-DC
P8,P9 OPEN-AC
P8,P9 CLOSE-DC
P12,P13 OPEN-AC
P12,P13 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
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Diagram 5: DC Coupled/High Z
Jumper Settings for Video Signal
DC Coupled/High Impedance
Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for High impedance on the following po rts:
P20, P23, P21, P22, P24, P27, P25 and P26. (Jumpered pins have dark circles.)
The jumpers on P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P18 and P19 are
installed for DC Coupling.
AC/DC COUPLING
JUMPERS JUMPERS
INPUT IMPEDANCE
75 HIZ
P20
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P23
HIZ75
P21
HIZ
75
P22
HIZ
75
P24
HIZ
75
P27
HIZ
75
P25
HIZ75
P26
HIZ
75
P1,P5 OPEN-AC
P1,P5 CLOSE-DC
P10,P11 OPEN-AC
P10,P11 CLOSE-DC
P6,P7 OPEN-AC
P6,P7 CLOSE-DC
P8,P9 OPEN-AC
P8,P9 CLOSE-DC
P12,P13 OPEN-AC
P12,P13 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
P18,P19 OPEN-AC
P18,P19 CLOSE-DC
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Diagram 6: Internal View
VM2143VS Internal Block Diagram
8
7
6
5
4
3
1
2
INPUT
HI Z
(SYNC) LOW Z
(VIDEO)
GLI
GLI
GLI
GLI
GLI
GLI
DC/AC
GLI
GLI
7
8
POWER
5
6
2
3
4
1
OUT
BNC
(SYNC)
HI Z (VIDEO)
LOW Z DC/AC
(SYNC)
HI Z (VIDEO)
LOW Z DC/AC
(SYNC)
HI Z (VIDEO)
LOW Z DC/AC
(SYNC)
HI Z (VIDEO)
LOW Z DC/AC
(SYNC)
HI Z (VIDEO)
LOW Z DC/AC
(SYNC)
HI Z (VIDEO)
LOW Z DC/AC
(SYNC)
HI Z (VIDEO)
LOW Z DC/AC
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