BDV DVI DL-DA Splitter Original operating instructions
DVI DL-DA Splitter
Installation & Operation Guide
Edition 1.01
August 3, 2011
BDV
BLACK DIAMOND VIDEO
Edition 1.01 DVI DL-DA Splitter: Installation & Operation Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Information 1
About the DVI DL-DA Splitter 1
Key Features & Specifications 1
Output Panel Detail 2
Video Input Detail 3
Customer Service and Support 4
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 5
DVI DL-DA Splitter Installation 5
Establishing RS-232 Control 6
Appendix A RS-232 Protocol 7
DVI DL-DA Splitter Command Set 7
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DVI DL-DA Splitter: Installation & Operation Guide Edition 1.01 Introduction 1
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ABOUT THE DVI DL-DA SPLITTER
Black Diamond Video’s compact DVI DL-DA Splitter provides single-link or dual-link
DVI distribution amplification. The DVI DL-DA Splitter can route DVI signals from one
signal source to up to two DVI display devices.
The system diagram (Figure 1) illustrates the simple installation of the DVI DL-DA
Splitter.
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KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Features and specifications include the following:
VIDEO INPUT
• One DVI dual-link input, DVI 1.0.
VIDEO OUTPUT
• Two DVI dual-link outputs, DVI 1.0
MAXIMUM DATA RATE
• 3 Gbps.
FIGURE 1. DVI DL-DA System Diagram
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Output Panel Detail
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DUAL LINK RANGE
• 3840 x 2400
CONTROL
• RS-232 serial control. Connector: RJ11. An RJ11 to DB9 female serial cable is included
with the DVI DL-DA Splitter.
POWER
• The DVI DL-DA Splitter is equipped with a +5V DC adapter.
EDID MANAGEMENT
• EDID management, copy, custom or force for over 200 host timing values.
For a list of related commands, see Appendix A, “RS-232 Protocol.”
DIMENSIONS
• 5.95” length x 4.7” width x 0.98” height (Figure 2)
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OUTPUT PANEL DETAIL
Figure 3 details the DVI output panel of the DVI DL-DA Splitter. This panel contains 2
DVI outputs and 2 Link status LED lights, one next to each DVI output. The Link status
FIGURE 2. DVI DL-DA Splitter dimensions
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Video Input Detail
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LEDs illuminate green when an active connection to the Splitter is established, and red to
indicate that an active video input connection exists.
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VIDEO INPUT DETAIL
Figure 4 details the video input panel of the DVI DL-DA Splitter. This panel also contains
the RS-232 serial port and the DC power input connector.
FIGURE 3. DVI output panel of the DVI DL-DL Splitter
FIGURE 4. DVI input panel of the DVI DL-DL Splitter
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Customer Service and Support
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
For technical support and service, contact Black Diamond Video at:
Black Diamond Video
503 Canal Blvd.
Point Richmond, California, 94804
Phone: (510) 439-4500
Fax: (510) 439-4599
Visit us on the web at www.blackdiamondvideo.com.
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This chapter tells you how to install your DVI DL-DA Splitter and establish RS-232
control.
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DVI DL-DA SPLITTER INSTALLATION
Figure 5 illustrates the installation of the DVI DL-DA Splitter. The following procedure
describes the installation process.
IMPORTANT!
This product must be tested with the intended equipment
before being permanently installed. Failure to do so voids any
warranty and limited liability. Although Black Diamond Video
tests the product to its fullest extent, situations may arise
giving marginal results or potential compatibility issues when
used with digital video display devices that are non-compliant
or incompatible.
NOTE: The DVI DL-DA Splitter should be connected as close to the video source
as possible to minimize cable problems such as noise and attenuation.
FIGURE 5. DVI DL-DA Splitter installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Establishing RS-232 Control
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To Install the DVI DL-DA Splitter
1Before installing the DVI DL-DA Splitter, connect the supplied power adapter to the unit
and plug it into a DC power source. Black Diamond Video recommends the use of a
surge protector.
2Connect your transformer to the Splitter.
3Connect a DVI video source to the DVI input connector.
4Connect up to 2 DVI display devices to the Splitter’s DVI output connectors using Black
Diamond Video-tested DVI cable.
Alternatively, connect the other end of the DVI cable directly to the Black Diamond Video digi-
tal video processing equipment in your installation, such as the Phantom 800 or CXPS.
5The Link LED indicators on the DVI DL-DA Splitter flash green when an active
connection to the DL-DA Splitter is established.
Installation of the DVI DL-DA Splitter is complete.
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ESTABLISHING RS-232 CONTROL
Setup of the DVI DL-DA Splitter should be done using RS-232 control. The following
procedure details how to establish RS-232 serial control of the DVI DL-DA Splitter.
1Connect the supplied RJ11 to DB9 cable to the DVI DL-DA Splitter.
2Connect the control computer to the RS-232 DB9 connector on the supplied cable.
3Open up a serial port terminal on the control computer.
On Microsoft Windows, you can use HyperTerminal for serial communications.
4Configure the port settings as follows:
• Baud: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
The RS-232 connection to the DVI DL-DA Splitter is established and the Splitter can be con-
trolled using the RS-232 command set found in Appendix A, “RS-232 Protocol.”
NOTE: To avoid recreating the connection parameters each time you reestablish
RS-232 connection to the CXPS, you can save the connection for
subsequent control sessions.
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