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User’ s Manual RGB 302/304 Universal Digital Interface.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Chapter One • Introduction to the RGB 302/304 RGB 302/304 Features ......................................................... 1- 1 Smar tSav e™ .............................................
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Sync Controls Menus ............................................................ 3- 8 Sync Output Menu .................................................. 3- 8 Horizontal P olarity Menu .......
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page iii Legend Legend of Icons The following icons may be used in this manual: ______ Important information – for example, an action or a step that must be done before proceeding. ______ A Warning – possible dangerous voltage present.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Notes Page iv ____.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual 1 Chapter One Introduction to the RGB 302/304 SmartSave™ LCD Menu Driven Controls Memory Blocks and Memory Cycling Image Display Controls A.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual The Extron RGB 302/304 is a digitally controlled Universal Analog/ECL Computer-Video Interface. It can connect most computers to a video presentation device, such as a large screen projector or data monitor.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual SmartSave ™ This unique feature greatly simplifies the video configuration setup of the RGB 302/304. The RGB 302/304 comes preset with various video configurations to match most computer video requirements.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Peaking Control (sharpness) This control is similar to the sharpness control on a data monitor. It is also used to compensate for long cable runs. There are eight Peaking levels which are selected by using the cursor keys.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 1-4 Chapter 1 • Introduction to the RGB 302/304 DIP Switch Settings The RGB 302/304 includes a rear panel DIP switch bank which will activate Digital Display Sync Processing, remove/pass serration pulses, and set 75 Ohm/high impedance video input termination.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 1-5 Front Panel Controls The Front Panel buttons (as shown below) have many functions, depending on which menu is accessed at any particular time. For example, the user can display and adjust controls to modify the video display.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual RGB 302/304 Specifications Part Number .. 60-243-01 (RGB 302) .. 60-244-01 (RGB 304) User’s Manual .. 68-354-01 Dimensions .. 8.75" W x 9.5" D x 1.75" H Shipping Weight .. 5 lbs Input Power .
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the RGB 302/304 Page 1-7 ____.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual 2 Chapter T w o Installing the RGB 302/304 Easy Setup Procedure DIP Switch Settings Audio Connections Installation Check Memory Cycling Featu.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 2-1 Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 302/304 ____ The diagrams above show the front and rear panels of the RGB 302 (top pair) and RGB 304 (bottom pair). Easy Setup Procedure These easy-to-follow steps describe the general setup of the RGB 302/304.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 2-2 Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 302/304 ____ The Extron RGB 302/304 automatically detects which cables are connected and sends sync signals to the correct output.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 2-3 ____ Memory Cycling can be On or Off. Sync Output can be Green, Comp (Composite), H&V (Separate Horizontal & Vertical), or Auto (Automatic).
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 2-4 Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 302/304 Audio Output (Left and Right) — There is one audio output using separate connectors for left and right channels. Connect the left and right output jacks to the inputs of an external audio system.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 302/304 Memory Cycling Feature The RGB 302/304 is preset at the factory with fifteen video formats which are stored in memory blocks. These memory blocks contain video formats which will match most computers.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 2-6 Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 302/304 Preset Memory Blocks The Memory Cycling feature supports 25 user-defined memory blocks for storing video configurations and 15 permanently defined memory blocks.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 2-7 Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 302/304 Application Diagrams The diagrams below show possible application setups for the RGB 302 and RGB 304. MENU NEXT RGB 302 OUTPUT R 50/60 Hz 100-240V 0.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual 3 Chapter Three Front P anel Menus Menu Flowchart Default Cycle Menus Image Controls Menus Sync Controls Menus Option Controls Menus Default .
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 3-1 RGB 302/304 Menu Sequence The flowchart below describes, in top-to-bottom sequence, the four major menu classes of the RGB 302/304: Default Cycle menus, Image Controls menus, Sync Controls menus, and Option Controls menus.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Using the Menu System The RGB 302/304 control menus are accessed through the Front Panel (refer to Chapter 1, “Using the Front Panel” ). Use the LCD display, together with front panel keys (see below), to view or make changes to the current settings.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 3-3 Default Cycle Menus When the RGB 302/304 is initially powered up, the RGB 302/304 is in a 3-menu default cycle.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Front Panel Menus • The third default menu displays what type of Sync Output has been selected and whether the Memory Cycling feature has been turned On or Off.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Front Panel Menus Page 3-5 Keyboard Lock/Unlock Menu Utilizing the Keyboard Lock/Unlock feature allows the user to lock or unlock the front panel controls for security reasons.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual ____ The following menus require use of the cursor keys to make adjustments or selections. As a matter of convenience (but excluding the use of “hot keys”), pressing either the or key will have the same effect.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual While observing the video screen, use the cursor keys and to adjust the vertical centering. There are 255 incremental steps for this control.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Sync Controls Menus The Sync Controls menus consists of the Sync Output menus. The Sync Output menu determines how the sync output of the RGB 302/304 is specified.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Front Panel Menus If sync output is Auto, the possible sync output configurations are: sync on Green (3- cable hookup), Composite sync (4-wire hookup), or Separate H & V (5-wire hookup).
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 3-10 Chapter 3 • Front Panel Menus Option Controls Menus Among the menu options for the RGB 302/304 are the LCD Backlite , Memory Cycling , and System Reset . Press NEXT to go to the Backlite menu, or press MENU to advance to the Exit Menu, or allow the time-out to occur.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 3-11 Chapter 3 • Front Panel Menus Confirm Reset Menu The Confirm Reset menu actually resets the RGB 302/304 to its factory settings. Press the and keys simultaneously to reset or press MENU to return to the default menu cycle, or allow the time-out to occur.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual 4 Chapter Four Using the Windows® Contr ol Program Installing the Windows® Control Software Normal Windows Control Panel RGB 302/304 Help R.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 4-1 Chapter 4 • Using the Windows® Control Program Installing Windows® Control Software This chapter is dedicated to using Extron’s “Windows Control Program for RGB 302/304 via RS-232” software.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page 4-2 Chapter 4 • Using the Windows® Control Program 4. Installation of the software creates a Program Group (Windows 3.1) or a Folder (Windows 95®) called “Extron Electronics”. Icons for the Control Program and the Help Program are installed in that group or folder.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual RGB 302/304 Help Double-click on the RGB 302 + 304 Help Icon (or press F1 at any time) to open the Help Window. An example of what this might look like is shown below. As with all Windows® Help files, clicking on the underlined words will give more detailed help.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual A Appendix A Pr ogrammer’ s Guide Remote Control Port – RS-232 Host-to-RGB 302/304 Instructions Command/Response Table RGB 302/304-Initia.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page A-1 Appendix A • Programmer’s Guide Remote Control Port (RS-232) The RGB 302/304 RS-232 port connector, shown below, is used to conn.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page A-2 Appendix A • Programmer’s Guide Host-to-RGB 302/304 Instructions The RGB 302/304 will recognize certain ASCII characters as instructions. It then responds to those characters with appropriate information.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Appendix A • Programmer’s Guide Page A-3 Simple Commands Commands ASCII He x Response Video Level Control specify video level Y + 59 Brt .
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Appendix A • Programmer’s Guide Page A-4 Commands ASCII He x Response Set Fade To Black Fade Screen B 4 2 Blk 1 ↵ Clear Fade To Black F.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual Page A-5 Appendix A • Programmer’s Guide RGB 302/304-Initiated Messages When a local event takes place, such as a Front Panel operation, the RGB 302/304 responds by sending a message to the Host.
Extron RGB 302/304 Universal Interface • User’s Manual ____ Page A-6 Appendix A • Programmer’s Guide.
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