Extron Electronics CIA101 - Manual (Page 3)

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©2001 - INLINE, Inc. CIA101 Operation Manual - V1.3 01/03/01
Product Overview
DESCRIPTION
The CIA101 is a high-performance computer interface for analog video and stereo audio signals. The
unit is compatible with a variety of analog signals including VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA,
MAC, SUN, SGI and other high-resolution workstations. The CIA101’s compact design allows users
to place it in a variety of locations or permanently mount it to virtually any flat surface (using the
optional L mounting brackets). The internal power supply makes it ideal for rental and staging
applications that require a compact, economical, high-performance unit. Like other INLINE
interfaces, the CIA101 performs the following functions:
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Signal Splitting - allows the simultaneous connection and viewing of both the computer's
local monitor and a second output device such as an LCD data projector or a presentation
monitor.
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Physical Interfacing - Because computers employ many different types of video output
connectors, it is sometimes difficult to directly connect them to data projection devices. The
CIA101 simplifies interfacing tasks by acting as a universal adapter. Through the use of
removable input cables, the CIA101 can be attached to different computers and will provide a
video output signal on five BNC connectors. The output signal may be set to RGBHV
(default), RGBS or RGsB formats.
The CIA101 is not a scan converter. The data projector, monitor or other
output device must be compatible with the horizontal scan rate, vertical
scan rate and resolution output by the computer video card.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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15-Pin HD Female Connectors - The CIA101 connects directly to PC, MAC and SGI
graphics ports and local monitors via high-resolution coaxial VGA extension / adapter cables.
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Ultra High-Resolution Amplification - The CIA101 provides superb performance with
analog video signals at any resolution.
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Audio Buffering - The CIA101 accepts unbalanced stereo audio from a computer sound card
and can easily be set to output a balanced or unbalanced signal.
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Selectable Output Sync Format - The unit can be set for RGBHV (default), RGBS or RGsB
output sync as required by the data display device and signal distribution system.
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Buffered Local Monitor Output - ensures the highest quality display on a local monitor.
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One-Button Monitor Emulation - makes it easy to use the interface without a local monitor.
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New Soft-Touch Rocker Button for Horizontal Position Control - allows precise centering
of the image within the data display area.