Specifications

GETTING READY TO INSTALL
Using DVI Converters
18 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual
All cabling from the DVI Converters to the CXPS should use Black Diamond Video tested
DVI cable. Black Diamond Video can not guarantee the quality of cable purchased from
other manufacturers. See “Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits” on page 18 for
more information.
Step 3. Connect all Display and Output Devices
Connect all display and output devices to the CXPS output channels. All cabling from the
CXPS to the display devices should use Black Diamond Video tested DVI or fiber cable.
Black Diamond Video can not guarantee the quality of cable purchased from other
manufacturers. See “Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits” on page 18 for more
information.
Step 4. Establish Permanent Remote Control
Establish permanent remote control to the CXPS using RS-232, 10/100T Ethernet control,
or the web-server GUI.
Step 5. Test all Input/Output Switching Configurations
Route each input to each output in turn and verify the video displays properly on the display
device. If video output option cards are installed, test the video processing functions of these
cards.
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USING DVI CONVERTERS
The CXPS accepts DVI and fiber video inputs only. Black Diamond Video offers a line of
single-link DVI and Fiber converters which you can use to convert your Fiber, RGB, HD,
and SDI video signals to single-link DVI, or your DVI signals to Fiber. With the appropriate
converter, you can use any of these video formats as a source for the CXPS.
The converter should be located as close to the video source as possible to eliminate cabling
problems such as attenuation and noise. See “Options” on page 8 for more information
about the available DVI converters.
USING BLACK DIAMOND CABLE AND CABLE
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KITS
When using Black Diamond Video DVI cable kits, signal conditioners should be applied
within the last three meters of copper DVI cabling before each display device. Black
Diamond Video offers both single-link DVI and a dual-link DVI cable kits which include
Black Diamond Video tested DVI copper cable and a signal conditioner.