User's Manual
Contents Introduction to the Emotia Xtreme MX ............................................... Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ......................................................................... 1-1 Features ....................................................................................... 1-2 Specifications ...............................................................................
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Extron’s Emotia Xtreme MX User’s Manual 1 Chapter One Introduction to the Emotia Xtreme MX Introduction Features Specifications Extron • Emotia Xtreme MX • User’s Manual
Introduction to the Emotia Xtreme MX Introduction About This Manual This manual contains operation, configuration and option information for the Emotia Xtreme MX Scan Converter. Emotia Xtreme MX Facts and Features Extron's EMOTIA ™ XTREME MX converts up to 1600 x 1280 resolution video from Workstation-PC, MAC, SUN, SGI and more to Composite video (NTSC/PAL), Y/C (S-Video), Component video and RGBS.
Introduction to the Emotia Xtreme MX Features • Component Video Output — The Emotia Xtreme MX provides high quality video output in the Component Video format (R-Y, B-Y, Y) on BNC connectors. • Horizontal/Vertical Sizing and Positioning — These controls allow centering and sizing of the output image for optium positioning on the display device. All images displayed through the Emotia Xtreme MX can be displayed full-screen and without any image cropping utilizing the sizing and shifting controls.
Introduction to the Emotia Xtreme MX Specifications Input Signals Computer Compatibility .......... VGA, XGA, SUN, Silicon Graphics, PowerPC, VESA, NeXT, PowerMAC, Quadra, PowerBook, Radius and more. Resolutions ............................. 320 x 200 up to 1600 x 1280 non-interlacing Frequencies ............................ 29 to 92 kHz Format ..................................... RGsB, RGBS, RGBHV Output Signals Type ........................................ Composite, S-Video, RGBS, Component NTSC ......
Extron’s Emotia Xtreme MX User’s Manual 2 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Rack Mounting Cabling Front Panel Rear Panel Extron • Emotia Xtreme MX • User’s Manual
Installation and Operation Installing the Emotia Xtreme MX If rack mounting is required it should be done before cabling, otherwise, skip to “Cabling” below. Rack Mounting To rack mount the Emotia Xtreme MX, mount it as shown below using 4-user supplied screws to secure the front panel to the rack. Upon completion of the rack mounting procedure, go to “Cabling” below. Cabling The video output from a workstation connects to the Emotia Xtreme MX CPU INPUT connector (standard VGA 15-pin HD Male).
Installation and Operation VGA PC'S and SUN/SGI (All cables are included) 1. Turn the computer and its monitor Off. For a SUN/SGI application, connect the provided adapters and . PCs will not require adapters. Use the diagram below as a guide. 2. Connect the VGA input cable (26-112-15) male end to the computer or adapter and the female end to the Emotia Xtreme MX CPU Input connector. 3. Use the computer monitor's cable to connect to the Emotia Xtreme MX Monitor Output connector or adapter cable. 4.
Installation and Operation Installation – Mac Systems (All cables are included) 1. Turn the Mac and its monitor Off. Use the diagram below as a guide. 2. Connect the Mac/VGA Adapter to the Mac computer configured for desired scan rate. Connect the VGA input cable (PN# 26-112-15) from the Mac/VGA Adapter to the CPU Input on the Emotia Xtreme MX. Connect the Mac monitor cable to the adapter and connect the adapter to the Monitor Output on the Emotia Xtreme MX. 4.
Installation and Operation Genlock The Genlock IN and OUT BNC connectors on the rear panel of the Emotia Xtreme MX provide a way to synchronize the output video with an incoming Genlock signal. The IN BNC connector receives the external Rear Panel GENLOCK Genlock timing signal, the OUT BNC BNC connectors and connector allows the signal to be Termination switch. passed on to another video device if required.
Page 2-5 Installation and Operation Extron • Emotia Xtreme MX • User’s Manual Emotia Xtreme MX Front Panel A. Freeze Button and LED – Press the Freeze Button once to freeze the display on a frame, press it again to release the display. The LED is ON in Freeze Frame mode. B. Power On LED – This LED is ON if power is applied to the unit. C. Anti Flicker – Six levels of anti-flicker are built in. Set switches for minimum flicker.
H. AC Power Connector – Standard IEC type. 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Internal switch mode J. GENLOCK IN Connector – BNC connector for Genlock input. K. GENLOCK HI-Z/75Ω Ω – Pushbutton selects termination, If there is no other Genlock termination, set the switch to 75Ω. L. GENLOCK OUT Connector – BNC connector for Genlock out to next device (if any). M. MONITOR OUTPUT – Female 15-pin VGA style connector. N. HI-Z/75W Switch – HI-Z = output monitor connected, 75Ω position = no output monitor. O.
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Extron’s Emotia Xtreme MX User’s Manual A Appendix A Other Reference Material Accessories and Part Numbers Limited Warranty
Other Reference Material Accessories/Part Numbers BNC-4 HR Cable BNC-4-3’HR (3 feet/0.9 meters) ......................................................... 26-210-01 BNC-4-6’HR (6 feet/1.8 meters) ......................................................... 26-210-02 BNC-4-12’HR (12 feet/3.6 meters) ..................................................... 26-210-03 BNC-4-25’HR (25 feet/7.5 meters) ..................................................... 26-210-04 BNC-4-50’HR (50 feet/15.0 meters) ....................
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