User guide

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Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Convert DVI
Connecting Convert DVI
Matrox Convert DVI includes a cable to connect the Convert DVI box to a
computer or any DVI device that you want to use as the input to Convert DVI.
The cable has four connectors on the computer end, and two connectors to attach
to the Convert DVI box.
¡ Important You need to connect Matrox Convert DVI to a computer via the
provided USB connectors (see steps 1 and 4 below) only when you want to
configure your Convert DVI as explained in “Configuring Matrox Convert DVI”
on page 16. Once you’ve configured Convert DVI, you can program Convert DVI
to stand-alone mode as explained in “Programming Convert DVI to stand-alone
mode” on page 33.
°To connect Convert DVI to a computer:
0 Connect the USB B connector on the Convert DVI end (two connectors) of
the cable to the USB B port on your Convert DVI.
1 Connect the DVI connector on the Convert DVI end of the cable to the DVI
IN connector on the Convert DVI. Tighten the thumb screws to ensure a
stable connection.
2 Connect the DVI connector on the computer end of the cable (four
connectors) to the secondary DVI connector on your computer, or the DVI
connector of the device you want to use as input to Convert DVI. Tighten the
thumb screws to ensure a stable connection.
¦NoteIf your computer or device has an HDMI or DisplayPort output, you
can use a third-party HDMI to DVI or DisplayPort to DVI adapter.
3 Connect the USB A connector on the system end of the cable to the USB A
port on your computer (a High-Speed USB 2.0 connection is required).
4 Insert the male stereo audio plug on the system end of the Convert DVI cable
into the LINE OUT jack on your sound card or laptop.
5 Connect the female stereo audio jack on the system end of the Convert DVI
cable to your speakers.
6 Connect the DVI connector on your DVI monitor (secondary display) to the
DVI OUT on Convert DVI. For more information, see “Using Matrox
Convert DVI with a computer and a secondary display” on page 6.
7 Connect the external power supply to the DC power jack on the Convert
DVI, and to an AC outlet. If your Convert DVI comes with an external power
supply cable with international adapter plugs for use in different regions, see
“Convert DVI power supply and adapter plugs” on page 10.
¦NoteWhen your Convert DVI is properly connected, and Windows has
started, the blue LED located at the front of the Convert DVI will light up and be
constant.