RGB 198 Retired

Under-Table & Rack-Mountable Computer-Video and Audio Interface with MAAP Openings

Key Features

300 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth
Compatible with computer-video resolutions up to QXGA
DDSP™ - Digital Display Sync Processing, DIP switch-selectable
Two-position level/peaking control
Active PC audio to balanced audio interfacing
Mounts under table, podium, or other flat surface

Model	Version Description	Part #
RGB 198	USA AC Outlet	60-673-02	Retired
RGB 198 EU	Version: Central Europe AC Outlet	60-674-02	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron RGB 198 is a universal, analog computer-video and audio interface with two unswitched AC outlets, openings for up to four MAAP - Mini Architectural Adapter Plates, and DDSP™. It allows computer-video resolutions up to QXGA to be converted for output to projectors and flat panel displays. It also accepts unbalanced computer stereo audio and converts it to balanced, line level stereo or mono audio. The Extron Digital Display Sync Processing or DDSP technology allows the sync signal to pass through without altering sync pulse or width. The RGB 198 is ideal for use in applications that require signal amplification and sync processing to ensure compatibility between many different types of displays and computer-video signal sources found in classrooms, auditoriums, and conference rooms.

In addition, the RGB198 interface features a buffered local monitor output and ID bit termination. Level and peaking as well as horizontal shift controls can be accessed via the front panel.

The 1U high, three quarter rack width enclosure is specifically designed for under-table and rack-mountable installations.

Features

Input: RGB video on female 15-pin HD connector; audio on 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Output: RGB video on female BNC connectors for RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB; audio on captive screw connector

300 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth

Compatible with computer-video resolutions up to QXGA

Buffered local monitor output

DDSP™ - Digital Display Sync Processing, DIP switch-selectable — Allows the sync signal to pass through without altering sync pulse or width. Disables other sync processing features such as horizontal and vertical centering.

Two-position level/peaking control — Boosts and equalizes video signals to compensate for signal loss and high frequency attenuation that occur in long cable runs.

Horizontal shift control — Shifts the displayed image left or right on the display screen. Also called "horizontal centering".

Active PC audio to balanced audio interfacing — Converts computer-generated, unbalanced audio to balanced line level stereo audio for output on a captive screw connector.

Selectable stereo or summed mono audio output

Mounts under table, podium, or other flat surface — Mounting brackets provided; also available optional through-desk mounting kit, or mounts in 1U rack space using optional rack shelf.

Openings for up to four MAAP - Mini Architectural Adapter Plates — Extron MAAPs are compact mountable metal plates that provide pass-through connectors and control modules to maintain a clean and efficient AV system design. MAAPs sold separately.

Two front panel unswitched AC outlets

Available in black to match Extron MAAP - Mini Architectural Adapter Plates

Internal universal power supply

1U, three-quarter rack width metal enclosure

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
	MBU 125	1/4 & 1/2 Rack Width, Under-Desk Mount Kit for Two-Piece Enclosure	70-077-01

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

MBU 125

1/4 & 1/2 Rack Width, Under-Desk Mount Kit for Two-Piece Enclosure

70-077-01

REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
	VGA-A M-M MD	Male to Male VGA and Audio Cables - Molded Connectors

REQUIRED ACCESSORIES

VGA-A M-M MD

Male to Male VGA and Audio Cables - Molded Connectors

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	Cable Clamp / Pass-Through for Extron RGB 198 and SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Cable Clamp / Pass-Through for Extron RGB 198 and SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

Specifications

RGB 198

Video

Gain

Unity (0.7 V), (0.8 V) 15% with 3 dB peaking

Max. rise/fall time

1.5 ns

Bandwidth

300 MHz (-3 dB)

Video input and loop through

Number/signal type

1 analog VGA-QXGA, Mac, Sun RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
1 buffered local monitor loop-through identical to the input

Connectors

1 female 15-pin HD (input)
1 female 15-pin HD (loop-through)

Nominal level

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

Analog: 0.3 V to 1.45 Vp-p with no offset at unity gain

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 130 kHz

Vertical frequency

30 Hz to 170 Hz

Return loss

<-41 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

4 V

Video output

Number/signal type

1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Connectors

6 female BNC

Nominal level

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

0.7 V to 0.8 Vp-p (switch selectable) with peaking

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

-45 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Sync

Input type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB (does not strip sync from video)

Output type

RGBHV at all times, RGBS at all times, RGsB (switch selectable)

Input level

2.0 V to 5.5 Vp-p with ±0.2 VDC offset (max.)

Output level

4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance

510 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Max. propagation delay

57 ns

Max. rise/fall time

4 ns

Polarity

RGBHV input: positive or negative (follows input)
RGBS, RGsB input: negative

Audio

Gain

Unbalanced output: 0 dB; balanced output: +6 dB

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise

0.03% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level

S/N

>90 dB at maximum output (14 dBm), balanced, unweighted

Crosstalk

<-90 dB @ 1 kHz

Stereo channel separation

>90 dB @ 1 kHz to 20 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type

1 stereo or mono, unbalanced

Connectors

(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo audio jack (tip, ring, sleeve)

Impedance

>10k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

-10 dBV (316 mVrms, -7.78 dBu)

Maximum level

+9.5 dBu, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output

Number/signal type

1 buffered stereo or mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.1 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

>+14 dBm, balanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

>+9 dBm, balanced at 1% THD+N

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 15 watts, internal

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, no vents

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

Furniture mount

Yes, with included under-desk mounting kit or optional through-desk mounting kit

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.75" H x 13.0" W x 4.5" D (1U high, three quarters rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 32.7 cm W x 11.4 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight

2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

Shipping weight

4 lbs (2 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(7.6-082509-D10)

RGB 198 Retired

Features

Specifications

Diagram

Panel Drawing