Rose Electronics ViewLink CATx - Manual (Page 22)

16 VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
Appendix C – Grounding
This unit is designed to operate properly when connected to a desktop
computer with a common low resistance ground to all equipment. When using
this product on a laptop computer there may be video problems due to the
laptop not being tied to common ground. To clear up the video, the product
must be physically connected to an common, low resistance ground connector.
Transmitter
I
nstall a lug connector that fits the
thumb screws as shown and secure
the ViewLink Catx to the computer’s
video port with the lug between the
ViewLink Catx and the computer’s
chassis. Connect the other end of
the grounding wire to a low
resistance common ground
connector. This will establish a
common ground between the
laptop, the ViewLink Catx
transmitter and other equipment.
The video should display properly
Receiver
Remove the HD15 connectors
mounting hardware as shown
and install a lug connector that
fits the threads and secure the
connector back to the HD15
connector mounting position.
Connect the other end of the
grounding wire to a common, low
resistance ground connector.
This will establish a common
ground between the ViewLink
Catx receiver and other
equipment.