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BLACK BOX Catalogue Ltd.
The Source for Connectivity.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 : STARTING ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................13
Chapter 5 : UPDATING THE DEVICE ......................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE.........................................................................................................................22
Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX A: PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE................................................................................................................................26
User's Manual
modelS: AC211a-R2 & AC216A-r2
MODELS: AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2
EDITION: November 2005
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
BLACK BOX Catalogue Ltd. The Source for Connectivity. modelS: AC211a-R2 & AC216A-r2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION ...5 Chapter 2 : STARTING ...10 Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE...12 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION ...13 Chapter 5 : UPDATING THE DEVICE ...21... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings. If liquids have been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, unplug it immediately and have it checked by a qualified technician. PAGE 2 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2... - Page 3 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
- Page 4 ABERTURAS Y ORIFICIOS : Los aparatos pueden contener aberturas (aireación, ranuras, etc.). No introduzca allí ningún objeto ni obstruya nunca estas aberturas. Si un líquido o un objeto penetra al interior del aparato, desconéctelo y hágalo revisar por personal cualificado antes de ponerlo nuevamente en servicio. PAGE 4 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 : Introduction
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE AC211A-R2 • 1 AC211A-R2 • 1 External Power supply. • 1 VGA cable (HD15 male / male connector). • 1 Set of 2 MCO (5-pin) female connectors (for audio connection). - Page 6 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-3. AC211A-R2 GENERAL INFORMATION The device is a half 19” rack compact Video Scaler. Offering multiple output resolutions up to 1600x1200, it significantly improves the quality of any video signal, providing enhanced brightness and sharpness.
- Page 7 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 1-5. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Please read all the safety instructions (pages 2 to 4) before starting. • Table Top Mounting: The devices can be used directly on a table: they are equipped with 4 plastic feet. • Rack Mounting: The AC216A-R2 is compatible with a 19"...
- Page 8 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-6. AC211A-R2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL ENTER: Validates a selected item. A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device.
- Page 9 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 1-8. AC216A-R2 PLUS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL ENTER: Validates a selected item. A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 : Starting
Chapter 2 : STARTING 2-1. STARTING THE AC211A-R2 • Connections: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1 & 2 of the device. IMPORTANT: Connect only one source by input. Connect your computer source to the input 3 of the device. - Page 11 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 2-2. STARTING THE AC216A-R2 • Connections: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the device. Connect your computer source to the input 5 of the device.
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Page 12: Chapter 3 : Operating Mode
NOTE: To set the image adjustments to the factory settings, use the Preset function (IMAGE > preset > yes). 3-3. AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS Adjust the master volume (AUDIO > master volume). For each audio input, adjust the level (AUDIO > audio level) and the balance (AUDIO > audio balance). PAGE 12 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2... -
Page 13: Chapter 4 : Front Panel Display Menu Description
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION 4-1. INTRODUCTION The front panel display menu presents 2 modes: the STATUS MODE and the CONTROL MODE. • The STATUS MODE indicates the input and output status of the device. - Page 14 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the AC211A-R2 are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 2. Used Input 3. VCR mode 4. Input priority 5. Input status 6. Return 2.
- Page 15 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) The menus of the AC216A-R2 are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 2. Used Input 3. VCR mode 4. Input priority 5. Input status 6. Return 2. OUTPUT 1. Output Type 2.
- Page 16 Allows to return to the previous menu without safeguarding. 1-5 [Input status] + ENTER. Indicates the status of the selected input. PAGE 16 + ENTER. + ENTER between: + ENTER between: + ENTER between: AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 + ENTER between:...
- Page 17 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 2 [OUTPUT] + ENTER. 2-1 [Output type] + ENTER. Available on the AC216A-R2 only. Select one of the following output type with • [analog]: The device provides an analog output onto the two output connectors (HD15 & DVI-I).
- Page 18 + ENTER. + ENTER. + ENTER. + ENTER. 4/3 input format. Letterbox input format. Allows to return to the previous menu without safeguarding. + ENTER. + ENTER. + ENTER. + ENTER. + ENTER. + ENTER. + ENTER. AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2...
- Page 19 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [AUDIO] + ENTER. Select an item with • [Auto follow]: The audio follows the video image. • [Input #1]: The input #1 audio source is permanently diffused. • [Input #2]: The input #2 audio source is permanently diffused.
- Page 20 All used. 3-6 [contrast] All off 3-7 [color] 1024x768 3-8 [hue] 3-9 [sharpness] H&V. 5-2 [key locking] 5-3 [2:2 pull down] 4/3 standard 5-4 [Black delay] standard 5-5 [Stand-by] overscan FREEZE AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 FUNCTION POSITION all unlock auto medium inactive.
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Page 21: Chapter 5 : Updating The Device
5-2. UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS Power ON the device. Open the file: Update.exe (in Start > Program > BLACK BOX > AC216 updater). In the Port menu select the Com port connected to the device. Click on START on the software. The update will start. -
Page 22: Chapter 6 : Remote Control Software
Connect the RS-232 or RJ45 cable between the device and the control device as indicated in the section 6-1. Then only power ON all of the devices. Click on the program files AC216 in Start>program>BLACK BOX>AC216 to run the software. Click on Controls menu and select the COM port number corresponding to the connection of the device. - Page 23 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) 6-4. USING THE SOFTWARE Click on the Input tab and select the Signal Type. Then select the Standard and disable the unused inputs (Used section). Click on the Output tab, then select the needed adjustment (output format, output rate...).
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Page 24: Chapter 7 : Technical Specifications
7-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS • COMPOSITE VIDEO Connectors: AC211A-R2: BNC female (input #1) or RCA female (input #2). AC216A-R2: BNC female (input #1 & 2). Standards: PAL (4.43 MHz) / SECAM: 15.625 kHz / 50 Hz - 625 lines. - Page 25 Compatible with the 19" rack (height = 1 unit) AC211A-R2: D 265 (10.4") x W 221 (8.7") x H 43 (1.69") mm / 1.2 kg (2.64 lbs) AC216A-R2: D 265 (10.4") x W 482 (19") x H 44 (1.74") mm / 3 kg (6.6 lbs).
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Page 26: Appendix A: Programmer's Guide
Lorsque l'appareil reçoit de l'appareil de contrôle une valeur ou une commande invalide, il retourne les messages d'erreur suivants: Response Réponse Invalid command. / Commande invalide. Invalid value. / Valeur invalide. AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 réponse. (Voir chapitre: A-3: Description Description... - Page 27 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 A-4: COMMANDS AND RESPONSES TABLE COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE FRONT PANEL COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE LA FACE AVANT Selected input. Input selection. FREEZE. OBLK BLACK output screen selection. INPUT COMMANDS / COMMANDES D'ENTRÉE Input selection for adjustment.
- Page 28 Rd/Wr 1 = erase all memories (automatic reset). Rd/Wr 1 = Default value action (automatic reset). Rd/Wr 1 = STORE action (automatic reset). 65535 32 = AC211A-R2 0 = normal mode Rd/Wr 3 = erasing mode Rd/Wr 1 = erasing/storing...
- Page 29 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE STATUS COMMANDS / COMMANDES D'ÉTAT UNIT Measures unity in kHz. This command allows to calculate the input line frequency in Hz. This command allows to calculate the input frame frequency in Hz.
- Page 30 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A A-5: ASCII / HEX / DEC TABLE ASCII space " & ’ < > PAGE 30 ASCII AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 A-5: TABLE ASCII / HEX / DEC ASCII...