Black Box MediaCento AVX-VGA-RF Quick Start Manual

Black Box MediaCento AVX-VGA-RF Quick Start Manual

Convert any hd video source, component or rgb (vga) into an hdtv channel

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MediaCento RF Quick Start Guide
Convert any HD video source, Component
or RGB (VGA) into an HDTV channel.
Leverages existing coax infrastructure.
Delivers crystal-clear HD video and audio.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) •
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 •
Support
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 •
Information
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
BLACK BOX
April 2010
AVX-VGA-RF
®

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Support Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 MediaCento RF Quick Start Guide Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and MediaCento is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Toshiba Coproration. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
  • Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 MediaCento RF Quick Start Guide Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specifications ...................................... 6 1.1 General ....................................... 6 1.2 Video Encoder ..................................... 6 1.3 Audio Encoder .................................... 7 1.4 RF Spectrum Analysis .................................. 7 1.5 Modulator/Upconverter ................................7 1.6 Control/Setup ..................................... 7 Getting Started ....................................8 Overview ....................................8 Front Panel ....................................
  • Page 6: Specifications

    MediaCento RF Quick Start Guide 1. Specifications 1.1 General Compliance: UL 60065, FCC Class B ® Component Video (Y, Pr, Pb) Resolutions Supported: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, 59.94 frames/fields per second Computer VGA (Analog) Resolutions Supported: 640 x 480, 720 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 864, 1176 x 664, 1280 x 720, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, 1360 x 768, 1440 x 900 at 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 Hz;...
  • Page 7: Audio Encoder

    Chapter 1: Specifications 1.3 Audio Encoder Encoder Audio Profile: ATSC A/52 Digital Passthrough: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 1-5.1 channel, linear PCM ® 1.4 RF Spectrum Analysis Automated spectrum scanning and reporting across all channels: Analog, digital, or empty channel; relative channel power; STD, HRC, IRC detection 1.5 Modulator/Upconverter Modulation Types: QAM 256 (ITU-T J83 Annex B);...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    This guide will take you through a typical installation procedure and will have you broadcasting your own HDTV channel in less than ten minutes. For additional assistance or more complex installations, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.3 Back Panel Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the MediaCento RF. Table 2-2 describes its components. 8 9 11 12 19 20 Figure 2-2. Media Cento RF back panel. Table 2-2. Back panel components. Number Component Description...
  • Page 10: What's Included

    MediaCento RF Quick Start Guide 2.4 What’s Included Your box should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • MediaCento RF unit • Power cord • (4) adhesive rubber non-slip feet •...
  • Page 11: Basic Installation

    Chapter 3: Basic Installation 3. Basic Installation Follow these steps to install the MediaCento RF: NOTE: Factory default settings allow the MediaCento RF to broadcast a Component HD source with analog audio on Channel 2.1, over coax cabling, for reception at connected HDTVs. HDTV Coax cable Back panel of AVX-VGA-RF...
  • Page 12: Configuration And Support For Mediacento Rf

    Black Box Modular Configuration Tool, a powerful graphical user interface, onto your laptop or PC and connect to the MediaCento RF via an open USB port. An Internet connection on your PC is required to download the Black Box Modular Configuration Tool from our server and to update the firmware on the MediaCento RF.
  • Page 13 NOTES Page 13...
  • Page 14 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14...
  • Page 15 NOTES Page 15...
  • Page 16 About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech Support available in 20 seconds or less.

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