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Black Box AC074A Quick Start Manual
Black Box AC074A Quick Start Manual

Black Box AC074A Quick Start Manual

2-channel vga booster

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© Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746

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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
  • Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 3 FCC AND IC STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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 interference 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 J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against...
  • Page 4 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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.
  • Page 5 NOM STATEMENT 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
  • Page 6 2-CHANNEL VGA BOOSTER TRADEMARKS Black Box and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications ..........6 2.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    2-CHANNEL VGA BOOSTER 1. Specifications Connectors: Input: (1) DB15HD female; Output: (2) DB15HD female Resolution Supported: Up to 1024 x 768 for VGA, SVGA, and XGA Distance Limits (each output): Up to 700 ft. (213 m) @ 640 x 480 pixels; up to 600 ft.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction With the 2-Channel VGA Booster, you can view the output of a VGA adapter on 1 or 2 monitors simultaneously. You can place each monitor up to 700 feet (213 m) away from the Booster, depending on the operating mode. The Booster package contains the following: •...
  • Page 10: Installation

    2-CHANNEL VGA BOOSTER 3. Installation 3.1 The Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install your 2-Channel VGA Booster. 1. Place the Booster within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the computer. 2. Connect the 6-ft. VGA input cable (included) from the VGA output of the computer to the connector marked “VGA.”...
  • Page 11 CHAPTER 3: Installation Table 3-1. Front panel knob positions. Knob Cable Length for VGA Cable Length for Super VGA Position 0 to 125 ft. (0 to 38 m) 0 to 100 ft. (0 to 30.4 m) 125 to 250 ft. (38 to 76 m) 100 to 175 ft.
  • Page 12: Typical Application

    2-CHANNEL VGA BOOSTER 3.2 Typical Application 6-ft. (1.8-m) male-to-male 700 ft. DB15HD cable (included) (212.8 m) PC with VGA output driver Monitor AC074A Keyboard 700 ft. (212.8 m) Monitor Figure 3-1. Typical application of the AC074A.
  • Page 13: Operation

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation Once you install the 2-Channel VGA Booster, it requires no ongoing adjustments. The Booster works continuously, and you can place it out of sight if you wish. The Booster extended the viewing position of VGA monitors, so you must compensate for the normal signal losses that will occur when you add cable to a VGA monitor.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    2-CHANNEL VGA BOOSTER 5. Troubleshooting Problem: Power LEDs glow but no video. Solution: Disconnect all video cables. Is the LED off? Check AC power at the outlet. Check the power-supply plug for proper seating. Problem: One channel is OK, but the other is not. Solution: Swap extension cables.

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