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VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box, and (logo) are trademarks of Black Box Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 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.
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VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 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.
Model AC504A & AC504A-CP Contents 1. Introduction ................page 5 1.1 Model AC504A for VGA .............page 5 1.2 Model AC504A-CP for Component Video ..page 5 (RGB or Y Cb Cr) 1.3 Features ..................page 6 2. Installation................page 6 3. Configuration and Operation ..........page 8 4.
Y Cb Cr). A similar cable is also provided for the receiver for connection to compatible displays such as HDTV’s or high-end monitors. The actual sender and receiver units are identical to the standard AC504A and, in fact, you can use the pair to send VGA video if you substitute VGA cables.
Perfect for Remote Monitoring, Video Staging, Conference Rooms, Classrooms, Home-Theatre Applications and more 2. Installation Connect the VGA in (HD-15) connector of the AC504A Transmitter to the computer's or other equipment’s video output port using the supplied cable (see figure 2.1).
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Purchase of an additional power supply to power up both ends is almost certainly needed. Using Category-5 cable connect the AC504A-Receiver to the transmitter’s RJ45 output. Connect the remote monitor to the receiver either directly (VGA) or using the HD15 to 3 RCA cable (Component Video).
Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 3. Configuration & Operation The Mini-CAT5 Receivers are equipped with an adjustment to improve image quality when using long cables. The adjustment is made via a single turn trim-pot located next to the power connector on the side.
VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 4. Troubleshooting Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable image but it looks somewhat blurry (object or character edges are not sharp), try to adjust the compensation first. When the trim-pot is turned fully CCW there is no compensation. As you turn the pot clockwise you are applying compensation.
If you need to transport or ship your extender: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship the units back to Black Box Corporation for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 5. Specifications Video Types Model AC504A: VGA through UXGA Model AC504A-CP: RGB , YPbPr , or YCbCr Resolution Up to 1600 x 1200 at up to 85 Hz Bandwidth DC to 250 MHz Max. Distance Up to 500 ft. (150 m) Connectors HD15 female for video in and out;...