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December 2001
AC154A-2
AC154A-8
AC154A-2
2-Channel
AC154A-8
8-Channel
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX CUSTOMER FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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Page 2: Ac154A
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. - Page 3 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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.
- Page 4 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 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 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
1.1 General ................page 6 1.2 Features ................page 6 2. Installation .................page 7 3. Operation ...................page 9 4. Troubleshooting ...............page 10 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ ............page 10 4.2 Calling Black Box ..............page 12 4.3 Shipping & Packaging ............page 12 5. Specifications................page 13... -
Page 7: Introduction
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 1. Introduction 1.1 General The Models AC154A-2 and AC154A-8 are respectively 2 and 8- channel UTP (CAT5) VGA video splitters (senders) with audio. The devices convert a PC's VGA and audio signals into a format that can be... -
Page 8: Installation
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 2. Installation Connect the VGA IN and AUDIO IN connectors of the AC154A to the computer's video and speaker ports using the supplied cables (see figures 2.1 and 2.2). Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3 Connect the local monitor and speakers to the device's VGA OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors respectively. - Page 9 Using Category-5 cable connect one or more AC155A receivers to the unit's RJ45 outputs. The outputs are labeled PORT A and PORT B on the AC154A-2 or OUT 1 through OUT 8 on AC0154A-8. Connect the remote monitor and speakers to the receiver unit and attach the power adapter to the receiver.
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Page 10: Operation
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 3. Operation The video signal is fully terminated and buffered for the local video output connector. This means that terminating or plugging a local monitor is not necessary and this connector can be left open. The stereo audio input is passed through to the local audio output connector and the audio integrity is fully preserved. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ 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), make sure that you have set the receiver unit’s compensation switches correctly. - Page 12 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter Shaking image or periodically blanking monitor Although CAT5 cable uses twisted pairs to transmit the signals from the splitter to the receivers to reduce the amount of EMI coupled noise from other external sources, a strong electromagnetic noise field can cause instability in the signal.
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Page 13: Calling Black Box
If you need to transport or ship your Splitter: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship the unit back to Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. -
Page 14: Specifications
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 5. Specifications Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Standards VGA, SVGA, or XGA video Interfaces Video: VGA; CAT5: Non-Standard Supported Video Types VGA through XGA, RGBS, or RGsB (sync on green”) Resolution &... - Page 15 Output Voltage: 12v DC Center-Positive, floating (do not substitute any other external power supply). Power supply current requirements: 300 ma minimum for AC154A-2, or 500 ma minimum for AC154A-8. Size AC154A-2 : 1.22"H x 4.86"W x 2.60"D AC154A-8 : 1.32"H x 7.58"W x 3.88"D...
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- Page 17 © Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax 724-746-0746...