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CAT5 Audio/Video 8-Port Broadcaster
CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter
CAT5 Audio/Video Remote
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Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
OCTOBER 2002
AC156A-8
AC157A-8
AC158A-REM
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 FCC AND IC RFI 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 B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
- Page 3 CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE 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 4 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
- Page 5 CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: Specifications
CPU VGA: (1) HD15 male; Screen: (1) HD15 female; Audio In/Out: (2) 3.5-mm jacks Cables: AC156A-8: Control unit: (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) cable to 8-pin mini-DIN connector; Broadcaster unit: (1) 5-ft. (1.5-m) VGA cable with HD15 male to HD15 female, (2) 4-ft. (1.2-m) stereo cables with 3.5-mm plug to 3.5-mm plug;... - Page 8 Power: AC156A-8 and AC157A-8: 12-VDC external power adapter and power cord; AC158A-REM: From previous unit Size: AC156A-8: 6.9"H x 3.8"W x 1.7"D (17.5 x 9.7 x 4.3 cm); AC157A-8: 4.6"H x 3.8"W x 1.7"D (11.7 x 9.7 x 4.3 cm);...
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Page 9: Introduction
@ 75 Hz! The CAT5 Audio/Video System consists of these components: • (1) CAT5 Audio/Video 8-Port Broadcaster (AC156A-8) to connect to the audio/video source. You must have one of these. • (1) or more CAT5 Audio/Video Splitters (AC157A-8) to expand and boost the system. -
Page 10: Typical Applications
CAT5 Audio/Video Remote (AC158A-REM). 2.4 What the Package Includes If you ordered the CAT5 Audio/Video 8-Port Broadcaster (AC156A-8), you should have received the following items: • (1) CAT5 Audio/Video Broadcaster • (1) Control unit •... - Page 11 If you ordered the CAT5 Audio/Video Remote (AC158-REM), you should have received the following items: • (1) CAT5 Audio/Video Remote • (1) VGA cable • (1) Audio cable • (3) Stickers to label the STP cable If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
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Page 12: Installation
1200 @ 75 Hz, depending on the cable length. 3.2 The CAT5 Audio/Video System Units The following illustrations show the Broadcaster, Video Splitter, and Remote units. System cables Monitor Power connector Audio cables Video cable Microphone and Control unit speaker port Figure 3-1. CAT5 Audio/Video 8-Port Broadcaster (AC156A-8). -
Page 13: Expanding The Cat5 Audio/Video System
CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE Power connector System cables System cable from Broadcaster or previous Splitter Figure 3-2. CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter (AC157A-8). Picture adjuster Headphones Video cable System cable Side A Side B Sound card Monitor Figure 3-3. CAT5 Audio/Video Remote (AC158A-REM). 3.3 Expanding the CAT5 Audio/Video System You can expand the CAT5 Audio/Video System to 512 Remote units (AC158A-REM). -
Page 14: The Cat5 Audio/Video System Cables
CHAPTER 3: Installation Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. 3.5 The CAT5 Audio/Video System Cables The included cables are illustrated below. Broadcaster and Remote VGA cable To Broadcaster’s To computer’s or Remote’s video card video In port... -
Page 15: The Cat5 Audio/Video System Configuration For A Computer-Based Training (Cbt) Application
CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE 3.7 The CAT5 Audio/Video System Configuration for a Computer-Based Training (CBT) Application The illustration below shows the system configuration with the control unit (which is included with the 8-Port Broadcaster) and the optional Remote units. Control unit CAT5 cables to Remote units or... -
Page 16: Detailed Connections
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.8 Detailed Connections Audio Control unit cables CAT5 cables to Broadcast Remote units to all or Splitters To microphone port To speaker port Broadcaster unit mic. port To speaker port CAT5 cables to Video cable Remote units or Splitters Broadcaster computer... -
Page 17: System Configuration Without Remote Computers
CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE 3.9 System Configuration without Remote Computers CAT5 cables to Control unit Remote unit or Splitters Audio cables Video cable Broadcaster computer CAT5 cables to Remote unit or Splitters CAT5 cables to Remote unit or Splitters CAT5 cables to Remote unit... -
Page 18: Operation
CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation Once connected, the CAT5 Audio/Video System broadcasts to all monitors/ speakers. 4.1 The Control Unit The control unit, which is included with the 8-Port Broadcaster, is shown below. Broadcast to all To Broadcaster unit’s control port Figure 4-1. -
Page 19: Appendix. Troubleshooting
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping any component of your CAT5 Audio/Video System for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. - Page 20 © Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...