Black Box AC155A-R2 User Manual
Black Box AC155A-R2 User Manual

Black Box AC155A-R2 User Manual

Compact cat5 audio/video receiver

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AC155A-R2
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver
UMA1088 Rev. A
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 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...
  • Page 3 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 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 4 AC155A-R2 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 5: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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 6: Table Of Contents

    1.1 General ................page 5 1.2 Features ................page 5 2. Installation .................page 6 3. Configuration & Operation............page 8 4. Troubleshooting.................page 9 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ............page 9 4.2 Calling Black Box ..............page 10 4.3 Shipping & Packaging ............page 10 5. Specifications................page 11...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    RJ45 connector for the CAT5 cable input. A small universal power supply is included with the AC155A-R2. The AC155A-R2 can recover the VGA and audio signals from UTP or STP (CAT5/5e/6) cables up to 1000 feet (300 meters) long with little to no degradation.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3 2. Using Category-5 cable, connect the output of the Splitter to the AC155A-R2 Receiver’s UTP IN connector (see Figure 2.2) 3. Connect a monitor and powered speakers to the Receiver’s VGA and AUDIO OUT connectors. 4. Attach the supplied power supply to the box and plug it in the AC...
  • Page 9 NOTICE Do not connect this unit to any LAN device such as network cards or hubs as this may damage the AC155A-R2 and/or the LAN device. Use EIA/TIA 568B standard straight-through patch wiring as shown below. Do not use crossover cables.
  • Page 10: Configuration & Operation

    AC155A-R2 3. Configuration & Operation The only thing that requires configuration on the AC155A-R2 is the COMPENSATION setting. Please refer to Figure 2.2 for the location of the potentiometer. The pot is recessed and you need a small screwdriver to adjust it.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ 1. Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable image but it looks somewhat blurry, make sure that you have set the Receiver unit’s compensation pot correctly. Also check table 3.1 to see that you have not exceeded the maximum cable length recommendation.
  • Page 12: Calling Black Box

    If you need to transport or ship your Receiver: • 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 13: Specifications

    Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 5. Specifications Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Standards VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, or UXGA video Interfaces Video: VGA; CAT5: Non-Standard Supported Video Types VGA through UXGA, RGBS, or RGsB (sync on green) Resolution &...
  • Page 14 AC155A-R2 MTBF 200,000 hours (calculated estimate) Power From utility-power (mains) outlet, through included universal (100~240V) external power supply. Output Voltage: 6v DC Center-Positive, Current requirements: 300 ma minimum Size 1.22"H x 4.16"W x 2.60"D Shipping Weight 1.6 lb...
  • Page 16 © Copyright 2006. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax 724-746-0746...

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