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Model AC139A
UMA 1157 Rev B
Model AC139A
Multi-Format HD Video Scaler
Converts between HD and PC Video Formats
3 HD Inputs: DVI (HDCP Compliant), PC VGA, Component YPbPr
2 HD Outputs: DVI (with HDCP) and simultaneous PC VGA or YPbPr
With IR and RS-232 Control
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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, and 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 Multi-format HD Video Scaler Trademarks Used in this Manual BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FCC and Canadian Dept of Communications Radio Frequency...
- Page 4 Model AC139A 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. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3.4 IR Codes..................16 4. Serial Control ..................16 4.1 Read Commands ................17 4.2 Key Commands................17 4.3 Set Commands ................18 5. Troubleshooting ................. 19 Contacting Black Box ................ 19 Shipping and Packaging..............19 6. Specifications ..................20... -
Page 6: Introduction
Model AC139A 1. Introduction 1.1 General Thank you for purchasing the Black Box Model AC139A, a powerful video processor and scaling product. It combines the functions of many products in one compact and versatile unit. It has both high definition analog as well as digital inputs. - Page 7 Multi-format HD Video Scaler The DVI input is HDCP compliant. This allows the unit to be used as an HDMI™ Video Scaler (HDMI™ audio is not passed through). When the digital input has HDCP encryption, the DVI output must be connected to a HDCP compatible LCD (by definition all displays with HDMI™...
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Page 8: Features
Model AC139A 1.2 Features • High definition digital (DVI / HDMI) and analog (PC VGA / YPbPr) Scaler that accepts PC RGB (up to UXGA), HD Component (480i up to 1080p) and DVI (up to WUXGA) and scales them to DVI and analog outputs at user specified resolutions •... -
Page 9: Installation
Figure 2 - Rear Panel Video cables for connecting the I/O ports are not supplied with the unit. If you would like to mount the unit in a rack, please contact Black Box to purchase a rack-mount accessory kit for the unit. -
Page 10: Video Inputs
PC’s video without losing clarity on any TV or HDTV as long as the TV has either HDMI™ or component inputs. Since the AC139A uses state of the art video scaling, often you will achieve a sharper image on your LCD even if it has a VGA input! DVI: This is the digital input to the Scaler. -
Page 11: Other Connections
HDTV with a HDMI™ compatible connector input using the appropriate cable. 2.2 Other Connections RS232: This 9-pin D-sub connector is for connecting to your PC or other serial control device for remote control of the AC139A. Interconnect Cable DB9 Scaler Remote Controller... -
Page 12: Configuration And Operation
Model AC139A 3. Configuration and Operation 3.1 Front Panel Figure 5 – Front Panel 1. Power: Press this button to turn ON or turn OFF (standby) the power to the unit. 2. Menu/Enter: This button serves two purposes. A. Pressing the button will bring up the OSD main menu as shown in the "OSD Menus"... - Page 13 Figure 7 If you are not getting any image on your display, it could be that the output resolution setting of the AC139A is not supported by your LCD. Using serial commands or the IR remote, one can quickly switch between various output resolutions.
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Page 14: Osd Menus
Model AC139A 3.2 OSD Menus Pressing the "MENU" button brings up the On-Screen Display (OSD) main menu as shown below: OSD Menu System Video Color Output Info Contrast User H. Position Version Brightness Normal SVGA V. Position Input Warm Timeout... - Page 15 Multi-format HD Video Scaler To adjust the picture quality, use the▲ or ▼ buttons to move the highlight bar to the desired item and then press the MENU to confirm your selection. At this point, the selected parameter will turn red, you can then use the ▲, ▼...
- Page 16 Model AC139A Color Submenu: User: Select to adjust to your favorite color temperature setting. Normal: Normal color tone setting where white is pure white. Warm: Warm color tone (white reddish). Cool: Cool color tone (white bluish). Output Submenu: This submenu is used to set the desired output resolution. When Native is selected the unit reads the native resolution of the connected LCD (via its EDID) and sets its resolution to match it if possible.
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Page 17: Infra-Red Remote Control (Ir Remote)
Multi-format HD Video Scaler 3.3 Infra-Red Remote control (IR Remote) Power: Press the button once to power on the AC139A. Press again to enter standby mode. Input: Press the button repeatedly to toggle through the various input sources HD: Press the button to select the component input. -
Page 18: Ir Codes
AC139A. 4. Serial Control The video input selection and signal parameter settings for the AC139A can be controlled via an external control system by using the RS-232 port on the unit. Use a straight thru M/F DB9 serial cable to connect the unit to the PC. -
Page 19: Read Commands
Multi-format HD Video Scaler 4.1 Read Commands Command Response Description R POWER > POWER ON or POWER OFF SHOW POWER STATUS R SOURCE > SOURCE Comp, PC, DVI SHOW SOURCE STATUS R OUTPUT > OUTPUT NATIVE~WUXGA SHOW OUTPUT STATUS R SIZE >... -
Page 20: Set Commands
Model AC139A 4.3 Set Commands Command Response Description S POWER 0 > POWER OFF POWER OFF S POWER 1 > POWER ON POWER ON S SOURCE 0 > SOURCE COMP COMPONENT INPUT S SOURCE 1 > SOURCE PC PC INPUT S SOURCE 2 >... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
+ ▼) to obtain an image on your LCD. If you are having trouble displaying a picture from an HDMI™ source, ensure that the display device connected to the AC139A is HDCP compliant. For HDMI™ compliance, when the DVI input is selected, and HCDP content protection is detected on the signal, the HD15 analog output is blanked. -
Page 22: Specifications
Model AC139A 6. Specifications Supported Input Formats: Resolution DVI / HDMI™ VGA (PC) YPbPr 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p@(60/50) 1080i@(60/50) 1080p@(60/50) VGA@(60/72/75/85) SVGA@(56/60/72/75/85) XGA@(60/70/75/85) SXGA@(60/75/85) UXGA@60 WXGA@60(1280X800) WSXGA@60(1680X1050) WUXGA@60(1920X1200) Available Output Formats: Resolution DVI / HDMI™ HD-15 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p@(60/50) 1080i@(60/50) 1080p@(60/50) - Page 24 © Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax 724-746-0746...