Black Box AC1032A-2 Manual

Black Box AC1032A-2 Manual

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AC1032A-4
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AC1032A-2
2-Channel
March 2005
AC1032A-2
AC1032A-4

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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 2 DVI Switch 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. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
  • Page 3 Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 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 DVI Switch 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 Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ................page 6 1.1 General ................page 6 1.2 Features ................page 6 2. Installation .................page 7 3. 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

    Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 1. Introduction 1.1 General The Black Box Model AC1032A-2 and Model AC1032-4 DVI Switches allow routing of multiple DVI equipped devices (such as PC’s) to a single DVI display (such as plasma or LCD screen). The switchers support single-link, DVI-I (integrated Analog and/or Digital) video signals at resolutions of up to 1280x1024.
  • Page 8: Installation

    2. Installation Your package includes the Switcher box, a power supply and this Manual. You need to purchase input cables for connection to your video sources. Black Box sells high quality DVI cables and adapters at various lengths. Figure 1.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 Plug the supplied power adapter to the unit Turn on the monitor first. All red LEDs will flash back and forth (telling you that the unit is searching for video on the inputs). Turn on the PCs. The green LEDs turn on (telling you that the unit sees a connection and valid signal on the inputs).
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    DVI Switch 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ What are the Cable Length Limitations? The switcher cannot be used as an extender. Therefore it is best to plug the output of the switch directly to the display device and use input cables that are 5 meters (16 ft) maximum.
  • Page 11: Calling Black Box

    If you need to transport or ship your Switcher: • 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 12: Specifications

    DVI Switch 5. Specifications Standards DVI-I Single Link, DDC 2 (Plug and Play EDID) Resolutions PC resolutions up to 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz & HDTV to 1080i Temperature Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C); Storage: -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C) Enclosure Steel MTBF...
  • Page 13 © Copyright 2005. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax 724-746-0746...

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