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June 2004
AC135A-R2
Video to VGA Converter/Switch
With Audio, RS-232 Control, and PC VGA input
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
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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
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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 2 Video to VGA Converter/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.
- Page 3 Video to VGA Converter/Switch 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 Video to VGA Converter/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 Video to VGA Converter/Switch 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
Video to VGA Converter/Switch Contents 1. Introduction ................page 6 1.1 General ................page 6 1.2 Features ................page 7 2. Installation .................page 8 3. Operation .................page 11 4. Configuration................page 13 4.1 RS-232 Control and Configuration ........page 13 4.2 Control Panel Software for Windows.........page 13 4.3 Serial Command Set............page 14 5. -
Page 7: Introduction
Additionally, the unit provides a separate VGA and audio input from a PC that can be switched to the output. This makes the AC135A-R2 a 4- input to multi-standard switcher. The user can select any of the inputs using individual push-button switches on the front panel. -
Page 8: Features
Front Panel Lock, Volume settings, Auto mode, TV format (NTSC/PAL), Enhancement factor, and more. The Model AC135A-R2 is housed in a compact shielded enclosure and includes a small power adapter and 6 ft video and audio cables for connection to the PC’s VGA and sound outputs. -
Page 9: Installation
Video to VGA Converter/Switch 2. Installation Connect one or more of the video and audio input signals to the input connectors on the AC135A-R2. Figure 2.1 shows a typical setup. Figure 2.1... - Page 10 Video to VGA Converter/Switch The following table summarizes the available inputs: Connector Connector Signal Type Comments Name Type VGA IN HD15, Female VGA, SVGA, From any PC, MAC, or Notebook. A 6 ft high- resolution VGA cable is supplied with unit AUDIO IN 3.5mm (1/8”) Line-level...
- Page 11 Video to VGA Converter/Switch Plug the supplied AC adapter to the Power input connector. Use the supplied adapter or a 100% equivalent only. NOTE Do not connect a supply with an output voltage of greater than 7.5 V DC to the unit. The power connector is center- positive.
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Page 12: Operation
Corresponding LED indicates the selected input. Alternatively, the AC135A-R2 can be controlled by the serial RS232 port from any computer or RS-232 device (see details in following section). - Page 13 TV inputs, the unit selects the PC input. As soon as it detects a valid TV input on any of the video inputs, the AC135A-R2 switches to the TV input. (The TV inputs have priority over the VGA input from the PC; there is...
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Page 14: Configuration
4. Configuration 4.1 RS-232 Control and configuration The AC135A-R2 is ready and fully operational right out of the box and no customer configuration is normally needed. However, the RS-232 port provided on the box can be used not only to... -
Page 15: Serial Command Set
Video to VGA Converter/Switch 4.3 Serial Command Set Configure port for: 4800 Baud, 8-bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Command Description D1[enter] Restore Defaults I0[enter] Auto Scan Ix[enter] Select Input ( x=1:CV1, 2: CV2, 3:S-Vid, 4:VGA) Bx[enter] Brightness set & Save ( 0 < x < 255) ^Bx[enter] Brightness set ( 0 <... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
If you need to transport or ship your converter: • 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 17: Specifications
Video to VGA Converter/Switch 6. Specifications Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Standards VGA, SVGA, or XGA video. RGBHV Interfaces Supported Video: VGA, Composite, and S-Video, Audio: Stereo line-level analog Serial: RS-232, pinned according to TIA-574, DCE Video Types VGA Input: to 1600 x 1200 up to 100 Hz TV Inputs: NTSC or PAL (auto detect) - Page 18 © Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax 724-746-0746...