Installation; The Complete Package; The Procedure - Black Box AC056A-R2 User Manual

VGA VIDEO SPLITTERS

3.1 The Complete Package

You should have received all of these things with your Splitter order:
• (1) VGA Video Splitter of the appropriate model
• (1) External transformer (power supply)
• (1) 6-ft (1.8-m) DB15HD-male-to-DB15HD-male video cable for
connecting the computer's VGA output to the VGA Video Splitter
• (1) Copy of this manual
If any of these items are missing, call your supplier right away. If any of these
items are damaged, call your supplier and the shipping carrier immediately.

3.2 The Procedure

Follow these steps to install the VGA Video Splitter:
1. Place the VGA Video Splitter within 6 feet (1.8 m) of the computer.
2. Run the included video cable from the computer's VGA output to the
connector marked VGA IN on the rear of the Splitter.
3. Connect your primary monitor (the one that was previously attached
directly to the computer) to the connector marked MONITOR 1 on
the rear of the Splitter.
4. Connect the additional monitor(s) to the remaining MONITOR
connector(s) on the rear of the Splitter. You can use VGA extension
cables to extend the distance you can run to as much as 250 feet
(76.2 m); see Section 3.3.
5. Plug the output cord of the included power supply into the jack marked
POWER on the rear of the Splitter.
6. Plug the power supply into an AC wall outlet. The Splitter's front-panel
LED should glow red to show that the unit is properly powered.
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3. Installation