Black Box VX-VGA520-TA Manual

Black Box VX-VGA520-TA Manual

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VX-VGA520-TA
VX-VGA520-RA VX-VGA520-RB
VX-VGA520-K

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VX-VGA520-TB
VX-VGA520-PS
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  • Page 1: Black Box

    Customer call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days Support a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Information Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA 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 inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment...
  • Page 3 NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
  • Page 4: Trademarks Used In This Manual

    E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter Page Specifications ......................6 2. Overview ......................7 2.1 Introduction ....................7 2.2 Features .....................7 2.3 What’s Included ..................8 2.4 Hardware Description ................9 2.5 Typical Application .................. 11 3. Installation ......................12 3.1 Before Installation ..................12 3.2 Installing the Transmitter .................12 3.3 Installing the Receiver ................12 4.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Indicators: VX-VGA520-TA, VX-VGA520-TB: (1) power/EDID copy dual-color LED; VX-VGA520-RA, VX-VGA520-RB: (1) power LED Power: 9–12-VDC power supply (VX-VGA520-PS) Size: VX-VGA520-TA, VX-VGA520-RA (Mobile): 3"H x 2"W x 1"D (7.6 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm) dongle with 8" (20.3 cm) VGA pigtail; VX-VGA520-TB, VX-VGA520-RB (Wallplate): Standard single-gang wallplate: 4.5"H x 2.75"W x 1"D (11.4 x 6.9 x 2.5 cm);...
  • Page 7: Overview

    • Mini CATx VGA Power Supply (VX-VGA520-PS) You may also buy the VX-VGA520-K kit. It includes (1) Mini CATx VGA Transmitter, Mobile (VX-VGA520-TA), (1) Mini CATx VGA Receiver, Mobile (VX-VGA520-RA), and (1) Mini CATx VGA Power Supply (VX-VGA520-PS) The transmitter’s EDID Copy function enables the best video presentations, and the receiver’s RGB Skew feature enables you to manually and intuitively adjust video...
  • Page 8: What's Included

    • Low-cost CAT5/5e/6 cable is readily available and easy to install 2.3 What’s Included Your extender package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. VX-VGA520-TA: • (1) Extender Transmitter Unit (Mobile) •...
  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    Chapter 2: Overview VX-VGA520-K: • (1) Mini CATx VGA Transmitter, Mobile (VX-VGA520-TA) • (1) Mini CATx VGA Receiver, Mobile (VX-VGA520-RA) • (1) 9-12-VDC power supply (VX-VGA520-PS) • This user’s manual 2.4 Hardware Description Figure 2-1. Transmitter and Receiver. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Transmitter and Receiver functions. Diagram Label Component Function Transmitter: VGA port Connects to a video source. Power supply Connects to a 9-12-VDC power adapter. RJ-45 connector Connects to a receiver unit. EDID copy button 1. Copy the EDID of the connected (A1) monitor.
  • Page 11: Typical Application

    Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Typical Application Figure 2-2 shows a typical application using the extender units. Transmitter Receiver Transmitter Receiver NOTE: Requires DC power at either transmitter or receiver. Figure 2-2. How the extender works. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11...
  • Page 12: Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Before Installation • Power off all devices that you will connect to this system. • Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded. • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 EDID Copy (on Transmitter Unit) In some cases, users may experience display problems. This can be caused by incorrect EDID communication between the display monitor and the PC graphics card, or insufficient EDID data programmed by display manufacturers. The transmit- ter units have an “EDID Copy”...
  • Page 14: Copy (New) Monitor Edid

    Chapter 4: Operation 4.3 Copy (New) Monitor EDID When using a monitor (EDID compliant) for display, the transmitter’s EDID Copy function will enable EDID communication between the monitor and transmitter for optimal video quality. Follow the instructions below: Step 1. Power “ON” the transmitter unit. Step 2.
  • Page 15 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 15...
  • Page 16 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all sup- ported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less.

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