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AUGUST 2008 AC650A-2 AC650A-4 AC650A-2-EU AC650A-4-EU AC650A-2-UK AC650A-4-UK 2-Port and 4-Port Audio/Video Splitters CUSTOMER Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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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
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2-PORT AND 4-PORT AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 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. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben
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NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una anten
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2-PORT AND 4-PORT AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 4
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CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications ....................................................................................................6 2. Overview ............................................................................................................7 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 7 2.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................ 7 2.3
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2-PORT AND 4-PORT AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 1. Specifications Distance (Maximum): 213.2 ft. (65 m) Input/Output Signals: Pin Number Signal 1 Red video 2 Green video 3 Blue video 4 ID2 5, 10 Ground 6, 7, 8 Analog Ground 9 Not connected 11 ID0 12 ID1 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 ID3 Pixel Frequency: 400 MHz Resolution (Maximum): 2048 x 1536 at 60 Hz CE Approval: Yes Connectors: Video input: Both: (1) HD15 F; Video output:
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CHAPTER 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction With the 2-Port and 4-Port Audio/Video Splitters, you can transmit audio and video signals from one PC to two or four monitors and headphones located up to 213.2 feet (65 m) away at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480, or up to 32 feet (10 m) away with a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536. Use the splitters in test bench facilities, data centers, help desks, and video broadcasting applications (presentations, stock quotes, timetables, schools).
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2-PORT AND 4-PORT AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS Figure 2-2. Front panel: 4-port splitter. 1 Table 2-1. Front panel components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED Lights when power is on 2.3 Back Panel The back panels of the 2- and 4-port splitters are shown in Figures 2-3 and 2-4. Table 2-2 describes the components. 5 6 4 2 3 Figure 2-3. Back panel: 2-port splitter. 8
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CHAPTER 2: Overview 6 5 2 3 4 Figure 2-4. Back panel: 4-port splitter. Table 2-2. Back panel components. Number Component Description 2 Power input receptacle Plug in the included 7.5 VAC, 800 mA power adapter 3 HD15 F connector Video in port 4 HD15F connector Video out ports 5 3.5-mm stereo F Audio in port connector 6 3.5-mm stereo F Audio out ports connectors NOTE: The AC650A-2 has two audio and video output ports and the AC650A-4 has four audio and video output ports. 9
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2-PORT AND 4-PORT AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 3. Installation 3.1 Basic Installation Follow these steps and refer to Figure 3-1 to install the audio/video splitter. 1. Turn off the PC and monitor. 2. Connect the HD15 cable to the PC’s video output port and the splitter’s video input port. 3. Connect the 3.5-mm audio cable to the PC’s audio output port and the splitter’s audio input port. 4. Attach the HD15 video cables to the monitors’ video input ports and the splitter’s video output ports. 5. Lin
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2 Cascaded Installation You can cascade the splitters up to two levels. Mix or match 2-port and 4-port splitters. Instructions follow for cascading a 2-port splitter and a 4-port splitter. See Figure 3-2. 1. Connect a HD15 male/male video cable between the first-level splitter’s video output port and the second-level splitter’s video input port. 2. Link a 3.5-mm audio cable to the first-level splitter’s audio output port and the second-level splitter’s audio input p
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2-PORT AND 4-PORT AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 3.3 Supported Resolutions/Distances Table 3-1. Supported resolutions/distances. Resolution Frequency Distance 640 x 480 60 Hz 213 ft. (65 m) 800 x 60 60 Hz 164 ft. (50 m) 1024 x 768 60 Hz 131 ft. (40 m) 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 98 ft. (30 m) 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 49 ft. (15 m) 2048 x 1536 60 Hz 32 ft. (10 m) NOTE: The maximum resolution is 2048 x 1536 at 32 feet (10 m) and the maximum distance is 213 feet (65 m) at 640 x 480 resolution. 12
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CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your 2-Port or 4-Port Audio/Video Splitter is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: • the nature and duration of the
