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December 2001
AC154A-2
AC154A-8
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitters
AC154A-2
2-Channel
AC154A-8
8-Channel
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Co rporation. 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. Sun and Sun Microsystems are register ed trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Any other tr
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with to radio Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such inte o correct the interference. responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 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 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 ser seg
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 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. 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
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter Contents 1. Introduction ................................ ................................ ............... page 6 1.1 General ................................ ................................ ................ page 6 1.2 Features ................................ ................................ ............... page 6 2. Installation ................................ ................................ ................. page 7 3. Operation .............
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 1.1 General The Models AC154A - 2 and AC154A - 8 are respectively 2 and 8 - channel UTP (CAT5) VGA video splitters (senders) with audio. The d - 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with RJ45 – sold separately) is used to convert the UTP signal back to VGA and audio. The devices are housed in compact shielded enclosures and include iple RJ45 connectors for connection to remote monitors. Included with the devices are: a small power adapter, a
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 1. Connect the VGA IN and AUDIO IN connectors of the AC154A to the computer's video and speaker ports using the supplied cables (see figures 2.1 and 2.2). Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Fi gure 2.3 2. Connect the local monitor and speakers to the device's VGA OUT IO OUT connectors respectively. (see Figure 2.3) NOTE To expand the number of outputs, use these ports to daisy chain to another AC154A’s VGA and audio inputs. Connect the local monito
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 4. - 5 cable connect one or more AC155A receivers to the unit's RJ45 outputs. The outputs are labeled PORT A and PORT B on the AC154A - 2 or OUT 1 through OUT 8 on - 8. 5. nitor and speakers to the receiver unit and attach the power adapter to the receiver. Please refer to AC155A CAUTION Before plugging in your remote monitor, verify that the AC line is properly wired and that a protective ground (green) wire is established with NO potential differ
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter terminated and buffered for the local video monitor is not necessary and this connector can be left open. The stereo audio input is passed through to the local audio output connector and th audio in the CAT5 cable to the remote receiver is monaural. The audio - level” and powered speakers are required. problems p resent, the video quality at the remote station depends on the length of the CAT5 cable, actual video resolution and refresh rate. The Mo
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ 1. Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location character edges are not sharp), make sure that you have set the receiver resolution of the PC. You can also try CAT5e or hi bandwidths (as long as the pairs are terminated as standard EIA/TIA 568B). If too much compensation is applied at the receiver, a bright and 2. Image exhibits steady or rolling horizontal color “hum” bars properly wired a
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 3. Shaking image or periodically blanking monitor splitter to the receivers to reduce the amount of EMI coupled noise or other high - density data and/or control cables that run adjacent to and either plac e a distance between the CAT5 cables from the splitter and the interfering source, or use shielded CAT5 cables. Note that 4. The PC does not recognize a Plug-and-Play monitor - and - ation of the local monitor is passed to the PC. If the PC
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 6. Poor audio quality at the receiving end good practice to set the audio level (volume) out put of the PC about 1/2 - to - noise (S/N) ratio, whereas too high output aturation and clipping to occur. 7. Substituting power supplies The adapters generate a floating 12 v DC power for the unit. If you eferenced to ground, 4.2 Calling Black Box repair the unit. Contact Black Box Tech. Support at 724 - 746 - 5500. Before you do, make a record of th
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter 5. Specifications Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Standards VGA, SVGA, or XGA video Interfaces Video: VGA; CAT5: Non - dard Supported Video Types Resolution & Refresh Rate Up to 1280 x 1024 non - interlaced at up to 85 Hz Bandwidth Video: DC to 250 MHz, Audio: 20 Hz to 10 KHz Video Level 0.7 volts peak - to - peak Audio Transmission Local output: Pass - Through Stereo, Remote: Mono Maximum Distance Up to
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Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter MTBF 300,000 hours (calculated estimate) Power - external power adapters. Output Voltage: 12v DC - - 2, or 500 - 8. Size - 2 : 1.22"H x 4.86"W x 2.60"D - 8 : 1.32"H x 7.58"W x 3.88"D (AC154 - 8 has 2 L - shaped mounting ears that protrude 0.88” beyond the main box on each side). 4 mounting holes are present on a rectangular pattern of 8.62" x 2.63" Shipping Weight - 2 : 1.8 lb - 8 : 3.0 lb 14 AC154A AC154A AC154A AC154A ma minimum
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