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AC504A-WP
Mini-Cat5 Extender
Wallplate Transmitter
Transmit VGA, Component Video (YpbPr), or
Composite Video via UTP Twisted Pair Cable
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Mini-Cat5 Extender Wallplate Transmitter Trademarks Used in this Manual BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FCC and Canadian Dept 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 m
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Model AC504A-WP 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 ser seguidas.
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Mini-Cat5 Extender Wallplate Transmitter Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 4 1.1 General......................................................................................... 4 2. Installation ......................................................................................... 5 2.1 Setup Connections ....................................................................... 5 2.2 Video Compensation Adj
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Model AC504A-WP 1. Introduction 1.1 General The AC504A-WP is used to send PC Video or analog HDTV (component video) on UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cables. Power is also transmitted on the same Cat5 cable between the sender unit and the receiver. The AC504A-WP can extend the video up to 500 feet. The unit can support the following video signals PC’s VGA video (RGBHV) at any resolution Component video (Y Pb Pr, or RGB), at any resolution - an adapter cable HD15-to-3RCA will be required NTS
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Mini-Cat5 Extender Wallplate Transmitter 1.2 Features • Extends high resolution video with no loss to 500 feet • Differential signaling eliminates ground loops and noise • Handles resolutions up to 1600x1200 at any refresh rate • Slim single gang wall plate design • Reliable and economical • Only one end requires power in most applications. Power supply can be connected at the sending or the receiving end, whichever is convenient. • Drive standard CAT5 cables to 500 feet (for VGA
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Model AC504A-WP 4. Plug in the supplied Power supply to the Power Input jack on the rear of the sender unit. On the rear of the unit next to the RJ45 connector, there is a 2 pin screw terminal for power connection. You need to connect 9 vDC to these terminals. In your package there is either of the 2 power supplies pictured. There is also a 2.5 mm Jack included in the package so that you don’t have to cut the connector at the end of the supply. If you decide to cut off the con
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Mini-Cat5 Extender Wallplate Transmitter 5. Apply a video source to the system and check for an image at each receiver, then set the compensation Potentiometer (pot) for best possible image. Note: If the source is Component Video (YPbPr) an HD15 to 3 RCA cable will be required for each HD15 connector. If the source is composite video with stereo audio, a similar cable will be needed. The RCA connectors are typically yellow (instead of green) for video and red/white for audio. To
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Model AC504A-WP 2.3 Configuration for Composite Video and Stereo Audio The AC504A-WP can be used to transmit Composite Video and Stereo Audio instead of VGA or YPbPr to the receiver. However since the Video signals are terminated differently than audio, you need to cut or remove two jumpers on the rear of the unit. For normal operation (VGA or YPbPr), J1 and J2 on the rear of the unit, are installed. For transmitting composite video and audio, you need to remove or cut these jumpers.
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Mini-Cat5 Extender Wallplate Transmitter 3. Troubleshooting 1. Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable image but it looks blurry (object or character edges are smearing), adjust the compensation on the receiver. If you still have a fuzzy image, try reducing the refresh rate and/or the resolution setting of the video. For Best results use either low-skew cable (such as Belden Brilliance® VideoTwist), or Cat5 (instead of Cat6). 2. Shaking image or pe
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Model AC504A-WP 4. Specifications Video Types VGA through UXGA (RGBHV, or YPbPr), or CV and line level stereo audio Resolution Up to 1600 x 1200 at up to 85 Hz PC or 1080i HDTV Bandwidth DC to 450 MHz Max. Distance Up to 328 ft. (100 m) with Phantom Power, or 500 ft (150 m) with additional power supply at receiver for VGA or 1200 feet for CV and audio Connectors HD15 female for video in and out; Shielded RJ45 Interfaces Standard Analog VGA; Proprietary CAT5 Compliance
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Mini-Cat5 Extender Wallplate Transmitter 5. Appendix EIA/TIA 568B WIRING STANDARD PIN Wire Color 1 White w/ Orange Stripe 2 Orange 3 White w/Green Stripe 4 Blue 5 White w/Blue Stripe 6 Green 7 White w/Brown Stripe 8 Brown 11
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