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Mini-CAT5 Video-over-CAT5 Extension
Model AC504A VGA Extension
Model AC504A-CP Component Video (RGB or Y Cb Cr) Extension
March 2004
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ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box, and (logo) are trademarks of Black Box Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not insta
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Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 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 deb
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ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 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. 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 aten
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Model AC504A & AC504A-CP Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................page 5 1.1 Model AC504A for VGA .....................................................page 5 1.2 Model AC504A-CP for Component Video (RGB or Y Cb Cr) ..page 5 1.3 Features ..................................................................................page 6 2. Installation................................................................................pa
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ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 1. Introduction 1.1 Model AC504A … for VGA The Model AC504A is a UTP (CAT5) VGA video extender consisting of a transmitter (AC504A-S) and a receiver (AC504A-R) sold together as a pair. The transmitter converts a PC's VGA signal into a format that can be transmitted using a single inexpensive and commonly available Category-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with RJ45 connectors, which is used in most Local Area Networks. At the rece
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Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 1.3 Features • Eliminates the need for bulky , expensive and hard to build multi-coaxial cables for high-resolution video extension • Amplifies the signal for clean and crisp transmission • Differential signaling eliminates ground loops and noise • Handles resolutions up to 1600x1200 at any refresh rate • Rugged, Reliable, Compact size • Only one end requires power in most applications. Power supply can be connected at the sending or the receiving end, whic
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ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension Recommended Power Supply Connection q Cat 5 cable length of 0 to 150 feet: It does not matter in which end you plug the power supply. Use whichever end that is most convenient for your setup. q Cat 5 cable length of 150 to 300 feet: We recommend that you plug the power supply a the receiving end. q Cat 5 cable length of 300 to 500 feet: Please plug the power supply at the receiving end, however, depending the grounding of the video sou
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Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 3. Configuration & Operation The Mini-CAT5 Receivers are equipped with an adjustment to improve image quality when using long cables. The adjustment is made via a single turn trim-pot located next to the power connector on the side. When using a long cable, with no compensation, any solid horizontal line, tends to smear to the right. For example in the image shown on the right, observe the dark black line at the bottom of the window and see how it is smear
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ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 4. Troubleshooting 1. Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable image but it looks somewhat blurry (object or character edges are not sharp), try to adjust the compensation first. When the trim-pot is turned fully CCW there is no compensation. As you turn the pot clockwise you are applying compensation. Look at the screen and slowly turn the pot clockwise. Notice what happens to the right of solid horizonta
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Model AC504A & AC504A-CP Contacting Black Box If you determine that your extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit. Contact Black Box Tech. 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. Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your extender: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original conta
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ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 5. Specifications Video Types Model AC504A: VGA through UXGA Model AC504A-CP: RGB , YPbPr , or YCbCr Resolution Up to 1600 x 1200 at up to 85 Hz Bandwidth DC to 250 MHz Max. Distance Up to 500 ft. (150 m) Connectors HD15 female for video in and out; Shielded RJ45 Interfaces Standard Analog VGA; Proprietary CAT5 Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Max. Altitude 10,000 ft. (3048 m) Temperature Operati
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