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1. 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be EN d E Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com lt BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides 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 supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less Copyright 2011 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any third party trademarks appearing in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners AC555A R2 version 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com2. Active Size AC555A R2 0 6 H x 3 3 W x 2 3 D 1 5 x 8 4 x 5 8 cm AC555A 4 R2 0 8 H x 7 2 W x 3 4 D 2 0 x 18 2 x 8 7 cm AC555A REM R2 0 6 H x 3 3 W x 2 3 D 1 5 x 8 4 x 5 8 cm AC556A R2 each unit 0 6 H x 4 1 W x 2 3 D 1 5 x 10 4 x 5 8 cm 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The VGA Extender AC555A R2 enables you to transmit VGA signals up to 500 feet 152 4 m away with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 Common mode noise suppression circuits provide superb VGA quality via CAT5 5e or 6 unshielded twisted pair cables The extender consists of a local unit and a remote unit The local unit duplicates the input signal for local use and transmits the VGA signal to the remote unit When the remote unit receives the VGA signal via a CAT5 RJ 45 connector it broadcasts the signal to two VGA outputs A convenient Equalization gain selector switch on the remote unit gives you optimum signal clarity depending on the length of the CAT5 5e or 6 cable You can also order the local and remote units separately e Transmitter Only Local Unit part number AC555A 4 R2 e Receiver Only Remote Unit part number AC555A REM R2 The VGA Extender with Audio AC556A R2 has all the functions of the AC555A R2 plus it includes an audio signal Both extender pairs are ideal for public broadcasting exhibits retail stores courtrooms stock tickers bus stations and many other applica
3. a mono signal before transmitting to a remote unit via CAT5 5e or 6 cable Therefore the left channel and the right channel audio signals at a remote unit are the same After all connections are secure you may plug the power adapters into the local and remote units power receptacles then plug the power adapters into AC outlets Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation Power supply Local unit CATS 5e or 6 cable ollo oo CC Speakers Monitors Speakers Power supply Remote unit cle Mm mm ES Speakers Monitors Speakers Figure 3 1 Typical installation 3 1 Local Unit Connections 1 Make sure that all devices that you will connect to the extenders are powered off NOTE If you are unsure of what type of cable or cable length to use call Technical Support at 724 746 5500 2 Using the included VGA cable connect the local units HD15 input connector labeled 3 in Figure 2 1 to the VGA source for example a PC 3 Using the monitors cables connect two output monitors to the local unit s HD15 output connectors labeled 6 in Figure 2 1 4 Using audio cable connect the local unit s audio input connector labeled 4 in Figure 2 1 to the VGA source s audio connector This step does not apply to the AC555A R2 and AC555A 4 R2 they do not support audio connections 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 3 Installation 5 Connect the local unit s
4. AC555A R2 S AC555A 4 R2 lt gt BLACK BOX ACSSSA REM RZ NETWORK SERVICES AC556A R2 Place two or four remote VGA displays or two displays and speakers up to 500 feet from your PC g 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 Information 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC and IC RFI Statements NOM Statement 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 interference 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 is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved b
5. issing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 AC555A R2 e 1 local unit e 1 remote unit 2 power supplies one for each unit e 1 VGA cable male female e This user s manual Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview AC555A 4 R2 e 1 local unit e 1 power supply e 1 VGA cable male female e This user s manual AC555A REM R2 e 1 remote unit 1 power supply e This user s manual AC556A R2 e 1 local unit e 1 remote unit e 2 power supplies one for each unit e 1 VGA cable male female e 1 audio cable e This user s manual 2 4 What You ll Need to Supply e 1 VGA source such as a monitor e Category 5 5e or 6 cables straight pinned to the EIA TIA 568A or 568B industry standard 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation You ll need one local and one remote unit AC555A R2 includes both or order AC555A 4 R2 and AC555A REM R2 separately a VGA source such as a monitor not included Category 5 5e or 6 cable not included and power supplies one for each unit included Follow the steps listed on the next page and refer to Figures 2 1 2 2 and 3 1 as you install the extenders The AC556A R2 accepts one stereo signal the left and right channels input on an audio jack similar to a computer The stereo signal is broadcast to the two local audio outputs and is mixed together to form
6. n you change cables Solution Use the equalizer selector switch to adjust the VGA signal for various cable lengths and characteristics Problem There s no audio signal at the remote unit Solution Make sure that the volume is high enough A 2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your VGA Extender or VGA Extender with Audio is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com 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 e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix Troubleshooting e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse A 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your VGA Extender or VGA Extender with Audio e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e If you are shipping the VGA Extender or VGA Extender with Audio for repair make sure you include everything that came in the original package Before you ship contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 NOTES Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES
7. om Page 3 NOM Statement 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual 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 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Specifications ooooooioccconccccoconocnnonccononanononnconoonnonnonnnnnnnnnnnncnnonnos 2 OVERVIEW rara cies A tros o siosach eccer hanea eeaeee adea EEE EARE 2A COMPOn nits iaaa N Aa 2 2 1 Local Unison cataate datan decana 222 Remote Unica 2 3 What s Included ooooccconnnnncccccccococononccccc conan acc nc cc connnncncn 2 4 What You ll Need to Supply ooooooicnccnncciocnniocnacccncinnos 3 installati
8. on enmarca ida ote e 3 1 Local Unit Connections o oooocccnnnnnnccccccccccononnccnccccnnnnnnnccn 3 2 Remote Unit Connections 0 cece eee eeeeeeeeeeneees 3 3 Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit de Operation cepuuisiaiet iii ES e ele eee 4 2 Equalizer Selector SWItCh c cecceccesceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeaes Appendix Troubleshooting AT ProblemsSQlUHONS scissione A 2 Calling Black BOX ooo A 3 Shipping and Packaging cocoioionnnninnnnnncincinicninnin Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Maximum Distance 500 ft 152 4 m Resolution Up to 1024 x 768 User Controls 1 equalizer selector switch Connectors AC555A R2 Local 2 VGA HD15 female out 1 VGA HD15 male in 1 RJ 45 female CAT5 out 1 5 VDC power Remote 2 VGA HD15 female out 1 RJ 45 female CAT5 in 1 5 VDC power AC555A 4 R2 Local 1 VGA HD15 female out 1 VGA HD15 male in 4 RJ 45 female CAT5 out 1 5 VDC power AC555A REM R2 Remote 2 VGA HD15 female out 1 RJ 45 female CATS in 1 5 VDC power AC556A R2 Local 2 VGA HD15 female out 1 VGA HD15 male in 1 RJ 45 female CAT5 out 1 5 VDC power 1 stereo jack audio female in 2 stereo jack female audio out Remote 2 VGA HD15 female out 1 RJ 45 female CATS in 1 5 VDC power 2 stereo jack audio female out Indicators 2 LEDs on each local and remote unit 1 Power 1
9. put signal On the remote unit the Power LED lights when the unit is properly powered The Active LED lights when the extender properly decodes VGA signals for the two local HD15 VGA ports If the AC556A R2 is used to transmit audio signals only the Active LED never turns on 4 2 Equalizer Selector Switch Adjust the equalizer selector switch on the remote unit labeled 9 in Figure 2 2 for optimum video signals for various cable lengths Choose from the four lengths listed in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Equalizer selector switch settings CAT5 5e or 6 Cable Length Equalizer Selector Switch Position 0 131 feet 0 40 m 131 262 feet 40 80 m a 262 394 feet 80 120 m 394 525 feet 120 160 m 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Appendix Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting A 1 Problems Solutions Problem No VGA signals are received at the remote unit Solution Make sure that both the local and remote units are powered on The Active LED will light on both units to indicate that the signal is correct Problem The VGA signal is garbled Solution Make sure that the wires inside the cable conform to the straight pinned EIA TIA 568A or 568B standard Problem The Active LED on the remote unit is always off Solution The Active LED on the local unit must be on Check the CAT5 5e or 6 cable wiring Make sure that the Power LED on the remote unit is on Problem The VGA quality changes whe
10. r el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 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 atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 724 746 5500 blackbox c
11. tions 2 2 Components The AC556A R2 local and remote units are pictured in Figures 2 1 and 2 2 Tables 2 1 and 2 2 describe their components NOTE The AC555A R2 has the same components as the AC556A R2 except for the audio connectors Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 2 1 Local Unit Front panel Back panel Figure 2 1 VGA Extender with Audio local unit Table 2 1 Connectors indicators and user controls on the local unit Number Component Description 1 Power connector 5 VDC power input 2 RJ 45 connector CAT5 output to a remote unit 3 HD15 input connector VGA input from a VGA source 4 Audio input connector Audio input from an audio source 5 2 audio output connectors Audio output to speakers 6 2 HD15 output connectors VGA output to monitors 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview 2 2 2 Remote Unit ES 27933 Front panel Back panel 9 8 7 Figure 2 2 VGA Extender with Audio remote unit Table 2 2 Connectors indicators and user controls on the remote unit Number Component Description 7 Power connector 5 VDC power input 8 RJ 45 connector CATS input from a local unit 9 Equalizer selection switch Optimizes signal clarity 10 2 audio output connectors Audio output to speakers 11 2 HD15 output connectors VGA output to speakers 2 3 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is m
12. two audio output connectors labeled 5 in Figure 2 1 to two sets of speakers This step does not apply to the AC555A R2 and AC555A 4 R2 they do not support audio connections 3 2 Remote Unit Connections 6 Using the monitors cables connect two output monitors to the remote unit s HD15 output connectors labeled 11 in Figure 2 2 7 Connect the remote unit s audio output connectors labeled 10 in Figure 2 2 to the VGA source s audio connectors This step does not apply to the AC555A R2 and AC555A REM R2 they do not support audio connections 3 3 Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit 8 Using Category 5 5e or 6 cable connect the local unit s CAT5 output port labeled 2 in Figure 2 1 to the remote unit s CAT5 input port labeled 8 in Figure 2 2 9 Connect each unit s power supply to its power supply connector the local power connector is labeled 1 in Figure 2 1 and the remote power connector is labeled 7 in Figure 2 2 10 Power on the local and remote units Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation 4 Operation Once the VGA Extender is installed monitor the extender s operation via its LEDs Also use the equalizer selector switch to adjust the VGA signal for various cable lengths and characteristics 4 1 LEDs There are two LEDs on each unit On the local unit the Power LED lights when proper power is supplied to the unit The Active LED lights when the extender detects a VGA in
13. y the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com 10 Ti 12 13 14 15 NOM Statement Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado po
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