CAT5 VGA Video Splitter
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1. 300 980 1 3 ON 1 3 ON 2 OFF 2 OFF NOTE Use Potentiometer PIC for fine tuning the picture s quality and Potentiometer BR for fine tuning the pictures brightness 0 0 0 0 15 20 25 3 2 Installing the System Cables The system cable you received with each remote unit you ordered is a single 4 pair CAT5 UTP Cable with two RJ 45 male connectors attached at each end as shown in Figure 3 2 RJ 45 male connector RJ 45 male connector Figure 3 2 System Cable gt CHAPTER 3 Installation One system cable connects each remote unit to each system port on the central units rear panel 3 2 1 CONNECTING THE 2 PORT CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER CENTRAL UNIT You need to use two System Cables To connect the System Cables 1 Connect one of the system cable s RJ 45 male connectors to the System 1 port on the central unit s rear panel 2 Connect the other system cable s RJ 45 male connector to the System port on the rear panel of Remote Unit 1 3 Connect the second system cable s RJ 45 male connector to the System 2 port on the central unit s rear panel 4 Connect the second system cable s RJ 45 male other connector to the System port on the rear panel of Remote Unit 2 3 2 2 CONNECTING THE CENTRAL UNIT WITH FOUR PORTS You need to use four system cables To connect the System Cables 1 Connect one of the system cable s RJ 45 male connectors to the System 1 port on the central unit s2. AC501A E 1 HD15 male 1 HD15 female 4 RJ 45 AC502A E AC503A E 1 HD15 female 1 RJ 45 Enclosure Shielded metal box Size AC500A E AC501A E 1 6 H x 7 7 W x 4 1 D 4 1 x 19 6 x 10 4 cm AC502A E 1 6 H x 4 4 W x 3 5 D 4 1 x 11 2 x 8 9 cm AC503A E 1 6 H x 6 3 W x 5 D 4 1 x 16 x 12 7 cm CHAPTER 2 Introduction 2 Introduction 2 1 Overview The CAT 5 VGA Video Splitter simultaneously distributes a CPU s picture to several monitors at up to 360 ft 110m using CATS UTP Cables without losing any picture quality The CAT 5 VGA Video Splitter supports e AT PS 2 or PC XT computers e VGA SVGA or XGA video standards 2 2 How to Use this Manual This manual is divided into four chapters e Chapter 1 Specifications lists technical specifications for the units e Chapter 2 Introduction this chapter describes the Video Splitter what the package includes and how to use this manual e Chapter 3 Installation explains how to install the Video Splitter System It also illustrates and explains the front and rear panels of both local and remote units e Chapter 4 Operation describes the front panel operations and the rear panel connections of the CAT 5 VGA Video Splitter If after reading this manual you have questions please call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 2 3 What the Package Includes Your package should include the following items If anything is mi
3. lt gt BL ACK BOX e TTT AC500A AC502A AC500AE AC502AE AC501A AC503A AC501AE AC503AE CATS VGA Video Splitter Spl video CATS VS Channel CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT 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 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 J 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 by the party responsible for compliance could void the
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5. 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 R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER 10 ll 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 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 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 por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s a
6. ITTER 4 1 2 REAR PANEL Figure 4 2 illustrates the rear panel of the 2 port central unit Table 4 1 describes the basic hardware connections Power Screen in Screen out System Figure 4 2 Rear Panel of the 2 Port Central Unit Table 4 1 Connectors on the Rear Panel of the 2 Port Central Unit Power Connect the 110 or 220 VAC 9 VAC 1 5 A adapter s power cable to this connector Screen In Connect the screen cable s DB15HD female connector to this port Screen Out Connect the DB15HD male connector from the display screen to this port System Connect the system cable s connector to this port CHAPTER 4 Operation 4 2 4 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit 4 2 1 FRONT PANEL Figure 4 3 illustrates the front panel of the 4 port central unit Figure 4 3 Front Panel of the 4 Port Central Unit Push the power switch to switch the power ON or OFF CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER 4 2 2 REAR PANEL Figure 44 illustrates the rear panel of the 4 port central unit Table 4 2 describes the basic hardware connections Power Screen in Screen out System connectors Figure 4 4 Rear Panel of the 4 Port Central Unit Table 4 2 Connectors on the Rear Panel of the 4 Port Central Unit Connector Function Power Connect the 110 or 220 VAC 9 VAC 1 5 A adapter s power cable to this connector Screen In Connect the screen cable s DB15HD female connector to this port Screen Out Connect the DB15HD male connecto
7. Long Range Unit Connector Function Power Connect the 110 or 220 VAC 9 VAC 1 5 A adapter s power cable to this connector Screen Connect the display screen s connector to this port System Connect the system cable s connector to this port 4 5 Switching On the Units When the CAT5 VGA Video Splitter system is properly connected you re ready to switch on the each of the units the CPU the central unit the remote units and the remote display screens You can switch them on in any order Each remote display screen shows the CPU s data simultaneously A Es lt BLACK BOX O Copyright 2000 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 e Fax 724 746 0746
8. R 2 Introduction e Power cord e This user manual 2 4 Typical Applications Figure 2 1 shows a 2 Port VGA Video Splitter central unit broadcasting data to two remote monitors via two Remote CAT5 VGA Video Splitters or Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitters Optional keyboard mouse and screen Remote Unit Screen AC502A or cable AC503A Monitor Central Unit AC500A Remote Unit AC502A or Monitor AC503A Figure 2 1 Typical Application of the 2 Port VGA Video Splitter CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER Figure 2 2 shows a 4 Port VGA Video Splitter central unit broadcasting data to two remote monitors via four Remote CAT5 VGA Video Splitters or Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitters A 9 a Optional keyboard mouse and screen PE RS ES RS e e e un un I a Screen cable oes 3 _ Remote Unit LES AC502A or AC503A e i z Monitor C0 I OT Remote Unit SS AC502A or AC503A Central Unit AC501A Monitor Remote Unit AAA AC502A or AC503A A Monitor Remote Unit CS AC502A or AC503A Figure 2 2 Typical Application of the 4 Port VGA Video Splitter CHAPTER 3 Installation 3 Installation This chapter describes how to connect the system cables the screen cable and the power supply to the CAT5 Video Splitter System using the Remote CAT5 Video Splitter or Remote Long Range CAT5 Video Splitter in c
9. eriodo 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 CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER TRADEMARKS AT and PS 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Any other trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners CONTENTS B SPE C AOIS span ee ee out coeur io nie 6 2 a 4 nace TAO 7 AN ee 7 2 2 How to Use this Mandal 24044590954 es hores 23 What the Package Includes 2202 aie tii tiddi 7 2 3 1 2 Port CATS VGA Video Splitter ee 2 eee 4 eee 7 2 3 2 4 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter 4 2 iris 22 8 2 3 3 Remote CAT5 VGA Video Splitter 2 28 8 2 3 4 Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitter 8 24 pica AD PMCANONS tu acu ds tos hi dose Hee eres 9 a atal aee eea 1 pea 11 Ol Seting Tie D PRIME om de cu 11 3 2 Installing the System Gables 52 cie 12 3 2 1 Connecting the 2 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter Central Unit aa arcos has ae 13 3 2 2 Connecting
10. ll a 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 gt 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n 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 atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo p
11. onjunction with e The 2 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit e The 4Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit A cabling diagram for the 2 Port central unit appears on page 15 3 1 Setting the DIP Switches You can improve the picture quality and sharpness by setting the DIP switches located on the bottom of the remote unit for coarse adjustment 1 The bottom of the remote unit contains DIP switches G B and R See Figure 3 1 Set DIP switch positions 1 2 and 3 as described in Table 3 1 Position 4 on each DIP switch G B and R is not used TJs code COs Z ON This DIP L switch is not used 1234 Figure 3 1 DIP Switch Settings for Coarse Adjustment 2 RGB compensation demands identical settings for all three DIP switches Table 3 1 defines the appropriate DIP switch settings NOTE Set positions 1 2 and 3 of DIP switches R G and B as described in Table 3 1 Position 4 on each of the 3 DIP switches is not used CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER Table 3 1 Screen Resolution and Refresh Rates Cable Length 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 meters feet 75 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz 330 1 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 ON 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 490 650 5 100 ad a a en 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 1 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 ON 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 2 3 OFF 820 1 2 OFF 1 2 OFF 1 2 OFF 1 2 OFF 3 ON 3 ON 3 ON 3 ON
12. onnect the DB15HD male connector from the display screen to the Screen Out port on the central unit s rear panel To connect the screen cable to the remote unit 1 Connect the DB15HD male connector from Remote Display Screen 1 to the DB15HD female screen port on the rear panel of the Remote Unit 1 CHAPTER 3 Installation 2 Connect the DBI5HD male connector from Remote Display Screen 2 to the DB15HD female screen port on the rear panel of the Remote Unit 2 3 3 2 CONNECTING THE 4 PORT CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER AND REMOTE UNITS Use a screen cable to connect the central unit to the CPU and to connect each remote display screen to its corresponding remote unit To connect the screen cable to the central unit 1 Connect the screen cable s DBI5HD male connector to the DB15HD female screen port of the CPU 2 Connect the screen cable s DB15HD female connector to the Screen In port on the central unit s rear panel Optionally 1 Connect the DB15HD male connector from the display screen to the Screen Out port on the central unit s rear panel To connect the screen cable to the remote unit 1 Connect the DB15HD male connector from Remote Display Screen 1 to the DB15HD female screen port on the rear panel of Remote Unit 1 2 Repeat this scenario with the other three Remote Display Screens connecting the DB15HD male connectors from Remote Display Screens 2 3 and 4 to the DB15HD female screen ports on the
13. r from the display screen to this port System Connect the system cable s connector to this port CHAPTER 4 Operation 4 3 Remote CAT5 VGA Video Splitter 4 3 1 FRONT PANEL Figure 4 5 illustrates the front panel of the Remote CAT5 VGA Video Splitter Figure 4 5 Front Panel of the Remote Unit Push the power switch to switch the power ON or OFF 4 3 2 REAR PANEL Figure 4 6 illustrates the rear panel of the remote unit Table 4 3 describes the basic hardware connections Power Screen System Figure 4 6 Rear Panel of the Remote Unit o CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER Table 4 3 Connectors on the Rear Panel of the Remote Unit Connector Function Power Connect the 110 or 220 VAC 9 VAC 1 5 A adapter s power cable to this connector Screen Connect the display screen s connector to this port System Connect the system cable s connector to this port 4 4 Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitter 4 4 1 FRONT PANEL Figure 4 7 illustrates the front panel of the Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitter Figure 4 7 Front Panel of the Remote Long Range Unit Push the power switch to switch the power ON or OFF CHAPTER 4 Operation 4 4 2 REAR PANEL Figure 4 8 illustrates the rear panel of the remote long range unit Table 4 4 describes the basic hardware connections Power Screen System Figure 4 8 Rear Panel of the Remote Long Range Unit Table 44 Connectors on the Rear Panel of the Remote
14. rear panel 2 Connect the other system cable s RJ 45 male connector to the System port on the rear panel of Remote Unit 1 3 Repeat this scenario with the other three system cables connecting the central unit s System 2 System 3 and System 4 ports to the System ports of Remote Units 2 3 and 4 respectively 3 3 Installing the Screen Cable The Screen Cable has a DBI5HD male connector attached at one end and a DB15HD female connector attached at the other end as Figure 3 3 illustrates MA CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER DB15HD female DB15HD male Figure 3 3 The Screen Cable The Screen Cable connects the 2 or 4Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit to the CPU As an option you can link a display screen to the CPU by connecting the display screen to the Screen Out port on the central unit s rear panel You can also connect a keyboard and mouse to the CPU which lets you update the data display on each remote display screen 3 3 1 CONNECTING THE 2 PORT CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER AND REMOTE UNITS Use a screen cable to connect the central unit to the CPU and to connect each remote display screen to its corresponding remote unit To connect the screen cable to the central unit 1 Connect the screen cable s DB15HD male connector to the DB15HD female screen port of the CPU 2 Connect the screen cable s DB15HD female connector to the Screen In port on the central unit s rear panel Optionally 1 C
15. rear panels of Remote Units 2 3 and 4 respectively 3 3 Connecting to the Power Supply Connect each of the units the 2 or 4 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit and the Remote or Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitters to the power supply in the following way To connect each unit to the power supply 1 Connect the 9 VAC adapter plug to the power cable connector 2 Connect the power cable to the 9 VAC adapter and insert the mains plug into a wall socket The unit is connected to the power supply MA CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER To Wall Socket UTP Video Splitter Unit Figure 3 4 The Power Supply Block Diagram Optional keyboard screen and mouse To wall socket Central unit AC500A ED oo To wall socket To wall socket Figure 3 5 Cabling Diagram for the CAT5 VGA Video Splitter System D 4 Operation This chapter describes the front panel operations and the rear panel connections of the following e 2 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit e 4 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit e Remote CAT5 VGA Video Splitter e Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitter 4 1 2 Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter central unit 4 1 1 FRONT PANEL Figure 4 1 illustrates the front panel of the 2 port central unit Figure 4 1 Front Panel of the 2 Port Central Unit Push the power switch to switch the power ON or OFF CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPL
16. ssing or damaged please contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 2 3 1 2 PorT CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER The 2 Port host module AC500A or AC500AE comes with e 1 2 Port CAT 5 VGA Video Splitter MA CAT 5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER e 1 DB15 HD male to DB15 HD female screen cable e 110 for AC500A or 220 VAC for AC500AE power supply e Power cord e This user manual 2 3 2 4 PORT CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER The 4 Port host module AC501A or ACSOIAE comes with e 1 4Port CAT 5 VGA Video Splitter e 1 DB15 HD male to DB15 HD female screen cable e 110 for AC501A or 220 VAC for AC501AE power supply e Power cord e This user manual 2 3 3 REMOTE CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER You ll need one Remote or Remote Long Range Splitter for each monitor you wish to connect This model AC502A or AC502AE lets you connect the remote unit up to 360 ft 109 7 m away from the host For longer distances choose the long range model described in Section 2 3 4 e 1 Remote CAT5 VGA Video Splitter e 110 for AC502A or 220 VAC for AC502AE power supply e Power cord e This user manual 2 3 4 REMOTE LONG RANGE CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER You ll need one Remote or Remote Long Range Splitter for each monitor you wish to connect This model AC503A or AC503AE lets you connect the remote unit up to 820 ft 249 9 m away from the host e 1 Remote Long Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitter e 110 for AC503A or 220 VAC for AC503AE power supply E re CHAPTE
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