VGA-to-CAT5 Video Splitters and Receiver
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1. side Dai When using a long cable with no i compensation any solid horizontal line tends wu to smear to the right For example in the ni image shown on the right observe the dark No Compensation black line at the bottom of the window and F moe see how it is smearing to the right not SEI u I I 1280 by 1024 powets ha changing to white abruptly as it should This bil is the effect of long cable on the signal a ve x You can turn the trim pot to eliminate these e streaks as shown on the 2nd picture If you add too much compensation to the signal then an opposite effect may be observed i e black da Mow 1 sehen lines smear to the right as white lines or vice f 1280 by 1824 pets ete versa The 3rd picture shows the case where tosco Advanced cet too much compensation 1s added keble Cancel Apply ebluebi When using long cables the image quality is a ich Compensation _ function of resolution and refresh rate Lower resolution or refresh rate result in best picture Figure 5 Therefore it is best to set the refresh rate to 60 Hz at any resolution VGA to CAT5 Video Splitters and Receiver 4 Troubleshooting 1 Fuzzy blurry or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable image but it looks too blurry object or character edges are smearing try to adjust the compensation first See Section 3 If you still have a fuzzy image try reducing the ref2. EE 5 Specifications a Common Specs Video Types RGBHV analog or YPbPr YCbCr through HD15 Resolution Up to 1600 x 1200 at up to 85 Hz Bandwidth DC to 250 MHz Max Distance Up to 328 ft 100 m with Phantom Power or 500 ft 150 m with additional power supply at receiver Connectors HD15 female for video in and out Shielded RJ45 Interfaces Standard Analog VGA Proprietary CATS Compliance CE FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A IC Class Max Altitude 10 000 ft 3048 m Temperature Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Humidity Up to 95 non condensing b Transmitter Specs Enclosure Steel MTBF 90 000 hours calculated estimate Power From utility power mains outlet through included Universal power adapter Input Voltage 100 240 VAC Output Voltage 9v DC regulated Center Positive at 1 7A Max Size amp Weight AC600A 1 22 H x 4 86 W x 2 60 D 1 8 lbs AC601A 1 22 H x 8 20 W x 3 00 D 2 4 lbs o VGA to CAT5 Video Splitters and Receiver c Receiver Specs Model AC602A Enclosure Plastic ABS 94VO UL File 56070 MTBF 200 000 hours calculated estimate Size 0 8 Hx 1 7 W x 4 5 L Weight 1 Ibs Models AC600A AC601A AC 602A amp BLACK BOX Copyright 2005 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746
3. 15 16 17 HLAyES i ES VGA to CAT5 Video Splitters and Receiver Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser lefdas 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 all 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 e
4. BLACK BOX y y VI Ne WOF RK SER raw ICES March 2005 AC600A AC601A AC602A VGA to CATS Video Splitters and Receiver AC600A Shown amp AC601A 2 8 4 Channel VGA to Cat5 Splitter Extender AC602A VGA over Cat5 Receiver io IE IS IO RR e o V 1 1 PO i O oi A IININNIIII I 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 VGA to CAT5 Video Splitters and Receiver TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo lt gt are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation 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 registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Models AC600A AC601A AC 602A FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
5. e for each end Therefore you can use these devices to send Standard TV and HDTV component video to multiple locations 1 2 Features e Send PC or Component Video at full resolution to multiple locations using Category 5 cable e Buffered video for connection to local monitor at sender e Supports resolutions up to 1600x1200 including 10801 e Rugged Reliable Compact size e Drive standard CATS cables to 500 feet e Transmits video and Power on one Cats cable e Easily expandable by daisy chaining using local VGA port El 2 Installation Figure 1 AC600A Front Figure 2 AC600 Rear 1 Connect the VGA IN of the AC600A or AC601A to the computer s video port using the supplied cable 2 If desired connect a local display to the VGA out port of the Transmitter unit 3 Using Category 5 cables connect the RJ45 ports of the Transmitter to the Model AC602A Receiver 4 Connect the Remote displays to the VGA output port of the AC602 Receivers 5 Plug in the supplied Power supply to the Power Input jack of the Transmitter unit 6 Turn on the local and remote displays then the PC VGA Only 1 Power Supply needed for entire setup ian Local Monitor Remote Monitors Crea TA a gl ins ARG ST ue e 4 SA I i T 4 a Receiver Figure 3 Setup Block Diagram c VGA to CAT5 Video Splitters and Receiver NOTES If the length of Cat5 Cable is longer than 300 f
6. eet you may need to attach a power supply to the receiver unit The power supply will need to be the same as the sending unit i e 9VDC regulated Center Positive with 2 5mm connector If there is no image at the remote or the image is intermittent you may need a power supply at the receiver please contact Black Box to purchase one Generally if the remote display device is referenced to ground i e the VGA connector ground or case is connected to power line ground you should not need an additional power supply to the specified maximum length of 500 feet Do not connect this unit to any LAN device such as network cards or hubs as this may damage the AC155A and or the LAN device Use EIA TIA 568B standard straight through patch wiring Do not use crossover cables For cable runs of 300 feet or longer it is recommended that you use a UTP cable that is optimized for video low skew cable We recommend Belden Cable s Brilliance VideoTwist tm Category 5 Cable for best results If you want to transmit component video then contact Black Box to purchase HD15 to 3 RCA adapter cables for the inputs and outputs Figure 4 HD15 to 3 RCA adapter Cable 3 Configuration amp Operation The Model AC602A Mini CATS5 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
7. 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 by 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 the Canadian Department of Communications 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 le minist re des Communications du Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product complies with the requirements of the European EMC directive 89 336 EEC 10 11 12 13 14
8. ha sido da ada Models AC600A AC601A AC 602A Contents ESO UCI ON gloria a page 5 dt Ih General ninia oda page 5 12 Features nod page 5 SAS A A ments page 6 3 Configuration amp Operation i a page 8 4 Troubleshooting We page 9 I lt SPECIHCAUONS er en page 10 VGA to CAT5 Video Splitters and Receiver 1 Introduction 1 1 General This manual describes the features setup and operation of the Black Box 2 and 4 channel VGA to CATS Video Splitters Extenders and their corresponding Receiver The splitters convert a PC s VGA signal into a format that can be transmitted using inexpensive and commonly available Category 5 5e 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable to 500 feet away At the receiving remote ends the Cats signal is converted back to VGA for connection to monitors projector or other display devices Besides the 2 or 4 RJ45 outputs the splitters feature a VGA connector for connection to a local monitor or for daisy chaining to other splitters Furthermore the splitters include a power supply that is capable of powering itself and all the AC602A Receivers phantom power which makes for a clean and easy setup note that if the length of Cat5 cable is longer than 300 feet to a particular receiver the receiver may require its own power supply The system can also transmit Component Video Y Pb Pr at resolutions to 10801 instead of VGA with the purchase of HD15 to 3RCA break out cabl
9. quipo 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 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta
10. resh rate and or the resolution of the PC For Best results use either low skew cable such as Belden Brilliance VideoTwist or Cat5 instead of Cat 2 Shaking image or periodically blanking monitor The employs CATS cable s twisted pairs to differentially transmit the signals however a strong electromagnetic noise field can cause instability in the signal Usual sources of this form of noise coupling are high current AC lines or other high density data and or control cables that run adjacent to and parallel with a substantial length of the CATS cable To eliminate this either separate the Cat 5 cable of Mini CAT5 Extender from the interfering source or use shielded CATS cables Note that separating the CATS cable from the EMI source by a few inches is often sufficient to eliminate this problem If the length of Cat5 run exceeds 300 feet you may need an additional power supply at the receiver see first note in Section 2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your extender is malfunctioning do not attempt to repair the unit Contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record 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 e Package it carefully Use the original container if possible e Before you shipping the unit contact us to get a Return Authorization RA number
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