Black Box 2-Channel Component Video Splitter/Switch manual

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    2 - Channel Compo nent Video Splitter/Switch April 2005 AC103 0 A Order toll - free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877 - 877 - BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Ca ll 724 - 746 - 5500 or fax 724 - 746 - 0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055 - 1018 Web site: ww[...]

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    2 - Channel Component Video Splitter/Switch 1 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo 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,[...]

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    Model AC103 0 A 2 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 interferenc e to radio co[...]

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    2 - Channel Component Video Splitter/Switch 3 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 se r guardadas para referencia futura.[...]

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    Model AC103 0 A 4 Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................. page 5 1.1 General ................................................................................ page 5 1.2 Features ............................................................................... page 6 2. Installation .....[...]

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    2 - Channel Component Video Splitter/Switch 5 1. Introduction 1.1 General The Model AC1030A is a versatile dual - purpose unit that can function as either a Video Splitter (1 in x 2 out) or a Switcher (2 in x 1 out). Its mode of operation is set via a convenient front panel switch. The device is compatible with analog Component Video (YCbCr, or YPb[...]

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    Model AC103 0 A 6 1.2 Features • Dual - purpose unit; can work as a splitter or as a swit ch • Perfect for high quality video • Supports all resolutions including 720p and 1080i • LED Indicators • Compact and Economical • Installs in minutes • Includes BNC - to - RCA adapters to allow use of either cable • Universal Power Supply[...]

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    2 - Channel Component Video Splitter/Switch 7 2. Installation 1. Your package includes the Splitter/Switch box, a power supply, 9 pieces of RCA - to - BNC adapters, and this Manual. No cables are included with this device, i f you need to purchase Component cables for inputs and outputs please contact Black Box. 2. Prior to applying the power suppl[...]

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    Model AC103 0 A 8 3. Operation When the AC1030A is configured as a Splitter, both LED’s on the front panel (labeled A and B) will be lit and the push - button switches are disabled. Alternatively, if the unit is acting as a Switc h, only on of the LED’s on the front panel will be lit. Use the push - button s on the front panel to select the inp[...]

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    2 - Channel Component Video Splitter/Switch 9 4 . Troubleshooting 4.1 FAQ No Sync or Color Distortion Most common problem can be attributed to incorrect cable c onnection to the unit. The Component video and RGB signals have 3 components each. This means that each port has 3 connections and their proper usage is imperative. In general use the follo[...]

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    Model AC103 0 A 10 5. Specifications Standards Analog Component Video YPbPr or YCbCr and RGB signals with sync - on - green. Resolutions All Standard TV, HDTV and PC resolutions Including: 640 X 480, 720 X 480, 720 X 576, 800 X 600, 1024 X 768, 1280 X 720, 1280 X 768, 1280 X 1024, 1600 X 1200, 1920 X 1080 Temperature Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 5[...]

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    © Copyright 2005. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055 - 1018 724 - 746 - 5500 Fax 724 - 746 - 0746[...]