Black Box AC150A-2 manual

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    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500 ) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 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 DECEMBER [...]

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    1 FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTR Y CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENTS 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[...]

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    2 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT 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 a[...]

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    3 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 atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato[...]

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    4 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 5 2. Introduction ............................................................................................... 7 2.1 Overview .........................................................[...]

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    5 CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Compliance: CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class/classe A Standards: Video: VGA, SVGA, and XGA Interfaces: VGA compatible video, 3.5-mm stereo audio, and a proprietary composite of both of these Video Characteristics: Signal: Analog RGB, 0.7 volts peak-to-peak; Impedance: 75 ohms; Horizontal freq[...]

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    6 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS Connectors: (continued) On each Remote: (1) HD15 female to a remote monitor; (1) 3.5-mm audio jack to remote speakers or headphones; (1) 4-pin DIN female power inlet; (1) RJ-45 female to Hub Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 122˚F (0 to 50˚C); Storage: –40 to +158˚F (–40 to +70˚C) Humidity Tolerance: Up t[...]

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    7 CHAPTER 1: Specifications 2. Introduction 2.1 Overview The CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter simultaneously broadcasts audio and video signals over Category 5 twisted-pair cable to as many as four remote monitors and speakers up to 360 ft. (110 m) away. It consists of a Hub that you’ll connect to your PC or other video- and audio-source device(s), plus[...]

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    8 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 2.3 The Complete Package Each Splitter Hub or Remote comes with: • A 110-VAC (“A” models) or 220-VAC (“AE” models) external power-supply transformer. • An input cord for the transformer that’s appropriate for the outlets in your region. • This manual. Each Hub also comes with: • A 6-ft. (1.8-m) HD15 m[...]

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    9 CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.4 The Splitter Illustrated Figure 2-1 shows a fully installed 4-channel Splitter system. Figure 2-1. A CA T5 Audio/V ideo Splitter system. Splitter Remote Splitter Remote Splitter Remote Splitter Remote Remote monitors Local monitor Local speakers Remote speakers CAT5 STP Cables Computer CPU, keyboard, and mouse Splitter[...]

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    10 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 3. Installation 3.1 Before Y ou Install • Make sure to sure the proper type of Category 5 cable. You should use 2-pair (4-wire) 24-AWG solid-core STP (shielded twisted-pair) that’s pinned straight- though (Pin 1 to Pin 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3, etc.) • Make sure to route your cables away from fluorescent lights, air co[...]

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    11 CHAPTER 3: Installation 5. Plug the CAT5 twisted-pair cables that will run to your Remotes into the Hub’s RJ-45 jacks labeled “TO REMOTE UNIT.” 6. Plug the external transformer’s attached output cable to the Hub’s 4-pin DIN female connector labeled “9 VAC.” Plug the IEC 320 female end of the transformer’s input cord into the IEC [...]

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    12 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 3.3 Making Connections to Each Remote All of the Splitter Remote’s connectors are on its rear panel. Making sure that the Remote is turned off and unplugged, connect it to devices, the Hub, and power. (Refer to Figure 3-2, and keep in mind that cables to attached video and audio devices shouldn't be longer than[...]

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    13 CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation Once you’ve finished installing your CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter system as described in Chapter 3 , take these steps to begin operating the system: 1. Plug in and turn on any powered devices attached to the system, particularly any computers. 2. Turn on the Hub and all of the Remotes using their rear-mounted pow[...]

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    14 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS 5. T roubleshooting 5.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair it . It is not user-serviceable. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provid[...]

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    1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746 © Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.[...]