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    Mini-CAT5 Video-over-CAT5 Extension Model AC504A VGA Extension Model AC504A-CP Component Video (RGB or Y Cb Cr) Extension February 15, 2006 CUSTOME R SUPPORT INFORMATION 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 day s a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746- 0746 [...]

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    ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 1 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box, and (logo) are trademarks of Black Box Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this m anual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FEDERAL COMMUNICATI[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 2 Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de segur idad 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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    ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 3 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fis ica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la f[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 4 Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................ page 5 1.1 Model AC504A for VGA ..................................................... page 5 1.2 Model AC504A-CP for Com ponent Video (RGB or Y Cb Cr) .. page 5 1.3 Features ...........................................[...]

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    ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 5 1. Introduction 1.1 Model AC504A … for VGA The Model AC504A is a UTP (CAT 5) VGA video extender consi sting of a transmitter (AC504A-S) and a receiver (AC504A-R) sold together as a pair. The transmitter converts a PC's VGA signal into a form at that can be transmitted using a sing le inexpen[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 6 1.3 Features • Eliminat es the need for bulky , expensive and hard to build multi-coaxial cables for high-resolutio n video extension • Amplifies the signal for clean and crisp transmission • Differential signal ing elim inates ground loops and noise • Handles resolutions up to 1600x1200 at any refresh rate ?[...]

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    ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 7 Recommended Power Supply Connection  Cat 5 cable le ngth of 0 to 150 feet: It does not mat ter in which end y ou plug the power supply. Use whichever end that is m ost convenient for your set up.  Cat 5 cable le ngth of 150 to 300 feet: We recommend that you plug th e power supply a the recei[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 8 Figure 3.1 3. Configuration & Operation The Mini-CAT5 Receivers are equipped with an adjustment to im prove image quality when using long cables. The adjustm ent is made via a single turn trim -pot located next to the power connector on t he side. When using a long cable, with no compensation, any solid horizontal[...]

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    ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 9 4. Troubleshooting 1. Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable im age but it looks som ewhat blurry (object or character edges are not sharp), try to adjust the compensation first. When the trim-pot is turned fu lly CCW there is no compensation. As you turn the pot c[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A-CP 10 Contacting Black Box If you determ ine that your extender i s malfuncti oning, do not attem pt to repair the unit. Cont act Black Box Tech. Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of th e history of the prob lem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete de[...]

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    ss VGA & Component Video-over-CAT5 Extension 11 5. Specifications Video Types Model AC504A: VGA through UXGA Model AC504A-CP: R GB , YPbPr , or YCbCr Resolution Up to 1600 x 1200 at up to 85 Hz Bandwidth DC to 250 MHz Max. Distance Up to 500 ft. (150 m) Connectors HD15 fem ale for vi deo in and out; Shielded R J45 Interfaces Standard Analog VGA[...]

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