Black Box AC504A manual

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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 March 2004 CUSTOMER 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 [...]

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    ss VGA & Component Video - over - CAT5 Extension 1 TRADEMA RKS 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 manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FEDERAL COMMUNI[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A - CP 2 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 ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las [...]

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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 fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de l[...]

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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 Component Video (RGB or Y Cb Cr) .. p age 5 1.3 Features .......................................[...]

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    ss VGA & Component Video - over - CAT5 Extension 5 1. Introduction 1.1 Model AC504A … fo r VGA The Model AC504A is a UTP (CAT5) VGA video extender consisting 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 format that can be transmitted using a single in[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A - CP 6 1.3 Features • Eliminates the need for bulky , expensive and hard to build multi - coaxial cables for high - resolution video extension • Amplifies the signal for clean and crisp transmission • Differential signaling eliminates 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 q Cat 5 cable length of 0 to 150 feet: It does not matter in which end you plug the power supply. Use whichever end that is most convenient for your setup. q Cat 5 cable length of 150 to 300 feet: We recommend that you plug the power supply a the receiving en[...]

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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 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 side. When using a long cable, with no compensation, any solid horizont[...]

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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 image but it looks somewhat blurry (object or character edges are not sharp), try to adjust the compen sation first. When the trim - pot is turned fully CCW there is no compensation. As you turn the p[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A - CP 10 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit. Con tact Black Box Tech. Support at 724 - 746 - 5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. 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 Vid eo Types Model AC504A: VGA through UXGA Model AC504A - CP: RGB , 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 female for video in and out; Shielded RJ45 Inter faces Standard Analog[...]

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    Model AC504A & AC504A - CP 12[...]

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