Black Box AC2000A User manual

Model AC2000A

DVI, Audio, RS-232 Extender

with

EDID Management

AC2000A

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UMA1152 Rev A

DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management

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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 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

their 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A

prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le

ministère des Communications du Canada.

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product complies with the requirements of the European EMC

directive 89/336/EEC

DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management

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 advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca

de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que

sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más

allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá

ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,

alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe

colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios

de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo

amplificadores) que producen calor.

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.

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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.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las

lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea

usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean

derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su

desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 6

2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................... 7

2.2 INPUTS &OUTPUTS ............................................................................. 7

2.3 CONNECTING THE AC2000A-S............................................................ 7

3. OPERATION .......................................................................................... 9

3.1 FRONT PANEL BUTTONS ...................................................................... 9

3.2 RS-232 .............................................................................................. 10

3.2.1 Configure HyperTerminal ......................................................... 10

3.2.2 Control Codes............................................................................ 11

3.2.2.1 Select EDID Routing: ......................................................... 11

3.2.2.2 Learn EDID information:.................................................... 11

3.2.2.3 Enable output boost: ........................................................... 12

3.2.2.4 Disable output boost: .......................................................... 12

3.2.2.5 Read EDID Information: .................................................... 12

3.2.2.6 Blank output: ...................................................................... 13

3.2.2.7 Un-blank output:................................................................. 13

3.2.2.8 Get status report:................................................................. 13

3.2.2.9 Display main menu: ............................................................ 14

3.2.2.10 Quit RS232 menu ............................................................. 14

3.3 GUI SOFTWARE ................................................................................. 14

3.3.1 Installing the software ............................................................... 14

3.3.2 Running the GUI software ......................................................... 15

4. CONNECTION CHART ..................................................................... 18

5. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 19

6. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 20

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1. Introduction

General

Thank you for purchasing Black Box Corporation AC2000A. This is a

versatile, high performance DVI, Audio and RS-232 extender with EDID

management.

This unit has the capability to read the EDID (Extended Display

IDentification) information from the device connected to either the DVI

output connector or the receiver connected to the UTP output. This

information can be stored in the AC2000A-S memory in the “Emulate

Learned” setting, which allows the unit to act like an actual monitor

connected to the INPUT DVI connector.

The AC2000A-S has local DVI and remote UTP video and audio outputs.

Its video outputs can be blanked out or boosted when needed. This unit can

drive video, audio, and RS-232 up to 300 feet depending on the video

resolution being displayed.

This unit can be controlled by either manually using the buttons on the front

panel or remotely through a serial port with RS232 commands or GUI

software.

The unit also has internal memory to store the last operating selection when

power is off. The unit allows four different EDID settings to be routed to

the video input device.

Features

9Read and store EDID information

9Allows EDID information downloaded from PC using GUI software

9EDID information learned from an output device can be used to

emulate that actual device

9Multiple control methods including front panel, serial commands, or

GUI software

9Video outputs can be blanked and un-blanked

9Stores the last selection in internal memory

9Can drive video, audio, and bi-directional RS232 over long cables

9Ships with serial control terminal adapter

9Compact, Rugged, Reliable, and Economical

9Made in USA

DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management

2. Installation

2.1 Required Cables

The video cables are DVI male to male. The audio cables are 3.5mm mini-

stereo. When connecting to a PC’s serial port for remote control of the DVI

extender, an RS-232 to PC cable is required (Customer provided). A

detachable 3-terminal mating connector is provided with the unit. The

function of each pin is silkscreened above the 3-terminal input connector on

the rear of the unit. Below is a diagram for connecting this port to a PC’s

DB9 serial port.

RS-232 to PC cable

2.2 Inputs & Outputs

The AC2000A-S has a DVI video input, a mini-stereo audio input, a RS232

terminal block, Local DVI output, Local audio output, and two UTP ports

for video, audio and RS232 extension. Power plug is a standard IEC

connector, (IEC 60320 C14)

The AC2000A-R has two UTP input ports, a DVI output, audio output, and

RS232 output.

2.3 Connecting the AC2000A-S

Plug in the desired video and audio sources to the INPUT DVI and INPUT

AUD connectors on the back of the AC2000A-S.

Connect local video and audio devices; such as a monitor to the OUTPUT

DVI and AUD connectors if desired. For remote video and audio; two

CAT5 cables are used to connect AC2000A-S (sender) to an AC2000A-R

(receiver) through UTP Extension port LINK A and LINK B connectors.

NOTE

Do not cross the A & B Link cables when connecting to the receiver unit.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the unit

Connect the RS-232 to PC cable if remote serial control is desired.

Connect the included power cord to the AC2000A-S and apply power.

Select the desired EDID routing path using the front panel buttons, through

RS-232 serial commands, or GUI software.

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The AC2000A-R does not require a separate power supply; the power is

supplied by the sender unit via the UTP cabling. Be sure to connect A and

B link cables correctly! The Green PWR LED will indicate when the

cables are correctly configured. Once the cabling is correctly connected,

attach a monitor to the receiver DVI VIDEO OUTPUT connector. Connect

the remote audio device to the STEREO AUDIO 3.5 mm jack, and a RS232

device to the 3 pin RS-232 connector; if desired.

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