Black Box VX-VGA520-TA User manual

BL A C K B O X®

Use a single UTP CAT5/5e/6 cable to extend

VGA signals up to 480 feet (150 meters)

away from a video source.

Mini CATx VGA Extenders

VX-VGA520-TA VX-VGA520-TB

VX-VGA520-RA VX-VGA520-RB

VX-VGA520-PS

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: [email protected]

Customer

Support

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY

CANADA 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 his own

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 Industry

Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant

les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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.

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NOM Statement

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.

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.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks

of BB Technologies, Inc.

Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be

the property of the trademark owners.

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.

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications......................................................................................................6

2. Overview ............................................................................................................7

2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................7

2.2 Features .....................................................................................................7

2.3 What’s Included.........................................................................................8

2.4 Hardware Description................................................................................9

2.5 Typical Application ..................................................................................10

3. Installation........................................................................................................ 11

3.1 Before Installation.................................................................................... 11

3.2 Installing the Transmitter......................................................................... 11

3.3 Installing the Receiver.............................................................................. 11

4. Operation ............................................................................................................12

4.1 EDID Copy (on Transmitter Unit) .............................................................12

4.2 Use (Load) the Default Setting................................................................12

4.3 Copy (New) Monitor EDID.......................................................................13

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1. Specifications

Enclosure Material: VX-VGA520-TA, VX-VGA520-RA: plastic;

VX-VGA520-TB, VA-VGA520-RB: aluminum

Extension Distance (Maximum): 480 ft. (150 m)*

Video Resolution (Maximum): 1920 x 1080 (full HD), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)

Connectors: VX-VGA520-TA, VX-VGA520-TB: Input: (1) HD15 F;

Output: (1) RJ-45 F;

VX-VGA520-RA, VX-VGA520-RB: Input: (1) RJ-45 F;

Output: (1) HD15 F

Indicators: VX-VGA520-TA, VX-VGA520-TB: (1) power/EDID copy dual-color LED;

VX-VGA520-RA, VX-VGA520-RB: (1) power LED

Power: 9–12-VDC power supply (VX-VGA520-PS)

Size: VX-VGA520-TA, VX-VGA520-RA (Mobile): 3"H x 2"W x 1"D (7.6 x 5.1 x

2.5 cm) dongle with 8" (20.3 cm) VGA pigtail;

VX-VGA520-TB, VX-VGA520-RB (Wallplate): Standard single-gang wallplate:

4.5"H x 2.75"W x 1"D (11.4 x 6.9 x 2.5 cm);

Weight: 0.2 lb. (0.1 kg)

*Use good-quality CAT5 cable to achieve maximum distance. Higher resolution is

limited to shorter cable lengths.

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The space-saving Mini CATx VGA Extender system consists of a transmitter and a

receiver that allow you to extend VGA signals up to 480 feet (150 meters) away

from a video source using a single UTP CAT5/5e/6 cable. It supports most popular

Windows®, Mac®, Sun®, and Linux®operating systems.

Choose from the following mobile or wallplate models:

• Mini CATx VGA Transmitter, Mobile (VX-VGA520-TA)

• Mini CATx VGA Receiver, Mobile (VX-VGA520-RA)

• Mini CATx VGA Transmitter, Wallplate (VX-VGA520-TB)

• Mini CATx VGA Receiver, Wallplate (VX-VGA520-RB)

You will also need the following power supply:

• Mini CATx VGA Power Supply (VX-VGA520-PS)

The transmitter’s EDID Copy function enables the best video presentations, and the

receiver’s RGB Skew feature enables you to manually and intuitively adjust video

quality according to the length of CAT5 cable. Its compact design offers convenient

installation and saves space. For example, if the display is exposed in a public area,

you can keep the system in a safe location. It is perfect for situations that require

immediate and easy set up, such as presentations from commercial products to cor-

porate financial data in showrooms, boardrooms, trade shows, window displays,

classrooms, and training facilities.

2.2 Features

• Extends video signals up to 480 feet (150 m) away from a transmitter

• Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)

• Plug-n-play enabled in Windows, Mac, Sun, and Linux platforms

• No driver needed or software required

• EDID Copy function gives your application its best resolution for presentations

• EQ (Sharpness) adjustment ensures optimal signal clarity

• Compatible with most popular screen resolutions up to XGA, SXGA, UXGA,

WSXGA,…Full HD, WUXGA

• Low-cost CAT5/5e/6 cable is readily available and easy to install

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2.3 What’s Included

Your extender package should contain the following items. If anything is missing

or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500

or info@blackbox.com.

VX-VGA520-TA:

• (1) Extender Transmitter Unit (Mobile)

• This user’s manual

VX-VGA520-RA:

• (1) Extender Receiver Unit (Mobile)

• This user’s manual

VX-VGA520-TB:

• (1) Extender Transmitter Unit (Wallplate)

• (1) package of screws

• This user’s manual

VX-VGA520-RB:

• (1) Extender Receiver Unit (Wallplate)

• (1) package of screws

• This user’s manual

VX-VGA520-PS:

• (1) 9-12-VDC power supply

• This user’s manual

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2.4 Hardware Description

Figure 2-1. Transmitter and Receiver.

Table 2-1. Transmitter and Receiver functions.

Diagram Label Component Function

Transmitter:

A1 VGA port Connects to a video source.

A2 Power supply Connects to a 9-12-VDC power adapter.

A3 RJ-45 connector Connects to a receiver unit.

A4 EDID copy button 1. Copy the EDID of the connected (A1)

monitor.

2. Use the default EDID.

A5 LED indicator Lights green when power is on.

Lights red to indicate EDID copy status (see

Chapter 4, Operation).

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Table 2-1 (continued). Transmitter and Receiver functions.

Diagram Label Component Function

Receiver:

B1 RJ-45 connector Connects to a transmitter unit.

B2 RGB skew Enables you to manually adjust the video

quality.

B3 VGA port Connects to a VGA monitor.

B4 Power supply Links to a 9–12-VDC power adapter.

B5 LED indicator Lights green when power is on.

2.5 Typical Application

Figure 2-2 shows a typical application using the extender units.

Receiver Transmitter

NOTE: Requires DC power at either transmitter or receiver.

Receiver Transmitter

Figure 2-2. How the extender works.

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