Black Box AC150A-2 User manual

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DECEMBER 2001

AC150A-2 AC150AE-2

AC150A-4 AC150AE-4

AC151A-REM AC151AE-REM

CAT5 Audio/Video Splitters

(2-Channel Hub, 4-Channel Hub, and

Remote)

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 la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC Directive

89/336/EEC.

FCC/IC RFI STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS

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.

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.

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box

Corporation.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the

trademark owners.

NOM STATEMENT, TRADEMARKS

CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 5

2. Introduction ............................................................................................... 7

2.1 Overview .............................................................................................. 7

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

2.3 The Complete Package ....................................................................... 8

2.4 The Splitter Illustrated ....................................................................... 9

3. Installation ................................................................................................ 10

3.1 Before You Install .............................................................................. 10

3.2 Making Connections to the Local Splitter ...................................... 10

3.3 Making Connections to Each Remote ............................................. 12

4. Operation ................................................................................................. 13

5. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 14

5.1 Calling Black Box .............................................................................. 14

5.2 Shipping and Packaging ................................................................... 14

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 frequencies supported: 30 to 100 kHz;

Vertical frequencies (refresh rates) supported: 43 to

100 Hz;

Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz;

Synchronization: TTL compatible, horizontal and

vertical positive/negative sync

Audio

Characteristics: Frequency response: 20 Hz to 16 kHz (at –3 dB);

Signal levels (Vin Vout maximum): 2 volts peak-to-peak

Maximum

Distance: 16.4 ft. (5 m) from a Hub or Remote to any attached

video or audio device;

360 ft. (110 m) of CAT5 cabling between the Hub and

the Remotes

User Control: Rear-mounted ON/OFF rocker switch;

On Remote only: Rear-mounted screwdial for focus

Indicator: Rear-mounted power LED

Connectors: On Hubs:

(1) HD15 male to the video-source device;

(1) HD15 female to the local monitor;

(2) 3.5-mm audio jacks: (1) to the audio-source device,

(1) to the local speakers or headphones;

(1) 4-pin DIN female power inlet;

RJ-45 female to Remotes:

AC150A(E)-2: (2);

AC150A(E)-4: (4);

CAT5 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 to 90% noncondensing at up to 86˚F (30˚C)

Enclosure: Steel

Power: Input:

From utility-power (mains) outlet, through detachable

power cord and IEC 320 male inlet, to external

transformer:

AC150A, AC151A models: 110 VAC at 60 Hz;

AC150AE, AC151AE models: 220 VAC at 50 Hz;

Output: 9 VAC at 2 amp from transformer to chassis

Size: Hubs: 1.2"H x 8.8"W x 3"D (3 x 22.4 x 7.8 cm);

Remotes: 1.2"H x 6.2"W x 3"D (3 x 15.7 x 7.8 cm)

Weight: Hubs: 1 lb. (0.5 kg);

Remotes: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)

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 up to four Remotes that you’ll place

near your monitors, speakers, or other video- and audio-destination device(s).

There are four Hub models. The AC150A-2 and AC150AE-2 have two RJ-45 jacks

and can send audio and video to two Remotes. The AC150A-4 and AC150AE-4

have four RJ-45 jacks and can send audio and video to as many as four Remotes.

There are two Remote models, AC150A-REM and AC150AE-REM. The Hub and

Remote models with the “A” infix in their product codes use 110-VAC power; the

models with the “AE” infix use 220-VAC power.

2.2 Features

• Transmits both audio and video signals between your local and remote

locations over CAT5 cable.

• Supports cabling distances up to 360 ft. (110 m).

• Transparent hardware solution—nothing to configure and no software to run.

• Supports high resolution monitors (1280x1024).

• Compatible with all major brands of sound cards.

• Cascadable.

• Picture-focus adjustment at remote sites.

CAT5 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 male to HD15 female VGA-extension cable to attach to

your video-source device.

• A 6-ft. (1.8-m) stereo audio-extension cable with 3.5-mm plugs to attach to

your audio-source device.

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2.4 The Splitter Illustrated

Figure 2-1 shows a fully installed 4-channel Splitter system.

Figure 2-1. A CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter system.

Splitter Remote

Remote

monitors

Local

monitor

Local

speakers

Remote

speakers

CAT5 STP

Cables

Computer CPU,

keyboard, and

mouse

Splitter

Hub

CAT5 STP

Cables

Remote

speakers

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