Black Box AC1000A-R3, AC1001A-R2, AC1002A-R3, AC1003A, AC1013A-R2 User Manual

CAT5 Multi VGA System

(VGA and Audio)

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DECEMBER 2008

AC1000A-R3
AC1001A-R2
AC1002A-R3
AC1003A
AC1013A-R2
AC1014A-R2
AC1211A

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INFORMATION

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CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM

FCC/IC RFI STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY

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.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufac turer’s

authority to operate the equipment.

instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance

in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reason able protection against such interference when the equipment is

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le

operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area i s likely to cause interference , in which case the user at his own

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.

Changes or modifications not expr essl y approv ed by the pa rty respons ib le
for compliance could v oid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference R egulation of Industry

operado.

Canada.

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.

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

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo,

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

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.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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.

The manufacturer declares that this product meets the requirements of

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

EU Directive 89/336/EEC.

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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The manufacturer declares that this product meets the requirements of
EU Directive 89/336/EEC.

NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications....................................................................................................3

2. Introduction ......................................................................................................5

2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................5

2.2 Package Contents .................................................................................….6

2.3 Equipment You May Also Need.............................................................….6

2.4 Compatible Cabling ......................................................... .... .... ........ .... ..….6

3. Setup and Installation..........................................…...................................…….7

3.1 Making the Connections............................…........................................…..7

3.1.1 Connections and Setup in General .........…....................................…7

3.1.2 Transmitter Connections…………. .........…............................. .......…8

3.1.3 Receiver Connections……………. .. .......…....................................…9

3.2 Receiver Adjustments...............................….......................................……11

3.2.1 AC1001A-R2……………………….......... .…... .... ........ .....................…11

3.2.2 AC1002A-R3, AC1013A-R2, AC1014A-R2....................................…12

3.2.3 Skew Compensation..……………...........…............................. .......…13

3.3 Typical Applications..…..................................…..................................…...14

4. Troubleshooting............................................ ... . ... .... .........................................15

4.1 Common Problems ................................... ... .............................................15

4.2 Calling Black Box ................................. .... .................................................16

4.3 Shipping and Packaging ...........................................................................16

Append ix A. Cabli ng Pinouts.......................... ....... .............................................. .17

Appendix B. DC Restoration Setting ........... .... . ...................................................19

Appendix C. Receiver Video Settings..................................................................20

Appendix D. Rackmounting Units .......................................................................21

Appendix E. Daisy Chain Termination.................................................................22

Appendix F. DDC Modes……………......... ..........................................................23

Appendix G. Sync Modes……………..................................................................24

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SPECIFICATIONS

1.Specifications

Cable Required: CatX (5/5e/6) UTP

Compliance: CE; FCC Class A, IC Class/clas se A
Video Support: RGBHV, RGB, YUV, S-Video, composite, 75 ohm.
Audio Support: 2 Channels Right/Left Summed (mono output)
Resolution and (receiver dependent)

Refresh Rate: AC1001A-R2 1366x768, 720P

AC1002A-R3 1920x1080, 1080P;
AC1211A 1920x1080, 1080P;
AC1013A-R2 1920x1080, 1080P;
AC1014A-R2 1920x1080, 1080P;
See the Maximum Distance specification

Maximum (receiver dependent)
Distance: AC1001A-R2 500 ft (152 m)

AC1002A-R3 600 ft (183 m)
AC1211A 600 ft (183 m)
AC1013A-R3 1200 ft (366 m)
AC1014A-R2 2000 ft (610 m)

Skew (included for models below only).
Compensation: AC1211A Included

AC1013A-R2 Included
AC1014A-R2 Included

Power: All models except below: +5 VDC (5W max)
AC1014A-R2 +12VDC (6W max)

Temperature
Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);

Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)

Humidity
Tolerance: Up to 80% noncondensing

Enclosure: Steel

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CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM

Connectors: Transmitters:
AC1000A-R3: (1) 4 captive screw , (1) RJ-45, (2) HD15 F;

AC1003A: (2) 3.5-mm, (4) RJ-45, (2) HD15 F;
Receivers:

AC1001A-R2: (1) 3.5-mm, (1) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;
AC1002A-R3: (1) 4 captive screw, (2) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;
AC1211A: (1) 4 captive screw, (2) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;
AC1013A-R2: (1) 4 captive screw, (2) RJ-45, (2) HD15 F;
AC1014A-R2: (1) 4 captive screw, (2) RJ-45, (1) HD15 F;

All: (1) power inlet

Size: Transmitters:
AC1000A-R3: 1.2"H x 4.1"W x 4.3"D (3.1 x 10.4 x 10.9 cm)

AC1003A: 1.2"H x 5.6"W x 4.5"D (3.1 x 14.2 x 11.4 cm)
Receivers:

AC1001A-R2: 1.0”H x 3.1” W x 3.7” D (2.2 x 7.9 x 9.5 cm)
AC1002A-R3: 1.2”H x 5.5”W x 3.6”D (3.0 x 14.0 x 9.2 cm)
AC1211A: 1.2”H x 5.5”W x 3.6”D (3.0 x 14.0 x 9.2 cm)
AC1013A-R2: 1.2”H x 5.5”W x 3.6”D (3.0 x 14.0 x 9.2 cm)
AC1014A-R2: 1.2”H x 5.6”W x 6.2”D (3.0 x 14.2 x 15.7 cm)

Weight: Transmitters:
AC1000A-R3: 0.8 lb. (0.4 kg);

AC1003A: 1.4 lb. (0.6 kg);
Receivers:

AC1001A-R2: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg);
AC1002A-R3: 1.0 lb. (0.5 kg);
AC1211A: 1.0 lb. (0.5 kg);
AC1013A-R2: 1.0 lb. (0.5 kg);
AC1014A-R2: 2.0 lb. (0.9 kg);

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CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION

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2. Introduction

2.1 Overview

The CAT5 Multi VGA System for Video and Audio extends video and audio signals
over ordinary Category 5 cable. All models support RGBHV, RGB, and VGA video,
and they use a transmitter-to-receiver set up.

This manual covers the following CAT5 Multi VGA System Transmitters and
Receivers:

Transmitters:
AC1000A-R3 Single port transmitter
AC1003A 4 port Quad hub transmitter

Receivers
AC1001A-R2 500 ft range
AC1002A-R3 600 ft range, daisy chainable
AC1211A 600 ft range, daisy chainable (incl skew comp)
AC1013A-R2 1200 ft range, daisychainable (incl skew comp)
AC1014A-R2 2000 ft range, daisy chainable (incl skew comp)

The video/audio models enable you to broadcast line-level mono audio, along with
video from your computer, to as many as 100 computer monitors to various cabl e
distances depending upon receiver in use.

Among the transm itters available for both video/audio models are single-port
models and four-port (quad hub) versions. The quad hub transmitter is used to
distribute the same signal to multiple display devices.

CAT5 Multi VGA System receivers are available with single or dual daisychainable
connections. The dual dais ychai na ble re cei ve r is used when the same sig n al is
distributed to multiple display devices across a single CAT5 cable in a daisychain
or loop-through fashion. Setup and cabling are the same as the single-port
receiver.
You can daisy chain within the rated distance of the receiver. For example, an
AC1002A-R3 can be daisy chained within 600 ft of the transmitter. It is possible to
daisy chain out of a shorter range receiver into a longer range receiver. Fo r
example, when daisy chaining over 600 ft, an AC1002A-R3 can be daisy chained
to an AC1013A-R2 over 600 ft. up to 1200 ft.
A maximum of 12 units may be daisy chained.

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CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM

WARNING

This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribut ion

through an Ethernet network. Do not connect these devices to any sort

2.2 Package Contents

You should have receive d the following when ordering a CAT5 Multi VGA Syste m
unit:

• The transmitter or receiver.

• External power supply (100–250 VAC, 50–60 Hz, autosensing) with cord.

• This manual.

2.3 Equipment You May Also Need

• Rackmount Brackets (see Appendix D)

• Audio cable

• Video cable

• CAT5 cable

2.4 Compatible Cabling

The CAT5 Multi VGA System products are compatible with Cat5/5e/6 data cabling as
well as skew free CAT5/5e cabling manufactured for video applications. Note that some
skew free Cat5 is specific to a particular vendor and is not compatible with these
products. Please ensure any skew free CAT5 cable is non-proprietary prior to purchase/
installation.
CAT6 cable, due to the manufacture method, can exhibit muc h greater skew than
standard CAT5/5e and may require skew compe nsation beyond what the standard
product offers.
CAT5/5e/6 cabling for the CAT5 Multi VGA Series must be pinned to the TIA-EIA
T568B wiring specification (see Appendix A) We also highly recommend that all CAT5
cables be pre-terminated and tested. Cables terminated on-site or in an existing
infrastructure should be tested before use to ensure compliance with the TIA-EIA
T568B specification. Using incorrectly terminated CAT5 cables can damage the units.

of networking or telecommunications equipment!

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CHAPTER 3: Setup and Installation

3. Setup and Installation

3.1 Making the Connections

3.1.1 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP IN GENERAL

This section contains figures showing connections with the specific CAT5 Multi
VGA System models. In general, however, the connection and setup procedure at
both transmitter and receiver ends is as follows (see sections 3.1.2, 3.1.3 for
typical connections and se c tion 3.3 for typical applications):

At the transmitter end:

1. Connect the source video to the CAT5 Multi VGA System transmitter video
input port, which is an HD15 connector labeled SOURCE IN.

2. If desired, at tach a local monitor via the l ocal monitor port to LOCAL OUT.

3. Make your audio connections.
Connect the audio input to the AUDIO connector Pins 1 (Left Audio +) , 2
(ground), 3 (Right Audio +) for the AC1000A-R3 or the 3.5mm audio jack for the
AC1003A.

4. Connect the CAT5 cable to the transmitter.

5. Apply power on the transmitter. The LED should light and, if there’s a local
monitor attached, a video image should appear on the monitor’s screen.

At the rece iver end:

1. Connect the SOURCE OUT HD15 connector to the display unit, and attach
any audio connection s depending on the model of CAT5 Mult i V GA
System (see Sections 3.1.3 for model-specific connections).

2. Make sure that the CAT5 cable connection(s) from the transmitter are secure.

3. Apply power. The LED should light and video should appear on the display
(make sure dis play is powered ON).

4. For video clarity, see Section 3.2 for individual receiver adjustments.
If there are any problems at either end, see Chapter 4.

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