Black Box AC1003A-R2 User Manual
AC1003A-R2
CAT5 Multi VGA + Mono Audio Quad Transmitter
Extend hi-res VGA video with audio or serial data
as far as 2000 feet over ordinary CAT5 cable.
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and iCOMPEL is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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FCC RFI Statements
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 inter ference 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 emis sion 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.
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NOM Statement
Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
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.
CAUTION:
READ INSTRUCTIONS. Read and understand all operating, installation, and safety instructions before using this equipment.
AVOID ATTACHMENTS: Do not use accessories, attachments, tools, or materials that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Doing so may compromise operating performance, create an unsafe condition, damage equipment, or violate the terms of usage or warranty.
FOLLOW WARNINGS: Always follow all instructions and warnings marked on the equipment or as detailed in the related user documentation.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 DCE/EDID Support ........................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Auxiliary System Support ...............................................................................................................................................7
1.4 CAT5 Cable Compatibility .............................................................................................................................................7
2. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.3.1 DDC Mode Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.2 General Configuration Settings .......................................................................................................................13
3.3.3 Setting Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................................13
3.3.4 Config Mode 1: Sync Mode Options ............................................................................................................... 14
3.3.5 Config Mode 1: 4th-Pair Modes ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.6 Config Mode 2: Video Coupling ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.7 Config Mode 2: Video Termination ................................................................................................................. 16
4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Problems/Solutions ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Contacting Black Box...................................................................................................................................................18
4.3 Shipping and Packaging ..............................................................................................................................................18
Appendix. Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................................................................... 19
A.1 HD15 Connector Pinout (SOURCE IN, LOCAL OUT) ....................................................................................................19
A.2 Auxiliary I/O (AUX-IN/AUX-OUT) .................................................................................................................................20
A.3 RJ-45 Wiring Standard ................................................................................................................................................ 21
A.4 DC Power Connector ..................................................................................................................................................22
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
1.1 General
Audio Characteristics — Left + right summed audio
Auxiliary Signals (Only One at a Time) — L+R summed audio input: 47 k-ohms input impedance (a source device
with 600 ohms maximum output impedance is recommended [analog input mode]);
Simplex RS-232 Input: 4.75 k-ohms input impedance (simplex RS-232 mode)
Cable Required — Category 5, 5e, 6, cable, shielded or unshielded twisted pair
Compliance — CE, FCC Class A, IC Class/Class A, UL® listed ITE Device
Interface Signal Details — Video Input: Standard VGA (HD15) video connection;
RGB Signals Input Impedance: 75 ohm;
DDC: Supported
Local Output Port Drive Impedance — Video output: Standard VGA (HD15);
RGB Signal Impedance: 75 ohm, supports DDC;
Auxiliary Signals (only one type at a time): L&R summed audio output impedance: 600 ohm or greater load impedance
(analog output mode);
Simplex RS-232 Output Impedance: 600 ohm or greater load impedance (simplex RS-232 mode)
Maximum Distance — Up to 2000 ft. (625 m), depends on receiver
Resolution and Refresh Rate — Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 70 Hz
Serial Characteristics — Simplex serial, any speed up to 115.2 kbps, transparent to format and protocol
Video Support — RGBHV, RGB, Composite, S-Video, and Component Video modes
Connectors — Video In/Out: (2) HD15 VGA;
CAT5 Link Output: (1) RJ-45;
Auxiliary Signal Input/Output: (1) 4-position Phoenix;
DC Power Input: (1) coaxial jack (5.5 mm OD, 2.5 ID, 11 mm L)
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, black powder-coat finish
MTBF — 100,000 hours
Power — Input voltage: +5 VDC, 1 A maximum;
Consumption: 5 watts maximum
Size — 1.2"H x 5.6"W x 4.5"D (3.1 x 14.2 x 11.4 cm)
Weight — 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)
1.2 DDC/EDID Support
For best compatibility with source devices (for example, a PC), an extension device (CAT5 Multi VGA and Analog Audio
Transmitter in this case) should provide an appropriate DDC/EDID profile with the proper resolution and timing information. This
helps ensure best compatibility with display devices connected at the remote end.
The transmitter supports a simple, yet very flexible, DDC/EDID management scheme:
• The built-in factory-default DDC/EDID profile supports a number of standard resolutions and timing information that is widely
compatible with many displays.
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• A specific DDC/EDID profile can be copied from a particular display and stored inside the transmitter’s internal non-volatile
memory. This method enables the best possible compatibility with a specific display that would otherwise not work properly if
simply using the factory-default DDC/EDID profile.
• Finally, the transmitter supports a “pass-through” mode, where the DDC/EDID profile of a locally attached display is passed
directly to the video source. This can be very helpful in diagnosing certain resolution or timing related display issues, but
generally is not used on a permanent basis (though it is safe to do so).
Table 1-1. DDC/EDID.
DDC/EDID Parameter: Presented to the source whn using the transmitter:
Manufacturer name string MRI
Monitor name string Magic display
Established timings
Detailed timings 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz, 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz, 720 x 480 @ 60 Hz
CEA video formats
Specific timings 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz, 720 x 4 80 @ 59.94 Hz, 1920 x 1200 @ 59.94 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60 Hz, 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz, 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz, 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz,
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
720 x 480p @ 59.94, 60 Hz, 4:3, 720 x 576p @ 50 Hz: 3
1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz @ 16: 9
1280 x 720p @ 59.4, 60 Hz @ 16:9
1920 x 1080p @ 50 Hz @ 16: 9
1920 x 1080p @ 59.94, 60 Hz @ 16:9
1.3 Auxiliary Signal Support
The transmitter design supports two types of auxiliary signals, preconfigured from the factory.
NOTE: Only one type of signal is supported at a time.
The CAT5 Multi VGA and Analog Audio Transmitter supports L+R summed audio.
It also supports the following serial signals:
• Provides simplex (TX-only) serial data, even with daisychained receivers.
• Data is transmitted to all attached receivers. No data can ever be received.
• Receivers are not individually addressable.
• RS-232 interface supports a 2-wire interface: TX/GND.
• Baud rates up to 115.2K are supported. No settings required.
• Transparent to format and protocol.
NOTE: For each transmitter configuration above, the accompanying receiver device must be similarly configured.
For more specific information on CAT5 Multi VGA and Analog Audio receivers, please refer to the user guide provided with your
re cei ver.
1.4 CAT5 Cable Compatibility
The CAT5 Multi VGA and Analog Audio Transmitter enables the highest quality video extension over common Category 5 (CAT5)
cable. In some applications, system design or environmental factors can require the use of CAT5e and CAT6 cabling (with and
without optional shielding). Each installation may have special requirements, and it is up to the system designer to determine the
most appropriate type of cable to deploy with CAT5 Multi VGA and Analog Audio Transmitter products.
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CAUTION: In any case, if there is any doubt with regards to a specific type of cable, it is strongly advised that actual testing be
performed using an appropriate length of the desired cable—BEFORE that cable is specified and installed.
The transmitter provides four UTP output ports. Each port in turn supports a daisychained CAT5 connection to multiple receivers.
This allows one video source to be sent to many displays at the same time—with the absolute minimum amount of signal
degradation possible.
The transmitter is compatible with standard CAT5/5e/6 data cabling as well as specialized “low skew” cabling manufactured
primarily for video applications.
CAUTION:
Some “low skew” cabling is specific to a particular equipment vendor or application and may not be compatible with CAT5 Multi
VGA and Analog Audio Transmitter products. Make sure that any “low-skew” CAT5 cable is non-proprietary prior to purchase/
installation.
Standard CAT6 cable can exhibit much greater skew than standard CAT5/5e and may require skew compensation beyond what
the standard product offers. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for details.
The CAT5/5e/6 cable should be suitably rated listed (DUZX) communications cables, TYPE CMP, CMR, CMG, or CM as
designated in the NEC. Cables are to be installed in accordance with the NEC and local building and electrical codes. This is the
responsibility of the end user/installer of this product.
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