Black Box AC179A, AC176A-R2, AC177A-R2, AC178A Specifications

Send one video signal or one video signal

with audio to two locations.

Send one video signal or one video signal

with audio to two locations.

1-to-2 Composite Video Splitters • 1-to-2 S-Video Splitters

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FEA TURES

• Send video signals from one source,
such as a video camera, to two different
displays, such as a TV, VCR, or monitor.

• Two models (AC178A–AC179A) also
enable you to send stereo audio signals
along with the video signal.

• These splitters also work as video
drivers for long cable runs.

• Individually buffered output ports and
150-MHz bandwidth provide excellent
signal strength and quality.

• Work with NTSC, PAL, or SECAM signals.

Send one video signal to multiple sources!

OVERVIEW

You can use the BLACK BOX®1-to-2 Composite Video
Splitters and 1-to-2 S-Video Splitters to send one video signal
to multiple sources, such as a TV, VCR, or computer monitor.
You can also use the splitters as video drivers for long cable
runs. Two models (AC178A–AC179A) are available for sending
stereo audio along with the video signal.

Individually buffered output ports and 150-MHz
bandwidth provide excellent signal strength and quality.
All models work with NTSC, PAL, or SECAM signals, so they
work just about anywhere you take them.

1-to-2 Composite

Video Splitter (AC176A-R2)

Camera

Monitors

TECH SPECS

Audio Frequency — AC179A, AC178A: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Audio Impedance — AC179A, AC178A: Input: 20K ohms balanced;

Output: 100 ohms balanced

Video Bandwidth — 150 MHz
Video Impedance — 75 ohms
Video Standards — NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Video Types —AC176A-R2, AC179A: Composite video;

AC177A-R2, AC178A: S-Video

Connectors —

AC176A-R2, AC179A:

Input: Composite: (1) BNC F; Output: Composite: (2) BNC F;

AC177A-R2, AC178A: Input: S-Video: (1) 4-pin mini DIN F;

Output: S-Video: (2) 4-pin mini DIN F;

AC179A, AC178A also have: Input: Audio: (1) 5-position terminal block;

Output: Audio: (2) 5-position terminal block

Power —110 VAC, 60 Hz, wallmount
Size — 1.75"H x 5.1"W x 3.5"D (4.4 x 13 x 8.9 cm)

Item Code

1-to-2 Composite Video Splitter AC176A-R2

with Stereo Audio AC179A

1-to-2 S-Video Video Splitter AC177A-R2

with Stereo Audio AC178A