Black Box ACU2500A-R3 Quick Start Manual

February 2010

ACU2500A-R3

MT1000A-85-R4

HDMI and USB 2.0 KVM Extender

Quick Start Guide

Extend video and USB up to 330 feet (100 m) over CAT5e or better cable.

Front view, Local and Remote Extenders

What’s Included

Your package should contain the following items. If anything is
missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at
877-877-2269 or [e-mail].

• (1) local extender unit

• (1) remote extender unit

• (2) 5-VDC power adapters

• (1) 6-foot (1.8-m) USB cable

• (1) 5-foot (1.5-m) HDMI cable

• This printed quick start guide

NOTE: You can also access the complete user guide

at www.blackbox.com.

Additional Items You Will Need

To complete the installation, you will also need the following
items that are not included with the product:

• A computer with an HDMI output

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a
USB compliant operating system

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device(s)

• CAT5e UTP cable with two RJ-45 connectors (if using surface
cabling) OR CAT5e cabling with two information outlets and
two CAT5e patch cords with RJ-45 connectors (if using
premise cabling)

Back view, Local and Remote Extenders

Compatibility and Recommended Setup

The KVM Extender is compatible with many graphics cards,
operating systems, and monitors or TVs that support High
Definition (HD) 1080p, 1920 x 1200, and 4K resolution.
However, there is no guarantee that all USB devices are
compatible with this product, because there are many different
factors that may impact operation.

This KVM Extender complies with USB 1.1 and 2.0
specifications governing the design of USB devices. It supports
USB 1.1 and low bandwidth USB 2.0 devices. Examples of
these devices include: keyboards, mice, flash drives, micro­phones, and speakers. Contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail] to determine if your
USB 2.0 device(s) can be supported.

HDMI Cables

Use high-quality, undamaged HDMI cables with the extender.
Low-quality or damaged cables may impact product perfor­mance and/or damage the units.

Compatible Host Operating Systems:

• Windows®

• OS X® • Linux

Link Cable

NOTE: Minimum cable required is CAT5e solid-core. We

recommend using CAT6 STP cable for best performance.
Cables must be terminated with CAT6 connectors to
qualify as CAT6.

For installation instructions, turn this page over…

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Contact

Information

Order toll-free in the U.S. or for FREE 24/7 technical support: Call 877-877-BBOX
(outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
www.blackbox.com • [e-mail]

Ca bl e Type

Solid- core CAT5e UTP

Solid- core CAT5e STP Moderate susceptibility to electrical inter ference

Solid- core CAT6 UTP High susceptibility to electrical interference

Solid- core CAT6 STP Recommended

Solid- core CAT7 STP Recommended

Maximum
Distance Notes

High susceptibility to electrical interference

330 feet

(100 m)

Installation Steps

Step 1. Using the included HDMI and USB cables, connect the

Local Extender to a computer.

Local Extender (rear view)

Step 3. Directly connect the Local Extender to the Remote
Extender with a CAT5e STP cable (not included). Solid-core
CAT6 cable or better is recommended for best performance.

Local Extender

Remote Extender

CAT5e (or better) STP

Figure QS-3. Step 3.

Step 4. Power on the local extender unit with the included

5-VDC adapter.

Computer

Local Extender

Figure QS-1. Step 1.

Step 2. Connect the Remote Extender to a monitor or TV with

Figure QS-4. Step 4.

an HDMI cable (not included). Connect your USB devices (e.g.,
keyboard and mouse) to the Remote Extender.

Remote Extender (rear view)

Step 5. Power on the remote extender unit with the included

5-VDC adapter.

Remote Extender

Figure QS-5. Step 5.

Figure QS-2. Step 2.

CE Statement

Black Box Corporation d eclares under its so le responsibility that the ACU2500A-R3, to which
this declaration relates, is in confo rmity with European Standard EN 55022, EN 61000 and EN 55024.

Product Operation and Storage

Please re ad and follow all instruc tions provided with this product, and op erate for intended use only.

Do not attempt to open the produc t casing as this may cause damage and will void warranty. Use only
the power supply prov ided with t his produc t. When not in use, product should b e stored in a dry
location betwe en -20°C and 70 °C.

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WEEE Statement

The European Union has established regulations for the collection and rec ycling of all waste electrical
and elec tronic equipment (WEEE). I mplementation of W EEE regulati ons may var y slightly by individual
EU member s tates. Please check with your local and st ate government guide lines for safe disposal and
recycling or contac t your national WEEE recycling agency for m ore information.

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