Black Box AVU5001A, AVU5011A, AVU5004A, AVU5111A, AVU5010A Quick Start Manual

Safety information

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• For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.

• Do not use to link between buildings.

• Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive
environments or next to highly ammable
materials.

• Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables
are installed in compliance with all applicable
wiring regulations.

• Do not connect the CATx link interface (RJ45
style connector) to any other equipment,
particularly network or telecommunications
equipment.

• Where possible, avoid laying the twisted pair
link cable(s) alongside power cables.

• Warning – the power adapter contains live
parts.

• No user serviceable parts are contained within
the power adapter - do not dismantle.

• The primary means to cease operation of the
modules is to remove the power adapter lead.
Ensure that the power adapter is positioned
near to the equipment and is easily accessible.

• Do not use the power adapter if the power
adapter case becomes damaged, cracked or
broken or if you suspect that it is not operating
properly.

• Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer
approved type only.

• If you use a power extension cable with the
modules, make sure the total ampere rating of
the devices plugged into the extension cable
do not exceed the cable’s ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total ampere rating of all the
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

• Do not attempt to service the modules yourself.

• The modules and power supplies can get
warm in operation – do not situate them in an
enclosed space without any ventilation.

• The modules do not provide ground isolation
and should not be used for any applications that
require ground isolation or galvanic isolation.

• Use only with grounded outlets at both the
computer and monitor. When using a backup
power supply (UPS), power the computer, the
monitor and the module from the same supply.

• For correct operation, the transmitter
and receiver modules must have ground
connections. At the computer end, this is
achieved by ensuring that the computer that
the module is connected to has a ground
connection. At the audio/visual device end, this
can be achieved by ensuring that the power
supply is connected to a grounded power
outlet. Alternatively, a ground connection will
be made via the monitor, if the monitor is itself
grounded.

Wizard™ Multimedia Extenders

QUICK START

What’s in the box

* The Wizard

AVU5001A

and AVU5011A are

Wizard
AVU5001A
transmitter*

AVU5111A modules are only available separately.

packaged as a transmitter and

receiver pair (AVU5010A) as well as being

available separately. The Wizard AVU5004A and

For each module:
Power supply adapter
and country-specic
mains cable

Wizard

AVU5011A

receiver*

CUSTOMER

SUPPORT

INFORMATION

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax [phone]
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [e-mail]

Self adhesive
rubber feet

CD-ROM
containing skew
test pattern and
documentation

What you may additionally need

Stereo audio cable

Video cable

Serial cable

Connection overview inside

Full user guide available on the CD-ROM

Connection overview

• For full explanations of connections, including cascade
connections, please refer to the full user guide provided
on the CD-ROM.

• Please consult the Safety information on the rear page
of this quick start guide.

Resolutions and cable lengths

The maximum resolutions achievable are:
1600 x 1200 x 60Hz at 650ft and 1280 x
1024 x 60Hz at 1000ft. If you are using
lower resolutions then it may be possible
to achieve longer transmission distances
although we do not recommend runs
longer than 1000ft in any installation. If
you are running shorter cables then it may
be possible to use more cascades.

Locations

Please consider the following important points
when planning the positions of your Wizard AVU
modules:

• Take care not to exceed the maximum link
cable lengths (please refer to the section
‘Making cascade connections’ in the main user
guide for a full explanation).

• Ensure that the transmitters are as close as
possible to the source PC system and the
receivers are similarly close to the display
modules. Use video connection cables that are
correctly shielded and are no longer than 20ft
in length.

• Wherever possible, choose routes for the
CATx twisted pair link cables that avoid mains
power cables.

• Remember a mains power socket is required
for each transmitter and receiver.

Adjustments for skew compensation
between colours (AVU5111A models
only)

Brightness adjustment dial

Sharpness adjustment dial