Black Box Network Hardware AC150A 2 User Manual

DECEMBER 2001  
AC150AE-2  
AC150AE-4  
AC150A-2  
AC150A-4  
AC151A-REM AC151AE-REM  
CAT5 Audio/Video Splitters  
(2-Channel Hub, 4-Channel Hub, and  
Remote)  
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 724-746-0746  
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018  
 
CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS  
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT  
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD  
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.  
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NOM STATEMENT, TRADEMARKS  
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.  
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL  
BLACK BOX and the  
Corporation.  
logo are registered trademarks of Black Box  
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the  
trademark owners.  
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CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS  
Contents  
Chapter  
Page  
1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 5  
2. Introduction ............................................................................................... 7  
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................. 7  
2.2 Features ............................................................................................... 7  
2.3 The Complete Package ....................................................................... 8  
2.4 The Splitter Illustrated ....................................................................... 9  
3. Installation ................................................................................................ 10  
3.1 Before You Install .............................................................................. 10  
3.2 Making Connections to the Local Splitter ...................................... 10  
3.3 Making Connections to Each Remote ............................................. 12  
4. Operation ................................................................................................. 13  
5. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 14  
5.1 Calling Black Box .............................................................................. 14  
5.2 Shipping and Packaging ................................................................... 14  
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications  
1. Specifications  
Compliance:  
Standards:  
Interfaces:  
CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class/classe A  
Video: VGA, SVGA, and XGA  
VGA compatible video, 3.5-mm stereo audio, and a  
proprietary composite of both of these  
Video  
Characteristics:  
Signal: Analog RGB, 0.7 volts peak-to-peak;  
Impedance: 75 ohms;  
Horizontal frequencies supported: 30 to 100 kHz;  
Vertical frequencies (refresh rates) supported: 43 to  
100 Hz;  
Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz;  
Synchronization: TTL compatible, horizontal and  
vertical positive/negative sync  
Audio  
Characteristics:  
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 16 kHz (at –3 dB);  
Signal levels (V  
V
maximum): 2 volts peak-to-peak  
in out  
Maximum  
Distance:  
16.4 ft. (5 m) from a Hub or Remote to any attached  
video or audio device;  
360 ft. (110 m) of CAT5 cabling between the Hub and  
the Remotes  
User Control:  
Rear-mounted ON/OFF rocker switch;  
On Remote only: Rear-mounted screwdial for focus  
Indicator:  
Rear-mounted power LED  
Connectors:  
On Hubs:  
(1) HD15 male to the video-source device;  
(1) HD15 female to the local monitor;  
(2) 3.5-mm audio jacks: (1) to the audio-source device,  
(1) to the local speakers or headphones;  
(1) 4-pin DIN female power inlet;  
RJ-45 female to Remotes:  
AC150A(E)-2: (2);  
AC150A(E)-4: (4);  
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Connectors:  
(continued)  
On each Remote:  
(1) HD15 female to a remote monitor;  
(1) 3.5-mm audio jack to remote speakers or  
headphones;  
(1) 4-pin DIN female power inlet;  
(1) RJ-45 female to Hub  
Temperature  
Tolerance:  
Operating: 32 to 122˚F (0 to 50˚C);  
Storage: –40 to +158˚F (–40 to +70˚C)  
Humidity  
Tolerance:  
Up to 90% noncondensing at up to 86˚F (30˚C)  
Steel  
Enclosure:  
Power:  
Input:  
From utility-power (mains) outlet, through detachable  
power cord and IEC 320 male inlet, to external  
transformer:  
AC150A, AC151A models: 110 VAC at 60 Hz;  
AC150AE, AC151AE models: 220 VAC at 50 Hz;  
Output: 9 VAC at 2 amp from transformer to chassis  
Size:  
Hubs: 1.2"H x 8.8"W x 3"D (3 x 22.4 x 7.8 cm);  
Remotes: 1.2"H x 6.2"W x 3"D (3 x 15.7 x 7.8 cm)  
Weight:  
Hubs: 1 lb. (0.5 kg);  
Remotes: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)  
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications  
2. Introduction  
2.1 Overview  
The CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter simultaneously broadcasts audio and video signals  
over Category 5 twisted-pair cable to as many as four remote monitors and speakers  
up to 360 ft. (110 m) away. It consists of a Hub that you’ll connect to your PC or  
other video- and audio-source device(s), plus up to four Remotes that you’ll place  
near your monitors, speakers, or other video- and audio-destination device(s).  
There are four Hub models. The AC150A-2 and AC150AE-2 have two RJ-45 jacks  
and can send audio and video to two Remotes. The AC150A-4 and AC150AE-4  
have four RJ-45 jacks and can send audio and video to as many as four Remotes.  
There are two Remote models, AC150A-REM and AC150AE-REM. The Hub and  
Remote models with the “A” infix in their product codes use 110-VAC power; the  
models with the “AE” infix use 220-VAC power.  
2.2 Features  
• Transmits both audio and video signals between your local and remote  
locations over CAT5 cable.  
• Supports cabling distances up to 360 ft. (110 m).  
• Transparent hardware solution—nothing to configure and no software to run.  
• Supports high resolution monitors (1280x1024).  
• Compatible with all major brands of sound cards.  
• Cascadable.  
• Picture-focus adjustment at remote sites.  
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CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS  
2.3 The Complete Package  
Each Splitter Hub or Remote comes with:  
• A 110-VAC (“A” models) or 220-VAC (“AE” models) external power-supply  
transformer.  
• An input cord for the transformer that’s appropriate for the outlets in your  
region.  
• This manual.  
Each Hub also comes with:  
• A 6-ft. (1.8-m) HD15 male to HD15 female VGA-extension cable to attach to  
your video-source device.  
• A 6-ft. (1.8-m) stereo audio-extension cable with 3.5-mm plugs to attach to  
your audio-source device.  
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction  
2.4 The Splitter Illustrated  
Figure 2-1 shows a fully installed 4-channel Splitter system.  
Splitter Remote  
Remote  
speakers  
Splitter Remote  
CAT5 STP  
Cables  
Local  
speakers  
Local  
monitor  
Remote  
monitors  
Splitter  
Hub  
Splitter Remote  
Splitter Remote  
Remote  
speakers  
CAT5 STP  
Cables  
Computer CPU,  
keyboard, and  
mouse  
Figure 2-1. A CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter system.  
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CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS  
3. Installation  
3.1 Before You Install  
• Make sure to sure the proper type of Category 5 cable. You should use 2-pair  
(4-wire) 24-AWG solid-core STP (shielded twisted-pair) that’s pinned straight-  
though (Pin 1 to Pin 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3, etc.)  
• Make sure to route your cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners,  
and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.  
• Make sure that the distance from the Splitter Hub to each Remote unit does  
not exceed the maximum cable length of 360 ft. (110 m).  
3.2 Making Connections to the Hub  
All of the Splitter Hub’s connectors are on its rear panel. Making sure that the  
local Splitter is turned off and unplugged, connect it to devices, Remotes, and  
power. (Refer to Figure 3-1 on the next page, and keep in mind that cables to  
attached video and audio devices shouldn't be longer than 5 m [16.4 ft.].)  
1. Run the included VGA-extension cable from the HD15 female video-output  
port of your PC or other video-source device to the Hub’s HD15 male  
connector labeled “VIDEO IN.” If your video-source device outputs VGA  
compatible video but has some other kind of video-output connector, please  
call Black Box Tech Support to discuss your application.  
2. Run the included audio-extension cable from the 3.5-mm female audio-  
output port, speakers port, or headphone port of your PC or other audio-  
source device to the Hub’s 3.5-mm jack labeled “AUDIO” and “IN.” If your  
audio-source device has the larger quarter-inch connectors typical of  
commercial and industrial sound equipment, you’ll need a quarter-inch-to-  
3.5-mm adapter; these are commonly available at electronics stores and  
elsewhere. If your audio-source device has some other kind of audio-output  
connector, please call Black Box Tech Support to discuss your application.  
3. If you want to attach a local monitor or other video-destination device, plug  
its cable into the Hub’s HD15 female connector labeled “LOCAL  
MONITOR.”  
4. If you want to attach local speakers or headphones, plug their cable into the  
Hub’s 3.5-mm jack labeled “AUDIO” and “OUT.”  
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CHAPTER 3: Installation  
5. Plug the CAT5 twisted-pair cables that will run to your Remotes into the  
Hub’s RJ-45 jacks labeled “TO REMOTE UNIT.”  
6. Plug the external transformer’s attached output cable to the Hub’s 4-pin DIN  
female connector labeled “9 VAC.” Plug the IEC 320 female end of the  
transformer’s input cord into the IEC 320 male inlet on the transformer. Plug  
the other end of the input cord into a working AC outlet.  
RJ-45 M to  
Local  
speakers  
Remotes 1  
through 4  
CAT5 STP  
cables to  
Remotes  
Local  
monitor  
RJ-45 M to  
ports 1  
through 4  
3.5-mm stereo plug  
to Audio Out port  
HD15 M to Local  
Monitor port  
Splitter  
Hub  
HD15 F to  
Video In port  
3.5-mm stereo plug  
to Audio In port  
4-pin DIN M  
to Power port  
Stereo  
audio cable  
VGA video-extension cable  
Power  
supply  
6-pin mini-DIN M to  
keyboard and mouse ports  
To AC  
outlet  
HD15 M to  
VGA Out port  
CPU  
Keyboard  
3.5-mm stereo plug  
to Speakers, Aux  
Out , etc. port  
Mouse  
Figure 3-1. The rear panel of the Splitter Hub (4-channel model shown) and  
its device (IBM PC shown), Remote, and power attachments.  
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3.3 Making Connections to Each Remote  
All of the Splitter Remote’s connectors are on its rear panel. Making sure that the  
Remote is turned off and unplugged, connect it to devices, the Hub, and power.  
(Refer to Figure 3-2, and keep in mind that cables to attached video and audio  
devices shouldn't be longer than 5 m [16.4 ft.].)  
1. Plug the remote monitor’s cable into the Remote’s HD15 female connector  
labeled “MONITOR.”  
2. Plug the cable from the remote speakers or headphones into the Remote’s  
3.5-mm jack labeled “AUDIO OUT.”  
3. Plug the CAT5 twisted-pair cable that will run to your Hub into the Remote’s  
RJ-45 jacks labeled “TO CENTRAL UNIT.”  
4. Plug the external transformer’s attached output cable to the Remote’s 4-pin  
DIN female connector labeled “9 VAC.” Plug the IEC 320 female end of the  
transformer’s input cord into the IEC 320 male inlet on the transformer. Plug  
the other end of the input cord into a working AC outlet.  
RJ-45 M to  
port 1, 2, 3, or 4  
on Hub  
Remote  
monitor  
CAT5 STP  
cable to  
Hub  
RJ-45 M to  
Central Unit  
port  
HD15 M to Local  
Monitor port  
Splitter  
Remote  
3.5-mm stereo plug  
to Audio Out port  
4-pin DIN M  
to Power port  
Remote  
speakers  
To AC  
outlet  
Power  
supply  
Figure 3-2. The rear panel of a Remote and its device, local Splitter, and  
power attachments.  
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CHAPTER 4: Operation  
4. Operation  
Once you’ve finished installing your CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter system as  
described in Chapter 3, take these steps to begin operating the system:  
1. Plug in and turn on any powered devices attached to the system, particularly  
any computers.  
2. Turn on the Hub and all of the Remotes using their rear-mounted power  
switches. The POWER LED on their rear panels should light and any video  
and audio that the Hub is receiving should be broadcast to the equipment  
attached to all of the Remotes.  
If the focus of the picture that appears on the screen of a monitor attached to any  
Remote needs adjusting, you can use a screwdriver to turn the screwdial labeled  
“PICTURE” on the Remote. (You’ll have to use trial and error to discover at what  
setting of this screwdial the picture looks best.)  
The Splitter system has no hardware sound controls; you will have to make  
sound adjustments independently at each pair of speakers or other destination  
devices, or make adjustments for all remote sites simultaneously by using the  
controls of the audio-source device—for example, the Sound control panel on a  
®
Windows PC.  
Once your Splitter system is installed, operating, and adjusted properly, it should  
continue operating indefinitely without requiring further user intervention.  
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CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS  
5. Troubleshooting  
5.1 Calling Black Box  
If you determine that your CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter is malfunctioning, do not  
attempt to alter or repair it. It is not user-serviceable. Contact Black Box Technical  
Support at 724-746-5500.  
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to  
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description,  
including:  
• the nature and duration of the problem;  
• when the problem occurs;  
• the components involved in the problem;  
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or  
make it worse; and  
• the results of any testing you’ve already done.  
5.2 Shipping and Packaging  
If you need to transport or ship your CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter Hub or Remote:  
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.  
• If you are returning the unit, include everything you received with it. Before  
you ship a unit back to Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a  
Return Authorization (RA) number.  
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NOTES  
 
NOTES  
 
© Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.  
1000 Park Drive  
Lawrence, PA 15055-1018  
724-746-5500  
Fax 724-746-0746  
 

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