Black Box COMPACT CAT5 AUDIO/VIDEO SPLITTERS, AC154A-2 manual Introduction, General, Features

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1. Introduction

Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter

1. Introduction

1.1 General

The Models AC154A-2 and AC154A-8 are respectively 2 and 8- channel UTP (CAT5) VGA video splitters (senders) with audio. The devices convert a PC's VGA and audio signals into a format that can be transmitted using a single inexpensive and commonly available Category-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with RJ45 connectors, which are used in most Local Area Networks.

At the receiving (remote) end a matching receiver (Model AC155A – sold separately) is used to convert the UTP signal back to VGA and audio.

The devices are housed in compact shielded enclosures and include connectors for the local monitor and speakers as well as multiple RJ45 connectors for connection to remote monitors.

Included with the devices are: a small power adapter, and short video and audio cables for connection to the PC’s VGA and sound card’s outputs.

The RJ45 outputs can drive CAT5 LAN cables to 500 feet (152 meters) with little to no degradation of video quality. A proprietary circuit in the receiver is used to compensate for signal losses in long cable runs.

1.2Features

Buffered video and pass-through audio outputs for connection to local monitor and speakers

Support resolutions up to 1280x1024 at any refresh rate

Rugged, Reliable, Compact size

No software required

Drive standard CAT5 cables to 500 feet

Transmit audio and video signals on one cable

Easily expandable by daisy-chaining the local in/out ports

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Contents CUSTOMER AC154A-2 2-Channel AC154A-8 8-ChannelCompact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitters December AC154A-2 AC154A-8Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUALEUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONAND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando Contents 1. Introduction 1.2 Features1.1 General 2. Installation Orange EIA/TIA 568B WIRING STANDARDWire Color White w/ Orange StripeRefresh Rate 3. OperationResolution 2. Image exhibits steady or rolling horizontal color “hum” bars 4. Troubleshooting4.1 Problem Solving FAQ 1. Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location4. The PC does not recognize a Plug-and-Play monitor 3. Shaking image or periodically blanking monitor5. Faint shadows or ghosts at the remote monitor 6. Poor audio quality at the receiving end 7. Substituting power supplies4.2 Calling Black Box 4.3 Shipping and PackagingAudio 5. SpecificationsResolution SupportedSize PowerWeight MTBFPage Lawrence, PA 1000 Park DriveCopyright 2001. Black Box Corp oration. All rights reserved