Black Box AC043A-R2, Instruction Manual

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S-VIDEO SPLITTER-8 AND COMPOSITE VIDEO SPLITTER-8
3.2 Connecting the Input Device (Video Source)
Using the appropriate cable, connect your video source to the connector labeled
“INPUT” on the rear panel of the Video Splitter-8.
For the S-Video (AC043) models, use an S-Video cable with 4-pin mini-DIN
connectors such as product code EHN058. When you install this cable, make sure
that the small pins in its mini-DIN connector are not bent or damaged before you
plug the connector into the jack on your Splitter-8. Align the cable connector with
the plastic key
down .
For the Composite Video (AC044) models, use a standard coaxial composite-
video cable with BNC connectors such as product code ETN59. When you install
this cable, make sure to turn its BNC connector clockwise to its locking position.
3.3 Connecting Monitors and Other Output Devices (Video Destinations)
Make sure your video monitors, recorders, and other output devices meet your
local safety and building codes. Using the appropriate cable, connect these devices
to any of the Video Splitter-8’s connectors labeled “OUTPUT.” In many
applications, outputs 1 through 6 on the Splitter-8’s rear panel are used for
permanent connections while outputs 7 and 8 on the front panel—shown in
Figure 4-1 on page 10—are used for temporary connections. This isn’t required,
though; all of the outputs function exactly the same way.
In most situations, you’ll use the cable types, and follow the installation tips,
discussed in Section 3.2 . However, for the Composite Video Splitter-8, note that
some monitors have only RCA ® type input jacks. To attach ETN59 or some other
coax cable with BNC connectors to these monitors would require a BNC female to
RCA male adapter. We don’t carry these as stock items, but you can call for a
special quote. However, if you aren’t running farther than 50 ft. (15.2 m) to such a
monitor, you might be able to plug a BNC male to RCA female adapter such as
product code FA870 into the Splitter-8’s output port, then run RCA cable such as
product code EJ200 or EJ202 to the monitor. We don’t recommend this type of
cabling or guarantee that it will work.
3.4 Connecting Power
To connect your Video Splitter-8 to an AC power source, first uncoil the output
cord attached to the power supply’s transformer. Plug this cord into the “POWER
12VAC” jack on the Splitter-8’s rear panel. Next, plug the transformer into a
standard AC-power receptacle. You might need a power adapter to plug the 220-VAC
power supply of the AC043AE-R2 or AC044AE-R2 into one of your local outlets.