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APPENDIX F: DDC Modes 

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Appendix F. DDC Modes 

 

The AC1000A-R3 features the ability to send DDC/EDID display identifiers to the video 
source in order to determine display capabilities. The DDC is a data communication 
channel used in plug and play devices to accurately report a displays capabilities and 
identify the manufacturer. If this data is not available, the video source may revert to a 
low resolution or not display at all. 

 

The AC1000A-R3 features the ability to report a Universal Display (MRI Magic Display) 
that supports most popular VESA standards in standard or widescreen formats as well 
as the ability to clone an actual displays DDC information that is attached to either the 
local output of the transmitter or copied from an actual display. 

 

The AC1000A-R3 transmitter unit has 3 DDC modes of Operation: 

 

Mode 1: DDC Mock Mode 
 This is the default mode which uses generic DDC  information stored within the 
transmitter and reports this to the video source when requested. 

 

To activate this mode, set the DDC Mode switch to the A position. 

 
Mode 2: DDC from Local Monitor Port 
 The DDC information is transferred from a display connected to the local port of the 
transmitter back to the video source. The local monitor must remain connected  at all 
times. 

 

To activate this mode, set the DDC Mode switch to the B position. 

 
Mode 3: Copy DDC information from a display into the AC1000A-R3 memory. 
 In this mode, DDC information is first copied from a display into the AC1000A-R3 
transmitter and stored in non-volatile RAM. Then the transmitter is connected to a video 
source and reports the copied DDC information to the video source when requested. 
 

To activate this mode, set the DDC Copy switch to the B position and do 
the following: 

Connect Display to the Local monitor port on the transmitter

 

Set DDC Copy switch to B

 

Press the Enter button

 

DDC LED will flash 3 times indicating a successful copy.

 

Disconnect display and reconnect video source.

 

 

To restore the default generic DDC information: 

Set DDC Copy switch to A, then press the Enter button 

The DDC LED will flash 2 times to confirm restoration. 

DDC Controls 

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Page 3: ...prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer declares that this product meets the requirements o...

Page 4: ...8 3 1 3 Receiver Connections 9 3 2 Receiver Adjustments 11 3 2 1 AC1001A R2 11 3 2 2 AC1002A R3 AC1013A R2 AC1014A R2 12 3 2 3 Skew Compensation 13 3 3 Typical Applications 14 4 Troubleshooting 15 4...

Page 5: ...20x1080 1080P AC1014A R2 1920x1080 1080P See the Maximum Distance specification Maximum receiver dependent Distance AC1001A R2 500 ft 152 m AC1002A R3 600 ft 183 m AC1211A 600 ft 183 m AC1013A R3 1200...

Page 6: ...tters AC1000A R3 1 2 H x 4 1 W x 4 3 D 3 1 x 10 4 x 10 9 cm AC1003A 1 2 H x 5 6 W x 4 5 D 3 1 x 14 2 x 11 4 cm Receivers AC1001A R2 1 0 H x 3 1 W x 3 7 D 2 2 x 7 9 x 9 5 cm AC1002A R3 1 2 H x 5 5 W x...

Page 7: ...s to various cable distances depending upon receiver in use Among the transmitters available for both video audio models are single port models and four port quad hub versions The quad hub transmitter...

Page 8: ...as skew free CAT5 5e cabling manufactured for video applications Note that some skew free Cat5 is specific to a particular vendor and is not compatible with these products Please ensure any skew free...

Page 9: ...nections Connect the audio input to the AUDIO connector Pins 1 Left Audio 2 ground 3 Right Audio for the AC1000A R3 or the 3 5mm audio jack for the AC1003A 4 Connect the CAT5 cable to the transmitter...

Page 10: ...CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM 3 1 2 TRANSMITTER CONNECTIONS Figure 3 2 Quad hub connections on the AC1003A Figure 3 1 Transmitter connections on the AC1000A R3 8 8...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER 3 Setup and Installation 3 1 3 RECEIVER CONNECTIONS Figure 3 3 Receiver connections on the AC1001A R2 Figure 3 4 Receiver connections on the AC1002A R3 9 9...

Page 12: ...CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM 3 1 3 RECEIVER CONNECTIONS Figure 3 5 Receiver connections on the AC1013A R2 Figure 3 6 Receiver connections on the AC1014A R2 10...

Page 13: ...ed to a different location Skew compensation is also shown this does not apply to all receiver units 3 2 1 AC1001A R2 ADJUSTMENTS The only adjustments required on the AC1001A R2 receiver are the SW po...

Page 14: ...LED s are on AC1014A R2 2 Turn the EQ Skew knob clockwise until the shadow next to the black box just disappears The brightness in the white area should be the same as the white area above and below...

Page 15: ...technical assistance An image file is available to assist in these settings See Figure 3 8 for an example 1 To adjust individual colors press the EQ Skew knob until the desired color LED is on for th...

Page 16: ...5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM 3 3 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Figures 3 9 to 3 11 show typical applications Figure 3 9 Point to Point Application Figure 3 10 4 Display Distribution Figure 3 11 Daisy Chain Distribution...

Page 17: ...the CAT5 cable is terminated correctly per the TIA EIA 568B wiring specification Is the display device powered on and functioning There may be a DDC error See Appendix F In 1080P modes fixed sync may...

Page 18: ...r 600 ft an AC1002A R3 can be daisy chained into on AC1013A R2 which allows for daisy chaining to 1200 ft A maximum of 12 units may be daisy chained together If a unit in the middle of the chain loses...

Page 19: ...inouts Table A 1 HD15 video connector Pin RGBHV VGA RGBS RGsB 1 Red Red Red 2 Green Green Green 3 Blue Blue Blue 4 5 Gnd Gnd Gnd 6 Red Red Red 7 Green Green Green 8 Blue Blue Blue 9 10 Gnd Gnd 11 Gnd...

Page 20: ...C1000A R3 Table A 3 1 8 3 5 mm Audio Connection AC1003A Note The stereo audio input at the transmitter is summed and output as mono audio on both channels at the receiver Table A 4 T568B CAT5 pinout 1...

Page 21: ...The single port transmitter has been designed with full DC restore capability A simple switch setting is all that is required The following diagrams show the switch location and settings for the AC10...

Page 22: ...AUTO SYNC MODES JP8 controls sync clamping circuitry and works with the external switch labeled AUTO CLAMP The default sync mode is AUTO CLAMP OFF which will autosense between RGBHV and non RGBHV sig...

Page 23: ...al rackmount application Transmitters PN Rackmount PN Description AC1000A R3 AC1009 19 1U high kit for 4 units horizontally AC1010 19 2U high kit for 2 rows of 4 units AC1003A AC1011 19 1U high kit fo...

Page 24: ...but will affect the audio signals To enable disable termination on the AC1002A R3 and AC1013A R2 the external TERM switch is used To enable termination at the end of a daisy chain set the TERM switch...

Page 25: ...ideo source when requested To activate this mode set the DDC Mode switch to the A position Mode 2 DDC from Local Monitor Port The DDC information is transferred from a display connected to the local p...

Page 26: ...sync polarity signals However some displays require a fixed sync polarity that is not possible to change at the video source 1080P signals may also require this mode if the sync is a very narrow puls...

Page 27: ...etails jumper settings to change the sync polarity of the horizontal and vertical sync signals Note that jumpers have no affect in agile mode AC1002A R3 AC1211A AC1013A R2 AC1014A R2 AC1002A R3 AC1211...

Page 28: ...CAT5 MULTI VGA SYSTEM Copyright 2008 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 5320013 01 Rev 02...

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