Black Box AC155A-R3 User Manual Download

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AC155A-R3

AC155AE-R3

UMA1088 Rev B

Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver

Converts the CAT5 signals sent from the AC154A-2

or AC154A-8 splitter back to standard VGA video

and audio for connection to a standard VGA monitor

and PC speakers.

Summary of Contents for AC155A-R3

Page 1: ...C155A R3 AC155AE R3 UMA1088 Rev B Compact CAT5 Audio Video Receiver Converts the CAT5 signals sent from the AC154A 2 or AC154A 8 splitter back to standard VGA video and audio for connection to a stand...

Page 2: ...emark and VideoTwist is a trademark of Belden Technologies Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc Sun an...

Page 3: ...quipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at own expense will be required to take whatev...

Page 4: ...l techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio d...

Page 5: ...s de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber 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 liquid...

Page 6: ...7 2 2 FEATURES 7 2 3 WHAT S INCLUDED 8 2 4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 8 3 INSTALLATION 10 4 CONFIGURATION OPERATION 13 4 1 WHY CABLE COMPENSATION 13 4 2 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 14 4 3 ADVANCED ADJ...

Page 7: ...B Gain Unbalanced output 0 dB THD Noise 0 2 1 kHz 0 3 20 kHz at nominal level Type Monaural Simulated Stereo Connector 1 3 5 mm connector General Compliance CE FCC Part 15 Subpart J Class A IC Class C...

Page 8: ...ereo audio connector for the speakers and one RJ45 connector for the CAT5 cable input A small universal power supply is included with the AC155A R3 The AC155A R3 can recover the VGA and audio signals...

Page 9: ...er Supply Cord 2 4 Hardware Description 2 4 1 Side 1 Panel Figure 2 1 shows the receivers Side 1 Panel Table 2 1 describes its components TABLE 2 1 Number Component Description 1 Power Connector Power...

Page 10: ...ivers Side 1 Panel Table 2 2 describes its components TABLE 2 2 Number Component Description 5 LED Indicator SELECT LED 6 LED Indicator DOWN LED 7 LED Indicator UP LED 8 HD15 Connector VGA Output 9 Pu...

Page 11: ...output of the Splitter to the AC155A R3 Receiver s UTP IN connector see Figure 2 1 3 Connect a monitor and powered speakers to the Receiver s VGA and AUDIO OUT connectors see Figure 2 2 4 Attach the...

Page 12: ...locations Failure to ensure good grounding can result in erratic operation and possible shock hazards with severe damage to your equipment NOTICE Do not connect this unit to any LAN device such as ne...

Page 13: ...nces in the UTP cable it is recommended to use UTP cables that are specifically designed for video transmission These cables are commonly referred to as zero or low skew cables Example Belden Brillian...

Page 14: ...cise and complex equalization techniques in the industry and allows for full recovery of the original signal s bandwidth Make this adjustment using a test pattern that is designed to depict and exagge...

Page 15: ...d on The UP or DOWN buttons can now be used to adjust the high frequency HF compensation up or down until the video no longer looks smeared see figure 4 1 4 2 below Pressing both the UP DOWN buttons t...

Page 16: ...tions this is not critical and usually requires no adjustment There is a setting for the cable type 23 vs 24 AWG that can be changed for different performance While in the adjustment mode press and ho...

Page 17: ...exceeded the maximum recommended cable lengths If you still have a fuzzy image try reducing the refresh rate and or resolution of the video source Problem Image exhibits steady or rolling horizontal...

Page 18: ...ognize a Plug and Play monitor Solution If the PC s Operating System is setup to detect a plug and play monitor usually in Display Properties Advanced Settings it may have trouble finding a monitor if...

Page 19: ...cause saturation and clipping to occur 5 2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Receiver is malfunctioning do not attempt to repair the unit Contact Black Box Tech Support at 724 746 5500 or...

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