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Chapter 2: Overview 

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2.6.3 Receiver - front

Hi-Speed 
USB port

2.6.4 Receiver - rear

True 

Emulation  

USB port

Headphone/ 

microphone 

sockets

True 

Emulation 

USB ports

Primary 

DisplayPort  

video  

output

Audio  

line  

in/out

Power 

input

Secondary 

DisplayPort 

 video  

output

Multi 

function 

Serial 

port 

Optional 

B link

Main  

A  

link

Line Out 

 

jack supports 
mini-TOSLINK

Indicators

These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:

• 

A

   On  

Main A link is connected.  

 

Flashes   Main A link is not connected. 

 

Off  

No power is present.

• 

B

   On  

Optional B link is connected.  

 

Off  

Optional B link is not connected.

• 

V1

   On  

Video port 1 is connected and receiving video.  

 

Flashes   Video port 1 is connected but not receiving video. 

 

Off  

Video port 1 is not connected.

• 

V2

   On  

Video port 2 is connected and receiving video.  

 

Flashes   Video port 2 is connected but not receiving video. 

 

Off  

Video port 2 is not connected.

• 

HR

  On  

High Rate mode is active. 

 

Flashes  High Rate mode is preferred but cannot be established, LR  

 

 

mode active. 

 

Off  

Low Rate mode is active.

• 

PS

   On 

Power connected. 

 

Flashes  Upgrade error (other indicators show error code). 

 

 

Off 

No power.

Summary of Contents for ACU5800A Wizard DP

Page 1: ...ntrolled environment while maintaining the user desktop experience Wizard DP Extender ACU5800A Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hour...

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Page 5: ...nsmitter link connections 20 3 2 6 Transmitter power connection 21 3 2 7 Receiver video display connections 22 3 2 8 Receiver USB connections 24 3 2 9 Receiver audio connections 26 3 2 10 Receiver dig...

Page 6: ...4mm 1 76 x 120mm 4 8 Construction 1U compact case robust metal design Weight 0 75kg 1 65lbs Mount kits Rack mount single or dual units per 1U slot VESA monitor wall mount chassis Power to adapter 100...

Page 7: ...sfer high resolution video of up to 1080p quality USB 2 0 low full and Hi Speed digital and analog audio plus RS232 serial The units actively monitor the link quality and at link distances of less tha...

Page 8: ...ow and High Rate modes as described here During low rate mode the secondary video port is disabled and a total bandwidth of 148 5 MegaPixels per second is made available to the pri mary video port Thi...

Page 9: ...r proprietary True USB Emulation technique which is specifically designed to overcome the problems usually encountered when remotely connecting USB keyboards and mice The fourth port labeled B provide...

Page 10: ...y the Line In socket on the transmitter and the Line Out socket on the receiver are dual purpose They can accept either 3 5mm analog jacks or mini TOSLINK optical fibre connectors The latter provide a...

Page 11: ...ow the cable type has quite a marked affect on the maximum distance that can be achieved with High Rate mode As mentioned above patch links affect performance For each additional break patch within a...

Page 12: ...arly show the key aspects of operation A On Main A link is connected Flashes Main A link is not connected Off No power is present B On Optional B link is connected Off Optional B link is not connected...

Page 13: ...link is connected Flashes Main A link is not connected Off No power is present B On Optional B link is connected Off Optional B link is not connected V1 On Video port 1 is connected and receiving vid...

Page 14: ...ed within a standard rack slot NOTE The units and their power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot...

Page 15: ...ts on the rear panel of the transmitter unit 3 2 1 1 To connect the video ports 1 Use the supplied DisplayPort video cable to link DP port 1 on the rear panel of the transmitter unit with the primary...

Page 16: ...so located on the front panel of the Wizard DP Extender receiver From USB sockets on the host computer Note Low full speed USB devices can also be used on port B the transfer speed will be automatical...

Page 17: ...lse Code Modulation audio at 96KHz The digital and analog channels run independently alongside each other via the CATx link Third party adaptors not supplied are available to convert between the mini...

Page 18: ...Line In socket on the transmitter to the digital Line Out socket of the host computer TOSLINK cable from host computer plus mini TOSLINK adaptor Mini TOSLINK cable from host computer Note This digita...

Page 19: ...Wizard DP Extender units are not in upgrade mode they are ready to transfer serial data between them at rates up to 115200 baud When serial devices are attached to the Options ports on the transmitte...

Page 20: ...e units is not necessary IMPORTANT The signals sent through the link cables are NOT compatible with standard networking equipment and could cause damage if connected Do not connect the transmitter or...

Page 21: ...l of the unit Note Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to coo...

Page 22: ...as well as providing high resolution DisplayPort signals they can also sense when a single link HDMI or DVI adaptor is attached When this occurs the output sig nals are adjusted accordingly to support...

Page 23: ...when the Wizard DP Extender units are running in high rate mode Some single link video connections require up to 165Mpixels sec 3 2 7 3 To connect the video ports 1 Connect the DisplayPort video cabl...

Page 24: ...uced to support them These three sockets are all labeled and provide True Emulation ports for low full speed USB keyboards and mice only These are also suita ble for providing power to 3rd party Displ...

Page 25: ...ackbox com Page 25 From USB device 3 2 8 1 To connect the USB ports 1 Connect the cable from your USB device to one of the vacant USB sockets on the receiver front panel For Hi Speed USB peripherals s...

Page 26: ...In socket on the rear you can choose between the two inputs using a hotkey switch see below for details 2 If a microphone is required connect the 3 5mm jack from your microphone to the socket on the f...

Page 27: ...selected using the hotkey switch Once the Wizard DP Extender receiver is powered on use a USB keyboard attached to one of the A ports and press the key three times in succession Then press the 2 key n...

Page 28: ...device plus mini TOSLINK adaptor Mini TOSLINK cable from audio device Third party adaptors not supplied are available to convert between the mini TOSLINK connections used on the Wizard DP Extender un...

Page 29: ...is passed between the transmitter and receiver Whenever the Wizard DP Extender units are not in upgrade mode they are ready to transfer serial data between them at rates up to 115200 baud When serial...

Page 30: ...ANT The signals sent through the link cables are NOT compatible with standard networking equipment and could cause damage if connected Do not connect the transmitter or receiver modules to any other n...

Page 31: ...of the unit Note Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool...

Page 32: ...he Options port of the Wizard DP Extender unit to be upgraded 3 Use a narrow implement e g a straightened out paper clip to press and hold the recessed reset button on the front panel until the indica...

Page 33: ...attached to one of the USB A ports on the Wizard DP Extender receiver press the key three times in succession In response the three keyboard indicators will all flash once per second 2 Use the numeri...

Page 34: ...on A On Main A link is connected Flashes Main A link is not connected Off No power is present B On Optional B link is connected Off Optional B link is not connected V1 On Video port 1 is connected and...

Page 35: ...quality and determine which video transfer mode can be successful ly used The difference between the two modes is considerable as High Rate mode can deliver over twice the video bandwidth Please see V...

Page 36: ...selection Select High Rate HR mode as the preferred link speed The icon will be displayed on screen to confirm your selection Select Balanced mode available in HR mode only The icon will be displayed...

Page 37: ...and then press The Dashboard will also disappear if you select any of the other hotkeys Signal quality indicators for each of the four wire pairs within the main link cable Depending on the number of...

Page 38: ...r information This chapter contains a variety of information including the following Appendix A Options port pin out See opposite Appendix B EDID management Appendix C Tested video resolutions Appendi...

Page 39: ...for all signals 3 4 RS232 RXD data receive 4 5 RS232 auxiliary data transmit reserved 5 6 RS232 auxiliary data receive reserved 6 7 RS232 TXD data transmit 7 8 Not used 8 9 Not used 10 Not used 1 10 O...

Page 40: ...746 5500 blackbox com Page 40 Appendix B EDID management This flowchart highlights how the Wizard DP Extender units determine which of the various modes reported by each video display can be supporte...

Page 41: ...e Mode Combined maximum pixel clock 308 Mpixels sec Video Head 1 video resolution Video Head 2 video resolution Max 280Mpix Sec Max 154Mpix Sec 2048x2048 60Hz 279Mpix Sec Not supported 2560x1600 60Hz...

Page 42: ...ring twisted pairs within the same cable and this can be just as hazardous to data integrity Such crosstalk is countered by shielding each cable pair separately Within each Category rating you can spe...

Page 43: ...aptor with a manufacturer approved type only Do not use the power adaptor if the power adaptor case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly If you use a p...

Page 44: ...and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 60 seconds or less Copyright 2014 Black Box Corporation All...

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