Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AC090A Black Box
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4 - Port XGA Video Splitter With Long Cable Drive Capability January 2002 AC090A Order toll - free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877 - 877 - BBOX FREE technical support, 24 h.
1 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademar ks of Black Box Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIA N DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio.
3 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 4 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la t ierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
5 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................... page 6 1.1 General ................................................................................ page 6 1.2 Features .
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 6 1. Introduction 1.1 General The Model AC090A is a 1 in x 4 out XGA Video Splitter / Distribution Amplifier with field - programmable cab le length compensation on 2 outputs for driving long video cables. The unit accepts a VGA input signal from a computer and provides 2 standard outputs and 2 boosted outputs.
7 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter 2. Installation 1. Connect the COMPUTER input connector on the AC090A to the computer's video (or any other compatible video source) using the supplied cable (see figures 2.1). The video connector on the PC is usually a HD15 female with three rows of contacts.
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 8 2. Connect the AC adapter to the PWR jack on the split ter and plug it in the AC source. Connect up to 4 monitors to the outputs of the splitter. If any of the monitors are to be located further than 150 feet, plug them in to the DX ports of the splitter (see figure 2.
9 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter 4. If you are using cables longer than 25 feet on any of the outputs of the splitter, make sure that the ca ble is connected to a monitor for proper termination, or else disconnect the cable from the splitter.
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 10 3. Operation The video signal is fully terminated and buffered in the AC090A. The splitter should operate optimally with no special attention or procedure.
11 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ 1) Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable but somewhat blurry image (object or character edges are not sharp), make sure that you have set the unit’s compensation switches correctly.
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 12 either connect a monitor to this output port, or disable the plug - and - play monitor detection in the PC’s operating system.
13 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship the unit back to Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 14 5. Specifications Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Standards VGA, SVGA, or XGA video Interfaces VGA video Supported Video Types VGA through XGA, RG.
15 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter Power From utility - power (mains) outlet, through included external power adapters. Output Voltage: 12v DC Center - Positive, floating (do not substitute any other external power supply). Power supply current requirements: 300 ma, minimum Size 7.
4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 16 NOTES.
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