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  • Page 1

    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 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724 - 746 - 5500 or fax 724 - 746 - 0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055 - 101[...]

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    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. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Sun and [...]

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    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 frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may c ause interferenc[...]

  • Page 4

    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. 3. Todas las ad[...]

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    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. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben [...]

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    5 4 - Port XGA V ideo Splitter Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................... page 6 1.1 General ................................................................................ page 6 1.2 Features ............................................................................... page 6 2. Inst[...]

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    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. The stand[...]

  • Page 8

    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. Figure 2.2 Figure 2.1 Outputs 1 and 2 (DX) Can Drive [...]

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    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 2.2). 3. The Model AC090A has a special compens ation[...]

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    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. High - Density 15 - Pin VGA Connector PIN Function 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Not Used 5 Gnd 6 Red Return (Gnd) 7[...]

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    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. Assuming that there are no major grounding or large EMI noise problems present in the installation location, the video quality at the remote stations depend on the[...]

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    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. If you still have a fuzzy image, try reducing the refres[...]

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    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. 4) Faint shadows or ghosts at the monitors If you a re using cables longer than 25 feet on any of the outputs of the splitter, make sure that the cable is connected to a monitor for proper t[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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, RGBS, or RGsB (sync - on - green) Resolution & Refresh Rate Up to 1600 x 1200 non - interlaced at up to 100 Hz Bandwidth Video: DC to 250 MHz Video [...]

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    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 7.25" W x 2.75" D x 1.25" H Weight 2.0 lb[...]

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    4 - Port XGA Video Splitter 16 NOTES[...]

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    © Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055 - 1018 724 - 746 - 5500 Fax 724 - 746 - 0746[...]