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    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500 ) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com OCTOBER 2[...]

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    1 FCC AND IC RFI ST A TEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTR Y CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENTS 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 cause interference to radio communic[...]

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    2 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT 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 re[...]

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    3 NOM ST A TEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde s[...]

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    4 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.[...]

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    5 CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    6 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE 1.Specifications Resolution: Up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz Input/Output Video Signals: Analog signal red, green, blue 0.7v p-p 75 ohm Sync: TTL compatible Horizontal/Vertical Sync Polarity: Positive/Negative System Cable: CAT5 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable Maximum Distance: 360 ft. (109.7[...]

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    7 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Power: AC156A-8 and AC157A-8: 12-VDC external power adapter and power cord; AC158A-REM: From previous unit Size: AC156A-8: 6.9"H x 3.8"W x 1.7"D (17.5 x 9.7 x 4.3 cm); AC157A-8: 4.6"H x 3.8"W x 1.7"D (11.7 x 9.7 x 4.3 cm); AC158A-REM: 1.3"H x 3.1"W x 0.9"D (3.3 x 7.9 x 2.3 cm)[...]

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    8 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE 2. Introduction 2.1 Description Broadcast a single audio/video source to up to 512 remote display stations. The CAT5 Audio/Video System broadcasts high-resolution video and audio over CAT5 cable to multiple display stations in real time. You can place the remote display stations up to 360[...]

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    9 CHAPTER 2: Introduction • All required cables are included, so installation is quick and easy. • High-resolution video support of up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz makes it ideal for display on a large screen. 2.3 T ypical Applications • Broadcast display application: An ideal solution for a wide range of multi- screen applications. Give real-time [...]

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    10 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE If you ordered the CAT5 Audio/Video Remote (AC158-REM), you should have received the following items: • (1) CAT5 Audio/Video Remote • (1) VGA cable • (1) Audio cable • (3) Stickers to label the STP cable If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.[...]

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    11 3. Installation 3.1 The Multi-Functional System You can use the CAT5 Audio/Video system in the following ways: A. Without the control unit: The CAT5 Audio/Video Broadcaster constantly broadcasts a computer screen with audio to all remote monitors/speakers. B. With the control unit: • Broadcast a computer screen with audio to all remote monitor[...]

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    12 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE Figure 3-2. CA T5 Audio/V ideo Splitter (AC157A-8). Figure 3-3. CA T5 Audio/V ideo Remote (AC158A-REM). 3.3 Expanding the CA T5 Audio/Video System You can expand the CAT5 Audio/Video System to 512 Remote units (AC158A-REM). This is done by having up to two levels of Splitters (AC157A-8).[...]

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    13 CHAPTER 3: Installation Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. 3.5 The CA T5 Audio/Video System Cables The included cables are illustrated below. Figure 3-4. The CA T5 Audio/V ideo System cables. T HE R EMOTE V IDEO AND A UDIO C ABLES The Remote video and audio cabl[...]

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    14 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE 3.7 The CA T5 Audio/Video System Configuration for a Computer-Based T raining (CBT) Application The illustration below shows the system configuration with the control unit (which is included with the 8-Port Broadcaster) and the optional Remote units. Control unit Broadcaster computer Rem[...]

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    15 CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.8 Detailed Connections To microphone port To mic. port To speaker port To speaker port Video cable Video cable Audio cable Remote unit Remote computer Audio cables Broadcaster unit Broadcaster computer CAT5 cables to Remote units or Splitters Control unit CAT5 cables to Remote units or Splitters CAT5 cables to Remote un[...]

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    16 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE 3.9 System Configuration without Remote Computers Control unit Audio cables Video cable Broadcaster computer CAT5 cables to Remote unit or Splitters CAT5 cables to Remote unit or Splitters CAT5 cables to Remote unit or Splitters CAT5 cables to Remote unit[...]

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    17 4. Operation Once connected, the CAT5 Audio/Video System broadcasts to all monitors/ speakers. 4.1 The Control Unit The control unit, which is included with the 8-Port Broadcaster, is shown below. Figure 4-1. Control unit. With the control unit, you can carry out the following functions: Master to all or Dark all. 4.1.1 B ROADCAST TO A LL Press [...]

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    18 CA T5 AUDIO/VIDEO 8-PORT BROADCASTER, SPLITTER, AND REMOTE Appendix. T roubleshooting A.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that any component of your CAT5 Audio/Video System is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user- serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of t[...]

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    1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746 © Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.[...]