Split your PC`s DVI signals to two or four separate DVI
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1. EI cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation SGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc Sun and Sun Microsystems are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents Te PEGAS mer Fe 7 25 OVERVIEW A diia 9 72 IM 1 1910 81d q anna sh seach cursed dabddea siages Guaaborbdatebesthnaunes 9 22 U2. 29 24 22 23 24 C5 Figure 1 1 DVI connector Table 1 1 Signal name TMDS Data2 TMDS Data2 TMDS Data2 4 Shield TMDS Data4 N U TMDS Data4 N U DDC Clock DDC Data Analog vertical sync TMDS Data1 TMDS Data1 TMDS Data1 3 Shield TMDS Data3 N U Analog red Analog green Analog blue NOTE N U Not Used DVI connector pinout Signal name TMDS Data3 N U 5V Power Ground for 5V Power Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0 TMDS Data0 TMDS Data0 5 Shield TMDS Data5 N U TMDS Data5 N U TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock TMDS Clock Analog horizontal sync Analog ground Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The 2 and 4 Channel DVI Splitter Extenders enable routing of a single DVI equipped device such as a PC to multiple DVI displays such as plasma or LCD screens The splitters support single link DVI I integrated Analog and or Digital video signals at resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 They feature a front panel LED indicator for power on state plus they can be used to extend the DVI output to 32 feet 10 meters A DVI I input cable is included with the unit 2 2 Features e Clear and sharp image at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 including 1080i e Supports both digital and analog DVI signals DVI I enabling you to connect a DVI I equipped PC to monitors that have DVI I or legacy monitors with VGA inputs only in thi
3. intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 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 atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 NOM Statement 16 17 18
4. 1A R2 4 components Number Component 1 Power LED 2 Barrel connector 3 1 DVI connector 4 4 DVI connectors Description Lights when power to the unit is on Links to 12 VDC power Connects to DVI input Link to DVI outputs 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation Your package includes the Splitter box a power supply an input cable and this user manual You may need to purchase additional long DVI cables for connection to your monitors Black Box sells high quality DVI cables and adapters at various lengths Contact Tech Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com for details 2 Make sure the PC the Splitter and the monitors are all turned off 3 Plug the monitor s cables into the DVI OUT ports of the splitter NOTE At least one monitor needs to be connected to the output A of the splitter 4 Plug a male to male extension cable from the PC s DVI port to the splitter NOTE A DVI I input cable is included with the splitter The DVI I cable has the analog pins surrounding the ground blade see Figure 3 1 DVI I DVI D 29 pin Digital Analog 24 pin Digital Only mme WE Figure 3 1 Basic DVI connector types NOTE Since the Splitter is DVI I its connectors have all the sockets and since most PCs have DVI I output connectors with all the pin sockets in most cases you can use the supplied cable to make the connection to your video source Howe
5. AC1031A R2 2 BLACK BOX AC1031A R2 4 Split your PC s DVI signals to two or four separate DVI displays Bor r DALER rn oP ONS POWER Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 Support FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax Information 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 FCC and IC RFI Statements NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA 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 cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment 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 his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could voi
6. S 205 2 2ct5s22ehactsianidnasececceteash chetaadeapdendasdandeadtacaagaeadeidesasavaadeae 9 23 Whats Induded idas tada det 9 2 4 Hardware Description oooooninncninnnnnnncccicnicnnannccnarccn nani 10 2 4 1 2 Channel DVI Splitter Extender AC10314 R2 2 10 2 4 2 4 Channel DVI Splitter Extender AC1031A R2 4 11 sta EE EE Ee T 12 de TMOUDleShodting center ere tdo 14 4 1 Problem Solving Frequently Asked Questions FAQS 14 4 2 Contacting Black BOX utd dada plis 14 4 3 Shipping ana Packaging eterno 15 Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Standards DVI I single link compliant with DVI 1 0 standard Resolutions PC resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 60 Hz and HDTV to 1080 Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Enclosure Steel MTBF 90 000 hours calculated estimate Power From utility power mains outlet through included external power supply Output voltage 12 VDC center positive at 1 A Size AC1031A R2 2 1 4 H x 7 8 W x 2 7 D 3 6 x 19 8 x 6 8 cm AC1031 R2 4 1 4 H x 10 6 W x 4 D 3 6 x 26 9 x 10 2 cm Weight AC1031A R2 2 1 4 Ib 0 6 kg AC1031A R2 4 2 2 Ib 1 kg 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 1 Specifications Pin sR wIN ni 01 WELA 2 10 a 22 fa ra 5 he 7 18 29
7. d the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com 10 Ti 12 13 14 15 NOM Statement Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe
8. s case you will need a HD15 to DVI cable or adapter e Can be cascaded 2 levels deep for more outputs e Installs in minutes e Complies with the DVI 1 0 specification e Includes a high quality DVI I input cable e Includes a universal 110 220 VAC power supply 2 3 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com e 2 or 4 Channel DVI Splitter Extender e 1 DVI I input cable e Universal 110 220 VAC 12 VDC 1 A power supply and U S power cord e This user s manual 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview 2 4 Hardware Description 2 4 1 2 Channel DVI Splitter Extender AC1031A R2 2 Figures 2 1 and 2 2 show the front and back panels of the AC1031A R2 2 Table 2 1 describes its components o POWER Figure 2 1 AC1031A R2 2 front panel Number 1 2 3 Figure 2 2 AC1031A R2 2 back panel Table 2 1 AC1031A R2 2 components Component Description Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on Barrel connector Links to 12 VDC power 1 DVI connector Connects to DVI input 2 DVI connectors Link to DVI outputs Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 4 2 4 Channel DVI Splitter Extender AC1031A R2 4 1 o POWER Figure 2 3 AC1031A R2 4 front panel N Ww Figure 2 4 AC1031A R2 4 back panel Table 2 2 AC103
9. tart to experience video degradation you should turn the refresh rate and or resolution of the video signal lower 2 What about HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection in home entertainment systems The Splitter is designed to primarily work with PCs with DVI outputs If you want to use it in a home theater setup with DVI connections it may or may not work The splitters do not provide compatibility with HDCP encoded video sources For example if you have a DVD player with DVI output depending on the brand or the DVD it could enforce HDCP content protection If HDCP is not enforced then the splitter will function well However if HDCP is enforced then at best the DVD player will output at 480p mode and at worst it will not output any video on its DVI output Instead a message will be displayed to use another output 4 2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your 2 or 4 Channel DVI Splitter Extender is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to crea
10. te the problem or make it worse Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your 2 or 4 Channel DVI Splitter Extender e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e If you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship for return or repair contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be Na A Great tech support is just 60 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com lt BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks 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 O Copyright 2014 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any third party trademarks appearing in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners AC1031A R2 2 version 3 724 746 5500 blackbox com
11. ver if your video source is purely digital DVI D then the connector may not have the sockets for the additional analog pins In this case you will not be able to use the supplied cable because it cannot plug in to your PC s output and you need to purchase a DVI D cable that does not have the extra analog pins The DVI D cable can plug in to the Splitter it just does not have the extra analog pins Furthermore it does not make any difference if the cable is single or dual link The splitter is a single link unit but you can physically plug either a dual link or a single link cable into it Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation 5 Plug the supplied power adapter to the unit the green LED on the front panel turns on 6 Turn on the monitors 7 Turn on the PC Figure 3 2 shows a sample application diagram Figure 3 2 Example application Cascade Operation For more outputs you can connect output 1 of the splitter to the input of a slave splitter We recommend that you do not cascade splitters more than two levels deep 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Problem Solving Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 1 What are the cable length limitations The splitter can accept up to 16 feet 5 meters of cable on its input and 32 feet 10 meters on its output for a total of 48 feet 15 meters total At long distances if you s
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