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1. or 7 or 6 or 5 or 4 or 3 Links to power Connects to VGA Links to Monitor 2 Links to Monitor 1 Links to Monitor 10 Links to Monitor 9 Links to Monitor 8 Links to Monitor 7 Links to Monitor 6 Links to Monitor 5 Links to Monitor 4 Links to Monitor 3 Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation 3 1 Installation Steps Follow these steps to install the VGA Video Splitter Place the VGA Video Splitter within 6 feet 1 8 m of the computer N Run the included video cable from the computer s VGA output to the connector marked VGA IN on the rear of the splitter 3 Connect your primary monitor the one that was previously attached directly to the computer to the connector marked MONITOR 1 on the rear of the splitter DN Connect the additional monitor s to the remaining MONITOR connector s on the rear of the splitter You can use VGA extension cables to extend the distance you can run to as much as 250 feet 76 2 m see Section 3 3 Ui Plug the output cord of the included power supply into the jack marked POWER on the rear of the Splitter 6 Plug the power supply into an AC wall outlet The Splitter s front panel LED should glow red to show that the unit is properly powered 7 The four position DIP switch marked MONITOR TYPE on the front panel of the VGA Video Splitter tells the VGA adapter in your computer what type of monitors y
2. HD15 F for VGA output Indicators 1 front mounted POWER LED Power ACO56A R4 ACO57A R4 ACO56A K R4 ACO57A K R4 From wallmount power supply Input 120 VAC 60 Hz 14 watts Output 5 VDC 500 mA ACO56AE R2 ACO57AE R2 From desktop power supply Input 230 VAC 50 Hz 5 watts Output 5 VDC at 500 to 600 mA ACO58A R3 AC159A R3 AC160A R3 From desktop power supply Input 95 to 250 VAC 47 to 63 Hz 10 watts Output x5 VDC at up to 2 amps Temperature 32 to 125 F 0 to 50 C 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 1 Specifications Humidity 5 to 9596 noncondensing Size ACO56A R4 ACO56A K R4 ACO56AE R2 7 25 W x 1 5 H x 3 25 D 18 4 x 3 8 x 8 3 cm All models except ACO56A R4 ACO56A K R4 ACO56AE R2 7 25 W x 2 5 H x 3 25 D 18 4 x 6 4 x 8 3 cm Weight 2 and 4 port units ACO56 ACO57 2 5 lb 1 1 kg 6 port units AC159 3 Ib 1 4 kg 8 port and 10 port units ACO58 AC160 3 5 lb 1 6 kg Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction Normally computers are designed to drive their VGA Video Graphics Array output to only one nearby monitor Often however circumstances call for VGA output to be driven to one or several monitors far from the computer That s where our family of VGA Video Splitters comes in A typical application for one of these Splitters involves a PC simultaneously sending VGA output to its own monitor
3. 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 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
4. usually placed nearby and to as many as nine remote monitors located around the room or in another room up to 250 feet 76 2 m away This makes your Splitter perfect for conference rooms dassrooms public information displays show exhibits and demonstrations For more about VGA Video Splitter applications see Chapter 5 If you need to hook up more monitors than one Splitter can accommodate you can cascade Splitters by attaching one or more secondary units to the MONITOR ports of the primary unit See Section 3 3 These VGA Video Splitters come in compact attractive desktop enclosures They are powered by an external power supply and draw no power from the sending computer Each Splitter can be located up to 6 feet 1 8 m from this computer With bandwidths of 300 MHz these VGA Video Splitters can handle resolutions of VGA SVGA Super VGA XGA Extended Graphics Array or XGA 2 as high as 1600 x 1280 pixels at refresh rates as high as 75 Hz They support a variety of synchronization options including H amp V sync composite sync syncon green syncon RGB and 75 ohm sync loads 2 2 What s Included Your package should contain the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com e 1 VGA Video Splitter of the appropriate model e 1 external transformer power supply e 1 6 ft 1 8 m HD15 male to HD15 male video cable for connecting the comp
5. 3 5 pin DIN connector Links to power 4 VGA in Connecis to VGA 5 Monitor 2 Links to Monitor 2 6 Monitor 1 Links to Monitor 1 7 Monitor 4 Links to Monitor 4 8 Monitor 3 Links to Monitor 3 2 3 3 ACO58A R3 f VGA Splitter 8 Channel EE 12324 MONITOR TYPE Figure 2 5 Front panel Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 7 8 9 10 N Ro OR O MONITOR 8 MONITOR 7 SER SER SER 11 12 MONITOR 5 MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 ORO olo AO o VGA IN MONITOR 2 MONITOR 1 I 3 4 5 6 Figure 2 6 Back panel Table 2 3 ACO58A R3 components Number Component Description 1 4 position DIP switch Selects monitor type 2 Power LED ON when power to the unit is on 3 5 pin DIN connector Links to power 4 VGA in Connects to VGA 5 Monitor 2 Links to Monitor 2 6 Monitor 1 Links to Monitor 1 7 Monitor 6 Links to Monitor 6 8 Monitor 5 Links to Monitor 5 9 Monitor 8 Links to Monitor 8 10 Monitor 7 Links to Monitor 7 11 Monitor 4 Links to Monitor 4 12 Monitor 3 Links to Monitor 3 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 2 Overview 2 3 4 AC159A R3 or AC159A R2 f N VGA Splitter 6 Channel e 12 3 4j O e MONITOR TYPE POWER 1 2 Figure 2 7 Front panel ff 3 00000 00000 00000 PORES SESE MONITOR 5 MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 00000 00000 00000 ELI
6. ACO56A RA ACO57A K RA ACO56AE R3 AC159A R2 ACOSGA K RA ACOSBA R3 ACO57AE R2 AC159A R3 lt gt BLACK BOX AC057A R4 ACOSGAE R2 AC057AE R3 AC160A R2 NETWORK SERVICES K SERVI AC160A R3 Send VGA output to one local monitor and to many as nine remote monitors up to 250 feet 76 2 m away 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 e Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail infoGblackbox 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
7. O e OS e CELLY e POWER VGA IN MONITOR 2 MONITOR 1 N y Figure 2 8 Back panel Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 4 AC159 R3 or AC159A R2 components Number Component 1 2 3 10 4 position DIP switch Power LED 5 pin DIN connector VGA in Monitor 2 Monitor 1 Monitor 6 Monitor 5 Monitor 4 Monitor 3 2 3 5 AC160A R3 or AC160A R2 Description Selects monitor type ON when power to the unit is on Links to power Connects to VGA Links to Monitor 2 Links to Monitor 1 Links to Monitor 6 Links to Monitor 5 Links to Monitor 4 Links to Monitor 3 VGA Splitter 10 Channel Figure 2 9 Front panel 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 2 Overview a D 9990 00009 00090 00090 ojo olo oo oo MONITOR 10 MONITOR 9 MONITOR 8 MONITOR 7 00090 00090 00090 e RSS O SSSES 9 RSS O 13 14 MONITOR 5 MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 0900090 00090 90999 SSS SSSI O SESS e POWER VGA IN MONITOR 2 MONITOR 1 S I Figure 2 10 Back panel Table 2 5 AC160A R3 or AC160A R2 components Number 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 Component 4 position DIP switch Power LED 5 pin DIN connector VGA in Description Selects monitor type ON when power to the unit is on Moni Moni Moni Moni Moni Moni Moni Moni Moni Moni or 2 or 1 or 10 or 9 or 8
8. OTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 25 NOTES Page 26 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 27 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be EN 4 E Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com amp 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 30 seconds or less O Copyright 2011 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 ACO56A R4 version 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com
9. Use VGA Video Splitters where a number of monitors need to be connected to one computer Typical applications include classrooms business meetings and trade shows Figure 5 1 shows a typical application using an ACO57A R4 unit VGA monitor VGA monitors Figure 5 1 Typical application using the ACO57A R4 In a conference room or demonstration room for example the VGA Video Splitter can feed images to the PC s own VGA monitor plus others located around the room or on the demonstration table This eliminates the need for people to crowd around the PC for a look at the display In a classroom instructional material on your computer can be easily viewed by all the students at their desks Also you can give presentations by creating an electronic slide show on your computer and using the VGA Video Splitter to drive the slides to the computer s own monitor plus a large screen projection monitor that has a VGA input Figure 5 2 shows a cascaded application using an ACO57A R4 unit Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Applications oo ogo oo oo ome o ACO57A R4 ACO57A R4 Monitors Figure 5 2 Cascaded application using an ACO57A R4 units 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Common Concerns If the display colors on all the monitors seem to be reversed this might be caused by improperly setting the MONITOR TYPE DIP
10. de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 NOM Statement 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido danada 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 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 Chapter Page ie SPOCHICATIONS p 7 VEO RE 9 A eene nnn 9 2 2 What s Included dee intentan qud 9 2 3 Hardware Description ssssssssssssssseeneennes 10 2 3 1 ACO56A R4 or ACOD56GAE R4 anaa anana anana ene nne 10 2 3 2 ACO57A R4 ACO57AE R3 or ACO57AE R2 nen 11 2 3 3 ACOBBA R3 cote notre itera
11. of secondary Splitters when you run out of MONITOR ports on the primary splitter However the more VGA splitters that come between your computer and your monitors the more signal degradation you will get Try not to go to a third layer of splitters unless you absolutely have to if you have to send VGA output to more than a hundred monitors for example Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation 4 Operation VGA Video Splitters provide a reliable means of getting your VGA images to wide spread arrays of monitors They use equalized amplification to compensate for the normal signal losses that occur when you run cable to VGA monitors at longer distances With this technique the signals that reach the monitors closely match the signal that left the VGA adapter and you get the truest representation of your VGA images in terms of detail and color fidelity Each monitor output is independently buffered This ensures isolation and proper signal levels regardless of the number of monitors used The Splitter s external transformer will feel warm after the unit has been on for a period of time This is normal because the unit draws a significant amount of current If during operation you find that you need to send your images to more monitors than a single splitter can support you can cascade splitters use two or more in combination 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 Chapter 5 Applications 5 Applications
12. ou have connected when the computer boots up For a standard application in which your remote monitor s are pretty much interchangeable with your primary monitor the one on MONITOR 1 move all four switch positions to the UP setting this will cause the Splitter to pass the ID bits from the primary monitor through to the VGA adapter Moving all the positions to UP will not work for applications in which e there is no monitor on MONITOR 1 e the primary monitor is connected to MONITOR 1 with a VGA extension cable that doesn t carry the ID bit leads e the primary monitor uses higher grade video than one or more of the remote monitors for example color VGA vs monochrome VGA or high resolution XGA 2 vs low resolution VGA 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Chapter 3 Installation In these situations set the MONITOR TYPE switch this way Table 3 1 DIP switch settings for monitor types DIP Switch DIP Switch DIP Switch DIP Switch Monitor Type 1 2 3 4 Color VGA and XGA monitors DOWN UP DOWN UP Monochrome VGA DOWN DOWN UP UP 8514 A UP UP DOWN UP Monitor type not listed here UP UP UP UP NOTE If your monitors don t belong to any of these three types you must set all four MONITOR TYPE switch positions UP and connect a representative monitor to MONITOR 1 with cable that carries the monitor s ID bit leads If you don t have such a cable contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com to o
13. port at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com 3 3 Cascading If you need to display your computer s VGA output on more monitors than a single VGA Video Splitter can handle you can always cascade splitters You can connect secondary splitters to the MONITOR ports on the primary splitter with short HD15 male to HD15 male cables If you need any of these cables contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Then you can plug as many as a hundred monitors into the MONITOR ports on the secondary splitters If you ll be cascading splitters we have several suggestions for maintaining image quality and reducing the complexity of your system e Begin connecting secondary splitters to the highest numbered port on the primary splitter and work backwards from there For example attach the first secondary splitter to MONITOR 8 the second to MONITOR 7 etc Avoid connecting secondary splitters to primary splitters with fewer ports For example rather than attaching a ten port secondary to a four port primary use the ten port unit as the primary and retire the four port until you need to use it as a secondary e In general use as few splitters and as short runs of cable as possible to reach all your monitors 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Chapter 3 Installation e You can cascade to more than two layers of VGA Video Splitters that is you can begin plugging tertiary Splitters into the MONITOR ports
14. rder a cable that carries all ID bit leads 8 Turn on the computer and the monitors The monitors should now display the computer s output This completes the VGA Video Splitter installation Once installed the splitter shouldn t require any adjustments you can keep it out of sight It should now be ready for continuous operation 3 2 Extending Your Distance The maximum distance to which a VGA Video Splitter can drive signals to a VGA monitor depends primarily on the quality of the cable being used and the pixel resolution and refresh rate of the VGA image coming from the computer Never use twisted pair cable as video extension cable because this will cause ghosting of the on screen images Table 3 2 is a guide for maximum distance at various resolutions with high quality VGA extension cable Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation Table 3 2 Maximum Distances Pixel Resolution and Refresh Rate Maximum Cable Length in feet meters 640 x 480 at 60 Hz 250 ft 76 2 m 640 x 480 at 75 Hz 175 ft 53 3 m 800 x 600 at 60 Hz 200 ft 61 m 800 x 600 at 75 Hz TS n533 m 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz 150 ft 45 7 m 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz 125 ft 38 1 m 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz 100 ft 30 5 m To run the cable the full distance you must not route it near motors generators air compressors or other sources of electromagnetic noise If you would like to order VGA extension cable contact Black Box Technical Sup
15. re io 12 2 3 4 AC159A R3 or AC159A R2 nennen 14 2 3 5 AC160A R3 or ACI60A R2Z sanan sen anan panunen eag na nagan aaa ena 15 on o nen 17 3 1 Installation Steps nina ea 17 3 2 Extending Your Distance s educate ede del e tl eee 18 CI Et 19 A E 21 5 Applications ce 22 6 MOUDIESNOOUMG cocotte bai uie ade E apres io AEN 24 6 1 COMMON CODCerTis iuce saec retenti dte ttt be eee nbn d eher 24 6 2 Contacting Black BOX saa tasti a E EIE 24 6 3 Shipping and Packaging ssssssssssssssses 24 Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Approvals FCC Part 15 Class A DOC Class MDC classe A Bandwidth 300 MHz 3 dB Enclosure Metal Maximum Distance See Table 3 2 Maximum Refresh Rate 75 Hz Maximum Resolution 1600 x 1280 pixels however image quality and attainable distance degrade relatively rapidly above 1280 x 1024 pixels Rise Time Less than 1 ns Standards VGA SVGA XGA XGA 2 User Controls 1 front mounted 4 position DIP switch for selecting monitor type Interface IBM PC compatible video Connectors All rear mounted All models 1 5 pin mini DIN female for power 1 HD15 F for VGA input ACO056 models also have 2 HD15 F for VGA output ACO057 models also have 4 HD15 F for VGA output AC159A R3 also have 6 HD15 F for VGA output ACO58A R3 also have 8 HD15 F for VGA output AC160A R3 also have 10
16. switch on the front panel Recheck the switch setting see Section 3 1 Step 7 If one or two colors are missing on one of the VGA monitors make sure all connections to the VGA Video Splitter are secure Make sure the monitor connector s jackscrews are tightened If problems persist contact Black Box Technical Support 6 2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your VGA Video Splitter 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 The problem may be solvable over the phone 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 create the problem or make it worse 6 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your VGA Video Splitter e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e f you are shipping the splitter for repair include its power supply If you are returning the splitter make sure you include everything you received with the unit Before you ship contact Black Box to get a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Page 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com N
17. uter s VGA output to the VGA Video Splitter e This user s manual NOTE ACO56A K R4 and ACO57A K RA also include VGA M F output cables 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com 2 3 Hardware Description 2 3 1 ACO56A R4 or ACO56AE R4 VGA Splitter 2 Channel 1234 MONITOR TYPE Figure 2 2 Back panel Table 2 1 ACO56A R4 or ACO56AE R4 components Number Component Description 1 4 position DIP switch Selects monitor type 2 Power LED ON when power to the unit is on 3 5 pin DIN connector Links to m 4 VGA in Connects to VGA 5 Monitor 2 Links to Monitor 2 6 Monitor 1 Links to Monitor 1 Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 3 2 ACO57A R4 ACO57AE R3 or ACO57AE R2 7 EM VGA Splitter 4 Channel e 1234 O e MONITOR TYPE POWER IS y 1 2 Figure 2 3 Front panel 7 8 00000 00000 00000 VGA IN MONITOR 2 MONITOR 1 N Y Figure 2 4 Back panel 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 2 ACO57A R4 ACO57AE R3 or ACO57AE R2 components Number Component Description 1 4 position DIP switch Selects monitor type 2 Power LED ON when power to the unit is on
18. whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 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 R glement 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 11 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

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