Use a single UTP CAT5/5e/6 cable to extend VGA
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1. and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all sup ported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less Copyright 2012 All rights reserved VX VGA520 TA rev 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com2. completed a EDID compliant Transmitter monitor Figure 4 1 Transmitter connected to EDID compliant monitor 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 4 Operation 4 3 Copy New Monitor EDID When using a monitor EDID compliant for display the transmitter s EDID Copy function will enable EDID communication between the monitor and transmitter for optimal video quality Follow the instructions below Step 1 Power ON the transmitter unit Step 2 Connect the EDID compliant monitor to the VGA port on the transmitter unit and power on the monitor Step 3 Press the button EDID Copy button and release the button RIGHT AFTER the LED starts flashing green approximately 3 4 seconds Step 4 The power LED lights steady GREEN indicating that the EDID Copy is completed NOTE If the LED flashes RED check the following a Is the monitor properly connected b Is the monitor powered on c The monitor s EDID data might not be applied Repeat Steps 2 and 3 above Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power
3. 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview VX VGA520 K e 1 Mini CATx VGA Transmitter Mobile VX VGA520 TA e 1 Mini CATx VGA Receiver Mobile VX VGA520 RA e 1 9 12 VDC power supply VX VGA520 PS e This user s manual 2 4 Hardware Description 1B1 B2 B5 B3 B2 B4 B1 B3 B4 A4 A5 A5 A3 A1 A4 A2 j A3 M A2 Figure 2 1 Transmitter and Receiver 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview Diagram Label Transmitter Al A2 A3 A4 A5 Receiver B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 Table 2 1 Transmitter and Receiver functions Component VGA port Power supply RJ 45 connector EDID copy button LED indicator RJ 45 connector Video equalization VGA port Power supply LED indicator Function Connects to a video source Connects to a 9 12 VDC power adapter Connects to a receiver unit 1 Copy the EDID of the connected A1 monitor 2 Use the default EDID Lights green when power is on Lights red to indicate EDID copy status see Chapter 4 Operation Connects to a transmitter unit Enables you to manually adjust the video quality Connects to a VGA monitor Links to a 9 12 VDC power adapter Lights green when power is on 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 10 Chapter 2 Overview 2 5 Typical Application Figure 2 2 shows a typical application using the extender units A or QU Receiver Gb j amp Transmitter NOTE Requires DC powe
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5. VX VGA520 TA VX VGA520 TB i VX VGA520 RA VX VGA520 RB S BLACK BOX VX VGA520 K VX VGA520 PS Use a single UTP CAT5 5e 6 cable to extend VGA signals up to 500 feet 150 meters away from a video source lt BLACK BOX Mini CATx VGA Transmitter Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S Support call 724 746 5500 e FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days Information a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 e Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com e E mail infofblackbox com FCC and IC RFI Statements 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 Chang
6. asy set up such as presentations from commercial products to cor porate financial data in showrooms boardrooms trade shows window displays classrooms and training facilities 2 2 Features e Extends video signals up to 500 feet 150 m away from a transmitter e Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD 1920 x 1200 WUXGA e Plug n play enabled in Windows Mac Sun and Linux platforms e No driver needed or software required e EDID Copy function gives your application its best resolution for presentations e EQ Sharpness adjustment ensures optimal signal clarity 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 2 Overview e Compatible with most popular screen resolutions up to XGA SXGA UXGA WSXGA Full HD WUXGA e Low cost CAT5 5e 6 cable is readily available and easy to install 2 3 What s Included Your extender 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 VX VGA520 TA e 1 Extender Transmitter Unit Mobile e This user s manual VX VGA520 RA e 1 Extender Receiver Unit Mobile e This user s manual VX VGA520 TB e 1 Extender Transmitter Unit Wallplate e 1 package of screws e This user s manual VX VGA520 RB e 1 Extender Receiver Unit Wallplate e 1 package of screws e This user s manual VX VGA520 PS e 1 9 12 VDC power supply e This user s manual Page
7. er long distance use sufficient power for the receiver unit Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation 4 Operation 4 1 EDID Copy on Transmitter Unit In some cases users may experience display problems This can be caused by incorrect EDID communication between the display monitor and the PC graphics card or insufficient EDID data programmed by display manufacturers The transmit ter units have an EDID Copy feature that enables the unit to read the necessary EDID information from the attached video display and then deliver it at all times to the attached computer If no new EDID information is available from a display a default profile in the transmitter unit is automatically provided instead For best EDID communication when the computer is booting up you should implement the EDID Copy feature on the transmitter before operation This is described next 4 2 Use Load the Default Setting When using a monitor that s not EDID compliant for display the transmitter will automatically select viable EDID data from its default EDID profile to set up the EDID information Follow the instructions below Step 1 Plug in the included power cord to power ON the transmitter unit Step 2 Press and hold the EDID Copy button on the unit and release the button RIGHT AFTER the LED starts flashing red approximately 6 7 seconds Step 3 The power LED lights steady GREEN indicating that the EDID Copy is
8. es 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 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 1 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 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NOM Statement 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 a
9. ia El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 NOM Statement Trademarks Used in this Manual 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 da ada Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter Page Te SS MMU AMIN Sst ains 6 Z SP VN sid sitc ced tecintatcc nies id 7 Ed A s old C O e A A E E EE E E SE 7 22 Feite S ac 7 2 3 Whats Nader it 8 2 4 Hardware DESC OUON ui esiada 9 25 Typical AP
10. l techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a 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 energ
11. r at either transmitter or receiver Receiver Transmitter Figure 2 2 How the extender works 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation 3 1 Before Installation e Power off all devices that you will connect to this system e Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded e Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise e The extender pair requires only a single power supply which can be plugged in at either end of the link 3 2 Installing the Transmitter 1 Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the source device for example PC or DVD player 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA port of the transmitter unit 3 The transmitter unit draws little power from the receiver unit except when processing EDID Copy data 3 3 Installing the Receiver 4 Plug the monitor s VGA cable into the VGA port on the receiver unit 5 Using a CATx cable connect the transmitter unit to the receiver unit 6 Connect the provided power cord into an appropriate power source and plug the opposite end into the power connector on the receiver unit The POWER LED on the top panel of the receiver lights GREEN indicating that the power is ON NOTE To improve video quality over long distances use a screwdriver to manually adjust the video quality NOTE To get best video quality ov
12. to achieve maximum distance Higher resolution is limited to shorter cable lengths Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The space saving Mini CATx VGA Extender system consists of a transmitter and a receiver that allow you to extend VGA signals up to 480 feet 150 meters away from a video source using a single UTP CAT5 5e 6 cable It supports most popular Windows Mac Sun and Linux operating systems Choose from the following mobile or wallplate models e Mini CATx VGA Transmitter Mobile VX VGA520 TA e Mini CATx VGA Receiver Mobile VX VGA520 RA e Mini CATx VGA Transmitter Wallplate VX VGA520 TB e Mini CATx VGA Receiver Wallplate VX VGA520 RB You will also need the following power supply e Mini CATx VGA Power Supply VX VGA520 PS You may also buy the VX VGA520 K kit It includes 1 Mini CATx VGA Transmitter Mobile VX VGA520 TA 1 Mini CATx VGA Receiver Mobile VX VGA520 RA and 1 Mini CATx VGA Power Supply VX VGA520 PS The transmitter s EDID Copy function enables the best video presentations and the receiver s RGB Skew feature enables you to manually and intuitively adjust video quality according to the length of CAT5 cable Its compact design offers convenient installation and saves space For example if the display is exposed in a public area you can keep the system in a safe location It is perfect for situations that require immediate and e
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