Black Box AC346A USB to HD Pro User manual

BL A C K B O X®
Use this HDMI and HDCP-compliant USB converter
for streaming media files stored on your PC to an HD
screen with HDMI input.
USB to HD Pro
AC346A
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 [phone] Mailing address:
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]
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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 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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 advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.

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NOM Statement
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
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 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 salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.

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NOM Statement
16. El cable de corriente deberá 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 ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido 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
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of
BB Technologies, Inc.
HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications...................................................................................................7
2. Overview ........................................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................8
2.2 Features ...................................................................................................8
2.3 What’s Included ......................................................................................9
2.4 System Requirements..............................................................................9
2.5 Hardware Description..............................................................................9
3. Installation .....................................................................................................11
3.1 Install the USB to HD Pro Driver............................................................ 11
3.2 Install the USB Audio Driver ..................................................................11
3.3 Install the Hardware ..............................................................................12
4. Using the USB to HD Pro...............................................................................13
4.1 Using the USB to HD Pro DisplayLink Manager ....................................13
4.2 Using USB to HD Pro After Driver Is Already Installed ..........................17
4.3 Firmware Update...................................................................................17
5. USB PnP Sound Program ...............................................................................20
5.1 Main Setting..........................................................................................21
5.2 Mixer .....................................................................................................22
5.3 Effect .....................................................................................................22
5.4 Information............................................................................................23
6. Uninstall ......................................................................................................24
6.1 Uninstall the US to HD Pro Driver .........................................................24
6.2 Uninstall the USB Audio Driver .............................................................24
Appendix: Troubleshooting.................................................................................26
A.1 Problems/Solutions................................................................................26
A.2 Contacting Black Box ............................................................................26
A.3 Shipping and Packaging........................................................................27

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
System Requirements — Operating System: Microsoft Windows®XP/
Windows Vista®(32-bit);
Processor: Pentium®4 2.4 GHz or above;
512-MB RAM or above; available USB 2.0 port; 30 Mb of available disk space
Connectors — USB Input: (1) Type A USB 2.0;
HDMI Output: (1) HDMI
Size — 3.9"H x 2.2"W x 1.3"D (10 x 5.5 x 3.3 cm)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The USB to HD Pro conveniently enables customers to play media files stored in a PC
on a big screen by converting USB input into HDMI. Simply connect the USB
interface of the PC to the converter using the included USB cable, and connect
the unit to your home theater system with an HDMI®cable to enjoy high-quality
pictures (resolution up to 720p) and sound on your big screen.
2.2 Features
• Plug-and-play. Installs in seconds.
• Easily connects up to 6 HDMI display devices to one PC through USB 2.0.
• Supports both video and audio signals (if you use multiple USB to HD Pro units,
you can only select one of the display devices for sound output).
• Supports HDMI resolution up to 720p.
• Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista (32-bit).
• Completely new architecture supports Vista Aero (32-bit).
• No external power supply needed (power is supplied from the PC through the
USB connection).
• Bundled Software:
USB to HD Pro Program:
- Supports Extended and Mirror functions.
- Supports screen resolution and color quality adjustment in extended mode.
- Enables you to rotate the screen on the add-on monitor by 90, 180 or 270
degrees.
- Supports online updates automatically.
- The software has been awarded Microsoft Windows Certification.
USB PnP Sound Program:
- Sound effects like 10-band Equalizer and 27 environment effects can enrich
users’ audio experience and enjoyment.

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2.3 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 [e-mail].
• USB to HD Pro
• USB Cable
• Driver CD (contains driver and this user manual)
2.4 System Requirements
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista (32-bit).
• Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.8 GHz or above
• 1 GB RAM or above
• Available USB 2.0 port
• 30 Mb of available disk space
NOTE: When connecting more USB to HD Pro to a computer, a system with higher
CPU performance is recommended.
2.5 Hardware Description
Figure 2-1 shows the top and side views of the USB to HD Pro.

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USB input
(connect to the USB
port of your PC)
HDMI Output
(connect to the
HDMI input of the
display device)
Figure 2-1. Top and side views.

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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Installation
3.1 Install the USB to HD Pro Driver
Step 1: Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM driver. Execute the
Setup.exe file from the USB to HD Pro Driver folder.
Step 2: A dialog box should pop up to prompt you to choose the desired installing
language. After choosing your language, click on “I Accept” to start installation
automatically.
Figure 3-1. Software license agreement.
Step 3: After finishing the installation, a dialog box should pop up to tell you to
restart your PC to complete the installation.
3.2 Install the USB Audio Driver
Step 1: Execute the “Setup.exe” file on the provided driver CD.
<Audio Driver> —> <XP> or <Vista>
Step 2: Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation.
Step 3: After finishing the installation, a dialog box should pop up to tell you to
restart your PC to complete the installation.

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Chapter 3: Installation
3.3 Install the Hardware
Step 1: Use the HDMI cable to connect your display device that supports HDMI
input.
USB to HD Pro
Display device
HDMI cable
Figure 3-2. Connecting the USB to HD Pro to the display device.
Step 2: Connect the USB to HD Pro to a USB 2.0 port of your computer using the
provided USB cable.
PC
USB to HD Pro
USB cable
Figure 3-3. Connecting the USB to HD Pro to a computer.

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Chapter 4: Using the USB to HD Pro
4. Using the USB to HD Pro
4.1 Using the USB to HD Pro DisplayLink Manager
After the driver is installed, a utility (USB to HD Pro DisplayLink Manager) icon will
automatically appear in the system tray. The utility allows you to quickly change the
settings and resolution for the USB to HD Pro. Right-clicking the icon will bring up
the context menu.
Figure 4-1. Context menu.
Screen Resolution: Select the screen resolution (available only in extended mode).
Figure 4-2. Selecting screen resolution.

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Color Quality: Select the screen color quality (available only in extended mode).
Figure 4-3. Selecting color quality.
Screen Rotation: Rotate the screen on the additional monitor by 90, 180, or 270
degrees.
Figure 4-4. Selecting screen rotation.

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Extend to: Reposition the extended screen to the top, bottom, left, or right of the
primary display.
Figure 4-5. Repositioning the extended screen.
Extend: Set the USB to HD Pro to Extended mode. You can access the website on
the VGA monitor and play videos on the HDMI display device.
Figure 4-6. Setting the unit to extended mode.

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Mirror: Set the USB to HD Pro to Mirror mode. You can see the same desktop
image on the additional monitor.
Figure 4-7. Setting the unit to mirror mode.
NOTE: If there is no picture on the additional monitor, adjust the resolution of the
main screen.
Off: Disable the USB to HD Pro in the system.
Figure 4-8. Disabling the unit in the system.

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Advanced: Directly access the display properties. You can also adjust the
resolution, color quality, position, and refresh rate via the display properties.
Figure 4-9. Accessing the display properties.
4.2 Using the USB to HD Pro After Driver Is Already Installed
You don’t need to install the driver again if you have already installed the driver as
described in Section 4.1. The program will automatically define the new USB to HD
Pro. All USB to HD Pro units will be listed in the display properties or the display
manager menu.
Figure 4-10. Driver already installed.
NOTE: When connecting more than one USB to HD Pro to a computer, a system
with higher CPU performance is recommended.

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4.3 Firmware Update
Manually Update: Click the Updates—>Check Now…, and the unit will check and
download the latest firmware immediately.
NOTE: Confirm that your computer is already connected to the network.
Figure 4-11. Manually updating the firmware.
Automatic Update: Click the Updates—>Configure. The Updates Options window
will appear as shown below. You can then set the update method and frequency.
Figure 4-12. Automatically updating the firmware.

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Figure 4-13. Select “Check and prompt me to download and install the updates.”

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Chapter 5: USB PnP Sound Program
5. USB PnP Sound Program
The USB PnP sound program is C-Media’s 3D audio control panel that you can use
to control all audio configurations.
After finishing the installation of the Audio Driver and rebooting the system, you
can open “Control Panel” to find “USB PnP Sound Device” and enable it. Or, you
can see the icon in the system tray in the right-bottom of your screen.
Figure 5-1. Control Panel screen.
Figure 5-2. System tray.