Black Box AC552A-2 User manual

Send HDMI video and audio to
two, four, or more HDTV screens.
Send HDMI video and audio to
two, four, or more HDTV screens.
HDMI Splitters
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FEATURES
• Split HDMI audio and video signals
for display on more than one HD LCD,
plasma, or other high-def screen.
• Drive signals as far as 40 feet (12.1 m).
• Send video from a DVD player, satellite
receiver, digital recorder, or even a PC.
• Cascade up to three units for more
outputs.
• The digital signals are buffered so
uncompressed HD video and
multichannel audio are reproduced
without loss.
Typical application.
OVERVIEW
BLACK BOX®HDMI Splitters enable you to stream High-
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) signals from a single
source to multiple screens and create impressive high-
definition presentations.
The source of your video can be an HD DVD player, D-VHS
player, satellite receiver, digital recorder, or other type of
HDMI equipment, or a PC with a DVI connector. And, on the
output side, you can use two or four high-definition plasma,
LCD, or similar screens.
The splitters buffer the digital signal so uncompressed HD
video and multichannel audio are reproduced without any
loss. They also feature 1.65-Gbps bandwidth for transmitting
HDMI signals in their entirety error-free.
The HDMI Splitters are ideal for trade shows, conference
rooms, training rooms, and home theater setups. Plus, they’re
a great choice for splitting signals in retail applications where
you want to keep source equipment in a secure area. You can
even cascade multiple units up to three levels to output HDMI
video/audio to additional displays in widely distributed
applications.
They also support HDTV resolutions up to 1080i and 1080p
and feature a compact design for use in crowded equipment
rooms and A/V cabinets.
HDMI Splitter
(AC552A-4)
HDTV screens
HDTV screen
HD DVD player or other
HDMI video source
(can also use a PC with
DVI output)
TECH SPECS
Bandwidth (Maximum) — 1.65 Gbps
Distance (Maximum) — 40 ft. (12.1 m)
MTBF — 95,000 hours (calculated estimate)
Resolution — Output and input: PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA
(1600 x 1200);
Component (Y-Pb-Pr): 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
CE Approval — Yes
Connectors — Input: (1) HDMI F;
Output: (2) or (4) HDMI F
Indicators — (1) Power LED
Power — Input: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, autosensing;
Output: External 9 VDC (center-positive >1000 mA)
Size — 0.9"H x 7.5"W x 3.75"D (2.3 x 19.1 x 9.5 cm)
Weight — 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)
Item Code
HDMI Splitters
2-Channel AC552A-2
4-Channel AC552A-4
For DVI connections, an adapter is required. Order…
HDMI Adapters
HDMI Male to DVI Female FA790
HDMI Male to DVI Male FA795
HDMI Swivel Adapters, 24-Pin
HDMI Male to DVI Female FA791
HDMI Female to DVI Male FA793
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HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first
digital interface to combine uncompressed high-definition
video, multichannel audio, and intelligent format and
command data in a single cable.
The HDMI standard was introduced in December 2002,
and HDMI 1.2 was released in August 2005. HDMI is supported
by many leading consumer electronics manufacturers as well
as motion picture studios, and cable and satellite operators.
Use this interface to connect audio/video equipment, such
as DVD players, a set-top box, and A/V receivers with an audio
and/or video monitor, such as a digital TV over a single cable.
HDMI supports standard, enhanced, and high-definition video.
It has a bandwidth of up to 5 Gigabytes so it supports all
HDTV standards and has bandwidth to spare for future
applications.
HDMI is backward compatible with DVI equipment such as
PCs, TVs, and other electronic devices using the DVI standard.
The DVI device simply ignores the extra data.
HDMI offers significant benefits over older analog A/V
connections. It provides superior video and audio clarity
because there is no signal loss from digital-to-analog
conversions. HDMI supports resolutions of 1920 x 1080p and
multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multichannel
surround sound. Plus it provides two-way communication
between the video source and the digital TV, enabling simple,
remote, point-and-click configurations.
HDMI is emerging as the connection standard for HDTV
and the consumer electronics market. Because HDMI transmits
all signals over one cable, it’s quite desirable for home theater
electronics and systems. It greatly simplifies the installation of
home entertainment systems by eliminating the tangle of
cables running behind the system. It’s also very cost-effective
because only one cable is needed.
Technically Speaking