Black Box AC3010A User manual

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Extend High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) signals
up to 192 feet (60 m) using CAT5/5e/6/7 cable.
HD View—HDMI Quick Start Guide
August 2009
AC3010A
AC3011A
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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
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1. Introduction
With repeaters, the HD View—HDMI extends High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) signals to a distance of 640 feet
(200 m) over CAT5/5e/6/7 cable. Without repeaters, the HD View—HDMI extends
HDMI or DVI signals up to 192 feet (60 m). It delivers rich multimedia content in
real-time, without degrading video or sound quality.
The HD View—HDMI supports virtually all types of media players including com-
puters with HDMI video cards, Blu-ray Disc™players, and game consoles. Plus, it pro-
vides digital sound so it’s perfect for applications requiring top sound quality.
2. What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or dam-
aged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
• Transmitter
• Receiver
• (2)powersupplies
• (2)powercables
• Quickinstallguide
An optional HD View—HDMI Repeater (part number AC3011A) is also available
separately.

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3. HDMI Units
3.1 Transmitter
3.1.1 Side 1 of Transmitter
Figure 3-1 illustrates the transmitter‘s side 1. Table 3-1 describes its components.
3
21
Figure 3-1. Transmitter, side 1.
Table 3-1. Components on transmitter side 1.
No. Component Description
1 Get button Press and hold to restore the default data.
2 Stored/screen Player reads data from data previously
selector DIP switch stored in the transmitter.
3 HDMI connector System In connector

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3.1.2 Side 2 of Transmitter
Figure 3-2 shows the components on the transmitter’s side 2. Table 2-2 describes
these components.
65 9 7 10 8
Figure 3-2. Transmitter, side 2.
Table 3-2. Components on transmitter side 2.
No. Component Description
4 RJ-45 connector Video out port
5 RJ-45 connector DDC port
6 Video out port LED 1 Lights when the transmitter detects a signal
from the player.
7 DDC port LED 1 Lights when the cable from the transmitter is
connected to the receiver and the cable from
the receiver is connected to a screen. Note
that it does not indicate whether the screen
is powered on or off.
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Table 3-2 (continued). Components on transmitter side 2.
No. Component Description
8 4-pin Molex connector Power: Connects to 5-VDC power supply
9 Video out port LED 2 Lights when the transmitter is connected to a
powered player.
10 DDC port LED 2 Lights when power is on.
3.2 Receiver
Figures 3-3 and 3-4 illustrate the two sides of the receiver. Tables 3-3 and 3-4
describe the components.
3.2.1 Receiver’s Side 1
3
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Figure 3-3. Receiver, side 1.

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Table 3-3. Components on receiver‘s side 1.
No. Component Description
1 Equalization(EQ) Ingeneral,thelongerthecable,the
selector switch higher the number that has to be set. Adjust
theEQselectoronestepatatime,upto
position “7.” After each adjustment, wait to
see the results of the adjustment at the
screen.
2 4-pin Molex connector 5-VDC power
3 HDMI connector Video in port
3.2.2 Receiver’s Side 2
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4
Figure 3-4. Receiver, side 2.

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Table 3-4. Components on receiver‘s side 2.
No. Component Description
4 RJ-45 connector Video in
5 RJ-45 connector DDC in
6 Dual LED Lights when the Receiver detects a video sig-
nal from the Transmitter.
7 DDC LED 2 Lights when power is on.
3.3 Repeater (AC3011A)
3.3.1 Repeater’s Side 1
Figure 3-5 illustrates the repeater’s side 1. Table 3-5 describes its components.
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Figure 3-5. Repeater, side 1.

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Table 3-5. Components on repeater’s side 1.
No. Component Description
1 RJ-45 connector Video in
2 RJ-45 connector DDC
3 4-pin Molex connector 5-VDC power
3.3.2 Repeater’s Side 2
Figure 3-6 shows the repeater’s side 2. Table 3-6 describes its components.
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Figure 3-6. Repeater side 2.
Table 3-6. Components on repeater’s side 2.
No. Component Description
4 RJ-45 connector Video out
5 HDMI connector HDMI

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4. Compatible Cabling
HD View—HDMI works with CAT5/5e/6/7 data cabling. Some skew-free CAT5
cabling is specific to a particular vendor and is not compatible with Black Box prod-
ucts. Because of the manufacturing methods, CAT6 cable can exhibit greater skew
than standard CAT5/5e and may require skew compensation beyond what the HD
View—HDMI offers.
NOTE: Transmission distance and performance depend on the cables’ signal
resolution, graphics card, and display used in the system. We suggest test-
ing the cable with the product before installation.
For maximum distance runs and/or applications in which uptime is critical, we
recommend using screened twisted pair (ScTP) cable (EYNC770A [bulk PVC cable],
EYNC771A [bulk plenum cable], or EVNSL74-80 [patch cable]) and compatible
screened RJ-45 connectors. This minimizes EMI interference from external sources.
5. Pre-Installation Guidelines
Make sure that the player and the screens are compatible. Check that they work
together before connecting the HD View—HDMI system.

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6. Connecting the HD View—HDMI system
Connect the CAT5 video cable as follows:
Connect a CAT5 cable up to 192 feet (60 m) to the VIDEO OUT port of the
Transmitter and the VIDEO IN port of the Receiver. See Figures 6-1 and 6-2.
Video
out
DDC
Power
To
player
HDMI
connector
Figure 6-1. Transmitter connections.

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Video
in
DDC
To
screen
HDMI
connector
Figure 6-2. Receiver connections.

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7. Connecting the Player and Screen
The HD View—HDMI can be used to connect players and screens of HDMI to
DVI ports, by using standard HDMI to DVI cables/adapters. HDMI players can be
connected to DVI screens and vice versa.
For HDMI extension:
1. Connect the player to the Transmitter HDMI port using an HDMI cable. See Figure
6-3.
2. Connect the screen to the Receiver HDMI port using an HDMI cable. See Figure
6-3.
Plasma/LCD
screen, video
plus audio
HDMI cable
Receiver
Transmitter
HDMI cable
Video in
Video out
Player
Video CAT5
cable, up to
192 feet (60 m)
Figure 6-3. HDMI: video plus audio transmission.

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For DVI extension:
1. Connect the player to the Transmitter HDMI port using an HDMI to DVI cable/
adapter. See Figure 6-4.
2. Connect the screen to the Receiver HDMI port using an HDMI to DVI cable/
adapter. See Figure 6-4.
NOTE: In DVI extensions, only video is transferred.
Plasma/LCD
video screen
HDMI Receiver
Transmitter
HDMI
Video in
Video out
DDC
DDC
Player
DVI
DVI
Figure 6-4. DVI transmission.
8. Connecting to the Power Supply
Connect the Transmitter and Receiver to the power supply with the 5-VDC, 1-A
power adapters provided.

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9. Repeater Application
Add up to eight HD View—HDMI Repeater units (AC3011A) to add more
screens. You can have a mixture of HDMI and DVI screens. Each unit can be up to
96 feet (30 m) away from the previous unit. See Figure 6-5.
NOTE: When cascading eight levels, use CAT6 UTP cable. The total distance from
transmitter to receiver using repeaters can be up to 640 feet (200 m).

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Player
Transmitter
(AC3010A)
HD-HDMI
Repeater
(AC3011A)
HD-HDMI
Repeater
(AC3011A)
Receiver
(AC3010A)
HDMI cable HDMI cable
HDMI to
DVI cable
DVI HDMI
CAT6 cable
(up to 96 ft.
[30 m])
CAT6 cable
(up to 96 ft.
[30 m])
CAT6 cable
(up to 96 ft.
[30 m])
Figure 6-5. Mixed repeater application.