March 2005 AC1032A-2 AC1032A-4 2 & 4-Port DVI Switch AC1032A-2 2-Channel AC1032A-4 4-Channel CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
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Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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.
DVI Switch 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. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 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.
DVI Switch Contents 1. Introduction ...............................................................................page 6 1.1 General ................................................................................page 6 1.2 Features ...............................................................................page 6 2. Installation .................................................................................page 7 3. Operation ..........................................................................
Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 1. Introduction 1.1 General The Black Box Model AC1032A-2 and Model AC1032-4 DVI Switches allow routing of multiple DVI equipped devices (such as PC’s) to a single DVI display (such as plasma or LCD screen). The switchers support single-link, DVI-I (integrated Analog and/or Digital) video signals at resolutions of up to 1280x1024.
DVI Switch 2. Installation 1. Your package includes the Switcher box, a power supply and this Manual. You need to purchase input cables for connection to your video sources. Black Box sells high quality DVI cables and adapters at various lengths. Figure 1. Example of DVI Cable Figure 2. Example of DVI-to-VGA Adapter Figure 3. Basic DVI Connector Types 2. 3. 4.
Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 5. 6. 7. Plug the supplied power adapter to the unit Turn on the monitor first. All red LEDs will flash back and forth (telling you that the unit is searching for video on the inputs). Turn on the PCs. The green LEDs turn on (telling you that the unit sees a connection and valid signal on the inputs). Figure 4. Setup Block Diagram 3. Operation The LED’s indicate which input is selected and which inputs are present.
DVI Switch 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ 1. What are the Cable Length Limitations? The switcher cannot be used as an extender. Therefore it is best to plug the output of the switch directly to the display device and use input cables that are 5 meters (16 ft) maximum. In other words, try to keep the total length of cables from the video source to the box and from the box to the monitor should not exceed 16 feet. At longer distances you may experience video degradation.
Model AC1032A-2 and AC1032-4 4.2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your switcher is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit. Contact Black Box Tech. Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
DVI Switch 5. Specifications Standards Resolutions DVI-I Single Link, DDC 2 (Plug and Play EDID) PC resolutions up to 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz & HDTV to 1080i Temperature Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C); Storage: -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C) Enclosure Steel MTBF 90,000 hours (calculated estimate) Power From utility-power (mains) outlet, through included external power supply. Output Voltage: 9v DC CenterPositive at 1.7 A Size (hxwxd) 2-Port: 1.0" x 6.0" x 2.8" 4-Port: 1.0" x 10.7" x 3.8" Weight 2-Port: 1.
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