BLACK BOX Catalogue Ltd. The Source for Connectivity. User’s Manual modelS: AC211a-R2 & AC216A-r2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................5 Chapter 2 : STARTING ...............
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. CAUTION: WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity or intense heat sources (such as heaters or direct sunlight).
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE AC211A-R2 • 1 AC211A-R2 • 1 External Power supply. • 1 VGA cable (HD15 male / male connector). • 1 Set of 2 MCO (5-pin) female connectors (for audio connection). • 1 CD-ROM (Remote Control Software). • 1 User’s Manual. 1-2. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE AC216A-R2 • 1 AC216A-R2 • 1 AC mains cable. • 1 VGA cable (HD15 male / male connector). • 1 DVI M/M cable.
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 1-3. AC211A-R2 GENERAL INFORMATION The device is a half 19” rack compact Video Scaler. Offering multiple output resolutions up to 1600x1200, it significantly improves the quality of any video signal, providing enhanced brightness and sharpness. The device allows video sources (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, S.VIDEO) to be displayed on high resolution TFT, plasma or video projectors.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-5. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Please read all the safety instructions (pages 2 to 4) before starting. • Table Top Mounting: The devices can be used directly on a table: they are equipped with 4 plastic feet. • Rack Mounting: The AC216A-R2 is compatible with a 19" enclosure. To install the device into a 19” rack: Attach the device to the rack by using 4 screws in the front panel holes (screws are not included).
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 1-6. AC211A-R2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL ENTER: Validates a selected item. A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device. Allows to scroll thru the different menus (in Control mode). FREEZE: A short push allows to freeze the displayed output. INPUT SELECTION: Selection of the 3 input sources. C.V: Composite source #1 selection (Input #1).
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-8. AC216A-R2 PLUS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL ENTER: FREEZE: Validates a selected item. A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device. Allows to scroll thru the different menus (in Control mode). A short push allows to freeze the displayed output. INPUT SELECTION: Selection of the 3 input sources. C.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 2 : STARTING 2-1. STARTING THE AC211A-R2 • Connections: c Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. d Connect your video sources to the inputs 1 & 2 of the device. IMPORTANT: Connect only one source by input. e Connect your computer source to the input 3 of the device. f Connect your Hi-Resolution display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUT (HD15 connector of the device).
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-2. STARTING THE AC216A-R2 • Connections: c Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. d Connect your video sources to the inputs 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the device. e Connect your computer source to the input 5 of the device. f Connect your display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUTS (HD15 or DVI-I female connectors) of the device. g Connect the AC power supply cord to the device and to an AC power outlet.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE 3-1. SETTINGS c We recommend resetting the device to all of its default values, with the front panel display menu (CONTROL > default value > yes) before proceeding. d Select the input type connected to the INPUTS with the front panel display menu (INPUT > input type). e For the AC216A-R2 only, select the output type with the front panel display menu (OUTPUT > output type).
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION 4-1. INTRODUCTION The front panel display menu presents 2 modes: the STATUS MODE and the CONTROL MODE. • The STATUS MODE indicates the input and output status of the device. • The CONTROL MODE allows selecting and adjusting the parameters of the device. 4-2. CONTROL BUTTONS The front panel display is controlled by 1 button and 1 knob: knob: • In the CONTROL MODE, turn this knob to scroll thru the different menus.
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the AC211A-R2 are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Return 2. Used Input 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Input 3 4. Return 3. VCR mode 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Return 4. Input priority 1. None 2. Video 3. Computer 4. Return 5. Input status 6. Return 2. OUTPUT 1. Output Format 1. 640x480 2. 800x600 3. 1024x768 4. 1280x1024 5. 1400x1050 6. 1600x1200 7.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) The menus of the AC216A-R2 are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Input 3 4. Input 4 5. Return 2. Used Input 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Input 3 4. Return 3. VCR mode 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Return 4. Input priority 1. None 2. Video 3. Computer 4. Return 5. Input status 6. Return 2. OUTPUT 1. Output Type 1. Analog 2. DVI 3. Analog & DVI 4. Return 2.
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION 1 [INPUT] + ENTER. 1-1 [Input type] + ENTER. c Select an input with + ENTER. d Select the video signal type with + ENTER between: • [SDTV Composite]: Composite video signal. • [SDTV S.VIDEO]: S.VIDEO signal . • [SDTV YUV]: Component signal. • [SDTV RGBS TTL]: RGBS video signal with TTL sync . • [SDTV RGB SOG]: RGB video signal with Sync On Green. • [SDTV RGBS ana.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 2 [OUTPUT] + ENTER. 2-1 [Output type] + ENTER. Available on the AC216A-R2 only. Select one of the following output type with + ENTER. • [analog]: The device provides an analog output onto the two output connectors (HD15 & DVI-I). • [DVI]: The device provides a digital output onto the DVI-I connector. • [analog & DVI]: The device provides analog & DVI outputs.
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 3 [IMAGE] + ENTER. 3-1 [Pos./size adj.] + ENTER. Select one of the following function with + ENTER. 3-1-1 [H position] + ENTER. Adjust the Horizontal position with + ENTER. 3-1-2 [V position] + ENTER. Adjust the Vertical position with + ENTER. 3-1-3 [H size] + ENTER. Adjust the Horizontal size with + ENTER. 3-1-4 [V size] + ENTER. Adjust the Vertical size with + ENTER.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4 [AUDIO] + ENTER. Select an item with + ENTER: • [Auto follow]: The audio follows the video image. • [Input #1]: The input #1 audio source is permanently diffused. • [Input #2]: The input #2 audio source is permanently diffused. • [Input #3]: The input #3 audio source is permanently diffused. • [Input #4]: The input #4 audio source is permanently diffused.
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 6-6 [Erase memories] + ENTER. This function allows erasing all the NON-volatile image memories. Select [YES] and validate with ENTER. 6-7 [Default value] + ENTER. This function allows setting the following functions to the factory settings. Select [YES] and validate with ENTER.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 5 : UPDATING THE DEVICE The device can be updated thanks a computer (PC) via its RS-232 communication port. 5-1. CONNECTIONS c Connect the device to the computer used for the update via the desired communication port. • For the RS232 communication port: Connect the RS232 connector of the device to the serial port of your computer with a DB9 M/F straight cable. d Power ON the device. 5-2. UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS c Power ON the device. d Open the file: Update.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Your device is shipped with a Windows compatible Remote Control Software. This software allows you to control and make all adjustments by a simple mouse click. NOTE: The latest Remote Control Software is available on our web site: www.analogway.com 6-1. CONNECTIONS c CONNECTING TO THE RS-232 PORT: -Connect the serial port of your control device to the RS-232 port (DB9 Female connector) of the device with a straight cable (DB9 Female / DB9 Male).
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) 6-4. USING THE SOFTWARE c Click on the Input tab and select the Signal Type. Then select the Standard and disable the unused inputs (Used section). d Click on the Output tab, then select the needed adjustment (output format, output rate...). e Click on the Image tab and adjust your input. f Click on the Audio tab and select Automatic (follow switching mode) or an Audio source (breakaway mode).
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS • COMPOSITE VIDEO Connectors: AC211A-R2: BNC female (input #1) or RCA female (input #2). AC216A-R2: BNC female (input #1 & 2). Standards: PAL (4.43 MHz) / SECAM: 15.625 kHz / 50 Hz - 625 lines. NTSC (3.58 MHz): 15.734 kHz / 59.94 Hz - 525 lines. Level: 1 Vp/p. Impedance: 75 ohms. • S.VIDEO Connectors: AC211A-R2: 4-pin mini DIN female or 2xRCA female (input #2).
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 7-2. DISPLAY OUTPUT • FROM VIDEO INPUT • ANALOG COMPUTER Connectors: HD15 female (AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2), DVI-I (AC216A-R2 only). Resolution: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 852x480, 1280x768, 1366x768, 720p, 1600x1200. Sync. types: RGBHV, RGB/S, RGsB (Sync On Green). Rate: AC211A-R2: 50 Hz, 60 Hz or follow on current input. AC216A-R2: 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz or follow on current input. Levels: R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p. H & V Sync = TTL Composite Sync = TTL.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 APPENDIX A: PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE ANNEXE A: GUIDE DE PROGRAMMATION A-1: INTRODUCTION A-1: INTRODUCTION If you need to use your own Software Control program from a PC or WORKSTATION with an RS-232 port, the device allows communication through an ASCII code protocol. The device treats any character that it receives on the RS-232 as a possible command but only accepts legal commands. There is no starting/ending code needed in a command string.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A A-4: COMMANDS AND RESPONSES TABLE COMMAND RESPONSE COMMANDE RÉPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE A-4: TABLE DES COMMANDES ET RÉPONSES TYPE FRONT PANEL COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE LA FACE AVANT CC CH Selected input. Rd CN CHN Input selection. Rd/Wr Z FRZ FREEZE. Rd/Wr FO OBLK BLACK output screen selection. Rd/Wr VALUE /VALEUR MIN MAX 0 0 0 0 5 5 1 1 DESCRIPTION 1 = INPUT #1 4 = INPUT #4 0 = inactive 1 = BLACK.
APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMANDE RÉPONSE AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 COMMAND DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE AUDIO COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU AUDIO RO AMOD Auto follow or breakaway mode. TYPE VALUE /VALEUR MIN MAX Rd/Wr 0 1 Rd/Wr 1 5 Rd Rd Rd Rd/Wr 0 0 0 0 65535 65535 65535 1 Rd/Wr 0 2 yl LOCK Key locking. Rd/Wr sT STBT Standby delay Rd/Wr sS STBY Standby mode Rd/Wr ye EPOS Erase memories. Rd/Wr Y FRES DEFAULT VALUE.
AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 COMMAND RESPONSE COMMANDE RÉPONSE APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE STATUS COMMANDS / COMMANDES D'ÉTAT U UNIT Measures unity in kHz. This command allows to calculate the IL ILD input line frequency in Hz. This command allows to calculate the ID IFD input frame frequency in Hz. IP IPS Input Sync. detection. IH IHP Sign of the horizontal input Sync. IV IVP Sign of the vertical input Sync.
APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 A-5: TABLE ASCII / HEX / DEC A-5: ASCII / HEX / DEC TABLE ASCII space ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , .
