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August 2009 AC3010A AC3011A HD View—HDMI User’s Guide Extend High-Definition Multimedia Interface BLACK (HDMI) or Digital Visual Interface (DVI)BOX signals up to 192 feet (60 m) using CAT5/5e/6/7 cable. ® Customer Support Information 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 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.
FCC and NOM Statements 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.
HD View HDMI 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.
NOM Statement 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
HD View HDMI TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Page 4 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Table of Contents Contents 1. Specifications................................................................................................6 2. Overview ...................................................................................................7 2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................7 2.2 Features.................................................................................................7 2.3 What’s Included...............
HD View HDMI 1. Specifications Audio: HDMI formats Cascade/Daisychain: Cascade up to 7 repeaters at 640 feet (200 m) CAT5 Cable Length (Maximum): 192 ft. (60 m); With cascading: 640 ft. (200 m) Input DDC Signal: 5-volt P-P (TTL) Input Video Signal: 1.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 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.
HD View HDMI 2.4 Transmitter 2.4.1 Side 1 of Transmitter Figure 2-1 illustrates the transmitter‘s side 1. Table 2-1 describes its components. 1 2 3 1 Figure 2-1. Transmitter, side 1. Table 2-1. Components on transmitter side 1. No. Component 1 Get button Press and hold to restore the default data. 2 Stored/screen selector DIP switch Player reads data from data previously stored in the transmitter. 3 HDMI connector System In connector Page 8 Description 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Side 2 of Transmitter Figure 2-2 shows the components on the transmitter’s side 2. Table 2-2 describes these components. 7 5 10 8 6 11 9 Figure 2-2. Transmitter, side 2. Table 2-2. Components on transmitter side 2. No. Component Description 5 RJ-45 connector Video out port 6 RJ-45 connector DDC port 7 Video out port LED 1 Lights when the transmitter detects a signal from the player.
HD View HDMI 2.5 Receiver Figures 2-3 and 2-4 illustrate the two sides of the receiver. Tables 2-3 and 2-4 describe the components. 2.5.1 Receiver’s Side 1 1 2 3 Figure 2-3. Receiver, side 1. Table 2-3. Components on receiver‘s side 1. No. 1 Component Description 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.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5.2 Receiver’s Side 2 4 6 5 7 Figure 2-4. Receiver, side 2. Table 2-4. 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 signal from the Transmitter. 7 DDC LED 2 Lights when power is on. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
HD View HDMI 2.6 Repeater (AC3011A) 2.6.1 Repeater’s Side 1 Figure 2-5 illustrates the repeater’s side 1. Table 2-5 describes its components. 2 1 3 Figure 2-5. Repeater, side 1. Table 2-5. 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 Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.6.2 Repeater’s Side 2 Figure 2-6 shows the repeater’s side 2. Table 2-6 describes its components. 5 4 Figure 2-6. Repeater side 2. Table 2-6. Components on repeater’s side 2. No. Component Description 4 RJ-45 connector Video out 5 HDMI connector HDMI 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
HD View HDMI 2.7 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 products. 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.
Chapter 3: Configuration and Installation 3. Configuration and Installation 3.1 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. 3.2 Configuration Figure 3-1 illustrates a DVI extension. You can connect one side (either player or screen) to the system with an HDMI connector with the other side (screen or player) connected with a DVI connector.
HD View HDMI Figures 3-2 and 3-3 illustrate HDMI extensions. Player Video out Plasma/LCD screen, video plus audio HDMI cable Transmitter Video CAT5 cable, up to 192 feet (60 m) HDMI cable Receiver Video in Figure 3-2. HDMI: Video plus audio transmission. Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Configuration and Installation Player Video out Plasma/LCD screen, video plus audio HDMI cable DDC Transmitter DDC cable Video CAT5 cable, up to 192 feet (60 m) HDMI cable Video in Receiver Figure 3-3. HDMI: Video plus audio transmission plus HDCP, CEC support. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
HD View HDMI 3.3 Connecting the HD View HDMI system Connect the Video CAT5 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 3-4 and 3-5. HDMI connector To player Video out DDC Power Figure 3-4. Transmitter connections. HDMI connector Video out To screen DDC Power Figure 3-5. Receiver connections. Page 18 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Configuration and Installation 3.4 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 3-2. 2. Connect the screen to the Receiver HDMI port using an HDMI cable. See Figure 3-3. For DVI extension: 1.
HD View HDMI 3.5.1 Storing the Screen’s DDC To store the screen’s DDC, connect a CAT5 cable between the DDC ports of the Transmitter and Receiver. The position of the STORED/SCREEN selector switch position is not relevant. NOTE: There is no need to connect: • A video CAT5 cable between the Transmitter and Receiver • The Transmitter to a player Press the Transmitter’s GET button for less than three seconds. The Transmitter reads the screen’s DDC and stores it.
Chapter 3: Configuration and Installation 3.6 Connecting to the Power Supply Connect the Transmitter and Receiver to the power supply with the 5-VDC, 1-A power adapters provided. Once connected, the system is ready to transmit the video and audio signals. 3.7 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.
HD View HDMI 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems/Solutions Problem: The system isn’t broadcasting. Solution: Make sure that the player and the screens are compatible. Check that they work together before connecting the HD View HDMI system. Problem: What do I do when there are lost pixels? Solutions: 1. Check that the video is OK at the source. 2. Try retuning using the EQ selector as explained above. 3. Check that the cable is not too long. 4. The cable type may be unsuitable for the distance.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4.3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your HD View HDMI: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.