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JUNE 2008 AC561A-50 AC561A-150 AC561A-250 HDMI Receiver—50 m, 150 m, and 250 m 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.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
FCC AND IC 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.
HDMI RECEIVER—50 M, 150 M, AND 250 M 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.
NOM STATEMENT 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 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.
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CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications...............................................................6 2. Overview.......................................................................7 2.1 Introduction..........................................................7 2.2 Features .................................................................7 2.3 What’s Included....................................................8 2.4 Components .........................................................8 3.
HDMI RECEIVER—50 M, 150 M, AND 250 M 1. Specifications Resolution: HDMI: 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p @ 50/60 Hz; 1080i @ 50/60 Hz, 1080p @ 50/60 Hz User Controls: AC561A-150: (1) Equalizer switch, (1) Gain switch; AC561A-250: (1) Equalizer switch, (1) Gain switch, (1) DIP switch Connectors: Input: (1) RJ-45 CAT5 output for video, (1) RJ-45 CAT5 output for DDC; Output: (1) HDMI female; Power: (1) power connector Power: 5 V/2.6 A DC power supply Size: 1.2"H x 4.8"W x 4.9"D (3 x 12.3 x 12.5 cm) Weight: 1.5 lb.
CHAPTER 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The HDMI Receivers (AC561A-50, AC561A-150, and AC561A-250) work with the HDMI Transmitter (AC560A). The HDMI over CAT5 transmitter can extend an HDMI signal through CAT5 cables for a distance of up to 50, 150, or 250 meters, depending on the receiver you choose. Installing the system is quick and easy: Simply place the receiver unit next to your display and the transmitter next to your HDTV source (such as a DVD player).
HDMI RECEIVER—50 M, 150 M, AND 250 M 2.3 What’s Included • HDMI Receiver (AC561A-50, AC561A-150, AC561A-250) • 5-VDC power adapter • (4) power clips for US, Europe, UK, and Australia • This user’s manual 2.4 Components The receiver’s front panel includes an HDMI output connector. All three of the AC561A models’ rear panels have a DDC input connector, a video input connector, and a power connector. The AC561A-150’s and AC561A250’s rear panels also have an equalizer switch and a gain switch.
CHAPTER 3: Installation and Operation 3. Installation and Operation 3.1 Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the components on the Receiver’s front panel. Table 3-1 describes the components’ functions. ➀ Figure 3-1. Receiver front panel. Table 3-1. Receiver front-panel components and their functions. Number Component Name ➀ HDMI output Description Connect the HDMI output port to the HDMI input of your display.
HDMI RECEIVER—50 M, 150 M, AND 250 M 3.2 Rear Panel Figures 3-2 through 3-4 show the components on the Receivers’ rear panels. Table 3-2 describes the components’ functions. ➂ ➃ ➄ Figure 3-2. AC561A-50 receiver rear panel. ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ Figure 3-3. AC561A-150 receiver rear panel.
CHAPTER 3: Installation and Operation ➅ ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ Figure 3-4. AC561A-250 receiver rear panel. Table 3-2. Receiver rear-panel components and their functions. Number Component Name Description ➀ *Equalizer (AC561A-150 and AC561A-250 models only) Use this switch to adjust signal enhancement over long distance. *NOTE: (Figure 3-2 shows the AC561A-50 model; ➀ and ➁ are not present.) ➁ *Gain (AC561A-150 and AC561A-250 models only) Use this switch to adjust brightness.
HDMI RECEIVER—50 M, 150 M, AND 250 M Table 3-2 (continued). Receiver rear-panel components and their functions. Number Component Name Description ➃ Video input Using CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 cable, connect the video input to the transmitter’s video output. ➄ Power Plug the 5-VDC power supply into the receiver and connect the adapter to an AC wall outlet.
CHAPTER 3: Installation and Operation DVD player HDMI cable Video (CAT5 cable) DDC (CAT5 cable) Transmitter (AC560A), front view Transmitter (AC560A), rear view HDMI display 50 m (AC561A-50) 150 m (AC561A-150) 250 m (AC561A-250) HDMI cable Receiver (AC561A-50, AC561A-150, or AC561A-250), front view Receiver (AC561A-50, AC561A-150, AC561A-250), rear view Figure 3-5. Typical installation.