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The education resources and the technology you need to set up high-performance digital signage and AV distribution systems T his guide simplifies the job of having to choose compatible parts for a video system, whether you’re considering digital signage for an SMB application or planning a fully integrated signage and AV distribution system for a large enterprise. First is an educational section explaining video standards, formats, and the types of components.
Product solutions inside this guide AV Distribution Tutorials __________ 2– 15 18 Many technologies comprise Video Formats ___________________ 2– 3 the digital signage product Distribution Methods ____________ 4 – 5 ecosystem. Distribution Components _______ 6 – 13 See how all these technologies relate to another on pages 18 –19.
Education | AV Distribution Tutorial Analog Video Formats M ost analog formats were designed primarily for broadcast TV transmissions, so they limit the transmission bandwidth required for the signal. The video is typically formatted by combining TV signals into a lower-bandwidth encoded signal.
Video Formats Digital Video Formats 4 If one connection is DVI and the other is VGA HD15, you’ll need a cable or an adapter with both connectors.
Education | AV Distribution Tutorial Cable-Based Distribution DVI Cable In-line based In-line extenders, installed at some point within a link, extend signals over their native cabling with no signal conversion occurring. These amplification or repeater types of devices are designed to equalize and amplify the signal to go greater distances. Some support daisychaining, so by stringing two of them together you can send data double the distance.
Distribution Methods IP-Based Distribution Digital Displays IP-based distribution technologies use transmitters and receivers to extend signals over a TCP/IP network (a LAN or even a WAN, for instance). Oftentimes, they’re called IP streamers when used with codecs. But, when choosing one, be sure you’re not looking at the consumer-grade devices for streaming video in small office applications; be sure it’s a professional-grade multicasting product.
Education | AV Distribution Tutorial Source Devices Digital signage publishers Also called digital signage appliances, these function essentially as storage devices to play back digital content, such as MPEG or Windows® AVI media, Flash® animations, PowerPoint® movie files, and audio. They can operate on their own (directly connected to a screen), but are usually on a network with their own IP address, enabling management via a browser-based interface.
Distribution Components Other Signal Distribution Components Splitters Advanced video and peripheral sharing systems For displaying images on multiple screens, order a splitter. Unlike CATx-based broadcasters or multichannel extension products, splitters divide a PC’s VGA, DVI, HDMI®, DisplayPort, or other type of signal without sacrificing quality. In some applications, switching just video and audio isn’t enough.
Education | AV Distribution Tutorial Essential components for converting and upscaling video Conversion and Scaling EDID Ghosts and Emulators Scalers Ghosts can be handy tools to solve problems with certain combinations of video sources, distribution equipment, and displays.
Distribution Components Cabling DisplayPort DisplayPort is the newest AV interface. It’s incredibly versatile with the capability to deliver digital video, audio, graphics, bidirectional communications, and accessory power over a single connector. DisplayPort is targeted at the computer world rather than at consumer electronics. It is used to connect computers, monitors, projectors, etc. DisplayPort connectors are found on Quick Facts DisplayPort/HDMI comparison.
Education | AV Distribution Tutorial Pulling it all together—and Video infrastructure Most modern digital signage systems operate over Ethernet, enabling you to use the infrastructure you already have in place. Generally these systems consist of a publisher unit connected directly to the network. This is usually located in a central location such as a data center.
Distribution Components adding some finishing touches There are also sealed enclosures designed to protect signage outdoors — probably the toughest environment for digital signage. Aside from the obvious moisture issues, extreme heat and cold are the biggest threats to digital signage. If signage is exposed to direct sunlight — for instance, in the drive-through lane at a fast food restaurant — extreme heat and condensation are added to the mix.
Education | AV Distribution Tutorial Accessory and Remote Control Hardware N etwork switches Applications such as network imaging, multimedia production, and digital signage are very demanding. They generate huge data files that often must be transferred between stations based on strict timing requirements. If such traffic is not transmitted efficiently, you end up with jerky video, on-screen graphics that take forever to load, or other problems.
Distribution Components Security, Optimisation, and Troubleshooting F irewalls/data security equipment To ensure data privacy, work with your IT department to implement protection and safeguard your content. This is particularly important if you’re using your AV distribution system to send video across a hospital or government network and if you have to comply with HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, or other data-protection standards This may require establishing IPsec VPN tunnels between sites.
Education | AV Distribution Tutorial Choosing the right display Other video display options CRT Older cathode ray tube (CRT) displays are still around; usually they’re older analog TVs or VGA monitors. They’re bulky, offer low resolutions, and look very dated but can be a low-cost option in areas where appearance is secondary. Projected A front or rear LCD/DLP projector is a compact device that projects an image on a screen.
Display Methods Display Configurations Orientation Using a video display to your advantage Most video displays are rectangular, so you have the option of mounting them horizontally (landscape) or vertically (portrait). Although the horizontal configuration is far more common — probably because people are used to seeing TVs like this — a vertical video screen can make a striking display.
Introduction | Video Infrastructure The next step in the process: How to design an end-to-end system for compelling communications and maximum results Content • Media • Advertising • Marketing Connectivity • Wired • Wireless • Cellular • Internet Operations • Installation • Network • Maintenance • Service & Support Software Design • Scheduling • Player • Control • Creation Hardware • Displays • Mounts • Players • Infrastructure T • Deployment • Purpose • Environment Digital Signage his guide devo
Table of Contents Why you should get digital signage. How its flexibility benefits you. No other medium makes it possible to deliver compelling content at the right location at the right time for maximum impact. It works whether your goal is to: MediaFlyer Hosted With today’s signage technologies, you can: • Increase sales and profits. • Communicate additional benefits of a product or service. • Inform, educate, notify, or alert, and encourage certain behavior. • Satisfy customers or employees.
Products | Digital Signage * VGA–DVI HDMI–SDI DVI–HDMI * HDMI– Display Port TV–PC PC–PC PC–TV SDI–HDMI Display Port HDMI Converters & Scalers Converters Video– HDMI Videoconference System Scalers DVI Video– VGA Coax Cabling Display Accessories VGA VGA– VGA VGA– Video Rack Mounts Tabletop Enclosures Freestanding Wall Ceiling Stands DoubleSided Analog Video LongRange ShortRange Digital Video Wall Outdoor Ceiling Coax Extension Existing Network Wireless Extension 16 Displ
Ecosystem All the interacting parts: * Blu-ray or DVD Player * Computer, DVR, Security Source Products Where your multimedia files originate from and, in some cases, where they’re optimized for distribution and display. Backracked Source Accessories Products for connecting and storing source electronics, as well as for encoding source signals for effective distribution.
Products | Digital Signage Take your HD digital signage, kiosk, and/or video applications where they need to go with Black Box’s end-to-end solutions! L et our signage, kiosk, and video distribution experts help you find the right technologies to deliver pixel-perfect performance. With more than 400 years of combined expertise, Black Box can help you every step of the way. We’re your source for digital signage platforms, and we’re the industry-leading provider of everything behind the screens.
End-to-End Solutions Technologies featured in diagram: 10 9 D Digital DVI Video in Distant Harsh Area via Fiber Link 1 iCOMPEL™ SMB Publisher (ICPS-2U-PU-W) Use to distribute HD content over the LAN to your signage; shown with the optional Wi-Fi module installed. 2 iCOMPEL Subscriber Players (ICPS-VE-SU-N) Receive HD content distributed over the LAN.
Products | Digital Signage What to consider when planning your digital signage application and evaluating the different platforms O ur end user-focused, consultative approach. At Black Box, we’re experienced at putting users in touch with a digital signage solution that fits their needs. We don’t provide one-size-fits-all products; we provide systems for your exact needs—nothing more, nothing less. To be sure you’re matched to the right platform, we highly recommend speaking with us by phone.
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Products | Digital Signage MediaFlyer EXPRESS Hosted Digital Signage The affordable, easy-to-use digital signage system that leverages your • Powerful system for companies with limited IT departments and creative resources. • Advertise and improve communications to get an edge on your competition. • Four steps to success: Connect and power your player(s); create and log in to your account; register your player(s); and add content. • Design, schedule, assign, and share content from anywhere via the Web.
MediaFlyer Hosted content, Web content, and social media Where it fits in our digital signage line: • Ideal for businesses with minimal creative or IT networking expertise. • No heavyweight publisher hardware to manage and secure; everything’s done via the Web. • For users who prefer flexible scheduling. Other capabilities and features • New users can be added manually, or invite them via e-mail. • Getting started: It’s easy as 1–2–3. Step 1: Connect your player(s) to a display, the Internet, and power.
Products | Digital Signage iCOMPEL Digital Signage Platform for SMB Set up impressive, attention-getting signage easily and affordably with • • • • • • • • • An appliance-based solution that sets up FAST with all software preinstalled on the hardware. FREE updates and no ongoing subscription or licensing fees for a lower cost of ownership and shorter ROI. Easy to scale. Use standalone with one screen or across a network to supply content to multiple screens.
iCOMPEL SMB Where it fits in our digital signage line: the award-winning iCOMPEL Corporate logo in banner XML feed Latest news provided via an RSS feed Video (recorded or live) streamed into screen • Integrated hardware/software solution. • Use on a network or connect to it directly. • Offered in publisher, kiosk, and subscriber versions for various levels of signage.
Products | Digital Signage iCOMPEL Digital Signage Platform for SMB (Continued) Software features: Sophisticated layout tools The publisher and kiosk models include a number of free layouts, so you can be up and running, displaying your choice of content in a professionally designed format within minutes. Or you can create your own. The intuitive layout and design tool makes it easy to create layouts. Adjust, resize, position, and layer zones with a simple click and drag.
iCOMPEL SMB Typical setup: Use for a standalone application… iCOMPEL units work in one of three roles: … or in multiscreen, multisite applications The iCOMPEL units function as kiosk players, as publishers, or as subscribers in more elaborate multisite deployments, too. • As a kiosk player, to itself; can create and play but not publish.
Products | Digital Signage iCOMPEL Digital Signage Platform for SMB (Continued) Build a system according to your requirements for video, Flash, interactive touchscreens, and more Series Description and Features: 2U publisher or subscriber chassis (available for the P Series and S Series only). P Series • Our highest-performing system for high-quality SMB signage. • Displays intense content: Flash at >20 fps and video at >30 fps. • Ideal for showing video in up to four zones simultaneously.
iCOMPEL SMB All publishers work with all subscribers, no matter what series they are! Accessories Series and Prices iCOMPEL Deployment Manager (iDM) Code P Series 2U Publisher Unit Standard ICPS-2U-PU-N with Wi-Fi ICPS-2U-PU-W with TV Capture (ATSC) ICPS-2U-PU-N-A with TV Capture (DVB-T) ICPS-2U-PU-N-D with HD Video Capture ICPS-2U-PU-N-H VESA Mountable Publisher Unit Standard ICPS-VE-PU-N with Wi-Fi ICPS-VE-PU-W 2U Subscriber Unit Standard ICPS-2U-SU-N with Wi-Fi ICPS-2U-SU-W with TV Capture (ATSC) IC
Products | Digital Signage iCOMPEL EDS for the Enterprise Deliver the right message at the right time across your global enterprise • More features and fewer headaches than similarly priced product bundles for enterprise-wide signage. i C O M P E L™ E D S • Great for large, geographically diverse networks. • All licenses are perpetual — no renewals. • Simplified central management of content and playlists. • Offers complete control via a standard Web browser.
iCOMPEL EDS Enterprise with this easy-to-scale signage solution Simple to get started and control. Fully manage your signage presentations using playlists and tools, which provide you with easy, drag-and-drop control from any supported Web browser running a Flash plug-in. From the Playlist Management screen, you can be building screens in minutes, dropping various media into zones within a new template. Add text, tickers, images, videos, multicast streams, Flash, and audio with ease.
Products | Digital Signage iCOMPEL EDS for the Enterprise (Continued) Key productivity and troubleshooting tools of the iCOMPEL EDS system: • Drag-and-drop layout, design, and zone manipulation tools. • • Kiosk mode ensures your interactive content is always ready for the next viewer. Features an interface for monitoring remotely over an IP network. • • Provides a direct link to external info, such as HTML and RSS content. • Auto-Video/Auto-Picture functions for easier external content updates.
i C O M P E L ™EDSW D S iCOMPEL Enterprise iCOMPEL WDS Wearable iCOMPEL WDS Wearable Digital Signage Engage, promote, and get sweet results with video presentations shown on 2.4" LCD screens • • • • • • • • Communicate a value proposition without spoken words. Great for trade shows, retail, hospitality, restaurants, and sales calls. Players include magnetic clip and lanyard for wearing. Create your video and slideshow presentations via a Web portal. Order a WDS-M player for every person on your team.
Products | Digital Signage Display Enclosures Protect your expensive displays indoors and out! • • • • • • • • Fully sealed and tamper-resistant, key-locked enclosures for protecting expensive LCD screens in digital signage applications. Anti-reflective, 4-mm tempered glass window. Enables clear viewing when the cover is closed. Cover is secured with (4) tubular keyed compression latches. Durable aluminum body with polyester powder painted finish.
Display Enclosures Touchscreens & Displays NEC/3M iCOMPEL Touchscreen LCDs (USB) Take your iCOMPEL signage to the next level with reliable touch interactivity V Series P Series • LCDs with 3M MicroTouch DST overlays. • Fast response, 99% accuracy. • Touch unaffected by surface debris. • Chemically strengthened glass substrate. • Adjust to room brightness automatically. • Low consumption. Energy Star 5.0 rated. • Manage via RS-232 or Ethernet ports. • Optimized to work with our iCOMPEL™ platform.
Products | Video Infrastructure Buyer’s Guide | Digital Extenders Standard Solution/Description XR HDMI and IR Extender HDBaseT® based extender for HD video, audio, and IR control signals. XR HDMI, IR, RS-232, and Ethernet Extender Similar to extender above, but with Ethernet passthrough and 3D support. 3D HDMI CATx Extender Extends 1080p 24-bit color and 3D; daisychainable when used with VSPX-HDMICSRX (below).
Digital Video Extenders Also see our solutions for extension of digital video plus keyboard, mice, and other workstation peripheral signals: ServSwitch™ Agility The ultimate in digital KVM switching and IP-based extension for sharing HD video • Supports high-quality, full-frame DVI-D video—great for monitoring, healthcare, and military simulation uses. • Optimized for use in multihead video applications. • No-loss compression minimizes bandwidth use.
Products | Video Infrastructure XR HDMI and IR Extender XR: the eXtended Range HDMI solution with enhanced control • • • • • • • • Uses a single CATx run, reducing cable clutter and simplifying setup. Sends uncompressed HD video and audio up to 328 feet (100 m). Supports IR extension/CEC passthrough for control at a screen. Provides 10.2 Gbps of HDMI video bandwidth on all channels. Supports 1080p at 60 Hz and 48-bit pixel rates. HDCP compliant and Blu-ray ready.
Digital Video Extenders MediaCento HX An easy, economical way to split and extend AV signals to digital signage in different areas • • • • • • • • • • • CONNECTORS HDMI Your solution for reaching multiple HD and 3D screens. Uses inexpensive CAT5e/CAT6 cable for uncompressed HDMI® signal extension. Supports single-link, 225-MHz (6.75-Gbps) video bandwidth. Features a local HDMI output for monitoring or cascading units. Extends High-Speed HDMI and Deep Color resolutions.
Products | Video Infrastructure MediaCento IPX Extend HDMI video over an IP network to as many as 250 distant screens — or to video walls! • • • • • • • • • CONNECTORS HDMI CABLE Serial RJ-45 Ethernet CAT5, 5e, 6 A digital solution for the future at an analog price! Uses existing standards-based Ethernet technology and TCP/IP protocols. Virtually no distance limitations. Can go as far as your network reaches. Three versions to choose from: multicast, multicast for video walls, and unicast.
Digital Video Extenders HD-over-IP Encoder/Decoder Extend broadcast-quality 3G-SDI, HDMI, or DVI video over a LAN IP using JPEG 2000 compression technology CONNECTORS DVI-I VX-HDV-IP and VX-HDV-IP-HDMI • Captures, compresses, and encodes video for streaming over an IP network. • Also decodes IP signal back, decompressing it for HD output on remote screen(s). • Uses JPEG 2000 intraframe compression, ensuring every video frame is transmitted.
Products | Video Infrastructure HDMI Repeater Boost 1080p HDMI video up to 114 feet (35 m)* with this inexpensive repeater • • • • • • • • Regenerates digital video/audio signals over High-Speed HDMI® cable. Supports Full HD video up to 1080p and for 3D display. Features 340-MHz/3.4-Gbps bandwidth per channel (10.2 Gbps on all channels). Supports 12-bit-per-channel Deep Color depths (36-bit on all channels). Eight levels of equalization for optimizing for different cable lengths. HDCP passthrough.
Digital Video Extenders XR DVI-D Extender with Audio, RS-232, and HDCP Save money and time by using a single CATx cable to extend DVI video, stereo audio, serial RS-232, and HDCP signals • • • • • • • • • • • Use a single CAT5e/6/7 run for extending DVI-D video plus audio. Also extends serial RS-232 and HDCP signals to the remote screen. Goes much farther than DVI cabling—up to 330 feet (100 m)*. Supports resolutions up to 1080p (HDTV) or 1920 x 1200 (VESA).
Products | Video Infrastructure Multi DVI-D Extenders over CATx or Fiber Extend DVI video plus stereo audio and pollable serial control signals over CATx or Fibre DVI-D CONNECTORS 4-Pin Phoenix • As CATx-based extenders, they distribute HD 1080p DVI video up to 600 feet (183 m) over ordinary UTP. • Add multimode fiber modules for up to 500 meters (1604.4 ft.) or single-mode fiber modules to go as far as 10 kilometers (6.2 mi.).
Digital Video Extenders Mini Extender for DVI-D and Stereo Audio over Fibre Extend DVI-D video and stereo audio up to 1.5 kilometers over just a single strand of optical fibre • Extends Full HD video and 24-bit stereo audio over a single strand of single-mode or multimode fibre with no signal loss. • Very compact, in-line extenders. No need to make room for an external box at a screen. • Supports resolutions of 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) at 60 Hz. • Offers powerful optical output and reliable sensitivity.
Products | Video Infrastructure Standard Max. Resolution Solution/Description Wizard Multimedia Extenders LP Maximum on Affordable extenders for extending supported and splitting VGA using lineinput: VGA, powered receivers.
Analog Video Extenders Buyer’s Guide | Analog Extenders Solution/Description Max. Resolution Mini CATx VGA Extenders with Video Equalization Adjustment Budget-friendly, linepowered VGA extenders with video equalization and gain control. VGA (Cont.) SDI S-Video/ Composite/ Component Multiple on BNC coax VGA/ Component Component e 1920 x 1200: VGA, 1080p: HD Media CATx Max. Distance 500 ft.
Products | Video Infrastructure Wizard Multimedia Extenders LP Affordable CATx-based ways to send HD VGA video to distant screens using line-powered receivers • CONNECTORS VGA RJ-45 CABLE PERIPHERALS CAT5, 5e, 6 Send maximum resolutions at a maximum distance of 500 feet (150 m). Transmit power to receivers — great for digital signage in areas short on outlets. Support cloning of EDID display info. Video adjustment on receiver for controlling sharpness on the display.
Analog Video Extenders MediaCento VX Extenders Economically extend VGA video, stereo audio, and serial signals over CATx — and easily manage groups of ports • • • • • • • • • CONNECTORS VGA RJ-45 35-mm Audio Transmit high-quality VGA plus audio and serial signals over standard UTP cable. Feature an icon-based GUI for managing groups of extender connections. Transmit RS-232 (TX/GND) signals for independently turning on/off of ports. Support VGA resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 (or 1920 x 1080).
Products | Video Infrastructure Economy VGA Extenders Simplify and save by using ordinary CATx cable to reach displays and speakers up to 500 feet away CONNECTORS VGA Audio CABLE PERIPHERALS CAT5,5e,6 Speakers VGA Cable 4-Port VGA Transmitter (AC555A-4-R2) PC or Media Player CAT5e Cable 2-Port VGA Receivers (AC555A-REM-R2) AC555A-R2: left: local unit; right: remote unit. • • • • • • • Use ordinary CAT5/5e/6 cable to extend VGA or VGA and audio up to 500 feet (152.4 m).
Analog Video Extenders Wizard Multimedia Extenders Transmit VGA video and stereo audio to remote screens and speakers over ordinary CATx cable • Ideal for digital signage and narrowcasting applications. • Extend VGA video and stereo signals up to 984.2 feet (300 m). • All transmitters work with all receivers. To expand your system for additional screens, simply cascade multiple units. • Use as standalone units or rackmount up to 16 units in the optional 3U chassis.
Products | Video Infrastructure Mini CAT5 Extender Kits • Mini CAT5 Splitter/Extenders Extend digital signage video up to 500 feet over ordinary CAT5 cable • CONNECTORS VGA Use CAT5 cable to send 1600 x 1200 video up to 300 feet (91.4 m) at 85 Hz or 1280 x 1024 video up to 500 feet (152.4 m) at 60 Hz. Buffer and boost signals for clear images at the remote end. Differential signaling eliminates ground loops and noise. For 300-foot extensions, a single power supply is all you need.
Analog Video Extenders VGA/Stereo-Audio Fibre Extenders Do more with your fiber! Use just a single fibre strand to transmit video and audio signals to digital signage CONNECTORS Multimode-ST VGA STANDARD WARRANTY — 3 Years EXTENDED WARRANTY — Add 2 or 3 Years • • CE Approval — Yes RoHS — Yes Item First order your transmitter… • Send high-resolution VGA and stereo audio up to 750 meters (2460.6 ft.) over multimode fiber or up to 30 kilometers (18.6 mi.) over single-mode cable.
Products | Video Infrastructure 3G-SDI Fibre Extender Extend 3G-SDI video as far as 10 kilometers (6.2 mi.) over a single strand of secure single-mode fibre • • • • • • • • • Ideal for linking an SDI camera with SDI display or equipment in another building. Extends embedded audio and metadata along with multirate SDI video. Works with a range of SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI (2.97-Gbps) devices. Also has video loopout ports for local and remote SDI connections.
Analog Video Extenders Component Video Extender Kit Extend Component video up to 1000 feet over UTP cable • Use inexpensive CAT5e/CAT6 cable to extend standard or HDTV Component video signals. • Protects against interference, prevents distortion and video hum, and matches UTP cable impedance to prevent ghosting. • For multiple screens, use the AC654A splitter with individual receivers (call to order). Component CE Approval — Yes RoHS — Yes • Supports 1080i at up to 500 feet (152.
Products | Video Infrastructure Save money by running audio/video signals over Mount square baluns for Video PTZ Balun Transmit CCTV and PTZ signals as far as 2200 feet • • • • CONNECTORS CABLE BNC CAT5,5e,6 RJ-45 CCTV Baluns Run Composite video over easy-to-handle CATx CATV Balun Integrate CATV equipment into your CAT5 cabling system • • CONNECTORS Coax RJ-45 • CE Approval — Yes Component Video/ Digital Audio Balun Connect HDTV devices over long distances CAT5 Component • • RJ-45 Compo
Baluns CAT5 instead of expensive coax cable security and organization Component/Composite Video Balun Extend high-end video • • • • CONNECTORS Audio Baluns (Analog & Digital) Extend audio over CAT5 cable CABLE Composite Component Screw Terminal CAT5 CABLE RCA Audio Screw Terminal CAT5 CE Approval — Yes CE Approval — Yes Use CAT5 to extend Component video 1000 feet (304.8 m). Three pairs are required for a YPbPr connection. Or use one pair to send Composite video 2200 feet (670.5 m).
Products | Video Infrastructure Buyer’s Guide | Splitters HDMI DVI SDI VGA For product details, see the following pages in this section. Solution Description Maximum Resolution Media HDMI Splitters with Audio Split HDMI® video and audio signals for 2, 4, or 8 outputs; feature 3.5-mm analog audio jacks for separate speaker connections. 1080p: HD, 1920 x 1200: DVI Dual-Link DVI-D Splitters Split ultra-high-resolution dual-link DVI video for output on four screens.
Video Splitters HDMI Splitters with Audio Affordable splitters for duplicating digital video from one source on as many as eight HDMI displays CONNECTORS HDMI • Split an HDMI® signal between two, four, or eight outputs simultaneously. • Distribute audio via the HDMI ports or separate 3.5-mm analog audio jacks. • Native Speakers AVSP-HDMI1X8 Blu-ray ready for HD display.
Products | Video Infrastructure DVI-D Splitters with Audio and HDCP Broadcast HD video — even HDCP content — to two, four, or eight displays • Enable you to put digital video content before more customers and users. • The 2- and 4-channel splitters feature 350-MHz bandwidth; the 8-channel model provides 300-MHz bandwidth. • Fully HDCP compliant and work with EDID-capable screens. • Cascadable for additional screen ports.
Video Splitters VGA Video Splitters Send eye-catching presentations over 200 feet with these cascadable splitters • • • • • • CONNECTORS CABLE VGA Native Simple-to-connect devices for broadcasting PC video on two, four, or eight monitors up to 210 feet (64 m) away. The 2- and 4-channel splitters feature 350-MHz bandwidth; the 8-channel model provides 300-MHz bandwidth. Cascadable for additional monitor ports. Include VGA cables for input and output connections.
Products | Video Infrastructure Buyer’s Guide | Switches For product details, see the following pages (also see the Legacy Solutions section). Description DisplayPort DisplayPort Switches 2 x 1 and 4 x 1 units for switching multiple DisplayPort sources for display on one DisplayPort screen. 1080p: HDTV; 1920 x 1200: Display Port HDMI Switches 2 x 1 and 4 x 1 units for switching multiple HDMI sources for display on one HDMI screen.
Video Switches DisplayPort Switches Switch two or four DisplayPort sources to a single DisplayPort display CONNECTORS CABLE FEATURES DisplayPort Native Speaker SWiTChiNg Push Button Serial IR Remote AVSW-DP4X1A Switch on newer DisplayPort computers! AVSW-DP2X1A DisplayPort Switch with Serial and 3.
Products | Video Infrastructure HDMI Switches • HDMI Switches with Audio and Serial Control For switching between multiple sources for display on a common HDMI screen • Support HD resolutions up to 1080p and 1920 x 1200. • Plug and play. No software required for operation. • DDC2B compatible for connections to newer digital displays. • HDCP 1.1 compliant for protected content.
Video Switches 4 x 4 and 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switches Easy matrix switching for up to eight HDMI sources and eight HDMI displays • Switch high-resolution video plus digital audio from multiple sources to multiple displays in any combination. • Control from the front panel, with the included IR remote controller, or from an RS-232 console. • Send digital signals to any or all outputs simultaneously. • HDCP compliant and support auto EDID.
Products | Video Infrastructure 8 x 8 DVI-D Matrix Switch with Audio For fast switching of DVI sources and displays with audio CONNECTORS CABLE PERIPhERALS DVI-D Native Speaker Audio SwITChINg Push Button IR Remote Serial • Route HD video and audio from any input to any output. • Features 340-MHz video bandwidth and 6.75-Gbps speeds. • Supports 3D formats and 36-bit Deep Color depths. • Easy to control using front-panel buttons, the included IR remote, or via an RS-232 console.
Video Switches VgA Switches with Serial and 3.5-mm Audio Switch between four or eight VGA sources for output on a single HD display or projector CONNECTORS CABLE FEATURES VGA Native Speaker SwITChINg Push Button Serial IR Remote What’s included: • VGA Switch with Serial and Audio • (1) power supply • (4) rubber feet • (1) serial DB9 to 1.7-mm barrel adapter • (2) rackmount ears with screws • User manual AVSW-VGA4X1A • Route video plus audio from multiple sources to a single display.
Products | Video Infrastructure Video Matrix Switches Show video from two separate sources on multiple displays CONNECTORS CABLE VGA Native SWITCHING Push Button VGA Video Cables LCD Monitor PC “B” CRT Monitor 2 x 4 Channel Video Matrix Switch (AC508A) Plasma Display AC508A PC “A” • Share four or eight video display devices between two computers. • Front-panel buttons enable you to receive the image from either PC. • Cascadable for even more flexibility in expanded setups.
Video Switches VGA Matrix Switches These programmable switches make it easy to route VGA and 1080p HD video to multiple screens! CONNECTORS VGA RJ-45 Versions for switching via an IP link! AC1121A • Ideal for digital signage systems where you want to switch source inputs for output on various screens. • For crosspoint switching of PC or HD (VGA or YPbPr) video signals. • Work with 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1600 PC video and SD or HDTV Component video (YPbPr) from 480i to 1080p.
Products | Video Infrastructure Buyer’s Guide | Scalers & Converters For product details and supported resolutions, see the following pages.
Video Scalers, Converters, & Adapters Multi-Format AV to HDMI Switching HD Scaler Convert and scale multiple types of video and audio for digital HDMI output CONNECTORS HDMI VGA Composite Component S-Video PERIPHERALS Native Speaker CONTROL Push Button IR Remote Serial Video formats supported Input: • Functions as an analog-to-digital video converter, scaler, and switch. • Five input types: VGA, Composite, Component, S-Video, and HDMI.
Products | Video Infrastructure Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scalers with or without Audio Professional multiformat switchers and scalers for HDTV outputs up to 1080i CONNECTORS VGA Component Composite S-Video CABLE PERIPHERALS Native Speakers CONTROL IR Remote Push Button Control System Serial LCD Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler with Audio (AC138A) Optional CAT5 UTP Extension DVD Player CAT5 Cable Wallplate PC AC138A: top: front view; bottom: rear view • Upconvert from various analog in
Video Scalers, Converters, & Adapters Multi-Format AV Scaler with DisplayPort A one-box solution for scaling analog and digital video inputs for either HDMI or VGA output • Scales a wide range of HD formats for PC (XGA to WUXGA VESA) and HDMI output. • Features VGA, Component, S-Video, Composite, DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D video input ports. • Outputs VGA and HDMI 1080p with 36-bit Deep Color video plus SPDIF and stereo audio. • HDCP compliant and Blu-ray ready. • Processes 3:2 and 2:2 film mode.
Products | Video Infrastructure PC to Video Converter The inexpensive and compact yet versatile video converter • • Convert video from your PC for your TV or projector with one simple box. No software or external power required. Resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz. VGA input and output for simultaneous television/monitor viewing. Composite and S-Video outputs. Adjust screen size in VGA mode.
Video Scalers, Converters, & Adapters VGA→RGB Converter Save when connecting to a multiport, high-end video switch • • An economical and easy way to convert VGA/XGA/SXGA connector signals to three RGB sync-on-green BNC coax connectors. Maximum resolution is 1600 x 1280 @ 75 Hz. Powered by the VGA/XGA/ SXGA signals. Supports all emulated video modes, including CGA, MDA, EGA, VGA, XGA, and SXGA. STANDARD WARRANTY — 1 Year EXTENDED WARRANTY — Add 1 or 3 Years • • • • For specifications, see blackbox.co.
Products | Video Infrastructure HDMI to 3G-SDI/HD-SDI Converter An easy way to connect an HDMI source to SDI displays or other professional equipment • CONNECTORS HDMI CABLE SDI Native CONNECTORS CABLE Converts an HDMI® signal for output on two serial digital interface devices. • • Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI output on two coax BNC connectors. • Purely digital, real-time conversion—with no loss of video or audio.
Video Scalers, Converters, & Adapters USB 2.0 to DVI/VGA Display Adapter The easy way to add a DVI display or projector to your PC through a USB port • Quickly add an LCD or a projector to a PC with this hot-swappable device. Or use two adapters to add two monitors for a total of three. Expands a viewing area with more room for extra views and windows. Configure as a mirror image, an extended desktop, and a primary display. USB Mini B and DVI-I ports. Supports resolutions of 1920 x 1080.
Products | Video Infrastructure DVI-D Extender with Audio and EDID Extend DVI and EDID monitor info up to 300 feet over CAT5e/6 cable! CONNECTORS DVI-I CABLE PERIPHERALS Speaker CAT5,5e,6 Serial • Uses inexpensive CAT5e or CAT6 cable to extend digital DVI video. • Reads EDID information, optimizing the display to the fullest capability with the video card. • Also extends stereo audio and bidirectional serial data.
Legacy Solutions CAT5 Video/RS-232 Extender Kit Extend video and RS-232 signals up to 360 feet over CAT5 cable • Broadcasts a high-resolution VGA video image on a screen up to 360 feet (109.7 m) from your host PC. • Enables you to remotely control a video projector with RS-232 serial connectors. • Great for connecting touchscreens. Ideal for retail applications. • Supports VESA resolution up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.
Products | Video Infrastructure DVI Splitters Split your PC’s DVI signals for display on two or four separate DVI screens • Route DVI video to two or four screens. • Support analog VGA video, too. • Accurately reproduce the signal without attenuation or distortion. • Support DVI-I (integrated analog and/or digital) video signals. • Can be cascaded up to two levels deep for additional outputs.
Legacy Solutions CONNECTORS CAT5 VGA Video Splitters Set up a digital signage distribution system over CAT5 • Use inexpensive CAT5 UTP cable. • Simultaneously broadcast a VGA display to four remote VGA displays. • Transmit up to 360 feet (109.7 m) with the Standard Remote Module. • Double the distance to 820 feet (109.7 m) with the Long-Range Remote Module. • Support resolutions up to 1280 x 1024.
Products | Video Infrastructure Wireless Video Presentation System III (Wireless VPS III) The simple way to improve collaboration in large meeting rooms! Great for PowerPoint® sharing! Wireless Video Presentation System III (AC1132A) Admin Laptop • • • • • • • • • Enables up to 254 users to wirelessly send their computer video and audio to a projector from where they sit — up to 300 feet (91.4 m) away.* Receives a Wi-Fi® laptop extended screen image for output to any VGA display device.
Meeting Room Solutions Micro Wireless VGA Presentation Tool Enhance meeting collaboration. Plug this compact device into a display for easy presentation sharing CONNECTORS CABLE VGA Wireless Micro Wireless VGA Presentation Tool (AVX-VGA-WI) Laptop • • • • • • • • • • Laptop Laptop Laptop Wirelessly project laptop video from where you sit — up to 300 feet (91.4 m) away. Easy to set up and use. Supports four active users in quad-screen mode. Compatible with 802.11n.
Products | Video Infrastructure DisplayPort Cables and Adapter Cables The fast, compact digital interface • • • • • • Transmit both digital video and audio in one cable. Support video with up to 1080p resolution plus digital audio. Version 1.1 supports 10.8 Gbps. Compact latching connectors. Support color depths of 6, 8, 10, 12, and 16 bits and two-way connectivity. Adapters are interface powered and require no separate power supply.
• SOLUTE LY DVI Cables and Adapters Get high-speed digital communications and improved video AB Cables FO EVNDVI02 R LIFE Supports dual-link digital transmissions up to 9.9 Gbps and single-link digital transmissions up to 4.95 Gbps. Optimizes computer-to-projector connections, eliminating resolution or color changes and pixel-lock adjustments. DVI/DVI cables meet the requirements of digital video, digital telecommunications, and parallel computing.
Products | Video Infrastructure VGA Video Cable with Ferrite Core High-quality cable for superior video transmissions Item Code VGA Video Cable with Ferrite Core, HD15, PVC, Beige 3-ft. (0.9-m) M/M EVNPS06-0003-MM M/F EVNPS06-0003-MF F/F EVNPS06-0003-FF 5-ft. (1.5-m) M/M EVNPS06-0005-MM M/F EVNPS06-0005-MF F/F EVNPS06-0005-FF 10-ft. (3.0-m) M/M EVNPS06-0010-MM M/F EVNPS06-0010-MF AB FO LY SOLUTE • Ferrite core offers extra protection against external interference.
Cables Power Protection Digital Signage Power Filter Affordably protects displays, terminals, and other equipment at the point of use • Surge protection, noise filtering, and power management in one unit . • Uses transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) to reliably protect three devices against disturbances. • Safeguards loads up to 7 amps at the point of use. • Also offers telephony/ADSL line (RJ-11) protection and 10-/100-/1000-Mbps network data line (RJ-45) protection.
Index | Name Index 0–9 3D HDMI CATx Extender_______________________ 40 3D HDMI Fibre Extender _______________________ 46 3G-SDI Fibre Extender _________________________ 56 A–C Adapters Adapters, DDC Ghost _________________________ 77 Adapters, DisplayPort _________________________ 86 Adapters, DVI _______________________77, 79, 86–87 Adapters, DVI-D EDID Ghost ___________________ 77 Adapters, DVI USB ___________________________ 79 Adapters, DVI VGA ___________________________ 77 Adapters, HDMI ___________
Index Extenders, Universal Video/Stereo Audio Fibre _____ 55 Extenders, VGA _____________________50–56, 81–82 Extenders, VGA/Stereo-Audio Fibre ______________ 55 Extenders, VGA with USB ______________________ 52 Extenders, Wizard Multimedia __________________ 53 Extenders, Wizard Multimedia LP________________ 50 Extenders, Wizard USB Multimedia ______________ 52 Extenders, XR DVI-D with Audio, RS-232, & HDCP _ 45 Extenders, XR HDMI & IR ______________________ 40 Extenders, XR HDMI, IR, RS-232, & Ethernet _
Index | Code Index A –C AC056A-K-R4–057A-K-R4, 058A-R3 ______________________ 82 AC074A-R3 ______________________ 82 AC090A _________________________ 63 AC136A-R2, 138A ________________ 74 AC139A _________________________ 73 AC156A-8–157A-8, 158A-PWREM, 158A-REM ____________________ 82 AC159A-R3–160A-R3 _____________ 82 AC163A _________________________ 81 AC176A-R2–177A-R2______________ 83 AC300A-RX-R2, 300A-TX-R2 _______ 55 AC312A _________________________ 77 AC328A-R4 ______________________ 76 AC336A, 34
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