AC2000A Model AC2000A DVI, Audio, RS-232 Extender with EDID Management UMA1152 Rev A 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 AC2000A 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, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management 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.
Model AC2000A 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management Contents 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 6 2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................... 7 2.2 INPUTS & OUTPUTS ............................................................................. 7 2.3 CONNECTING THE AC2000A-S............................................................ 7 3. OPERATION ............................................
Model AC2000A 1. Introduction General Thank you for purchasing Black Box Corporation AC2000A. This is a versatile, high performance DVI, Audio and RS-232 extender with EDID management. This unit has the capability to read the EDID (Extended Display IDentification) information from the device connected to either the DVI output connector or the receiver connected to the UTP output.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management 2.1 Required Cables 2. Installation The video cables are DVI male to male. The audio cables are 3.5mm ministereo. When connecting to a PC’s serial port for remote control of the DVI extender, an RS-232 to PC cable is required (Customer provided). A detachable 3-terminal mating connector is provided with the unit. The function of each pin is silkscreened above the 3-terminal input connector on the rear of the unit.
Model AC2000A The AC2000A-R does not require a separate power supply; the power is supplied by the sender unit via the UTP cabling. Be sure to connect A and B link cables correctly! The Green PWR LED will indicate when the cables are correctly configured. Once the cabling is correctly connected, attach a monitor to the receiver DVI VIDEO OUTPUT connector. Connect the remote audio device to the STEREO AUDIO 3.5 mm jack, and a RS232 device to the 3 pin RS-232 connector; if desired.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management 3. Operation The AC2000A-S allows multiple control methods, such as front-panel buttons, RS232 serial commands, or GUI software. 3.1 Front Panel Buttons The EDID ROUTING button is used to select what EDID information will be sent to the video source when requested.
Model AC2000A 3.2 RS-232 The AC2000A-S can be controlled via a serial device. From the serial port, you have full control over the operation of the front-panel buttons plus many more capabilities. Terminal emulator or ASCII software is required. An example is Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal (generally found in the START->Programs->Accessories->Communication folder) Note on RS-232 port availability on your PC Most PCs and notebooks do not have a serial port.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management When successful, the main menu similar to below will be displayed. MENU - Version 1.0 ----------------------------------------1 = DVI Local | R = Read EDID Info 2 = UTP Remote | B = Blank 3 = Emulate Default | U = Un-blank 4 = Emulate Learned | S = Status Report L = Learn | M = Menu E = Enable boost | Q = Quit D = Disable boost | ----------------------------------------- 3.2.2 Control Codes (1-byte commands from external control device) 3.2.2.
Model AC2000A 3.2.2.3 Enable output boost: Output boost can be enabled for the output signal equalization over a long cabling when desired. Command ........................................... Response ASCII e or E (Hex 65 or 45).................Enable boost (1=DVI – 2=UTP) ASCII 1 (or Hex 31) .................................................. DVI boost enabled ASCII 2 (or Hex 32) ..................................................UTP boost enabled 3.2.2.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management 3.2.2.6 Blank output: To blank the video output. Command ........................................... Response ASCII b or B (Hex 62 or 42) ................Blank output (1=DVI – 2=UTP) ASCII 1 (or Hex 31) ............................................................DVI blanked ASCII 2 (or Hex 32) ........................................................... UTP blanked 3.2.2.7 Un-blank output: To un-blank the video output Command ...............................
Model AC2000A 3.2.2.9 Display main menu: To display the RS232 serial command menu Command ........................................... Response ASCII m or M (Hex 6D or 4D) ............................................................... MENU - Version 1.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management 3.3.2 Running the GUI software The communication parameters might need to be configured when running this AC2000A software for the first time. Please refer to the COM Configuration window for setup. Figure 2 - Main To open the COM Configuration window, select COM setting from the Configuration menu. The GUI software will detect all COM ports available on your PC. Select the desired COM port in the PORT drop down menu.
Model AC2000A Once the communication is established between the AC2000A software and the AC2000A-S, the Main window should display the current state of the AC2000A-S. Any change made either from the front panel or from the GUI will be updated accordingly. Any selection can be made by clicking on the buttons in the picture just like you were pressing them on the front panel. Selections can also be made by selecting the appropriate options under the Tools menu.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management Figure 6 – EDID Info The AC2000A software allows the user to either save the displayed EDID info as a data file or to upload it to the AC2000A-S as either EMULATE DEFAULT or EMULATE LEARNED. The process is shown in the following figures. Figure 7 – Upload Options Figure 8 – Uploading Message Figure 9 – Save As dialog The EDID info data file can be viewed or edited using an EDID editor. There is a freeware included in the AC2000A installation CD.
Model AC2000A 4. Connection Chart The AC2000A-S will support the following resolutions and maximum cable lengths.
DVI, Audio & RS-232 Extender with EDID Management 5. Troubleshooting Make sure that all of the connections to the units are solid, and check the state of the LED’s on the front of the unit. Do not open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no customer repairable items in the unit and you will void your warranty. If you are having trouble getting a picture on the remote unit, temporarily connect the remote LCD to the sender unit and LEARN your LCD’s EDID information.
Model AC2000A 6. Specifications Video Inputs DVI-D Audio Inputs PC audio outputs Video Level 0 to 0.7V p-p 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 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.3A. Size Sender: 1.7" High x 11.25" Wide x 4.1” Deep Receiver: 1.25” High x 2.75” Wide x 3” Deep (Receiver has 2 L-shaped mounting ears that protrude 0.40” beyond the main box on the front and back.) Weight 2.
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