Chapter. HD View Quick Start Guide. AC3000A-R2 AC3016A-R2 Series

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1 HD View Quick Start Guide Chapter AC3000A-R2 AC3016A-R2 Series Combines video, audio, and serial functions for distributing real-time multimedia content from a player to multiple screens up to 2000 feet (600 m) away. This manual includes information for these product codes: AC3000A-R2, AC3008A-R2, AC3016A-R2, AC3003A-R2, and AC3004A-R2. Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call BBOX (outside U.S. call ) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call or fax Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA Web site: info@blackbox.com

2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and HD View is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Page blackbox.com

3 Chapter Table of Contents Page 1. System Overview Transmitter Receivers LEDs Pre-Installation Guidelines Connecting the Cables Transmitter Connections Receiver/Receiver LR Connections Connecting CATx Cables Connecting the Transmitter Connecting to the Power Supply Adjusting the Picture Quality Note on Serial Extension Updates on Revision Changes that Apply to All the Items Listed in Table Changes that Apply to Individual Items Listed in Table blackbox.com Page 3

4 Chapter 1: System Overview 1. System Overview Figure 1-1 provides an overview of the system, showing a Transmitter and different Receiver types. Serial ext. cable Player Audio cable computer Video cable CATx cable to receiver Receiver HD View Transmitter CATx cables to receivers Screen Audio Serial port/ device Figure 1-1. HD View system overview. NOTE: The transmitters have a local VGA output that can feed another transmitter. Page blackbox.com

5 Chapter 1: System Overview 1.1 Transmitter Three Transmitter models are available: 1-Port Transmitter (part number AC3000A-R2) 8-Port Transmitter (part number AC3008A-R2) 16-Port Transmitter (part number AC3016A-R2) Figures 1-2 and 1-3 illustrate the 8-Port Transmitter. The ports are the same for the Transmitter 1-port, 8-port, and 16-port models, except for the number of system ports. The AC3000A-R2 has one system port, the AC3008A-R2 has eight System ports, and the AC3016A-R2 has sixteen system ports. Table 1-1 describes the transmitter s components. 1 Figure 1-2. Transmitter Unit 8-port, front view Figure 1-3. Transmitter Unit 8-port, back view blackbox.com Page 5

6 Chapter 1: System Overview Table 1-1. Transmitter Unit 8-port components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED Lights when power is on 2 Power connector Links to 12-VDC power 3 RJ-11 connector 4 Audio Connects to serial download cable Links to stereo audio input 5 HD15 connector Links to video in 6 RJ-45 connectors Link to system cables 7 DB9 connector Connects to serial cable 8 HD15 connector Connects to local video out 1.2 HD View Receivers The HD View Receivers come in the following models: HD View Receiver (part number AC3003A-R2 or AC3003A- NEC). It can be up to 330 ft. (100 m) from the Transmitter. HD View Receiver LR (part number AC3004A-R2 or AC3004A-NEC). It can be up to 1000 ft. (300 m) from the Transmitter. Figure 1-4 illustrates the Receiver ports. Table 1-2 describes their components. Page blackbox.com

7 Chapter 1: System Overview Figure 1-4. AC3003A-R2 back view. Table 1-2. AC3003A-R2 receiver components. Number Component Description 1 Power connector Links to 12-VDC power 2 RJ-11 connector Tuning 3 RJ-45 connector Links to system cable 4 HD15 connector 5 Audio connector Links to video cable output Links to mono audio output 6 DB9 connector Links to serial cable NOTE: In Version 3, both products have the same ports. Refer to the part number to be sure that a receiver is a Standard Receiver (AC3003A-R2) or LR Receiver (AC3004A-R2) blackbox.com Page 7

8 Chapter 1: System Overview 1.4 LEDs Table 1-4 explains the functions of all the LEDs of the units in the system. Table 1-4. LED functions. Unit LED Function Transmitter Front panel Green Lights green when power is on Lights yellow when a link is established Unit LED Function Receiver, Receiver LR RJ-45 system port Green/Yellow Lights green when power is on. Lights yellow when a link is established. This LED will blink yellow intermittently. Blinks yellow constantly to indicate bidirectional RS-232 communication. (This is only possible with one Receiver/Receiver LR at a time.) Page blackbox.com

9 Chapter 1: System Overview 1.5 Pre-Installation Guidelines Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. Do not bend the cable in a way that it can be damaged. While using tie wraps to hold the cables in place, make sure not to pull them too tight, because this can damage the cable. For best performance, the specifications of the cable should be: - Gage: 24 AWG (should be written on the cable) - Wire: solid wire (should be written in the spec. of the cable) - For cable runs over 330 feet (100 m), the SKEW delay of the cable should be no more than 20 ns per 330 feet (100 m) (this should be written in the spec of the cable) blackbox.com Page 9

10 Chapter 2: Connecting CATx Cable 2. Connecting the Cables The figures below illustrate the versatility of the HD View system. Figure 2-1 shows a basic installation with a Receiver and Receiver LR. Receivers can be up to 328 feet (100 m) away from the Transmitter. The Receiver LR can be up to 1000 feet (300 m) away from the Transmitter. NEC display with expansion Receiver (AC3003A-R2) and AC3003A-NEC 330 ft. (100 m) 330 ft. (100 m) PC Transmitter (AC3008A-R2) 1000 ft. (304.8 m) CATx cable Receiver LR (AC3004A-R2) Figure 2-1. HD View basic installation. 2.1 Transmitter Connections 1. Connect the video cable to the transmitter s Video In port and the computer s Video card. 2. Connect the serial extender cable to the transmitter s Serial In port and the computer s Serial port. 3. Connect the stereo audio cable to the transmitter s Audio In port and the computer s Line Out port. 4. To use the video service utility, connect the serial download cable to the transmitter s Control port and the computer s Serial port. 5. (Optional) Connect a monitor to the transmitter s Video Out port. 2.2 Receiver/Receiver LR Connections 1. Connect the screen to the Video port. Page blackbox.com

11 Chapter 2: Connecting CATx Cable 2. Connect the audio/speakers to the Audio port. NOTE: If you are connecting the audio out of the receivers to speakers, they must have an internal amplifier. The audio out is a line out extension of the player. 3. Where relevant, attach the Serial connection to the Serial port blackbox.com Page 11

12 Chapter 3: Connecting CATx Cables 3. Connecting CATx cables 3.1 Connecting the Transmitter Connect CATx cables to the System ports of the Transmitter and the System In ports of Receivers/Receivers LR. 3.2 Connecting to the Power Supply Connect the Transmitter and all Receivers and Receivers LR units to the power supply using the included AC/DC adapters. Once the system is connected, the HD View system broadcasts to all remote monitors/speakers. 3.3 Adjusting the Picture Quality When the broadcasted picture needs adjusting: The Receiver (version 3)/Receiver LR can be tuned via the Service Utility. Link to the HD View Service Utility: NOTE: Where there are cascaded Receivers/Receivers LR, you must tune them from the unit nearest the transmitter onwards. 3.5 Note on Serial Extension The serial connection requires two cables: from player to a transmitter, use straight-through serial cable; from receiver to screen use crossover cable. Page blackbox.com

13 Chapter 4: Updates on Revision 3 4. Updates on Revision 3 HD View has been upgraded to Revision 3. There are some major changes in this new revision; however, it is fully backward compatible, that is, new Rev3 elements can be installed in a system that includes older revisions. Table 4-1 lists the products that were upgraded to Rev3. Table 4-1. Products upgraded to Rev3. Unit AC3004A-R2 AC3008A-R2 AC3016A-R2 AC3000A-R2 AC3003A-R2 LED LR Receiver 8-Port Transmitter 16-Port Transmitter 1-Port Transmitter Standard Receiver 4.1 Changes that Apply to All the Items Listed in Table The new power supply is 12-VDC, standard polarity. The power jack is different compared to older versions, so you can t connect a new power supply to old version of the transmitter or receiver, and vice versa. 2. Units are highly immune to EMI/RFI. 3. Units are highly immune to spikes/peaks from the power source. 4. Aluminum enclosure ensures heat dissipation and lighter weight blackbox.com Page 13

14 Chapter 4: Updates on Revision Changes that Apply to Individual Items Listed in Table 4-2 Table 4-2. Changes per item. Unit AC3004A-R2 AC3004A-R2 AC3008A-R2, AC3016A-R2 AC3008A-R2, AC3016A-R2 AC3008A-R2, AC3016A-R2 AC3000A-R2 AC3000A-R2 AC3000A-R2 LED New enclosure Audio output New enclosure Omits local RS-232 port. Omits local Audio port. New enclosure Omits local RS-232 port. Omits local Audio port. All connectors are on one panel. One stereo audio output. 1U, 1 3 shelf size Does not have a local RS-232 port. Does not have a local Audio port. 1U, 1 3 shelf size Does not have a local RS-232 port. Does not have a local Audio port. Page blackbox.com

15 Chapter 4: Updates on Revision 3 Table 4-2 (Continued). Changes per item. Unit AC3003A-R2 AC3003A-R2 AC3003A-R2 LED New enclosure Audio output Supports full tuning. All connectors are on one panel. Has one stereo audio output. SKEW, Equalization, and Luminance can be set either by utility or a video tuning unit blackbox.com Page 15

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