Black Box AC154A-2 TV Video Accessories User Manual


 
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Splitter
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1. Introduction
1.1 General
The Models AC154A-2 and AC154A-8 are respectively 2 and 8-
channel UTP (CAT5) VGA video splitters (senders) with audio. The
devices convert a PC's VGA and audio signals into a format that can be
transmitted using a single inexpensive and commonly available
Category-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with RJ45
connectors, which are used in most Local Area Networks.
At the receiving (remote) end a matching receiver (Model AC155A
sold separately) is used to convert the UTP signal back to VGA and
audio.
The devices are housed in compact shielded enclosures and include
connectors for the local monitor and speakers as well as multiple RJ45
connectors for connection to remote monitors.
Included with the devices are: a small power adapter, and short video
and audio cables for connection to the PC’s VGA and sound card’s
outputs.
The RJ45 outputs can drive CAT5 LAN cables to 500 feet (152 meters)
with little to no degradation of video quality. A proprietary circuit in the
receiver is used to compensate for signal losses in long cable runs.
1.2 Features
Buffered video and pass-through audio outputs for connection
to local monitor and speakers
Support resolutions up to 1280x1024 at any refresh rate
Rugged, Reliable, Compact size
No software required
Drive standard CAT5 cables to 500 feet
Transmit audio and video signals on one cable
Easily expandable by daisy-chaining the local in/out ports