AUGUST 2003 AC300A-TX AC300A-RX Universal Video and Stereo Audio Fiber Optic Transmission System P/N122669 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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AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX NOM STATEMENT 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.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX NOM STATEMENT 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.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX ITEMS INCLUDED Included with this product, you should have received: 1) 1 - AC300A Transmitter or Receiver unit 2) 1 - Universal input AC power supply 3) 1 - North American line cord 4) 1 - 2 x BNC to 4-pin Mini-DIN cable for S-Video 5) 1 - BNC to BNC cable for composite video (if using this system to transmit composite video, connect this cable to the “Y” input or output on the TX or RX unit.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction: The Universal Video and Stereo Audio Fiber Optic Transmission System (AC300A V/A System) is a configurable, adjustment-free transmitter/receiver pair that employs all digital processing and transmission techniques. It is a uni-directional system that supports five different video formats (composite, S-Video, component, progressive scan DVD and 480p HDTV) with up to two channel of audio.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX GENERAL INFORMATION Wavelength 1310 MM 1310 SM Loss Budget (in dB) 0-25 0-25 Distance* (in km) 0-2 0-60 *Note: Distance specifications are only approximate and are not guaranteed. Operating loss budget must not be exceeded. Misc: Operating Temperature Range ........... -35 to +75 degrees C Operating Power ................................
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX INSTALLATION 2. Connect the fiber optic cable or cables between the two AC300A-V/A units. See page 4 for a list of cables provided and the types of signals they support. 3. Apply power to both AC300A-V/A units 4. When power is applied, the green POWER LED will light, indicating the presence of operating power. The green VIDEO LED(s) and AUDIO LED(s) will give an indication stated on page 10. 5. Connect the audio input signals to the proper positions on the removable terminal blocks.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX INSTALLATION Audio Output (Receiver Unit) Audio Output Switch Channel Position On 1 1 unbalanced output 2 2 unbalanced output Off balanced output balanced output Notes: On the receiver unit in the AC300A-V/A system, switches 3 and 4 are not used and should be left in the off position.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX INSTALLATION System Connections: The various input and output connections for the AC300A-V/A system are as follows: Video Input or Output: Audio Connector - Transmitter Unit: Balanced Position 1Channel 1 Input (-) Position 1+ Channel 1 Input (+) Position G Ground Position 2Channel 2 Input (-) Position 2+ Channel 2 Input (+) Audio Connector - Receiver Unit: Balanced Position 1Channel 1 Output (-) Position 1+ Channel 1 Output (+) Position G Ground Position 2Channel 2 Output (-) Position
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX INSTALLATION Indicator LEDs and Alarm Circuitry: The AC300A-V/A system has integral indicator LEDs that are used to monitor the state of the units. Transmitter and receiver units each feature one Video LED, one Audio LED and one Power LED. Following is an explanation of each LED’s indicator conditions. TRANSMITTER and RECEIVER: Power: (Green) Indicates that correct power has been applied.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX OPERATING POINTERS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Optical Fiber: The AC300A-V/A operates with most multimode (MM) and single-mode (SM) optical fibers. Be certain that the correct size fiber is being used for the particular transmitter/receiver combination. Also be certain that the attenuation and bandwidth of the fiber optic cable being used is within the range of the system’s loss budget specifications.
AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX MAINTENANCE The only maintenance that can be provided by the user is to ascertain that optical connectors are free of dust or dirt that could interfere with light transmission and that electrical connections are secure and accurate. All other questions or comments should be directed to Black Box Customer Service. It should be noted that many “problems” can easily be solved by a simple telephone call.
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