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BLACK BOX Catalogue Ltd.
The Source for Connectivity.
User’s Manual
modelS: AC211a-R2 & AC216A-r2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................................
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. CAUTION: WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity or intense heat sources (such as heaters or direct sunlight). Slots and openings in the device are provided for ventilati
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document. ATTENTION : Afin de prévenir tout risque de choc électrique e
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten. VORSICHT & WARNUNG ACHTUNG: um jegliches Risiko eines Stromschlags oder Feuers zu vermeiden, das Gerät nicht Regen, Feuchtigkei
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE AC211A-R2 • 1 AC211A-R2 • 1 External Power supply. • 1 VGA cable (HD15 male / male connector). • 1 Set of 2 MCO (5-pin) female connectors (for audio connection). • 1 CD-ROM (Remote Control Software). • 1 User’s Manual. 1-2. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE AC216A-R2 • 1 AC216A-R2 • 1 AC mains cable. • 1 VGA cable (HD15 male / male connector). • 1 DVI M/M cable. • 1 Set o
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Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 1-3. AC211A-R2 GENERAL INFORMATION The device is a half 19” rack compact Video Scaler. Offering multiple output resolutions up to 1600x1200, it significantly improves the quality of any video signal, providing enhanced brightness and sharpness. The device allows video sources (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, S.VIDEO) to be displayed on high resolution TFT, plasma or video projectors. The powerful 3D motion auto-adaptive pixel per pixel basis Sca
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-5. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Please read all the safety instructions (pages 2 to 4) before starting. • Table Top Mounting: The devices can be used directly on a table: they are equipped with 4 plastic feet. • Rack Mounting: The AC216A-R2 is compatible with a 19" enclosure. To install the device into a 19” rack: Attach the device to the rack by using 4 screws in the front panel holes (screws are not included). Connect all of the
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Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 1-6. AC211A-R2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL ENTER: Validates a selected item. A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device. Allows to scroll thru the different menus (in Control mode). FREEZE: A short push allows to freeze the displayed output. INPUT SELECTION: Selection of the 3 input sources. C.V: Composite source #1 sel
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-8. AC216A-R2 PLUS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL ENTER: Validates a selected item. A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device. Allows to scroll thru the different menus (in Control mode). FREEZE: A short push allows to freeze the displayed output. INPUT SELECTION: Selection of the 3 input sources. C.VIDEO 1: Composite sourc
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 2 : STARTING 2-1. STARTING THE AC211A-R2 • Connections: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1 & 2 of the device. IMPORTANT: Connect only one source by input. Connect your computer source to the input 3 of the device. Connect your Hi-Resolution display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUT (HD15 connector of the device). Connect the external power supply to an AC power o
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-2. STARTING THE AC216A-R2 • Connections: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the device. Connect your computer source to the input 5 of the device. Connect your display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUTS (HD15 or DVI-I female connectors) of the device. Connect the AC power supply cord to the device and to an AC power outlet. Turn O
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE 3-1. SETTINGS We recommend resetting the device to all of its default values, with the front panel display menu (CONTROL > default value > yes) before proceeding. Select the input type connected to the INPUTS with the front panel display menu (INPUT > input type). For the AC216A-R2 only, select the output type with the front panel display menu (OUTPUT > output type). Select the output format which corresponds to your display device wit
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION 4-1. INTRODUCTION The front panel display menu presents 2 modes: the STATUS MODE and the CONTROL MODE. • The STATUS MODE indicates the input and output status of the device. • The CONTROL MODE allows selecting and adjusting the parameters of the device. 4-2. CONTROL BUTTONS The front panel display is controlled by 1 button and 1 knob: knob: • In the CONTROL MODE, turn this knob to scroll thru the different menus.
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Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the AC211A-R2 are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 1. Input 1 1. NTSC/PAL/SECAM 2. NTSC 2. Input 2 1. SDTV Composite 3. PAL 2. SDTV S.VIDEO 4. SECAM 3. Return 3. Return 5. B&W 50/60Hz 6. Return 2. Used Input 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Input 3 4. Return 3. VCR mode 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Return 4. Input priority 1. None 2. Video 3. Computer 5. Input status 4. Return 6.
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) The menus of the AC216A-R2 are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 1. Input 1 1. NTSC/PAL/SECAM 2. Input 2 2. NTSC 1. SDTV YUV 3. PAL 3. Input 3 2. SDTV RGBS TTL 4. SECAM 3. SDTV RGB SOG 5. B&W 50/60Hz 4. SDTV RGBs ana 6. Return 5. Return 4. Input 4 1. SDTV Composite 2. SDTV S.VIDEO 5. Return 3. Return 2. Used Input 1. Input 1 2. Input 2 3. Input 3 4. Return 3. VCR mode 1.
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Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION 1 [INPUT ] + ENTER. 1-1 [Input type ] + ENTER. Select an input with + ENTER. Select the video signal type with + ENTER between: • [SDTV Composite ]: Composite video signal. • [SDTV S.VIDEO ]: S.VIDEO signal . • [SDTV YUV ]: Component signal. • [SDTV RGBS TTL ]: RGBS video signal with TTL sync . • [SDTV RGB SOG ]: RGB video signal with Sync On Green. • [SDTV RGBS ana. ]: R
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 2 [OUTPUT ] + ENTER. 2-1 [Output type ] + ENTER. Available on the AC216A-R2 only. Select one of the following output type with + ENTER. • [analog]: The device provides an analog output onto the two output connectors (HD15 & DVI-I). • [DVI]: The device provides a digital output onto the DVI-I connector. • [analog & DVI]: The device provides analog & DVI outputs. NOTE
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Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 3 [IMAGE ] + ENTER. 3-1 [Pos./size adj. ] + ENTER. Select one of the following function with + ENTER. 3-1-1 [H position ] + ENTER. Adjust the Horizontal position with + ENTER. 3-1-2 [V position ] + ENTER. Adjust the Vertical position with + ENTER. 3-1-3 [H size ] + ENTER. Adjust the Horizontal size with + ENTER. 3-1-4 [V size ] + ENTER. Adjust the Vertical si
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AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4 [AUDIO ] + ENTER. Select an item with + ENTER: • [Auto follow ]: The audio follows the video image. • [Input #1 ]: The input #1 audio source is permanently diffused. • [Input #2 ]: The input #2 audio source is permanently diffused. • [Input #3 ]: The input #3 audio source is permanently diffused. • [Input #4 ]: The input #4 audio source is permanently diffused. •
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Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) AC211A-R2 & AC216A-R2 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 6-6 [Erase memories ] + ENTER. This function allows erasing all the NON-volatile image memories. Select [YES] and validate with ENTER. 6-7 [Default value ] + ENTER. This function allows setting the following functions to the factory settings. Select [YES] and validate with ENTER. FUNCTION POSITION FUNCTION POSITION 1-1 [input type] Computer HV/C. 3-5 [brightness] 0
