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AUGUST 2003
AC300A-TX
AC300A-RX
Universal Video and Stereo Audio
Fiber Optic Transmission System
P/N122669
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AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX TRADEMARKS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. Any other trademarks used in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FCC STATEMENT 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 ac
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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 se
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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. 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
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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.) 6) 1 - 3 x BNC to 3 x RCA cable for component video 7) 1 - BNC-F to RCA-M adapte
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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. The use of digital encoding assures high-quality no
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AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX GENERAL INFORMATION Wavelength Loss Budget (in dB) Distance* (in km) 1310 MM 0-25 0-2 1310 SM 0-25 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 ................................ 9 to 24 Volts AC or DC @ 5 watts (max) CAUTION! The transmitting element in some versions of the AC300A-V/A Trans- mitter is a solid-
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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 pres- ence 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 termi
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AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX INSTALLATION Audio Output (Receiver Unit) Audio Output Switch Channel Position On Off 1 1 unbalanced output balanced output 2 2 unbalanced 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. 8
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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: BNC (3) Connectors Audio Connector - Transmitter Unit: Balanced Unbalanced Position 1- Channel 1 Input (-) Channel 1 Ground Position 1+ Channel 1 Input (+) Channel 1 Signal Position G Ground Position 2- Channel 2 Input (-) Channel 2 Ground Position 2+ Channel 2 Input (+) Channel 2 Signal Audio Connector - Receiver Unit: Balanced Unbalanc
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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. TRANSMITTER: Video: OFF: Indicates no video detected on the Y-Video BNC connector ON:
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AC300A-TX / AC300A-RX OPERATING POINTERS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Optical Fiber: The AC300A-V/A operates with most multimode (MM) and single-mode (SM) opti- cal fibers. Be certain that the correct size fiber is being used for the particular trans- mitter/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. Troubleshooting: Multimode fiber optic cable contains an optical fiber with
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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. 12
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