Ac3000a-R2 QSG Rev2

Chapter
AC3000A-R2–AC3016A-R2
Series
HD View™ Quick Start Guide
Combines video, audio, and serial functions

for distributing real-time multimedia content
BLACK BOX
®
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 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside

Support U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24
Information
hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax
724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation,
1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site:
www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. System Overview............................................................. 4
1.1 Transmitter............................................................ 5
1.2 Receivers................................................................ 6
1.3 Line Splitter Long Range (LR)................................ 8
1.4 LEDs ................................................................... 9
1.5 Pre-Installation Guidelines.................................. 10
2. Connecting the Cables.................................................. 11
2.1 Transmitter Connections..................................... 12
2.2 Receiver/Receiver LR Connections...................... 12
3. Connecting CATx Cables............................................... 13
3.1 Connecting the Transmitter................................ 13
3.2 Connecting to a Line Splitter LR......................... 13
3.3 Connecting to the Power Supply........................ 13
3.4 Adjusting the Picture Quality.............................. 13
3.5 Note on Serial Extension..................................... 13
4. Updates on Revision 3................................................... 14
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Chapter 1: System Overview
1. System Overview
Figure 1-1 provides an overview of the system, showing a

Transmitter, Long-Range (LR) Line Splitter, and different Receiver
types.
Serial ext. cable HD View

Transmitter
Player Audio cable CATx cables to

computer receivers or line
Video cable splitters
CATx cable
to receiver Receiver
Screen Line Splitter

Long
CATx cables
to receivers
Audio Serial port/
device
Figure 1-1. HD View system overview.
NOTE: You can cascade line splitters only. The transmitters have
a local VGA output that can feed another transmitter. If
you need more ports, use a line splitter which will allow a
single audio/video/serial channel to split out to 8 or 16
outputs. Cascade up to 8 levels of line splitters to reach
thousands of potential outputs.

1.1 Transmitter
Three Transmitter models are available:
• 1-Port Transmitter (part number AC3000A-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.
Figure 1-2. Transmitter Unit—8-port, front view.
7 8
2 3 4 5 6
Figure 1-3. Transmitter Unit—8-port, back view.

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
Connects to serial
3 RJ-11 connector
download cable
Links to stereo audio

4 Audio
input
5 HD15 connector Links to video in
6 RJ-45 connectors Link to system cables
7 DB9 connector Connects to serial cable
Connects to local video

8 HD15 connector
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.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 1-4. AC3003A-R2 back view.
Table 1-2. AC3003A-R2 receiver components.
2 RJ-11 connector Tuning
3 RJ-45 connector Links to system cable
Links to video cable

4 HD15 connector
output
Links to mono audio

5 Audio connector
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).

1.3 Line Splitter Long-Range (LR)
NOTE: With the LR Splitter, the maximum distance is 2000 feet

(600 m). The last cascaded LR line splitter must not be
further than 1000 feet (300 m) from the transmitter.
Add Line Splitters LR to use for clusters or to increase the
number of Receivers in the system. You can cascade Line
Splitters to Line Splitters. Figures 1-5 and 1-6 illustrate the Line
Splitter LR ports. Table 1-3 describes the components.
Figure 1-5. Line Splitter (AC3002A-R2), front view.
2 3 4 5
Figure 1-6. Line Splitter (AC3002A-R2), back view.

Table 1-3. Line Splitter (AC3002A-R2) components.
1 Power LED Lights when power is on
3 RJ-11 connector Tuning
4 RJ-45 connector System in
5 RJ-45 connectors Link to system out cables
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

Lights green when power
is on
Transmitter Front panel—Green
Lights yellow when a link
is established
NOTE: Table 1-4 is continued on the next page.

Table 1-4 (Continued). LED functions.
Unit LED Function

is on.
Lights yellow when a link
is established. This LED will
blink yellow intermittently.
Receiver, RJ-45 system port—
Receiver LR Green/Yellow Blinks yellow constantly to
indicate bidirectional
RS-232 communication.
(This is only possible with
one Receiver/Receiver LR
at a time.)

Rear panel: RJ-45 is on.
Line
system port—
Splitter LR Blinks yellow when a link
Green/Yellow
is established.
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).

Chapter 2: Connecting the Cables
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
1000 ft. (304.8 m)
Transmitter Receiver—LR
CATx cable
(AC3008A-R2) (AC3004A-R2)
Figure 2-1. HD View basic installation.

Figure 2-2 shows a Line Splitter—LR with connected Receivers
up to 1000 ft. (304.8 m) from the Transmitter.
NEC display with expansion
and AC3004A-NEC
1000 ft. (304.8 m) CATx cable
PC
Transmitter Line Splitter—LR
(AC3008A-R2) (AC3002A-R2) Receiver—LR
(AC3004A-R2)
Figure 2-2. Long cluster.
Figure 2-3 shows an installation with the Line Splitter, Line
Splitter—LR, Receiver, and Receiver—LR.

Chapter 2: Connecting the Cables
Receiver
NEC display with expansion (AC3003A-NEC)
and AC3003A-NEC
330 ft. (100 m)

AC3002A-R2 330 ft. (100 m)
PC
Transmitter/
Broadcaster 1000 ft. (300 m) Receiver
(AC3002A-R2)
Figure 2-3. 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.
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.

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/LR or Line Splitter LR.
3.2 Connecting a Line Splitter LR
Connect CATx cables to the System Out ports of the Line Splitter
LR and the System In ports of Receivers/LR.
3.3 Connecting to the Power Supply
Connect the Transmitter and all Receiver and Line Splitters 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.
3.4 Adjusting the Picture Quality
When the broadcasted picture needs adjusting:
The Receiver (version 3)/Receiver LR/Line Splitter LR can be
tuned via the Service Utility.
Link to the HD View Service Utility:
http://www.blackbox.com
NOTE: Where there are cascaded Receivers/Line Splitters 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.

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 LED
AC3004A-R2 LR Receiver
AC3002A-R2 LR Line Splitter
AC3008A-R2 8-Port Transmitter
AC3003A-R2 Standard Receiver
4.1 Changes that Apply to All the Items Listed in

Table 4-1
1. 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, receiver, or line splitter, 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.

4.2 Changes that Apply to Individual Items

Listed in Table 4-2
Table 4-2. Changes per item.
Unit LED
New All connectors are on one

AC3004A-R2
enclosure panel.
One stereo audio

AC3004A-R2 Audio output
output.
New
AC3002A-R2 1U, 1⁄3 shelf size
enclosure
AC3008A-R2, New
1U, 1⁄3 shelf size
AC3016A-R2 enclosure
AC3008A-R2, Omits local Does not have a local

AC3016A-R2 RS-232 port. RS-232 port.
AC3008A-R2, Omits local Does not have a local

AC3016A-R2 Audio port. Audio port.
New
AC3000A-R2 1U, 1⁄3 shelf size
enclosure
Omits local Does not have a local

AC3000A-R2
RS-232 port. RS-232 port.
Omits local Does not have a local

AC3000A-R2
Audio port. Audio port.

Table 4-2 (Continued). Changes per item.
Unit LED
New All connectors are on

AC3003A-R2
enclosure one panel.
Has one stereo audio

AC3003A-R2 Audio output
output.
SKEW, Equalization, and

Supports full Luminance can be set
AC3003A-R2
tuning. either by utility or a
video tuning unit.

NOTES

NOTES

NOTES

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Chapter

HD View™ Quick Start Guide

Combines video, audio, and serial functions

from a player to multiple screens up to 2000

This manual includes information for these product codes:

Customer Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside

Trademarks Used in this Manual

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Figure 1-1 provides an overview of the system, showing a

Serial ext. cable HD View

Player Audio cable CATx cables to

Screen Line Splitter

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Figure 1-2. Transmitter Unit—8-port, front view.

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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

Links to stereo audio

5 HD15 connector Links to video in

6 RJ-45 connectors Link to system cables

7 DB9 connector Connects to serial cable

Connects to local video

1.2 HD View Receivers

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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

Links to video cable

Links to mono audio

6 DB9 connector Links to serial cable

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1.3 Line Splitter Long-Range (LR)

NOTE: With the LR Splitter, the maximum distance is 2000 feet

Figure 1-5. Line Splitter (AC3002A-R2), front view.

Figure 1-6. Line Splitter (AC3002A-R2), back view.

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Table 1-3. Line Splitter (AC3002A-R2) components.

Number Component Description

1 Power LED Lights when power is on

2 Power connector Links to 12-VDC power

3 RJ-11 connector Tuning

4 RJ-45 connector System in

5 RJ-45 connectors Link to system out cables

Table 1-4. LED functions.

Unit LED Function

NOTE: Table 1-4 is continued on the next page.

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Table 1-4 (Continued). LED functions.

Unit LED Function

Lights green when power

Lights green when power

1.5 Pre-Installation Guidelines

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330 ft. (100 m)

Figure 2-1. HD View basic installation.

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330 ft. (100 m)

Figure 2-3. Installation.

NOTE: With the LR Splitter, the maximum distance is 2000 feet