Page 2 - ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB; Trademarks Used in this Manual; We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is registered trademark of ...
Page 3 - FCC and IC RFI Statements
FCC and IC RFI Statements 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 3 Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada 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 accordance wit...
Page 4 - Instrucciones de Seguridad; Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 4 Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 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 o...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Contents
Table of Contents 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5 Contents 1. Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 62. Overview ...................................
Page 6 - Local unit
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 6 1. Specifications Approvals: CE, FCC Hardware Compatibility: All computers with VGA analog video and USB interfaces Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including Windows®, Linux®, Unix®, BSD, all ...
Page 7 - PC; separation; CAT 7a Patch; Maximum cable lengths
Chapter 2: Overview 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 7 2. Overview Thank you for choosing the ServSwitch Wizard VGA-USB extenders which provide a very effective way to put distance between your computer and its peripherals. The compact casings and ease of use of the modules belie the ingenuity of th...
Page 8 - Mounting the modules – desk or rack
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 8 3. Installation 3.1 Mounting the modules – desk or rack The modules can be situated on a desk or alternatively, for larger installations, mounted within an optional rack mount chassis. 3.1.1 Desk mount Apply the supplied self-adhesive rubb...
Page 9 - Chapter 3: Installation; screws on the module’s upper edge to slide through.
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 9 3.1.2 Rack mount Note: The module switches are not accessible once it is inserted into the rack, therefore, check all settings before insertion. 1 Place the rack securing plate (available as a separate kit) onto the front of the module and s...
Page 10 - • Connections at the local module; To USB port
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10 3.2 Connections Installation of the modules is straightforward and requires minimal configuration in most cases. • Connections at the local module • Connections at the remote module IMPORTANT: The ServSwitch Wizard VGA-USB can be used wit...
Page 11 - Figure 3-5. Optionally attaching a local video monitor; optional power adapter to the ‘POWER’ socket of the local module.
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11 4 Optionally connect a local video monitor to the video out feed- through connector on the local module as shown in Figure 3-5: Figure 3-5. Optionally attaching a local video monitor 5 Attach the connector of the category 5, 5e, 6, 7 or 7a ...
Page 12 - Place the remote module adjacent to the user location.; To video
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 12 3.2.2 Connections at the remote module 1 Place the remote module adjacent to the user location. 2 Attach the lead from the video monitor to the video out socket on the remote module as shown in Figure 3-7: Figure 3-7. Attaching the VGA vi...
Page 13 - Figure 3-9. Optionally attaching stereo speakers; To speakers
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13 4 Optionally attach the lead from your stereo speakers to the audio output socket on the remote module as shown in Figure 3-9: Figure 3-9. Optionally attaching stereo speakers 5 Attach the connector of the category 5, 5e, 6, 7 or 7a link ca...
Page 14 - To mains; Figure 3-12. Attaching the power cord to the adapter
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14 6 Attach the output connector of the power adapter to the ‘POWER’ socket of the remote module as shown in Figure 3-11: LIN K PO W ER OU T T O LO CA L ON W iz ar d V G A /U SB V M E X T E N D E R To power supply Figure 3-11. Attaching the ...
Page 16 - USER; Figure 3-13. The logical layout of a dual user configuration
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 16 3.2.3 Dual user configuration You can combine two ServSwitch Wizard VGA-USB extender sets to create a dual user configuration. Such an installation would allow a single computer to be controlled from two different positions, with each pos...
Page 18 - be copied, stored and presented to the video adapter upon request.
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 18 3.3 Video display (DDC) information The Display Data Channel (or DDC) is an industry standard scheme which allows video monitors to declare their capabilities to the computer’s video adapter circuitry, allowing the latter to optimise thei...
Page 20 - What is skew and why is compensation needed?; - Adjust the timing of each color to fine tune the image.
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20 What is skew and why is compensation needed? The twisted pair cabling supported by the ServSwitch Wizard VGA-USB modules consists of four pairs of wires per cable, three of which are used to convey red, green and blue video signals to the...
Page 21 - standby level; Please see the next page for details about each adjustment >>>
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 21 This flash sequence indicates that you are at Standby level Num Loc k Caps Loc k Scroll Loc k The indicators on the keyboard linked to the remote unit will begin to flash in sequence. Also, the green indicator adjacent to the CATx link sock...
Page 22 - entered video compensation standby level
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22 3.4 Video compensation (continued) Once you have entered video compensation standby level , you can choose which adjustments to make. Generally you should set the cable type and cable length options first. Then, if necessary, use the vide...
Page 23 - to reset all delays.
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 23 3.4.6 To adjust color skew You will only need to use these adjustments if the video image is not sharp after adjusting the cable type and length. Before entering video compensation mode, display the suggested screen content (see Test images...
Page 24 - Dual user arbitration
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 24 4. Operation 4.1 General use In use, the ServSwitch Wizard VGA-USB modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now up to 300 metres apart. In som...
Page 26 - Appendix A. Troubleshooting; stored DDC information.
ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 26 Appendix A. Troubleshooting A.1 Status indicators The green indicators built into the link connectors on each module provide useful feedback regarding the connection and power status: During startup (of the local module) • One very short ...
Page 27 - Appendices; Appendix B. Safety Information; • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
Appendices 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 27 Appendix B. Safety Information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Do not use to link between buildings. • Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance with all applicable wiring regulations. • Do not c...
Page 28 - About Black Box; © Copyright 2011. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.; NETWORK SERVICES; Tech support the
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