Page 3 - x1 Compact VGA Switch; TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.; EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
2x1 Compact VGA Switch 1 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box, and (logo) are trademarks of Black Box Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owne...
Page 6 - Contents; Configuration and Operation
AC505A 4 Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................... page 5 1.1 General ................................................................ page 5 1.2 Features ............................................................... page 6 2. Installation ...................
Page 8 - Please refer to figure 2.1 for installation block diagram.; Important Notice
AC505A 6 2. Installation Your package should include two control cables, a power supply, and the Video Switch unit itself. Please take inventory of all items received and ensure that you have the above items. Connect INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 of the switch to your video sources such as computer or noteboo...
Page 9 - Pushbutton
2x1 Compact VGA Switch 7 Plug-and-Play DDC (Direct Data Channel) is a standard by which a compatible monitor sends its identification and other parameters to a PnP operating system such as Windows XP etc. The AC505A does not switch the PNP signal lines to the PC. This means that, in some instances, ...
Page 10 - Dip Switch Settings
AC505A 8 3. Configuration & Operation 3.1 Dip Switch Settings The Model AC505A provides a convenient dip switch for setting the desired mode of operation. It is recommended to set the jumper prior to applying power to the unit, however the device does monitor the dip switch settings when on and ...
Page 11 - Auto; There are two modes of operation; Auto Mode with Blanking
2x1 Compact VGA Switch 9 Auto If selected, causes the switch to select the input with active video automatically. The presence of video is determined by examining the V.Sync signal of the input connectors. In Auto mode you don’t need to have the pushbutton cord plugged in. However, if a push button ...
Page 14 - Blanks the output. The device will respond with:; Blanked output; Switching Details
AC505A 12 3.3 Serial Control Codes (1 byte commands) Ascii 1 (or Hex31) Selects input #1 (immediately and unconditionally). The device will respond with: In #1 Selected Ascii 2 (or Hex32) Selects input #2 (immediately and unconditionally). The device will respond with: In #2 Selected Ascii a (or Hex...
Page 15 - Unblanked output; Substituting power supplies
2x1 Compact VGA Switch 13 When output is blanked, only the color intensities of the output are reduced to zero, the box still operates in normal fashion and sync signals are still routed to the output. Ascii u (or Hex75) Un-blanks the output. The device will respond with: Unblanked output 4. Trouble...
Page 16 - Contacting Black Box; If you need to transport or ship your extender:; • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original
AC505A 14 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit. Contact Black Box Tech. Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if y...
Page 17 - VGA through UXGA, RGBHV
2x1 Compact VGA Switch 15 5. Specifications Video Types VGA through UXGA, RGBHV Resolution Up to 1600 x 1200 at up to 85 Hz Bandwidth DC to 250 MHz Max. Distance Up to 150 ft. (50 m) Connectors HD15 female for input and both outputs; 3.5 mm Serial Interfaces Standard Analog VGA; EIA/TIA RS-232 Seria...
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