Black Box AC3016A-R2 Specification

Brand: Black Box

Model: AC3016A-R2

Category: AV extenders

Type: Specification

Black Box AC3016A-R2 is a high-performance HD View 16-port Transmitter that distributes real-time multimedia content from a player to multiple screens up to 2000 feet away. It supports video, audio, and serial functions, making it ideal for applications such as digital signage, video conferencing, and training. With its long-range capability, the AC3016A-R2 can transmit signals to remote locations, eliminating the need for additional equipment or complex setups. It offers a reliable and efficient solution for extending multimedia content over long distances.

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BL A C K B O X

Combines video, audio, and serial functions

for distributing real-time multimedia content

from a player to multiple screens up to 2000

feet (600 m) away.

HD View

™

Quick Start Guide

AC3000A-R2–AC3016A-R2

Series

This manual includes information for these product codes:

AC3000A-R2, AC3008A-R2, AC3016A-R2, AC3003A-R2,

and AC3004A-R2.

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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.

Receiver

Line Splitter

Long

CATx cables

to receivers

Screen

Serial port/

device

Audio

CATx cables to

receivers or line

splitters

CATx cable

to receiver

HD View

Transmitter

Player

computer

Video cable

Audio cable

Serial ext. cable

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.

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1.1 Transmitter

Three Transmitter models are available:

• 1-Port Transmitter (part number AC3000A-R2)

• 8-Port Transmitter (part number AC3008A-R2)

• 16-Port Transmitter (part number AC3016A-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.

2 3 4 5 6

7 8

Figure 1-3. Transmitter Unit—8-port, back 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

3 RJ-11 connector

Connects to serial

download cable

4 Audio

Links to stereo audio

input

5 HD15 connector Links to video in

6 RJ-45 connectors Link to system cables

7 DB9 connector Connects to serial cable

8 HD15 connector

Connects to local video

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.

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1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 1-4. AC3003A-R2 back view.

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

4 HD15 connector

Links to video cable

output

5 Audio connector

Links to mono audio

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).

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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.

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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

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

Transmitter Front panel—Green

Lights green when power

is on

Lights yellow when a link

is established

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

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Table 1-4 (Continued). LED functions.

Unit LED Function

Receiver,

Receiver LR

RJ-45 system port—

Green/Yellow

Lights green when power

is on.

Lights yellow when a link

is established. This LED will

blink yellow intermittently.

Blinks yellow constantly to

indicate bidirectional

RS-232 communication.

(This is only possible with

one Receiver/Receiver LR

at a time.)

Line

Splitter LR

Rear panel: RJ-45

system port—

Green/Yellow

Lights green when power

is on.

Blinks yellow when a link

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).

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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.

Transmitter

(AC3008A-R2)

Receiver

(AC3003A-R2)

1000 ft. (304.8 m)

CATx cable

Receiver—LR

(AC3004A-R2)

NEC display with expansion

and AC3003A-NEC

330 ft. (100 m)

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.

Transmitter

(AC3008A-R2)

1000 ft. (304.8 m) CATx cable

Line Splitter—LR

(AC3002A-R2)

NEC display with expansion

and AC3004A-NEC

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.

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NEC display with expansion

and AC3003A-NEC

Transmitter/

Broadcaster

Receiver

(AC3003A-NEC)

330 ft. (100 m)

Receiver

(AC3002A-R2)

1000 ft. (300 m)

330 ft. (100 m)

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.

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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.

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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

AC3016A-R2 16-Port Transmitter

AC3000A-R2 1-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.

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Chapter 4: Updates on Revision 3

4.2 Changes that Apply to Individual Items

Listed in Table 4-2

Table 4-2. Changes per item.

Unit LED

AC3004A-R2

New

enclosure

All connectors are on one

panel.

AC3004A-R2 Audio output

One stereo audio

output.

AC3002A-R2

New

enclosure

1U,

⁄3 shelf size

AC3008A-R2,

AC3016A-R2

New

enclosure

1U,

⁄3 shelf size

AC3008A-R2,

AC3016A-R2

Omits local

RS-232 port.

Does not have a local

RS-232 port.

AC3008A-R2,

AC3016A-R2

Omits local

Audio port.

Does not have a local

Audio port.

AC3000A-R2

New

enclosure

1U,

⁄3 shelf size

AC3000A-R2

Omits local

RS-232 port.

Does not have a local

RS-232 port.

AC3000A-R2

Omits local

Audio port.

Does not have a local

Audio port.

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Chapter 4: Updates on Revision 3

Table 4-2 (Continued). Changes per item.

Unit LED

AC3003A-R2

New

enclosure

All connectors are on

one panel.

AC3003A-R2 Audio output

Has one stereo audio

output.

AC3003A-R2

Supports full

tuning.

SKEW, Equalization, and

Luminance can be set

either by utility or a

video tuning unit.

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