FREE 24-hour Tech Support: 724-746-5500 blackbox.com © 2007. All rights reserved. Black Box Corporation. Video Splitters Office, classroom, or industrial setting— Office, classroom, or industrial setting— Black Box has the right splitter for you. Black Box has the right splitter for you. OVERVIEW FEATURES Technically Speaking Composite Video Switch: Composite Video Switch, 8 to 1 (AC042A) • The Composite Video Switch includes vertical interval The switch can be remotely switched from up to 1000 feet • Broadcast a video signal from one switching controlled by a wired, electronic remote control (304.8 m) away, with the included hard-wired remote control source to up to eight video displays. that selects from up to eight inputs (two on the front panel unit. The switch features full 30-MHz bandwidth for optimum and six on the rear panel). The device also features unity • Full 30-MHz bandwidth. signal integrity. The Composite Video Switch (AC042A) gain and a single-digit LED that indicates the selected • Plug-and-play installation. supports devices with BNC connectors. channel. Team the Composite Video Switch (AC042A) and the • Remote control unit included. • Connecting the remote control unit included with the Composite Video Splitter (AC044A-R2) together to consolidate Composite Video Switch is easy. The unit includes a 25-foot video output and broadcast it to eight different monitors, TVs, (7.6-m) remote-control cable with modular (RJ-11) plugs. Video Splitters: or projectors. • S-Video was devised by TV engineers years ago. It’s a • Share information on your screen with Use the switch (AC042A) to bring images from up to relatively inexpensive and very effective way to reduce others in the office, in the classroom, eight video sources (VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, etc.) distortions that occur in TV/monitor and VCR processing. together in one location. Then use a splitter (AC044A-R2) to or on the shop floor. Compared to Composite video, the results are dramatic. “split” the video output to eight different devices. • Available in S-Video, Composite, and S-Video gives you more detail and less color distortion. Other splitters (AC043A-R2, AC084A-R3–AC085A-R3) RGBS models. Maximum resolution is 525 lines. are also available, but only the AC044A-R2 works with the AC042A switch. The switch and all the splitters are easy to install and feature two connectors on the front for fast Why Buy From Black Box? temporary hookups. S-Video Splitter (AC043A-R2), Composite Video Exceptional Value. Exceptional Splitter (AC044A-R2) Tech Support. Period. Get crisp images and appropriate black levels even with a variety of monitors and cable lengths. The S-Video Recognize any of these situations? Splitter (AC043A-R2) is for S-VHS, Hi-8, and ED-Beta • You wait more than 30 minutes to get through applications that use 4-pin mini DIN connectors. The to a vendor’s tech support. Composite Video Splitter (AC044A-R2) is a Composite amplifier with BNC connectors. • The so-called “tech” can’t help you or gives you Both splitters also give you full 30-MHz bandwidth—plus the wrong answer. fixed, manual, and automatic gain controls that make it easy • You don’t have a purchase order number and the to compensate for various cable lengths and signal matching. tech refuses to help you. The units feature DC restoration, so you get the appropriate • It’s 9 p. m. and you need help, but your vendor’s black level, too. Place the splitters on a flat surface or in a tech support line is closed. rack. The S-Video Splitter works with S-Video Cable According to a survey by Data Communications (EHN058-0006), and the Composite Video Splitter works with magazine, 90% of network managers surveyed say RG-59 Coax Cable (ETN59-0006-BNC). that getting the technical support they need is extremely RGBSplit-2, -4 (AC084A-R3–AC085A-R3) important when choosing a vendor. But even though The RGBSplit-2 and RGBSplit-4 (AC084A-R3–AC085A-R3) network managers pay anywhere from 10 to 20% of their enable you to connect monitors in industrial settings. overall purchase price for a basic service and support Both RGBSplits support all sync formats: Composite, contract, the technical support and service they receive separate H&V, sync on green, and sync on RGB. falls far short of their expectations—and certainly isn’t These splitters work with VGA–RGBHV Cable worth what they paid. (EYRGBS4-0006) and RGBHV–RGBHV Cable with Ferrite Bead At Black Box, we guarantee the best value and the (EYRGBS5-0006). best support. You can even consult our Technical Support Experts before you buy if you need help selecting just the right component for your application. Don’t waste time and money—call Black Box today. 7/20/2007 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 2 of 3 #26606 TECH SPECS WHAT‘S INCLUDED AC042A: Bandwidth — 30 MHz Composite Video Switch (AC042A): Connectors — (9) BNC F (8 input and 1 output), (1) RJ-11 F for P6 remote ✦ Video switch Indicators — (1) numerical LED ✦ Remote-control unit Power — 9 VDC, 500 mA Size — 1.7"H x 7"W x 6.5"D (4.3 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm) ✦ 25-foot (7.6-m) remote-control cable with modular plugs Weight — 3 lb. (1.4 kg) ✦ 9-VDC, 500-mA plugmounted transformer ✦ User’s manual AC043A-R2–AC044A-R2: Bandwidth — 30 MHz Video Splitters (AC043A-R2–AC044A-R2, Input Impedance — 75 ohms Y, C AC084A-R3–AC085A-R3): Output Impedance — AC043A-R2: 75 ohms Y, C; AC044A-R2: 75 ohms ✦ Video splitter Propagation Delay — <10 ns ✦ 9-VDC, 1A plugmounted transformer Rise/Fall Times — <10 ns ✦ User’s manual Connectors — AC043A-R2: (9) 4-pin mini-DIN F (1 input and 8 output); AC042A: front view AC044A-R2: (9) BNC F (1 input and 8 output) Power — 9-VDC, 1A, 105–130-VAC or 220-VAC plug-mounted transformer Size — AC043A-R2: 1.6"H x 7"W x 5.5"D (4.1 x 17.8 x 14 cm); AC044A-R2: 1.6"H x 7"W x 6.5"D (4.1 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm) Weight — 1 lb. (0.5 kg) AC084A-R3–AC085A-R3: Frequency Response — Bandwidth: 300 MHz, -3 dB Rise time: <2.5 ns Fall time: <2.5 ns Maximum Pixel Resolution Supported: 1600 x 1280 Maximum Dot Clock (Pixel Rate) Supported: 200 MHz NOTE: Maximum Resolution and Dot Clock may be derated at longer output cable lengths. Inputs — RGB circuits support sync on any or all inputs; H input supports horizontal sync or composite sync; RGB inputs are terminated in 75 ohms AC042A: rear view Outputs — Sync outputs may be terminated in either TTL or 75 ohms Item Code Connectors — AC084A-R3: (3) BNC F (1 input and 2 output); Composite Video Switch, 8 to 1 AC042A AC085A-R3: (5) BNC F (1 input and 4 output) Power — Separate AC power supply is included for either 110-VAC/60 Hz Video Splitters or 230-VAC/50 Hz; S-Video (1 In, 8 Out) AC043A-R2 ® Output: 9 VDC (unregulated) at 500 mA to 1 Amp: UL and CSA Composite (1 In, 8 Out) AC044A-R2 (110-VAC) or VDE (230-VAC) approved RGBSplit-2 (1 In, 2 Out) AC084A-R3 Size — AC084A-R2: 1.5"H x 7.25"W x 6.25"D (3.8 x 18.4 x 15.9 cm); RGBSplit-4 (1 In, 4 Out) AC085A-R3 AC085A-R2: 2.5"H x 7.25"W x 6.25"D (6.4 x 18.4 x 15.9 cm) You may also need… Weight — 1.75 lb. (0.8 kg) RCA Female/BNC Male Video Adapter FA870 For optimum performance and a 20% savings, order… S-Video Cable EHN058 Coax Cable, RG-59 PVC (CL2) ETN59-BNC Deluxe Video Cable, (1) RCA Connector EJ513 AC044A-R2: front view 7/20/2007 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 3 of 3 #26606