Black Box AC1020A User Manual

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01/26/2010 
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Send audio and video over a single-strand fiber cable.
 
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  Send high-resolution RGB and stereo audio 
up to 750 meters (2460.6 ft.) over multimode 
fiber optic cable or up to 30 kilometers  
(18.6 mi.) over single-mode fiber optic cable.
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  Require only a single fiber strand.
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  Transmit VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA.
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  Support HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p,  
and 1080i (RGBHV format only).
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  Easy to install—require no adjustments, 
equalization, or de-skewing.
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  Digital processing ensures crystal-clear 
transmission with no color pixel skewing.
FEatuREs
Do you need to send high-resolution RGB and audio signals over 
single-mode or multimode fiber? Then look no further than the RGB/
Stereo-Audio Fiber Extenders! They work in point-to-point, point-to-
multipoint, and drop-and-repeat configurations. 
These fiber extenders are ideal for applications in which you need  
to keep your audience informed and up to date, including: 
•  Broadcast studios where you need additional video  
and audio capacity.
•  Corporate theaters for presentations and important company 
information.
•  Stadiums for live game coverage everywhere in the facility.
•  Airports kiosks with flight and retail information.
•  Stores with sales, special offers, and other important information 
for your customers. 
•  Medical facilities to share images and observe procedures.
• Network operations centers.
• Secure facilities. 
• And many more! 
OVERVIEW
RGB/Stereo-Audio Fiber Extender, 
Receiver (AC1023A)
RGB/Stereo-Audio Fiber Extender, Transmitter 
(AC1021A-XMIT)
Laptop
Remote monitors 
 with speakers
Remote monitors with 
speakers
The fiber extenders are interoperable: you can use each receiver 
with each transmitter—so nearly any configuration you design  
will work. 
By operating in the 1310-nm wavelength over single- or multimode 
fiber, these units reduce optical loss and enable you to get maximum 
distance in your application—up to 750 meters (2460.6 ft.) over 
multimode cable and a whopping 30 kilometers (18.6 mi) over  
single-mode cable. They maintain high-resolution video integrity  
with uncompressed, unscaled 24-bit RGB processing, and because  
the audio signals are also sent over fiber, you’re not limited by copper 
distance restrictions or signal degradation. 
The receivers feature a simple set of LEDs that give you immediate 
status updates, and the system doesn’t require any special software  
or drivers— just plug them in.