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Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler
With Optional Audio
Component, S-Video, Composite, and PC Inputs
Scaled VGA or HDTV Component Output
Front Panel, IR Remote, & RS-232 Serial Control
UMA1132 Rev. D
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- Page 1 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler With Optional Audio Component, S-Video, Composite, and PC Inputs Scaled VGA or HDTV Component Output Front Panel, IR Remote, & RS-232 Serial Control UMA1132 Rev. D Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 CUSTOMER FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 SUPPORT Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave.
- Page 3 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research, Mini-Cat HR, and are trademarks of Hall Research Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
4. Serial Control................... 10 4.1 Control Software Installation........... 11 4.2 Using the Control Software ............. 12 5. Troubleshooting................15 5.1 Resetting the TVB-400 to Factory Defaults ......15 5.2 Contacting Hall Research ............15 5.3 Shipping and Packaging ............15 6. Specifications................... 16 Hall Research Inc. -
Page 5: Introduction
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 1. Introduction 1.1 General The TVB-400 is a multiple format switching video scaler. It has 4 different types of video inputs and a scaled output that can be switched to any of the inputs. Inputs are: Composite Video (NTSC or PAL), S-video (NTSC or... -
Page 6: Features
• Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness and Tint adjustment • Dynamic format 4:3 or 16:9 output • Adaptive 3-D comb filter for composite input ensures jitter-free picture • Compatible with NSTC, PAL, and SECAM video input * Pass Thru PC video resolutions up to 1920x1440. TVB-400 Accessories... -
Page 7: Installation
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 2. Installation 2.1 Connecting the Video inputs The video scaler can accept a both TV and PC inputs and scale them to your desired high resolution format output. The TV inputs are composite video (BNC connector), S-Video (Mini-Din connector), and an YPbPr input (3 BNC connectors). -
Page 8: Connecting The Optional Audio Inputs (Tvb-400A Only)
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 2.2 Connecting the Optional Audio Inputs (TVB-400A Only) Each of the Audio input jacks are matched to a correspondingly labeled video input connector. As each video input is switched, the audio input is also switched. Each audio input has an associated volume level that can be controlled from the front panel or via a RS232 command. -
Page 9: Other Connections
2.4 Other Connections RS232: This 9-pin D-sub connector is for connecting to your PC or other serial control device for remote control of the TVB-400. DC power jack: 5V 2A DC power input (center positive 2.1 mm jack). From provided Universal Power supply NOTE: The range of power input is 5 to 12VDC. - Page 10 TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler Resolution mode: If the output is set to a RGBHV PC resolution, press ▲or▼ buttons to choose from 640 x 480(VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768(XGA), or 1280 x 1024(SXGA) PC output. If output is set to a HDTV YPbPr resolution, then press ▲or▼...
- Page 11 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler Volume (TVB-400A only): Press ▲or▼ to adjust the Audio level. The range of adjustment is 0~63. Factory default value is 31. (TVB-400A Only). If the power is turned off, the volume level can still be adjusted by first pressing the ‘ADJUST’ button and then using the ▲or▼...
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Page 12: Infra-Red Remote Control (Ir Remote)
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 3.2 Infra-Red Remote control (IR Remote) 1. Power: Power unit ON/OFF. 2. Display: To enable or disable the OSD of the resolution information. 3. C-Video: Select composite video as the source. 4. S-Video: Select S-Video as the source. 5. -
Page 13: Control Software Installation
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 4.1 Control Software Installation Ensure that any other software applications are closed before attempting to install the software. Install the control software by inserting the CD that comes with the unit into the CD drive. •... -
Page 14: Using The Control Software
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 4.2 Using the Control Software • The first time the application software is run, you must select the appropriate COM port that the unit is connected to. The software will retain this information when executed in the future. - Page 15 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler • The software is broken down into 4 basic groups of controls: o Input This is the Video Input source selection. PC Bypass is only available when ‘PC LOOP BYPASS’ is enabled in the ‘adjustment’ menu. o Output This is where the video output should be directed.
- Page 16 TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler Code Description 'PW'+0 Power off (standby) Power 'PW'+1 Power on (normal) 'IN'+0 Composite video 'IN'+1 S video 'IN'+2 Input Selection YPbPr 'IN'+3 Computer ‘IN’+4 Bypass 'OU'+0 480p 'OU'+1 'OU'+2 SVGA 'OU'+3 Output Resolution 'OU'+4 SXGA 'OU'+5 576p 'OU'+6...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
5.1 Resetting the TVB-400 to Factory Defaults To reset all parameters back to the factory preset value, press the “Mode” and “Adjust” buttons simultaneously for over 10 seconds. The ‘Power’... -
Page 18: Specifications
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 6. Specifications Computer Input (Pass Thru) RGB with HV Sync Max Computer Input 1280x1024 (Scaled Output) Resolution 1920x1440 (Pass Thru) Computer Input Connector HD-15 Female (DB-15) Computer Input Signal Level RGB @ 0.7V Analog, H&V Sync TTL Composite Video 1 Vp-p 75 ohm S-Video... - Page 20 © Copyright 2009. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA 92780 Ph: (714)641-6607, Fax: (714)641-6698...