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FEBRUARY 1995
AC311A
AC311AE
VGA to Video Portable
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 VGA to Video Portable FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 3 VGA to Video Portable README The README file on the VGA to Video Portable Utility diskette contains information about the latest changes and revisions. To view this file, insert the utility diskette into drive A or B and type: A: README [ENTER] B: README [ENTER] TRADEMARKS ®...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
VGA to Video Portable Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications....................1 2. Introduction .....................3 2.1 VGA to Video Portable................3 2.2 System Requirements................3 2.3 Features.....................4 2.4 Package Contents ..................4 3. Installation......................5 3.1 Hardware Installation ................5 3.2 Software Installation.................5 4. Software Operation..................8 4.1 Software Description ................8 4.1.1 BBOX.COM ................8 4.1.2 AUTOSAVE. -
Page 5: Specifications
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications NTSC (North America) supports up to 640 x 480 Resolution — 16/256/32K/64K/16M colors; PAL (Europe) supports up to 800 x 600 16/256/32K/64K colors Memory Requirements — 640K RAM System Requirements — MS-DOS ® ver. 3.3 or later; Windows ™... - Page 6 VGA to Video Portable VGA IN Connector on the Cable. VGA OUT Connector — DB15HD female connector; pin assignment is the same as VGA IN connector; connect to VGA monitor VIDEO OUT Connector — Composite video out, 1.0 Vpp ±0.2 Vpp, 75 ohms, negative sync S-VHS OUT Connector —...
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Page 7: Introduction
Chapter 2: Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 VGA to Video Portable With the VGA to Video Portable, you can display a VGA signal on a television set or monitor, or you can record a VGA picture on a VCR. At the same time, you can still see the display on your original VGA monitor. -
Page 8: Features
VGA to Video Portable 2.3 Features - Supports VGA mode: • Supports standard VGA mode (0-13). • NTSC system supports up to 640 x 480 in 16, 256, 32,000, 64,000, or 16 million colors. • PAL system supports up to 800 x 600 in 16, 25, 32,000, or 64,000 colors. -
Page 9: Installation
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation The VGA to Video Portable (Figure 1) has one input connector and three output connectors. VGA IN connects with the VGA output of a PC or notebook computer. VGA OUT connects to a VGA monitor. There are two video outputs: Video and S-VHS. - Page 10 VGA to Video Portable S - V V I D V G A G H T B R I P A L N T S Figure 1. The VGA to Video Portable.
- Page 11 Chapter 3: Installation Laptop Monitor S-Video Composite Video OUT VGA IN VGA to Video Portable 286, 386, 486 Figure 2. VGA to Video Portable System Connections.
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Page 12: Software Operation
VGA to Video Portable 4. Software Operation 4.1 Software Description To show your VGA image on the TV screen, all you have to do is type “BBOX” from DOS. That activates the VGA to Video Portable driver, BBOX.COM. There are also other programs for specific functions. 4.1.1 BBOX.COM •... -
Page 13: Using The Hotkeys
Chapter 4: Software Operation 4.2 Using the Hotkeys After you’ve typed “BBOX” to activate the driver, a pop-up message appears. HOTKEY FUNCTION: Alt — Shift — UP-Arrow ==> Scroll the Screen UP Alt — Shift — DOWN-Arrow ==> Scroll the Screen DOWN Alt —... -
Page 14: Signal Adjustment
VGA to Video Portable 5. Signal Adjustment 5.1 Phase Adjustment When there’s no color or a rainbow pattern on the TV, use the screwdriver (included) to adjust the burst signal’s phase. The “PHASE ADJ” control is next to the VGA OUT connector (See Figure 1 on page 6). 5.2 Brightness Adjustment Brightness is factory-preset. -
Page 15: Sizing Windows To Fit Your Screen
Chapter 6: Sizing Windows to Fit Your Screen 6. Sizing Windows to Fit Your Screen To make Microsoft Windows software easier to see on the TV, you might have to change the sizes of the windows. If you’re not familiar with Windows, the following information will help you adjust the window size so that it fits properly in the television screen. - Page 16 VGA to Video Portable To change the size of a window with the mouse, simply position the pointer on the border you want to adjust. The mouse pointer changes from a single-headed arrow to a double-headed one. Press and hold the left button, move the border as you please, and then release the button.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7. Troubleshooting 7.1 Common Questions My TV doesn’t have an RCA jack (composite video connector). How can I connect the PC to the converter? Connect through your VCR as follows: 1. Connect the VGA to Video Portable according to the connection diagram shown on page 7;... -
Page 18: If You Have Problems
VGA to Video Portable How can I enhance the display quality? You can adjust the TV’s “Contrast” and “Sharpness” controls. For the best results, lower the “Brightness” control to minimize flicker effect. Why does the TV have some noise lines, and how can I eliminate them? Adjust the Brightness control on the VGA to Video Portable. - Page 19 © Copyright 1995. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...