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GrandTec Ultimate 2000 User Manual

Grand ultimate 2000 pocketsize universal vga to tv converter box

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Ultimate2000
User's Guide
Rev. 2 – November 2000
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  • Page 1 Ultimate2000 User’s Guide Rev. 2 – November 2000...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains materials protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means or for purpose without express written consent.
  • Page 3 CHAPTER 1 Welcome to Grand Ultimate 2000 1.1 Introduction Grand Ultimate 2000 is a pocketsize universal VGA to TV converter box. It supports resolutions up to 1024x768. It is best for choice for PC gaming, DVD movies, Entertainment, Education and Presentations.
  • Page 4 2. Presentations – Ideal for both classrooms and conference rooms. 3. Documentation – Capture PC images on video tape. 4. Training – Easy software training via video tape. 1.4 Mode and Resolution Table The Grand Ultimate 2000 supports the following VGA display modes: 1024 Resolution Horizontal Frequency 31.5 37.9 37.5 43.3 35.2 37.9 48...
  • Page 5 S-Video input, RGB video input or SCART input connector. 1.6 Package Contents This package contains the following items: Grand Ultimate 2000 VGA to TV converter User‘s Manual S-VIDEO cable VIDEO cable Power cable (DIN and MINI-DIN type)
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Grand Ultimate 2000 The following section shows the functions of the Grand Ultimate 2000. Refer to Figure 1 for the outline of Grand Ultimate 2000. IMPORTANT! Turn your computer OFF before connecting the Grand Ultimate 2000.
  • Page 7 2 .1 Connectors of Grand Ultimate 2000 VGA IN/OUT (MAC) VGA Input and output connector. The Y cable labeled with SCAN CNVTR connects to this side. S-VIDEO OUT Connects to your TV supporting the S-VIDEO input. VIDEO OUT Connects to the VIDEO IN of...
  • Page 8 2.2 Buttons and Switches of Grand Ultimate 2000 TV system switch Selects the desired video standard output. NOTE: In the United States, switch 1,2 and three should be ON and switch four should be OFF. Television Switch Switch Standard NTSC (USA)
  • Page 9 2.3 Installation IMPORTANT! Turn your computer OFF before connecting the Ultimate2000! Figure A...
  • Page 10 Figure B NOTE: Do NOT plug in the keyboard power cable while the computer is B1. Connect the Keyboard Power Adapter (there are two different types included - use the type that fits into your keyboard port) to the keyboard port of your computer or the mouse port of the your laptop.
  • Page 11 Figure C Note: Laptop users may not require step C1. Figure D Note: Grand Ultimate 2000 also supports high quality S-VIDEO. If your TV or VCR supports S-VIDEO IN, we highly recommend you use it to get the best TV picture.
  • Page 12 D2. Toggle the display input to correspond with the video input you are using. For instance, a TV defaults to the antenna or cable input when it is turned on. You will see either a TV channel or snow. Using the remote control toggle the input to display the VIDEO rather than the antenna/cable.
  • Page 13: Technical Tips

    CHAPTER 3 Technical Tips The following are problems that might arise when using the PC to TV converter, and possible solutions to them. Things to Check : 1. VGA-Y cable is backwards: Check the ends of the Y-cable and confirm that the end labeled "PC"...
  • Page 14 The following procedure is required on most typical systems (Note: your PC may require a different procedure. Please refer to your PCs documentation for how to adjust the refresh rate for further information): Start Menu -> Settings -> Control Panel Click on the icon "DISPLAY".
  • Page 15 Q: Can I use multiple televisions to view the same image from my computer? A: Yes, Grand Ultimate 2000 provides 1 CVBS OUT, 1 S-VHS OUT and 1 RGB OUT. You may connect one television to the next using a composite video cable or an S-Video between the “VIDEO IN”...
  • Page 16 However, transferring audio is relatively simple. You need a cable that connects between the audio output of your computer's sound card and the audio input of your TV. See figure E. Purchase online @ www.Grandtec.com...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    CHAPTER 4 Technical Specifications VGA IN/OUT connector Analog RGB and SYNC signal from 15 pin VGA output port of PC or Notebook PC, and output RGB and SYNC signal to monitor. Signal Description Red out, 0.7Vpp ± 0.1Vpp, 75 ohms, to monitor Green out, 0.7Vpp ±...
  • Page 18 RGB/YUV OUT RGB/YUV OUT is 15 pin D type female connector. It can output RGB and YUV component format signal. If PIN13 short with PIN 14, or turn on SWITCH 4, it enables RGB format output. If PIN 13 short with PIN 12, it enables YUV format output.
  • Page 19 Composite video out, 1.0Vpp ± 0.2Vpp 75 ohms, negative sync. Power Consumption : 5V, 500mA Note: If you prefer to use an external wallmount power supply instead of the keyboard adapter, you MUST use the following type: 5V, between 400mA and 1000mA, with a center positive connector @ www.Grandtec.com...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Warranty We warrant the Grand Ultimate 2000 shall, for a period of one year from the date of purchase, be free of any defect in material and workmanship and that it will perform in accordance with specifications. The sole obligation of this warranty shall be to either repair or replace at our expense the product, at manufacturer’s...