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PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter Convert VGA or High Definition Video to Standard Definition TV IR Remote, RS-232 Serial Control & Component I/O June 2007 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 Technologies, 1163 Warner Ave.
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The VHD-180 also handles computer VGA resolutions up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) at 60Hz refresh rate. The Model VHD-180 settings can be controlled via front panel push- buttons, an included IR remote or any RS-232 serial control device.
• IR Remote Control • Universal Power Supply • Application Software (may need to be downloaded from website) Figure 2.1 – Items included with the VHD-180 2.2 Connecting the Video Inputs and Outputs Figure 2.2 – Rear Panel Connections & Controls...
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PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter PC Input (HD15): Connect a PC’s VGA output to this port. Set the HD/PC slide switch on bottom right corner to Right (PC) to enable this input PC Bypass (HD15): Connect a local VGA monitor to this loop-thru output if needed (can be left unconnected) HD Input (3 RCA): Connect a DVD, Satellite Receiver, or Set-top Box HD component video output to this port.
Model VHD-180 Power ON/OFF Switch: This is the main power control. After you connect your inputs and outputs, place this switch to ON position. There is a front panel power switch as well as through the IR remote or RS-232. However those will place the unit from standby to power on mode.
PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter 2.4 IR Remote Controls 1. Power ON/OFF 2. Video setting adjustments for picture contrast, bright, color and sharpness. 3. V-Reset: Press the button to reset picture adjustment (2) to factory default values. 4. NTSC/PAL: Press the button to select NTSC or PAL as video output.
Model VHD-180 3. RS-232 Serial Control Use a straight thru M/F DB9 serial cable to connect the unit to the PC. Only the TX, RX and GND pins are implemented in the connector. Set port operates at 9600 baud, no parity and 1 stop bit. Control codes are 6 bytes long.
PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter 4. Free PC Control Software Hall Research Technologies makes available on line a free RS-232 PC control software for the VHD-180. Please visit the product’s page on www.hallresearch.com or ftp.hallresearch.com to obtain your software. 5. Troubleshooting There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device.
Model VHD-180 6. Specifications PC on HD-15, HDTV or SDTV on 3 RCA (YPbPr or YCbCr) – Input Terminals HDTV or SDTV on 3 RCA (YPbPr or YCbCr) PC resolutions: VGA@60Hz up to 140Hz refresh rate, SVGA@60Hz up to 120Hz refresh rate,...
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