Hall Research Technologies VHD-180 User Manual

Hall Research Technologies VHD-180 User Manual

Pc / hdtv to tv scan converter

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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
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
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FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698
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Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780, CA 92704
INFORMATION
Web site: www.hallresearch.com • E-mail: info@ hallresearch.com
UMA1117 Rev B

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  • Page 1 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 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 PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research, HR, and (logo) 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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Model VHD-180 Contents 1. Introduction ..................3 1.1 General..................3 1.2 Features..................3 2. Installation ..................4 2.1 Package Contents................. 4 2.2 Connecting the Video Inputs and Outputs........4 2.3 Front Panel Controls ..............6 2.4 IR Remote Controls ..............7 3.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6: Installation

    • 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...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    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.
  • Page 9: Ir Remote Controls

    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.
  • Page 10: Rs-232 Serial Control

    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.
  • Page 11: Free Pc Control Software

    PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter 4. Free PC Control Software Hall Research makes available on line free RS-232 PC control software for the VHD-180. Please visit the product’s page on www.hallresearch.com to obtain your software. 5. Troubleshooting There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device. If you...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    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,...
  • Page 13 PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter...
  • Page 14 Model VHD-180...
  • Page 16 © Copyright 2010. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA 92780 Ph: (714)641-6607, Fax: (714)641-6698...

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