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NOVEMBER 2003
AC098A
Video Scan Converter Plus
P l u s
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F R E E Z
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F L IC K
Z O O M
IN P U T
T E S T
P O W E R
CUSTOMER
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
SUPPORT
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INFORMATION
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment...
- Page 3 VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
- Page 4 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
- Page 5 VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS TRADEMARKS IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications..........7 2. - Page 7 6.2 Calling Black Box ........
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Page 8: Specifications
CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Input Sampling: 24-bit (8 bits per RGB) support for 16.8 million colors Input Sync Types Supported: Separate H & V, composite sync (with or without separation), sync-on-green Resolution: Up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz System Requirements: IBM ®... -
Page 9: Introduction
• (1) Term block connector • (1) AC power cord • This user’s manual If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. 2.3 Additional Items You May Need You might also need: • RF modulator for North America channels 3 and 4 •... -
Page 10: Installation
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Installation Steps Follow these steps to install the converter: 1. Disconnect your monitor from the monitor port on your PC. 2. Using the reversible 6-ft. (1.8-m) input cable provided with the converter, connect one end to the monitor port on your computer and the other end to the connector on the rear panel of the converter marked either VGA In or Mac In. -
Page 11: Sync Types Supported
3-pin Phoenix-type connector on the rear panel. The baud rate is 9600 baud, no parity, 1 start bit, and 1 stop bit. The pinout is as follows: 1-Ground 2-Receive Data 3-Transmit Data Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 for detailed specifications on the command structure for this remote control port. -
Page 12: Operation
If, after becoming familiar with the unit’s operation and features, you still have questions, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. -
Page 13: Sizing The Image
VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 4.5 Sizing the Image • Zoom: The zoom feature performs two important functions. First of all, it provides an “underscan” function, which shrinks the image display both horizontally and vertically by 15%. This ensures that no edges of your image are lost beyond the borders of your screen when converted to a TV video format. -
Page 14: Freezing The Image On Your Video Screen
CHAPTER 4: Operation Try the different settings for this button to see which gives the best results for the application you are viewing. You’ll discover that depending on the type of image, different settings provide maximum benefit. 4.7 Freezing the Image on Your Video Screen The converter gives you the ability to freeze or stop the image on your video screen without halting your computer application. -
Page 15: Returning To Factory-Default Settings
VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 4.9 Returning to Factory-Default Settings Reset: You may quickly return all converter functions to their factory-default settings by simultaneously pressing the Test and ← keys. 4.10 Locking the Key Panel Lock/Unlock: The key panel may be locked or unlocked by simultaneously pressing the following key combinations: TEST AND ↑... -
Page 16: Tips For Improving Your Converted Computer Images
CHAPTER 5: Tips for Improving Your Converted Computer Images 5. Tips for Improving Your Converted Computer Images Computer images converted to video do not look as sharp and vivid as the original computer image does. Unfortunately, this result is inevitable regardless of the scan converter you use, for the technology behind TV video is far inferior to that behind newer computer video standards. -
Page 17: Avoid Intense Colors
VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 5.3 Avoid Intense Colors Along the same lines, fully saturated colors (like bright red and green) look terrible on a TV monitor. And recording these colors to videotape makes them look even worse. Whenever possible, try to use slightly muted colors instead. 5.4 Use High-Grade Video Tape When making a VCR recording, use a name-brand videotape with a “Pro”... -
Page 18: Use S-Video
CHAPTER 5: Tips for Improving Your Converted Computer Images 5.7 Use S-Video Almost all new, larger-screen commercial TVs have an S-video jack. S-video is a superior form of the standard TV video signal. The brightness and color components of the image are separated into two separate signals. This results in far fewer distortions and noticeably superior image quality. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Problems/Solutions Problem: Nothing works or there is no video output. Solution: • Is the green Power LED lit? If it is not, check to make sure that the AC power cord is connected and plugged into the AC wall outlet. •... -
Page 20: Calling Black Box
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the converter for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. -
Page 21: Rear Connector Pinouts
VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 7. Rear Connector Pinouts 7.1 VGA Out/Mac In (HD15 Connector) VGA Out Mac In 1 ....Red ....Red 2 . -
Page 22: Composite Video Output
CHAPTER 7: Rear Connector Pinouts 7.3 Composite Video Output Center ... . Video Out Outer ... . . Video Ground 7.4 S-Video Output 1 . - Page 23 © Copyright 2003. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...