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AC138A
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler
With Audio
Component, S-Video, Composite, and PC Inputs
Scaled VGA or HDTV Component Output
Front Panel, IR Remote, & RS-232 Serial Control
AC138A
UMA1142 Rev NC
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
CUSTOMER
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
SUPPORT
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
INFORMATION
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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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 CUSTOMER FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 3 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
- Page 4 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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.
- Page 5 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio 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 6 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
4.2 C ........14 ONTROL OFTWARE NSTALLATION 4.3 U ..........15 SING THE ONTROL OFTWARE 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............18 3.1 R AC138A ..... 18 ESETTING THE ACTORY EFAULTS 3.2 C ..............18 ALLING LACK 3.3 S ............18 HIPPING AND ACKAGING 6. -
Page 8: Introduction
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio 1. Introduction 1.1 General The AC138A is a multiple format switching video scaler. It has 4 different types of video inputs and a scaled output that can be switched to any of the inputs. -
Page 9: Features
• Digital noise reduction • Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness and Tint adjustment • Dynamic format 4:3 or 16:9 output • Adaptive 3-D comb filter for composite input ensures jitter-free picture • Compatible with NSTC, PAL, and SECAM video input AC138A Accessories... -
Page 10: Installation
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio 2. Installation 2.1 Connecting the Video inputs The video scaler can accept a both TV and PC inputs and scale them to your desired high resolution format output. The TV inputs are composite video (BNC connector), S-Video (Mini-Din connector), and an YPbPr input (3 RCA connectors). -
Page 11: Connecting The Audio Inputs
2.4 Other Connections RS232: This 9-pin D-sub connector is for connecting to your PC or other serial control device for remote control of the AC138A. DC power jack: 5V 2A DC power input (center positive 2.1 mm jack). From provided Universal Power supply... -
Page 12: Configuration & Operation
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio 3. Configuration & Operation 3.1 Front Panel Figure 3.1 Source Selection: Press the appropriate button to display the video connected to the rear input connectors on the OSD (On-Screen Display). Mode: Press the button repeatedly will toggle through the following adjustment controls: Source >... - Page 13 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio Output mode: Press ▲or▼ to select between a PC RGBHV output and the HDTV YPbPr output. Aspect mode: Press ▲or▼ to choose between Standard, 4:3 aspect and 16:9 aspect ratios. 3D Enhance mode: To turn on or off the 3D comb filter function. When VCR or non-standard video source is connected to the input the output picture may jitter.
- Page 14 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio ▲or▼: Press to toggle through various adjustment controls to alter the settings ________ Note ________ In the picture adjust mode, pressing ▲ and ▼ simultaneously will revert the selected parameter back to factory preset value. Pressing both buttons for over 5 seconds will revert all picture parameters back to their factory preset values.
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Page 15: Infra-Red Remote Control (Ir Remote)
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio 3.2 Infra-Red Remote control (IR Remote) 1. Power: Power unit ON/OFF. 2. Display: To enable or disable the OSD of the resolution information. 3. C-Video: Select composite video as the source. 4. S-Video: Select S-Video as the source. 5. -
Page 16: Serial Control
4. Serial Control The video input selection and signal parameter settings for the AC138A can be controlled via an external control system by using the RS-232 port on the unit. A free Windows® control software is available that permits remote control of the unit from a PC via RS-232. -
Page 17: Using The Control Software
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio • Click the button to continue the installation into the default directory. The default directory may be changed from this screen if desired. The software installation will then copy all the files to the desired destination. •... - Page 18 When the ‘PC Loop Bypass’ is disabled, the ‘PC BYPASS’ button is grayed out and the selection disappears from the OSD. • On the AC138A, when ‘PC BYPASS’ is selected, the only valid adjustment is ‘VOLUME’. • The software is broken down into 4 basic groups of controls: o Input This is the Video Input source selection.
- Page 19 Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio Code Description 'PW'+0 Power off (standby) Power 'PW'+1 Power on (normal) 'IN'+0 Composite video 'IN'+1 S video 'IN'+2 Input Selection YPbPr 'IN'+3 Computer ‘IN’+4 Bypass 'OU'+0 480p 'OU'+1 'OU'+2 SVGA 'OU'+3 Output Resolution 'OU'+4 SXGA 'OU'+5 576p...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
If you need to transport or ship your AC138A: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship the unit back to Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. -
Page 21: Specifications
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler w/Audio 6. Specifications Computer Input (Pass Thru) RGB with HV Sync Max Computer Input 1280x1024 (Scaled Output) Resolution 1920x1440 (Pass Thru) Computer Input Connector HD-15 Female (DB-15) Computer Input Signal Level RGB @ 0.7V Analog, H&V Sync TTL Composite Video 1 Vp-p 75 ohm S-Video... - Page 24 © Copyright 2008. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax 724-746-0746...