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Gefen EXT-VGAA-HD-SC User Manual

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  • Page 1 *Preferred VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter EXT-VGAA-HD-SC User Manual Release A1...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 3 Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.

  • Page 4: Technical Support

    Technical Support (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time (818) 772-9120 Email support@gefen.com http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp...
  • Page 5 VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. © 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

  • Page 6: Packing List

    Test Pattern Generator for quick system configuration • Embeds 2-channel analog stereo audio in HDMI signal • Gefen Syner-G™ simplifies in-field firmware updates and advanced EDID management including custom input timings • USB port for use with Gefen Syner-G™ •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction......................2 Installation ......................4 Connection Instructions ................. 4 Sample Wiring Diagram ................4 Basic Operation Menu System ......................8 Displaying the Menu System ................. 8 Moving around within the Menu System ............9 Output Resolution ..................12 Output Color ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Advanced Operation USB Interface ...................... 48 Installing the Virtual COM Port ..............48 Commands ......................50 Using Preset Values ..................52 Appendix Menu System Summary ..................126 Default Settings ....................132 Surface Mounting Instructions ................133 Specifications ....................134 Index........................

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter Getting Started Introduction......................2 Installation ......................4 Connection Instructions ................. 4 Sample Wiring Diagram ................4...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Page Title EXT-VGAA-HD-SC EXT-VGAA-HD-SC HDMI Out Menu HDMI Out Menu EXT-VGAA-HD-SC ® HDMI Out Menu ® ® VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter VGA In L/R In...
  • Page 13 Introduction Page Title Name Description HDMI Out Use an HDMI cable to connect a Hi-Def display to this HDMI port. Up, Dn, Menu These push-buttons are used to change settings within the on-screen menu system. Menu System (page 8) for more information.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle and connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet. Sample Wiring Diagram VGA CABLE HDMI CABLE MINI STEREO AUDIO CABLE VGA & Analog Audio Source EXT-VGAA-HD-SC Scaler/Converter HDMI Display EXT-VGAA-HD-SC page | 4...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter Basic Operation Menu System ......................8 Displaying the Menu System ................. 8 Moving around within the Menu System ............9 Output Resolution ..................12 Output Color ....................14 Output Mode ....................16 Contrast ....................... 18 Brightness ....................

  • Page 18: Menu System

    The VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. To display the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel. Menu controls EXT-VGAA-HD-SC HDMI Out Menu The menu system will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, as shown below: ®...

  • Page 19: Moving Around Within The Menu System

    The currently selected item within the main menu will always be highlighted in yellow. Each item within the main menu, with the exception of Exit, contains a submenu. The submenu, for each item in the main menu, is displayed automatically. Current selection Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture...
  • Page 20 When a submenu is activated, a green bar is used to indicate the current selection. By default, the top submenu item will always be highlighted once a submenu is activated. Current selection Gefen Converter ---------------- 1.Output Setup OSD Timeout 2.Picture...
  • Page 21 Menu System To exit the submenu and return to the main menu, use the Up or Dn button to highlight the <- Back option. Gefen Converter ---------------- 1.Output Setup OSD Timeout 2.Picture Display Notify 3.Adjustment Input Res.Info 4.System F/W Version 5.Test Patterns...

  • Page 22: Output Resolution

    Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu. The Output Resolu. option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to select the Output Resolu. option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup Output Color 2.Picture...
  • Page 23 After a few seconds, the input and output resolution information dialog will disappear. The Output Resolu. dialog is still displayed: Output Resolu. [ 640x480p60 10. Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu: Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup Output Color 2.Picture...

  • Page 24: Output Color

    Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu. The Output Resolu. option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Output Color option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture...
  • Page 25 Menu System Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture Output Color 3.Adjustment Output Mode 4.System <- Back 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit 10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.

  • Page 26: Output Mode

    Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu. The Output Resolu. option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Output Mode option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture...
  • Page 27 Menu System Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture Output Color 3.Adjustment Output Mode 4.System <- Back 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit 10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.

  • Page 28: Contrast 50

    Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup 2.Picture...

  • Page 29: Brightness 50

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Brightness option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 30: Saturation 50

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Saturation option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 31: Hue

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Hue option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 32: Color Range

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Range option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 33: Color Temperature

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Temp. option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 34: Color Balance

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Balance option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 35: Edge Enhance

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Edge Enhance option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 36: Sharpness 0

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Sharpness option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 37: Underscan/Overscan

    Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup 2.Picture...

  • Page 38: Aspect Ratio

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Aspect Ratio option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 39: Horizontal Mirror

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Mirror option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup...
  • Page 40 Menu System Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12.

  • Page 41: Vertical Mirror

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Mirror option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup...
  • Page 42 Menu System Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12.

  • Page 43: Horizontal Shift

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Shift option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 44: Vertical Shift

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Shift option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 45: Phase

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Phase option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 46: Osd Timeout

    Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup 2.Picture...

  • Page 47: Display Notify

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Display Notify option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup...
  • Page 48 Menu System Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the System submenu. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12.

  • Page 49: Input Resolution Information

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Input Res. Info option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 50: F/W Version

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the F/W Version option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 51: Factory Reset

    Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Factory Reset option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup...

  • Page 52: Test Patterns

    Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Test Patterns option. Press the Menu button to access the Test Patterns submenu. The White option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- White 1.Output Setup 2.Picture...
  • Page 53 Menu System Gray Window Press the Menu button to return to the Test Patterns submenu and select a different pattern. To disable the pattern and view the source image, select Off from the Test Patterns submenu. page | 43...

  • Page 54: Dip Switch Configuration

    EXT-VGAA-HD-SC DIP Switch Configuration HDMI Out Menu On the bottom panel of the VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter is a single DIP switch. Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank. By default, the DIP switch is in the OFF (1) position. The DIP switch should remain in this position during normal operation.

  • Page 57: Advanced Operation

    VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter Advanced Operation USB Interface ...................... 48 Installing the Virtual COM Port ..............48 Commands ......................50 Using Preset Values ..................52...

  • Page 58: Usb Interface

    COM port must be installed on the computer that is connected to the VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter. Install the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite. This software is available under the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen website.
  • Page 59 The Computer Management window will open. In the left window pane, under System Tools, click Device Manager. In the right window pane, locate Ports (COM & LPT). The device EXT-VGAA-HD-SC will be displayed along with the COM port. Use this COM port when configuring the terminal program (e.g. Hyperterminal).

  • Page 60: Commands

    Commands Command Description #factory_reset Resets the unit to factory-default settings #fw_upgrade Enables the firmware upgrade mode #get_aspect_ratio Displays the current aspect ratio setting #get_brightness Displays the current brightness setting #get_color_balance Displays the value of the specified color channel #get_color_range Displays the current color range setting #get_color_temp Displays the current color temperature setting #get_contrast...
  • Page 61 Commands Command Description #set_color_balance Sets the color balance #set_color_range Set the output color range #set_color_temp Sets the color temperature #set_contrast Sets the picture contrast #set_display_notify Enables / disables display notifications #set_edge_enhance Sets the edge enhancement #set_horizontal_mirror Sets horizontal mirror #set_horizontal_shift Sets horizontal shift #set_horz_active Sets the horizontal active...

  • Page 62: Using Preset Values

    Commands Using Preset Values When a command is entered, the VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter will confirm the entry by returning the function of the command and any parameters. There are several commands which use a preset value as one of the parameters. When specifying a preset value as a parameter, the returned preset value will always be one greater than the value that was specified.
  • Page 63 Commands #factory_reset Resets the unit to factory-default settings. Syntax #factory_reset Parameters None Example #factory_reset RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS Related Commands #reboot page | 53...
  • Page 64 Commands #fw_upgrade Enables the firmware upgrade mode. We recommend that the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite be used to upgrade the firmware. Syntax #fw_upgrade Parameters None Example #fw_upgrade Waiting for firmware file to be received... Related Commands #get_firmware_version page | 54...
  • Page 65 Commands #get_aspect_ratio Displays the current aspect ratio setting. Syntax #get_aspect_ratio Parameters None Example #get_aspect_ratio ASPECT RATIO IS Source Related Commands #get_video_settings #set_aspect_ratio page | 55...
  • Page 66 Commands #get_brightness Displays the current brightness value. Syntax #get_brightness Parameters None Example #get_brightness PICTURE BRIGHTNESS IS 52 Related Commands #set_brightness page | 56...
  • Page 67 Commands #get_color_balance Displays the current color balance for the specified color channel. Syntax #get_color_balance param1 Parameters param1 Color channel [0 ... 2] param1 Description Red channel Green channel Blue channel Example #get_color_balance 1 PICTURE COLOR BALANCE Green Channel IS 50 Related Commands #set_color_balance page | 57...
  • Page 68 Commands #get_color_range Displays the current color range setting. Syntax #get_color_range Parameters None Example #get_color_range PICTURE COLOR RANGE IS Limited Related Commands #set_color_range page | 58...
  • Page 69 Commands #get_color_temp Displays the current color temperature setting. Syntax #get_color_temp Parameters None Example #get_color_temp PICTURE COLOR TEMPERATURE IS Neutral Related Commands #set_color_temp page | 59...
  • Page 70 Commands #get_contrast Displays the current contrast setting. Syntax #get_contrast Parameters None Example #get_contrast PICTURE CONTRAST IS 68 Related Commands #set_contrast page | 60...
  • Page 71 Commands #get_display_notify Displays the current display-notify setting. Refer to the #set_display_notify command for more information about Display Notification. Syntax #get_display_notify Parameters None Example #get_display_notify DISPLAY NOTIFICATIONS IS On Related Commands #set_display_notify page | 61...
  • Page 72 Commands #get_edge_enhance Displays the current edge-enhance setting. Syntax #get_edge_enhance Parameters None Example #get_edge_enhance PICTURE EDGE ENHANCEMENT IS Off Related Commands #set_edge_enhance page | 62...
  • Page 73 Commands #get_firmware_version Displays the current firmware version. Syntax #get_firmware_version Parameters None Example #get_firmware_version FIRMWARE VERSION IS V1.012 Related Commands #fw_upgrade page | 63...
  • Page 74 Commands #get_horizontal_mirror Displays the horizontal mirror setting. Syntax #get_horizontal_mirror Parameters None Example #get_horizontal_mirror HORIZONTAL MIRROR IS Off Related Commands #get_vertical_mirror #set_horizontal_mirror page | 64...
  • Page 75 Commands #get_horizontal_shift Displays the current horizontal shift setting. Syntax #get_horizontal_shift Parameters None Example #get_horizontal_shift HORIZONTAL SHIFT IS Off Related Commands #set_horizontal_shift page | 65...
  • Page 76 Commands #get_hue Displays the current hue setting. Syntax #get_hue Parameters None Example #get_hue PICTURE HUE IS 50 Related Commands #get_brightness #get_contrast #get_saturation #set_hue page | 66...
  • Page 77 Commands #get_input_resolution Displays the current input resolution. Syntax #get_input_resolution Parameters None Example #get_input_resolution INPUT RESOLUTION IS 1600x1200p60 Related Commands #get_picture_settings page | 67...
  • Page 78 Commands #get_osd_timeout Displays the current OSD timeout value (in seconds). Syntax #get_osd_timeout Parameters None Example #get_osd_timeout OSD TIMEOUT IS 5 SECONDS Related Commands #set_osd_timeout page | 68...
  • Page 79 Commands #get_output_color Displays the current output color space. Syntax #get_output_color Parameters None Example #get_output_color OUTPUT COLOR SPACE IS RGB 4:4:4 Related Commands #get_color_range #get_color_temp #set_output_color page | 69...
  • Page 80 Commands #get_output_mode Displays the current output mode. Syntax #get_output_mode Parameters None Example #get_output_mode OUTPUT MODE IS Auto Detect Related Commands #get_output_color #set_output_mode page | 70...
  • Page 81 Commands #get_output_res Displays the current output resolution. Syntax #get_output_res Parameters None Example #get_output_res OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS 1400x1050 60Hz Related Commands #set_output_res page | 71...
  • Page 82 Commands #get_phase Displays the current phase setting. Syntax #get_phase Parameters None Example #get_phase PHASE IS 26 Related Commands #get_video_settings #set_phase page | 72...
  • Page 83 Commands #get_picture_settings Displays the current picture settings. This command provides the same information as consecutively executing the following commands: #get_contrast, #get_brightness, #get_saturation, #get_hue, get_color_range, #get_color_temp, #get_color_balance, #get_edge_enhance, and #get_sharpness. Syntax #get_picture_settings Parameters None Example #get_picture_settings PICTURE CONTRAST IS 50 PICTURE BRIGHTNESS IS 50 PICTURE SATURATION IS 50 PICTURE HUE IS 50 PICTURE COLOR RANGE IS Limited...
  • Page 84 Commands #get_saturation Displays the current saturation value. Syntax #get_saturation Parameters None Example #get_saturation PICTURE SATURATION IS 50 Related Commands #get_contrast #get_brightness #get_hue #get_color_range #get_color_temp #get_edge_enhance #get_sharpness page | 74...
  • Page 85 Commands #get_sharpness Displays the current sharpness value. Syntax #get_sharpness Parameters None Example #get_sharpness PICTURE SHARPNESS IS 0 Related Commands #get_contrast #get_brightness #get_saturation #get_hue #get_color_range #get_color_temp #get_edge_enhance page | 75...
  • Page 86 Commands #get_test_patterns Displays the currently active test pattern. Syntax #get_test_patterns Parameters None Example #get_test_patterns TEST PATTERNS IS Off Related Commands #set_test_patterns page | 76...
  • Page 87 Commands #get_timing_preset Displays the values for the specified timing preset. Syntax #get_timing_preset Parameters param1 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #get_timing_preset 1 Preset 2 Hor Scan = 45.0 Hor Active = 1280 Hor Ft Porch = 110 Hor Sync W = 40 Hor Bk Porch = 220 Hor Total = 1650 Hor Polarity = +...
  • Page 88 Commands #get_uo_scan Displays the current underscan or overscan value. Syntax #get_uo_scan Parameters None Example #get_uo_scan UNDER/OVER SCAN IS OFF Related Commands #set_uo_scan page | 78...
  • Page 89 Commands #get_vertical_mirror Displays the current vertical mirror value. Syntax #get_vertical_mirror Parameters None Example #get_vertical_mirror VERTICAL MIRROR IS Off Related Commands #get_horizontal_mirror #set_vertical_mirror page | 79...
  • Page 90 Commands #get_vertical_shift Displays the current vertical shift value. Syntax #get_vertical_shift Parameters None Example #get_vertical_shift VERTICAL SHIFT IS OFF Related Commands #get_horizontal_shift #set_vertical_shift page | 80...
  • Page 91 Commands #get_video_output Displays the current video output settings. This command produces the same output as consecutively executing the #get_output_res, #get_output_color, and #get_output_mode commands. Syntax #get_video_output Parameters None Example #get_video_output OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS 1400x1050 60Hz OUTPUT COLOR SPACE IS RGB 4:4:4 OUTPUT MODE IS Auto Detect Related Commands #get_output_res...
  • Page 92 Commands #get_video_settings Displays the current video settings. This command provides the same information as consecutively executing the #get_uo_scan, #get_aspect_ratio, #get_horizontal_mirror, #get_vertical_mirror, #get_horiziontal_shift, #get_vertical_shift, and #get_phase commands. Syntax #get_video_settings Parameters None Example #get_video_settings UNDER/OVER SCAN IS OFF ASPECT RATIO IS Source HORIZONTAL MIRROR IS Off VERTICAL MIRROR IS Off HORIZONTAL SHIFT IS OFF...
  • Page 93 Commands #help Displays help on a specific command. If no command is specified (param1), then a list of all available commands will be displayed. Syntax #help [param1] Parameters param1 Command (optional) Examples #help #FACTORY_RESET #FW_UPGRADE #GET_ASPECT_RATIO #GET_BRIGHTNESS #SET_COLOR_BALANCE #GET_COLOR_RANGE #GET_COLOR_TEMP #GET_CONTRAST #GET_DISPLAY_NOTIFY #GET_EDGE_ENHANCE...
  • Page 94 Commands #reboot Reboots the unit. Syntax #reboot Parameters None Example #reboot UNIT WILL REBOOT SHORTLY Related Commands #factory_reset page | 84...
  • Page 95 Commands #set_aspect_ratio Sets the aspect ratio of the output video signal. The default setting is 0. Syntax #set_aspect_ratio param1 Parameters param1 Aspect ratio [0 ... 3] param1 Description 16:9 Stretch Source Example #set_aspect_ratio 1 ASPECT RATIO SET TO 4:3 Related Commands #get_aspect_ratio page | 85...
  • Page 96 Commands #set_brightness Sets the brightness of the output video signal. The default setting is 50. Syntax #set_brightness param1 Parameters param1 Brightness [0 ... 100] Example #set_brightness 58 PICTURE BRIGHTNESS SET TO 58 Related Commands #get_brightness #set_color_balance #set_color_range #set_contrast #set_hue page | 86...
  • Page 97 Commands #set_color_balance Sets the color balance of the output video signal. Syntax #set_color_balance param1 param2 Parameters param1 Color channel [0 ... 2] param1 Description Green Blue param2 Intensity [0 ... 100] Example #set_color_balance 1 90 PICTURE COLOR BALANCE Green Channel SET TO 90 Related Commands #get_color_balance #set_color_range...
  • Page 98 Commands #set_color_range Sets the color range of the output video signal. Syntax #set_color_range param1 Parameters param1 Color range [0 ... 1] param1 Description Full (0 - 255) Limited (16 - 235) Example #set_color_range 1 PICTURE COLOR RANGE SET TO Limited Related Commands #get_color_range #set_color_balance...
  • Page 99 Commands #set_color_temp Sets the color temperature of the output video signal. Syntax #set_color_temp param1 Parameters param1 Color temperature [0 ... 2] param1 Description Warm Neutral Cool Example #set_color_temp 2 PICTURE COLOR TEMPERATURE SET TO Cool Related Commands #get_color_temp #set_color_balance #set_color_range page | 89...
  • Page 100 Commands #set_contrast Sets the contrast of the output video signal. Syntax #set_contrast param1 Parameters param1 Contrast [0 ... 100] Example #set_contrast 40 PICTURE CONTRAST SET TO 40 Related Commands #get_contrast #set_brightness #set_hue #set_saturation page | 90...
  • Page 101 Commands #set_display_notify Enables / disables the input/output resolution information dialog. When set to On, the input/ output resolution information dialog will be displayed, momentarily, whenever the source is disconnected / reconnected to the VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter or if a change to the output is made.
  • Page 102 Commands #set_edge_enhance Sets the picture edge enhancement (sharpness) threshold. The Mid and Max settings are sharpness presets. To set the sharpness to a specific setting, set param1 = 3, then use the #set_sharpness command to set the sharpness value. Syntax #set_edge_enhance param1 Parameters param1...
  • Page 103 Commands #set_horizontal_mirror Enables or disables horizontal mirroring. When set to on, the output image is flipped horizontally. Syntax #set_horizontal_mirror param1 Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Example #set_horizontal_mirror 1 HORIZONTAL MIRROR SET TO On Related Commands #get_horizontal_mirror #get_video_settings #set_vertical_mirror page | 93...
  • Page 104 Commands #set_horizontal_shift Adjust the horizontal position of the output image. Syntax #set_horizontal_shift param1 Parameters param1 Horizontal shift [-100 ... 100] Example #set_horizontal_shift -20 HORIZONTAL SHIFT IS SET TO -20 Related Commands #get_horizontal_shift #get_video_settings #set_vertical_shift page | 94...
  • Page 105 Commands #set_horz_active Sets the number of active horizontal pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_active param1 param2 Parameters param1 Pixels [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_horz_active 1280 1 HORIZONTAL ACTIVE 1280 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_back_porch...
  • Page 106 Commands #set_horz_back_porch Sets the horizontal back porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_back_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 Pixels [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_horz_back_porch 220 1 HORIZONTAL BACK PORCH 220 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 107 Commands #set_horz_front_porch Sets the horizontal front porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_front_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 Pixels [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_horz_front_porch 110 1 HORIZONTAL FRONT PORCH 110 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 108 Commands #set_horz_scan_rate Sets the horizontal scan rate and saves it to the specified preset. param1 is a floating-point value and can be specified up to three decimal places. Syntax #set_horz_scan_rate param1 param2 Parameters param1 Scan rate (kHz) [0.000 ... 999.000] param2 Preset [0 ...
  • Page 109 Commands #set_horz_sync_polarity Sets the horizontal sync polarity and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horiz_sync_polarity param1 param2 Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Negative Positive param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_horiz_sync_polarity 1 1 HORIZONTAL SYNC POLARITY POSITIVE SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 110 Commands #set_horz_sync_width Sets the horizontal sync width in pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_sync_width param1 param2 Parameters param1 Width (pixels) [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_horz_sync_width 40 1 HORIZONTAL SYNC WIDTH 40 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 111 Commands #set_horz_total Sets the total number of horizontal pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_total param1 param2 Parameters param1 Total (pixels) [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_horz_total 1650 1 HORIZONTAL TOTAL 1650 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 112 Commands #set_hue Sets the picture hue of the output video signal. Syntax #set_hue param1 Parameters param1 [0 ... 100] Example #set_hue 60 PICTURE HUE SET TO 60 Related Commands #get_hue #set_brightness #set_contrast #set_saturation page | 102...
  • Page 113 Commands #set_osd_timeout Sets the OSD (On-Screen Display) time-out delay in seconds. If param1 = 0, then the OSD timeout will be set to “off”. The OSD will be displayed until it is exited, manually. Moving around within the Menu System (page 9) for more information on how to manually exit the menu system.
  • Page 114 Commands #set_output_color Sets the output color space. Syntax #set_output_color param1 Parameters param1 Color space [0 ... 2] param1 Description RGB 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:2:2 Example #set_output_color 1 OUTPUT COLOR SPACE SET TO YCbCr 4:4:4 Related Commands #get_output_color #set_color_balance #set_color_range #set_color_temp page | 104...
  • Page 115 Commands #set_output_mode Sets the output mode. Syntax #set_output_mode param1 Parameters param1 Mode [0 ... 2] param1 Description HDMI Auto Detect Example #set_output_mode 0 OUTPUT MODE SET TO HDMI Related Commands #get_output_mode page | 105...
  • Page 116 Commands #set_output_res Sets the output resolution. Resolutions that use reduced-blanking are indicated with “(RB)”. Note the following frequency information: 23 = 23.98, 29 = 29.97, and 59 = 59.94. Syntax #set_output_res param1 Parameters param1 Resolution [0 ... 44] param1 Description 640 x 480 / 60 Hz 640 x 480 / 75 Hz 800 x 600 / 60 Hz...
  • Page 117 Commands param1 Description SD (480i) / 60 Hz SD (576i) / 50 Hz SD (480p) / 60 Hz SD (576p) / 50 Hz HD (720p) / 60 Hz HD (720p) / 59 Hz HD (720p) / 50 Hz HD (720p) / 30 Hz HD (720p) / 29 Hz HD (720p) / 25 Hz HD (1080i) / 60 Hz...
  • Page 118 Commands #set_phase Sets the phase adjustment. The default setting is “Auto”. Syntax #set_phase param1 Parameters param1 Phase [Auto, 1 ... 64] Example #set_phase 26 PHASE SET TO 26 Related Commands #get_phase page | 108...
  • Page 119 Commands #set_pixel_clock Sets the pixel clock and saves it to the specified preset. param1 is a floating-point value and can be specified up to three decimal places. Syntax #set_pixel_clock param1 param2 Parameters param1 Pixel clock [0.000 ... 999.000] param2 Preset [0 ...
  • Page 120 Commands #set_saturation Sets the picture saturation. Syntax #set_saturation param1 Parameters param1 Saturation [0 ... 100] Example #set_saturation 65 PICTURE SATURATION SET TO 65 Related Commands #set_brightness #set_contrast #set_hue page | 110...
  • Page 121 Commands #set_sharpness Sets the picture saturation. In order to set the sharpness value, the Edge Enhance setting must be set to User. Refer to the #set_edge_enhance command for details. Syntax #set_sharpness param1 Parameters param1 Sharpness [0 ... 100] Example #set_sharpness 68 PICTURE SHARPNESS SET TO 68 Related Commands #set_edge_enhance...
  • Page 122 Commands #set_test_patterns Enables / disables or sets the test pattern. Syntax #set_test_patterns param1 Parameters param1 Pattern [0 ... 6] param1 Description White Cross Hatch Color Gray Window Example #set_test_patterns 2 TEST PATTERNS SET TO Hatch Related Commands #get_test_patterns page | 112...
  • Page 123 Commands #set_uo_scan Adjusts the underscan / overscan of the output image. The default value is 0. Negative values produce an “underscanned” image. Positive values produce an “overscanned” image. Syntax #set_uo_scan param1 Parameters param1 Amount (%) [-50 ... 50] Example #set_uo_scan 10 UNDER/OVER SCAN SET TO 10% Related Commands #get_uo_scan...
  • Page 124 Commands #set_vert_active Sets the vertical active pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_active param1 param2 Parameters param1 Pixels [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_vert_active 720 1 VERTICAL ACTIVE 720 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 125 Commands #set_vert_back_porch Sets the vertical back porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_back_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 Pixels [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_vert_back_porch 20 1 VERTICAL BACK PORCH 20 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 126 Commands #set_vert_front_porch Sets the vertical front porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_front_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 Pixels [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_vert_front_porch 5 1 VERTICAL FRONT PORCH 5 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 127 Commands #set_vert_refresh_rate Sets the vertical refresh rate and saves it to the specified preset. param1 is a floating-point value and can be specified up to three decimal places. Syntax #set_vert_refresh_rate param1 param2 Parameters param1 Refresh rate [0.000 ... 9999.000] param2 Preset [0 ...
  • Page 128 Commands #set_vert_sync_polarity Sets the vertical sync polarity and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_sync_polarity param1 param2 Parameters param1 Polarity [0 ... 1] param1 Description Negative Positive param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_vert_sync_polarity 1 1 VERTICAL SYNC POLARITY POSITIVE SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 129 Commands #set_vert_sync_width Sets the vertical sync width and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_sync_width param1 param2 Parameters param1 Sync width [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_vert_refresh_rate 5 1 VERTICAL SYNC WIDTH 5 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 130 Commands #set_vert_total Sets the total number of vertical pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_total param1 param2 Parameters param1 Total pixels [0 ... 9999] param2 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_vert_total 750 1 VERTICAL TOTAL 750 SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #get_timing_preset #set_horz_active...
  • Page 131 Commands #set_vertical_mirror Enables or disables vertical mirroring. When set to on, the output image is flipped vertically. Syntax #set_vertical_mirror param1 Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Example #set_vertical_mirror 1 VERTICAL MIRROR SET TO On Related Commands #get_vertical_mirror #get_video_settings #set_horizontal_mirror page | 121...
  • Page 132 Commands #set_vertical_shift Adjust the vertical position of the output image. Syntax #set_vertical_shift param1 Parameters param1 Vertical shift [-100 ... 100] Example #set_vertical_shift -10 VERTICAL SHIFT IS SET TO -10 Related Commands #get_vertical_shift #get_video_settings #set_horizontal_shift page | 122...

  • Page 135: Appendix

    VGA & Audio to HDMI Scaler/Converter Appendix Menu System Summary ..................126 Default Settings ....................132 Surface Mounting Instructions ................133 Specifications ....................134 Index........................135 page | 125...

  • Page 136: Menu System Summary

    Menu System Summary OUTPUT SETUP OUTPUT RESOLUTION 640x480 60Hz 1680x1050 60Hz 720p 29.97Hz 640x480 75Hz 1680x1050 60Hz † 720p 25Hz 800x600 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz † 1080i 60Hz 800x600 75Hz 1920x1200 60Hz 1080i 59Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz † 1080i 50Hz 1024x768 75Hz Bypass 1080p 60Hz...
  • Page 137 Menu System Summary OUTPUT COLORSPACE RGB 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:2:2 OUTPUT MODE HDMI Auto Detect BACK Information Note the following frequency information: 23 Hz = 23.98 Hz 29 Hz = 29.97 Hz 59 Hz = 59.94 Hz † Denotes output resolution that supports reduced blanking. Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
  • Page 138 Menu System Summary PICTURE CONTRAST [0 ... 100] BRIGHTNESS [0 ... 100] SATURATION [0 ... 100] [0 ... 100] COLOR RANGE Full Limited COLOR TEMP. Warm Neutral COLOR BALANCE Red Channel Cool Green Channel EDGE ENH. Blue Channel SHARPNESS [0 ... 100] BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
  • Page 139 Menu System Summary ADJUSTMENT UNDER/OVER SCN [-50 ... 50] 16:9 ASPECT RATIO Stretch H. MIRROR Source V. MIRROR H. SHIFT [-100 ... 100] V. SHIFT [-100 ... 100] PHASE [Auto, 1 ... 64] BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting. page | 129...
  • Page 140 Menu System Summary SYSTEM OSD TIMEOUT [Off, 5 ... 60] DISP. NOTIFY INPUT RES. INFO Display Info FIRMWARE VER. Display Info FACTORY RESET BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting. page | 130...
  • Page 141 Menu System Summary TEST PATTERNS White Window Cross H-Ramp Hatch WH-Ramp Color WV-Ramp Gray BACK EXIT page | 131...

  • Page 142: Default Settings

    Default Settings Setting Value Aspect Ratio Source Brightness Color Balance (Blue Channel) Color Balance (Green Channel) Color Balance (Red Channel) Color Range Limited Color Temperature Neutral Contrast Display Notifications Edge Enhancement Horizontal Mirror Horizontal Shift OSD Timeout 5 seconds Output Color Space RGB 4:4:4 Output Mode Auto-Detect...

  • Page 143: Surface Mounting Instructions

    Surface Mounting Instructions The Sender and Receiver units can be mounted on any flat surface, as shown below (screws not included). There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of the DVI cables.

  • Page 144: Specifications

    Specifications Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 1 x VGA HD-15, female Video Output • 1 x HDMI Type A 19-pin, female Audio • 1 x 3.5mm mini-stereo • 1 x USB Mini-B, female Power Receptacle • 3-pin, locking Menu •...

  • Page 145: Index

    Index #get_uo_scan #get_vertical_mirror Active pixels #get_vertical_shift horizontal #get_video_output vertical #get_video_settings Aspect ratio 28, 55, #help Audio #reboot Input #set_aspect_ratio #set_brightness #set_color_balance #set_color_range #set_color_temp Back porch #set_contrast horizontal #set_display_notify vertical #set_edge_enhance Brightness 19, 56, #set_horizontal_mirror #set_horizontal_shift #set_horz_active #set_horz_back_porch #set_horz_front_porch Color #set_horz_scan_rate balance #set_horz_sync_polarity range...
  • Page 146 Index Default settings Operating Notes Display notify OSD timeout Output color mode resolution 12, 106, Edge enhance video Overscan Factory reset. Resetting the unit Features Packing list Firmware Phase displaying Picture settings Front porch Pixel horizontal active. Active pixels vertical clock total horizontal...
  • Page 147 Index Sync polarity horizontal vertical width horizontal vertical Table of Contents viii Technical Support Test patterns Timing preset Underscan Upgrading the firmware USB interface port. COM port: installing Vertical mirror Vertical shift Video settings. Settings: video Warranty Information page | 137...
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