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TV-to-VGA Converter & Switcher
With Audio Switching, Volume Control, and Serial Input
Model TVB200-Plus
CUSTOMER
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
SUPPORT
FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698
INFORMATION
Mail order: Hall Research Technologies, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Web site: www.hallresearch.com • E-mail: info@ hallresearch.com
UMA1068, Rev. A
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- Page 1 TV-to-VGA Converter & Switcher With Audio Switching, Volume Control, and Serial Input Model TVB200-Plus CUSTOMER Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 SUPPORT FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 INFORMATION Mail order: Hall Research Technologies, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 Web site: www.hallresearch.com •...
- Page 3 TV-to-VGA Converter TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research, HRT, and (logo) are trademarks of Hall Research Technologies, Inc. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Page 4 Model TVB200-Plus 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TV-to-VGA Converter Contents 1. Introduction ..................4 1.1 General..................4 1.2 Features..................6 2. Installation ..................7 3. Operation ..................10 4. Configuration................... 12 4.1 RS-232 Control and configuration..........12 4.2 Control Panel Software for Windows........12 4.3 Serial Command Set ..............13 5. -
Page 6: Introduction
Model TVB200-Plus 1. Introduction 1.1 General The Model TVB200-Plus converts an NTSC or PAL video signal to VGA for display on PC monitors, projectors, or HDTV (in 480p or 600p modes). The converter de-interlaces and doubles the frame rate by turning the interlaced TV signal into a "progressive scan" signal suitable for high resolution display devices. - Page 7 “bloom”. The enhancement feature of the TVB200-Plus brings out the details in the dark areas without over driving the already bright regions of the image.
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Page 8: Features
Model TVB200-Plus 1.2 Features • 3 NTSC/PAL and 1 PC input to one VGA output • Full screen 24-bit true color broadcast-quality video • Eliminates interlace flicker from video presentations • Includes a line-doubler with motion compensations • Video enhancement via Gamma factor correction •... -
Page 9: Installation
TV-to-VGA Converter 2. Installation 1. Connect one or more of the video and audio input signals to the input connectors on the TVB200-PLUS. Figure 2.1 shows a typical setup. Figure 2.1... - Page 10 Model TVB200-Plus 2. The following table summarizes the available inputs: Connector Connector Signal Type Comments Name Type VGA IN HD15, Female VGA, SVGA, From any PC, MAC, or Notebook. A 6 ft high- resolution VGA cable is supplied with unit AUDIO IN 3.5mm (1/8”)
- Page 11 TV-to-VGA Converter 3. Plug the supplied AC adapter to the Power input connector. Use the supplied adapter or a 100% equivalent only. NOTE Do not connect a supply with an output voltage of greater than 7.5 V DC to the unit. The power connector is center- positive.
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Page 12: Operation
Corresponding LED indicates the selected input. Alternatively, the TVB200-Plus can be controlled by the serial RS232 port from any computer or RS-232 device (see details in following section). - Page 13 TV-to-VGA Converter (especially in FF, REV, or PAUSE modes); however, the TVB200-Plus performs the conversion to VGA regardless. Some VGA monitors or LCD's may not be able to handle the instability in refresh rate and may lose the image lock periodically. If this occurs, the solution is to use a...
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Page 14: Configuration
4. Configuration 4.1 RS-232 Control and configuration The TVB200-Plus is ready and fully operational right out of the box and no customer configuration is normally needed. However, the RS-232 port provided on the box can be used not only to... -
Page 15: Serial Command Set
TV-to-VGA Converter 4.3 Serial Command Set Configure port for: 4800 Baud, 8-bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Command Description D1[enter] Restore Defaults I0[enter] Auto Scan Ix[enter] Select Input ( x=1:CV1, 2: CV2, 3:S-Vid, 4:VGA) Bx[enter] Brightness set & Save ( 0 < x < 255) ^Bx[enter] Brightness set ( 0 <... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Some VCR's (particularly lower cost ones with no time-base correction), output jittery and unstable video signal timing (especially in FF or PAUSE modes); however, the TVB200-Plus performs the conversion to VGA regardless. Some VGA monitors or LCD's may not be able to handle the instability in refresh rate and may lose the image lock periodically. -
Page 17: Specifications
TV-to-VGA Converter 6. Specifications Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Standards VGA, SVGA, or XGA video. RGBHV Interfaces Supported Video: VGA, Composite, and S-Video, Audio: Stereo line-level analog Serial: RS-232, pinned according to TIA-574, DCE Video Types VGA Input: to 1600 x 1200 up to 100 Hz TV Inputs: NTSC or PAL (auto detect) - Page 18 Model TVB200-Plus...
- Page 20 Products Designed and Made in the USA © Copyright 2007. Hall Research Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave Tustin, CA 92780, Ph: (714)641-6607, Fax (714)641-6698...
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