Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler With Optional Audio Component, S-Video, Composite, and PC Inputs Scaled VGA or HDTV Component Output Front Panel, IR Remote, & RS-232 Serial Control UMA1132 Rev. E CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780, CA 92704 Web site: www.hallresearch.
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TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 3 1.1 General......................................................................................... 3 1.2 Features........................................................................................ 4 2. Installation ......................................................................................... 5 2.1 Connecting the Video inputs ....................
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 1. Introduction 1.1 General The TVB-400 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. Inputs are: Composite Video (NTSC or PAL), S-video (NTSC or PAL), Component Video (SD and HD from 480p to 1080i), and a PC (from VGA (640x480) to SXGA (1280x1024) for scaled output, or up to 1920x1440 for pass thru video).
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Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 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 BNC connectors). BNC to RCA adapters are included for composite and component inputs. Both standard definition TV (SD) and High Definition (HDTV) are supported.
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 2.2 Connecting the Optional Audio Inputs (TVB-400A Only) Each of the Audio input jacks are matched to a correspondingly labeled video input connector. As each video input is switched, the audio input is also switched. Each audio input has an associated volume level that can be controlled from the front panel or via a RS232 command. 2.3 Connecting the Scaled Output The output can be connected to any VGA compatible LCD, Projector, or Plasma display.
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 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 TVB-400. DC power jack: 5V 2A DC power input (center positive 2.1 mm jack). From provided Universal Power supply NOTE: The range of power input is 5 to 12VDC. 3. Configuration & Operation 3.1 Front Panel 5 6 2 3 1 4 Figure 3.1 1.
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler Resolution mode: If the output is set to a RGBHV PC resolution, press ▲or▼ buttons to choose from 640 x 480(VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768(XGA), or 1280 x 1024(SXGA) PC output. If output is set to a HDTV YPbPr resolution, then press ▲or▼ to choose from 480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i HDTV output. 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.
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler Volume (TVB-400A only): Press ▲or▼ to adjust the Audio level. The range of adjustment is 0~63. Factory default value is 31. (TVB-400A Only). If the power is turned off, the volume level can still be adjusted by first pressing the ‘ADJUST’ button and then using the ▲or▼ buttons to adjust the Audio level. 4.
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 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. YPbPr: Select YPbPr as the source. 6. PC: Select PC input as the source. 7. VGA: Select 640 x 480 output resolution. 8. SVGA: Select 800 x 600 output resolution. 9. XGA: Select 1024 x 768 output resolution. 10.
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 4.1 Control Software Installation Ensure that any other software applications are closed before attempting to install the software. Install the control software by inserting the CD that comes with the unit into the CD drive. Run the “SETUP.EXE” program. The following screen is displayed: Click the OK button and the following screen is displayed: Click the button to continue the installation into the default directory.
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 4.2 Using the Control Software 12 The first time the application software is run, you must select the appropriate COM port that the unit is connected to. The software will retain this information when executed in the future. The AV Settings and Adjustment windows are by default not displayed. Click the button to open or close the panel. The ‘PC Loop Bypass’ must be enabled (which is the default setting) in order to bypass the PC IN signal to the OUT connector.
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler The software is broken down into 4 basic groups of controls: o Input This is the Video Input source selection. PC Bypass is only available when ‘PC LOOP BYPASS’ is enabled in the ‘adjustment’ menu. o Output This is where the video output should be directed. o AV Settings These are the picture and audio volume control. Clicking the ‘AV Reset’ button will change all of these parameters back to there default settings.
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler Code 'PW'+0 'PW'+1 'IN'+0 'IN'+1 'IN'+2 'IN'+3 ‘IN’+4 Description Power Input Selection Composite video S video YPbPr Computer Bypass VGA 480p 'OU'+0 'OU'+1 'OU'+2 'OU'+3 'OU'+4 'OU'+5 'OU'+6 'OU'+7 Output Resolution 'OS'+0 'OS'+1 OSD 'DI'+0 'DI'+1 Display 'BR'+value 'CO'+value 'SA'+value 'SH'+value 'TI'+value ‘VO’+value 'IR'+0 'IR'+1 Power off (standby) Power on (normal) Brightness Contrast Saturation Sharpness Tint Volume IR SVGA XGA SXGA 576p 720p 1080i OSD OFF
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler 5. Troubleshooting There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device. If you think that the device is malfunctioning, please first try to reset to factory default settings: 5.1 Resetting the TVB-400 to Factory Defaults To reset all parameters back to the factory preset value, press the “Mode” and “Adjust” buttons simultaneously for over 10 seconds. The ‘Power’ led will turn off when the buttons are pressed and then turn on again when the reset has occurred.
TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler 6. Specifications Computer Input (Pass Thru) Max Computer Input Resolution Computer Input Connector Computer Input Signal Level Video Inputs (TVB-400A Only) Audio Inputs Audio Output Video Standard Video Input Connectors PC Scaled Output Resolutions HDTV Scaled Output Horizontal & Vertical Refresh Rates RGB @ 0.7V Analog, H&V Sync TTL Composite Video 1 Vp-p 75 ohm S-Video 1 Vp-p 75 ohm Y 1Vp-p 75 ohm Pb 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ohm Pr 0.
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