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3. pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato NOM STATEMENT 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n 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 atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena exte
4. South America PAL is used throughout most of Europe the Middle East Southern Asia and the Pacific Rim 3 5 Remote Control The converter provides for a hard wired RS 232 remote control connection using a 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 4 Operation The Video Scan Converter Plus not only offers high performance and reliability but also provides an extremely easy intuitive user interface However in order to fully understand how the converter operates and to take advantage of all of its features we suggest that you read this entire section If after becoming familiar with the unit s operation and features you still have questions call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 4 1 Diagnostic LEDs Power This indicator tells when power is present and the converter is ON If this light is glowing dim or not at all it indicates that something might be wrong with the internal power supply Input This indicator tells when a valid computer signal is present at the VGA In or Mac In connector on the rear panel 4 2 VGA and Mac Resolutions Supported The converter will support any resolution having a horizontal sync frequency within the ran
5. annoying problem with only a very slight loss in vertical detail When using this feature experiment with different settings since you ll receive the maximum benefit from different levels depending on the type of visual you are displaying Keep in mind when designing your presentation that the fewer thin horizontal lines you use in your image the less likely that any flicker will be visible 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 So if your TV or VCR is equipped with S video definitely use the S video output from the converter You ll see a difference 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 Check to make sure that the computer is properly sending out a VGA or Mac signal by plugging the monitor directly into the computer s video output Problem No video on outputs just a color bar test pattern Solution Is the green Input LED lit If itis not check that your computer is correctly conne
6. are recorded on a VCR or displayed on a conventional video monitor or TV 2 2 What the Package Includes 1 Video Scan Converter Plus 1 12 ft 3 7 m composite video output cable BNC male to BNC male 1 BNC female to RCA male adapter e 1 12 ft 3 7 m S Video output cable 4 pin DIN male to 4 pin DIN male e 1 6 ft 1 8 m computer to converter input cable HD15 male to DB15 male 2 Fuses 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 e AC line cords for North America Japan UK Europe or Australia Rackmounting kits 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 3 Connect your monitor if you have one to the converter s connector labeled VGA Out or Mac Out Use the cable that is attached to your monitor 4 Connect the AC line cord provided with the converter to the connector labeled Power Plug the AC line cord into the wall outlet to provide power 5 Conne
7. atedly pressing the zoom button you can cycle through the following different image sizes Loom Ratio Indicator LED 85 ON 100 OFF 130 ON 160 ON 200 ON The 200 zoom ratio may not be available at the highest input frequency e Zoom Shortcut Keys In addition to cycling through the various zoom ratios the converter also provides the option to go directly to three of the zoom settings using the following key combinations You must push both keys simultaneously to access this feature Zoom Ratio Key Combination 85 lowest zoom underscan mode ZOOM amp 1 100 standard overscan mode ZOOM amp gt 200 highest zoom mode ZOOM amp T 4 6 Reducing Flicker in the Image The Anti Flicker button will activate one of four levels of flicker reduction To turn on the flicker filter push the Anti Flicker button once This activates level one of the filter The green LED should light indicating that this feature is now active Press the button repeatedly to cycle through levels two three and four of the flicker filter The green light will remain lit for all four stages Pushing the button a fifth time will turn off the flicker filter and extinguish the green LED 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 Freezin
8. ct the converter s video or S video output to your video equipment If desired you may use both outputs simultaneously 6 Complete the installation by turning your computer on if it is not on already The front panel green LED labeled Input should light indicating that the unit is receiving a valid signal from the computer 3 2 Available Outputs Composite This is a single composite video signal and is compatible with the video input on consumer TVs monitors and VCRs as well as on all professional video equipment It cannot be connected to the antenna input e S Video This is an advanced form of video in which the brightness and color parts of the image are actually on two separate signals This signal is sometimes called S VHS S Video or Y C It is also compatible with the Hi 8 and Beta ED standards Using this output will result in a better quality picture than using the video output NOTE Both outputs are available for use at the same time Unused outputs do not have to be terminated if they are not being used VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 3 3 Sync Types Supported The Video Scan Converter Plus will automatically lock to any one of three different sync types separate H amp V composite sync and sync on green 3 4 Video Standard Selection e NTSC PAL This switch selects the video timing standard to be used for the video and S video outputs NTSC is the standard for the USA Canada Mexico Japan and parts of
9. cted to the Input connector on the converter If it is connected properly then your computer may not be producing a resolution within the valid range or may not be producing any signal at all Press the Test button to see if you get color bars on the composite and S Video outputs If you do get color bars then the problem is related to your input signal Check the items mentioned in the above bullet If you do not get color bars the problem is related to your output Is the VCR or video monitor in the proper mode to accept direct video input Is the output cable connected properly When using a laptop try turning off the laptop s LCD screen and having the VGA signal output through the external port only Problem Some of the image is being lost off the sides top or bottom Solution This is normal unless you are in the 85 Zoom mode See Section 4 5 for instructions on how to use the Zoom key Then use the cursor keys to center your image on the screen CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting Problem The color on the TV monitor is different than the color on the computer monitor Solution e The colors on your TV monitor will never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because each of these devices reproduces color differently However try adjusting the color tint contrast and brightness controls on your TV to help match the colors as best you can The color bar test pattern built into the converter may help you in
10. de Video Tape When making a VCR recording use a name brand videotape with a Pro or Broadcast grade An S VHS tape can also be used even if you re only making a standard VHS recording Also record using the fastest possible speed shortest time mode You will have less noise and tape jitter in your recording 5 5 Pay Attention to Your Borders TV and video signals are designed to bleed off the edges of the screen This means that when a computer picture is converted to a TV standard the borders of your picture will be lost In order to avoid this cropping effect you can use the Zoom feature on the converter to display your image at 85 If you would prefer to use the bleeding effect in your final display be sure to design your presentation with ample borders surrounding the live area of your image That way when the cropping does occur no critical part of your picture will be lost 5 6 Eliminate Flicker By far the most annoying effect that occurs when a computer image is converted to video is flicker This rapid flashing may appear throughout the screen or localized in one particular area because TV monitors unlike computer monitors draw the even and odd lines within the picture in alternating passes This effect is most noticeable on thin horizontal lines particularly bright lines against a dark background The four step anti flicker filter in a converter employs an advanced design technique to overcome this
11. g 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 When you push the Freeze button the video and S video images output by the converter will freeze and the green LED will light The loop through support to your local computer monitor will remain active Press the button again to deactivate the freeze feature the LED will go out While in the freeze mode all keypad functions are still active However you will not see the effects from using any other features such as Zoom until the Freeze mode is turned off 4 8 Positioning the Image on the Screen Cursor keys Arrows Since TV monitors and video projectors may not always display the image in the center of the screen you may use the four arrow buttons on the front of the converter to position the image up down left and right The image will move one increment each time you push the button If you continue to push down any of the arrow buttons the image will begin to move continuously first slowly and then more quickly Positioning Shortcut keys Pushing the following key combinations simultaneously will immediately position your image as follows Image Position Key Combination Center image vertically Tandil Center image horizontally and gt Upper left corner T and Upper right corner T ando Lower left corner 4 and Lower right corner 4 and gt T
12. ge of 31 to 71 kHz Generally this will include PCs up to 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Interlaced resolutions are not supported 4 3 How to Activate Test Signals The Test button will force the converter to generate a test signal on its composite and S Video outputs Press the button once and the unit will generate color bars Press it again to turn off the test generator The green LED on the Test button indicates when the test pattern generator is in operation 4 4 Color Bars When the Test Is Not Activated From time to time your converter may output color bars even though you have not pushed the Test key on the front panel If your unit is generating color bars but the LED on the Test key is not lit either there is no input signal from the computer or the input signal from the computer is not in a resolution or mode supported by the converter VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 4 5 Sizing the Image e 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 TV pictures are designed to bleed off the screen while images on computer monitors typically have visible borders Secondly the zoom feature provides three settings that enlarge your image display while also enhancing its resolution By repe
13. hese key combinations will work with all zoom 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 LOCK TEST AND T UNLOCK TEST AND J 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 This does not mean that the quality of scan converter you use doesn t matter but even the very best scan converter will not provide output that matches the quality of your original computer picture Scan converters like the Video Scan Converter Plus were created to bridge the differences between the relatively new standards of computer video and the 40 year old standards of conventional TV video When using a scan converter there are several things you can do to get the best possible results from the conversion process You must understand the limitations of standard TV video and create images
14. o BLACK BOX A O ERR RR ERR RI NOVEMBER 2003 ACO98A Video Scan Converter Plus e INPUT e power O CUSTOMER 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 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND 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 is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Thi
15. rna deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada 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 CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page lis Specifications iii et eR RR a NR he mex a R NT 7 2 Introduction 74 x At 8 2l Descenptuonc REED bi baal al ch ud 8 2 2 What the Package Includes co 8 2 3 Additional Items You May Need lesse 8 3 Installation a tt eee UERSUM end 9 3 1 Installation Steps sc ear 55 K KR NR e S eee eens 9 3 2 Available Outputs rnea en 9 3 3 Sync Types Supported 0 eee eee 10 3 4 Video Standard Selection
16. s digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada LE The Video Scan Converter Plus conforms to the following standards EMC EN 55022 1994 CISPR 22 1993 Class A Limit EN50082 1 1992 IEC 801 2 1991 IEC 801 3 1984 IEC 801 4 1988 VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 10 11 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de bano lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la
17. t e A EA A ee 2 TO RS 232 Remotes cep die 2 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 amp V composite sync with or without separation sync on green Resolution Up to 1280 x 1024 60 Hz System Requirements IBM PC compatible or Macintosh computer NTSC or PAL monitor Video Memory 720 x 740 x 16 bits Video Output NTSC or PAL switch selectable composite and S Video Zoom Shrink Ratios 5 CE Approval Yes Connectors Inputs VGA DB15 female Mac HD15 female Outputs VGA HD15 female Mac DB15 female S Video 4 pin mini DIN female Composite BNC female Power 100 250 VAC 47 63 Hz Size 1 5 H x 7 3 W x 11 D 3 8 x 18 5 x 27 9 cm VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 2 Introduction 2 1 Description The Video Scan Converter Plus lets you convert your high resolution computer video into a form suitable for recording on a VCR displaying on a conventional TV or video monitor or integrating into a multimedia production system The Video Scan Converter Plus does not require any special software and operates completely externally from your computer We recommend that you read Chapter 5 It provides some useful suggestions for obtaining the best possible image from your Video Scan Converter Plus It also explains what you should expect in terms of image quality when your computer images
18. that work around these shortcomings The following tips apply whether you are displaying your scan converter output directly on a monitor or recording it onto videotape Even though you should have realistic expectations regarding the type of image you will be able to obtain taking the following steps will definitely improve your results 5 1 Know What Your Converted Image Will Look Like First of all when creating any computer presentation that you ultimately plan to display in video format it is always a good idea to hook up a converter and view the output on a TV monitor during the creation process Even though this may require a little bit of extra setup time it has the potential to save you far more time and aggravation later on by avoiding the need to correct any unwanted surprises in your finished work 5 2 Use Black and White In the world of standard TV video shades of gray are processed differently than colors In fact TVs and VCRs process black white and all grays in between with a minimum of distortion Use this to your advantage in the design process by substituting gray in place of color whenever appropriate 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 Gra
19. this process 6 2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Video Scan Converter Plus is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 6 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Video Scan Converter Plus Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e 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 VIDEO SCAN CONVERTER PLUS 7 Rear Connector Pinouts 7 1 VGA Out Mac In HD15 Connector Pin VGA Out Mac In h edo Red cet 49 bl dt AA Red Do el mE CI Green do rub imd Phi BIG conos tor abia Blue E EA Fastin IDbit2 ID bit 2 EAN a d DE Ground Ground Gia O Red Ground Red Ground MN bees lon teetecey a Green Ground Green Ground Dial Blue Ground Blue Ground Orin D ET NIG eos ves N C VO irse tu s Monitor Present
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