ClearOne Scan Converter User's Manual
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1. i AR l i uil Scan Converter Installation amp Operation Manual L i festa 5 al LH ClearOne You re Virtually There ClearOne Communications Inc 1825 Research Way Salt Lake City UT 84119 tel 1 800 945 7730 fax 1 800 933 5107 ClearOne formerly VideoLabs Table of Contents Introduction Introduction SS eS eS HWW ee Bw Sew OW BS Ree ee OS ee wR Wee we He SS 1 The Scan Converter accepts graphic data from a PC as a VGA signal and converts it Features s a a a a a a a se a a a a fe WB toe op ez we te a a a 82 a a oe ee a l to a video format composite S VHS and analog RGB for SCART use The Scan Professional services uuccncuecn nauau cu nenene 1 Converter is a plug and play device that automatically detects the scan rate and res Product registration anc ots hea a ban bo ee be bo se Eee eee es 2 oo olution of the incoming graphic signals without the use of software No installation Product returns 2654s e0ce 4 eo ees eae eee RS ed OES Ee ERS Ed ERE E SR eR eee 2 WCAG s eese on pe e a ee ek 3 other than the connection of cables is needed System requirements tie 4 4 eo eu Go does bo eS So hes Ohno EN he Sew Re SE ee RS 3 Features Controls and Connections cs isese errr estr OK BES SO ON OS OES ee 4 l e True plug and play no software drivers required Product overview ssucuuceneu cence eeunenn 4 Connecting the Scan Converter ois acu canretciuaus convadce2. FH Press the or buttons to select the quadrant you want to magnify see Figure 5 Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Operation Quadrant 1 Top left of VGA image Quadrant 2 Top right of VGA image 1 2 Quadrant 3 Bottom right of VGA image Quadrant 4 Bottom left of VGA image 4 3 To exit Zoom control press LO l Figure 5 Zoom quadrants To use pan control Press Ede to display the main menu Use the or buttons to select the Pan control icon Press IMFO to enter Pan control mode Press or to pan the display up down right or left Press am to exit To select Overscan Underscan mode 1 2 3 4 Press MFO to toggle the Pan mode between vertical and horizontal 5 6 By default the television picture is in Overscan mode meaning the border of the pic ture is outside the visible area of the television screen The Scan Converter also fea tures Underscan mode which linearly scales the input picture into the visible part of the television screen N In Zoom mode the Overscan Underscan mode is not supported Whenever Zoom mode is enabled the Overscan Underscan function will be temporarily disabled Press AN to display the main menu Use the and buttons to select the Overscan Underscan icon Press IF O to enter the Overscan Underscan control mode Press or to toggle between Overscan Underscan mode Press LO to exit Oa A W N Te
3. In case of unsatisfactory operation the end user shall promptly notify the Manufacturer at the address set forth below in writing giving full particulars as to the defects or unsatisfactory operation Upon receipt of such notice the Manufacturer will give instructions respecting the shipment of the product or such other matters as it elects to honor this warranty as above pro vided This warranty does not cover damage to the product during shipping and the Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for such damage All shipping costs shall be paid by the customer This warranty extends only to the original end user and is not assignable or transferable This warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Utah without regard to the conflicts of inter ests provisions thereof ClearOne Communications Inc 1825 Research Way Salt Lake City Utah 84119 Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Appendix Compliance Declaration of Conformity In accordance with ISO IEC Guide and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name ClearOne Communications Inc Manufacturer s Address 1825 Research Way Salt Lake City UT 84119 Declares that Product Scan Converter Conforms to the following product specifications Safety International IEC 950 1991 Europe EN 60950 1992 This product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 E EC EMC CISPR22 1985 EN55022 1995 Class B EN 55022 Class B 199
4. the TV or monitor 5 Press the NTSC PAL button to match the TV video system 6 Press the Video RGB button to match the video out 7 Connect the DC9V power adapter from a wall outlet to the jack labeled DC9V 8 Power on the PC and TV monitor If you are using a TV select the video source or external AV source you will use 10 Press the power button on the Scan Converter 11 The output from the PC should simultaneously be displayed both on the PC monitor and the TV screen Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Operation IR Remote Control The IR remote control provides convenient remote control of the Scan Converter s functions En a 7 uaina AASA is ple Pitino Meee y Pi y SA Scan Converter Figure 3 IR remote control A Freeze Pressing the Freeze button toggles between the freeze and full motion mode In Freeze mode the TV display will be frozen but the PC mon itor is still active The power LED will also flash and all onscreen display functions will be inactive While in Freeze mode do not change the PC display resolution Doing so will cause the system to crash since the new PC resolution will not match that on the TV Arrow These buttons are used for navigating the onscreen interface Home Press this button to display the default screen position Bright Press this button to enter the Brightness control mode m O O W Zoom Press this button
5. to enter the Zoom control mode Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Operation F Z Q Press this button to select the desired zoom mode G Reset Press this button to reset the Scan Converter to the default settings for brightness sharpness and overscan H Sharpness Press this button to enter the Sharpness control mode I Scaling These buttons are used for scaling the image horizontally and verti cally on the screen Using the onscreen interface The Scan Converter uses four buttons on the top of the unit to adjust the image display on the monitor The menus and options are displayed on the monitor Use these buttons to navigate through the menu and select the options Figure 4 Operation buttons To adjust sharpness 1 Press AN to display the main menu Use the or buttons to select the Sharpness icon A 2 3 Press MFO to change the sharpness level 4 Press C to exit To adjust zoom The Scan Converter performs a 2x zoom in both horizontal and vertical directions This is used with the Panning function so the complete display can be shown even when zoomed in When the Scan Converter is in zoom mode the Overscan Underscan function is disabled Press LO to display the main menu Use the or buttons to select the Zoom control icon Press BFO to enter the Zoom control mode Press MF O to switch between Zoom and Normal viewing mode Oo A Ww N
6. 8 EN 61000 3 2 1995 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EN 55024 1998 CFR 47 1999 15 107 and 15 109 Class B This product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC According to CFR 47 1999 Sections 15 107 and 15 109 Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Appendix Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen tial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on
7. RT connector Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 m Controls and Connections Product overview Front panel Video RGB NTSC PAL Figure 1 Front panel RGB Out connects the mini DIN to SCART cable to a SCART adapter block IR Receiver receives command signals from the IR remote control Video RGB selects Video or RGB output NTSC PAL Selects either NTSC or PAL video output depending on the system used in your area J O Ww gt Power turns the Scan Converter on and off Power On LED illuminates whenever the Scan Converter is powered on aN Not all video output ports can be used simultaneously Use the one that works best with your television or monitor Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Controls and Connections Rear Panel VGA in Figure 2 Rear panel A DC9V connects to the power adapter B VGA In connects to the VGA card computer C Monitor connects to the computer monitor D C Out connects to a composite video device E S Out connects to an S video device Connecting the Scan Converter 1 Make sure the Scan Converter PC and TV are all powered off 2 Properly connect the 15 pin HD extension cable between the VGA card and VGA In on the input port 3 Connect the PC monitor cable to the Monitor output port on the Scan Converter 4 Connect the AV C Out S Out or SCART RGB Out cable from the Scan Converter to
8. a different output monitor Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Appendix Warranty ClearOne Communications Inc Manufacturer warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship Should any part of this product be defective the Manufacturer agrees at its option to Repair or replace any defective part free of charge except transportation charges for a period of one year from the date the end user is invoiced for the product provided the end user returns the product to ClearOne Communications or an authorized ClearOne dealer according to the Product Return and Repair Policy set forth below This warranty excludes assembled products not manufactured by the Manufacturer whether or not they are incorporated in a Manufacturer product or sold under a Manufacturer part or model number Product Return and Repair Return to Manufacturer a An RA return authorization number must be issued to the end user from ClearOne Technical Support b The end user must return the product to ClearOne with proof of purchase showing purchase date for a warranty claim and display the RA number on the outside of the shipping package THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF A The product has been damaged by negligence accident act of God or mishandling or has not been operated in accordance with the procedures described in the opera
9. chnical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Operation To position the image on the monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press am to display the main menu Use or to select the Position control icon _ Press IMO to enter the Position control mode Press MO to toggle the Position mode between vertical or horizontal Press or to move the image up down or left right Press b to exit To control brightness l 2 3 4 5 Press CO to display the main menu Use and to locate the Brightness control icon 28 Press MMO to enter the Brightness mode Press or to select the desired brightness level Press CO to exit To adjust the color bar 1 2 3 4 3 Press LO to display the main menu Press or to locate the Color Bar icon Wi Press MF O to reset the unit to its default color settings Press or to select the desired level Press am to exit To reset the unit to default settings 1 2 3 4 Press Co to display the main menu Press and to locate the Reset icon Ma Press MF O to reset the unit to its default settings Press CO to exit Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Care and Storage Appendix jog ef aS A wa O EN SN Ya WN lt Y N aa ZE T Care and Storage Specifications Do not attempt to take the scan converter apart There are no user servic
10. eable Input 15 pin HD VGA connector components inside Horizontal Frequency 25kHz 58 464KHz e Keep the unit away from food and liquid Vertical Frequency 50Hz 100Hz e Clean exterior of scan converter by wiping with a clean damp cloth do not use abrasive chemicals Output Signal Composite video S video analog RGB video computer monitor pass thru Do not store or operate the Scan Converter under the following conditions e A temperature above 104 F 40 C or below 32 F 0 C peso melon CACO CGE PONE VO nP 1024x768 75Hz XGA 1152x864 e Environments with high humidity e Dusty environments Power Supply 9V DC 600mA power adapter e In inclement weather Dimensions Base 6 5 165 mm W x 4 14 105 mm D x 1 1 27 mm H Remote 3 4 86 mm W x 1 8 45 mm D x 28 7 mm H e Under severe vibration Weight 0 51 b 230 g Problem Solution Green LED does not indicate Ensure the power supply is connected to a power is turned on wall outlet and to the power port on the rear of the Scan Converter Green LED is on but no picture Check cable connections Also verify that appears on the screen the input or output device s are powered on Verify that the correct input is selected and check the brightness setting Picture is not clear is garbled or Your monitor is not synching to the Scan is rolling vertically or horizontally Converter Change the output resolution to a lower setting Change to
11. in any form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne Communications Printed in the United States of America ClearOne Communications reserves specific privileges Information in this document is subject to change without notice Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Introduction Professional services If you need additional information on how to install set up or operate your Scan Converter please contact us We welcome and encourage your comments so we can continue to improve our products and serve your needs ClearOne Communications 1825 Research Way Salt Lake City UT 84119 Technical Support Tel 1 800 283 5936 USA or 1 801 974 3760 Fax 1 801 977 0087 E mail tech support clearone com Web www clearone com Sales and Customer Service Tel 1 800 945 7730 USA or 1 801 975 7200 Fax 1 800 933 5107 USA or 1 801 977 0087 E mail sales clearone com Sales and Customer Service International Unit 4 Hernes Estate Greys Road Henley on Thames Oxfordshire United Kingdom RGI 4NT Tel 44 0 1491 414430 Fax 44 0 1491 579137 E mail global clearone com Product registration Please register your Scan Converter using the online registration form in the Product section at www clearone com We are better able to provide technical assistance when your product is properly registered Registration inf
12. nens desenddduewd ss 5 e Compatible with all PCs e Scan rates up to 100Hz supported for 640x480 resolution up to 85Hz for OEE AR Olas woe ee a bo ae re Re a ee ee E 6 800x600 resolution up to 75Hz for 1024x768 resolution and 1152x864 IR remote control aus gssysdisu dos sett a Ahprshs bogus he tisde Shoham OD ds Shades He Ghae Sh Fgs oushs hts esd hw As eats ted 6 resolution UE Onscreel IileMlaCe ka oneatacee te ches tae hess EE he EE eee ee oe 7 e True color quality Cale anc StOlaUe waa 6st nde HA ee Se OR EO ee DAS 10 e Simultaneous display on TV screen and PC monitor Troubleshooting 050 4 4 occ aefaee ie so eh EE eee lS Rh wea be we ee ew 10 Supports NTSC PAL and SECAM video systems SECAM system displayed by analog RGB output port Appendix ein oa he roe ead Ae See eh ws ae ke BR es Ack He es Reh ae ee Ae Se oe we ed 11 e OSD on screen display function Specificati hS oeer goui ee aie i iea euE We He h eee ee 11 E E P E R E NALCO aice ashe eGo acd aiaa se d oa R ae ee i a a ne oe es ee 12 A OPUS AGS sece eiea a8 hacia a E a E score ee a ds bon a E a eh Rae eS 14 e Horizontal vertical picture positioning Scan Converter Installation and Operation Manual ClearOne Part No 800 171 191 April 2003 Rev 1 0 e 8 level flicker control e Freeze function e Auto save for screen position brightness and sharpness e Remote control included 2003 ClearOne Communications Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced
13. ormation is also used to notify you of upgrades and new product information Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Introduction Product returns All product returns require a return authorization RA number Please contact ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product Make sure you return all the items that shipped with your product and include a brief descrip tion of how the product was being used when the problem occurred Unpacking Carefully remove the Scan Converter unit cables and power supply from the packag ing Ensure that you received the following parts e Remote control e 15 pin HD extension cable e AV cable e S video S VHS cable e Power supply e Mini DIN to SCART cable PAL system only If any parts are missing please call the Technical Support Group at 1 800 283 5936 USA or 1 801 974 3760 cy ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment You must make claims directly with the carrier Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs of damage If the shipment appears damaged retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier Contact your carrier immediately System Requirements To use the Scan Converter you must have the following devices e IBM compatible computer or Macintosh with VESA standard VGA SVGA and XGA outputs e TV or video input device with composite video S video or SCA
14. the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Supplied cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC Limits Also a Class B digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760
15. ting and techni cal instructions or B The product has been altered or repaired by other than the Manufacturer or an authorized service representative of the Manufacturer or C Adaptations or accessories other than those manufactured or provided by the Manufacturer have been made or attached to the product which in the determination of the Manufacturer Shall have affected the performance safety or reliability of the product or D The product s original serial number has been modified or removed NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE APPLIES TO THE PROD UCT MANUFACTURER S MAXIMUM LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE END USER FORTHE PRODUCT No person or entity authorized to assume any obligation or other liability in connection with the products No action regardless of form arising out of or relating to the product or this warranty may be brought by end user more than one 1 year after the cause of action has accrued Technical Services Group 1 800 283 5936 USA 1 801 974 3760 Appendix Manufacturer shall not be liable for punitive consequential or incidental damages expenses or loss of revenue or property inconvenience or interruption in operation experienced by the end user due to a malfunction in the purchased product No warranty service performed on any product shall extend the applicable warranty period
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