Black Box TV Converter Box Multi Format Video Scan Converter User Manual

July 2010  
VSC-VGA-TV  
Multi-Format Video Scan Converter  
Converts PC and HDTV to interlaced NTSC/PAL  
and Component output.  
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)  
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NOM Statement  
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)  
Electrical Safety Statement  
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD  
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes  
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.  
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para  
referencia futura.  
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de  
operación deben ser respetadas.  
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.  
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,  
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,  
etc.  
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales  
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.  
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea  
recomendado por el fabricante.  
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá  
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser  
referido a personal de servicio calificado.  
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no  
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,  
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe  
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios  
de ventilación.  
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor  
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo  
amplificadores) que producen calor.  
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del  
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el  
aparato.  
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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la  
polarización 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 atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen  
del aparato.  
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las  
recomendaciones del fabricante.  
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las  
lineas de energia.  
16. El cable de corriente deberá 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 ventilación.  
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:  
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u  
B: Objectos han caído o líquido 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  
desempeño; o  
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.  
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Trademarks Used in this Manual  
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of  
BB Technologies, Inc.  
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be  
the property of the trademark owners.  
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Table of Contents  
1. Specifications..............................................................................................7  
2. Overview.....................................................................................................8  
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................8  
2.2 Features .............................................................................................8  
2.3 What’s Included.................................................................................8  
2.4 Hardware Description ........................................................................9  
2.4.1 Front Panel..............................................................................9  
2.4.2 Back Panel............................................................................10  
3. Remote Control Functions ........................................................................ 12  
4. RS-232 Software Operation...................................................................... 15  
4.1 Software Installation ........................................................................ 15  
4.2 Main Panel....................................................................................... 15  
5. Connection and Installation...................................................................... 21  
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Chapter 1: Specifications  
1. Specifications  
Output System: NTSC or PAL interlaced video, YCbCr Component  
Resolution: PC: VGA @ 60 Hz up to 140 Hz refresh rate,  
SVGA @ 60 Hz up to 120 Hz refresh rate,  
XGA @ 60 Hz up to 85 Hz refresh rate,  
SXGA @ 60 Hz refresh rate,  
UXGA @ 60 Hz refresh rate;  
HDTV: 480i & 480p @ 60 Hz,  
576i & 576p @ 50 Hz,  
720p @ 50 & 60 Hz,  
1080i @48, 50 & 60 Hz  
User Controls: (7) front-panel buttons: Power, Left arrow, Right arrow,  
Down arrow, Up arrow, Aspect, Overscan;  
(1) Back-panel switch: Power On/Off  
Connectors: Input: (1) HD15, (3) RCA (YPbPr or YCbCr), (1) DB9 RS-232;  
Output: (1) RCA, (1) 4-pin mini DIN, (3) RCA (YCbCr), (1) HD15, (3) RCA  
(YPbPr/YCbCr)  
Indicators: LEDs: (1) Standby/On  
Power: 5-VDC, 2-A, center positive  
Size: 2"H x 6.1"W x 8"D (5 x 15.5 x 20.4 cm)  
Weight: 2.2 lb. (1 kg)  
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2. Overview  
2.1 Introduction  
The VSC-VGA-TV is a high-performance, Multi-Format Video Scan Converter.  
It converts not only PC but also HDTV images to interlaced NTSC/PAL and  
component output. Use it for videoconferencing, home theaters, business  
presentations, lecturing rooms, or viewing PC/HDTV images on TV.  
2.2 Features  
• Back-panel switch selects PC or HDTV input, NTSL or PAL, and Component  
output.  
• Supports high-resolution PC input up to UXGA (1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz) and  
HDTV input up to 1080i @ 60 Hz.  
• Select output video format between Composite/S-video, and Component  
(YCbCr).  
• Supports a high-input refresh rate up to 140 Hz (VGA).  
• Loops through PC and HDTV input signals via additional HD15 and 3 RCA  
connectors.  
• Provides adjustable image scaling: Pan, Position, and Zoom.  
• Advanced 2D flicker filter ensures a flicker-free picture.  
• Aspect adjustment for wide-screen HDTV source.  
• Adjustable contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness.  
• Provides overscan, freeze, test pattern, and magnifier.  
• Adjust and control via an RS-232 interface.  
• Has remote control and OSD operation display.  
2.3 What’s Included  
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing  
or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or  
• Multi-Format Video Scan Converter  
• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) Composite video cable  
• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) S-video cable  
• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) Component video cable  
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• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) VGA cable  
• RS-232 Control Software  
• (1) IR remote control (includes batteries)  
• (1) power supply  
• This user’s manual  
2.4 Hardware Description  
2.4.1 Front Panel  
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the converter. Table 2-1 describes its  
components.  
1
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
5
Figure 2-1. Front panel.  
Table 2-1. Front panel components.  
Number Component Description  
1
Standby/On indicator  
This indicator lights red when it is in  
standby mode. It lights green when it is  
in ON mode.  
2
Power button  
Push this button to turn power on or to  
standby.  
3
4
Remote control sensor  
Left arrow button  
Senses signal from the remote control.  
Push the button to adjust the picture  
leftward under Position, Pan, or Zoom  
mode.  
5
Down arrow button  
Push the button to adjust the picture  
downward under Position, Pan, or Zoom  
mode.  
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Table 2-1 (Continued). Front panel components.  
Number Component  
Description  
6
Up arrow button  
Push the button to adjust the picture  
upward under Position, Pan, or Zoom  
mode.  
7
Right arrow button  
Push the button to adjust the picture  
rightward under Position, Pan, or Zoom  
mode.  
8
9
Aspect button  
Push the button to select the screen  
aspect: Full, Pan and Scan, or Letterbox.  
Overscan button  
Push the button to overscan/underscan  
the picture.  
2.4.2 Back Panel  
Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the converter. Table 2-2 describes its  
components.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19 20  
Figure 2-2. Back panel.  
Table 2-2. Back panel components.  
Number Component  
Description  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
DB9 connector  
RCA connector  
(3) RCA connectors  
HD15 connector  
Rocker switch  
RS-232  
Composite video output  
HDTV (YPbPr) loop-through output  
PC loop-through output  
Selects power ON/OFF  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
Table 2-2 (continued). Back panel components.  
Number Component  
Description  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
(3) RCA connectors  
YCbCr Component output connector  
4-pin mini DIN connector S-Video output  
(3) RCA connectors  
HD15 connector  
Slide switch  
HDTV (YPbPr) input  
PC input  
Selects input source resolution type  
5-VDC, 2-A power supply  
Barrel  
NOTE: You can select output video format between Composite/S-Video and  
Component (YCbCr). Press the output key on the IR remote to select the  
output format.  
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3. Remote Control Functions  
Figure 3-1 shows the remote control. Table 3-1 describes its components.  
8
7
6
1
9
2
10  
16  
11  
12  
13  
3
15  
4
14  
5
Figure 3-1. Remote Control.  
Table 3-1. Remote Control Components.  
Number Component  
Description  
1
2
Power  
Turn remote control ON/OFF  
Video setting adjustments Adjust picture contrast, brightness, color,  
and sharpness  
3
4
V-Reset button  
Press the button to reset the picture  
adjustment to factory default value  
NTSC/PAL  
Press the button to select NTSC or PAL  
as video output  
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Chapter 3: Remote Control Functions  
Table 3-1 (Continued). Remote Control Components.  
Number Component Description  
5
Color bar pattern ON/OFF Press the button to show color bar pat-  
tern on the screen. Press again to close  
the color bar.  
6
7
8
9
Image freeze ON/OFF  
Press the button to freeze an image.  
Press again to un-freeze the image.  
Output format  
Press the button to select the desired  
output format  
Under/overscan  
Press the button to choose an underscan  
image or an overscan image.  
9-blocks selection (Zoom) Under zoom mode, press one of the  
buttons to select its corresponding sub-  
area, which is 19 of the full screen  
10  
Zoom ON/OFF  
Press the button to zoom in a picture.  
Press again to zoom out.  
11  
Horizontal/vertical  
adjust arrows  
Adjust the size or position of an image  
when it is under Zoom, Position/Pan, or  
Size/EXP mode.  
12  
13  
Default  
Pos/Pan  
Press the button to revert the following  
parameters to factory preset value:  
Zoom, Position, Size, Picture Adjust  
When a picture is in underscan mode,  
press the button to adjust the position.  
When a picture is in overscan mode,  
press the button to adjust the pan.  
14  
System Reset  
Press the button to revert all system  
parameters back to factory preset value.  
The system parameters default settings  
are: Overscan, NTSC output, full aspect,  
video settings reset, position/pan/size/  
expand reset  
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Table 3-1 (Continued). Remote Control Components.  
Number Component  
Description  
15  
16  
Size/Exp  
When a picture is in underscan mode,  
press the button to do size adjustment.  
When a picture is in overscan mode,  
press the button to do expand  
adjustment.  
Aspect  
Press the button to switch between full,  
pan & scan, or letterbox.  
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Chapter 4: RS-232 Software Operation  
4. RS-232 Software Operation  
System requirements: PC OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/7  
4.1 Software Installation  
1. Place the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Run setup.exe on the installation CD.  
3. OS might need to update some files.  
Restart the PC. After the PC is ready, run setup. exe again.  
4. Click taskbar menu (START)->(Programs)->(Scan Converter) to run software.  
4.2 Main Panel  
Figure 4-1 shows the main panel screen and lists its components.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17 18 19  
No. Component  
No.  
Component  
No. Component  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Connection status  
Power  
System reset  
Zoom  
Magnifier  
Under/overscan  
Prompt  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Option  
Close  
Minimize  
System tray  
About  
14 Pan/Position  
15 Expand/Size  
16 Output format  
17 Screen frame  
18 Video settings  
19 RS-232 COM port  
Aspect  
Figure 4-1. Main panel screen.  
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1. Connection Status: Gray icon means the Multi-Format Video Scan Converter  
is disconnected. Colored icon means the VSC-VGA-TV unit  
is connected.  
2. Power: Power on/off.  
3. System reset: Reset VSC-VGA-TV settings to the default value.  
4. Zoom: Turn zoom on.  
1
2
Number  
Component  
1
Zoom area: Zoom area selection: 1–9  
2
Reset: Reset to zoom area 1  
Figure 4-2. Zoom area on the screen.  
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5. Magnifier: Turn the magnifier on. Only for PC-INPUT.  
X1.5  
X2.0  
Small frame  
Big frame  
Close  
Refresh  
Figure 4-3. Magnifier screen.  
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6. Under/overscan: TV overscan adjustments are “pan” and “expand”; underscan  
adjustments are “position” and “size.”  
7. Prompt: Operation message.  
8. Option: TV system options, including panel skin, test pattern, and window on  
top.  
TV System  
Panel skin  
Test pattern  
Window on top  
Figure 4-4. TV system options.  
9. Close: Terminate application software.  
10. Minimize: Shrink the application software to the window taskbar.  
11. System tray: Shrink the application software to the system tray. Click the icon  
and return to the normal window.  
System tray  
Figure 4-5. System tray.  
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Chapter 4: RS-232 Software Operation  
12. About: Display the software version.  
Application software version  
Firmware version  
Figure 4-6. Software version: application software version;  
Firmware version: Multi-Format Video Scan Converter firmware version.  
13. Aspect: Select the screen aspect: Full>Pan & Scan>Letterbox.  
14/15. Pan/Position and Size/Expand adjustments.  
Pan/Position  
Reset  
Size/Expand  
Pan/Position Adjustments: Position for underscan. Pan adjustment for overscan.  
Size/Expand adjustments: Size for underscan. Expand for overscan.  
Reset: Reset settings to default values.  
Figure 4-7. Adjustments screen.  
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16. Output format: Select output format for C-V/S-V, or YCbCr.  
17. Screen freeze: Still screen.  
18. Video settings: Brightness/Contrast/Color/Sharpness adjustments.  
Reset  
Figure 4-8. Reset: Reset settings to default values.  
19. RS-232 Communication Port: COM1: or COM2:.  
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Chapter 5: Connection and Installation  
5. Connection and Installation  
PDP  
HDTV  
LCD or Monitor  
RS-232  
control  
DVHS, DVD  
AC Adapter  
NTSC or PAL TV  
Figure 5-1. Typical application.  
Table 5-1 shows the connection between the Multi-Format VideoScan Converter  
and remote controller with RS-232 modem cable.  
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Table 5-1. Modem cable pin definitions.  
VSC-VGA-TV Remote Controller  
Definition Definition  
Pin  
Pin  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NC  
TxD  
RxD  
NC  
GND  
NC  
RxD  
TxD  
NC  
GND  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
• RS-232 transmission format:  
Baud rate: 9600 bps  
Data bits: 8 bits  
Parity: None  
Stop bit: 1 bit  
• RS-232 transmission Command/Response codes:  
- Command/Response codes are the combination of 6 bytes.  
- Every command's transmission, scan converter responses the equal codes.  
- Only PWR???, VER??? codes are available while unit is on Power-Off status.  
- Some functions need time to process.  
Wait until you receive the for "RDY???" code, then you can input the next  
command.  
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Table 5-2. Code descriptions.  
Ready State Comment Description  
Code  
PWR000 RDY005  
PWR001  
PWR999  
POWER  
N/P output  
FREEZE  
power off  
power on  
inquire status  
NPO000  
NPO001  
NPO999  
NTSC output  
PAL output  
inquire status  
FRZ000  
FRZ001  
FRZ999  
freeze image off  
freeze image on  
inquire status  
SCN000  
SCN001  
SCN999  
SCAN  
underscan  
overscan  
inquire status  
ZOM000 RDY006  
ZOM001 RDY006  
ZOM999  
ZOOM  
zoom off  
zoom on  
inquire status  
MVU000  
MVU001  
Move UP  
move UP button release  
move UP button press  
MVD000  
MVD001  
Move DOWN move DOWN button release  
move DOWN button press  
MVL000  
MVL001  
Move LEFT  
Move RIGHT  
Size UP  
move LEFT button release  
move LEFT button press  
MVR000  
MVR001  
move RIGHT button release  
move RIGHT button press  
SZU000  
shorter height image button  
release  
SZU001  
shorter height image button  
press  
SZD000  
SZD001  
Size DOWN  
higher height image button  
release  
higher height image button  
press  
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Table 5-2 (continued). Codes descriptions.  
Code  
Ready State  
Comment  
Description  
SZL000  
Size LEFT  
narrower width image button  
release  
SZL001  
narrower width image button  
release  
SZR000  
SZL001  
Size RIGHT  
RESET  
wider width image button  
release  
wider width image button  
release  
RST000  
RST001  
RST002  
RST003  
RDY000  
RDY003  
system reset  
reset image position  
reset image size  
reset video settings  
PAT000  
PAT001  
PAT999  
RDY007  
RDY007  
PATTERN  
test pattern off  
test pattern on  
inquire status  
FMT000  
FMT001  
FMT999  
Output Format CV/SV  
YsUV  
inquire status  
ARA001–ARA009  
Zoom AREA  
zoom area 1–area 9  
ARA999  
inquire status  
ASP000  
ASP001  
ASP002  
ASP999  
ASPECT  
aspect is full screen  
aspect is pan&scan  
aspect is letterbox  
inquire status  
CON001–CON063  
CONTRAST  
range = 0–63  
CON999  
inquire status  
BRI000–BRI255  
BRIGHTNESS  
range = 0–255  
BRI999  
inquire status  
SAT000–SAT063  
SATURATION range = 0–63  
inquire status  
FLK000–FLK021  
FLICKER  
range = 0–21  
FLK999  
inquire status  
VER???  
VER999  
VERSION  
unit firmware version response  
inquire unit firmware version  
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