Black Box VSC-VGA-TV User manual

BL A C K B O X®
Converts PC and HDTV to interlaced NTSC/PAL
and Component output.
Multi-Format Video Scan Converter
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Support
Information
July 2010
VSC-VGA-TV

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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 J 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.
This 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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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
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
[e-mail].
• 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 Remote control sensor Senses signal from the remote control.
4 Left arrow button 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 Aspect button Push the button to select the screen
aspect: Full, Pan and Scan, or Letterbox.
9 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 DB9 connector RS-232
11 RCA connector Composite video output
12 (3) RCA connectors HDTV (YPbPr) loop-through output
13 HD15 connector PC loop-through output
14 Rocker switch Selects power ON/OFF

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Table 2-2 (continued). Back panel components.
Number Component Description
15 (3) RCA connectors YCbCr Component output connector
16 4-pin mini DIN connector S-Video output
17 (3) RCA connectors HDTV (YPbPr) input
18 HD15 connector PC input
19 Slide switch Selects input source resolution type
20 Barrel 5-VDC, 2-A power supply
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.
1
2
16
3
15
4
5
9
10
11
12
13
14
8 7 6
Figure 3-1. Remote Control.
Table 3-1. Remote Control Components.
Number Component Description
1 Power Turn remote control ON/OFF
2 Video setting adjustments Adjust picture contrast, brightness, color,
and sharpness
3 V-Reset button Press the button to reset the picture
adjustment to factory default value
4 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 Image freeze ON/OFF Press the button to freeze an image.
Press again to un-freeze the image.
7 Output format Press the button to select the desired
output format
8 Under/overscan Press the button to choose an underscan
image or an overscan image.
9 9-blocks selection (Zoom) Under zoom mode, press one of the
buttons to select its corresponding sub-
area, which is 1⁄9of the full screen
10 Zoom ON/OFF Press the button to zoom in a picture.
Press again to zoom out.
11 Horizontal/vertical Adjust the size or position of an image
adjust arrows when it is under Zoom, Position/Pan, or
Size/EXP mode.
12 Default Press the button to revert the following
parameters to factory preset value:
Zoom, Position, Size, Picture Adjust
13 Pos/Pan 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 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.
16 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.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
10
11
12
No. Component No. Component No. Component
1 Connection status 8 Option 14 Pan/Position
2 Power 9 Close 15 Expand/Size
3 System reset 10 Minimize 16 Output format
4 Zoom 11 System tray 17 Screen frame
5 Magnifier 12 About 18 Video settings
6 Under/overscan 13 Aspect 19 RS-232 COM port
7 Prompt
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 Close
Small frame Refresh
Big frame
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
Window on top
Panel skin
Test pattern
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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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
Size/Expand
Reset
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:.