Gefen EXT-VGA-2-DVISP User manual

VGA To DVI
Scaler PLUS
EXT-VGA-2-DVISP
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Panel Descriptions
4. Connecting and Operating the VGA to DVI Scaler
5. Menu Functions
6. Troubleshooting
7. Specifications
8. Warranty

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen VGA to DVI Scaler Plus. Your com-
plete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen’s line of KVM (Keyboard Video &
Mouse), DVI, ADC, USB, switches, extenders, converters and hubs is designed to
make computer use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive.
KVM switches allow access to multiple computers from a single keyboard, while the
extenders give the user control over a computer up to 330 feet away from the work
area.
The line offers solutions for noise, space and security concerns, data center control,
information distribution, conference room presentation, and school and corporate
training environments.
Our Commitment
Gefen will always offer the finest quality product at the best possible price. Included
in that price is a lifetime of free support from a team of outstanding engineers.
Introduction
The VGA to DVI Scaler PLUS connects traditional analog video graphic cards (VGA)
to DVI compliant digital monitors. The VGAto DVI Scaler PLUS enables users to
connect laptops or legacy PC computers equipped with HD-15 video connections
to the DVI (digital visual interface) video display format. The VGAto DVI Scaler
PLUS will also work with component video sources such as DVD players and set
top boxes. You can even add a converter cable to achieve HDMI video, or go further
and merge external audio sources with the HDMI signal to create HDMI video with
embedded digital audio.
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FEATURES
Features
• The input is analog PC or HDTV signal in the format of either RGBHV, YPbPr or
YCbCr.
• The output is digital+analog PC or HDTV signal in the format of digital RGBHV
bit stream plus analog RGBHV, known as DVI-I (Integrated digital and analog)
• The input resolution is automatically detected while the output resolution and
refresh rate can be selected through OSD menu and front panel push buttons.
• 48 MB frame memory for frame rate conversion.
• Output picture adjustment on brightness, contrast, color, RGB level and H-V
position.
• DVI output enables an all digital rendering of video without the losses
associated with an analog interface and is ideal for use with digital display such
as LCD, Plasma and DLP projectors.
• High performance Scaler that converts and scales analog RGB inputs to DVI-I
(digital or analog) outputs
• Output resolution can be easily selected using the OSD (On Screen Display)
• Supports input/output computer resolutions up to 1920x1200/ 2048 x 1080 (2K)
at 60Hz
• Supports HDTV resolution up to 1080p as input and output.
• Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
• Aspect ratio control for native and full view modes
• Controllable by optional IR remote control
Includes:
(1) VGA to DVI Scaler Plus
(1) 5V Power Supply
(1) 6 ft VGA cable (M-F)
(1) User’s Manual

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DVI Output Menu Button
Level Adjustment/
Auto Adjust
Level Adjustment
Input side
VGA Input Power
Supply Input
Power Indicator
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Output side

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE VGA TO DVI SCALER PLUS
How to Connect the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus
Connect your analog video card to the HD-15 female connector at the input side of
the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus. (Note: The Menu button of the VGAto DVI Scaler Plus
will not work without a source plugged in)
Connect the DVI (M-M) cable between the DVI connector on the digital display and
the DVI output of the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus.
Connect the power supply.
*Note: The default resolution of the VGAto DVI Scaler Plus is NATIVE mode,
meaning that the Scaler's DVI output matches the default native resolution of your
display.
Operating the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus
Button Function
MENU Shows and Hides the On Screen
Display (Menu) and Item Selection
+Moves menu cursor DOWN the menu /
Increases adjustment values
-Moves menu cursor UP the menu /
Decreases adjustment values
Hold MENU and unplug and re-plug the
power source. Afterwards, you can
release the MENU button.
Resets the Scaler back to the
NATIVE resolution of the display
Auto Adjust
Press the -button
Tunes the picture to display
optimum settings
Output resolutions that are supported:
VGA 480I 576I WXGA
SGA 480P 576P WSXGA
XGA 720P/60 720P/50 WUXGA
SXGA 1080I/60 1080I/50 2K/60
UXGA 1080P/60 1080P/50 NATIVE

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MENU FUNCTIONS
PC Menu
Contrast:
Adjusts the picture contrast
Brightness:
Adjusts the picture brightness
H POS:
Adjusts the picture's
Horizontal position
V POS:
Adjusts the picture's Vertical
Position
Clock:
Clock adjustment for focus
Phase:
Phase adjustment for focus
Scale:
Aspect ratio control
OSD (On Screen Display) Adjust Menu
H POS:
Adjusts the Horizontal Position
of the On Screen Display (OSD)
V POS:
Adjusts the Vertical Position of
the OSD
Timeout:
Controls the time that the OSD
stays visible on the display
Background:
Controls transparency of the
OSD
Color Menu
Red:
Adjusts the picture's red
color saturation
Green:
Adjusts the picture's green
color saturation
Blue:
Adjusts the picture's blue
color saturation
Color Temp:
Adjust the color tone
System Information Screen
Source:
Displays what source is
connected
Input:
Displays the current
Input resolution
Output:
Displays the current
Output resolution
Version:
Displays the current
Firmware version

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TROUBLESHOOTING
No Picture appears on bootup:
If no picture appears on bootup, first reset the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus to the native
mode of the display it is connected to.
Monitors without an internal scaler (Any Apple Display as well as the Dell 30"
monitor) require the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus to output the monitor's exact native
resolution to display a picture. To set the Scaler to the correct resolution, do the
following:
1. Reset the scaler to the native resolution of the display by first holding down the
MENU button.
2. While holding the MENU button down remove the power supply from the scaler.
Note: The MENU button does not work without a source plugged in.
3. Wait 3 seconds and re-plug the power supply to the unit.
4. After you have inserted the power supply, let go of the MENU button.
5. Wait 3 seconds and the scaler will then reset to the displays native resolution.
6. If you need to start over for any reason, unplug and re-plug the power on the
VGA to DVI Scaler Plus and then repeat steps 1-5.
How to use the Auto-Adjust:
1. If for any reason you need to Auto-Adjust the display, you can do so by pressing
the "-" button once. Give the scaler 3 seconds to Auto-Adjust itself.
2. While the unit is powered on, press the - button with both source and display
connected and powered on as well.
3. Wait three seconds for the unit to adjust itself to the displays optimum settings.
4. After you have pressed the - button, a small dialog box will appear to show that
you are auto-adjusting the picture. It will disappear when the scaler is done.

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DVI Video Amplifier Bandwidth.......................................................................165 MHz
VGAAmplifier Bandwidth................................................................................350 Mhz
Max. input resolution: .....................................1920x1200 / 2048 x 1080 (2K) at 60Hz
Max. output resolution: ...................................1920x1200 / 2048 x 1080 (2K) at 60Hz
Input DDC Signal...............................................................................5 Volts p-p (TTL)
DVI Output Connector..................................................................DVI-I (29 pin) female
VGA Input Connector.............................................................. (1) HD-15 VGA female
Power Consumption.............................................................................10 Watts (max)
Power Supply......................................................................................................5V DC
Dimensions....................................................................................5.8”W x 1”H x 4.1”D
Shipping Weight...................................................................................................3 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS