HR TVB-250 User manual

TVB-250
Composite & S-Video
To
VGA/Component Video Processor
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax [phone]
Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: [e-mail]
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UMA1174 Rev. NC

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Hall Research and its logo are trademarks of Hall Research.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are
acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
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
designed 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 intended 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 there 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 the Canadian Department of
Communications.

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Contents
1. Introduction.............................................. 3
1.1 General................................................................ 3
1.2 Features .............................................................. 3
2. Installation................................................ 4
2.1 Connections......................................................... 4
2.2 Connection Block Diagram .................................. 4
2.3 IR Remote Control............................................... 5
3. Configuration & Operation...................... 6
3.1 Input and Output.................................................. 6
3.2 Menus and Adjustments ...................................... 6
4. Troubleshooting ...................................... 7
4.1 Contacting Hall Research .................................... 7
4.2 Shipping and Packaging ...................................... 7
5. Specifications .......................................... 8
5.1 General................................................................ 8
5.2 Output Resolutions Available............................... 8

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1. Introduction
1.1 General
The TVB-250 has the ability to scale the analog video signal
from both NTSC and PAL Composite and S-Video sources into a
analog VGA output with a wide range of HDTV and PC
resolutions; up to 1080p.
The TVB-250 has an easy to use OSD menu for configuration,
picture setup, system information and other advanced options.
1.2 Features
•3D motion video adaptive Y/C separation Comb Filter
(for composite video input)
•3D (frame based) motion video adaptive YNR/CNR
noise reduction (for S-video input)
•Advanced 3D motion adaptive de-interlace
•Automatic 2:2 and 3:2 film mode detection
•Supports 50/60 Hz frame rate conversion
•Video Quality Improvement:
oDCTI (Digital Color Transient Improvement)
oDLTI (Digital Luminance Transient Improvement)
oBlack Level Extension
•APL (Average Picture Level) and ACL (Automatic
Contrast Limiter) functions supported
•Provides OSD with contrast, brightness, hue, saturation,
sharpness, RGB (color tone) and aspect ratio size
•Built in 8 bit DAC for RGBHV or YPbPr Output
•Easy- to- use push buttons and OSD menu control.
•Automatic NTSC/PAL video format detection and
switching

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2. Installation
2.1 Connections
Connect the video source to the “CV” (Composite) and/or “SV”
(S-VIDEO) INPUT connectors.
Connect the display device to the “OUTPUT” Connector.
Connect the power supply to the DC 5V Connector.
2.2 Connection Block Diagram
Figure 1 – Connection Block Diagram

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2.3 IR Remote Control
The infra-red remote control included with the TVB-250 outputs
the following information when the specified IR button is
pressed.
Custom Code
866B
Hex
Code Key
02 DISPLAY
03 POWER
04 VGA
05 SVGA
06 XGA
08 WXGA
09 SXGA
0A UXGA
0B VIDEO
0C 480P
0D 576P
0E WUXGA
0F S-VIDEO
10 720P
11 1080I
12 1080P
14
PICTUR
E
15 -
16 +
18 RESET
1A EXIT
Note that even though
there is a 1080I button,
the unit will not set that
resolution as an output

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3. Configuration & Operation
3.1 Input and Output
Figure 2 - Rear
Figure 3 - Front
3.2 Menus and Adjustments
Pressing the Menu button will bring up the OSD menu controls
on the screen. Use the up and down arrows to select the desired
item, and then press MENU to select and enter into that items
sub menu. Select EXIT from a submenu to go back to the main
menu or from the main menu to exit the OSD.
PICTURE ADJ
oBright – Adjusts Picture Brightness
Range=0-31, Default=16)
oContrast – Adjusts Picture Contrast
(Range=0-31, Default=16)
oColor – Adjusts Picture Color
(Range=0-31, Default=16)
oTint – Adjusts Picture Tint
(Range=0-31, Default=16)
oSharp – Adjusts Picture Sharpness
(Range=0-19, Default=5)
oDefault – Sets parameters back to default
oExit the Picture Adj menu

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Output Setup
oRGBHV
VGA (640x480 60Hz)
SVGA (800x600 60Hz)
XGA (1024x768 60Hz)
WXGA (1280x768 60Hz)
SXGA (1280x1024 60Hz)
UXGA (1600x1200 60Hz)
WUXGA (1920x1200 60Hz)
oYPbPr
480P (720x480 60Hz)
576P (720x576 50Hz)
720P (1280x720 60Hz)
1080P (1920x1080 50/60Hz)
4. Troubleshooting
There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device. If
you think that the device is malfunctioning (or you have no
picture output), please first try to reset to one of the factory
default settings. Pressing the “MENU” and “UP ARROW”
Buttons simultaneously will set the output resolution to XGA
(1024x768 60Hz). Pressing the “MENU” and “DOWN ARROW”
Buttons simultaneously will set the output resolution to 480P.
4.1 Contacting Hall Research
If you determine that your TVB-250 is malfunctioning, do not
attempt to repair the unit. Contact the Hall Research Technical
Support department at 714-641-6607.
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.
4.2 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your unit:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the
original container.
• Before you ship the units back to Hall Research for repair or
return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RMA)
number.

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5. Specifications
5.1 General
Input ports (1) RCA (CV)
(1) S-VIDEO
Input Levels 1vPP (CV) 75 Ohm
1vPP (Y) 75 Ohm
1vPP (C) 75 Ohm
Output ports (1) VGA/YPbPr Output
Output Levels RGB @ 0.7vPP, H & V @ 3vPP
Y@1vPP, Pb & Pr 0.7vPP 75 Ohm
Power Supply 5V/2.6A DC (CE/FCC/UL certified)
Dimensions 4.92” (W) x 4.84” (D) x 1.18” (H)
(125mm) x (123mm) x (30mm)
Weight 0.88 Lbs (0.400kg)
Chassis Aluminum
Operating Temp 32 to 122 DegF (0 to 50 DegC)
5.2 Output Resolutions Available
Output Resolutions Available
NATIVE
640x480 (VGA) 60 Hz
800x600 (SVGA) 60 Hz
1024x768 (XGA) 60 Hz
1280x768 (WXGA) 60 Hz
1280x1024 (SXGA) 60 Hz
1600x1200 (UXGA) 60 Hz
1920x1200 (WUXGA) 60 Hz
480P 60 Hz
576P 50 Hz
720P 60 Hz
1080P 50/60 Hz

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Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax [phone]
Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: [e-mail]
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION