Impact Acoustics Rapidrun 184-260 User manual

MULTI-FUNCTION
VIDEO CONVERTER w/PIP
USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
zPackage Contents..…………………………………………………….……..……………….…. …… 1
zIntroduction………………………...............…………………………….……..…………. …….…… 2
zFront & Rear Panels……………………………… ………………….……..…………. …….……… 3
zIllustration of Basic Connection…………………………………………………….……..………………4
zProcedure of Set Up
(1)Connection to LCD or CRT …………………………………………………….……..………………5
(2)Connection to Computer…………………………………………………….……..………………. …6
(3)Connection to TV Game Console ,V8 or another Video Appliance……..………………..……… 7
zRemote Controller Description …………………………………………………….……..…………. …8
zOperation…………………………………………………….……..…………. ………………………9~14
zSpecification …………………………………………………………………….……..……… ……. … 14
zTrouble Shooting ……………………………………………………………….……..………….………15
zUser Information …………………………………………………………. …….………..………………15
zRemote Controller Description…………………………………………………….……..…………. …16
zSetting Favorite Channel Group ….……..……….…….……..………. ………………………………17
zWatching TV with previous Favorite Channel Group.……..……….…….……..…….……..……… 17
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. Multi-Function Converter
2. Plastic Stand
3. Remote Control
4. HD-15 VGA Cable
5. 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable
6. Power Supply
7. AAA Batteries X 2

INTRODUCTION
We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and retain for future
reference.
The imaging method of a CRT or LCD monitor is quite different from a television set. CRTs
and LCDs utilize non-interlace scanning to form an image on the screen while the TV uses
interlaced scanning. It becomes apparent that an LCD or CRT monitor is better for long time
viewing and the CRT or LCD has higher resolution than a TV. Traditional television sets
have limited resolution (Horizontal Lines) and CRT or LCDs generally have more than two to
three times the resolution. The Multi-Function Converter turns your CRT or LCD into a
second TV with higher picture quality and stability for DVD, VCR, Video Games and
television viewing.
Features:
•Plug ‘n’ Play: No software required
•Full Channel Selection, NTSC, 181 CH (CATV 125, Air 83Ch)
•4 output resolutions, 1024X768, 800X600, 640X480, 852X480 (Mac)
•Stylish Design, can place upright (stand included) or horizontal
•Full-function remote control
•AV and S-Video connection on the front panel
•Adjustable TV function: brightness, hue, color, etc.
•Auto-Scan channel programming
•MTS Stereo for a true theater like experience
•Audio in and out
•VGA in and out
Application:
•Turn you flat panel monitor or traditional PC monitor into a space saving television
•Connect your game console to your monitor or LCD
•Turn your large flat-panel monitor into a home theater display
•Save space in a crowded dorm room by using your PC monitor for television
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FRONT and REAR PANELS
Front Panel
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POWE
R
Switches the unit to by-pass
when in the OFF state
IR Receiver: Receives IR
signals from the remote
control
Audio Input
Video Input
S-Video Input
INPUT
Input selection, this is cyclic
CH Select
CH+: Channel up
CH-: Channel Down
SPEAKER CONNECTION
3.5mm Stereo connection for
speakers or amplifier
V
GA IN
HD-15 VGA Female
connector for connection to
CRT or LCD
DC 12V
Power input connection for the
supplied AC/DC Adapter
Note: using different rated
power supply may cause
dama
g
e
,
serious in
j
ur
y
or fire.
CABLE IN
F ( or IEC)connector for
ANTENNA or CATV signal input
Volume Level
VOL+: Volume up
VOL-: Volume Down
V
ideo Output Only
operates in TV mode
AUDIO IN
3.5mm Stereo connection from a
PC sound card
Rear Panel
TO MONITOR
HD-15 VGA Female
connector for connection to
VGA Output Port of VGA
Card of PC

BASIC CONNECTIONS
*All brand names and trademarks stated or illustrated are related to their respect owners.
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Front View
DVD/VCD
HiFi-VCR
Camcorder
Game Consoles
Back View
Antenna or CATV
Audio Cable
Speaker
Monitor or LCD
VGA Cable VGA Cable
Power Adaptor
VGA Card
Sound Card
Back Panel
of a PC
Audio Cable

PROCEDURE OF SET UP
(1.) Connection to LCD or CRT (After completing this section you will
have TV functionality only)
a. Place your Multi-Function Video Converter near the monitor.
b. Connect the Antenna or CATV cable to the “CABLE IN” jack on the back panel.
c. Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the “TO MONITOR” jack on the back panel. Tighten the
screws as a loose connection will cause picture distortion.
d. Connector your multimedia (computer) speaker (please note the connector should be 3.5mm
male stereo type) to “SPEAKER” on the back panel.
e. Connect the supplied AC/DC adapter to “DC 12V” on the back panel and then plug into a
standard 110~120Volt receptacle. NOTE: Using a differently rated adapter may result in
damage to the unit, risk of electrical shock and possible fire.
f. Turn on your monitor and then push the “POWER” button on the Multi-Function Converter.
You should have a TV image on your LCD or CRT screen.
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CRT or LCD
Speaker
A
C/DC
Adaptor

(2) Connection to Computer (After completing this section you will have
TV functionality and you can also use your PC)
a. Place your Multi-Function Video Converter near the monitor.
b. Connect the Antenna or CATV cable to the “CABLE IN” jack on the back panel.
c. Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the “TO MONITOR” jack on the back panel. Tighten the
screws as a loose connection will cause picture distortion.
d. Connector your multimedia (computer) speaker (please note the connector should be 3.5mm
male stereo type) to “SPEAKER” on the back panel.
e. Connect the supplied 3.5mm audio cable to the speaker output of your PC sound card and
the opposite end to the “AUDIO IN” on the back panel.
f. Connect the supplied AC/DC adapter to “DC 12V” on the back panel and then plug into a
standard 110~120Volt receptacle. NOTE: Using a differently rated adapter may result in
damage to the unit, risk of electrical shock and possible fire.
g. Turn on your monitor and then push the “POWER” button on the Multi-Function Converter.
You should have a TV image on your LCD or CRT screen. Turn off the Multi-Function
converter and your computer should be displayed.
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Sound Card
VGA Card

(3)Connection of a Game Console, DVD Player or Video Device
– If your VIDEO Source has Composite Video Outputs, follow these steps:
a. Connect the 3-RCA patch cable to the output of your Game, DVD or VCR (pay special
attention to color coding; YELLOW for video, WHITE for left audio and RED for right audio).
b. Connect the other end of RCA patch cable to the “Video/Audio Input” on the front panel of
Multi-Function Converter (paying attention to color coding).
c. Turn on your VIDEO Source and the Multi-Function Converter by pressing “POWER”
d. Press the “SOURCE” button to change to the yellow composite video input to display your
video.
– If your VIDEO Source has S-Video Output, follow these steps:
a. Connect the S-Video and 2-RCA patch cable to the output of your Game, DVD or VCR (pay
special attention to connector orientation and color coding; WHITE for left audio and RED for
right audio).
b. Connect the S-Video patch cable to the S-Video input and the 2-RCA patch cable to the
“AUDIO” on the Multi-Function Converter (pay special attention to connector orientation and
color code).
c. Turn on your VIDEO Source and the Multi-Function Converter by pressing “POWER”
d. Press the “SOURCE” button to change to the yellow composite video input to display your
video.
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REMOTE CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION
(NTSC SYSTEM ONLY)
Illustration of remote control( Please Note there are some differences between PAL
system and NTSC system) For detailed description please sees the following
pages
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MTS (NTSC)
Second Audio Program
Select
MUTE:
Mute key for audio muting
CH+/-:channel up/down
(only valid in TV/CATV
mode)
Select:selection key
(should work with “MENU”
key)
MENU:Setting of TV
function
SCAN: Scan function of
TV/CATV Channel (only
valid in TV/CATV mode)
*RES:selection of the
Output Resolution, this is
a cyclic selection
OSD: OSD Display
Powe
r
: TV/PC mode
selection
INPUT: Source selection
between different sources
Volume Control:
Volume Control for TV,
Video, S-Video
EXIT: exit key (for use
with the “Menu” key)
Numeric Key:0~9
RCL: Last Channel Recall
(only valid in TV/CATV
mode)
PIP:PIP Function Key
Sleep: Timer for sleep
9 Channel Preview
V
OL+/-: Volume Control
CH+/-: Channel u
p
/down

OPERATION
(1) MTS
When you are watching a TV Program, use this button to select the audio output mode. (Please
note: not all the TV Programs are broadcast in MTS STEREO)
(2) Power
When the power is switched “ON”, the Multi-Function Converter operates in television mode.
When the power is switched “OFF” the Multi-Function Converter will pass through PC video.
Please note that if your PC is off, when you press this button to PC mode, there will be no
video on your screen.
(3) MUTE
To MUTE the audio, press this button. To resume audio, press this button or “VOLUME UP”
Please Note: this function only works in “TV Mode”.
(4) Input
Source Selection. There are four possible sources for the Multi-Function Converter. You can
press this button to select between Composite Video, S-Video, TV and PC. The selection mode
is cyclic.
TVÆCVBS(A/V) ÆS-Video ÆPC
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Press “MTS” Press “MTS”
Press “Power”
Press “MUTE”
Press “Input”
Press “Input”Press “Input”

(5) Channel +/-
Press + for channel
up or - for channel down.
Please note these keys only
operate in TV MODE
(6) Navigate/Select
These keys navigate the “MENU”
to make adjustments.
(7) VOL +/-
Adjusts the listening level
of the audio you hear.
+ for volume up,
- for volume down.
Please note these keys only
operate in TV MODE
(8) MENU
Adjustment of the Multi-Function Converter,
there are 6 selections available,
If you are uncomfortablemaking adjustments
in the menue,we strongly recommend that you
not use this function. Picture distortion or
other unsatisfactory operation may occur.
1. Input:
There are 4 selections available, use the navigation keys to choose what you like. Press
the ”Select” key to finish the operation.
MENU
1.Input 1.TV
2.Picture 2.CVBS
3.TV Function Choose Input then press 3.S-Video
4.Resolution Select, 4 items show up 4.PC
5.OSD Function
6.Language
7. Reset
2. Picture: Setting the Picture Parameters
There are 5 adjustments available within this function. Navigate over the intended
adjustment and press “SELECT”. Use the left and right arrows to make the adjustment.
Brightness is for adjusting the brightness on your screen.
Contrast is for adjusting the contrast of the Picture.
Color is for adjusting the color of picture.
Hue is for adjusting the saturation of Color.
Sharpness is for adjusting the sharpness of Picture.
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MENU
1.Input
2.Picture
3.TV Function
4.Resolution
5.OSD Function
6.Language
7. Reset
Press

MENU
1. Input 1.Brightness
2.Picture 2.Contrast
3.TV Function Choose Picture then press 3.Color
4.Resolution “Select” , 5 items show up 4.Hue
5.OSD Function 5.Sharpaness
6.Language
7. Reset
3. TV Function
There are 6 adjustments available within this function. To make an adjustment, highlight the
item you want to adjust, press the “Select” key on the remote and make the adjustment. Å
key to adjust lower, Æto adjust higher.
TV System Æ“CATV”, “AIR” 2 selections (only for NTSC)
Channel EditÆ“Add”, “Erase” 2 selections
Fine Tune: Fine tuning the TV frequency,
MTSÆMONO, STEREO, SAP 3 selections (only for NTSC)
Full Scan: Scan the available television channels
Channel Scan: Scan television Channels with internal frequency map
MENU
1. Input 1.TV system
2.Picture 2.Channel Edit
3.TV Function Choose TV Function then press 3.Fine Tune
4.Resolution “Select”, 4 items show up 4.MTS
5.OSD Function 5.Full Scan
6.Language 6.Channel Scan
7. Reset 7.Tuner Type
(Only for PAL and SELAM TV
system selection)
4. Resolution
There are 6 adjustments available within this function. To make an adjustment, highlight the
item you want to adjust, press the “Select” key on the remote and make the adjustment. Å
key to adjust lower, Æto adjust higher.
640X480 60Hz, 800X600 60Hz, 852X480 60Hz, 1024 X768 60Hz,
640X480 75Hz, 800X600 75Hz, 852X480 75Hz, 1024 X768 75Hz
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MENU
1. Input 1. 640 X480 60Hz
2.Picture 2. 800X600 60Hz
3.TV Function Choose Resolution then press 3. 852X480 60Hz
4.Resolution “Select” , 8 items show up 4.1024X768 60Hz
5.OSD Function 5. 640 X480 75Hz
6.Language 6. 800X600 75Hz
7. Reset 7. 852X480 75Hz
8. 1024X768 75Hz
5. OSD Function
There are 2 adjustments available within this function. To make an adjustment, highlight the
item you want to adjust, press the “Select” key on the remote and make the adjustment. Å
key to adjust lower, Æto adjust higher.
OSD Position: Select “OSD Position” and press ↓↑ÆÅ to adjust the image position.
OSD Color: Choose the color of OSD Message
MENU
1. Input 1.OSD Position
2.Picture 2. OSD Color
3.TV Function Choose OSD then press
4.Resolution “Select”, 2 items show up
5.OSD Function
6.Language
7. Reset
6. Language:
There are 2 adjustments available within this function. To make an adjustment, highlight the
item you want to adjust, press the “Select” key on the remote and make the adjustment. Å
key to adjust lower, Æto adjust higher.
1. English 2.Chinese
7. Reset
Select this function to bring the Multifunction Video Converter to original factory settings.
(9) EXIT
In “MENU” functions, press this key to return to Main MENU or exit set up.
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(10) Numeric Key
You can directly select the channel you want to watch. Please note these keys are only active
in TV Mode.
(11) SCAN
When you set up Multifunction Video Converter for the first time, it is recommended to press
this key to search for television channels available in your area and store them into memory.
There are 3 selections available:
1. Full Scan,
2. Channel Scan
3. Exit.
Full Scan: scans the available channels by frequency (recommended).
Channel Scan: scans the available channels according to the internal pre-set channel map.
Please Note: this key is valid in TV Mode only.
(12) RCL
Press to return to the previouse channel. Please Note: this key is valid only in TV Mode only.
(13) RES
There are 8 resolution selections available, and this function is cyclic. 640X480 60Hz, 800X600
60Hz, 852X480 60Hz, 1024 X768 60Hz,640X480 75Hz, 800X600 75Hz, 852X480 75Hz, 1024
X768 75Hz
(14) OSD Function
Press this key to review the input source and/or channel selected, press again to remove the
display from view.
(15) 9 Channels Preview
Please note: This function is only valid in TV mode only
You can preview up to 9 channels. To select a channel from the preview, press numeric
key 1-9 or press a numeric key twice to cancel.
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TV mode Press this key 9 Channel Preview press a numeric key (0-9)
to view the channel
shownin9channels

(16) Sleep
Press the SLEEP key to active the sleep timer. This will turn the unit off after the pre-set time.
1. 5 min
2. 10 min
3. 15 min
4. 30 min
5. 60 min
6. 90 min
7. OFF
(17) PIP Function
There are 4 PIP modes; 1/4, 1/9, 1/16 and off, the selection mode is cyclic. Use the navigation keys
(arrow keys) to position the PIP display on the screen. When you activate the PIP display, the last
source selected will be displayed.
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Specification
Item Specification
CATV/TV Input 75 Ohm “F” type female connector
Video Input Composite Video, S-Video
Composite Video 75Ohm, 1V p-p via RCA type connector
S-Video 75Ohm, 1V p-p via 4-Pin mini-DIN
Audio Input (Signal Source) Stereo Audio via 2 RCA type connectors
Audio Input (PC) Stereo Audio via 3.5mm stereo connector
VGA In HD-15 Female
Power-AC/DC adaptor 12 V DC 500mA (UL, CE)
VGA Output HD-15 Female
Video Output (only Valid on TV Mode) 75Ohm, 1V p-p via RCA type connector
Audio Output Stereo Audio via 3.5mm stereo connector
Regulatory specification:
Complies with requirements of:
FCC 15.225
FCC Part 15-Class B
ICES-003
CE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
No picture
A. Compare all connections to the appropriate illustrations.
B. Make sure the power adapter is connected to the electrical supply and the converter.
C. Make sure that the selected mode is the same as input signal, and then perform AUTO SCAN
again.
2.
No sound
Compare all connections to the appropriate illustrations.
3. No response while using remote controll
a. Make sure that you are pointing to the IR sensor window within 20ft and within +/- 15 degrees of
the unit.
b. Check the batteries and replace with new if necessary.
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This unit generates a standard VGA signal identical to that of a standard PC VGA card that is
compatible with VESA standard VGA inputs so the use of this unit will not void the warranty of an LCD,
CRT or Plasma monitor.
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USER INFORMATION
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 residential installation
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communication. 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, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
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/TV technician for help
WARRANTY
At Impact Acoustics, we want you to be totally confident in your purchase. That is why we offer a 12
Month Warranty on this Audio/Video device. If you experience problems due to workmanship or material
defect for the duration of this warranty we will repair or replace this device. To request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, contact Customer Service at 877-AV-EXPERT.