Trust Televiewer 1600 User manual

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1 Introduction
This manual is intended for users of the ‘Trust Televiewer 1600‘.
The device allows you to switch the monitor screen of your computer to a TV screen in
a simple manner. The Televiewer operates independently and thus does not depend
on any operating system. The Televiewer is suited for IBM compatible PCs, Mac
systems and NEC PCs.
The Televiewer 1600 supports resolutions up to 1600x1200 in real colours. With its
Composite video and S-VHS connections, and with the included SCART converter
plug and sound cable, you can connect your computer image and sound to virtually
every TV set. This makes the Televiewer ideally suited for playing games and viewing
DVD films on large screen television. The Televiewer is also exceptionally well suited
for presentation purposes.
2 Safety
First, always read the manual carefully.
1. Do not use the device in damp environments, such as bathrooms, damp
basements, swimming pools, etc.
2. Do not repair the device yourself, but have the device repaired by qualified
personnel.
3. Position the device so that the cables cannot be damaged.
3 Installation
Follow the steps described here for installing the Trust Televiewer 1600. See also
Figure 1:
1. Turn off your computer, monitor and TV set.
2. Unhook the “VGA” connecting plug of your monitor.
3. Link the “VGA” connecting plug (F) of the Televiewer to the “VGA” slot of your
computer.
4. Connect the daisychain VGA link (I) to the VGA connecting plug of your
monitor.
NOTE: If you link up your Televiewer 1600 to a Mac or an NEC PC, you
need to use VGA plugs for the VGA connection of your computer
and monitor.
5. Connect the feeder plug (J) of the enclosed supply cable to the connector at
the back of the Televiewer 1600.
6. Connect the other end (G) of the supply cable to your computer. You have
three options:
•DIN connection (larger 5-pin plug) for older systems. Connect this
between your keyboard and the computer;
•PS/2 connection (smaller 6-pin plug) for newer ATX systems. Connect
this between your keyboard and the computer;
•PS/2 to USB converter plug for systems with a USB port. Connect the
PS/2 connecting plug of the supply cable to the back of the PS/2 to USB
converter plug. Then connect this to a free USB port of your computer;

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NOTE: You could also use a standard 5VDC / 700mA supply adapter (not
provided). See product label at the bottom of the Televiewer for
the specs of the feeder polarity.
7. Connect one of the video cables of the Televiewer to your TV set. You have
three options:
•S-VHS (black 4-pin plug): use this connecting plug (A) for optimum
image quality;
•Composite video (yellow cinch plug): if so desired, you can use this
connecting plug (C);
•SCART: If you have a SCART connection, use the provided “Composite
to SCART” converter plug (B). Connect the composite video connecting
plug (C) to the composite connecting point (yellow) at the back of the
SCART converter plug. Then connect this to the SCART connecting
point of your TV set.
8. Connect the 3.5mm audio jack (E) of the provided sound cable to the speaker
output of your sound card, or to another audio source such as the headset of
your DVD player.
9. Connect the white and red audio cinch plugs (D) to the other end of the
sound cable on your TV or VCR, either with or without the provided SCART
converter plug.
10. Switch on your computer, monitor and TV set.
11. Set the right video channel on your TV.
4 Using Televiewer
After connecting the Televiewer 1600 to your computer and TV, you can set the
image resolution to your liking. The Televiewer supports resolutions up to 1600x1200.
See the specifications on Chapter 6 for all the resolution options supported by the
Televiewer.
NOTE: For optimum image quality we recommend not to exceed a
1280x1024 resolution. With higher resolutions, signal loss in the
VGA cable may result in a slightly less sharp monitor image.
NOTE: When converting to a different resolution, the TV image may
flicker for a few seconds. The Televiewer needs a short while to
adjust.
The Televiewer 1600 has an internal memory which automatically saves the image
size and position you set. Your settings will be saved even when you shut down the
system.
The Televiewer also has a ‘Power-saving’ function which shuts off the S-VHS and
composite video outputs if there is no VGA signal to the input. Thus, power
consumption of the Televiewer is reduced to a minimum when your computer is not
switched on. The VGA LED (J) is off when the ‘power-saving’ function is active.
See figure 2 and table below for the description of the functions of the different
buttons on the Televiewer:

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Function Descriptions
ADown Moves the TV image downwards.
BUp Moves the TV image upwards.
CSize / Pic Switch for setting image size and image quality in
combination with buttons F and H.
DRight Moves the TV image to the right.
ELeft Moves the TV image to the left.
FV-Size / Flicker By means of switch (C) in “Size” setting you can set
the vertical dimension of the image.
By means of switch (C) in “Pic” setting you can set the
filter that prevent for the image to flicker.
GZoom Zooms in on selected image for more detail. Use
buttons A, B, D and E for selecting the field you want
to view.
HH-Size / Brightn. By means of switch (C) in “Size” setting you can set
the horizontal dimension of the image.
By means of switch (C) in “Pic” setting you can set the
brightness of the image.
IDC Power Connecting point for the provided supply cable, or for
optional standard adapter 5VDC / 700mA (not
provided).
JVGA LED Indication LED, will light up if VGA signal is connected.
KSize LED Indication LED, will light up if switch (C) is switched on
in “Size” setting.
LPicture LED Indication LED, will light up if switch (C) is switched on
in “Pic” setting.
See table below for the special functions of the Televiewer:
Function Description
A + B Freeze / Unfreeze Simultaneously push the buttons “Down” (A) and
“Up” (B) to freeze the video image. This allows you
to have a closer look at a film fragment, for
instance.
Simultaneously push both buttons again to
unfreeze the image.
D + E Default Reset Simultaneously push the buttons “Right” (D) and
“Left” (E) for a default reset.

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5 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Possible solution
Cables not connected
properly.
Check if the Televiewer has
been connected properly.
See chapter 3 for the
options.
No picture.
TV not set properly. Check if the TV has the
correct video setting.
No image via
Notebook.
External VGA is not
switched on.
Switch on the external VGA
in on the Notebook.
Resolution and refresh
rate of computer too high.
The Televiewer supports a
resolution up to 1600x1200
with 80Hz maximum. For
optimum image quality we
recommend not to exceed
1280x1024 with 100Hz.
Image setting of TV set
are not correct.
Set brightness and contrast
of the TV set.
TV image is not
good.
PAL / NTSC settings of
the TV set are not
correct.
If your TV set supports
various standards, set your
TV set on PAL standard.
Consult the manual of your
TV set.
VGA connection of
Televiewer cannot
be connected to
Mac or NEC system.
Mac an NEC systems
used different type of
connection for VGA than
IBM compatible PCs.
Use VGA converter plugs for
the VGA connection (not
provided).
Because of system box
or because a Mac system
is used, the plugs do not
fit.
Use the provided PS/2 to
USB converter plug in order
to connect PS/2 plug of the
supply cable to a free USB
port.
DIN or PS/2 plugs
for connection
power supply does
not fit.
No free keyboard
connection or USB port in
the system.
Use an external 12VDC /
700mA supply adapter for
the Televiewer (not
provided). See product label
at bottom of Televiewer for
the polarity of the
connecting plug.
TV flickers when
switching to
another resolution.
Televiewer needs a few
seconds to adjust to the
new resolution.
Wait a few seconds for the
image to adjust.
Televiewer has no
on/off button.
Cannot switch
Televiewer off
Televiewer has a built-in
‘power-saving’ function
for minimum power
consumption.
When you switch your
system off, the ‘power-
saving’ function is
automatically activated. The
VGA LED is off.

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Problem Cause Possible solution
Composite or S-VHS
extension cable is too
long or of poor quality.
Do not use Composite or S-
VHS extension cable longer
than 5 meters.
No or poor image
after cable
extension.
VGA extension cable
used.
The VGA connection of the
Televiewer MUST NEVER
BE EXTENDED.
Problem not listed
here.
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manual. Please have the following information available:
•The article number. This is: 12560;
•Hardware used;
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•A good description of what precisely does not work;
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6 Specifications
Input VGA
Output Composite, S-VHS, SCART (plug)
Video standard PAL
640x480 with 60 to 100 Hz
800x600 with 60 to 100 Hz
1024x768 with 60 to 100 Hz
1280x1024 with 60 to 100 Hz
Resolutions
1600x1200 with 60 to 80 Hz
Number of colours Infinite
Voltage 5V, 700mA