Black Box AC082A User Manual
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AUGUST 1993
AC082A
Dual System Video Converter
Dual System Video Converter
UNDERSCAN
NORMAL
FL ICKER REDUCTION
NORMAL
FREEZE IMAGE
NORMAL
POWER
LOCK
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FCC AND IC STATEMENTS, TRADEMARKS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
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 tested and found 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 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 required 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 édicté par Industrie Canada.
TRADEMARKS
Black Box and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box
Corporation.
RCA®is a registered trademark of General Electric Co.
UL®is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated.
Mac®is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Macintosh®is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Sharp®is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property
of the trademark owners.
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DUAL SYSTEM VIDEO CONVERTER
Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications .......................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction ........................................................................................... 4
3. Installation .............................................................................................. 5
3.1 Initial Steps ...................................................................................... 5
3.2 Hooking Up Video Output ............................................................. 5
3.3 Selecting Your Video Standard ....................................................... 6
3.4 Final Preparations ............................................................................. 6
4. Operation ............................................................................................... 7
4.1 Indicators ......................................................................................... 7
4.2 Front-Panel Controls......................................................................... 7
4.3 Operational Parameters .................................................................. 8
5. What to Expect from Converted Computer Images ............................ 9
6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 11
Appendix A: S-Video, the Improved Quality Video Standard ................... 12
Appendix B: Connector Pinouts ................................................................. 13
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
Video Input Standards — VGA or Mac
®
Video Output Standards — VGA or Mac; NTSC or PAL: Composite video,
S-Video, RGBS
Modes Supported — All VGA: 200, 350, 400, and 480 line
Mac: 640 x 480
Up to 16.8 Million Colors (24-bit Color)
Controls — (1) rear-mounted slide switch: NTSC/PAL
(3) front-mounted toggle switches: Underscan,
Flicker Reduction, Freeze Image
Indicators — LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Lock
Connectors —
Computer Input: HD-15S
Computer Output: HD-15S
(buffered pass-through of input)
Composite Video Output: RCA®Phono Jack
S-Video Output: 4-Pin Mini-DIN Jack
Expansion/RGB Output: HD-26S
Power — Separate Universal AC Power Supply
Input: 95 to 250 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
Output: 5 VDC @ 3.8 A
Regulatory Approvals: UL®, CSA, and TUV
Size — Converter: Width: 7.25" (18.4 cm)
Height: 1.5" (3.8 cm)
Depth: 6.25" (15.9 cm)
Power Supply: Width: 2.75" (6.9 cm)
Height: 1.5" (3.8 cm)
Depth: 4.75" (12.1 cm)
Weight — 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) (includes power unit)
1. Specifications
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DUAL SYSTEM VIDEO CONVERTER
O
VERVIEW
The Dual System Video Converter
will enable you to convert your
computer monitor signal into a
form suitable for VCR recording,
conventional TV or video monitor
display, or integration into a
multimedia production system.
The Dual System Video Converter
is a plug-and-play unit. After you
have connected it to your equipment, you are ready to go.
By adding the Sync Genlock
(available separately), you can
have full studio timing capability,
providing control over both
subcarrier and horizontal timing.
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ACKAGECONTENTS
• Dual System Video Converter
• Universal input power supply
• AC line cord for North America or
Continental Europe
• 6-foot
(1.8-m)
VGA computer input cable
• 6-foot
(1.8-m)
Mac computer input cable
• 8-inch (20.3 cm) Macintosh
®
monitor
adapter cable
• 12-foot
(3.7-m)
composite video output
cable
• 12-foot (3.7-m) S-Video output cable
• This manual
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Sync Genlock
• 12-foot (3.7-m) BNC adapter cable,
Sharp
®
projector cable, or SCART cable:
for the Converter’s RGB/Expansion
output
• RF Modulator for North America
channels 3 and 4
2. Introduction
OUTPUTS NTSC PAL
COMPUTERS-VIDEO VIDEORGB/EXPANSION COMPUTER IN POWER
GENLOCK
SYNC
TO SCAN CONVERTER
EXPANSION PORT
BLUEGREENREDOUTIN
OUTPUTS
Figure 1. The Dual System Video Converter allows you to output your
computer monitor signal to three video devices.
Optional Sync Genlock (AC083A)
(with HD26 to HD26 expansion cable)
Dual System Video Converter
Reference
(Black Burst)
Video
Projector
Video
Monitor
VCR
Computer
Monitor
Computer
Output
Power
Supply
To
Chroma
Keyer or
RGB
Monitor
optional
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