Black Box VSC-VGA-TV User Manual

July 2010

Multi-Format Video Scan Converter

Converts PC and HDTV to interlaced NTSC/PAL
and Component output.

VSC-VGA-TV

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Multi-Format Video Scan Converter

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND

INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

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 inter ference 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 J 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
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
emis sion 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 publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)

Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para

referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,

cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales

que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá

lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.

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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la

polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no

sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las

lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea

usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean

derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su

desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of
BB Technologies, Inc.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents

1. Specifications .............................................................................................. 7

2. Overview..................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 8

2.2 Features ............................................................................................. 8

2.3 What’s Included ................................................................................. 8

2.4 Hardware Description ........................................................................9

2.4.1 Front Panel .............................................................................. 9

2.4.2 Back Panel ............................................................................ 10

3. Remote Control Functions ........................................................................ 12

4. RS-232 Software Operation ...................................................................... 15

4.1 Software Installation ........................................................................ 15

4.2 Main Panel ....................................................................................... 15

5. Connection and Installation ...................................................................... 21

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Output System: NTSC or PAL interlaced video, YCbCr Component

Resolution: PC: VGA @ 60 Hz up to 140 Hz refresh rate,

SVGA @ 60 Hz up to 120 Hz refresh rate,
XGA @ 60 Hz up to 85 Hz refresh rate,
SXGA @ 60 Hz refresh rate,
UXGA @ 60 Hz refresh rate;
HDTV: 480i & 480p @ 60 Hz,
576i & 576p @ 50 Hz,
720p @ 50 & 60 Hz,
1080i @48, 50 & 60 Hz

User Controls: (7) front-panel buttons: Power, Left arrow, Right arrow,
Down arrow, Up arrow, Aspect, Overscan;
(1) Back-panel switch: Power On/Off

Connectors: Input: (1) HD15, (3) RCA (YPbPr or YCbCr), (1) DB9 RS-232;
Output: (1) RCA, (1) 4-pin mini DIN, (3) RCA (YCbCr), (1) HD15, (3) RCA
(YPbPr/YCbCr)

Indicators: LEDs: (1) Standby/On

Power: 5-VDC, 2-A, center positive

Size: 2"H x 6.1"W x 8"D (5 x 15.5 x 20.4 cm)

Weight: 2.2 lb. (1 kg)

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2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The VSC-VGA-TV is a high-performance, Multi-Format Video Scan Converter.
It converts not only PC but also HDTV images to interlaced NTSC/PAL and
component output. Use it for videoconferencing, home theaters, business
presentations, lecturing rooms, or viewing PC/HDTV images on TV.

2.2 Features

• Back-panel switch selects PC or HDTV input, NTSL or PAL, and Component

output.

• Supports high-resolution PC input up to UXGA (1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz) and

HDTV input up to 1080i @ 60 Hz.

• Select output video format between Composite/S-video, and Component

(YCbCr).

• Supports a high-input refresh rate up to 140 Hz (VGA).

• Loops through PC and HDTV input signals via additional HD15 and 3 RCA

connectors.

• Provides adjustable image scaling: Pan, Position, and Zoom.

• Advanced 2D flicker filter ensures a flicker-free picture.

• Aspect adjustment for wide-screen HDTV source.

• Adjustable contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness.

• Provides overscan, freeze, test pattern, and magnifier.

• Adjust and control via an RS-232 interface.

• Has remote control and OSD operation display.

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing
or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or
[e-mail].

• Multi-Format Video Scan Converter

• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) Composite video cable

• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) S-video cable

• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) Component video cable

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Chapter 2: Overview

• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) VGA cable

• RS-232 Control Software

• (1) IR remote control (includes batteries)

• (1) power supply

• This user’s manual

2.4 Hardware Description

2.4.1 Front Panel

Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the converter. Table 2-1 describes its
components.

1 6 7 8 9

2 3 4 5

Figure 2-1. Front panel.

Table 2-1. Front panel components.

Number Component Description

1 Standby/On indicator This indicator lights red when it is in

standby mode. It lights green when it is
in ON mode.

2 Power button Push this button to turn power on or to

standby.

3 Remote control sensor Senses signal from the remote control.

4 Left arrow button Push the button to adjust the picture

leftward under Position, Pan, or Zoom

mode.

5 Down arrow button Push the button to adjust the picture

downward under Position, Pan, or Zoom

mode.

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Table 2-1 (Continued). Front panel components.

Number Component Description

6 Up arrow button Push the button to adjust the picture

upward under Position, Pan, or Zoom

mode.

7 Right arrow button Push the button to adjust the picture

rightward under Position, Pan, or Zoom

mode.

8 Aspect button Push the button to select the screen

aspect: Full, Pan and Scan, or Letterbox.

9 Overscan button Push the button to overscan/underscan

the picture.

2.4.2 Back Panel

Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the converter. Table 2-2 describes its
components.

10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

Figure 2-2. Back panel.

Table 2-2. Back panel components.

Number Component Description

10 DB9 connector RS-232

11 RCA connector Composite video output

12 (3) RCA connectors HDTV (YPbPr) loop-through output

13 HD15 connector PC loop-through output

14 Rocker switch Selects power ON/OFF

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Chapter 2: Overview

Table 2-2 (continued). Back panel components.

Number Component Description

15 (3) RCA connectors YCbCr Component output connector

16 4-pin mini DIN connector S-Video output

17 (3) RCA connectors HDTV (YPbPr) input

18 HD15 connector PC input

19 Slide switch Selects input source resolution type

20 Barrel 5-VDC, 2-A power supply

NOTE: You can select output video format between Composite/S-Video and

Component (YCbCr). Press the output key on the IR remote to select the
output format.

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3. Remote Control Functions

Figure 3-1 shows the remote control. Table 3-1 describes its components.

8 7 6

1

9

10

11
12
13

14

Figure 3-1. Remote Control.

Table 3-1. Remote Control Components.

Number Component Description

1 Power Turn remote control ON/OFF

2 Video setting adjustments Adjust picture contrast, brightness, color,

and sharpness

2

16

3
15
4

5

3 V-Reset button Press the button to reset the picture

adjustment to factory default value

4 NTSC/PAL Press the button to select NTSC or PAL

as video output

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Chapter 3: Remote Control Functions

Table 3-1 (Continued). Remote Control Components.

Number Component Description

5 Color bar pattern ON/OFF Press the button to show color bar pat-

tern on the screen. Press again to close
the color bar.

6 Image freeze ON/OFF Press the button to freeze an image.

Press again to un-freeze the image.

7 Output format Press the button to select the desired

output format

8 Under/overscan Press the button to choose an underscan

image or an overscan image.

9 9-blocks selection (Zoom) Under zoom mode, press one of the

buttons to select its corresponding sub­area, which is 1⁄9 of the full screen

10 Zoom ON/OFF Press the button to zoom in a picture.

Press again to zoom out.

11 Horizontal/vertical Adjust the size or position of an image

adjust arrows when it is under Zoom, Position/Pan, or

Size/EXP mode.

12 Default Press the button to revert the following

parameters to factory preset value:

Zoom, Position, Size, Picture Adjust

13 Pos/Pan When a picture is in underscan mode,

press the button to adjust the position.
When a picture is in overscan mode,
press the button to adjust the pan.

14 System Reset Press the button to revert all system

parameters back to factory preset value.
The system parameters default settings
are: Overscan, NTSC output, full aspect,
video settings reset, position/pan/size/
expand reset

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Table 3-1 (Continued). Remote Control Components.

Number Component Description

15 Size/Exp When a picture is in underscan mode,

press the button to do size adjustment.
When a picture is in overscan mode,
press the button to do expand
adjustment.

16 Aspect Press the button to switch between full,

pan & scan, or letterbox.

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Chapter 4: RS-232 Software Operation

4. RS-232 Software Operation

System requirements: PC OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/7

4.1 Software Installation

1. Place the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Run setup.exe on the installation CD.

3. OS might need to update some files.

Restart the PC. After the PC is ready, run setup. exe again.

4. Click taskbar menu (START)->(Programs)->(Scan Converter) to run software.

4.2 Main Panel

Figure 4-1 shows the main panel screen and lists its components.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9

10

11

12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

No. Component No. Component No. Component

1 Connection status 8 Option 14 Pan/Position
2 Power 9 Close 15 Expand/Size
3 System reset 10 Minimize 16 Output format
4 Zoom 11 System tray 17 Screen frame
5 Magnifier 12 About 18 Video settings
6 Under/overscan 13 Aspect 19 RS-232 COM port
7 Prompt

Figure 4-1. Main panel screen.

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1. Connection Status: Gray icon means the Multi-Format Video Scan Converter

is disconnected. Colored icon means the VSC-VGA-TV unit
is connected.

2. Power: Power on/off.

3. System reset: Reset VSC-VGA-TV settings to the default value.

4. Zoom: Turn zoom on.

1

2

Number Component

1 Zoom area: Zoom area selection: 1–9
2 Reset: Reset to zoom area 1

Figure 4-2. Zoom area on the screen.

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Chapter 4: RS-232 Software Operation

5. Magnifier: Turn the magnifier on. Only for PC-INPUT.

X1.5
X2.0 Close
Small frame Refresh
Big frame

Figure 4-3. Magnifier screen.

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6. Under/overscan: TV overscan adjustments are “pan” and “expand”; underscan

adjustments are “position” and “size.”

7. Prompt: Operation message.

8. Option: TV system options, including panel skin, test pattern, and window on

top.

TV System

Panel skin

Test pattern

Window on top

Figure 4-4. TV system options.

9. Close: Terminate application software.

10. Minimize: Shrink the application software to the window taskbar.

11. System tray: Shrink the application software to the system tray. Click the icon

and return to the normal window.

System tray

Figure 4-5. System tray.

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Chapter 4: RS-232 Software Operation

12. About: Display the software version.

Application software version

Firmware version

Figure 4-6. Software version: application software version;

Firmware version: Multi-Format Video Scan Converter firmware version.

13 . Aspect: Select the screen aspect: Full>Pan & Scan>Letterbox.

14/15. Pan/Position and Size/Expand adjustments.

Pan/Position

Reset

Pan/Position Adjustments: Position for underscan. Pan adjustment for overscan.
Size/Expand adjustments: Size for underscan. Expand for overscan.
Reset: Reset settings to default values.

Figure 4-7. Adjustments screen.

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16. Output format: Select output format for C-V/S-V, or YCbCr.

17. Screen freeze: Still screen.

18. Video settings: Brightness/Contrast/Color/Sharpness adjustments.

Figure 4-8. Reset: Reset settings to default values.

19. RS-232 Communication Port: COM1: or COM2:.

Reset

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5. Connection and Installation

RS-232
control

Chapter 5: Connection and Installation

PDP
HDTV

LCD or Monitor

NTSC or PAL TV

Figure 5-1. Typical application.

Table 5-1 shows the connection between the Multi-Format VideoScan Converter
and remote controller with RS-232 modem cable.

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DVHS, DVD

AC Adapter

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Table 5-1. Modem cable pin definitions.

VSC-VGA-TV Remote Controller

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 NC 1 NC
2 TxD 2 RxD
3 RxD 3 TxD
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC

• RS-232 transmission format:

Baud rate: 9600 bps

Data bits: 8 bits

Parity: None

Stop bit: 1 bit

• RS-232 transmission Command/Response codes:

- Command/Response codes are the combination of 6 bytes.

- Every command's transmission, scan converter responses the equal codes.

- Only PWR???, VER??? codes are available while unit is on Power-Off status.

- Some functions need time to process.

Wait until you receive the for "RDY???" code, then you can input the next
command.

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Chapter 5: Connection and Installation

Table 5-2. Code descriptions.

Code Ready State Comment Description

PWR000 RDY005 POWER power off
PWR001 power on
PWR999 inquire status

NPO000 N/P output NTSC output
NPO001 PAL output
NPO999 inquire status

FRZ000 FREEZE freeze image off
FRZ001 freeze image on
FRZ999 inquire status

SCN000 SCAN underscan
SCN001 overscan
SCN999 inquire status

ZOM000 RDY006 ZOOM zoom off
ZOM001 RDY006 zoom on
ZOM999 inquire status

MVU000 Move UP move UP button release
MVU001 move UP button press

MVD000 Move DOWN move DOWN button release
MVD001 move DOWN button press

MVL000 Move LEFT move LEFT button release
MVL001 move LEFT button press

MVR000 Move RIGHT move RIGHT button release
MVR001 move RIGHT button press

SZU000 Size UP shorter height image button

release
SZU001 shorter height image button
press

SZD000 Size DOWN higher height image button
release

SZD001 higher height image button

press

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Table 5-2 (continued). Codes descriptions.

Code Ready State Comment Description

SZL000 Size LEFT narrower width image button
release
SZL001 narrower width image button
release

SZR000 Size RIGHT wider width image button

release
SZL001 wider width image button
release

RST000 RDY000 RESET system reset
RST001 reset image position
RST002 reset image size
RST003 RDY003 reset video settings

PAT000 RDY007 PATTERN test pattern off
PAT001 RDY007 test pattern on
PAT999 inquire status

FMT000 Output Format CV/SV
FMT001 YsUV
FMT999 inquire status

ARA001–ARA009 Zoom AREA zoom area 1–area 9
ARA999 inquire status

ASP000 ASPECT aspect is full screen
ASP001 aspect is pan&scan
ASP002 aspect is letterbox
ASP999 inquire status

CON001–CON063 CONTRAST range = 0–63
CON999 inquire status

BRI000–BRI255 BRIGHTNESS range = 0–255
BRI999 inquire status

SAT0 00 –SAT063 SATUR ATION range = 0 –63
inquire status

FLK000–FLK021 FLICKER range = 0–21
FLK999 inquire status

VER??? VERSION unit firmware version response
VER999 inquire unit firmware version

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