ClearOne comm Scan Converter User Manual

Scan Converter

Installation & Operation Manual

ClearOne, formerly VideoLabs

ClearOne Communications, Inc. ~ 1825 Research Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 ~ tel [phone] ~ fax [phone]

Table of Contents

The Scan Converter accepts graphic data from a PC as a VGA signal and converts it

to a video format (composite, S-VHS, and analog RGB for SCART use).The Scan

Converter is a plug and play device that automatically detects the scan rate and res-

olution of the incoming graphic signals without the use of software. No installation

other than the connection of cables is needed.

Features

• True plug and play; no software drivers required

• Compatible with all PCs

• Scan rates up to 100Hz supported for 640x480 resolution; up to 85Hz for

800x600 resolution; up to 75Hz for 1024x768 resolution and 1152x864

resolution

• True color quality

• Simultaneous display on TV screen and PC monitor

• Supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video systems (SECAM system displayed

by analog RGB output port)

• OSD (on-screen display) function

• Full-screen overscan/underscan

• Horizontal/vertical picture positioning

• 8-level flicker control

• Freeze function

• Auto-save for screen position, brightness, and sharpness

• Remote control included

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Introduction

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Professional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Product returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the Scan Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

IR remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the onscreen interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

© 2003 ClearOne Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any

form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne Communications. Printed in the United States

of America. ClearOne Communications reserves specific privileges. Information in this document is subject to

change without notice.

Scan Converter Installation and Operation Manual

ClearOne Part No. 800-171-191 April 2003 (Rev. 1.0)

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Product returns

All product returns require a return authorization (RA) number. Please contact

ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product. Make sure

you return all the items that shipped with your product and include a brief descrip-

tion of how the product was being used when the problem occurred.

Unpacking

Carefully remove the Scan Converter unit, cables and power supply from the packag-

ing. Ensure that you received the following parts:

• Remote control

• 15-pin HD extension cable

• AV cable

• S-video (S-VHS) cable

• Power supply

• Mini-DIN to SCART cable (PAL system only)

If any parts are missing, please call the Technical Support Group at

1-800-283-5936 (USA) or 1-801-974-3760.

ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment. You must
make claims directly with the carrier.Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs
of damage. If the shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing
material for inspection by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.

System Requirements

To use the Scan Converter, you must have the following devices:

• IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh with VESA standard VGA, SVGA,

and XGA outputs

• TV or video input device with composite video, S-video or SCART connector

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Professional services

If you need additional information on how to install, set up, or operate your

Scan Converter, please contact us. We welcome and encourage your comments so we

can continue to improve our products and serve your needs.

ClearOne Communications ~ 1825 Research Way ~ Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Technical Support

Tel: [phone](USA) or 1-801-974-3760

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.clearone.com

Sales and Customer Service

Tel: [phone] (USA) or 1-801-975-7200

Fax: [phone] (USA) or 1-801-977-0087

E-mail: [e-mail]

Sales and Customer Service (International)

Unit 4 Hernes Estate

Greys Road

Henley on Thames

Oxfordshire

United Kingdom

RG9 4NT

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Product registration

Please register your Scan Converter using the online registration form in the Product

section at

www.clearone.com

. We are better able to provide technical assistance when

your product is properly registered. Registration information is also used to notify you

of upgrades and new product information.