Gefen VGA-2-DVISP User Manual

VGA To DVI

Scaler PLUS

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction1.
Features2.
Panel Descriptions3.
Connecting and Operating the VGA to DVI Scaler4.
Menu Functions5.
Troubleshooting6.
Specifi cations7.
Warranty8.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen VGA to DVI Scaler Plus. Your com­plete
satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen’s line of KVM (Keyboard Video & Mouse),
DVI, ADC, USB, switches, extenders, converters and hubs is designed to make
computer use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive.

KVM switches allow access to multiple computers from a single keyboard, while the
extenders give the user control over a computer up to 330 feet away from the work
area.

The line offers solutions for noise, space and security concerns, data center control,
information distribution, conference room presentation, and school and corporate
training environments.

Our Commitment

Gefen will always offer the fi nest quality product at the best possible price. Included
in that price is a lifetime of free support from a team of outstanding engineers.

Introduction

The VGA to DVI Scaler PLUS connects traditional analog video graphic cards (VGA)
to DVI compliant digital monitors. The VGA to DVI Scaler PLUS, enables users to
connect laptops or legacy PC computers equipped with HD-15 video connections,
to the new DVI (digital visual interface) video display format. The VGA to DVI Scaler
PLUS will also work with component video sources such as DVD players and set top
boxes.

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FEATURES

Features

The input is analog PC or HDTV signal in the format of either RGBHV, YPbPr or •
YCbCr.

The output is digital+analog PC or HDTV signal in the format of digital RGBHV •
bit stream plus analog RGBHV, known as DVI-I (Integrated digital and analog)

The input resolution is automatically detected while the output resolution and •
refresh rate can be selected through OSD menu and front panel push buttons.

48MB frame memory for frame rate conversion. •
Output picture adjustment on brightness, contrast, color, RGB level and H-V •

position.
DVI output enables an all digital rendering of video without the losses •

associated with an analog interface and is an ideal for use with digital display
such as LCD, Plasma and DLP projectors.

High performance Scaler that converts and scales analog RGB inputs to DVI-I •
(digital or analog) outputs

Output resolution can be easily selected using the OSD (On Screen Display) •
Supports input/output computer resolutions up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz •
Supports HDTV resolution up to 1080p as input and output. •
Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors •
Aspect ratio control for native and full view modes •

Includes:

(1) VGA to DVI Scaler Plus
(1) 5V Power Supply
(1) 6 ft VGA cable (M-F)
(1) User’s Manual

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DVI Output

Menu Button

Level Adjustment/

Auto Adjust

Level Adjustment

Front view

Back view

VGA Input

Power Supply

Input

Power Indicator

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE VGA TO DVI SCALER PLUS

How to Connect the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus

Connect your analog video card to the HD-15 female connector at the input side of
the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus. (Note: The Menu button of the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus
will not work without a source plugged in)

Connect the DVI (M-M) cable between the DVI connector on the digital display and
the DVI output of the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus.

Connect the power supply.
*Note: The default resolution is set to NATIVE mode.

Operating the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus

Button Function

MENU Shows and Hides the On Screen Menu /

Menu and Item Selection

+

Moves menu cursor DOWN the menu /

Increases adjustment values

-

Moves menu cursor UP the menu /

Decreases adjustment values

Hold MENU and unplug and re-plug the

power source. After you have done that,

you can release the MENU button

Resets scaler back to NATIVE resolution

of the display

Auto Adjust

Press the

- button

Tunes picture to displays optimum

settings

Output resolutions that are supported:

VGA 480I 576I WXGA
SGA 480P 576P WSXGA

XGA 720P/60 720P/50 WUXGA
SXGA 1080I/60 1080I/50 2K/60
UXGA 1080P/60 1080P/50 NATIVE

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PC Menu

Contrast:
Adjusts the picture contrast

Brightness:
Adjusts the picture brightness

H POS:
Adjusts the picture's Horizontal

Position
V POS:

Adjusts the picture's Vertical
Position

Clock:
Clock adjustment for focus

Phase:
Phase adjustment for focus

Scale:
Aspect ratio control

OSD (On Screen Display) Adjust Menu

H POS:
Adjusts the Horizontal Position
of the On Screen Display

V POS:
Adjusts the Vertical Position of
the On Screen Display

Timeout:
Controls the time the OSD stays
on the display

Background:
Controls transparency of OSD

Color Menu

Red:
Adjusts the picture's red color
saturation

Green:
Adjusts the picture's green color
saturation

Blue:
Adjusts the picture's blue color
saturation

Color Temp:
Adjust the color tone

System Information Screen

Source:

Displays what source is
connected

Input:
Displays the current Input
resolution

Output:
Displays the current Output
resolution

Version:
Displays the current Firmware
version

MENU FUNCTIONS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

No Picture appears on bootup:

If no picture appears on bootup, fi rst reset the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus to the native
mode of the display it is connected to.

Monitors without an internal scaler (Any Apple Display as well as the Dell 30"
monitor) require the VGA to DVI Scaler Plus to output the monitor's exact native
resolution to display a picture. To set the Scaler to the correct resolution, do the
following:

Reset the scaler to the native resolution of the display by fi rst holding down the 1.
MENU button.

While holding the 2. MENU button down remove the power supply from the scaler.

Note: The MENU button does not work without a source plugged in.

Wait 3 seconds and re-plug the power supply to the unit.3.
After you have inserted the power supply, let go of the 4. MENU button.
Wait 3 seconds and the scaler will then reset to the displays native resolution.5.
If you need to start over for any reason, unplug and re-plug the power on the 6.

VGA to DVI Scaler Plus and then repeat steps 1-5.

How to use the Auto-Adjust:

If for any reason you need to Auto-Adjust the display, you can do so by pressing 1.
the "-" button once. Give the scaler 3 seconds to Auto-Adjust itself.

While the unit is powered on, press the - button with both source and display 2.
connected and powered on as well.

Wait three seconds for the unit to adjust itself to the displays optimum settings.3.
After you have pressed the - button, a small dialog box will appear to show that 4.

you are auto-adjusting the picture. It will disappear when the scaler is done.

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DVI Video Amplifi er Bandwidth.......................................................................165 MHz

VGA Amplifi er Bandwidth................................................................................350 Mhz

Input Video Signal

RGBHV...............................................................................................0.7 Vp-p 75 ohm

H/V........................................................................................................3 to 5 Vp-p TTL

Y.............................................................................................................1 Vp-p 75 ohm

Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr.......................................................................................0.7 Vp-p 75 ohm

Input DDC Signal...............................................................................5 Volts p-p (TTL)

DVI Connector.............................................................................DVI-I (29 pin) female

VGA Connector..........................................................................................HD-15 male

Power Consumption.............................................................................10 Watts (max)

Power Supply......................................................................................................5V DC

Dimensions.......................................................................................5”W x 1”H x 3.5”D

Shipping Weight...................................................................................................2 lbs.

SPECIFICATIONS