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TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler
Component, S-Video, Composite, and PC Inputs
IR Remote, RS-232 Serial Control & Time-base Correction
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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 designed 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 intended 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 their 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 emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Model TVB-350
Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................3
1.1 General........................................................................................ 3
1.2 Features....................................................................................... 3
2. Installation ......................................................................................... 4
2.1 Connecting the Video inputs (refer to figure 2.1)....................... 4
2.2 Connecting the Scaled Output .................................................... 5
2.3 Other Connections ...................................................................... 5
3. Configuration & Operation................................................................ 6
3.1 Front Panel................................................................................... 6
3.2 Infra-Red Remote control (IR Remote)..................................... 8
4. Serial Control..................................................................................... 9
5. Troubleshooting............................................................................... 10
Resetting the TVB-350 to Factory Defaults .................................... 10
Contacting Hall Research Technologies..........................................10
Shipping and Packaging ..................................................................10
6. Specifications................................................................................... 11
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1. Introduction
1.1 General
The TVB-350 is a high-end video scaler that up-converts composite, Svideo, or Component (YCbCr) inputs to high resolution PC or HDTV
output. It also provides an input from a PC.
The VGA output resolution can be selected to be VGA, SVGA, XGA,
or SXGA.
It can also be set to output HDTV resolutions of 480P, 576P, 720P and
1080i. The output signal under HDTV mode is YPbPr (a 15-pin HD to
3 RCA adaptor cable is included).
The TVB-350 can be controlled via the front panel through OSD
menus, by using the included remote control, or via RS-232 Serial
interface. The controls include input selection, choice of output
resolution, picture adjust (tint, color, brightness, contrast, sharpness),
aspect ratio (16/9 or 4/3), digital noise reduction, 3D comb filter
ON/Off and many other advanced features.
The TVB-350 is ideal for use with LCD projectors, CRT/LCD
monitors, and plasma or HDTV displays with improved picture quality.
The Unit is shipped with all required cables, IR remote and also a PC
RS-232 control software
1.2 Features
• Professional-quality Video Scaler/Deinterlacer
• Can provide VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA(1280x1024) outputs
• Can also provide HDTV outputs of 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i,
• State-of-the-art frame buffer (time-base correction)
• Reverse 3:2/2:2 pull down provides clear and crisp de-interlacing of
video originating from 24 fps film, such as DVD movies.
• Digital noise reduction
• Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness and Tint adjustment
• Dynamic format 4:3 or 16:9 output
• 3-D comb filter for composite input ensures jitter-free picture
• Compatible with NSTC, PAL, and SECAM video input
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