Hall Research TVB-400A User Manual
Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler
With Optional Audio
Component, S-Video, Composite, and PC Inputs
Scaled VGA or HDTV Component Output
Front Panel, IR Remote, & RS-232 Serial Control
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INFORMATION
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FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698
Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780, CA 92704
Web site: www.hallresearch.com
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Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Hall Research, Mini-Cat HR, and
Research Inc
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the
property of the trademark owners.
are trademarks of Hall
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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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Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................3
1.1 General.........................................................................................3
1.2 Features........................................................................................4
2. Installation.........................................................................................5
2.1 Connecting the Video inputs .......................................................5
2.2 Connecting the Optional Audio Inputs (TVB-400A Only).........6
2.3 Connecting the Scaled Output.....................................................6
2.4 Other Connections.......................................................................7
3. Configuration & Operation................................................................7
3.1 Front Panel...................................................................................7
3.2 Infra-Red Remote control (IR Remote)...................................10
4. Serial Control...................................................................................10
4.1 Control Software Installation...................................................11
4.2 Using the Control Software.....................................................12
5. Troubleshooting............................................................................... 15
5.1 Resetting the TVB-400 to Factory Defaults............................15
5.2 Contacting Hall Research ........................................................ 15
5.3 Shipping and Packaging ..........................................................15
6. Specifications...................................................................................16
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Video to PC/HDTV Switching Scaler
1. Introduction
1.1 General
The TVB-400 is a multiple format switching video scaler. It has 4
different types of video inputs and a scaled output that can be switched
to any of the inputs.
Inputs are: Composite Video (NTSC or PAL), S-video (NTSC or
PAL), Component Video (SD and HD from 480p to 1080i), and a PC
(from VGA (640x480) to SXGA (1280x1024) for scaled output, or up
to 1920x1440 for pass thru video).
The output format and resolution can be specified by the user as either
PC (VGA (640x480) to SXGA (1280x1024)) or Component Video
(YPbPr from 480p to 1080i - a VGA to 3 RCA adapter cable is
included). The user can set the output to the optimal sweet-spot of
your display and let the TVB-400 handle and convert various kinds of
video inputs for your LCD.
The TVB-400A is the same as the TVB-400 but adds audio switching
and volume control capabilities (for line level audio).
The Video Scaler can be controlled in many ways including: front
panel lighted pushbuttons (with On-Screen Display menus), using the
included IR remote control, or RS-232 Serial interface. The controls
include: input switching, setting the output resolution, picture
adjustment (tint, color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness), aspect ratio
(Standard, 16:9 or 4:3), digital noise reduction, 3D comb filter On/Off,
volume control and many other advanced features.
The TVB-400 is ideal for use with in boardrooms, classrooms, digital
signage, and high end home-theater applications. Its output can be set
for any LCD projector, PC LCD monitor, plasma, or HDTV displays.
The unit is shipped with all the required cables and adapters, IR
remote, and also Windows® PC based RS-232 control software.
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TV-to-VGA / HDTV Video Scaler
1.2 Features
Professional Video Scaler and multi-format switcher
4 different inputs: Composite, S-video, YPbPr, and a PC (RGBHV
– VGA (640x480) up to SXGA (1280x1024)) *
Can provide RGBHV (PC) VGA, SVGA (800x600),
XGA(1024x768), SXGA(1280x1024) outputs *
Can also provide YPbPr HDTV outputs of 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i
RS-232 interface allows control from an external device
OSD (On-Screen Display) with Blanking and Freeze functions
Easy to use IR remote control
State-of-the-art frame buffer (with 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
Adaptive 3-D comb filter for composite input ensures jitter-free
picture
Compatible with NSTC, PAL, and SECAM video input
* Pass Thru PC video resolutions up to 1920x1440.
TVB-400 Accessories
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