Hall Research VHD-180 User Manual

PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter

Convert VGA or High Definition Video to Standard Definition TV

IR Remote, RS-232 Serial Control & Component I/O

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UMA1117 Rev B

PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter

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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 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 VHD-180

Contents

1. Introduction .......................................................................................3

1.1 General......................................................................................... 3

1.2 Features........................................................................................ 3

2. Installation ......................................................................................... 4

2.1 Package Contents......................................................................... 4

2.2 Connecting the Video Inputs and Outputs................................... 4

2.3 Front Panel Controls.................................................................... 6

2.4 IR Remote Controls ..................................................................... 7

3. RS-232 Serial Control ....................................................................... 8

4. Free PC Control Software.................................................................. 9

5. Troubleshooting................................................................................. 9

Contacting Hall Research ..................................................................9

6. Specifications................................................................................... 10

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PC / HDTV to TV Scan Converter

1. Introduction

1.1 General

The model VHD-180 is a PC/HD Component down Converter that
generates a standard analog NTSC or PAL video signal from an HD
component or PC video signal. Output is either composite or S-Video
or standard definition component (YPbPr) format. Both the PC and the
HD component inputs have pass-thru connections. The unit can convert
any analog component video signal up to 1080i can be converted to
standard analog video. The VHD-180 also handles computer VGA
resolutions up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) at 60Hz refresh rate.

The Model VHD-180 settings can be controlled via front panel push­buttons, an included IR remote or any RS-232 serial control device.

Applications for this device include displaying your PC’s image on a
standard definition TV, or making DVD recordings of PC software for
training purposes. Additionally most satellite receivers and HD set-top
boxes do not provide simultaneous HD and SD outputs. In order to
display the HD signal on TVs with composite or S-Video, the VHD­180 is the ticket.

1.2 Features

• Professional-quality Video Scan Converter (down converter)

• PC (VGA) and HDTV (Component) Inputs

• Composite (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C), or Component (YPbPr)

outputs

• Supports PC inputs up to 1600x1200 & HDTV inputs up to 1080i

• Loop-thru outputs for both PC VGA and HDTV Component

• Image Controls: Pan, Position, Aspect Ratio, Zoom, Freeze

• Easy to use IR Remote

• Includes VGA, Component, S-Video, and Composite Cables

• Universal Power Supply

• RS-232 interface allows control from an external device.

• OSD (On Screen Display) for easy setup

• Free PC Control Software (through the RS232 port)

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