X2 X2VGA-TM User Manual

ENG 1.00 2004/7

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Please read and keep this manual. It contains important information on the safe and proper use
of your X2VGA Plus High Definition VGA Pack.

The term “X2VGA+TM” in this manual means the product, “X2VGA Plus High Definition VGA
Pack”.

X2VGA+TM is for use exclusively with the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.

~WARNING~

1. Before you plug or unplug the AV link cable or regulate the dip switches of X2VGA+TM,
make sure that the Xbox console has been turned off. Otherwise you will cause a crash and
damage either to the Xbox console or the X2VGA+TM!

2. Should a problem happen, please refer to this manual and make sure that you heed all
warnings and follow all instructions. Should problems persist, DO NOT take apart, service,
repair, or modify the X2VGA+TM in any way. Doing so will increase the risk of serious
injury from electric shock, cause damage to your X2VGA+TM, and void your warranty.
(Please take note of the breakable seal on the side of the X2VGA+TM with the words
“NEOYA Void Warranty if seal is broken”. It looks like follows.)

Overview

The X2VGA+TM High Definition VGA Pack by Neoya unleashes the full performance of the
Xbox. With the X2VGA+TM and a standard VGA monitor, users can play their favorite Xbox
games at 480p, 720p, or 1080i resolutions - over double that of standard TV! The X2VGA+TM
makes Xbox games come alive, delivering the sharpest, most realistic visuals available. The
X2VGA+™ provides both stereo audio and digital audio output. Furthermore, the exceptional
480i EasyViewTM feature and composite video makes it easy for users to fully enjoy the
mind-blowing audio and visual effects of the Xbox.

Comparing with the former X2VGA, the X2VGA+ is compatible with all versions of the Xbox
and presents you with the perfect visual performance by its brand-new design of video
processing circuits. Moreover, the newly integrated video and audio pass-through function on
the X2VGA+ even allows a quick switch between Xbox and PC by one single button.

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Features

l Delivers crystal clear 480p, 720p, and 1080i Xbox displays on standard VGA

monitors.

l Provides video and audio pass-through function to switch image and sound at the

same time between PC and the Xbox by pressing one single button.

l Provides exceptional 480i EasyViewTM feature for effortless setup.
l Includes stereo audio and digital audio outputs with complete support for the Xbox's

Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

l Provides composite video output for convenient connecting to a traditional TV display

(480i).

l Offers complete functionality with a simple cable connection. No need to prepare an

additional Xbox high Definition AV Pack or any power adaptor.

l Provides advanced signal processing. Works perfectly with all versions of the Xbox in

accurate color and brightness.

l Provides VESA standard separate H/V sync. and composite sync. to VGA for

enhanced compatibility.

l Provides Mode Indicator LED, which shows the current display mode (480p, 720p, or

1080i).

Can the X2VGA+ work with LCD monitors?

Due to 480p, 720p, and 1080i display modes are not the common working modes for
computers; therefore, whether the LCD monitors can function normally, really depends on
their circuits, and if they give supports to these modes. According to the testing results, we
conclude that over 90% of LCD monitors can function normally in 480p mode, and the
newer or larger LCD monitors have a higher possibility to work in 720p and 1080i modes
correctly—should attribute to their better drive circuits. Moreover, for the LCD monitors
manufactured in the recent two years, the possibility even reaches as high as 80% among
the 17” or above LCD monitors.

What are the differences between the X2VGA+TM and common VGA
TV boxes?

Common VGA boxes, even those with a component input, convert signals on the basis of
traditional TV signals (480i). The X2VGA+™, however, converts signals in their native

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form, including 480p, 720p, and even 1080i (HDTV-class), allowing for much higher
resolutions than common VGA TV boxes.

Does the X2VGA+™ support all Xbox games?

With the exception of the very earliest games that only supported 480i (about 5 games,
please refer to http://www.hdtvarcade.com/xboxlist.htm), most existing Xbox games can be
displayed in 480p mode on standard VGA monitors with the X2VGA+TM. Nowadays, 480p
mode is basically the standard for Xbox games, and more and more Xbox games will begin
to support 720p or 1080i modes. Your system is ready for the future with the X2VGA+TM!

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Requirements

1. An Xbox video game system.**

2. A VGA monitor for use with PC.

3. The appropriate VGA and audio cables.**

4. Hi-Fi / Stereo equipment with two channel audio input or digital audio input (typically

on the amplifier).

** The manufacturer disables the high-definition video output on the PAL version Xbox (sold in
Europe, Australia, NZ, Hong Kong etc.), so it cannot work normally with the X2VGA+TM.

** For using the video and audio switch function, you will need to prepare a VGA cable (15pin
HD DSUB male to male), and an audio cable (3.5mm male to male). Please refer to the
following illustrations.

VGA cable (15pin HD DSUB male to male) audio cable (3.5mm male to male)

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