July 2010
VSC-VGA-TV
Multi-Format Video Scan Converter
Converts PC and HDTV to interlaced NTSC/PAL
and Component output.
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NOM Statement
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of
BB Technologies, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.
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Table of Contents
1. Specifications..............................................................................................7
2. Overview.....................................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................8
2.2 Features .............................................................................................8
2.3 What’s Included.................................................................................8
2.4 Hardware Description ........................................................................9
2.4.1 Front Panel..............................................................................9
2.4.2 Back Panel............................................................................10
3. Remote Control Functions ........................................................................ 12
4. RS-232 Software Operation...................................................................... 15
4.1 Software Installation ........................................................................ 15
4.2 Main Panel....................................................................................... 15
5. Connection and Installation...................................................................... 21
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Output System: NTSC or PAL interlaced video, YCbCr Component
Resolution: PC: VGA @ 60 Hz up to 140 Hz refresh rate,
SVGA @ 60 Hz up to 120 Hz refresh rate,
XGA @ 60 Hz up to 85 Hz refresh rate,
SXGA @ 60 Hz refresh rate,
UXGA @ 60 Hz refresh rate;
HDTV: 480i & 480p @ 60 Hz,
576i & 576p @ 50 Hz,
720p @ 50 & 60 Hz,
1080i @48, 50 & 60 Hz
User Controls: (7) front-panel buttons: Power, Left arrow, Right arrow,
Down arrow, Up arrow, Aspect, Overscan;
(1) Back-panel switch: Power On/Off
Connectors: Input: (1) HD15, (3) RCA (YPbPr or YCbCr), (1) DB9 RS-232;
Output: (1) RCA, (1) 4-pin mini DIN, (3) RCA (YCbCr), (1) HD15, (3) RCA
(YPbPr/YCbCr)
Indicators: LEDs: (1) Standby/On
Power: 5-VDC, 2-A, center positive
Size: 2"H x 6.1"W x 8"D (5 x 15.5 x 20.4 cm)
Weight: 2.2 lb. (1 kg)
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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The VSC-VGA-TV is a high-performance, Multi-Format Video Scan Converter.
It converts not only PC but also HDTV images to interlaced NTSC/PAL and
component output. Use it for videoconferencing, home theaters, business
presentations, lecturing rooms, or viewing PC/HDTV images on TV.
2.2 Features
• Back-panel switch selects PC or HDTV input, NTSL or PAL, and Component
output.
• Supports high-resolution PC input up to UXGA (1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz) and
HDTV input up to 1080i @ 60 Hz.
• Select output video format between Composite/S-video, and Component
(YCbCr).
• Supports a high-input refresh rate up to 140 Hz (VGA).
• Loops through PC and HDTV input signals via additional HD15 and 3 RCA
connectors.
• Provides adjustable image scaling: Pan, Position, and Zoom.
• Advanced 2D flicker filter ensures a flicker-free picture.
• Aspect adjustment for wide-screen HDTV source.
• Adjustable contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness.
• Provides overscan, freeze, test pattern, and magnifier.
• Adjust and control via an RS-232 interface.
• Has remote control and OSD operation display.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing
or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or
• Multi-Format Video Scan Converter
• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) Composite video cable
• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) S-video cable
• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) Component video cable
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• (1) 3-ft. (0.9-m) VGA cable
• RS-232 Control Software
• (1) IR remote control (includes batteries)
• (1) power supply
• This user’s manual
2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the converter. Table 2-1 describes its
components.
1
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
5
Figure 2-1. Front panel.
Table 2-1. Front panel components.
Number Component Description
1
Standby/On indicator
This indicator lights red when it is in
standby mode. It lights green when it is
in ON mode.
2
Power button
Push this button to turn power on or to
standby.
3
4
Remote control sensor
Left arrow button
Senses signal from the remote control.
Push the button to adjust the picture
leftward under Position, Pan, or Zoom
mode.
5
Down arrow button
Push the button to adjust the picture
downward under Position, Pan, or Zoom
mode.
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Table 2-1 (Continued). Front panel components.
Number Component
Description
6
Up arrow button
Push the button to adjust the picture
upward under Position, Pan, or Zoom
mode.
7
Right arrow button
Push the button to adjust the picture
rightward under Position, Pan, or Zoom
mode.
8
9
Aspect button
Push the button to select the screen
aspect: Full, Pan and Scan, or Letterbox.
Overscan button
Push the button to overscan/underscan
the picture.
2.4.2 Back Panel
Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the converter. Table 2-2 describes its
components.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20
Figure 2-2. Back panel.
Table 2-2. Back panel components.
Number Component
Description
10
11
12
13
14
DB9 connector
RCA connector
(3) RCA connectors
HD15 connector
Rocker switch
RS-232
Composite video output
HDTV (YPbPr) loop-through output
PC loop-through output
Selects power ON/OFF
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Chapter 2: Overview
Table 2-2 (continued). Back panel components.
Number Component
Description
15
16
17
18
19
20
(3) RCA connectors
YCbCr Component output connector
4-pin mini DIN connector S-Video output
(3) RCA connectors
HD15 connector
Slide switch
HDTV (YPbPr) input
PC input
Selects input source resolution type
5-VDC, 2-A power supply
Barrel
NOTE: You can select output video format between Composite/S-Video and
Component (YCbCr). Press the output key on the IR remote to select the
output format.
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3. Remote Control Functions
Figure 3-1 shows the remote control. Table 3-1 describes its components.
8
7
6
1
9
2
10
16
11
12
13
3
15
4
14
5
Figure 3-1. Remote Control.
Table 3-1. Remote Control Components.
Number Component
Description
1
2
Power
Turn remote control ON/OFF
Video setting adjustments Adjust picture contrast, brightness, color,
and sharpness
3
4
V-Reset button
Press the button to reset the picture
adjustment to factory default value
NTSC/PAL
Press the button to select NTSC or PAL
as video output
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Chapter 3: Remote Control Functions
Table 3-1 (Continued). Remote Control Components.
Number Component Description
5
Color bar pattern ON/OFF Press the button to show color bar pat-
tern on the screen. Press again to close
the color bar.
6
7
8
9
Image freeze ON/OFF
Press the button to freeze an image.
Press again to un-freeze the image.
Output format
Press the button to select the desired
output format
Under/overscan
Press the button to choose an underscan
image or an overscan image.
9-blocks selection (Zoom) Under zoom mode, press one of the
buttons to select its corresponding sub-
area, which is 1⁄9 of the full screen
10
Zoom ON/OFF
Press the button to zoom in a picture.
Press again to zoom out.
11
Horizontal/vertical
adjust arrows
Adjust the size or position of an image
when it is under Zoom, Position/Pan, or
Size/EXP mode.
12
13
Default
Pos/Pan
Press the button to revert the following
parameters to factory preset value:
Zoom, Position, Size, Picture Adjust
When a picture is in underscan mode,
press the button to adjust the position.
When a picture is in overscan mode,
press the button to adjust the pan.
14
System Reset
Press the button to revert all system
parameters back to factory preset value.
The system parameters default settings
are: Overscan, NTSC output, full aspect,
video settings reset, position/pan/size/
expand reset
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Table 3-1 (Continued). Remote Control Components.
Number Component
Description
15
16
Size/Exp
When a picture is in underscan mode,
press the button to do size adjustment.
When a picture is in overscan mode,
press the button to do expand
adjustment.
Aspect
Press the button to switch between full,
pan & scan, or letterbox.
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Chapter 4: RS-232 Software Operation
4. RS-232 Software Operation
System requirements: PC OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/7
4.1 Software Installation
1. Place the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Run setup.exe on the installation CD.
3. OS might need to update some files.
Restart the PC. After the PC is ready, run setup. exe again.
4. Click taskbar menu (START)->(Programs)->(Scan Converter) to run software.
4.2 Main Panel
Figure 4-1 shows the main panel screen and lists its components.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 18 19
No. Component
No.
Component
No. Component
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Connection status
Power
System reset
Zoom
Magnifier
Under/overscan
Prompt
8
9
10
11
12
13
Option
Close
Minimize
System tray
About
14 Pan/Position
15 Expand/Size
16 Output format
17 Screen frame
18 Video settings
19 RS-232 COM port
Aspect
Figure 4-1. Main panel screen.
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1. Connection Status: Gray icon means the Multi-Format Video Scan Converter
is disconnected. Colored icon means the VSC-VGA-TV unit
is connected.
2. Power: Power on/off.
3. System reset: Reset VSC-VGA-TV settings to the default value.
4. Zoom: Turn zoom on.
1
2
Number
Component
1
Zoom area: Zoom area selection: 1–9
2
Reset: Reset to zoom area 1
Figure 4-2. Zoom area on the screen.
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5. Magnifier: Turn the magnifier on. Only for PC-INPUT.
X1.5
X2.0
Small frame
Big frame
Close
Refresh
Figure 4-3. Magnifier screen.
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6. Under/overscan: TV overscan adjustments are “pan” and “expand”; underscan
adjustments are “position” and “size.”
7. Prompt: Operation message.
8. Option: TV system options, including panel skin, test pattern, and window on
top.
TV System
Panel skin
Test pattern
Window on top
Figure 4-4. TV system options.
9. Close: Terminate application software.
10. Minimize: Shrink the application software to the window taskbar.
11. System tray: Shrink the application software to the system tray. Click the icon
and return to the normal window.
System tray
Figure 4-5. System tray.
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12. About: Display the software version.
Application software version
Firmware version
Figure 4-6. Software version: application software version;
Firmware version: Multi-Format Video Scan Converter firmware version.
13. Aspect: Select the screen aspect: Full>Pan & Scan>Letterbox.
14/15. Pan/Position and Size/Expand adjustments.
Pan/Position
Reset
Size/Expand
Pan/Position Adjustments: Position for underscan. Pan adjustment for overscan.
Size/Expand adjustments: Size for underscan. Expand for overscan.
Reset: Reset settings to default values.
Figure 4-7. Adjustments screen.
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16. Output format: Select output format for C-V/S-V, or YCbCr.
17. Screen freeze: Still screen.
18. Video settings: Brightness/Contrast/Color/Sharpness adjustments.
Reset
Figure 4-8. Reset: Reset settings to default values.
19. RS-232 Communication Port: COM1: or COM2:.
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Chapter 5: Connection and Installation
5. Connection and Installation
PDP
HDTV
LCD or Monitor
RS-232
control
DVHS, DVD
AC Adapter
NTSC or PAL TV
Figure 5-1. Typical application.
Table 5-1 shows the connection between the Multi-Format VideoScan Converter
and remote controller with RS-232 modem cable.
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Table 5-1. Modem cable pin definitions.
VSC-VGA-TV Remote Controller
Definition Definition
Pin
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NC
TxD
RxD
NC
GND
NC
RxD
TxD
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
• RS-232 transmission format:
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1 bit
• RS-232 transmission Command/Response codes:
- Command/Response codes are the combination of 6 bytes.
- Every command's transmission, scan converter responses the equal codes.
- Only PWR???, VER??? codes are available while unit is on Power-Off status.
- Some functions need time to process.
Wait until you receive the for "RDY???" code, then you can input the next
command.
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Table 5-2. Code descriptions.
Ready State Comment Description
Code
PWR000 RDY005
PWR001
PWR999
POWER
N/P output
FREEZE
power off
power on
inquire status
NPO000
NPO001
NPO999
NTSC output
PAL output
inquire status
FRZ000
FRZ001
FRZ999
freeze image off
freeze image on
inquire status
SCN000
SCN001
SCN999
SCAN
underscan
overscan
inquire status
ZOM000 RDY006
ZOM001 RDY006
ZOM999
ZOOM
zoom off
zoom on
inquire status
MVU000
MVU001
Move UP
move UP button release
move UP button press
MVD000
MVD001
Move DOWN move DOWN button release
move DOWN button press
MVL000
MVL001
Move LEFT
Move RIGHT
Size UP
move LEFT button release
move LEFT button press
MVR000
MVR001
move RIGHT button release
move RIGHT button press
SZU000
shorter height image button
release
SZU001
shorter height image button
press
SZD000
SZD001
Size DOWN
higher height image button
release
higher height image button
press
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Table 5-2 (continued). Codes descriptions.
Code
Ready State
Comment
Description
SZL000
Size LEFT
narrower width image button
release
SZL001
narrower width image button
release
SZR000
SZL001
Size RIGHT
RESET
wider width image button
release
wider width image button
release
RST000
RST001
RST002
RST003
RDY000
RDY003
system reset
reset image position
reset image size
reset video settings
PAT000
PAT001
PAT999
RDY007
RDY007
PATTERN
test pattern off
test pattern on
inquire status
FMT000
FMT001
FMT999
Output Format CV/SV
YsUV
inquire status
ARA001–ARA009
Zoom AREA
zoom area 1–area 9
ARA999
inquire status
ASP000
ASP001
ASP002
ASP999
ASPECT
aspect is full screen
aspect is pan&scan
aspect is letterbox
inquire status
CON001–CON063
CONTRAST
range = 0–63
CON999
inquire status
BRI000–BRI255
BRIGHTNESS
range = 0–255
BRI999
inquire status
SAT000–SAT063
SATURATION range = 0–63
inquire status
FLK000–FLK021
FLICKER
range = 0–21
FLK999
inquire status
VER???
VER999
VERSION
unit firmware version response
inquire unit firmware version
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