AC328A-R4 Video to VGA Portable Turns a VGA monitor into a video monitor with remote switching capability. BLACK BOX ® Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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.
NOM Statement 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.
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Table of Contents Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications.......................................................................................................7 2. Introduction.........................................................................................................8 2.1 Description....................................................................................................8 2.2 Package Contents...................................................................................
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Compliance: FCC Part 15 Class B Frequency: 60 or 75 Hz Resolutions: 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1080 System Requirements (Minimum): VESA-compatible monitor, speaker with 4 ohms impedance, video input device (such as a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, DVD, etc.
Chapter 2: Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 Description The Video to VGA Portable can turn any VGA monitor into a video monitor with remote switching capability. It provides a sharp, stable image output to VGA for a high-quality picture. Output resolutions reach 1920 x 1080. The Video to VGA Portable converts any video signal into a non-interlaced VGA signal for CRT or LCD monitors.
Chapter 2: Introduction 2.2 Package Contents Listed below is everything you should have received when you ordered the Video to VGA Portable. If any of these items are missing, please call us at 724-746-5500. • (1) Video to VGA Portable • (1) Remote control • (1) 3-foot (0.9-m) VGA cable, male/male • (1) AC adapter • This users’ manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 VGA to Video Portable’s (Main Unit’s) Components Refer to the illustration below before installing the Video to VGA Portable. Following the illustration is a description of each of the main unit’s components. Figure 3-1. Video to VGA Portable main unit, top view. AUDIO OUT: Stereo audio signal output. Connect to speakers. IR SENSOR: The remote controller’s infrared input. AUDIO IN-L, AUDIO IN-R: Connect to a sound device or the VCR/DVD’s audio output.
Chapter 3: Installation VGA IN: Connect to a VGA card with the supplied VGA cable. VGA OUT: Connect to your original VGA monitor. COMPONENT Connect to your Component OUT on source IN: UP/DOWN buttons: Use the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the menu options. MENU button: Press the MENU button then use the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the menu options (Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Language, Visibility, Information, or Resolution) until you find the option you want to select.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.2 Installation Instructions Refer to Figure 3-2 and follow the steps on the next page. Figure 3-2. Typical installation, main unit. 1. Make sure the power is turned off on all devices. 2. Connect the input (VGA, Composite, Component, and S-Video) and output (VGA) cables. 3. Power on the PC. 4. Turn on the video devices (TV, DVD, etc.). 5. Power on the Video to VGA Portable. 6. Use the SOURCE button on the Video to VGA Portable (main unit) or the VGA, video, Y.Pb.
Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation NOTE: In this chapter, the Video to VGA Portable is referred to as the main unit, and the remote control unit is called the remote control. Once you’ve installed the Video to VGA Portable (see Section 3-2), you can control it either via buttons on the main unit itself or by using buttons on the remote control to switch input sources and adjust picture quality.
Chapter 4: Operation General buttons on the remote control: Resolution: Press this button to toggle through the supported output resolutions to get the best quality picture. Reset: Press this button to reset to the default settings (Composite video, 800 x 600, etc.), no confirmation. PC: Press this button to select PC (VGA) input. YPbPr: Press this button to select the Component input. Video: Press this button to select video (Composite) input. S-Video: Press this button to select S-Video input.
Chapter 4: Operation NOTE: On the main unit, you will use the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through menu options. On the remote control, you’ll use the p, q, t, u buttons for scrolling. 4.2.1 Picture Menu Figure 4-2. Picture menu. BRIGHTNESS: B rightness adjustment. Using the p, q or t, u buttons, scroll through the menu to select this option. Press ENTER, then press the p, q or t, u button to increase or decrease the brightness level. CONTRAST: C ontrast adjustment.
Chapter 4: Operation COLOR: C olor adjustment. Using the p, q or t, u buttons, scroll through the menu to select this option. Press ENTER, then press the p, q or t and u button to adjust the color. Choose from 0 to 100. (The default value is 50.) TINT: T int adjustment. Using the p, q or t, u buttons, scroll through the menu to select this option. Press ENTER, then press the p, q or t and u button to adjust the hue. Choose from 0 to 100. (The default value is 50.) SHARPNESS: S harpness adjustment.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.2.3 OSD Settings Menu Figure 4-4. OSD settings menu. LANGUAGE: Using the p q buttons, scroll through the menu to select this option. Press ENTER, then press the p or q button to select a language. Choose from six languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. VISBILITY: Select the alpha-transparency setting for the OSD and overlay. INFORMATION: Displays version number. RESET: P ress this button on the remote control to select this option.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.2.4 Resolution Menu Figure 4-5. Resolution menu. RESOLUTION: Press the Resolution button on the remote control or select 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1680 x 1050, or 1920 x 1080 to select the resolution. Or, to select this option via menu keys on the remote control or main unit, use the t and u or p, q buttons to scroll to this option on the menu. Press ENTER, then press the t and u or p, q button to select 640 x 480, 800 x 600, or 1024 x 768.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Video to VGA Portable is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: • the nature and duration of the problem. • when the problem occurs.
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