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EXT-VGA-DVI-SC

User Manual

VGA to DVI

Scaler/Converter

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Release A1

Summary of content (140 pages)

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*Preferred VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter EXT-VGA-DVI-SC User Manual Release A1
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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Warranty Information Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support Technical Support (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time Fax (818) 772-9120 Email support@gefen.com Web http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.
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Operating Notes • By default, the current input and output resolution will be displayed whenever the VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter is disconnected from the source or display or if a change in the video output settings are made. This feature can be disabled through the Display Notify option See Display Notify (page 33) and the #set_display_notify command for more information.
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Features and Packing List Features • Converts and scales VGA to DVI • Input resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • Output resolutions up to 1080p60 and 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • On-screen display (OSD) menu allows easy set-up and control • Aspect Ratio Control: Full Screen, Panoramic, Letter/Pillar, Extract/Crop • Test Pattern Generator for quick system configuration • Gefen Syner-G™ simplifies in-field firmware updates and advanced EDID management including custom input timings • USB port for u
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Installation.............................................................................................................. 4 Connection Instructions.................................................................................. 4 Sample Wiring Diagram.................................................................................
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Table of Contents 3 Advanced Operation USB Interface....................................................................................................... 44 Installing the Virtual COM Port..................................................................... 44 Commands........................................................................................................... 46 Using Preset Values.....................................................................................
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VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter 1 Getting Started Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Installation.............................................................................................................. 4 Connection Instructions.................................................................................. 4 Sample Wiring Diagram.................................................................................
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Getting Started Introduction Page Title 1 2 EXT-VGA-DVI-SC EXT-VGA-DVI-SC DVI Out Up Dn Menu DVI Out Up Dn Menu Dn Menu EXT-VGA-DVI-SC ® DVI Out Up ® ® VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter VGA In VGA to DVI USB 12V DC Pwr Scaler/Converter VGA In 3 USB 4 12V DC 5 Pwr VGA In USB 12V DC Pwr page | 2 6
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Getting Started Introduction Page Title ID Name Description 1 DVI Out Use a DVI cable to connect a DVI display to this port. 2 Up, Dn, Menu These push-buttons are used to change settings within the on-screen menu system. See Menu System (page 8) for more information. 3 VGA In Connect the included VGA cable from source device (e.g. computer) to this port. 4 USB This mini-USB port is used for upgrading the firmware. 5 12V DC Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this power receptacle.
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Getting Started Installation Connection Instructions ►► Video 1. Connect the included VGA cable from the video source (e.g. computer) to the VGA In port on the VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter. 2. Connect a DVI cable from the DVI Out port to a DVI display. ►► Power 3. Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle and connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet.
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VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter 2 Basic Operation Menu System......................................................................................................... 8 Displaying the Menu System.......................................................................... 8 Moving around within the Menu System........................................................ 9 Output Resolution........................................................................................ 12 Contrast...............................
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Basic Operation Menu System Displaying the Menu System The VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. 1. To display the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel. Menu controls EXT-VGA-DVI-SC DVI Out 2. Up Dn Menu The menu system will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, as shown below: ® Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit Output Resolu.
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Basic Operation Menu System Moving around within the Menu System 1. There are six menu items within the main menu: Output Setup, Picture, Adjustment, System, Test Patterns, and Exit. 2. The currently selected item within the main menu will always be highlighted in yellow. 3. Each item within the main menu, with the exception of Exit, contains a submenu. The submenu, for each item in the main menu, is displayed automatically. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.
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Basic Operation Menu System 5. To access the submenu for the highlighted item within the main menu, press the Menu button a second time. When a submenu is activated, a green bar is used to indicate the current selection. By default, the top submenu item will always be highlighted once a submenu is activated. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit 6. OSD Timeout Display Notify Input Res.
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Basic Operation Menu System 9. To exit the submenu and return to the main menu, use the Up or Dn button to highlight the <- Back option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit OSD Timeout Display Notify Input Res.Info F/W Version Factory Reset <- Back 10. Press the Menu button to return to the main menu. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit OSD Timeout Display Notify Input Res.
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Menu System Basic Operation Output Resolution Warning Before changing this setting, make sure that the connected display can support the selected output resolution. If an unsupported resolution is selected, the unit will need to be reset using the DIP switch on the bottom of the unit. See DIP Switch Configuration (page 40) for more information. 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu.
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Basic Operation Menu System Information The input/output resolution information dialog will only be displayed if Display Notify is set to On. See Display Notify (page 33) for more information. 8. After a few seconds, the input and output resolution information dialog will disappear. 9. The Output Resolu. dialog is still displayed: Output Resolu. a[ 640x480p60 ]a 10. Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu: Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.
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Basic Operation Menu System Contrast 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit Contrast Brightness Saturation Hue Color Range Color Temp. Color Balance Edge Enhance Sharpness <- Back 4.
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Basic Operation Menu System Brightness 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Brightness option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Saturation 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Saturation option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Hue 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Hue option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit Contrast Brightness Saturation Hue Color Range Color Temp.
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Basic Operation Menu System Color Range 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Range option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Color Temperature 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Temp. option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Color Balance 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Balance option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Edge Enhance 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Edge Enhance option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Sharpness 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Sharpness option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Underscan/Overscan 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit Under/Over Scan Aspect Ratio H-Mirror V-Mirror H-Shift V-Shift Phase <- Back 4.
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Basic Operation Menu System Aspect Ratio 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Aspect Ratio option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Horizontal Mirror 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Mirror option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System 8. Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu. 9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
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Basic Operation Menu System Vertical Mirror 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Mirror option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System 8. Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu. 9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
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Basic Operation Menu System Horizontal Shift 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Shift option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Vertical Shift 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Shift option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System Phase 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Phase option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System OSD Timeout 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit OSD Timeout Display Notify Input Res.Info F/W Version Factory Reset <- Back 4.
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Basic Operation Menu System Display Notify 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Display Notify option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit OSD Timeout Display Notify Input Res.
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Basic Operation Menu System 8. Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the System submenu. 9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
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Basic Operation Menu System Input Resolution Information 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Input Res. Info option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.
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Basic Operation Menu System F/W Version 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the F/W Version option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit OSD Timeout Display Notify Input Res.
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Basic Operation Menu System Factory Reset 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. 4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Factory Reset option. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit OSD Timeout Display Notify Input Res.
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Basic Operation Menu System Test Patterns 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. 2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Test Patterns option. 3. Press the Menu button to access the Test Patterns submenu. The White option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------1.Output Setup 2.Picture 3.Adjustment 4.System 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit White Cross Hatch Color Gray Window Off <- Back 4.
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Basic Operation Menu System Gray Window 6. Press the Menu button to return to the Test Patterns submenu and select a different pattern. 7. To disable the pattern and view the source image, select Off from the Test Patterns submenu.
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EXT-VGA-DVI-SC DVI Out Up Dn Menu 1 N ON On the bottom panel of the VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter is a single DIP switch. Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank. 1 O Basic Operation DIP Switch Configuration By default, the DIP switch is in the OFF (1) position. The DIP switch should remain in this position during normal operation.
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VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter 3 Advanced Operation USB Interface....................................................................................................... 44 Installing the Virtual COM Port..................................................................... 44 Commands........................................................................................................... 46 Using Preset Values.....................................................................................
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Advanced Operation USB Interface Installing the Virtual COM Port In order to control the VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter using the following commands, a virtual COM port must be installed on the computer that is connected to the VGA to DVI Scaler/ Converter. 1. Install the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite. This software is available under the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen website. 2.
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Advanced Operation USB Interface 6. The Computer Management window will open. 7. In the left window pane, under System Tools, click Device Manager. 8. In the right window pane, locate Ports (COM & LPT). The device EXT-VGA-DVI-SC will be displayed along with the COM port. Use this COM port when configuring the terminal program (e.g. Hyperterminal).
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Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #factory_res Resets the unit to factory-default settings #fw_upgrade Enables the firmware upgrade mode #get_aspect_ratio Displays the current aspect ratio setting #get_brightness Displays the current brightness setting #get_color_balance Displays the value of the specified color channel #get_color_range Displays the current color range setting #get_color_temp Displays the current color temperature setting #get_contrast Displays the current co
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Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #set_color_temp Sets the color temperature #set_contrast Sets the picture contrast #set_display_notify Enables / disables display notifications #set_edge_enhance Sets the edge enhancement #set_horizontal_mirror Sets horizontal mirror #set_horizontal_shift Sets horizontal shift #set_horz_active Sets the horizontal active #set_horz_back_porch Sets the horizontal back porch #set_horz_front_porch Sets the horizontal front porch #set_horz_scan
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Advanced Operation Commands Using Preset Values When a command is entered, the VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter will confirm the entry by returning the function of the command and any parameters. There are several commands which use a preset value as one of the parameters. When specifying a preset value as a parameter, the returned preset value will always be one greater than the value that was specified.
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Advanced Operation Commands #factory_reset Resets the unit to factory-default settings.
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Advanced Operation Commands #fw_upgrade Enables the firmware upgrade mode. We recommend that the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite be used to upgrade the firmware. Syntax #fw_upgrade Parameters None Example #fw_upgrade Waiting for firmware file to be received...
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_aspect_ratio Displays the current aspect ratio setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_brightness Displays the current brightness value.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_color_balance Displays the current color balance for the specified color channel. Syntax #get_color_balance param1 Parameters param1 Color channel param1 Description 0 Red channel 1 Green channel 2 Blue channel Example #get_color_balance 1 PICTURE COLOR BALANCE Green Channel IS 50 Related Commands #set_color_balance page | 53 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_color_range Displays the current color range setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_color_temp Displays the current color temperature setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_contrast Displays the current contrast setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_display_notify Displays the current display-notify setting. Refer to the #set_display_notify command for more information about Display Notification.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_edge_enhance Displays the current edge-enhance setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_firmware_version Displays the current firmware version. Syntax #get_firmware_version Parameters None Example #get_firmware_version FIRMWARE VERSION IS V1.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_horizontal_mirror Displays the horizontal mirror setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_horizontal_shift Displays the current horizontal shift setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_hue Displays the current hue setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_input_resolution Displays the current input resolution.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_osd_timeout Displays the current OSD timeout value (in seconds).
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_output_res Displays the current output resolution.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_phase Displays the current phase setting.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_picture_settings Displays the current picture settings. This command provides the same information as consecutively executing the following commands: #get_contrast, #get_brightness, #get_saturation, #get_hue, get_color_range, #get_color_temp, #get_color_balance, #get_edge_enhance, and #get_sharpness.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_saturation Displays the current saturation value.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_sharpness Displays the current sharpness value.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_test_patterns Displays the currently active test pattern.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_timing_preset Displays the values for the specified timing preset. Syntax #get_timing_preset Parameters param1 Preset [0 ... 5] Example #get_timing_preset 1 Preset 2 Hor Scan = 45.0 Hor Active = 1280 Hor Ft Porch = 110 Hor Sync W = 40 Hor Bk Porch = 220 Hor Total = 1650 Hor Polarity = + Pixel Clk = 74.25 Ver Ver Ver Ver Ver Ver Ver Refresh = 60.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_uo_scan Displays the current underscan or overscan value.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_vertical_mirror Displays the current vertical mirror value.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_vertical_shift Displays the current vertical shift value.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_video_output Displays the current video output settings. This command produces the same output as the #get_output_res command.
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Advanced Operation Commands #get_video_settings Displays the current video settings. This command provides the same information as consecutively executing the #get_uo_scan, #get_aspect_ratio, #get_horizontal_mirror, #get_vertical_mirror, #get_horiziontal_shift, #get_vertical_shift, and #get_phase commands.
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Advanced Operation Commands #help Displays help on a specific command. If no command is specified (param1), then a list of all available commands will be displayed. Syntax #help [param1] Parameters param1 Command (optional) Examples #help #FACTORY_RESET #FW_UPGRADE #GET_ASPECT_RATIO #GET_BRIGHTNESS #SET_COLOR_BALANCE #GET_COLOR_RANGE #GET_COLOR_TEMP #GET_CONTRAST #GET_DISPLAY_NOTIFY #GET_EDGE_ENHANCE ... ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #reboot Reboots the unit.
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_aspect_ratio Sets the aspect ratio of the output video signal. The default setting is 0. Syntax #set_aspect_ratio param1 Parameters param1 Aspect ratio param1 Description 0 16:9 1 4:3 2 Stretch 3 Source Example #set_aspect_ratio 1 ASPECT RATIO SET TO 4:3 Related Commands #get_aspect_ratio page | 79 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_brightness Sets the brightness of the output video signal. The default setting is 50. Syntax #set_brightness param1 Parameters param1 Brightness [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_color_balance Sets the color balance of the output video signal. Syntax #set_color_balance param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Color channel param1 Description 0 Red 1 Green 2 Blue [0 ... 2] Intensity [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_color_range Sets the color range of the output video signal. Syntax #set_color_range param1 Parameters param1 Color range param1 Description 0 Full (0 - 255) 1 Limited (16 - 235) Example #set_color_range 1 PICTURE COLOR RANGE SET TO Limited Related Commands #get_color_range #set_color_balance #set_color_temp page | 82 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_color_temp Sets the color temperature of the output video signal. Syntax #set_color_temp param1 Parameters param1 Color temperature param1 Description 0 Warm 1 Neutral 2 Cool Example #set_color_temp 2 PICTURE COLOR TEMPERATURE SET TO Cool Related Commands #get_color_temp #set_color_balance #set_color_range page | 83 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_contrast Sets the contrast of the output video signal. Syntax #set_contrast param1 Parameters param1 Contrast [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_display_notify Enables / disables the input/output resolution information dialog. When set to On, the input/ output resolution information dialog will be displayed, momentarily, whenever the source is disconnected / reconnected to the VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter or if a change to the output is made. When set to Off, the information dialog will not be displayed.
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_edge_enhance Sets the picture edge enhancement (sharpness) threshold. The Mid and Max settings are sharpness presets. To set the sharpness to a specific setting, set param1 = 3, then use the #set_sharpness command to set the sharpness value.
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horizontal_mirror Enables or disables horizontal mirroring. When set to on, the output image is flipped horizontally. Syntax #set_horizontal_mirror param1 Parameters param1 State param1 Description 0 Off 1 On Example #set_horizontal_mirror 1 HORIZONTAL MIRROR SET TO On Related Commands #get_horizontal_mirror #get_video_settings #set_vertical_mirror page | 87 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horizontal_shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the output image. Syntax #set_horizontal_shift param1 Parameters param1 Horizontal shift Example #set_horizontal_shift -20 HORIZONTAL SHIFT IS SET TO -20 Related Commands #get_horizontal_shift #get_video_settings #set_vertical_shift page | 88 [-100 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horz_active Sets the number of active horizontal pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_active param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Pixels [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horz_back_porch Sets the horizontal back porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_back_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Pixels [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horz_front_porch Sets the horizontal front porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_front_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Pixels [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horz_scan_rate Sets the horizontal scan rate and saves it to the specified preset. param1 is a floating-point value and can be specified up to three decimal places. Syntax #set_horz_scan_rate param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Scan rate (kHz) [0.000 ... 999.000] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horz_sync_polarity Sets the horizontal sync polarity and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horiz_sync_polarity param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 State param1 Description 0 Negative 1 Positive [0 ... 1] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horz_sync_width Sets the horizontal sync width in pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_sync_width param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Width (pixels) [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_horz_total Sets the total number of horizontal pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_horz_total param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Total (pixels) [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_hue Sets the picture hue of the output video signal. Syntax #set_hue param1 Parameters param1 Hue [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_osd_timeout Sets the OSD (On-Screen Display) time-out delay in seconds. If param1 = 0, then the OSD timeout will be set to “off”. The OSD will be displayed until it is exited, manually. See Moving around within the Menu System (page 9) for more information on how to manually exit the menu system.
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_output_res Sets the output resolution. Resolutions that use reduced-blanking are indicated with “(RB)”. Note the following frequency information: 23 = 23.98, 29 = 29.97, and 59 = 59.94.
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Advanced Operation Commands param1 Description 22 SD (480i) / 60 Hz 23 SD (576i) / 50 Hz 24 SD (480p) / 60 Hz 25 SD (576p) / 50 Hz 26 HD (720p) / 60 Hz 27 HD (720p) / 59 Hz 28 HD (720p) / 50 Hz 29 HD (720p) / 30 Hz 30 HD (720p) / 29 Hz 31 HD (720p) / 25 Hz 32 HD (1080i) / 60 Hz 33 HD (1080i) / 59 Hz 34 HD (1080i) / 50 Hz 35 HD (1080p) / 60 Hz 36 HD (1080p) / 59 Hz 37 HD (1080p) / 50 Hz 38 HD (1080p) / 30 Hz 39 HD (1080p) / 29 Hz 40 HD (1080p) / 25 Hz 41 HD (1080p)
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_phase Sets the phase adjustment. The default setting is “Auto”. Syntax #set_phase param1 Parameters param1 Phase Example #set_phase 26 PHASE SET TO 26 Related Commands #get_phase page | 100 [Auto, 1 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_pixel_clock Sets the pixel clock and saves it to the specified preset. param1 is a floating-point value and can be specified up to three decimal places. Syntax #set_pixel_clock param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Pixel clock [0.000 ... 999.000] Preset [0 ... 5] Example #set_pixel_clock 74.25 1 PIXEL CLOCK 74.
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_saturation Sets the picture saturation. Syntax #set_saturation param1 Parameters param1 Saturation Example #set_saturation 65 PICTURE SATURATION SET TO 65 Related Commands #set_brightness #set_contrast #set_hue page | 102 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_sharpness Sets the picture saturation. In order to set the sharpness value, the Edge Enhance setting must be set to User. Refer to the #set_edge_enhance command for details. Syntax #set_sharpness param1 Parameters param1 Sharpness Example #set_sharpness 68 PICTURE SHARPNESS SET TO 68 Related Commands #set_edge_enhance page | 103 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_test_patterns Enables / disables or sets the test pattern. Syntax #set_test_patterns param1 Parameters param1 Pattern [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_uo_scan Adjusts the underscan / overscan of the output image. The default value is 0. Negative values produce an “underscanned” image. Positive values produce an “overscanned” image. Syntax #set_uo_scan param1 Parameters param1 Amount (%) Example #set_uo_scan 10 UNDER/OVER SCAN SET TO 10% Related Commands #get_uo_scan page | 105 [-50 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vert_active Sets the vertical active pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_active param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Pixels [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vert_back_porch Sets the vertical back porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_back_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Pixels [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vert_front_porch Sets the vertical front porch and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_front_porch param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Pixels [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vert_refresh_rate Sets the vertical refresh rate and saves it to the specified preset. param1 is a floating-point value and can be specified up to three decimal places. Syntax #set_vert_refresh_rate param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Refresh rate [0.000 ... 9999.000] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vert_sync_polarity Sets the vertical sync polarity and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_sync_polarity param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Polarity [0 ... 1] param1 Description 0 Negative 1 Positive Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vert_sync_width Sets the vertical sync width and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_sync_width param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Sync width [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vert_total Sets the total number of vertical pixels and saves it to the specified preset. Syntax #set_vert_total param1 param2 Parameters param1 param2 Total pixels [0 ... 9999] Preset [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vertical_mirror Enables or disables vertical mirroring. When set to on, the output image is flipped vertically. Syntax #set_vertical_mirror param1 Parameters param1 State param1 Description 0 Off 1 On Example #set_vertical_mirror 1 VERTICAL MIRROR SET TO On Related Commands #get_vertical_mirror #get_video_settings #set_horizontal_mirror page | 113 [0 ...
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Advanced Operation Commands #set_vertical_shift Adjusts the vertical position of the output image. Syntax #set_vertical_shift param1 Parameters param1 Vertical shift Example #set_vertical_shift -10 VERTICAL SHIFT IS SET TO -10 Related Commands #get_vertical_shift #get_video_settings #set_horizontal_shift page | 114 [-100 ...
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VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter 4 Appendix Menu System Summary......................................................................................118 Default Settings.................................................................................................. 124 Surface Mounting Instructions............................................................................ 125 Specifications..................................................................................................... 126 Index.........
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Appendix Menu System Summary OUTPUT SETUP OUTPUT RESOLUTION 640x480 60Hz 1680x1050 60Hz HD (720p) 29Hz 640x480 75Hz 1680x1050 60Hz † HD (720p) 25Hz 800x600 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz † HD (1080i) 60Hz 800x600 75Hz 1920x1200 60Hz HD (1080i) 59Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz † HD (1080i) 50Hz 1024x768 75Hz Bypass HD (1080p) 60Hz 1280x768 60Hz Auto-Detect HD (1080p) 59Hz 1280x800 60Hz SD (480i) 60Hz HD (1080p) 50Hz 1280x1024 60Hz SD (576i) 50Hz HD (1080p) 30Hz 1280x1024 75Hz SD (480p)
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Appendix Menu System Summary BACK Important Note the following frequency information: 23 Hz = 23.98 Hz 29 Hz = 29.97 Hz 59 Hz = 59.94 Hz † Denotes output resolution that supports reduced blanking. Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
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Appendix Menu System Summary PICTURE CONTRAST [0 ... 100] BRIGHTNESS [0 ... 100] SATURATION [0 ... 100] HUE [0 ... 100] COLOR RANGE Full Limited COLOR TEMP. Warm Neutral COLOR BALANCE Red Channel Cool Green Channel EDGE ENH. Blue Channel Off SHARPNESS [0 ... 100] Mid Max BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
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Appendix Menu System Summary ADJUSTMENT UNDER/OVER SCN [-50 ... 50] 16:9 ASPECT RATIO 4:3 Stretch H. MIRROR On Source Off V. MIRROR On H. SHIFT [-100 ... 100] Off V. SHIFT [-100 ... 100] PHASE [Auto, 1 ... 64] BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
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Appendix Menu System Summary SYSTEM OSD TIMEOUT [Off, 5 ... 60] DISP. NOTIFY On Off INPUT RES. INFO Display Info FIRMWARE VER. Display Info FACTORY RESET Yes No BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
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Appendix Menu System Summary TEST PATTERNS White Window Cross H-Ramp Hatch WH-Ramp Color WV-Ramp Gray Off BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
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Appendix Default Settings Setting Value Aspect Ratio Source Brightness 50 Color Balance (Blue Channel) 50 Color Balance (Green Channel) 50 Color Balance (Red Channel) 50 Color Range Limited Color Temperature Neutral Contrast 50 Display Notifications On Edge Enhancement Off Horizontal Mirror Off Horizontal Shift Off Hue 50 OSD Timeout 5 seconds Output Resolution Auto-Detect Phase Auto Saturation 50 Sharpness 0 Test Patterns Off Under/Over Scan Off Vertical Mirror O
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Appendix Surface Mounting Instructions The VGA to DVI Scaler/Converter can be mounted on any flat surface, as shown below (screws not included). There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of the VGA and DVI cables. For installation on a drywall surface, use a #6 drywall screw. When installing, it is recommended to use the center hole on a stud.
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Appendix Specifications Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 1 x VGA HD-15, female Video Output • 1 x DVI 29-pin, female (digital only) Power Receptacle • 3-pin, locking USB • 1 x USB Mini-B, female Menu • 1 x push button, tact-type Up • 1 x push button, tact-type Dn • 1 x push button, tact-type Power Indicator • 1 x LED, blue Maximum Pixel Clock • 165 MHz Maximum TMDS Clock • 165 MHz Power Input • 12V DC (nominal) 6V to 24V operating range Power Consumption
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Appendix Index A Active pixels horizontal 89 vertical 106 Aspect ratio 24, 51, 79 B Back porch horizontal 90 vertical 107 Brightness 15, 52, 80 C Color balance 20, 81 range 18, 82 saturation 16, 102 temperature 19, 83 Commands 46 #factory_reset 49 #fw_upgrade 50 #get_aspect_ratio 51 #get_brightness 52 #get_color_balance 53 #get_color_range 53, 54 #get_color_temp 55 #get_contrast 56 #get_display_notify 57 #get_edge_enhance 58 #get_firmware_version 59 #get_horizontal_mirror 60 #get_horizontal_shift 61 #get
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Appendix Index E P Edge enhance 21, 86 Packing list vi Phase 31 Picture settings 67 Pixel F Factory reset. See Resetting the unit Features vi Firmware displaying 36 Front porch horizontal 91 vertical 108 active. See Active pixels clock 101 total horizontal 95 Porch back. See Back porch front. See Front porch H R Help 77 Horizontal mirror 25, 87 Horizontal shift 29, 88 Hue 17, 96 Rebooting the unit 78 Refresh rate vertical 109 Resetting the unit 49 Resolution.
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Index T Table of Contents viii Technical Support iv Test patterns 38, 104 Timing preset 71 U Underscan 23, 105 Upgrading the firmware 50 USB interface 44 COM port. See COM port: installing V Vertical mirror 27, 113 Vertical shift 30, 114 Video settings.
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