Black Box AC095A User manual

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FEBRUARY 1995

AC095A

AC096A

ProVideo Converter

Video Scan Converter II

TEST

POWER

INPUT

Video Scan Converter II

UNDER

SCAN

FREEZE

ANTI-

FLICKER

TEST

POWER

INPUT

ProVideo Converter

UNDER

SCAN

HOME

FREEZE

ANTI-

FLICKER

MAGNIFY

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

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 tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of

Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed 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 his own 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 Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.

RCA is a registered trademark of General Electric Co.

UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories

Incorporated.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property

of the trademark owner.

FCC AND IC STATEMENTS, TRADEMARKS

PROVIDEO CONVERTER AND VIDEO CONVERTER II

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 parato 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 a 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.

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 equio 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.

PROVIDEO CONVERTER AND VIDEO CONVERTER II

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 1

2. Introduction ............................................................................................... 4

3. Installation .................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Initial Steps .......................................................................................... 5

3.2 Hooking Up Video Output ................................................................ 5

3.3 Selecting Your Video Standard .......................................................... 7

3.4 Booting Your Converter System ......................................................... 7

4. Operation ................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Indicators ............................................................................................. 9

4.2 Using the Front-Panel Controls ......................................................... 9

4.3 Other Features .................................................................................. 11

5. What to Expect from Converted Computer Images .............................. 13

6. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 15

6.1 Common Concerns ........................................................................... 15

6.2 Calling Your Supplier ....................................................................... 17

6.3 Shipping and Packaging ................................................................... 17

Appendix A: S-Video, the Improved-Quality Video Standard ...................... 18

Appendix B: Connector Pinouts .................................................................... 19

CHAPTER 1: Specifications

Approvals — FCC Part 15 Class A, IC Class/classe A

System Software

Required — None

Standards — Input, Computer Output: VGA, SVGA, or Mac video

at the refresh rates and resolutions listed below;

Television Output: NTSC or PAL composite,

S-Video (including Hi-8 and Beta-ED), and/or RGBS

Compatibility — All operating systems and environments

Color — Up to 24-bit (“true”) color (16.8 million colors)

Refresh Rates and

Resolutions — ProVideo Converter (AC095A):

VGA, SVGA:

320 x 200, 640 x 200, and 640 x 350 at 70 Hz;

640 x 480 at 60, 72, 73, or 75 Hz;

720 x 350 and 720 x 400 at 70 Hz;

800 x 600 at 56, 60, 70, 72, 73, and 75 Hz;

1024 x 768 at 60, 70, 72, 73, and 75 Hz;

Mac:

640 x 480 at 66 Hz;

832 x 624 at 75 Hz;

1024 x 768 at 60 Hz;

Video Converter II (AC096A):

VGA, SVGA:

320 x 200, 640 x 200, and 640 x 350 at 70 Hz;

640 x 480 at 60, 72, 73, or 75 Hz;

720 x 350 and 720 x 400 at 70 Hz;

800 x 600 at 56, 60, 70, 72, 73, and 75 Hz;

Mac:

512 x 384 at 60 Hz;

640 x 480 at 66 Hz;

832 x 624 at 75 Hz

1. Specifications

PROVIDEO CONVERTER AND VIDEO CONVERTER II

Computer- and TV-

Video Processing — Input Sampling: 24-bit (8 bits per RGB), 708 samples

per active portion of computer-video line;

Graphics-Mode Detection: Automatic;

Video Processing: 24-bit separate RGB;

Video-Memory Size: 708 x 740 x 24 bits (1 video

frame);

Video-Encoding Process: 24-bit RGB encoding with

10-bit output D/A;

RGB Output Processing: 24-bit RGB with 3 x 8-bit

output D/A;

Differential Gain: Less than 1%;

Differential Phase: Less than 1˚;

Frequency response for composite, S-Video: 6.5 MHz

(–3 dB)

User Controls — (9 [AC096A] or 10 [AC095A]) External:

(1) Rear-mounted slide switch for NTSC/PAL

selection;

(8 [AC096A] or 9 [AC095A]) Front-mounted

pushbuttons:

Both models: (1) Underscan, (1) Flicker

Reduction, (1) Freeze Image, (1) Test,

(4) Image Positioning;

AC095A only: (1) Magnify

Indicators — (6 [AC096A] or 7 [AC095A]) Front-mounted LEDs:

(2) on panel: Power, Input;

(4 [AC096A] or 5 [AC095A]) on buttons:

Both models: Underscan, Flicker Reduction,

Freeze Image, Test;

AC095A only: Magnify

Connectors — (6) Rear-mounted:

(1) DB15 female for VGA input or Mac output;

(1) DB15HD female for Mac input or VGA

output;

(1) RCA phono jack for composite output;

(1) 4-pin mini-DIN female for S-Video output;

(1) DB9 for RGBS output;

(1) Inverted phono jack for power

CHAPTER 1: Specifications

Power — From UL®, CSA, and TUV certified desktop power

supply:

Input range: 95- to 250-VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

(autosensing) at 0.9 amps;

Output: 5 VDC at 5 amps

Size — 1.5"H x 7.25"W x 6.25"D (3.9 x 18.5 x 15.9 cm)

Weight — 3 lb. (1.4 kg)

PROVIDEO CONVERTER AND VIDEO CONVERTER II

Thank you for purchasing the ProVideo Converter or Video Converter II. We

are sure you will find it to be a reliable and useful product. You now have the

ability to convert your computer monitor’s signal into a form suitable for

recording on a VCR, displaying on a conventional TV or video monitor, or

integrating into a multimedia production system. And you can do this without

installing any boards or software in your computer!

Chapters 3 and 4of this manual show you how to install and operate your

Converter. Chapter 5 gives you some guidelines on what you should (and

shouldn’t) expect from your converted computer images and explains how

to get the best quality of image display. Chapter 6 gives you tips for handling

problems that might occur with your Coverter system. Appendix A explains

what S-Video is and why it should be used as output from your Converter

whenever possible. Lastly, Appendix B shows the pinouts of all of your

Converter’s connectors.

2. Introduction

CHAPTER 3: Installation

Follow the procedure outlined in this chapter to install your ProVideo

Converter or Video Converter II.

3.1 Initial Steps

1. Disconnect your monitor from the monitor port on your computer.

2. Connect one end of the special 6-foot (1.8-m) input cable provided with

the Converter to the monitor port on your computer. (See Section 4.3.3

for more info on this cable.) Plug the other end into the appropriate

connector on the rear panel of the Converter: either the one labeled

VGA IN if you are taking VGA video from an IBM®PC or compatible

or the one labeled MAC IN if you are taking Macintosh®video from

an Apple®Macintosh. See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 on the next page.

3. If you want your monitor to continue to display, connect it to the

appropriate MONITOR output connector, either VGA OUT or

MAC OUT. See the next section for a description of this ouput.

4. Plug the output cord of the power supply provided with the Converter

into the connector labeled POWER. Plug the power supply’s input cord

into the wall outlet to provide power to the Converter. (If you ever need

an AC-line cord specific to another country, call Black Box.)

5. Connect your video equipment to one or more of the Converter’s video

outputs (refer to the next section).

3. Installation

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