Black Box TV Video Accessories AC340A R2 User Manual

AC340A-R2  
VGA to Video Converter  
User’s Manual  
Converts VGA signals to TV signals.  
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement  
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 B 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 la classe A prescrites dans le  
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.  
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.  
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NOM Statement  
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.  
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.  
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NOM Statement  
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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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
1. Specifications............................................................................................7  
2. Overview...................................................................................................8  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
Introduction ..................................................................................8  
Features.........................................................................................8  
System Requirements....................................................................8  
What’s Included............................................................................8  
Hardware Description....................................................................9  
3. Installation ..............................................................................................11  
4. Operation................................................................................................12  
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Chapter 1: Specifications  
1. Specifications  
Technical Specifications  
User Controls  
Connectors  
(3) buttons: Source, Mode, and Picture  
Input: (1) VGA, (1) 3.5-mm jack for audio;  
Output: (1) VGA loopback;  
(1) Component;  
(1) Composite;  
(1) S-Video;  
(1) 3.5-mm loopback;  
L/R 3.5-mm jacks for audio;  
Power: (1) barrel connector  
Resolution  
Input: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200;  
Output: 480p, 720p, 1080i  
Video Signals  
Supported  
Input: VGA;  
Output: YPbPr, VGA, AV/S-Video  
Power  
5-VDC, 1-A, 5-W power adapter  
1"H x 4.9"W x 3.56"D (2.5 x 12.5 x 9 cm)  
0.35 lb. (0.16 kg)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2. Overview  
2.1 Introduction  
The VGA-to-Video Converter with Audio converts and scales VGA signals to TV  
signals. It does not require any external software and supports high-definition  
output. Use it to display PC games, multimedia, or Internet on TV.  
2.2 Features  
• Plug-and-play, requires no external software, and is compatible with any  
operating system.  
• 2D flicker provides perfect static image quality.  
• Supports five input resolutions: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768,  
1280 x 1024, and 1600 x 1200.  
• Adjustable brightness, contrast, and saturation.  
• Supports YPbPr, VGA, and AV/S-Video output.  
• Uses 5-W maximum power.  
2.3 System Requirements  
• Standard VESA RGB input (analog).  
NOTE: For output audio, an ampified speaker is required.  
2.4 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  
• VGA-to-Video Converter with Audio  
• 5-VDC, 1-A, 5-W power supply  
• VGA cable  
• YPbPr cable  
• Composite w/audio cable  
• 3.5-mm audio cable  
• This user’s manual  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2.5 Hardware Description  
Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 show the front, back, and side panels of the converter.  
Table 2-1 describes its components.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 2-1. Front panel.  
8
9 10  
11  
12  
Figure 2-2. Back panel.  
13 14 15  
Figure 2-3. Side panel.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
Table 2-1. Components.  
Number in Figure  
2-1, 2-2, or 2-3  
Component  
Description  
1, 2, 3  
4, 5  
6
(3) 3.5-mm connectors  
(2) 3.5-mm connectors  
(1) 3.5-mm connector  
(1) 6-pin DIN connector  
(1) Barrel connector  
(1) 3.5-mm connector  
(1) 3.5-mm connector  
(1) VGA connector  
(1) VGA connector  
(1) button  
YPbPr  
(1) R, (1) L  
Video out  
S-Video  
7
8
Links to 5-VDC power supply  
Audio out  
Audio in  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
VGA in  
VGA out  
Output  
(1) button  
Mode  
(1) button  
Picture  
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Chapter 3: Installation  
3. Installation  
Follow these steps to install the converter:  
1. Connect the power adapter to the converter.  
2. Link the monitor plug to the converter.  
3. Attach one end of the VGA cable to the VGA in port on the converter, and  
connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC display.  
4. Connect the component (YPbPr output end) to other machines with the  
component input end.  
5. Attach the Video out (Composite video output end) to other machines with the  
video input end.  
6. Link the S-Video out (S-Video output end) to the PC signal output and connect  
other devices with the S-Video input end.  
7. Connect the Line in (stereo cable input end) with the stereo audio cable to the  
PC sound card.  
8. Connect the Audio out (stereo audio cable input end) to the external speakers  
(if available) to output sound.  
9. Attach the Audio L and R (audio output end) to the external speakers (if  
available) to output sound. An amplified speaker is required.  
10. Turn on the PC and TV.  
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Chapter 4: Operation  
4. Operation  
Use the buttons on the converter to operate the unit. Refer to Table 4-1 and  
Figure 4-1.  
Table 4-1. User controls.  
Number in Figure  
4-1  
User Control  
Description  
1
2
3
Source button  
Mode button  
YPbPr/AV/SV switch  
For YPbPr interface, select 480 p/720p/1080i  
Select the picture mode: Bright, Vivid, Soft, or Normal.  
Picture (Image key)  
1
2
3
Figure 4-1. Buttons on the unit.  
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NOTES  
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NOTES  
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NOTES  
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