Ultimate2000 User`s Guide
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1. from PC HSYNC out buffered HS YNC in to monitor VSYNC out buffered VSYNC in to monitor DDC2B bus SCL signal Note Case is connected to the ground 17 RGB YUV OUT RGB YUV OUT is 15 pin D type female connector It can output RGB and YUV component format signal If PIN13 short with PIN 14 or turn on SWITCH 4 it enables RGB format output If PIN 13 short with PIN 12 it enables YUV format output RGB and YUV format cannot be enabled simultaneously 1____ Blue V component output 75 ohms 2 __ Green component output 75 ohms 3 Blue U component output 75 ohms A PV OSYNC eave smo 06Vpp Cai EE No connection No connection YUV enable short with PIN13 enable YUV output 5V RGB enable short with PIN 13 enable RGB output as itv CSYNC negative sync TTL level Note Case is connected to ground S VIDEO connector S VIDEO connector is a 4 pin mini DIN connector Signal Description GND GND Luminance 0 7 Vpp t 0 2 VYpp 75 Q negative sync C Chrominance 0 3 pp t 0 1 Ypp VIDEO OUT connector Composite video out 1 0Vpp 0 2Vpp 75 ohms negative sync Power Consumption 5V 500mA Note If you prefer to use an external wallmount power supply instead of the keyboard adapter you MUST use the following type 5V between 400mA and 1000mA with a center positive connector or www Grandtec com 19 For additional technical support On Line www Grandtec2. refer to your TV s user s manual for further assistance D3 If your TV does not have a VIDEO input you may connect through a VCR s VIDEO IN Note Since virtually every VCR is different please refer to your VCR User s Manual for exact instructions for recording an external video source To connect a Grand Vision converter to a VCR for recording follow these steps 1 Using either the RCA or the S video recommended cable connect from the video out on the Grand Vision converter to the Video IN on the VCR 2 Using either an RCA or a 75 Ohm coaxial cable connect from the Video OUT on the VCR to the Video IN on the TV 3 Set the TV VCR switch on the VCR to VCR 4 Set the TV to display the video input signal Refer to TV s User s manual for instruction on displaying an external video source 5 You should be able to see the converted computer display on the TV 6 Insert a blank tape into the VCR and press RECORD Stop the tape after a few moments to test that it is recording CHAPTER 3 Technical Tips The following are problems that might arise when using the PC to TV converter and possible solutions to them Things to Check 1 VGA Y cable is backwards Check the ends of the Y cable and confirm that the end labeled PC is plugged into your computer the end labeled SCAN CNVRTR is plugged into the Ultimate2000 and the end labeled MONITOR is either connected to a monitor on a desktop or not connected to anythin
3. 1 S VHS OUT and 1 RGB OUT You may connect one television to the next using a composite video cable or an S Video between the VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT ports We recommend using no more than five or six televisions Q Why can t I hear audio coming through the Ultimate2000 A The Ultimate2000 is designed as a PC to Video converter and does not do anything with audio However transferring audio is relatively simple You need a cable that connects between the audio output of your computer s sound card and the audio input of your TV See figure E Purchase online www Grandtec com El Connects into the Audio Output or Speaker output of your computer s soundcard E2 Connects into the Audio Input of your TY Note This type of audio cable is available from most computer stores and also on this website via our StoreF ront Model ZZ AUDIO 16 CHAPTER 4 Technical Specifications VGA IN OUT connector Analog RGB and SYNC signal from 15 pin VGA output port of PC or Notebook PC and output RGB and SYNC signal to monitor Signal Description Red out 0 7Vpp 0 1 Vpp 75 ohms to monitor Green out 0 7Vpp 0 1Vpp 75 ohms to monitor Blue out 0 7Vpp 0 1 Vpp 75 ohms to monitor DDC2B bus SDA signal Green in 0 7Vpp 0 1 Vpp 75 ohms from PC Ground Ground Ground Red in 0 7Vpp 0 1Vpp 75 ohms from PC Blue in 0 7Vpp 0 1 Vpp 75 ohms from PC HSYNC in TTL level from PC VSYNC in TTL level
4. Ultimate2000 User s Guide Rev 2 November 2000 The information in this document is subject to change without notice This document contains materials protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means or for purpose without express written consent Federal Communications Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device Pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio of television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures J Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer
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6. com Email vision dobbsstanford com Fax 214 351 3862 Call 214 956 0447 Telephone support is available M F 8 45 5 45 CST Voice mail is available during off hours or during busy peak times Your call will be returned as soon as possible usually within 24 hours A Return Authorization Number RA is required before returning any products to the manufacturer for repair No credits will be given at any time by the manufacturer If you desire a credit for the return of your product please contact the retailer from whom you originally purchased the product Credits are subject to the policies of the individual retailer Warranty We warrant the Grand Ultimate 2000 shall for a period of one year from the date of purchase be free of any defect in material and workmanship and that it will perform in accordance with specifications The sole obligation of this warranty shall be to either repair or replace at our expense the product at manufacturer s option The original sales receipt must be supplied for warranty repair There are no warranties except as stated There are no warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall we be liable for consequential incidental or special damages including but not limited to damages or loss of data profits or goodwill Products that have been subject to abuse misuse v
7. deo standard output NOTE In the United States switch 1 2 and three should be ON and switch four should be OFF Television Switch Switch Standard 1 2 3 4 NTSC USA ON ON ON OFF NTSC EIA OFF ON ON OFF PAL M ON OFF ON OFF PAL N ON ON OFF OFF PAL B D G H I OFF ON OFF OFF PAL Combination N OFF OFF OFF OFF RGB OUT enable ON SIZE button Switch between UNDERSCAN and OVERSCAN This function is available on 640x480 mode only Pressing this button also RESETS the display to default position ZOOM button Toggles between ZOOM and NORMAL display POSITION button Press up down left and right buttons and the picture will move in the direction pressed 2 3 Installation IMPORTANT Turn your computer OFF before connecting the Ultimate2000 Figure A Al Connect the Keyboard Power Adapter into the DC IN of the Ultimate2000 This cable powers the unit and is required instead of having to plug the unit into the wall A2 Connect the end of the VGA Y cable labeled SCAN CNYTR into the VGA IN OUT port as shown 43 Connect either the yellow tipped RCA composite video OR the solid black S video cable recommended into the video out port on the Ultimate2000 Figure B NOTE Do NOT plug in the keyboard power cable while the computer is on B1 Connect the Keyboard Power Adapter there are two different types included use the type that fits into you
8. g laptop 2 Keyboard power adapter is not plugged in With the computer OFF connect the keyboard power adapter into the keyboard port of the laptop or desktop Plugging in the adapter is effectively the same as plugging the Ultimate2000 into the wall 3 The input on the display TV projector etc is not properly set If your display has multiple video inputs then you have to toggle the inputs to display the one you need Typically this is done via the remote 4 The TV looks fine during boot up but once the PC enters Windows all I see is black and white horizontal wavy lines The display adapter video card is set to a refresh rate not supported by the Ultimate2000 The following procedure is required on most typical systems Note your PC may require a different procedure Please refer to your PCs documentation for how to adjust the refresh rate for further information Start Menu gt Settings gt Control Panel Click on the icon DISPLAY Click on SETTINGS tab Click on the button ADVANCED Click on ADAPTER tab Change the Refresh Rate from Optimal to ADAPTER DEFAULT or 60Hz and click apply If you do not see REFRESH RATE under the ADAPTER tab click on the MONITOR tab and be sure that the monitor type is set to Desktop users Super VGA 1024x768 or desired maximum resolution Laptop users Laptop Display Panel 1024x768 or equivalent for your system Q amp A Q How can I enhance the display quality A Yo
9. ms 1 INN PWD Grand Ultimate 2000 VGA to TV converter User s Manual S VIDEO cable VIDEO cable Power cable DIN and MINI DIN type Y cable for IBM PC RGB to SCART cable for European version only CHAPTER 2 Installing the Grand Ultimate 2000 The following section shows the functions of the Grand Ultimate 2000 Refer to Figure 1 for the outline of Grand Ultimate 2000 IMPORTANT Turn your computer OFF before connecting the Grand Ultimate 2000 RGB YUV OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ren C SWITCH 1N0 NI YSA 2 Grand UltiMate 2000 e DC IN ENN N A A N eA GA AANA AAAA AAA AA oo t SIZE ZOOM Figure 1 Outline of Grand Ultimate 2000 2 1 Connectors of Grand Ultimate 2000 VGA IN OUT MAC S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT RGB YUV OUT DC IN VGA Input and output connector The Y cable labeled with SCAN CNVTR connects to this side Connects to your TV supporting the S VIDEO input Connects to the VIDEO IN of TV Connects to your display device supporting the European SCART standard with RGB to SCART cable or other display device with RGB input If the RGB YUV OUT is enabled the S VIDEO OUT and VIDEO OUT do not function simultaneous Connects power cable to keyboard port NOTE Do NOT plug in the keyboard power cable while the computer in on 2 2 Buttons and Switches of Grand Ultimate 2000 TV system switch Selects the desired vi
10. or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power adapter if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits CE DECLARATION This device complies with CE class B EN50081 2 EN50082 1 EN55011 IEC 801 2 EN61000 3 2 IEC 801 3 EN61000 3 3 IEC 801 4 Printed in Taiwan R O C All contents are subject to change without notice All trademarks are the property of their respective owner CHAPTER 1 Welcome to Grand Ultimate 2000 1 1 Introduction Grand Ultimate 2000 is a pocketsize universal VGA to TV converter box It supports resolutions up to 1024x768 It is best for choice for PC gaming DVD movies Entertainment Education and Presentations 1 2 Product Features 10 11 Pure hardware design with simple Plug amp Display installation No software driver is required and it is compatible with any operation system Switchable NTSC United States NTSC EIAJ for Japan PAL PAL M PAL N PAL combination N and SECAM via RGB OUT video systems Supports 640x480 60 72 75 85Hz 800x600 56 60 72 75Hz 1024x768 60Hz display modes Supports composite VIDEO S VIDEO or RGB or YUV component outputs Supports Screen Position control and ZOOM function Supports SIZE overscan underscan function on 640x480 mode Powe
11. r keyboard port to the keyboard port of your computer or the mouse port of the your laptop If you do not have a keyboard port you will need to purchase an external power supply See information regarding EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY in the trouble shooting section of this guide NOTE Laptop users connect the keyboard power adapter to the keyboard mouse port 10 B2 Connect the keyboard into the back of the keyboard power adapter if you require an external keyboard Note Laptop users may not require this step B2 B3 Connect the end of the VGA Y cable labeled PC to the monitor or VGA port on the desktop or laptop Figure C C1 Connect a VGA monitor to the end of the VGA Y cable labeled MONIT OR This step is optional Note Laptop users may not require step C1 Figure D D1 Connect either the yellow tipped RCA composite video OR the solid black S video cable recommended into the video in port on your television Note Grand Ultimate 2000 also supports high quality S VIDEO If your TV or VCR supports S VIDEO IN we highly recommend you use it to get the best TV picture ll D2 Toggle the display input to correspond with the video input you are using For instance a TV defaults to the antenna or cable input when it is turned on You will see either a TV channel or snow Using the remote control toggle the input to display the VIDEO rather than the antenna cable Each TV varies slightly so you may need to
12. r conservation by VESA DPMS method compatible with VGA Monitor power saving Simultaneous display on VGA monitor and TV True 24 bit A D converter for the true 16 7 million color conversion Power from Keyboard port Compact form factor 95mm L x55mm W x30mm H 1 3 Application 1 Entertainment play VCD and DVD movies on TV Experience PC games on TV 2 Presentations Ideal for both classrooms and conference rooms 3 Documentation Capture PC images on video tape 4 Training Easy software training via video tape 1 4 Mode and Resolution Table The Grand Ultimate 2000 supports the following VGA display modes 640 640 640 640 800 1800 800 800 1024 Resolution x x X X K X x x xX 480 480 480 480 600 600 600 600 768 Horizontal Frequency 31 5 37 9 37 5 143 3 135 2 37 9 48 47 2 148 4 KHz Vertical Frequency 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 J60 Hz The Grand Ultimate 2000 supports the following MAC display modes Resolution 512x384 640x480 1640x480 Horizontal Frequency 31 35 53 7 KHz Vertical frequency 70 66 85 Hz 1 5 System Requirements Desktop or Notebook PC compatible with PS 2 or AT keyboard port and VGA output TV or VCR that supports NTSC or PAL video standards with composite video input S Video input RGB video input or SCART input connector 1 6 Package Contents This package contains the following ite
13. u can usually decrease the TV contrast and increase brightness control to get the better picture Q I connect using a NOTEBOOK PC but no output is displayed on TV A To get a converted image on the TV you must configure the laptop computer to display an external VGA signal Typically this is done by toggling the Fn key F1 F2 etc The actual function key varies with each computer Please refer to your computer s User s Manual for specific instructions for displaying an external VGA signal 14 The Fn Fx toggles between three settings By default the LCS panel is on The first toggle attempts to power both the LCD panel and the external signal Sometimes laptops do not have enough power to show both the LCD and the Grand UltraView so only a scrambled signal is viewable on the TV The third toggle turn off the LCD panel and shows only the external display the TV in this case Q I have an older model of a television Would I be able to use my video converter with a television as old as this one A Yes you may need a special adapter called an RF modulator This device converts the composite video signal from your video converter to an Antenna signal which can be viewed on your TV using Channel 3 or 4 or 13 You may also use a VCR in some cases Refer to section D3 for more information Q Can I use multiple televisions to view the same image from my computer A Yes Grand Ultimate 2000 provides 1 CVBS OUT
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