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INTRODUCTION

Thanks for purchasing this AVT-1660 Standards Converter from AV Toolbox. 
The AVT-1660 is designed to transform one television signal format to another 
through the use of sophisticated digital line and field conversion techniques. Our 
Video conversion products have been serving the industry for many years. AV 
Toolbox offers a full line of high quality Standards Converters, Up-Converters, 
Scan Converters, Distribution Amplifiers, Routing Switchers, Time Base 
Correctors, PIP Display Devices, Quad Splitters and Video Conditioners. RF 
Modulators, Digital Audio Converters, LCD Monitors/Receivers and Multimedia 
Cables round out the product offerings.

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Liability Statement

Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of errors. AV 
Toolbox cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect 
consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user of 
the hardware to check that it is suitable for his/her requirements and that it is 
installed correctly. All rights reserved. No parts of this manual may be 
reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical, 
including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval 
system without the written consent of the publisher.

AV Toolbox reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software 
following its policy to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or 
desirable. This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any way.

All third party trademarks and copyrights are recognised. The AV Toolbox Logo, 
TV One Logo, TV One-Task and CORIO are the registered Trademarks of TV 
One. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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FEATURES

The AVT-1660 Standards Converter has many features that enable it to perform 
in a superior manner. Among those features you will find:

Composite Video and S-Video Inputs

Composite and S-Video Outputs

Automatic Detection of Input Signal Type

Multi Video Standards Supported

6 mb Field Memory

Built in Color Bar Generator

Automatic Gain Control

Small Size – Light Weight

Summary of Contents for AVT-1660

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual AVT 1660 Standards Converter ...

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Page 3: ...eral Instructions 4 3 0 Intellectual Property 5 4 0 Specifications 5 5 0 Package Contents 5 6 0 Connecting the Hardware 6 7 0 Operating The Unit 6 8 0 Troubleshooting 7 9 0 Limited Warranty 8 10 0 Regulatory Compliance 9 11 0 Contact Information 9 ...

Page 4: ... it is suitable for his her requirements and that it is installed correctly All rights reserved No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the publisher AV Toolbox reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software ...

Page 5: ...tlet should be installed near to the unit and be easily accessible Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit 2 2 WATER AND MOISTURE To reduce the risk of fire do not expose the unit to rain water or excessive moisture 2 3 GENERAL CARE Do not force switches or external connections When moving the unit disconnect the serial port connections first then the power cable and finally...

Page 6: ... NTSC 3 58 or PAL Video Signal Controls Test Signals Manually Adjustable CV SV Input Selection NTSC PAL Output Selection Test Signals Color Bar Signal Output When no input present Physical Size 1 77 H x 9 3 W x 5 1 D 45x236x130mm Weight 14 Ounces 0 4kg Power AC Adapter 115 VAC to 5VDC 2 6A 5 0 CHECKING PACKAGE CONTENTS Before attempting to use this unit please check the packaging and make certain ...

Page 7: ...he same time You must select one or the other for the signal conversion process using the input select switch V equals Composite Video and S equals S Video 7 0 OPERATING THE UNIT Operation of the AVT 1660 operation is for the most part automatic The type of television signal is automatically detected and the conversion process is also automatic Manual intervention is limited to selecting either th...

Page 8: ...that is being converted 7 2 Input and Output LEDs On the left of the Front Panel LED display matrix two LEDs indicate which type of signal Composite or S Video you have selected with the rear panel input switch Similarly on the right two more LEDs indicate which output type you have selected NTSC or PAL 8 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems with the AVT 1660 are related to misuse of the two switches a...

Page 9: ...ufacturers Such specific warranties are available upon request to AV Toolbox If repairs are necessary under this warranty policy the original purchaser must obtain a Return Authorization Number from AV Toolbox and return the product to a location designated by AV Toolbox freight prepaid After repairs are complete the product will be returned freight prepaid LIMITATIONS All products sold are as is ...

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