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Color Temperature 

Use the Color Temperature submenu to set up the color profile in RGB color space 
or by using one of five predefined color temperatures. To view this menu, select the 
Colors icon from the main menu and then select the Color Temperature icon. 

 

Figure 12 

Color Temperature sub-menu 

Image 

Use the Image menu to adjust the vertical and horizontal screen position, picture 
size and to set the pixel clock and phase. Doing some tunings on SYNC problems. 
 

 

 

 

 

Figure 13 

Image menu 

 

 
Set up colors in RGB space – automatically 
adjusts settings in CMY space 
 
Choice of five color temperature settings: 
4200k, 5000k, 6500k, 7500k, 9300k 
 
Back to Color menu 

Automatic detection of the number of pixels 
per line and the best phase (best point for A/D 
conversion within each pixel) see also 

RGB to 

DVI(/VGA)

 Converter Setup, page 35. 

 
Manually adjust the number of pixels per 
line (Pixel clock) 
 
Manually adjust the best phase (best point for 
A/D conversion within each pixel) 
 
Manually adjust the horizontal picture position 
 
Manually adjust the vertical picture position 
 
Back to main menu 
 
Select or deselect the threshold Checking on 
SYNC problems (see, page 40) 
 
Select or deselect the 15kHz Glitch Filter on 
SYNC problems (see, page 40) 

Manually adjust 
the horizontal 
screen size (1:1-
Mode only!) 

Manually adjust 
the vertical screen 
size (1:1-Mode 
only!) 

Summary of Contents for RGB/EGA/CGA/MDA to DVI(/VGA) Converter

Page 1: ...ACU315A R2 RGB EGA CGA MDA to DVI VGA Converter Manual http www blackbox com...

Page 2: ...c source unless you use our RGB to DVI VGA Converter products Attach a flat screen to any graphic source and match the output to your requirements The RGB to DVI VGA Converter the one stop answer for...

Page 3: ...he manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications functions or circuitry of t...

Page 4: ...RGB EGA CGA MDA TO DVI VGA CONVERTER 4...

Page 5: ...N 61000 3 3 2002 The device was tested in a typical configuration with PC This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Thes...

Page 6: ...a unit s ventilation holes To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible damage to equipment or property please observe the following Only use power supplies originally supplied with the pro...

Page 7: ...tallation 19 3 1 Package Contents 19 3 2 Connection Cable Requirements 20 3 3 System Setup 21 3 4 Diagnostic LEDs 24 4 Device Control 25 4 1 Opening the OSD 26 4 2 Using the OSD 27 5 Monitor Setup 36...

Page 8: ...EGA CGA MDA TO DVI VGA CONVERTER 8 Appendix C System Upgrade 47 Appendix D Supported Video Modes 47 Appendix E Calling Technical Support 51 Appendix F Specifications 52 Appendix G Connectors and Cable...

Page 9: ...dure Install system 1 Connect the RGB to DVI VGA Converter to the RGB video source 2 Connect a display to the RGB to DVI VGA Converter 3 Connect the DVI VGA Converter to the Power supply 4 Power up th...

Page 10: ...digitization Your RGB to DVI VGA Converter allows you to optimize the video signal manually or automatically using its on screen utility see Chapter 4 If you are using a VGA input to a TFT monitor pl...

Page 11: ...RGB to DVI VGA Converter Infrared Remote Control IR RC Exit OSD Enter OSD Accept and store modified parameter Select Submenu Select parameter modification Select next position I increase parameter Sel...

Page 12: ...screen designed for VGA cannot normally display RGB TTL signals for two reasons A VGA screen requires H V Synchronization as TTL signals Many RGB TTL sources generate HSYNC frequencies below of 30kHz...

Page 13: ...All signals have 0 7Vpp CGA EGA MDA Legacy graphic standard all signals are TTL level VGA also called RGBHV Video signal consisting of R red G green and B blue signals and the additional horizontal ve...

Page 14: ...RGB EGA CGA MDA TO DVI VGA CONVERTER 14 Figure 1 RGB to DVI VGA Converter system RGB EGA to DVI VGA Converter Video Equipment DVD VCR Set top PLC programmable logic controller Legacy CPU s...

Page 15: ...tional stretching the picture is stretched linearly in both dimensions with the same factor until one dimension fits the screen size Fixed scaling scaled to 1 2 and displayed with eventually black bor...

Page 16: ...6 2 4 Product Range This table lists the product codes for the converter and its various upgrade kits RGB to DVI VGA Converter ACU315A R2 RGB to DVI or VGA Converter Upgrade Kits ACS1009A RMK Rack mou...

Page 17: ...or Legacy graphic standard established by IBM supporting text with 40 or 80 characters in 25 lines with 16 colours or graphics in 640x200 with 2 colours or 320x200 with 4 colours EGA Legacy graphic st...

Page 18: ...allation page 19 Adjusting the RGB to DVI VGA Converter to RGB Video Although there are several preconfigured resolutions stored in the internal resolution table of the RGB to DVI VGA Converter under...

Page 19: ...ents You should receive the following items in your RGB to DVI VGA Converter package RGB to DVI VGA Converter unit RGB S to DVI I cable 6V DC 12W universal power supply for RGB to DVI VGA Converter DV...

Page 20: ...RGBS coaxial cables type RG59B U or similar terminated with BNC connectors at the converters end Please ensure that the connection is tension free VGA Special VGA to DVI I Cable HD15male DVI female no...

Page 21: ...D adaptor to get a DVI output Please contact technical support for this accessory 3 RGB Connect the graphic source to the input connectors as shown in Figure 14 using the equipped 4xBNC to DVI adaptor...

Page 22: ...22 Figure 2 RGB to DVI VGA Converter Connect to the DVI VGA Monitor resp TFT Connect to EGA CGA MDA graphic source Connect to RGB or VGA source with RGB to DVI cable Connect to 6V Power supply Program...

Page 23: ...INSTALLATION 23 Figure 3 RGB to DVI Cable in list of parts 1 2 3 Figure 4 Connecting possibilities for RGB to DVI 1 VGA to DVI 2 and TTL to EGA CGA and MDA 3 interface...

Page 24: ...ight to the DVI Input connector The location of the LEDs is shown below Device Ready IR Receiver Video Signal Red Green Power Monitor Detect Green Green Figure 5 Diagnostic LEDs on RGB to DVI VGA Conv...

Page 25: ...properties using the IR Remote Control Brightness contrast Selection of Input Signal You can adjust the following properties using the OSD Auto Configuration ON OFF Color Color Temperature adjustments...

Page 26: ...adjust more brightness more contrast less brightness less contrast Reset to factory defaults Reset to factory defaults from flash resetting user presets press twice To navigate within the OSD exit OSD...

Page 27: ...d position Tools Set OSD position and size factory reset 6 Use the left and right arrow to highlight the icon you want The OSD displays additional icons relating to commands in the selected menu categ...

Page 28: ...14 Press the Esc key to close the OSD saving all settings and restore normal mouse and keyboard functions The following table summarizes the keyboard actions and icons used to navigate the OSD utility...

Page 29: ...olutions at refresh rate of 75Hz for CRT tube screens 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 Select RGB RGBS RGBHV VGA source RGA CGA MDA Return to main menu No change to the resolution refresh The output...

Page 30: ...made up with black borders e g to keep a 16 9 ratio on scaling proportional Horizontal and vertical size of the screen must be both at least the size of the appropriate picture dimension 1 2 the pict...

Page 31: ...vides a number of options including automatic calibration manual adjustment in RGB or CMY color space hue and saturation adjustment and the setup of flesh skin tone Hue Saturation Back to main menu Fi...

Page 32: ...in CMY space Choice of five color temperature settings 4200k 5000k 6500k 7500k 9300k Back to Color menu Automatic detection of the number of pixels per line and the best phase best point for A D conv...

Page 33: ...mposed fixed resolution sharpness can be affected Use this option to switch between three settings for optimum sharpness Set the position of the OSD window see OSD page 31 Calling Factory Reset Sub Me...

Page 34: ...image but the procedure introduces a delay in the picture appearing on the attached console screen If you want the picture to appear as fast as possible you may want to disable this feature Auto Conf...

Page 35: ...g due to a bad power supply or a electromagnetical launching which is noticeable especially as disturbing inhomogeneity on big areas in the picture Using the color filter the input signals are define...

Page 36: ...m in the RGB to DVI VGA Converter Setup procedure 15 Connect the RGB to DVI VGA Converter system and display the regular desktop in the desired screen resolution Monitor Setup may vary depending on sc...

Page 37: ...act procedure depends on your RGB to DVI VGA Converter setup Graphics card Monitor type Monitor Input used Video Optimization Procedure s RGB CGA EGA TFT VGA TFT adjustment see Monitor Setup page 36 O...

Page 38: ...e Figure 17 a picture with alternating 1 pixel wide black and white vertical stripes If you are unable to view the test card display some black text on a white background For example you could open No...

Page 39: ...have disappeared c Confirm the setting 32 If necessary adjust the size of the visible part of the picture The horizontal and vertical size is displayed in numeric values for exact adjustment 33 If nec...

Page 40: ...equal or higher than the resolution generated by your graphic card 38 Select the Output Scaling Submenu see page 30 Select NO SCALING Mode 1 1 39 Select the Video Mode Submenu see page 35 Try out all...

Page 41: ...tting 46 If necessary adjust the position of the visible part of the screen Image menu option see page 32 47 If necessary adjust the size of the visible part of the picture The horizontal and vertical...

Page 42: ...gh current power cables nearby or glitches from old graphic cards For Video Signals with HS app 20kHz try to select 15kHz Glitch Filter to ON in Image Menu Refer to page 32 For Video Signals with HS a...

Page 43: ...t to a connected CRT or TFT with VGA input First connect your VGA monitor cable to the adapter and then plug in the adapter to the device Otherwise the VGA mode is not detected DVI output is generated...

Page 44: ...scuss suitable converter architecture with Technical Support see Appendix E Calling Technical Support Figure 20 RGB to DVI VGA Converter attached to a PLC Figure 21 RGB to DVI VGA Converter with optio...

Page 45: ...MK Rack Mounting Kit To mount a unit Align the holes on the base plate with the vacant screw holes on the base of the RGB to DVI VGA Converter unit Fasten the base of the unit to the plate of the moun...

Page 46: ...RGB EGA CGA MDA TO DVI VGA CONVERTER 46 The kit allows you to mount a different count of devices 1 4 devices...

Page 47: ...LK Selection pixels lines Hz kHz MHz 3 MONA S5 442 416 54 4 24 3 14 0 0 AS 230 235 OS 252 448 288 50 0 15 6 10 0 7 GBE 3977 64x32 448 288 50 0 15 6 10 0 4 DCC 555a 504 280 50 0 15 7 10 0 1 WF 470 512...

Page 48: ...6 20 9 1 OP 398 K 640 400 60 0 27 5 22 2 0 VGA 640 400 70 0 31 4 25 1 1 Vesa Standard 640 400 85 0 37 8 31 5 1 COROS LS C 640 405 59 1 25 4 21 8 1 Prokon 1 640 432 53 8 25 5 23 0 1 Prokon 3 640 432 5...

Page 49: ...246 60 0 15 7 14 1 2 CP 527 60 800 468 59 9 30 9 32 7 4 Vesa Standard 800 600 56 2 35 1 36 0 0 Vesa Standard 800 600 60 3 37 9 40 0 0 Vesa Standard 800 600 72 1 48 0 49 9 0 Vesa Standard 800 600 75 0...

Page 50: ...Hz kHz MHz 1 TV Mode 1280 768 60 0 48 1 81 2 0 Vesa Standard 1280 960 60 0 60 0 108 0 1 DMT127A 1280 960 75 0 75 0 126 0 0 TV Mode 1280 1024 50 1 53 4 90 1 0 Vesa Standard 1280 1024 60 0 64 0 108 0 1...

Page 51: ...source what type make and model of monitor type and make of cable etc Any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse The results of any testing you ve already...

Page 52: ...VI VGA 5 Bit per colour Bandwidth 165 MHz RGB RGBS 0 7Vpp for color signals without Sync 1Vpp for GREEN with Sync 0 7Vpp for composite Sync RGBS 0 7Vpp for color signals and Sync CGA EGA MDA TTL for c...

Page 53: ...17 T M D S data 0 2 T M D S data 2 10 T M D S data 1 18 T M D S data 0 3 T M D S data 2 GND 11 T M D S data 1 GND 19 T M D S data 0 GND 4 n c 12 n c 20 n c 5 n c 13 n c 21 n c 6 DDC Input SCL 14 5V P...

Page 54: ...RGB EGA CGA MDA TO DVI VGA CONVERTER 54 Programming Pin Signal 1 TxD to PC RxD 2 RxD from PC TxD 3 DTR from PC 4 GND Power Pin Signal 1 GND 2 Earth 3 n c 4 6VDC Housing Shield 1 4 1 2 3 4...

Page 55: ...GA CGA MD connector for TTL Input Pin EGA CGA MDA 1 Ground GND Ground GND Ground GND 2 Red LSB 3 Red MSB Red 4 Green MSB Green 5 Blue MSB Blue 6 Green LSB Intensity Intensity 7 Blue LSB Video 8 H SYNC...

Page 56: ...tor HD15 female connector 8 C1 C2 24 C3 C4 1 17 C5 Pin Signal Pin Signal 6 DDC Input SCL 15 DDC Input SCL 7 DDC Output SDA 12 DDC Output SDA 8 Analog VSYNC 14 Analog VSYNC C1 Analog Red 1 Analog Red C...

Page 57: ...NOTES...

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