Black Box AC096A, AC095A manual Introduction

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PROVIDEO CONVERTER AND VIDEO CONVERTER II

2. Introduction

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 4 of 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.

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Contents ProVideo Converter Video Scan Converter Federal Communications Commission Industry Canada Provideo Converter and Video Converter NOM Statement Contents Specifications Connectors IndicatorsComputer- and TV User ControlsPower WeightSize Introduction Initial Steps InstallationMacintosh video output Hooking Up Video OutputSelecting Your Video Standard Booting Your Converter SystemProVideo Converter OperationUsing the Front-Panel Controls IndicatorsProvideo Converter and Video Converter Other Features COMPUTER-DISPLAY Resolution Support What to Expect from Converted Computer Images Provideo Converter and Video Converter Common Concerns TroubleshootingNo video outputs Edges of the image are being cut offOnly a closeup on part of the image is being displayed Shipping and Packaging Calling Black BoxAppendix a S-Video, the Improved Quality Video Standard Power Inverted phono jack Appendix B Connector PinoutsVGA OUT/MAC in DB15HD female VGA IN/MAC OUT DB15 femaleComposite RCA phono jack Video Output 4-pin mini-DIN femaleRgbs Output DB9 female Copyright 1995. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved