Using the On-Screen Display, Sharpness | StarTech.com VGA2NTSCPRO

6.Make sure that the Video/RGB button is set appropriately: IN for Composite or S- Video systems, OUT for SCART systems.

7.Plug the DC 9V power adapter into the DC9V port and an available power source.

8.Turn on your computer, monitor, and television.

9.Make sure that your television is on the proper “Video Input” channel. Consult the television manufacturer’s documentation if necessary.

10.Turn on the converter. You should now see an identical image on your monitor and television screen.

Using the On-Screen Display

The On-Screen Display (OSD) allows you to easily navigate and select the different settings and modes available on your converter. The OSD appears as a blue and white menu bar across the top of your screen. To bring up and use the OSD menus, you can use the four push-buttons on the top of the converter. The buttons are (from right):

Menu: Pressing this button will open/close the OSD main menu. The OSD menu will also automatically close after several seconds of non-activity.

Select: Pressing this button will select an OSD menu option or setting.

+/-:These two buttons scroll through the available menu options or settings.

NOTE: You can also use the remote to access the OSD. See “Using the Remote” on page 7 for more details.

There are eight functions available on the OSD menu:

Sharpness

Zoom

Panning

H/V Scaling

Positioning

Bright

Color Bar

Reset

To select the function you would like to adjust, use the +/- buttons to scroll between the menu options. (The active option is marked with a yellow-orange highlight). Press the Select button to view a function’s settings.

Sharpness

There are eight sharpness levels available to choose from. To adjust the sharpness:

1.Press the Menu button to call up the OSD menu.

2.Use the +/- buttons to scroll to the Sharpness icon. Press the Select button to view the sharpness settings.

3.Use the +/- buttons to scroll through the sharpness settings until you reach your ideal sharpness level.

4.Push the Select button to save the sharpness level and press the Menu button to exit the sharpness function. You can also allow the converter to sit idle for a few seconds. This will save the sharpness setting and exit the OSD automatically.

Zoom

The VGA2NTSCPRO performs a 2X zoom in both horizontal and vertical directions. Using the zoom mode also involves selecting which quadrant of the screen you want to zoom in on.

1.Press the Menu button to call up the OSD menu.

2.Use the +/- buttons to scroll to the Zoom icon. Press the Select button to view the zoom settings mode.

3.Press Select to enter Zoom mode.

4.Use the +/- buttons to scroll between the four different quadrants of the screen. You can also press the Select button again to exit Zoom mode and return to normal mode.

5.Once you are happy with your zoom settings, allow the converter to sit idle for a few seconds. This will save the zoom settings and exit the OSD automatically.

Panning

The VGA2NTSCPRO allows you to pan across your image both vertically and horizontally.

1.Press the Menu button to call up the OSD menu.

2.Use the +/- buttons to scroll to the Panning icon. Press the Select button to view the panning settings.

3.A pair of small arrows will indicate whether you are in Vertical or Horizontal pan mode. Use the Select button to toggle between Vertical and Horizontal mode.

4.Depending on your mode, the + button will pan either up or right. The - button will pan either down or left.

5.Once you are happy with your panning settings, allow the converter to sit idle for a few seconds. This will save the panning settings and exit the OSD automatically.