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HDMI to VGA Con verter with Scaler VC812 User Manual www.aten.com[...]

VC812 User Manual ii EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSI ON INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. The se limits ar e designed to provide reasonable prote ction against harmful interference when the equipment is opera[...]

VC812 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The man[...]

VC812 User Manual iv Package Content s The VC812 HDMI to VGA Converter with Scaler pack age consists of:  1 VC812 HDMI to VGA Converter w ith Scaler  1 Software CD  1 Power Adapter  1 User Instruction s* Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping . If you encounter a problem, contact[...]

VC812 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii[...]

VC812 User Manual vi 3. Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10[...]

VC812 User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VC812 system. It covers all aspects of insta llation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Introduction, introduces you to the VC812 sy stem. Its purpose, features and benefits are pre[...]

VC812 User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tions: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how they can help you connect without limits, vi sit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telephone numbers: Monospaced Indicates text[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VC812 H DMI to VGA conv erter with Scaler offe rs an easy and convenient way of converti ng HDMI input signals into analog vid eo (VGA). The VC812 enables you to use a non-H DMI display to access HDMI content. It supports input resolutions 480p , 720p, 1080p, 1080i, and up to 19 00 x 1200 PC input resolution. I[...]

VC812 User Manual 2 Features  Converts HDMI signals to VGA output  Supports analog/stereo audio  Superior video quality – up to 1080p; 1920 x 1200  Scaler – a premium scali ng engine that con verts various video input resolutions into the d isplay's native resolution, while adjusting the pi cture ratio automatically for maxim u[...]

1. Introduction 3 Requirement s The following equipment is requ ired for a complete VC812 installation: Source Devices(s) The source device should have the following:  HDMI T ype A connector  PC or laptop with Mini USB port (f or confi guration via VC812 Utility To o l ) Display Device  VGA based vid eo device with HDB  HDB-15 male conn[...]

VC812 User Manual 4 Component s Front V iew No. Component Description 1 F/W Upgrade switch Set this to Off to operate the VC812 in Normal Mode. Note: In case the firmware needs to be upgraded, turn the switch On to have the VC812 enter Firmware Upgrade mode. Contact your product dealer for more details. 2 LED S tatus The Power LED lights red to ind[...]

1. Introduction 5 Rear View No. Component Description 1 Power Jack Plug in the provided power adapter to this power jack to power on the VC812. 2 Firmware Upgrade Port For device configuration via t he utility tool, con nect this port to a PC or laptop using a USB to mini USB cable. 3 S tereo Audio Port Connect your analog stereo audio device to th[...]

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7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Mounting For convenience and flexibili ty, the VC812 can be mounted on the wall or a rack. To mount a unit, screw the built-i n brackets into any convenient location on the wall or a rack. 1. Important safety in formation regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 21. Please review it befo re proceeding. 2[...]

VC812 User Manual 8 Inst allation Installation of the VC812 is simply a matter of pluggin g in the appropriate cables. To install the VC812, refer to the installation diagram as you perform the following steps: 1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HD MI output port on the video source device to the HDMI In port on t he VC812. 2. Use an HDB-15 cable [...]

9 Chapter 3 Operation Overview The VC812 H DMI to VGA conv erter with Scaler offers easy and flexible operation through its built-i n On-Screen Display (OSD) an d the Utility Tool, which can be installed on a computer co nnected to the VC812’s mini USB port. On-Screen Display (OSD) The built-in OSD can be configured using the VC81 2 front panel p[...]

VC812 User Manual 10 Output Setup In the OSD Menu screen, highlight 1. Output Setup and press the Menu pushbutton to open the Output Set up submenu, as follows: Select the submenu option you want to co nfigure – each option is further discussed in the proceeding sections. Output Resolution You can manually select the screen re solution for the di[...]

3. Operation 11 Output Mode Select the color space setting for the display. The selection includes RGB and YCbCr422 . Default Patte rn Select the color component for the disp lay. Available options are as follows: Audio Source Select the EDID audio chann el you want the VC812 to use. The selection includes 2ch and 7.1ch . Image In the OSD Menu scre[...]

VC812 User Manual 12  B/W extension: T urn the black and wh ite extension On or Off . This is set to Off by default.  Color T one: Select the color tone for the display . Options are Off (default), Skin or Green .  Edge Enhance: Select the degree of display image edge enhancements – you can choose: Ty p (typical), Mid (m iddle), Max (max[...]

3. Operation 13 System In the OSD Menu screen, navigate to 3. Adjustment and press the Menu pushbutton to open the Adjustme nt submenu, as follows: View the current input resolution and firm ware version, as well as reset the VC812 to its factory default set tings.  Input Res. Info: This shows the current input resolution used by the device. [...]

VC812 User Manual 14 Utility T ool The VC812 HDMI to VGA converter wi th Scaler comes with a software CD that contains the VC812 Utility To ol for quick and easy configuration of th e device. T o manage the V C812 using th e utility tool, connect your computer to the installation vi a the Mini USB port. Insert the softw are CD into the computer’s[...]

3. Operation 15 You can cycle through the Menu options in the ord er shown in the table below. Menu Page Sub-Menu Page( s) Main screen Com Port Resolution Info Input Port / Output Port Resolution Out Quick Selection Aspect Ratio / Freeze / Blank 1080p60 / 1080i60 / 720p60 / 480p60 Output Setup Output Resolution Output Mode Default Pattern Image Con[...]

VC812 User Manual 16 Output Setup Select the Output Resolut ion , Output Mode and Default Pattern that you want the VC812 to use. Output Resolution From the drop down m enu, select the screen resoluti on that you want to u se for your display. Some of the av ailable options are as follows: Click the Apply button to use the value entered. SD (480p) [...]

3. Operation 17 Output Mode From the drop down menu, select the color space setting for your display. Choices include RGB, YC444 and YC422 . Click the Apply button to use the value entered. Default Patte rn From the drop down menu, select the colo r component for your displ ay. Available options are as follows: Click the Apply button to use the val[...]

VC812 User Manual 18  For the following opti ons, use the left and right screen but tons to increase or decrease the value.  B/W extension: T urn the black and wh ite extension On or Off . This is set to Off by default.  Color T one: Select the color tone for the display . Options are Off (default), Skin or Green .  Edge Enhance: Select[...]

3. Operation 19 picture area either to th e left or right (for Input H Adj and I nput V Adj ) of the screen.  Aspect Ratio : Select the aspect ratio fo r the display . Options are 4:3 (default) or 16:9 .  For H-Mirr or and V -Mirr or , select whether the fun ction is On or Off .  Click the Apply button(s) to use the values entered. System [...]

VC812 User Manual 20 Powering Off and Rest arting If you power off the VC812, follows thes e steps before powering it on again: 1. Power off the attached devices. 2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VC812. 3. W ait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back in. 4. After the VC812 is powered on, pow er on the attached devices.[...]

21 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  This product is for indoor use only .  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  [...]

VC812 User Manual 22  Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resu lting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.  Do not attempt to service the device yoursel f. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  If the following conditions occur , unplug the[...]

Appendix 23 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – inclu ding troubleshooting, d ocumentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Support , pag e iii: North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model number[...]

VC812 User Manual 24 Specifications Function VC812 Connectors Input HDMI In 1 x HDMI T ype A female Output Video Out 1 x HDB-15 female (Black) Digital Coaxial Audio 1 x RCA female (Y ellow) Analog S tereo Audio 1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack Power Jack 1 x DC jack Switches Down 1 x Pushbutton Up 1 x Pushbutton Menu 1 x Pushbutton Firmware Upgrade 1 x Dip s[...]