External TV Tuner
TV Tuner for LCD Monitors with Remote
COMP2VGATV2
Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Hardware Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com TV Tuner for LCD Monitors (with Remote).
Providing a compact solution for turning VGA capable monitors, plasma displays or
projectors into complete multimedia centers, COMP2VGATV2 offers a built-in TV tuner and
multiple video ports, allowing simple connections to popular components such as DVD
players, satellite receivers or even game consoles.
Features
Provides high quality picture with sharp, stable image output to LCD and/or CRT
monitor
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Full screen display resolution supports up to 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz
High quality picture with sharp, stable image output to VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA
User-friendly On-Screen Display offers simple customization and function control
Package contents:
This package should contain:
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1x TV Tuner
1x Stand holder
1x Instruction Manual
1x Audio Cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo)
1x Remote Control
1x VGA 15-pin to VGA 8-pin cable
1x Power adapter
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Hardware Guide
Rear Panel view
Front Panel view
Audio OUT
Audio IN
Power LED
Status LED
DC IN
Audio IN - Left
Audio IN - Right
VGA IN
Video IN
VGA Out
S-Video IN
Antenna
Port
Connection
Audio IN (Left and Right) Audio input from video source
Video IN
S-Video IN
Audio OUT
Analog composite video input from video source
Analog S-Video input from video source
Connect to speakers, headset
Connect to sound card Line-in port (use 3.5mm to 3.5mm
cable)
Audio IN
DC IN (7.5V/1A)
VGA IN
Connect the DC power adapter here
Connect to the computer video card using the included VGA
15-pin to VGA 8-pin cable
VGA OUT
Antenna
Connect to your LCD/CRT monitor
Connect cable TV antenna here
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Hardware Guide - cont’d
Remote Control
Mute: Mute function - On/Off
ON/OFF: Power On/Off
0 - 9: 0-9 numerical selector keys
: Last Channel Return
-/-- : Allows double digit input
RES : Change Resolution
AUDIO ONLY : Switches to Audio Only mode
CRT/LCD : Switches between CRT/LCD modes
DAYLIGHT : Daylight Mode
CH+ / CH- : Previous/Next Channel
VOL+ / VOL - : Volume Up/Down
OSD : Launches On Screen Display
AV / TV : Switches between input sources (PC
mode, CVBS, S- Video, TV
B + / B - : Increases/Decreases Brightness
S+ / S- : Increases/Decreases Sharpness
C+ / C- : Increases/Decreases Color values
H+/ H- : Changes Hue values
Use the Menu button to launch the OSD Menu, as well as to confirm any settings
changes. The OSD Menu will automatically discard any changes made, and disappear
off screen if no actions are taken after 5 seconds. For further details on OSD operation,
please see OSD Operation (p. 5)
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Installation
1. Shut down power to the host computer and monitor/display, as well as to
COMP2VGATV2.
2. Connect COMP2VGATV2 to an LCD or CRT monitor and your computer by connecting
from VGA IN (rear panel) to your display card (using the included 8 pin to 15 pin VGA
Cable), and VGA OUT to your LCD / CRT monitor.
3. Connect the 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable from your sound card’s Line Out port to
the Audio IN port provided by COMP2VGATV2, then connect your speakers / headset
to COMP2VGATV2’s Audio Out port.
4. Connect your Cable TV Antenna to the antenna input provided by COMP2VGATV2.
5. Connect your Composite video and/or S-Video input ports in the front of the device.
6. Connect the DC power converter’s output to the DC IN port, located on the rear panel
of COMP2VGATV2.
Once power has been connected, COMP2VGATV2 should automatically power on, as
will be indicated by the Power LED.
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OSD Operation
Main Menu
Sub Menus
Descriptions
Color
Enter Color sub menu
Adjust brightness values
Adjust contrast values
Adjust saturation values
Adjust hue values
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Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Default
Return
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Standard
Return
Set all color values to default
Return to Main Menu
Enter Video sub menu
PAL/NTSC/SECAM
Video
Return to Main Menu
Enter Channel sub menu
(accessible only if source is switched to TV)
Channel
NTSC, PAL-DK, PAL-I, PAL-BG, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM,
SECAM1 (May depend on Tuner)
Standard
Auto Scan
Automatically scans for channel
Full frequency scans for channel (takes longer compared to
Auto Scan)
Full Scan
Fine Tune
Adjust the frequency of the current channel.
Channel Erase/Add Remove/Add the current channel
Return
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Return to Main Menu
Display
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024
1152 x 900
1280 x 768
VGA; 4:3
SVGA; 4:3
XGA; 4:3
SXGA; 5:4
Sun; approx 4:3
WXGA; approx 16:9
1440 x 900
Return
WSXGA; 16:10 (Not all monitors can support)
Return to Main Menu
OSD
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Pos. X
Pos. Y
Return
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Moves OSD position horizontally
Moves OSD position vertically
Return to Main Menu
Language
English
Sets Menu in English language
Sets Menu in Simplified Chinese language
Sets Menu in Traditional Chinese language
Portuguese
Sets Menu in Portuguese language
Exit Menu Mode
Exit
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Specifications
Coaxial (RF)
TV Input
Composite Video Input
S-Video Input
VGA Input
Video output
15 pin DB
VGA output: 15 pin DB (Via Y Cable)
RCA Stereo Audio Input
From PC Sound card SPK out
DC 7.5V 1A
Audio input
Power Adapter
Regulatory Certifications
ROHS, FCC, CE
Technical Support
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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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