The SB-3690 is a PAL to NTSC and NTSC to PAL Digital converter that delivers high-quality converted pictures, exceptional super-stable synchronism and superior color separation. It is ideal for tape conversion, DVD players, digital camcorders, video editing & capture, multi-system VCR and multimedia applications. The SB-3690 multi-video system converter using Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to convert any world TV system or computer VGA signal to any world TV system and computer VGA. It will also re-generate sync-pulse and can help stabilize poor quality video signals such as multi-generation videotape. It embodies many useful features such as composite or S-Video selectable inputs and picture zooming.
• Supports VGA / NTSC / PAL to VGA / NTSC / PAL
• Supports High VGA resolution Inputs and Outputs: VGA :640x480, SVGA: 800x600, XGA: 1024x768, SXGA: 1280x1024 (Max)
• Supports Multi-TV Video Standard System Inputs and Outputs: NTSC 3.58, NTSC-J, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-N Com-n, PAL-M, PAL60
• Supports VGA down to Composite or S-Video TV NTSC/PAL System
• Composite or S-Video scaling up to SVGA High resolution output
• VGA to Video Scaling down and Video to VGA Scaling Up function
• Direct inputs selections for VGA, Video, S-Video
• Direct selections for TV Video Standard System
• Direct resolutions selections for VGA output
• No video delay. Real time video conversion.
• Use your PAL equipment in a NTSC country and NTSC equipment in a PAL country.
• Very easy to use, one time set-up no additional action needed.
• Uses a standard AV or S-Video or VGA connection to convert any input signal to any specified output source.
• Recording is permitted from any of the outputs. You can take advantage of making copies out of devices which are plugged in. Most
• DVD movies and VHS tapes.
• Crisp and clear converted video. Latest video correction technology. You will even get better results on your video by using the SB-3690.
• Stand-alone and stylish compact design, light and portable for traveling.
• LED Lamp shows current input and output video signal.
• Detects input manually between: All PAL, All NTSC systems.
• Universal power adapter, which will work in any country in the world (ships with North American plug).
• Audio: Audio signal needs to be sent on separate audio cables to the display or recording source so there will not be any audio delay.
Tape Conversion
You can exchange tapes with friends or relatives living abroad or for business and education. PAL or NTSC VCR is required to do this. (Note: if you have a PAL or NTSC tape then you have to have a VCR that is able to play that tape as well as this converter, you will not be able to play a PAL tape in an NTSC VCR and likewise, you will not be able to play an NTSC tape in a PAL1 VCR).
TVs
Take your NTSC American TV overseas or bring your PAL TV to the USA. Using the high quality conversion quality of the SB-3690 to convert TV signals you can use any PAL or NTSC TV to view any type of broadcast signal in the world. Eliminating the need to buy a new multi-system TV set. Since this converter has a digital video processing, you will have a very low signal degradation, almost impossible to see the difference. Note that the SB-3690 will not covert an RF signal.
International Travel and Relocation
You can use your video equipment with the SB-3690 while traveling or relocating to a country using a different TV system. Can be used for many business purposes such as: Airline, Ship and Train.
Camcorders
Use your PAL camcorder in the USA or your NTSC camcorder overseas on a PAL TV. You can also convert movies from your camcorder. For example: Make a NTSC tape from a PAL camcorder using the SB-3690 to convert the signal.
Computer
Use SB-3960 to connect your computer to standard TV or Projector, for gaming or presentation purposes. Also you would be able to view any of your home video equipment on a computer monitor.
Analog converters in most of the cases will not convert Frequency 50/60Hz and therefore will not work with many TV's. SB-3690 is a digital converter, which means that it will handle any PAL or NTSC formats, convert frequency, real time conversion, no signal delay, will not require TV to have a vertical hold or any other special features. SB-3690 is guaranteed to work for all TV's and with all types of equipment.