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Quick Start — VSC 900/900D, cont’d

VSC 900/900D Main Menu System

Main menu

See chapter two for detailed explanations of the menu system.

Power

Extron VSC 900

Scan Converter

Press NEXT to

Auto Image

2 sec.

Horiz. 56.19 KHz

Vert. 49.95 Hz

Output

Config

Filters

Size/Zoom

Advanced

Genlock

Exit

Menu

Image Optimization

The following steps should be folllowed in order to optimize image display. See chapter two,

Installation and

Operation

, for detailed adjustment features and instructions.

Use Auto Image.

Size and Center the image, if necessary.

Adjust the Horizontal filter.

Adjust the Vertical filter (flicker).

Adjust the Encoder.

Summary of Contents for VSC 900

Page 1: ...VSC 900 900D Video Scan Converter 68 635 01 Rev D 04 05...

Page 2: ...con los equipos Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de lacajaoalojamientodelpr...

Page 3: ...O Output SDI connector for SDI output SDI The scan converter will simultaneously output RGB or component video S video composite video and SDI VSC 900D Step 5 Plug the scan converter and input and out...

Page 4: ...MENU MENU Output Config MENU Filters MENU Size Zoom MENU Advanced MENU Genlock MENU MENU NEXT Exit Menu Image Optimization The following steps should be folllowed in order to optimize image display S...

Page 5: ...u Output 2 12 Video standard submenu Standard 2 12 Set NTSC pedestal submenu Setup NTSC 2 12 Set PAL pedestal submenu Setup PAL 2 13 No input signal display type submenu 2 13 Filters menu Filters 2 13...

Page 6: ...for Windows 3 7 Installing the software 3 7 Using the control program 3 7 Using the help program 3 8 Firmware Upgrade through the Extron Website 3 9 Downloading the latest firmware to the PC 3 9 Uplo...

Page 7: ...VSC 900 900D 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the VSC 900 900D Features...

Page 8: ...tput Three simultaneous outputs NTSC or PAL video is output as RGBHV RGBS RGsB or component video S video and composite video An optional SDI output is available VSC 900D only for inclusion of digital...

Page 9: ...ration Application Example Mounting the VSC Rear Panel Connectors and Cabling Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching Front Panel Features Menus Configuration and Adjustments Additional Functions Pres...

Page 10: ...H H Y RS 23 2 42 2 G E N L O C K V IN OU T Extron VSC 900D Computer to Video Scan Converter Composite S video Component SDI or Extron VSC Remote Infrared Remote PO WE R 12V 2A MA X L R 4 3 2 1 6 5 PA...

Page 11: ...ded rack mounting brackets 70 077 03 to the VSC 900 900D with machine screws as shown below 3 Fasten the VSC to the rack using the supplied machine screws Figure 2 1 Rack mounting the VSC 900 900D VSC...

Page 12: ...nt video input via these five female BNC connectors Connect cables for the appropriate signal type as shown here RGBHV input RGBS input R G B V H HV R Y Y B Y R G B V H HV R Y Y B Y RGsB input R G B H...

Page 13: ...equires genlocking to the output Out female BNC connector to route the blackburst signal throughout the system in broadcast or other sync critical applications See Genlock and Vertical Interval Switch...

Page 14: ...is recommended Waveform monitors of types other than a vectorscope may give the appearance that timing is adjusted correctly when it is 180 degrees out of phase which will result in incorrect colors...

Page 15: ...in If the phase difference is not zero repeat steps 6 and 7 until the settings do not change 9 Once the settings are stable disconnect the oscilloscope and reconnect the genlock cables 10 Check the di...

Page 16: ...between the two vectors is 0 This example shows black burst only with no color The burst vector is pointing to the left from the center 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 18...

Page 17: ...tton Select from either input 1 or input 2 The LED for the selected input lights green 5 LCD This two row liquid crystal display provides a way to see the menus and options for setting up the scan con...

Page 18: ...to specific sections for explanations of cursor button selections Menu overview The default menus appear on the LCD when no adjustments are actively being made They cycle between the screen showing t...

Page 19: ...e VSC 900 900D Auto Imaging menu Auto Image The following flowchart illustrates the auto imaging feature Pressing the Next button will display the submenu and automatically size and center the display...

Page 20: ...R Y Y B Y Setup PAL On Setup NTSC Off Standard NTSC default PAL Display screen if no input Black Video default Color Bars Set PAL pedestal on or off On Off Set NTSC pedestal on or off On Off MENU Fig...

Page 21: ...ct from among the following display types when no input signal is present Black Video default Color Bars Black video is a blacked out screen display Filters menu Filters The following flowcharts provi...

Page 22: ...alues will vary and are based on the incoming scan rate Size adjustment submenu Size Use the Cursor buttons to increase or decrease the horizontal and vertical size of an image The default size is 512...

Page 23: ...efault attenuation level is 0 no attenuation of the input signal Genlock menu Genlock The following flowchart describes the Genlock menu Genlocking is available on the VSC 900 900D Genlock H Phase Sub...

Page 24: ...the Shift menu The Shift menu will also display when the Next button is pressed from the Size menu H Center V 2048 1024 Extron VSC 900 Scan Converter 2 sec 2 sec Horiz 56 19 KHz Vert 49 95 Hz From the...

Page 25: ...nit Reset Extron VSC 900 Scan Converter 2 sec 2 sec Horiz 56 19 KHz Vert 49 95 Hz FREEZE RESET To reset the VSC to factory default settings press and hold the Freeze Reset button for two seconds the L...

Page 26: ...imultaneously press and hold the Up and Down Cursor buttons for about two seconds to enable the VSC s executive mode Executive mode locks all front panel functions except centering shifting input sele...

Page 27: ...mage may not be displayed correctly Troubleshooting The image should appear properly on the screen s If the image does not appear 1 Ensure that all devices are plugged in 2 Make sure that each device...

Page 28: ...nverter does not respond to controls Symptoms Solutions The picture does not move move on screen when the horizontal and vertical centering controls are rotated The VSC may be set for executive mode A...

Page 29: ...Vertical Filters buttons are nonfunctional The Inputs buttons will select either Inputs 1 or 2 The middle portion of the VSC remote control features the Size and Shift buttons The Size buttons are us...

Page 30: ...Installation and Operation cont d VSC 900 900D Installation and Operation 2 22...

Page 31: ...VSC 900 900D 3 Chapter Three Serial Communication RS 232 Programmer s Guide Control Software for Windows Firmware Upgrade Through the Extron Website...

Page 32: ...a line feed CR LF which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters It is also possible to send several SIS commands back to back in sequence Video scan convert...

Page 33: ...sc Escape key X1 Horizontal and vertical frequencies listed to two decimal places i e xx xx Signal out of range xx xx X2 0 Off 1 On X4 Video input signal type 0 or 1 0 RGB 1 YUV X5 Input 1 or 2 1 Inpu...

Page 34: ...centering value is X10 Vertical shift Set vertical centering X10 Vph X10 Set vertical centering to X10 Increment up Vph X10 Shift up Increment down Vph X10 Shift down View vertical centering value X10...

Page 35: ...nel adjustments adjust image via RS 232 only Disable 0X Exe0 Adjustments selections can be made from the front panel View the executive mode status X Exe X2 Show executive mode status Example X Exe0 Z...

Page 36: ...type Set the output video type X 6 Tpo X Specify the output video type 0 RGBHV default 1 RGBS 2 RGsB 3 YUV Example 1 6 Tpo 1 Example Specify output video as RGsB View the output video type 6 X View t...

Page 37: ...om the floppy disk 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen By default the installation creates a C VSC 900 directory and it places two icons VSC 900 Control Pgm and VSC 900 Help into a gro...

Page 38: ...press the F1 computer key or click on the Help menu from within the VSC 900 Control Program or double click on the VSC 900 Help icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder For explanations of butto...

Page 39: ...ry and download the latest firmware to your PC Uploading the firmware from the PC to the VSC 900 900D Connect the PC to the VSC 900 900D via the scan converter s RS 232 port Start the control program...

Page 40: ...Serial Communication cont d VSC 900 900D Serial Communication 3 10...

Page 41: ...VSC 900 900D A Appendix Appendix Specifications Included Parts Accessories Firmware Upgrade Chip Installation Serial Digital Interface SDI Output Card Installation...

Page 42: ...coder 10 bit digital Digitalsampling 24 bit 8 bits per color Colors 16 8 million Horizontal filtering 8 levels Flicker filtering 4 levels Encoder filtering 4 levels Video output Number signal type 1 R...

Page 43: ...itchable Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Rack mount Yes with optional brackets Enclosure type Metal En...

Page 44: ...umber SDI Video Output card 70 065 02 VSC IR remote control 70 206 01 Included parts These items are included in each order for a VSC 900 900D Included parts Part number VSC 900 1 60 478 01 VSC 900D 1...

Page 45: ...e 2 Remove the VSC from the rack or furniture 3 Remove the cover of the VSC the top half of the enclosure by removing the screws then lifting the cover straight up 50 60 Hz 10 0 2 40 V 0 3 A R R Y R R...

Page 46: ...located in opposite ends of the U1 firmware chip 6 Insert the hooks into the slots and squeeze the tool gently to grasp the chip 7 Pull the chip straight out of the socket and set it aside 8 Align th...

Page 47: ...de Chip Installation section Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the scan converter Doing so could damage the scan converter Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage IC chips...

Page 48: ...Install the SDI connector s hex nut and keep the SDI card from twisting as the nut is tightened 9 Replace the top cover on the VSC and fasten it with the screws that were removed in step 3 10 Rack fur...

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