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MDC – MK1 Operations Manual [
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Magellan MDC – MK1
Computer To Video Down Converter
1. INTRODUCTION
The Magellan MDC-MK1 is a PC and Macintosh compatible computer to video down converter. The
MDC-MK1 automatically scales the incoming computer image to fit the screen and outputs it as a
Composite Video and S-Video signal that is NTSC/PAL switchable. With superior digital processing and
filtering, the MDC-MK1 accepts any computer signal from 640 x 480 (VGA) up to 1024 x 765 (VGA).
Designed for ease of operation the MDC-MK1 provides front panel controls for the Overscan/Underscan,
Freeze, and Menu selections. The menu selection controls work with the on-screen display to provide
complete control of the set-up and operation of the down converter. It can also be controlled by the
included handheld IR Remote or via RS-232 control. The IR Remote also emulates mouse control for the
PCs. The non-volatile memory retains all of the settings for each of the computer resolutions input into
the MDC-MK1.
The MDC-MK1 provides a computer monitor loop-thru to allow the use of a local monitor and the
composite and S-Video outputs are active at the same time. The outputs of the Magellan MDC-MK1 can
also be fed to one of FSR’s Distribution Amplifiers, Navigator Series of Video Switchers or Pocket
Navigators to distribute and control the converted signal. The convenient 1/2 rack, 1 rack unit high, down
converter comes complete with IR Remote, Rack Mount, and AC Adapter.
Applications:
Boardrooms, Education, Training Rooms, Rentals, Staging Events, Conferences
Centers, Videoconferencing, Video Recording.
Functions:
Computer Image Freeze, NTSC / PAL Output Selection, Brightness Control, Horizontal
& Vertical Size, Position Controls, Underscan / Overscan Presets, 2X Image Zoom and Pan.
2. HARDWARE CHECKLISTS
The Magellan MDC - MK1 desktop is supplied with the following items:
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Magellan MDC - MK1 unit.
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Power Supply
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IR Remote Control (MDC – RC )
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Rack Mount
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Magellan MDC - MK1 Instruction Manual.