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SPECIAL APPLICATION

400-0422-001

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS

1

Please read this manual carefully before using your 

AP445-401

. Keep this manual handy for future 

reference. These safety instructions are to ensure 
the long life of your 

AP445-401

and to prevent fire 

and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and 
heed all warnings.

1.1  GENERAL

Do not open the unit or power supply case, there 
are high-voltage components inside.

There are no user serviceable parts inside. 
Qualified ALTINEX service personnel must 
perform all service on the 

AP445-401

.

1.2. RACK-MOUNTING SAFETY GUIDELINES

The maximum operating ambient temperature 
for this unit is 35°C.

Never restrict the airflow through the devices fan 
or vents.

Distribute units evenly inside the rack. 
Hazardous conditions may be created by an 
uneven weight distribution.

Connect the unit to a properly rated supply 
circuit.

Reliable Grounding should be maintained.

1.2  INSTALLATION

For best results, place the 

AP445-401

on a flat, 

leveled surface in a dry area away from dust and 
moisture.

To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit 
to rain or moisture. Do not place the 

AP445-401

in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating 
appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to 
direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm 
internal components.

Handle the 

AP445-401

carefully. Dropping or 

jarring can damage the unit.

Do not pull the cables that are attached to the 

AP445-401.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the 

AP445-401

.

If the 

AP445-401

is not used for an extended 

period, disconnect the adapter from the wall to 
avoid fire, shock, and loss of power.

1.3  CLEANING

Unplug the 

AP445-401

adapter before cleaning.

Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use strong 
detergents or solvents, such as alcohol or 
thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean 
the unit. Do not open the unit to clean.

1.4  FCC / CE NOTICE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation.

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 Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference when the 
equipment is operated in a commercial 
environment. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance with the 
instruction manual, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. Operation 
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to 
cause harmful interference in which case the 
user will be required to correct the interference 
at their expense.

Any changes or modifications to the unit not 
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Содержание AP445-401

Страница 1: ...SPECIAL APPLICATION MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0422 001 AP445 401 PRO AV VIDEO SCALER WITH STEREO AUDIO USER S GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ... SPECIFICATIONS 3 DESCRIPTION OF AP445 401 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 INSTALLING YOUR AP445 401 7 OPERATION 7 FRONT PANEL OPERATION 7 RS 232 CONTROL 8 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 8 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15 NO RESPONSE FROM PANEL 15 NO DISPLAY 15 NO SOUND 16 ALTINEX POLICY 16 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICY 16 CONTACT INFORM...

Страница 3: ...nit Do not pull the cables that are attached to the AP445 401 Do not place heavy objects on top of the AP445 401 If the AP445 401 is not used for an extended period disconnect the adapter from the wall to avoid fire shock and loss of power 1 3 CLEANING Unplug the AP445 401 adapter before cleaning Clean only with a dry cloth Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner Do not ...

Страница 4: ...e of sending ASCII control commands via a RS 232 port Available commands allow audio and video input selection image control adjustment and volume control In addition the AP445 401 incorporates noise reduction filters and sophisticated 3D comb filtering The HelpInside feature allows programmers to have access to command structures and control of the AP445 401 from any terminal This technology prov...

Страница 5: ...C PAL 1Vp p 75 ohm Manual Front Panel Keys Video S Video 1Vp p 75 ohm RS 232 Rear Panel 9 pin HD female Video YCbCr Y 1Vp p 75 ohm Cb and Cr 0 7Vp p 75 ohm Infrared IR optional IR remote control transmitter Video PC RGB 0 7Vp p HV TTL Picture Adjustments Brightness Contrast Audio Stereo 0dBu 10 Kohm Color Sharpness Outputs Hue Video Mode RGBHV or YPbPr Output Adjustments Aspect Ratio 4 3 or 16 9 V...

Страница 6: ...SPECIAL APPLICATION 400 0422 001 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION ...

Страница 7: ... SUPPLY AUDIO SWITCHER SCALER SWITCHER S W GAIN 100 240V 50 60Hz PUSH BUTTONS WITH LED IR 9PIN RS 232 RX RX TX AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 INPUT 3 5 MM UNBALANCED STEREO S VIDEO 4 PIN MINI DIN C VIDEO BNC Y Pb Pr 3 BNC VGA BYPASS 15P HD OUTPUT 15P HD VGA AUDIO 3 5 MM UNBALANCE STEREO AUDIO 5P TB BALANCED STEREO ...

Страница 8: ...t In order to change the input to other than Composite Video use the front panel buttons or RS 232 control NOTE RS 232 operation Use AVSnap or other RS 232 communication software Follow the instructions defined in section 7 3 for the IN command Step 9 Select the correct output resolution mode for the display device Step 10 Adjust the display properties for optimal image quality OPERATION 7 7 1 FRO...

Страница 9: ...through a computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS 232 commands 7 2 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The RS 232 commands for the AP445 401 are in a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets are part of the command 2 Use uppercase letters for all commands After processing a command an OK or ERR will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of a command string Commands en...

Страница 10: ... return the following feedback 3 4 VER This command displays the firmware version and model number of the AP445 401 Command Format VERCi Ci Unit ID i from 0 to 99 Example Send the command VER and receive the following feedback AP445 401 690 0218 001 AP445 401 Model Number 690 0218 001 Firmware Version 5 C This command displays the status of the AP445 401 Command Format Ci Ci Unit ID i from 0 to 99...

Страница 11: ...ample Send the command CLR to reset the unit to the factory defaults After reset the status will similar to the following depending on the input selected Input S Video Default Output Resolution 640x480 Last Saved Brightness 24 Last Saved Contrast 40 Last Saved Color 24 Last Saved Sharpness 10 Last Saved Hue 24 Last Saved Audio Volume 32 Default VCR Mode Default NR ON Default Aspect Ration 4 3 Defa...

Страница 12: ...ple Disable the on screen display by sending the command MUTE0 14 VCR This command is used to toggle the 3D Comb Filter Y C Separator mode between VCR and normal Command Format VCRCi Ci Unit ID i from 0 to 99 Example If the unit is in normal mode send the command VCR to enable VCR mode Send the command VCR again to return to normal mode 15 BRIGHTn This command sets the brightness level to an absol...

Страница 13: ...ustments See the and commands for adjustment details Command Format COLORCi Ci Unit ID i from 0 to 99 Example Send the command COLOR The unit will display the current color level for example 25 The color feature is now active and the and commands may be used for adjustment 21 SHARPn This command sets the sharpness level to an absolute value Command Format SHARPyyCi yy Level yy from 00 to 48 defaul...

Страница 14: ...ing the and commands Each input selection has its own audio gain level Command Format SELCi Ci Unit ID i from 0 to 99 Example The AP445 401 has the S Video input selected and the gain level is set to the maximum level of 32 Send the command SEL and the unit will display 32 and make the gain adjustment active The and commands may now be used to adjust the audio level The audio level for other input...

Страница 15: ... adjusted from the keyboard or front panel Command Format or k Decrement level by one step k Decrement level by k steps Example Select the brightness command for adjustment The current brightness level is 24 but it is not the optimal value After sending the following commands an optimum level of 20 is obtained 1 BRIGHT The current brightness level is 24 2 or 4 The level is now 20 and is no further...

Страница 16: ...KFP Lock front panel buttons 31 Increment by one 32 Decrement by one 33 S Save one parameter 34 HELP Display RS 232 commands TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied AP445 401 However we would like to offer suggestions for the following 8 1 NO RESPONSE FROM PANEL Cause 1 The front panel is locked Solution Connect to the AP445 401 using standard RS...

Страница 17: ... that the cables are connected properly If the S Video input is being used make sure the audio source is connected to the S Video audio input Also make sure that the continuity and wiring are good If there is still no sound present see Cause 4 Cause 4 Destination amplifier has a problem Solution 1 Make sure that the destination amplifier is powered If there is still no sound see Solution 2 Solutio...

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