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DSC 401 and DSC 401 A • Setup Guide
The Extron DSC 401 and DSC 401 A are high-performance, energy-efficient, HDMI-to-HDMI scalers capable of converting
between resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz with full 4:4:4 color sampling and 10-bit color. They support data rates up to 18 Gbps
and are HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.3 compliant. Both models feature an on-screen display (OSD), internal test patterns, and status
LEDs. The DSC 401 A model also features audio embedding and de-embedding, logo image keying and display, input presets,
and Ethernet control with power over Ethernet (PoE). The DSC 401 and DSC 401 A scalers are designed for locations such as
conference rooms or auditoriums where video conferencing, lecture capture, signal preview, and high-quality 4K scaling of HDMI
signals in a compact package is required.
Configuration and control options include front panel buttons and knobs, the OSD menu system, Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™)
commands, Product Configuration Software (PCS), and Toolbelt software.
This setup guide provides step-by-step instructions for an experienced user to set up and configure the DSC 401 and 401 A. The
terms "DSC," "unit," and "scaler" are used interchangeably to refer to either model.
For full installation, configuration, menus, connector wiring, and operation details, see the
DSC 401 and DSC 401 A User Guide
,
available at
Installation
ATTENTION:
•
Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
•
L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par le personnel autorisé uniquement.
Rear Panel Features
POWER
0.9A MAX
12V
HDMI INPUT
HDMI OUTPUT
DSC 401
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
Figure 1.
DSC 401 Rear Panel
POWER
0.9A MAX
12V
HDMI INPUT
HDMI OUTPUT
DSC 401 A
LAN/PoE
AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT
L
R
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
D
E
E
E
F
F
F
Figure 2.
DSC 401 A Rear Panel
Setup Overview
1.
Disconnect power
— Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources.
2.
Mount the unit (optional)
— Mount the DSC in a rack using a shelf mounting bracket kit or under furniture using a furniture
mounting bracket kit, available at
(see the instructions provided with the kit).
3.
Connect the HDMI video input and output
— Connect an HDMI video source and
display to the HDMI input (see figures 1 and 2,
B
)
and output (
C
)
connectors. Secure
each HDMI device to the connector with a provided LockIt
®
bracket (see the
DSC 401 and
DSC 401 A User Guide
, available at
4.
Connect analog audio input (DSC 401 A only, optional)
— Connect an analog audio
source to the 3.5 mm TRS Audio Input connector (
D
, and see the image at right).
A
Power connector
B
HDMI input connector
C
HDMI output connector
D
Audio input connector
E
Audio output connector
F
Ethernet LAN connector with PoE
1
2
Sleeve ( )
Ring(R)
Tip(L)
3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector
(balanced)
