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AJ-UDC150AP HD/SD Format Converter Board
When installed in the video cassette recorder, the AJ-UDC150AP board serves to convert the HD and SD output formats. The menu opera-
tions performed on the VTR are enabled by installing the board.
For details on the menus, refer to the VIDEO menu in the SYSTEM menu and USER menu described in the operating instructions.
Installation
1
First, turn off the power of the VTR. Then remove
its top panel and the board clamp.
2
Install the format converter board into F4 in the
main unit as shown in the figure.
3
Reattach the board clamp, followed by the top
panel.
Features
1. Format conversion
Format conversion differs between the 1080/59.94i system and
the 1080/50i system.
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Format conversion when the board is installed in the 1080/59.94i
system:
HD
SD conversion:1080i
480i or 480P
720P
480i or 480P
HD
HD conversion:1080i
720P
SD
SD conversion: 480i
480P
SD
HD conversion:480i
1080i or 720P
480P
1080i or 720P
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Format conversion when the board is installed in the 1080/50i sys-
tem:
HD
SD conversion:1080i
576i
SD
HD conversion:576i
1080i
2. Screen size settings
The size of the output image screen can be set on the main
unit’s menu screen.
Users can select any of five settings for down-conversion: FIT_V,
FIT_H, FIT_HV, 14:9 or 13:9.
Users can select any of three settings for up-conversion: FIT_V,
FIT_H or FIT_HV.
3. Frequency characteristics settings
The frequency characteristics in the horizontal and vertical direc-
tions of the output signals can be set on the main unit’s menu
screen. Users can select one of two settings, namely, STD or
NARROW for up-conversion and WIDE or STD for down-conver-
sion.
4. Contour enhancement function
Contour enhancement can be provided for the edge areas in the
horizontal and vertical directions of the output signals. The
enhancement level can be set on the main unit’s menu screen.
Users can select one of four settings: 0, +1, +1.5 or +2 dB.
5. Variable Y/P
B
/P
R
level and black level
The Y/P
B
/P
R
level and black level of the output signals can be
set on the main unit’s menu screen.
Specifications
Dimensions (W
t
H
t
D):
3-15/16
qt
9/16
qt
6-5/16
q
(100
t
13
t
160 mm)
Video input/output signals:
Format conversion when the board is installed in the 1080/59.94i
system:
HD: 1080i/720P, SD: 480i/480P
Format conversion when the board is installed in the 1080/50i
system:
HD: 1080i, SD: 576i
Frequency characteristics settings:
STD or NARROW for up-conversion
WIDE or STD for down-conversion
Enhancement level settings:
0/+1/+1.5/+2 dB
Video adjustment ranges:
s
∞
to +3 dB for Y output gain
s
∞
to +3 dB for P
B
output gain
s
∞
to +3 dB for P
R
output gain
±10% for Y black level
Board clamp
F4
CAUTION:
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not per-
form any servicing other than that contained in the operating
instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
ENGLISH
