Altinex TR6102HD User Manual

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MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0031-003
PRODUCT REVISION: 1

TR6102HD

HDTV/DVD/COMPONENT VIDEO TO

RGBHV TRANSCODER

USER’S GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of the TR6102HD
Transcoder. We are certain that you will find it a
reliable and useful product.

Superior performance for the right price backed by
solid technical and customer support is what we
have to offer.

The product you are holding in your hands is
designed using state-of-the-art technology and is
superior to anything available on the market. You
will find this and our other products reliable, long
lasting, and simple to operate.

We are committed to providing our customers with
solutions to the most demanding audio-visual
installations at very competitive pricing.

We appreciate your selection of our products and
are confident that you will join the ranks of our
many satisfied customers throughout the world.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ...............2

GENERAL..........................................................2

RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES..............2

INSTALLATION..................................................2

CLEANING.........................................................2

FCC / CE NOTICE .............................................2

ABOUT YOUR TRANSCODER.............................3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................3

APPLICATION DIAGRAM .....................................4

INSTALLING YOUR TRANSCODER.....................4

OPERATION .........................................................4

RGB OUTPUT....................................................5

POWER .............................................................5

CABLE REQUIREMENTS..................................5

This manual covers:

TR6102HD – HDTV/DVD Component video to

RGBHV Transcoder

ACCESSORIES.....................................................5

ALTINEX POLICY .................................................6

LIMITED WARRANTY........................................6

RETURN POLICY ..............................................6

CONTACT INFORMATION ................................6

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1

Please read this manual carefully before using your
TR6102HD Transcoder. Keep this manual handy
for future reference. These safety instructions are
to ensure the long life of your TR6102HD and to
prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them
carefully and heed all warnings.

1.1 GENERAL

• Unauthorized personnel shall not open the unit
since there are high-voltage components inside.

• Qualified Altinex service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.

1.2 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE RACK-

MOUNTING OF THE TR6102HD

• Maximum operating ambient temperature is 35
(degrees C).

• Never restrict the airflow through the devices’
fan or vents.

• When installing equipment into a rack,
distribute the units evenly. Otherwise,
hazardous conditions may be created by an
uneven weight distribution.

• Connect the unit to a properly rated supply
circuit.

• Reliable Earthing (Grounding) of Rack­Mounted Equipment should be maintained.

1.3 INSTALLATION

• For best results, place the TR6102HD
Transcoder on a flat, level 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 TR6102HD
Transcoder 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 TR6102HD Transcoder carefully.
Dropping or jarring can damage internal
components.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the
TR6102HD. If the TR6102HD is to be mounted
to a table or wall, use only Altinex made
mounting accessories, such as the mount mini­brackets DA1295SX and cables for optimum
setup.

• To turn off the main power, be sure to remove
the cord from the power outlet. The power outlet
socket should be installed as close to the
equipment as possible, and should be easily
accessible.

• Do not pull the power cord or any cable that is
attached to the TR6102HD Transcoder.

• If the TR6102HD Transcoder is not used for an
extended period, disconnect the power cord
from the power outlet.

1.4 CLEANING

• Unplug the TR6102HD power cord before
cleaning. Clean surfaces 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.

1.5 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 communication. 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 his own expense.

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

ABOUT YOUR TRANSCODER 2

The TR6102HD Transcoder is a product of
exceptional quality and design. It offers one HDTV
input and three buffered outputs.

HDTV (High Definition Television) offers
spectacular quality video signals. Recently, several
companies have introduced W-VHS format VCR’s
and HDTV cameras. These devices make it
possible to create a breathtaking presentation
using state of the art technology. The output of the
W-VHS VCR and the HDTV camera, however, is
not directly compatible with most large screen
display devices. The HDTV to RGBHV TR6102HD
Transcoder is designed to resolve this
incompatibility.

The basic function of the TR6102HD is to convert
HDTV component video signals (Ey, EpB, & EpR)
with tri-level sync (SMPTE 240 Standard) to RGBS
or RGBHV component signals with bi-level sync.
The TR6102HD can also accept a HDTV
component video signal that has bi-level sync. The
TR6102HD has no user controls and is very simple
to operate. It is truly a plug and play device.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3

FEATURES/

DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
Inputs

HDTV SMPTE 240M
Standard Ey, Epb, Epr.

Outputs

RGBSHV One, 6-BNC
RGBHV Two,15-pin HD

Compatibility

Input compatible w/ HDTV
(720p, 1080I, SMPTE 240,
W-VHS), component video

component video in a Y, Pr,

Pb or Y, R-Y, & B-Y format.

RGBHV or RGBS format.

Table 1. TR6102HD General

TR6102HD

1

3-BNC Female

3

(Betacam), & DVD

Output offers standard

MECHANICAL TR6102HD

Width (inches) 8.50in (216mm)
Height (inches) 1.75in (44mm)
Depth (inches) 4.93in (125mm)
Weight (pounds) 2.0lbs (0.91kg)
Ship Weight (pounds) 4.0lbs (1.82kg)
Material 0.1” Al
Finish Gray
Front/Back Panels Lexan Overlay
T° Operating 10°C-35°C
T° Maximum 50°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calculations) 40,000hrs

Table 2. TR6102HD Mechanical

ELECTRICAL TR6102HD
Input Video Signal

(Y) Nominal Level 0V to 0.7Vp-p
(Y) Maximum Level 1.2Vp-p w/ no offset
(Pr, Pb) Nominal Level -0.35V to -0.35Vp-p
(Pr, Pb) Maximum Level -0.5V to +0.5Vp-p
Impedance 75 Ohms

Output Video Signals

Level 0.7V nominal
Impedance 75 Ohms

Output Sync Signals

Composite, Horizontal, &
Vertical
Impedance 22 Ohms

Frequency Compatibility

Horizontal 15.75-45 kHz
Vertical 60Hz
Video Bandwidth 30 MHz @ -3dB

Coupling
Cross-talk
Power

Internal Power Supply 230/110 V

Power Consumption

TTL (+/-)

DC

-40dB @ 10 MHz

10 watts max.

Table 3. TR6102HD Electrical

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 4

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INSTALLING YOUR TRANSCODER 5

Step 1. Connect the video output of the W-VHS

VCR or HDTV camera to the video input of
the TR6102HD using 3-BNC coaxial
cables.

Step 2. Connect the display device to one of the 3

output ports of the TR6102HD using the
proper cable. If display device accepts 5­BNC input, use the 5-BNC output of the
unit and a 5-BNC to 5-BNC cable. If the
display device has a 15-pin HD connector,
use a VGA cable, and connect to one of
the two VGA outputs

Step 3. Connect the power cord and turn the unit

on. The LED lights will turn on, indicating
that the unit is operational.

Step 4. Make sure that the large screen projector

or monitor’s picture is acceptable. Make
the necessary adjustments to the W-VHS
VCR. NOTE: The converted image may
exhibit streaking on the very bottom of the
image. Use the blanking controls on the
projector to blank the two bottom lines.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE ALL DONE.

If you experience any problems, please call

1-800-258-4623 or 1-714-990-2300 for

international calls.

OPERATION 6

The TR6102HD will operate successfully as long as
cables are attached properly and other technical
specifications are followed.

6.1 HDTV INPUT

The input of the TR6102HD consists of 3 BNC
connectors and is directly compatible with the
output of a W-VHS VCR and a HDTV camera.

CONNECTOR CONNECTOR

TYPE

1 BNC Ey
2 BNC EpB
3 BNC EpR

Table 4. HDTV input configuration

6.2 RGB OUTPUT

Three buffered RGB outputs are provided on the
TR6102HD. The main output is RGBSHV on 6­BNC connectors. Output No.1 and No.2 are 15-pin
HD connectors with video signal output pin-outs
compatible with VGA pin-outs.

CONNECTOR CONNECTOR

TYPE

1
2
3
4

BNC RED
BNC GREEN
BNC BLUE
BNC COMPOSITE SYNC

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

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CONNECTOR CONNECTOR

TYPE

5
6

BNC HORIZONTAL
BNC VERTICAL SYNC

DESCRIPTION

SYNC

Table 5. Main output RGBSHV output configuration

6.3 POWER

The power module is configurable to 110 or 220
volts. To reconfigure the unit, squeeze together the
two prongs of the fuse module of the power module
and pull it out from its socket. Remove the fuse box
and install it to display the desired voltage in the
voltage window. Place the fuse box back in its
socket.

PIN OUTPUT SIGNALS

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

HORIZONTAL SYNC

RED

GREEN

BLUE
Not used
Not used

Ground
Ground

Ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used

VERTICAL SYNC

Not used

Table 6. RGBHV output on 15-pin connector

6.4 CABLE REQUIREMENTS

Any 3-BNC, 4-BNC, or 5-BNC coaxial cable can be
used as an input cable. The output cable type
depends on the display device input port and the
output port used on the TR6102HD. For example, a
VGA monitor can be directly connected to Output 1
and 2. A multi-sync monitor with BNC input can be
connected directly to the main output. Other
combinations may require cables with a 5-BNC or
15-pin HD (VGA) connector on one end and a
connector compatible with the display device on the
other end.

ACESSORIES 7

Model No. Description

15-PIN VGA TO 5 BNC
MS8102CA
MS8104CA
MS8106CA
MS8112CA
MS8114CA

CB3703MR
CB3706MR
CB3715MR
CB3725MR
CB3750MR
CB3775MR
CB37100MR

CB4100MR
CB4106MR
CB4112MR
CB4125MR
CB4150MR
CB4175MR
CB41100MR

CB4200MR
CB4203MR
CB4206MR
CB4212MR
CB4225MR
CB4250MR
CB4275MR
CB42100MR

121222222222222222222222

15-pin HD Male to 5 BNC-6ft

15-pin HD Male to 5 BNC-15 ft

15-pin HD Male to 5 BNC Female-6ft

15-pin HD female to 5 BNC - 6ft

15-pin HD female to 5 BNC - 15ft

STANDARD 15-PIN VGA (M) to (M)

Coaxial Cable

3 feet, 15-pin HD (M) to 15-pin HD (M)

6 feet,15-pin HD (M) to 15-pin HD (M)

15 feet,15-pin HD (M) to 15-pin HD (M)

25 feet,15-pin HD (M) to 15-pin HD (M)

50 feet,15-pin HD (M) to 15-pin HD (M)

75 feet,15-pin HD (M) to 15-pin HD (M)

100 ft,15-pin HD (M) to 15-pin HD (M)

4 BNC TO 4 BNC COAXIAL CABLE

Bulk cable 4 coaxes (500 ft minimum)

6 feet, 4 BNC to 4 BNC coaxial cable

12 feet, 4 BNC to 4 BNC coaxial cable

25 feet, 4 BNC to 4 BNC coaxial cable

50 feet, 4 BNC to 4 BNC coaxial cable

75 feet, 4 BNC to 4 BNC coaxial cable

100 feet, 4 BNC to 4 BNC coaxial cable

5 BNC TO 5 BNC COAXIAL CABLE

Bulk cable 5 coaxes (500 ft minimum)

3 feet, 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable

6 feet, 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable

12 feet, 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable

25 feet, 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable

50 feet, 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable

75 feet, 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable

100 feet, 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable

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ALTINEX POLICY 8

8.1 LIMITED WARRANTY

Altinex warrants that its products and cables are
free from defects in materials under normal use
and service. This warranty is limited to repairing at
company’s factory any part or parts of the product,
which upon company’s examination shall disclose
to be thus, defective. Products considered
defective should be returned to company with
transportation charges pre-paid, within 2 years (90
days for cables) from date of shipment to the
purchaser. The warranty is expressly instead of all
other warranties expressed or implied. Altinex
neither assumes nor authorizes any other person
to assume for it any other liability concerning the
sale of the products. This warranty shall not apply
to any product that has been repaired or altered
outside of company’s factory in any way, so as, to
affect its stability or reliability, or that has been
subject to misuse, negligence, or accident.

8.2 RETURN POLICY

If your product is out of warranty and needs
service, contact the Altinex Sales Department for
an RMA (Return Material Authorization). Products
returned without an RMA number may experience
a delay in service. The service charges will be
quoted to you before the actual repairs are done.

8.3 CONTACT INFORMATION
Sales Department

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Accounting Department

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

It is very important to Altinex that you receive the
products that you have ordered and that this
product fulfills your need. In the unlikely event,
that an Altinex product needs to be returned
please follow the policies below:

Altinex will accept product returns for a period of
30 days from authorized Altinex dealers. Products
should be returned in an unopened package.

If a product has been opened, the restocking fees
will apply. For the restocking fee amount, please
contact an Altinex Sales Representative.

If the product is in your possession for more than
30 days, the restocking fees will apply.

Altinex will not accept any returns on cables or
custom products.

If your product is in warranty and needs service,
contact the Altinex Sales Department for an RMA
(Return Material Authorization). Products returned
without an RMA number may experience a delay
in service.

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