digitalview AVX-1920 User Manual

Video Converter, AVX-1920

MANUAL

V1.0

Table of Contents

................................................................................1 Introduction 3

..............................................................................................................1.1 AVX-1920 Key Features 3

................................................................................................................1.2 Guide to the AVX-1920 4

.........................................................................................2 Setup 5

........................................................................................................................2.1 Basic Setup Notes 5

....................................................................................................................2.2 Operation & Control 6

Revision History

Amendment Date

Version

August 2009

V1.0

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1 Introduction

The AVX-1920, a video converter and image processor, that turns a display or projector with a HDMI input into a powerful video display system with advanced features such as remote operation, flexible picture in picture, a wide range of color and image management functions as well as remote device control.

1.1 AVX-1920 Key Features

12-bit internal video processing with 10-bit color output

The AVX-1920 can output over 1 billion colors achieving unprecedented quality with the sharpest color.

Picture in Picture (PIP)

The AVX-1920 provides various scalable picture in picture modes, video-by-video & video-by-PC that enabling true format messaging applications.

On-Screen Markers

An innovative feature for specialist market needs the AVX-1920 supports input linked on-screen markers.

Advanced Image Control

A wide range of image and color management tools that give an unprecedented level of control and flexibility.

Wide Range of Inputs

The AVX-1920 supports HDMI, DVI, VGA, Component video, S-video and Composite video – with HDCP support on HDMI & DVI ports. Resolutions supported include all standard resolutions up to 1920x1080 (1080p).

Superior Professional Class Image Scaling

With powerful image up-scaling and down-scaling the AVX-1920 ensures input signals are adapted to whatever display is used.

Leading-Edge De-Interlacing

For both standard definition and HD resolutions the AVX-1920 utilizes the latest de-interlacing algorithms to ensure optimal quality output.

Selectable Output Resolutions

The AVX-1920 supports the native resolutions of all standard displays and projectors on the market.

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1.2 Guide to the AVX-1920

Diagram 1 – AVX-1920

Item

Description

Type / Use

Composite Video input

RCA jack (yellow)

S-Video input

Mini DIN 5-pin connector

DVI input

DVI-D connector

HDMI input

HDMI type A connector

Component Video (YPbPr) input

RCA jack x3 (Red, Green, Blue)

Power On/Off switch

Rocker switch

12V DC power input

2.5mm power jack, center positive

Network, Ethernet

RJ45 connector

Serial port, RS-232

DB-910VGA input

VGA DB-15-F connector

Power LED

On (green) / Off (clear)

Digital Audio output (SPDIF)

RCA jack (white)

HDMI output

HDMI type A connector

IR sensor

For use with DV remote control handset

Dip switch (8-pos)

Display output selection

Control buttons

OSD menu control

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2 Setup

Basic setup involves 3 main steps:

1. Setting the DIP switches for the desired resolution output.

2. Connecting the proper cables and AC power adapter.

3. Switching on

2.1 Basic Setup Notes

The following provides a short introduction to the basic setup:



DIP Switch settings for output resolution

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Display: There is a wide selection of displays in the marketplace that are suitable for use with the AVX-1920. Users are however recommended to consider the following:

As a general rule it is recommended to set the output resolution to the same resolution as the display to be used.

Aspect ratio: Many displays are widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16:9. However PAL/NTSC is 4:3. Consequently video output to widescreen displays may be stretched or shown with black bars.

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2.2 Operation & Control

The AVX-1920 functions and settings can be controlled a number of ways:



The buttons located on the top of the AVX-1920; or



Using the included Infra Red (IR) remote control handset;



Via the RS-232 port (detail setup and control command protocols in appendix); or



By network commands.

Buttons: The buttons on the AVX-1920 allow direct access to the On Screen Display (OSD) for the various functions and settings.

Controls

Buttons

–

Turns OSD menu On or Off (it will auto time off)

–

Back to previous OSD menu page

Menu button

Select down

–

Moves the selector to the next function (down)

SEL DN Select up

–

Moves the selector to the previous function (up)

SEL UP

–

Increase the OSD parameter values

–

Go into the sub-menu page from the top

–

Confirm to select the OSD function

–

Decrease the OSD parameter values

–

Go into the sub-menu page from the bottom

Reset to Factory Defaults

Press and hold SEL DN button, then power on the controller

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IR Remote Control: The Digital View IR remote control for the AVX-1920 offers an alternative way to access the On Screen Display (OSD) for the various functions and settings.

IR control definition

BUTTON

FUNCTION

SOFT POWER BUTTON

Soft power ON/OFF button.

AV/TV BUTTON

Use to loop to the next the input source. (ARGB/Composite/S-Video/Component/..)

SEL UP ( ) / SEL DN ( )

Use this button to direct control the hotkey function. Press the “SEL UP” button to increase the pre-set hotkey parameter value and the “SEL DN” button to decrease the pre-set hotkey parameter value. In OSD menu, pressing this button to select the items.

+ / - BUTTON

Use this button to direct control the hotkey function. Press the “+” button to increase the pre-set hotkey parameter value and the “-” button to decrease the pre-set hotkey parameter value. In OSD menu, pressing this button to adjust the settings.

PIP BUTTON

Use to display the PIP (picture in picture) window on screen.

OSD BACK BUTTON

Use to display the OSD menu and go to the previous OSD screen.

OSD NEXT BUTTON

Use to display the OSD menu and go to the next OSD screen.

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STOP (RGB) BUTTON

In input source selection mode, pressing this button to select ARGB source.

PLAY (YCrCb) BUTTON

In input source selection mode, pressing this button to select Component source.

TRACK (S-Vid) BUTTON

In input source selection mode, pressing this button to select S-Video source.

TRACK (Comp) BUTTON

In input source selection mode, pressing this button to select Composite source.

FREEZE BUTTON

Use this button to freeze and release the picture on your screen.

OSD Functions: The following shows the various functions and settings available through the OSD.

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Picture:

Brightness Increase/decrease panel brightness level, total: 100 steps

Contrast Increase/decrease panel contrast level, total: 100 steps

Saturation Increase/decrease saturation, total: 100 steps

Hue ** Increase/decrease Hue level, total: 100 steps

Sharpness* Increase/decrease sharpness, total: 30 steps

Position##

Aspect / Size !

- Fill Screen : Enable full screen expansion for lower resolution Image

- Fill to Aspect Ratio: Enable fill screen expansion for lower resolution

image according to aspect ratio

- 4 : 3 : scaling format in 4:3

- 16 : 9 : scaling format in 16:9

- 16 : 10 : scaling format in 16:10

- 2.35 : 1 : scaling format in 2.35:1

- 2 : 1 : scaling format in 2:1

- 1 : 1 : Display the exact image resolution on the screen without

image expansion.

- Custom Sizing

- Overscan

- Normal

- Custom/Underscan ! H Size H Pan V Size V Pan

* : DISPLAY IN VIDEO MODE ONLY ** : FUNCTION IN ARGB/ DVI / VIDEO NTSC MODE ONLY ## : FUNCTION IN ARGB MODE ONLY

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Source: Select the input video signal

Main Port Change ! VGA

DVI HDMI Composite 1 S-Video 1 Component 1

PIP Port change!

PIP Off / VGA / Composite 1 / S-Video 1 / Component 1 / DVI / HDMI

PIP Size!: Off / PIP Size 1~18 / Size by Size / Size by Size Tall The PIP capability on display input sources refer to Appendix VII – PIP mix table

PIP Position:

PIP Transparency: 6.25% ~ 100% PIP Swap: Swap between the main window and PIP window

PIP Auto Turn off: : OFF / ON

ON: When PIP is no signal input after 30

seconds, the PIP window will turn off automatically.

OFF: PIP window keeps on

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