Extron electronic DSC 3G-HD A User Manual
DSC 3G-HD A Scaler • Setup Guide
opposite corners.
MBU 125 Mounting Bracket
The Extron DSC 3G-HD A is a 3G-SDI to HDMI scaler that converts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI signals to HDMI. It accepts
and scales SMPTE video resolutions from 480i and 576i up to 1080p @ 60 Hz and 2K, and offers multiple output rates up to
1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2k. Stereo audio embedding and an SDI input loop-through are also provided.
This setup guide provides step-by-step instructions for an experienced user to set up and configure a DSC 3G-HD A. It covers
how to perform basic operations using the front panel controls and selected Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands.
NOTE: For full installation, configuration, menus, connector wiring, and operation details, see the DSC 3G-HD A and
DSC HD-3G A User Guide, available at www.extron.com.
Installation
AC power connector
Rear Panel Features
100-240V ~ 0.3A MAX
DSC 3G-HD A
50-60 Hz
1
3G/HD/SD-SDI LOOP THRU
2
INPUT
3
AUDIO
L
HDMI
R
4
5
REMOTEOUTPUT
RS-232
Tx Rx G
6
a
3G/HD/SD-SDI video connector
b
Buffered loop-through connector
c
5-pole captive screw audio input
d
connector
HDMI output connector
e
3-pole RS-232 captive screw
f
connector
Mounting and Cabling the DSC 3G-HD A
1. Disconnect power: Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources.
2. Mount the unit: (Optional) Mount the DSC 3G-HD A either in a rack using
shelf mounting brackets (RSU 129 or RSB 129) or under furniture using
furniture mounting brackets (MBU 125) (see gures 1 and 2 at right). A false
face plate (RFF 052) can be tted on top of the low prole DSC if desired.
3. Connect the input: Connect an SDI video source to the 3G/HD/SD-SDI
BNC input connector b.
4. Connect a monitor: (Optional) Connect a local monitor to the buffered
Loop Thru SDI connector c.
5. Connect analog audio input: (Optional) Connect analog audio from the
source to the captive screw Audio input connector d.
NOTE: To embed analog audio from this input, you must first set
it up using the on-screen display (OSD) (see page 2) or SIS
commands (see page 4).
6. Connect the output: Connect an HDMI display device to the HDMI
output connector e for HDMI output (with optional analog audio if
connected and embedded).
7. Connect a control device: For remote control via SIS commands or
the PCS Windows®-based control software:
z RS-232 — For serial RS-232 control, connect a host computer or
control system to the 3-pole captive screw RS-232 connector f.
RS-232 protocol (default values) are 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no
parity, 8 data bits, no ow control.
z USB — Connect a host computer or control system to the front
panel mini USB port (b in the front panel illustration on page 2)
for conguration and control via Extron PCS Control software.
8. AC power connector — Connect the supplied US standard IEC
power cord between this connector a and a 110-220 V 50-60 Hz AC
power source.
Half-rack
false front panel
uses 2 front holes.
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(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws
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Figure 1. Rack Mounting
#8 Screw
(4) Places
Each Side
Figure 2. Under-furniture Mounting
Mounting
Screws
(2) Places
Each Side
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DSC 3G-HD A • Setup Guide (Continued)
Front Panel Overview
Extron
1
CONFIG
2
INPUT RATE MENU
UNKNOWN SYNC
2.97 Gbps
1.485 Gbps
270 Mbps
3
OUTPUT
HDTV
PC
AUDIO
4
ENTER
5
HOLD FOR XGA
DSC 3G-HD A
720 P
6
AUTOIMAGE
a Status LED — Lights steadily amber when there is power but no signal, blinks amber every 3 seconds when the unit is in
standby mode, and lights steadily green when both power and an input signal are present.
b USB configuration port — Connect a control system or computer to this mini USB port (cable not supplied) for device
conguration, control, and rmware upgrading.
c Input Rate LEDs — One signal LED (2.97 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, or 270 Mbps) lights to indicate the type of signal that is
present. The Unknown LED lights if the signal does not reference SMPTE 259M, 292M, or 424M.
d Output LEDs — Light to indicate the presence of sync and other output signal information:
z HDTV: Indicates 2k, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 576p, or custom rates.
z PC: Indicates VESA standard or custom computer rates.
z Audio: Audio is embedded in the signal.
z Sync: Sync is present (does not light if video sync is muted).
e Menu and Enter buttons — Let you access the OSD and select submenus and options from the menus.
f Navigation buttons — Press these right , left , up
to lock the front panel (see the next section), perform Auto-Image (press ), and reset the output rate (hold
, and down arrow buttons to step through the OSD submenus,
for 5 seconds).
Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)
To prevent unauthorized access or accidental changes to DSC settings, you can lock the front panel controls, making control
available only by SIS commands. (The default state is unlocked.) You can lock and unlock the front panel as follows:
z Using the front panel buttons: To lock, press the Menu and buttons simultaneously and hold them until the OSD
displays Executive Mode Enabled (approximately 5 seconds). To unlock, repeat this process.
z SIS commands: To lock (enable executive mode), enter 1X. To unlock (disable executive mode), enter 0X.
Configuring the DSC 3G-HD A
The DSC 3G-HD A can be configured through a host connected
to the RS-232 or USB port, using Extron PCS Windows-based
control software (available at no charge at www.extron.com) or SIS
commands (see page 4 for a selection of basic commands). You
can also configure it using the OSD menu system, described below.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System
The OSD menu system consists of seven submenus and two
information screens. To access the menus, press the front panel
Menu button. With the main menu displayed, use the arrow buttons
to step through the submenus and submenu options. Press the
Enter button to select items that you highlight. Communication and
Device Info screens are read-only and do not provide selections.
• Quick Setup • User Presets • Picture Controls
• Input • Output • Audio
• Advanced • Communication • Device Info.
NOTE: The OSD times out and closes after 1 minute if no
buttons are pressed.
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