Extron electronic DVS 150 User Manual

DVS 150

Digital Video Scaler

68-459-01

Printed in the USA

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Achtung

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Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the

product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded
(neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or
disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from

the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power
source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them.

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inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

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prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by
other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

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terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité :
n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous

les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il
est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

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personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des
objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin
d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces
opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions
et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à

empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais
être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer

uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype equivalent recommande par le
constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

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werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem
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eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

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niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie

verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch
vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den
Herstelleranweisungen.

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Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar

el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
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documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación

eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un
sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es
una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de

alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero
del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el
cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en

lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calificado. En el

interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no
intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las
tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir
con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar

esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante.
Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

Quick Start — DVS 150

Installation

Step 1

Install the four rubber feet on the
bottom of the scaler (1A), or mount the
scaler in a rack (1B).

Step 2

Turn off power to the input and output
devices, and unplug their power cords.

Step 3

Attach the scaler to the input devices.

Input options (3) are:

Composite video (input 1)

Component video (input 2)

S-video (input 3)

RGB pass-thru (input 4)

Step 4

Attach the scaler to the output devices.

Output options (4) are:

RGsB (connected to R, G, and B)

RGBS (connected to R, G, B, and S)

RGBHV (connected to R, G, B, H,
and V)

VGA/XGA/SVGA/SXGA
(connected to RGB output connector)

Step 5

Plug the scaler, input device, and
output device into a grounded AC
source, and turn on the input and
output devices.

False front panel
uses 2 front holes

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Rubber feet

or

bottom side
(4 plcs)

Input/Output Devices

100-240 VAC .3A MAX

INPUTS

VIDEO

B-Y

1

Y

R-Y

50/60 Hz

2

DVD Player

Laserdisc Player

DSS Receiver

RGB

PASS-THRU

S-VIDEO

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Laptop
Computer

OUTPUTS

HRVGS

INPUT

REMOTE

B

RGB

HDTV Plasma

(2) 4-40 x 1/8" screws

Use 2 mounting holes on
opposite corners

RS-232 Control

DLP Projector

or or

CRT ProjectorLCD Projector

OUTPUT

Step 6

Use the LCD menu screens to
configure the scaler (see the next
page).

3

4

VID

B-Y

1

Y

R-Y

2

3

Composite Video

(Input 1)

B

HRVGS

RGsB RGBS RGBHV

VID

B-Y

1

Y

R-Y

2

Component Video

(Input 2)

HRVGS

VID

B-Y

1

Y

R-Y

3

B

2

S-video

(Input 3)

HRVGS

3

RGB

Pass-Thru

(Input 4)

B

RGB Output

Quick Start — DVS 150, cont’d

Configuring the Scaler

Configuring the scaler: Press the input and rate buttons simultaneously, and hold them for two

seconds.

Stepping through the LCD display menus: Press the input button.

Changing a selection: Turn the adjustment knob while the menu is displayed.

Exiting the menus: Press the input button while the Detail menu is displayed, or don’t press any

buttons or turn any knobs for eight seconds.

AUTOSW — Choose whether the DVS automatically selects the active input.

On: The scaler selects the active input automatically. Off: You select the input manually.

TOPBLANK — Add or remove additional blanking lines at the top of the image.

BOTBLANK — Add or remove additional blanking lines at the bottom of the image.

H-SYNC — Change the polarity of the horizontal sync signal to allow any projector to distinguish the

DVS 150 input from a standard RGB input.

+: Sets the horizontal sync polarity to positive. -: Sets the horizontal sync polarity to negative.

V-SYNC — Change the polarity of the vertical sync signal to allow any projector to distinguish the

DVS 150 input from a standard RGB input.

+: Sets the vertical sync polarity to positive. -: Sets the vertical sync polarity to negative.

SOG — Set the sync output format.

Yes: Sync on green (RGsB) output. No: RGBS or RGBHV output (based on unit cabling).

STILL — Enhance output for still or motion video.

On: Enhanced image for still video and text. Off: Enhanced image for motion video.

DETAIL — Apply a filter to improve image detail.

1: Low level of detail. 2: Medium level of detail. 3: High level of detail.

Operation

Choosing the input source: Press and release the input button until the desired input LED lights.

If input 4 (RGB pass-through) is selected, you cannot make any of the following adjustments.

Adjusting the image: Press the button for the adjustment, and rotate the adjustment knob until the

desired result is achieved.

Choosing the output rate: Press and hold the rate button for two seconds, and then rotate the

adjustment knob until the desired rate appears in the LCD display. Options are:

640x480 (VGA), 60/75 Hz 848x480 (plasma), 60 Hz 1280x768 (plasma), 56 Hz 480p (HDTV)
800x600 (SVGA), 60/75 Hz 852x480 (plasma), 60/75 Hz 1280x1024 (SXGA), 60 Hz 720p (HDTV)
832x624 (Mac), 60/75 Hz 1024x768 (XGA), 60/75 Hz 1360x765 (plasma), 60 Hz 1080p (HDTV)

Activating freeze mode: Issue the RS-232 freeze mode command.

Deactivating freeze mode: Press the input button or issue an RS-232 command.

Restoring default picture control settings (active input): Press and hold the input button for

two seconds.

Restoring all settings to factory defaults: Press and hold the input button while attaching the AC

power cord.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1

About the Scaler .................................................................................................................. 1-2

Features ................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 • Installation .......................................................................................................... 2-1

Rear Panel Features ........................................................................................................... 2-2

Installation ............................................................................................................................. 2-2

Overview ............................................................................................................................ 2-2

Mounting the scaler .......................................................................................................... 2-3

Installing the rubber feet .................................................................................................. 2-3

Cabling ............................................................................................................................... 2-4

Front Panel Features ......................................................................................................... 2-5

Configuring the Scaler ..................................................................................................... 2-6

Configuration settings .......................................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 • Operation ............................................................................................................. 3-1

Front Panel Operation ...................................................................................................... 3-2

Default screens................................................................................................................... 3-2

Choosing the input source ................................................................................................ 3-2

Adjusting an image ........................................................................................................... 3-2

Choosing the output rate .................................................................................................. 3-3

Freeze mode ...................................................................................................................... 3-4

Executive mode .................................................................................................................. 3-4

Resetting the scaler ........................................................................................................... 3-4

Channel reset ............................................................................................................... 3-4

System reset .................................................................................................................. 3-4

Chapter 4 • Serial Communication ................................................................................. 4-1

RS-232 Programmer’s Guide .......................................................................................... 4-2

DVS initiated messages ...................................................................................................... 4-2

DVS error response ............................................................................................................ 4-3

Using the command/response table ................................................................................. 4-3

Command/response table .................................................................................................. 4-4

Remote Contact Closure Operation ........................................................................... 4-3

Control Software for Windows.................................................................................... 4-5

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 4-5

Using the software ............................................................................................................ 4-6

Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 5-1

Operating Problems........................................................................................................... 5-2

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Table of Contents, cont’d

Appendix • Reference Information............................................................................... A-1

Specifications....................................................................................................................... A-2

Part Numbers ....................................................................................................................... A-3

DVS 150 part numbers ...................................................................................................... A-3

Related part numbers ....................................................................................................... A-3

BNC cables ......................................................................................................................... A-3

Bulk cable .................................................................................................................... A-3

Assorted connectors .................................................................................................... A-4

Precut cables ................................................................................................................ A-4

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DVS 150

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About the Scaler

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About the Scaler

Extron’s DVS 150 digital video scaler allows analog video signals (composite video,
S-video, and component video) to be displayed on a device with a fixed resolution
and aspect ratio, such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) projector, DLP (digital
light processing) projector, or plasma display.

The DVS 150 includes a 15-pin HD RGB pass-through connector for RGB input.
Video signals coming into the scaler from this connector are not scaled. Instead,
they are passed directly to the outputs.

Features

• Autosave — Automatically stores adjustments and uses the control settings
associated with the selected input.

• Autoswitch mode — Automatically selects the active input device. If more than
one input device is on, the device with the highest video quality is selected.

• Blanking — Allows noise or unwanted information, such as tape head switching
and closed captioning, to be eliminated from the top and bottom of the
display.

• Dual output connectors — Allow you to connect and run two output devices
simultaneously.

• Executive mode — Locks out all front-panel image adjustment functions except
input selection. When executive mode is active, all image adjustments are
available through RS-232 commands.

• Freeze mode — Locks the output display to the current image.

• Inputs — Includes three BNC connectors for component video, one BNC

connector for composite video, and one 4-pin mini-DIN connector for
S-video. The DVS 150 also includes one 15-pin HD connector for RGB pass­through input.

• Multiple control methods — Allow you to make adjustments by pressing a
button on the front panel, choosing options from a menu, sending an RS-232
command from a computer, or using a remote contact closure control.

• Outputs — Outputs video as RGB, RGsB, RGBS, and RGBHV. BNC connectors
and a 15-pin HD connector are provided.

• Output resolutions — Supports the following output resolutions:

• 640 x 480 (VGA) at 60 or 75 Hz (Hertz)

• 800 x 600 (SVGA) at 60 or 75 Hz

• 832 x 624 (Macintosh) at 60 or 75 Hz

• 848 x 480 (plasma) at 60 Hz

• 852 x 480 (plasma) at 60 or 75 Hz

• 1024 x 768 (XGA) at 60 or 75 Hz

• 1280 x 768 (plasma) at 56 Hz

• 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) at 60 Hz

• 1360 x 765 (plasma) at 60 Hz

• 480p (HDTV)

• 720p (HDTV)

• 1080p (HDTV)

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• Power supply — Includes an internal, 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switchable
power supply.

• Precise image processing — Provides the latest in motion compensation, which
produces motion images that are free of jaggies; a three-line adaptive comb filter,
which eliminates chroma crawl; and a quad standard decoder, which ensures
compatibility with NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) 3.58,
NTSC 4.43, SECAM (sequential couleur avec mémoire), and PAL (phase
alternate line) video standards.

• Software-based configuration — Allows you to configure the scaler through
menu controls, simplifying installation.

• Switchable sync polarities — Allow you to manually set the horizontal and
vertical sync polarities, to allow the output device to store DVS input as a
unique input.

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Introduction, cont’d

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DVS 150

Chapter Two

2

Installation

Rear Panel Features

Installation

Front Panel Features

Configuring the Scaler

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Rear Panel Features

8

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

1

VIDEO

2

INPUTS

B-Y

1

R-Y

3

S-VIDEO

Y

2

34

4

RGB

5

R

H

OUTPUTS

6

G

V

B

S

Figure 1 — DVS 150 rear panel

AC power connector — Standard AC power connector attaches the scaler to

1

any power source from 100VAC to 240VAC, operating at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Composite video input connector — One BNC female connector for

2

composite video input.

Component video input connectors — Three BNC female connectors for

3

component (R-Y, B-Y, Y) video input.

S-video input connector — One 4-pin mini-DIN female connector for S-video

4

input.

RGB pass-thru connector — One 15-pin HD female RGB connector for input.

5

The signal from the input device is passed through to the output connectors
without being scaled.

Output connectors — BNC female connectors for RGsB (sync on green),

6

RGBS (composite sync), or RGBHV output.

REMOTE

RGB

7

7

8

Installation

Overview

To install and set up the DVS 150, follow these basic steps:

1

2

3

4

5

RGB output connector — One 15-pin HD female RGB connector for the
output projector.

RS-232/contact closure remote connector — One 9-pin D female connector
that allows you to attach a computer or another device, such as a keypad or
other contact closure device, for remote control of the scaler.

You can install and run two output devices simultaneously, one using BNC
connectors, and the other using the RGB connector.

If desired, mount the scaler in a rack (see “Mounting the scaler” on page 2-3).
Otherwise, install the rubber feet (see “Installing the rubber feet” on
page 2-3).

Turn off power to the input and output devices, and unplug the power cables
from them.

Attach the scaler to the input devices and the output devices. See “Cabling”
on page 2-4.

Plug the scaler, input devices, and output devices into a grounded AC source.

Turn on the input and output devices.

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