Extron electronic DVS 406 D, DVS 406 AD, DVS 406, DVS 406 A User Manual

DVS 406

Digital Video Scaler Series

DVS 406, DVS 406 A, DVS 406 D, and DVS 406 AD

68-539-01 Rev. D

02 05

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the

equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le
matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la
maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil
de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des
Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und
die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in

der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

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.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts

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.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to

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

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur

l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de
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.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que

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

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben

werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem
geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt
eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle

Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich
ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und

niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden
können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt

werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen
der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese

zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen
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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes
de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos
con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de
la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

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.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

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 406

Installation

Step 1

Turn off power to the scaler and input and output
devices, and remove power cords from them.

Step 2

Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the
DVS 406 scaler, or mount the scaler in a rack.

Step 3

Attach input devices to the scaler.

Rear panel video inputs

Input 1: RGB and HD YUV pass-through

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

V

RGB

/Y

/R-Y

RGBHV

input

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

RGB

/Y

/R-Y

RGsB

input

H

/HV

/B-Y

V

H

/HV

/B-Y

Input 2: RGB pass-through, RGBcS,YUVi, YUVp

R

GB

/R-Y

/Y

2 - RGB PASS THROUGH / R-Y, B-Y, Y

RGBHV

input

R

G

/R-Y

/Y

2 - RGB PASS THROUGH / R-Y, B-Y, Y

RGsB
input

R

GB

/R-Y

/Y

2 - RGB PASS THROUGH / R-Y, B-Y, Y

Component

video input

(R-Y, Y, B-Y)

H

V

/HV

/B-Y

H

B

/B-Y

/B-Y

V

/HV

H

V

/HV

Inputs 3 - 5: composite video, S-video

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

RGB V

/Y

/R-Y

RGBS

input

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

RGB V

/Y

/R-Y

HDTV Component (YUV)

video input

R

GB

/R-Y

/Y

2 - RGB PASS THROUGH / R-Y, B-Y, Y

RGBS

input

R

GB

/R-Y

/Y

2 - RGB PASS THROUGH / R-Y, B-Y, Y

RGBcS

input

H

/HV

/B-Y

H

/HV

/B-Y

H

/HV

/B-Y

H

/HV

/B-Y

Step 4

Attach output devices to the scaler.

Rear panel video output

Output BNC connectors

RG B

RG B

RGsB (Sync on Green)

RsGsBs

(output only if input is RsGsBs)

H/HV

V RG B

H/HV

V

RGBSRGBHV

Output 15-pin HD connector

Both connectors will output simultaneously.

The sync format is the same for both outputs.

Rear panel audio output

V

Unbalanced Output

Tip

See Caution

Sleeve (s)

Tip

See Caution

CAUTION

LR

AUDIO

Connect the sleeve to ground.
Connecting the sleeve to a negative (-)
terminal will damage the audio output
circuits.

Balanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Step 5

Plug the DVS 406, and input and output devices
into a grounded AC source, and turn on the input
and output devices.

V

Step 6

Use the LCD menu screens (see the next page) or
RS-232 programming to configure the scaler. See
chapter two for installation and operation
procedures, and see chapter three for
programming information.

Application Example

RGB

H/HV

LR

V

AUDIO

S-video

input

Y

/VID

C

Y

/VID

C

Composite video

input

Input 6: SDI (serial digital interface)

Attach an SDI source to this BNC
(DVS 406 D and DVS 406 AD models only).

Rear panel audio inputs

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

LR

Inputs 1 - 6: balanced and unbalanced

AUDIO

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input

(high impedance) (600 ohms)

LR

AUDIO

Sleeve (s)

Ring

Ring

600 ohms

Tip

Tip

600 ohms

Balanced Input

SDI

LR

AUDIO

INPUT

BUFFERED LOCAL
MONITOR OUTPUT

PC Computer

100-240V 50-60Hz

2A MAX

H. SHIFT

ID PIN 4

ID PIN 11

RGB 109

1 - RGB PASS THROUGH

I
N
T

RGB V

P
U
T

R

S

/RYG/YB/B-Y

2 - RGB PASS THROUGH / R-Y, B-Y, Y

Video Camera 1

RGB 109xi

VGA INTERFACE W/ADSP

xi

H
/HV

H
/HV

Y
/VID

VC

DVD Player

DVS 406

5643

Y

Y

/VID

/VID

SDI

C

C

Plasma Display

VCR

Codec

1LR

2LR 3LR 4LRLR5LR 6LR

RGB

O
U
T

Video Camera 2

RS-232

Control

INPUTS

R G B H/HV V

Projector

OUTPUT

RS-232

QS-1DVS 406 • Quick Start

Quick Start — DVS 406, cont’d

DVS 406 Menu System

Default Cycle menu

Power

on

Extron

DVS 406 AD

Main menu

Power

on

1

Input menu

1

Extron

DVS 406

1

2

Extron

DVS 406

MENU

Input

Configuration

2 sec.

2 sec.

2 sec.

2 sec.

MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

NEXT

Input #2

RGB

Input #2

RGB

3

4

Input Video Type

#1 RGB Pass Thru

Audio

Configuration

MENU

Memory
Presets

MENU

NEXT

Input Video Type
#2 YUVi #3 Vid

5

Advanced

Configuration

MENU

6

Exit

Menu

NEXT

NEXT NEXT

Input Video Type

#4 Vid #5 Vid

MENU

Output menu

2

Input

Configuration

MENU

2

Output

Configuration

DVS 406 • Quick StartQS-2

Input 1 video types

• RGB pass-through
(default)

• YUV pass-through

NEXT

Resol 640 x 480

Refresh @ 50

Scaler output rates

• See the table on page 2-12 for available
combinations of resolutions and refresh
rates.

Default: 640x480, 60 Hz

NOTE Lock = Accu-RATE Frame Lock™

Input 2 video types

• RGB pass-through

• RGBcS

• YUVi (default)

• YUVp

NEXT

Output Sync

Sync formats

• RGBHV (default)

• RGsB

• RGBS

RGBHV

Input 3 video
types

• Video (default)

• S-video

Input 4 video
types

• Video (default)

• S-video

NEXT NEXT

Sync Polarity

H Neg V Neg

Polarity combinations

• H-/V- (default)

• H-/V+

Input 5 video
types

• Video (default)

• S-video

• H+/V-

• H+/V+

Audio Configuration menu

3

Output

Configuration

MENU

3

Audio

Configuration

NEXT

Audio #6 Level

0.0 dB

NEXT

Audio Switch

Start

NEXT

Audio level

• -15 dB to +9.0 dB in 1 decibel
increments (-15 dB default)

NOTE

Memory Presets menu

4

Audio

Configuration

4

Advanced Configuration menu

5

MENU

Memory

Presets

IN #4 SAVE as

NEXT

<N/A> 1 2 3

Saving (SAVE) memory presets

• Save the currently selected input's
sizing and centering information

• Up to 3 presets per input can be
selected < > (N/A is the default) and
saved.

• Save a preset by pressing the NEXT
button. This submenu will also advance
to the Clear submenu.

Audio switching effects

• Start (default)

• Middle

• End

• Fade

NEXT

IN #4 Clear

<N/A> 1 2 3

Clearing (Clear) memory presets

• Clear the currently selected input's
saved sizing and centering
information

• Up to 3 presets per input can be
selected < > (N/A is the default)
and cleared.

• Clear a preset by pressing the
NEXT button. This submenu will
also return to the Memory presets
menu.

NEXT

MENU

5

Edge Smoothing

Off <On>

Top Blanking Bot

000 000

0.0 Seconds

Memory

Presets

Advanced

Configuration

NEXT

Effect Type

Cut

NEXT

NEXT

NEXT

RGB Delay

NEXT

Either Adjust knob is used
to adjust the submenus.*

RGB to video input
switching effect

• Cut (default)

• Dissolve: ranges from 0.2
to 1.0 seconds in 0.1 sec
increments

Smooth edges

• On (default)

• Off

Top and bottom blanking

• Top blanking: ranges from
000 (default) to 127.
Use

• Bottom (Bot) blanking:
ranges from 000 (default)
to 127. Use

RGB delay time
(in seconds)

• 0.0 (default) to 5.0
seconds in 0.5 second
increments

Switch Mode
<Take> Auto

NEXT

Blue Mode

<Off> On

NEXT

Key Mode

<Off> On

NEXT

Enhanced Mode

<Off> On

NEXT

2:2 Pull Down

Off <On>

NEXT

Press and Hold

TAKE to Reset

NEXT

Switch mode switches to
next input:

• when Take button is
pressed (default)

• automatically (Auto) when
input button is pressed

Display blue and sync only

• On

• Off (default)

Set input switching to key
mode

• On

• Off (default)

Enhanced mode
(gain control)

• On

• Off (default)

PAL film mode
(2:2 pull down detection)

• On

• Off (default)

To reset the scaler, press
Take button, then press
again to confirm

*Adjust knobs do not affect

this submenu.

QS-3DVS 406 • Quick Start

Exit menu

6

Quick Start — DVS 406, cont’d

Input #1

RGB Pass Through

2 sec.

2 sec.

Extron

DVS 406

MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

Picture Adjustments menu

Input

selection

button

Input #3

S-Video

COL/TNT

Color Tint
128 114

2 sec.

2 sec.

Power

on

Extron

DVS 406

Input #1

RGB Pass Through

Audio

Configuration

MENU

Memory

Presets

MENU

Advanced

Configuration

MENU

6

Exit

Menu

MENU

NEXT

10 sec.

timeout

NOTE The horizontal Adjust knob and the vertical Adjust knob

are used to adjust the image settings on the left and

right sides of the LCD screen, respectively.

Executive Mode menu

Extron

DVS 406

10 sec.
timeout

2 sec.

2 sec.

Press for

2 seconds*

CENTER

COL/TNT

Executive Mode

Enabled

Input #3

S-Video

*Executive mode can be enabled

or disabled from any menu

Extron

DVS 406

10 sec.

timeout

2 sec.

2 sec.

Press for

2 seconds*

CENTER

COL/TNT

Executive Mode

Disabled

Input #3

S-Video

DVS 406 • Quick StartQS-4

Table of Contents

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

About this Manual ............................................................................................................ 1-2

About the DVS 406 ........................................................................................................... 1-2

What is the DVS 406? ....................................................................................................... 1-2

Controlling the DVS 406 digital video scaler ................................................................ 1-2

Features and Options ...................................................................................................... 1-3

Features.............................................................................................................................. 1-3

Options and accessories ................................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 • Installation and Operation...................................................................... 2-1

Mounting the Scaler ........................................................................................................ 2-2

Tabletop use ...................................................................................................................... 2-2

Rack mounting .................................................................................................................. 2-2

Application diagram ........................................................................................................ 2-3

Rear Panel Features .......................................................................................................... 2-4

Front Panel Features ........................................................................................................ 2-7

Input selection buttons .................................................................................................... 2-7

Take button ....................................................................................................................... 2-7

Picture adjustment buttons ............................................................................................. 2-7

LCD menu display and controls ...................................................................................... 2-8

Optimizing the System................................................................................................... 2-8

Setting up a DVD source .................................................................................................. 2-8

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments ............................................................ 2-9

Moving through menus by using front panel controls ............................................... 2-9

Menu overview ................................................................................................................. 2-9

Input Configuration ....................................................................................................... 2-10

Input Video Type #1 .......................................................................................................... 2-11

Input Video Type #2 and #3 .............................................................................................. 2-11

Input Video Type #4 and #5 .............................................................................................. 2-11

Output Configuration .................................................................................................... 2-11

Resolution and refresh rates ............................................................................................2-11

Output sync (RGB format)................................................................................................. 2-12

Sync polarity ...................................................................................................................... 2-12

Audio Configuration ...................................................................................................... 2-12

Audio level ......................................................................................................................... 2-13

Audio switch ......................................................................................................................2-13

Memory Presets ............................................................................................................... 2-13

Save (SAVE) memory presets ........................................................................................... 2-14

Clear memory presets....................................................................................................... 2-14

Recalling a preset .............................................................................................................. 2-14

Advanced Configuration................................................................................................ 2-15

Effect type ......................................................................................................................... 2-15

Edge smoothing ................................................................................................................ 2-15

Top and bottom blanking (blanking adjustment) ............................................................2-15

RGB delay (Triple-Action Switching) ................................................................................. 2-16

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Table of Contents, cont’d

Switch mode ......................................................................................................................2-16

Blue mode ..........................................................................................................................2-16

Key mode ........................................................................................................................... 2-16

Enhanced mode .................................................................................................................2-16

2:2 Pulldown detection (PAL film mode detect) ..............................................................2-17

Reset ..................................................................................................................................2-17

Exit Menu ........................................................................................................................ 2-17

Image Adjustments ........................................................................................................ 2-17

Color, tint, brightness, contrast, detail, sizing, centering ......................................... 2-17

Front Panel Security Lockout .................................................................................... 2-18

IR 901 Infrared Remote Control .............................................................................. 2-19

Selecting an input .......................................................................................................... 2-19

Freezing an input ........................................................................................................... 2-19

Selecting a preset ........................................................................................................... 2-19

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 2-20

Operating problems ....................................................................................................... 2-20

Chapter 3 • Serial Communication ................................................................................ 3-1

RS-232 Programmer’s Guide ........................................................................................ 3-2

Host-to-scaler communications ....................................................................................... 3-2

Scaler-initiated messages ................................................................................................... 3-2

Error responses ................................................................................................................... 3-2

Using the command/response tables ................................................................................. 3-3

Command/response table for SIS commands..................................................................... 3-4

Command/response table for special function SIS commands .......................................... 3-7

Control Software for Windows ................................................................................. 3-8

Installing the software ..................................................................................................... 3-8

Using the control program .............................................................................................. 3-8

Using the help program ................................................................................................... 3-9

Appendix A • Appendix........................................................................................................ A-1

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

Part Numbers and Accessories ................................................................................. A-4

Included parts .................................................................................................................. A-4

Accessories ........................................................................................................................ A-4

Firmware Upgrade Installation................................................................................. A-5

Audio Card Installation ................................................................................................. A-7

Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation ............................................... A-9

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

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DVS 406

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About this Manual

About the DVS 406

Features and Options

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron DVS 406
digital video scaler and how to operate the optional IR 901 infrared remote
control (part #70-152-01).

Throughout this manual the terms “DVS”, “digital video scaler”, and “scaler”
are used interchangeably to refer to the same product.

About the DVS 406

What is the DVS 406?

The DVS is a series of high performance digital video scalers that offers seamless
switching between input 1 and other video inputs. This is accomplished by
locking the scaled output rate to the horizontal and vertical frequencies of
input 1. The DVS 406 offers 55 output rates, including HDTV, and provides
scaling solutions for boardrooms, conference rooms, and home theaters, as well
as rental and staging applications.

The scaler comes in four models, two of which offer a serial digital interface (SDI)
input connector: DVS 406 (no SDI and no audio), DVS 406 A (no SDI but with
audio), DVS 406 D (SDI and no audio), and DVS 406 AD (SDI and audio).

The DVS accepts computer video (RGB), component video, S-video, and
composite video, and each input is separately configurable. Audio versions of
the scaler accept six line-level, balanced or unbalanced stereo audio inputs.

To enable superior scaling performance, the DVS 406 features several of Extron’s
patent-pending technologies, including Dynamic Motion Interpolation™
(DMI™) technology, and 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection. DMI is an advanced
motion detection and compensation method that enables image enhancement
with no loss of image fidelity.

The DVS 406 scales composite video, S-video, and component video up to
computer-video (RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB), which can be output to two display
devices via individually buffered BNC and 15-pin HD connectors. The DVS 406
offers one line level stereo audio output.

Controlling the DVS 406 digital video scaler

The DVS 406 can be controlled using one or more of the following methods:

• The front panel controls.

• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and
receive the serial communications through the RS-232 port. Extron’s
Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™) is a set of simple keystroke commands that
can be used with any such devices, and Extron’s control software for
Windows provides a graphical interface for controlling the scaler from a
computer.

• The optional IR 901 remote control, which has most of the front panel controls.

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Features and Options

Features

Six video inputs —

• Input 1 — Five BNC connectors on the rear panel accept RGBHV/RGBS/

RGsB computer video for pass-through, or HDTV YUV video for pass­through.

• Input 2 — Five BNC connectors on the rear panel accept RGBHV/RGBS/

RGsB as pass-through computer video, RGBcS, and component video
(interlaced and progressive).

• Inputs 3 to 5 — Three pairs of BNC connectors on the rear panel accept

S-video or composite video signals.

• Input 6 — DVS 406 D and DVS 406 AD are equipped with an SDI

connector for a serial digital interface signal.

Buffered video outputs — Five rear-panel BNC connectors and one VGA-type

15-pin HD connector provide connections for RGB or component video
(YUV) output. Both outputs (the BNCs and the 15-pin HD connector) are
active at all times for simultaneous output.

Six balanced or unbalanced stereo audio inputs — The audio versions of the

DVS 406 (406 A and 406 AD) are equipped with six rear panel captive
screw connectors that accept audio inputs. Each input’s audio level level
can be individually set.

One balanced or unbalanced stereo audio output — One line level output is

provided on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

Audio breakaway — Audio and video can be switched separately via RS-232.
Three ways to control the scaler — The scaler’s front panel, a computer or other

RS-232 control device, or the optional IR 901 remote control can all be used
to control the scaler.

Scaled outputs — The DVS 406 offers 55 different output rates.
RS-232 configuration — The DVS 406 can be configured by using the Extron

control software for Windows, or by using a third party control system.

Triple-Action Switching

while the DVS 406 switches between inputs.

Accu-RATE Frame Lock

pending) eliminates artifacts from scaled motion video by eliminating
frame rate conversion. It locks the output frame rate to the input frame rate
of the active input. The result is a switching system that eliminates image
tears and other artifacts from motion video.

Dynamic Motion Interpolation

an advanced motion prediction and compensation method that treats
motion content and still content with different algorithms to yield high
fidelity images.

™

— With this method, a blank screen is displayed

™

— The Extron Accu-RATE Frame Lock™ (patent

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(DMI™) — This video processing technique is

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3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC and 2:2 film detection for PAL video

sources — These advanced film mode processing features help maximize

image detail and sharpness for video sources that originated from film.
When film is converted to NTSC video, the film frame rate has to be
matched to the video frame rate in a process called 3:2 pulldown. Jaggies
and other image artifacts can result if conventional deinterlacing
techniques are used on film-source video. The DVS 406’s advanced film
mode processing recognizes signals that originated from film. The
DVS 406 then applies video processing algorithms that optimize the
conversion of video that was made with the 3:2 pulldown process. This
results in richly detailed images with sharply defined lines. A similar
process is used for PAL film-source video.

Versatile mounting options — The DVS 406 can be rack mounted, or it can be

placed on a table or other furniture. Rubber feet and rack mounting
hardware are included.

Options and accessories

The DVS 406’s optional equipment includes:

• IR 901 remote control — Extron’s IR 901 (part #70-152-01) is an infrared

remote control which replicates all of the front panel controls of the
DVS 406 except the Menu and Next buttons.

• SDI input card — Serial digital interface (SDI) input can be added to the

DVS 406 and 406 A models by the installation of an SDI input card
(part #70-168-01).

• Audio I/O card — Audio input/output connectors capability can be added to

the DVS 406 and 406 D models by installing an audio card
(part #70-151-01). The captive screw connectors of the audio card supports
both balanced and unbalanced stereo audio input and output.

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DVS 406

Chapter Two

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Installation and Operation

Mounting the Scaler

Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Features

Optimizing the System

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments

Image Adjustments

Front Panel Lockout

IR 901 Infrared Remote Control

Troubleshooting

Installation and Operation

Mounting the Scaler

Tabletop use

The DVS 406 series of scalers comes with rack mounting brackets and rubber
feet. For tabletop use, attach a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner of the
bottom of the unit.

Rack mounting

For rack mounting, do not install the rubber feet. Attach the provided rack
mounting brackets to the scaler with machine screws, as shown below, then
fasten the scaler to the rack using the supplied machine screws.

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The diagram below shows an example of a typical DVS 406 application and
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Installation and Operation

Rear Panel Features

The rear panel of the DVS 406 AD model, as shown below, contains all of the
possible connectors available on the DVS 406 series of scalers (406/406 A/
406 D/406 AD).

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connector to connect the scaler to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power
source. The front panel control and input selection buttons will light in
sequence during power-up.

Video input 1 — This input, consisting of 5 female BNC connectors,

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accepts computer video (RGB) and HDTV component video signals. These
input signals will be pass-through. Connect cables for the appropriate
signal type, as shown here.

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

RGB

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input

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input

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video input

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RGBcS

input

HDTV component video signals will be output as RGB video.

Video input 2 — This input, consisting of 5 female BNC connectors,
accepts computer video (RGB) and component video (interlaced and
progressive) signals. The RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB input signal will be pass­through. Connect cables for the appropriate signal type, as shown here.

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connected using the RGBcS input cabling configuration.

S-video/Composite video inputs — Connect an S-video or composite video

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signal to the appropriate female BNC connector(s), as shown here.

S-video

input

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Composite video

input

SDI (serial digital interface) input connector — Connect an SDI signal to

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this female BNC connector.

Only DVS 406 D and DVS 406 AD models have an SDI connector.

Output 15-pin HD connector — Connect a display device to this female

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VGA-style connector for RGB output.

Both outputs 6 and 7 are buffered and can be connected simultaneously to
two different displays. The sync format will be the same for both outputs.

Output BNC connectors — Connect coaxial cables from a display device to

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these BNCs for one RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB/RsGsBs video output as
follows:

RG B

RGBHV

H/HV

V

RG B

RGsB (Sync on Green)

RsGsBs

(output only if input is RsGsBs)

H/HV

V

RG B

RGBS

Both outputs are buffered and can be connected simultaneously to two
different displays. For RGB inputs, the output signal’s sync format is based
on the format of the incoming RGB signal. For all other types of inputs, the
user selects the output sync format. The sync format will be the same for
both outputs.

H/HV

V

RS-232 port — This connector provides for two-way RS-232

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communication. See chapter three, “Serial Communication”, for
information on how to install and use the control software and SIS
commands.

The default protocol is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.

The rear panel RS-232 9-pin D connector has the following pin
assignments:

Pin RS-232 function Description

1 – No connection

2TxTransmit data
3 Rx Receive data
4 – No connection
5Gnd Signal ground

6 – No connection
7 – No connection

8 – No connection
9 hardwired IR IR input

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