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.

DVS 406 • Introduction1-2

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

™

(DMI™) — This video processing technique is

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Introduction, cont’d

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.

DVS 406 • Introduction1-4

DVS 406

Chapter Two

2

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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Application diagram

The diagram below shows an example of a typical DVS 406 application and
cable connections.

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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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DVS 406 AD rear panel connectors

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H

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Y

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AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this

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INPUTS

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5LR 6LR

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OUTPUT

LR

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,

2

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

/Y

/R-Y

/B-Y

RGBHV

input

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

RGB

/Y

/R-Y

/B-Y

RGsB

input

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H

/HV

V

H

/HV

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

RGB V

/Y

/R-Y

/B-Y

H

/HV

RGBS

input

HD YUV to / RGB PASS THROUGH

RGB V

/Y

/R-Y

/B-Y

H

/HV

HDTV Component (YUV)

video input

RS-232

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R

/R-Y

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

R

/R-Y

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

DVS 406 • Installation and Operation2-4

3

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/Y

/B-Y

RGBHV

input

GB

/Y

/B-Y

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.

R

H

V

/HV

GB

/R-Y

/Y

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

/B-Y

H

V

/HV

RGBS

input

H

V

/HV

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GB

/R-Y

/Y

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

/B-Y

H

V

/HV

R

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/R-Y

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

RGsB

input

Component

video input

(R-Y, Y, B-Y)

/B-Y

H

B

/HV

V

Equipment following the SCART interconnection standard may be

DB9 Pin Locations

Female

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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

Y

/VID

C

Y

/VID

C

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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Installation and Operation, cont’d

Audio inputs 1 through 6 — Each input has a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw

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connector for balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input. See the following
wiring diagrams to wire a connector for the appropriate input type and
impedance level. High impedance is generally over 800 ohms.

Sleeve

Sleeve

Tip

Tip

LR

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

Captive screw connector wiring for rear panel audio inputs

Line level audio output — For unamplified audio output, connect an

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audio device, such as an audio recorder, VCR, or powered speakers, to this

3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector. Follow the diagram below for
correct wiring.

Unbalanced Output

Sleeve (s)

Tip

See Caution

Tip

See Caution

LR

AUDIO

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input

(high impedance) (600 ohms)

AUDIO

Sleeve (s)

LR

Balanced Output

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

AUDIO

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

LR

AUDIO

600 ohms

600 ohms

Balanced Input

LR

AUDIO

CAUTION

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

The gain can be set separately for each input channel so that there is no
audible difference in level when switching between inputs. See the section
“Audio Configuration”, in this chapter, for information on adjusting the
audio output level via LCD menu and front panel controls. See chapter
three, “Serial Communication”, for information on using the Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands and the Windows-based control program to
adjust audio levels and to set audio breakaway.

DVS 406 • Installation and Operation2-6

Front Panel Features

The front panel buttons, controls, and LCD of the DVS 406 AD model, as shown
below, are found on all models of the DVS 406 scaler series. The LEDs above
each button will light green when the button is pressed.

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421

5 6

VIDEO/

RGB/YUVRGB

2

1

VIDEO/

VIDEO/

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

3

4

5

S-VIDEO

6 7

SDI TAKE

DVS 406 AD front panel

Infrared sensor — This sensor is used to receive infrared (IR) signals from

1

the IR-901 remote control. See the “IR 901 Infrared Remote Control” section
in this chapter.

Input selection buttons

RGB input button — This button selects the pass-through RGB computer

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video or HDTV component video input.

RGB/YUV input button — This button selects the RGB computer video or

3

component video input.

4 5 6

Video/S-video input buttons — These buttons select from the composite or
S-video inputs.

SDI input button (serial digital interface) — This button selects the SDI

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input 6 (available only on DVS 406 AD and DVS 406 D models).

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MENU

NEXT

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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS

COL/TNT

BRT/CONT DETAIL SIZE CENTER

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ADJUST

DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER

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DVS 406

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HDTV component video input will be output as RGB.

If the audio module is installed and the SDI card is not installed, input 6
will be audio-only and the video output will be a black display.

Take button

Take button — When this button is enabled through the menu system,

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selecting an input selection button (
the Take button, will cause a switch to the new input to occur. If the Take
button is not enabled, the switch to a selected input will automatically
occur when the input button is pressed.

Picture adjustment buttons

These buttons have no effect on the pass-through inputs (inputs 1 and 2).

Color/Tint control button (Col/Tnt) — This button controls the color and

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tint adjustment on the display by using the horizontal Adjust and vertical
Adjust adjustment knobs. The adjustment range of both color and tint is 0
to 255. See the “Image adjustments” section in this chapter.

The tint control is only available if the input is composite or S-video.

Brightness/Contrast control button (Brt/Cont) — This button controls the

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brightness and contrast adjustment on the display by using the horizontal
Adjust and vertical Adjust adjustment knobs. The adjustment range of both
brightness and tint is 0 to 255. See the “Image adjustments” section in this
chapter.

thru 7 above) followed by pressing

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Installation and Operation, cont’d

Detail control button — This button controls the detail (peaking) to

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compensate for long cable runs, and it also controls the sharpness of the
display by using the horizontal Adjust and vertical Adjust adjustment
knobs. The adjustment range of both detail and sharpness is 0 to 63. Detail
is an analog adjustment, while sharpness is a digital adjustment. See the
“Image adjustments” section in this chapter.

Size control button — This button controls the size adjustment on the

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display by using the horizontal Adjust and vertical Adjust adjustment
knobs. See the “Image adjustments” section in this chapter.

Center control button — This button controls the centering adjustment on

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the output display by using the horizontal Adjust and vertical Adjust
adjustment knobs. The adjustment range of both horizontal and vertical
centering is 0 to +255. See the “Image adjustments” section in this chapter.

LCD menu display and controls

LCD — Displays configuration menus and status information. See the

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“Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments” section in this chapter for
details.

Menu button — Use this button to enter and move through the main menu

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system in the DVS 406. See the “Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments”
section in this chapter for details.

Next button — Use this button to step through the submenus in the

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DVS 406 menu system. See the “Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments”
section in this chapter for details.

Horizontal Adjust ( ) knob — In the menu system, rotate this knob to

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scroll through menu options and make adjustments.

Vertical Adjust ( ) knob — In the menu system, rotate this knob to scroll

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through menu options and make adjustments.

Optimizing the System

For optimal performance, follow the steps in this section in order when setting
up the DVS 406 and its input and output devices.

Setting up a DVD source

To get the best results when using a DVD as a video source, Extron recommends
that the DVD player itself be setup to output an aspect ratio of 16:9 and not 4:3.
Because all DVDs are mastered as 16:9, having them set up for anything else will
cause the player to internally scale and compress the signal. This scaling/
compression by the DVD player will defeat the advantage of having 3:2
pulldown detection in the DVS 406.

To change the output aspect ratio of most DVD players,

1. Enter the DVD player’s Setup or Action menu while the disc is stopped.

2. Select a 16:9 aspect ratio.

DVS 406 • Installation and Operation2-8

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments

Scaler configuration and adjustments can be performed by using the Windows­based control program (see chapter 3 for details) or by using the front panel
controls and the menus that are displayed on the DVS 406’s LCD screen. These
menus are used primarily when the scaler is first set up.

Moving through menus by using front panel controls

Menu button — Press the Menu button to activate menus and to scroll to the six

main menus.

Next button — Press the Next button to move between the submenus of a

selected main menu. Pressing the Next button during input configuration
causes the current input’s number and format type to be displayed on the
LCD.

Adjust (

Adjust (
options and to make adjustment selections. Refer to the flowcharts in this
chapter and to specific sections for explanations on knob adjustments.

Image adjustment buttons: Col/Tnt, (color/tint) Brt/Cont (brightness/contrast),

Detail, Size, and Center — When one of these buttons is pressed, the

corresponding image adjustment menu appears on the LCD screen.
Adjustments can then be made by rotating the horizontal Adjust (
or the vertical Adjust (
nonvolatile memory.

Menu overview

The default menus appear on the LCD when no adjustments are actively being
made. They cycle between the screen showing the name of the scaler (DVS 406/
406 A/ 406 D/ 406 AD) and the screen that shows the active input’s number and
video format, as shown below.

Power

on

Default menus

, ) knobs — When configuring the DVS 406, rotate the horizontal

) knob and vertical Adjust ( ) knob to scroll through submenu

) knob

) knob. Settings and adjustments are stored in

Extron

DVS 406 AD

2 sec.

2 sec.

Input #2

RGB

From any menu or submenu, after ten seconds of inactivity the DVS 406
will save all adjustment settings and time-out to the default menus.

The main menus are as shown in the following flowchart. Use the Menu key to
scroll between them.

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Installation and Operation, cont’d

Power

on

Extron

DVS 406

NEXT

2 sec.

2 sec.

MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

Audio

Configuration

MENU

Memory

Presets

MENU

Advanced

Configuration

MENU

Menu

Main menus

Exit

Input #2

RGB

MENU

Input Configuration

The following flowchart provides an overview of the Input Configuration
submenus and the options for each setting.

Extron

DVS 406

MENU

Input

Configuration

NEXT

If you press the Menu button while a submenu is active, the next main menu
will become active. For example, the menu will change from the Input
Configuration menu or submenus to the Output Configuration main menu.

To return to the default screens, let the DVS 406 time-out for 10 seconds, or
press the Menu button until the Exit Menu menu appears, then press the Next
button.

Input Video Type

#1 RGB Pass Thru

Input 1 video types

• RGB pass-through
(default)

• YUV pass-through

NEXT

Input Video Type
#2 YUVi #3 Vid

Input 2 video types

• RGBp pass-through

• RGBcS

• YUVi (default)

• YUVp

NEXT NEXT

Input 3 video
types

• Video (default)

• S-video

Input Video Type

#4 Vid #5 Vid

Input 4 video
types

• Video (default)

• S-video

Input 5 video
types

• Video (default)

• S-video

DVS 406 • Installation and Operation2-10

Input Video Type #1

Rotate either the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob or vertical Adjust ( ) knob while in
the Input Video Type #1 submenu to select the appropriate video format (RGB
pass-through, YUV HDTV pass-through) for input 1. The default is RGB pass­through.

Input Video Type #2 and #3

Rotate the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob while in the Input Video Type #2 and #3
submenu to select the appropriate video format (RGB pass-through, RGBcS,
YUVi, YUVp) for input 2. The default for input 2 is YUVi.

Rotate the vertical Adjust (
submenu to select the appropriate video format (composite video, S-video) for
input 3. The default for input 3 is composite video.

Input Video Type #4 and #5

Rotate the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob while in the Input Video Type #4 and #5
submenu to select the appropriate video format (composite video, S-video) for
input 4. The default for input 4 is composite video.

Rotate the vertical Adjust (
submenu to select the appropriate video format (composite video, S-video) for
input 5. The default for input 5 is composite video.

Output Configuration

The following flowchart provides an overview of the Output Configuration
submenus and the options for each setting.

Extron

DVS 406

MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

NEXT

Resol 640 x 480

Refresh @ 50

) knob while in the Input Video Type #2 and #3

) knob while in the Input Video Type #4 and #5

NEXT

Output Sync

RGBHV

NEXT NEXT

Sync Polarity

H Neg V Neg

Scaler output rates

• See the table on the next page for
available combinations of resolutions
and refresh rates.

Default: 640x480, 60 Hz

NOTE Lock = Accu-RATE Frame Lock™

Sync formats

• RGBHV (default)

• RGBS

• RGsB

Polarity combinations

• H-/V- (default)

• H-/V+

Resolution and refresh rates

Rotate the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob while in this submenu to select one of the
available combinations of output resolutions and refresh (vertical scanning)
rates.

Rotate the vertical Adjust (

) knob while in this submenu to select one of the

available refresh rates. Selecting Lock enables the Extron Accu-RATE Frame
Lock (AFL) feature. Accu-RATE Frame Lock eliminates image tearing and other
artifacts of scaling motion video by eliminating frame rate conversion. It exactly

• H+/V-

• H+/V+

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Installation and Operation, cont’d

matches the output rate of the DVS 406’s scaler to the frame rate of input 1. Select
this feature if you will be using motion video sources with a display that is
capable of a variety of refresh rates.

Available Scaler Output Resolutions and Rates

Resolution 50 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz Lock @ 50/60* True 72/100*

640 x 480 X X** X X X
800 x 600 X X** X X X
848 x 480 X X** X X X
852 x 480 X X** X X X
1024 x 768
1280 x 768
1280 x 1024 X X** X X
1360 x 765 X X** X X X
1365 x 1024 X X** X X
1400 x 1050 X X** X
HDTV 480p X** X
HDTV 576p X** X
HDTV 720p X** X
HDTV 1080p X** X
HDTV 1080i X X** X

Resolution locked to input #1

_ X X** X X X
_ X** X X

* Rate is auto-selected based on input.

** Default refresh rate

The default resolution and rate is 640 x 480 @ 60Hz.

Output Sync (RGB format)

Using either the horizontal Adjust ( ) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob, select the sync
format required by the display: RGBHV, RGsB (sync on green), or RGBS
(composite sync).

Sync Polarity

The display or projector may require a particular combination of horizontal (H)
and vertical (V) sync signal polarities. Select the appropriate combination of
positive or negative H and V sync by rotating either the horizontal Adjust ( ) or

vertical Adjust (

Audio Configuration

The following flowchart provides an overview of the Audio Configuration
submenus and the options for each setting.

) knob.

DVS 406 • Installation and Operation2-12

Extron

DVS 406

MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

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

Audio switching effects

• Start (default)

• Middle

• End

• Fade

Audio Level

From this submenu, audio levels can be adjusted per input from -15 dB to +9 dB
in 1 dB increments. This allows the signal to be boosted or trimmed to a
consistent output level so that there is no noticeable difference in level when
switching between inputs.

Using either the horizontal Adjust (

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob, select the

proper level of audio for the given input.

Audio Switch

When the video input signal is being switched, there are four methods for
switching the audio:

• Start — switches to the next audio input at the beginning of the next video
input.

• Middle — switches to the next audio input halfway into the next video input.

• End — switches to the next audio input at the end of the next video input.

• Fade — gradually mutes the current audio halfway between the switch to the
new video input , then gradually increases the next audio input from mute.

Use either the horizontal Adjust (

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob to select the

desired audio switching effect.

Memory Presets

The following flowchart provides an overview of the Memory Presets submenus
and the options for each setting.

The presets will only save the Sizing and Centering information, and not
for the pass-through inputs, i.e. input 1 and RGBp from input 2.

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MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

Audio

Configuration

MENU

Memory

Presets

NEXT

IN #4 SAVE as

<N/A> 1 2 3

NEXT

IN #4 Clear

<N/A> 1 2 3

NEXT

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.

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 preset menu.

Save (SAVE) memory presets

From this submenu, the sizing and centering information for the currently
selected input can be saved to memory. Up to three memory presets can be saved
per input: presets 1, 2, and 3.

Using either the horizontal Adjust (

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob, select (< >)

either N/A, 1, 2, or 3 to select a preset. The default is <N/A>. To save the preset,
press the NEXT button.

Clear memory presets

From this submenu, up to three saved presets for the currently selected input can
be cleared from memory.

Using either the horizontal Adjust (

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob, select (< >)

either N/A, 1, 2, or 3 to select a preset. The default is <N/A>. To clear the preset,
press the NEXT button.

Recalling a preset

Recalling an input’s saved preset requires that the input be selected and that the
input button be then pressed successively to recall any saved preset (up to three
saved presets). The available presets are sequentially selected in a loop*: preset
1, preset 2, preset 3, preset 1, preset 2, and so forth, depending on which presets
are available.

Each saved preset will display the LCD message “Input #X Memory Y” where
“X” refers to the input (2 to 6) and “Y” refers to the preset (1 to 3). The absence of
any saved presets will not display the LCD message for the missing preset.

* The actual presets will depend on what presets (1, 2, or 3) have been saved for
an input. For example, if only presets 1 and 3 are available, the sequential
looping of the presets as the input button is repeatedly pressed, will be: preset 1,
preset 3, preset 1, preset 3, and so forth.

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Advanced Configuration

The following flowchart provides an overview of the Advanced Configuration
submenus and the options for each setting.

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MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

Audio

Configuration

MENU

Memory

Presets

MENU

Advanced

Configuration

NEXT

Effect Type

Cut

NEXT

Edge Smoothing

Off <On>

NEXT

Top Blanking Bot

000 000

NEXT

RGB Delay

0.0 Seconds

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.

Effect type

From this submenu, the RGB to video input switching effect is selected. The two
effects are cut and dissolve. A cut instantaneously switches from one input to
another. A dissolve causes one input to fade out while fading in another selected
input. The dissolve effect duration is adjustable. For these effects to occur, the
initial input must be on input 1 with the output resolution locked to input 1
(“Resol Lock to #1”). See the “Output Configuration” section in this chapter for
instructions on locking the resolution.

Using either the horizontal Adjust (

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob, select either

cut or dissolve. The default is cut. The dissolve effect has a switch transition
period which is adjustable from 0.2 seconds to 1.0 seconds in 0.1 second
increments. Attempting to adjust the period below 0.2 seconds will return to the
cut effect. Pressing the Take button after selecting a second input will initiate the
switching effect between input 1 and the selected input.

Edge smoothing

This submenu features edge smoothing. Edge smoothing smooths edges of a
picture by minimizing the differences between pixels.

Using either the horizontal Adjust (

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob, select either

“On” or “Off”. The default is “On”.

Top and bottom blanking (blanking adjustment)

To remove noise or extraneous material such as closed captioning by removing
scan lines at either the top or bottom of the screen, adjust the top blanking or
bottom blanking. Rotate the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob to set the number of
lines removed from top of the picture. Rotate the vertical Adjust (

) knob to set

the number of lines removed from the bottom.
Both the top and bottom blanking adjustments range from 0 to 127, with the

default setting being set to 0 for either adjustment.

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RGB delay (Triple-Action Switching)

With Triple-Action Switching, the DVS 406 switches to the new sync signal
before switching RGB (video) signals. That allows the display device to adjust to
the new sync timing after a brief delay (during which the display is blanked)
before displaying the new picture, which will appear without glitches. Triple­Action Switching is also known as video mute switching.

Use the horizontal Adjust (
blanking period (RGB delay time) from 0 seconds (default) to 5 seconds in 0.5
second steps.

) knob or vertical Adjust ( ) knob to select the

Switch mode

From this submenu, the input switching method may be selected. The two
choices are Take (default), which requires the Take button to be pressed to initiate
the switch, and Auto, which causes the switch to occur as soon as the selected
input button is pressed.

Use either the horizontal Adjust (
switch mode.

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob to specify the

Blue mode

To aid in setup of the scaler’s color and tint, the Blue mode can be set from this
submenu to “On” so that only sync and blue video signals will be passed to the
display. Use either the horizontal Adjust (

specify this mode. The default is “Off”.

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob to

Key mode

Key mode allows input 1 to be displayed simultaneously with any other selected
input. The effect resembles two images being displayed in a one-over-the-other
fashion.

From this submenu, use either the horizontal Adjust (
knob to specify this mode as “On” or “Off”. The default is “Off”. Key mode
allows two inputs to be displayed simultaneously, one over the other.

After setting the Key mode to “On”, initiate the Key mode effect by doing the
following:

) or vertical Adjust ( )

1. Select the input button of the image which will displayed with input 1, then

set the output resolution as locked to input 1. See the “Output
Configuration” section in this chapter for instructions on locking the
resolution.

2. Select the Take button.

The previously described Switch mode must be set to Take in order for the
Take button to be enabled.

3. Select the input 1 button twice. The Key mode effect will now occur.

4. To escape from the Key mode effect, press any input button.

Enhanced mode

When the Enhanced mode is set “On”, automatic gain control of the video input
signal is enabled. If the input signal level is too weak, the signal gain will be
increased, and if the input signal level is excessive, the signal gain will be
decreased.

From this submenu, use either the horizontal Adjust (
knob to specify this mode as “On” or “Off”. The default is “Off”.

) or vertical Adjust ( )

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The Enhanced mode will only be effective on composite and S-video input
signals.

2:2 Pulldown detection (PAL film mode detect)

For the currently selected input, set this feature “On” if the source is PAL video
that originated in film. For standard PAL video sources, such as cameras, set this
feature to “Off” (default).

This feature does not apply to NTSC video sources since film mode (3:2
pulldown) is automatically detected for those signals.

Use either the horizontal Adjust (
mode.

Reset

The scaler can be reset to the default values by depressing and holding the Take
button from this submenu. Release the button after receiving the “Press TAKE to
Confirm Reset” message (about 2 seconds), then press Take again to reset the
scaler. The message “Unit Reset to Factory Defaults” will then be displayed.

Exit Menu

From this submenu, press the Next button to return to the Default menu cycle, or
press the Menu button to return to the Input Configuration menu.

RGB Pass Through

Input #1

2 sec.

2 sec.

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MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

) or vertical Adjust ( ) knob to specify this

Audio

Configuration

MENU

Memory

Presets

MENU

Advanced

Configuration

MENU

Exit

Menu

MENU

NEXT

Image Adjustments

Image adjustments apply to scaled video output only; RGB signals are passed
through without adjustments. Sizing and centering image adjustments can be
stored in memory as a preset (see the “Memory Presets” section in this chapter)
and can be set separately for each input.

Color, tint, brightness, contrast, detail, sizing, centering

To adjust an image for color, tint, brightness, contrast, detail, sizing, or centering
follow the steps below. An example of making color adjustments, shown in the
following flowchart, demonstrates the process, which is the same for all the
image adjustments.

1. Press the input selection button of the input you wish to adjust.

2. Press the appropriate image adjustment button (Color/Tint, Brightness/

Contrast, Detail/Sharpness, Sizing, and Centering). The LCD display will
show the name of the adjustment and the number of the current setting.

3. Rotate the horizontal Adjust knob (

level from the following adjustment ranges:

) or vertical Adjust knob ( ) to select a

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The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation.

• Color and Tint (Col/Tnt): 0 to 255

• Brightness and Contrast (Brt/Cont): 0 to 255

• Detail and Sharpness (Det): 0 to 63

• Sizing (Size)*

• Centering (Center): -128 to 127

The scaler will time-out to the
default menu after 10 seconds.

* Rotating the Adjust knobs
counterclockwise will increase
the horizontal or vertical sizing,
and rotating the knobs clockwise
will decrease the horizontal and
vertical sizing. The visual
indicator on the LCD will stop
moving when the sizing limit
has been reached.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each

image adjustment to be made for
that input.

The LCD display may show that an adjustment is “Not Available” in place
of a number if that adjustment doesn’t apply to the input’s video format.
For example, the image adjustments do not apply to RGB pass-through
inputs, so “Not Available” will be displayed if the Tint button is pressed
when an RGB pass-through input is selected.

Front Panel Security Lockout

To prevent accidental changes to settings, press the Col/Tnt and Center buttons
simultaneously for 2 seconds to lock the DVS 406’s front panel. The lock mode
locks all front panel functions except input selection and the Take button. The
menu system will still return to the Default menu when 10 seconds have elapsed
after pressing any button other than input selection or the take button. The
DVS 406’s front panel and the IR 901 are both affected by the lock mode. When
the lock mode is active, all functions and adjustments can still be made through
RS-232 control. For details on RS-232 control, see chapter three.

To disable the lock mode, press the Col/Tnt and Center buttons simultaneously
for 2 seconds.

Power

on

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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.

2 sec.

2 sec.

Input

selection

button

Input #3
S-Video

COL/TNT

Color Tint

128 114

RGB Pass Through

Input #1

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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

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10 sec.
timeout

2 sec.

2 sec.

Press for

2 seconds*

CENTER

COL/TNT

Executive Mode

Disabled

Input #3

S-Video

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IR 901 Infrared Remote Control

The optional IR 901, shown at right, replicates all
of the front panel controls except the Menu and
Next buttons. Unless front panel lock mode is
enabled, adjustments can be made from the IR 901,
but you must use the DVS 406’s front panel or the
Windows-based control program (via an RS-232
device) to configure and program the scaler. See
chapter three, “Serial Communication”, for details.

The topmost part of the IR 901 features three
Aspect Ratio Preset buttons, a Freeze button, the
six input selection buttons, and the Take button.
The middle portion of the IR 901 features the size
and centering buttons. The bottom part contains
the adjustment controls for color, tint, brightness,
contrast, detail, and sharpness adjustments. The
adjustment functions will be disabled if the front
panel lock mode is on.

Selecting an input

To use the IR 901 to select an input, press the input
number. When selecting a subsequent input, select
the input, then press the Take key. For example, if
input 1 is currently selected, but input 2 is desired,
press the input 2 button, then press Take. The
DVS 406 will switch to input 2.

Freezing an input

To freeze the input being displayed, press the
Freeze On/Off key. To unfreeze the input, press
the Freeze key again.

Selecting a preset

Any saved memory presets for an input (up to three) may be recalled by pressing
one of the three Aspect Ratio Preset buttons. Sizing and centering information
are saved with the presets. See “Memory Presets” previously mentioned in this
chapter.

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Troubleshooting

This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems
operating the DVS 406, and it provides examples and descriptions for some
image problems you might encounter.

The following are some tips to help you in troubleshooting.

1. Some symptoms may resemble others, so you may want to look through all

of the examples before attempting to solve the problem.

2. Be prepared to backtrack in case the action taken doesn’t solve the problem.

3. It may help to keep notes and sketches in case the troubleshooting process

gets lengthy. This will also give you something to discuss if you call for
technical support.

4. Try simplifying the system by eliminating components that may have

introduced the problem or made it more complicated.

5. For sync-related problems: Portable digital projectors are designed to

operate close to the video source. Sync problems may result from using
long cables or from improper termination. A sync adapter, such as Extron’s
ASTA (active sync termination adapter), may help solve these problems.

6. For LCD and DLP projectors and plasma displays: In addition to the sync-

related information above, check the user’s manual that came with the
projector for troubleshooting tips, as well as for settings and adjustments.
Each manufacturer may have its own terms, so look for terms like “auto
setup”, “auto sync”, “pixel phase”, and “tracking”.

Operating Problems

The table below shows some common operating problems and their solutions.

Problem Cause Solution

No image appears. The input signal is Attach an input device that is

The image is frozen. Freeze mode is on. Deactivate freeze mode.

The image is flashing. The scaled output Change the scaled output to a

Inputs cannot be Switch mode is Set Switch mode to Take.
switched using the set to Auto.
Take button

incompatible. compatible with NTSC 3.58,

NTSC 4.43, PAL, or SECAM.

Freeze mode was Deactivate freeze mode
entered when the
image was black.

The scaled output Change the scaled output to a
rate is too high for compatible resolution.
the display.

If that does not work, unplug the
power cord from the scaler, then
plug it back in.

rate is too high for compatible resolution.
the display.

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Problem Cause Solution

Picture controls are Input 1 is selected. Switch to input 2–6. Input 1 is
not active. pass-through only.

The image is green. The output sync Turn off sync on green.

is configured for
sync on green.

The image is too soft. The detail/sharp- Change the detail/sharpness.

ness level needs to
be changed.

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DVS 406

Chapter Three

3

Serial Communication

RS-232 Programmer’s Guide

Control Software for Windows

Serial Communication

DB9 Pin Locations

Female

51

96

The DVS 406 can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other device
(such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 connector. The
control device (host) can use either Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
commands or the graphical control program for Windows.

The scaler uses a protocol of 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

RS-232 Programmer’s Guide

Host-to-scaler communications

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters
are required to begin or end a command sequence. When the DVS 406
determines that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a
response to the host device. All responses from the scaler to the host end with a
carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ), which signals the end of the
response character string. A string is one or more characters.

It is also possible to send several SIS commands back-to-back in sequence.

Scaler-initiated messages

When a local event such as a front panel selection or adjustment takes place, the
DVS 406 scaler responds by sending a message to the host. No response is
required from the host. The scaler-initiated messages are listed here
(underlined).

(C) Copyright 2002, Extron Electronics, DVS 406, Vx.xx
The DVS 406 sends the copyright message when it first powers on. Vx.xx is the
firmware version number.

Error responses

When the scaler receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and
sends a response to the host device. If the DVS 406 is unable to execute the
command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, it
returns an error response to the host.

The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows:
E01 – Invalid input channel number (the number is too large)

E10 – Invalid command
E11 – Invalid preset number
E13 – Invalid value (the number is out of range/too large).
E17 – Illegal command for this signal type.

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Using the command/response tables

The command/response tables on the next page list valid command ASCII codes,
the scaler’s responses to the host, and a description of the command’s function
or the results of executing the command. Except when setting audio gain/
attenuation, detail, and sharpness, upper and lower case characters may be used
interchangeably in the command field.

The ASCII to HEX conversion table at left is for use with the
command/response tables.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

•

ASCII to Hex conversion table

The command/response tables use symbols (defined below) to represent variables.

Symbol definitions

= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A)

• = Space

= Escape key

Esc

X1

= Specific input number (1 through 6)

1 = input 1, 2 = input 2, and so forth

X2

= 0 = off, 1 = on

X4

= Video signal type (1 through 8)

1 = RGB pass-through
2 = YUV pass-through
3 = RGBcS
4 = YUVi, interlaced
5 = YUVp, progressive
6 = composite video
7 = S-video
8 = SDI (serial digital interface)

X6

= Audio gain (0 through 9) in 1 dB steps

X7

= Audio attenuation (1 through 15) in 1 dB steps
= Controller firmware version (listed to

X8

two decimal places e.g.: x.xx)

= Numeric value (-15 through +9) in dB

X9

= Picture adjustment range (0 through 255)

X10

= Scaler resolution

X11

1 = 640x480 9 = 1365x1024
2 = 800x600 10 = 1400x1050
3 = 848x480 11 = 480p
4 = 852x480 12 = 576p
5 = 1024x768 13 = 720p
6 = 1280x768 14 = 1080p
7 = 1280x1024 15 = 1080i
8 = 1360x765 16 = Lock to input 1*

= Detected input signal standard (0 through 4)

X12

0 = none
1 = NTSC 3.58
2 = PAL
3 = NTSC 4.43
4 = SECAM
– = not applicable (occurs when the input is

set for RGB, YUV, or progressive YUV)

= Detail level (0 through 63)

X13

= Executive mode status (0 through 2)

X16

0 = disabled (executive mode off, normal mode

on)

1 = enabled, image adjustments are locked

= Blanking adjustment range (0 through 127 lines)

X17

= Sharpness level (0 through 63)

X18

= Input configuration preset (1 through 3)

X19

= Scaler refresh rate

X20

1 = 50 Hz
2 = 56 Hz (1280x768 only)
3 = 60 Hz
4 = 75 Hz
5 = AFL* (50 Hz for PAL or 59.94 Hz for

NTSC)

6 = True rate (72 Hz for NTSC or 100 Hz for

PAL)

7 = not applicable

* Lock or AFL is Accu-RATE Frame Lock

™

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Serial Communication, cont’d

X19

X19

X10

X10

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to scaler) (scaler to host)

Input selection

Select both video and audio

Example: 3! Cxx3
Select audio only
Select video only

X1

! Cxx X1 Video & audio input X1.

Example: select input 3 video & audio

X1

$ Axx X1 Audio input X1.

X1

& Vxx X1 Video input X1.

Take

Switch to selected audio & video % Tke0 Switch to selected audio & video
inputs inputs.
Switch to selected video only 1% Tke1
Switch to selected audio only 2% Tke2

Switch to selected video input.
Switch to selected audio input.

Memory preset

Recall input configuration preset
Save input configuration preset

X19

. Rpre

X19

, Spre

Recall input preset
Save to input preset

X19

X19

.

.

Audio gain/attenuation

Set audio gain

Example: 9G Aud=+9.0 Example: set gain to +9 dB.
Set audio attenuation

Example: 8g Aud=-8.0 Example: set attenuation to -8 dB.
View audio channel level G Aud=X9 Show an input’s audio level.

X6

G Aud=X9 Set a single input’s gain (in dB).

X7

g Aud=X9 Set an input’s attenuation (in dB).

Audio mute

Mute on 1Z Amt X2 Mute both audio outputs.

Example: 1Z Amt1
Mute off 0Z Amt X2 Unmute all audio outputs.
View audio mute status Z Amt X2 Show the status of audio mute.

Video mute

Mute on 1B Vmt X2 Mute video output.

Example: 1B Vmt1
Mute off 0B Vmt X2 Unmute video output.
View video mute status B Vmt X2 Show the status of video mute.

Video/audio mute

Mute on 1B1Z Vmt X2 Amt X2 Mute video & audio output.

Example: 1B1Z Vmt1 Amt1
Mute off 0B0Z Vmt X2 Amt X2 Unmute video & audio output.
View video/audio mute status BZ Vmt X2 Amt X2 Show video/audio mute status.

Video configuration

Set video signal type

X1*X4

\

Example: 2*4\ 2Typ4 Example: set input 2 to 4 (YUVi).
View the video signal type

X1

\

Example: 5\ 5Typ1 Example: show input 5 video type.

X1

Typ X4 Set the input signal type. (Type =

RGB, YUV, RGBcS, YUVi, YUVp, video,
S-video, or SDI)

X1

Typ X4 Show the video signal type.

Color

Set a specific color value

Example: 47C Col047 Example: set the color adjustment to 47.
Increment +C Col

X10

C Col

Specify a color adjustment level.

Increase color adjustment level.

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Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to scaler) (scaler to host)

Decrement -C Col

X10

Decrease color adjustment

level.

View the color value C Col

X10

Show the color adjustment.

Tint

Set a specific tint value

X10

T Tin

Example: 176T Tin176 Example: set the tint to 176.
Increment +T Tin
Decrement -T Tin
View the tint value T Tin

X10

Specify a tint adjustment level.

X10

Increase tint adjustment level.

X10

Decrease tint adjustment level.

X10

Show the tint adjustment.

Contrast

Set a specific contrast value

X10

^ Con

Increment +^ Con
Decrement -^ Con
View the contrast value ^ Con

X10

Specify the contrast

adjustment.

X10

Increase the contrast.

X10

Decrease the contrast.

X10

Show the contrast setting.

Brightness

Set a specific value

X10

Y Brt

Increment +Y Brt
Decrement -Y Brt
View the brightness value Y Brt

X10

Specify the brightness

adjustment.

X10

Increase the brightness.

X10

Decrease the brightness.

X10

Show the brightness setting.

Detail mode

Set the detail level

X13

D Det

View the detail value D Det

X13

Specify the detail level.

X13

Show the detail setting.

Sharpness mode

Set the sharpness level

X18

d Shp

View the sharpness value d Shp

X18

Specify the sharpness level.

X18

Show the sharpness setting.

Horizontal shift

Set horizontal position

X10

H Hph
Increment +H Hph
Decrement -H Hph
View the horizontal pos. value H Hph

X10

Specify the horizontal position.

X10

Shift right.

X10

Shift left.

X10

Show the horizontal position.

Vertical shift

Set the vertical position

X10

/ Vph
Increment up +/ Vph
Increment down -/ Vph
View the vertical pos. value / Vph

X10

Specify the vertical position.

X10

Shift up.

X10

Shift down.

X10

Show the vertical position.

Horizontal size

Increase the horizontal size +: Hsz + Widen the picture.
Decrease the horizontal size -: Hsz - Make the picture narrower.

Vertical size

Increase the vertical size +; Vsz + Make the picture taller.
Decrease the vertical size -; Vsz - Make the picture shorter.

(Continued)

3-5DVS 406 • Serial Communication

Serial Communication, cont’d

X17

X17

X17

X17

X17

X17

X17

X17

X11

X11

X16

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to scaler) (scaler to host)

Top blanking

Specify a top blanking value

Increase the top blanking value + ( Blt
Decrease the top blanking value -( Blt
View the top blanking value ( Blt

X17

( Blt

Set the number of lines to

blank at the top of the picture.

Increase the # of top lines blanked.

Decrease the # of top lines blanked.

Show the number of lines that

are blanked at the top of the
picture.

Bottom blanking

Specify a bottom blanking value

Increase the bottom blanking value +) Blb

Decrease bottom blanking value -) Blb

View the bottom blanking value ) Blb

X17

) Blb

Set the number of lines to

blank at the bottom of the
picture.

Increase the number of lines

blanked at the bottom.

Decrease the number of

bottom lines blanked.

Show the # of bottom lines that

are blanked.

Scaler rate

X11

Set the output rate

X20

*

= Rte

View the output rate = Rte

X20

*

Select a scaler output scan

rate.

X20

*

Show the scaler output rate.

Freeze

Enable 1F Frz1 Output a “frozen” video

image.
Disable 0F Frz0 Turn off freeze (output motion).
View the freeze status F Frz X2 Show the freeze status.

Example: F Frz0

Front panel security lockout

Disable 0X Exe0 Adjustments & selections can

be made from the front panel.
Enable (lock image adjustments) 1X Exe1 Lock front panel adjustments;

adjust image via RS-232 only.
View the executive mode status X Exe

Show executive mode status.

Example: X Exe0

Firmware version, part number & information requests

Query firmware version number Q Ver X8 Show the controller firmware

version.
Request part number N N60-363-0_ Show the scaler’s part #.
Request general info. I (See below) Show the scaler’s status.

VidX1•VxxX1•AudX1•AxxX1•TypX4•Std

X12

•KeyX2•Pre

where Vid is the current input and Vxx is the new input

Zap (reset to default settings)

Zap audio levels to 0dB
Zap image adjustments/controls

Zap all DVS 406 settings/memories

Esc

zA ZapA Reset all audio levels to 0dB.

Esc

zI ZapI Reset the image adjustments

to factory settings.

Esc

zXXX ZapXXX Reset everything: all settings,

and adjustments to the factory

default.

X19

DVS 406 • Serial Communication3-6

The syntax for setting a special function is X? * X! # where X? is the function number and X! is the
value. To view a function’s setting, use X?# where X? is the function number. In the following table the

X?

values of the

variable are different for each command/function. These values are given in the

rightmost column.

Command/response table for special function SIS commands

Command ASCII Command Response

(host to scaler) (scaler to host) and additional descriptions

X!

values

Delay times

RGB delay (Triple-Action Switching) 3 * X! # RGB X! 0 = 0.0 seconds (default), 1 =

0.5 seconds, 2 = 1.0 seconds,
... in ½ second steps up to
10 = 5.0 seconds

Example: 3*7# RGB07 Example: 3.5 second RGB delay

Input switch effects

Switching effect 4 * X! # Eff X! 0 = cut,

1 = key,
2 = dissolve, 0.2 seconds,
3 = dissolve, 0.3 seconds,
... in 0.1 second steps up to
10 = dissolve, 1.0 seconds

Example: 4*3# Eff03 Example: 0.3 second dissolve

Scaler settings

Scaler output sync format 6 * X! # Syn X! 0 = RGBHV (default)

1 = RGBS
2 = RGsB (sync on green, SOG)

Example: 6*1# Syn1 Example: RGBHV sync output

Scaler output polarity 7 * X! # Pol X! 0 = H-/V- (default)

1 = H-/V+
2 = H+/V­3 = H+/V+

Example: 7*1# Pol1 Example: H-/V+ sync polarity

Blue screen

Blue screen (blue & sync output only) 8* X! # Blu X! 0 = off (default) (RGB & sync output)

1 = on (blue video & sync output only)

Example: 8*1# Blu1 Example: blue & sync output for

setup

Key effect

Key mode 9* X! # Key X! 0 = off (default)

1 = on

Example: 9*1# Key1 Example: enable the key effect.

Edge smoothing

Edge enhancement 16* X! # Fil X! 0 = off

1 = on (default)

Example: 16*1# Fil1 Example: enable edge smoothing.

Enhancement mode

Edge enhancement 12* X! # Enh X! 0 = off (default)

1 = on

Example: 12*1# Enh1 Example: enable enhanced mode.

PAL film mode (2:2 pulldown detection)

PAL film mode detection 18* X! # Flm X! 0 = off (default)

1 = on

Example: 18*0# Flm0 Example: disable PAL film mode.

3-7DVS 406 • Serial Communication

Serial Communication, cont’d

Control Software for Windows

The included Extron DVS 406 Control Program for Windows offers another way
to control the DVS 406 via RS-232 connection in addition to the Simple
Instruction Set commands. The control program’s graphical interface includes
the same functions as those on the scaler’s front panel and some additional
features that are only available through the Windows-based software.

The control software is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Extron’s DVS 406 Control Program is
included with the DVS 406, and updates can be downloaded from the Extron
Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The control program is contained on a CD, and it requires approximately 2 MB
(megabytes) of hard disk space.

To install the software on the hard drive:

1. Run SETUP.EXE from the CD.

2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

By default the installation creates a C:\DVS 406 directory, and it places two icons
(DVS 406 Control Pgm and DVS 406 Help) into a group or folder named “Extron
Electronics”.

Using the control program

Many items found in the DVS 406 Control Program are also accessible via front
panel controls and the LCD menus described in chapter two. Refer to chapter
two for details on features and settings. The DVS 406 Help Program provides
information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. Some
features, including the miscellaneous options, are only available via this control
program. These features are described in the sections of this chapter that
correspond to the parts of the control program where the features are found.

1. To run the control program, double-click on the DVS 406 Control Pgm icon
in the Extron Electronics group or folder. The Comm menu appears on the
screen.

2. Click on the comm port that is connected to the DVS 406’s RS-232 port.
The Extron DVS 406 Control Program windows appear.

DVS 406 • Serial Communication3-8

3. Click on the I/O Config button to configure the inputs from the I/O
Configuration Window.

Using the help program

For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, or
click on the Help menu from within the DVS 406 Control Program, or
double-click on the DVS 406 Help icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

For explanations of buttons or functions, click on the tabs in the help screen to
reach the desired screen. Use a mouse or the Tab and Enter keys to select a
button/function. A description and tips on using the program will appear on
screen.

3-9DVS 406 • Serial Communication

Serial Communication, cont’d

DVS 406 • Serial Communication3-10

DVS 406

Appendix

A

Appendix

Specifications

Part Numbers and Accessories

Firmware Upgrade Installation

Audio Card Installation

Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation

Appendix

Specifications

Video input

Number/signal type ................... 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB pass-through, HD component video color space

1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB pass-through, progressive/interlaced component
video

3 S-video, composite video
1 SDI (optional)

Connectors ................................... 1 x 5 BNC female (pass-through, HD color space)

1 x 5 BNC female (pass-through, progressive/interlaced)
3 x 2 BNC female (S-video, composite video)
1 BNC female (SDI – optional)

Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

0.3 Vp-p for U and V of component video, and for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ....... Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance .................................... 75 ohms

Horizontal frequency.................. NTSC, PAL, NTSC 4.43, SECAM

Vertical frequency ....................... NTSC, PAL, NTSC 4.43, SECAM

Resolution range .......................... NTSC, PAL, NTSC 4.43, SECAM

Return loss .................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable) ......... 1.5 V

Video processing

Decoder ......................................... 9 bit digital

Digital sampling ........................... 24 bit, 8 bits per color; 13.5 MHz (interlaced signals)

24 bit, 8 bits per color; 27 MHz (480p signals)

Colors ............................................ 16.78 million

Video output

Number/signal type ................... 2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Connectors ................................... (1) 15-pin HD female

1 x 5 BNC female

Nominal level ............................... 0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels ....... 0 V to 0.7 Vp-p

Impedance .................................... 75 ohms

Scaled resolutions ........................ 640x480

1280x768

HDTV 480p

1

= at 50 Hz 2 = at 56 Hz 3 = at 60 Hz 4 = at 75 Hz

5

= locked to the current input’s vertical refresh rate (Accu-RATE Frame

Lock)

6

= True Rate

1,3,4,5,6

, 800x600

2,5,6

, 1280x1024

3,5

, 576p

1,5

, 720p

1,3,4,5,6

1,3,4,5

, 848x480

, 1360x765

3,5

, 1080p

1,3,4,5,6

, 852x480

1,3,4,5,6

, 1365x1024

3,5

, and 1080i

1,3,5

Return loss .................................... -30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±5 mV maximum with input at 0 offset

Switching type.............................. Triple-Action, seamless between RGB input #1 and video

Sync

Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Standards ...................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level ..................................... 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Output level .................................. 0.0 V to 7.0 Vp-p or TTL (5.0 Vp-p), unterminated

1,3,4,5,6

1,3,4,5

, 1024x768

, 1400x1050

1,3,4,5,6

1,3,5

,

,

DVS 406 • AppendixA-2

Input impedance .......................... 75 ohms

Output impedance ....................... 75 ohms

Max input voltage ........................ 5 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay .............. 20 ns

Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (selectable)

Audio

Gain ................................................ Unbalanced output: 0 dB; balanced output: +6 dB

Frequency response .................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise ................................. 0.03% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at +19.5 dBu input, +21 dBu output,

balanced/unbalanced

S/N ................................................ >90 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

Crosstalk ....................................... <-80 dB @ 1 kHz

Stereo channel separation .......... >80 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR ............................................ >75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type ................... 6 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors ................................... (6) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance .................................... >50k ohms unbalanced, 25k ohms balanced, DC coupled

Nominal level ............................... Configurable: -60 dBV (1 mVrms), +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms),

-10 dBV (316 mVrms), -20 dBV (100 mVrms)

Maximum input level .................. +19.5 dBu (balanced/unbalanced) at 1%THD+N

Input gain adjustment ................. -15 dB to +9 dB, adjustable per input via RS-232 or front panel

0 dBu = 0.775V, 0 dBV = 1V, 0 dBV 2 dBu.

Audio output

Number/signal type ................... 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors ................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance .................................... 50 ohms, unbalanced; 100 ohms, balanced

Gain error ..................................... ±0.1 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ >+21 dBu, balanced at 1%THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... >+15 dBu, balanced at 1%THD+N

Control/remote — video scaler/scan converter

Serial control port ........................ RS-232, 9-pin female D connector

Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND, 9 = hardwired IR

Program control .......................... Extron’s control program for Windows

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

®

General

Power ............................................ 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts, internal, autoswitchable

Temperature/humidity .............. Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Rack mount .................................. Yes, with included brackets

Enclosure type .............................. Metal

A-3DVS 406 • Appendix

Appendix, cont’d

Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 12" D (1U high, full rack wide)

4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 30.5 cm D

Product weight

DVS 406 A ......................... 6.5 lbs (2.9 kg)

DVS 406 AD ...................... 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)

Shipping weight ........................... 11 lbs (5 kg)

DIM weight, international .......... 12 lbs (6 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Listings .......................................... UL, CUL

Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor

All nominal levels are at ±10%

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers and Accessories

Included parts

These items are included in each order for a DVS 406 scaler:

Included parts Part number

DVS 406/406 A/406 D/406 AD (1) 60-363-01, -02, -03, -04
Rubber feet (self-adhesive) (4)
Rack and through-desk mounting kit 70-077-03
IEC power cord
Tweeker (small screwdriver)
DVS 406 User’s Manual
DVS 406 Windows-based control program

Accessories

These items can be ordered separately:

Accessories Part number

IR 901 remote control 70-152-01
SDI video input card 70-168-01
DVS audio input/output card 70-151-01

DVS 406 • AppendixA-4

Firmware Upgrade Installation

In some cases the DVS 406’s firmware may require replacement with an updated
version. There are three user-replaceable firmware chips: U41 — the main
microcontroller, U56, and U57. The numbers are printed on the circuit board. We
recommend that you send the unit to Extron for service and updates.

Changes to firmware must be performed by authorized service personnel
only. Some DVS 406 firmware updates must be performed at the
Extron factory.

Follow these steps to replace firmware in the DVS 406.

1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the DVS 406 to remove power from the

unit. Next, remove the input/output cables.

To prevent electric shock, always unplug the DVS 406 scaler from the
AC power source before opening the enclosure.

2. Remove the scaler from the rack or furniture.

3. Remove the cover of the scaler (the top half of the enclosure) by removing

the screws, then lifting the cover straight up.

Remove (13)
screws from
top and sides.

ADJUST

U

DVS 406

N

E

M

VIDEO SCALER

Lift Cover
Straight Up.

5

4

3

VIDEO/

2

S-VIDEO

VIDEO/

1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO/

S-VIDEO

RGB/YUV

B

RG

S

T

N

E

M

T

S

U

J

D

A

R

E

E

T

R

N

U

E

T

C

C

I

P

E
Z
I

S

L
I

A

T

E

D

T
N
O

C
/
T

R
B

T
N
T

/
L

O

C

6

E

TAK

SDI

DIGITAL

T

X

E

N

Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the
scaler. Doing so could damage the scaler. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it. You must be
electrically grounded before proceeding with firmware replacement. A
grounding wrist strap is recommended.

A-5DVS 406 • Appendix

Appendix, cont’d

4. Locate the firmware chip(s) to be replaced on the circuit board, as shown in

the following illustration.

U57

U41

U56

Locating the three firmware IC chips

5. After you are electrically grounded, the U56 or

U57 IC chips may be removed by grasping it
firmly with your fingers and pulling it out, then
continuing to step 8.

Removal of the U41 IC chip requires a PLCC IC
puller tool. To remove the U41 chip, align the
hooks of a PLCC IC puller tool with the slots
located in opposite ends of the U41 firmware chip.

6. Insert the hooks into the slots, and squeeze the

tool gently to grasp the chip.

7. Pull the chip straight out of the socket, and set it

aside.

8. Align the slots of the new

firmware chip with the
angled corners of the
socket in the same
orientation as the old
chip.

9. Gently, but firmly, press the chip into place in the socket.

10. Replace the top cover on the DVS 406 scaler, and fasten it with the screws

that were removed in step 3.

11. Rack/furniture mount the scaler, connect the input/output cables, and

reconnect the AC power cord.

Align Notches

U41

DVS 406 • AppendixA-6

Audio Card Installation

Audio card
standoffs

The optional audio card may be installed in the scaler if it does not already have
audio input/output. We recommend that you send the unit in to Extron for
service and updates.

Changes to electronic components must be performed by authorized
service personnel only.

Follow these steps to install an audio card in the DVS 406.

1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the DVS 406 to remove power from the

unit. Next, remove the input/output cables.

To prevent electric shock, always unplug the DVS 406 scaler from the
AC power source before opening the enclosure.

2. Remove the scaler from the rack or furniture.

3. Remove the cover of the scaler (the top half of the enclosure) by removing

the screws, then lifting the cover straight up. See the top cover removal
diagram in the “Firmware Upgrade Installation” section.

Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the
scaler. Doing so could damage the scaler. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it. You must be
electrically grounded before proceeding with any electronic component
replacement. A grounding wrist strap is recommended.

4. Locate the four audio card standoffs located near the left rear corner of the

main circuit board (looking from above with the front panel nearest to you).

5. Remove the adhesive audio cover from the rear audio connector opening of

the scaler and position the audio card at an angle with the audio
connectors protruding slightly from the rear audio connector opening.

A-7DVS 406 • Appendix

Appendix, cont’d

6. The audio card has a 20-pin socket on the underside which should align

with the 20 pins on the main circuit board. Be sure to align the pins
properly, in order to prevent bending the pins, before pressing the audio
card firmly in place against the standoffs. The four mounting holes on the
audio card should now be directly over the standoffs.

20-pin socket on
back of audio card

20-pin connector
on main board

7. Insert the four installation screws through the audio card’s mounting holes

and gently tighten them into the standoffs.

8. Replace the top cover on the DVS 406 scaler, and fasten it with the screws

that were removed in step 3.

9. Rack/furniture mount the scaler, connect the input/output cables, then

reconnect the AC power cord.

DVS 406 • AppendixA-8

Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation

The optional SDI card may be installed in the scaler if it does not already have an
input for a serial digital interface signal. We recommend that you send the unit
in to Extron for service and updates.

Changes to electronic components must be performed by authorized
service personnel only.

Follow these steps to install an SDI card in the DVS 406.

1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the DVS 406 to remove power from the

unit. Then disconnect the input/outut cables.

To prevent electric shock, always unplug the DVS 406 scaler from the
AC power source before opening the enclosure.

2. Remove the scaler from the rack or furniture.

3. Remove the cover of the scaler (the top half of the enclosure) by removing

the screws, then lifting the cover straight up. See the top cover removal
diagram in the “Firmware Upgrade Installation” section.

Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the
scaler. Doing so could damage the scaler. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it. You must be
electrically grounded before proceeding with any electronic component
replacement. A grounding wrist strap is recommended.

4. Locate the SDI card standoff located near the middle rear portion of the

main circuit board (looking from above with the front panel nearest to you).

SDI connector opening

SDI card standoff

5. Remove the adhesive SDI cover from the rear SDI connector opening of the

scaler and position the SDI card at an angle with the SDI connector
protruding from the rear SDI connector opening.

6. The SDI card has a 20-pin socket on the underside which should align with

the 20 pins on the main circuit board. Be sure to align the pins properly, in
order to prevent bending the pins, before pressing the SDI card firmly in
place against the standoff. The mounting hole on the SDI card should now
be directly over the standoff.

A-9DVS 406 • Appendix

Appendix, cont’d

7. Insert the card’s installation screw through the SDI card’s mounting hole

and gently tighten it into the standoff.

20-pin socket on
back of SDI card

20-pin connector
on main board

8. Install the SDI connector’s hex nut and keep the SDI card from twisting as

the nut is tightened.

9. Replace the top cover on the DVS 406 scaler, and fasten it with the screws

that were removed in step 3.

10. Rack/furniture mount the scaler, connect the input/output cables, and

reconnect the AC power cord.

DVS 406 • AppendixA-10

FCC Class A Notice

Note: 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 communications.
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.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be
used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period
attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option,
repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore
said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period,
with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America:

Extron Electronics, Europe
Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building
PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho
Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082

Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care,
electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized modification
to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications
Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan)
to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as
possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk
of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a
description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any
questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the
product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event
will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any
defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of
this warranty may not apply to you.

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