Extron electronic VSC 150 User Manual

User’s Manual

Extron Electronics, USA

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VSC 150

Scan Converter

68-469-01

Printed in the USA

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (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.

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.

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.

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.

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 two 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, Europe, Africa, and South America, and the Middle East: Asia: Central America:

Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 1230 South Lewis Street 3821 AH Amersfoort PM Industrial Bldg. Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands Singapore 368363

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 (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), or 65.383.4400 (Asia) 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.

Table of Contents

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

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

About the VSC 150 ................................................................ 1-2

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

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

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

Mounting the VSC 150 ........................................................ 2-2

Tabletop/desktop placement ................................................ 2-2

Rack mounting ....................................................................... 2-3

Front Panel Features ............................................................ 2-4

Rear Panel Features .............................................................. 2-7

Cabling ........................................................................................2-9

Mac-HV/VGA cable connector pin assignments .................2-12

Optimizing the Image ....................................................... 2-12

Setting Up Genlock and

Vertical Interval Switching.............................................2-13

Vertical interval switching setup ........................................ 2-13

Genlock setup ...................................................................... 2-14

Oscilloscope displays............................................................2-16

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 2-17

If the image does not appear .......................................... 2-17

If the image does not display correctly ............................ 2-18

If the scan converter does not respond to controls ......... 2-19

Chapter 3 • Remote Control ..................................................3-1

RS-232 RemoteControl ........................................................ 3-2

Host-to-VSC communications ................................................ 3-2

VSC-initiated messages ...................................................... 3-2

VSC error responses ........................................................... 3-3

Time-out ............................................................................ 3-3

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

Command/response table ..................................................... 3-4

Control software for Windows ............................................. 3-6

Installing the software....................................................... 3-6

Using the software ............................................................ 3-6

IR Remote Control ................................................................. 3-7

Using the memory feature ....................................................3-8

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Appendix • Specifications, Accessories and

Part Numbers................................................................................... A-1

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

Included Parts......................................................................... A-4

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

VSC 150

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the VSC 150

Features

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Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains information about Extron’s VSC 150 scan converter and how to install, operate and configure it. It also explains how to operate the IR 601 remote control.

About the VSC 150

Extron’s VSC 150 is a high resolution computer-to-video scan converter with all digital controls. The VSC 150 converts a computer video signal into two display outputs – composite video and one of the following:

• S-video,

• component video, or

• RGB video (RGBHV or RGBS) for simultaneous scan-converted output on two separate

devices. This allows the video from a computer to be displayed on a television monitor or recorded on a DVD, VCR, video editing bay or other recording device. All of the outputs are NTSC/PAL.

This scan converter accepts one Macintosh or VGA computer input of a resolution up to 1152 x 900 and provides a local monitor loop-out.

The VSC 150 is 1U high and one half rack wide. It is rack mountable, and has an internal, autoswitching power supply. It can be controlled via front panel buttons, RS-232 remote control, and infrared (IR) control.

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VSC 150 front and rear panels

Features

Picture sizing/zoom controls — Separate digital rotary

controls on the VSC 150 allow horizontal and/or vertical picture resizing to fit the display device or zoom in or out. These settings are stored in userdefined memories.

FILTERING CENTERING/PAN SIZE GENLOCK

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Picture centering and panning — Center the picture

horizontally and vertically or pan across the picture with these front panel rotary controls.

Freeze mode — This feature provides a still image of the

scan-converted picture.

Filtering controls — Horizontal, vertical and encoder

filtering levels are user-selectable from the front panel or remote controls for control of picture detail clarity and flicker reduction.

Memory presets — The VSC 150 offers 30 factory-defined

and 30 user-defined presets for size, zoom, panning, centering and filtering settings. These settings can be recalled automatically in association with a particular input signal scan rate. Three additional user-defined presets can be stored and retrieved manually via IR or RS-232 remote control.

Executive mode — To prevent unauthorized or accidental

adjustments to the VSC 150’s settings via front panel controls, Executive mode locks all the front panel features except centering controls. Adjustments can still be made via RS-232 control and IR remote control when executive mode is active.

Infrared (IR) remote control — All the functions that can

be controlled via front panel controls can be also be controlled via an IR remote control.

RS-232 control — The VSC 150 can also be controlled via

computer or another control device through an RS-232 connection and Extron’s Simple Instruction Set

™ (SIS™) or the Extron graphical control program

for Windows®.

Choice of output formats — NTSC/PAL composite video

output is continuously available on a rear panel BNC connector. In addition, one other output can also be active. Choose from the following formats via a rear panel switch and cable connections:

• RGBHV (separate horizontal and vertical sync),

• RGBS (composite sync),

• Y, R-Y, B-Y (component video), or

• S-video output.

Genlock (burst lock) synchronization — The VSC 150 can

be connected to a genlock (burst lock/black burst) sync signal generator via rear panel connectors, and the phase differences between the genlock sync and output video sync can be adjusted separately for the

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horizontal and color subcarrier signals. Genlocking provides for seamless vertical interval switching between the scan-converted signal and signals from other video sources.

VGA or Macintosh input and local monitor output — The

15-pin HD and 15-pin D connectors allow easy connection to a PC or Mac local monitor. The included male Mac-VGA cable connects the VSC 150 to the computer without need for additional adapters.

Rack mountability — The VSC 150 can be rack mounted

on one side of an optional 1U rack shelf (Extron part #60-190-01).

VSC 150

Chapter Two

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Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Mounting the VSC 150

Front Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

Cabling

Optimizing the Image

Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching

Troubleshooting

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Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

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

Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the

source computer, the VSC 150, the output devices (projector, monitors), genlock device (black burst generator), and remote control devices are turned off and disconnected from the power source.

Mount the scan converter. See “Mounting the

VSC 150” in this chapter.

Set the rear panel toggle and DIP switches. See “Rear

Panel Features” in this chapter for details.

Attach the cables. See “Cabling” and “Rear Panel

Features” in this chapter.

Connect power cords and turn on all the equipment.

The image should now appear. If not, ensure that all

devices are plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling and rear panel switches, and make adjustments as needed. See “Troubleshooting” in this chapter if needed.

Using an oscilloscope, set up and adjust the genlock

signal. See “Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching” in this manual.

Adjust filtering and other settings from the front

panel buttons, or RS-232 or IR remote controller. See “Front Panel Features” in this chapter for details. See “Troubleshooting” in this chapter if needed.

Mounting the VSC 150

Select tabletop placement or rack mounting. Follow the appropriate installation instructions on these two pages.

Tabletop/desktop placement

For tabletop or desktop placement only, install the selfadhesive rubber feet/pads (provided) onto the four corners of the bottom of the enclosure.

Rack mounting

1. If feet were installed on the bottom of the VSC 150, remove them.

2. Place the VSC 150 on one half of the 1U (one unit high, one unit wide) rack shelf (part #60-190-01). Align the front of the VSC 150 with the front of the shelf, and align the threaded holes on the bottom of the VSC 150 with the holes in the rack shelf.

3. Attach the VSC 150 to the rack shelf with the two provided 4-40 x 1/8” machine screws. Insert the screws from the underside of the shelf, and securely fasten them into diagonally-opposite corners as shown in the illustration below.

False front panel uses 2 front holes

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4. Attach the false front panel (provided with the rack shelf) to the unoccupied side of the rack (as shown above), or install a second half-rack-width device in that side by repeating steps 1 – 3.

5. Attach the rack shelf to the rack using four 10-32 x ¾” bolts (provided). Insert the bolts through #10 beveled washers, then through the holes in the rack ears and rack, as shown above.

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