Extron Electronics CD 800 User Manual

User’s Manual

EXTRON ELECTRONICS/RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
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CD 800

Quad-Standard Decoder

68-374-01

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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 den Benutzer auf wichtige
Anleitungen zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) in der Dokumentation hinweisen,
die im Lieferumfang dieses Gerätes enthalten ist.

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 Sicherheitsanleitungen sollten

aufbewahrt werden, damit Sie später 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 Stift oder Kontakt ist für einen Erdschluß, und stellt eine
Sicherheitsfunktion dar und 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 oder aus dem Desktop­Strommodul (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. Im Inneren des Gerätes sind keine Teile
enthalten, die vom Benutzer gewartet werden können. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst zu warten,
da beim Öffnen oder Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen
Schlags 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 nur durch die gleiche oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der
auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgung der verbrauchten 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:

Extron Electronics
1230 South Lewis Street
Anaheim, CA 92805, U.S.A.

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] 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 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 CD 800 .................................................................. 1-2

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

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

Front and Rear Panels ......................................................... 2-2

Front panel features .............................................................. 2-2

Rear panel features ............................................................... 2-3

Installation ................................................................................ 2-5

Overview ................................................................................ 2-5

Mounting the CD 800 ............................................................ 2-5

Cabling ................................................................................... 2-7

Cabling for video loopback ................................................... 2-8

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

RS-232 Port ................................................................................ 3-2

Host-to-CD 800 instructions .................................................. 3-2

Using the command/response table .....................................3-2

Time-out ................................................................................. 3-2

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

Error responses ...................................................................... 3-4

CD 800-initiated messages .................................................... 3-4

Control Software for Windows® ................................... 3-5

Installing the software .......................................................... 3-5

Using the software ................................................................ 3-5

Remote Contact Closure .................................................... 3-6

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

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CD 800

Chapter One

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Introduction

About This Manual

About the CD 800

Features

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CD 800 Table of Contents

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About This Manual

This manual contains information about the CD 800 quad­standard decoder and on how to operate and configure it.

About the CD 800

The CD 800 is a high-resolution, quad-standard video
decoder with a three-line adaptive comb filter. It converts
NTSC, PAL, or SECAM standard interlaced S-video or
composite video signals to non-interlaced RGBHV or RGBS
video output. This allows the connection of devices such as
a VCR, S-VHS, or Super 8 tape deck, camcorder, or
television receiver to a presentation device such as a data
monitor or large screen projector.

Features

Quad-standard decoder — The CD 800 converts interlaced

S-video and composite video signals that use
international analog standards. These include
NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM. Front
panel LEDs indicate which standard is active.

Three-line adaptive comb filter — Comb filtering yields an

RGB signal that is free of noise and gives a clean,
clear picture.

Picture controls — Color, tint (hue), contrast (white level),

and horizontal shift (centering) features are adjusted
using knobs on the front panel or through the RS-232
control program.

Automatic memory — Picture control settings are

automatically saved for composite video (input 1)
and for S-video (input 2) in two separate memories.
The settings are recalled automatically when an input
is selected.

RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB outputs — The CD 800 decoder

outputs RGB signals with either separate horizontal
and vertical sync signals (RGBHV), composite sync
(RGBS), or sync on green (RGsB).

RS-232 control — An RS-232 port allows the CD 800 to be

controlled by a remote computer or other host.
RS-232 control uses Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™
(SIS™).

Contact closure — Inputs can be selected via a contact

closure keypad connected to the RS-232 port.

Simple Instruction Set — The SIS program lets a host

computer control the CD 800 with simple commands.

Control software for Windows® — Extron’s Windows-

based control software provides a graphical way to
set up and control the CD 800 with an on-screen
control panel. It provides remote selection of inputs
and picture adjustments, and stores settings for
future use.

Auto-switching — When set for auto-switch mode, the

CD 800 automatically detects active incoming sync
signals and selects (switches to) that input. If both
inputs are active, the default is input #2 (S-video).

Sync polarity output selection — Two rear panel DIP

switches allow the polarity of horizontal and vertical
sync signals to be set separately. This allows for
compatibility with most display devices/projectors.

Serration pulse removal — LCD, DLP, and plasma display

devices don’t need pulses to synchronize retracing.
A rear panel DIP switch causes the serration pulses to
be stripped from the vertical blanking portion of a
signal.

Rack mount option — The CD 800 is 1U high and half-rack

wide. It can be installed on a standard rack shelf by
using an Extron 1U Shelf Rack, P/N 60-190-01.

Auto-switching power supply — An internal power

supply with an IEC connector makes power cord
connection easy. It can be used internationally with
any power input from 110VAC to 240VAC at 50 or 60
Hz. It adapts automatically to the input type.

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CD 800 Introduction

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