Extron Electronics CD 800 User Manual

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CD 800

Quad-Standard Decoder

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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).

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

Avertissement

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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.

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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.

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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 (714) 491-1500 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

Introduction

About This Manual

About the CD 800

Features

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.

1-2

CD 800 Introduction

1-3

Introduction, cont’d

CD 800

Chapter Two

1-4

Controls and Installation

Front and Rear Panels

Installation

CD 800 Introduction

Controls and Installation, cont’d

Controls and Installation

Front and Rear Panels

Front panel features

INPUT SELECTION

NTSC

PAL

Power indicator LED — Lights to indicate the unit is

receiving power.

Input selection button — Selects either the

composite video input source or the S-video input source.

Input selection LEDs — Indicate the selected video

input. LED 1: composite video. LED 2: S-video.

Input signal format LEDs — Light to indicate the

incoming signal type: NTSC 3.58, PAL, SECAM, or NTSC 4.43.

Color knob — Adjusts the displayed color.

Tint knob — Adjusts the tint (hue) level.

Contrast knob — Increases or decreases the contrast

(white level).

H-shift knob — Shifts the image left or right to

center it on the display screen.

Min/Max LEDs — Light when a picture control has

been adjusted to its minimum (Min) or maximum (Max) limit. The LED continues to blink if the knob is rotated past the limit. Both LEDs blink once, simultaneously, when a control passes through its default value.

If a control does not apply to the video format being used, such as if the tint control knob is rotated when the input signal is PAL video, both LEDs blink

SECAM

The CD 800’s memory stores two sets of control settings: one for S-video input, and one for composite video input. For the next four controls, all front panel settings are saved automatically to memory for each input. When using RS-232, you can save the settings to a file for future use.

NTSC 4.43

COLOR

PICTURE CONTROLS

CONTRAST

TINT

simultaneously and continuously as the control knob is rotated.

Rear panel features

CD 800

H SHIFT

MIN MAX

100-240VAC 50/60Hz

0.1A MAX

AUTO SW

INPUTS

IEC AC power connector — Use this with any power

SPARE

SPARE SPARE

SERR REM

H+ V+

X MODE

OUTPUT

B H/HV

H/V

SOG

source from 100VAC to 240VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Input 1 — Connect a composite video source to this

BNC input connector.

Input 2 — Connect an S-video source to this 4-pin

mini-DIN female connector.

DIP switches — These eight DIP switches, numbered

1 to 8 from top to bottom, function as follows:

1 — AUTO SW (auto-switching)

On — The CD 800 automatically switches to

the input that has a sync signal present. If sync signals are present at both inputs, S-video is selected as the default input.

Auto-switching is not available in SECAM.

Off — You must select the input from the front

panel button, through an RS-232 program, or by a contact closure remote control device.

2, 3, and 4 — Spare (no function)

5 — SERR (serration pulse removal)

Digital displays, such as LCD, DLP, and plasma displays, must have the serration pulses removed from the sync signal in order to display images properly.

Flagging or bending at the top of the video image is a sign that the serration pulses should be removed.

On — Left: Serration pulses are removed from

the vertical sync interval.

Off — Right: Serration pulses pass through to

the output.

RS-232

REMOTE

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6 — H+ (positive H sync output polarity)

On — Horizontal sync polarity is positive.

Off — Horizontal sync polarity is negative.

7 — V+ (positive V sync output polarity)

On — Sync polarity is positive.

Off — Sync polarity is negative.

8 — X MODE (executive mode)

On — Front panel picture controls are disabled,

preventing any adjustments. Both Min and Max LEDs light in executive mode.

Off — Adjustments to picture controls can be

made via the front panel.

Red (R) — BNC connector for red video output.

Green (G) — BNC connector for green video output.

Blue (B) — BNC connector for blue video output.

H/HV — BNC female connector for either separate

horizontal (H) sync if 5-wire (RGBHV), or composite sync (HV) for 4-wire (RGBS). See Sync switch (9).

Sync switch — Set the 3-position switch to one of the

following:

H — Top position, for RGBHV output, or 5-wire

output. The horizontal sync is on the H connector, and vertical sync is on the V connector.

H/V — Middle position, for RGBS output, or 4-wire

composite output. Horizontal and vertical sync are combined on the single H/HV output connector.

SOG — Bottom position, for SOG (RGsB), or 3-wire

output. Horizontal and vertical sync are on the green video signal (G) output.

V — Used for separate vertical sync output when the

Sync switch (9) is in the H position.

RS-232 and contact closure control — This 9-pin D

female connector is used to attach a computer or other host, or contact closure device, for remote control of the CD 800.

Installation

Overview

To install and set up the CD 800, follow these basic steps:

Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the

video sources (composite and/or S-video device), the CD 800, the output device (projector or monitor) and contact closure control device are turned off and disconnected from the power source.

Mount the CD 800. See “Mounting the CD 800”

below.

Attach the cables. See “Cabling” on page 2-7 or, if

you are connecting the CD 800 to a system switcher in video loopback mode, see “Cabling for video loopback” on page 2-8.

Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the

following order: output device, contact closure controller, CD 800, and input devices.

Select an input from the front panel buttons or the

contact closure controller.

The image should appear. If it does not, ensure that

all devices are plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling and make adjustments as needed. Select a different input to check for an image. Refer to “Troubleshooting” in this chapter.

Mounting the CD 800

The CD 800 is one unit (1U) high and one-half unit wide. It can be used as a freestanding unit or installed on a 1U universal rack shelf (Extron part #60-190-01).

Follow these steps to install the CD 800 on a rack shelf:

1. Remove rubber feet from the bottom of the CD 800.

2. Place the CD 800 on the rack shelf. Align the front of the CD 800 with the front of the shelf, and align the threaded holes on the bottom of the decoder with the holes in the rack shelf.

See page 3-2 for information about the RS-232 port, and 3-6 for information about the remote contact closure control.

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CD 800 Controls and Installation

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Controls and Installation, cont’d

3. Attach the CD 800 to the rack shelf with two 4-40 x 1/8” screws. Insert the screws from the underside of the shelf, and fasten them securely through opposite corners as shown in the illustration below.

INPU

T SEL

ECT

NTSC

PAL

SECAM

NTSC 4.43

PIC

TUR

E CON

C O

L OR

T IN

CD 800

False Front Panel uses 2 Front Holes

T R

A S

IFT

M A X

4-40 x 1/8" Screws Use 2 Mounting Holes on Opposite Corners

4. A false front panel or a second ½-rack-width device can be attached to the other side of the shelf.

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

Cabling

The CD accepts S-video and composite video input. You can connect one device of each type to the appropriate input, and you can connect one RGB display device to the output. You can also connect an RS-232 control device.

The illustration below shows how to connect the CD 800 to various devices.

1. Connect a composite video source to input connector

2. Connect an S-video source to input connector 2 on the

3. Use BNC connectors to attach the CD 800 to a

RS-232

UTPUT

CD 800

VCR

1 on the rear panel.

rear panel.

projector or other device.

o r a C i H

Laser Disk Player

RS-232 Control

l o r a C i H

or Computer

LCD Projector

Video Monitor

Large Screen

Rear Projector

RGsB — If cables are connected to the red, green,

INPUT SELECTION

G B

H/HV

NTSC

PAL

SECAM

NTSC 4.43

PICTURE CONTROLS

T IN

CD 800

C O

N TRA

S T

H S

H IF

M IN M

A X

RGsB

RGBS — If cables are connected to the R, G, B, and

G B

H/HV

RGBS

and blue channels only, the

format is sync on green.

H/HV (composite sync)

channels, the format is composite sync.

RGBHV — If cables are connected to the R, G, B,

G B

H/HV

RGBHV

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H/HV, and V channels, the

format is separate horizontal and vertical sync.

Controls and Installation, cont’d

Cabling for video loopback

The CD 800 can be used with a system switcher in video loopback (VLB) mode. Details of this operation are included in Extron’s System 8/10 Plus switcher manual.

The composite video, and/or the S-video outputs from the system switcher become the inputs for the CD 800. The RGB output from the CD 800 then connects to a special input on the system switcher. See the typical video loopback setup below.

Com Adapter

CRT ProjectorsMonitor

System 8 Plus

CD 800

100-240VAC 50/60Hz

AUTO SW

SPARE

INPUTS

SPARE SPARE

SERR REM

MODE

0.1A MAX

CD 800

OUTPUT

RS-232

H+ V+

H/V

B H/HV

REMOTE

SOG

Chapter Three

Stereo AudioLaserdisc PlayerVCR

2-8

The CD 800 decodes all composite video or S-video signals that enter the system switcher. This saves the cost of separate decoders for each source.

CD 800 Controls and Installation

Remote Operation

RS-232 Port

Control Software for Windows

Remote Contact Closure

Remote Operation, cont’d

Remote Operation

RS-232 Port

The CD 800 can be controlled by a host device/computer through the RS-232 port.

The RS-232 connector is a 9-pin D female connector with

RS-232

REMOTE

Pin Usage Function

1 — No connection 2 Tx Transmit data

3 Rx Receive data 4 — No connection

5 Gnd Ground 6 Contact closure Input 1 (See page 3-6.)

7 Contact closure Input 2 8 Contact closure Tally 1

9 Contact closure Tally 2

The RS-232 protocol is 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity. For remote contact closure operation, see “Remote Contact Closure” on page 3-6.

Host-to-CD 800 instructions

When the CD 800 receives a command and determines that it is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the controlling (host) device. If the switcher determines that the command is invalid, an error response is returned to the host. All responses from the decoder to the host begin and end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/ LF).

the following pin designations:

Using the command/response table

The table on the next page lists the commands that the CD 800 recognizes as valid, and the responses that are returned to the host. The Command Description column defines the command, describes the results of executing the command, or displays the response. An example of each

C Select input channel (C) 2! C2 Select input channel #2

(Same as I below) Information request i C2·T1·Col65·Tin70·Con100·Hph39·Frz0

C ·T ·Col ·Tin ·Con ·Hph ·Frz

(Same as N below) Request for part number n N60-267-01 60-267-01 = CD 800

N60-267-01 Request for part number

(Same as Q below) Query software version q QVER·1.23 (1.23 is example only)

QVER· Query software version Q QVER·1.23 Software version 1.23

Col Set color value (Col) to 25C Col25 Color value to 25

Col Increment color value {C Col26 Color value + 1

Col Decrement color value }C Col25 Color value – 1

Tin Set tint value (Tin) to 32T Tin32 Tint value to 32

Tin Increment tint value {T Tin33 Tint value + 1

Tin Decrement tint value }T Tin32 Tint value – 1

Con Set contrast value (Con)to 99^ Con99 Contrast value to 99

Con Increment contrast value {^ Con100 Contrast value + 1

Con Decrement contrast value }^ Con99 Contrast value – 1

Hph Set horizontal phase value (Hph) to 39H Hph39 Set H. Phase Value to 39

Hph Increment Hph value {H Hph40 Horiz. Phase Value + 1

Hph Decrement Hph value }H Hph39 Horiz. Phase Value – 1

command is shown to the right of the Command Description column.

Exx Error response see “Error Responses” – next page

Time-out

A delay of 10 or more seconds between command sequence characters causes a time-out. The command operation is stopped, and there is no indication that a time-out occurred.

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= Input type (T), 0 = no input, 1 = NTSC 3.58, 2 = PAL, 3 = NTSC 4.43, 4 = SECAM = Software version x.xx = 1 – 63

Command/response table

Definitions and Abbreviations: = CR/LF · = space = 1 or 2 (input #) = 1 – 127 = 0 or 1, 0 = Off, 1 = On

Command Response Example Commands and Responses

i69

I49

n6E

ASCII HEX to Host Command Description Command Response Action/Explanation

N4E

q71

Q51

{C 7B

}C 7D

{T 7B

}T 7D

{H 7B

{^ 7B

}^ 7D

}H 7D

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Error responses

If the CD 800 detects an error in a command, it returns one of the following error responses to the host.

• E01

• E06 Auto-switch mode active (DIP switch #1 is enabled)

• E10 Invalid command (command received is invalid)

• E13 Invalid value (out of range)

Invalid input channel number (out of range)

CD 800-initiated messages

When a local event takes place, such as a front panel operation or an error condition, the CD 800 responds by sending a message to the host. The initiated messages are listed below (underlined to identify the actual message).

The following message is initiated by the CD 800 when it is first powered on:

The following message is sent by the CD 800 when there is a change in the selected input or a picture control setting:

Reconfig

The following CD 800-initiated messages indicate an RS-232 communication error. Possible causes are RS-232 connection problems or an incorrect baud rate.

Call Extron Technical Support if any of these errors persists.

RS-232 - Overrun

RS-232 - Noise

RS-232 - Framing

RS-232 - Overflow

RAM Test Failed

ROM Checksum Failed

Serial EEPROM Checksum Failed

6811 EEPROM Checksum Failed

New 6811 Installed

New Serial EEPROM Installed

Invalid Jumpers - Unknown - xxxx

Factory Defaults Reset on Channel #1

Factory Defaults Reset on Channel #2

Control Software for Windows

The Signal Enhancement Products Control Program, used by the CD 800, is compatible with Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95/98, and NT. It provides remote control of decoder settings.

Installing the software

The program is contained on a single 3.5” diskette; it can run from the floppy drive. It is usually more convenient to load and run the program from the hard drive.

To install the software onto the hard drive, run SETUP.EXE from the floppy disk, and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.

By default, the installation creates a C:\S_ENHANC directory, and it places two icons (Signal Enhancement Products Control Pgm and Signal Enhancement Products Help) in a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.

Using the software

1. To run the Signal Enhancement Products Control Program, double-click on the Signal

Signal

Enhancement

Products

Control Pgm

2. Click on the comm port that is attached to the CD 800

RS-232 port.

The Extron Signal Enhancement Products Control Program window appears. It displays the current settings (see the figure below).

3. Using normal Windows controls, you can perform the

same adjustments as from the front panel.

For information about program features, you can access the Help program in any of the following ways:

• From within the Signal Enhancement Products Control

Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

Enhancement Products Control Pgm icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

The Comm menu appears on the screen.

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• From within the Signal Enhancement Products Control Program, press the F1 key.

• From the Extron Electronics program folder or group,

double-click on the Signal Enhancement Products Help icon.

Remote Contact Closure

The RS-232/Remote connector provides a way to switch inputs on the CD 800 from a remote contact closure device. This is made possible through pins that are not used by the RS-232 interface. The contact closure pin assignments are shown below.

Pin Description

1 No connection 6 Input #1 2 Transmit data 7 Input #2 3 Receive data 8 Tally #1 4 No connection 9 Tally #2 5 Signal ground

To select a different input number through this connector, momentarily short the pin for the desired input number (#) to logic ground (pin 5). To force one of the two inputs to be selected continuously, leave the short to logic ground in place. This will override front panel input selection.

The tally pins can be used for remote indication of the selected input. Tally #1 or tally #2 (pins 8 and 9) indicate the selected input # with a logic low (0 volts). The tally pins are normally at logic high (5 volts).

You can use the schematics below as a guide to design and build indicator circuits for the tally pins. An external voltage source is required to drive these indicator circuits.

External Power

External +5VDC

330 Ohm

LED

External +5VDC

Tally Pin

330 Ohm

LED Indicator Circuit

Tally Pin

Incandescent Lamp Circuit

Using an Opto-Isolator & External Power

RECOMMENDED RELAYS

MANUFACTURER GENERAL LOW CURRENT

Aromat DS2 TQ ITT/Panasonic R-Z-5C A5W Omron G5Y G6H

Resistor value depends on current requirement of lamp

1N916

Tally Pin

External Power

Incandescent Lamp Circuit

Using a Relay & External Power

CD 800

Appendix

Specifications

External +5VDC

N/C

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Specifications

Video input

Number/type ............................... 1 S-video (Y/C), 1 composite video

(switch-selectable)

Connectors .................................... 1 4-pin mini-DIN female (S-video)

1 BNC female (composite video)

Nominal level(s) .......................... Analog — 0.7V to 1V p-p

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

Horizontal frequency ................. 15.6 kHz to 17.75 kHz

Vertical frequency ....................... 50 Hz to 60 Hz

Video throughput

Gain ............................................... Variable by adjusting contrast

Bandwidth .................................... 6 MHz (-3 dB) (luminance)

Differential phase error .............. 1.5º, 0 to 10 MHz

Differential gain error ................ 1.5%, 0 to 10 MHz

Video output

Number/type/format ................ 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB (toggle switch-

selectable)

Connectors .................................... 5 BNC female

Nominal level ............................... Analog — 0.7Vp-p, DC coupled

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

DC offset ....................................... ±0.1V maximum

Sync

Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB (toggle switch or

Windows program control selectable)

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

Input level..................................... 0.3V p-p

Output level ................................. TTL — 5V p-p

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

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

Polarity ........................................... RGBHV ........................ positive or negative

(switch-selectable)

S-video ......................... negative

Composite video ........ negative

Control/Remote — decoder

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

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

Pin configurations ....................... 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Contact closure ............................ 9-pin female D connector

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

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS)

General

Power ............................................ 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz,

7.5 Watts, internal, auto-switchable

Temperature/humidity ............. Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) /

10% to 90%, non-condensing Operating +32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Rack mount .................................. Yes, with optional rack shelf,

part #60-190-01

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

Enclosure dimensions ................ 1.75" H x 8.75" W x 9.5" D

4.45 cm H x 2.22 cm W x 24.13 cm D

Shipping weight .......................... 5 lbs (2.3 kg)

Vibration ....................................... NSTA 1A in carton

(National Safe Transit Association)

Approvals ..................................... UL, CE

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

Warranty ....................................... 2 years parts and labor

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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