Extron Electronics CD 900 User Manual

User’s Manual

Extron Electronics, USA

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CD 900

Quad-Standard Decoder

68-529-01

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.

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 the CD 900 .................................................................. 1-2

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

Chapter 2 • Installation.............................................................2-1

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

Mounting the CD 900 .......................................................... 2-2

Rear Panel Cabling................................................................ 2-3

Power connection .................................................................. 2-3

Signal input and output connections ................................... 2-3

RS-232 or contact closure connection ..................................2-4

Video Loopback Connections.......................................... 2-5

Chapter 3 • Setup and Operation ......................................3-1

Setting Up the CD 900/Rear Panel Controls............. 3-2

Front Panel Controls and Indicators............................3-3

Selecting an input..................................................................3-4

Picture controls ...................................................................... 3-4

Operation...................................................................................3-5

To output RGB video ............................................................. 3-5

To output component video .................................................3-6

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 3-6

If the image does not appear ............................................... 3-6

If the image is not displayed correctly ................................. 3-6

If the image does not respond to picture controls..............3-6

Chapter 4 • RS-232/Remote Control ................................. 4-1

Simple Instruction Set Control.......................................4-2

Host-to-interface communications ....................................... 4-2

CD 900-initiated messages .................................................... 4-3

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

Timeout .................................................................................. 4-4

Using the command/response table ..................................... 4-4

Windows-Based Program Control.................................4-6

Installing the software .......................................................... 4-6

Using the software ................................................................ 4-6

Using the help system ...........................................................4-6

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Table of Contents, cont’d

Contact Closure Control.....................................................4-7

Appendix A • Specifications

Accessories and Part Numbers ......... A-1

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

Included Parts......................................................................... A-3

Accessories............................................................................... A-3

Cables ......................................................................................... A-4

CD 900 Decoder

Chapter One

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CD 900 Decoder • Table of Contents

10 00

Introduction

About the CD 900

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About the CD 900

The Extron CD 900 is a 2-input, switching, high-resolution quad-standard video decoder, with a three-line adaptive comb filter. It converts NTSC, PAL, or SECAM standard interlaced Svideo or composite video signal to a non-interlaced output in one of four formats:

• RGBHV

• RGBS

• RGsB

• Component video (Y, P

This allows the connection of devices, such as a DVD player; a VHS, S-VHS, or Super 8 tape deck; a camcorder; or a television receiver, to a presentation device such as a data monitor or large screen projector (figure 1).

CD 900

Figure 1 — Typical CD 900 application

Features

Quad-standard decoder — The CD 900 converts interlaced

S-video and composite video signals that are in one of the four international analog video 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 — The CD 900 uses a three-line

adaptive comb filter to separate the color carrier signal and its harmonics from the rest of the video signal. Comb

U P T

U O

VCR

2 3 2

S R

B, PR)

DVD Player

RGBHV or component

RS-232 Control

CRT Projector

Plasma

filtering yields an RGB or component video signal that is free of noise, and produces 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 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.

RGB or component video outputs — The CD 900 decoder

outputs either RGB or component video. Select the output using a rear panel DIP switch.

RGB video outputs — When selected for RGB video, the

decoder outputs signals with either separate horizontal and vertical sync signals (RGBHV), composite sync (RGBS), or sync on green (RGsB). Select the sync format using a rear panel 3-position switch.

Component video output — When selected for

component video, the decoder outputs Y, P

B, PR

component video.

RS-232 control — An RS-232 port allows the CD 900 to be

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

Contact closure — The RS-232 connector may also be used by a

contact closure keypad to select inputs.

Simple Instruction Set — The Simple Instruction Set program

lets a host computer control the CD 900 with simple commands.

Windows control software — Extron’s Windows-based control

software provides a graphic way to set up and control the CD 900 with an on-screen control panel. It allows the operator to remotely select inputs, make picture adjustments, and store settings for future use.

Auto-switching — When set for auto-switch mode, the CD 900

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.

1-2

CD 900 Decoder • Introduction

1-3

Introduction, cont’d

Serration pulse removal — LCD displays, DLP projectors, and

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

Rack mount option — The CD 900 is 1U high and half-rack

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

Auto-switching power supply — An internal power supply

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

CD 900 Decoder

Chapter Two

1-4

Installation

Installation Overview

Mounting the CD 900

Rear Panel Cabling

Video Loopback Connections

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