Extron electronics IN1404 User Manual

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IN1404

Video Scaler

68-1078-01

Rev. A

12 04

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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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.

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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.

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Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in

der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the

product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from

the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts

inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to

prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only

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

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur

l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous

les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que

personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à

empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer

uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben

werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle

Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und

niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt

werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese

zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie

verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar

el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación

eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de

alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en

lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calificado. En el

interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar

esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

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Table of Contents

Product Overview............................................................................................................ 2

Description...................................................................................................................... 2

Features........................................................................................................................... 2

Compatibility..................................................................................................................... 3

Input................................................................................................................................ 3

Output............................................................................................................................. 4

Installation.......................................................................................................................... 4

IN1404 application diagram .......................................................................................... 6

IN1404 rear panel connectors........................................................................................ 6

Operation............................................................................................................................. 8

Front panel controls ....................................................................................................... 8

IN1404 on-screen display menu system ........................................................................ 9

On-screen menu ........................................................................................................... 10

Menu Commands........................................................................................................... 10

Video menu .................................................................................................................. 10

Audio menu.................................................................................................................. 12

Input menu ................................................................................................................... 13

Output menu ................................................................................................................ 17

Advanced menu ........................................................................................................... 18

Choosing the Optimal Resolution and Refresh Rate................................... 19

CRT displays: Selecting the golden resolution .......................................................... 19

CRT displays: Selecting the optimal refresh rate....................................................... 20

Fixed pixel displays: Selecting the optimal resolution and refresh rate.................. 20

Advanced Operation .................................................................................................... 22

Pass-through RGB video............................................................................................... 22

Output RGB connectors ............................................................................................... 22

Output modes............................................................................................................... 22

Default power-up buttons........................................................................................... 23

Output positioning ...................................................................................................... 23

Advanced Input Settings ........................................................................................... 23

Adjustment advanced input settings.......................................................................... 25

Input blanking adjustment.......................................................................................... 25

Active area adjustment ................................................................................................ 26

Total pixels adjustment................................................................................................ 28

Remote Operation......................................................................................................... 29

RS-232 Control .............................................................................................................. 29

IN1404 serial commands .............................................................................................. 30

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 34

Specifications

.................................................................................................................. 39

Part Numbers .................................................................................................................. 40

Cables .................................................................................................................................. 41

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Product Overview

Description

The IN1404 is a full-featured video and RGB scaler that combines digital video decoding, advanced video scaling and a 4-input A/V switcher into a single product. The IN1404 uses sophisticated digital video decoding and scaling technology to convert a composite video, S-video, interlaced or progressive component video signal and RGB signals (at various scan rates and resolutions) to standard VGA and HDTV resolutions and refresh rates.

Features

Superb Video Scaling Technology — Employing sophisticated video de-interlacing, scaling and filtering techniques, the IN1404 offers an output signal with outstanding image detail and enhanced brightness that is entirely free of visible scan lines. The scaler automatically senses the origin of the video source material and selects the optimum motion compensation formula to eliminate unwanted artifacts in the output image. The IN1404 employs high bandwidth digital signal processing, high speed digital to analog conversion, and sophisticated filtering and sharpness circuitry to maintain and enhance image detail, even at the highest output resolutions.

Advanced Quad Standard Video Decoding — A high quality video decoder in the IN1404 provides accurate video decoding of composite video and S-video signals in the NTSC, PAL, SECAM and NTSC

4.43 video standards. The video decoder employs an advanced 3-line adaptive comb filter for composite video signals and greatly reduces cross-color interference and hanging dots, while maintaining maximum image bandwidth and detail.

Advanced RGB Scaling — The IN1404 also provides superb upscaling and refresh rate changing for 640 x 480, 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 resolution RGB video signals, making it an excellent companion for LCD and DLP display devices that have marginal, on-board video scaling capability. The unit can accept standard and non-standard RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB signals at horizontal scan rates from 15 KHz - 60 KHz and scale them up to the desired resolution and refresh rate.

Selectable Output Resolution — The IN1404 offers a wide range of output resolutions to match the optimum or native resolution of virtually any display device. The IN1404 provides a progressive scan output signal at standard resolutions and refresh rates, ensuring optimal compatibility and exceptional image quality with a wide range of CRT, LCD, DMD, ILA, D-ILA, and plasma display devices.

Selectable Refresh Rate — The IN1404 output vertical refresh rate is adjustable from 60 Hz to 120 Hz. By converting PAL (50 Hz) and NTSC (60 Hz) input signals to higher, more ergonomic refresh rates, the scaler makes it possible to display a remarkably solid, flicker-free image when using CRT monitors and projectors. The chart on page 22 indicates the available output resolutions and refresh rates.

4-input Video / Audio Switcher — The IN1404 provides multiple inputs and flexible switching capability to accommodate a variety of applications. Inputs 1 and 2 can each accept a composite video or S-video signal. Inputs 3 and 4 accept composite video, S-video, component video, progressive component video, RGB, RGBS, or RGBHV signals. Inputs 3 and 4 can also be set for passive mode in which they provide no decoding, scaling or refresh rate changing. Stereo audio-follow-video switching is provided for all four inputs.

Digital Freeze Frame — Provides a high quality still image for applications that require close examination of a specific video frame. Freeze frame operates for video signals and RGB signals that are being routed through the RGB scaling circuitry. Freeze is not available when the input is configured for RGB passive.

Video Blank button — Located adjacent to the Input Select buttons, the BLANK button allows the video image to be suppressed. When blank is engaged, the output signals go to black; but the sync signals continue, ensuring that the data display device retains sync lock. When the BLANK button is pressed a second time, the previously selected input is once again displayed. The blank feature can also be engaged or disengaged using an RS-232 serial command. Video blanking is not available when the input is configured for RGB passive.

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On-screen Menus — Provide easy control of video adjustments, including hue, color, contrast, brightness, gamma, sharpness, image size, image position and edge blanking. Individual image settings can be optimized and stored for each input. Each time an input is selected, all image settings stored for that input are automatically recalled. The on-screen menus also make it easy to verify and adjust advanced settings such as output signal resolution/refresh rate/sync format, RS-232 control options and reset to factory default. System Info is a handy menu option that uses the on-screen display to show comprehensive information about the input and output signals and scaler settings.

Image Size, Position and Edge Blanking Controls — Individual horizontal and vertical image adjustments make it easy to precisely fit the active video image to the display area and provide for multiple aspect ratios. The digital Freeze Frame feature can be activated using a front panel button or via RS-232 serial commands.

Comprehensive Input Adjustment Controls — Include signal format, aspect ratio and horizontal tracking. Once adjustments are made to optimize input signals, these settings are stored and automatically recalled when the same input source is selected again.

Advanced Input Adjustment Controls — Provided to optimize the unit when it is used with proprietary and non-standard input signals. These input signal adjustments include: Total Pixels, Active Pixels, Active Lines, horizontal and vertical blanking, Phase and Scan Type. Once adjustments are made to optimize non-standard input signals, these settings are stored and automatically recalled when the same input signal is encountered again.

Blue Screen Feature — Provides a full screen blue image for setup and testing purposes. The blue screen output signal (activated via the on-screen menu) is always available, even when the input signal is missing or the input settings are incorrectly adjusted. Blue screen acts as a test signal and is ideal for setting up the output resolution, refresh rate and position settings, and to verify connection to the output display device.

128 User Memories — The IN1404 includes 128 user memories that store all video, audio and input parameters. User memories allow the unit to be optimized for a large number of sources and gives the capability to recall those settings quickly. The user memories make it easy to expand the number of inputs by using a switcher or matrix switcher before the IN1404.

RS-232 Serial Control — Provided for all scaler functions, including input selections, image adjustments and output settings. The IN1404’s comprehensive RS-232 control capacity facilitates complete system integration and effortless control when combined with a third party control system.

Data Display Friendly Output — The IN1404 provides a progressive scan RGBHV output at standard VGA resolutions and refresh rates, ensuring optimal compatibility with a wide range of CRT, LCD, DMD, ILA, D-ILA, and plasma display devices.

Dual Outputs — The IN1404 features a 5-BNC output and a 15-Pin HD (VGA) output. Since both are active simultaneously, the IN1404 can directly drive two separate display devices.

Rack Mountable — The IN1404 can be mounted in a 1U rack space using the provided mounting brackets (Extron part # 70-391-01).

Compatibility

Input

The IN1404 Video Scaler accepts composite and S-video signals in the NTSC, PAL, SECAM and NTSC 4.43 video standards on all four inputs. Inputs 3 and 4 also accept interlaced and progressive scan component video, interlaced and progressive scan RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB analog video signals at horizontal scan rates from 15 kHz to 60 kHz. When inputs 3 and 4 are set for passive mode, they are compatible with virtually any signal format at any resolution and refresh rate within the range of 15-60 kHz.

The IN1404 has stereo audio-follow-video capability. All four stereo audio inputs are compatible with unbalanced line level signals from a VCR, DVD player, computer audio card, or any other audio device that delivers a stereo line level signal.

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Output

The IN1404 features selectable output resolutions from 640 x 480 up to 1365 x 1024 to match the optimum or native resolution of virtually any display device. The unit provides a progressive scan output signal at standard resolutions and refresh rates, ensuring optimal compatibility and exceptional image quality with a wide range of CRT, LCD, DMD, ILA, D-ILA, and plasma display devices.

The output refresh rate is also selectable as desired. When the IN1404 is used with LCD or DMD displays, the 60 Hz output setting is recommended. Higher output refresh rates may be selected for use on CRT type displays in order to reduce flicker and provide enhanced ergonomics. The chart on page 22 indicates the available output resolutions and refresh rates.

The IN1404 provides dual outputs to 5 BNC connectors and a 15-Pin HD (VGA) connector. Since both are active simultaneously, the IN1404 can directly drive two separate display devices. The output signal format can be set to RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB as required (see page 18).

The stereo audio output provides an unbalanced line level signal (identical to the input signal). This output can drive any line level compatible audio unit, or a local device such as powered speakers.

Installation

This section offers step-by-step instructions for installing the IN1404 Video Scaler. An application diagram is provided on page 6.

CAUTION

1. Place/install the IN1404 at the desired location. Make sure that the unit is seated on a flat surface

or is securely installed in a standard 19” equipment rack using the mounting brackets provided (70-391-01). The IN1404 is exactly 1U high without the feet. If other equipment will be located in the space directly below the scaler, the rubber feet on the bottom of the unit must be removed before mounting it in the equipment rack.

2. Connect the video and computer video sources to the appropriate IN1404 input(s). Any of the

four inputs can accept either a composite video signal or an S-video signal. Inputs 3 and 4 can also accept component video, progressive component video, RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB signals. See IN1404 rear panel connectors on page 6 for more details.

• Composite video sources with BNC output connectors can connected using an 26-383

• S-video sources may be connected via a 26-316 series S-video cable.

CAUTION

• Component video sources and progressive component video sources may be connected

• RGsB / RGBS / RGBHV video signals from video and computer video sources can be

Read the instructions carefully before initiating the installation procedure. Make sure that

there is no power connected to the IN1404, and that the power button is off.

series single coax cable (available in lengths from 3’ to 300’). Devices with an RCA output connector can be connected using a BNC to RCA adapter cable.

On Inputs 1 and 2, Video input signals must only be connected to either the composite video

or the S-video connector on any one input. DO NOT connect composite video and S-video signals simultaneously on the same input!

to input 3 or input 4 using a BNCM-RCAF RCA to BNC adapter or a 26-210 series 4-BNC cable. Take care that the component video signals are connected to the correct connectors. For more information on component/progressive component video connections, see the chart on page 7.

connected to input 3 or input 4 by using four or five BNC cables or a multi-conductor RGBHV, RGBS or RGB "snake". The 26-210/26-260 series cables are well suited for this purpose (see Cables on page 41). While making connections, take care to insure that the red output is connected to the red input, green output to the green input, etc.

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3. Connect the audio signals to the appropriate IN1404 stereo audio inputs. Computer sound cards

and other devices with a 3.5 mm mini output connector can be connected using an optional IN9107 3.5 mm stereo mini male to (2) RCA male cable.

4. The IN1404 features a 5-BNC output and a 15-Pin HD output for easy connections to a variety of

scan rate compatible displays:

• Display devices with a 15-pin HD input can be connected directly to the IN1404 15-pin HD output port using a standard VGA cable. The 26-112 series flexible VGA cables offer exceptional performance and are available in a variety of lengths.

• Display devices that feature a BNC input connectors can be connected directly to the IN1404 BNC output using four or five BNC cables (for RGsB, RGBS or RGBHV, respectively) or a multi-conductor RGBHV, RGBS or RGB cable. The 26-210/26-260 series cables are well suited for this purpose (see Cables on page 41). While making connections, take care to insure that the red output is connected to the red input, green output is connected to the green input, etc.

Since both outputs are active simultaneously, the IN1404 can directly drive two separate display devices.

5. Connect the IN1404 stereo audio output to the audio system’s input (mixer, amplifier, powered

speakers, etc.).

6. If desired, connect a control system, computer or other serial command source to the RS-232

remote connector. For more information about remote control of the IN1404, see the Remote Operation on page 29.

7. Connect power to the IN1404 using the IEC power cable (included).

8. Turn on the video sources, the IN1404, the data display device(s) and the audio output equipment

(if applicable).

9. Using the front panel controls or RS-232 commands, adjust and store the parameters for each

input source.

CAUTION

It is very important that you set each input for composite video, S-video, component video,

progressive component video or RGB operation as appropriate to match the format of the input signal (see input menu on page 13 for more details).

10. Set the output resolution and refresh rate to match your display device/installation requirement.

Refer to Output menu on page 17.

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IN1404 application diagram

Figure 1. — IN1404 application diagram

IN1404 rear panel connectors

Inputs 1-2 Inputs 3-4 Output Other

S-VIDEO:

(1) 4-Pin mini DIN connector

COMPOSITE VIDEO: (1) BNC connector

STEREO AUDIO:

(2) RCA female for Left and Right Audio

RGBHV / CrYCb: 5 BNC connectors for

universal inputs: composite, S-video, component, progressive component, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB and RGB passive.

STEREO AUDIO:

(2) RCA female for left and right audio

VGA:

15-Pin HD female connector with standard VGA pin-outs

RGBHV:

(5) BNC Connectors— output format selectable: RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB

STEREO AUDIO:

(2) RCA female for left and right audio

RS-232:

Phoenix connector— Pin 1: TX, Pin 2: Ground, Pin 3: RX

POWER:

Universal Power— 90 - 260 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz

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Figure 2. — Rear panel of the IN1404 scaler

Connect the video signals to the rear of the IN1404 as shown in the table below:

Signal format Inputs Signal Connection

1, 2 Composite Video BNC Composite

3, 4 Composite Y BNC

1, 2 S-video S-video (Mini DIN) S-video

3, 4 Chroma / CY Cr BNC, Y BNC

Component interlaced 3, 4

Component progressive 3, 4

RGBHV

(RGB with separate horizontal and vertical sync)

RGBS (RGB with Composite sync)

RGsB (RGB with sync on green)

RGBHVS passive (RGB passive with either horizontal and vertical sync or Composite sync)

3, 4

R - Y / Cr / Pr Y

B - Y / Cb / Pb

R - Y / Cr / Pr Luma / Y B - Y / Cb / Pb

Red Green Blue horizontal sync vertical sync

Red Green Blue Composite sync

Red Green/sync Blue

Red Green Blue Horiz/Comp sync vertical sync

Cr BNC Y BNC Cb BNC

R BNC G BNC B BNC H BNC V BNC

R BNC G BNC B BNC S BNC

R BNC Gs BNC B BNC

R BNC G BNC B BNC H/S BNC V BNC

RGsB passive (RGB passive with sync on green)

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Red Green/sync Blue

R BNC Gs BNC B BNC

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Operation

This section focuses on operating the IN1404 using the front panel controls and commands. All video and audio adjustments, setup functions and switching operations can be performed through the front panel or via RS-232 serial controls. Remote operation information can be found on page 29.

Front panel controls

Figure 3. — Front panel of the IN1404 scaler

Input Select: The large buttons labeled INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 in the Input Select section are used to select the desired input. After turning on the IN1404, press and release the

desired Input Select button. A green LED will light underneath the button to indicate the selected input. The stereo audio signal associated with the input will automatically be selected at the same time. All audio, video, and input settings for each input are stored internally (in memory) so the adjustment(s) will not have to be repeated after they are optimized. To switch to another input, simply press and release another numbered Input Select button.

When powered up, the scaler automatically returns to the last configuration, including the last

input selected.

Blank: The BLANK button can be used at any time to show a blank screen on the display device. When blank is engaged, the output setting goes to black but the sync signals continue, ensuring that the data display device retains sync lock. Simply press and release the button to engage blanking (the green LED underneath the button will illuminate), and press and release it to disengage. The BLANK button has no effect on input 3 or input 4, which are configured as passive inputs.

Freeze Frame: Allows users to freeze the video signal and display a still image. Simply press and release the button to engage the function (the green LED below the button will illuminate), then press and release again to disengage. The freeze frame button has no effect on input 3 or input 4, which are configured as passive inputs.

Volume: The volume buttons are used to regulate the level of the audio signals routed through the



scaler. Use the Press and release a button to raise or lower the volume level by one step, or press and hold a button to change the level continuously. The IN1404 saves the volume levels for each input.

Mute Audio: Mutes the audio for the selected input. Press the button to engage (the green LED below the button will illuminate), and press it again to disengage.

Menu Buttons: The remaining buttons on the front panel (MENU, to access and adjust the on-screen menu displays.

system is provided on the next page.

/  volume buttons to increase or decrease the audio level for the current input.

, , , 

and ENTER) are used

An illustration of the on-screen display menu

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IN1404 on-screen display menu system

Video Audio

Brightness Bass Signal Format Resolution Factory Reset

Contrast Treble Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate User Memory

RGB Gain3 Balance Auto Switching Size Baud Rate

Color Saturation2 Reset Audio Input Labels Position Delimiters

Hue2 Horiz. Tracking Sync Format Reset RS-232

Sharpness2 Reset Audio Phase Blue Screen System Info

Gamma2 Yes Advanced Reset Output

Noise Filter2 No Reset Input Factory Reset

Comp/Trap2 Resolution Yes

Reset Video Input #

Composite Input 1 800 x 600

RGB Gain3 S-video Input 2 852 x 480 User Memory

Red Component Interlaced4 Input 3 1024 x 768 Save

Green Component Input 4 1152 x 864 Recall

Blue RGBS4 1280 x 720 Reset

RGsB4 Aspect Ratio 1280 x 1024

Comb/Trap2 RGBHVS Passive4 Standard 1365 x 768 Baud Rate

Comb Filter On RGsB Passive4 Anamorphic 1365 x 1024 1200

Trap Filter On Wide Screen 2400

Wider Screen Refresh Rate5 4800

Reset Video Tomarama 56 / 60 / 65 Hz 9600

Yes 72 / 75 Hz 19200

No Auto Switching 85 / 96 Hz 38400

On / Off 100 Hz 57600 120 Hz Input Labels Delimiters On / Off Size Parenthesis Momentary H-Size Brackets

Main Menu

Video Audio

Input

Output

Advanced

Input Output Advanced

Signal Format 640 x 480 No

Reset label V-Size Slashes Less & Greater Advanced Features

(under Input menu)

Active Area Very Fast H-Position Active Pixels Fast V-Position Reset RS-232 Active Lines Normal Yes Blanking Slow Sync Format No H-Blanking RGBHV-- V-Blanking

Scan Type3 Active Area RGBS A Input # Interlaced Blanking RGBS B Signal Format Swap Fields Total Pixels3 RGsB A Input Horiz. Invert Sync Scan Type RGsB B Input Vert. Input Mode Input Mode Output Size Auto Detect Blue Screen Output Horiz. Lockout Changes Reset Input On/Off Output Vert. User Defined Yes / No Sync Format Redetect Now

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Horizontal

Tracking3

Advanced RGBHV++ System Info

Position Signs !#

Reset Output

Yes/No

Version

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On-screen menu

To access the main menu, press the MENU or ENTER button. Use the arrow buttons to maneuver around within the menu display. Press ENTER to select and save a command, or press MENU to escape to the previous menu or to clear the menu display. All audio, video, input, and output settings for each input and each output mode are stored internally (in memory) so the adjustments will not have to be repeated after they are optimized.

The Main Menu commands and their functions are:

Video: Changes input signal video parameters.

Audio: Changes input signal audio parameters.

Input: Changes input signal timing format parameters.

Output: Changes output signal resolution and format parameters.

Advanced: Displays advanced options.

Menu Commands

Video menu

The IN1404 allows you to manually adjust the brightness, contrast, color, hue, sharpness, gamma, noise filter, and comb/trap filter settings.

To access the video adjustment menu via the front panel control buttons

1. Press the desired Input Select button.

2. Press MENU.



3. Press the

4. Press ENTER.

5. Use the

6. After selecting a setting, use the

7. Press and release a button to move one step in either direction.

8. Press and hold a button to move continuously through the adjustment range.

9. Press ENTER to save when the input is optimized.

CAUTION

The following video adjustment parameters can be controlled via the on-screen menu system (front panel buttons). Remote operation instructions can be found on page 29.

Brightness setting adjusts the input signal brightness.

Range: 0 to 255

Factory default setting: 128

Operation:

Press

or  button (if necessary) to reach the video menu.



and  buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to adjust.



and  buttons to make the adjustments.

It is critical that you save the setting before proceeding to another input or another menu

function; otherwise, your new adjustment will be lost.



button to increase the brightness.

Press



button to decrease the brightness.

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Contrast adjusts the difference between the input signal’s brightest and darkest settings. The minimum setting displays at about the same brightness (very grayish). The maximum setting displays a noticeable difference between the darkest and lightest parts of the screen.

Range: 0 to 255

Factory default setting: 128

Operation:

Press



button to increase the contrast.

Press



button to decrease the contrast.

RGB Gain changes the input signal gain (contrast) for each individual color (applies to component B,

RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB signal format only). Red, green and blue are available.

Range: 0 to 255

Factory default setting: 128

Operation:



Press

Color Saturation adjusts the color saturation of the picture over a wide range. Setting this control to 0 removes most of the color. This applies to composite, S-video and component A signal formats only.

button to increase the RGB Gain.



button to decrease the RGB Gain.

Range: 0 to 255

Factory default setting: 128

Operation:



Press

Hue (NTSC signals only) adjusts the picture’s color towards red or green. This applies to composite, S-video and component A signal formats only.

Range: 0 to 255

Factory default setting: 128

Operation:

Press

Sharpness uses variable filtering to affect input picture detail and definition. This applies to composite, S-video and component A signal formats only.

button to increase the color.



button to decrease the color.



button to increase the green.



button to increase the red.

Increasing the sharpness setting produces the visual effect that the noise filter setting is decreasing.

Although the sharpness and noise filter settings seem to offset each other, they are actually two different adjustments that affect two different sets of circuitry. Operators should adjust both settings until optimal picture quality is achieved.

Range: 0 to 8

Factory default setting: 3

Operation:

Press



button to increase the sharpness.

Press



button to decrease the sharpness.

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If the following settings seem confusing, we recommend that you experiment with the MENU,

, , , 

control operations. It’s a good idea to get comfortable using these buttons to navigate through the on-screen menu system before moving on to other sections of this manual. If you get lost, enter unfamiliar territory or are afraid of making an improper selection, pressing the MENU button allows you to leave the menu system safely without making any changes. We also recommend, unless you’re a qualified audiovisual technician, avoiding the Advanced menu.

Gamma: The 30 active gamma correction curves programmed into the IN1404 are used to compensate for the non-linear response of many display devices. Before you adjust Gamma, the brightness and contrast controls should be set at factory default positions. Once the proper gamma setting has been achieved, the brightness and contrast settings should then be optimized to fine tune the image.

Range: 1 to 30

Factory default setting: 10*

Operation:

Press



button to step to higher numbered gamma curves.

Press



button to step to lower numbered gamma curves.

* The factory default setting of 10 refers to a gamma correction curve of 1.0.

Noise Filter changes the input signal noise filter. This applies to composite, S-video and component A signal formats only.

and ENTER buttons until you familiarize yourself with the IN1402 front panel

Range: 0 to 47

Factory default setting: 9

Operation:

Press



button to increase noise filter.

Press



button to decrease noise filter.

Increasing the noise filter setting produces the effect that the picture sharpness setting is

decreasing. See the Sharpness section on the previous page.

Comb/Trap Filter selects either the comb or trap filter (only available with composite video). The comb filter electronically provides excellent Luma/Chroma separation (separates the color from the picture signal). This greatly reduces cross-color interference and hanging dots while maintaining image bandwidth and detail. This applies to composite, S-video and component A signal formats only.

The trap filter extracts luminance from the picture. Generally speaking, the trap filter is usually the preferred setting when running signals from a VCR (as composite video). You may wish to compare both settings to determine which is best for your application.

Reset Video resets all video settings to factory default (for current input only).

Audio menu

The IN1404 allows you to manually adjust the bass, treble, and balance settings. To access the audio adjustment menu via the front panel control buttons, do the following:

1. Press the desired Input Select button.

2. Press MENU.



3. Press the

4. Press ENTER.

5. Use the

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or  button (if necessary) to reach the input menu.



and  buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to adjust.

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6. Press ENTER to save once you’ve optimized the setting for the current input.

The following audio adjustment parameters can be controlled via the on-screen menu system (front panel buttons). RS-232 serial control instructions can be found on page 29.

While on-screen menus are not displayed for inputs 3 and 4 when set for RGB passive mode, all

audio functions are still available for these inputs.

Bass increases/decreases the lower frequencies of the audio signal.

Range: 6 to 27

Factory Default Setting: 16 (0.0dB)

Operation:

Press



button to increase the bass frequencies.

Press



button to decrease the bass frequencies.

Treble increases/decreases the higher frequencies of the audio signal.

Range: 8 to 25

Factory Default Setting: 16 (0.0dB)

Operation:

Press



button to increase the treble frequencies.

Press



button to decrease the treble frequencies.

Balance shifts the audio balance toward the right or left audio channels.

Range: 0 to 31

Factory Default Setting: 16

Operation:



Press

Reset Audio Settings resets all audio settings to factory default (for current input only).

button to move the balance toward the right channel.



button to move the balance toward the left channel.

Input menu

We recommend that you adjust the IN1404 output settings first. Adjust the resolution, refresh rate, size, position and sync format, along with the display device settings, to fit the video image on the screen (use the blue screen if necessary). Once the IN1404 output settings and the display device settings have been properly adjusted, the IN404 input settings and video adjustments may be configured for each input signal.

To access the input menu via the front panel control buttons, do the following:

1. Press the desired Input Select button.



2. Press MENU, press the

or  button (if necessary) to reach the input menu.

3. Press ENTER.

4. Select the setting you wish to adjust by using the

5. Press ENTER to save once you’ve optimized the setting for the current input.

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and  buttons pressing ENTER.

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Signal format: Selects the signal format for each input. Inputs 1 and 2 can accept either composite or S-video signals. Inputs 3 and 4 can also accept component, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB or RGB passive. On inputs 1 and 2, the composite and S-video connections are internally wired together; therefore, either composite or S-video can be connected to each input, but not both at the same time. Refer to Installation on page 4 for the specific connections for each signal format.

The available signal formats are:

• Composite

• S-video

• Component interlaced

• Component progressive

• RGBHV (RGB with separate horizontal and vertical sync)

• RGBS (RGB with composite sync)

• RGsB (RGB with sync on green)

• RGBHVS Passive (RGB passive with either horizontal and vertical sync or composite

sync)

• RGsB passive (RGB passive with sync on green)

To configure the inputs for a specific signal format, do the following:

1. Press the ENTER or MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight input and press ENTER to access the input menu (use the

the appropriate menu command).

3. Highlight signal format and press ENTER to access the input selection menu.

4. Highlight the input you want to configure and press ENTER to access the signal format menu.

5. Select the signal format for each individual input (use the

signal format).

6. Press ENTER to save the signal format into memory.

CAUTION

Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio controls can be used to vary the relative image width and height. They can be used to accommodate various input signal aspect ratios as well as output device aspect ratios. The output aspect ratio is selected by choosing the appropriate resolution in the output menu (see

Output modes description on page 22).

It is critical that the signal format be selected properly for each input. If the input is not properly configured to match the input signal, the scaler will not function properly and will either display a distorted image or no image at all. Using the on-screen menu, operators can set / change the input signal format at any time, even when another input is active. For example, an operator can configure the signal format for input 1 while the display device is presenting a signal that is passing through input 3. This method is required to deselect the RGB passive signal format, since the on-screen menu cannot be seen while in this mode. These details are discussed in Pass-through RGB video on page 22.

Standard: For Standard 1.33 input signals (sometimes referred to as full screen)



and  buttons to select the desired



and  buttons to highlight

Anamorphic: This setting provides vertical image squeezing to accommodate

anamorphically enhanced DVDs.

Wide Screen: For wide screen 1.78 input signals (letterbox)

Wider Screen: For wider screen 2.35 input signals (narrow letterbox)

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Expand: Designed for wide screen (letterbox) signals viewed on 4:3 aspect ratio displays. Expand mode zooms in on the center of the image and crops the image vertically and horizontally so that the black bars above and below the image are removed. In this mode, some image is also lost on the right and left hand edges.

Most DVDs and VCRs and other video source output a signal with an aspect ratio of 4:3. How this signal is filled with active video information determines its aspect ratio. In the following four examples, four different input aspect ratios are shown on the left as they would be displayed in their native 4:3 format. The same signals are shown on the right as they would appear on 4:3 and 16:9 display devices with the scaler set to various aspect ratio settings.

Example 1:

Example 2

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Example 3

Example 4

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Auto Switching: The IN1404 includes an Auto Switching feature. When Auto Switching is engaged, the IN1404 will automatically select the highest numbered input with an active video signal (e.g., if inputs 2 and 3 are active, input 3 will be selected). If all inputs are active, input 4 will be selected, and if no inputs are active, input 1 will be selected. Manual selection of the input is not available (from either the front panel or the RS-232 controller) while Auto Switching is on. Auto switching works with all signal formats, including RGB passive. To deselect Auto Switching while using RGB passive modes, use the default power-up buttons (see page 23).

Input Labels: Each input can display a label on the screen to indicate the name of the input selected. Select from the following label options:

On: The labels remain on-screen and change each time a new input is selected.

Off: The labels remain off and are not displayed.

Momentary: The label is displayed for 3 seconds anytime a new input is selected.

Reset: This resets the label to the factory default of “Input #.” This is beneficial if

the label was changed via user memory, or to reset the label if RS-232 control is no longer available.

The input label text is user definable via RS-232 commands. Refer to RS-232 control on page 29

for more information.

Horizontal Tracking: This control adjusts horizontal sync tracking to prevent image bending (hooking) along the top of the video image. Various settings are available to compensate for different quality input signals:

Very Fast:

For poor quality video signals, such as from a VCR

Fast: For normal quality video signals, such as from a TV

Normal: For good quality video signals, such as from a DVD player

Slow: For high quality video signals, such as broadcast video

Phase: Adjusts the amount of phase shift applied to the input signal. It is available only for

Progressive Component, RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB signal formats.

Advanced: The Input Menu also includes several adjustments under the Advanced settings option. These adjustments are rarely needed for standard video signals and computer video signals and are mainly designed to optimize the quality when you are inputting nonstandard or proprietary video signals. Most users should not adjust the Advanced Input settings. For additional details on Advanced Input Settings, please see Advanced Input Settings on page 23.

Reset Input: Resets all input settings to factory default (for the current input only).

Output menu

To access the output menu via the front panel control buttons, do the following:

1. Press MENU.



2. Press the

3. Press ENTER.

4. Use the

and  buttons to reach the output menu.



and  buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to adjust.

5. Press ENTER to save once you’ve optimized the setting for the current output.

Output Resolution: This control lets you select the appropriate resolution for your display device.

The available resolutions are listed on page 22. Because the IN1404 only scales up, users must choose an output resolution that is greater than or equal to the input size. For instance, you may not select 640 x 480 output with PAL input signals since PAL has more than 480 lines of video.

Refresh Rate: Allows users to choose the optimal refresh rate for their display device.

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Not all resolution and refresh rate combinations are available. Refer to the chart on page 22 for a

complete listing.

Of all the settings on the IN1404, perhaps the most critical adjustments are the output resolution

and output refresh rates. Setting the scaler to match the capabilities of your data display device will have an enormous impact on the image quality. To achieve the optimum image on your display device, refer to the instructions on pages 19-21.

Size: This adjusts the output horizontal and vertical size. It shrinks the size to a percentage of the output resolution selected. The output size is automatically reset anytime a new input aspect ratio is selected. This setting is useful to manually reduce the height of the output signal when an anamorphic input signal is connected. The IN1404 only scales up; therefore, the output size controls will stop at a certain point at which the input and output resolution are equal.

Position: Situates the output image on the monitor. Unlike input blanking it does not crop the image or add blank borders. The output position is automatically reset anytime a new input aspect ratio is selected.

Sync Format: Selects an output signal format that is compatible with your display.

RGBHV- -:

RGBHV+ +: RGB with positive horizontal and vertical sync

RGBS A: RGB with composite sync (with serrations)

RGBS B : RGB with composite sync (without serrations)

RGsB A : RGB with sync on green (with serrations)

RGsB B : RGB with sync on green (without serrations)

Blue Screen: Available anytime (even when the input settings are incorrectly adjusted or the input

signal is missing entirely), the blue screen may be used as a test signal to adjust the output settings (resolution, refresh rate, size, position and sync format) and verify the image on the monitor. The video and input settings have no effect on the blue screen. Once the output settings have been properly adjusted and verified on the monitor, the blue screen may be turned off to adjust the video and input settings.

Reset Output Settings: Resets all output settings to factory default.

RGB with negative horizontal and vertical sync (default)

Advanced menu

To access the advanced menu via the front panel control buttons, do the following:

1. Press the desired Input Select button.

2. Press MENU, then the

3. Press ENTER. Use the

adjust.



or  button to reach the advanced menu.



and  buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to

4. Press ENTER to save once you’ve optimized the setting for the current input.

Factory Reset: Returns all video, audio, input, output and RS-232 settings for all inputs to factory

default.

User Memory: The user memories (from 5 to 128) store all video, audio and input parameters. If a different input signal is applied to the IN1404, the user memory can be recalled to return the video, audio and input settings for that particular signal. Select from the following options:

Save: This saves all of the video, audio and input parameters for the current input into the selected memory.

Recall: This recalls all of the video, audio and input parameters from the selected memory into the current input.

Reset: This resets all video, audio and input parameters for the selected memory based on the current input mode.

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Some parameters, such as active area and blanking, are input mode dependent. Before recalling a

user memory that has not been previously saved, it is best to reset that particular memory so it will be programmed for the current input mode.

Baud Rate: Allows RS-232 remote users to select the baud rate that matches their remote control device system.

Delimiters: Use the on-screen menu to select the desired command code delimiters. Extron scalers can be set to recognize six sets of leading and end codes when using an RS-232 remote: parentheses ( ), brackets [ ], braces{ }, slashes \ /, less and greater than < >, and signs !#. If desired, several products may be connected together on the same RS-232 serial control line with each device set for a different delimiter pair. Each unit will respond only to codes sent with the appropriate delimiters and will ignore all other codes.

Reset RS-232 settings: Resets all RS-232 settings to factory default.

System Info: This is an informative display that shows a variety of information about the currently

selected input signal and scaler output settings on a single screen. The System Info display may be useful for troubleshooting or to quickly verify various settings. The following information is included in the System Info display:

• Input source • Input signal standard and format

• Input horizontal scan rate • Input vertical refresh rate

• Output resolution • Output horizontal scan rate

• Output vertical refresh rate • Output sync format

• Program version number • If input is interlaced

Choosing the Optimal Output Resolution and Refresh Rate

Of all the settings on the IN1404, perhaps the most critical adjustment is the output resolution and output refresh rate. Every display device has an optimal or native resolution and an optimal refresh rate. This will vary depending on the type of display technology, if the display has a fixed number of display elements (native resolution), the size of the pixels, the size of the display or display screen, and even the distance of the viewer from the display screen. Setting the IN1404 to the output resolution and refresh rate to match this optimal resolution for your data display will have an enormous impact on the image quality.

Please note that the ideal resolution must also lie within the compatible scan range of the display device. For example, some 27-36" presentation monitors are limited to input signals in the 30-50 kHz range. If the video scaler's output resolution and refresh rate settings are too high, the signal will not be viewable on the display. Before selecting the output resolution and refresh rate, you should check the specifications page in the operation manual for your display device to verify the compatible horizontal scan range and vertical refresh rates. The large screen data projector list and large data display list include signal compatibility information for both current and obsolete models of data projectors, retro displays, presentation monitors and plasma displays.

CRT displays: Selecting the golden resolution

While CRT displays do not have a native resolution, they will have a "golden resolution," or sweet spot, for input signal resolution. When the video scaler is set to the golden resolution of the CRT display, the result is a sharp, detailed image without visible scan lines. If the video scaler is set below the golden resolution, the displayed image will have tiny black lines between the image lines. If the video scaler is set above the golden resolution, the lines will actually overlap; and the image will appear soft and lose detail because there are more lines and pixels than the display can clearly resolve. When experimenting to find the golden resolution for your CRT display device, it is best to set the output refresh rate at 72 Hz and begin at the output resolution indicated in the chart on page 22. You

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can then try higher and lower resolutions until you achieve the setting that offers both a solid image and excellent picture detail.

CRT displays: Selecting the optimal refresh rate

CRT displays may tend to flicker at refresh rates below 70 Hz. In order to achieve a solid, flicker-free image, an output refresh rate of 72 Hz or 75 Hz is recommended for most CRT displays. You should also experiment with even higher refresh rates to see if they create a better image. In some cases, you will find that the image suddenly appears better at a higher refresh rate, such as 85 Hz.

Keep in mind that, as the refresh rate is increased, the horizontal scan rate also increases. This places greater higher bandwidth demands on the video distribution system and the display device. If you select a refresh rate that is too high, you will actually see a softer image because the signal is exceeding the bandwidth capabilities of the display device. Extremely high refresh rate settings may also create a compatibility problem, because a very high refresh rate may result in a signal that is outside the compatible scan rate of the data display.

Fixed pixel displays: Selecting the optimal resolution and refresh rate

Display devices based on LCD, DMD, D-ILA/LCOS, or plasma technology have a specific number of display elements, or pixels. This is also referred to as the "native resolution" of the display device. These devices are usually capable of showing higher or lower resolution signals, but can only do this by scaling the image up or down to the native resolution. In order to avoid additional image scaling it is important to know the native resolution of your display device.

Check your operation manual or the chart on page 21 to determine the native resolution of your display device. The video scaler output should be set to match this native resolution. The video scaler output refresh rate should be set to 60 Hz with most LCD, DMD, LCOS, and plasma displays. Higher refresh rates are not recommended with these display technologies, because they usually do not improve the image and may actually cause compatibility problems.

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Display Type Suggested Optimal /

Native Resolution

Suggested

Refresh Rate

CRT displays

15” Data Monitor 800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 72 Hz / 75 Hz

17” Data Monitor 1024 x 768 72 Hz / 75 Hz

19” / 21” Data Monitor 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024 72 Hz – 85 Hz

27” – 42” Presentation Monitor 800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 72 Hz / 75 Hz

32” – 38” HDTV Display (16:9) 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 720 72 Hz / 75 Hz

Data Projector or Retro Display with 7” CRTs

Data Projector or Retro Display with 9” CRTs 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024 72 Hz – 85 Hz

800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 72 Hz – 85 Hz

Projectors, flat panel and plasma display devices

800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 720 /

DMD / DLP Projectors

LCOS / D-ILA Projectors 1365 x 1024 60 Hz

LCD Projectors

1280 x 1024

800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024 / 1365 x 768 60 Hz

60 Hz

Check Native Resolution of Display. For 848 x 600, set scaler to 800 x 600.

Check Projector's Native Resolution. Very old units may be 640 x 480.

Comments

LCD 14” / 15” Flat Panel Display 1024 x 768 60 Hz

LCD 18” Flat Panel Display 1280 x 1024 60 Hz

LCD 28" Flat Panel Display 1280 x 768 60 Hz

Plasma Display 40” (4:3) 640 x 480 60 Hz

852 x 480 / 1024 x 768/

Plasma Display 42” (16:9)

Plasma Display 50” / 60" (16:9) (Boxlight / Eizo / LG / Pioneer / Runco / Sharp /Viewsonic) 1280 x 768

Plasma Display 50” / 60” (16:9) (Fujitsu / JVC / Luce / Marantz / NEC / Panasonic / RCA / Runco / Samsung / Toshiba)

1280 x 768

1365 x 768 60 Hz NEC 50": Set sync Format to RGBHV++.

60 Hz

56 / 60/ 65 Hz Pioneer PDP-505HD: Use 56 Hz.

Fujitsu / Sony 42” Plasmas with 1024 x 1024: Set Scaler to 1024 x 768.

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Advanced Operation

Pass-through RGB video

Inputs 3 and 4 can be set for RGB passive video. No decoding, scaling or video adjustment functions are available when these inputs are set for passive format. In passive mode, the unit merely acts as an RGB switcher. Since there is a distribution amplifier built into the IN1404, the selected output will appear at both the 5 BNC and the 15-Pin HD (VGA) video outputs.

Blank, freeze, the on screen menu and other video functions are not available for input 3 and input

4 when set to RGB passive mode.

Once you have set input 3 or input 4 for RGB passive mode, the IN1404 is functioning as a passive switcher and you will not be able to see any on-screen menus. If you wish to select a different input mode following this procedure:

1. Select input 1 or 2 (use the front panel Input Select buttons). The main menu will become

available.

2. Using the front panel MENU buttons, select input, followed by signal format.

3. Select input 3 or 4, and then select the desired signal format.

Once this change has been made, the proper signal format will be displayed whenever input 3 or 4 is selected (via the Input Select buttons).

Audio is an active function, and all audio functions are still available, even though the menu

cannot be displayed.

Output RGB connectors

The dual RGB outputs of the IN1404 are individually buffered (including RGB passive signals). They may both be connected simultaneously without degradation of the other output. Both are capable of transmitting the RGB signal over 100 feet or more through high quality coaxial cables (see the Cables chart on page 41).

Output modes

The IN1404 can be set to output any of the following resolutions and refresh rates:

Refresh Rate (Hz)

Resolution Mode Aspect Ratio* 56 60 65 72 75 85 96 100 120

640 x 480 VGA 4:3

800 x 600 SVGA 4:3

852 x 480 HDTV - 480p 16:9

1024 x 768 XGA 4:3

1152 x 864 4:3

1280 x 720 HDTV – 720p 16:9

1280 x 768 16:9

1280 x 1024 SXGA 5:4

1365 x 768 Wide XGA 16:9

1365 x 1024 4:3

* The length versus the height of the output image determines the output aspect ratio.

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Default power-up buttons

An output mode, output sync format or a factory reset may be selected without the use of the IN1404 menu. This is particularly useful if the monitor does not display an image or if the image is scrambled. Simply hold down the front panel button while turning on the IN1404. The front panel buttons perform the following functions:

INPUT 1: Factory reset INPUT 2: Sets Output sync Format to RGBHV- -. INPUT 3: Sets Output sync Format to RGBHV+ +. INPUT 4: Sets Output sync Format to RGBS A. BLANK: Sets Output sync Format to RGsB B A. FREEZE: Enables Freeze Panel. MUTE: Turns Auto Switch Off. MENU: Sets Output Resolution/Refresh rate to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz. ENTER: Factory reset



: Sets Output sync Format to 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz.



: Sets Output sync Format to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz.



: Sets Output sync Format to 1152 x 864 @ 60 Hz.



: Sets Output sync Format to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.

Output positioning

The output position may be adjusted without entering the main menu sequence. Any time there are no menus showing on the screen, simply press one of the desired direction. Afterwards, press ENTER to save the output position, or press MENU to exit without saving the setting.

Adjusting the output position simply moves the image on the monitor. It does not add blank borders or crop any part of the image. However, the apparent effect of blank borders and a cropped image may be due to the image being incorrectly positioned on the monitor. The blue screen signal is available to adjust the output image on the monitor. It as available at any time, even when the input settings are incorrectly adjusted or the input signal is missing entirely. Use the blue screen to adjust the output settings (resolution, refresh rate, size, position and sync format) and to verify the image on the monitor. The video and input settings have no effect on the blue screen. Once the output settings have been properly adjusted and verified on the monitor, the blue screen can be turned off, and the video settings may then be adjusted.

   

arrow keys to shift the image in the

Advanced Input Settings

CAUTION

The Advanced Input Settings adjustments are a complex and powerful set of adjustments designed to optimize the unit for non-standard video and RGB signals. Since most users will never encounter such signals, only qualified A/V technicians should adjust the Advanced Input Settings.

The IN1404 adjusts automatically for different input and output modes. However, in cases in which the input signal has slightly different timing or is a non-standard mode, some settings may be adjusted manually. All settings for each input and output mode (including non-standard input modes) are stored internally so the adjustments will not have to be repeated after they are optimized. The various input settings are outline below. Figure 1 and the formulas and figures included on the following pages will assist in the adjustment of these settings.

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• Active Pixels: The number of pixels per line inside the input active area

• Active Lines: The number of lines per frame inside the input active area. For interlaced

input signals, this number refers to the lines per frame after de-interlacing, not the number of lines per field.

• H-Blanking: The number of pixels per line inside the blanking area that is on the left side

of the active area (including the horizontal sync width and the horizontal back porch)

• V-Blanking: The number of lines per frame inside the blanking area that is above the

active area (including the vertical sync height and the vertical back porch)

• Total Pixels:* The total number of pixels per line, including the blanking on both sides of

the input active area (active, horizontal sync width, back porch and front porch). Refer to the information under Active area adjustment on page 26 to determine how to set the total pixels. The total number of lines per frame, including the blanking above and below the active area, is determined by the input signal and cannot be adjusted by the user.

• Sync Type:* Three options are available:

o Interlaced - for interlaced signals o Swap fields - to swap the interlaced fields (if necessary) o Invert sync - to invert the sync polarity (if necessary)

• Input Mode:* Four options are available:

o Auto Detect - The default mode at power up that allows the IN1404 to automatically

detect new input modes and adjust accordingly.

o Lockout Changes - Prevents the IN1404 from switching back and forth between

input modes, or flickering when small input mode changes occur (such as from a VCR in fast forward or reverse).

o User Defined - All input modes have the same user definable settings; however, they

are restricted to values close to the input mode detected. If a full range of values is necessary, the user-defined mode may be manually selected.

If auto detect cannot determine the input mode, the user defined mode is selected automatically.

o Redetected Now: The IN1404 automatically reconfigures when each new input mode

is detected and each new output mode is selected. In the event that the scaler does not detect a change in the input mode, or should the input/output settings become invalid, the Redetect Now option allows users to initiate a new detection sequence and reload the input/output settings.

* Available only for progressive component, RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB signal formats.

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Adjusting advanced input settings

Blanking Area

H-Blanking

Active Pixels

V-Bl an king

Active Lines

Total Lines

Active Area

Total Pix e ls

Figure 4. — Input settings

The input settings control the following:

• H-Blanking: Left edge of image

• Active pixels: Right edge of image

• Total pixels: Right edge of image

• V-Blanking: Top edge of image

• Active lines: Bottom edge of image

Use these controls to match the input video signal, framing the actual active area.

Active pixels and total pixels are interactive. Setting one may require readjusting the other.

Input blanking adjustment

In Figure 5 on the following page, the input blanking is set incorrectly (as indicated by the dashed lines). If the H-Blanking is set to less than the actual H-Blanking, the IN1404 will look for the active area before it really occurs. This results in a blank border on the left side of the active area, and cropping on the right side of the active area. This makes the image appear to be shifted to the right. Similarly, if the V-Blanking is set less than the actual V-Blanking, the IN1404 will again look for the active area before it really occurs. This results in a blank border on top of the active area, and cropping on the bottom of the active area. This makes the image appear to be shifted down.

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Incorrect Blanking

V-Blanking

Active Blanking Area

H-Blanking

Active Area

Figure 5. — Incorrect input blanking

Do not confuse input blanking with the output position. The input blanking adjusts where the electronic scaling process takes effect, which may add blank borders or crop the active area if set incorrectly. The input blanking and active area should be manually adjusted to match the input video signal, framing the actual active area on the monitor.

The output position simply moves the image on the monitor. It does not add blank borders or crop any part of the image. However, the apparent effect of blank borders and a cropped image may be due to the image being incorrectly positioned on the monitor. The blue screen is available to adjust the output image on the monitor. It is available at any time, even when the input settings are incorrectly adjusted or the input signal is missing entirely. Use the blue screen to adjust the output settings (resolution, refresh rate and position) and to verify the image on the monitor. The video and input settings have no effect on the blue screen. Once the output settings have been properly adjusted and verified on the monitor, the blue screen can be turned off, and the video settings may then be adjusted.

Active area adjustment

In Figure 6 on the following page, the active area is adjusted incorrectly, as shown by the dashed lines. If the active pixels are set to less than the actual active pixels, the IN1404 will look for the active area inside this smaller region. This results in an active area containing fewer pixels than are really present. This produces the effect that the picture is stretched horizontally. Similarly, if the active lines are set to less than the actual active lines, the IN1404 will again look for the active area inside the smaller region. This results in an active area containing fewer lines than are really present, which makes the image appear to be stretched vertically.

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Blanking

Incorrect Active

Active Pixels

Active Lines

Active Area

Figure 6. — Incorrect active area

Depending on the RGB source, the following input modes may have the same horizontal scan rate and vertical refresh rate. The differences between these input modes will not be detected. The input aspect ratio will automatically be maintained at the output by inserting blank borders around the image. However, if you want to fill the entire monitor screen, you can set the input aspect ratio by adjusting the active pixels or active lines, according to the input mode. This will stretch the image to fill the entire monitor screen. The total pixels may also be adjusted to match the input mode as shown in the tables below:

Active Pixels Active Lines Aspect Ratio Total Pixels

640 480 4:3 780 (progressive NTSC) 640 350 64:35 800 640 400 8:5 800 640 480 4:3 800 (factory default) 720 350 72:35 900 720 400 9:5 900

Input modes for horizontal scan rate = 31.5 kHz and vertical refresh rate = 60 Hz

Active Pixels Active Lines Aspect Ratio Total Pixels

768 480 8:5 910 NTSC 14.3 720 480 3:2 858 NTSC 13.5 640 480 4:3 780 NTSC 12.3 (default)

Input modes for horizontal scan rate = 15.7 kHz and vertical refresh rate = 60 Hz

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Total pixels adjustment

In Figure 7, the total pixels are adjusted incorrectly. There are several ways to set the total pixels. It is best to set the total pixels according to the input signal specifications. Alternatively, if the input pixel clock is known, the input total pixels may be calculated from the formula shown below. The input horizontal scan rate, as measured by the IN1404, can be found under System Info of the Advanced Menu section on page 18.

Multiplying the input active pixels by 1.3 may approximate the input total pixels. Also, the input total pixels may be adjusted to minimize any faint vertical lines that may be seen within the image, as shown below in Figure 7.

The total pixels may be adjusted to move the lines closer together or further apart. Adjust the total pixels until the lines are furthest apart or until they are completely out of view. If one line still remains, it may be moved out of view using the phase adjustment. The input active pixels and total pixels are interactive. Setting one may require readjustment of the other.

1. Set input total pixels according to input signal specifications.

2. Input total pixels = input pixel clock/input horizontal scan rate.

3. Input total pixels Η 1.3 x input active pixels.

4. Set input total pixels to minimize faint vertical lines (see Figure 4 on page 25).

5. After the input active pixels have been set correctly, adjust total pixels for the correct active width.

Blanking Area

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Area

Total Pix e ls

Figure 7. — Incorrect total pixels

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Remote Operation

RS-232 control

The IN1404 RS-232 serial control port accepts serial commands from a control system, computer serial port, or any other device capable of sending out serial ASCII commands at compatible baud rates. A complete listing of RS-232 codes is included on the following pages.

Communication Protocol:

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• No parity check

• 9600 baud (factory default setting)

Baud Rate Selection:

The IN1404 has a factory default baud rate of 9600 bps and can communicate at baud rates from 1200 up to 57,600. Baud rates can be selected using the Advanced menu (see page 18).

The baud rate transmitted must match the baud rate selected on the IN1404.

Command Code Structure and Delimiters:

All commands sent to the unit must contain a leading code, the command code, and an ending code. Each command must be completely executed before the unit will accept a new command.

Extron scalers can be set to recognize six sets of leading and end codes (delimiters) when using an RS-232 remote: parentheses ( ), brackets [ ], braces { }, slashes \ /, less and greater than < >, and signs !#. The factory default serial delimiters are [ ].

Only the IN1404 that has the same delimiters as the remote controller will respond.

A complete command consists of:

The leading code (e.g., [)

The command code.(e.g., CH3)

The ending code (e.g., ])

Example: [CH3] commands the IN1404 to select channel 3.

Serial Control Cable Wiring:

When controlling only one IN1404 unit, connect the RS-232 cable as follows:

Controller Transmit to IN1404 Receive

Controller Ground to IN1404 Ground

Controller Receive to IN1404 Transmit

When controlling multiple IN1404 units, connect the RS-232 cable as follows:

Controller Transmit to Each IN1404 Receive

Controller Ground to Each IN1404 Ground

Controller Receive to Only one IN1404 Transmit

When controlling multiple units, the Controller Receiver Terminal must connect to only one

IN1404 Transmit Terminal. Multiple IN1404 transit lines may not be connected together, otherwise signal contention from multiple units will result. Therefore, “receive” information is available only from one IN1404 in this configuration. Each unit must be set to different delimiters.

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IN1404 serial commands*

Command Description

ACI3 set baud rate to 1200

ACI4 set baud rate to 2400

ACI5 set baud rate to 4800

ACI6 set baud rate to 9600**

ACI7 set baud rate to 19,200

ACI8 set baud rate to 38,400

ACI9 set baud rate to 57,600

ACI? return baud rate

AL+ increase active lines

AL- decrease active lines

AL@ set active lines to normal** ♦

ALxxx set active lines to absolute value ♦

AL? return active lines

AP+ increase active pixels

AP- decrease active pixels

AP@ set active pixels to normal** ♦

APxxx set active pixels to absolute value ♦

AP? return active pixels

AS0 set auto switching off

AS1 set auto switching on

Command Description

BAL? return balance

BAS+ increase bass

BAS- decrease bass

BAS@ set bass to normal (016)

BASxxx set bass to absolute value (006-027)

BAS? return bass

BH+ increase horizontal blanking

BH- decrease horizontal blanking

BH@ set horizontal blanking to normal** ♦

BHxxx set horizontal blanking to absolute value

BH? return horizontal blanking

BLANK toggle blanking

BLANK0 disable blanking**

BLANK1 enable blanking

BLANK2 set blue screen off

BLANK3 set blue screen on

BLANK? return blank state

BLU+ increase blue RGB gain

BLU- decrease blue RGB gain

BLU@ set blue RGB gain to normal** (128)

AS? return auto switching state

ASP0 set aspect ratio to standard**

ASP1 set aspect ratio to anamorphic

ASP2 set aspect ratio to wide screen

ASP3 set aspect ratio to wider screen

ASP4 set aspect ratio to expand

ASP? return aspect ratio

BALR increase balance right

BALL increase balance left

BAL@ set audio balance to center** (016)

BALxxx set balance to absolute value (000-031)

BAS? return bass

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BLUxxx set blue gain to absolute value (0-255)

BLU? return blue RGB gain

BRG+ increase brightness

BRG- decrease brightness

BRG@ set brightness to normal** (128)

BRGxxx set brightness to absolute value (000-255)

BRG? return brightness

BV+ increase vertical blanking

BV- decrease vertical blanking

BV@ set vertical blanking to normal**

BVxxx

set vertical blanking to absolute value ♦

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Command Description

BV? return vertical blanking

CH1 select channel 1

CH2 select channel 2

CH3 select channel 3

CH4 select channel 4

CH? return channel

CMDCD0 set delimiters to brackets []**

CMDCD1 set delimiters to braces { }

CMDCD2 set delimiters to parentheses ()

CMDCD3 set delimiters to less and greater < >

CMDCD4 set delimiters to slashes \ /

CMDCD5 set delimiters to signs !#

CON+ increase contrast

CON- decrease contrast

CON@ set contrast to normal** (128)

CONxxx set contrast to absolute value (000-255)

CON? return contrast

FMT? return signal format

FP toggle front panel controls

FP0 disable front panel controls

FP1 enable front panel controls**

FP? return front panel state FRZ toggle freeze frame FRZ0 disable freeze frame**

FRZ1 enable freeze frame

FRZ? return freeze state

GAM+ increase gamma

GAM- decrease gamma

GAM@ set gamma to normal**(010)

GAMxxx set gamma to absolute value (001-030)

GAM? return gamma

GRN+ increase green RGB gain

GRN- decrease green RGB gain

GRN@ set green RGB gain to normal** (128)

CTF0 select comb filter**

CTF1 select trap filter

CTF2 set both comb and trap filters off

CTF? return comb/trap filter state

DOWN front panel down button

ENTER front panel enter button

FMT0 set signal format to composite**

FMT1 set signal format to s-video

FMT2 set signal format to component interlaced

FMT3 set signal format to component progressive

FMT4 set signal format to RGBHV

FMT5 set signal format to RGBS

FMT6 set signal format to RGsB

FMT7 set signal format to RGBGHVS passive FMT8 set signal format to RGsB passive

GRNxxx set green RGB gain to absolute value (0-255)

GRN? return green RGB gain

HTK0 set horizontal tracking to very fast

HTK1 set horizontal tracking to fast**

HTK2 set horizontal tracking to normal

HTK3 set horizontal tracking to slow

HTK? return horizontal tracking

HUE+ increase hue

HUE- decrease hue

HUE@ set hue to normal** (128)

HUExxx set hue to absolute value (000-255)

HUE? return hue

IM0 set input mode to auto detect**

IM1 set input mode to lockout changes

IM2 set input mode to user defined

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Command Description

IM3 redetect input mode now

IM? return input mode state

INFO? return unit version

LBL0 set input labels to off** LBL1 set input labels to on

LBL2 set labels to momentary

LBL3 reset label

LBL? return label state LBL=xxx load a custom label name, where xxx = the

label text to be displayed (up to 15 characters)

LBL: return label name LEFT front panel left button MENU front panel menu button MSAVxxx save memory xxx (5-128)

MRCLxxx recall memory xxx (5-128)

MRSTxxx reset memory xxx (5-128)

MUTE toggle mute

MUTE0 disable mute**

MUTE1 enable mute

MUTE? return mute state NOISE+ increase noise filter

NOISE- decrease noise filter

NOISE@ set noise filter to normal (009)

NOISExxx set noise filter to absolute value (000-047)

NOISE? return noise filter

PH+ increase horizontal position

PH- decrease horizontal position

PH@

PHxxx

PH? return horizontal position

PHS+ increase phase

PHS- decrease phase

PHS@

PHSxxx set phase to absolute value (0-31)

set horizontal position to normal** ♦

set horizontal position to absolute value ♦

set phase to normal** ♦

PHS? return phase

PV+ increase vertical position

PV- decrease vertical position

PV@

PVxxx

PV? return vertical position

RED+ increase red RGB gain

RED- decrease red RGB gain

RED@ set red RGB gain to normal** (128)

REDxxx set red gain to absolute value (0-255)

RED? return red RGB gain

REF0 set refresh rate to 60hz**

REF1 set refresh rate to 72hz

REF2 set refresh rate to 75hz

REF3 set refresh rate to 85hz

REF4 set refresh rate to 96hz

REF5 set refresh rate to 100hz

REF6 set refresh rate to 120hz

REF? return refresh rate

RES000 factory reset

RES1 reset video

RES2 reset audio

RES3 reset input

RES4 reset output

RES5 reset rs-232

RES000 factory reset

set vertical position to normal** ♦

set vertical position to absolute value ♦

RIGHT front panel right button

SAT+ increase color saturation

SAT- decrease color saturation

SAT@ set color saturation to normal** (128)

SATxxx set color saturation to absolute value

(000-255)

SAT? return color saturation

SCS0 set output resolution to 640 x 480**

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Command Description

SCS1 set output resolution to 800 x 600

SCS2 set output resolution to 852 x 480

SCS3 set output resolution to 1024 x 768

SCS4 set output resolution to1152 x 864

SCS5 set output resolution to 1280 x 720 (720p)

SCS6 set output resolution to1280 x 768

SCS7 set output resolution to1280 x 1024

SCS8 set output resolution to1365 x 768

SCS9 set output resolution to1365 x 1024

SCS? return resolution

SH+ increase horizontal size

SH- decrease horizontal size

SHxxx set horizontal size to absolute value

(

♦-100)

SH@ set horizontal size to normal

SH? return horizontal size

SHP+ increase sharpness

SHP- decrease sharpness

SHP@ set sharpness to normal**(003)

SHPxxx set sharpness to absolute value (000-008)

SHP? return sharpness

ST0 toggle interlaced (1=on)

ST1 toggle swapped fields (10=on)

ST2 toggle invert sync (100=on)

ST? return scan type (add above numbers)

SV+ increase vertical size

SV- decrease vertical size

SV@ set vertical size to normal** (100)

SVxxx set vertical position to absolute value

♦-100)

(

SV? return vertical size

SYNC0 set output sync format to RGBHV- -**

SYNC1 set output sync format to RGBHV+ +

SYNC2 set output sync format to RGBS

(no serrations)

SYNC3 set output sync format to RGBS with

serrations

SYNC4 set output sync format to RGsB

SYNC5 set output sync format to RGsB w/Serr

SYNC? return output sync format

TP+ increase total pixels

TP- decrease total pixels

TP@ set total pixels to normal** ♦

TPxxx set total pixels to absolute value ♦

TPS return total pixels

TRE+ increase treble

TRE- decrease treble

TRE@ set treble to normal** (016)

TRExxx set treble to absolute value (008-025)

TRE? return treble

UP front panel up button

VOL+ increase volume

VOL- decrease volume

VOL@ set volume to normal** (043)

VOLxxx set volume to absolute value (012-063)

VOL? return volume

*This command list is preliminary. All commands listed in this manual are functional; however, Extron reserves the right to modify, remove and/or add commands on future product revisions. The commands are not case sensitive.

**Default values when the factory reset is performed

♦ Normal and available values depend on the current input or output mode.

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Troubleshooting

Problem: There is no image on the display device.

Solution 1: Make sure that the IEC power cable is securely plugged into the unit and the

A/C source.

Solution 2: Make sure the A/C source is live.

Solution 3: Verify that the power switch is turned on for the video source, the IN1404 and the

monitor.

Solution 4: Verify the connection from the video source. Refer to Installation on page 4 to learn how to connect different signals to the rear panel.

Solution 5: Verify the connection to the output display device. Even with no input signal, the IN1404 menu can be displayed. Press MENU or ENTER to gain access to the menu screen.

Solution 6: Select an output resolution and refresh rate compatible with the display device being used. Use the default power-up buttons to select an output mode without the menu present, and then turn on the blue screen to verify these settings.

Solution 7: The output resolution may be less that the input (the IN1404 can only scale up). Select an output resolution that is greater than or equal to the input active area.

Solution 8: The display device may not accept certain sync formats. Verify the display device sync capability and select the IN1404 output sync using the power-up default buttons.

Solution 9: The input/output settings may be incorrect. Although the unit should not allow invalid settings, they may need to be reloaded. If the menu is available, select Input, Advanced, Input Mode and Redetect Now to reload these settings.

Solution 10: The Input Mode may have changed with Lockout Changes enabled. Select Input, Advanced, Input Mode, and Redetect Now to setup the new Input Mode.

Solution 11: The input signal format may not be set correctly. Select Input, followed by Signal Format. Verify that each input has the correct signal format setting.

Problem: There is no audio output.

Solution 1: Verify that power is present and that the power switch is turned on for the audio

source, the IN1404 and the amplifier/speakers.

Solution 2: Verify that the audio source is connected to the correct input and that the source volume has not been turned down or muted.

Solution 3: The audio output of the IN1404 is line level audio only. It should be connected to a mixer/amplifier or to amplified “computer type” speakers.

Solution 4: Increase the volume using the volume UP button.

Solution 5: The mute may be activated. Press MUTE to deactivate the function.

Problem: The input source cannot be changed.

Solution: Auto Switching may be turned on. Turn Auto Switching off to return input control to

the front panel and RS-232.

Problem: The on screen menu does not appear.

Solution: The On Screen Menu is not available for RGB passive signals. To deselect the RGB

Passive Mode refer to Pass-through RGB video on page 22.

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Problem: The input label is incorrect.

The input label may have been recalled into the current input from a user memory.

Solution 1: Recall the User Memory that contains the correct label.

Solution 2: Reset the label using the Input: Input Labels: Reset menu control.

Solution 3: Reprogram the label using RS-232 controls.

Problem: The image on the display device is scrambled.

Solution 1: The input signal format may not be set correctly. Select Input, followed by Signal

Format. Verify that each input has the correct signal format setting.

Solution 2: Select an output resolution and refresh rate compatible with the display device being used. Use the default power-up buttons to select an output mode without the menu present, and then turn on the blue screen to verify these settings.

Solution 3: The Input mode may have changed with Lockout Changes enabled. Select Input, Advanced, Input Mode then Redetect Now to setup the new Input mode.

Problem: The image on the monitor is stretched horizontally.

Solution 1: The Input Total Pixels may be set too high. Reduce the Input Total Pixels to match

the input signal. Refer to Advanced input settings on page 23 to make the necessary adjustment.

Solution 2: Increase the Input Active Pixels to match the input settings.

Solution 3: Increase the output resolution to a value greater than the input active area.

Problem: The image on the monitor is compressed horizontally.

Solution 1: Increase the Input Total Pixels setting to match the input signal. Refer to Advanced

input settings on page 23 to make the necessary adjustment.

Solution 2: Reduce the Input Active Pixels setting to match the input signal.

Problem: The image on the monitor is stretched vertically.

Solution 1: Increase the number of Input Active Lines to match the input settings.

Solution 2: Increase the Output Resolution to a greater value than the input active area.

Problem: The image on the monitor is compressed vertically.

Solution: Reduce the number of Input Active Lines to match the input signal.

Problem: The image on the display device is cropped to the left side.

Solution 1: Reduce the Input H-Blanking to match the input signal.

Solution 2: Increase the output H-Position to line up the image on the display device. Use the

blue screen.

Solution 3: Adjust the monitor position or size controls to fit the image on the display device. Use the blue screen.

Problem: The image on the display device is cropped on the right side.

Solution 1: Increase the Input H-Blanking to match the input signal.

Solution 2: Reduce the Output H-Position to line up the image on the display device. Use the

blue screen.

Solution 3: Adjust the Monitor Position or Size Controls to fit the image on the display device. Use the blue screen.

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Problem: The image on the display device is cropped on the top.

Solution 1: Reduce the Input V-Blanking to match the input signal.

Solution 2: Increase the Output V-Position to line up the image on the display device. Use the

blue screen.

Solution 3: Adjust the Monitor Position or Size Controls to fit the image on the display device. Use the blue screen.

Problem: The image on the display device is cropped on the bottom.

Solution 1: Increase the Input V-Blanking to match the input signal.

Solution 2: Reduce the Output V-Position to line up the image on the display device. Use the

blue screen.

Solution 3: Adjust the Monitor Position or Size Control to fit the image on the display device. Use the blue screen.

Problem: The display device has a double image.

Solution 1: The IN1404 cannot separate multiple signal formats. Make sure that only one signal

is connected to each input.

Solution 2: The odd and even fields are not properly detected. For Component B and RGB interlaced signals, the detection of odd and even fields can be corrected by selecting Input, Advanced, Scan Type, then Invert sync.

Problem: The image on the display device is black and white (no color).

Solution: Set the input signal format to match the input signal connected to the rear of the unit.

Problem: The picture on the display device has hooking along the top.

Solution 1: Increase the input horizontal tracking to compensate for poor quality video signals

(such as from a VCR).

Solution 2: The display device may need different sync serrations. Choose a different output sync from the sync format menu.

Problem: The image is frozen.

Solution: Freeze is activated. Press FREEZE to deactivate the freeze frame feature.

Problem: The image on the display device is the wrong shape.

Solution 1: The input aspect ratio is set incorrectly. Adjust the input aspect ratio to match the

input video signal.

Solution 2: The output aspect ratio is incorrect. Select an output resolution to match the display device.

Problem: The image on the display device appears fuzzy.

Solution 1: Adjust the video sharpness until the image regains its detail.

Solution 2: Adjust the video noise filter until the image is sharp.

Solution 3: Change the comb or trap filter setting.

Problem: The output resolution will not decrease.

Solution 1: The IN1404 can only scale up. Resolutions that would result in scaling down are not

available. If a lower output resolution is desired, connect a signal with a lower input Active Area.

Solution 2: The Active Pixels/Active Lines may be set too high. Reduce the Input Active Pixels/ Input Active Lines setting to match the input signal.

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Problem: The desired input aspect ratio cannot be selected.

Solution 1: The IN1404 can only scale up. Increase the output resolution until the desired aspect

ratio is available.

Solution 2: Manually decrease the image size by using the output menu.

Solution 3: Select a different available aspect ratio.

Problem: The output size will not decrease.

Solution: The IN1404 will only scale up. Increase the Output Resolution, and then reduce the

size of the output image.

Problem: The image on the monitor has multiple faint vertical lines.

Solution: Adjust the Input Total Pixels until the faint vertical lines move out of view or until

only one line remains. Refer to Advanced input settings on pages 23-28 to make the necessary adjustment.

Problem: The image on the monitor has one faint vertical line.

Solution: Adjust the Input Phase to move the faint vertical line out of view.

Problem: Some characters on the monitor appear fuzzy.

Solution 1: Adjust the Input Total Pixels until all the characters are sharp.

Solution 2: Adjust the Input Phase until all the characters are sharp.

Problem: The monitor displays only the upper half of the signal.

Solution: The Input Scan Type is set incorrectly. For non-interlaced signals, select Input,

Advanced, Scan Type and verify that the Interlaced Setting is turned off. Select the Interlaced Setting to toggle on/off.

Problem: The image on the monitor jitters up and down.

Solution: The Input Scan Type is set incorrectly. For interlaced signals, select Input, Advanced,

Scan Type and verify that the Interlaced Setting is turned on. Select the Interlaced Setting to toggle on/off.

Problem: The image on the monitor has jagged edges.

Solution: The odd and even fields are swapped. For interlaced signals, the odd and even fields

can be switched by selecting Input, Advanced, Scan Type, then Swap Fields.

Problem: The settings on the IN1404 will not move to the desired values.

Solution: Your settings may be outside the range of predefined modes. Switch to the User

Defined Mode to allow for a full range of settings. Select Input, Advanced, Input Mode, and User Defined.

Problem: The input total pixels setting will not decrease.

Solution 1: The Input H-Blanking may be set too high. Reduce the Input H-Blanking to match

the input signal.

Solution 2: The Input Active Pixels may be set too high. Reduce the Input Active Pixels to match the input signal.

Problem: The input active pixels setting will not increase.

Solution 1: The Input Total Pixels may be set too low. Increase the Total Pixels setting to match

the input signal. Refer to Advanced input settings on page 23 to make this adjustment.

Solution 2: The Input H-Blanking may be set too high. Reduce the Input H-Blanking to match the input signal.

Solution 3: The Output Resolution may be set too low. Select an Output Resolution that is greater that or equal to the Input Active Area.

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Problem: The input active lines will not increase.

Solution 1: The Input V-Blanking may be set too high. Reduce the Input V-Blanking to match

the input signal.

Solution 2: The Output Resolution may be set too low. Select an Output Resolution that is greater than or equal to the Input Active Area.

Problem: The input H-Blanking will not increase.

Solution 1: The Input Total Pixels may be set too low. Increase the Input Total Pixels to match

the input signal. Refer to Advanced Input Settings on page 23 to make this adjustment.

Solution 2: The Input Active Pixels may be set too high. Reduce the Input Active Pixels setting to match the input signal.

Problem: The input V-Blanking will not increase.

Solution: The Input Active Lines may be set too high. Reduce the input Active Lines setting to

match the input signal.

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Specifications

Video input

Number/signal type.................... 2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, component video

4 S-video, composite video

Connectors ................................... 2 x 5 female BNC (inputs 3 and 4, all video formats)

(2) 4-pin mini DIN (inputs 1 and 2, S-video) 2 female BNC (inputs 1 and 2, composite)

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

0.7V p-p for RGB

0.3V p-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels....... 0V to 1.0V p-p with no offset

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

Horizontal frequency................... Autoscan 15 kHz to 60 kHz (RGB)

Vertical frequency........................ Autoscan 50 Hz to 120 Hz

Resolution range .......................... Autoscan 720 x 525 to 1600 x 1200

Video processing

Decoder ......................................... 8 bit digital

Digital sampling........................... 24 bit, 8 bits per color

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

Video output

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

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

(1) 15-pin HD female

Nominal level ............................... 0.7V p-p

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

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

Scaled resolution.......................... 640 x 480

1152 x 864

1365 x 768

= at 56 Hz 2 = at 60 Hz 3 = at 65 Hz 4 = at 72 Hz 5 = at 75 Hz

= at 85 Hz 7 = at 96 Hz 8 = at 100 Hz 9 = 120 Hz

2,4,5,6, 7,8,9

, 800 x 600

2,4,5,6,

, 1280 x 720

2,4,5

, 1365 x 10242

2,4,5,6,7,8,9

2,4,5,6, 7,8

, 852 x 480

, 1280 x 768

2,4,5,6, 7,8,9

, 1024 x 768

1,2,3

, 1280 x 1024

2,4,5,

2,4,5,6,7,8

Sync

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

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

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

Input level .................................... 0V to 5.0V p-p

Output level ................................. 0V to 5.0V p-p

Input impedance ......................... 1 kohms

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

Max input voltage ....................... 5.0V p-p

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

Audio

Gain ............................................... Unbalanced output: 0dB

Audio input

Number/signal type ................... 4 stereo, unbalanced

Connectors ................................... 4x2 (left and right) RCA connectors

Audio output

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

Connectors ................................... 1x2 (left and right) RCA connectors

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0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS).

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port ........................ RS-232, 3-pole captive screw connector

Baud rate and protocol .............. 1200 to 57,600, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations 1 = TX, 2 = GND, 3 = RX

General

Power ............................................ 90VAC to 260VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 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 included rack mount kit IN9123B

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

Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.75" H x 17.0" W x 12.2" D (1U high, full rack width)

4.5 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 31.0 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight............................. 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)

Shipping weight .......................... 7 lbs (3.5 kg)

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

Listings .......................................... ETL (UL1950)

Compliances ................................. CE

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

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

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

These items are included with the IN1404.

Included Parts Part Numbers

IN1404 scaler 60-731-01

Rack mount ears for IN1403/IN1404/IN1404XT 70-391-01

Rubber feet (4)

IEC power cord

Extron Tweeker (small screw driver)

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Optional Accessories Part Numbers

RCA-to-BNC adapter 10-264-01

SVHS-BNC adapter 26-353-01

VTR001 MAAP-black 70-285-11

VTR001 MAAP-white 70-285-21

VTR001 table top 68-582-01

VTR001 AAP (gray) 70-259-01

VTR001 AAP (black) 70-259-11

VTR001 AAP (white) 70-259-21

TP R BNC A twisted pair RGBHV video and receiver

TP R 15 HD A twisted pair RGBHV video and receiver

TP R BNC AV twisted pair RGB video, composite video and audio receiver (RGB receiver portion used only)

60-351-02

60-350-02

Cables

When using signal with a scanning frequency of 15-125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more, use high resolution BNC cable to achieve maximum performance.

VGA cable

Male-to-female VGA cable Part Numbers

VGA 3’ MHR (molded) (0.9 m) 26-112-17

VGA 6’ MHR (molded) (1.8 m) 26-122-15

VGA 15’ MHR (molded) (4.6 m) 26-112-01

VGA 25’ MHR (molded) (7.6 m) 26-112-05

VGA 35’ MHR (10.7 m) 26-112-27

VGA 50 MHR (15.25 m) 26-112-02

VGA 75 MHR (22.9 m) 26-112-03

VGA 100’ MHR (30.5 m) 26-112-04

VGA 150’ MHR (45.7 m) 26-112-09

VGA 200’ MHR (61.7 m) 26-112-08

VGA 250’ MHR (76.2 m) 26-112-16

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RGB input/output installation cables

Coaxial cables

Mini-high resolution 22-032 22-020 22-128

Mini-high resolution, plenum

Halogen free cable 22-126

Super high resolution 22-145 26-368 26-639

Super high resolution, plenum 22-146

All cable grades are available in various lengths pre-terminated with high quality BNC connectors or as bulk cable.

1-conductor 4-conductor 5-conductor 6-conductor

22-103 22-130

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

Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1230 South Lewis Street 3821 AH Amersfoort Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

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

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

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

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

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

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

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Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 USA

www.extron.com

714.491.1500 Fax 714.491.1517

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort The Netherlands +31.33.453.4040 Fax +31.33.453.4050

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 +65.6383.4400 Fax +65.6383.4664

Extron Electronics, Japan

Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan +81.3.3511.7655 Fax +81.3.3511.7656

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