Sony EBS-SP10 User Manual

SP-Tune for Sony

User Manual

Manual# 040726 Model: EBS-SP10

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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................2

2 ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................................................................2

3 SUPPORTED IR TRANSMITTER(S) AND BASIC KEY FUNCTIONS .......................................2

4 QUICK START GUIDE .......................................................................................................................4

5 SONY PLASMA SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................5

6 LED FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................6

7 CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................6

7.1 A/V & CONTROL CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................6

7.2 RF CONNECTOR ................................................................................................................................8

7.3 RJ11 SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR .....................................................................................................8

7.4 POWER CONNECTOR .........................................................................................................................8

8 OPERATING THE SP-TUNE..............................................................................................................8

8.1 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................9

8.2 MENU STRUCTURE .........................................................................................................................10

8.3 GENERAL SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................10

8.4 VIDEO SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................11

8.5 AUDIO SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................12

8.6 TUNER SETTINGS............................................................................................................................12

8.7 PANEL SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................13

8.8 CC SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................14

8.9 V-CHIP SETTINGS...........................................................................................................................14

8.10 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................15

9 FIRMWARE AND STARTUP PICTURE UPDATE.......................................................................16

10 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................17

10.1 POWER SOURCE ..............................................................................................................................17

10.2 APPLICABLE SIGNALS .....................................................................................................................17

10.3 CONNECTION TERMINALS ...............................................................................................................17

10.4 DIMENSIONS ...................................................................................................................................18

10.5 WEIGHT..........................................................................................................................................18

11 LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................................................................................19

12 FCC PART 15 STATEMENT........................................................................................................19

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1 Introduction

The SP-TUNE is a high quality TV Tuner/Scaler. The SP-TUNE supports advanced functionality, like video format /scan rate conversions, audio effects, Closed Captioning decoding and output, V-Chip functions, cloning capabilities (using the RS-232 port), Sleep Timer, etc.

The SP-TUNE video/audio/control output is intended to be connected to various types of displays. The SP-TUNE uses the IR detector of the display device or can use the built in IR sensor.

2 Accessories

The accessories supplied are:

- 12v 15watt DC wall supply

- Pair of mounting ears

- Cable Harness (15pin – 15pin VGA, IR, Audio, RS-232)

- 8 pin mini DIN to 8 RCA Female audio I/O cable

All supplied components are shown on the picture below:

3 Supported IR transmitter(s) and basic key functions

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The SP-TUNE is controlled using an IR remote controller. It utilizes IR receiver of the display via the Control S output port or the built in IR sensor.

The SP-TUNE unit is compatible with the Sony IR remote transmitter(s) below (see Fig.1 & 2). These transmitter(s) can be used to control the SP-TUNE.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

For details of SP-TUNE operation refer to the corresponding chapter of this document. Below is a brief description of remote transmitters and the keys used for SP-TUNE control.

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Fig. 1 IR Remote Function

ON Switch Power on STBY Switch Power off ENTER Select option in menu

Also finishes input in dialog panels VOLUME + Raises volume level VOLUME - Lowers volume level ARROWS When menu active – move the cursor

up/down/left/right CHROMA Exit the current menu or dialog ID OFF Displays the Menu CONTRAST + Channel Up CONTRAST - Channel Down

0..9, digits When no dialog input active – directly enter

tuner channel number to switch to.

When dialog input active – enter digits.

4 Quick Start Guide

1. Make sure the SP-TUNE unit and the Sony Display are both disconnected from power.

2. Connect the SP-TUNE unit to the Sony Plasma Display using the supplied cable harness. Each

cable on the harness is labeled for the appropriate connection. Make certain to plug the Control S phono connector into the Control S output of the display.

3. Connect the appropriate video source to input connectors of SP-TUNE (see “Connections”

chapter for details).

4. Connect audio input/output to the 8-pin mini-DIN connector of SP-TUNE (see “Connections”

chapter for details).

5. The RJ11 should be left unconnected as it is for Sony service purposes only. Warning: Damage

may occur if plug into a phone line or other RJ-11 connectors unintended for the port. This will void the warranty.

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6. Connect the power source to the Plasma Display (refer to Operating Instructions of the Display).

7. Connect the supplied 12v DC adapter to the SP-TUNE and the power outlet. Note that depending

on pre-programmed settings the SP-TUNE can switch on automatically upon attaching power supply, or remain in a “sleep” state. In either case LEDs on SP-TUNE will blink for about half a second, then at least the upper LED should blink periodically (see the “LED functions” section for details).

8. The subsequent behavior of SP-TUNE depends on its mode of operation (see the “Operating

Modes” chapter). A quick way to test correctness of setup is to use the “Power” key of Sony remote to switch the “Power” state of SP-TUNE on – (1) when pressing key on remote the upper LED should blink fast (signaling the IR signal reception); (2) the SP-TUNE and the panel should switch on, which should be observable on the panel.

5 Sony Plasma Settings

The EBS-SP10 (SP TUNE) is designed and tested to work with your Sony plasma monitor to provide TV Tuner source for flexible use. To experience the best possible image quality, suggested adjustments are recommended for your Sony plasma monitor.

EBS-SP10 Monitor Selection The EBS-SP10 has a setting for which Sony Plasma monitor you are using with your TV tuner device. Enter the menu for the EBS-SP10 and under General Settings, select the correct model of your Sony plasma monitor.

Plasma Monitor Settings Using the supplied remote, enter the Display Menu for the Sony monitor and adjust the following settings:

1) Picture Control Menu:

For best Picture Mode for use of the EBS-SP10 with a Sony monitor, select VIVID is STANDARD)

2) Custom Setup Menu:

Set RGB Mode to DTV

Screen adjustment (Horizontal / Vertical)

It may be necessary to adjust your display screen for best picture alignment on the first use of the EBSSP10 with your Sony display. Using the supplied Sony remote, use the HSIZE, VSIZE, HSHIFT and VSHIFT buttons and make adjustments using the directional arrows until you fill the screen and align the image to your preferred setting.

TVs and Displays often "overscan" the image slightly to ensure that difference in channel signals are not reflected on the screen. You may choose to "overscan" the image and confirm that the image is filled on the screen for different channels used.

Model Specific Configurations

PFM-50X1

Null Modem Adapter Required When using the EBS-SP10 with a Sony PFM-42V1 or PFM-42X1, a Null Modem adapter is provided for connection on the 9-Pin serial cable. This adapter is required for proper communication between the EBS-SP10 and the Remote input using an RS232 Cable.

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