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i IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ....................
ii IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Audio menu ..................................................................................................................... .... 3-9 Bass screen ............
iii IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Table of Contents T r oubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 3-30 General checks .......................................
iv IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d 68-755-01 Rev . B 12 04 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the pr operties of their respective owners.
IN1404XT V ideo Scaler and Switcher 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About this Manual About the Scaler Features.
Introduction, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron IN1404XT video scaler and switcher (r eferred to in this manual as the “scaler”).
1-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction Extron VTR001 Twisted Pair Receiver Extron IN1404XT Video/RGB Scaler Extron CPM101 Connector Plate VCR/DVD Video Camera Laptop Laptop Projector .
Introduction, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction 1-4 Features Inputs — V ideo inputs — The scaler switches among two fully-configurable RGB, HDTV component video, interla.
1-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction and still content with dif ferent algorithms to yield high fidelity images that ar e free of visible scan lines.
Introduction, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction 1-6 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 ar e automatically recalled.
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 2 Chapter T wo Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Scaler Cabling and Rear Panel Views Configuration.
Installation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2-2 Installation Installation Overview T o install and set up an IN1404XT video scaler and switcher for operation, perform th.
2-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2 . Attach one rack mount bracket to that side of the scaler with three scr ews removed in step 1 . 3 . Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the scaler . 4 . Insert the scaler into the rack, align the holes in the mounting bracket with those of the rack.
Installation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2-4 Cr R RGBHV RGBS RGsB, Component Y G /Gs Cb BH /S V S-video Composite video Cr R Y G /Gs Cb B H/ S V (Pr) R Y G/ Gs (Pb) C.
2-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 8 RGB video transmission connector — Connect one end of a TP cable to this RJ-45 female connector . Connect the other end of the TP cable to an optional Extron VTR001CM or other compatible Extr on TP r eceiver .
Installation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2-6 The Microtest OMNI SCANNER 2 performs comprehensive certification testing to the proposed CA T 6 standards.
2-7 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation Extron IN1404XT Video/RGB Scaler Pair RGB video 1, 2 Red 7, 8 Green 4, 5 Blue Projector VIDEO IN PU T VTT001CM Twisted Pair Receiver Extron CPM101 Connector Panel CA T 5 UTP Cable .
Installation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2-8.
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Optimizing the Video Optimizing the Audio T roubleshooting.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators All of the scaler ’s controls are on the fr ont panel (figure 3-1). Front panel LEDs provide graphic indication of some of the basic system functions.
3-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation If a different input is selected, see 1 , the switching action deselects the freeze function, the frozen image is lost, and the Fr eeze LED returns to its unlit state. Freeze has no affect on input 4 when it is passive (unscaled).
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-4 8 Enter button — The Enter button either activates a submenu or function in the IN1404XT menu system or saves a changed value. See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details.
3-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Menu Enter No menu display Menu or 15 sec. on t r a s ri g h C Bt e s s t n deo Vi i to ue olo r H C atura S n BG a i n RG lt e r ois e F a mm a N .
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-6 2 . Press the Menu button. The on-scr een Main Menu display appears on the connected monitors, overlaid on top of the output image. 3 . Use the Menu and buttons to highlight the desired menu option on the Main menu (such as V ideo) and press the Enter button.
3-7 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Enter 15 sec. 15 sec. Menu Menu Enter (sav e) Enter (sav e) Enter (sav e) Enter (sav e) Enter (sav e) Enter (sav e) Enter (sav e) Enter (sav e) Ent.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-8 RGB Gain screen The RGB gain adjustment is available for RGBHV , RGBS, RGsB, and progr essive component video inputs only. The red, gr een, and blue gain screens display a status indicator that shows the input signal gain (contrast) setting for each individual color .
3-9 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Gamma screen The gamma filters are available for interlaced component video, S-video, and composite video inputs only . The Gamma screen displays a status indicator that shows the selected gamma filter .
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-10 Enter 15 sec. 15 sec. Menu Menu 16 Menu Menu ass B 16 re b l e T 16 e ala n c B 15 sec.
3-11 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Input menu Figure 3-9 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Input menu, its submenus, and their available settings.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-12 Signal Format screen The Signal Format screen shows the video format (such as RGBHV , component video, or S-video) assigned to each input and provides the ability to change the video format assigned to each input.
3-13 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation • Standard — For standard 1.33 inputs (also known as full scr een). • Anamorphic — Provides vertical image squeezing to accommodate anamorphically enhanced DVDs (1.85). • W ide screen — For wide 1.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-14 input with an active video signal. If no inputs are active, input 1 is selected.
3-15 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation knowledgeable user to optimize the quality when the input is non-standard or proprietary video. They ar e described in more detail in Optimizing the V ideo , in this chapter . The Advanced Input settings are a complex set of adjustments to optimize the scaler for non-standard video inputs.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-16 Enter Menu or 15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. Menu GBHV + + GBHV R R- - Gs B A GB S R RB BS A RG sB B RG Fo rm a n Sc yt Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu ● The refresh rates that are av ailable depend on the current resolution.
3-17 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation RGB video on input 4. Input 4 must be configured as a passive (unscaled) to serve as a time reference for seamless switching. If input 4 is not already configur ed as passive, the scaler automatically reconfigur es the input when you turn seamless switching on.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-18 The VTR001 CM that receives the TP output can receive RGsB signals fr om the scaler . However , the red, gr een, and blue video signals’ black levels are not clamped to a 0V refer ence, as for RGBHV or RGBS.
3-19 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Menu Enter Menu or 15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. Menu Menu Menu Menu Sa v e e Re c a l Vi o d t ss r o e Me m Ad i o n a Re s eu ry er M e m Us o l , o In p t P aa m e r e ur t t i r Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Enter Enter (sav e) Enter Enter 15 sec.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-20 Use the Menu button to highlight “Y es” and press the Enter (and save) button to reset the RS-232 settings.
3-21 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation in common”. Seamless switching only occurs between the passive channel 4 input and the channel in common input. Switching between input 4 and a non-channel in common input occurs during the vertical interval of input 4.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-22 T o change the output aspect ratio of most DVD players: 1. Enter the DVD player ’s setup or action menu while the disc is stopped.
3-23 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation e p y t y a l p s i D / t o p s t e e w s d e t s e g g u S n o i t u l o s e r e v i t a n d e t s e g g u S e t a r h s e r f e r s t n e m m o .
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-24 Advanced Input submenu options Figure 3-13 shows the submenus that ar e available from the Advanced screen. The scaler automatically adjusts for differ ent input and output modes.
3-25 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Active Pix els T otal Pixels T otal Lines Active Lines V er tical Blanking Horizontal Blanking Active Area Blanking Area Figure 3-14 — Advanced input settings • Horizontal blanking — Set from the Blanking submenu.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-26 V er tical Blanking Horizontal Blanking Active Area Active Blanking Area Figure 3-15 — Incorrectly blanked image Similarly ,.
3-27 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Active Pix els Active Lines Incorrect Active Area Active Area Blanking Area Figure 3-16 — Incorrect active ar ea setting Similarly , if the numb.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-28 Press the and buttons to increase and decr ease the number of active pixels. Press the and buttons to incr ease and decrease the number of lines. Press the Enter button to save the changes and return to normal system operations.
3-29 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation • Interlaced — Some video sour ces output interlaced video at rates that the scaler interprets as pr ogressive scan mode. This option lets you for ce the scaler to recognize it as interlaced video.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-30 T roubleshooting This paragraph gives recommendations on what to do if you have pr oblems operating the scaler , and it provides examples and descriptions for some image pr oblems you may encounter .
3-31 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Specific problems The table below shows some common operating problems and their solutions. Problem Possible cause Solution No image appears. Power . Ensure that the video sour ce, the scaler , and the display are plugged into a live AC power source and the scaler is turned on.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-32 Problem Possible cause Solution The on-screen menu Input 4 is set for Select a different input. If does not appear passive (unscaled). necessary to configure input 4, select Input>Signal Format to reconfigur e input 4 to a scaled format.
3-33 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Problem Possible cause Solution The image is cropped Input horizontal Select Input>Advanced> on the right. blanking may be set too H. Blanking and increase the low . setting to match the input signal.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-34 Problem Possible cause Solution Output resolution Input resolution too The IN1404XT can only scale up.
3-35 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Problem Possible cause Solution Image has jagged (Interlaced video) Select Input>Advanced>Scan T ype edges. Even and odd fields. and select Swap Fields to toggle are swapped. the setting on. Unable to select some Desired settings are Select Input>Advanced>Input scaler settings.
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-36.
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 4 Chapter Four Pr ogrammer’ s Guide Communications Protocols Serial Control Cable Wiring Host-to-Scaler Instructions Scaler Responses Using the Command/Response T .
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Pr ogrammer’ s Guide The scaler ’s rear panel RS-232 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive scr ew connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the RS-232 serial port output of a host device such as a computer running the HyperT erminal utility , an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system.
4-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide The scaler ’s default leading delimiter code is a left bracket ( [ ). The default ending delimiter code is a right bracket ( ] ). Example : [CH3] — where “[“ is the leading code, “CH3” is the command (select input 3), and “]” is the ending code.
Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 = CR (no line feed) X1 = Input number 1 through 4 X2 = Autoswitch/seamless/blank/blue/freeze/mute/fr ont.
4-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Input selection Select a video and audio input [CH X1 ] [OK] Select video and audio input X1 .
Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional descrip.
4-7 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Brightness No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive (unscaled).
Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-8 Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Set blue gain value to default [BLU@] [OK] Reset the blue gain setting to its factory default (128).
4-9 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Gamma 1 . Gamma adjustments are available only for interlaced component video, S-video, and composite video inputs only .
Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-10 Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional descri.
4-11 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Pixel phase (continued) V iew the sampling value [PHS?] [ X19 ] Show the pixel sampling phase.
Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-12 Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Balance (continued) V iew balance level [BAL?] [ X24 ] V iew the balance level for the selected input.
4-13 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Front panel buttons Menu button [MENU] [OK] The same as pushing the front panel Menu button.
Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-14 Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional descri.
4-15 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response T able for RS-232 Commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Input mode (continued) Set input mode to user defined [ST 2] [OK] All input sampling rates have the same user-definable settings.
Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-16.
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher A Appendix A Refer ence Information Specifications Part Numbers.
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information A-2 Reference Information PRELIMINAR Y Specifications Video input Number/signal type ................... 2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, component video 4 S-video, composite video Connectors ..
A-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information PRELIMINAR Y Audio Gain ................................................ Unbalanced output: 0dB ???Frequency response ............... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05dB ???THD + Noise ...........
Reference Information, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information A-4 Part Numbers Included parts These items are included in each or der for an IN1404XT : Included parts Pa.
A-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information Male-to-male VGA Cable VGA M3’ MHR (molded) (0.9 m) 26-238-14 VGA M6’ MHR (molded) (1.8 m) 26-122-01 VGA M10’ MHR (molded) (4.6 m) 26-238-07 VGA M15’ MHR (molded) (4.6 m) 26-238-02 VGA M25’ MHR (molded) (7.
Reference Information, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information A-6 Skew-free A/V cable Part number Skew-Free A/V UTP cables are not recommended for Ethernet/LAN applications.
A-7 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part number Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500’ 22-103-02 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000’ 22-103-03 Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' (1524 meter) rolls is available with or without connectors.
Reference Information, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information A-8.
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