Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DVS 406 Extron electronic
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DVS 406 Digital Video Scaler Series DVS 406, DVS 406 A, DVS 406 D, and DVS 406 AD 68-539-01 Rev. D 02 05.
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QS-1 DVS 406 • Quick Start Quick Start — DVS 406 Installation Step 1 T urn of f power to the scaler and input and output devices, and remove power cords from them. Step 2 Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the DVS 406 scaler , or mount the scaler in a rack.
Quick Start — DVS 406, cont’d DVS 406 • Quick Start QS-2 DVS 406 Menu System Default Cycle menu Main menu Input menu 2 Output menu Po wer on Extron DVS 406 Input Configuration 2 sec.
QS-3 DVS 406 • Quick Start Output Configuration NEXT Audio #6 Level 0.0 dB Aud io S witch S tart NEXT NEXT Audio level • -15 dB to +9.0 dB in 1 decibel increments (-15 dB default) NOTE Audio switc.
Quick Start — DVS 406, cont’d DVS 406 • Quick Start QS-4 Extron DVS 406 Output Configuration MENU Input Configuration MENU Audio Configuration MENU Memory Presets MENU Advanced Configuration MENU Exit Menu MENU MENU NEXT 6 2 sec.
i DVS 406 • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ................................................
ii DVS 406 • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Switch mode .................................................................................................................... .. 2-16 Blue mode ..........................................
DVS 406 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About this Manual About the DVS 406 Features and Options.
DVS 406 • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About this Manual This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron DVS 406 digital video scaler and how to operate the optional IR 901 infrared remote control (part #70-152-01).
1-3 DVS 406 • Introduction Features and Options Features Six video inputs — • Input 1 — Five BNC connectors on the rear panel accept RGBHV/RGBS/ RGsB computer video for pass-through, or HDTV YUV video for pass- through.
Introduction, cont’d DVS 406 • Introduction 1-4 3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC and 2:2 film detection for P AL video sources — These advanced film mode processing features help maximize image detail and sharpness for video sources that originated from film.
DVS 406 2 Chapter T wo Installation and Operation Mounting the Scaler Rear Panel Features Front Panel Features Optimizing the System Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Image Adjustments Front Panel.
Installation and Operation DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-2 Mounting the Scaler T abletop use The DVS 406 series of scalers comes with rack mounting brackets and rubber feet. For tabletop use, attach a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner of the bottom of the unit.
2-3 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Application diagram The diagram below shows an example of a typical DVS 406 application and cable connections.
Installation and Operation DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-4 Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the DVS 406 AD model, as shown below , contains all of the possible connectors available on the DVS 406 series of scalers (406/406 A/ 406 D/406 AD).
2-5 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Equipment following the SCAR T interconnection standard may be connected using the RGBcS input cabling configuration. 4 S-video/Composite video inputs — Connect an S-video or composite video signal to the appropriate female BNC connector(s), as shown here.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-6 9 Audio inputs 1 through 6 — Each input has a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced st ereo audio input. See the following wiring diagrams to wire a connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level.
2-7 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Front Panel Features The front panel buttons, controls, and LCD of the DVS 406 AD model, as shown below , are found on all models of the DVS 406 scaler series. The LEDs above each button will light green when the button is pressed.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-8 11 Detail control button — This button controls the detail (peaking) to compensate for long cable runs, and it also controls the sharpness of the display by using the horizontal Adjust and vertical Adjust adjustment knobs.
2-9 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Scaler configuration and adjustments can be performed by using the W indows- based control program (see chapter 3 for details) or by using the front panel controls and the menus that are displayed on the DVS 406’s LCD screen.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-10 Main menus Input Configuration The following flowchart provides an overview of the Input Configuration submenus and the options for each setting.
2-11 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Input Video T ype #1 Rotate either the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob or vertical Adjust ( ) knob while in the Input V ideo T ype #1 submenu to select the appropriate video format (RGB pass-through, YUV HDTV pass-through) for input 1.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-12 matches the output rate of the DVS 406’s scaler to the frame rate of input 1. Select this feature if you will be using motion video sources with a display that is capable of a variety of refresh rates.
2-13 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Extron DV S 406 Output Configuration MENU NEXT Audio #6 Level 0.0 dB Audio S witch S tart NEXT NEXT Input Configuration MENU Audio level • -15 dB to +9.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-14 Extron DVS 406 Output Configuration MENU NEXT IN #4 SA VE as <N/A> 1 2 3 IN #4 Clear <N/A> 1 2 3 NEXT NEXT .
2-15 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Advanced Configuration The following flowchart provides an overview of the Advanced Configuration submenus and the options for each setting.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-16 RGB delay (T riple-Action Switching) W ith T riple-Action Switching, the DVS 406 switches to the new sync signal before switching RGB (video) signals.
2-17 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation The Enhanced mode will only be effective on composite and S-video input signals. 2:2 Pulldown detection (P AL film mode detect) For the currently selected input, set this featur e “On” if the source is P AL video that originated in film.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-18 The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation. • Color and T int (Col/Tnt): 0 to 255 • Brightness an.
2-19 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation IR 901 Infrared Remote Control The optional IR 901, shown at right, replicates all of the front panel controls except the Menu and Next buttons.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-20 T roubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the DVS 406, and it provides examples and descriptions for some image pr oblems you might encounter .
2-21 DVS 406 • Installation and Operation Picture controls are Input 1 is selected. Switch to input 2–6. Input 1 is not active. pass-through only . The image is green. The output sync T urn of f sync on green. is configured for sync on green. The image is too soft.
Installation and Operation, cont’d DVS 406 • Installation and Operation 2-22.
DVS 406 3 Chapter Thr ee Serial Communication RS-232 Programmer’ s Guide Control Software for Windows.
DVS 406 • Serial Communication 3-2 Serial Communication The DVS 406 can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the r ear panel RS-232 connector . The control device (host) can use either Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands or the graphical control pr ogram for W indows.
3-3 DVS 406 • Serial Communication X1 2 = Detected input signal standard (0 through 4) 0 = none 1 = NTSC 3.58 2 = P AL 3 = NTSC 4.43 4 = SECAM – = not applicable (occurs when the input is set for .
Serial Communication, cont’d DVS 406 • Serial Communication 3-4 Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Input selection Select both video and audio X1 ! Cxx X1 V ideo & audio input X1 .
3-5 DVS 406 • Serial Communication Decrement - C Col X1 0 Decrease color adjustment level. V iew the color value C Col X1 0 Show the color adjustment. Tint Set a specific tint value X1 0 T T in X1 0 Specify a tint adjustment level. Example : 176T T in176 Example : set the tint to 176.
Serial Communication, cont’d DVS 406 • Serial Communication 3-6 T op blanking Specify a top blanking value X1 7 ( Blt X1 7 Set the number of lines to blank at the top of the picture. Increase the top blanking value + ( Blt X1 7 Increase the # of top lines blanked.
3-7 DVS 406 • Serial Communication The syntax for setting a special function is X? * X! # where X? is the function number and X! is the value. T o view a function’s setting, use X? # where X? is the function number . In the following table the values of the X? variable are different for each command/function.
Serial Communication, cont’d DVS 406 • Serial Communication 3-8 Control Software for Windows The included Extron DVS 406 Control Program for W indows offers another way to control the DVS 406 via RS-232 connection in addition to the Simple Instruction Set commands.
3-9 DVS 406 • Serial Communication 3 . Click on the I/O Config button to configure the inputs from the I/O Configuration W indow . Using the help program For information on program featur es, press .
Serial Communication, cont’d DVS 406 • Serial Communication 3-10.
DVS 406 A Appendix Appendix Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Firmware Upgrade Installation Audio Card Installation Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation.
DVS 406 • Appendix A-2 Appendix Specifications Video input Number/signal type ................... 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB pass-through, HD component video color space 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB pass-through, progressive/interlaced component video 3 S-video, composite video 1 SDI (optional) Connectors .
A-3 DVS 406 • Appendix Input impedance .......................... 75 ohms Output impedance ....................... 75 ohms Max input voltage ........................ 5 Vp-p Max. propagation delay .............. 20 ns Polarity .......................
Appendix, cont’d DVS 406 • Appendix A-4 Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for a DVS 406 scaler: Included parts Part number DVS 406/406 A/406 D/406 .
A-5 DVS 406 • Appendix Firmware Upgrade Installation In some cases the DVS 406’s firmware may require replacement with an updated version. There are three user-replaceable firmware chips: U41 — the main microcontr oller , U56, and U57. The numbers are printed on the cir cuit board.
Appendix, cont’d DVS 406 • Appendix A-6 4. Locate the firmware chip(s) to be replaced on the circuit board, as shown in the following illustration.
A-7 DVS 406 • Appendix Audio Card Installation The optional audio card may be installed in the scaler if it does not already have audio input/output. W e recommend that you send the unit in to Extron for service and updates. Changes to electronic components must be performed by authorized service personnel only.
Appendix, cont’d DVS 406 • Appendix A-8 6. The audio card has a 20-pin socket on the underside which should align with the 20 pins on the main circuit board. Be sure to align the pins properly , in or der to prevent bending the pins, before pr essing the audio card firmly in place against the standoffs.
A-9 DVS 406 • Appendix Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation The optional SDI card may be installed in the scaler if it does not already have an input for a serial digital interface signal. W e recommend that you send the unit in to Extron for service and updates.
Appendix, cont’d DVS 406 • Appendix A-10 7. Insert the card’s installation screw through the SDI card’s mounting hole and gently tighten it into the standoff. 8. Install the SDI connector ’s hex nut and keep the SDI card fr om twisting as the nut is tightened.
FCC Class A Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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