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1. Set the video output to either the selected input 1 through 4 or the blue screen if enabled IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 5 Programmer s Guide cont d Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to scaler scaler to host Blue screen and video blank continued Toggle video blank BLANK OK Change the state of video blank off to on or on to off The blue screen has priority over the blank screen feature If you turn the blue screen on while the blank screen feature is turned on the blue screen appears If you turn the blue screen off while the blank screen feature is turned on the blank screen appears View blank blue screen BLANK x2 View the status of the blank screen blue screen setting No f the blue screen feature is on the scaler returns 3 If the blue screen feature is off the scaler returns either 1 or 0 Input video type Set selected input s video type FMT xs OK Specify the video type for the selected input Example FMT4 OK e Specify the selected input type as RGBHV NO 1 Inputs 1 and 2 can be set to S video and composite video only 2 Only input 4 can be set to RGBHVS passive or RGsB passive View selected input s video type FMT Sall Selected input video type is x4 Input video aspect ratio Set selected input s aspect ratio
2. S Ze A Y Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION 6 o turo User s Manual IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 68 755 01 Rev B 12 04 Precautions Safety Instructions English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions e 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 e Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Cesymbolesert avertirl utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel N contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance r paration P Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le boitier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructions Prendre connaissance de toutes les con
3. and gt buttons to increase and decrease the number of lines Press the Enter button to save the changes and return to normal system operations Total pixels adjustment There are several methods to determine the correct value to use in the total pixels variable Usually the best method is to use the input signal specifications For some input sampling rates the scaler s setting can result in fine vertical lines figure 3 17 Blanking Area Total Pixels A Figure 3 17 Incorrect total pixels variable As an approximate setting multiply the active pixels setting see Active area adjustment by a factor of 1 3 If the input pixel clock rate is known the input total pixels setting can be calculated with this equation Total pixels input pixels clock input horizontal scan rate The input horizontal scan rate is one of the parameters reported on the Advanced menu gt System Info screen Once a preliminary setting is saved some faint vertical lines may remain Adjust the total pixels variable as necessary until the lines are completely out of view or as far apart as you can make them If one line remains it can be moved out of view using the Input menu gt Phase Adjustment screen NO The active pixels and total pixels adjustments are interactive Setting one of these variables may require adjusting the other Scan Type screen No Y The Scan Type screen is available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component video in
4. The 1U high scaler can be mounted in any conventional 19 wide rack using the included IN9123B rack ears Power The 100VAC to 240VAC auto switchable internal power supply of the IN1404XT provides worldwide power compatibility 1 6 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Introduction e af j s 3 D a IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher turo Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Scaler Cabling and Rear Panel Views Configuration LS Installation 2 2 Installation Overview To install and set up an IN1404XT video scaler and switcher for operation perform the following steps Disconnect power from all of the equipment including the video and audio source s and the devices that will receive the output video and audio signals Ensure the power switch on the scaler is off Rack mount the scaler if desired See Mounting the Scaler in this chapter Connect the video and audio input cables See Input connections in this chapter Connect the standard video and audio output cables See Standard output connections in this chapter ENEE If desired connect the TP cable between the scaler and an optional VTROO1CM TP receiver and connect the output cables from the TP receiver to the display See TP output connection in this chapter and refer to the VTT001CM and VTR001CM Twisted Pair Transmitter and Receiver manual part 68 760 01 6 If desired connect the RS 232 cable
5. sese 4 1 Communications Protocols eene nnns 4 2 Serial Control Cable Wiring 0000 0n0n0nn0n0nannnannerannerannarisrnrisreresrarinrarinranrernreernnnns 4 2 Host to Scaler Instructions sese 4 2 Commana code structUTE ucraniana 4 3 Scaler Responses 0 0 cece ccsccsscssecssecsecsecssecssecssesaecssssssecsececeseecseeeaecseseaeseaeenseeseenas 4 3 Using the Command Response Table 0 0 0010n0nnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnannnnnrnnrinreriniernsrerennn 4 3 de 4 4 Command Response Table for RS 232 Commandes 4 5 Appendix A Reference Information B 1 SDeCITICOtIONS merodeando B 2 Part Numbers 1 1 cceccseeceseecceesceeseceuecceeesceeasuesceueeceusscauesseesseuseecueeenaseaseseas B 4 Jee dree parts PR EL B 4 Optional accessories ccccccsssseeccececceeseeecceeceeeueeeeeeeceauueeeeesecausueeeeesessuaseeeeeeesuaaseeeeeesssagees B 4 ao TNNT B 4 A A A e PO OO IGI IMMENSE B 4 EE EE CEA B 5 PUIK ee EE B 6 Assorted connectors cables and adapters cccccssseseceeeeceeeeseeceeceeeesseeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeseeaaees B 7 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Table of Contents iii Table of Contents cont d 68 755 01 l Rev B AII trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners 12 04 iv IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Table of Contents IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Chapter One Introduction Abou
6. 4 10 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide default for the selected resolution Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response host to scaler scaler to host Additional description Pixel phase continued View the sampling value PHS x19 Show the pixel sampling phase Freeze Video freeze on FRZ1 OK A Freeze the video output Video freeze off FRZO OK A Unfreeze Toggle video freeze FRZ OK Change the state of video freeze off to on or on to off View freeze FRZ x2 View the status of the freeze setting Memory preset Save preset MSAV x20 OK lt Save the video balance and input settings as preset x20 Recall preset MRCLk20 OK e Recall preset settings Reset preset MRST x20 OK e Erase preset settings Volume Set volume VOL kal OK e Set volume for the selected input Increment level VOL OK 4 Increase balance level for the selected input Decrement level VOL OK 4 Decrease volume level for the selected input Set volume level to default VOL OK Set the volume to the default View volume level VOL x21 View the volume level for the selected input Bass Set bass BAS x22 OK e Set bass for the selected input Increment level BAS OK 4 Increase bass level for the selected input Decrement level BAS OK 1 Decrease bass level for the selected input Set bass level t
7. For best results before selecting the gamma filter set the brightness and contrast controls to their factory default settings of 128 see Brightness screen and Contrast screen in this chapter Once the optimum gamma filter is selected fine tune the output with the brightness and contrast controls Noise Filter screen No The noise filters are available for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only The Noise Filter screen displays a status indicator that shows the selected noise filter Use the Menu a and gt buttons to step to lower or higher numbered noise filters through a range of 0 to 47 The default setting is 9 Increasing the noise filter setting gives the visual affect of decreasing the sharpness see Sharpness screen in this chapter Although the two filters appear to counteract each other the two adjustments are completely separate Adjust both settings for optimum picture quality Comb Trap selection screen No The Comb Trap selection screen is available for composite video inputs only The Comb Trap selection screen displays the currently selected Y C separation filter comb filter or trap filter and provides the ability to change the unselected filter The selected filter is indicated by an arrow 3 To change the selected filter use the Menu A or Y button to highlight the desired filter and press the Enter and save button In general the trap filter is the better setting when scaling co
8. The output size cannot be increased Multiple faint vertical lines appear Single faint vertical line appears The entire image is too soft Some characters are too soft Only the top half of the image displays Image jitters up and down Possible cause Input resolution too high Active pixels and or active lines may be too high Output resolution too low Image size too high Output resolution too high Input total pixels setting incorrect Input phase setting incorrect Sharpness setting too low Noise filter incorrect The refresh rate may be too high Total pixels setting incorrect Input phase setting incorrect Non interlaced video Scan type incorrect Interlaced video Scan type incorrect IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Solution The IN1404XT can only scale up Connect a signal with a lower active area Select Input gt Advanced gt Active Area and reduce the active lines and or active pixels to match the input signal The IN1404XT can only scale up Select Output gt Resolution and increase the resolution until the desired aspect ratio becomes available Select Output gt Size and decrease the image size Select a different available aspect ratio Select Output gt Resolution and decrease the resolution Select Input gt Advanced gt Total Pixels and experiment with settings until the lines move completely out of view or only on
9. and no flow control Serial Control Cable Wiring Figure 4 1 shows the serial control cable configured between the scaler s 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connector and a computer or control system s 9 pin D connector Figure 4 1 shows the pin number in parenthesis for a PC s standard 9 pin D connection When controlling multiple units the control device or PC can only be connected to the TX pin on one of the controlled devices the device that is connected is unimportant Multiple TX lines cannot be connected together otherwise signal contention will occur Therefore in this configuration only one of the controlled devices can send responses to the control system Each controlled device must be set to a different set of delimiters Command and Response Structure The scaler accepts commands through its RS 232 port Valid commands consist of a leading delimnator one or more characters in a command code and an ending deliminator The control panel module s response to an RS 232 command also consists of a leadingdeliminator a command code and an ending deliminator The ending deliminator signals the end of either the command or the response 4 2 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e 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
10. 222 Input Mode V Blankino hol Total Pixels 0 Auto Detect 3Lockout Changes 3User Defined Redetect Now Si en nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nnn ne gt This selection only available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progresive component video Figure 3 13 Input Advanced submenu To select one of the advanced settings use the Menu a or v button to highlight the desired option and press the Enter button The selected Advanced screen appears No The Advanced Input settings are a complex set of adjustments to optimize the scaler for non standard video inputs Most users will not encounter such signals Only qualified A V technicians should adjust these settings The first three Advanced Input settings define the image area of the input figure 3 14 There are settable variables for the following parameters e Active pixels Set from the Active Area submenu The number of pixels per line that are inside the input active area The baseline for the active pixels adjustment is the right edge of the image e Active lines Set from the Active Area submenu The number of lines per frame that are inside the input active area The baseline for the active lines adjustment is the bottom edge of the image For interlaced input signals this number refers to the total number of lines per frame after de interlacing not the number of lines per field 3 24 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Blanking Area Activ
11. RGBHV video and audio receiver 60 351 02 TP R 15HD A twisted pair RGBHV video and audio receiver 60 450 01 TP R BNC AV twisted pair RGB video composite video and audio receiver RGB receiver portion used only 60 350 02 Cables When using signals with a scanning frequency of 15 125 KHz and running distances of 100 feet or more use high resolution BNC cables to achieve maximum performance VGA cable Male to female VGA Cable Part number 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 MAR 22 9 m 26 112 03 VGA 100 MHR 30 5 m 26 112 04 VGA 150 MAR 45 7 m 26 112 09 VGA 200 MHR 61 0 m 26 112 08 VGA 250 MHR 76 2 m 26 112 16 A 4 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e 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 6 m 26 238 03 VGA M35 MHR 10 7 m 26 238 16 VGA M50 MHR 15 25 m 26 238 04 VGA M75 MHR 22 9 m 26 238 05 VGA M100 MHR 30 5 m 26 238 06 VGA M150 MHR 45 7 m 26 238 09 VGA M200 MHR 61 0 m 26 238 08 VGA M250 MHR 76 2 m 26 238 15 Pre cut cables BNC 4 Mini HR cable is used for RGBS cable runs and BNC 5 Mini HR cable is
12. Reset Output l Main Menu Enter AL deo Menu TNE 5 sec Menu m 7 115 sec de vance SS Input Bass Factory Reset Output Treble User Memory Advanced Balance i Baud Rate Reset Audio l Delimeters i Reset RS 232 System Info 15 sec This selection is only available for Signal Format X Composite ER E Aspect Ratio t Interlaced component S video composite video Auto Switching RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progresive component E Lee T Inputs 3 and 4 Passive input 4 only Phase Advanced The refresh rates that are available depend on the Reset Input current resolution Figure 3 5 Menu system flowchart No 3y To enable seamless switching input 4 must be configured as RGB passive unscaled on the Signal Format screen However once it is configured as passive and if input 4 is selected on screen menus are not displayed No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled but audio and other input variables are still adjustable Because on screen displays will be blanked for input 4 once it is configured as passive it will be helpful to configure all of the input 4 options before you configure the input as passive If later you need to change any of the input 4 settings the easiest way is to temporarily set input 4 to one of the scaled output settings See Signal Format screen in this chapter Alternatively you can make the adjustments under RS 232 control Status i
13. SV OK e Widen the picture by 1 Decrease the vertical size SV OK Narrow the picture by 1 Set vertical size to default SV OK e Set the size to the default for the selected resolution View the vertical size SV ciel Show the vertical size setting Horizontal shift Set a specific horizontal shift value PH xi7 OK Shift the image on the screen a specific amount Increase the horizontal shift PH OK Shift the picture to the right Decrease the horizontal shift PH OK e Shift the picture to the left Set horizontal shift to default PH OK e Set the shift to the default for the selected resolution View the horizontal shift value PH ball Show the horizontal shift setting Vertical shift Set a specific vertical shift value PV xte OK e Shift the image on the screen a specific amount Increase the vertical shift PV OK e Move the picture up Decrease the vertical shift PV OK e Move the picture down Set vertical shift to default PV OK e Set the shift to the default for the selected resolution View the vertical shift value PV X18 Show the vertical size setting Pixel phase Set a specific pixel sampling phase PHS k19 OK Specify the pixel sampling phase Increment sampling value PHS OK Increase the phase value Decrement sampling value ES OK Decrease the phase value Set pixel phase to default PHS OK e Set the pixel phase value to the
14. See RS 232 connection in this chapter Connect the AC power cable See Power connection in this chapter Turn on the sources video and audio destinations and the scaler 6 Configure the scaler s inputs and configure the output for the optimum image See chapter 3 Operation and chapter 4 Programmer s Guide Mounting the Scaler The scaler includes four installed rubber feet If you are going to rack mount the scaler mount it before cabling it see Rack mounting below The IN1404XT is exactly 1U high without the rubber feet if you plan to rack mount the scaler with other equipment directly underneath it the feet must be removed Rack mounting Rack mount the scaler as follows 1 Remove the three enclosure screws on one side of the scaler figure 2 1 Rack mount Bracket Figure 2 1 Mounting the scaler IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Installation 2 Attach one rack mount bracket to that side of the scaler with three screws removed in step 1 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 5 Secure the scaler to the rack with machine screws Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the rear panel figure 2 2 4 Rs 32 lo TX RX SS AX SS His SZ y JO Figure 2 2 IN1404XT rear panel connectors and power switch W
15. and input screen settings have no affect on the blue screen Once the output settings have been adjusted turn the blue screen off and then you can adjust the video and input settings Use the Menu 4 button to highlight ON and press the Enter and save button to turn on the blue screen feature Use the button to highlight OFF and press the Enter and save button to turn the blue screen feature off and return to the normal video output Reset Output screen The Reset Output screen provides the ability to reset all of the settings that are available from the Output menu to the factory defaults Use the Menu button to highlight Yes and press the Enter and save button to reset the output Use the button to highlight No and press the Enter button to exit the screen without resetting the output or back out of the screen by pressing the Menu button Advanced menu Figure 3 12 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Advanced menu its submenus and their available settings Factory Reset screen The Factory Reset screen provides the ability to reset all of the video audio input output and RS 232 settings to the factory defaults Use the Menu 4 button to highlight Yes and press the Enter and save button to reset the scaler Use the button to highlight No and press the Enter button to exit the screen without resetting the scaler or back out of the screen by pressing the Menu button User
16. autoswitch mode status Seamless switch mode NO 1 Input 4 must be configured as passive Turning seamless switch mode on automatically configures input 4 as passive if necessary 2 Turning seamless switch mode off does not reconfigure input 4 3 When seamless switching is on and you switch to input 1 2 or 3 that input is synced to the input 4 reference The synced input 1 2 or 3 is termed the channel 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 common in channel input occurs during the vertical interval of input 4 There is a slight delay without blanking while the new input syncs to input 4 and becomes the new channel in common input When you switch between two scaled inputs without going through input 4 the switch is not seamless A brief blanking interval is seen on the output Seamless mode on SM1 OK Turn seamless mode on and configure input 4 as passive if necessary Seamless mode off SMO OK Turn seamless mode off View seamless mode SM xa e View seamless mode status Blue screen and video blank Blue screen on BLANK3 OK Set the video output to blue Blue screen off BLANK2 OK A Set the video output to either the selected input 1 through 4 or the blank screen if enabled Video blank on BLANK1 OK Set the video output to blank Video blank off BLANKO OK
17. blanking value BH x31 e Set a specific V blanking value BV xa2 OK Increment V blanking value BV OK e Decrement V blanking value BV OK e Set V blanking value to default BV OK e View the V blanking value BV Ixs2 Additional description Reset the horizontal blanking setting to its factory default 9 Show the horizontal blanking setting Specify the vertical blanking adjustment Increase the vertical blanking setting by one Decrease the vertical blanking setting by one Reset the vertical blanking setting to its factory default 9 Show the vertical blanking setting Total pixels No The total pixels and active pixels adjustments are interactive Setting one of these variables may require adjusting the other Set a specific total pixel value TP K33 OK Specify the total pixels adjustment Increment total pixels value TP OK e Increase the total pixels setting by one Decrement total pixels value TP OK e Decrease the total pixels setting by one Set total pixels value to default TP OK e Reset the total pixels setting to its factory default 9 View the total pixels value TP x33 Show the total pixels setting Scan type NO 1 Thescan type settings are available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component video inputs only 2 Three scan type options are available one two or all three can be turned on simultaneously Toggle in
18. cable test equipment measures and reports wire pair length The report on the various pair lengths can be used in equalizing pair skew The nominal velocity of propagation NVP the speed at which the signal travels on the transmission line measured as a percentage of the speed of light of TP cable is very close to that of conventional coaxial cable The similarity in NVP means that e by using an Extron IN9045 L6 15HD male to 5 BNC male 6 cable to adapt the output on a 15HD connector to BNC connectors e and then adding an additional length of coax equal to the length of pair skew placed on the receiver s output you can equalize the effects of pair skew figure 2 6 If UTP cable test measurement cannot be done pair skew can still be equalized by viewing a test pattern with a critical eye Examine the test pattern for loss of horizontal registration and through a process of trial and error equalize any pair skew with coax extensions on the red green and or blue outputs Extron skew compensation coax cables are available in lengths of 2 through 20 feet see Appendix A Reference Information for part numbers IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Installation Extron CPM101 Connector EA Extron VTROO1 T Twisted Pair Receiver CAT 5 UTP Cable IF cable measurement indicates that the pair with wires 1 and 2 is four feet shorter than the other signals THEN insert a 15HD to BNC extension cable a
19. definable settings However the inputs are restricted to values that are close to the sampling rate detected If a full range of values is necessary the user defined mode can be manually selected No Ire Auto Detect mode cannot determine the input sampling rate the User Defined mode is selected automatically Redetect Now The scaler automatically reconfigures when each new input is detected and when each new output mode is detected If the scaler does not detect a change in the input sampling rate or if the input output settings become invalid the Redetect Now option allows users to initiate a new detection sequence and reload the input output settings To select a Input Mode option use the Menu a or Y button to highlight the desired option and press the Enter and save button Optimizing the Audio Each individual input s audio bass treble and balance levels can be adjusted for maximum sound quality Adjust the audio as follows 1 Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the audio output to output devices such as audio players See Input connections and Standard output connections in chapter 2 Installation Power on the audio sources the scaler and the audio players Select an input listening to the audio with a critical ear As necessary adjust each variable for the input see Audio menu in this chapter for optimum audio quality Select each input in turn and repeat step 4 for each input
20. equal Press the a and v buttons to shrink or if not at 100 expand the display vertically on the screen Press the 4 and buttons to shrink or if not at 100 expand the display horizontally on the screen Press the Enter button to save the changes Position screen The Position screen displays two status indicators that show the horizontal and vertical position settings The position adjustments move the output image on the monitor Unlike input blanking the position adjustments do not crop the image or add blank lines The position is automatically reset to default values each time a new input aspect ratio is selected The position automatically changes to the previously selected values when an input with a different aspect ratio is selected Press the A and v buttons to shift the display vertically on the screen Press the and gt buttons to shift the display horizontally on the screen Press the Enter button to save the changes and return to normal system operations Sync Format screen The Sync Format screen identifies the currently selected sync format and provides the ability to select a different format The display or projector may require RGBHV video with positive or negative horizontal H and vertical V sync polarity For RGBS or RGsB video many LCD and DLP projectors and plasma displays will not display properly if serration pulses are present in the sync signal Flagging or bending at the top of the video image is a sign
21. green gain value Decrement green gain value Set green gain value to default View the green gain value Set a specific blue gain value Increment blue gain value Decrement blue gain value The RGB gain adjustment is available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component video inputs only 2 No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled RED bel RED RED RED RED GRN xs GRN GRN GRN GRN BLU ell BLU BLU OK e OK OK OK lt xe OK OK OK OK Ixs OK OK OK Specify the red gain adjustment Increase the red gain setting by one Decrease the red gain setting by one Reset the red gain setting to its factory default 128 Show the red gain setting Specify the green gain adjustment Increase the green gain setting by one Decrease the green gain setting by one Reset the green gain setting to its factory default 128 Show the green gain setting Specify the blue gain adjustment Increase the blue gain setting by one Decrease the blue gain setting by one IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 7 Programmer s Guide cont d Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to scaler scaler to host Set blue gain value to de
22. range of 0 to 255 The default setting is 128 An extra step is required to adjust the display as follows 1 Select the RGB Gain screen see steps 1 through 4 in Status indicators in this chapter 2 Use the Menu A and v buttons to highlight the desired color option such as Red and press the Enter button The selected color s gain status indicator appears on the on screen monitor 3 Press and release the Menu 4 and buttons to decrease and increase the selected level by 1 step or press and hold the buttons to flow through the adjustment range 4 Press the Enter and save button to save the adjusted value Color Saturation screen NO The color saturation adjustment is available for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only The Color Saturation screen displays a status indicator that shows the color saturation setting Color saturation increases and decreases the color of the picture Use the Menu 4 and gt buttons to adjust the color saturation control through a range of 0 to 255 At the minimum setting 0 the scaler removes most of the color The default setting is 128 Hue screen NO The hue adjustment is available for NTSC interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only The Hue screen displays a status indicator that shows the hue setting Hue adjusts the picture s color toward red or green Use the Menu and gt buttons to adjust the color saturation control thro
23. setting 0 the entire picture is shown at about the same brightness gray At the maximum setting 255 there is a marked difference between the dark and light areas of the image The default setting is 128 3 6 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 15 sec 1 save Contrast Brightness 9 A Contrast Menu _1 Menu 4 Menu RGB Gain i i Ge Saturation CENE i ue ain i Sharpness Red Red ner Noise Filter 1 A ii D em o m Gammat Green 128 save Noise Filtert Blue __ save Comb Trapt Reset Video save Color Saturation A IZ D 15 IZ n2 CO E ee Se eee ee ee ee O 5 c I Reset Video save Huet save Yes No This selection is only available for Composite video t Interlaced component S video composite video x RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progresive component Inputs 3 and 4 Passive input 4 only e The refresh rates that are available depend on the current resolution Figure 3 7 Video menu flowchart IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 7 Operation cont d RGB Gain screen NON The RGB gain adjustment is available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component video inputs only The red green and blue gain screens display a status indicator that shows the input signal gain contrast setting for each individual color Use the Menu 4 and gt buttons to adjust each color s gain control through a
24. that the serration pulses should be removed The Sync Format screen displays the following options e RGBHV Negative sync on the H and V sync lines e RGBHV Positive sync on the H and V sync lines e RGBS A Composite sync with serration pulses e RGBS B Composite sync with no serration pulses e RGsB A Sync on green with serration pulses e RGsB B Sync on green with no serration pulses To select a different sync format use the Menu a or Y button to highlight the desired sync format and press the Enter and save button No f you set the scaler to output RGsB video you may encounter image problems on the display connected to the TP output IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 17 Operation cont d The VTROO1 CM that receives the TP output can receive RGsB signals from the scaler However the red green and blue video signals black levels are not clamped to a OV reference as for RGBHV or RGBS For most displays this is not a problem On some displays such as some LCD displays however the black levels of the red green and blue signals may change as the average picture level changes resulting in an unacceptable image Blue Screen screen The Blue Screen screen turns the blue screen feature on and off When on the blue screen feature is helpful in the setup of the size and position adjustments on the display In the blue only mode a solid blue field is passed to the display NO The video
25. the cable Side Clip Down 12345678 RJ 45 connector ia ect naa wie srt Wire color Wire color RGB video signal 2 7 Whitebronn wmebow Buer anor i ae Pairs WW Wes 3 amp 6 4 amp 5 Figure 2 5 TP cable termination 1 amp 2 Cable testing To ensure proper cable termination each transmission cable system that uses CAT 5 cable should be tested Extron s skew free UTP cable does not need to be tested Testing the cable from the RJ 45 connections at the transmitter and receiver gives the most accurate indications of cable problems There are two varieties of cable runs simple runs in which a single cable is terminated only at the transmitter and receiver and complex runs which can include patch bays and multiple terminations and lengths of cable In either case the entire cabling system should be tested A complete test measures cable length and tests the wire map attenuation NEXT PSNEXT ELFEXT PSELFEXT return loss ACR and PSACR All of these tests are critical for digital data transfer but not for analog video While all of these tests are important indicators of the quality of the cable termination the most critical testing parameters for video transfer are wire map T 568 A or B termination and pair length measurements The largest concern is equalization of skew between cable pairs Cable systems of 300 feet or less should exhibit no transmission problems if they pass at least CAT 5 channel certifi
26. tracking selection use the Menu a or v button to highlight the desired selection and press the Enter and save button Phase screen No The Phase screen is available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component video inputs only The Phase screen displays a status indicator that shows the phase adjustment setting The phase control adjusts the amount of phase shift applied to the input video signal Use the Menu a and buttons to increase or decrease the amount of phase shift through a range of 0 to 31 The default setting is 10 Advanced screen The Advanced screen provides a submenu of advanced selection options active area blanking total pixels scan type and input mode These advanced settings are rarely needed for standard video and computer video signals but allow the 3 14 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Operation knowledgeable user to optimize the quality when the input is non standard or proprietary video They are described in more detail in Optimizing the Video in this chapter No The Advanced Input settings are a complex set of adjustments to optimize the scaler for non standard video inputs Most users will not encounter such signals Only qualified A V technicians should adjust these settings To select one of the advanced settings use the Menu a or v button to highlight the desired option and press the Enter button The selected Advanced screen appears Reset Input screen The Reset Input screen prov
27. used for RGBHV cable runs Either type can also be used for composite video S video or RGsB All Extron BNC cables have male connectors on both ends A plenum version of the BNC 5 Mini HR cable is also available BNC 4 Mini HR Cable Part number BNC 4 25 MHR 25 feet 7 5 meters BNC 4 50 MHR 50 feet 15 0 meters BNC 4 75 MHR 75 feet 23 0 meters BNC 4 100 MHR 100 feet 30 0 meters BNC 4 150 MHR 150 feet 45 0 meters BNC 4 200 MHR 200 feet 60 0 meters BNC 4 250 MHR 250 feet 75 0 meters BNC 4 300 MHR 300 feet 90 0 meters BNC 5 Mini HR Cable BNC 5 25 MHR 25 feet 7 5 meters BNC 5 50 MHR 50 feet 15 0 meters BNC 5 75 MHR 75 feet 23 0 meters BNC 5 100 MHR 100 feet 30 0 meters BNC 5 150 MHR 150 feet 45 0 meters BNC 5 200 MHR 200 feet 60 0 meters BNC 5 250 MHR 250 feet 75 0 meters BNC 5 300 MHR 300 feet 90 0 meters 26 210 04 26 210 05 26 210 06 26 210 07 26 210 08 26 210 09 26 210 54 26 210 53 26 260 03 26 260 04 26 260 16 26 260 05 26 260 12 26 260 06 26 260 18 26 260 14 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Reference Information A 5 Reference Information cont d A 6 Skew free A V cable Part number NOTE Skew Free A V UTP cables are not recommended for Ethernet LAN applications 3 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 01 6 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 02 12 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 03 25 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 04 35 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 05 50 Skew free A V UTP 26
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29. 4 a Y and gt buttons Press the 4 a Y and gt buttons to move the highlight bar over submenus or selections Enter button Press the Enter button to select a highlighted submenu or selection Press the Enter button to save a value that you have set to memory On the menu system flowcharts figure 3 7 figure 3 8 figure 3 9 figure 3 11 figure 3 12 and figure 3 13 and in the following descriptions save functions of the Enter button are shown in a bold italics font Enter and save For a setting that you have made to become permanent until replaced in favor of a newer setting it must be saved by pressing the Enter and save button With the exception of the volume adjustment see item 4 if you do not save the value by pressing the Enter and save button your adjustment is lost Nejyg E 70 exit an adjustment screen without saving the change press the Menu button to return to the previously selected screen deg 70 return to normal operation no menus let the scaler remain idle for 15 seconds until the selected screen times out or press the Menu button repeatedly until the Main Menu is deselected 3 4 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Brightness A J Contrast t i RGB Gain i Resolution i Color Saturation i Refresh Rate i Huet i Seamless Mode Sharpnesst Size Menu EE ji posit i iM oise Filter nc Forma i pss Comb Trapt Blue Screen 112206 Reset Video l
30. 404XT All sizing adjustments to correct aspect ratio should be done using the IN1404XT IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 21 Operation cont d To change the output aspect ratio of most DVD players 1 Enter the DVD player s setup or action menu while the disc is stopped 2 Select the 16 9 aspect ratio Resolution and refresh rates Resolution and refresh rate are probably the most crucial variables for optimum image quality Every display has an optimal or native resolution and an optimal refresh rate These will vary depending on e The type of display technology e Whether the display has a fixed number of pixels a native resolution e The size of the pixels e The size of the display or screen e The distance of the viewer from the screen For best results set the scaler s output resolution and refresh rate to match the capabilities of your display The ideal resolution must lie within the compatible range of the display For example some 27 to 36 presentation monitors are limited to input signals in the 30 hKz to 50 kHz range Check the Direct View Display Cross Reference and the Projector Cross Reference in the Extron catalog or on the Extron web site www extron com for the most up to date compatible ranges of most displays CRT displays selecting the optimum resolution While CRT displays do not have a native resolution they do have a sweet spot for input signal resolution When the s
31. 569 06 75 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 07 100 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 08 150 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 09 200 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 10 250 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 11 300 Skew free A V UTP 26 569 12 25 Skew free Plenum 26 570 04 35 Skew free Plenum 26 570 05 50 Skew free Plenum 26 570 06 75 Skew free Plenum 26 570 07 100 Skew free Plenum 26 570 08 150 Skew free Plenum 26 570 09 200 Skew free Plenum 26 570 10 250 Skew free Plenum 26 570 11 300 Skew free Plenum 26 570 12 Bulk cable Super High Resolution Cable Part number SHR 1 bulk 500 22 098 02 SHR 1 bulk 1000 22 098 03 SHR 4 bulk 500 22 099 02 SHR 5 bulk 500 22 100 02 BNC 4 Mini HR Cable Part number BNC 4 Mini HR bulk 500 22 032 02 BNC 4 Mini HR bulk 1000 22 032 03 BNC 5 Mini HR Cable Part number BNC 5 Mini HR bulk 500 22 020 02 BNC 5 Mini HR bulk 1000 22 020 03 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Reference Information Plenum BNC 5 Mini HR Cable Plenum BNC 5 Mini HR bulk 500 Plenum BNC 5 Mini HR bulk 1000 Part number 22 103 02 22 103 03 No Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000 1524 meter rolls is available with or without connectors Skew free A V cable Skew free A V UTP 1000 Bulk non plenum Skew free A V UTP 1000 Bulk plenum Assorted connectors cables and adapters Connectors BNC Mini HR crimp connectors qty 50 SHR male crimp connectors qty 50 BNC bulk
32. ASP al OK e Specify the aspect ratio for the selected input Example ASP2 OK Specify the selected input aspect ratio as widescreen 1 78 View selected input s aspect ratio ASP K4 Selected input aspect ratio is X4 Output resolution Set output resolution SCS xs OK lt Example SCS3 OK Set output to 1024x768 View output resolution SCS x5 Output refresh rate Set output refresh rate REF xe OK Example REF1 OK Set refresh rate to 72 Hz View output refresh rate REF xe Output sync If you set the scaler to output RGsB video you may encounter image problems on the display connected to the TP output The VTROO1 CM that receives the TP output can receive RGsB signals from the scaler However the red ereen and blue video signals black levels are not clamped to a OV reference as for RGBHV or RGBS For most displays this is not a problem On some displays such as some LCD displays however the black levels of the red ereen and blue signals may change as the average picture level changes resulting in an unacceptable image Set output sync format SYNC xz OK Set output sync format to x7 View sync format SYNC xz Example SYNC 3 e Sync format is set to RGBS with no serration pulses 4 6 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command Brightn
33. Front Panel Controls and Indicators All of the scaler s controls are on the front panel figure 3 1 Front panel LEDs provide graphic indication of some of the basic system functions For more complex tasks such as system configuration the scaler has a menu system that is operated using the front panel buttons and displayed on the output monitors figure 3 2 O Figure 3 1 IN1404XT video scaler and switcher front panel A AL LA MIL Chan sl WALL Figure 3 2 Menu system display Video controls 1 Input 1 through 4 buttons The Input 1 through Input 4 buttons select the associated video input to scale except for input 4 when configured as passive and display on the output s Audio follows switches with the front panel video selection Input 1 through 4 LEDs The lit Input 1 through Input 4 LED indicates the video and audio input that is selected 2 Blank button The Blank button switches the output s to a black screen No Blank turns off the R G and B video output signals only the H and V sync outputs remain active This ensures that the display s retains sync lock Blank has no affect on input 4 when it is passive unscaled Blank LED The Blank LED indicates that the video output is blanked 3 Freeze button The Freeze button locks the output display to the current image being input When the freeze function is enabled the Freeze LED is lit To unfr
34. Host to Scaler Instructions Scaler Responses Using the Command Response Table Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Programmer s Guide The scaler s rear panel RS 232 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connector figure 4 1 can be connected to the RS 232 serial port output of a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility an RS 232 capable PDA or a control system This connection makes software control of the scaler possible Color Pin N C Black Scaler N C Grey RS 232 NC Bie TX GND RX Gnd Green To control N C Yellow system RX Orange TX Red i N C Brown Connector Shell One device Up to 6 devices Controller Scaler Controller Scaler Receive 2 Each scaler s TX Gnd 5 Gnd 5 Each scaler s Gnd Transmit 3 Transmit 3 One scaler s RX Figure 4 1 RS 232 port pin assignments Communication Protocols The scaler has a factory set baud rate of 9600 bps but can communicate at baud rates from 1200 bps up to 57 600 bps Baud rates can be set from the Advance menu see Baud rate screen in chapter 3 Operation and with an RS 232 command although communications are lost until the baud rate on the computer PDA or control system are updated to the new baud rate Neg The baud rate on the computer PDA or control system must match the baud rate selected on the IN1404XT The remaining protocols which are constant are 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity
35. IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 29 Operation cont d 3 30 Troubleshooting This paragraph gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the scaler and it provides examples and descriptions for some image problems you may encounter The following tips may help you in troubleshooting 1 Some symptoms may resemble others so you may want to look through all of the examples before attempting to solve the problem Be prepared to backtrack in case the action taken does not solve the problem It may help to keep notes and sketches in case the troubleshooting process gets lengthy This will also give you something to discuss if you call for technical support Try simplifying the system by eliminating components that may have introduced the problem or made it more complicated For sync related problems Portable digital projectors are designed to operate close to the video source Sync problems may result from using long cables or from improper termination A sync adapter such as Extron s ASTA active sync termination adapter may help solve these problems For LCD and DLP projectors and plasma displays In addition to the sync related information above check the user s manual that came with the projector for troubleshooting tips as well as for settings and adjustments Each manufacturer may have its own terms so look for terms like auto setup auto sync pixel phase
36. J 45 female Nominal level asias 0 7V p p Minimum maximum levels OV to 0 7V p p Mop dan cema 75 ohms Scaled resolution 640x480 9575 800x600 59759 852x480 2 75 1024x768 5675 1152x864 9 1280x720 975 17850 40 2850x1024 1365x768 1365x1024 1 at56 Hz at60Hz at65 Hz EEU724BPWA at 75 Hz 6 at85 Hz at96Hz at100 Hz UY L2 WCU POr Seamless or RGB delayed switching Sync Input E RGBHV RGBS RGsB dee DE apps RGBHV RGBS RGsB AA ono NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL SECAM TRA ETC CL cocteles OV to 5 0V p p e eros OV to 5 0V p p Inputimpedance idas 1 kohms Output impedance rissin 75 ohms Max itiput VoOlIABB pesccsecnsesscnesoness 5 0V p p Ee Positive or negative selectable A 2 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Reference Information E Unbalanced output 0dB Audio input Number signal tvpe 4 stereo unbalanced Connectors 2 4x2 left and right RCA connectors Audio output Number signal type 4 1 stereo unbalanced Connectors celle 1x2 left and right RCA connectors Med 0dBu 0 775 volts RMS Control remote switcher verial COMO DOLE serura 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 2 TX 22 GND 3 RX General POWOT vende INDIEN RM NUN 90V AC to 260V AC 50 60 Hz 60 watts internal auto switchable Temp
37. Memory screen The User Memory screen provides the ability to either save all of the current video audio and input settings to one of 128 memory blocks recall the settings from a block or reset the contents of a block to the factory defaults Save recall or reset a memory block as follows 1 Use the Menu A or Y button to highlight the desired option and press the Enter and save button The Save Recall or Reset status indicator appears 2 Press the 4 and gt buttons to count up or down to the desired memory block number 3 Press the Enter button to save recall or reset the video audio and input settings and return to normal system operations 3 18 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Enter Delimeters gt Parenthesis Brackets Braces Slashes Less amp Greater settings into Selected Signs Memory Block Saves Current Channel A Mann n ne el M 15 Iden sec Reset RS 232 i Enter Yes No Menu ae Menu or i lS sec Memories store all Recalls Settings from i Video Audio and Selected EN Block f MIA Input Parameters into Current Channel 15 115 bs Advanced Enter EE Sec Sec System Info sec Factory Reset Input 3 User Memory 2 a RGBHV 640x480 Baud Rate 200 Horiz 94 9kHz Delimeters Reset Vert 71Hz System Info Output 1024x768 Horiz 81 4kHz Vert 100Hz Sync RGBHV Menu Resets Video Audio alee amp Input Settings for Selected Memor
38. RGBS 5 RGsB no serrations Brightness contrast gain color saturation and hue value 000 thru 255 Sharpness value 1 thru 8 Gamma value 1 thru 30 Noise filter value 0 thru 47 Comb trap filter 0 Comb filter 1 Trap filter 2 Both filters off Horizontal tracking 0 Very fast for poor quality input video VCR 1 Fast For normal quality input video cable box 2 Normal for good quality input video DVD 3 Slow for high quality input video broadcast Label status 0 Off 2 Momentary 1 On Ee N 00 Ee o 2 gt lt 30 gt N 3 2X 33 X E 3 gt Ri al Custom label to be displayed up to 15 characters Horizontal or vertical size up to 100 Horizontal shift value variable per resolution Vertical shift value variable per resolution Pixel phase value 0 31 Preset number 5 128 Volume 12 63 Bass 6 27 Treble 8 25 Balance 0 31 16 center Firmware version Reset parameter 1 Video 4 Output 2 Audio 5 RS 232 3 Input Baud rate 3 1200 7 19 200 4 2400 8 38 400 5 4800 9 57 600 7 9600 Delimitors O Brackets 3 Less than greater than lt gt 1 Braces 4 Slashes 2 Parenthesis 5 Signs Total pixels Variable depending on the resolution Total lines Variable depending on the resolution Horizontal blanking Variable depending on the resolution Vertical blanking Variable depe
39. Redetect Now incorrect or may have been changed with Lockout Changes enabled The input is improperly Use the Input menu to select the configured correct input format Freeze mode was Deactivate freeze mode entered when the image was black Power Ensure that the audio source the scaler and the amplifier speakers are plugged into a live AC power source and the scaler is turned on The source is incorrect Ensure that the source is connected to the correct input and that the volume has not been turned down or muted The output is incorrect The IN1404XT outputs line level audio only Ensure that it is connected to a mixer amplifier or to amplified speakers Volume too low Increase the volume with the scaler s Volume A button Audio may be muted Press the Mute Audio button Autoswitching is Use the RS 232 ASO command to turned on via an turn autoswitching off See RS 232 command chapter 4 Programmer s Guide for details IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 31 Operation cont d 3 32 Problem The on screen menu does not appear The image is scrambled The image is scrambled cont d Possible cause Input 4 is set for passive unscaled The input signal format is incorrect The output signal is incompatible The input mode may have been changed with Lockout Changes enabled The image is stretched Total pixels may be set horizontally The image is compre
40. a new detection sequence and reload the input output settings View scan type value ST xss View scan type settings IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 15 Programmer s Guide cont d 4 16 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide CSS IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Reference Information Specifications Video input Number sienal type ente 2 RGBHV RGBS RGsB RGBcvS component video 4 S video composite video CODI BOLOLS tal n 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 spears 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 OV to 1 0V p p with no offset Impedance gf 75 ohms Horizontal frequency WW Autoscan 15 KHz to 60 kHz RGB Vertical fre Autoscan 50 Hz to 120 Hz Resolution range GU MIN Autoscan 720 x 525 to 1600 x 1200 Video processing Decoder e W 8 bit digital Digital sampling 8 24 bit 8 bits per color Soe 16 78 million Video output Number signal type ss 2 RGBHV RGBS RGsB scaled RGB 1 set of proprietary analog signals ENEE sfieri ao 5 BNC female 1 15 pin HD female 1 R
41. ain menu main menu system See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details If you aren t in the menu system pressing any of these buttons causes the scaler to display the Position screen figure 3 4 on the output monitors The screen features two status indicators that show the horizontal and vertical position settings The position adjustments move the output image on the monitor Press the A and v buttons to shift the display vertically on the screen Press the and gt buttons to shift the display horizontally on the screen Press the Enter button to save the changes and return to normal system operations 15 sec Output Resolution Aspect Ratio H Position Seamless Mode Size V Position Position 1 33 EE Format Blue Screen Figure 3 4 Horizontal and vertical position on screen display IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 3 Operation cont d 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 The effects of all adjustments are visible on the screen or audible on the audio output but they are temporary unless saved The adjustments return to their previous settings when the adjustment screen exits by either a timeout or the operator pressing the Menu button For a setting that you have made to become permanent until replaced in favor of a newer setting it mus
42. an rate of the display 3 22 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation CT EAN CRT Displays 15 data monitor 00x600 1024x768 72H2 75H2 Data projector or retro display with 800 x 600 1024 x 768 72 Hz 85 Hz 7 CRTs Data projector or retro displays with 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 72 Hz 85 Hz Projectors flat panels and plasma displays Check the display s 800 x 600 1024 x 768 native resolution For 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 848 x 600 set the scaler to 800 x 600 Check the display s 800 x 600 1024 x 768 native resolution 1280 x 1024 1365 x 768 Very old units may be 640 x 480 LCD 14 15 flat panel display Plasma 40 display 4 3 For Fujitsu Sony 42 852 x 480 1024 x 768 plasmas with 1024 x 1280 x 768 1024 set the scaler to output 1024 x 768 Plasma 50 60 16 9 Boxlight 56 Hz 60 Hz For Pioneer Eizo LG Pioneer Runco Sharp 1280 x 768 PDP 505HD use 65 Hz Viewsonic 56 Hz Plasma 50 60 16 9 Fuzitsu JVC A Luce Marantz NEC Panasonic 1365 x 768 60 Hz SE EE RCA Runco Samsung Toshiba Fixed pixel displays selecting the optimum resolution and refresh rate Display devices that are based on LCD DLP D ILA and plasma technology have a specific number of pixels a native resolution These displays typically can show higher or lower resolution signals but can only do so by scaling the image up or down to the native resolution To avoid additional image scaling by the display
43. and tracking General checks 1 Ur P pN Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on The scaler is receiving power if one of the Input LEDs is lit Ensure that the input selected is active Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary Call the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline if necessary IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Specific problems The table below shows some common operating problems and their solutions Problem No image appears No audio output The input source cannot be changed Possible cause Solution Power Ensure that the video source the scaler and the display are plugged into a live AC power source and the scaler is turned on No video input Check that the input device is outputting a video signal No video output Press the Menu button if the on screen display does not appear check the output connection The output signal is Use the power up shortcuts to incompatible select an output rate that is compatible with the display The output resolution Select an output resolution that is is lower than the input greater than or equal to the input resolution resolution The display may not Check the display s sync capability accept the output sync and select the correct output sync format The input output Select Input gt Advanced gt Input settings may be Mode gt
44. and increase the setting to match the input signal Vertical position may Reduce the vertical position be set too far to the setting bottom Display may be set Use the blue screen and the incorrectly display s position or size controls to fit the image on the display Double image Multiple formats Ensure only one signal is connected to a single connected to each input input Interlaced component Select Input gt Advanced gt Scan Type and RGB video Even and then select Invert Sync and odd fields improperly detected Black amp white image Signal format Select Input gt Signal Format and only incorrect ensure that signal format selected matches the signal input Hooking along the Horizontal tracking Select Input gt Horiz Tracking and top of the image too slow increase the tracking speed RGBS and RGsB Select Output gt Sync Format and video Incorrect select pulses on A if off B or serration pulses status turn pulses off if on Frozen image Freeze is activated Press freeze to deactivate the feature Displayed image is Input aspect ratio Select Input Aspect Ratio and the wrong shape incorrect select the correct aspect ratio Output aspect ratio Select Output Resolution and incorrect select a resolution to match the display IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 33 Operation cont d 3 34 Problem Output resolution cannot be increased Input aspect ratio cannot be selected
45. and more processing is inherently bad for image quality it is important to know your display s native resolution LCD projectors Plasma 42 display 16 9 Check the display s operation manual to determine its native resolution Set the scaler to match this native resolution The scaler s refresh rate should be set to 60 Hz for most LCD plasma D ILA and DLP projectors No Y Higher refresh rates are not recommended for these display technologies They usually do not improve the image and may cause compatibility problems IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 23 Operation cont d Advanced Input submenu options Signal Format Aspect Ratio Auto Switching Input Labels Horiz Tracking Phase Advanced Reset Input 15 sec Figure 3 13 shows the submenus that are available from the Advanced screen The scaler automatically adjusts for different input and output modes However if the input signal has slightly different timing or is non standard some settings may need to be manually adjusted All settings for each input and output mode including non standard input modes are stored in non volatile memory so that the adjustments do not need to be repeated after the settings are optimized 3Interlaced Enter Swap Fields save Invert Sync Active Pixels Enter j 7 1028 Active Lines 0 7 Active Area Blanking Total Pixels Enter H Blanking Scan Type eave MR
46. be too high Vertical blanking Active lines setting may be too high Solution Select Input gt Advanced gt Scan Type and select Swap Fields to toggle the setting on Select Input gt Advanced gt Input Mode and select User Defined to enable the full range of settings Select Input gt Advanced gt H Blanking and reduce the setting to match the input signal Select Input gt Advanced gt Active Area and reduce the setting to match the input signal Select Input gt Advanced gt Active Area and increase the setting to match the input signal Select Input gt Advanced gt H Blanking and reduce the setting to match the input signal Select Output gt Resolution and select a setting that is greater than or equal to the active area Select Input gt Advanced gt V Blanking and reduce the setting to match the input signal Select Output gt Resolution and select a setting that is greater than or equal to the active area Select Input gt Advanced gt Total Pixels and increase the setting to match the input signal Select Input gt Advanced gt Active Area and reduce the setting to match the input signal Select Input gt Advanced gt Active Area and reduce the setting to match the input signal IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 35 Operation cont d 3 36 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation o turo Chapter Four Programmer s Guide Communications Protocols Serial Control Cable Wiring
47. below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII command All entries in the command response table are shown using the delimiters but any other valid delimiters could be used instead ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Esc 1B CR OD LF A 20 22 24 9 go c OD vi E Ss TT UO 1 e 3 zb e e TVO B J R Z b j Z IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 3 Programmer s Guide cont d f SIS E B SSES 4 4 Symbols defined below are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command response fields Command and response examples are shown throughout the table The symbols are defined below Symbols CR no line feed Input number 1 through 4 Autoswitch seamless blank blue freeze mute front panel lockout status 0 Off 2 Invalid option 1 On 3 Blue screen on Video type 0 Composite video 5 RGBS 1 S video 6 RGsB 2 Component I 7 RGBHVS passive 3 Component P 8 RGsB passive 4 RGBHV Aspect ratio O Standard 4 3 3 Wider screen 2 35 1 Anamorphic 4 Tomarama 2 Wide screen 16 9 1 78 Scaler resolution 0 640x480 5 1280x720 720p 1 800x600 6 1280x768 2 852x480 7 1280x1024 3 1024x768 8 1365x768 4 1152x864 9 1365x1024 Video refresh rate 0 60 Hz 4 96Hz L 72 Hz 5 100 Hz 2 75 HZ 6 120 Hz 3 85 Hz Sync format O RGBHV 3 RGBS no serrations 1 RGBHV 4 RGsB 2
48. caler is set to output at the sweet spot of the CRT it results in a detailed image with no visible scan lines If the scaler is set to output below the sweet spot the displayed image has small scan lines between the image lines If the scaler is set to output above the sweet spot the images lines overlap and the image loses detail because there are more lines and pixels than the display can clearly resolve When experimenting to find the sweet spot start with the output refresh rate set at 72 Hz and the resolution shown in the table on the next page Then with a critical eye try higher and lower resolutions until you achieve a solid image with optimum image detail CRT displays selecting the optimum refresh rate CRTs tend to flicker at refresh rates below 70 Hz To achieve a flicker free image try an output refresh rate of 72 Hz or 75Hz With a critical eye try even higher rates to see if they improve the display In some cases you will find that the image suddenly appears significantly improved at a higher rate such as 85 Hz Note that as the refresh rate increases the horizontal scan rate also increases placing greater bandwidth demands on the video distribution system and the display If the bandwidth is too high you may see a softer image because the signal exceeds the bandwidth of the distribution system and the display An extremely high refresh rate can also create a compatibility problem in which the video signal is beyond the sc
49. cation testing IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Installation 2 5 Installation cont d 2 6 The Microtest OMNI SCANNER 2 performs comprehensive certification testing to the proposed CAT 6 standards Other manufacturers also make testing equipment The tests include advanced diagnostics for troubleshooting the cause and location of many cable and termination problems For simple installation testing the Microtest MICRO SCANNER PRO tests wire map and cable length including individual cable pair length Equalizing pair skew The manufacturing process for network CAT 5 UTP cable leads to a condition called pair skew For best results pair skew needs to be equalized when using the CAT 5 cable in A V applications The design of Extron s skew free A V UTP cable minimizes pair skew to the point that equalization is not required Skew exists between pairs when the physical length of one wire pair is different from another As the transmission cable length increases the amount of skew increases Skew affects the displayed image when the differential length between wire pairs exceeds 2 feet causing the timing of the red green and blue video signals to appear out of alignment horizontal registration errors A white vertical line on a black field can appear as individual red green and blue lines that are close together the signal transmitted on the shortest wire pair leads the other colors and appears to the left on the display UTP
50. ced to the input 4 reference The synced input 1 2 or 3 is termed the channel 3 20 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e 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 There is a slight delay without blanking while the new input syncs to input 4 and becomes the new channel in common input When you switch between two scaled inputs without going through input 4 the switch is not seamless A brief blanking interval is seen on the output If the input 4 signal is turned off the scaler switches over to an internal crystal reference and operates in free run mode When seamless switching is not available the scaler blanks the screen when the scaler switches among inputs The sync signal remains present on the output while the scaler begins processing the new video signal The blanking during this interval ensures that a noise filled scramble is not shown on the output during the transition When the input 4 video signal is restored and a switch to input 4 is made seamless switching mode reactivates Power up shortcuts Several menu functions or combinations of menu functions are coded as shortcuts into the power up process These shortcuts can be particularly useful is the monitor does not display an image or the image is scrambled Press and hold the follow
51. d blank borders or crop any part of the image However the apparent effect of blank borders and a cropped image can be caused by the image being improperly positioned on the monitor You can use the blue screen feature as a tool to help you adjust the monitor s controls The blue screen is always available even when the input settings are incorrectly adjusted or there is no input signal 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 and input settings then can be adjusted Active area adjustment Figure 3 16 shows an image whose active area is improperly set as indicated by the dashed lines If the number of active image pixels that the scaler is set to scale are less than the amount of actual active pixels that are input the IN1404XT only scales the set active area and will skip some of the input pixels This early end to the scaling process results in an output with fewer pixels than it should and looks as if the image is stretched horizontally 3 26 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Blanking Area Incorrect Active Area Active Pixels Figure 3 16 Incorrect active area setting Similarly if the number of active image lines
52. d rate IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 15 Operation cont d q A RENT 04 Menu 15 sec 1 H Position V Position 1 727 r 115 sec 145 sec i ha 145 sec 145 sec Menu Menu A i Seamless Mode l Blue Screen l ON OFF Enter N OFF i Enter i save i save Menu or 115 sec i Enter Resolution 15 sec 115 sec efresh Rate SS gaer Seamless Mode Menu EE Size Position H Size Enter SG Format Enter save Blue Screen save V Size 100 AY Reset Output The refresh rates that are available depend on the current resolution Figure 3 11 Output menu flowchart Refresh Rate screen Not all refresh rates are available for a given resolution The table in Resolution screen defines the available combinations of resolutions and refresh rates The Refresh Rate screen identifies the currently selected output refresh rate and provides the ability to select a different rate To select a different rate use the Menu a or Y button to highlight the desired resolution and press the Enter and save button Resolution and refresh rate are crucial variables for optimum image quality For best results set the scaler output to match the capabilities of your display If necessary see Optimizing the Video in this chapter for detailed guidelines for choosing the proper resolution and rate Seamless Mode screen The Seamless Mode screen indicates whether the scaler s seamles
53. e Area Horizontal Active Pixels _ gt Blanking A Total Pixels Figure 3 14 Advanced input settings e Horizontal blanking Set from the Blanking submenu The number of pixels per line that are inside the blanking area to the left of the active area including the horizontal sync width and the horizontal back porch e Vertical blanking Set from the Blanking submenu The number of lines per frame that are inside the blanking area above the active area including the vertical sync height and the vertical back porch e Total pixels RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component only 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 No The total number of lines per frame including the blanking above and below the active area is determined by the input signal and is not user adjustable Use these controls to match the input video signal and to frame the active area No Y The active pixels and total pixels adjustments are interactive Setting one of these variables may require adjusting the other Input blanking adjustment The input blanking controls adjust where the electronic scaling process takes effect The input blanking and active area should be manually adjusted if necessary to match the input video signal framing the active area of the input signal If the blanking is set incorrectly the scaler
54. e remains See Single faint vertical line appears below if necessary Select Input gt Phase and experiment with settings until the line moves completely out of view Select Video gt Sharpness and increase the sharpness setting Select Video gt Noise Filter and select a different setting Select Output gt Refresh Rate and lower the refresh rate Select Input gt Advanced gt Total Pixels and experiment with settings until the characters are sharp Select Input gt Phase and experiment with settings until the characters are sharp Select Input gt Advanced gt Scan Type and select Interlaced to toggle the setting off Select Input gt Advanced gt Scan Type and select Interlaced to toggle the setting on Problem Possible cause Image has jagged Interlaced video edges Even and odd fields are swapped Unable to select some Desired settings are outside the range of the predefined modes scaler settings Total pixels setting Horizontal blanking cannot be decreased may be too high Active pixels setting may be too high Total pixels setting Active pixels setting cannot be increased may be too low Horizontal blanking may be too high Output resolution may be too low Active lines setting Vertical blanking cannot be increased may be too high Output resolution may be too low Horizontal blanking Total pixels setting setting cannot be may be too low increased Active pixels setting may
55. eeze the image press the Freeze button again deg When the output is frozen the video input cannot be removed without losing the displayed image 3 2 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation If a different input is selected see 1 the switching action deselects the freeze function the frozen image is lost and the Freeze LED returns to its unlit state NOTE Freeze has no affect on input 4 when it is passive unscaled Audio controls Volume A and v buttons The Volume buttons regulate the volume level of the selected audio input Use the Volume buttons to increase and decrease the audio level for the current input 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 on screen display figure 3 3 shows a quantitative volume measurement for 15 seconds No The IN1404XT automatically saves the volume levels for each input This is the only adjustment that does not need to be saved by pressing the Enter button Figure 3 3 Volume on screen display Mute button The Mute button mutes the audio output Mute LED The Mute LED indicates that the audio output is muted Menu control buttons Q Menu button The Menu button enters and backs out of the main menu system in the IN1404XT See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details Menu 4 a Y and gt buttons The Menu buttons navigate the m
56. el Enable front panel FPO OK e Unlock the front panel Disable front panel FP1 OK e Lock the front panel Toggle front panel mode FP OK Change the state of front panel enabled to disabled or disabled to enabled View front panel mode FP x2 View the status of front panel enabled or disabled Information requests Query firmware version number INFO x23 Show the scaler firmware version Resets Partial reset to factory defaults RES xag OK Reset all settings to factory defaults Example RES4 OK Reset all output settings Complete reset to factory defaults RES000 Please Wait Reset all video balance input output and RS 232 settings to the factory default RS 232 settings The scaler and the computer PDA or control system must communicate at the same baud rate If you change the scaler s baud rate you will lose communications between the computer PDA or control system and the scaler until you set the controller to match the scaler s baud rate Set baud rate ACI x27 OK e Set the communications rate to X27 View baud rate ACI x27 Read the scaler s baud rate The scaler and the computer PDA or control system must use the same deliminators to communicate If you change the scaler s baud deliminators you will lose communications between the computer PDA or control system and the scaler until you set the controller to match the sca
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58. erature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 non condensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 1075 to 90 non condensing Rack TROU ada Yes with included rack mount kit IN9123B Enclosure DS casta Metal Enclosure dimensions 1 75 H x 17 0 W x 12 2 D 1U high full rack width 4 5 cm Hx 43 2 cm W x 31 0 cm D Depth excludes connectors Product eI D Beast qot 3 5 Ibs 1 6 kg ohippme WISE nseries 7 lbs 3 5 kg Vibration erase eco sp idua0 ISTA NSTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association JEE rra MM ETL UL1950 COM PANES eegener CE MIBE traes 30 000 hours WI ro 3 years parts and labor VIe Specifications are subject to change without notice IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Reference Information A 3 Reference Information cont d Part Numbers Included parts These items are included in each order for an IN1404XT Included parts IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Rack mount ears for IN1403 1404 IN3600 Switchers black Rubber feet 4 IEC power cord Tweeker small screwdriver IN1404XT User s Manual Optional accessoriess Part number 60 732 01 70 391 01 Part Part number RCA to BNC adapter 10 264 01 SVHS BNC adapter 26 353 01 Wall mount twisted pair RGBHV receiver black VTROO1CM 1 Wall mount twisted pair RGBHV receiver white VTR001CM 2 Table top twisted pair RGBHV receiver black VTRO001CM 3 TP R BNC A twisted pair
59. ess ASCII Command host to scaler Response scaler to host Additional description No No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is Set a specific brightness value Increment brightness value Decrement brightness value Set brightness value to default View the brightness value configured as passive unscaled BRG ei BRG BRG BRG BRG OK OK OK OK xe Specify the brightness adjustment Increase the brightness setting by one Decrease the brightness setting by one Reset the brightness setting to its factory default 128 Show the brightness setting Contrast Ne No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is Set a specific contrast value Increment contrast value Decrement contrast value Set contrast value to default View the contrast value configured as passive unscaled CON lxel CON CON CONA CON OK e OK OK OK e xs Specify the contrast adjustment Increase the contrast setting by one Decrease the contrast setting by one Reset the contrast setting to its factory default 128 Show the contrast setting RGB Gain NOTE 1 Set a specific red gain value Increment red gain value Decrement red gain value Set red gain value to default View the red gain value Set a specific green gain value Increment
60. ess switching allows switching between sources without a loss of sync The scalers scaling capabilities permit differing video formats on each input to be displayed by a common projector Each video input is individually configurable to allow for different video formats The scaler allows analog RGBHV RGBS and RGsB video component video S video and composite video signals to be displayed on a device with a fixed resolution and aspect ratio such as an liquid crystal display LCD projector digital light processor DLP projector or plasma display The scaler inputs high resolution RGBHV RGBS RGsB video and component video on two sets of five BNC connectors The scaler inputs S video on 4 pin mini DIN connectors inputs 1 and 2 and on two sets of two BNC connectors inputs 3 and 4 The scaler inputs four composite video inputs on BNC connectors The scaler inputs audio on RCA connectors The IN1404XT scales the input up to any of 48 output resolutions and rates and outputs the scaled video as two identical RGBHV RGBS or RGsB video outputs on five BNCs and a 15HD connector Additionally the scaler acts as a twisted pair TP transmitter outputting the identical video signal on an RJ 45 connector for connection to an optional Extron VTROO1CM TP receiver See TP transmission in this chapter for more information about the RJ 45 output With all three video outputs active at all times the IN1404XT can drive three video displays si
61. et input label status LBL od OK Set the label feature displayed upon input selection to x14 Set custom label LBL x15 OK e Set the label to the custom contents x15 Example LBL DVD 1 OK Display the label DVD 1 when this input is selected if is on 1 or momentary 2 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 9 Programmer s Guide cont d Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to scaler scaler to host Input labels continued View current label LBL x15 Shows the current custom or default label for the selected input Example LBL DVD 1 e Reset custom label LBL3 OK e Erase custom label and return to default Input n Label status x14 is not affected View the label status LBL x14 Shows whether the label feature is on off or momentary Horizontal size Set a specific horizontal size value SH x1e OK Set the size as a specific percentage Increase the horizontal size SH OK e Widen the picture by 1 Decrease the horizontal size SH OK e Narrow the picture by 1 Set horizontal size to default SHO OK e Set the size to the default for the selected resolution View the horizontal size SH ciel Vertical size Set a specific vertical size value SV x16 OK Set the size as a specific percentage Increase the vertical size
62. fault BLU OK e Reset the blue gain setting to its factory default 128 View the blue gain value BLU xs Show the blue gain setting Color saturation dei 1 Color saturation adjustments are available only for NTSC interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only 2 No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled Set a specific color saturation value SAT xel OK e Specify the color saturation adjustment Increment color saturation value SAT OK Increase the color saturation setting by one Decrement color saturation value SAT OK e Decrease the color saturation setting by one Set color saturation value to default SAT OK e Reset the color saturation setting to its factory default 128 View the color saturation value SAT xs lt Show the color saturation setting Hue Nozi 1 Hue adjustments are available only for NTSC interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only 2 No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled Set a specific hue value HUE ball OK e Specify the hue adjustment Increment hue value HUE OK Increase the hue setting by one Decrement hue value HUE OK Decrease the hue setting by one Set hue value to default HUE OK e Reset the hue setting to its factory default 128 View
63. g is on and you select input 4 the format selection options do not appear Rather the connected monitor displays Seamless is ON RGB passive only 4 Use the Menu A and v buttons to highlight the desired video format then press the Enter and save button Aspect Ratio screen The Aspect Ratio screen displays the relative image width and height that are currently selected for the selected input and provides the ability to change the aspect ratio For best results the input aspect ratio should match the output device aspect ratio see Resolution screen in this chapter The selected aspect ratio is indicated by an arrow gt The following aspect ratio selections are available 3 12 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation e Standard For standard 1 33 inputs also known as full screen e Anamorphic Provides vertical image squeezing to accommodate anamorphically enhanced DVDs 1 85 e Wide screen For wide 1 78 inputs letterbox e Wider screen For wider screen 2 35 inputs narrow letterbox e Tomarama Expands a 16 9 signal to fill a 4 3 screen 1 78 As it expands the signal it cuts off the left and right sides simulating the movie aspect ratio Cinemascope To change the selected aspect ratio use the Menu A or Y buttons to highlight the desired ratio and press the Enter and save button Most VCRs and satellite receivers output a signal with a 4 3 aspect ratio How this signal
64. head connectors qty 50 for custom wall plates CAT 6 jack black Assorted cables and adapters SVHS 6 6 feet 1 8 meters SVHSM BNCM 3 Part number 22 141 03 22 142 03 Part number 100 074 51 100 075 51 100 076 51 10 463 10 Part number 26 316 02 LS IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Reference Information A 7 Reference Information cont d A 8 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Reference Information 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 Warran
65. ider Screen Tomarama Aspect Ratio P i _Menu Auto Switching k BERTI HECHO d T Advanced Input Labels ON OFF Active Area Blanking Total Pixels Scan n ode Horiz Tracking Phase Advanced Reset Input Input Reset Label Yes No Momentar Reset Labels Enter save This selection only available for Composite video t Interlaced component S video composite video x RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progresive component lt Inputs 3 and 4 Passive input 4 only The refresh rates that are available depend on the current resolution Figure 3 9 Input menu flowchart IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 11 Operation cont d 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 deg lt is critical that the signal format selected is correct If the wrong input circuitry is selected for the input signal the scaler will not function properly and will display either a distorted image or no image at all To enable seamless switching input 4 must be configured as passive unscaled on the Signal Format screen However once it is configured as passive and if input 4 is selected the scaler cannot place the on screen displays on the output video stream No video adjustments are available for the in
66. ides the ability to reset all of the settings that are available from the Input menu for the selected input to the factory defaults Use the Menu 4 button to highlight Yes and press the Enter and save button to reset the input Use the gt button to highlight No and press the Enter button to exit the screen without resetting the input or back out of the screen by pressing the Menu button Output menu Figure 3 11 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Output menu its submenus and their available settings Resolution screen The Resolution screen identifies the currently selected output resolution and provides the ability to select a different output resolution The following table defines the combinations of resolutions and refresh rates that the scaler can output Resolution ra 56 Hz so Hz 65 Hz 72 e 75 z a5 Hz 96 Hz 100 He 120 He ratio DO CI IS CI IC e IC e FC e pele O 1024x768 43 1152x864 43 1280x720 169 1280x768 169 e rias0 x 1008 5a EE 676 169 Beraja To select a different resolution use the Menu a or Y button to highlight the desired resolution and press the Enter and save button Resolution and refresh rate are crucial variables for optimum image quality For best results set the scaler output to match the capabilities of your display If necessary see Optimizing the Video in this chapter for detailed guidelines for choosing the proper resolution an
67. ific active pixel value AP xa OK e Specify the active pixels adjustment Increment active pixels value AP OK Increase the active pixels setting by one Decrement active pixels value AP OK Decrease the active pixels setting by one Set active pixels value to default APO OK Reset the active pixels setting to its factory default 9 View the active pixels value AP x23 Show the active pixels setting Set a specific active line value BV K30 OK e Specify the active lines adjustment Increment active lines value BV OK Increase the active lines setting by one Decrement active lines value BV OK Decrease the active lines setting by one Set active lines value to default BV OK Reset the active lines setting to its factory default 9 View the active lines value BV x30 Show the active lines setting Blanking Set a specific H blanking value BH all OK Specify the active pixels adjustment Increment H blanking value BH OK A Increase the horizontal blanking setting by one Decrement H blanking value BH OK Decrease the horizontal blanking setting by one IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 13 Programmer s Guide cont d Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response host to scaler scaler to host Blanking continued Set H blanking value to default BH OK e View the H
68. ighlight the desired set and press the Enter and save button Reset RS 232 screen The Reset RS 232 screen provides the ability to reset all of the RS 232 settings such as the baud rate and delimiters to the factory defaults IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 19 Operation cont d Use the Menu 4 button to highlight Yes and press the Enter and save button to reset the RS 232 settings Use the button to highlight No and press the Enter button to exit the screen without resetting the RS 232 settings or back out of the screen by pressing the Menu button System Information screen The System Information screen is an informational display only that shows e The selected input number e The selected input s sync format RGBHV RGBS and so on and resolution e The selected input s horizontal and vertical rates e The output s resolution e The output s horizontal and vertical rates e The firmware version Enabling seamless switching When the scaler is in seamless switching mode it uses input 4 s passive unscaled synchronization signals as a reference for locking the output video signal For seamless switching to work properly the following three conditions must be true e Input 4 must be set to be passively output without scaling e The output s resolution refresh rate and sync format must be set to those of the channel 4 input e The Input 4 reference must be within 2 of the selected output reso
69. ing buttons while powering up the scaler to perform the following functions Input 1 Factory reset Input 2 Sets the output sync to RGBHV negative sync Input 3 Sets the output sync to RGBHV positive sync Input 4 Sets the output sync to RGBS A with serration pulses Blank Sets the output sync to RGsB A with serration pulses Freeze Frame Enables the front panel Mute Turns autoswitch mode off Menu Sets the output resolution at 640 x 480 and refresh rate at 60 Hz NOTE The arrow buttons below 4 a and gt are the arrow buttons associated with he menu system not the volume A and buttons 4 Sets the output resolution at 800 x 600 and refresh rate at 60 Hz A Sets the output resolution at 1024 x 768 and refresh rate at 60 Hz v Sets the output resolution at 1152 x 864 and refresh rate at 60 Hz gt Sets the output resolution at 1280 x 1024 and refresh rate at 60 Hz Enter Factory reset identical to the Input 1 shortcut above Optimizing the Video Setting up a DVD source To get the best results when using a DVD as a video source Extron recommends that the DVD player itself be set up to output an aspect ratio of 16 9 and not 4 3 Because all DVDs are mastered as 16 9 having them set up for anything else causes the player to internally scale and compress the signal The DVD player s scaling and compression defeats the advantage of having 3 2 pulldown detection in the IN1
70. is filled with video determines its aspect ratio Figure 3 10 shows four examples of different input aspect ratios in their native 4 3 format and as they appear after scaling 4 3 display NOL nod Example 1 Standard Aspect ratio setting Standard Aspect ratio setting Anamorphic Hoc ES Example 3 Anamorphic Aspect ratio setting Rep Example 2 Wide screen Aspect ratio setting Tomarama Example 4 Tomarama Figure 3 10 Aspect ratio examples Auto Switching screen The Auto Switching screen indicates whether the scaler s autoswitching feature is turned on or not and the provides the ability to turn autoswitching on or off When autoswitching is on the scaler automatically switches to the highest numbered IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 13 Operation cont d input with an active video signal If no inputs are active input 1 is selected Manual input selection is not available on the front panel or via RS 232 control Use the Menu or gt button to highlight On or Off and press the Enter and save button to turn autoswitching on or off Input Labels screen The Input Labels screen provides the ability to set the status of the label that can appear on the output displays when you switch inputs on off or momentary approximately 3 seconds display The default label is Input n but these labels can be customized under RS 232 control see chapter 4 Programmer
71. ith the exception of input 1 and 2 S video all video input and output connections to the scaler are made with female BNC connectors Some types of video output devices do CZ not have BNC video output connectors For these emu p Li cases a suitable cable or connector adapter is aCA Comedor BNC Connector Mecessary between the device output connector and the BNC input connector of the switcher The Extron part number for the RCA to BNC adapter is 10 264 01 RCA to BNC Connector Input connections Input 1 and Input 2 S video connectors Connect 5 video sources to these 4 pin mini DIN connectors If necessary use an 8 Extron SVHS BNC H adapter part 26 353 01 Or Input 1 and Input 2 composite video connectors Connect composite video sources to these female BNC connectors No For input 1 and input 2 video can be connected to either the S video input or the composite video input but not both If you connect to both the scaler will not accept either signal 3 Input 3 and Input 4 connectors Connect computer or RGB video component video S video or composite video to these female BNC connectors Figure 2 3 shows how to connect the various video formats 4 Input 1 through Input 4 audio connectors Connect each unbalanced stereo audio input to these pairs left and right of RCA connectors Computer sound cards and other devices with a 3 5 mm mini output connector can be connected using an opti
72. lect Input Advanced Active Area and increase the setting to match the input signal Select Output Resolution and increase the resolution to a value greater than the input active area Select Input Advanced Active Area and reduce the setting to match the input signal Select Input Advanced H Blanking and reduce the setting to match the input signal Increase the horizontal position setting Use the blue screen and the display s position or size controls to fit the image on the display Problem Possible cause Solution The image is cropped Input horizontal Select Input gt Advanced gt on the right blanking may be set too H Blanking and increase the low setting to match the input signal Horizontal position Reduce the horizontal position may be set too far to setting the right Display may be set Use the blue screen and the incorrectly display s position or size controls to fit the image on the display The image is cropped Input vertical blanking Select Input gt Advanced gt on the top may be set too high V Blanking and reduce the setting to match the input signal Vertical position may Increase the vertical position be set too far to the top setting Display may be set Use the blue screen and the incorrectly display s position or size controls to fit the image on the display The image is cropped Input vertical blanking Select Input gt Advanced gt on the bottom may be set too low V Blanking
73. ler s deliminators Set delimitors CMDCD x29 OK Set the leading and end codes to x28 View delimitors CMDCD K28 Read the scaler s leading and end codes 4 12 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command Front panel buttons Menu button Left button Up button Down button Right button Enter button ASCII Command host to scaler Response scaler to host Additional description MENU OK The same as pushing the front panel Menu button The on screen display shows the menu system LEFT OK The same as pushing the front panel button UP OK The same as pushing the front panel A Menu A not volume 4 DOWN OK The same as pushing the front panel v Menu Y not volume V RIGHT OK The same as pushing the front panel gt button ENTER OK The same as pushing the front panel Enter button Any highlighted or changed on screen display parameters are saved No The rest of the RS 232 commands are a complex set of adjustments to optimize the scaler for non standard video inputs Most users will not encounter such signals Extron recommends that only knowledgeable and qualified video technicians make changes to these settings Active area No The active pixels and total pixels adjustments are interactive Setting one of these variables may require adjusting the other Set a spec
74. lution and refresh rate deg When input 4 is passive the scaler performs no decoding scaling or video adjustment functions Blank and freeze functions and on screen menus are not available for input 4 The scaler functions as a switcher only for input 4 Setting up seamless switching Set the IN1404XT to seamlessly switch between scaled inputs on 1 2 or 3 RGB component S video or composite video and the passive RGB video on input 4 as follows 1 Apply the RGBHV RGBS or RGsB reference to input 4 2 Press Menu and then select Output Resolution select the same resolution as the input 4 reference signal and press Enter and save 3 While still in the Output screen select Refresh Rate select the same refresh rate as the input 4 reference signal and press Enter and save 4 While still in the Output screen select Sync Format select the same sync format RGBHV RGBS or RGsB as the input 4 reference signal and press Enter and save 5 While still in the Output screen select Seamless Mode select On and press Enter and save No Y When you turn seamless mode on the scaler automatically sets the input 4 signal format to passive if necessary When seamless mode is on the scaler will not let you change the input 4 signal format To change the signal format you must first turn seamless mode off Seamless switching operation When seamless switching is on and you switch to input 1 2 or 3 that input is syn
75. m 2 7 Chapter 3 s ODOratiON isunmesrsiananat ve NAE LEE ert PI 3 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators esses 3 2 NICE COM Ul ONS SS AA EEA E 3 2 ENEE 3 3 Menu control DUTONS oros tiendan aai 3 3 Front Panel Operations conc nonncnnnonnnnos 3 4 OS A A E nn o 3 4 Monu opora OR EE 3 4 SAUS are ONS EE 3 5 MENU VSCO EET rt 3 6 Video mMenu so EE 3 6 Brightness screen acct On o e 3 6 Contrast screen 3 6 RGB ANS ada 3 8 Color Saturation screen 3 8 HUG E 3 8 Sharpness SCV IA a O O UU OE ee 3 8 Gamma screen 3 9 Noise Filter screen EE 3 9 Comb Trap selection screen 3 9 Reset Video screen EE 3 9 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Table of Contents Table of Contents cont d A a io ne a 3 9 E E E E e a et 3 9 A A 3 10 A E Rm Ene 3 10 Reset Audio screen coccccccnnccnnncononancnncnonnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnnnrnrnnnnnannns 3 10 Input dello cessus e oA lt P A 3 11 Signal Format oo PAP 3 12 Aspect Ratio screen T A A 3 12 Auto Switching screen AP uU SU e M Rn TENE dUU C nnmnnn 3 13 Input EA DCIS SCC AA A PP OU PP OOO 3 14 Horizontal Tracking EE 3 14 Phase TeC EE 3 14 Advanced AA e EM En O E E O A 3 14 PSC e a EE OO EE 3 15 UPR Aaaa S PRENNENT RR TOR ERE 3 15 A 3 15 Refresh Rate screen sistreirronca oriol 3 16 Seamless Mode screen E 3 16 A o o UU TEM 3 17 POSICION SES SN corso en sico 3 17 SYNG FOrMa
76. may add blank borders on the leading edges top or left side or it may crop the active area on the trailing edges bottom or right side Figure 3 15 shows an image that is improperly blanked as indicated by the dashed lines If the horizontal blanking adjustment is set to less than the amount of actual blanking the IN1404XT starts scaling the input before the start of the active image This early scaling results in a blank border on the left side and cropping on the right side and looks as if the image is shifted to the right IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 25 Operation cont d 4 Vertical Blanking ot Active Blanking Area Active Area Horizontal Blanking Figure 3 15 Incorrectly blanked image Similarly if the vertical blanking adjustment is set to less than the amount of actual blanking the IN1404XT starts scaling before the first line of the active image This early scaling results in a blank border on the top and cropping on the bottom and looks as if the image is shifted down Press the a and v buttons to shift the blanking period vertically on the screen Press the 4 and gt buttons to shift the blanking period horizontally on the screen Press the Enter button to save the changes and return to normal system operations If improperly adjusted the output position variable can result in an indication similar to figure 3 15 But position only moves the image on the monitor It does not ad
77. mposite video from a VCR but try both filters to determine which is best for your application Reset Video screen The Reset Video screen provides the ability to reset all of the video settings for the selected input to the factory defaults Use the Menu button to highlight Yes and press the Enter and save button to reset the video input Use the button to highlight No and press the Enter button to exit the screen without resetting the video input or back out of the screen by pressing the Menu button Audio menu Figure 3 8 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Audio menu its submenus and their available settings Bass screen The Bass screen displays a status indicator that shows the bass setting for the selected input Bass enhances or attenuates the lower frequencies of the audio signal Use the Menu 4 and gt buttons to increase or decrease the lower frequencies through a range of 6 to 27 The default setting is 16 OdB no gain or attenuation IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 9 Operation cont d 15 sec po A A UT MW Y AA 15 sec 1 l S MO Enter E save Menu Enter y save Treble T m m El 15 sec Enter Menu Balance i Reset Audio AS Enter d save Balance y E Reset Audio Figure 3 8 Audio menu flowchart Treble screen The Treble screen displays a status indicator that shows the treble setting for the selected input Treble enhances or attenua
78. multaneously with no need for a distribution amplifier There is one stereo audio output on left and right RCA connectors For upscaling the IN1404XT converts the horizontal and vertical sync timing and the number of lines of the lower resolution video input to match the native resolution of the display This produces an undistorted brighter picture The scaler is housed in a rack mountable 1U high 17 5 wide metal enclosure With the included mounting ears the scaler is rack mountable The scaler has an internal 100VAC to 240VAC 50 60 Hz 25 watts auto switchable power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility 1 2 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Introduction Extron CPM101 Connector Plate Extron VTROO1 Twisted Pair Receiver ys Skew Free UTP Cable Projector up to 500 Extron IN1404XT Video RGB Scaler e Figure 1 1 Typical IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher application TP transmission The TP output on the RJ 45 connector and an optional Extron VIR001CM receiver provide a system for long distance distribution of computer RGBHV or RGBS video over Extron s skew free A V UTP cable or over CAT 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP shielded twisted pair STP or foil shielded twisted pair FTP cable The VTR001CM can receive RGsB signals from the scaler However the red green and blue video signals black levels are not clamped to a OV reference as for RGBHV or RGBS F
79. n 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 mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le troisi me contact de mise la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de l alimentation Pour mett
80. nd a four foot skew compensation cable to equalize UTP skew for red video Extron IN1404XT Video RGB Scaler Figure 2 6 Pair skew equalization RS 232 connection 9 RS 232 port Connect a host device such as a computer RS 232 capable PDA or third part control system to the scaler via this 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connector for serial RS 232 control figure 2 7 RS 232 Pin Function TX GND RX TX Transmit data Gnd Signal ground RX Receive data Figure 2 7 RS232 port pin assignments See chapter 4 Programmer s Guide for definitions of the ASCII command set Power connection AC power connector Plug a standard IEC power cord between this connector and a 100 to 240VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source D Power switch Turn the power switch on The front panel LEDs flash twice during power up and then all but the LED for the previously selected input go out Configuration The IN1404XT can be configured using either the front panel controls or the ASCII command set See chapter 3 Operation and chapter 4 Programmer s Guide IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Installation 2 7 Installation cont d 2 8 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Installation S c e o x E IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher turo Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Optimizing the Video Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Operation
81. ndicators Most of the Video and Audio menus see Video menu and Audio menu in this chapter and a select few Output menu operations see Output menu in this chapter are performed using on screen status indicators figure 3 6 that resemble slide bars but are controlled using the Menu A and e buttons 13 Figure 3 6 Typical status indicator Unless shown in the Video menu and Audio menu subparagraphs adjusting the Video and Audio menu settings is accomplished as follows 1 For the Video Audio and Input menu screens select the input that you want to adjust by pressing that Input button IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 5 Operation cont d 2 Press the Menu button The on screen Main Menu display appears on the connected monitors overlaid on top of the output image 3 Use the Menu A and v buttons to highlight the desired menu option on the Main menu such as Video and press the Enter button The selected submenu appears on the connected monitors 4 Use the Menu A and Y buttons to highlight the desired option on the selected submenu such as Brightness and press the Enter button The selected status indicator appears on the on screen monitor 5 Dress and release the 4 and gt buttons to decrease and increase the selected level by 1 step or press and hold the buttons to flow through the adjustment range 6 Press the Enter and save button to save the adjusted value To make another adjustment t
82. nding on the resolution Total pixels Variable depending on the resolution Scan type parameters Three bit number each bit is a specific function any bit can be set at any time MSBs with a value of 0 are not returned xxl Interlaced on xx0 Interlaced off xlx Fields swapped x0x Fields not swapped lxx Inverted sync on Oxx Inverted sync off Input mode O Auto detect 1 Lockout changes 3 Input 2 User defined IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide Command Response Table 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 xq OK Select video and audio input xi Example CH3 OK Select video and audio input 3 View input video selection CH K1 e Video input x1 selected de The CH command code views the selected video input only There is no corresponding view audio input command Select a video input CHV xa OK Select video input xt Select an audio input CHA x1 OK Select audio input x1 Autoswitch mode Autoswitch mode on AS1 OK Scaler autoswitches to the highest numbered input with an active input If no inputs are active input 1 is selected Manual input selection is not available neither on the front panel nor via RS 232 control Autoswitch mode off ASO OK Autoswitch mode off View autoswitch mode AS x2 View
83. nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad e Espa ol operaci n y mantenimiento o cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con o alojamiento del producto y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocuci n Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Conservar las instrucciones e Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Obedecer las advertencias Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentaci n del usuario deben ser obedecidas Evitar el uso de accesorios e No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnectio
84. o default BAS OK Set the input bass to the default View bass level BAS K22 View the bass level for the selected input Treble Set treble TRE x23 OK e Set treble for the selected input Increment level TRE OK 4 Increase treble level for the selected input Decrement level TRE OK 4 Decrease treble level for the selected input Set treble level to default TREO OK Set the input treble to the default View treble level TRE x23 View the treble level for the selected input Balance Set balance BAL x24 OK e Set balance for the selected input Increase balance right BALR OK e Move balance right for the selected input Increase balance left BALL OK 4 Move balance left for the selected input Set balance level to default center BAL OK Set the input balance to the center IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 11 Programmer s Guide cont d Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to scaler scaler to host Balance continued View balance level BAL x24 lt View the balance level for the selected input Audio mute Audio mute on MUTE1 OK Mute the audio output Audio mute off MUTEO OK e Unmute Toggle audio mute MUTE OK Change the state of audio mute off to on or on to off View mute MUTE x2 View the status of the mute setting Disable front pan
85. o the same input return to step 2 or 3 To adjust another input exit the menu system by letting the scaler remain idle for 15 seconds until the selected screen times out or press the Menu button repeatedly until the Main Menu is deselected and then return to step 1 Menu system The main menu selections and their functions are e Video menu Changes the input signal parameters e Audio menu Changes the input signal audio parameters e Input menu Changes the input signal parameters e Output menu Changes the output signal parameters e Advanced menu Displays advanced options Video menu Figure 3 7 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Video menu its submenus and their available settings Noia No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled Brightness screen The Brightness screen displays a status indicator that shows the brightness setting for the selected input Brightness adjusts the brightness of the image on the screen Use the Menu and gt buttons to adjust the brightness control through a range of 0 to 255 The default setting is 128 Contrast screen The Contrast screen displays a status indicator that shows the contrast setting for the selected input Contrast adjusts the difference between the input signals brightness and darkest settings Use the Menu and gt buttons to adjust the contrast through a range of 0 to 255 At the minimum
86. of presets can be performed on the front panel or over the RS 232 link The RS 232 links allow remote control via a PC or control system e Front panel control The scaler s front panel controller and on screen menus support individual input selection resolution selection volume control and complete configuration of the scaler e ASCII character command set The remote control protocol uses Extron s ASCII character command set for easy programming and operation Freeze mode Provides a high quality still image for applications that require close examination of a specific video frame Freeze mode operates for video and RGB signals that are processed by the scaling circuitry Passive unscaled video on input 4 cannot be frozen Blank mode Suppresses the output video image Blank silences the R G and B video outputs but the scaler still outputs sync This ensures that the output device does not lose sync lock Blank mode operates for video and RGB signals that are processed by the scaling circuitry Passive unscaled video on input 4 cannot be blanked User memories The IN1404XT provides 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 memories make it easier to add to the number of inputs to the scaler by putting a switcher in front of an input Rack mountable
87. onal Extron IN9107 3 5 mm stereo mini male to 2 RCA male cable IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Installation 2 3 Installation cont d RGsB Component Vx S video Composite NZ A video Figure 2 3 Connections for various input video formats The audio bass treble and balance levels for each input can be individually set via the front panel or the RS 232 link See chapter 3 Operation and chapter 4 Programmer s Guide for details Standard output connections No The two standard outputs consisting of five BNC connectors and a 15HD connector output the identical video signal and the same sync format 5 Output BNC connectors Connect an RGBHV RGBS or RGsB video display to these female BNC connectors Figure 2 4 shows how to connect the various video formats 388 ag DW X Figure 2 4 BNC SS connections for RGBHV and RGBS video 6 Output 15HD connector Connect an RGBHV RGBS or RGsB video display to this female 15HD connector oe The two standard output connectors BNCs and 15 pin HD are individually buffered even when input 4 is configured as passive unscaled They can both be simultaneously connected and transmitted up to 100 feet on high quality coax cable without degradation of either output 7 Output audio connectors Connect an audio device such as an amplifier or powered speakers to these left and right RCA connectors By default the audio outpu
88. or most displays this is not a problem On some displays such as some LCD displays however the black levels of the red green and blue signals may change as the average picture level changes resulting in an unacceptable image TP cable advantages Extron s skew free cable or CAT 5 cable is a fraction of the size of coaxial cable as well as being much lighter more flexible and far less expensive These TP products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome Termination of the cable with RJ 45 connectors is simple quick and economical IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d Features Inputs Video inputs The scaler switches among two fully configurable RGB HDTV component video interlaced component video progressive scan video S video or composite video inputs on 5 BNC connectors inputs 3 and 4 two S video inputs on 4 pin mini DIN connectors S video inputs 1 and 2 only or composite video inputs on single BNC connectors composite video inputs 1 and 2 deg Either S video or composite video but not both can be connected to input 1 and to input 2 The two inputs can each be a different video format but only one format can be connected to an input Audio inputs The scaler switches among four unbalanced stereo audio inputs on RCA connectors Inputs can come from sources such as a VCR DVD player computer audio card or other audio device that outputs a stereo line level
89. osite video and S video in the NTSC PAL SECAM and NTSC 4 43 standards The advanced 3 line adaptive comb filter that decodes composite video reduces cross color interference and hanging dots while maintaining maximum image bandwidth and detail Seamless Switching Input 4 when configured as a passive unscaled input serves as a time reference for seamless switching The IN1404XT provides a seamless transition between scaled inputs on 1 2 or 3 RGB component S video or composite video and the passive RGB video on input 4 Picture controls A wide variety of picture controls are available for fine picture adjustments e Position e Size e Aspect ratio e Hue e Saturation e Brightness and contrast e Gamma e Horizontal tracking e Sharpness Once these adjustments are made the settings are stored in non volatile memory and automatically recalled when the same input source is selected again Advanced image adjustment controls A wide variety of picture controls are available to optimize the image when the scaler is used with proprietary and non standard input signals Once these adjustments are made the settings are stored in non volatile memory and automatically recalled when the same input source is selected again Blue screen mode The scaler can be set to output a blue video field to help installers calibrate the monitor or projector Blue screen is always available whether or not an input is present or p
90. put 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled but audio and other input variables are still adjustable It is helpful therefore to configure all of the input 4 options before you configure input 4 as passive If later you need to change any of the input 4 settings the easiest way is to temporarily set input 4 to one of the scaled output settings The signal format is the only input variable that you can change when that input is not selected By selecting an input other than input 4 before pushing the Menu button you can see the on screen display to reconfigure input 4 from passive all on screen displays blanked for input 4 to one of the scaled outputs That will allow you to see the on screen menu and change other settings For seamless switching remember to set input 4 back to passive Change the input video format as follows 1 Press the Menu button The on screen Main Menu display appears on the connected monitors overlaid on top of the output image 2 Use the Menu A and v buttons to highlight the Input menu option on the Main menu and press the Enter button The Input screen appears on the connected monitors 3 Use the Menu A and v buttons to highlight the desired input and press the Enter button The selected input s format selection options appear on the connected monitors inputs 1 and 2 can be set to S video and composite video only only input 4 can be set to passive unscaled deg fseamless switchin
91. puts only The Scan Type screen identifies the currently selected scan types and provides the ability to select a different type Three scan type options are available one two or all three can be turned on simultaneously 3 28 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation e Interlaced Some video sources output interlaced video at rates that the scaler interprets as progressive scan mode This option lets you force the scaler to recognize it as interlaced video e Swap Fields Swaps the interlaced fields if necessary Although this option can be turned on when the input is progressive it has no affect on progressive video e Invert Sync To invert the sync polarity if necessary Input Mode screen No The Input Mode screen is available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component video inputs only The Input Mode screen identifies the currently selected input format detection mode and provides the ability to select a different mode or to lock out changes Four options are available Auto Detect The default mode at power on Allows the scaler to automatically detect new input sampling rates and adjust itself accordingly Lockout Changes Prevents the scaler from switching back and forth between input sampling rates or flickering when small input sampling rate changes occur such as from a VCR that is scanning forward or scanning backward User Defined All input sampling rates have the same user
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94. roperly adjusted On screen menus The scaler puts its menu displays on the output video stream for display by the output monitors or projectors The menu system provides easy control of video adjustments including hue color contrast brightness IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Introduction 1 5 Introduction cont d 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 the RS 232 control options and the reset to factory defaults function A handy System Info menu option uses the on screen display to show comprehensive information about the input and output signals and scaler settings Audio follow and breakaway Audio switching can follow its corresponding video input signal or under RS 232 control audio can be broken away from the video input Except as noted in Video breakaway below when a new input channel is selected the audio automatically switches to the newly selected input channel Video breakaway Under RS 232 control video can be switched without disturbing the audio switch Operational flexibility Operations such as input and scaling selection picture controls and saving and recalling
95. s Guide This screen also provides the ability to reset the labels to their factory defaults To change the label display option use the Menu a or v button to highlight the desired option and press the Enter and save button Reset labels to the factory default as follows 1 Use the Menu A or Y button to highlight the desired option and press the Enter button The Reset Label screen appears 2 Use the Menu 4 button to highlight Yes and press the Enter and save button to reset the audio input OR Use the button to highlight No and press the Enter button to exit the screen without resetting the audio input or back out of the screen by pressing the Menu button Horizontal Tracking screen deg The horizontal tracking adjustment is available for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only The Horizontal Tracking screen provides the ability to view the current horizontal sync tracking and to set a different speed The horizontal tracking setting compensates for input video signals of differing quality The following settings are available e Very fast For video from poor quality sources such as a VCR e Fast For video from normal quality video sources such as a cable box or satellite receiver e Normal For video from good quality video sources such a DVD player e Slow For video from high quality video sources such as broadcast video To change the horizontal
96. s mode feature is turned on or not and the provides the ability to turn seamless mode on or off When turned on seamless switching provides a seamless transition between scaled inputs 1 2 or 3 RGB component S video or composite video and the passive 3 16 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation RGB video on input 4 Input 4 must be configured as a passive unscaled to serve as a time reference for seamless switching Nou lf input 4 is not already configured as passive the scaler automatically reconfigures the input when you turn seamless switching on Use the Menu 4 or gt button to highlight On or Off and press the Enter and save button to turn seamless mode on or off Size screen The Size screen displays two status indicators that show the horizontal and vertical size settings The size adjustments shrink the output image to a percentage of the selected output resolution The most obvious application of this adjustment is to manually reduce the height of the output signal when an anamorphic input signal is connected Size is automatically reset to default values each time a new input aspect ratio is selected Size automatically changes to the previously selected values when an input with a different aspect ratio is selected No The IN1404XT only scales up Therefore the output size controls may stop at a certain point which varies depending on the selected resolution where the input and output resolution are
97. signal Outputs Standard video outputs The IN1404XT outputs scaled video signals as progressive RGBHV RGBS or RGsB from 640 x 480 up to 1365 x 1024 to match the optimum or native resolution of virtually any display device on five BNC connectors and a 15 pin HD connector The output refresh rate is selectable as desired When used with LCD or DLA displays Extron recommends the 60 Hz setting Higher output refresh rates can be used with CRT displays to reduce flicker TP video output The scaler outputs a third video signal encoded into a set of proprietary analog signals on an RJ 45 connector The scaler transmits this output in the same format as Extron s VTT001CM TP transmitter An optional Extron VTR001CM receiver can receive this set of signals and convert them to a high resolution RGBHV RGBS or RGsB output identical to the 5 BNC and 15 pin HD output Audio outputs The scaler provides an unbalanced line level signal that is identical to the input signal This output can drive any line level compatible audio unit or a local device such as powered speakers Video output resolutions The IN1404XT outputs an image scaled up to the following output resolutions e 640 x 480 VGA at 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85Hz 96 Hz 100Hz and 120 Hz e 800 x 600 SVGA at 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85Hz 96 Hz 100Hz and 120 Hz e 852x480 at 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85Hz 96 Hz 100Hz and 120 Hz e 1152 x 864 at 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz and 85H
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99. ssed horizontally too high Active pixels may be set too low Output resolution may be too low Total pixels may be set too low Active pixels may be set too high The image is stretched Active lines may be vertically The image is compressed vertically The image is cropped on the left set too low Output resolution may be too low Active lines may be set too high Input horizontal blanking may be set too high Horizontal position may be set too far to the left Display may be set incorrectly IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Solution Select a different input If necessary to configure input 4 select Input gt Signal Format to reconfigure input 4 to a scaled format Select Input gt Signal Format and verify that the input format is set correctly Use the power up shortcuts to select an output rate that is compatible with the display Select Input gt Advanced gt Input Mode gt Redetect Now Select Input gt Advanced gt Total Pixels and reduce the setting to match the input signal Select Input gt Advanced gt Active Area and increase the setting to match the input signal Select Output gt Resolution and increase the resolution to a value ereater than the input active area Select Input Advanced Total Pixels and increase the setting to match the input signal Select Input Advanced Active Area and reduce the setting to match the input signal Se
100. t SGOT eneen 3 17 Blue Screen Screen Ann 3 18 aum LOU NO PP e 3 18 e ee En RE 3 18 geste di cie p cR m 3 18 User Memory SEL EGN sarna atreve 3 18 Baud RE 3 19 Delimitors e e o UE ER BOE OO GO AA 3 19 ROSA IZ STOGI ases 3 19 System Information SCreen asiendo ien IER SUIS OUS iii 3 20 Enabling seamless switching ENEE 3 20 Setting up seamless switching sicario indiana 3 20 Seamless switching operation mesones 3 20 POWER e SOF e CH 3 21 Optimizing the Video E 3 21 Setting UP EE RE 3 21 Resolution and refresh rates giereg eege 3 22 CRT displays selecting the optimum resolution 3 22 CRT displays selecting the optimum refresh rate sese 3 22 Fixed pixel displays selecting the optimum resolution and refresh rate 3 23 Advanced Input submenu Options nennen nnne nnne nnn nnne nnn nnn nans 3 24 Input blanking Ee UE d E si iutes sa esae i ei eY put vbadb vou ace gU PREYE Puts E oo vun x AVE EF PuC ctu duh 3 25 Active ared ad Iustmelib sarria 3 26 Total pixels adjustment AAA A 3 28 BAT FY OS Si I RE 3 28 Input Mode screen saucers cece ct asp E TETTE 3 29 Optimizing the Audio esses nennen 3 29 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Table of Contents A TINO EE 3 30 Ela a UP PP EA o o O 3 30 Specific problems ccccccccessseeceeeccceueeceeeeeeeeuseeeeeeeceaaaseceeeeseesaaaeeeeesseeaaaseeeesssaaagseeeeeeaes 3 31 Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide 1
101. t be saved by pressing the Enter button With the exception of the volume adjustment see item 4 above if you do not save the value by pressing the Enter button your adjustment is lost Front Panel Operations Power The following paragraphs detail the power up process and then describe the menu system the picture adjustments and selection of executive mode Power is applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source and the rear panel Power I O switch is set to the on position When AC power is applied the scaler performs a self test that blinks all of the front panel LEDs twice and then defaults to indicating the selected input An error free power up self test sequence leaves all of the LEDs with the exception of the selected input s LED off If Blank or Mute Audio were selected when the scaler was powered down those LEDs light too on power up The selected input the picture adjustments and other current settings are saved in non volatile memory When power is applied the latest configuration is retrieved Menu operation Figure 3 5 shows a flowchart of the main menus in the menu system Each menu leads to a series of submenus that accomplish individual tasks or groups of tasks Menu button Press the Menu button to activate the menu system or to back up one level from the currently selected menu or submenu for example pressing the Menu button in the Video submenu returns the scaler to the Main menu
102. t follows the video switch Audio breakaway commanded via the RS 232 link allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources See chapter 3 Operation and chapter 4 Programmer s Guide for details TP video output connection deg RJ 45 termination must comply with the TIA EIA T 568A or TIA EIA T 568B wiring standards for all connections 2 4 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher Installation 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 VITR001CM or other compatible Extron TP receiver See Optional Accessories in Appendix A Reference Information for compatible TP receivers The VTR001CM can receive RGBHV and RGSB signals from the scaler with no loss of image quality The VTROO1 CM can also receive RGsB signals from the scaler However the red green and blue video signals black levels are not clamped to a OV reference as for RGBHV or RGBS For most displays this is not a problem On some displays such as some LCD displays however the black levels of the red green and blue signals may change as the average picture level changes resulting in an unacceptable image Termination of TP cable Figure 2 5 details the recommended termination of TP cables in accordance with the TIA EIA T 568A and TIA EIA T 568 B wiring standards You can use either standard but ensure you use the same standard on both ends of
103. t this Manual About the Scaler Features Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation configuration and operating information for the Extron IN1404XT video scaler and switcher referred to in this manual as the scaler e Chapter 1 identifies the scaler s features e Chapter 2 details how to install the scaler e Chapter 3 describes how to operate the scaler and use all of its features e Chapter 4 provides information about programming and operating the scaler under RS 232 control such as from a PC or host controller e Appendix A lists the scaler s specifications and pertinent part numbers About the Scaler The Extron IN1404XT is a video scaler that incorporates a four input video and stereo audio switcher figure 1 1 The scaler accepts NISC PAL SECAM NTSC 4 43 S video Y C and composite video inputs and stereo audio inputs on all four inputs and high resolution RGB video and interlaced or progressive component YUV video on inputs 3 and 4 The IN1404XT scales the inputs to standard VGA and HDTV resolutions and refresh rates and outputs RGBHV RGBS or RGsB video and stereo audio Input 4 can also be set to a passive mode that provides no decoding scaling or change of refresh rate and can be set as a timing reference for seamless switching The scaler can seamlessly switch to and from passive input 4 to bring professionalism and style to boardrooms or other system integration environments Seaml
104. terlaced on or off ST 0 OK Toggle swapped fields on or off ST 1 OK e Toggle invert sync on or off ST 2 OK View scan type value ST x34 Toggle the interlaced function on or off Toggle the swapped fields function on or off Toggle the inverted sync function on or off View scan type settings Input mode NO The input mode settings are available for RGBHV RGBS RGsB and progressive component video inputs only Set input mode to autodetect ST 0 OK Set input mode to lockout changes ST 1 OK e 4 14 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide Allows the scaler to automatically detect new input sampling rates and adjust itself accordingly Prevents the scaler from switching back and forth between input sampling rates Command Response Table 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 All input sampling rates have the same user definable settings However the inputs are restricted to values that are close to the sampling rate detected If a full range of values is necessary the user defined mode can be manually selected Input mode continued No the auto detect mode cannot determine the input sampling rate the user defined mode is selected automatically Redetect the input mode S353 none Allows users to initiate
105. tes the higher frequencies of the audio signal Use the Menu lt and gt buttons to increase or decrease the higher frequencies through a range of 8 to 25 The default setting is 16 OdB no gain or attenuation Balance screen The Balance screen displays a status indicator that shows the balance setting for the selected input Balance shifts the stereo audio signal to the left or right channel in incremental steps Use the Menu 4 left and right buttons to shift the audio to the left and right through a range of 0 to 31 The default setting is 16 audio in the center Reset Audio screen The Reset Audio screen provides the ability to reset all of the audio settings for the selected input to the factory defaults Use the Menu a button to highlight Yes and press the Enter and save button to reset the audio input Use the button to highlight No and press the Enter button to exit the screen without resetting the audio input or back out of the screen by pressing the Menu button 3 10 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Input menu Figure 3 9 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Input menu its submenus and their available settings Composite S Video Component Interlaced np o Qe PSP regress i RGB RGBS Connect only 1 RGsB EEES signal Format RGBHVS Passive to each input RGsB Passive a aian rm a an an e mr mr da Standard Anamorphic 1 Enter S10 Widescreen save W
106. that the scaler is set to scale is set to less than the amount of actual active lines that are input the IN1404XT only scales the set active area and will skip some of the input lines This early end to the scaling process results in an output with fewer lines than it should and looks as if the image is stretched vertically Depending on the RGB source the input sampling rates in the following table may have the same horizontal scan rate and vertical refresh rate The scaler does not detect pixel space differences you can have different numbers of pixels in the same horizontal amp vertical rates between input rates The scaler applies the default capture rate to the specified input frequency It then maintains the aspect ratio based on the difference between the input active area and the output resolution active area by inserting blank borders around the images If however you want to fill the entire monitor you can adjust the input aspect ratio by tweaking the number of active pixels and active lines to stretch the image You may also need to adjust the number of total pixels Horizontal rate 31 5 kHz vertical rate 60 Hz eo 3 s e 4 ss 720 Horizontal rate 15 7 kHz vertical rate 60 Hz NISC 123 deal IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation 3 27 Operation cont d Press the A and e buttons to increase and decrease the number of active pixels Press the
107. the ending code The scaler can be set to recognize one of six different delimiters parentheses brackets braces slashes A less than and greater than symbols lt gt and the and signs If desired several Extron products that use this command set protocol can be connected together on one RS 232 serial control line with each device set for a different delimiter pair Each unit only responds to codes sent with the appropriate deliminators and ignores all other codes See Delimiters screen in chapter 3 Operation to change the delimiters to which the scaler responds Scaler Responses When the scaler receives an RS 232 command and determines that it is valid it performs the command and sends a response to the host device If the scaler is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters the scaler returns an error response to the host The error response codes are Invalid parameter The scaler received a parameter outside the valid range Not available The scaler received a parameter that is within the valid range but is not allowed given the current settings E10 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number too large E12 Invalid output number too large E13 Invalid value out of range Using the Command Response Table The command response table begins on the next page Upper or lower case letters are acceptable in the command field The table
108. the hue value HUE xs Show the hue setting Sharpness Nejyg MAa 1 Sharpness adjustments are available only for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only 2 No video adjustments are available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled Set a specific sharpness value SHP xg OK Specify the sharpness adjustment Increment sharpness value SHP OK Increase the sharpness setting by one Decrement sharpness value SHP OK e Decrease the sharpness setting by one Set sharpness value to default SHP OK e Reset the sharpness setting to its factory default 3 View the sharpness value SHP x9 Show the sharpness setting 4 8 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Programmer s Guide Command Response Table for RS 232 Commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to scaler scaler to host Gamma deg 1 Gamma adjustments are available only for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only 2 The gamma adjustment is not available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled Set a specific gamma value GAM Kall OK Specify the gamma adjustment Increment gamma value GAM OK Increase the gamma setting by one Decrement gamma value GAM OK Decrease the gamma setting by one Set gamma value to default GAMA OK Reset the gamma set
109. ting to its factory default 10 View the gamma value GAM x10 Show the gamma setting Noise filter Nozi 1 Noise filter adjustments are available only for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only 2 The noise filter adjustment is not available for the input 4 video signal when it is configured as passive unscaled Set a specific noise filter value NOISE x11 OK Specify the noise filter adjustment Increment noise filter value NOISE OK Increase the noise filter setting by one Decrement noise filter value NOISE OK Decrease the noise filter setting by one Set noise filter value to default NOISE OK Reset the noise filter setting to its factory default 9 View the noise filter value NOISE ell e Show the noise filter setting Comb trap filter de The comb or trap filter setting is available only for composite video inputs only on input 1 and input 2 only Select comb filter or trap filter CTF x12 OK Select the comb filter trap filter or neither View the selected filter CTF x12 e Show the filter selection Horizontal tracking No The horizontal tracking adjustment is available for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only Set horizontal tracking HTK x13 OK Set horizontal tracking rate View horizontal tracking HTK x13 View horizontal tracking rate Input labels S
110. ty 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 of So a k m A 120 S 6 o turo www extron com Extron Electronics USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim CA 92805 USA 714 491 15
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112. ugh a range of 0 to 255 Press the Menu gt button to increase the green and decrease the red Press the Menu 4 button to increase the red and decrease the green The default setting is 128 Sharpness screen No Y The sharpness filters are available for interlaced component video S video and composite video inputs only The Sharpness screen displays a status indicator that shows the sharpness setting Sharpness uses variable filtering to affect input picture detail and definition Use the Menu 4 and gt buttons to increase or decrease the sharpness filtering through a range of 0 to 8 The default setting is 3 Increasing the sharpness gives the visual affect of decreasing the noise filter setting see Noise filter screen in this chapter Although the two filters appear to counteract each other the two adjustments are completely separate Adjust both settings for optimum picture quality 3 8 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Operation Gamma screen NO 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 The scaler has 30 programmed gamma filters that compensate for the non linear response of many display devices Use the Menu 4 and gt buttons to step to lower or higher numbered gamma curves through a range of 1 to 30 The default setting is 10 which selects a gamma correction curve of 1 0
113. y Block to factory defaults Inline Inc Version 1 0 B n Figure 3 12 Advance menu flowchart Some parameters such as the advanced input active area and blanking parameters are input mode dependent Before recalling a user memory that has not been previously saved Extron suggests that you reset that memory so that it is programmed for the current input mode Baud Rate screen The Baud Rate screen displays the currently selected RS 232 port baud rate and provides the ability to select a different rate To select a different baud rate use the Menu a or Y button to highlight the desired rate and press the Enter and save button Delimiters screen The Delimiters screen displays the currently selected RS 232 delimiters and provides the ability to select a different set of delimiters Delimiters are the leading and end codes that identify the beginning and end of an RS 232 command code Extron products that use this command set can be set to recognize one of six different delimiters parenthesis brackets braces slashes A less than and greater than symbols lt gt and the and signs If desired several Extron products that use this set can be connected together on one RS 232 serial control line with each device set for a different delimiter pair Each unit only responds to codes sent with the appropriate deliminators and ignores all other codes To select a deliminator set use the Menu A or Y button to h
114. z e 1024 x 768 XGA at 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz and 85Hz e 1280 x 720 HDTV 720p at 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85Hz 96 Hz and 100 Hz e 1280 x 768 at 56 Hz 60 Hz and 65 Hz e 1280 x 1024 SXGA at 60 Hz 72 Hz and 75 Hz e 1365x 768 wide XGA at 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz and 85 Hz e 1365 x 1024 plasma at 60 Hz Advanced motion compensation Extron s video processing techniques advanced motion prediction and compensation methods treat motion content 1 4 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher e Introduction and still content with different algorithms to yield high fidelity images that are free of visible scan lines Inverse 3 2 pulldown detection for NTSC for film originated video material This advanced film mode processing feature helps maximize image detail and sharpness for video sources that originated from film When film is converted to NTSC video the film frame rate has to be matched to the video frame rate in a process called 3 2 pulldown Jaggies and other image artifacts can result if conventional deinterlacing techniques are used on film source video The IN1404XT s advanced film mode processing recognizes signals that originated from film The scaler then applies video processing algorithms that optimize the conversion of video that was made with the 3 2 pulldown process This results in richly detailed images with sharply defined lines Quad standard decoding The IN1404XT s video decoder provides accurate video decoding of comp

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