Extron electronics Scan Converter VSC 700D User's Guide

User GuideVSC 500/700/700DScan ConvertersVideo Scan Converters68-633-01 Rev. D03 11

b. RGB (computer) input BNC connectors — Connect a computer video source (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB) via these five female BNC connectors. Connect cables fo

Pin RS-422 function Description1 No connection2 Tx- Transmit ground3 Rx- Receive ground4 No connection5 Gnd Signal ground6 No connection7 Rx+ Receive

3. Connect the video input signals to the VSC, as described previously in this section.4. Connect the oscilloscope (“scope”) probe A to the Genlock

Oscilloscope DisplaysWhat you see on the oscilloscope while adjusting the VSC to match the genlock signal depends on the type of signal used, the type

The following diagram shows an example of a view of a vectorscope during adjustment of the color subcarrier phase (SC/H). The subcarrier phase should

Select the filtering levels1. From the Filters menu, select the Flicker filter adjustment submenu (see the Filters menu section). Rotating the horiz

NOTES: • Press the Next and Size buttons simultaneously for two seconds to enable or disable the front panel security lockout feature. When this fea

Menu OverviewThe default menus appear on the LCD when no adjustments are actively being made. They cycle between the screen showing the name of the VS

Auto-Imaging Menu (Auto Set)The following flowchart illustrates the Auto-Image™ feature. Pressing the Next button will display the submenu and automat

Output Configuration Menu (Output Config)The following flowchart provides an overview of the Output Configuration menu. Output ConfigOutput RGBHVNEX

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte-nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipme

No input signal display type submenu (No Input)When no input is present, the VSC offers two types of outputs. Rotate the horizontal ([) or vertical ad

Encoder adjustment submenu (Encoder)Rotate the horizontal ([) or vertical adjustment knob ({) to select from four levels (0 to 3) of encoding to maint

Exit Menu (Exit Menu)The following flowchart describes the Exit menu. Pressing the Next button from this menu will return you to the default menu cycl

Shift FunctionThe following flowchart describes the shift feature. Shift an image to center it or move it horizontally and vertically. From the defau

Unit Reset FunctionTo reset the VSC to the factory default settings, apply power to the VSC while pressing the Menu button. Power on Unit Reset MENU

If the image does not display correctlySymptoms SolutionsThe picture is shiftedoff the screen edges.Adjust the centering and sizing c

VSC Infrared Remote ControlThe optional VSC IR remote control, shown at right, replicates all of the front panel controls except the Menu and Next b

Serial CommunicationThe VSC 500, 700, and 700D can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to t

RS-232 Programming GuideHost-to-VSC CommunicationsSIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to beg

Error ResponsesWhen the VSC receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the video scan converte

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands: VSC 500/700/700DCommand Description ASCII Command Response Additional DescriptionHorizontal ShiftSpecify

Command Description ASCII Command Response Additional DescriptionFirmware Version, Part Number and Information RequestsQuery firmware version numberQ/

Command and Response Table for Special Function SIS commands: VSC 500/700/700DCommand Description ASCII Command Response Additional DescriptionOutput

Figure 25. Extron Software WindowNOTE: If the installation program does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the DVD.2. Click the Software tab.3. S

Figure 27. VSC 700D Control Program Window3. Click on the Configuration button to configure the VSC from the I/O Configuration window, as shown in t

Uploading the firmware from the PC to the VSC Connect the PC to the VSC 500, 700, or 700D via the RS-232 port of the scan converter. Start the contro

Reference Information Specifications: VSC 500 Video inputNumber/signal type ��������������������� 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB with 1 buffered loop-throughCon

Output impedance ������������������������ 75 ohmsMax� input voltage ������������������������ 5�0 Vp-pPolarity���������������������������������������

DC offset (max� allowable)����������� 2�0 VExternal sync (genlock) ���������������� 0�3 V to 1�0 Vp-p Video processingEncoder ����������������������

Rack mount ������������������������ Yes, with optional 1U, 9�5" deep rack shelf, part # 60-190-01 (RSU 129) or 60-604-01 (RSB 129)Enclosure typ

Conventions Used in this GuideIn this user guide, the following are used:NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.TIP: A tip provides a

Included PartsThese items are included in each order for a VSC 500, 700, or 700D:Included Parts Part Number to ReorderVSC 500 60-476-01or VSC 700 60-4

Firmware Upgrade Chip InstallationIn some cases the VSC firmware may require replacement with an updated version. There is one user-replaceable firmwa

3. Locate the U29 firmware chip to be replaced on the circuit board, as shown in the following illustrations. CAUTION: Do not touch any switches or

Mounting the VSCSelect tabletop placement or rack mounting. Follow the appropriate installation instructions on the following pages.Tabletop or Deskt

Rack mounting procedure1. If feet were installed on the bottom of the VSC, remove them.2. Place the scan converter on one half of the 1U (one unit h

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VSC 500/700/700D User Guide • Contents vContentsIntroduction... 1About the VSC 500/700/700D

VSC 500/700/700D User Guide • Contents vi

IntroductionAbout the VSC 500/700/700DThe Extron VSC 500, 700, and 700D are computer-to-video scan converters that can convert computer images up to 1

Installation and OperationApplication ExampleThe illustration below is one example of using the VSC 500. B/B-YG/YR/R-YRGB INPUTBUFFEREDLOOP-THROUGHVI

Rear Panel Connectors and CablingB/B-YG/YR/R-YRGB INPUTBUFFEREDLOOP-THROUGHVIDH/HV VS-VIDEORS-232/42250/60 Hz100-240V 0.3AOUTPUTSINPUTS12a63a754