Extron electronic DVC501SD manuale d’uso

DVC 501 SD SDI Converter 68-1518-01 Rev . A 07 11 User Guide Signal Pr ocessors[...]

ii 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 enclosur e that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions • [...]

iii FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may [...]

iv Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following conventions are used: NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the device easier . CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A warning war ns of things or actions that might cau[...]

v DVC 501 SD • Contents Contents Introduction ............................................................ 1 About this Guide ................................................ 1 About the DVC 501 SD Converter ....................... 1 Features .............................................................. 1 Application Diagram ....................[...]

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DVC 501 SD • Introduction 1 Intr oduction This section gives an overview of the Extron DVC 501 SD Digital Video Converter . T opics include: • About this Guide • About the DVC 501 SD Converter • Features • Application Diagram About this Guide This guide provides information for experienced installers on how to install, configur e, and ope[...]

DVC 501 SD • Introduction 2 • Analog RGB or component video output — Outputs analog RGB as RGBHV , RGBS, or RGsB. Outputs component video as R-Y , B-Y , Y . • Buffer ed loop-through connector — A buf fered input loop-thr ough delivers r eshaped and restor ed multi-rate SDI signals. • Bi-level or tri-level sync is available for component[...]

DVC 501 SD • Installation 3 Installation This section gives an overview of the steps for installing the DVC 501 SD. It also provides a description of the rear panel connectors and instructions for cabling. T opics include: • Installation Overview • Rear Panel • Connecting for Remote Control Installation Overview CAUTION: Installation and se[...]

DVC 501 SD • Installation 4 Rear Panel The illustration below shows the connectors on the DVC 501 SD rear panel. CAUTION: Use electrostatic discharge pr ecautions (be electrically grounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment, although you may not feel, see, or hear it. WARNING: Remove power from the system[...]

DVC 501 SD • Installation 5 f Audio output connector — Connect an audio device to this female 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced analog audio output. Wire the connector as shown below . Do not tin the wires! Balanced Audio Output Tip Ring Tip Ring LR Slee ve s Unbalanced Audio Output Tip Tip LR Slee ve s Figure 4. [...]

DVC 501 SD • Installation 6 RS-232 Computer or Control System RS-232 Po rt D VC 501 SD or Rear Panel RS-232 Po rt NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wir e to ground at both ends. Tx Rx NOTE: Connect a gr ound wire between the DVC and the computer or control system. 1 2 3 N/A Ground ( ) Tr ansmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Tr ansmi[...]

DVC 501 SD • Installation 7 2. If this is the first time you have connected a DVC 501 SD to this particular USB port on your computer , the Found New Hardwar e Wizard opens. On the first screen, specify whether you want the computer to connect to Windows ® Update in order to search the web for the driver that it needs to communicate with the DVC[...]

DVC 501 SD • Installation 8 3. Click Next . On the next screen, make sur e that the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, then click Next (you do not need to insert a disc). Figure 8. Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically Y our computer locates the driver needed for it to communica[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 9 Operation This section discusses the functions available through the fr ont panel to set up and operate the DVC 501 SD. T opics include: • Front Panel • Powering On • Menus on the LCD Screen • Resetting • Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) • Updating Firmware Fr ont Panel CONFIG NEXT MENU DVC 501 SD DIGI TA [...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 10 Powering On Apply power by connecting the provided IEC power cor d to the rear panel power connector on the DVC. Connect the DVC to an AC power source. NOTE: Audio and video mute settings are not r etained when power is cycled to the DVC. Default Cycle When power is applied, the LCD screen displays the Extr on S 3 logo. [...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 11 • Overheating — The Temperature Overload!!! screen is added to the default cycle if the internal temperature of the unit exceeds 65 °C (149 °F). TEMPERATURE OVERLOAD!!! INPUT HDSDI 1.485G INPUT 720p @59.94Hz 5 sec. 5 sec. 5 sec. Figure 12. Example of the Default Cycle When the Unit Is Overheating • Video muted ?[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 12 NOTE: The menus time out and the default cycle is displayed after 30 seconds of inactivity; however , any selections you made with the Adjust knobs are saved and remain in ef fect until you change them or reset the unit to factory defaults (see “ Resetting ,” later in this section). Menu flow diagram The flow diagram[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 13 Output Configuration Menu The output configuration menu allows you to set the output resolution and r efresh rate, the output signal type, and the sync polarity (RGBHV only). The following flow diagram shows the output configuration submenus and the adjustments that can be made from them. OUTPUT CONFIG FORMAT RGBHV H SYN[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 14 Audio Config Menu The Audio Config menu enables you to adjust the level of attenuation, mute and unmute the audio, and select the pair of audio channels on which to extract the audio from the 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal. The flow diagram below shows the audio configuration submenus and the adjustments that can be ma[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 15 Advanced Config Menu The Advanced Config menu enables you to select a test pattern and to view the inter nal temperature of the unit. The flow diagram below shows the advanced configuration menu and submenus and the adjustments that can be made from them. ADVANCED CONFIG TEST PATTERN OFF INT. TEMP 91F 33C Next Select a t[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 16 Alt Pixels X-Hatch 4x4 Grayscale Color Bars Crop 1.78 Aspect 1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect 1.33 Aspect Figure 19. DVC 501 SD T est Patterns Int. T emp. scr een The Int. T emp. scr een shows the current internal temperature of the DVC unit in degr ees Fahrenheit and Celsius. This is an information-only scr een; no adjustments c[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 17 Fr ont Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) T o pr event accidental changes to settings, you can lock the DVC 501 SD front panel contr ols by placing the converter in lock (executive) mode. While the DVC is in lock mode, RS-232 communication remains available, as well as the ability to exit lock mode. • T o enable lock mode [...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 18 4. On the Add Device window , select DVC 501 SD from the Device Name drop-down menu. Figure 20. Device Name Drop-down Menu on the Add Device Window 5. From the Connection Method dr op-down menu, select RS-232 or USB . 6. If using RS-232, select the appropriate options fr om the Com Port and Baud Rate menus (this informat[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 19 NOTES: • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the DVC 501 SD. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any r eason, the converter reverts to the factory-installed firmwar e. • When downloaded from the Extr on website, by default the firmware is placed in a folder at C:Program FilesE[...]

DVC 501 SD • Operation 20 12. Click Begin . The following indicators on the Firmware Loader window show the progr ess of the update: • The T ransfer T ime section shows the amount of remaining and elapsed time for the update. • The T otal Pr ogress section displays a status bar with Uploading... above it. • In the Devices section, the Progr[...]

DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 21 Remote Configuration and Contr ol This section describes the connections through which the DVC 501 SD can be configur ed and controlled r emotely via SIS commands, and describes the commands that are available. T opics include: • Communication Ports • Using SIS Commands • Command and Response[...]

DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 22 Error Responses When the DVC receives a valid command, it executes the command and sends a r esponse to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command contains invalid parameters, it returns an error r esponse to the host. The responses include: • E10 — Invali[...]

DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 23 Symbol Definitions • = Space ] = Carriage r eturn with line feed } = Carriage return with no line feed E = Escape | = Pipe (vertical bar) character . Has the same function as ] . W = Has the same function as E . X! = On or off; enable or disable 0 = Off or disable 1 = On or enable X@ = Input stan[...]

DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 24 Command and Response T able Command ASCII Command (Host to Converter) Response (Converter to Host) Additional Description Video Mute Mute video 1B Vmt1 ] Mute (blank) the video output. Unmute video 0B Vmt0 ] Display the output. View mute status B X! ] Show video mute status X! . For X! : 0 = mute o[...]

DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 25 Command ASCII Command (Host to Converter) Response (Converter to Host) Additional Description Advanced Configuration T est patter n Select a test pattern E X$ TEST } Test X$ ] Select test pattern X$ . For X$ : 0 = Off (default) 1 = Color Bars 2 = Grayscale 3 = 4x4 Crosshatch 4 = Alternating Pixels[...]

DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 26 26 Refer ence Information This section provides r eference information on the DVC 501 SD. The following topics ar e covered: • Specifications • Part Numbers and Accessories • Mounting the DVC 501 SD Converter Specifications Video Signal type ..................................... SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI [...]

DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 27 Video output Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link DVI-D 1 RGB, YUV / YPbPr Connectors .................................... 1 female DVI-I 1 female 15-pin HD Nominal level TMDS ...................................... 1.0 Vp-p swing Analog .................................... 1 Vp-p for Y of[...]

DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 28 General Power supply .................................. Internal Input: 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50-60 Hz Power consumption ....................... 12 watts T emperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) /[...]

DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 29 Part Numbers and Accessories Included Parts Description Part Number DVC 501 SD 60-1033-01 Rubber feet (not attached) (4) IEC power cord (1) 5-pole captive screw connectors (2) DVC 501 SD Setup Guide Optional Accessories These items can be order ed separately: Description Part Number RSU Universal Rack Shelf K[...]

DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 30 Rack mounting procedur e T o rack mount the converter , you can use one of the Extr on 19 inch rack shelf mounting options (see “ Optional Accessories ,” earlier in this section, for part numbers). DVC 501 SD DIGITAL VIDEO CONVER TER (2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners. H[...]

DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 31 Through-desk Mounting Mount the converter through a desk or table, using the optional MBD 129 thr ough-desk mounting kit (see “ Optional Accessories ” for the part number). 1. If rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the unit, r emove them. 2. Loosely attach the mounting brackets to the unit using the[...]

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