Installation and Operation, cont’d

Software for RS-232 or RS-422 control is included with the TSC 100. See chapter 3, Serial Control for details.

6Buffered loopout composite BNC connector — Connect one BNC female connector for buffered composite loopout.

7Buffered loopout S-video 4-pin mini-DIN connector

— Connect one 4-pin mini DIN connector for buffered S-video loopout.

8Output 4-pin S-video mini DIN connector — One 4-pin mini DIN connector for S-video output.

Cabling the TSC 100

Use high resolution cable for all video input and output connections. Refer to the Appendix.

To cable the TSC 100, connect the input and output devices to the device using figure 3 as a guide.

troubleshooting tips do not help, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline.

Front panel controls and indicators

The TSC 100’s controls and indicators are located on the front panel (figure 4). Push buttons are used to select the input source, output standard, and picture controls (Color, Tint, Bright, and Contrast), and LEDs indicate the options selected. An Adjust knob is provided to make adjustments to the picture control element selected.

2	3	4	5	6	7
			PICTURE		ADJUST
INPUT	OUTPUT		CONTROLS		COLOR

1			TINT
	1	NTSC	BRIGHT	MIN/

	2	PAL	CONTRAST	8

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TRANSCODING STANDARDS CONVERTER

Figure 4 — TSC 100 front panel

PAL VCR

Buffered Loop-Out

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TSC 100

User selects between S-video or composite inputs and between NTSC and PAL outputs; selectable from

the front panel. Composite input is shown.

NTSC VCR

NTSC Monitor

1	Input selector button — Press this button to select
	between input 1 (composite) and input 2 (S-video).
2	Input selection indicator LEDs — A green LED lights
	to indicate which input is selected.
3	Output selector button — Press this button to select
	between NTSC or PAL output on the composite or
	S-video output connectors.
4	Output selection indicator LEDs — A yellow LED

Figure 3 — Example application

Operation

Connect power cords and turn on the display output devices (projectors, monitors, VCRs), interface, and input devices (DSS, cable box, DVD). The system is ready for operation.

Select an input from the front panel button or the remote control (RS-232). The image should now appear on screen. If not, ensure that all devices are plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling and button settings, and make adjustments as needed. Select a different input to check for a picture.

If problems persist, see Troubleshooting in this chapter. If the

	lights to indicate which standard output (NTSC or
	PAL) is selected.
5	Picture Controls button — Press this button to select
	the element of the picture to be adjusted by the Adjust
	knob 7 (either Color, Tint, Bright, or Contrast).
6	Picture Controls selection indicator LEDs — A yellow
	LED lights to indicate the element of the picture
	selected for adjustment.
7	Adjust knob — Rotate this knob to adjust the element
	of the picture selected by the Picture Controls button
	and indicated by the Picture Controls selection
	indicator LED.

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