Extron electronic setup guide DSC HD-3G A Scaler Setup Guide, Installation

DSC HD-3G A Scaler • Setup Guide

The Extron DSC HD-3G A is an HDMI to 3G-SDI scaler that converts HDMI signals to 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI. It accepts computer and SMPTE video resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 2k, and offers multiple output rates from 480i up to HDTV

1080p @ 60 Hz and 2k. The DSC HD-3G A features advanced Extron video signal processing with 1080i deinterlacing and Deep Color processing for optimal image quality. Dual SDI outputs, stereo audio embedding, and genlock are also provided.

This setup guide provides step-by-step instructions for an experienced user to set up and configure a DSC HD-3G A. It covers how to perform basic operations using the front panel controls and selected Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands.

NOTE: For full installation, configuration, menus, connector wiring, and operation details, see the DSC 3G-HD A and DSC HD-3G A User Guide, available at www.extron.com.

Installation

Rear Panel Features

A	AC power connector
B	5-pole captive screw audio input
	connector

100-240V ~ .3A MAX

DSC HD-3G A

50-60 Hz

1

INPUT

	AUDIO
L	R
	2

SYNC

HDMIGENLOCK

34

OUTPUTREMOTE

3G/HD/SD-SDI

RS-232

Tx Rx G

56

C HDMI video input connector

D Genlock sync connectors

E 3G/HD/SD-HDI output connectors

F 3-pole RS-232 captive screw

connector

Mounting and Cabling the DSC HD-3G A

1.Disconnect power: Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources.

2.Mount the unit: (Optional) Mount the DSC HD-3G A either in a rack using

shelf mounting brackets (RSU 129 or RSB 129) or under furniture using furniture mounting brackets (MBU 125) (see figures 1 and 2 at right). A false face plate (RFF 052) can be fitted on top of the low profile DSC if desired.

3.Connect the input: Connect an HDMI video source to the HDMI input connector C.

4.Connect analog audio input: (Optional) Connect analog audio from the source to the captive screw Audio input connector B.

NOTE: To embed audio from this input, you must first set it up using the on-screen display (OSD) (see page 2) or SIS commands (see page 4).

Half-rack

false front panel

uses 2 front holes.

			(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws
DIGIT			Use 2 mounting holes on
ALVIDVCD			opposite corners.
CONVERTER
EO	501	SD

Figure 1. Rack Mounting

5.Connect the output: Connect one or two SDI display devices to

the 3G/HD/SD-SDI output connectors E for SDI output with optional embedded analog or HDMI audio.

6.Connect a control device: For remote control via SIS commands or the PCS Windows®-based control software:

zz RS-232— For serial RS-232 control, connect a host computer or

control system to the 3-pole captive screw RS-232 connector F. RS-232 protocol (default values) are 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, 8 data bits, no flow control.

zz USB — Connect a host computer or control system to the front

panel mini USB port (B in the front panel illustration on page 2) for configuration and control via Extron PCS Control software.

7.AC power connector — Connect the supplied US standard IEC

power cord between this connector A and a 110-220 V 50-60 Hz AC power source.

#8 Screw

(4) Places

Each Side

Mounting

Screws

(2) Places

Each Side

MBU 125 Mounting Bracket

Figure 2. Under-furniture Mounting

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