Introduction
About this Manual
This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron DVS 204 digital video scaler and how to operate the optional IR 901 infrared remote control (part
Throughout this manual the terms “DVS”, “digital video scaler”, and “scaler” are used interchangeably to refer to the same product.
About the DVS 204
What is the DVS 204?
The DVS is a series of high performance digital video scalers that offers 56 output rates, including HDTV, and provides scaling solutions for boardrooms, conference rooms, and home theaters, as well as rental and staging applications.
The scalers come in four models, two of which offer a serial digital interface (SDI) input connector: DVS 204 (no SDI), DVS 204 D (SDI), DVS 204 12V (12 volt external power supply, no SDI), and DVS 204 D 12V (12 volt external power supply, SDI).
To enable superior scaling performance, the DVS 204 features several of Extron’s patented and
The DVS 204 scales composite video,
Controlling the DVS 204 digital video scaler
The DVS 204 can be controlled using one or more of the following methods:
•The front panel controls.
•A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive the serial communications through the
•The optional IR 901 remote control, which has most of the front panel controls.
Features and Options
Features
Four video inputs
•Input 1 — One BNC connector on the rear panel accepts composite video.
•Input 2 — Three BNC connectors on the rear panel accept composite, component, or
•Inputs 3 — One
•Input 4 — One
SDI video input (optional) — One BNC connector on the rear panel accepts SDI video.
