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Introduction
This guide contains information about the Extron DSC 301 HD Digital Scaling Converter
with instructions on how to install, configure, and operate the equipment.
In this guide the terms digital scaler and scaler are used interchangeably and refer to the
DSC 301 HD scaler.
This section gives a basic description and the key features of the DSC 301 HD scaler.
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DSC 301 HD Description
The DSC 301 HD is a 1-inch high, half rack wide, three input, HDCP-compliant video
scaler that includes an HDMI input, configurable high resolution analog, and composite
video inputs, and a single HDMI output.
The DSC 301 HD accepts a wide variety of video formats including HDMI, HDTV, RGB,
component, and standard definition video. It features advanced Extron video signal
processing with 1080i deinterlacing, EDID Minder, Key Minder, and automatic input
switching. Audio from any of three stereo inputs may be embedded onto the HDMI
output. Front panel controls, an intuitive on-screen display, plus USB and RS-232
connections provide flexible control and monitoring.
The unit can be rack mounted or installed under a desk using the optional MBU 125 rack
mounting brackets.
The DSC 301 HD features advanced video processing with the ability to scale HDMI,
HDTV, RGB, and standard definition video signals to a common high resolution output.
It accepts and outputs signals up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and
2048x1080. The DSC 301 HD also features Deep Color processing and high performance
deinterlacing of 1080i to deliver optimal image quality through advanced motion
compensation. In addition, the color space and chroma subsampling of the HDMI output
can be automatically set to ensure compatibility with a connected DVI or HDMI display.
Output scan rates are available from VGA (640x480) to 1920x1200 resolution, as well as
HDTV at 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60 Hz, and 2k/60 Hz.
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The DSC 301 HD features automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection, which maximizes
the image detail and sharpness for content sources originating from film. The scaler also
uses a digital 3D adaptive comb filter that optimizes decoding of NTSC, PAL, and SECAM
sources for integration into systems worldwide.
DSC 301 HD Description
Key Features
Resolutions and Refresh Rates table
list.
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