Introduction; About This Guide; About The Dsc 3G-Hd A And Dsc Hd-3G A - Extron electronics DSC 3G-HD A User Manual

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the DSC 3G-HD A and DSC HD-3G A scalers,
covering the following topics:
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About this Guide

The DSC 3G-HD A and DSC HD-3G A User Guide describes the Extron
DSC 3G/HD/SD SDI-to-HDMI and DSC HDMI-to-3G/HD/SD SDI Digital Scaling
Converters and provides instructions for experienced installers to install, configure, and
operate them.
In this guide the terms "scaler" and "DSC" are used interchangeably to refer to both DSC
models.

About the DSC 3G-HD A and DSC HD-3G A

The DSC 3G-HD A and DSC HD-3G A are single-input scalers that accept multiple video
resolutions and offer multiple output rates. They provide 30-bit processing and 1080i
deinterlacing as well as embedded audio. Other features of both models include Auto
Memory, Auto-Image, and internal test patterns. Setup and control are provided via front
panel controls with an on-screen display (OSD), a front panel USB Config port, and a
rear panel RS-232 port. Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands and the Windows-based
control software can be accessed via the Config and RS-232 ports.
Both models have compact 1U high by 1/2 rack wide by 8 1/2 inches (21.5 cm) deep
enclosures and can be rack mounted.
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About this Guide
About the DSC 3G-HD A and DSC HD-3G A
Features
Application Diagrams
DSC 3G-HD A: The DSC 3G-HD A scaler converts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI
signals to HDMI. It accepts and scales SMPTE video resolutions from 480i to
1080p @ 60 Hz and 2k (2048x1080), with output rates up to 1920x1200, including
HDTV 1080p @ 60 Hz and 2k. It has one 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI input plus an SDI
loop-through, and one HDMI output. It can embed analog audio input signals or up
to four pairs of AES audio channels from the SDI input in the HDMI output. It provides
gain and attenuation for analog stereo input and for each embedded SDI channel.
DSC HD-3G A: The DSC HD-3G A scaler converts HDMI signals to 3G-SDI, HD-SDI,
and SD-SDI formats. It accepts computer and SMPTE video resolutions up to
1920x1200 and 2k, with output rates from 480i to HDTV 1080p @ 60 Hz and 2k. It
has one HDMI input and dual 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI outputs. It can embed analog
or two-channel or multi-channel HDMI audio in the SDI outputs and provides gain and
attenuation adjustments for analog stereo input.
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