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BLACK BOX Catalogue Ltd.
The Source for Connectivity.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 : TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 : STARTING .................................................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 4 : OPERATING MODE................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 5 : OSD MENUS ............................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 6 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................14
Chapter 7 : CONTROL SOFTWARE..........................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 8 : PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE.......................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 9 : TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................22
Multi-Input Video Scaler
(AC216A)
User's Manual
Multi-Input Video Scaler
MODEL: AC216A
EDITION: November 2002
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
BLACK BOX Catalogue Ltd. The Source for Connectivity. Multi-Input Video Scaler (AC216A) User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................2 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION ...............................5 Chapter 2 : TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION............................6 Chapter 3 : STARTING .................................8 Chapter 4 : OPERATING MODE..............................11 Chapter 5 : OSD MENUS ................................12... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Multi-Input Video Scaler SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. CAUTION : WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity or intense... - Page 3 Multi-Input Video Scaler INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ: Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
- Page 4 Multi-Input Video Scaler SICHERHEITSHINWEISE: Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
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Page 5: Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION Multi-Input Video Scaler (AC216A) Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION 1-1. SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT • 1 Multi-Input Video Scaler (AC216A). • 1 External power supply. • 1 AC Power supply Cord. • 1 RCA male / RCA male cable. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 : Technical Description
Chapter 2 : TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 2 : TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2-1. FRONT PANEL POWER: LED indicating device is ON. • A short push on this button allows selecting successively the following input: INPUT SELECTION: COMPOSITE 1 COMPOSITE 2 S.VIDEO 1 S.VIDEO 2 RGB.S... - Page 7 Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 2 : TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2-3. IR REMOTE CONTROL Sets the device ON. COMPUTER input selection OFF: Sets the device OFF. C.V1: COMPOSITE 1 input selection. C.V2: COMPOSITE 2 input selection. YUV: COMPONENT (YUV) input selection. S.V1: S.VIDEO 1 input selection.
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Page 8: Chapter 3 : Starting
Chapter 3 : STARTING Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 3 : STARTING 3-1. CONNECTIONS Connect the Power Supply to the POWER connector of the Multi-Input Video Scaler. Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Supply and to an AC power outlet. Connect your Video Sources (VCR, DVD, Camera, Laser disc ...) to the C.V1, C.V2, S.V1, S.V2, RGB.S and R-Y, Y, B-Y (Component/ Interlaced YUV) input connectors. - Page 9 Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 3 : STARTING 3-3. S.VIDEO INPUTS (S.V1 & S.V2) ™ ™ The S.VIDEO (Super Video) signal, also called Y/C, HI-8 , or S.VHS , is available on most DVD players and high quality VCR (S.VHS). The S.VIDEO signal in which the Luminance (Y) and Chrominance (C) information are separately transmitted (2 wires) gives a higher quality picture than the Composite video signal.
- Page 10 Chapter 3 : STARTING Multi-Input Video Scaler 3-5. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (Interlaced YUV) ™ The Component Video signal, also called YUV (Y, R-Y, B-Y), or BETACAM , is widely used in broadcasting and is available on high-quality DVD players. The COMPONENT signal is transmitted on 3 coaxial cables, and also has a better quality picture than COMPOSITE and S.VIDEO signals.
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Page 11: Chapter 4 : Operating Mode
Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 4 : OPERATING MODE Chapter 4 : OPERATING MODE 4-1. SETTINGS We recommend resetting the Multi-Input Video Scaler to all of its default values, with the OSD menu # 4-4, before proceeding. Select the video type of the signal connected to the RGB input (OSD menu # 3-2). Select the Type of Screen (4/3 or 16/9) in the OSD menu # 1-2. -
Page 12: Chapter 5 : Osd Menus
Chapter 5 : OSD MENUS Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 5 : OSD MENUS The MENU key of the IR Remote Control allows displaying the OSD MENUS. Select a menu with and validate with . 5-1. OSD MENUS DIAGRAM 1 output menu 1 output format 1 480p - 16/9 2 800 x 600p... - Page 13 Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 5 : OSD MENUS 5-2.OSD MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 2 [IMAGE MENU]. Select a function with and validate with . NOTE: This menu is available and active on the selected video source. This menu is not available for the COMPUTER INPUT.
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Page 14: Chapter 6 : Technical Specifications
Chapter 6 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Chapter 6 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6-1. VIDEO INPUTS • RGB.S (4 BNC connectors) 15.625 kHz / 50 Hz..15.735 kHz / 60 Hz (625L ..525L) Levels: R, G, B = 3 x 0.7 Vp/p. SYNC. = 0.3 Vp/p or TTL. Impedance: R, G, B = 75 Ohms. -
Page 15: Chapter 7 : Control Software
• SPEED TRANSMISSION: 9600 bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, and no flow control. 7-2. “AC216A REMOTE CONTROL” SOFTWARE Your Multi-Input Video Scaler is shipped with a WINDOWS 95/98/2000/Me/XP compatible "AC216A REMOTE CONTROL" software (3.5" disk). This software allows you to make adjustments and controls by a simple mouse click (output format, image adjustments, etc...). - Page 16 Chapter 7 : CONTROL SOFTWARE Multi-Input Video Scaler 7-3. SOFTWARE SETUP Select the Serial port in the Controls menu. The Multi-Input Video Scaler is now connected to the computer ; do a Reset to default values (controls menu) if necessary. In the Input menu, select the video type for the RGB.S input, and set the video standard for all of the other video inputs.
- Page 17 Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 7 : CONTROL SOFTWARE 7-3. SOFTWARE SETUP (continued) In the Output menu, select the Output Format, and the Type of screen. In the Image and Process menu, do the adjustments for all of your video inputs. NOTE: The Image and Process menu are available only for video inputs, and acts on the video displayed output.
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Page 18: Chapter 8 : Programmer's Guide
Chapter 8 : PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 8 : PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE 8-1. INTRODUCTION If you need to use your own Software Control program with a PC or WORKSTATION via an RS-232 port, the Multi- Input Video Scaler allows communication through an ASCII code protocol. The Multi-Input Video Scaler treats any character that it receives on the RS-232 as a possible command but it only accepts legal commands. - Page 19 Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 8 : PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE 8-4. COMMANDS AND RESPONSES TABLE The following table resumes commands which are recognized as valid and the responses that will be returned to the host (on the RS-232 port). ASCII RESPONSE COMMAND VALUE EXAMPLES COMMAND...
- Page 20 Chapter 8 : PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE Multi-Input Video Scaler 8-5. VALUES DESCRIPTION ASCII RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE DESCRIPTION COMMAND TO HOST Input commands Input selection. None Read the selected input. Select COMPOSITE 1 input. Select COMPOSITE 2 input. Select S.VIDEO 1 input. Select S.VIDEO 2 input.
- Page 21 Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 8 : PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE 8-5. VALUES DESCRIPTION (continued) RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE DESCRIPTION ASCII TO HOST COMMAND Status commands Status of the selected input. NTSC (3.58/60 Hz). PAL (4.43/50 Hz). SECAM (50 Hz). black and white 60 Hz. black and white 50 Hz.
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Page 22: Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 : TROUBLESHOOTING Multi-Input Video Scaler Chapter 9 : TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. SYMPTOM AND CORRECTION TABLE SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION PLEASE SEE • NO POWER • The power cord is disconnected • Connect the AC power cord to the • Chapter 3-1 (No LED turns ON) Multi-Input Video Scaler and to the power outlet.