Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
Auto-Image ............37 Changing the Output Resolution and Refresh About This Guide ..........1 Rate ..............38 About the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series ... 1 Custom Rates ..........38 Features ............. 2 Resetting the Output Rate ......38 Application Diagrams ..........
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Digital Scaling Converters and provides instructions for experienced installers to install, configure, and operate them. In this guide, the terms “scaler,” “DSC,” and “DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series” are used interchangeably to refer to the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A and DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A xi.
HDCP-compliant device. Protected material is not passed in non-HDCP mode. Supported HDMI specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps, • Deep Color, and HD lossless audio formats. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Introduction...
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• Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — Film mode processing techniques help maximize image quality for NTSC, PAL, and 1080i sources that originated from film. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Introduction...
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1U, half rack width metal enclosure. LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets provided. • • Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Introduction...
50-60 Hz Extron DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A xi 1920×2160 @ 60 Hz 1920×2160 @ 60 Hz HDMI HDMI Audio Workstation PC Figure 2. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A xi Application Example DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Introduction...
Installation This section provides a description of the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series rear panel connectors and instructions for cabling. Topics include: Rear Panel Features • • Connecting for 4K Processing • Securing the HDMI Connector Using the LockIt Bracket Connecting for Remote Control •...
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— Connect one or two cables from an HDMI source to one or both of • these female HDMI connectors. Secure the HDMI output cable to the HDMI connector using the LockIt bracket (see Securing the HDMI Connector Using the LockIt Bracket on page 14). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
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For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. Do not connect them to negative (–) contacts. • Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
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To initiate the different reset levels, use a pointed object such as a small Philips screwdriver or a stylus to press and hold the button while the DSC is running or while it is being powered up (see Resetting). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
à vis captives et pourraient sortir. Connecting for 4K Processing Input and output connections to the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series can vary depending on the capability of your source or sink to process signals at 4K resolution on a single cable.
NOTE: If the 4K source or the 4K sink device supports 4K signals using columns, figures 10 and 11 connect the inputs and outputs as shown in on the next page to process 4K video. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
SM 3 Speakers Blu-ray Player Projector 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz with Embedded 1920 x 2160 @ 60Hz Audio (left) Figure 11. Single HDMI Input to Left and Right Columns of 4K Video Output DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
Blu-ray Player SOUTH WEST EAST NORTH 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 1080p @ 60 Hz 1080 @ 60 H Display Figure 12. Two Inputs to Side-by-Side Display on One or Two Outputs DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
Connecting for Remote Control The DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series scalers have three control ports through which they can be connected to a computer or control system for configuration and control: the rear panel Remote RS-232 and LAN ports and the front panel USB Config port.
OUTPUT AUTO- SIGNAL SIGNAL IMAGE CONFIG HDCP HDCP Computer AUDIO AUDIO ENTER HOLD FOR XGA/720p DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Front Panel Figure 14. Connecting to the Front Panel USB Config Port DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
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Update at this time (for example, if the driver is already installed). NOTE: This wizard appears only the first time the DSC is connected to each USB port. It does not open again until you connect the DSC to a different USB port. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
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Windows 7 or later: When the USB software has been located and downloaded, the message appears on the screen (a Ready to use Driver Software Installation pop-up message appears above the Windows taskbar if the screen is closed). Click to close the status window. Close DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Installation...
USB configuration port — Connect a computer to this USB mini-B port for device configuration and firmware upgrades. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
IP address and firmware version number are in the upper-right corner. • • Current input resolution and refresh rate are in the lower-left corner. • Current output resolution and refresh rate are in the lower-right corner. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
When the OSD is closed, pressing this button performs an Auto-Image (see Auto-Image on page 37). Press the ) button to exit a currently selected submenu or • Left arrow submenu item. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
(see Adjusting the picture controls on page 24 to adjust settings on the submenu). Picture Controls Press the arrow buttons to adjust the value as desired. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
Output Rate — Select this item to set the scaler output resolution and refresh • rate. The DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series scalers have 80 factory installed output resolutions and rates and three custom user defined blocks for new resolutions (see Output Resolutions and Refresh Rates Table on page 29).
Picture Controls Submenu This submenu lets you adjust the horizontal and vertical positions, height and width, brightness, contrast, and sharpness ( ) of the image on the display. Detail Figure 22. Picture Controls Submenu DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
buttons, as indicated by the yellow up To adjust the vertical position, press the and down arrows next to the setting. When finished, press to return to the menu. Enter DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
In a video system that should not transmit HDCP encrypted data, such as broadcast or streaming environments, HDCP authorization should be disabled at the input to ensure that the output remains unencrypted. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
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1920x1200 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p 2K (2048x1080) 2048x1200 2048x1536 2560x1080 2560x1440 2560x1600 3840x2160 3840x2160 Column** 4096x2160 Column** Custom EDID 1 Custom EDID 2 Custom EDID 3 *Default EDID **xi model only DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
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the current display EDID. Press . The display EDID is saved to the selected custom slot and assigned Enter to the connected inputs. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
Output Rate — Select this item to specify the output resolution and refresh rate. • The DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series scalers have a range of resolutions from which to choose (see the Output Resolutions and Refresh Rates table for the available settings).
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Enter Press to return to the submenu. Input NOTE: If you do not confirm your resolution and rate selection within 15 seconds, the scaler returns to the previously selected resolution and rate. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
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• Output Format — This item lets you set the HDMI output format and control the output colorspace. To select the format: Select from the submenu and press Output Format Output Enter Press the buttons to select the format. ...
Enter Press to return to the submenu. Output Audio Submenu This submenu allows you to configure the audio that is processed through the DSC. Figure 27. Audio Submenu DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
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Enter buttons to raise or lower the volume in increments of 1 dB. The range is -100 dB through . The default is 0 dB -10 dB DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
By default all test patterns include a single pixel wide crop pattern line. • The Audio Test pattern displays a crop pattern and also outputs pink noise at 48 kHz, 24 bit. • Test pattern selections persist through a power cycle. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
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Auto Memory — Enables or disables Auto Memory. When Auto Memory is set to (default), the DSC stores the current input configuration and picture control values as an input preset (see Auto Memories on page 39 for more information). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
41. Communications Submenu This menu enables you to view the RS-232 remote port baud rate, port type, and the unit MAC address, and to edit the IP settings. Figure 30. Communications Screen DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
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You can also set the DHCP mode via SIS commands (see the DHCP mode commands on page 66), the PCS software, or the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A series website. • IP Address — Lets you set the IP address for the unit. The default address is 192.168.254.254...
The first press displays the message Press Auto again Confirm the OSD. The second press initiates the Auto-Image. OSD submenu — Select from the Picture Controls submenu (see • Auto-Image page 23). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
Press and hold the button until a message appears on the display indicating the new rate (approximately 5 seconds). On the front panel, the button is labeled NOTE: Hold for XGA/720p DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
A preset saves time by enabling you to apply a group of settings to the DSC at one time. The DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series scalers have two types of presets: Auto Memories and input presets.
Input Presets The DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series scalers have 128 memory slots in which you can save input presets. These presets allow a matrix switcher with multiple types of video inputs (such as an XTP) to be placed upstream from the DSC to expand the number of video sources.
NOTE: Mode 5 reset clears all adjustments. To save these settings, use the PCS software program and select from the tab menu before you perform this reset (see the Backup DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A control program help file for more information). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Operation...
Configuration and Control This section describes the methods by which the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series can be configured and controlled remotely: the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands, the Web page, and the PCS software. It describes the available SIS commands and the controls on the Web page and also provides instructions for obtaining and accessing the PCS software.
= Sink detected but no HDCP is present = Sink detected with HDCP • Psav9 The DSC sends this response when it enters power save mode due to the unit exceeding its maximum operating temperature. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, upper- and lowercase text can be used interchangeably in the commands. ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space • Figure 32. ASCII to Hexadecimal Character Conversion Table DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
Response is 5 digits with leading + or - and padded with zeros (example: -01075). X1& = Horizontal and vertical size (depends on resolution) Response is 5 digits, padded with zeros (example: 01075). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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All factory EDIDs include a VIC (Video Identification Code) in the EDID CEA extension block, so if 4096 x 2160 EDID is desired, it is recommended that EDID is configured for 3840 x 2160 @ the desired vertical refresh rate. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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= Supports left-right column mode only on outputs A and B respectively (xi model only) NOTE: Custom output rates are supported only as buffered outputs and not column outputs (xi model). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A — DSC-HD-HD-4K-Plus-A-XX-XX-XX DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A xi — DSC-HD-HD-4K-Plus-A-xi-XX-XX-XX where are the last three character pairs of the MAC address of the unit. XX-XX-XX DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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8 or 9 and the output rate is changed to a rate other than 4K/UHD @ 50, 59.94, or 60 Hz, is automatically set to 0 (Auto), and an SIS response is broadcast. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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3 = Blue of RGB key (available only when = 2) 4 = Level key (available only when = 3) 5 = Alpha key = Key effect setting for logo 0 to 255 DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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= Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value (-12:00 through 14:00) in hours and minutes (hh:mm) X8& A 2- to 6-digit code, such as “PST” for GMT - 8.00 UTC offset and location name, such as (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time for PST DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
= EDID emulations: 0 = Automatic: matches current output resolution (default), 201 = Custom EDID 1, 202 = Custom EDID 2, 203 = Custom EDID 3 For variables 10-87, see the SIS EDID table on page 46. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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= HDCP Authorized status: 0 = HDCP Authorized off, 1 = HDCP Authorized on (the input reports as an HDCP authorized device to allow HDCP input signals). (Default is 1). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
Picture adjustment: 0 through 127 (default is 64) Video mute: 0 = mute off (default), 1 = mute on (mute to black screen), 2 = mute on (mute all output sync and video) DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Vctr I 1* NOTE: Picture adjustment: 0 to 127 (default is 64). Horizontal or vertical image position: Response is 5 digits with leading + or - and padded with zeros. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Horizontal or vertical position: Response is 5 digits with leading + or - and padded with zeros. X1& Horizontal or vertical size. Response is 5 digits with leading + or - and padded with zeros. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
Output Resolutions and Refresh Rates table on page 47. Response is 2 digits padded with a zero. Input preset number: 1 – 128. Response is 3 digits padded with zeros. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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0 = active input detected, timer not running 1 = No active input detected, timer running, output sync active 2 = No active input detected, timer expired, output sync disabled DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Input lock (AFL) status: 0 = Input lock is disabled. 1 = Input lock is enabled but cannot lock to the input signal. 2 = Input lock is enabled. The output is locked to the input signal. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
Aspect ratio: 1 = Fill — The input rate fills the entire output raster (default), 2 = Follow — The input rate is displayed with its native aspect ratio. Audio output format: 1 = dual mono, 2 = stereo (default) DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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HDCP notification mode: 0 = Black screen (notification disabled and output muted), 1 = Green screen with OSD message (default), 2 = User HDCP logo. Unsolicited signal status response: 0 = Enabled, 1 = Disabled. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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0 = Unlock front panel (default), 1 = Lock front panel OSD menu status: 0 = Off (default), 1 = On (displayed). Unsolicited signal or HDCP status response: 0 = Enabled, 1 = Disabled. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Video mute (blanking) status: 0 = Off (unmuted), 1 = On (muted to black screen), 2 = On (all output sync and video muted). MAC (hardware) address of the unit in the format 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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X7& Gateway address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn). Set IP address for your gateway. Leading zeros are optional. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Example: 5:30 or 5.30 = +05:30. X8& = A 2- to 6-digit code, such as PST for GMT - 8.00. X8* = UTC offset and location name, such as (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time for PST. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Number of seconds (stated in tens of seconds) before timeout on IP connections: Minimum = 1 (10 seconds), maximum = 65000 (650,000 seconds), default = 30 (300 seconds). Each step = 10 seconds. Response contains leading zeros. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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[2] = ‘filename2, date2, filesize2’; file [3] = ‘filename3, date3, filesize3’; file [n] = ‘filename n, date n, filesize n’; file [n+1] = ‘filename n+1, date n+1, filesize n+1’; DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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(161). Disable the SNMP port. Disable SNMP port A 161 PMAP Pmap A 00000 View SNMP port map View the current SNMP port {port#} A PMAP selection. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
PCS Software Link on the Download Page of the Extron Website On the page, click the button in the new features table (see Download figure , on the next page). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Download displays the name , then click it. PCS_vnxnxnxnn.exe On the next prompt window that opens, click to start the installation process. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
, on the next page). You may need to DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A xi scroll to locate it, depending on the number of devices listed. The button in Connect the bottom-right corner becomes available. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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The TCP/IP Device Discovery login panel opens. TCP/IP Figure 36. TCP/IP Login Panel Enter the IP address where indicated (see figure 36, ), and the password, if any. DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
You can update firmware using the PCS software (see the program help file) or the Web page (see DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series Web DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series Page, on the next page). DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
Example of a Network Password Dialog Box If an administrator or user password is required, enter in the admin user User field and the password in the field. Click Name Password Log In DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
), the input HDCP encryption status ( ) and the HDCP compliance of the attached sink ( Figure 40. HDMI Status Panel for a DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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If you want to reset all IP settings to their factory defaults, click Reset to , then click on the confirmation prompt that opens. Default Reset Click to confirm the settings and close the dialog box. Apply DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Web page) and double-click the firmware file name, or enter the path to the firmware file in the field (see figure 44). Firmware Figure 44. Firmware Update Dialog Box DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Enter the new administrator password in the field (see Administrator Password figure 46, Repeat the password in the field ( Confirm Password Figure 46. Passwords Dialog Box with Administrator Password Entered DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Today current date (see figure 48, DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
The following characters are not accepted: and {space}. + ~ , @ = ` [] {} < > ‘’ “” ; : | \ ? DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
Extron mounting kits and ordering information). The DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A Series scalers can be mounted by any of the methods listed below. Follow the instructions provided with the mounting kit. Rack mounting: Attach the DSC to a standard 19-inch rack shelf. The following •...
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Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.