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ALFAtron SC121D-TN User Manual

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  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    All Rights Reserved Version: SC121D-TN_2016V1.0 Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is for operation instruction only, not for maintenance. Trademarks Product model and its logo are trademarks.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference.  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.4.2. Basic Settings ..................13 4.4.3. RS232 Commands ................14 4.5. TCP/IP Control....................18 4.5.1. Control Modes ..................18 4.5.2. Control SC121D-TN via TCP/IP communication software ....19 4.5.3. TCP/IP Configuration ................20 5. Specification ......................21 5.1. Specifications of SC121D-TN ................. 21...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction to SC121D-TN SC121D-TN is a full HD scaler switcher with 12 video, 6 audio & 2 MIC inputs. It scales & switches any video signal HDMI, VGA, YPbPr, C-Video & S-video to HDBaseT, HDMI & VGA simultaneously, and any audio to 2x20W amplifier. It’s controllable via the button, IR, RS232 &...

  • Page 6: Package List

     Controllable via receiver TPHD402PR at display end.  Controllable via button, IR, RS232 & TCP/IP. 1.3. Package List  1 x SC121D-TN  1 x HDBT Receiver (not included in package contends of SC121D, SC121D-N)  2 x Mounting Ears (for HDBT Receiver) ...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    separately. ⑤ Resolution selection buttons. These including 1024×768, 1280x720p, 1280×800, 1360×768, 1920×1080p. ⑥ MIC volume control buttons. “MUTE” for mute MIC volume, the indicator will turn off “△”for MIC volume up, “▽”for MIC volume down, loop controlling. when muted; ⑦ Line volume control buttons. “MUTE” for muting line volume, the indicator will turn “△”for line volume up, “▽”for line volume down.

  • Page 8: System Connection

    SC121D-N. When there is a HDBT port, the switcher may be named as SC121D-T. For example, the name “SC121D-TN” suggests that the switcher has both the two port. While “SC121D” suggests that the switcher has neither a TCP/IP port nor a HDBT port.

  • Page 9: Poc Solution

    Step4. Connect a control device (e.g. a PC) to the TCP/IP ports or RS232 sockets of SC121D-TN. Send commands to control SC121D-TN via control software. Step5. Connect the HDMI HDBT port of SC121D-TN with TPHD402PR to extend the signal. Step6. Connect display devices to video output ports; connect earphones/amplifiers to audio output ports.
  • Page 10 Note: To activate PoC solution, all related parts (including the devices to share the same power supply and connecting cable) should support PoC.

  • Page 11: Applications

    3.5. Applications SC121D-TN has a good application in various occasions, such as computer realm, monitoring, big screen displaying, meeting room, education and bank & securities institution etc. 3.6. Collocation Products SC121D-TN usually works with other devices to deliver multiple video& audio sources.

  • Page 12: Operations

     Controllable via button, RS232 & optional TCP/IP, also compatible with 3rd parties control.  LCD display. 2) TPHD402PR (HDMI twisted pair Receiver with PoC)  60m transmission distance in max over single CAT5e/CAT6 cable.  Support 1080P@60Hz,48b/pixels,3D & 4Kx2K. ...

  • Page 13: Osd Operations

    WXGA: 1280x800 not in MENU mode. HD: 1360x768 4.2. OSD Operations SC121D-TN provides a nice OSD operation menu, with various functions and languages. The operation introduction is showed as follows. 4.2.1. Picture Setting The first icon from left of the OSD menu is to set the picture parameter. It includes picture mode, color temperature, contrast, brightness, hue, saturation, sharpness, scale, and Advance picture adjust.

  • Page 14: Audio Setting

    Some parameters are available depending on different inputs. In the item Advance Picture Adjust, users can set Digital Noise Reduction, dynamic color, skin tone and Adaptive Luma adjustment function. DNR is suggested to be on, for it can make the output image clear and smooth. Please check the picture below: 4.2.2.

  • Page 15: System Setting

    1) Copy the file “MT23ATV.bin” to a USB flash disk. (The “MT23ATV.bin” file is provided/ authorized by PTN engineering department) 2) Plug the USB flash disk to the USB port on SC121D-TN. 3) Pressing the button “HDMI” on the front panel for 6 seconds or sending RS232 command 0698% for updating, then press the button “OK”...

  • Page 16: Rs232 Control

    4.4. RS232 Control RS232 signal can be transmitted between SC121D-TN and TPHD402PR, it is able to control SC121D-TN from remote. Control local device from remote: Connect the RS232 ports of SC121D-TN and TPHD402PR, and connect a control device (e.g. a PC) to TPHD402PR, then it’s able to send corresponding commands to control SC121D-TN from remote.

  • Page 17: Rs232 Commands

    Parameter Configuration area Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates Monitoring area, indicates whether the command whether the command sent works. sent works. Command Sending area Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, and then you are able to send commands in Command Sending Area.
  • Page 18 Command Function Description Feedback Example (xx=0~99) 0604% Lock the front panel button Panel Locked 0605% Unlock the front panel button Panel UnLocked Preset the volume. The XX is ranging from 01XX% Volume: XX 00 to 99 Preset the brightness. XX ranges from 00 to 02XX% Brightness: XX Preset the contrast.
  • Page 19 Command Function Description Feedback Example 0617% Command to reset to factory defaults Factory reset Resolution: HD 0618% Change the resolution to 1360X768 HD 1360X768 Resolution: XGA 0626% Change the resolution to 1024X768 XGA 1024X768 Resolution: 720P 0627% Change the resolution to 1280X720 720P 1280X720 Resolution: WXGA 0628%...
  • Page 20 Command Function Description Feedback Example Enable Shield digital audio (HDMI and SPDIF) Digital Sound Ouput: 0649% output Disable 0650% Check OSD CHANNEL display status OSD Source: Display 0651% Check Volume Bar display status Volume Bar: Display Digital Sound Ouput: 0652% Check Digital audio output status Enable 0655%...

  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip Control

     Controlled by PC(s) in LAN SC121D-TN can be connected with a router to make up a LAN with the PC(s), this make it able to be controlled in a LAN. Make sure SC121D-TN’s IP section is the same with...

  • Page 22: Control Sc121D-Tn Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    Step4. Set the PC’s IP address and gateway to the original one. Step5. Connect SC121D-TN and PC(s) to the router. PCs in the same LAN are able to control SC121D-TN asynchronously. The HDBT port of SC121D-TN is used for TCP/IP control. And all the control commands are the same as the RS232 command list.

  • Page 23: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    2) After connect successfully, we can enter commands to control the SC121D-TN, as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.4.3 RS232 Commands Here you will receive the feedback when a command is sent.

  • Page 24: Specification

    Users can configure the IP port, including the IP reset, Serial reset and password reset, update firmware of the IP module on the WebServer. 5. Specification 5.1. Specifications of SC121D-TN Video Input Video Output 4 HDMI 4 VGA 1 HDMI...
  • Page 25 Gain I/O Level 0.5V~2.0Vp-p HDCP Compliant with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection(HDCP) managemen with DVI & HDMI 1.3 standards Audio Input Audio Output Stereo audio for line 6 Stereo Audio for line audio audio Input Output 2x10W@8Ω/2x20W@4 2 MIC audio Ωamplifier 4 RCA female connector for YPbPr, C-Video &...

  • Page 26: Specifications Of Video/Audio Input/Output

    5.2. Specifications of Video/Audio Input/output 5.2.1. C-Video and S-Video input  Supporting PAL/SECAM/NTSC format  Changeable aspect ratio. (Full-screen, wide screen, 4:3)  Color RGB adjustable 5.2.2. YPbPr input Input Display Parameter Resolution Frame Frame Frame frequency frequency frequency 720×480 I 15.75 720×480 P 31.5...

  • Page 27: Hdmi Input

    800×600@60 Hz 1280×768@60Hz 800×600@72 Hz 1360×768@60 Hz 800×600@75 Hz 1920×1080 1024×768@60 Hz  The bandwidth is up to 375MHz.  The following audio can adjust bass/treble  Changeable aspect ratio. (Full-screen, 4:3) 5.2.4. HDMI input HDMI resolution support: Resolution Resolution 640×480@60Hz 1024×768@70 Hz 640×480@72Hz...

  • Page 28: Panel Drawing

    6. Panel Drawing 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Color losing or no video signal output in HDMI display The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly are connected correctly No HDMI signal output in or it may be broken and in working condition.
  • Page 29 dealer for repairing. Make sure the RS232 Wrong RS232 communication parameters Cannot control the device communication parameters are correct. by control device (e.g. a PC) through RS232 port Send it to authorized The device is broken dealer for repairing. Static becomes stronger Check the grounding and bad grounding when connecting the video...

  • Page 30: After-Sales Service

    8. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running SC121D-TN, please check and deal with the problems referring to this user manual. 1) Product Limited Warranty: warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for five years, which starts from the first day you buy this product (The purchase invoice shall prevail).
  • Page 31 anyone unauthorized by the Company to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship of this product. This limited warranty does not cover equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.
  • Page 32 product is returned uninsured, the Customer assumes all risks of loss or damage during shipment. The Company will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re-installation of this product from or into any installation. The Company will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.

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