Setting Aspect Ratio Conversion During Down-Convert - Sony HDCU1000 Installation Manual

2-5-3. Setting Aspect Ratio Conversion
during Down-convert
In the HDC1000 series camera system, the aspect ratio can
be switched by using the HDCU1000/1080/1500 and
MSU-900/950 according to the system during HD-SD
down-convert. Set the desired aspect ratio using the MIC
REMOTE connector at the rear panel of the HDCU1000/
1080/1500, or SD ASPECT on page "S04" of the system
menu in the HDCU1000/1080/1500.
The aspect ratio also can be set on the maintenance menu
or the configuration menu of the MSU-900/950. The aspect
ratio of the following four types can be switched in this
system.
Squeeze : The HD video signal of 16 : 9 is converted to
the SD signal as it is. (16 : 9)
Edge-crop : Video signal as large as 4 : 3 is cut from the
HD video signal and is converted to the SD
signal. (4 : 3)
Letter box : The HD video signal of 16 : 9 is inserted into
the picture frame of 4 : 3 as it is and convert-
ed to the SD signal. (4 : 3) (The black level is
inserted into the top and bottom of the
picture.)
Semi-letter box : Video signal as large as 15 : 9, 14 : 9 or 13 :
9 is cut from the HD video signal, is inserted
into the picture frame of 4 : 3 and is convert-
ed to the SD signal. (4 : 3)
(The black level is inserted into the top and
bottom of the picture.)
. IM/HDCU1000 Series
How to set using the MIC REMOTE connector at
the rear of the unit
1. Set switch S406-3 (MIC REMOTE/WF REMOTE) on
the AT-167 board to MIC REMOTE (OFF).
(HDCU1500 only)
2. Set pin-12 (ASPECT REMOTE ON/OFF) of the MIC
REMOTE connector at the rear to L.
3. Set pin-13 (ASPECT CTL CONT1) and pin-14
(ASPECT CTL CONT2) of the MIC REMOTE
connector at the rear according to the desired aspect
ratio referring to the following table.
Pin-13 Pin-14
(ASPECT (ASPECT
CTL CONT1) CTL CONT2)
L H
H H
L L
H L
Aspect ratio
Squeeze (16 : 9)
Edge-crop (4 : 3)
Setting mode from
Menu
Letter box (4 : 3)
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