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DVI & HDMI
RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A)
High Performance Video Scalers
68-1407-01 Rev. C
09 10

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  • Page 1 User Guide DVI & HDMI RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) High Performance Video Scalers 68-1407-01 Rev. C 09 10...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 WARNING: A Warning icon alerts the user of things that might cause injury, death, or other severe consequences. Copyright © 2010 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Output Configuration ........ 20 Advanced Configuration ......21 Software and Firmware......Signal Processing Products Control Program ... 23 Installing the SPPCP ........23 Running the SPPCP ........24 Firmware Upgrades ........25 RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Contents...
  • Page 6 RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    RGB-HDMI 300 (A) refers to both versions of the RGB-HDMI 300. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) Description The RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, and RGB-HDMI 300 A are analog to digital video converters with built-in scaling. The scalers accept a single RGB or HDTV component (R-Y, Y, B-Y) input video signal at any standard RGB or HDTV component resolution, through a female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Page 8 DVD Player with 480p Analog Component Video Output Flat Panel Display HD PTZ Camera with 1080p 1080i Analog Component Video Output PC with 1440x900 Analog RGHBV Output Figure 1. RGB-HDMI 300 A Application Diagram RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Introduction...

  • Page 9: Cabling

    Rear Panel Cabling Figure 2 shows the rear panel features of the RGB-HDMI 300 A (upper image) and RGB-DVI 300 (lower image). The RGB-HDMI 300 is identical to the RGB-HDMI 300 A except that it does not have an audio input (...
  • Page 10 (RGB-HDMI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 A) to pass the output signal to the display device. DVI-D OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT Figure 4. Digital Output Sockets NOTE: Although the RGB-DVI 300 has a rear panel DVI-I connector, the output signal is DVI-D (digital only). RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Cabling...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Cabling

    Sleeve (Gnd) Male DB9 Connector 2.5 mm TRS Connector Pin Configuration Male RS-232 Function Transmit (Tx) Ring Receive (Rx) Sleeve Ground ( ) Figure 6. DB9 and TRS Wiring for RS-232 Signals RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Cabling...

  • Page 12: Configuration

    Configuration This section of the manual discusses the configuration of the RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, and RGB-HDMI 300 A. It is divided into five sections: • Terminology • Front Panel Indicators and Controls • Configuration Procedure • Front Panel Menu Controls •...

  • Page 13: Input Signal

    It also allows the user to set an additional audio delay to compensate for delays to the video signal introduced by other signal processors and display devices in the system. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 14: Output Signal

    When Lock is selected, the video converter matches the resolution and refresh rate of the output signal with those of the input signal. This produces a 1:1 non-scaled analog to digital conversion. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...
  • Page 15 1600x1200 1920x1200 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p 2048x1080 Auto Output resolution is based on display EDID. Lock Output rate matches input resolution and refresh rate. Table 1. Output Resolutions and Refresh Rates RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 16: Other Settings

    This data can include “InfoFrames” indicating the output color space (RGB vs. YUV) for the RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 A and embedded audio (RGB-HDMI 300 A only). Some DVI only displays may show an erratic, or improper video output when HDMI Data is enabled.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Indicators And Controls

    Figure 8. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 A The front panels of the RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, and RGB-HDMI 300 A have a green/ amber LED indicator, a config port, menu and enter buttons, and two rotary encoders. LED indicator — A solid green light indicates the unit is receiving power and has an active video input.

  • Page 18: Configuration Procedure

    Controls”. Once the image is satisfactory, the Picture Control settings can be stored for future recall in a User Preset. Auto Memories are enabled, these settings are recalled automatically the next time the input is detected. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...
  • Page 19 1920 1125 16:9 1080 HDTV - 1080p 1080p 67.43 59.94 2200 1920 1125 16:9 HDTV - 1080p 1080 1920x1080 67.50 2200 1920 1125 16:9 Table 2. PC, Laptop and TV Input Rates RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 20: Front Panel Menu Controls

    ENTER Figure 9. Menu controls NOTE: The menus for the RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, and RGB-HDMI 300 A are On-Screen Display (OSD). To see menu selections, a display device must be attached to the output of the video scaler/converter. On-Screen Menus...

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    NOTE: Apart from the heading, the RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 menus are identical in all respects and, in most cases, the RGB-DVI 300 menus have been used to illustrate the menu options.

  • Page 22: Auto Image

    Auto Image Menu This feature initiates a one-time Auto-Image on the current input. Auto-Image can also be set globally, using the Advanced Configuration menu, to size and center each new input rate, automatically. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 23: Picture Controls

    H and V. Once the input has been zoomed, the H and V positions can be adjusted to obtain a panning effect. Option Minimum Maximum Position Depends on output resolution Size Depends on output resolution Brightness Contrast Zoom Depends on output resolution RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 24: User Presets

    The exact settings of a source are saved and can be recalled each time that source is applied. Input presets are only valid for the source/resolution that was active when the preset was saved. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 25: Input Configuration

    NOTE: The RGB-HDMI 300 A automatically delays audio by approximately 15 ms to compensate for internal video processing. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 26: Output Configuration

    The options are: • Auto (Default) — In this mode the RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 A read the EDID from the display and determines if it is capable of receiving ancillary data. If a PC or DVI only display is detected, the HDMI Data will automatically turn off. If an HDMI capable sink is detected, the RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 A will automatically enable the HDMI Data.

  • Page 27: Advanced Configuration

    “letter box” display. Table 4. RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, and RGB-HDMI 300 A Test Patterns NOTE: All aspect ratio patterns also include a 1 pixel wide crop pattern at the edge of the video output raster.
  • Page 28 Menu button, the output rate toggles to 720p at 60 Hz. These values were chosen because most PC monitors with a digital input will accept an XGA signal and most other consumer/professional displays will accept 720p. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Configuration...

  • Page 29: Software And Firmware

    Firmware Upgrades Signal Processing Products Control Program All the features of the RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, and RGB-HDMI 300 A that can be controlled by SIS commands, can also be controlled by a computer that is running the Signal Processing Products Control Program (SPPCP).

  • Page 30: Running The Sppcp

    To start the program, click on the desktop icon (shown at right) or click on the Windows Start button and select All Programs > Extron Electronics > Signal Processing”> Signal Processing Products Control Program.

  • Page 31: Firmware Upgrades

    Firmware Upgrades Firmware for the RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, or RGB-HDMI 300 A can be upgraded using the Extron Firmware Loader utility by following the steps below: Power on the scaler and a computer with internet access. Connect the computer to the video scaler through either the front panel Config port or the rear panel RS-232 captive screw connectors.
  • Page 32 NOTE: During the firmware upload, the front panel LED and video output are disabled. When the transfer is complete, the progress box reads 100% and the Status box reads Complete. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Software and Firmware...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Number/signal type RGB-DVI 300 ......1 single link DVI-D RGB-HDMI 300 (A) ....1 single link HDMI Connectors RGB-DVI 300 ......1 female DVI-I (digital output only) RGB-HDMI 300 (A) ....1 female HDMI Scaled resolutions ......640x480 , 800x600...
  • Page 34 Baud rate and protocol ....9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations ..1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND Program control ......Extron control/configuration program for Windows ® Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS ™ ™ RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Specifications...
  • Page 35 Environmental ......Complies with the appropriate requirements of WEEE. MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor NOTE: All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Specifications...

  • Page 36: Part Numbers And Accessories

    VGA M-M MD cables (15-pin HD connectors) 26-238-xx VGA-A M-M MD cables (15-pin HD and 3.5 mm TRS audio connectors) 26-490-0x SYM BNCM (15-pin HD to 5 BNC cables) 26-533-xx CFG Cable 70-335-01 RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Part Numbers and Accessories...

  • Page 37: Sis Commands

    Introduction to SIS ™ Both the RGB-DVI 300 and the RGB-HDMI 300 (A) accept SIS commands from a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility or other control system. The host device can be connected to the 3-pin captive screw connector on the rear panel or to the Config port on the front panel.

  • Page 38: Symbols Used In This Manual

    — Picture adjustment (contrast, brightness, and detail): from 0 to 127 (default = 64) — Horizontal and vertical shift values (nominally 10240, 10240) — Horizontal and vertical size RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...
  • Page 39 V position Contrast H size Contrast H active H size Brightness V size Brightness V active V size Detail Zoom Detail Phase Zoom Table 6. Comparison of User Presets and Input Presets RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...

  • Page 40: Audio Command Symbols (Rgb-Hdmi 300 A Only)

    NOTE: This option is only available in units that shipped after Q3 2010. Please consult the Extron Service Department if you have any questions. — Audio Bit Depth (adjustable by SIS commands only): 16 = 16 bit (default) 24 = 24 bit RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...

  • Page 41: Error Messages

    Error Messages If the RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, or RGB-HDMI 300 A does not support or recognize the entered commands, one of the following responses may be issued. E10 = Invalid command E14 = Not valid for this config. E11 = Invalid preset number...
  • Page 42 Increases number of active pixels by 1. active pixels Decrement number of X&] Decreases number of active pixels by 1. -APIX Apix active pixels X&] View number of active View number of active pixels. APIX Apix pixels RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...
  • Page 43 Increases the detail level by 1. +HDET Hdet X1)] Decrement the detail level Decreases the detail level by 1. -HDET Hdet X1)] View the current detail View the current detail level. HDET Hdet level RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...
  • Page 44 X1@] Zoom out -ZOOM Zoom Zooms out, on the input. X1@] View current zoom value ZOOM Zoom View the current zoom value. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...
  • Page 45 H position V position Total Pixel V start V position Contrast H size Contrast H active H size Brightness V size Brightness V active V size Detail Zoom Detail Phase Zoom RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...
  • Page 46 Sets the on-screen menu time out default = 10 seconds. (0 = menu never times out; 1 to 64 in seconds). X2@] View menu time out MDUR Mdur View the current menu time out status. status RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...
  • Page 47 Audio setting status ( 0 = HDMI data disabled 1 = HDMI data enabled 2 = HDMI data enabled if the EDID of the sink contains an CEA extension block (default). RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...
  • Page 48 View audio bit depth Shows current audio bit depth setting A BITD BitdA NOTE: This setting can be changed by SIS command only. There is no comparable option in the on-screen menus. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • SIS Commands...

  • Page 49: Mounting

    Through-desk Mounting Wall Mounting The form factor for the RGB-DVI 300, RGB-HDMI 300, and RGB-HDMI 300 A allows the unit to be mounted on the wall, using the optional Extron MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit (part # 70-077-01). This allows the unit to be concealed behind wall-mounted flat screen monitors.

  • Page 50: Rack Mounting Procedure

    Through-desk Mounting Mount the unit through a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBD 129 through desk mounting kit (part # 70-077-02) by following the instructions provided with the MBD 129 kit. RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 (A) • Mounting...
  • Page 51 In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product...
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