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- Page 1 User Guide Scalers and Signal Processors DSC 301 HD Digital Scaling Converter 68-2338-01 Rev. D 01 22...
- Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended...
- Page 3 Copyright © 2016-2022 Extron. All rights reserved. www.extron.com Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ® ), registered service marks ( ), and trademarks ( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):...
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0 [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03] *X1&* X2)* X2#*...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
..............8 Configuration Pages ......... 50 Front Panel Overview .......... 8 Input and Output Configuration Page .... 51 DSC 301 HD OSD Menu System — Image Settings Page........56 Configuration and Adjustments ......9 Size and Position Page ......... 60 OSD Menu Navigation Using Front Panel Audio Configuration Page ...... - Page 8 DSC 301 HD • Contents...
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Page 9: Introduction
In this guide the terms digital scaler and scaler are used interchangeably and refer to the DSC 301 HD scaler. This section gives a basic description and the key features of the DSC 301 HD scaler. • DSC 301 HD Description Key Features •... -
Page 10: Key Features
• Audio — The DSC 301 HD has the following connectors: three 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks for analog audio input, and an embedded HDMI digital audio input. HDMI audio embedding — Analog input audio signals can be embedded onto the •... -
Page 11: General
User presets — Memory presets are available for each input to store and recall optimized image settings. • Internal test patterns for calibration and setup — The DSC 301 HD offers a crop pattern, crosshatch, grayscale, color bars, alternating pixels, blue mode, and audio pink noise. - Page 12 Si ce produit ne dispose pas de sa propre source d’alimentation électrique, • il doit être alimenté par une source d’alimentation certifiée UL de classe 2 ou LPS et paramétré à 12 V et 1,0 A minimum DSC 301 HD • Introduction...
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Page 13: Installation
Installation This section provides a description of the DSC 301 HD rear panel connectors and instructions for cabling. ATTENTION: • Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. • L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués uniquement par un électricien qualifié. - Page 14 Audio inputs 1-3 — Connect audio sources to these Tip (+) three 3.5 mm stereo mini jack TRS connectors (see Ring (-) connector image at right). Sleeve ( ) 3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector (balanced) DSC 301 HD • Installation...
- Page 15 2-pole connector. The front panel control and input selection buttons light in sequence during power-up (see the wiring in the image at right). 3/16" (5 mm) Max. Ridges Smooth SECTION A–A DSC 301 HD • Installation...
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Page 16: Operation
Operation This section of the manual discusses the operation of a DSC 301 HD device, and is divided into the following sections: • Front Panel Overview • DSC 301 HD Menu System — Configuration and Adjustments • Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) -
Page 17: Dsc 301 Hd Osd Menu System - Configuration And Adjustments
Using each of the submenus, the video and audio inputs and the HDMI output of the DSC 301 HD can be configured. In addition, you can save and recall the input configuration as a user preset. The Advanced submenu allows you to choose a test pattern to aid in the system setup and to set up a screen saver display when there are no active input signals. - Page 18 Test Pattern — Select this option ( ) to choose a suitable test pattern when setting up the DSC 301 HD and the corresponding output display. Available patterns are: Off (no test pattern), Crop, Alternating Pixels, Color Bars, Gray Scale, Blue Mode, and Audio Test (pink noise).
- Page 19 V Start V Image Size Contrast H Image Position Audio Gain/Attenuation Contrast H Active H Image Position Brightness V Image Position Film Mode Brightness V Active V Image Position Detail Preset Name Detail Phase Total Pixels DSC 301 HD • Operation...
- Page 20 ) to adjust the color and tint (the range is 0 to 127, default is 64). NOTE: Color and Tint only apply to NTSC inputs. Detail — Select this option ( ) to adjust the detail (the range is 0 to 127, the default is 64). DSC 301 HD • Operation...
- Page 21 NOTE: Applies to HDMI input 3 only. When disabled (off) the DSC 301 HD does not display content that requires HDCP, and displays ether a blank screen or a warning message from the input source. Input x: EDID — Select this ( ) to change the EDID (resolution and refresh rate) for RGB, DVI or HDMI inputs.
- Page 22 The HDCP Notification provides a means of determining if HDCP content restrictions are preventing a video signal from passing. The DSC 301 HD can notify the user that they are currently trying to view HDCP protected content through a non-HDCP compliant HDMI or DVI display.
- Page 23 DSC 301 HD locks to the new vertical refresh rate.
- Page 24 • The Extron Cable Cubby has three video inputs (composite, RGB, and HDMI) that are connected to the DSC 301 HD, inputs 1 through 3. • A single 3.5 mm TRS audio cable is connected to the analog TRS 3 input on the DSC 301 HD.
- Page 25 ) to turn the per-input Auto Memory on or off. The DSC 301 HD has 32 auto memory locations per input, for RGB/YUV and HDMI inputs. YUV and RGB signals on the same input have unique auto memories; for example 720p YUV and 720p RGB are stored with unique Auto Memory settings.
- Page 26 DSC 301 HD output. To reset the DSC 301 HD to factory setting, including original shipped firmware, press and hold the Enter button for 20 seconds while applying power. The message FIRMWARE RESET is displayed on the OSD to indicate the reset is completed.
- Page 27 Output resolution and refresh rate and output format • • AFL status (locked or disabled) • HDCP status (input status and HDMI output status) • Display Info (resolution and refresh rate) • Firmware build details DSC 301 HD • Operation...
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Page 28: Resolutions And Refresh Rates
480p EDID is uploaded to slot C1, the LCD reads C1: 720x480. These three custom slots are shared between custom output resolutions (based on preferred timings 1 block) and custom EDID tables, which can be assigned to any input. DSC 301 HD • Operation... -
Page 29: Custom Edids Or Custom Output Resolution
Resolutions and Refresh Rates table on page 20). Power Save The DSC 301 HD has a power save mode that allows you to put the unit into a low power state, via SIS command (see Power save mode on page 33). This state effectively cuts the power consumption of the scaler. -
Page 30: Sis Communication And Control
SIS Communication and Control The DSC 301 HD can be configured and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 connector or the front panel USB port. Control is made using the Extron SIS commands. -
Page 31: Error Responses
(beginning on page 28) for SIS commands later in this chapter lists the commands that the DSC 301 HD scaler recognizes as valid, the responses that are returned to the host, a description of the function of the command or the results of executing the command, and an example of each command in ASCII (Telnet) and URL encoded (Web). -
Page 32: Symbol Definitions
= Custom EDID or output rate 1 = Custom EDID or output rate 2 = Custom EDID or output rate 3 See the EDID resolutions and rates table on the next page. DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control... - Page 33 (default = = never) = OSD never displayed or output sync is instantly disabled with no active input through = 1 second increments = OSD and output sync never time out. DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 34 Scaler uses embedded digital audio when present, or defaults to TRS input 3 = 0, 1, 2, or 3. NOTE: Inputs 1 and 2 can be set only to Attempting to set these inputs to a digital format gives an error message. DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 35 DVI sink devices initially pass HDCP encrypted content, but intermittently display a green HDCP notification screen after a power cycle or resuming from sleep mode. The Command and Response tables for SIS commands start on the next page. DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
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Page 36: Sis Command And Response Table
2 = Custom EDID or output rate 1, 3 = Custom EDID or output rate 2, 4 = Custom EDID or output rate 3. For variables 10-92, see the SIS EDID table on page X2& = Auto-Image threshold value: 0 (black) though 100 (white), default = 25 DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control... - Page 37 X$ = Horizontal or vertical start: 0 to 255 (default midpoint = 128) X% = Pixel phase: 0 to 63 (default = 31) X^ = Total pixels: ±512 of the default value X& = Active pixels: ±512 of the default value DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 38 X1$ = Picture adjustment — 0 to 127 (default 64) = Video mute: 0 = Off or disable, 1 = On or enable (mute to black), 2 = mute all output sync and video DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 39 X! = Input selection: 1 = composite, 2 = RGB.YUV, and 3 = HDMI KEY: X1$ = Picture adjustment — 0 to 127 (default 64) X1% = Horizontal or vertical position: -2200 to +2200 X1^ = Horizontal or vertical size: 0000 to 4400 DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 40 Total Pixels V Active Detail Detail Phase KEY: X1# = Text label or preset name, up to 16 characters X1( = User preset, 1-3 for each input X2) = Input presets, 1-128 (global) DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 41 5 = HDMI 444 YUV Limited, 6 = HDMI 422 YUV Full, 7 = HDMI 422 YUV Limited. See the command description on page 26. X3^ = Power save mode: 0 = Full power mode (default), 1 = Low power state DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 42 0 = Active input detected, timer is not running. 1 = No active input, timer is running, output sync is still active. 2 = No active input, timer has expired, output sync is disabled. DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 43 X3$ = Audio Input type: 0 = None, 1 = Analog TRS 1, 2 = Analog TRS 2, 3 = Analog TRS 3, 4 = LPCM-2Ch, 5 = Multi-Ch, 6 = LPCM-2Ch Auto, 7 = Multi-Ch Auto (see the command description on page 26 for variable details). DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 44 1 = Sink or source detected with HDCP 2 = Sink or source detected but no HDCP is present X2( = Video switching effect: 0 = Cut, 1 = Fade through black (default) DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 45 0 = Follow the input (default) 1 = Always encrypt HDMI outputs 2 = Follow the input with continuous DVI trials 3 = Always encrypt HDMI outputs with continuous DVI trials DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
- Page 46 = Video mute, 0 = Off or disable 1 = On or enable (mute to black) 2 = Mute all output sync and video 3 = Always encrypt HDMI outputs with continuous DVI trials DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control...
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Page 47: Product Configuration Software
Software The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS), available on the Extron website, offers another way to control the DSC 301 HD via USB connection. This section describes the software installation and communication (see the DSC 301 HD Product Configuration Software help file for detailed control information). Topics include: •... - Page 48 Submit any required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the program. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
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Page 49: Starting The Software
The TCP/IP panel contains a means of connecting to a specific IP addressable device through Ethernet, if that IP address is known. NOTE: This feature is not applicable to DSC 301 HD devices. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 50: Offline Device Preview
Offline Device Preview It is possible to open the DSC 301 HD pages to be viewed without connecting directly to a device, but the settings cannot be changed or saved. To open as an offline device, click on the drop-down arrow and select New... -
Page 51: Using The Software
Using the Software NOTE: For general software navigation, see the DSC 301 HD Product Configuration Software Help file, embedded in the PCS software. When connected to an online device, a connection status icon shows green on the device name tab. -
Page 52: Device Menu
From the Device drop-down list, select Settings (see figure 23, ) > Hardware Settings..The Hardware Settings dialog box opens showing Unit Information. For configuration details, see the DSC 301 HD PCS Help File. Figure 24. Hardware Settings Dialog Box... - Page 53 Clicking the Cancel button closes the dialog box without resetting the device. Backup This menu option allows the user to save all audio and video settings from a DSC 301 HD to a connected PC. This exported configuration is saved as a backup which can later be restored to a single connected device if desired.
- Page 54 The saved configuration can be restored to a single device. To restore a configuration to a single device: Connect to the DSC 301 HD device via front panel USB to a PC where the backup configuration file resides. Select Restore... from the Device menu (see...
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Page 55: Software Menu
Navigate to the desired firmware file and select the device-specific firmware file. Valid firmware files for the DSC 301 HD have an .S19 file extension. Click the Open button. This returns you to the Update Firmware dialog box. In the Update Firmware dialog box, click Update. The progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload to the device. - Page 56 Figure 32. About - Extron PCS Dialog Box Click the Details button ( ) for more information about the software and embedded modules. Click the OK button ( ) to close the dialog box. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
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Page 57: Av Controls Panel
AV Controls Panel NOTE: An open lock icon indicates that an input or output is not HDCP-encrypted. A closed lock with a check mark icon indicates that an input or output is HDCP- encrypted. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 58: Av Input Buttons
The configuration pages contain options for input and output configuration, EDID management, image settings, image size and position, audio configuration, preset management, and general settings. Each page is accessible via the global navigation bar (see figure 35). Figure 35. Global Navigation Bar DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 59: Input And Output Configuration Page
) of the desired input to enable the Auto Memory. Auto Memory recalls input and image settings for signals that have previously been applied. When Auto Memory is disabled, the scaler treats every newly applied input as a new source. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... - Page 60 From the Resolution drop-down list, select the applicable output resolution ( ). Default setting is 720p/60 Hz. The selectable resolutions include three user customizable slots: C1-C3. Refresh rate From the Refresh Rate drop-down list, select the applicable output refresh rate ( DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
- Page 61 COLOR BARS (8) ALT PIXELS GRAYSCALE BLUE MODE AUDIO TEST (PINK NOISE) AUDIO TEST Figure 38. Available Test Patterns NOTE: No input signal is needed when using a test pattern for display device setup. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
- Page 62 In the Inputs panel (table of inputs, ) on the right, select the checkboxes for the desired inputs In the Favorites , Available EDIDs , or Connected Outputs panel on the left, select the desired EDID. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
- Page 63 Navigate to the desired EDID file location and select it. NOTE: Valid EDID files have a .bin file extension. Click the Open button ( ). The EDID is added to the Available EDIDs panel. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
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Page 64: Image Settings Page
Click the Image Settings icon on the global navigation bar to open the Image Settings page (see figure on page 50). Figure 41. Image Settings Page DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... - Page 65 SMPTE inputs to mask edge effects and ancillary data that are common in broadcast signals. Issuing an Auto-Image with overscan enabled, runs an Auto Phase routine (YUV and RGB only) and centers and sizes the input according to table values. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
- Page 66 To adjust overscan settings, choose 0%, 2.5%, or 5% from the drop-down list specific to each signal type. Presets panel When configuring the DSC 301 HD, a total of 128 global input presets and up to 3 user presets per input channel are available (see figure 45). Figure 45.
- Page 67 41). To rename a preset: In the User Preset Name column, double-click a User Preset Name (see figure Change the name as desired. Press the <Enter> key to save the new name. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
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Page 68: Size And Position Page
Enter a value or click the Up or Down arrow ( Vertical Size fields. ) in the Horizontal Position and Enter a value or click the Up or Down arrow ( Vertical Position fields. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 69: Audio Configuration Page
— The digital input is configured to receive 2-channel LPCM audio. • — The digital input is configured to receive multi-channel audio. If Multi-Ch multi-channel audio is not available, 2-channel LPCM audio is passed to the digital outputs. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 70: Preset Management
(for example saved on 480p) and later recalled onto another resolution (for example, recalled onto 1080p). Select Save Preset, Recall Preset, or Clear to select the applicable input preset or user preset. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 71: General Settings Page
To set the OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration Menu, select the checkbox ( ), and set the duration in seconds (0-500) to determine the time allotment for an OSD message to display on the screen. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software... - Page 72 HDCP status of the selected input source. Use this setting when DVI sink devices initially pass HDCP encrypted content, but intermittently display a green HDCP notification screen after a power cycle or resuming from sleep mode. DSC 301 HD • Product Configuration Software...
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Page 73: Mounting
This section contains information on mounting the DSC scaler. See https://www.extron.com for available Extron mounting kits and ordering information. The DSC 301 HD scaler can be mounted by any of the methods listed below. Follow the https://www.extron.com instructions provided with the mounting kit (see for available Extron mounting kits and ordering information). -
Page 74: Consignes Ul Pour Le Montage En Rack
Consignes UL pour le Montage en Rack Les consignes UL (« Underwriters Laboratories ») suivantes concernent l’installation en rack d’un boîtier DSC 301 HD : ATTENTION : Température ambiante élevée — En cas d’installation de l’équipement dans • un rack fermé ou composé de plusieurs unités, la température du rack peut être supérieure à... - Page 75 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.