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MODEL: VSL121
ANALOG WAY®
User's Manual
VSL range
MODEL: VSL300
MODEL: VSL241
EDITION : 05 / 07

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual MODEL: VSL121 MODEL: VSL300 MODEL: VSL241 ANALOG WAY® VSL range EDITION : 05 / 07...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    VSL range SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. CAUTION: WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity or intense heat sources (such as heaters or direct sunlight).
  • Page 3 VSL range INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
  • Page 4 VSL range SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VSL range TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................2 QUICK START GUIDE - V-SCALE ............................6 QUICK START GUIDE - V-SCALE C .............................7 QUICK START GUIDE - V-SCALE PLUS ..........................8 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION ...............................9 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE V-SCALE......................9 1-2. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE V-SCALE C .....................9 1-3.
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide - V-Scale

    QUICK START GUIDE - V-SCALE ANALOG WAY EDITION : 05/07 CONNECTIONS: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1 & 2 of the V-SCALE. IMPORTANT: Connect only one source by input. Connect your computer source to the input 3 of the V-SCALE. Connect your Hi-Resolution display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUT (HD15 connector of the V-SCALE).
  • Page 7: Quick Start Guide - V-Scale C

    QUICK START GUIDE - V-SCALE C ANALOG WAY EDITION : 05/07 CONNECTIONS: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video source to the VIDEO input of the V-SCALE C. Connect your computer source to the COMPUTER input of the V-SCALE C. Connect your Hi-Resolution display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUT (HD15 connector of the V-SCALE C).
  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide - V-Scale Plus

    QUICK START GUIDE - V-SCALE PLUS ANALOG WAY EDITION : 05/07 CONNECTIONS: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the V-SCALE PLUS. Connect your computer source to the input 5 of the V-SCALE PLUS. Connect your display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUTS (HD15 or DVI-I female connectors) of the V-SCALE PLUS.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 : Introduction

    VSL range V-SCALE , V-SCALE C & V-SCALE PLUS Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE V-SCALE • 1 V-SCALE (VSL121) • 1 External Power supply. • 1 Set of 2 MCO (5-pin) female connectors (for audio connection). •...
  • Page 10: V-Scale General Information

    Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) VSL range 1-4. V-SCALE GENERAL INFORMATION V-SCALE is a half 19” rack compact Video Scaler. Offering multiple output resolutions up to 1600x1200, V-SCALE significantly improves the quality of any video signal, providing enhanced brightness and sharpness. V-SCALE allows video sources (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, S.VIDEO) to be displayed on high resolution TFT, plasma or video projectors.
  • Page 11: V-Scale Plus General Information

    VSL range Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-6. V-SCALE PLUS GENERAL INFORMATION V-SCALE PLUS by Analog Way combines the functions of a High Resolution Video Scaler with a Video Switcher. It is a state of the art Scaler / Line Multiplier / Quadrupler / Doubler which significantly increases Video image resolution and brightness.
  • Page 12: V-Scale Front Panel Description

    Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) VSL range 1-9. V-SCALE FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL Validates a selected item. ENTER: A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device. Allows to scroll thru the different menus (in Control mode).
  • Page 13: V-Scale C Front Panel Description

    VSL range Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-11. V-SCALE C FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD CONTROL Validates a selected item. ENTER: A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device. Allows to scroll thru the different menus (in Control mode).
  • Page 14: V-Scale Plus Front Panel Description

    Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) VSL range 1-13. V-SCALE PLUS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ANALOG WAY LCD CONTROL Validates a selected item. ENTER: A long push on this button allows to activate the STANDBY mode. A short push on a front panel push button allows to wake up the device.
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 : Starting

    VSL range Chapter 2 : STARTING 2-1. STARTING THE V-SCALE • Connections: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1 & 2 of the V-SCALE. IMPORTANT: Connect only one source by input. Connect your computer source to the input 3 of the V-SCALE.
  • Page 16: Starting The V-Scale C

    Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) VSL range 2-2. STARTING THE V-SCALE C • Connections: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video source to the VIDEO input of the V-SCALE C. Connect your computer source to the COMPUTER input of the V-SCALE C. Connect your Hi-Resolution display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUT (HD15 connector of the V-SCALE C).
  • Page 17: Starting The V-Scale Plus

    VSL range Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-3. STARTING THE V-SCALE PLUS • Connections: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect your video sources to the inputs 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the V-SCALE PLUS. Connect your computer source to the input 5 of the V-SCALE PLUS. Connect your display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the DISPLAY OUTPUTS (HD15 or DVI-I female connectors) of the V-SCALE PLUS.
  • Page 18: Chapter 3 : Operating Mode

    VSL range Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE 3-1. SETTINGS We recommend resetting the device to all of its default values, with the front panel display menu (CONTROL > default value > yes) before proceeding. Select the input type connected to the INPUTS with the front panel display menu (INPUT > input type). For the VSL241 only, select the output type with the front panel display menu (OUTPUT >...
  • Page 19: Chapter 4 : Front Panel Display Menu Description

    VSL range Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION 4-1. INTRODUCTION The front panel display menu presents 2 modes: the STATUS MODE and the CONTROL MODE. • The STATUS MODE indicates the input and output status of the device. •...
  • Page 20: Control Mode

    Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) VSL range 4-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the V-SCALE are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 1. Input 1 1. NTSC/PAL/SECAM 2. NTSC 2. Input 2 1. SDTV Composite 3.
  • Page 21 VSL range Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) The menus of the V-SCALE C are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input 1 type 1. SDTV Composite 1. NTSC/PAL/SECAM 2. SDTV S.VIDEO 2. NTSC 3.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) VSL range 4-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) The menus of the V-SCALE PLUS are configured as follow: 1. INPUT 1. Input type 1. Input 1 1. NTSC/PAL/SECAM 2. Input 2 2. NTSC 3.
  • Page 23: Functions Description

    VSL range Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION 1 [INPUT] + ENTER. 1-1 [Input type] + ENTER. Select an input with + ENTER. Select the video signal type with + ENTER between: • [SDTV Composite]: Composite video signal (Input #2 of the VSL121, #4 of the VSL241 and VSL300). •...
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) VSL range 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 2 [OUTPUT] + ENTER. 2-1 [Output type] + ENTER. Available on the VSL241 only. Select one of the following output type with + ENTER. • [analog]: The device provides an analog output onto the two output connectors (HD15 & DVI-I). •...
  • Page 25 VSL range Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 3 [IMAGE] + ENTER. 3-1 [Pos./size adj.] + ENTER. Select one of the following function with + ENTER. 3-1-1 [H position] + ENTER. Adjust the Horizontal position with + ENTER.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) VSL range 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [AUDIO] + ENTER. Select an item with + ENTER: • [Auto follow]: The audio follows the video image. • [Input #1]: The input #1 audio source is permanently diffused. •...
  • Page 27 VSL range Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 6-6 [RS232/LAN port] + ENTER. Available with the OPT-LAN only. Select the needed communication port with + ENTER. • [RS232]: Enables the RS-232 communication port. (Default setting). •...
  • Page 28: Chapter 5 : Updating The Device

    VSL range Chapter 5 : UPDATING THE DEVICE The V-SCALE, V-SCALE C & V-SCALE PLUS can be updated thanks a computer (PC) via its RS-232 communication port (or via its LAN communication port for the VSL241 with the OPT-LAN option). 5-1.
  • Page 29: Chapter 6 : Remote Control Software

    VSL range Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Your device is shipped with a Windows compatible Remote Control Software. This software allows you to control and make all adjustments by a simple mouse click. NOTE: Preferably use Windows NT, 2000 or XP for LAN operation. NOTE: The latest Remote Control Software is available on our web site: www.analogway.com 6-1.
  • Page 30: Using The Software

    Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) VSL range 6-3. COMMUNICATION SETUP (continued) • CASE OF LAN PORT: - With the front panel display menu, verify the configuration of the LAN communication port (CONTROL > LAN setup), then activate the LAN communication port (CONTROL > RS232/LAN port > LAN). - With the Controls menu of the software, select RS232/LAN setup and LAN Setup.
  • Page 31: Chapter 7 : Technical Specifications

    VSL range Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS • COMPOSITE VIDEO VSL121: BNC female (input #1) or RCA female (input #2). Connectors: VSL300: BNC female. VSL241: BNC female (input #1 & 2). PAL (4.43 MHz) / SECAM: 15.625 kHz / 50 Hz - 625 lines. Standards: NTSC (3.58 MHz): 15.734 kHz / 59.94 Hz - 525 lines.
  • Page 32: Display Output

    Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) VSL range 7-2. DISPLAY OUTPUT • FROM VIDEO INPUT • ANALOG COMPUTER HD15 female (VSL121, VSL300 & VSL241), DVI-I (VSL241 only). Connectors: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 852x480, 1280x768, 1366x768, Resolution: 720p, 1600x1200. RGBHV, RGB/S, RGsB (Sync On Green). Sync.
  • Page 33: Appendix A: Programmer's Guide

    VSL range APPENDIX A: PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE ANNEXE A: GUIDE DE PROGRAMMATION A-1: INTRODUCTION A-1: INTRODUCTION If you need to use your own Software Control program Si vous souhaitez utiliser votre propre logiciel de from a PC or WORKSTATION with an RS-232 port, contrôle avec votre PC, MAC ou Station de Travail par the device allows communication through an ASCII un port RS-232, l'appareil peut communiquer par...
  • Page 34 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A VSL range A-4: COMMANDS AND RESPONSES TABLE A-4: TABLE DES COMMANDES ET RÉPONSES COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE FRONT PANEL COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE LA FACE AVANT •...
  • Page 35 VSL range APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE AUDIO COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU AUDIO AMOD Auto follow or breakaway mode. Rd/Wr 0 = auto follow 1 = breakaway •...
  • Page 36 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A VSL range COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE STATUS COMMANDS / COMMANDES D'ÉTAT UNIT Measures unity in kHz. 65535 Line frequency (in kHz) = (UNIT VALUE) ÷ This command allows to calculate the 65535 input line frequency in Hz.
  • Page 37 VSL range APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A A-5: ASCII / HEX / DEC TABLE A-5: TABLE ASCII / HEX / DEC ASCII ASCII ASCII space " & ’ < > PAGE 37...
  • Page 38: Warranty

    VSL range WARRANTY Analog Way warrants the product against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase (back to the factory). In the event of any malfunction during the warranty period, Analog Way will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective units, including free materials and labor.

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