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2.1 Overview ................................... 3 2.2 Limitations due to the specifications.......................... 4 CHAPTER 3. Names and Functions of Individual Components..................5 3.1 IM-581 rear panel view and component names ......................5 CHAPTER 4. Connecting the Module..........................7 4.1 Connecting the input signal............................7 CHAPTER 5.
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Thank you for purchasing the IM-581 VBS I IN module. This document describes the functions and operating method of the IM-581, as well as the precautions to observe when using it. Be sure to read this document before using the IM-581 since improper use may result in accidents.
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Introduction Caution Handling of the module The module consists of precision components; handle it with extreme care. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, injury, or malfunction, do not remove or add a module while the power is on. When removing the module, be careful to avoid brushing your hand against the connectors.
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Edition revision history Ver. Date Page Item no. Description 1.00 2005/08/18 Initial edition...
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About the IM-581 2.1 Overview The IM-581 is an VBS input module which is equipped with 480i-59.94 component [Y(R-Y)(B-Y)], NTSC/PAL composite [VBS] and Y/C [S-connector] connectors and which is installed in the SC-2055 series (2 inputs, 2 outputs). Connectors are provided for one component input channel, one composite input channel and one Y/C input channel.
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• When IM-581 input module sync signals and output module sync signals are locked internally, they may not be locked properly depending on the quality of the input video signals. Use external locking signals...
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Names and Functions of Individual Components 3.1 IM-581 rear panel view and component names ⑥ ① ③ ② ④ ⑤ Fig. 3.1 IM-581 Rear Panel View Table 3.1 Names of Rear Panel Parts Name of part Description ① Y/C input connector This is the Y/C video signal (S-VIDEO) input connector (S-connector).
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Connecting the Module 4.1 Connecting the input signal The output signals of the DVD or other device are connected to the INPUT connector on the IM-581 as shown in the figure below. DEGITA L Camera From the Y(R-Y)(B-Y) connectors of the device concerned.
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Adjustments and Settings 5.1 Menu structure From the default screen, push the rotary encoder to enter the menu structure described below. For the operation method, see the SC-2055 User’s Manual. Symbols are defined below. PUSH operation Rotate operation ...
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5.1.1 MENU mode IN : 480i59 OUT: 480i59 MENU mode Input Preset Utility Input Preset Edit Preset data table editing >>> Push Enter <<< >>> Push Enter <<< Input Preset Copy See "Storing the data"...
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CHAPTER 5 Adjustments and Settings Preset data table editing Input Preset Edit >>> Push Enter <<< MENU mode TIMING NO. TIMING SEARCH See "Setting the search target" in 5.2.3. No. 1: 480i59 ENABLE TIMING NO. SETUP ...
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5.1.2 INPUT mode The default screen of the INPUT mode displays the selected input timing. INPUT 480i59 COMPOSITE NTSC−M INPUT mode CONNECTOR SELECT See "Setting the input connectors" in 5.2.1. COMPOSITE...
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CHAPTER 5 Adjustments and Settings 5.1.3 VIDEO mode The hue and scaling filter settings are displayed on the default screen in the VIDEO mode. VIDEO HUE: 0° SCALING: NON−LINEAR VIDEO mode HUE ...
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5.2 Setting parameters 5.2.1 Setting the input connectors The parameter in this section is used to set the input connectors. Setting Parameter Description Setting Value Comments AUTO※1 Y/R-Y/B-Y This parameter is used to set the CONNECTOR SELECT Input connector setting input connectors.
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CHAPTER 5 Adjustments and Settings 5.2.4 Adjusting the image quality Adjusts image quality and sets parameters related to video display. Setting Parameter Description Setting Value Comments This parameter is used to set the SETUP Setup setting ON/OFF input video setup. -180 to +180°...
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5.2.6 Fine adjustment of the frame size Finely adjusts the size of the image to be displayed. Setting Parameter Description Setting Value Comments ±30% of H ACTIVE at Adjusts the zoom ratio with the horizontal FINE ADJ. RATIO [H] Zoom ratio [H] input timing active width.
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CHAPTER 5 Adjustments and Settings 5.2.8 Storing the data The parameters in this section enable data to be copied or initialized. Setting Parameter Setting Value Comments This parameter is used to copy preset data into empty tables. Data Input Preset Copy Preset data copying cannot be copied if it involves overwriting already existing data in a table.
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Main Specifications 71 Specifications Table 7.1 IM-581 Specifications Component signals: Y(R-Y)(B-Y) Item Specifications Timing system 480i-59 Video data resolution 10 bits Video signals Video level Y(R-Y)(B-Y)/75 ohms (setup ON/OFF) 1 system (BNC connectors × 3) Number of channels Sync signal Y-ON 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (negative polarity)
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IM-581 User’s Manual Notes: ● Documents with missing or incorrectly collated pages will be replaced. ● The copyright of this product belongs to ASTRODESIGN, Inc. ● No part of this document may be used or reproduced without permission. ● The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice.
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