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- Page 1 K Components, Ltd. & 6 Zone Transcoding High Definition Video Switcher User Manual & 13840 040106 IMPLY ETTER!
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty USER MANUAL - HD6 © 2006 B & K Components, Ltd. All rights reserved. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from B & K Components, Ltd. B &... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FEATURES HARDWARE DESCRIPTION COMMON VIDEO SOURCE CONNECTIONS S-Video Source Inputs Dedicated Video Source Inputs BUFFERED VIDEO SOURCE OUTPUTS ZONE VIDEO CONNECTIONS Zone Video Outputs CAT5 -> RCA Zone Video Conversion Modules COMMAND AND CONTROL Connection with a CT Series Receiver Stand-Alone Operation using IR or Keypad Stand-Alone Operation over RS-232 MZ-128 CT Series IR Remote Controller... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY C A U T I O N R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care should be taken to prevent objects or liquid from entering the enclosure. -
Page 5: Features
HD6 FEATURE OVERVIEW FEATURES The HD6 component video switcher is a six zone, high definition, video control center. The video switcher is designed to be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to any Audio/Video system. The HD6 is designed to be a simple Plug n Play companion to our CT Series of multi-zone receivers. - Page 6 FRONT PANEL Faceplate Options The front face of the HD6 includes an anodized aluminum faceplate available in various configurations. The HD6 front panel is comprised of an LED power indicator and master power On/Off switch. 17” Black faceplate (Standard) available options 17”...
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Page 7: Hardware Description
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Rear Panel Summary CAT5 Zone Video Outputs - Six zones of video output allow distribution with up to 1080P resolution. The CAT5 video outputs supply both the power for use with a B&K LB10W or LB20F CAT5 --> RCA external conversion module and differential video drive for for up to 500 feet. - Page 8 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS Placement and Ventilation As with other advanced video components, the HD6 video processor does generate heat and it is advised to allow at least 2" of free air space above the unit. If built into a rack, please insert at least one rack space of vent panel immediately above the unit.
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Page 9: Common Video Source Connections
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS AC Power and Line Fuse Before connecting any cables, verify that the HD6 powers up. Check functionality of the HD6 by connecting the AC power cord and powering on the unit with the main power button. Check the front panel LED for illumina- tion. -
Page 10: S-Video Source Inputs
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS S-Video Source Inputs S-Video Connection Convert S-Video to RCA Common Source Inputs HD6 S-Video Connection Blue Green = Y For use with S-Video, the S-Video (Y-C) signal must first be split into separate RCAs, one for Y and one for C. Y video must connect to the Green RCA input connector and C video must connect to the Blue RCA input connector. -
Page 11: Dedicated Video Source Inputs
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS Dedicated Video Source Inputs Dedicated Inputs IN A - IN F Dedicated source inputs should be used for sources that are intended for use in only one zone. When linked to a CT Receiver, the dedicated source inputs have the capability to be auto-selected when video presence is detected. -
Page 12: Zone Video Connections
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ZONE VIDEO CONNECTIONS Zone Video Outputs The selected video in each zone is routed to the appropriate Zone A-F video out. Each of the HD6’s six zones provide simultaneous video distribution for use with standard RCA cable and Category 5e (CAT5) cable. RCA terminated video cable works best with distribution runs under 150 feet. -
Page 13: Cat5 -> Rca Zone Video Conversion Modules
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS Transcoding - Video transcoding is the process of converting one video format to another. Video transcoding is a technology brought about by the need to integrate different video formats. Video transcoding allows different video formats to be viewed on one video monitor without changing the montor’s settings. Both S-Video and composite video are transcoded for use with the RCA and CAT5 video drive outputs. -
Page 14: Command And Control
COMMAND AND CONTROL Connection with a CT Series Receiver The HD6 is designed to operate seamlessly with a CT CT RS-232 LINK Series Receiver. Simply connect the HD6's CT RS-232 LINK connector to the CT's RS-232 connector using a straight trough CAT5 cable. At power up, the HD6 will learn all of it's settings from the CT. -
Page 15: Mz-128 Ct Series Ir Remote Controller
IR REMOTE CONTROL MZ-128 CT Series IR Remote Controller The MZ-128 Remote Controller has multiple functions: 1) The MZ-128 Remote Controller may be used to control and setup B&K products. 2) The MZ-128 may be used as a source of IR for use in programming learning keypads etc... 3) The MZ-128 may be used to directly control a single zone of an HD6 with an external IR eye or keypad connected. -
Page 16: Bkcsuite Setup
BKcSuite Setup Setup Using a PC and BKcSuite Note: This section applies only if it is desired to operate the HD6 in a stand-alone configuration. Do not perform this setup if the HD6 is to be connected to a CT Series Receiver. Instead, set up the CT Receiver as desired - refer to the CT Receiver manual. - Page 17 BKcSuite Setup Connection to a PC The HD6 requires an RS-232 computer connection for use with RS-232 BKcSuite setup. Currently many modern computers and laptops do not come equipped with an DB-9 RS-232 serial port. If your computer only has a USB style serial port, you will need to obtain a USB to DB-9 RS-232 serial port adapter cable.
- Page 18 BKcSuite Setup BKcSuite Setup and Overview During the BKcSuite software install, BKTask was automatically installed as a shortcut icon on the desktop [BKTask icon (grey)]. Make sure all other applications which use the serial port are closed before opening the taskbar. B K c S u i t e s o ft w a r e has the capability to connect in real- time (live) to any of our software controlled preamplifiers, receivers and switchers.
- Page 19 BKcSuite Setup BKcSuite Task Bar Explained Once you have chosen the HD6 T-Router, BKcSuite displays a tool bar of icons (applications) for with setup and configuration. Use the mouse to select an icon on the tool bar to activate the appropriate application. The HD6 setup applications are described below: Get information about your View / Set comm...
- Page 20 BKcSuite Setup Code-set Description and Overview B & K uses discrete code-sets for command and control of all of its audio/video zones. Code-sets range from code 0-0-0 (zero zero zero) to 1-2-8. This is the same practice that satellite manufacturers use so that one remote controller could control three identical satellites.
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Page 21: Bkcsuite Group Code-Set And Zone Setup
BKcSuite Group Code-Set and Zone Setup 1. Groups: As in the CT receivers, a maximum of 19 groups are allowed for each HD6 and are labeled a - r for easy reference. Group 0 may not be changed, it is for use with code-set 0-0-0 and by design controls ALL HD6 Zones. -
Page 22: Bkcsuite Input Settings Setup
BKcSuite Input Settings Setup 1. Video Input Names: Title each of the nine video input names (IN 1 - IN 9) with a user friendly name of up to 5 letters. Video inputs 1 through 9 are available for selection in all six Hardware Zones A-F, thus they are common shared video inputs. BKC-DIP communication may be used to view these names and other system parameters for use in an external automation system. -
Page 23: Bkcsuite Input Configuration Setup
BKcSuite Input Configuration Setup 1. Dedicated Zone Input: Hardware Zones A - F have a dedicated video input source. Each dedicated video input is available for use in the system when it is set to Yes. All dedicated video inputs are set to Yes in a default configuration. Set to No when there is no video source to be connected to this zone’s dedicated input. -
Page 24: Bkcsuite Rs-232 Port Setup
BKcSuite RS-232 Port Setup For more information on BKC-DIP and RS-232 control, please visit our website at www.bkcomp.com 1. RS-232 Baud Rate: B & K recommends using 9600 baud rate. The default baud rate is set 9600 with support for 1200-115200. 2. -
Page 25: Rs-232 Command And Control
SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS RS-232 Command and Control An HD6 may be controlled externally using the rear panel RS-232 I/O RJ-45 connector. An external control system may be directly connected to the HD6 to control either the HD6 or both HD6 and a CT Receiver. For use in an external RS-232 automation control system, the control device must connect to the RS-232 I/O RJ-45 connector on the back of the HD6. - Page 26 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS Input Select Commands cont. ZONE C (code-set 13) (00, S, I, 0D=A0;) Select IN 1 for Zone 13 (00, S, I, 0D=52;) Select IN 6 for Zone 13 (00, S, I, 0D=90;) Select IN 2 for Zone 13 (00, S, I, 0D=D0;) Select IN 7 for Zone 13 (00, S, I, 0D=60;)
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Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Video Input Common Video Source Inputs: 9, available for use in each zone Dedicated Video Source Inputs: 6, one for each zone Composite / S-Video to Component Video Transcoders: 6, one for use in each zone Video Bandwidth: 200MHz Video Input Impedance: 75 ohm Video Input Signal: 1.2 Volts p-p 75 ohm terminated Horizontal Frequency Range: 15-70 KHz... -
Page 28: Utilities
UTILITIES Color Bar Video Test Generator The HD6 has a built in Color Bar Video Test Generator for use with in-system testing and troubleshooting of all zone video outputs. When set to on, the HD6 sends NTSC color bars out the designated zone video output(s). The color bar generator may be set on and off in Zones A-F in any combination.