Altinex AP445-401 User Manual

Altinex pro av video scaler+ with stereo audio user's guide

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SPECIAL APPLICATION
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0422-001
AP445-401
PRO AV VIDEO SCALER+
WITH
STEREO AUDIO
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 SPECIAL APPLICATION MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0422-001 AP445-401 PRO AV VIDEO SCALER+ WITH STEREO AUDIO USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS GENERAL...2 RACK-MOUNTING SAFETY GUIDELINES...2 INSTALLATION ...2 CLEANING...2 FCC / CE NOTICE...2 ABOUT YOUR AP445-401 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION OF AP445-401 APPLICATION DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION ...5 DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW ...6 INSTALLING YOUR AP445-401 OPERATION FRONT PANEL OPERATION ...7...
  • Page 3: Precautions / Safety Warnings

    Please read this manual carefully before using your AP445-401. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your AP445-401 and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.
  • Page 4: About Your Ap445-401

    Video, S-Video, and Component Video signals into a variety of high-resolution Computer video or Component video signals. In addition to video, the AP445-401 has four stereo audio inputs and both balanced and unbalanced stereo outputs. The AP445-401 automatically detects and accepts...
  • Page 5: Description Of Ap445-401

    INPUT 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION AP445-401 ELECTRICAL Control Manual RS-232 Infrared (IR), optional Picture Adjustments Output Adjustments Power Table 3. AP445-401 Electrical FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW RGBHV/ Y,Pb,Pr PC BY PASS OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT C-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT YPbPr...
  • Page 6: Application Diagram

    SPECIAL APPLICATION APPLICATION DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION 400-0422-001...
  • Page 7: Diagram 2: Internal View

    UNBALANCED AUDIO 3 STEREO AUDIO 4 S-VIDEO 4 PIN, MINI DIN C-VIDEO Y,Pb,Pr 3 BNC VGA BYPASS 15P HD 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION AP445-401 BLOCK DIAGRAM RS-232 TO TTL UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY SWITCHER SCALER SWITCHER GAIN AUDIO 5P TB BALANCED AUDIO...
  • Page 8: Installing Your Ap445-401

    Step 6. Connect the audio output connector of the AP445-401 to the speakers or amplifier using the appropriate audio cable. Step 7. Connect the AP445-401 to AC power. Then unit is now operational. Step 8. The default input selection is the S-Video port.
  • Page 9: Changing The Output Resolution

    RS-232 communication. The actual controlling computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS-232 commands. 7.2.1 RS-232 INTERFACE The RS-232 commands, for the AP445-401, are in a simple ASCII character format. Square brackets “[ Use uppercase letters for all commands. INCREASE/...
  • Page 10 This command reads and then displays the ID number of the unit. Command Format: [RSN] Example: The AP445-401 was set to an ID value of 3. Send the command [RSN] and the system will return the following feedback: 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION 4.
  • Page 11 RS-232 port regardless of its unit ID. 8. [STATS] This command displays the status of the AP445-401 and saves the settings in memory. Command Format: [STATS] or [STATCiS] Example: Send the command [STATS] and receive feedback as in the previous example, but in this...
  • Page 12 Example: Send the command [IN0R] to select the S-Video input and recall the settings saved for S-Video input. For example, any changes made to the brightness, hue etc… that were saved are recalled. 12. [MODER] This command sets the resolution of the video output.
  • Page 13 Command Format: [CONTRyyCi] yy = Level (yy = # from 00 to 48, default=40) Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) Example: Send the command [CONTR20] to set the output contrast to 20. 18. [CONTR] This command displays the current contrast level and makes the contrast function active for adjustments.
  • Page 14 Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION Example: The AP445-401 has the S-Video input selected and the gain level is set to the maximum level of 32. Send the command [SEL] and the unit will display “[32]” and make the gain adjustment active.
  • Page 15 30. [LOCKFP] This command locks or unlocks the front panel buttons. If locked, pressing the buttons on the front panel will have no effect on the AP445-401 settings. Command Format: [LOCKFPpCi] = Lock value (0 = OFF and 1 = ON)
  • Page 16: Summary Of Commands

    34) [HELP] Display RS-232 commands. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied AP445-401. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 8.1 NO RESPONSE FROM PANEL Cause 1: The front panel is locked.
  • Page 17: No Sound

    If there is still no sound, see Solution 2 Solution 2: Set the volume of the destination amplifier to a reasonable level. If there is still no sound, call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION ALTINEX POLICY 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY...

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