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Summary of Contents for TV One CS-420
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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL SCAN CONVERTERS Models: CS-420, CS-430 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled "Unpacking and Contents" CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Activating and Navigating the OSD REMOTE MOUSE EMULATOR Introduction Hardware Connection Scan Converter Setup Using the Mouse Emulator Toggling Zoom/Pan Modes ADVANCED… (OSD ADVANCED ADJUSTMENTS) RS-232 COMPUTER CONTROL OF THE CS-420 and CS-430 11.1 Setup 11.2 Sending Commands 11.3 Responses to Commands 11.4 Notes on Sending Commands 11.5... -
Page 3: Introduction
In addition to the TV One line of high quality Scan Converters, such as the one you have just purchased, TV One also offers a full line of high quality video scalers, matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, processors, interfaces, lcd monitors, and other computer video related products. -
Page 4: Specifications
19" x 7" x 1.75” (1RU) 19" x 7" x 1.75” (1RU) (Wide x Deep x High) (482mm x 178mm x 44.5mm) (482mm x 178mm x 44.5mm) Power Source 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz 650mA 650mA Power Consumption CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... -
Page 5: How Do I Get Started
Rack Mounting the CS-420 and CS-430 The CS-420 and CS-430 come equipped to mount in a standard 19” (1RU) EIA rack assembly. Neither of these devices requires spacing above or below the unit for ventilation. Four standard rackmounting screws are provided for each of the four corner holes in the rack ears. -
Page 6: Connecting The Video Outputs
Directly from the computer via the RS-232 Serial Port Each control method has its own section of this manual to describe the operation. Shown below are diagrams that indicate the main features of the front panels of the CS-420 and CS-430. Both models operate in the same manner. -
Page 7: Front Panel Buttons And Leds
All the Infrared Remote Control features of the Scan Converter. Setup and adjustments for the unit and the effect they have on the final image. Storing the settings so they are remembered by the unit the next time. Therefore, the following is required reading! CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... -
Page 8: Functions Of Thee Rm-Sc Infrared Remote Control Unit
AutoSet™ Button 7.1.5 AutoSet™ is TV One’s unique auto setup button that automatically sizes, shifts and centers the computer image onto the video monitor. Once activated, this feature will scan the incoming computer image to determine its size and position and optimize it for display on the desired video display. - Page 9 Filter Button 7.1.6 This button will toggle between 2-Line and 4-Line Flicker Reduction Modes on the CS-420 and between 2- Line, 4-Line and 6-Line on the CS-430. The choice of which mode to use will depend upon the computer image being displayed.
- Page 10 Adjust Bottom and Right edge by pressing the appropriate Arrow Keys. Press AutoSet™ again - this will give a high beep to indicate that this has been saved. Note - Manual Set Mode times out after 20 seconds, ignoring any changes made. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual...
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Page 11: Control And Setup Using The Front Panel Buttons And Osd
You can 'navigate' to the next feature by pressing the MENU Button again. At the end of every Menu or Sub- Menu list, will be an 'Exit...' option, and then pressing the '+' Button will then exit back to the previous Menu or terminate the OSD. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... - Page 12 This number that appears here shows the vertical refresh rate of the computer image. This value cannot be altered and is for information only. Exit - Press the + Button when ‘Exit’ appears to return to the Main Menu function. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual...
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Page 13: Remote Mouse Emulator
REMOTE MOUSE EMULATOR Introduction Both the CS-420 and CS-430 have an RS-232 communications port that can be made to emulate a Microsoft® Serial Mouse, and all the computer’s functions can be controlled from the Infrared Remote Control. This section details how to setup and use this feature. -
Page 14: Scan Converter Setup
This is useful in situations where two Scan Converters are used near one another. Turning off the Infrared will prevent the Infrared Remote Control from affecting both units. Note - This feature is completely independent of the Remote Control's LOCK Button. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... -
Page 15: Rs-232 Computer Control Of The Cs-420 And Cs-430
11.1 Setup All of the functions for the CS-420 and CS-430 can also be controlled via a computer by using the RS-232 port on the unit, an RS-232 Serial Cable and a terminal emulation program on the computer. Alternatively, the Scan Converter can be controlled from your own custom software, provided that you have skills and resources to set up a serial communications port in the programming language you are using. -
Page 16: Sending Commands
For more information on controlling the different functions see the relevant sections earlier in this manual. Not all the commands available are listed within the OSD Menus. See the table for a complete list of commands available. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... -
Page 17: Restricting Rs-232 Commands To Certain Units
Adjustment not recommended DAC Ref. 5 to 25 Brightness level Flicker Red. 2, 4 Lines of flicker reduction ID Restrict Restricts RS-232 control only to those units which have RS-232 ID already set to this value. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... - Page 18 *Where two text values are given (e.g. Off, On), the first relates to the setting used when '0' is sent to the unit, and the second relates to the setting used when '1' is sent to the unit. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual...
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Page 19: Getting The Most From Your Scan Converter
Once this is done, you can unfreeze the image on the video screen, which will then display your new image. People watching the video monitor would have only seen the text image followed by the graphics image and they would not have seen you close one program and open another. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... -
Page 20: Technical Data
The DC fuse is on the main circuit board inside the unit, however, this rarely needs replacing. If replacement is necessary of either fuse, be sure to use the same type and size as the original. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Note - If the recommended actions still do not result in satisfactory operation, please consult your TV One Dealer. Before calling for technical assistance, if the problem is image related, please try to find out the screen resolution and refresh rate being used, from the computer - and if the problem only affects one particular resolution. - Page 22 Scan Converter’s RS232 cable. CS-420, CS-430 User Manual...
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Page 23: Limited Warranty
LIMITATIONS - All products sold are "as is" and the above Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties for this product, expressed or implied, and is strictly limited to two years from the date of purchase. TV One assumes no liability to distributors, dealers or end-users for any loss of use, revenue or profit.
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