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Avitech Seneca C-A User Manual

All-in-one converter box with scaler
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Seneca C-A
All-in-one Converter box with Scaler
Revision 1.0.0, (January, 2013)

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  • Page 1 User Manual Seneca C-A All-in-one Converter box with Scaler Revision 1.0.0, (January, 2013)

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Getting Started, introduces the features and specifications as well as external components of Seneca C-A. System Configuration, discusses the steps on using the LCD panel to set up Avitech Seneca C-A, as well as using the proprietary Avitech ScreenCrop utility.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.2.5 Cropped Instances Switching ................19 2.2.6 Pan Anywhere .......................20 Appendix .......................... 21 Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Seneca C-A / C-HSS / C-SHS......21 Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer ........22 For Windows XP ......................22 For Windows 7 .........................22...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or Limitation of Liability television interference caused by using other than recommended Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started The Seneca C-A all-in-one Converter box allows conversion of signal source from HDMI/DVI/VGA/ YPbPr/CVBS (NTSC/PAL) and SDI (3G/HD/SD) to HDMI/DVI/VGA and SDI (3G/HD/SD) output with scaling. A compact, stand-alone video converter, it is ideal for many professional video conversion applications, including video production, conferencing, presentation, OB vans, post-production, and television broadcasting.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    Table 1-1 Package Contents 1.2 Product Features The Seneca C-A is capable of converting and scaling signals to a high quality HDMI/DVI/VGA and SDI signals. It can sense the following input signals: HDMI/DVI/VGA/YPbPr/SDI(3G/HD/SD)/CVBS(NTSC/ PAL) automatically, then convert and scale it to the user-defined HDMI/DVI/VGA and SDI signal. The Seneca is capable of simultaneous output of DVI, HDMI, and SDI signals with most resolutions.* It also...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    1.3 Specifications Input Automatic sensing SDI (3G/HD/SD) CVBS (NTSC/PAL): NTSC/PAL SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M): 525i60, 625i50 SDI/CVBS HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M): 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, (BNC connector) 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M): 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 Automatic sensing, the following input signals are supported: 640x480, 60Hz/75Hz 720×400, 70Hz...
  • Page 8 Input Ethernet For using Avitech ScreenCrop utility or performing advanced operations (IP port) (RJ45 connector) Output User Configurable (support SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M at YCbCr 4:2:2/4:4:4 or RGB 4:4:4, 10-bit): SD-SDI: 487i59.94, 576i50 HD-SDI: 720p23.98, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i23.98PsF, 1080i24PsF,...
  • Page 9 Others Power consumption is 15 W maximum Power Supply: Power Input (AC): 100 to 250 V Output (DC): 12 V adapter Dimension, 174×172×43 mm (6.85×6.77×1.69 inch) Dimension/Weight Weight, 740 g (1.63 lb) Temperature: ° ° ° ° Operating: 0 C (32 F) to 40 C (104 Environment/...

  • Page 10: Connections To The Seneca C-A

    Enter next menu level or select item System Fan Contains the system fan* Rear Panel For controlling the Seneca C-A through a network connection. Ethernet (IP) (use with Avitech’s ScreenCrop utility) Connects to the green connector for headphone function (stereo)
  • Page 11 * Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. ** DVI-D loop out does not support analog source signals; VGA or YPbPr (through VGA or YPbPr to DVI adapter). *** Embedded audio is not available with the following input formats. YCbCr 4:4:4 –...

  • Page 12: System Configuration

    2. System Configuration This chapter discusses the process of using the LCD panel to set up Seneca C-A, as well as using the Avitech ScreenCrop utility. 2.1 Using the LCD Panel The LCD panel allows for control of the Seneca C-A including; input/output signal adjustment, video crop, keying/overlay, aspect ratio adjustment and operational status report.

  • Page 13: Navigating The Main Menu

    Exit Exit the input signal setup menu. Table 2-1 Input Port Make sure to select the correct signal type based on actual connected input signal to Seneca C-A to avoid image display problems (e.g., noise, flicker, etc.). Output Port On: enable the SDI out feature.
  • Page 14 (on screen display) On: enable the color bar and pattern select feature. The color bar can only be turned on when there is no input signal (default setting is OFF). COLOR BAR Color Bar 2×2 CROSSHATCH Off: disable the display of the color bar. Exit Exit the OSD setup menu.
  • Page 15 Image Adjustment Parameter: BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS SATURATION (Only available when signal is non-RGB; or HDMI YCbCr422 / interlaced. In short, it can only be set for YUV color space.) HUE (only available when signal is non-RGB; or HDMI YCbCr422 / interlaced.
  • Page 16 1. This function is applicable for 1080p input signal only. 2. When the Seneca C-A (SDI OUT) is connected to the Seneca C-SHS (SDI IN), make sure that the COLOR CORRECT function is enabled (set ON) in the Seneca C-A and the Seneca C-SHS’s is...
  • Page 17 Genlock On: this feature in Seneca C-A synchronizes the video sources (DVI-I IN, SDI/CVBS IN, and HDMI IN port’s signal synchronized with Ref IN port signal). GENLOCK OUTPUT: refer to table 2-11 for more details on supported output standard. TIMING OFFSET: set the delay lines.
  • Page 18 Off: disable the LCD panel's backlight. Contrast To set the LCD panel's contrast from 0 to 16. On: scrolling text (conversion format and related frame rate) will appear when the LCD panel of Seneca C-A is idle. 15 mins 30 mins Idle Time...

  • Page 19: Using The Avitech Screencrop Utility

    HDMI IN port. * One of the outputs connects to Seneca C-A and the other connects to monitor. The Seneca C-A comes with a windows based user interface called ScreenCrop. Avitech’s ScreenCrop...
  • Page 20 Terminate the connection of selected Seneca C-A / C-HSS / C-SHS. Table 2-15 ScreenCrop Utility Control Panel Description The Seneca C-A’s sister device, the Seneca C-SHS, has different features and only has limited support of the ScreenCrop utility. It only supports: status, change output resolution and change IP.

  • Page 21: Using The Screencrop Utility

    2.2.2 Using the ScreenCrop Utility Before using the ScreenCrop utility to control Seneca C-A, it needs to be set in the same network mask with the connected computer. Please refer to the “Appendix” for further details on setting up the network mask.

  • Page 22: Cropping Feature

    3. It is highly recommended to set the displayed image to fill up the whole screen of monitor to prevent black bar(s) from appearing after cropping. Step 2. Then click the Send Crop button to send the cropped image to the Seneca C-A to be displayed from all of its outputs except the DVI Loop Out.

  • Page 23: Cropped Instances Switching

    To create another screen crop, perform the steps again. To discard the just selected area, click the Disable Crop button. Step 3. To disconnect the computer from the Seneca C-A / C-HSS / C-SHS, click the Disconnect button. Or, close the ScreenCrop utility.

  • Page 24: Pan Anywhere

    2.2.6 Pan Anywhere The “Pan” feature allows transfer of previously set crop area of interest to another portion of screen by clicking Repeated Pan button. Upon clicking the Repeated Pan button, the following dialog box will appear. Figure 2-9 Pan Instruction Follow the instruction in the dialog box by placing the mouse pointer on any of the four cropping corners, and then use the right-mouse button to pan the crop area.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    Appendix The following two methods allow Seneca C-A / C-HSS / C-SHS to be in the same network mask with the connected computer. Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Seneca C-A / C-HSS / C-SHS Step 1. Run ScreenCrop utility by double-clicking ScreenCrop.exe. Select the Seneca C-A / C-HSS / C-SHS IP address appearing in the Devices on Network window.

  • Page 26: Method 2: Change The Ip Address Of The Controlling Computer

    Step 5. When the next window appears, click OK to exit. Figure A-2 Save IP Screen Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer For Windows XP Step 1. Click Start, and then right-click the mouse on My Network Places, and click Properties. Step 2.

  • Page 27: Table Of Output Resolutions

    (VGA, DVI, HDMI, and SDI). When output is set to SD 525 the signal will be present only on VGA and SDI ports. **Note: To comply with the HDCP license agreement any source with HDCP will not be converted to SDI. ***Seneca C-A was tested by viewing its outputs through a Sequoia 2H2U, a Rainier A423G, and a Seneca C-SHS.

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