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Avitech Pacific C-A User Manual

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Pacific C-A / C-AG
All-in-one Converter box with Scaler
Revision 1.0.0, (May, 2014)

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  • Page 1 User Manual Pacific C-A / C-AG All-in-one Converter box with Scaler Revision 1.0.0, (May, 2014)

  • Page 2: About This Manual

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pan Anywhere...................... 24 Appendix A Change the IP Address ................25 Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS ....25 Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer ........26 For Windows XP ......................
  • Page 4 Method 2 ..........................28...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Getting Started

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

  • Page 7: Product Features

    DVI-I IN port. The Pacific C-A / C-AG also supports area of interest cropping through its LCD interface and through a computer connected to the Pacific C-A / C-AG. Additionally, Avitech’s PacificConfig utility*** software can monitor the broadcast output of all networked Pacific devices.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    In this case, use the “VGA Adjustment” feature to realign. “H START, V START, WIDTH, HEIGHT, and H TOTAL” (through LCD interface). Frame synchronizer (Ref IN port) Genlock Note: Port is not available for the Pacific C-A model without genlock (BNC connector) feature. Audio...
  • Page 9 User configurable (support SMPTE 425M at XYZ 4:4:4 or RGB 4:4:4, 12-bit):  3G-SDI: 2048p23.98, 2048p24 SDI Embedded Audio (SDI OUT port) Note: For models (Pacific C-A) without genlock feature (no Ref IN port); the following refresh rates are not supported 23.98, 29.97 and 59.94Hz. User configurable:  480i59.94 ...
  • Page 10 Output User configurable:  640x480, 60Hz  800x600, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1024x768, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1280x720, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1280x768, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1280x1024, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1360x768, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz (DVI-I connector)  1400x1050, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1440x900, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1600x1200, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1680x1050,50Hz/60Hz/75Hz  1920x1080, 50Hz/60Hz ...

  • Page 11: Connections To The Pacific C-A / C-Ag

    Enters next menu level or select item System Fan Contains the system fan* Rear Panel Allows a computer to control the Pacific C-A / C-AG through a network connection through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet (IP) (use with Avitech’s PacificConfig utility software) ...
  • Page 12 * 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). *** To comply with the HDCP license agreement, any source with HDCP encryption cannot be converted to SDI.

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    (Follow Video, HDMI, SDI, LINE IN). By default the audio time delay is set to: 0 (no audio delay). The Pacific C-A / C-AG supports up to 170ms of time delay.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Main Menu

    Table 2-1 Input Port If selecting the signal manually, make sure to select the correct signal type based on the actual connected input signal to the Pacific C-A / C-AG to avoid image display problems (e.g., noise, flicker, etc.). Output Port On: enables SDI out feature (default setting).
  • Page 15 Output Port Exit Exits the output signal setup menu. Table 2-2 Output Port Map Structure Selects the desired “sampling structure/pixel depth” based on output signal’s “image format” and “frame/field rate.”  YCbCr422   10-bit 425M Level A/B 425M Level B is only available for 1080p@50, 1080p@59.94, Status 1080p@60, 2048p@23.98, 2048p@24 (Hz) ...
  • Page 16 Image Adjustment  HEIGHT (vertical “active area”)  HTOTAL (horizontal total) ****(refer to the figure below) Make sure the value of HSTART added to the value of WIDTH does not exceed HTOTAL. Note: V TOTAL: (vertical total) ****(refer to the figure below) Make sure the value of VSTART added to the value of HEIGHT does not exceed V TOTAL.
  • Page 17 When the HDMI signal is transmitted under YCbCr422 color space (set from HDMI device itself), Pacific C-A / C-AG will enable the SATURATION and HUE function in IMAGE PARAMETER menu. If the HDMI signal is under YCbCr444 color space, the SATURATION and HUE functions will be disabled.
  • Page 18 Crop Image On: adjusts the crop area and location.  LEFT: sets the horizontal starting point.  TOP: sets the vertical starting point.  RIGHT: sets the horizontal ending point. Status  BOTTOM: sets the vertical ending point.  DEFAULT Off: disables the crop image feature.
  • Page 19 1. This function is applicable for 1080p input signal only. 2. When the Pacific C-A / C-AG (SDI OUT) is connected to the Pacific C-SHS (SDI IN), make sure that the Pacific C-A / C-AG’s COLOR CORRECT function is enabled (set On) and the Pacific C-SHS’s COLOR CORRECT function is disabled (set Off) to allow the embedded color corrected signal to pass through.
  • Page 20 Contrast Sets 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 Pacific C-A / C-AG is idle.  15 mins  30 mins Idle Time ...

  • Page 21: Using The Avitech Pacificconfig Utility

    Using the Avitech PacificConfig Utility This utility can only be used with the Windows operating system. The Pacific C-A / C-AG comes with a windows based user interface called PacificConfig. Avitech’s PacificConfig utility is easy to use and hosts several powerful tools including: ...

  • Page 22: Using The Pacificconfig Utility

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

  • Page 23: Using The Avitech Screencrop Utility

    2. When using a computer with a built-in monitor such as a laptop or an all in one computer or when using a computer that supports dual display outputs, then can connect to the Pacific C-A simply through the HDMI IN port.

  • Page 24: Screencrop Utility Control Panel

    2.3.1 ScreenCrop Utility Control Panel Figure 2-6 ScreenCrop Utility Control Panel Status Information (1) Displays all detected Avitech’s Pacific converters in the same network Devices on mask. The status button becomes active (not grayed-out) when Network Pacific C-A/C-AG/C-HSS/C-SHS is selected from the IP LIST window.
  • Page 25 Sends the cropped instance to the selected Pacific C-A. Disable Crop Disables the cropping. Cropping feature is only available on the Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS. Others (3) Saves the current ScreenCrop session’s parameter to the flash memory Save to Flash of the Pacific C-A.

  • Page 26: Using The Screencrop Utility

    2.3.2 Using the ScreenCrop Utility Before using the ScreenCrop utility to control the Pacific C-A, set it in the same network mask with the connected computer. Refer to the “Appendix A” for further details on setting up the network mask.

  • Page 27: Cropping Feature

    Step 2. Click the Send Crop button to send the cropped image back to the Pacific C-A for it to be displayed on the output monitor through the SDI OUT connector.

  • Page 28: Cropped Instances Switching

    To discard the area selected, click the Disable Crop button. Step 3. Click the Disconnect button or close the ScreenCrop utility to disconnect the computer from the Pacific C-A. 1. Upon quitting ScreenCrop utility, the parameters (Left/Top/Width/Height) from the last crop were stored through the Saved to Flash button or the Send Crop button, and will be automatically shown upon the utility's next start-up.

  • Page 29: Pan Anywhere

    2.3.6 Pan Anywhere The “Pan” feature allows transfer of a previously-set area of interest to another portion of the screen by clicking the Repeated Pan checkbox. Upon enabling the Repeated Pan option, the following dialog box will appear. Figure 2-10 Pan Instruction Follow the instructions in the dialog box: Place the mouse pointer on any of the 4 cropping corners, and then use the right-mouse button to pan the area of interest.

  • Page 30: Appendix A Change The Ip Address

    Appendix A Change the IP Address The following two methods allow Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS to be in the same network mask with the connected computer. Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS Step 1.

  • Page 31: Method 2: Change The Ip Address Of The Controlling Computer

    Step 4. Click Save. The IP address will be changed for the target device (saved to flash memory of Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS). Step 5. When the next window appears, click OK to exit. Figure A-3 Save IP Screen...

  • Page 32: Output Resolutions

    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 encryption cannot be converted to SDI. ***Pacific C-A / C-AG was tested by viewing its outputs through a Sequoia 2H2U, a Rainier 3G, and a Pacific C-SHS.

  • Page 33: Appendix B Resetting To The Factory-Default State

    Pacific C-A. Figure B-1 Restart the Device Method 2 Step 1. From the power strip, turn off power to the Pacific C-A. Step 2. Hold down the down arrow ( ) button on LCD panel and power-on the Pacific C-A by restoring power from power strip until the “INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT..”...

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