Page 2 - ii; Safety Instructions • English; Instrucciones de seguridad • Español; 安全须知; 注意
ii This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk ...
Page 3 - iii; FCC Class A Notice; This device may not cause harmful interference.; click here
iii FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interf...
Page 4 - iv; Conventions Used in this Guide; Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:; ping; File; Copyright; © 2011 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.; Trademarks
iv Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following conventions are used: NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the device easier. CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A w...
Page 5 - DVC 501 SD • Contents; Contents; Introduction
v DVC 501 SD • Contents Contents Introduction ............................................................ 1 About this Guide ................................................ 1 About the DVC 501 SD Converter ....................... 1 Features ............................................................
Page 7 - DVC 501 SD • Introduction; About this Guide; the unit is set for component video output.; Features; The DVC 501 SD provides the following features:
DVC 501 SD • Introduction 1 Introduction This section gives an overview of the Extron DVC 501 SD Digital Video Converter. Topics include: • About this Guide • About the DVC 501 SD Converter • Features • Application Diagram About this Guide This guide provides information for experienced installers o...
Page 8 - control via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SISTM) commands.; Application Diagram; The following diagram shows an example of a DVC 501 SD application.
DVC 501 SD • Introduction 2 • Analog RGB or component video output — Outputs analog RGB as RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB. Outputs component video as R-Y, B-Y, Y. • Buffered loop-through connector — A buffered input loop-through delivers reshaped and restored multi-rate SDI signals. • Bi-level or tri-level sy...
Page 9 - DVC 501 SD • Installation; Installation; Installation Overview; Follow these steps to install and set up the DVC 501 SD:
DVC 501 SD • Installation 3 Installation This section gives an overview of the steps for installing the DVC 501 SD. It also provides a description of the rear panel connectors and instructions for cabling. Topics include: • Installation Overview • Rear Panel • Connecting for Remote Control Installat...
Page 10 - Rear Panel; Remove power from the system before making any connections.; — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this male IEC connector
DVC 501 SD • Installation 4 Rear Panel The illustration below shows the connectors on the DVC 501 SD rear panel. CAUTION: Use electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment, although you may not feel, see, or...
Page 11 - Audio output connector; Audio Output Connector Wiring; serial control of the DVC by SIS commands (see “; Connecting to the RS-232 Port; Connecting to the RS-232 Port; Optional Accessories
DVC 501 SD • Installation 5 f Audio output connector — Connect an audio device to this female 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced analog audio output. Wire the connector as shown below. Do not tin the wires! Balanced Audio Output Tip Ring Tip Ring LR Sleeves Unbalanced A...
Page 12 - In the “Remote Configuration and Control” section, see “; Using SIS Commands; ” for; Connecting to the USB Config Port; configure the converter via SIS commands.; Connecting to the Config Port
DVC 501 SD • Installation 6 RS-232 Computer orControl SystemRS-232 Port DVC 501 SD or Rear PanelRS-232 Port NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends. Tx Rx NOTE: Connect a ground wire between the DVC and the computer or control system. 1 2 3 N/A Ground ...
Page 13 - Update in order to search the; Found New Hardware Wizard Opening Screen; Select the
DVC 501 SD • Installation 7 2. If this is the first time you have connected a DVC 501 SD to this particular USB port on your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. On the first screen, specify whether you want the computer to connect to Windows ® Update in order to search the web for the dri...
Page 14 - Click; first; time you connect the DVC to each USB
DVC 501 SD • Installation 8 3. Click Next . On the next screen, make sure that the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, then click Next (you do not need to insert a disc). Figure 8. Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically Your computer...
Page 15 - DVC 501 SD • Operation; Operation; Front Panel; — Press this button to access the DVC menu system and step through
DVC 501 SD • Operation 9 Operation This section discusses the functions available through the front panel to set up and operate the DVC 501 SD. Topics include: • Front Panel • Powering On • Menus on the LCD Screen • Resetting • Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) • Updating Firmware Front Panel CON...
Page 16 - Powering On; Audio and video mute settings are; not; retained when power is cycled to the; Default Cycle; When power is applied, the LCD screen displays the Extron S; is displayed. The unit part number and current firmware; Default Cycle — Special Conditions; No input connected; — A single screen is displayed, indicating that there is no input; Default Screen When No Input Is Connected
DVC 501 SD • Operation 10 Powering On Apply power by connecting the provided IEC power cord to the rear panel power connector on the DVC. Connect the DVC to an AC power source. NOTE: Audio and video mute settings are not retained when power is cycled to the DVC. Default Cycle When power is applied, ...
Page 17 - Overheating; Temperature; Example of the Default Cycle When the Unit Is Overheating; Example of the Default Cycle When the Video Is Muted; Menus on the LCD Screen; Menu System Overview; menu flow diagram; Using the menus; OUTPUT CONFIG; When the desired submenu is displayed, rotate the horizontal (; EXIT
DVC 501 SD • Operation 11 • Overheating — The Temperature Overload!!! screen is added to the default cycle if the internal temperature of the unit exceeds 65 °C (149 °F). TEMPERATUREOVERLOAD!!! INPUT HDSDI 1.485G INPUT 720p @59.94Hz 5 sec. 5 sec. 5 sec. Figure 12. Example of the Default Cycle When t...
Page 18 - Resetting; Menu flow diagram; Main Menu Flow Diagram
DVC 501 SD • Operation 12 NOTE: The menus time out and the default cycle is displayed after 30 seconds of inactivity; however, any selections you made with the Adjust knobs are saved and remain in effect until you change them or reset the unit to factory defaults (see “ Resetting ,” later in this se...
Page 19 - Output Configuration Menu; Format submenu; shows the resolutions and refresh rates on the DVC 501 SD.
DVC 501 SD • Operation 13 Output Configuration Menu The output configuration menu allows you to set the output resolution and refresh rate, the output signal type, and the sync polarity (RGBHV only). The following flow diagram shows the output configuration submenus and the adjustments that can be m...
Page 20 - Audio Config Menu; Audio Mute submenu; Enabled; Decode Audio on Pair <; DECODE AUDIO
DVC 501 SD • Operation 14 Audio Config Menu The Audio Config menu enables you to adjust the level of attenuation, mute and unmute the audio, and select the pair of audio channels on which to extract the audio from the 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal. The flow diagram below shows the audio configura...
Page 21 - Advanced Config Menu; Advanced Configuration Menu; Test Pattern submenu; Crop; is used to center the DVC output on the display device.; Grayscale
DVC 501 SD • Operation 15 Advanced Config Menu The Advanced Config menu enables you to select a test pattern and to view the internal temperature of the unit. The flow diagram below shows the advanced configuration menu and submenus and the adjustments that can be made from them. ADVANCED CONFIG TES...
Page 22 - DVC 501 SD Test Patterns; Exiting the Menu System; To exit the menu system, press the Menu button repeatedly until the; You can perform the following types of reset on the DVC 501 SD:; Firmware and settings:; To reset the DVC to its factory-installed firmware version, press; Resetting command; in the “Remote
DVC 501 SD • Operation 16 Alt Pixels X-Hatch 4x4 Grayscale Color Bars Crop 1.78 Aspect 1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect 1.33 Aspect Figure 19. DVC 501 SD Test Patterns Int. Temp. screen The Int. Temp. screen shows the current internal temperature of the DVC unit in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. This is an ...
Page 23 - To enable lock mode; Updating Firmware; On the Extron web page, select the; firmware; On the next two File Download - Security Warning windows, click
DVC 501 SD • Operation 17 Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) To prevent accidental changes to settings, you can lock the DVC 501 SD front panel controls by placing the converter in lock (executive) mode. While the DVC is in lock mode, RS-232 communication remains available, as well as the ability ...
Page 24 - Device Name Drop-down Menu on the Add Device Window; DVC; Open Window for the Firmware Loader; Valid firmware files must have the file extension
DVC 501 SD • Operation 18 4. On the Add Device window, select DVC 501 SD from the Device Name drop-down menu. Figure 20. Device Name Drop-down Menu on the Add Device Window 5. From the Connection Method drop-down menu, select RS-232 or USB . 6. If using RS-232, select the appropriate options from th...
Page 25 - converter reverts to the factory-installed firmware.; SD; or; Files; Path; Add; appear in the Devices section.; Firmware Loader Window with a DVC 501 SD Device Added
DVC 501 SD • Operation 19 NOTES: • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the DVC 501 SD. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the converter reverts to the factory-installed firmware. • When downloaded from the Extron website, by default the firmware is...
Page 26 - Begin; Uploading; The LCD screen on the DVC front panel displays; UPLOAD; When the upload is complete, the; Remaining; Completed; The LCD screen briefly displays the Extron S
DVC 501 SD • Operation 20 12. Click Begin . The following indicators on the Firmware Loader window show the progress of the update: • The Transfer Time section shows the amount of remaining and elapsed time for the update. • The Total Progress section displays a status bar with Uploading... above it...
Page 27 - DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control; Remote; Communication Ports; ” in the “Installation” section for information; ” for information on making a USB connection.; When the DVC; DVC-initiated Messages; COPYRIGHT; is the firmware version number.
DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 21 Remote Configuration and Control This section describes the connections through which the DVC 501 SD can be configured and controlled remotely via SIS commands, and describes the commands that are available. Topics include: • Communication Ports • Usi...
Page 28 - Error Responses; Command and Response Table; ASCII to Hex Conversion Table; ASCII to Hexadecimal Character Conversion Table
DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 22 Error Responses When the DVC receives a valid command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the h...
Page 29 - Symbol Definitions
DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 23 Symbol Definitions • = Space ] = Carriage return with line feed } = Carriage return with no line feed E = Escape | = Pipe (vertical bar) character. Has the same function as ] . W = Has the same function as E . X! = On or off; enable or disable 0 = Off...
Page 30 - Command; Audio Commands
DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 24 Command and Response Table Command ASCII Command(Host to Converter) Response(Converter to Host) Additional Description Video Mute Mute video 1B Vmt1 ] Mute (blank) the video output. Unmute video 0B Vmt0 ] Display the output. View mute status B X! ] Sh...
Page 31 - nn
DVC 501 SD • Remote Configuration and Control 25 Command ASCII Command(Host to Converter) Response(Converter to Host) Additional Description Advanced Configuration Test pattern Select a test pattern E X$ TEST } Test X$ ] Select test pattern X$ . For X$ : 0 = Off (default) 1 = Color Bars 2 = Grayscal...
Page 32 - DVC 501 SD • Reference Information; Reference; Specifications; Video; and display used in the system.; Video processing
DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 26 26 Reference Information This section provides reference information on the DVC 501 SD. The following topics are covered: • Specifications • Part Numbers and Accessories • Mounting the DVC 501 SD Converter Specifications Video Signal type ..........................
Page 33 - Video output; Nominal level; Sync
DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 27 Video output Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link DVI-D 1 RGB, YUV / YPbPr Connectors .................................... 1 female DVI-I 1 female 15-pin HD Nominal level TMDS ...................................... 1.0 Vp-p swing Analog .......
Page 34 - General; Mounting
DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 28 General Power supply .................................. Internal Input: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Power consumption ....................... 12 wattsTemperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing O...
Page 35 - Part Numbers and Accessories; Included Parts; DVC 501 SD Setup Guide; RSU Universal Rack Shelf Kit; Mounting the DVC 501 SD Converter; Rack Mounting; UL guidelines for rack mounting; — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider
DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 29 Part Numbers and Accessories Included Parts Description Part Number DVC 501 SD 60-1033-01 Rubber feet (not attached) (4) IEC power cord (1) 5-pole captive screw connectors (2) DVC 501 SD Setup Guide Optional Accessories These items can be ordered separately: Des...
Page 36 - Rack mounting procedure; Rack Mounting the DVC 501 SD; (Optional) Attach a blank panel or other unit to the rack shelf.; ” for the
DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 30 Rack mounting procedure To rack mount the converter, you can use one of the Extron 19 inch rack shelf mounting options (see “ Optional Accessories ,” earlier in this section, for part numbers). DVC 501 SD DIGIT AL VIDE O CONVE RTE R (2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws U...
Page 37 - Through-desk Mounting; If rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them.; Through-desk Mounting the DVC 501 SD
DVC 501 SD • Reference Information 31 Through-desk Mounting Mount the converter through a desk or table, using the optional MBD 129 through-desk mounting kit (see “ Optional Accessories ” for the part number). 1. If rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them. 2. Loosely attach t...
Page 38 - and Central America:; The Netherlands; USA; xtron; Contact Information
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