Page 2 - Precautions
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 dangerousvoltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of ...
Page 3 - USP 405 • Quick Start; Quick Start — USP 405; Installation; Attach input devices to the USP.; Rear panel video inputs; Attach an SDI source to this BNC.; Rear panel video outputs; You can connect both outputs shown above
QS-1 USP 405 • Quick Start USP 405 B-Y SDI Y 5 4 2 1 H V OUT Camera PC Computer Non-linearEdit Station RS-232Control Projector Monitor VCR DVD Monitor PlasmaDisplay 2A M AX 10 0-2 40 V 50 -60 Hz RS-232 RGB/HD R-Y , B-Y , Y RGB/R-Y , B-Y , Y R-Y , B-Y , Y RGB B-Y R-Y VID SDI SDI Y RGB/R-Y , B-Y , Y S...
Page 4 - Quick Start — USP 405, cont’d; Default Cycle menu; Default Cycle
Quick Start — USP 405, cont’d USP 405 • Quick Start QS-2 USP 405 Menu System Default Cycle menu Main menu 1 Input menu Default Cycle 60-369-0 x Version x . xx 2 sec. Input #1 RGBHV Horz. 00.00 KHz Vert. 00.00 Hz 2 sec. 2 sec. Output Rate 1024 x 768 @ 60 2 sec. Extron USP 405 SDI O Power on Extron US...
Page 5 - Output menu
QS-3 USP 405 • Quick Start 2 Output menu 3 Memory Presets menu 4 Advanced Configuration menu Output Configuration NEXT Resol 1024 x 768 Refresh @ 60 Output Signal RGB Sync Polarity H Neg V Neg NEXT NEXT NEXT Input Configuration MENU Scaler output rates • See the table in the "Output Configuratio...
Page 6 - Genlock menu
Quick Start — USP 405, cont’d USP 405 • Quick Start QS-4 5 Genlock menu 6 Exit menu Picture Adjustments menu Executive Mode menu Advanced Configuration Horz Phase Sub 128 016 NEXT MENU Genlock NEXT Horizontal phase • 0 thru 255 Subcarrier phase • 0 thru 255 5 Genlock MENU Exit MENU Default Cycle NEX...
Page 7 - Optimizing the Image for High Re
QS-5 USP 405 • Quick Start Optimizing the Image for High Re s olution Output s Default Cycle Input COL/ TNT Default Cycle Input CENTER SIZE or Default Cycle Input DETAIL Default Cycle Input BRT/ CONT MENU NEXT Default Cycle press 4 times press 4 times MENU NEXT Default Cycle press 4 times press 4 ti...
Page 8 - Optimizing the Image f
Quick Start — USP 405, cont’d USP 405 • Quick Start QS-6 Optimizing the Image f or S tandard Re s olution Output s (NT S C/PAL rate s ) Default Cycle Input DETAIL MENU NEXT Default Cycle press 3 times If you are using an analog CRT display, use the crosshatch test pattern as a reference to converge ...
Page 9 - USP 405 • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 • Introduction
i USP 405 • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual .........................................................................................................
Page 10 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Chapter 3 • Serial Communication
ii USP 405 • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Top and bottom blanking submenu ................................................................................. 2-18 RGB Delay (Triple-Action Switching™) submenu ............................................................. 2-18 Enhanced mod...
Page 11 - Firmware Upgrade Installation
iii USP 405 • Table of Contents All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. 68-541-01 Rev. C 01 05 Firmware Upgrade Installation ................................................................................. A-5 Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Instal...
Page 13 - Chapter One; Introduction; About this Manual
USP 405 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the USP 405 Features and Options
Page 14 - USP 405 • Introduction; Controlling the USP 405 universal signal processor; Features and Options; Features; Six video inputs
USP 405 • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About this Manual This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron USP 405universal signal processor and how to operate the optional IR 801 infraredremote control (part #70-152-01). Throughout this manual the terms “USP”, “universal sign...
Page 16 - Options and accessories; The USP 405’s optional equipment includes:; IR 801 remote control; — Serial digital interface (SDI) input can be added to the; SDI output card; — Serial digital interface (SDI) output can be added to the
Introduction, cont’d USP 405 • Introduction 1-4 Options and accessories The USP 405’s optional equipment includes: • IR 801 remote control — The Extron IR 801 (part #70-153-01) is an infrared remote control which replicates all of the front panel controls of theUSP 405 except the Menu and Next butto...
Page 17 - Chapter Two; Installation and Operation
USP 405 2 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Mounting the Scaler Rear Panel Features Front Panel Features Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching Optimizing the System Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Image Adjustments Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive mode) IR 801 Infrared Remote Con...
Page 18 - USP 405 • Installation and Operation; Mounting the Scaler; Tabletop use; Rack mounting the USP 405; Application diagrams
Installation and Operation USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-2 Mounting the Scaler Tabletop use The USP 405 signal processor comes with rack mounting brackets and rubberfeet. For tabletop use, attach a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner of thebottom of the unit. Rack mounting For rack mou...
Page 19 - USP 405 • Installation and Operation; Example of the USP 405 being used as a scan converter; Extron
2-3 USP 405 • Installation and Operation Example of the USP 405 being used as a scan converter Example of the USP 405 being used as a scaler Extron USP 405 2A MA X 10 0-240 V 50-60 Hz RS -23 2 RG B/ HD R -Y, B -Y, Y RG B/ R- Y, B- Y, Y R- Y, B- Y, Y RG B B- Y R- Y VI D SD I SD I Y RG B/ R- Y, B- Y, ...
Page 20 - Rear Panel Features; USP 405 rear panel connectors; Power connection; AC power connector; Video input and output connections; Video input 1; Output of the SDI signal requires the SDI output card option.; Video input 2; The USP 405 does not accept any signal between 15.75 kHz and 24 kHz.
Installation and Operation USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-4 Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the USP 405, as shown below, contains all of the possibleconnectors available on the USP. USP 405 rear panel connectors Power connection 1 AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord int...
Page 21 - Video input 3: Composite video —
2-5 USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2 VID R /R-Y G /Y B /B-Y V Y C 2 VID R /R-Y G /Y B /B-Y H /HV V Y C 2 VID R /R-Y G /Y B /B-Y H /HV V Y C 2 VID R /R-Y G /Y B /B-Y H /HV V Y C 2 VID R /R-Y G /Y B /B-Y H /HV V Y C 2 VID R /R-Y G /Y B /B-Y H /HV V Y C RGBHV RGBS/RGBcvS RGsB Composite Video HDTV...
Page 22 - Installation and Operation, cont’d; RGB or HDTV component output; — Connect coaxial cables from these; Genlock connections; Genlock output; — Connect any downstream equipment that requires; Genlock input; — Connect an external black burst signal to this female; Front Panel Features
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-6 15 RGB or HDTV component output — Connect coaxial cables from these female BNC connectors to an RGB output device or to an HDTV componentvideo device. Connect cables for the appropriate signal type, as shownhere. R /R-Y G /Y...
Page 23 - Input selection buttons; Actual input of the SDI signal requires the SDI input card option.; Picture adjustment buttons
2-7 USP 405 • Installation and Operation USP 405 UNIVERSAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR ADJUST MENU NEXT FREEZE 1 2 3 4 5 PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS CENTER SIZE BRT/CONT COL/TNT ZOOM DETAIL INPUTS RGB UNIVERSAL FREEZE COMPOSITE S-VIDEO SDI 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 1 USP 405 front panel 1 Infrared sen...
Page 24 - The Color/Tint control affects only composite video and S-video.; Zoom control button; LCD menu display and controls; LCD; Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching; Genlock setup
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-8 11 Color/Tint control button (Col/Tnt) — This button selects the color and tint adjustment for the output display. The adjustment is made using thehorizontal Adjust and vertical Adjust adjustment knobs. The adjustmentrange o...
Page 25 - knob (see the “Genlock Menu” section in
2-9 USP 405 • Installation and Operation An oscilloscope is required for genlock setup, and a vectorscope isrecommended. Waveform monitors of types other than a vectorscope may givethe appearance that timing is adjusted correctly when it is 180 degrees out ofphase. This results in incorrect colors o...
Page 26 - . If other USP 405s are part of this genlock daisy chain, connect the; Oscilloscope displays; Superimposed waveforms
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-10 8 . View the horizontal phases again. If the phase difference is not zero,repeat steps 6 and 7 until the settings do not change. 9 . Once the settings are stable, disconnect the oscilloscope, and reconnectthe genlock cables...
Page 27 - Optimizing the System; Setting up a DVD source; To change the output aspect ratio of most DVD players,
2-11 USP 405 • Installation and Operation 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 Vectorscope screen during horizontalphase adjustment The following diagram shows an example of a view of a vectorscope during...
Page 28 - Moving through menus by using front panel controls; Menu button; Menu overview; Default menus
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-12 Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments USP 405 configuration and adjustments can be performed by using theWindows-based control program (see chapter 3 for details) or by using the frontpanel controls and the menus that are d...
Page 29 - Main menus; Input Configuration
2-13 USP 405 • Installation and Operation Main menus Input Configuration The following flowchart provides an overview of the Input Configurationsubmenus and the options for each setting. Input Configuration Input #2 Betacam 50 Input #2 Pha s e 016 MENU Default Cycle NEXT NEXT NEXT Input video type •...
Page 30 - Output Configuration; Resolution and refresh rates submenu
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-14 Input #2 submenu Rotate the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob while in the Input #2 submenu to select the appropriate video format (RGB, RGBcvS, YUVi, YUVp, Betacam 50,Betacam 60, HDTV, S-video, composite video) for input 2. The d...
Page 31 - Available Scaler Output Resolutions and Rates; Using either the horizontal Adjust; Sync Polarity submenu; Memory Presets; Save memory presets submenu
2-15 USP 405 • Installation and Operation Available Scaler Output Resolutions and Rates Resolution 50 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz Lock @ 50/60* 85 Hz 640 x 480 X X X X 800 x 600 X X X X 832 x 624 X X X 848 x 480 X X 852 x 480 X X 1024 x 768 X X X X X 1280 x 768 X X 1280 x 1024 X X X 1360 x 765 X X 1365 x 1...
Page 32 - Erase memory presets submenu; Recalling a preset
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-16 NEXT Save Preset <N/A> 1 2 3 Erase Preset <N/A> 1 2 3 NEXT NEXT Saving (SAVE) memory presets • Save the currently selected input's sizing and centering information. • Up to 3 presets per input can be selected &l...
Page 33 - Advanced Configuration; Edge Smoothing submenu
2-17 USP 405 • Installation and Operation Advanced Configuration The following flowchart provides an overview of the Advanced Configuration submenus andthe options for each setting. Output Configuration Advanced Configuration MENU Edge S moothing OFF <ON> NEXT Encoder Filter 06 NEXT Blue Mode ...
Page 34 - This setting is available only for inputs 2 – 5.; Reset submenu
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-18 Top and Bottom Blanking submenu To remove noise or extraneous material such as closed captioning, remove scanlines at either the top or bottom of the screen by adjusting the top blanking orbottom blanking. Rotate the horizo...
Page 35 - Exit menu; Press the input selection button of the input you wish to adjust.
2-19 USP 405 • Installation and Operation Advanced Configuration Horz Phase Sub 128 016 NEXT MENU Genlock NEXT Horizontal phase • 0 thru 255 Subcarrier phase • 0 thru 255 Exit menu From this menu, press the Next button to return to the Default menu cycle, orpress the Menu button to return to the Inp...
Page 36 - The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation.; Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive mode)
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-20 The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation. • Centering: Horizontal (Horz) adjusts horizontal positioning. Vertical (Vert) adjusts vertical positioning. • Sizing: Horizontal (Horz) adjusts horizontal sizin...
Page 37 - IR 801 Infrared Remote Control; Selecting an input
2-21 USP 405 • Installation and Operation IR 801 Infrared Remote Control The optional IR 801, shown at right, replicates allof the front panel controls except the Menu andNext buttons. If Executive mode is enabled,selections and adjustments can still be madeusing the IR 801, but you must use the USP...
Page 38 - Horizontal and vertical filtering; Detail; Adjusting image size; Troubleshooting
Installation and Operation, cont’d USP 405 • Installation and Operation 2-22 Horizontal and vertical filtering • The horizontal filter adjustment button will enhance image detail. Pressing the up arrow button will increase the horizontal filtering, and pressing thedown arrow button will decrease the...
Page 39 - Operating problems; Problem
2-23 USP 405 • Installation and Operation Operating problems The table below shows some common operating problems and their solutions. Problem Cause Solution No image appears. The input signal is Make sure that the input signal is incompatible. the appropriate type andfrequency for the given input. ...
Page 41 - Chapter Three; Serial Communication; RS-232 Programmer’s Guide
USP 405 3 Chapter Three Serial Communication RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Control Software for Windows Labeling Buttons on the USP 405 Setting the Output Rate Using the Per Input Feature
Page 42 - USP 405 • Serial Communication; the response character string. A string is one or more characters.; Signal processor-initiated messages; C hn; Error responses; The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows:
USP 405 • Serial Communication 3-2 Serial Communication The USP 405 can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other device(such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 connector. Thecontrol device (host) can use either Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS)commands or the graph...
Page 43 - ASCII to Hex conversion table; Symbol definitions
3-3 USP 405 • Serial Communication Using the command/response tables The command/response tables starting on the next page list valid command ASCIIcodes, the USP 405’s responses to the host, and a description of the command’sfunction or the results of executing the command. Uppercase and lowercasech...
Page 44 - Serial Communication, cont’d; Command/response table for SIS commands; Command
Serial Communication, cont’d USP 405 • Serial Communication 3-4 Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to USP) (USP to host) Input selection Select video X1 ! In • X1 All Video input X1 . Example : 2 ! In 02All Select input 2 video. Select...
Page 46 - Pixel phase; Front panel security lockout (executive mode); Test pattern; Scaler output rate
Serial Communication, cont’d USP 405 • Serial Communication 3-6 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to USP) (USP to host) View the freeze status F X9 Show the freeze status. Example : F 0 Pixel phase Set a specific pixel sam...
Page 47 - Command/response table for special function SIS commands; Delay times
3-7 USP 405 • Serial Communication The syntax for setting a special function is X? * X! # where X? is the function number and X! is the value. To view a function’s setting, use X? # where X? is the function number. In the following table the values of the X? variable are different for each command/f...
Page 48 - Control Software for Windows; Installing the software; The control program is contained on a CD.; Using the control program
Serial Communication, cont’d USP 405 • Serial Communication 3-8 Control Software for Windows The included Extron USP 405 Control Program for Windows offers another wayto control the USP 405 via RS-232 connection in addition to the SimpleInstruction Set commands. The control program’s graphical inter...
Page 49 - Using the help program; Labeling Buttons on the USP 405; Button-Label Generator software
3-9 USP 405 • Serial Communication 3 . Click the I/O Config button to configure the inputs from the I/OConfiguration Window, shown below. Using the help program For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, orclick on the Help menu from within the USPDDS Control Program, ordouble-c...
Page 50 - Under; Installing labels in the USP 405’s buttons; Press the button into place in the front panel.
Serial Communication, cont’d USP 405 • Serial Communication 3-10 2. Under System selection , choose the System 7SC. This selection creates the correctly sized labels for the USP’s buttons. The button label editing areachanges to reflect the number and arrangement of buttons on the device. 3. Using n...
Page 51 - Setting the Output Rate Using the Per Input Feature; Per Input
3-11 USP 405 • Serial Communication Setting the Output Rate Using the Per Input Feature Using the Per Input feature, each input (1 through 5) can have a different outputrate associated with it. This feature must be initially configured through theUSP 405’s Control Program for Windows. The initial co...
Page 53 - Appendix; Specifications
USP 405 A Appendix Appendix Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Firmware Upgrade Installation Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation
Page 54 - Video
USP 405 • Appendix A-2 Appendix Specifications Video Gain ................................................ UnityCrosstalk ....................................... -50 dB @ 5 MHz Video input Number/signal type ................... 1 RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB computer video with 1 local monitor loop-through 1 RGB...
Page 55 - Sync; Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS; General
A-3 USP 405 • Appendix Connectors ................................... 1 x 6 BNC female (RGB, HD component video) (1) 15-pin HD female (RGB, HD component video)3 BNC female (component video)(1) 4-pin mini DIN (S-video)1 BNC female (composite video)1 BNC female (optional SDI digital component video) N...
Page 56 - Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Part Numbers and Accessories; These items are included in each order for a USP 405:; Included parts; Accessories; Accessories
Appendix, cont’d USP 405 • Appendix A-4 or & or or & & & & & Product weight USP 405 .............................. 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg)USP 405, SDI input ........... 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)USP 405, SDI output ........ 6.5 lbs (2.9 kg)USP 405, SDI in & output 6.9 lbs (3.1 kg) Shippin...
Page 57 - Follow these steps to replace firmware in the USP 405:; CAUTION
A-5 USP 405 • Appendix Firmware Upgrade Installation In some cases the USP 405’s firmware may require replacement with an updatedversion. There are four user-replaceable firmware chips: U60 — the mainmicrocontroller, U24, U67 and U68. Both U67 and U68 are replaced as a pair.The numbers are printed o...
Page 59 - Rack or furniture mount the scaler, and reconnect the AC power cord.; Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation; Follow these steps to install an SDI card in the USP 405:
A-7 USP 405 • Appendix 10. Replace the top cover on the USP 405, and fasten it with the screws thatwere removed in step 3. 11. Rack or furniture mount the scaler, and reconnect the AC power cord. Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation The optional SDI input and output cards may be installe...
Page 60 - SDI input card standoff; SDI output card circuit board connector; SDI output connector opening
Appendix, cont’d USP 405 • Appendix A-8 4. If installing the SDI input card, locate the SDI input card standoff situatednear the middle rear portion of the main circuit board (looking from abovewith the front panel nearest to you). See the following picture. SDI input card standoff If installing the...
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