Page 2 - Precautions; Safety Instructions
Precautions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert th...
Page 3 - FCC Class A Notice; This unit was tested with shielded; Extron Safety and; ” on the Extron website.; Copyright; © 2013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
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. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equ...
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Notifications; may; NOTE; Software Commands; CE; For commands and examples of computer or device responses; ping; File; Specifications Availability
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury. NOTE : A note draws attention to important information. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge...
Page 5 - Contents; OSD Menu Navigation Using Front Panel; DSC 301 HD • Contents
Contents Introduction ............................................................ 1 DSC 301 HD Description .................................... 1Key Features ...................................................... 2 Inputs ............................................................. 2Outputs .........
Page 7 - Introduction; DSC 301 HD Description; See the; Resolution and Refresh Rate table; on page 18 for a complete; DSC 301 HD • Introduction
Introduction This guide contains information about the Extron DSC 301 HD Digital Scaling Converter with instructions for experienced installers on how to install, configure, and operate the equipment.In this guide the terms “digital scaler” and “scaler” are used interchangeably and refer to the DSC ...
Page 8 - Key Features; Inputs
Key Features Inputs • Video — The DSC 301 HD has the following connectors: one HDMI connector, one 15-pin HD connector for RGBHV or HD/SD component video, and one BNC connector for composite video. • Auto-Image setup — When activated, the unit automatically detects the resolution of the incoming vid...
Page 9 - General
• HDCP Visual Confirmation — This provides a full screen green output signal when HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display, providing immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display. • HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automat...
Page 11 - This section describes how to connect cables to a DSC 301 HD scaler.; Rear Panel Cabling; DSC 301 HD Rear Panel Features; Power input; Pinout Table for 15-pin HD Connector
Rear Panel Connections This section describes how to connect cables to a DSC 301 HD scaler. Rear Panel Cabling The illustration below shows the rear panel features of the DSC 301 HD. 1.0A MAX POWER12V 1 VIDEO RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y HDMI DSC 301 HD AUDIO 2 3 1 RS-232 Tx Rx G 2 3 INPUTS OUTPUT REMOTE 1.0A MAX ...
Page 12 - DSC 301 HD• Rear Panel Connections
d Input 3 — Connect an HDMI source to this HDMI connector. Audio from the HDMI input can be de-embeded from the HDMI source. This allows the user to choose to select audio either from the HDMI input or the analog audio 3.5 mm TRS inputs. The default selection is 2-channel digital audio from the HDMI...
Page 13 - Operation; Front Panel Overview; DSC 301 HD Front Panel Features; DSC 301 HD • Operation
Operation This section of the manual discusses the operation of a DSC 301 HD device, and is divided into the following sections: • Front Panel Overview • The DSC 301 HD Menu System — Configuration and Adjustments • Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) Front Panel Overview ADJUST DSC 301 HD CONFIG 1...
Page 14 - The DSC 301 HD OSD Menu System — Configuration and Adjustments; SIS; OSD Menu Navigation Using Front Panel Controls; Menu button —; Menu Overview; “Input x” refers to the selected input for example “Input 2”.; OSD Menu
The DSC 301 HD OSD Menu System — Configuration and Adjustments Scaler configuration and adjustments can be performed by using the On-screen Display (OSD) menu or the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) of commands (see the “ SIS Communication and Control” section). The OSD menu can be seen on the co...
Page 15 - To navigate and use the OSD menu:; OSD Menu — Quick Setup Submenu; In any submenu, values that do not apply to the current input will be; Quick Setup Submenu; “INx” refers to the selected input for example “Input 2”, as shown in
To navigate and use the OSD menu: 1. Press the Menu button once to open the menu on the display, The menu opens with the Quick Setup submenu (see figure 3). Figure 3. OSD Menu — Quick Setup Submenu 2. If the desired submenu is not showing, use the Adjust knobs ( { , [ ) to navigate to the desired me...
Page 16 - User Preset Submenu; OSD Menu — User Presets Submenu; If an unsaved user preset is recalled, INVALID PRESET is displayed.
IN2: EDID — Select this to match the output rate or to set a discrete EDID (see the table on page 18 for EDID data). IN3: EDID — Select this to match the output rate or to set a discrete EDID (see the table on page 18 for EDID data). Output Resolution — Select this to set the resolution and refresh ...
Page 17 - Picture Controls Submenu; This submenu allows the user to adjust all of the picture settings.
A summary and comparison of the User and Input Presets stored values is shown below. User Presets Input Presets Color H Image Size Input Type Color H Start H Image Size Tint V Image Size Preset Name Tint V Start V Image Size Contrast H Image Position Audio Gain/Attenuation Contrast H Active H Image ...
Page 18 - Input Submenu; OSD Menu — Input Submenu; Only input 2 can be changed (RGB or YUV). Input 1 is always composite; Total Pixels and Phase; Applicable to HDMI input 3 only.; see table
Input Submenu This submenu allows the user to configure the active input. Figure 7. OSD Menu — Input Submenu Auto-Image — Select this to start a one-time Auto-Image on the active input. Input x: Input Format — Select this to change the active input format. NOTE: Only input 2 can be changed (RGB or Y...
Page 19 - Output Submenu; This submenu allows the user to configure the output.; OSD Menu — Output Submenu; — Select this to set the HDMI output format. Choices are :; HDCP Notification; — Select this to turn HDCP Notification on (default) or off.; Green HDCP Notification Screen
Output Submenu This submenu allows the user to configure the output. Figure 8. OSD Menu — Output Submenu Resolution — Select this to change the resolution and refresh rate for the connected output display (see the table on page 18 for details). HDMI Format — Select this to set the HDMI output format...
Page 20 - Input AFL; Audio Submenu; This submenu allows the user to configure the audio.; OSD Menu — Audio Submenu; — Select this to turn global Audio Mute on or off; Input x: Audio Format; — Select this to select the audio input format. Choices are:
Input AFL — Select this to turn the Extron Accu-Rate Frame Lock (AFL) on or off. When enabled, this mode locks the output vertical refresh rate to the vertical refresh rate of the currently selected input using Accu-Rate Frame Lock technology. This ensures no frames of the input are repeated or drop...
Page 21 - OSD Menu — Advanced Submenu; — Select this to use a test pattern during the setup of the system and; Test Pattern Options
An Example of Audio Setup using an Extron Cable Cubby ® • The Extron cable cubby has three video inputs (composite, RGB, and HDMI), and are connected to the DCS 301 HD, inputs 1-3. • A single 3.5 mm TRS audio cable is connected to the analog TRS 3 input on the DSC 301 HD. • Configure input 1 and inp...
Page 22 - Screen Saver and Timeout; — Select the screen saver to mute the video output when; Input x: Aspect Ratio; — Select this to set the per-input Aspect Ratio to FILL (fills the; Overscan; setting priority to “high to low” (input 3 to input 1)
Screen Saver and Timeout — Select the screen saver to mute the video output when no active video is detected. The screen saver can be set to a black (default) or a blue background for a specific (time-out) duration, before the output sync is disabled. The time-out duration can be set to Never (defau...
Page 23 - Communication Submenu; OSD Menu — Communication Submenu; Device Submenu; OSD Menu — Device Info Submenu
Communication Submenu This submenu allows the remote port settings for the unit to viewed. No adjustment is possible via the OSD menu. Figure 13. OSD Menu — Communication Submenu Device Submenu This read-only menu allows the user to view the current device status. Figure 14. OSD Menu — Device Info S...
Page 24 - Resolutions and Refresh Rates; Resolution; Resolution and Refresh Rates
The viewable device status information is: • device internal temperature (in degrees F and C) • the current active input details (resolution, signal format, and total lines) • output resolution and refresh rate and output format • AFL status (locked or disabled) • HDCP status (input status and HDMI ...
Page 25 - Custom EDID or Custom Output Resolution; the table; Power Save; Power Save Mode; Output Rate Reset; — The front panel is fully unlocked. This is the default
Custom EDID or Custom Output Resolution The user has the ability to capture EDID or upload EDID files to make custom EDID available for emulation on inputs, or for the generation of custom output resolutions. The user can import a 128 or 256 byte EDID “.bin” file from a PC or can capture the EDID fr...
Page 26 - Host to Scaler Communications; ), indicating the end of the response character string (one or more; Scaler-initiated Messages; In; is the input number during an input switch).; Reconfig; The DSC 301 HD sends this response when a new signal is detected.; HplgO; The DSC 301 HD sends this response when a hot plug event on; Copyright Information; DSC 301 HD • SIS Communication and Control
SIS Communication and Control The DSC 301 HD can be configured and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 connector or the front panel USB port. Control is made using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) of commands.Commands can...
Page 27 - Error Responses; Error Numbers; Error Response References; Commands and Responses; Using the Command and Response Tables; ASCII to Hexadecimal Character Conversion Table
Error Responses When the DSC 301 HD 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 host. Error Numbers E01 — Invalid input num...
Page 28 - Symbol Definitions; or; “Error Response References”; User Preset 12
Symbol Definitions • = Space ] = Carriage return with line feed ¦ or } = Carriage return with no line feed E or W = Escape 14 = Superscripts indicate the error message displayed if the command is entered incorrectly or with invalid parameters. See “Error Response References” on page 21. X! = Input s...
Page 29 - SIS Command EDID Table; = Alternating pixels
X1& = Scaler resolution or EDID emulation: 0 = Automatic: match current output resolution (default for EDID emulation) OSD reads “Match Output” 1 = Output #1 (HDMI connector — available for Export EDID commands only) 2 = Custom EDID or output rate #1 3 = Custom EDID or output rate #2 4 = Custom ...
Page 32 - SIS Command and Response Table
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Input selection Video and audio X! ! In X! • All ] Select video and audio from input X! . View current input ! X!] View current selected input X! (video only). Input video format Set video format X! * X# \ Typ X!...
Page 34 - Picture Adjustments
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description 3:2, 2:2, and 24:1 Film Mode detect Enable auto detection E X! *1FILM } Film X! *1 ] Enable Auto Film Mode detection. Disable E X! *0FILM } Film X! *0 ] Disable Film Mode detection. View E X! FILM } X(] View the ...
Page 36 - User Presets; Values Saved in User and Input Presets
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Input presets Recall preset 2* X2) . 2Rpr X2)] Recall input preset X2) for selected input. Save preset 2* X2) , 2Spr X2)] Save input preset X2) for selected input. Delete/clear preset E X2* X2) PRST } PrstX2* X2)...
Page 37 - Output Configuration
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Output Configuration Output scaler rate Set output rate E X1& RATE } Rate X1&] Select output resolution and refresh rate. View output rate E RATE } X1&] Show selected output rate. HDMI output format S...
Page 38 - Audio Configuration
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Audio Configuration Audio mute (global setting) Mute on 1Z Amt1 ] Mute audio output. Mute off 0Z Amt0 ] Un-mute audio output. View status Z X(] View mute status. Audio gain and attenuation (per analog input) Set ...
Page 42 - Part Numbers and Accessories; Included Parts; DSC 301 HD Setup Guide; Optional Accessories; Description; USB CFG Cable; DSC 301 HD • Reference Information
Part Numbers and Accessories Included Parts Description Part Number DSC 301 HD 60-1253-01 Rubber feet (not attached) (4)IEC power cord (1)LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket (1) 101-020-01 Tweeker (1) DSC 301 HD Setup Guide Optional Accessories Description Part Number MBD 129 70-077-02 MBU 125 70-077-0...
Page 44 - Contact Information; Warranty; Extron Warranty; USA; xtron
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