Extron DSC 3G-HD A - Manual

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DSC 3G-HD A Scaler • Setup Guide

The Extron DSC 3G-HD A is a 3G-SDI to HDMI scaler that converts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI signals to HDMI. It accepts
and scales SMPTE video resolutions from 480i and 576i up to 1080p @ 60 Hz and 2K, and offers multiple output rates up to
1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2k. Stereo audio embedding and an SDI input loop-through are also provided.
This setup guide provides step-by-step instructions for an experienced user to set up and configure a DSC 3G-HD A. It covers
how to perform basic operations using the front panel controls and selected Simple Instruction Set (SIS

™

) commands.

NOTE:

For full installation, configuration, menus, connector wiring, and operation details, see the

DSC 3G-HD A and

DSC HD-3G A User Guide

, available at

www.extron.com

.

Installation

Rear Panel Features

HDMI

3G/HD/SD-SDI

LOOP THRU

100-240V ~ 0.3A MAX

50-60 Hz

DSC 3G-HD A

REMOTE

OUTPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

2

3

1

5

4

RS-232

Tx Rx G

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Mounting and Cabling the DSC 3G-HD A

1.

Disconnect power:

Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources.

2.

Mount the unit:

(Optional) Mount the DSC 3G-HD A either in a rack using

shelf mounting brackets (RSU 129 or RSB 129) or under furniture using
furniture mounting brackets (MBU 125) (see figures 1 and 2 at right). A false
face plate (RFF 052) can be fitted on top of the low profile DSC if desired.

3.

Connect the input:

Connect an SDI video source to the 3G/HD/SD-SDI

BNC input connector

b

.

4.

Connect a monitor:

(Optional) Connect a local monitor to the buffered

Loop Thru SDI connector

c

.

5.

Connect analog audio input:

(Optional) Connect analog audio from the

source to the captive screw Audio input connector

d

.

NOTE:

To embed analog audio from this input, you must first set

it up using the

on-screen display

(OSD) (see page 2) or

SIS

commands

(see page 4).

6.

Connect the output:

Connect an HDMI display device to the HDMI

output connector

e

for HDMI output (with optional analog audio if

connected and embedded).

7.

Connect a control device:

For remote control via SIS commands or

the PCS Windows

®

-based control software:

z

RS-232

— For serial RS-232 control, connect a host computer or

control system to the 3-pole captive screw RS-232 connector

f

.

RS-232 protocol (default values) are 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no
parity, 8 data bits, no flow control.

z

USB

— Connect a host computer or control system to the front

panel mini USB port (

b

in the front panel illustration on page 2)

for configuration and control via Extron PCS Control software.

8.

AC power connector

— Connect the supplied US standard IEC

power cord between this connector

a

and a 110-220 V 50-60 Hz AC

power source.

Figure 2.

Under-furniture Mounting

DVC 501 SD

DIG

ITAL

VID

EO CONV

ERT

ER

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws

Use 2 mounting holes on
opposite corners.

Half-rack
false front panel
uses 2 front holes.

a

AC power connector

b

3G/HD/SD-SDI video connector

c

Buffered loop-through connector

d

5-pole captive screw audio input

connector

e

HDMI output connector

f

3-pole RS-232 captive screw

connector

Figure 1.

Rack Mounting

MBU 125

Mounting Bracket

#8 Screw
(4) Places
Each Side

Mounting
Screws
(2) Places
Each Side