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 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 • Introduction
i IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual .............................................................................
Page 4 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Optimizing the Video
ii IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Audio menu ......................................................................................................................... 3-9 Bass screen ......................................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide
iii IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Table of Contents Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 3-30 General checks ...............................................................................................
Page 7 - IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher; Chapter One; Introduction; About this Manual
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Scaler Features
Page 8 - IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction; About the Scaler
Introduction, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for theExtron IN1404XT video scaler and switcher (referred to in this manual as the“scaler”). • Chapter 1 identifies t...
Page 9 - TP transmission; TP cable advantages
1-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction Extron VTR001 Twisted Pair Receiver Extron IN1404XT Video/RGB Scaler Extron CPM101 Connector Plate VCR/DVD Video Camera Laptop Laptop Projector Extron Skew-FreeUTP Cable(up to 500') VID EO IN PU T V T T 0 0 1 C M T w i s t e d P a i r R e c e i v...
Page 10 - Features
Introduction, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction 1-4 Features Inputs — Video inputs — The scaler switches among two fully-configurable RGB, HDTV component video, interlaced component video, progressive scan video,S-video, or composite video inputs on 5 BNC connectors (inputs 3 ...
Page 11 - Quad-standard decoding —
1-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Introduction and still content with different algorithms to yield high fidelity images that arefree of visible scan lines. Inverse 3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC for film-originated video material — This advanced film mode processing feature helps maximize i...
Page 13 - Chapter Two; Installation; Installation Overview
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 2 Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Scaler Cabling and Rear Panel Views Configuration
Page 14 - Rack mounting
Installation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2-2 Installation Installation Overview To install and set up an IN1404XT video scaler and switcher for operation, performthe following steps: 1 Disconnect power from all of the equipment, including the video and audiosource(s), a...
Page 15 - IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation; Cabling and Rear Panel Views; Input connections; Input 1 and Input 2 S-video connectors; Input 1 and Input 2 composite video connectors
2-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2 . Attach one rack mount bracket to that side of the scaler with three screwsremoved in step 1. 3 . Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the scaler. 4 . Insert the scaler into the rack, align the holes in the mounting bracketwith those of t...
Page 16 - Standard output connections; Output BNC connectors; Output 15HD connector; Output audio connectors; TP video output connection
Installation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 2-4 Cr R RGBHV RGBS RGsB, Component Y G /Gs Cb B H /S V S-video Composite video Cr R Y G /Gs Cb B H/ S V (Pr) R Y G/ Gs (Pb) Cr Y Cb (R-y) Y (B-Y) B H/S V Cr (C) R Y G/Gs Cb B H/S V Cr R Y(Vid) G/Gs Cb B H/S V Figure 2-3 — Connec...
Page 17 - RGB video transmission connector —; Termination of TP cable; Cable testing
2-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation 8 RGB video transmission connector — Connect one end of a TP cable to this RJ-45 female connector. Connect the other end of the TP cable to an optionalExtron VTR001CM or other compatible Extron TP receiver. See OptionalAccessories, in Appendix A,...
Page 19 - Power connection; AC power connector; Power switch; Configuration
2-7 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Installation Extron IN1404XT Video/RGB Scaler Pair RGB video 1, 2 Red 7, 8 Green 4, 5 Blue Projector VIDEO IN PU T V T T 0 0 1 C M T w i s t e d P a i r R e c e i v e r Extron CPM101 Connector Panel CAT 5 UTP Cable ... THEN insert a 15HD-to-BNCextension cable...
Page 21 - Chapter Three; Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Optimizing the Video Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting
Page 22 - IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation; Video controls; Input 1 through 4 buttons; Blank LED
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators All of the scaler ’s controls are on the front panel (figure 3-1). Front panel LEDsprovide graphic indication of some of the basic system functions. For morecomplex tasks, such as syste...
Page 23 - Audio controls; Volume and buttons; Mute button; Menu control buttons; Menu button
3-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation If a different input is selected, see 1 , the switching action deselects the freeze function, the frozen image is lost, and the Freeze LED returns to its unlit state. Freeze has no affect on input 4 when it is passive (unscaled). Audio controls 4 Vo...
Page 24 - Front Panel Operations; Power; Enter button
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-4 8 Enter button — The Enter button either activates a submenu or function in the IN1404XT menu system or saves a changed value. See Front PanelOperations in this chapter for details. The effects of all adjustments are visible on the...
Page 25 - Status indicators
3-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Menu Enter No menu display Menu or15 sec. o n t r a s r i g h C B t e s s t n d e o V i i t o u e o l o r H C a t u r a S n B Ga i n RG l t e r o i s e F amma N G i a r p n e s S h s e s e t R i d e o V mb / T r a Co p a t i o t s p e c t i g n a A ...
Page 26 - Menu system; Video menu; Brightness screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-6 2 . Press the Menu button. The on-screen Main Menu display appears on theconnected monitors, overlaid on top of the output image. 3 . Use the Menu and buttons to highlight the desired menu option on theMain menu (such as Video) and...
Page 28 - RGB Gain screen; Color Saturation screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-8 RGB Gain screen The RGB gain adjustment is available for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, andprogressive component video inputs only. The red, green, and blue gain screens display a status indicator that shows theinput signal gain (contrast) set...
Page 29 - Gamma screen; Comb/Trap selection screen; Reset Video screen; Audio menu; Bass screen
3-9 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Gamma screen The gamma filters are available for interlaced component video, S-video, andcomposite video inputs only. The Gamma screen displays a status indicator that shows the selected gamma filter.The scaler has 30 programmed gamma filters that c...
Page 30 - Treble screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-10 Enter 15 sec. 15 sec. Menu Menu 1 6 Menu Menu a s s B 1 6 r e b l e T 1 6 e a l a n c B 15 sec. Y e s N o s e A d i Re u t o Enter (save) Enter (save) Enter (save) Enter (save) r e b l e a s s T B d i o A u l a n c e B a i o s e t...
Page 32 - Signal Format screen; Aspect Ratio screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-12 Signal Format screen The Signal Format screen shows the video format (such as RGBHV, componentvideo, or S-video) assigned to each input and provides the ability to change thevideo format assigned to each input. It is critical that...
Page 33 - Standard; Wide screen; Auto Switching screen
3-13 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation • Standard — For standard 1.33 inputs (also known as full screen). • Anamorphic — Provides vertical image squeezing to accommodate anamorphically enhanced DVDs (1.85). • Wide screen — For wide 1.78 inputs (letterbox). • Wider screen — For wider scr...
Page 34 - Input Labels screen; Horizontal Tracking screen; Phase screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-14 input with an active video signal. If no inputs are active, input 1 is selected.Manual input selection is not available on the front panel or via RS-232 control. Use the Menu or button to highlight “On” or “Off” and press the Ente...
Page 35 - Reset Input screen; Output menu; Resolution screen
3-15 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation knowledgeable user to optimize the quality when the input is non-standard orproprietary video. They are described in more detail in Optimizing the Video, in thischapter. The Advanced Input settings are a complex set of adjustments to optimize thesc...
Page 36 - Refresh Rate screen; Seamless Mode screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-16 Enter Menu or15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. Menu GBHV + + GBHV R R - - G s B A GBS R R B BS A RG s B B RG F o r ma n S c y t Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu ● The refresh rates that are available depend on the current resolution...
Page 37 - Size screen; Position screen; Sync Format screen
3-17 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation RGB video on input 4. Input 4 must be configured as a passive (unscaled) to serveas a time reference for seamless switching. If input 4 is not already configured as passive, the scaler automaticallyreconfigures the input when you turn seamless swit...
Page 38 - Blue Screen screen; Reset Output screen; Advanced menu; Factory Reset screen; User Memory screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-18 The VTR001 CM that receives the TP output can receive RGsB signals fromthe scaler. However, the red, green, and blue video signals’ black levels are not clamped to a 0V reference, as for RGBHV or RGBS. For most displays, this is n...
Page 39 - Baud Rate screen; Delimiters screen
3-19 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Menu Enter Menu or15 sec. 15 sec. 15 sec. 15sec. Menu Menu Menu Menu S a v e e R e c a l V i o d t s s r o e Mem A d i o n a R e s e u r y e r Mem U s o l , o I n p t P a ame r e u r t t i r Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Enter Enter (save) Enter Enter 1...
Page 40 - System Information screen; Enabling seamless switching; Setting up seamless switching; Seamless switching operation
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-20 Use the Menu button to highlight “Yes” and press the Enter (and save) button to reset the RS-232 settings. Use the button to highlight “No” and press the Enterbutton to exit the screen without resetting the RS-232 settings (or bac...
Page 41 - Setting up a DVD source
3-21 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation in common”. Seamless switching only occurs between the passive channel 4 inputand the channel in common input. Switching between input 4 and a non-channel in common input occurs during thevertical interval of input 4. There is a slight delay withou...
Page 42 - Resolution and refresh rates; CRT displays — selecting the optimum resolution
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-22 To change the output aspect ratio of most DVD players: 1. Enter the DVD player ’s setup or action menu while the disc is stopped. 2. Select the 16:9 aspect ratio. Resolution and refresh rates Resolution and refresh rate are probab...
Page 44 - Advanced Input submenu options; Active pixels; Active lines
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-24 Advanced Input submenu options Figure 3-13 shows the submenus that are available from the Advanced screen. Thescaler automatically adjusts for different input and output modes. However, if theinput signal has slightly different ti...
Page 45 - Horizontal blanking; Vertical blanking; Input blanking adjustment
3-25 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Active Pixels Total Pixels Total Lines Active Lines Vertical Blanking Horizontal Blanking Active Area Blanking Area Figure 3-14 — Advanced input settings • Horizontal blanking — Set from the Blanking submenu. The number of pixels per line that are ...
Page 46 - Active area adjustment
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-26 Vertical Blanking Horizontal Blanking Active Area Active Blanking Area Figure 3-15 — Incorrectly blanked image Similarly, if the vertical blanking adjustment is set to less than the amount of actualblanking, the IN1404XT starts sc...
Page 48 - Total pixels adjustment; Scan Type screen
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-28 Press the and buttons to increase and decrease the number of active pixels.Press the and buttons to increase and decrease the number of lines. Press the Enter button to save the changes and return to normal system operations. Tota...
Page 49 - can; Input Mode screen; Auto Detect; Optimizing the Audio
3-29 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation • Interlaced — Some video sources output interlaced video at rates that the scaler interprets as progressive scan mode. This option lets you force the scaler torecognize it as interlaced video. • Swap Fields — Swaps the interlaced fields (if necess...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting; General checks
Operation, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation 3-30 Troubleshooting This paragraph gives recommendations on what to do if you have problemsoperating the scaler, and it provides examples and descriptions for some imageproblems you may encounter. The following tips may help you in tr...
Page 51 - Specific problems; Problem
3-31 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Operation Specific problems The table below shows some common operating problems and their solutions. Problem Possible cause Solution No image appears. Power. Ensure that the video source, thescaler, and the display are pluggedinto a live AC power source and...
Page 57 - Chapter Four; Programmer’s Guide; Communications Protocols
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Communications Protocols Serial Control Cable Wiring Host-to-Scaler Instructions Scaler Responses Using the Command/Response Table Command/Response Table for RS-232 Commands
Page 58 - IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide; Communication Protocols; Command and Response Structure
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’s Guide The scaler ’s rear panel RS-232 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connector (figure 4-1)can be connected to the RS-232 serial port output of a host device such as acomputer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable ...
Page 59 - Example; Scaler Responses
4-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide The scaler ’s default leading delimiter code is a left bracket ( [ ). The default endingdelimiter code is a right bracket ( ] ). Example : [CH3] — where “[“ is the leading code, “CH3” is the command (select input 3), and “]” is the ending c...
Page 60 - Programmer’s Guide, cont’d; Symbols
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 = CR (no line feed) X1 = Input number 1 through 4 X2 = Autoswitch/seamless/blank/blue/freeze/mute/front panellockout status: 0 = Off 2 = (Invalid option) 1 = On 3 = Blue screen on X3 = Video type: 0 = Composite vi...
Page 61 - Command/Response Table for RS-232 Commands; Command
4-5 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response Table for RS-232 Commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Input selection Select a video and audio input [CH X1 ] [OK] Select video and audio input X1 . Example: [CH3]...
Page 73 - Appendix A; Reference Information; Specifications
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers
Page 74 - IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information; PRELIMINAR; Video input; Sync
IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information A-2 Reference Information PRELIMINAR Y Specifications Video input Number/signal type ................... 2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, component video 4 S-video, composite video Connectors ................................... 2 x 5 female BNC ...
Page 75 - Audio; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
A-3 IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information PRELIMINAR Y Audio Gain ................................................ Unbalanced output: 0dB ???Frequency response ............... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05dB???THD + Noise ........................... 0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level, 0dB ...
Page 76 - Reference Information, cont’d; Part Numbers; Included parts; Optional accessoriess; Part; Cables; VGA cable; Part number
Reference Information, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information A-4 Part Numbers Included parts These items are included in each order for an IN1404XT: Included parts Part number IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher 60-732-01 Rack mount ears for IN1403/1404//IN3600 Switchers (...
Page 78 - Bulk cable; Super High Resolution Cable
Reference Information, cont’d IN1404XT Video Scaler and Switcher • Reference Information A-6 Skew-free A/V cable Part number Skew-Free A/V UTP cables are not recommended for Ethernet/LAN applications. 3’ Skew-free A/V UTP 26-569-01 6’ Skew-free A/V UTP 26-569-02 12’ Skew-free A/V UTP 26-569-03 25’ S...
Page 81 - Extron’s Warranty
Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a periodof two years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty periodattributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at ...
