AVSC-SDI-HDMI SDI to HDMI Scaler and Converter Converts 3G/HD/SD-SDI-and-audio-withlocal-loopout to HDMI digital video (DVI-D) with analog stereo audio. Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua — por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8.
NOM Statement/Safety Notice 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications..........................................................................................7 2. Overview.................................................................................................9 2.1 Introduction...................................................................................9 2.2 Features..........................................................................................9 2.3 What’s Included..............................
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Approvals CE, FCC Audio Support Stereo PCM (48 kHz only up to 8 channel) CEC Channel N/A Enclosure Metal wall mounting case with screws ESD Protection Human body model: ±19 kV (air-gap discharge) and ±12 kV (contact discharge); Core chipset: ±2 kV Firmware Update via USB Port Frequency Bandwidth Output video: 165 MHz; Input video: 2.970 Gbps, 2.970/1.
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications (continued) Environment Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C); Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C) Relative Humidity: 20–90%, noncondensing Power Power supply: 5 VDC, 2 A; Consumption 5 Watts (max.) Dimensions 1.1"H x 3.6"W x 3.3"D (2.8 x 9.2 x 8.3 cm) Weight 9.1 oz. (260 g) Page 8 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Scalers work to convert and scale a type of video/audio signal to another type of video/audio signal. This enables you to use differently formatted video/audio signals on differently formatted display screens. Scaling allows for changing resolutions to increase quality or improve compatibility. The SDI to HDMI Scaler and Converter (AVSC-SDI-HDMI) converts digital 3D/ HD/SD-SDI to HDMI digital video with analog stereo audio.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 Hardware Description Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the scaler. Table 2-1 describes its components. 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 Figure 2-1. Front panel. 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 2-2. Back panel. Page 10 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Scaler components.
Chapter 3: Connection Diagram 3. Connection Diagram SDI cable AVSC-SDI-HDMI front (top) and back (bottom) Local monitor with SDI input Front Rear SDI cable Stereo audio cable Camera with SDI output HDMI cable Display with HDMI input Figure 3-1. Typical application. Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 4: OSD Menu 4. OSD Menu Table 4-1. OSD menu. Option Description Settings 1. Output Setup Output Mode RGB; YcbCr444; YcbCr422 Default Pattern Disable (Default); White; Cross; Hatch; Color; Gray; Windows; H-Ramp; W-HRamp; W-VRamp; Diagonal Audio source Stereo; S/PDIF Contrast 0–255 (Default = 0) Brightness 0–255 (Default = 0) Saturation 0–255 (Default = 0) Hue 0–255 (Default = 0) B/W Extension Off (Default) 2. Image On Color Tone Off (Default) Skin Green 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 4: OSD Menu Table 4-1 (continued). OSD menu. Option Description Settings 2. Image (continued) Edge Enhance Typ. (Default); Mid; Max; Off Sharpness 0–127 Under/Over Scan -50%–50% (Default Off) Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Default); 4:3 H-Mirror Off (Default); On V-Mirror Off (Default); On H-Shift -100–100 (Default 0) V-Shift -50–50 (Default 0) 3. Adjustment 4. System Input Res. Info Firmware Version Factory Reset Page 14 No (Default); Yes 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Operation 5. Operation Method A: Push-in Button See Figure 5-1. Down Up Menu Figure 5-1. Location of push buttons on the scaler. Method B: IR Remote Control Figure 5-2. Remote control. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Operation Table 5-1. IR remote control functions. Button Function FREEZE Freeze video ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio change BLANK Blank video EXIT Exit OSD ENTER Enter key UP Up key LEFT Left key RIGHT Right key DOWN Down key MENU Menu on INPUT INFO Source resolution information 1080p60 Select 1080p60 output resolution 1080i60 Select 1080i60 output resolution 720p60 Select 720p60 output resolution 480p60 Select 480p60 output resolution Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Operation Method C: IR Remote Control through Mini-USB port Figure 5-3. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Operation Table 5-2. IR remote control through mini-USB port screen functions. Number in Figure 5-3 Function 1 COM Port Selection 2 COM Port Detection Button 3 Output Setup Button 4 Image Button 5 Adjustment Button 6 System Button 7 Input/Output Resolution Info 8 Refresh Input/Output Resolution Info Button 9 Output Quick Selection Button 1. COM Port Selection Please select the COM PORT application. Figure 5-4. Select COM port. 2.
Chapter 5: Operation 3. Output Setup Button Figure 5-5. 4. Image Button Figure 5-6. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Operation 5. Adjustment Button Figure 5-7. 6. System Button Figure 5-8. System screen. 1) In-Sync Info: To view the current input resolution 2) Factory Reset Button 3) Firmware Update Button Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Operation Figure 5-9. Firmware update screen. Follow these steps to update the firmware: STEP A: Unplug the Mini-USB connector from the device. STEP B: Set the DIP switch to ON (UP). STEP C: Connect the device to the PC via a USB to mini-USB cable. STEP D: Click the FW Update button in the software. STEP E: Click on the “Load File” button to select the firmware file. STEP F: Click on the “Burn” button to start the firmware update process. STEP G: Unplug the Mini-USB connector from the device.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your SDI to HDMI Scaler and Converter is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
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