Extron electronic Home Theater Screen DDS 402 User Manual

DDS 402  
Digital Display Scaler  
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Re a r p a n e l vid e o o u t p u t s  
RGB or HDTV component video  
In st a lla t io n  
RGB/R-Y, B-Y,Y  
output (15HD)  
St e p 1  
RGB or HDTV component video output (6 BNCs)  
Turn off power to the DDS 402 and input and out-  
put devices, and remove power cords from them.  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
St e p 2  
H
V
S
H
V
S
Install four rubber feet on the bottom of the  
DDS 402, or mount the DDS to furniture or in a rack  
(see figure on the bottom of this page).  
RGBHV video  
RGBS video  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
St e p 3  
Attach input devices to the DDS.  
H
V
S
1
Input 1: RGB with buffered local  
Component video (R-Y, B-Y, Y)  
monitor  
The two video output connectors, the 15HD  
connector and the five BNC connectors, both  
output the same video signal and the same  
sync format.  
Input 2: RGB or component  
RGB  
video  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
St e p 5  
H
/HV  
V
H
/HV  
V
Plug the DDS 402 and input and output devices  
into a grounded AC source, and turn on the input  
and output devices. The figure on the following  
page shows a typical application.  
RGBHV video  
RGBS video  
R
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
R
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
/R-Y  
/R-Y  
St e p 6  
H
/HV  
V
H
/HV  
V
Use the LCD menu screens (see the next page) or  
RS-232 programming to configure the DDS 402.  
See chapter 2 for installation, chapter 3 for front  
panel operation, and chapters 4 and 5 for  
RS-232 operation.  
RGsB video  
Component video (R-Y, B-Y, Y)  
St e p 4  
Attach output devices to the DDS 402.  
TE  
REMO  
B
-Y  
G
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R
Y
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Rack-mount  
Bracket  
Y
Y
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B-Y  
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RGB/R
RGB/HD R-Y  
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-Y  
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B/R-Y  
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100-240V  
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RGB  
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2A MAX  
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Typ ica l DDS 402 Ap p lica t io n  
DDS 402  
100-240V  
50-60Hz  
1
2
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P
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R
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B
/B-Y  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
/R-Y  
/Y  
RGB/R-Y, B-Y,Y  
RS-232  
H
/HV  
V
H
V
S
S
RGB  
RGB/R-Y, B-Y,  
Y
RGB/HD R-Y, B-Y,  
Y
2A MAX  
RS-232  
Control  
Plasma Display  
PC Computer  
Projector  
HD Camera  
DDS 402 Me n u Syst e m  
De fa u lt d isp la y cycle  
DDS 402  
60-426-01  
Version x.xx  
Input #2  
RGB  
Horz. 00.00 kHz  
Vert. 00.00 Hz  
Output Rate  
1024 x 768 @ 60  
Power  
on  
2
2
sec.  
sec.  
Ma in m e n u  
In p u t m e n u  
1
Power  
on  
Display  
Cycle  
Input  
Configuration  
Input #2  
Betacam 50  
Input #2 Phase  
Next  
Menu  
Next  
Next  
016  
1
2
DDS 402  
The selected input is  
also available for the  
pixel phase adjustment  
(next screen).  
2 sec.  
Input video type  
Use either Adjust  
knob to set the  
slected output’s  
pixel phase.  
RGB  
YUVi  
YUVp  
Betacam 50  
Betacam 60  
HDTV  
60-426-01  
Version x.xx  
2 sec.  
Display  
Cycle  
MENU  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
MENU  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Menu  
MENU  
MENU  
MENU  
NEXT  
Configuration  
Presets  
MENU  
1
2
3
4
5
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Ou t p u t m e n u  
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Configuration  
MENU  
Configuration  
Refresh @ 60  
RGB  
H Neg V Neg  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
Scaler output resolutions  
See the table below for  
available combinations of  
resolutions and refresh rates.  
Scaler output frequencies  
Output signal format  
• RGB  
Y, R-Y, B-Y  
Polarity combinations  
• H-/V- (default) • H+/V-  
• H-/V+  
• H+/V+  
NOTE Lock = Accu-RATE  
Frame Lock™  
Default: 1024x768, 60 Hz  
*
Re so lu t io n  
50 Hz  
56 Hz  
60 Hz  
75 Hz  
85 Hz  
Lo ck a t 50/60 Hz*  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
832 x 624  
848 x 480  
852 x 480  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
1360 x 765  
1365 x 1024  
1400 x 1050  
576p  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
720p  
HDTV @ 60 Hz only  
HDTV @ 60 Hz only  
X
X
X
X
1080p  
1080i  
* The output rate is auto-selected, based on the input.  
Me m o ry Pre se t s m e n u  
3
Configuration  
MENU  
Presets  
NA  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
<
1
>
2
3
<
NA>  
1
2
3
MENU  
Configuration  
Use either Adjust knob to adjust  
the settings of the submenus  
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Ad va n ce d Co n fig u ra t io n m e n u  
4
Smooth edges  
• On (default)  
• Off  
Set top and bottom blanking  
• 0 to 237, top and bottom  
(Adjust for top,  
Edge Smoothing  
OFF ON  
Top Blanking Bot  
000 000  
Configuration  
<
>
Adjust for bottom)  
NEXT  
NEXT  
MENU  
Display blue and sync only  
• On  
• Off (default)  
RGB delay time (in seconds)  
• 0.0 to 5.0 seconds in 0.1 sec.  
increments (0.7 second default)  
Blue Mode  
OFF ON  
RGB Delay  
0.7 Seconds  
Advanced  
Configuration  
NEXT  
<
>
NEXT  
NEXT  
MENU  
Set test pattern type  
To reset the scaler, press  
and hold the Freeze button  
until the reset message  
displays.  
*Adjust knobs do not affect  
this submenu  
Test Pattern  
Off  
Exit  
Menu  
Press and Hold  
FREEZE to Reset  
• Alt Pix  
• Off (default)  
• Color Bars  
• Crosshatch  
• 4 x 4 crosshatch  
• Grayscale  
• Crop  
• Film aspect 1.78  
• Film aspect 1.85  
• Film aspect 2.35  
• Ramp  
NEXT  
NEXT  
Use either Adjust  
knob to adjust the  
submenus  
Exit m e n u  
5
Display  
Cycle  
NEXT  
Configuration  
Menu  
Configuration  
MENU  
MENU  
Pict u re Ad ju st m e n t s m e n u  
DDS 402  
60-426-01  
Version x.xx  
Display  
Cycle  
Power  
on  
2 sec.  
2 sec.  
DETAIL  
CENTER  
SIZE  
BRT/CONT  
ZOOM  
001  
000  
001 000  
10 sec.  
timeout  
NOTE The Adjust  
knob and the Adjust knob are  
used to adjust the image settings on the left and  
right sides of the LCD screen, respectively.  
Exe cu t ive Mo d e m e n u  
Display  
Cycle  
Press both buttons  
simultaneously for  
2 seconds  
CENTER  
ZOOM  
Enabled  
Disabled  
10 sec.  
timeout  
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Ta b le o f Co n t e n t s  
Ch a p t e r 1 • In t ro d u ct io n ....................................................................................................... 1-1  
Ab o u t t h is Ma n u a l ............................................................................................................. 1-2  
Ab o u t t h e Sca le r .................................................................................................................. 1-2  
Fe a t u re s ................................................................................................................................... 1-3  
Ch a p t e r 2 • In st a lla t io n .......................................................................................................... 2-1  
In st a lla t io n Ove rvie w ....................................................................................................... 2-2  
Mo u n t in g t h e Sca le r .......................................................................................................... 2-2  
Table use ............................................................................................................................. 2-2  
Rack mounting ................................................................................................................... 2-2  
Ca b lin g a n d Re a r Pa n e l Vie w s ...................................................................................... 2-2  
Video input connections ................................................................................................... 2-3  
Video output connections ................................................................................................. 2-3  
RS-232 connection ............................................................................................................. 2-4  
Contact closure connection ............................................................................................... 2-4  
Power connection .............................................................................................................. 2-4  
Co n fig u ra t io n ....................................................................................................................... 2-4  
Ch a p t e r 3 • Op e ra t io n ............................................................................................................. 3-1  
Fro n t Pa n e l Co n t ro ls a n d In d ica t o rs ......................................................................... 3-2  
Freeze button ..................................................................................................................... 3-2  
Input buttons ..................................................................................................................... 3-2  
Selecting an input ........................................................................................................ 3-2  
Recalling presets ........................................................................................................... 3-2  
Picture adjustment buttons ............................................................................................... 3-3  
LCD display ......................................................................................................................... 3-3  
Menu control buttons ....................................................................................................... 3-3  
Adjustment knobs.............................................................................................................. 3-3  
Button icons ....................................................................................................................... 3-4  
Fro n t Pa n e l Op e ra t io n s .................................................................................................... 3-4  
Power ................................................................................................................................. 3-4  
Menu system overview ...................................................................................................... 3-4  
Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 3-5  
Input Configuration menu ........................................................................................... 3-5  
Input #2 submenu ............................................................................................... 3-6  
Pixel Phase submenu ........................................................................................... 3-6  
Output Configuration menu ........................................................................................ 3-6  
Resolution and refresh rates submenu ............................................................... 3-7  
Output signal submenu ...................................................................................... 3-7  
Sync Polarity submenu ........................................................................................ 3-7  
Memory Presets menu .................................................................................................. 3-8  
Save Presets submenu ......................................................................................... 3-8  
Erase Presets submenu ........................................................................................ 3-8  
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Advanced Configuration menu .................................................................................... 3-9  
Edge Smoothing submenu .................................................................................. 3-9  
Blue Mode submenu ........................................................................................... 3-9  
Test Pattern submenu ......................................................................................... 3-9  
Blanking submenu .............................................................................................. 3-9  
RGB Delay submenu ............................................................................................ 3-9  
Reset submenu .................................................................................................. 3-10  
Exit menu ................................................................................................................... 3-10  
Picture adjustments ......................................................................................................... 3-10  
Front panel security lockout (executive mode) .............................................................. 3-11  
Op t im izin g t h e Vid e o ...................................................................................................... 3-12  
Setting up a DVD source ................................................................................................. 3-12  
Ch a p t e r 4 • Pro g ra m m e rs Gu id e ..................................................................................... 4-1  
Sym b o ls ................................................................................................................................... 4-2  
Sca le r-In it ia t e d Me ssa g e s ............................................................................................... 4-3  
Any time ............................................................................................................................. 4-3  
Power up ............................................................................................................................ 4-3  
Input selection ................................................................................................................... 4-3  
Input and output video type ............................................................................................. 4-3  
Freeze ................................................................................................................................. 4-3  
Picture adjustments ........................................................................................................... 4-3  
RGB delay ........................................................................................................................... 4-4  
Test pattern ........................................................................................................................ 4-4  
Presets ................................................................................................................................ 4-4  
Ho st -t o -Sca le r In st ru ct io n s ............................................................................................. 4-5  
Sca le r Erro r Re sp o n se s ..................................................................................................... 4-5  
Usin g t h e Co m m a n d /Re sp o n se Ta b le ........................................................................ 4-5  
Command/response table for SIS commands ................................................................... 4-6  
Command/response table for special function SIS commands ........................................ 4-9  
Ch a p t e r 5 • Sca le r So ft w a re ................................................................................................ 5-1  
Co n t ro l So ft w a re fo r Win d o w s .................................................................................... 5-2  
Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 5-2  
Using the control program ................................................................................................ 5-2  
Using the help program .................................................................................................... 5-3  
Bu t t o n -La b e l Ge n e ra t o r ................................................................................................... 5-4  
Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 5-4  
Using the software ............................................................................................................ 5-4  
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Ap p e n d ix A • Re fe re n ce In fo rm a t io n .......................................................................... A-1  
Sp e cifica t io n s ....................................................................................................................... A-2  
Pa rt Nu m b e rs ....................................................................................................................... A-3  
Included parts ................................................................................................................... A-3  
Suggested part .................................................................................................................. A-3  
Firm w a re Up g ra d e In st a lla t io n ................................................................................... A-4  
Bu t t o n La b e ls ....................................................................................................................... A-6  
Installing labels in the scalers buttons ............................................................................ A-6  
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Digital Display Scaler  
Chapter One  
1
Introduction  
About this Manual  
About the Scaler  
Features  
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In t ro d u ct io n  
Ab o u t t h is Ma n u a l  
This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the  
Extron DDS 402 digital display scaler.  
This chapter identifies the scalers features. Chapter 2 details how to install the  
scaler. Chapter 3 describes how to operate the scaler and use all of its features.  
Chapter 4 provides information about programming the scaler under RS-232  
control, such as from a PC or a host controller. Chapter 5 details the Extron control  
software for Windows, which allows you to operate the scaler from a PC in a  
graphical environment. Appendix A lists the scalers specifications and pertinent  
part numbers and provides procedures for performing updates and repairs.  
Ab o u t t h e Sca le r  
The DDS 402 is a two-input digital display scaler (figure 1-1). The scaler inputs  
high-resolution RGBHV/ RGBS/ RGsB video on a 15HD connector (Input 1) and  
either RGBHV/ RGBS/ RGsB video or component video signals on five BNC  
connectors (Input 2). Input 1 is buffered, looped through, and output on a 15HD  
connector for use by a local monitor. The DDS 402 scales the selected input up or  
down to any 1 of 41 output resolutions and rates and outputs the video as both  
RGBHV or RGBS video and HD component video, on five BNCs and a 15HD  
connector. Several of the output resolutions and rates include Extrons Accu-RATE  
Frame Lock™ (AFL™), a proprietary technology that locks the output frame rate to  
the input rate, solving the problems that result from different input and output  
rates. For home theaters, the DDS 402 features HDTV 720p, 1080p, and 1080i  
outputs.  
RS-232  
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Extron  
2A  
DDS 402  
Plasma  
Display  
HD Camera  
PC Computer  
Fig u re 1-1 — DDS 402 d ig it a l d isp la y sca le r  
For upscaling, the DDS 402 converts the horizontal and vertical sync timing and  
the number of lines of the lower-resolution RGB input to match the native  
resolution of the display. This produces an undistorted, brighter picture.  
For downscaling, the DDS 402 accepts any computer resolution, up to 1600 x 1200,  
with horizontal scan rates up to 100 kHz and vertical scan rates up to 120 Hz, and  
converts the input to match the native resolution of the display.  
The scaler is ideal for displaying images on projectors with limited display  
resolutions, such as liquid-crystal display (LCD) projectors, digital light processor  
(DLP) projectors, and plasma projectors.  
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The scaler also features a zoom function, up to 200%, that maintains the original  
aspect ratio. The zoom function makes the scaler ideal for video wall applications  
using four displays and four DDS 402s zoomed to 200%.  
The scaler features four levels of horizontal filters, which help prevent detail loss,  
and ten levels of vertical filtering, which reduce flicker.  
Other picture controls that the DDS 402 provides are centering, size, brightness,  
and contrast adjustments. The scaler also has a top and bottom line blanking  
function.  
The DDS 402 is housed in a rack-mountable, 1U high, 17.5" wide metal enclosure.  
With the included mounting brackets, the scaler can be rack mounted, or mounted  
under a desk or table, or against a wall or the side of a desk. The DDS 402 has an  
internal 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/ 60 Hz, 30 watts auto-switchable power supply that  
provides worldwide power compatibility.  
Fe a t u re s  
Inputs — The DDS 402 switches between two inputs: Input 1 accepts computer  
video on a 15HD connector, Input 2 accepts high resolution RGBHV, RGBS,  
RGsB, or component video on five BNCs.  
Computer video loop-through connector — The computer video input, Input 1, is  
buffered, looped through, and output for use on a local monitor on a 15HD  
connector.  
Outputs — The DDS 402 scales images to the following output resolutions:  
640 x 480 (VGA) at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 75 Hz, and lock*  
800 x 600 (SVGA) at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 75 Hz, and lock*  
832 x 624 (Macintosh) at 60 Hz and 75 Hz, and lock*  
848 x 480 (plasma) at 60 Hz and lock*  
852 x 480 (plasma) at 60 Hz and lock*  
1024 x 768 (XGA) at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz, and lock*  
1280 x 768 (plasma) at 56 Hz and lock*  
1280 x 1024 (SXGA) at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and lock*  
1360 x 765 (plasma) at 60 Hz and lock*  
1365 x 1024 (plasma) at 60 Hz and lock*  
1400 x 1050 (SXGA+) at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and lock*  
576p (HDTV) at 50 Hz and lock*  
720p (HDTV) at 60 Hz and lock*  
1080p (HDTV) at 60 Hz and lock*  
1080i (HDTV) at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and lock*  
* See Accu-RATE Frame Lock (patent pending) below.  
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Operational flexibility — Operations such as input and scaling selection, picture  
controls, and saving and recalling of presets can be performed on the front  
panel or over the RS-232 link. The RS-232 link allows remote control via a PC  
or control system. Input selection is also available under contact closure  
control.  
Front panel control — The scaler front panel controller supports individual  
input selection. The front panel features large, positive touch, illuminated  
buttons that can be labeled with text or graphics, two rotary knobs for  
making adjustments or selecting menu options, and an LCD.  
Windows-based control program — Extrons Windows-based control  
program provides a versatile range of operational options with its graphical  
interface and drag-and-drop/ point-and-click operation.  
Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) control — The remote control protocol uses  
Extrons SIS for easy programming and operation.  
Contact closure control — The operator can select either input via contact  
closure through the Remote port.  
Accu-RATE Frame Lock™ (AFL™) — A technology exclusive to Extron that solves  
frame rate conversion issues experienced by video scalers. When video input  
and output refresh rates differ, occasionally the two rates cross over each  
other. The result is a glitch or image freeze on the display. AFL solves this  
problem by locking the output frame rate to the input frame rate.  
3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC video sources — This advanced, patent pending,  
film mode processing feature helps maximize image detail and sharpness for  
video sources that originated from film. When film is converted to NTSC  
video, the film frame rate has to be matched to the video frame rate in a  
process called 3:2 pulldown. Jaggies and other image artifacts can result if  
conventional deinterlacing techniques are used on film-source video. The  
DDS 402’s advanced film mode processing recognizes signals that originated  
from film. The DDS 402 then applies video processing algorithms that  
optimize the conversion of video that was made with the 3:2 pulldown  
process. This results in richly detailed images with sharply defined lines.  
Test patterns — The switcher features built-in test patterns to aid in monitor or  
projector set-up and evaluation.  
Blue mode — The switcher can be set to output the blue video signal only, to help  
installers calibrate the monitor or projector.  
Triple-Action Switching™ (RGB delay) — RGB delay blanks the screen when the  
scaler switches between inputs. The new sync signals precede the RGB  
signals, so that a noise-filled scramble is not shown during the transition.  
The time delay between the RGB and sync signals is user adjustable up to  
five seconds on the front panel and under RS-232 control.  
Horizontal and vertical detail — The DDS 402 offers four levels of horizontal detail  
and eight levels of vertical detail. Horizontal and vertical detail minimize the  
loss of picture fidelity.  
Picture controls — Horizontal and vertical centering, horizontal and vertical sizing,  
brightness, contrast, zoom, and detail controls are available for fine picture  
adjustments.  
Top and bottom line blanking — Extrons exclusive variable horizontal blanking  
feature allows the operator to add black lines at the top and bottom edges of  
the image to mask the top and bottom each image.  
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Freeze mode — Locks the output display to the selected image. Once an input is  
frozen, the input can be removed without losing the output image. This  
feature lets the DDS 402 function as a still store.  
Auto memories — The two inputs support 32 auto-recall memories each, based on  
the incoming frequency. Information on sizing, centering, detail, contrast,  
and brightness is saved.  
Front panel security lockout — Locks out all front panel functions except the input  
selection and centering controls. When the front panel is locked, all functions  
are still available via RS-232 commands.  
Mounting flexibility — Mounting brackets make the 1U high scaler mountable in  
any conventional 19” wide rack, or under or through a desk or other  
furniture.  
Power — The 100VAC to 240VAC, auto-switchable, internal power supply of the  
DDS 402 provides worldwide power compatibility.  
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Digital Display Scaler  
Chapter Tw o  
2
Installation  
Installation Overview  
Mounting the Scaler  
Cabling and Rear Panel Views  
Configuration  
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In st a lla t io n Ove rvie w  
To install and set up a DDS 402 Digital Display Scaler for operation, perform the  
following steps:  
Disconnect power from all of the equipment, including the video source(s),  
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and the devices that will receive the scaled video signal.  
Rack mount the scaler, if desired. See Mounting the Scaler in this chapter.  
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3
Connect the digital input and loop-through cables. See Video input connections  
in this chapter.  
Connect the digital output cables. See Video output connections in this chapter.  
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5
If desired, connect the RS-232 cable. See RS-232 connection and Contact closure  
connection in this chapter.  
Connect the AC power cable. See Power connection in this chapter.  
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Mo u n t in g t h e Sca le r  
The DDS 402 comes with rubber feet and a set of rack mounting brackets.  
Ta b le t o p u se  
For tabletop use, attach a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner of the bottom of  
the DDS 402 scaler.  
Ra ck m o u n t in g  
Rack mount the scaler as follows:  
1. Attach the rack mount brackets to the scaler with eight #8 machine  
screws, provided (figure 2-1).  
2. Insert the scaler into the rack, align the holes in the mounting bracket  
with those of the rack.  
TE  
REMO  
B
B-Y  
G
Y  
S
R
Y
V
H
Rack-mount  
Bracket  
Y
Y
,
O
U
T
P
U
T
,
B-Y  
RGB/R
RGB/HD R-Y  
S
B
-
2
G
Y  
S
R
Y
V
1
H
B
,
B/R-Y  
I
N
P
U
T
100-240V  
-
RGB  
S
2A MAX  
Fig u re 2-1 — Mo u n t in g t h e d ig it a l d isp la y d ca le r  
3. Secure the scaler to the rack using the supplied machine screws.  
Ca b lin g a n d Re a r Pa n e l Vie w s  
All connectors are on the rear panel (figure 2-2).  
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3
4
5
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100-240V  
50-60Hz  
1
2
O
U
T
P
U
T
I
R
G
B
/B-Y  
R
G
B
N
P
U
T
S
/R-Y  
/Y  
/R-Y  
/Y  
/B-Y  
RGB/R-Y, B-Y,Y  
REMOTE  
H
/HV  
V
H
V
S
S
RGB  
RGB/R-Y, B-Y,  
Y
RGB/HD R-Y, B-Y,  
Y
2A MAX  
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Fig u re 2-2 — DDS 402 re a r p a n e l co n n e ct o rs  
Vid e o in p u t co n n e ct io n s  
Input 1 (computer video) input (top) connector — Connect computer or RGB  
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video to this female 15HD connector.  
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Input 1 (computer video) loop-through (bottom)  
connector — Connect a local monitor to this female 15HD  
connector. The scaler buffers the computer video input  
and loops it on this connector.  
2
RGB  
The Digital Display Scaler buffers the computer video input signal before  
passing it to the loop-through connector. Beyond that, it does not alter the  
loop-through video in any way. The loop through output is the same  
resolution and frequency as the computer video input.  
Input 2 (RGB or component video) connectors — Connect RGBHV, RGBS,  
RGsB, or component video (R-Y, Y, B-Y for YUVi or YUVp, or Betacam) to  
these female BNC connectors (figure 2-3).  
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Ensure that the correct Input 2 video format is selected from the front panel  
menu, see Input #2 submenu, in chapter 3, Operation, or via the RS-232  
port, see chapter 4, Programmers Guide, and chapter 5, Scaler Software.  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
H
/HV  
V
H
/HV  
V
RGBHV video  
RGBS video  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
H
/HV  
V
H
/HV  
V
RGsB video  
Component video (R-Y, B-Y, Y)  
Fig u re 2-3 — In p u t 2 co n n e ct io n s fo r RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB a n d  
co m p o n e n t vid e o  
For RGBHV video — Connect to five BNC connectors.  
For RGBS video — Connect to four BNC connectors.  
For RGsB and component video — Connect to three BNC connectors.  
Vid e o o u t p u t co n n e ct io n s  
The two video output connectors, the 15HD connector and the five BNC  
connectors, both output the same video signal. The 15HD connector outputs  
RGBHV only, not RGBS.  
RGB/HD R-Y, B-Y, Y Output 15HD connector — Connect an RGB video or  
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HD component video display to this female 15HD connector.  
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RGB/HD R-Y, B-Y, Y Output BNC connectors — Connect an RGB video or  
HD component video display to these female BNC connectors (figure 2-4).  
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R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
R
/R-Y  
G
/Y  
B
/B-Y  
H
V
S
H
V
S
H
V
S
RGBHV video  
RGBS video  
Component video (R-Y, B-Y, Y)  
Fig u re 2-4 — BNC o u t p u t co n n e ct io n s fo r RGBHV, RGBS, a n d co m p o n e n t  
vid e o  
For RGBHV video — Connect to five BNC connectors.  
For RGBS video — Connect to four BNC connectors.  
For component video — Connect to three BNC connectors.  
RS-232 co n n e ct io n  
Remote port — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel  
control, to the Digital Display Scaler via this 9-pin D connector for serial  
RS-232 control (figure 2-5).  
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Pin RS-232 Function  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Contact closure, input #1  
TX Transmit data  
RX Receive data  
5
1
1
5
Contact closure, input # 2  
Gnd Signal ground  
9
6
6
Male  
9
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Female  
Fig u re 2-5 — Re m o t e p o rt p in a ssig n m e n t s  
See chapter 4, Programmers Guide, for definitions of the SIS commands and  
chapter 5, Scaler Software to install and use the control software.  
Co n t a ct clo su re co n n e ct io n  
Remote port — The Remote connector also provides a way to select an input  
using a remote contact closure device. Contact closure control uses pins on  
the Remote connector that are not used by the RS-232 interface (figure 2-5).  
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To select a different input number using a contact closure device, momentarily  
short the pin for the desired input number to logic ground (pin 5). To force  
one of the inputs to be always selected, leave the short to logic ground in  
place. The short overrides front panel input selections.  
Po w e r co n n e ct io n  
AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector  
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to connect the scaler to a 100 to 240VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source. The  
front panel control and input selection buttons light in sequence during  
power-up, the LCD displays the product name and then cycles through the  
default messages.  
Co n fig u ra t io n  
DDS 402 can be configured using either the front panel controls, the SIS, or the  
Windows Control program. See chapter 3, Operation, chapter 4, Programmers Guide,  
and chapter 5, Scaler Software for more information.  
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Operation  
Front Panel Controls and Indicators  
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Fro n t Pa n e l Co n t ro ls a n d In d ica t o rs  
All of the Digital Display Scalers controls and indicators are on the front panel  
(figure 3-1). The large, positive-touch, illuminated push buttons can be labeled  
with text and/ or graphics. The buttons are fully illuminated green, amber, or red  
when selected. The 16x2 LCD display indicates the switcher status, and displays  
menu selections, the data rate, and the status of additional system features.  
INPUTS  
RGB  
R-Y, B-Y,Y  
PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS  
ADJUST  
FREEZE  
RGB  
CENTER  
SIZE  
BRT/CONT  
ZOOM  
DETAIL  
MENU  
NEXT  
1
2
DDS 402  
DIGITAL DISPLAY SCALER  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13  
Fig u re 3-1 — Fro n t p a n e l, d ig it a l d isp la y sca le r  
Fre e ze b u t t o n  
Freeze button — The Freeze button locks the output display to the current  
image being input. When the freeze function is enabled, the button is lit. To  
unfreeze the image, press the Freeze button again.  
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When the image is frozen, the Freeze button lights red. When the freeze  
function is deselected, the Freeze button returns to unlit.  
When an input is frozen, the video input can be removed without losing the  
display image.  
If the other input is then selected, the switching action deselects the Freeze  
function, the frozen image is lost, and the Freeze button returns to its unlit  
state.  
In p u t b u t t o n s  
Each input button selects an input to scale and output. The buttons also select  
memory presets. The presets, up to three for each input, are stored values of the  
user-selectable centering and sizing settings.  
The Input 2 video format, resolution, and frequency must be identified using  
either the front panel menus, the SIS, or the Windows Control program. See  
Front Panel Operations in this chapter, chapter 4, Programmers Guide,  
and chapter 5, Scaler Software, for more information.  
Se le ct in g a n in p u t  
Input 1 button — The Input 1 button selects RGB computer video from input 1  
2
(the 15HD input connector).  
Input 2 button — The Input 2 button selects RGB video, YUVi, YUVp,  
Betacam 50, Betacam 60, or HDTV component video from input 2 (the 5 BNC  
input connectors).  
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Re ca llin g p re se t s  
As a secondary function the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons,  
2
3
and , select one of up  
to three memory presets to recall for the selected input. To recall an input 1 preset,  
with input 1 already selected, press the Input 1 button repeatedly to select the  
desired preset. The available presets are selected sequentially in a loop: {press}  
preset 1, {press} preset 2, {press} input 3, {press} input 1, and so on. Select an input  
2 preset by pushing the Input 2 button repeatedly.  
Memory presets are created using the Memory Presets menu. See Memory Presets  
menu in this chapter for instructions on creating a preset.  
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Memory presets with no values saved in them are not included in the loop; if preset  
2 is empty, the loop sequences from preset 1 to preset 3 when the Input button is  
pressed.  
As each preset is recalled, the LCD displays the message Input x Memory y,  
where x is the input (1 or 2) and y is the preset (1, 2, or 3).  
The centering and sizing adjustments are tailored for the selected output rate.  
If you change the output rate and then recall a preset for the earlier rate, the  
adjustments recalled in the preset have no effect on the video output. However,  
if you then change back to the earlier output rate, the affects of the adjustments  
appear on the screen.  
Pict u re a d ju st m e n t b u t t o n s  
The picture adjustment buttons select individual image adjustments that are  
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adjusted using the Adjust  
pressed.  
(
) and Adjust  
(
) knobs. These buttons light when  
Center control button — The Center button selects and deselects the display  
centering adjustment. See Picture adjustments in this chapter.  
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5
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Size control button — The Size button selects and deselects the display size  
adjustment. See Picture adjustments in this chapter.  
Brightness/Contrast control button — The Brightness/ Contrast button  
selects and deselects the display brightness and contrast adjustments. The  
brightness adjustment range is from 0 to 127. The contrast adjustment range  
is from 0 to 255. See Picture adjustments in this chapter.  
Zoom control button — The Zoom button selects and deselects the display  
zoom adjustment. Zoom works the centering and sizing functions  
simultaneously to enlarge a portion of the displayed image. Turning either  
Adjust knob clockwise zooms in on the image, and turning either knob  
counterclockwise zooms out from the image. See Picture adjustments in this  
chapter.  
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Detail control button — The Detail button selects and deselects the display  
image detail (sharpness) adjustment. The sharpness adjustment compensates  
for long cable runs. The Adjust knob controls the horizontal filter and the  
Adjust knob controls the vertical filter. The adjustment range for each filter  
is 0 to 7. See Picture adjustments in this chapter.  
LCD d isp la y  
Status display — The 16-column by 2-line LCD displays configuration menus  
and status information. See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details.  
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Me n u co n t ro l b u t t o n s  
Menu button — The Menu button enters and moves through the main menu  
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system in the DDS 402. See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details.  
Next button — The Next button steps through the submenus in the DDS 402  
menu system. See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details.  
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Ad ju st m e n t kn o b s  
Adjust (horizontal) knob — The Adjust  
knob changes settings when  
used in conjunction with the picture adjustment buttons or the menu system.  
Rotate this knob to change picture settings when one of the picture  
adjustment buttons is selected. In the menu system, rotate this knob to scroll  
through menu options and make adjustments.  
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Adjust (vertical) knob — The Adjust knob changes settings when used in  
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conjunction with the picture adjustment buttons or the menu system. Rotate  
this knob to change picture settings when one of the picture adjustment  
buttons is selected. In the menu system, rotate this knob to scroll through  
menu options and make adjustments.  
Bu t t o n ico n s  
The translucent covers on the push buttons can be removed and replaced to insert  
labels behind the covers.  
Input and output labels can be created easily with Extrons Button Label Generator  
software, which ships with every Extron DDS 402. Each input and output can be  
labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and  
intuitive input and output selection (figure 3-2). See chapter 5, Scaler Software, for  
details on using the label software. See Appendix A, Reference Information, for blank  
labels and procedures for removing and replacing the translucent covers.  
INPUTS  
RGB  
RGB R-Y, B-Y,Y  
DVD  
Computer  
Fig u re 3-2 — Sa m p le b u t t o n ico n s  
Fro n t Pa n e l Op e ra t io n s  
The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then describe the menu  
system, the picture adjustments, and selection of executive mode.  
Po w e r  
Power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source.  
When AC power is applied, the scaler performs a self-test that lights all of the front  
panel button indicators and then defaults to the selected input (lit). The Menu and  
Next buttons also light. The self-test also displays the model name and the  
firmware version in the LCD display. After approximately 2 seconds, the LCD  
reverts to its default display, cycling through displays of the selected input, the  
input rate, and the selected output rate (figure 3-3). An error-free power up self-test  
sequence leaves all of the button indicators, with the exception of the selected input,  
Menu, and Next pushbuttons, unlit and the LCD displaying the default display cycle.  
The selected input, the picture adjustments, and other current settings are saved in  
non-volatile memory. When power is applied, the latest configuration is retrieved.  
If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and will not operate. If  
your switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support  
Hotline.  
Me n u syst e m o ve rvie w  
Figure 3-4 shows a flowchart of the main menus in the menu system.  
Menu button — Press the Menu button to activate the menu system and to scroll  
through the five main menus.  
Next button — Press the Next button to move between the submenus of a selected  
main menu and to activate one for viewing or configuration. Pressing the  
Next button while in the input configuration menu causes the current inputs  
number and format type to be displayed on the LCD.  
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Version x.xx  
Input #2  
RGB  
Horz. 00.00 kHz  
Vert. 00.00 Hz  
Output Rate  
1024 x 768 @ 60  
Power  
on  
2
2
sec.  
sec.  
Fig u re 3-3 — LCD p o w e r u p a n d d e fa u lt d isp la y cycle  
Power  
on  
DDS 402  
2 sec.  
60-426-01  
Version x.xx  
2 sec.  
Display  
Cycle  
MENU  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
10 sec.  
MENU  
Configuration  
Menu  
MENU  
MENU  
MENU  
NEXT  
Configuration  
Presets  
Configuration  
MENU  
Fig u re 3-4 — Me n u syst e m flo w ch a rt  
Adjust and knobs — When in a submenu, rotate the Adjust knob and Adjust  
knob to scroll through the submenu options and select a setting. Refer to the  
flowcharts in this chapter and to specific sections for explanations on knob  
adjustments.  
From any menu or submenu, after ten seconds of inactivity, the DDS 402  
saves all adjustment settings and times-out to the default LCD display cycle.  
Co n fig u ra t io n  
The DDS 402 can be configured using either the menu system and front panel  
controls, the SIS, or the Windows Control program. See chapter 4, Programmers  
Guide, and chapter 5, Scaler Software.  
Use the Menu button to scroll through and select the main menus. Use the Next  
button to scroll through the submenus of a main menu for viewing or  
configuration.  
In p u t Co n fig u ra t io n m e n u  
Figure 3-5 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Input Configuration menu,  
the Input #2 submenu, and the available settings.  
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Display  
Cycle  
Input  
Configuration  
Input #2  
Betacam 50  
Input #2 Phase  
016  
Next  
Menu  
Next  
Next  
1
2
The selected input is  
also available for the  
pixel phase adjustment  
(next screen).  
Input video type  
Use either Adjust  
knob to set the  
slected output’s  
pixel phase.  
• RGB  
• YUVi  
• YUVp  
• Betacam 50  
• Betacam 60  
• HDTV  
Fig u re 3-5 — In p u t Co n fig u ra t io n m e n u flo w ch a rt  
If you press the Menu button while a main menu or a submenu is active, the  
next main menu becomes active. For example, the display changes from the  
Input Configuration main menu or the Input #2 submenu to the Output  
Configuration main menu.  
To return to the default screens, let the DDS 402 remain idle for 10 seconds  
until the selected screen times out, or press the Menu button until the Exit  
Menu appears, then press the Next button.  
Input #2 submenu  
Rotate either the Adjust or the Adjust knob while in the Input #2 submenu to  
select the correct video format (RGB, YUVi, YUVp, Betacam 50, Betacam 60, or  
HDTV) for input 2. The default for input 2 is Betacam 60.  
Pixel Phase submenu  
The Pixel Phase submenu displays and lets you set the pixel phase for the selected  
input. Pixels phase is the timing of the digital scalers sampling. Sampling at the  
optimum pixel phase reduces noise and results in a clear and sharp image.  
Rotate either the Adjust or the Adjust knob to select the pixel phase for the  
selected input from 0 to 31. You can select the unselected input while this screen is  
active by pressing the desired Input button. The default is 16.  
The pixel phase adjustment for input 2 is only available when the input type is  
set to RGB, YUVp, or HDTV.  
Ou t p u t Co n fig u ra t io n m e n u  
Figure 3-6 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Output Configuration  
menu, the submenus, and the available settings.  
Configuration  
MENU  
Configuration  
Refresh @ 60  
RGB  
H Neg V Neg  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
MENU  
Presets  
Scaler output resolutions  
See the table on the  
opposite page for available  
combinations of resolutions  
and refresh rates.  
Scaler output frequencies  
Output signal format  
• RGB  
Y, R-Y, B-Y  
Polarity combinations  
• H-/V- (default) • H+/V-  
• H-/V+  
• H+/V+  
NOTE Lock = Accu-RATE  
Frame Lock™  
Default: 1024x768, 60 Hz  
Fig u re 3-6 — Ou t p u t Co n fig u ra t io n m e n u flo w ch a rt  
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Resolution and refresh rates submenu  
Rotate the Adjust knob while in this submenu to select one of the available  
output resolutions.  
Rotate the Adjust knob while in this submenu to select one of the available refresh  
(vertical scanning) rates. Selecting Lock enables the Extron Accu-RATE Frame Lock™  
(AFL) feature. Accu-RATE Frame Lock eliminates image tearing and other  
artifacts of scaling motion video by eliminating frame rate conversion. It exactly  
matches the output rate of the DDS 402s scaler to the frame rate of the selected  
input. Select this feature if you will be using motion video sources with a display  
that is capable of a variety of refresh rates.  
The default resolution and refresh rate is 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz.  
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Re so lu t io n  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
832 x 624  
848 x 480  
852 x 480  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
1360 x 765  
1365 x 1024  
1400 x 1050  
576p  
50 Hz  
56 Hz  
60 Hz  
75 Hz  
85 Hz  
Lo ck a t 50/60 Hz*  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
720p  
HDTV @ 60 Hz only  
HDTV @ 60 Hz only  
X
X
X
X
1080p  
1080i  
* The output rate is auto-selected, based on the input.  
Output Signal submenu  
Rotate the either Adjust or the Adjust knob counter clockwise while in this  
submenu to select RGB video. Rotate the knob clockwise to select component (Y,  
R-Y, B-Y) video for output.  
Sync Polarity submenu  
The display or projector may require a particular combination of horizontal (H) and  
vertical (V) sync signal polarities. Select the appropriate combination of positive or  
negative H and V sync by rotating either the Adjust or the Adjust knob.  
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Me m o ry Pre se t s m e n u  
Figure 3-7 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Memory Presets menu, the  
Save Presets and Erase Presets submenus, and the available settings.  
Configuration  
MENU  
Presets  
NA  
NA  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
<
1
>
2
3
<
>
1
2
3
MENU  
Configuration  
Use either Adjust knob to adjust  
the settings of the submenus  
Fig u re 3-7 — Me m o ry Pre se t s m e n u flo w ch a rt  
Save Presets submenu  
Rotate either the Adjust or the Adjust knob while in the Save Presets submenu  
to select (< >) one of three memory presets for the selected input or no preset. Press  
the Next button to save the current settings to the selected preset. Select N/ A and  
press the Next button to exit without saving the settings.  
Presets, saved values of the current centering and sizing settings, are saved in non-  
volatile memory; when the DDS 402 is powered down and later powered back up,  
the settings are available for selection. Saving the settings to a preset overwrites the  
settings previously written to that preset.  
The centering and sizing adjustments are tailored for the selected output rate.  
If you change the output rate and then recall a preset for the earlier rate, the  
adjustments recalled in the preset have no effect on the video output. However,  
if you then change back to the earlier output rate, the affects of the adjustments  
appear on the screen.  
Memory presets are recalled using the Input buttons menu. See Input buttons in this  
chapter for instructions on recalling a preset.  
Erase Presets submenu  
Rotate either the Adjust or the Adjust knob while in the Erase Presets submenu  
to select (< >) one of three memory presets to erase. Press the Next button to erase  
the preset.  
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Figure 3-8 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Advanced Configuration  
menu, the submenus, and the available settings.  
Smooth edges  
• On (default)  
• Off  
Set top and bottom blanking  
• 0 to 237, top and bottom  
(Adjust for top,  
Edge Smoothing  
OFF ON  
Top Blanking Bot  
000 000  
Configuration  
<
>
Adjust for bottom)  
NEXT  
NEXT  
MENU  
Display blue and sync only  
• On  
• Off (default)  
RGB delay time (in seconds)  
• 0.0 to 5.0 seconds in 0.1 sec.  
increments (0.7 second default)  
Blue Mode  
OFF ON  
RGB Delay  
0.7 Seconds  
Advanced  
Configuration  
NEXT  
<
>
NEXT  
NEXT  
MENU  
Set test pattern type  
To reset the scaler, press  
and hold the Freeze button  
until the reset message  
displays.  
*Adjust knobs do not affect  
this submenu  
Test Pattern  
Off  
Exit  
Menu  
Press and Hold  
FREEZE to Reset  
• Alt Pix  
• Off (default)  
• Color Bars  
• Crosshatch  
• 4 x 4 crosshatch  
• Grayscale  
• Crop  
• Film aspect 1.78  
• Film aspect 1.85  
• Film aspect 2.35  
• Ramp  
NEXT  
NEXT  
Use either Adjust  
knob to adjust the  
submenus  
Fig u re 3-8 — Ad va n ce d Co n fig u ra t io n m e n u flo w ch a rt  
Edge Smoothing submenu  
The Edge Smoothing submenu turns the edge smoothing feature on and off. Edge  
smoothing smooths edges of a picture by minimizing the differences between  
pixels.  
Use either the Adjust knob or the Adjust knob to select On (the default) or Off.  
Blue Mode submenu  
The Blue Mode submenu turns the blue mode feature on and off. Blue mode is  
helpful in the setup of the connected displays’ monitors. In the blue mode, only the  
sync and blue video signals are passed to the display.  
Use either the Adjust knob or the Adjust knob to select On or Off (the default).  
Test Pattern submenu  
The Test Pattern submenu selects from among several test patterns. The test  
patterns are helpful when adjusting the connected displays for color, convergence,  
focus, resolution, contrast, grayscale, and aspect ratio.  
Use either the Adjust knob or the Adjust knob to select a test pattern. The  
options are: Off, Color Bars, Crosshatch, 4 x 4 Crosshatch, Grayscale, Crop,  
Alternating Pixels, Film Aspect Ratio 1.78, Film Aspect Ratio 1.85, Film Aspect  
Ratio 2.35, and Ramp. The default is Off.  
Blanking submenu  
The Blanking submenu displays and sets the top and bottom line blanking.  
Use the Adjust knob to adjust the top blanking and the Adjust knob to adjust  
the bottom blanking.  
RGB Delay submenu  
The RGB Delay submenu displays and sets the RGB delay. With RGB delay, the  
DDS 402 switches to the new sync signal before switching RGB (video) signals.  
This allows a brief delay for the displays to adjust to the new sync timing before  
displaying the new picture, which will appear without glitches. RGB delay is also  
known as Triple-Action Switching or video mute switching.  
Use either the Adjust knob or the Adjust knob to select the blanking period  
(RGB delay time) from 0 seconds to 5 seconds in 0.1 second steps. The default is 0.7  
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Reset submenu  
The Reset submenu resets the DDS 402 to the default values. Reset the scaler by  
pressing and holding the Freeze button while this submenu is  
active. The LCD displays Unit Reset to Factory Defaults when the  
reset is complete. Release the Freeze button.  
Factory Defaults  
Exit m e n u  
From the Exit menu (figure 3-9), press the Next button to return to the default  
display cycle, or press the Menu button to return to the Input Configuration menu.  
Display  
Cycle  
NEXT  
Configuration  
Menu  
Configuration  
MENU  
MENU  
Fig u re 3-9 — Exit m e n u flo w ch a rt  
Pict u re a d ju st m e n t s  
The picture adjustments allow you to fine tune the image quality of the selected  
input. When one of the Picture Adjustments buttons (Center, Size, Brightness and  
Contrast, Zoom, or Detail) is pressed, the corresponding image adjustment menu  
appears on the LCD screen. Adjustments can then be made by rotating the  
Adjust knob or the Adjust knob. Picture adjustment settings are stored in non-  
volatile memory; when the scaler is powered down and powered up, the settings  
are restored.  
Adjust an image for centering, sizing, brightness, contrast, color, tint, zoom, or  
detail as follows (figure 3-10):  
DDS 402  
60-426-01  
Version x.xx  
Display  
Cycle  
Power  
on  
2 sec.  
2 sec.  
DETAIL  
CENTER  
SIZE  
BRT/CONT  
ZOOM  
001  
000  
001 000  
10 sec.  
timeout  
NOTE The Adjust  
knob and the Adjust knob are  
used to adjust the image settings on the left and  
right sides of the LCD screen, respectively.  
Fig u re 3-10 — Pict u re a d ju st m e n t s flo w ch a rt  
1.  
Press the appropriate picture adjustment button: centering (Center), sizing  
(Size), brightness and contrast (Brt/ Cont), zoom, or detail. The LCD display  
shows the name of the adjustment and the value of the current setting.  
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Rotate the Adjust knob or Adjust knob to vary the settings within the  
following adjustment ranges:  
The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation.  
Center: No ranges are displayed for the Center adjustments. Rather,  
observe the display and turn the Adjust knob to adjust  
horizontal centering and the Adjust knob to adjust vertical  
centering.  
Size: No ranges are displayed for the Size adjustments. Rather, observe  
the display and turn the Adjust knob to adjust horizontal size and  
the Adjust knob to adjust vertical size.  
Brightness/Contrast: Brightness adjusts from 0 to 64.  
Contrast adjusts from 0 to 255.  
Zoom: No ranges are displayed for the Zoom adjustments. Rather,  
observe the display and turn either Adjust knob clockwise (to  
zoom in) or counterclockwise (to zoom out). The image increases  
or decreases in size both the horizontal and vertical dimensions.  
Detail: Horizontal (Horz) adjusts from 0 to 7.  
Vertical (Vert) adjusts from 0 to 7.  
The DDS 402 picture adjustment functions time-out after 10 seconds; the  
adjustments are activated and saved and the LCD returns to the default  
display cycle.  
3.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each image adjustment to be made for that input.  
Fro n t p a n e l se cu rit y lo cko u t (e xe cu t ive m o d e )  
The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the Digital Display Scaler  
from the front panel. When the scalers front panel is locked, all of the front panel  
functions are disabled except for Freeze and input selection.  
To toggle the security lockout on or off, press and hold the Center and Zoom  
buttons simultaneously for approximately two seconds (figure 3-11). The LCD  
displays Executive Mode Enabled or Executive Mode Disabled to indicate the  
mode. Release the buttons. The LCD also displays Executive Mode Enabled if you  
push a locked out button when the scaler is locked.  
Display  
Cycle  
Press both buttons  
simultaneously for  
2 seconds  
CENTER  
ZOOM  
Enabled  
Disabled  
10 sec.  
timeout  
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Perform the following steps, in sequence, after you have installed the DDS. This  
procedure will help you to configure the scaler for the best settings for your display  
environment. In a multi-screen environment, perform this procedure for each  
display.  
See Advanced Configuration menu earlier in this chapter to select and output a test  
pattern and to select and output blue only video.  
See Picture adjustments, earlier in this chapter, to make adjustments to the picture  
quality.  
See Memory Presets menu, earlier in this chapter to save presets.  
1.  
If you are using a digital display, such as an LCD or DLP projector, use the  
alternating pixels test pattern as a reference to adjust the phase and dot clock  
on the display devices. Proceed to step 3.  
2.  
3.  
If you are using a CRT display, use the cross hatch test pattern as a reference  
to converge the display.  
Set the DDS to output either the crop test pattern for 4:3 video or the  
appropriate aspect ratio test pattern. Use the displays positioning controls to  
position the image so that you can see all sides of the test pattern on the  
display.  
Do not use the DSSs center controls to position the image.  
4.  
Select an input. Use the DSSs size and center functions to fill the crop or  
aspect ratio test pattern.  
If the input source is a DVD, set the DVD player to output a 16:9 aspect ratio,  
see Setting up a DVD source below, before sizing the image using the DSSs  
size function to correct the aspect ratio.  
When sizing and centering a letterbox movie video source, increasing the  
brightness on the DDS makes it easier to see the top and bottom of the active  
video.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
If the input source is RGB, use the horizontal and vertical detail adjustments  
to increase the sharpness.  
For RGB video inputs, set brightness and contrast levels. See Color/Tint,  
Brightness/Contrast, Size, Center, and Detail adjustments, earlier in this chapter.  
Save this setting into one of the user memories using the DDS Memories  
menu.  
Se t t in g u p a DVD so u rce  
To get the best results when using a DVD as a video source, Extron recommends  
that the DVD player itself be set up to output an aspect ratio of 16:9 and not 4:3.  
Because all DVDs are mastered as 16:9, having them set up for anything else causes  
the player to internally scale and compress the signal.  
All sizing adjustments to correct aspect ratio should be done using the DDS.  
To change the output aspect ratio of most DVD players:  
1.  
2.  
Enter the DVD players setup or action menu while the disc is stopped.  
Select the 16:9 aspect ratio.  
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4
Program m ers Guide  
Symbols  
Scaler-Initiated Messages  
Host-to-Scaler Instructions  
Scaler Error Responses  
Using the Command/Response Table  
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands  
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The scalers rear panel Remote 9-pin D female connector (figure 4-1) can be  
connected to the RS-232 serial port output of a host device such as a computer  
running the HyperTerminal utility or a control system. This connection makes  
software control of the scaler possible.  
Pin RS-232 Function  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Contact closure, input #1  
TX Transmit data  
RX Receive data  
5
1
1
5
Contact closure, input # 2  
Gnd Signal ground  
9
6
6
Male  
9
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Female  
Fig u re 4-1 — Re m o t e co n n e ct o r p in a rra n g e m e n t  
The protocol is 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.  
Sym b o ls  
Symbols (  
Xn  
values), defined below, are used throughout the discussions of the  
switcher-initiated messages that begin on the next page and the command/  
response table that begins on page 4-6. The symbols represent variables in the  
switcher-initiated messages and the command/ response table fields.  
X6 = Output sync polarity:  
= CR/ LF (carriage return/ line feed) (hex 0D 0A)  
00 = H/ V–  
01 = H/ V+  
02 = H+/ V–  
03 = H+/ V+  
= Carriage return (no line feed)  
= Space  
X7 = On/ off status (0 = off, 1 = on)  
X8 = Brightness value (000 thru 063)  
X9 = Contrast value (000 thru 255)  
Esc = Escape key  
X1  
= Input number (1 or 2)  
X2 = Input video type:  
X10  
= Filter value (000 thru 007)  
0
1
2
= RGB  
= YUVi  
= YUVp  
3
4
5
= Betacam 50  
= Betacam 60  
= HDTV  
X11 = Blanking value (0 thru 237)  
X12 = Pixel sampling phase (00 through 31)  
X13 = RGB delay (00 to 50)  
X3 = Scaler resolution:  
00 = 640x480  
01 = 800x600  
02 = 832x624  
03 = 848x480  
04 = 852x480  
05 = 1024x768  
06 = 1280x768  
07 = 1280x1024  
08 = 1360x765  
09 = 1365x1024  
10 = 1400 x 1050  
11 = 576p  
12 = 720p  
13 = 1080p  
X14 = Test pattern type (1 through 10)  
000 = off  
006 = alternating pixels  
001 = Color Bars  
002 = crosshatch  
007 = film aspect ratio 1.78  
008 = film aspect ratio 1.85  
003 = 4x4 crosshatch 009 = film aspect ratio 2.35  
004 = grayscale  
005 = crop  
010 = ramp  
14 = 1080i  
X15  
= Input configuration preset (01 through 03)  
X16 = nnn.nn where  
Hrt = horizontal rate (kHz)  
X4  
= Scaler refresh rate  
00 = 50 Hz  
01 = 56 Hz*  
02 = 60 Hz  
03 = 75 Hz  
04 = 85 Hz  
05 = Lock  
Vrt = vertical rate (Hz)  
*
1280 x 768 only  
xxx:xx means signal out of range  
Lock is Accu-RATE Frame Lock (AFL) —  
50 Hz (PAL) or 59.94 Hz (NTSC) .  
X17 = Detected input signal standard (0 through 4)  
0
1
2
= none  
= NTSC 3.58  
= PAL  
3
4
= NTSC 4.43  
= SECAM  
= not applicable  
X5 = Output video type:  
00 = RGB  
01 = Component (Y, R-y, B-y)  
– occurs when the input is set for RGB,  
YUV, or progressive YUV.  
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When a local event such as power-up or a front panel operation occurs, the scaler  
responds by sending a message to the host. The scaler-initiated messages are listed  
in the following pages. The messages are underlined.  
An y t im e  
Reconfig  
The reconfig message is initiated by the scaler when a front panel operation has  
occurred or a memory preset has been recalled.  
Po w e r-u p  
(c) Copyright 2002, Extron Electronics, DDS 402 Vx.xx  
The copyright message is initiated by the scaler when it is first powered on. Vx.xx  
is the firmware version number.  
In p u t se le ct io n  
InX1All  
A front panel video and audio switching operation has occurred. X1 is the input  
number.  
In p u t a n d o u t p u t vid e o t yp e  
Typ X2  
A front panel input 2 video type selection has occurred. X2 is the input video type.  
Rte X3 * X4  
X3  
A front panel output video format selection has occurred.  
resolution and X4 is the output refresh rate.  
is the output  
X5  
Tpo  
A front panel output video type selection has occurred. X5 is the output video  
format (RGB or component [Y, R-y, B-y]).  
X6  
Pol  
A front panel output video polarity selection has occurred. X6 is the output sync  
polarity.  
Fre e ze  
Pol X7  
The freeze feature has been turned on or off from the front panel. X7 is the on/ off  
status.  
Pict u re a d ju st m e n t s  
Hph  
A front panel horizontal centering adjustment has occurred.  
Vph  
A front panel vertical centering adjustment has occurred.  
Hsz  
A front panel horizontal size adjustment has occurred.  
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Vsz  
A front panel vertical size adjustment has occurred.  
Brt X8  
X8  
A front panel color brightness adjustment has occurred.  
variable.  
is the brightness  
X9  
Con  
A front panel contrast adjustment has occurred.  
Zom  
X9  
is the contrast variable.  
A front panel zoom adjustment has occurred.  
Dhz  
X10  
A front panel horizontal detail filter adjustment has occurred. X10 is the filter  
variable.  
Dvz  
X10  
A front panel vertical detail filter adjustment has occurred.  
X10  
is the filter variable.  
X11  
Blt  
A front panel top line blanking adjustment has occurred.  
variable.  
X11  
is the blanking  
Blb X11  
A front panel bottom line blanking adjustment has occurred.  
variable.  
X11  
is the blanking  
X1Phs X12  
A front panel pixel phase adjustment has occurred. X1 is the input number and X12  
is the pixel phase variable.  
Blu  
X7  
The blue-only mode has been turned on or off from the front panel. X7 is the on/ off  
status.  
Fil X7  
X7  
The edge enhancement mode has been turned on or off from the front panel.  
the on/ off status.  
is  
RGB d e la y  
Dly X13  
A front panel RGB delay adjustment has occurred. RGB delay affects input  
selections.  
X13  
is the delay value, in 0.01 second stepsup to 50 = 5.0 seconds.  
Te st p a t t e rn  
Tst X14  
A test pattern has been turned on or off for one or both outputs from the front  
X14  
panel.  
is the test pattern selected.  
Pre se t s  
Pre000  
A memory preset has been saved or deleted from the front panel.  
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The scaler accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through the  
Remote port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field.  
They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character  
sequence. Each scaler response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and  
a line feed (CR/ LF = ), which signals the end of the response character string. A  
string is one or more characters.  
Sca le r Erro r Re sp o n se s  
When the scaler receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it  
performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the scaler is  
unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains  
invalid parameters, the scaler returns an error response to the host. The error  
response codes are:  
E01 — Invalid input channel number (too large)  
E10 — Invalid command  
E11 — Invalid preset number (too large)  
E13 — Invalid value (out of range)  
E17 — Illegal command for this signal type  
Usin g t h e Co m m a n d /Re sp o n se Ta b le  
The command/ response table begins on the next page. Except for the horizontal  
and vertical filter settings, upper or lower case letters are acceptable in the  
command field. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII  
command. Symbols, defined on page 4-2, are used throughout the table to  
represent variables in the command/ response fields. Command and response  
examples are shown throughout the table.  
ASCII to HEX Conversion Table  
Space  
With the exception of the horizontal and vertical filtering (D and d)  
commands, the SIS commands are not case sensitive.  
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Co m m a n d /re sp o n se t a b le fo r SIS co m m a n d s  
Co m m a n d  
ASCII Com m and  
(h o st t o sca le r)  
Re sp o n se  
(sca le r t o h o st )  
Ad d it io n a l d e scrip t io n  
In p u t se le ct io n  
Select video input  
Example:  
X1  
X1  
X1  
!
InAll  
Select video input  
.
2!  
In2All  
InX1Vid  
X1  
Select video input 2.  
Select video input  
Read video input  
Read video input  
X1&  
!
Select video input X1.  
Video input X1 is selected.  
X1  
is selected.  
X1  
&
Video input  
In p u t 2 vid e o t yp e  
Set video type, input 2 only  
Example:  
X2  
\
Typ X2  
Typ3  
X2  
Specify input 2 video type.  
Specify input 2 type as YUVp.  
X2  
3\  
View video type  
\
Input 2 video type is  
.
Sca le r o u t p u t ra t e  
Set the output rate  
View the output rate  
Example:  
X3 X4  
*
X3 X4  
=
Rte  
*
Select a scaler output scan rate.  
Show the scaler output rate.  
=
X3 * X4  
01*02  
=
The scaler is outputting 800x600  
at 60 Hz.  
Brig h t n e ss  
Set a specific value  
X8  
Y
Brt X8  
Specify the brightness  
adjustment.  
Increment  
+Y  
–Y  
Y
Brt X8  
Brt X8  
X8  
Increase the brightness.  
Decrease the brightness.  
Show the brightness setting.  
Decrement  
View the brightness value  
Co n t ra st  
Set a specific contrast value  
Increment  
X9  
+^  
–^  
^
^
Con X9  
Con X9  
Con X9  
X9  
Specify the contrast adjustment.  
Increase the contrast.  
Decrement  
Decrease the contrast.  
View the contrast value  
Show the contrast setting.  
Zo o m  
Zoom in  
Zoom out  
+{  
–{  
Zom  
Zom  
Zoom in.  
Zoom out.  
Ho rizo n t a l ce n t e rin g  
Increment  
+H  
–H  
Hph  
Hph  
Shift right.  
Shift left.  
Decrement  
Ve rt ica l ce n t e rin g  
Increment up  
+*/  
*/  
Vph  
Vph  
Shift up.  
Increment down  
Shift down.  
Ho rizo n t a l size  
Increase the horizontal size  
Decrease the horizontal size  
+:  
–:  
Hsz  
Hsz  
Widen the picture.  
Make the picture narrower.  
Ve rt ica l size  
Increase the vertical size  
Decrease the vertical size  
+;  
–;  
Vsz  
Vsz  
Make the picture taller.  
Make the picture shorter.  
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Co m m a n d  
ASCII Com m and  
(h o st t o sca le r)  
Re sp o n se  
(sca le r t o h o st )  
Ad d it io n a l d e scrip t io n  
Ho rizo n t a l d e t a il filt e r  
Set a specific filter value  
Increment  
X10  
X10  
D
Dhz  
Set the horizontal detail level.  
Increase the horizontal detail.  
Decrease the horizontal detail.  
Show the horizontal detail level.  
X10  
+D  
–D  
D
Dhz  
Decrement  
Dhz X10  
View the horizontal filter value  
X10  
Ve rt ica l d e t a il filt e r  
Set a specific filter value  
Increment  
X10  
X10  
d
Dvz  
Set the vertical detail level.  
Increase the vertical detail.  
Decrease the vertical detail.  
Show the vertical detail level.  
X10  
+d  
-d  
d
Dvz  
Decrement  
Dvz X10  
View the vertical filter value  
X10  
To p b la n kin g  
X11  
X11  
Set a top blanking value  
Example:  
(
Blt  
2(  
+(  
-(  
(
Blt2  
Blank top two lines.  
X11  
Increment top blanking value  
Decrement top blanking value  
View the top blanking value  
Blt  
Increase blanking value 1 line.  
Decrease blanking value 1 line.  
X11  
Blt  
X11  
Bo t t o m b la n kin g  
Set a bottom blanking value  
Example:  
X11  
)
Blb X11  
Blb5  
5)  
Blank bottom five lines.  
Increment bottom blanking value +)  
Decrement bottom blanking value -)  
Blb X11  
Increase blanking value 1 line.  
Decrease blanking value 1 line.  
X11  
Blb  
X11  
View the bottom blanking value  
)
Pixe l p h a se  
Set a specific pixel sampling phase X1* X12  
U
X1Phs X12  
1Phs11  
Specify the pixel sampling  
phase.  
Example:  
1*11U  
X1+U  
Set the sample phase value to 11  
for input 1.  
Increment sampling value  
Decrement sampling value  
View the sampling value  
X2 Phs X12  
Increase the phase value.  
X1  
X2  
X12  
–U  
Phs  
Decrease the phase value.  
Show the pixel sampling phase.  
X1  
X12  
U
Fre e ze  
Enable  
Disable  
1F  
0F  
Frz1  
Frz0  
Output a “frozen” video image.  
Turn off freeze (output motion  
video).  
X7  
View the freeze status  
F
F
Show the freeze status.  
Freeze is off.  
Example:  
0
Fro n t p a n e l se cu rit y lo cko u t (e xe cu t ive m o d e )  
Disable  
0X  
Exe0  
Exe1  
Adjustments and selections can  
be made from the front panel.  
Enable (lock image adjustments) 1X  
Lock front panel adjustments;  
adjust image via RS-232 only.  
X7  
View the executive mode status  
X
X
Show executive mode status.  
The front panel is locked.  
Example:  
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Co m m a n d /re sp o n se t a b le fo r SIS co m m a n d s (co n t ’d )  
Co m m a n d  
ASCII Com m and  
(h o st t o sca le r)  
Re sp o n se  
(sca le r t o h o st )  
Ad d it io n a l d e scrip t io n  
Te st p a t t e rn  
Select test pattern  
View test pattern  
Example:  
X14  
X14  
J
Tst  
Select a test pattern.  
Show the test pattern.  
Test pattern is off.  
X14  
J
J
0
Me m o ry p re se t s  
Save current settings as a preset  
Recall a preset  
X15  
X15  
,
.
Spr X15  
Command character is comma.  
Command character is period.  
X15  
Rpr  
Firm w a re ve rsio n , p a rt n u m b e r & in fo rm a t io n re q u e st s  
Query firmware version number  
Q
x.xx  
Show the controller firmware  
version.  
Request part number  
N
I
60-426-01  
Show the DDS 402s part #.  
Show the DDS 402s status.  
Request general information  
(See below)  
Vid X1Hrt X16 • Vrt X16 • Std X17 • Prennn  
In the response, the “Pre” field consists of three digits, each of which represents one of the three user  
presets. A one (1) in a digit indicates that a preset is saved to that location, a zero (0) indicates that  
no preset is saved to that location.  
Za p (re se t t o d e fa u lt se t t in g s)  
Zap all DDS 402 settings  
Esc zXXX  
Zpx  
Reset everything: all settings,  
and adjustments to the factory  
defaults.  
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X? Xn  
*
X?  
The syntax for setting a special function is  
# where  
is the function number  
Xn  
(such as 3 for the “set RGB delay” command in the first example below),  
is the  
value or variable (such as 35 in the first example below), and # is the execute  
command. To view a functions setting, use X? # where X? is the function number.  
In the following table the values of the X? variable are different for each command/  
function. These values are given in the rightmost column.  
Co m m a n d  
ASCII Com m and  
(h o st t o sca le r)  
Re sp o n se  
(sca le r t o h o st )  
Ad d it io n a l d e scrip t io n  
De la y t im e s  
X13  
X13  
RGB delay (Triple-Action Switching) 3*  
#
Dly  
Adjustable in 0.01 second steps  
up to 50 = 5.0 seconds. 0 = 0.0  
seconds (default), 1 = 0.1  
seconds, 2 = 0.2 seconds, and so  
on.  
Example:  
3*35#  
Dly35  
RGB delay set to 3.5 seconds.  
Sca le r se t t in g s  
X5  
X5  
Output signal  
6*  
#
Tpo  
0 = RGB (default).  
1 = Component (Y, R-y, B-y).  
Example:  
6*1#  
7* X6  
Tpo01  
Pol X6  
RGB output signal.  
Output polarity  
#
0 = H-/ V- (default).  
1 = H-/ V+.  
2 = H+/ V-.  
3 = H+/ V+.  
Example:  
7*1#  
Pol01  
Example: H-/ V+ output  
polarity.  
Blu e scre e n  
Blue screen  
(output blue and sync only)  
8* X7  
8*1#  
#
Blu X7  
Blu1  
0 = off (normal output).  
1 = on (blue video & sync output).  
Example:  
Blue & sync output as a tool for  
system setup.  
Ed g e sm o o t h in g  
X7  
X7  
Edge enhancement  
16*  
#
Fil  
0 = off  
1 = on (default)  
Example:  
16*1#  
Fil1  
Enable edge smoothing.  
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Scaler Softw are  
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Sca le r So ft w a re  
Co n t ro l So ft w a re fo r Win d o w s  
Two software programs accompany the DDS 402:  
The Extron USPDDS Control Program, which communicates with the scaler  
via the Remote port, provides an easy way for you to control the scaler.  
The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print  
labels to insert in the scaler front panel buttons.  
Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/ 98, Windows NT, Windows ME.,  
Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded  
from the Extron Web site (http:/ / www.extron.com).  
In st a llin g t h e so ft w a re  
The programs are contained on a CD-ROM, and you should load and run the  
program from the hard drive.  
To install the program from the CD-ROM to the hard drive, run SETUP.EXE from  
the CD-ROM and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program  
occupies approximately 2 Mb (megabytes) of hard-drive space.  
By default the installation creates a C:\ USPDDS directory, and it places three icons  
(USPDDS Control Pgm, USPDDS Help, and Button-Label Generator) into a group  
or folder named “Extron Electronics”.  
Usin g t h e co n t ro l p ro g ra m  
Many items found in the USPDDS Control Program are also accessible via front  
panel controls and the LCD menus, see chapter three, Operation, and under SIS  
control, see chapter 4, Programmers Guide. The USPDDS Help Program provides  
information on settings and on how to use the control program itself.  
1.  
To run the control program, double-click on the USPDDS Control  
Pgm icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. The Comm  
menu appears on the screen.  
2.  
Click on the comm port that is connected to the DDS 402s Remote port.  
The Extron USPDDS Control Program window (figure 5-1) appears.  
Fig u re 5-1 — Win d o w s Co n t ro l p ro g ra m w in d o w  
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Click on the I/O Configuration button to configure the inputs in the I/ O  
configuration window (figure 5-2).  
Fig u re 5-2 — Co n t ro l p ro g ra m I/O co n fig u ra t io n w in d o w  
Usin g t h e h e lp p ro g ra m  
For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, or click on  
the Help menu from within the USPDDS Control Program, or double-click  
on the USPDDS Help icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder.  
For explanations of buttons or functions, click on the tabs in the help screen to  
reach the desired screen. Use a mouse or the Tab and Enter keys to select a button/  
function. A description and tips on using the program appear on screen.  
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Bu t t o n La b e l Ge n e ra t o r  
You may wish to customize the labeling of the DDS 402s front panel buttons.  
Blank templates for the DDS 402s button label windows are included in appendix A  
of this manual. However, you can easily create, customize, and print labels for the  
scalers button label windows by using the Button-Label Generator software.  
The program is included on the same CD-ROM as the DDS 402 control program,  
and it can also be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http:/ / www.extron.com).  
This program creates and prints labels that can be inserted into the illuminated  
push buttons on the scaler.  
In st a llin g t h e so ft w a re  
By default, the installation program installs the program in the C:\ USPDDS  
directory, and the Button-Label Generator icon is placed in the “Extron Electronics”  
group or folder.  
Usin g t h e so ft w a re  
1.  
To run the Button-Label Generator program, double-click on the  
Button-Label Generator icon (shown at right) in the Extron  
Electronics group or folder, and click OK when prompted. The  
Extrons Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-3).  
2.  
Under System selection, choose System 7SC. This selection creates  
the correctly sized labels for the DDSs buttons. The button label editing area  
changes to reflect the number and arrangement of buttons on the device.  
Fig u re 5-3 — Ext ro n s Bu t t o n -La b e l Ge n e ra t o r w in d o w  
3.  
Using normal Windows controls, you can create and print labels that can be  
cut out and placed in the label windows on the front panel of the USP.  
For information about using the program, you can access a help file by clicking on  
the Help menu on the main screen and choosing Show Help.  
You can also see an example of a completed Extron Button-Label Generator  
window by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen, choosing Show Help, and  
clicking on the Load Demo button.  
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A
Reference Inform ation  
Specifications  
Part Numbers  
Firmware Upgrade Installation  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Vid e o in p u t  
Number/ signal type ................... 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB  
1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video  
Connectors ................................... (1) 15-pin HD female  
5 BNC female  
Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video  
0.7 Vp-p for RGBfor R-Y and B-Y of component video  
Minimum/ maximum levels ....... Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset  
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms  
Horizontal frequency  
RGB .................................... Autoscan 24 kHz to 100 kHz  
Video ................................. PAL/ NTSC 3.38/ NTSC 4.43/ SECAM  
Vertical frequency ....................... Autoscan 50 Hz to 120 Hz  
Resolution range .......................... Autoscan 560 x 384 to 1600 x 1200  
Vid e o p ro ce ssin g  
Digitalsampling ........................... 24 bit, 8 bits per color; 140 MHz standard, 200 MHz zoom  
Colors ............................................ 16.8 million  
Horizontal filtering ...................... 4 levels  
Vertical filtering ........................... 8 levels  
Vid e o o u t p u t  
Number/ signal type ................... 2 identical outputs:  
1 RGBHV, HD component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) (on 15-pin HD)  
1 RGBHV, RGBS, HD component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) (on BNCs)  
Connectors ................................... (1) 15-pin HD female  
6 BNC female  
(1) 15-pin HD female (buffered local monitor output)  
Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video  
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video  
Minimum/ maximum levels ....... 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p  
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms  
Scaled VGA resolution ................ 640x480, 800x600, 832x624, 848x480, 852x480, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1280x1024,  
1360x765, 1360x1024, 1400x1050, 576p, 720p, 1080p, and 1080i  
DC offset ....................................... ±50 mV (max) with input at 0 offset  
(for R, G, B, and for Y of component video)  
350 ± 25 mV (max) with input at 0 offset (for R-Y, B-Y of component video)  
Syn c  
Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB  
Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS  
Standards ...................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM  
Input level ..................................... 0.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p  
Output level .................................. 0.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p  
Input impedance .......................... 75 ohms  
Output impedance ....................... 510 ohms  
Max input voltage ........................ 5.0 Vp-p  
Polarity .......................................... RGBS: negative  
RGBHV: user-selectable  
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Serial control port ........................ RS-232, 9-pin female D connector  
Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity  
Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND  
Program control .......................... Extron’s control/ configuration program for Windows®  
Extrons Simple Instruction Set (SIS)  
Ge n e ra l  
Power ............................................ 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/ 60 Hz, 30 watts, internal, autoswitchable  
Temperature/ humidity .............. Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing  
Operating +32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing  
Rack mount .................................. Yes  
Enclosure type .............................. Metal  
Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 12" D (1U high, full rack wide)  
4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 30.5 cm D  
Product weight ............................. 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg)  
Shipping weight ........................... 11 lbs (5 kg)  
Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)  
Listings .......................................... UL, CUL  
Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A  
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours  
Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor  
All nominal levels are at ±10%.  
Specificationsaresubject tochangewithout notice.  
Pa rt Nu m b e rs  
In clu d e d p a rt s  
These items are included in each order for a DDS 402:  
In clu d e d p a rt s  
Pa rt n u m b e r  
DDS 402  
60-426-01  
Rubber feet (self-adhesive) (4)  
Rack and through-desk mounting kit  
IEC power cord  
70-077-03  
Tweeker (small screwdriver)  
DDS 402 Users Manual  
USP 405/ DDS 402 Windows-based control program  
Su g g e st e d p a rt  
The following replacement part is available:  
In clu d e d p a rt s  
Pa rt n u m b e r  
Button and cap diffuser kit  
70-352-01  
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Firm w a re Up g ra d e In st a lla t io n  
In some cases the DDS 402s firmware may require replacement with an updated  
version. There are two user-replaceable firmware chips, U60 — the main  
microcontroller and U24, and one set of chips, U67 and U68. The chip set, U67  
and U68, are replaced as a pair. The U-numbers are printed on the circuit board.  
We recommend that you send the unit in to Extron for service and updates.  
Changes to firmware must be performed by authorized service personnel  
only. Some DDS 402 firmware updates must be performed at the  
Extron factory.  
Replace firmware in the DDS 402 as follows:  
1.  
Disconnect the AC power cord from the DDS 402 to remove power from the  
unit.  
To prevent electric shock, always unplug the DDS 402 from the AC  
power source before opening the enclosure.  
2.  
3.  
Remove the DDS 402 from the rack or furniture.  
Remove the cover of the DDS (the top half of the enclosure) by removing the  
13 screws, 7 on the top and 3 on each side, then lifting the cover straight up  
(figure A-1).  
Remove (13)  
screws from  
top and sides.  
ADJUST  
R
Lift Cover  
Straight Up  
S
C
D
Y
E
L
A
D
S
A
L
P
S
I
D
L
A
T
I
G
I
D
IL  
A
DET  
ZOOM  
T/CON
BR  
PICTURE A
SIZE  
CENTE
RGB,  
Y
INPUTS B-Y  
,
R-Y  
RGB  
FREE
Fig u re A-1 — Re m o vin g t h e DDS 402 co ve r  
Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the  
DDS 402. Doing so could damage the scaler. Electrostatic discharge  
(ESD) can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it. You must be  
electrically grounded before proceeding with firmware replacement. A  
grounding wrist strap is recommended.  
4.  
5.  
Locate the firmware chip(s) to be replaced on the circuit board (figure A-2).  
For U67 and U68, after you are electrically grounded, remove the U67 and  
U68 IC chip set (which must be replaced as a pair)  
by grasping each chip firmly with your fingers and  
Align Notches  
pulling it out, then continuing to step 9.  
U67 and U68  
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U60  
U67  
Fig u re A-2 — Lo ca t in g t h e fo u r firm w a re IC ch ip s  
U68  
6.  
For U60 or U24, align the hooks of a PLCC IC puller tool with the slots  
located in opposite ends of the firmware chip.  
7.  
Insert the hooks into the slots, and squeeze the tool  
gently to grasp the chip.  
8.  
9.  
Pull the chip straight out of the socket, and set it aside.  
For U67 and U68, align the slots of the new firmware  
chip with the angled corners of the socket in the same  
orientation as the old chip. Gently, but firmly, press  
the chip into place in the socket.  
10. For U60 or U24, note the key (angled corner) of the new  
firmware IC and the dot on the underside that  
indicates pin 1 (figure A-3). Orient the IC to match the  
key and pin 1 (indicated by arrow) on the socket, and  
gently, but firmly, press the IC into place.  
U60 or  
U24  
Pin 1 mark  
Pin 1 mark  
Key  
Key  
IC  
Socket  
Fig u re A-3 — Ke y a n d p in 1 m a rk  
11. Replace the top cover on the DDS 402, and fasten it with the screws that  
were removed in step 3.  
12. Rack/ furniture mount the scaler, and reconnect the AC power cord.  
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Figure A-4 provides blank button labels. If desired, photocopy them or cut them  
out of the manual, write button information in each button area as desired, and  
put them in the scalers input buttons’ windows.  
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Install new labels in the scalers front panel input  
buttons as follows:  
Use notch to  
remove button  
1.  
2.  
Make new labels using either the blanks in  
figure A-4 or the Button-Label Generator software  
(see the chapter 5, Scaler Software). Cut them out.  
Remove the button from the scaler by grasping the  
button firmly and pulling it away from the front  
panel.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Use a Tweeker to gently lever the button cap off of  
the white backing plate.  
TEXT  
Insert a button label into the cap and gently but  
firmly press the cap onto the white backing plate.  
Seperate two  
piece button here  
Press the button into place in the scaler.  
Fig u re A-4 — Bu t t o n la b e l b la n ks  
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FCC Cla ss A No t ice  
Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial  
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful  
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be  
used with the unit to ensure compliance.  
Ext ro n s Wa rra n t y  
Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period  
of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period  
attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/ or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option,  
repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore  
said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period,  
with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:  
USA, Canada, South America,  
and Central America:  
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:  
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Extron Electronics, Europe  
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Asia:  
Japan:  
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Extron Electronics, Japan  
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16 Ichibancho  
Singapore 368363  
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082  
Japan  
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling  
care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized  
modification to the product.  
If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications  
Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan)  
to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as  
possible.  
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk  
of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a  
description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any  
questions.  
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the  
product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event  
will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any  
defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.  
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of  
this warranty may not apply to you.  
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