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SPECIAL APPLICATION
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0422-001
AP445-401
PRO AV VIDEO SCALER+
WITH
STEREO AUDIO
USER’S GUIDE
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SPECIAL APPLICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS .............. 2 GENERAL..........................................................2 RACK-MOUNTING SAFETY GUIDELINES........2 INSTALLATION .................................................2 CLEANING.........................................................2 FCC / CE NOTICE..............................................2 ABOUT YOUR AP445-401.................................... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................
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SPECIAL APPLICATION PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 • Do not place heavy objects on top of the AP445-401. Please read this manual carefully before using your • If the AP445-401 is not used for an extended AP445-401. Keep this manual handy for future period, disconnect the adapter from the wall to reference. These safety instructions are to ensure avoid fire, shock, and loss of power. the long life of your AP445-401 and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and 1.3
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SPECIAL APPLICATION ABOUT YOUR AP445-401 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 FEATURES/ AP445-401 AP445-401 DESCRIPTION Pro AV Scaler+ GENERAL The AP445-401 ProAVScaler+ converts Composite Input Connectors Video, S-Video, and Component Video signals into Video, PC BYPASS (1) 15-pin HD female a variety of high-resolution Computer video or Video, S-Video (1) 4-pin Mini-DIN Component video signals. In addition to video, the Video, Composite Video (1) BNC female AP445-401 has four stereo audio inputs a
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SPECIAL APPLICATION ELECTRICAL AP445-401 ELECTRICAL AP445-401 Inputs Control Video, Composite NTSC/PAL, 1Vp-p, 75 ohm Manual Front Panel Keys Video, S-Video 1Vp-p, 75 ohm RS-232 Rear Panel 9-pin HD female Y = 1Vp-p, 75 ohm Infrared (IR), optional IR remote control transmitter Video, (YCbCr) Cb and Cr = 0.7Vp-p, 75 ohm Video, PC RGB (0.7Vp-p), HV (TTL) Brightness Contrast Picture Adjustments Audio, Stereo 0dBu 10 Kohm Color Sharpness Outputs Hue Video, Mode RGBHV or YPbPr Aspect Ratio 4:3 or 16:9
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SPECIAL APPLICATION APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION 400-0422-001 5
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SPECIAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW AP445-401 BLOCK DIAGRAM PUSH BUTTONS WITH LED IR RX RX RS-232 RS-232 MP TX TO TTL 9PIN UNIVERSAL 100~240V 50-60Hz POWER SUPPLY S/W GAIN AUDIO 5P TB AUDIO 1 INPUT BALANCED AUDIO 3.5 MM AUDIO 2 STEREO UNBALANCED AUDIO 3 SWITCHER AUDIO STEREO AUDIO 4 3.5 MM UNBALANCE STEREO S-VIDEO 4 PIN, MINI DIN C-VIDEO OUTPUT BNC SCALER 15P HD SWITCHER Y,Pb,Pr VGA 3 BNC VGA BYPASS 15P HD 400-0422-001 6
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SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTALLING YOUR AP445-401 6 OPERATION 7 Step 1. Determine a good location for placing the 7.1 FRONT PANEL OPERATION AP445-401. For best results, choose a Front panel control is available using push buttons location that minimizes cable lengths. with LED indicators. The front panel may be used Step 2. Connect a cable from each video source to select the input, adjust image properties, adjust the volume and select the output resolution. to its corresponding video input co
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SPECIAL APPLICATION 7.1.2 MAKING PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS 7.2 RS-232 CONTROL There are controls available for the following The AP445-401 has many advanced remote picture properties: color, contrast, brightness, control capabilities, which are accessible through hue and sharpness. Pressing one of these standard RS-232 communication. The actual buttons will make that property the active controlling can be accomplished through a control. Then, use the + and – buttons to adjust computer control s
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SPECIAL APPLICATION Example: 4. [VER] [VER]: Executed by all VP445-103’s This command displays the firmware version connected. and model number of the AP445-401. [VERC1]: For Unit ID 1 Only Command Format: [VERCi] [VERC2]: For Unit ID 2 Only etc… Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) 1. [SIDn] Example: This command sets the ID number of the unit. Send the command [VER] and receive the The default unit ID is zero. following feedback: Command Format: [SIDn] [AP445-401 690-0218-001] n = Unit ID (
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SPECIAL APPLICATION Input: S-Video Default 7. [STAT] Output Resolution: 640x480 Last Saved This command displays the status of the Brightness: 24 Last Saved AP445-401. Contrast: 40 Last Saved Color: 24 Last Saved Command Format: [STAT] or [STATCi] Sharpness: 10 Last Saved Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) Hue: 24 Last Saved Audio Volume: 32 Default Example 1: VCR Mode Default Send the command [STATC1] and receive NR ON Default feedback showing the status of unit ID 1. Aspect Ration 4:3 Defaul
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SPECIAL APPLICATION Example: 14. [VCR] Send the command [IN0R] to select the S-Video This command is used to toggle the 3D Comb input and recall the settings saved for S-Video Filter, Y/C Separator mode between VCR and input. For example, any changes made to the normal. brightness, hue etc… that were saved are Command Format: [VCRCi] recalled. Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) 12. [MODER] Example: This command sets the resolution of the video If the unit is in normal mode, send the comman
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SPECIAL APPLICATION Command Format: [CONTRyyCi] Example: yy = Level (yy = # from 00 to 48, default=40) Send the command [COLOR]. The unit will display the current color level, for example Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) “[25]”. The color feature is now active and the Example: [+] and [-] commands may be used for adjustment. Send the command [CONTR20] to set the output contrast to 20. 21. [SHARPn] 18. [CONTR] This command sets the sharpness level to an absolute value. This command di
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SPECIAL APPLICATION Example: Example: Send the command [HUE12] to set the output The AP445-401 has the S-Video input selected hue to 12. and the gain level is set to the maximum level of 32. Send the command [SEL] and the unit will 24. [HUE] display “[32]” and make the gain adjustment This command displays the current hue level active. The [+] and [-] commands may now be and makes the hue function active for used to adjust the audio level. The audio level adjustments. See the [+] and [
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SPECIAL APPLICATION 30. [LOCKFP] Example: This command locks or unlocks the front panel Select the brightness command for adjustment. The current brightness level is 24, but it is not buttons. If locked, pressing the buttons on the the optimal value. After sending the following front panel will have no effect on the AP445-401 commands, an optimum level of 20 is obtained: settings. 1. [BRIGHT] Command Format: [LOCKFPpCi] The current brightness level is 24. p = Lock value (0 = OFF and 1 = ON
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SPECIAL APPLICATION 7.5 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 31) [ + ] Increment by one. 1) [SIDn] Set ID number of the unit. 32) [ - ] Decrement by one. 2) [RSI] Reset ID of the unit to 0. 33) […S] Save one parameter. 3) [RSN] Return unit ID number. 34) [HELP] Display RS-232 commands. 4) [VER] Display firmware version. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 5) [C] Display current status. We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied AP445-401. However, we 6) [CnS] Display/save current status. would li
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SPECIAL APPLICATION Cause 4: The display has a problem. ALTINEX POLICY 9 Solution: Make sure the display has power 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY and is turned on. If there is still no Please see the Altinex website at display, please call Altinex at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and (714)-990-2300. return policy. 8.3 NO SOUND 9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION Cause 1: The source has a problem. ALTINEX, INC Solution: Check the source and make sure 592 Apollo Street that it is working
