Communications Specialties Scan Do Pro User manual

P/N 101383 Rev B
Copyright1999
The VGA and Macintosh®
Computer to Video Scan Converter
(Including ScanDoPro/C withComponentVideoOutputand
ScanDo Pro/DwithSDI andComponentOutput andRS-232Control)
USER’SMANUAL
Eighth Edition
November, 1999
WORLDHEADQUARTERS
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Page 1 Scan Do Pro User’s Manual
CONTENTS
User & Certification Information _________________________ 2
Introduction __________________________________________ 3
Installation ___________________________________________ 4
Operation ___________________________________________ 6
Genlocking _________________________________________ 10
Tips for Improving Your Converting Computer Images _______ 12
Troubleshooting______________________________________ 15
Accessories ________________________________________ 16
Rear Connector Pin-outs ______________________________ 17
Statement of Warranty ________________________________ 19
1 - Scan Do Pro Computer to Video Scan Converter
1 - Universal input power supply
1 - AC power line cord
1 - 6 foot Computer input cable for VGA and Macintosh
1 - 12 foot composite video output cable
1 - 12 foot S-Video output cable
1 - User’s Manual
1 - Product Registration card
If you purchased a Scan Do Pro/D, you will also have:
1 - User's manual for RS-232 Remote Control with software
1 - RS-232 DB-9 M/F cable
• 12 foot BNC adapter cable for Scan Do Pro’s RGB output
• 12 foot Sharp projector cable for Scan Do Pro’s RGB output
• 12 foot SCART cable for Scan Do Pro’s RGB output
• RF Modulator for North America channels 3 and 4
• AC line cords for North America, Japan, or Europe
• Rack mounting kits
ScanDoisatrademarkofCommunicationsSpecialties,Inc.
Macintosh andMacareregisteredtrademarksofAppleComputer,Inc.
AVAILABLEOPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES:
INCLUDEDWITHTHIS
PRODUCTYOUSHOULDHAVE:

Scan Do Pro User’s ManualPage 2
USER & CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
whenoperatedinacommercialenvironment. Operationofthisequipment
ina residential area is likely to cause interference in which case theuser,
at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.
UL INFORMATION
This product carries the UL and CUL marks for ITE equipment, Listing
#: 8D47
CE INFORMATION
Standards to which conformity is declared:
EMC EN 55022: 1994, CISPR 22: 1993, Class B Limit
EN50082-1:1992
IEC801-2:1991
IEC801-3:1984
IEC801-4:1988
UL INFORMATION
This product carries the UL and CUL marks for ITE equipment, Listing
#: 2L85
CE INFORMATION
Standards to which conformity is declared:
EMC EN 55022: 1987, CISPR 22: 1993, Class B Limit
EN50082-1:1992
IEC801-2:1991
IEC801-3:1984
IEC801-4:1988
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FCCSTATEMENT:
ULINFORMATION:
CEINFORMATION:
POWERSUPPLYINFORMATION:
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Scan Do Pro. With Scan Do Pro, you
now have the ability to convert your high resolution computer
video signal into a form suitable for recording on a VCR or
displayingon a conventionalTV or video monitor. Inaddition, Scan Do
Prooffersgenlockwithtiming,allowingintegrationofcomputergraphics
into a broadcast or professional environment. Scan Do Pro does not
require any special software and operates completely externally from
yourcomputer.
We advise that you read the section entitled Tips for Improving Your
Converted Computer Images later in this manual. It provides some
useful suggestions for obtaining the best possible image from your
Scan Do Pro. It also explains what you should expect, in terms of image
quality,whenyourcomputerimagesarerecordedonaVCRordisplayed
on a conventional video monitor or TV.
Like all the products from Communications Specialties,
ScanDoProcomeswithourcontinuingcommitmentto providesupport.
Inorder to assistus in thisprocess, please besure to mailin your product
registrationcard. Thiswillmakeiteasierforustonotifyyouwithanynew
productannouncementsorotherinformationconcerningourproductline.
Should you need to contact us for support, our office is open Monday
through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. We also offer
a comprehensive web site for your added convenience.
Thank you for choosing Scan Do Pro. As always, we welcome your
comments and suggestions.
Communications Specialties, Inc.
55CabotCourt
Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WWW: http://www.commspecial.com
EMAIL:[email protected]
Singapore Representative Office
7500A Beach Road
#15-314 The Plaza
Singapore 199591
TEL:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
WWW: http://www.commspecial.com
EMAIL:[email protected]

Scan Do Pro User’s ManualPage 4
INSTALLATION
Disconnect your monitor from the monitor port on your PC.
Connect the 6 foot input cable, provided with Scan Do Pro, from the
monitor port on your computer to the connector on the rear panel of
Scan Do Pro for either VGA IN or MAC IN. This input cable is used to
connect to both Mac and VGA computers.
Connect your monitor, if you have one, to the MONITOR connector
labeled VGA OUT or MAC OUT.
Connect the power supply provided with Scan Do Pro to the connector
labeled POWER. Connect the AC line cord to the wall outlet to provide
power to Scan Do Pro.
Connect one of Scan Do Pro's video outputs to your video equipment.
Depending on what type of video equipment you are connecting to, you
may use one or more of the following outputs.
Composite: Thisisasinglecompositevideosignalandiscompatiblewith
the "video" input on VCR's and consumer TV/monitors as well as all
professional video equipment. It cannot be connected to the "antenna"
input.
S-Video: This is an advanced form of video where the brightness and
colorparts of the image are actually on two separate signals. This signal
is sometimes called S-VHS, S-Video or Y/C. It is also compatible with
Hi-8 and the Beta-ED standards. Use of this output will yield a better
quality picture than the VIDEO output.
Red, Green, Blue, Sync: This output has separate RED, GREEN,
BLUE, and SYNC signals which can be used by some video projectors
andmonitors.
On Scan Do Pro/C and Pro/D models only:
R-Y, Y, B-Y: The component video signals are available on the BNC
connectors in lieu of the RED, GREEN, and BLUE signals as
determined by the front panel control.
On Scan Do Pro/D model only:
SDI: The serial digital output provides an SDI output in accordance
with SMPTE 259M
AVAILABLEOUTPUTS:
INSTALLATIONSTEPS: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
SYNCTYPES:

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NTSC/PAL: Thisswitchselectsthevideotimingstandardtobeusedfor
the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and RGB outputs. NTSC is the standard for the
USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and parts of South America. PAL is used
throughout most of Europe, the Middle East, Southern Asia, and the
Pacific Rim.
All outputs are available at the same time. Unused outputs do not have
to be terminated if they are not being used.
The REFERENCE GENLOCK IN and OUT connection are described
fullyinthegenlockingsection.
CompletetheinstallationbypoweringONyourcomputerifitisnotalready
ON. ThefrontpanelgreenindicatorlabeledINPUTshouldlightafterthe
computer is turned on to indicate it is receiving a proper signal from the
computer. Please refer to the OPERATION section for an explanation
ofthisindicator.
BesurethefrontpanelFREEZElightisOFFtoseeyourcomputer'simage
on Scan Do Pro's outputs.
VIDEOSTANDARD
SELECTION:

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OPERATION
Scan Do Pro not only offers high performance and reliability,
but also provides an extremely easy, intuitive user interface.
However, in order to fully understand how Scan Do Pro
operates and to take advantage of all of its features, we suggest that
you read this section in its entirety. If, after becoming familiar with
the unit’s operation and features, you still have questions and need
to contact us, please refer to Page 3 for our phone, fax, email and web
address.
DIAGNOSTICLEDS: Power: This indicator tells when power is present and
ScanDoProisON.Ifthislightisglowingdimornotatall,itisanindication
that something might be wrong with the internal power supply.
Input: Thisindicatortells when avalid computer signalis present atthe
VGA In or Mac In connector on the rear panel.
Scan Do Pro will support any resolution having a horizontal sync
frequencywithintherangeof31-71kHz.Generally,thiswillincludePCs
up to 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz. Interlaced resolutions are not supported.
VGAANDMACRESOLUTIONS
SUPPORTED:
Test: This button will force Scan Do Pro to generate a test signal on its
composite and S-Video outputs. Press the button once and the unit will
generatecolorbars.Pressitagaintoturnoffthetestsignalgenerator.The
green LED on the Test button indicates when the test pattern generator
isin operation.
HOWTOACTIVATE
TESTSIGNALS:
COLORBARSWHENTESTIS
NOTACTIVATED: From time to time, your Scan Do Pro may output color bars even
though you have not pushed the Test key on the front panel. If your
unit is generating color bars but the LED on the Test key is not
illuminated, there is either no input signal from the computer or the
input signal from the computer is not in a resolution or mode
supported by Scan Do Select.

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Underscan: BecausemostTVmonitors"overscan"theirimagedisplay,
somedesirablepartoftheimage may be lost. The UNDERSCAN button
can be used to shrink the image, both horizontally and vertically,
approximately 10% in size. Push the button to shrink the image and the
greenlightwillilluminate. Pushitagaintorestoretheimagetoitsoriginal
sizeandthelightwillextinguish.
Anti-Flicker: This button will activate one of two levels of flicker
reduction. Whenthefilterisnotactivated,theLEDonthisbuttonremains
unlit.
Pressing the button once activates level one of the anti-flicker filter and
illuminatestheLED.UsingLevel1,youwillstillseesomeflickerbutwill
benefitfromagreater amount of vertical detailcomparedtoLevel 2. We
recommendusingLevel1unlessyoufindtheamountofremainingflicker
annoying.
Pressing the button again activates Level 2 of the anti-flicker filter. (The
LEDremainslit.) Level 2eliminatesallflicker,butalsoreducesthe level
of detail in the image.
Pressing the button once again will turn off the anti-flicker filter and
extinguish the green LED.
Donotassumethatonesettingwillalwaysprovideyouwithmostdesirable
image. Depending on the types of images you are viewing, you will find
different settings will provide the best result.
Freeze: Youmay desire to freezeor stop the imageonyour video screen
withoutstopping yourcomputer application. Ifthe buttonis pressed,the
imageisfrozenonScanDo Pro's video outputs. The green lightwillalso
illuminate. Pressthebuttonagaintoextinguishthelightandresumenormal
operation.
While in the freeze mode, all keypad functions are disabled except the
FREEZE key. If you attempt to press any other key while in the freeze
mode, the indicator light on the freeze key will flash to indicate
Scan Do Pro is in the freeze mode.
SHRINKINGTHEIMAGE
TOFITONTHESCREEN:
REDUCINGFLICKER
INTHEIMAGE:
IMAGE FREEZE:

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Y R-Y B-Y: This button is only active on Scan Do Pro/C and
Scan Do Pro/D models, including Scan Do Pro units that have been
upgraded to feature component output.
The component output supports the signal level differences for both
Betacam® and MII component video formats. When you first push the
Y R-Y B-Y button and the light first activates, the signal levels on the
component output are in the Betacam mode. When you press the Y R-
YB-Ybuttonasecondtime,thesignallevelsonthecomponentoutputwill
go to the MII mode. Push the button again and the outputs will return to
Red, Green, and Blue and the light will go out.
If the light flashes and then goes out when the button is pressed, then the
Y R-Y B-Y component output option is not installed.
ImagePositioningArrows: TVmonitorsandvideoprojectorsmaynot
always display the image in the center of the screen even when it is
underscanned. Scan Do Pro has four buttons that allow you to position
thedisplayedimageup,down,left,andrighttoproperlypositiontheimage
in the center of the screen.
Thesepositioningcontrolswillmoveoneincrementforeverypushofthe
button. Ifyouleavethebuttonpresseditwillmovecontinuously,slowat
first, then fast. These positioning buttons are only active as positioning
controls when Scan Do Pro is not in the GENLOCK PHASING mode.
Magnify: Pushingthisbuttonwillmagnifytheimagefromyourcomputer
by approximately 160%. When you first press the button, the green
indicator will light and the output of Scan Do Pro will show the center
portionofthecomputerimage,fullscreenonitsoutputs. Byusingthefour
positioning buttons you can show any magnified portion of the original
computer image. If you press HOME on the UNDERSCAN button, the
image will reposition first to the upper left corner, then to the lower left
when pressed again, then lower right, then the upper right as the button
is pressed in succession.
Torestoretheimagetoitsoriginalsize,presstheMAGNIFYbuttonagain.
MAGNIFYINGTHE
IMAGE:
POSITIONINGTHE
IMAGEONTHE
SCREEN:
ACTIVATINGTHE
COMPONENTOUTPUT:

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Blue Screen: From time to time you will notice the video outputs will
showabluescreen. Sometimesthishappensforabriefinstant,andother
times the blue screen output is continuous.
ScanDoProautomaticallyproducesthisbluescreenunderanyoneofthe
followingconditions:
• There is no input signal from the computer
• There is a signal from the computer, but it is not in a resolution or mode
supported by Scan Do Pro
• Your computer has temporarily changed resolutions during a program
and the output of Scan Do Pro has momentarily flashed a blue screen
Ifyou think the blue screen should notoccur, makesure one of the above
conditionsisnotoccurring.
Computer Display Resolution Support: The design of Scan Do Pro
does its best to determine the pixel resolution (i.e. 640 x 480) and the
verticalrefreshrate(i.e.72Hz)thatiscomingfromyourcomputer. While
there are published standards for most of the display modes, some
manufacturersofoldercardsmayhavechosentovaryslightlyfromthese
standards.
If you encounter a display mode that matches one of the modes listed on
page 6, but Scan Do Pro does not respond to it, we want to know about
it. Giveusacallordropusanoteandtellusthecomputermakeandmodel,
makeand model of thevideo display card,and the displayresolution and
vertical refresh rate you're having a problem with. We'll do our best to
replicate the problem and let you know what we can do to fix it.
The Computer Input Cable: The cable supplied withScan Do Profor
connecting to your computer is somewhat different than what you might
be used to seeing. It is designed to be compatible with both VGA and
Macintoshcomputers. ItisspeciallywiredandDB-15toHD-15adapters
cannot be used as substitutes. When connecting Scan Do Pro to your
computer,startwithyourcomputeroutputtomatchtherightconnectoron
the cable.
OTHEROPERATIONAL
FEATURES:

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GENLOCKING
The information in this section need only be reviewed if you intend to
genlock Scan Do Pro.
Genlocking is the process whereby the video output of Scan Do Pro is
synchronized or "locked" to a reference video signal. This is sometimes
donewhentheScanDoProvideooutputsaretobemixedwithothervideo
signals to create one video signal. If you intend to only display the
Scan Do Pro video output directly onto a video projector or monitor, or
record it onto a video tape by itself, then genlocking is not required.
The genlock connections to Scan Do Pro are used only for synchroniza-
tion. Scan Do Pro does not "overlay" the computer image on top of the
genlockvideosignal.
In: This connector is the input for the reference video signal for
genlocking Scan Do Pro. It will accept any composite video signal
(including"blackburst")inthevideostandardselectedbytheNTSC/PAL
switch.
It is important that the genlock reference input be a stable or time base
correctedvideosignal. NeveruseavideosignalfromaVCRtapeplaying
back, unless it is going through a time base corrector to stabilize it.
Out: Thisconnectoristhepassiveloop-throughofthegenlockreference
input signal. This connector should be terminated in 75 ohms when an
input reference signal is present. This can be done either by placing a
termination on the connector or by downstream equipment.
Once the reference genlock input is connected to Scan Do Pro, it is
necessaryto phaseboththehorizontalandsubcarrier phasingofScanDo
Pro's video outputs to the genlock reference signal.
GENLOCKREFERENCE
CONNECTION:

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First,pushtheGENLOCKbuttononthefrontpanel. The greenlightwill
indicate that a valid reference video signal is present.
Next,pushtheGENLOCKPHASINGbuttononthefrontpanel. Thefour
arrow buttons on the front panel now are used for subcarrier (SC+, SC-)
phasingandhorizontal (H+,H-)timing.
TosetthehorizontaltimingofScanDoProrelativetothereferenceinput,
display both the reference input and Scan Do Pro's video simultaneously
onawaveformmonitor. The waveform monitor shouldbesynchronized
tothereferenceinput. AdjustH+orH-onScanDoProtoaligntheleading
edge of horizontal sync of Scan Do Pro with that of the reference input.
To set the subcarrier phasing of Scan Do Pro relative to the reference
input, display both the reference input and Scan Do Pro's video simulta-
neously on a vectorscope display. The vectorscope should use the
subcarrier of the reference to synchronize the vectorscope. Adjust SC+
or SC- on Scan Do Pro to align the burst of Scan Do Pro with that of the
reference input.
After timing and phasing is accomplished, push the GENLOCK PHAS-
ING button again to extinguish the green light and to save the settings in
non-volatile memory. Make sure the green light is lit on the GENLOCK
buttontokeepScanDoProinthegenlockmode. Youmay"freerun"Scan
Do Pro at any time by pushing the GENLOCK button to extinguish the
greenlightonthe GENLOCK button. You can thenreinstategenlocking
by pushing the GENLOCK button.
If the GENLOCK button is pushed and there is no reference genlock
signal present, the GENLOCK light will flash on and off. If you then
connecta valid reference input, the GENLOCK light will stay on steady.
You can also push the GENLOCK button again to extinguish the light.
If Scan Do Pro goes out of the genlock mode for any reason, or if power
is lost, Scan Do Pro will remember the last genlock timing and phasing
settings.
GENLOCKSET-UP
PROCEDURE:

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TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR
CONVERTED COMPUTER IMAGES
It has been our experience, at CSI, that customers are sometimes
surprised that computer images converted to video do not look as
sharp and vivid as the original computer image does. Unfortu-
nately, this result is inevitable regardless of the scan converter you
use, for the technology behind TV video is far inferior to that behind
newer computer video standards. This is not to say that the quality of
scan converter you use doesn’t matter, but even the very best scan
converter will not provide output that matches the quality of your
original computer picture.
Scan converters, like Scan Do Pro, were created to bridge the
differences between the relatively new standards of computer video
and the 40-year old standards of conventional TV video. When using
a scan converter, there are several things you can do to get the best
possible results from the conversion process. These involve under-
standing the limitations of standard TV video and creating images
that “work around” these shortcomings. The following tips apply
whether you are displaying your scan converter output directly on a
monitor or recording it onto videotape. While you should have
realistic expectations regarding the type of image you will be able to
obtain, taking the following steps will definitely improve your
results:
USEBLACKANDWHITE: In the world of standard TV video, shades of gray are processed
differently than colors. In fact, TVs and VCRs process black, white
and all grays in between with a minimum of distortion. Use this to
your advantage in the design process by substituting gray in place of
color whenever appropriate.
AVOIDINTENSECOLORS: Along the same lines, fully saturated colors (like bright red and
green) look terrible on a TV monitor. And, recording these colors to
videotape makes them look even worse. Whenever possible, try to
use slightly muted colors instead.
KNOWWHATYOURCONVERTED
IMAGEWILLLOOKLIKE: First of all, when creating any computer presentation that you
ultimatelyplantodisplayinvideoformat,itisalwaysagoodideatohook
upaScanDoProandviewtheoutputonaTVmonitorduringthecreation
process. While this may require a little bit of extra set-up time, it has the
potential to save you far more time and aggrevation later on by avoiding
the need to correct any unwanted “surprises” in your finished work.

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USEHIGHGRADEVIDEO
TAPE: When making a VCR recording, use a name brand videotape with a
“Pro” or “Broadcast” grade. An S-VHS tape can also be used, even if
you’re only making a standard VHS recording. Also, record using the
fastestpossible speed(shortest time mode). You will have less noise and
tape jitter in your recording.
TV and video signals are designed to bleed off the edges of the screen.
This means that when a computer picture is converted to a TV standard,
the borders of your picture will be lost. In order to avoid this cropping
effect,youcanusetheZoomfeatureonScanDoProtodisplayyourimage
at85%.Ifyouwouldprefertousethebleedingeffectinyourfinaldisplay,
be sure to design your presentation with ample borders surrounding the
“live area” of your image. That way, when the cropping does occur, no
critical part of your picture will be lost.
PAYATTENTIONTO
YOURBORDERS:
ELIMINATEFLICKER: By far, the most annoying effect that occurs when a computer image
is converted to video is “flicker.” This rapid flashing may appear
throughoutthescreenorlocalizedinoneparticulararea,andisduetothe
fact the TV monitors, unlike computer monitors, draw the even and odd
lineswithinthepictureinalternatingpasses. Thiseffectismostnoticeable
on thin horizontal lines – particularly, bright lines against a dark back-
ground.
Scan Do Pro offers a two-step anti-flicker filter that provides you
with the choice of how much flicker should be eliminated. (As more
flicker is eliminated, there is an inherent trade-off of loss of vertical
detail.) When using this feature, experiment with different settings,
as you will receive the maximum benefit from different levels
depending on the type of visual you are displaying. You may also
want to keep in mind when designing your presentation that the less
thin, horizontal lines you use in your image, the less likely that any
flicker will be visible.
USES-VIDEO: Almost all new, larger screen commercial TVs have an S-Video
jack. S-Video is a superior form of the standard TV video signal, in
that the brightness and color components of the image are separated
into two separate signals. This results in far fewer distortions and
noticeably superior image quality. So, if your TV or VCR is S-Video
equipped, definitely use the S-Video output from Scan Do Pro.
You’ll see a difference.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THIS IS YOUR PROBLEM: Then Check The Following:
• Is the green POWER LED lit? If it is not, check to make sure that the
external AC power supply is plugged into both the Scan Do Pro unit
and the AC wall outlet.
• Check to make sure that the computer is properly sending out a
VGA or Mac signal by plugging the monitor directly into the
computer’svideo output.
• Is the green Input LED lit? If it is not, check that your computer is
correctly connected to the Input connector on Scan Do Select. If it
is connected properly, then your computer may not be producing a
resolutionwithinthevalidrange(seepage6)ormaynotbeproducing
any signal at all.
• PresstheTestbuttontoseeifyougetcolorbarsonthecomposite and
S-Video outputs. If you do get color bars, then the problem is related
toyourinputsignal.Checktheitemsmentionedintheabovebullet.If
youdo not get colorbars, the problemis related toyour output. Isthe
VCRorvideomonitorinthepropermodetoacceptdirectvideoinput?
Is the output cable connected properly?
• When using a laptop, try turning off the laptop’s LCD screen and
having the VGA signal output through the external port only.
• This is normal if you are in the overscan mode. See page 6 for
instructions on how to use the underscan key. Then use the cursor
keys to center your image on the screen.
• ThecolorsonyourTVmonitorwillneverexactlymatchthecolorson
your computer monitor because each of these devices reproduce
colordifferently. However, try adjusting thecolor, tint, contrastand
brightness controls on your TV to help match the colors as best you
can.ThecolorbartestpatternbuiltintoScanDoSelectmayhelpyou
in this process.
NOTHINGWORKSOR
THEREISNOVIDEO
OUTPUT:
NOVIDEOONOUTPUTS
(JUSTACOLORBARTESTPATTERN):
SOME OF THE IMAGE IS BEING LOST
OFF THE SIDES, TOP OR BOTTOM:
THECOLORONTHETVMONITOR
ISDIFFERENTTHANTHECOLOR
ONTHECOMPUTERMONITOR:

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ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available for Scan Do Pro. They may be
ordered from your dealer or directly from Communications Specialties,
Inc. If you need an accessory that you don't see here or have a specific
application for which you need assistance, please give us a call.
ITEM # DESCRIPTION
1278 Upgrade for RS-232 Remote Control. This will
upgrade a Scan Do Pro to a Scan Do Pro
w/RS-232. This upgrade can be done by the
user or the Scan Do Pro can be returned to
CommunicationsSpecialtiesandwewill
perform the upgrade.
1279 Upgrade for Y, R-Y, B-Y component output. This
will upgrade a Scan Do Pro to a Scan Do Pro/C.
This upgrade can be done by the user or the
Scan Do Pro can be returned to Communica-
tions Specialties and we will perform the upgrade.
1280 Upgradefor serial digital (sdi) output, component
output and RS-232 Remote Control. This upgrade
can be done by the user or the Scan Do Pro can
be returned to Communications Specialties and we
will peform the upgrade.
1246 Singlerackmount kit. This kit allowsone
Scan Do Pro to be rackmounted.
1247 Double rackmount kit. This kit allows two
Scan Do Pro's to be rackmounted.
1152 RGBS cable for BNC connection. A 12 foot
cable that connects the RGBS output of Scan
Do Pro to video equipment with BNC connectors.
1153 RGBS cable for Sharp LCD projectors. A 12
foot cable that connects the RGBS output of
Scan Do Pro to the DB-15 connector on Sharp
LCD projectors.
1155 RGBS cable for SCART connector on
European TV monitors. A 4 meter cable that
connects the RGBS output of Scan Do Pro to a
SCART A/V connector.
1156 RGBS input cable. A 3 foot cable that connects
an RGBS signal to the input of Scan Do Pro.

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REAR CONNECTOR
PIN-OUTS
VGAIn/MAC Out
(DB-15Connector)
POWER
VGAOut/MAC In
(HD-15Connector)
Center +5 Vdc In
Outer Ground
PIN VGA OUT MAC IN
1 Red Red
2 Green Green
3 Blue Blue
4 ID bit 2 ID bit-2
5 Ground Ground
6 RedGround RedGround
7 GreenGround GreenGround
8 BlueGround BlueGround
9 N/C N/C
10 Monitor Present Computer Present
11 Ground (ID bit 0) Ground (ID bit 0)
12 ID bit 1 ID bit 1
13 H-Sync Out H-Sync In
14 V-Sync Out V-Sync In
15 ID bit 3 Comp. Sync In
VGA IN MAC OUT
1 Ground Ground
2 Red Red
3 Reserved Comp. Sync Out
4 ID bit 0 ID bit 0
5 Green Green
6 RedGround RedGround
7 ID bit 1 ID bit 1
8 N/C N/C
9 Blue Blue
10 ID bit 2 ID bit 2
11 Ground Ground
12 V-Sync In V-Sync Out
13 Computer Present Monitor Present
14 Ground Ground
15 H-Sync In H-Sync Out
Center Video Out
Outer VideoGround
1 Ground 3 Luminance
2 Ground 4 Chrominance
Center Video Out
Outer VideoGround
COMPOSITEVIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEOOUTPUT
RGBOUTPUT

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Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) warrants that for a period
of three years after purchase by the Buyer, Scan Do Pro will be
freefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipundernormaluse
and service. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be
obtained from CSI before any equipment is returned by the Buyer. All
material must be shipped to CSI at the expense and risk of the Buyer.
CSI'sobligationunderthiswarrantywillbelimited,atitsoption,toeither
the repair or replacement of defective units, including free materials and
labor. In no event shall CSI be responsible for any incidental or
consequential damages or loss of profits or goodwill.
CSI shall not be obligated to replace or repair equipment that has been
damagedbyfire,war,actsofGod,orsimilarcauses,orequipmentthathas
beenservicedbyunauthorizedpersonnel,altered,improperlyinstalled,or
abused.
RMA numbers and repairs can be obtained from:
Communications Specialties, Inc.
55 Cabot Court
Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
or, in the Asia Pacific Region:
Singapore Representative Office
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
(See page 3 of this manual for complete address)
RMA numbers can also be obtained from our web site:
http://www.commspecial.com
Please have your serial number (located underneath your unit)
available when contacting us.
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