Comprehensive CSC-550 User manual

USER MANUAL



Model:
CSC-550
Video to SXGA / HD Scaler
For maximum results, use Comprehensive
Brand Premium High Resolution cables
and connectors.

i
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
4 Your CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler 3
5 Connecting the CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler 4
6 Controlling the CSC-550 6
6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 6
6.2 Using the CONTROL Buttons 6
6.2.1 The MAIN MENU 6
6.2.2 The PICTURE Menu 7
6.2.3 The SETUP Menu 7
6.3 Controlling via the Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter 8
7 Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler – Front and Rear View 3
Figure 2: Connecting the CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler 5
Figure 3: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter 8
Tables
Table 1: CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler Front Panel Features 3
Table 2: CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler Rear Panel Features 4
Table 3: HD15 PINOUT for HD 4
Table 4: The MAIN MENU Features 6
Table 5: The PICTURE Menu Features 7
Table 6: The SETUP Menu Features 7
Table 7: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions 8
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the CSC-550 9

1
1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler.
This product is ideal for:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches
Home theater up-scaling
The package includes the following items:
CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler
Power adapter (12V DC input)
Infra red remote control transmitter
This user manual
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
3 Overview
The CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler is a high quality converter for up-
scaling composite video, s-Video (YC), and SD component video to XGA
1
and HD resolutions. It also has a computer graphics (XGA) input, which –
when selected, or when the machine is not powered - is routed directly
(bypassed) to the output. Video inputs are de-interlaced and scaled to the
selected PC or HDTV resolutions, as follows:
VGA (640x480) SXGA (1280x1024) 720p
SVGA (800x600) 480p 1080i
XGA (1024x768) 576p
1 The terminology XGA is used throughout this manual, where this implies any RGBHV signal on an HD15 connector
having a resolution from VGA up to SXGA

2
The CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler also features:
Automatic detection of NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-G, PAL-I, PAL-D, and
SECAM video standards
An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, accessible
via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons
A high-performance adaptive 3D comb filter (for precise color
management)
Per-pixel motion compensated de-interlacing for artifact-free video images
Automatic detection for 3:2 pulldown for 24fps film source material
Frame rate conversion of 50Hz to 60Hz for PAL input signals
A Vertical Temporal (VT) Filter for removing jagged artifacts
Advanced color/luminance transient improvement circuitry
A PC Input connector for easy integration into an existing system
A built-in procamp for convenient signal adjustment
A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
The machine is fed from an external 12V DC source, making it suitable for
field operation.
Control your CSC-550:
Directly, via the front panel push buttons
Remotely, from the infra-red remote control transmitter
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-levels
(often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your CSC-550 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the input power wall adapter that is
provided with this unit.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

3
4 Your CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler
Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD
Scaler:
Figure 1: CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler – Front and Rear View
Table 1: CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler Front Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 POWER Switch Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2 RGB/RESET Button Illuminates when the output resolution is set to RGB. Press to set output
to Y Pb Pr (the button no longer illuminates). Press and hold for more
than 3 seconds to reset to VGA. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset
to 480p
3 IR Receiver Lights when receiving signals from the remote control transmitter
4 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu (see section 6.2)
5 ENTER Button Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters (see
section 6.2.3)
6 + Button Press to go up the menu list or adjust the PICTURE submenu values
(see section 6.2.2)
7
CONTROL
- Button Press to go down the menu list or adjust the PICTURE submenu values
(see section 6.2.2)
8 CV Button Press to select the composite video source
9 YC Button Press to select the s-Video (YC) video source
10 COMP. Button Press to select the component video source
11
INPUT
SELECTOR
SXGA Button Press to select the SXGA source

4
Table 2: CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
12 YC 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video source
13 CV RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source
14 YRCA Connector
15 C B RCA Connector Connects to the interlaced
1
component video source
2
16 C R RCA Connector
17
INPUTS
SXGA PASS HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA/Y, Pb, Pr source
3
18 SXGA / HD OUT HD15 Connector Connects to the SXGA or HDTV (component video)
acceptor
19 12 VDC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
5 Connecting the CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler
Connect
4
your CSC-550, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect an s-Video source (for example, an s-Video camcorder) to the
YC INPUT 4p connector.
2. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video
player) to the CV INPUT RCA connector.
3. Connect a component video source (for example, a DVD player) to the Y,
Cb and Cr INPUT RCA connectors.
4. Connect an SXGA graphics source to the SXGA PASS INPUT HD15
connector
5
.
5. Connect the SXGA/HD OUT HD15 connector to a video acceptor (for
example, a plasma display) as follows:
When connecting to an XGA acceptor (RGBHV), then connect to
the acceptor’s XGA connector
When connecting to a component acceptor (Y, Cb, Cr), then
connect as shown in Table 3
Table 3: HD15 PINOUT for HD
6
PIN # Signal
1 Cr
2 Y
3 Cb
1 Not compatible with progressive scan Y, Pb, Pr or HDTV
2 For component video, connect all three connectors: Y, Cb, Cr (also known as YUV)
3 This PC input signal is not scaled, but is available for pass-through when the PC source is selected
4 You do not have to connect all the inputs, connect only those that are required
5 This PC input signal is not scaled, but is available for pass-through when the PC Source is selected
6 The PINOUT should be: PIN 1 = Cr, PIN 2 = Y and PIN 3 = Cb (with pins 6, 7 and 8 as ground respectively)

5
6. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).
Plasma
Display
Computer Graphics
Source
s-Video
Camcorder
DVD Player
Composite
Video Player
Figure 2: Connecting the CSC-550 Video to SXGA / HD Scaler

6
6 Controlling the CSC-550
The CSC-550 can be controlled directly via the front panel buttons (see section
6.1), via the OSD menu (see section 6.2), and/or remotely from the infra-red
remote control transmitter (see section 6.3).
6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons
The CSC-550 includes the following control front panel buttons:
An RGB/RESET button for setting the output to either RGB or Y, Pb, Pr
or resetting
1
the resolution to VGA or 480p
CONTROL buttons, including the MENU, ENTER, + and – buttons
INPUT SELECTOR buttons for selecting the required input (CV, YC,
COMP. or SXGA)
6.2 Using the CONTROL Buttons
TheCONTROLbuttonsletyoucontroltheCSC-550 viatheOSDmenu:
Press the MENU button to enter the menu
2
Press the ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu
settings
Press the + and – buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is
displayed on the video output, or adjust the PICTURE parameters
On the OSD menu, select EXIT to exit the menu.
6.2.1 The MAIN MENU
Table 4 defines the MAIN MENU features and functions.
Table 4: The MAIN MENU Features
Mode Function
PICTURE Set the picture parameters (contrast, brightness, color, hue, detail and reset), see
section 6.2.2
SOURCE Select the desired input source: video, s-Video, Y, CB, CR or computer
RESOLUTION After selecting the output type3, select between the RGB output resolutions (VGA,
SVGA, XGA or SXGA) or the YPbPr output resolutions (480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i)
SETUP Select the aspect, output, 3D enhance, digital NR, display and HV output (see section
6.2.3)
INFORMATION
Displays the source, resolution and software version
EXIT Select to exit the menu
1 Press for 3 seconds to reset to VGA and press for 10 seconds to reset to 480p
2 The menu times out after 8 seconds
3 By pressing the RGB/RESET button or via the OSD menu

7
6.2.2 The PICTURE Menu
Table 5 defines the PICTURE menu.
Table 5: The PICTURE Menu Features
Parameter Function Range Default
CONTRAST Adjust the contrast From 0 to 63 58
BRIGHT Adjust the brightness From 0 to 63 31
COLOR Adjust the color From 0 to 63 31
HUE Adjust the hue From 0 to 63 31
DETAIL Adjust the sharpness From 0 to 63 10
RESET Select RESET and press ENTER to reset to the default parameters
EXIT Select to exit to the MAIN MENU
6.2.3 The SETUP Menu
Table 6 defines the SETUP menu.
Table 6: The SETUP Menu Features
Parameter Function
ASPECT
1
Select between STANDARD, 4:3 and 16:9
OUTPUT Select a PC (RGB) output or an HDTV (Y, Pb, Pr) output
3D ENHANCE Turn the 3D comb filter function ON or OFF
2
DIGITAL NR Turn the digital noise reduction function ON or OFF
DISPLAY Set to ON to display the input standard and the output resolution on the screen;
otherwise, set to OFF
HV OUTPUT Select ON to send H and V synchronization when Y, Pb, Pr is selected for the output
3
EXIT Select to exit to the MAIN MENU
1 STANDARD will output the signal in the same aspect ratio as the input aspect ratio. 4:3 and 16:9 will always output as 4:3
and 16:9 respectively, regardless of the input aspect ratio
2 When a video player or a non-standard video source is connected to the input, the output picture may jitter. If this occurs,
turn the 3D Comb Filter to OFF
3 H and V are always sent when RGB is selected at the output

8
6.3 Controlling via the Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter
You can control the CSC-550 from the infra-red remote control transmitter,
as Figure 3 and Table 7 define:
Table 7: Infra-Red Remote Control
Transmitter Functions
Keys Function
POWER Turn power ON or OFF
DISPLAY Turn input standard and output
resolution information display ON or
OFF
C-VIDEO Select the composite video input
S-VIDEO Select the s-Video input
YCbCr Select the component video input
PC Select the input PC to loop-through
VGA Set the output resolution to 640x480
SVGA Set the output resolution to 800x600
XGA Set the output resolution to 1024x768
SXGA Set the output resolution to
1280x1024
480p Set the output resolution to 852x480p
576p Set the output resolution to 852x576p
720p Set the output resolution to
1280x720p
1080i Set the output resolution to
1920x1080i
ASPECT Select the standard, normal (4:3) or
the wide (16:9) aspect ratio
PICTURE
RESET
Press and hold for 2 seconds to reset
all the ProcAmp settings (contrast,
brightness and so on)
1
3D Turn the 3D enhance feature ON or
OFF
NR Turn the digital noise reduction feature
ON or OFF
MENU Enter the OSD menu
ENTER Press to accept changes and to
change SETUP parameters
Press to adjust the picture parameters
Figure 3: Infra-Red Remote Control
Transmitter
1 In some versions, you need to be within the PICTURE menu to do this
MENU
NR
PC
YPbCr
S
-
VIDEO
C
-
VIDEO
3D
PICT
URE
RESET
ASPECT
SXGA
SVGA
VGA
XGA
576p
720p
1080i
480p
ENTER

9
7 Technical Specifications
Table 8: Technical Specifications
1
of the CSC-550
INPUTS: 1 VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA on an HD15F connector
1 composite video on an RCA connector
1 component video (Y, Cb, Cr) on RCA connectors
1 s-Video on a 4p connector
OUTPUT: 1 RGB/YPbPr on an HD15F connector
OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS: VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA
(1280x1024), HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i
PROCESSING DELAY: 2 frames
CONTROLS: Front panel buttons and infra red remote for menu driven OSD control
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS: Contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness; Resolution, output
image scaling, output mode, 3D comb filter function and aspect ratio
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 350mA
DIMENSIONS: 21.5cm x 16.3cm x 4.36cm (8.46” x 6.4” x 1.7”) W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.25kg (0.55lb.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, IR remote control
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice