Hall Research Technologies SC-1080R User manual

User’s Manual
SC-1080R
Multi-Format Switcher & Scaler
Switch and Scale among 8 AV inputs to 3 Simultaneous Outputs
Control via Front Panel, IR Remote, RS-232, and IP (WebGUI & Telnet)
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Model SC-1080R
Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................ 2
1.1 General .................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Installation .............................................................................................. 2
2.1 Connection Block Diagram ...................................................................... 3
2.2 Package Contents ................................................................................... 3
3.0 Configuration & Operation.................................................................... 4
3.1 Front Panel .............................................................................................. 4
3.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................... 4
3.3 OSD Menu ............................................................................................... 6
3.4 IR Remote................................................................................................ 8
3.5 Setting the Output Resolution.................................................................. 9
3.5.1 Obtaining an image on the screen .......................................................................... 9
3.6 Recalling Factory Defaults....................................................................... 9
4.0 Serial and Telnet Control .................................................................... 10
4.1 RS-232 and Telnet Commands ............................................................. 10
5.0 Web GUI Operation.............................................................................. 12
6.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 13
6.1 Contacting Hall Research ...................................................................... 13
7.0 Specifications ...................................................................................... 14
8.0 Supported Input Resolutions ............................................................. 15
9.0 Supported Output Resolutions .......................................................... 16
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Hall Research and its logo are trademarks of Hall Research. Any other trademarks
mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the property of the trademark owners.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
Thank you for purchasing Hall Research’s SC-1080R. The SC-1080R can
switch and scale among 8 AV inputs (3 HDMI, 3 VGA, 1 YPbPr, and 1
Composite Video). It provides 3 simultaneous outputs (2 HDMI, 1 VGA). All
outputs show the selected input. Inputs support various PC and HDTV
resolutions (Composite Video input supports NTSC and PAL).
The output format and resolution can be specified as either PC (VGA to
WUXGA), or HDTV (YPbPr/YCbCr from 480i to 1080p). Both Analog and
Digital audio outputs are provided for convenience.
The Video Scaler can be controlled in many ways including: front panel
pushbuttons, using the included IR remote control, Telnet (via LAN),
WebGUI (via LAN), or RS-232 Serial interface.
The SC-1080R features an OSD menu for configuration, picture setup,
system information and other advanced options. It is ideal for use with in
boardrooms, classrooms, digital signage, and high-end home-theatre
applications.
1.2 Features
•Switch and scale among 8 AV inputs
•4 different types of inputs are supported HDMI, VGA, YPbPr, CV
•3 simultaneous analog and digital outputs
•Separate analog and digital audio outputs
•IP enabled with user-friendly WebGUI and Telnet control
•Powerful and intuitive RS-232 Control Commands
•Individual buttons on the front panel for direct input selection
•Includes IR remote control
•Auto Scan Switching mode
•Any PC or HDTV video signal can be scaled any other resolution
•State-of-the-art video scaling for real-time frame rate conversion
•Programmable audio delay up to 150ms for lip-sync
•Front Panel IR detector, and IR detector cable for remote IR control

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2.0 Installation
2.1 Connection Block Diagram
The output of the SC-1080R can be connected to any HDMI™ and VGA
compatible LCD, Projector, or Plasma display by using the appropriate
cable.
2.2 Package Contents
(1) Model SC-1080R
(1) 5V 3A DC Universal Power Supply (Do Not Substitute)
(1) IR Detector Cable
(1) Remote Control (CR-122)
(1) HD15 to 3-RCA Component Video Input Cable
(2) Rack Mount Brackets
(1) User’s Manual

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3.0 Configuration & Operation
The video scaler accepts both TV and PC inputs and scales them to your
desired high resolution format output. The TV inputs are composite video
(CV), YPbPr input (3 RCA connectors), PC (HD15) and HDMI™.
3.1 Front Panel
Power Button: Press to switch the device ON. The LED will illuminate
when the device is ON.
IR Receiver: Receives the IR signal from the remote control included
Inputs Buttons:Press to select the appropriate input.
Menu: Press to enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
▲/▼Buttons: Navigate up and down in the OSD menu.
Enter: Press to confirm an option in the OSD.
3.2 Rear Panel
IR DETECT:Connect an IR detector to this jack. The pin configuration
is Tip:Data, Ring:3.3V, Sleeve-GND. Hall Research’s IR
receiver cable CIR-DET-D1 is included.
Service USB: Reserved for firmware upgrade. The slot can be used to
power a USB device. You can use this port for powering
USB powered devices such as chrome-cast etc.
RS-232: Connect to a PC/Laptop or RS-232 control system to send
the serial commands using a straight-thru DB9 cable to
control the device. Pin 2 - TX and Pin 3 – RX.
LAN: The RJ45 port is reserved for Telnet or WebGUI control.
Connect to an Ethernet link with RJ45 cable.

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DC 5V: Use only the 5V 3A DC power input (center positive 2.1
mm jack) supplied with the unit to power ON the device.
INPUTS
Video (CV): Use a Composite video cable to connect the composite
video output of the source equipment to the connector
labeled “CV” on the back of the Video Scaler. The format
can be NTSC or PAL. This channel accepts stereo audio
input via (2) RCA connectors.
HDMI inputs: Use an HDMI™ cable to connect the HDMI™ output of the
source equipment to the device. This channel accepts
digital audio input via HDMI or stereo audio via a 3.5mm
audio jack (TRS – Tip, Ring, and Sleeve).
VGA inputs: Connect the source computer's VGA output signal to the
HD15 connector labeled “PC” on the device. This channel
accepts stereo audio input via a 3.5mm audio jack (TRS –
Tip, Ring, and Sleeve).
L/R: Connect to source’s L/R output with 3.5mm mini-jack for
selected VGA or HDMI™ inputs.
YPbPr+L/R:Use a 3 RCA-to-3 BNC YPbPr cable to connect the YPbPr
output of the source equipment to the device. The format
can be NTSC or PAL. This channel accepts stereo audio
input via (2) RCA connectors.
CV+LR: Connect to a composite video source such as a DVD
player for both audio and video signal conversion.

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OUTPUTS
HDMI™ 1&2: Connect to an HDMI™ display or an AV receiver.
VGA: Connect to a monitor for video output. For HD output
resolutions from 480p~1080p, use the supplied HD15 to 3-
RCA Cable.
SPDIF: Connect to an amplifier or speakers for digital audio
output.
L/R: Connect to an amplifier or speakers for audio output in
stereo format.
3.3 OSD Menu
Pressing the Menu button will bring up the OSD menu controls on the
screen. Select the up and down arrows to your desired item, then press
MENU to select and enter into sub menu. Select EXIT from a submenu to
go back to the main menu or from the main menu to exit the OSD.
NOTES
AUDIO INPUTS – For HDMI signals you can select( in the OSD Menu)
whether you require audio from the HDMI (AUTO) or from the analog
audio inputs (EXT). If your source is from DVI (cannot have embedded
audio), then select EXT.
AUDIO OUTPUTS – There is a digital (coax) output as well as an
analog (3.5mm).If the embedded HDMI input audio is in bitstream (multi-
channel) format, the coaxial output will have the same audio in digital
format to connect to compatible surround sound systems.The 3.5mm
(L/R) output works if HDMI audio input is 2-channel (PCM).

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Top Menu
Sub-Menu
3
rd
Menu
4
th
Menu
DISPLAY
OUTPUT
640x480@60, 800x600@60,
1024x768@60, 1280x768@60
1360x768@60, 1280x720@60,
1280x800@60, 1280x1024@60,
1440x900@60, 1400x1050@60,
1680x1050@60, 1600x1200@60,
1920x1080@60, 1920x1200@60,
1280x720p@60, 1920x1080i@60,
1920x1080p@60, 640x480p@60
720x576p@50, 1280x720p@50,
1920x1080i@50,
1920x1080p@50
SIZE
OVER SCAN, FULL, FOLLOW
INPUT, PAN SCAN, LETTER
BOX, UNDER 2, UNDER 1
MODE INFO OFF, INFO, ON
INPUT HDCP
(HDMI ONLY) OFF, ON
PC
AUTO SETUP
H_POSITION (30)
V_POSITION (30)
PHASE (15)
CLOCK (1652)
WXGA/XGA
XGA
RESET
TIMING SHIFT OFF, ON
COLOR
CONTRAST
0~60 (30)
BRIGHTNESS
0~60 (30)
COLOR
R 0~1023 (512)
G 0~1023 (512)
B 0~1023 (512)
R OFFSET 0~1023 (512)
G OFFSET 0~1023 (512)
B OFFSET 0~1023 (512)
HUE
0~60 (30)
SATURATION
0~60 (30)
SHARPNESS
0~30 (0)
NR
OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH
AUDIO
VOLUME
0~100 (100)
DELAY
OFF / 40ms / 110ms / 150ms
SOUND
ON / MUTE

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Top Menu
Sub-Menu
3
rd
Menu
4
th
Menu
SOURCE(HDMI
ONLY)
AUTO, EXT.
SETUP
FACTORY RESET
KEY LOCK
OFF, ON
POWER SAVE
OFF, ON
IP MODE
DHCP, STATIC
SET STATIC IP
IP ADDRESS
0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255
SUBNET MASK
0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255
DEF. GATEWAY
0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255
FREERUN COLOR
BLACK, BLUE
INFORMATION
INPUT
OUTPUT
REVISION
IP ADDRESS
•Items in bold are default values
3.4 IR Remote
1. Power: Power unit ON/OFF.
2. HDMI 1: Select HDMI 1 Input.
3. HDMI 2: Select HDMI 2 Input.
4. HDMI 3: Select HDMI 3 Input.
5. PC 1: Select VGA1 input.
6. PC 2: Select VGA2 input.
7. PC 3: Select VGA3 input.
IR Key Codes for RS-232
IR Codes shown here use NEC
Extended Protocol
Custom Code 807F (entered in
reverse as h7F h80 in Hall Research
Programmable IR emitters)

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8. CV: Select the composite input.
9. COMP: Select the YPbPr input.
10. EXIT: Select to exit OSD menu.
11. MENU: Select to show OSD.
12. OK: Select to confirm a selection.
13. UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT: Move in menu or change selection.
14. RESET: Press to reset firmware to factory defaults.
15. AUTO ADJUST: Select to automatically optimize picture centering on
the screen (Valid for active VGA inputs).
3.5 Setting the Output Resolution
3.5.1 Obtaining an image on the screen
As shipped from the factory, or after a factory default reset, the unit output
resolution setting should be “1920x1080@60”. This means that upon power
up the device will read the EDID of your display and output the default
resolution resulting in a picture.
If there is no picture on the display, you can use one of two preset button
combinations to set a resolution that your display supports. Two options are
available (depending on the display device):
1. If the display is HDTV compatible (with an HDMI connection); then a
resolution of 720p should result in an image.
2. If the display is PC compatible (DVI), then XGA (1024x768) should result
an image.
Once you have an image, you can call up the OSD menu to make further
changes as necessary.
Setting Resolution using Quick Select buttons
At any time, press the UP ARROW  and MENU buttons together
to directly set the output resolution to 1024x768 @ 60 Hz.
Press the MENU and DOWN ARROW  together to set the output
resolution to 720P @ 60 Hz.
If connected to an HDTV via HDMITM input, then use the highest resolution
your display supports from among 480p, 720p50/60 or 1080i/p. If a DVI LCD
is used, you have a wide range of PC resolutions available (see section 6
for a complete listing).
3.6 Recalling Factory Defaults
Factory defaults may be recalled the following methods:

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1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD. Using the  arrows
buttons, move to highlight the ‘FACTORY RESET’ option under
‘SETUP’
2. sub-menu and press the ENTER button. The unit will reset all
parameters to the factory defaults. The output resolution will be set at
‘1920x1080@60, which should result in a picture being displayed.
3. Press and hold the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW button on the
front panel simultaneously for 3 seconds. This causes all parameters to
revert to factory defaults.
4. Factory reset can be done via Web GUI, IR remote, RS232 or Telnet
command.
4.0 Serial and Telnet Control
The video input selection and signal parameter settings for the SC-1080R
can be controlled via an external control system by using the Telnet (Port
23) or RS-232 port on the unit.
Use a straight thru M/F DB9 serial cable to connect the unit to the PC. Only
the TX, RX and GND pins are implemented in the connector.
The RS-232 port operates at 19200 baud, no parity and 1 stop bit. In
response to a valid command, the SC-1080R will respond with the
commands with each line terminated by a CR and LF.
4.1 RS-232 and Telnet Commands
Command
Response
Description
S POWER 0
S POWER 1
R POWER
S POWER 0
Power Off
S POWER 1
POWER 0~1
POWER OFF
POWER ON
SHOW POWER STATUS
S SOURCE 1~8
R SOURCE
S SOURCE 1~8
SOURCE 1 ~8
SOURCE SELECT
1=HDMI 1 5=VGA 2
2=HDMI 2 6=VGA3
3=HDMI 3 7=YPbPr
4=VGA 1 8=CV
SHOW SOURCE STATUS

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Command
Response
Description
S OUTPUT 0~21
R OUTPUT
S OUTPUT 0~21
OUTPUT 0~21
SET OUTPUT RESOLUTION
0=640x480@60 11= 1600x1200@60
1= 800x600@60 12= 1920x1080@60
2=1024x768@60 13= 1920x1200@60
3=1280x768@60 14= 640x480p@60
4= 1360x768@60 15= 1280x720p@60
5= 1280x720@60 16= 1920x1080i@60
6= 1280x800@60 17= 1920x1080p@60
7= 1280x1024@60 18= 720x576p@50
8=1440x900@60 19= 1280x720o@50
9=1400x1050@60 20= 1920x1080i@50
10= 1680x1050@60 21= 1920x1080p@50
SHOW OUTPUT RESOLUTION
S SIZE 0~6
R SIZE
S SIZE 0~6
SIZE 0~6
SET OUTPUT SIZE
0=OVERSCAN 4=LETTER BOX
1=FULL 5=UNDER 2
2=FOLLOW INPUT 6=UNDER 1
3=PAN SCAN
S INPUT HDCP 0~1
R INPUT HDCP
S INPUT HDCP 0~1
INPUT HDCP 0~1
SET HDCP FOR ACTIVE INPUT
(0=OFF 1=ON)
SHOW HDCP STATUS
S SYNCSHIFT 0~1
R SYNCSHIFT
S SYNCSHIFT 0~1
SYNCSHIFT 0~1
SET TIMING SHIFT (Default = 0)
SHOW TIMING SHIFT STATUS
S CONTRAST 0~60
R CONTRAST
S CONTRAST 0~60
CONTRAST 0~60
SET CONTRAST (Default =30)
SHOW CONTRAST STATUS
S BRIGHTNESS 0~60
R BRIGHTNESS 0~60
S BRIGHTNESS 0~60
BRIGHTNESS 0~60
SET BRIGHTNESS (Default=30)
SHOW BRIGHTNESS
S HUE 0~60
R HUE
S HUE 0~60
HUE 0~60
SET HUE (Default=30)
SHOW HUE STATUS
S SATURATION 0~60
R SATURATION
SATURATION 0~60
SATURATION 0~60
SET SATURATION (Default=30)
SHOW SATURATION
S SHARPNESS
R SHARPNESS
S SHARPNESS 0~60
SHARPNESS 0~60
SET SHARPNESS (Default=0)
SHOW SHARPNESS
S NR 0~3
R NR
S NR 0~3
NR 0~3
SET NOISE REDUCTION (Default=OFF)
SHOW NOISE REDUCTION STATUS
(0=OFF 1=LOW 2=MIDDLE 3=HIGH)
S VOLUME 0~100
R VOLUME
S VOLUME 0~100
VOLUME 0~100
SET VOLUME LEVEL(Default=100)
SHOW VOLUME LEVEL STATUS
S AUDIO DELAY 0~3
R AUDIO DELAY
S AUDIO DELAY 0~3
AUDIO DELAY 0~3
SET AUDIO DELAY (0=OFF 1=40ms 2=110ms
3=150ms)
SHOW AUDIO DELAY STATUS
S AUDIO MUTE 0/1
R AUDIO MUTE
S AUDIO MUTE 0/1
AUDIO MUTE 0/1
SET AUDIO MUTE (0=DISABLE 1=ENABLE)
SHOW AUDIO MUTE

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Command
Response
Description
S HDMI AUDIO 0/1
R HDMI AUDIO
S HDMI AUDIO 0/1
HDMI AUDIO 0/1
SET HDMI AUDIO (0=AUTO 1=EXT.)
SHOW HDMI AUDIO STATUS
S KEYLOCK 0/1
R KEYLOCK
S KEYLOCK 0/1
KEYLOCK 0/1
SET FRONT PANEL LOCK (0=DISABLE
1=ENABLE)
SHOW FRONT PANEL LOCK STATUS
S FREERUNCOLOR 0~1
R FREERUNCOLOR
S FREERUNCOLOR 0~1
FREERUNCOLOR 0~1
SET BLANK SCREEN COLOR (0=BLACK
1=BLUE)
SHOW BLANK SCREEN COLOR STATUS
PORT 0~8
PORT 0~8
SET PORT SELECTION WHEN POWERED
UP
0=LAST MEMORY 5=VGA2
1=HDMI1 6=VGA3
2=HDMI2 7=YPbPr
3-HDMI3 8=CV
4=VGA1
R IPCONFIG
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
SHOW IP ADDRESS
S DHCP
R DHCP
S DHCP 0~1
DHCP 0~1
SET DHCP (0=DISABLE 1=ENABLE)
SHOW DHCP STATUS
S SCAN 0~1
R SCAN
S SCAN 0~1
SCAN 0~1
SET AUTO SCAN INPUT(0=DISABLE
1=ENABLE)
SHOW AUTO SCAN INPUT STATUS
S AUTOADJUST 1
S AUTOADJUST 1
ADJUST VGA DISPLAY
S OSD 0~2
R OSD
S OSD 0~2
OSD 0~2
SET OSD (0=OFF 1=INFO 2=ON)
SHOW OSD STATUS
ST
FW: X.XX
SOURCE: HDMI1~CV / PORT On:
Last
OK
VOL +
VOL XX
VOL -
VOL XX
QUIT
Note:
•An incorrect command will respond with “Invalid Command<CR><LF>”.
•Items in bold are default values.
•Resolution settings 0~13 are RGB encoded. Resolution 14~21 are YUV
encoded.
•RS232 commands must be followed by a Carriage Return <CR> and for
some systems a Line Feed <LF> command should be added.
•Commands may be entered as uppercase or lowercase.
5.0 Web GUI Operation
As shipped from the factory (or after factory default reset), the SC-1080R IP
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IP address and when connected to a router on a LAN, the router will assign
an IP address to the device. This can speed up the setup process in most
instances, the device will get a valid IP address that matches your network,
and the last octet will be unique so it does not conflict with any other existing
IP address on the network. A user can find the IP address using the
following method, and once access is established, the IP address can be
changed to STATIC (rather than DHCP) if desired.
Finding the SC-1080R on the compatible LAN network
oThe OSD Menu and RS-232/Telnet command “R IPCONFIG”
can locate the SC-1080R’s IP address on the network.
6.0 Troubleshooting
There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device. If you think the
device is malfunctioning (or you have no picture output), please try to use
the methods described in Section 3.5 to obtain a picture first.
6.1 Contacting Hall Research
If you determine that your SC-1080R is malfunctioning, do not attempt to
repair the unit. Instead, contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-
641-6607. To return the unit to Hall Research you must first get a Return
Authorization (RMA) number. Package the unit carefully, if returning. We
recommend that you use the original container.

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Notice
Use only regulated 5v DC supply (center
positive) as supplied with the unit. Use of any
other voltage will cause damage to the unit and
void warranty.
7.0 Specifications
Input Ports
3 x HDMI, 3 x VGA, 1 x Component, 1 x Composite, 6 x
3.5mm audio, 2 x RCA (Analog stereo L/R , 1 x IR IN, 1 x
RJ45, 1 x USB (Service only)
Output Ports
2 x HDMI, 1 x VGA or YPbPr(compatible HD15 to 3-RCA
cable), 1 x SPDIF, 1 x 3.5mm audio
Power Supply
5 VDC @ 3A DC (US/EU Standard, CE/FCC/UL Certified)
Input Resolution
Up to 1080p & WUXGA@60
Output Resolution
Up to 1080p & WUXGA@60
Mounting
Brackets at each end with screw holes provided for rack
mounting
Dimensions
17” (432mm) W x 7.2” (183mm) D x 1.9” (47mm) H
Weight
Product: 4.71 lbs. (2.14 kg)
Chassis Material
Metal
Operating
Temperature
+32 to +104 °F (0 to 40 °C) 20%~90%, non-condensing
Power Consumption
11W
ESD Protection
Human Body model:
±8 kV (air-gap discharge)
±6 kV (contact discharge)
MTBF
90,000 estimated

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8.0 Supported Input Resolutions
Input Resolution
CV
Component
PC
HDMI
NTSC/PAL

640x480 (VGA) @60/72/75/85


800x600 (SVGA)@50/60/72/75


1024x768 (XGA)@60/70/75


1280x800 (WXGA)@60


1440x900 (WXGA+)@60


1600X900@60


1280x1024 (SXGA)@60/75


1400x1050 (SXGA+)@60


1600x1200 (UXGA)@60


1680x1050 (WSXGA)@60


1920x1200 (WUXGA)@60


480I


576I


480P


576P

720p@50/60


1080i@50/60


1080p@50/60

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9.0 Supported Output Resolutions
Output Resolution
PC
HDMI
640x480 (VGA) @60


800x600 (SVGA)@60


1024x768 (XGA)@60


1280x768@60
 
1280x800 (WXGA)@60


1360x768@60
 
1440x900 (WXGA+)@60


1600X900@60


1280x1024 (SXGA)@60


1400x1050 (SXGA+)@60


1600x1200 (UXGA)@60


1680x1050 (WSXGA)@60


1920x1200 (WUXGA)@60


480P
HD

576P
HD

720p@50/60
HD

1080i@50/60
HD

1080p@50/60
HD


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