Inline IN1408 User manual

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IN1408 VIDEO / DVI SCALER
WITH 8 INPUT SWITCHER
IN1408
OPERAT ION MANUAL
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Installation and Safety Instructions
For Models withouta Power Switch:
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be accessible.
For all Models:
No serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer service to a qualified technician.
For Models with Internal or External Fuses:
For continued protection against fire hazard, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
Instructions d’installation et de sécurité
Pour les modèles sans interrupteur de courant:
La prise de courant d’alimentation sera installé près de l’équipement et sera accessible.
Pour tout les modèles:
Pas de composants à entretenir à l’intérieur. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien qualifié.
Pour les modèles équipés de fusibles internes ou externes:
Afin d’éviter tout danger d’incendie, ne remplacer qu’avec le même type et la même valeur de fusible.
Installations- und Sicherheitshinweise
Für Geräte ohne Netzschalter:
Die Netzsteckdose soll in der Nähe des Gerätes installiert und frei zugänglich sein.
Für alle Geräte:
Keine Wartung innerhalb des Gerätes notwendig. Reparaturen nur durch einen Fachmann!
Für Geräte mit interner oder externer Sicherung:
Für dauernden Schutz gegen Feuergefahr darf die Sicherung nur gegen eine andere gleichen Typs und gleicher Nennleistung
ausgewechselt werden.
Instalacion E Instrucciones de Seguridad
Modelos Sin Interruptor:
La conexión debe ser instalada cerca del equipo y debe ser accesible.
Para Todos Los Modelos:
Dentro de la unidad , no hay partes para reparar. Llame un tecnico calificado.
Modelos con Fusibles Internos o Externos:
Para prevenir un incendio, reemplace solo con el mismo tipo de fusible.
CE COMPLIANCE
All products exported to Europe by Inline, Inc. after January 1, 1997 have been tested and found to
comply with EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC. These devices conform to the following
standards:
EN50081-1 (1991), EN55022 (1987)
EN50082-1 (1992 and 1994), EN60950-92
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with
the pertinent Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standards governing this device.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device 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 against harmful
interference when 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
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.
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Table of Contents
Product Overview...........................................................................................................................2
Description ...................................................................................................................................2
Product Features...........................................................................................................................2
Compatibility..................................................................................................................................4
Input .............................................................................................................................................4
Output...........................................................................................................................................4
Installation ......................................................................................................................................5
IN1408 Application Diagram.......................................................................................................8
IN1408 Rear Panel Connectors..................................................................................................10
Operation......................................................................................................................................11
Front Panel Controls...................................................................................................................11
IN1408 On Screen Display Menu System .................................................................................12
On Screen Menu.........................................................................................................................13
Menu Commands .........................................................................................................................13
Video Menu................................................................................................................................13
Audio Menu................................................................................................................................16
Input Menu.................................................................................................................................17
Output Menu ..............................................................................................................................21
Advanced Menu .........................................................................................................................23
Choosing the Optimal Resolution and Refresh Rate................................................................25
CRT Displays - Selecting the Golden Resolution......................................................................25
CRT Displays - Selecting the Optimal Refresh Rate .................................................................25
Fixed Pixel Displays - Selecting the Optimal Resolution and Refresh Rate .............................26
Advanced Operation ....................................................................................................................27
Pass-Through RGB Video..........................................................................................................27
Output RGB Connectors ............................................................................................................27
Output Modes.............................................................................................................................27
Default Power Buttons ...............................................................................................................28
Output Positioning......................................................................................................................28
Advanced Input Settings..............................................................................................................29
Remote Operation........................................................................................................................36
RS-232 Control ..........................................................................................................................36
IN1408 Serial Commands..........................................................................................................37
IR Remote Control......................................................................................................................41
Specifications................................................................................................................................42
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................44
Product Dimensions .....................................................................................................................49
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................50
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Product Overview
DESCRIPTION
IN1408 is the first video and RGB scaler offering DVI digital video inputs and can accept
virtually any popular video signal format. The IN1408 Video/DVI Scaler combines superb video
scaling for video, RGB computer video and DVI digital video signals with 8 Input A/V switching
capability. The IN1408 is a powerful system integration tool that makes it easy to connect a
variety of analog and TMDS digital (DVI / DFP) signal sources to data, presentation and HDTV
displays with analog or DVI inputs.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Sophisticated Motion Compensation Circuitry — Detects the original source material and
selects the optimal formula to eliminate motion artifacts. The scaler automatically switches to
adaptive frame mode (inverse 3:2 pulldown) with film-originated video sources.
Advanced Quad Standard Video Decoding - A high quality video decoder in the IN1408
provides accurate video decoding of composite video and S-Video signals in the NTSC, PAL,
SECAM and NTSC 4.43 video standards.
Advanced RGB Scaling - The IN1408 also provides superb up-scaling and refresh rate changing
for 640 x 480, 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 resolution RGB video signals, making it an excellent
companion for LCD and DLP display devices that have marginal, on-board video scaling
capability.
DVI Input/Output – provides a direct digital connection for projectors, plasma panels and flat
panel displays with DVI/DFP inputs.
Large LCD Status Display – that is conveniently embedded in the IN1408 front panel offers an
easily viewable display of the system menu and settings.
Flexible Control Options – allow the user to control all the settings using the large LCD Display
or On-Screen Menu. All functions can also be controlled using the front panel controls, RS-232
serial commands or the optional CTL120 IR remote control.
Selectable Output Resolution - The IN1408 provides a progressive scan output signal at standard
resolutions and refresh rates, ensuring optimal compatibility and exceptional image quality with a
wide range of CRT, LCD, DMD, LCOS, and Plasma display devices.
Selectable Refresh Rate – allows the IN1408 to display a remarkably solid, flicker-free image
when using CRT monitors and projectors, the IN1408 output vertical refresh rate is adjustable
from 60 Hz to 120 Hz.
8-Input Video / Audio Switcher - The IN1408 provides multiple inputs and flexible switching
capability to accommodate a variety of applications. Stereo audio-follow-video switching is
provided for all eight inputs.
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Digital Freeze Frame - provides a high quality still image for applications that require close
examination of a specific video frame.
Video Blank Button - allows the video image to be suppressed, outputting a solid black signal.
On Screen Menus - provide easy control of video adjustments including hue, color, contrast,
brightness, gamma, sharpness, image size, image position and edge blanking. Individual image
settings can be optimized and stored for each input.
Image Size, Position and Edge Blanking Controls – allows for easy precise fitting of the active
video image to the display area and provide for multiple aspect ratios by using individual
horizontal and vertical image adjustments.
Comprehensive Aspect Ratio Controls are provided for 4:3, letterbox, and anamorphically
enhanced signal sources. The Anamorphic mode provides vertical image squeezing and lets
users take full advantage of the superior image quality offered on anamorphically enhanced
DVDs.
Advanced Input Adjustment Controls - are provided to optimize the unit when used with non-
standard input signals. Input signal adjustments include: Total Pixels, Active Pixels, Active
Lines, Horizontal and Vertical Blanking, Phase and Scan Type.
Blue Screen Feature - provides a full screen blue image that acts as a test signal and is ideal for
setting up the output resolution, refresh rate, position settings, and to verify connection to the
output display device.
128 User Memories –stores all video, audio and input parameters to allow the unit to be
optimized for a large number of sources and gives the capability to recall those settings quickly.
RS-232 Serial Control - is provided for all scaler functions including input selections, image
adjustments and output settings.
Two Analog Video Outputs — Output 1 (15-Pin HD) can be set for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
signal format and is ideal for connecting to displays with RGB analog inputs. Output 2 (5 BNCs)
can be set for RGBHV / RGBS / RGsB or component video format, letting you connect to HDTV
displays and other devices that accept progressive component video input signals.
Rack Mountable - The IN1408 can be mounted in a 2U rack space using the MTR102 rack ears
(provided).
Stereo Audio Switching – capability for balanced and unbalanced audio signals with volume
control and mute.
Digital Audio Switching – The IN1408 is equipped with four digital audio inputs that accept
signals from computer sound cards with SPDIF digital outputs and DVD players with coaxial
digital audio outputs.
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Compatibility
VIDEO INPUTS
The IN1408 Video Scaler accepts composite and S-Video signals in the NTSC, PAL, SECAM
and NTSC 4.43 video standards on all eight inputs. Inputs 5 - 8 are universal inputs that also
accept component video, progressive component video, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB or computer pass
through. Inputs 5&6 have the added feature of accepting TMDS (single link) digital video signals
from computers with DVI or DFP digital video ports. When inputs 5 - 8 are set for passive mode,
they are compatible with virtually any signal format at any resolution and refresh rate.
AUDIO INPUTS
Analog Audio Signals
Inputs 1 - 8 include a 5-pin captive screw terminal for analog audio input. All eight analog stereo
audio inputs are compatible with balanced and unbalanced line level signals from a VCR, DVD
player, computer audio card, or any other audio device that delivers a stereo line level signal.
Digital Audio Signals
Inputs 5-8 are equipped to accept digital audio signals from DVD players with coaxial digital
outputs, computer sound cards with SPDIF digital audio outputs and other devices that feature
similar digital audio output signals. The selected digital audio input signal is routed passively to
the digital audio output with no signal processing.
VIDEO OUTPUTS
Resolutions and Refresh Rates
The IN1408 features selectable output resolutions from 640 x 480 up to 1365 x 1024 to match the
optimum or native resolution of virtually any display device. The unit provides a progressive scan
output signal at standard resolutions and refresh rates, ensuring optimal compatibility and
exceptional image quality with a wide range of CRT, LCD, DMD, D-ILA, and Plasma display
devices.
The output refresh rate is also selectable as desired. When used with LCD or DMD displays, the
60 Hz output setting is recommended. Higher output refresh rates may be selected for use on
CRT type displays in order to reduce flicker and provide enhanced ergonomics.
The IN1408 provides three video outputs: a DVI Digital Video connector, 5 BNC connectors
(RGB or component format), a 15-Pin HD (VGA) connector. Since the three sources are active
simultaneously, the IN1408 can directly drive three separate display devices. The output signal
format can be set to Component, RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB as required.
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Analog Stereo Audio
The analog stereo audio output provides a balanced or unbalanced line level output signal (see
page 5 for output wiring diagram). This output can drive any line level compatible audio unit, or
a local device such as powered speakers. The output level is adjustable using the volume control.
Digital Audio
The digital audio output provides a digital signal that is compatible with receivers and decoders
that feature coaxial digital audio inputs.
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Installation
This section offers step-by-step instructions for installing the IN1408 Video Scaler. An
application diagram showing typical connections is provided on the page 8.
ÁNotePrior to initiating the installation procedure, ensure that the power switch is in the
off mode on the IN1408 and there is no power supply cord connection to the unit.
1.) Place / install the IN1408 at the desired location. Make sure that the unit is seated on a
flat surface or is securely installed in a standard 19”equipment rack using the MTR102
rack ears (provided). The IN1408 is exactly 2U high without the feet. If other equipment
will be located in the space directly below the scaler, the rubber feet on the bottom of the
unit must be removed before mounting it in the equipment rack.
2.) The IN1408 features a DVI video output, a 5-BNC video output and a 15-Pin HD video
output for easy connections to a variety of display devices:
• Digital display devices can be connected directly to the IN1408 DVI output. If the
video source features a DFP connector, use the appropriate IN9700 Series cable,
DFP / DVI Patch Cable or DFP / DVI adapter (a complete list of available INLINE
digital video cables and adapters can be found on page 9).
• Display devices that feature BNC input connectors can be connected directly to the
IN1408 BNC video output using three, four or five BNC cables (for RGsB, RGBS
or RGBHV, respectively) or a multi-conductor RGBHV, RGBS or RGB cable. The
INLINE IN7000 / IN7200 / IN7300 Series cables are well suited for this purpose
(see the RGB Input / Output Installation Cables table on page 42). While making
connections, take care to insure that the red output is connected to the red input,
green output is connected to the green input, etc.
• Display devices with a 15-pin HD input can be connected directly to the IN1408 15-
Pin HD output port using a standard VGA cable. INLINE’s IN8000 Series flexible
VGA cables offer exceptional performance and are available in a variety of lengths.
ÁNote: Since all three outputs are active simultaneously, the IN1408 can directly drive three
separate display devices.
3.) Connect the IN1408 analog stereo audio output (5-pin captive screw terminal) to the audio
system’s line level input (mixer, amplifier, powered speakers, etc.). The output can be set for
balanced or unbalanced output signal as required by wiring the output appropriately (see
wiring diagram below). The analog audio output connector will accept stranded or solid
cables from 20 - 26 AWG.
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4.) Connect the IN1408 digital audio output (RCA female) to a compatible digital audio decoder
such as a receiver or digital audio processor. Use a 75 ohm cable to make the connection
between the IN1408 digital audio output and the sound system’s coaxial digital audio input.
5.) Connect the video / computer video source(s) to the appropriate IN1408 input
connectors. All eight inputs can accept either a composite video signal or an S-Video
signal. Inputs 5 - 8 are universal inputs that also accept interlaced component video,
progressive component video, RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB video signals. For more details,
see Video Signal Input Connection Guide for Inputs 5 - 8 on page 7.
• Composite video sources with BNC output connectors can be connected using an
IN7200-1 Series high-resolution single coax cable. Devices with an RCA output
connector can be connected using an IN9101 BNC to RCA adapter cable.
• S-Video Sources may be connected using an IN9098 4-Pin Mini DIN Male to 2-BNC Male
adapter cable (6’long).
Key Concept
• Component video sources and Progressive component video sources may be
connected to Input 5, 6, 7 or 8 using an IN9101 RCA to BNC adapter cable or an
IN7300-3 Series 3-BNC cable. Ensure that the component video signals are connected
to the correct connectors.
• RGsB / RGBS / RGBHV Video Signals from video and computer video sources can be
connected to Input 5, 6, 7 or 8 by using three, four or five BNC cables or a multi-
conductor RGBHV, RGBS or RGB "snake". The IN7000 / IN7200 / IN7300 Series
cables are well suited for this purpose (see RGB Input / Output Installation Cables on
page 42). While making connections, ensure that the red output is connected to the red
input, green output to the green input, etc.
• Digital Video sources can be connected to the DVI ports on Inputs 5 and 6.
Video Signal Connection Guide for Inputs 5 - 8
When making connections to inputs 5, 6, 7 or 8, take care to connect each signal component to
the correct BNC connectors as indicated in the table below:
Signal Type Red BNC Green BNC Blue BNC H / C Sync
BNC
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S-Video C Y
Component - Interlaced R-Y Y B-Y
Cr Y Cb
Component - Progressive Pr Y Pb
RGsB R Gs B
RGBS R G B S
RGBHV R G B H V
On Inputs 1 through 4, Video input signals must only be connected to
either the composite video or the S-video connector on any one input.
DO NOT connect composite video and S-Video signals simultaneously
on the same input!
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6.) Connect the audio signals to the appropriate inputs:
Analog Audio Signals: All eight Inputs will accept balanced or unbalanced stereo audio
signals. Connect the audio signals to the 5-pin captive screw connectors according to the
wiring diagram below:
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Digital Audio Signals: Inputs 5 - 8 will also accept digital audio signals from a DVD player,
computer with a SPDIF digital audio output or other devices with a coaxial digital audio
output. Connect these digital audio signals to the Digital Audio RCA connectors.
7.) If desired, connect a control system, computer or other serial command source to the
RS-232 remote connector. For more information about serial control of the IN1408, see
the Remote Operations Section on page 36.
8.) Connect power to the IN1408 using the IN9230 IEC power cable (included).
9.) Turn on the video sources, the IN1408, the data display device(s) and the audio output
equipment (if applicable).
10.) Using the front panel controls or RS-232 commands, adjust and store the parameters for each
input source.
Key Concept
11.) Set the output resolution and refresh rate to match your display device / installation
requirement. Refer to the Output Menu Section on page 21. For more information on
selecting an appropriate resolution / refresh rate, see Choosing the Optimal Resolution and
Refresh Rate on page 25.
12.) The default output format for the BNC connectors is RGBHV. If you need a Progressive
Component video output signal, use the BNC Output menu selection to set the format as
required (see page 22).
To ensure proper operation, it is critical that you set each input to match the
format of the signal connected to that input (i.e. composite, S-video,
componenet, RGBHV, etc.) See Signal Format under the INPUT MENU
section on page 17 for details.
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM
IN1408 VIDEO / DVI SCALER
sound system
input devices
input devices output devices
control
Control System
= Analog Video
= DVI Video
= Analog Audio
= Digital Audio
Analog Stereo
Digital
Surround
Sound
Video Conferencing
S-Video
DSS Receiver
S-Video
DVD Player
S-Video
VHS VCR
Composite Video
Computer
with DVI Output Document Camera with DVI Output
1x2 DVI
Distribution
Amplifier
Digital
Audio 5 Digital Audio 7 Digital Audio 8
Laptop DVD with Progressive
Component Video Output Plasma Display with DVI Input Data Projector with DVI Input HDTV Progressive Component Data Projector
CTL120
Infrared
Remote
(optional)
To Infrared
Sensor on
Front Panel
90-260 VAC; 0.5A; 47-63 HZ
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INPUT 1
Y
C
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO
AUDIO 1
+
–
+
–
INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
INPUT 7
AUDIO
INPUTS
VIDEO OUTPUTS
AUDIO
OUTPUTS
R
L
Y
C
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO
AUDIO 2
+
–
+
–
R
L
Y
C
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO
AUDIO 3
+
–
+
–
R
L
Y
C
S-VIDEO
RGB
R-Y Y B-Y
R-Y Y B-Y
H/C V
RGBH/C
V
INPUT 5
INPUT 8INPUT 6
RGB
R-Y Y B-Y
R-Y Y B-Y
H/C V
RGBH/C V
COMPOSITE VIDEO
AUDIO 4
AUDIO 5
DIGITAL ANALOG
AUDIO 6
DIGITAL ANALOG
AUDIO 7
DIGITAL ANALOG
AUDIO 8
DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL ANALOG
+
–
+
–
R
L
+
–
+
–
R
L
+
–
+
–
R
H
DVIDVI
DVI V
RGB
R-Y Y B-Y
L
+
–
+
–
R
L
+
–
+
–
R
L
+
–
+
–
R
L
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RS-232
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