Sony DSC-1024HD User manual

SONY.
DigitalScan Converter
DSC-1024HD

Toprevent fire orshock hazard, donot
expose the unittorain or moisture.
Dangerously highvoltages are present
inside the unit.Donotopen the cabinet.
Refer servicing toqualified personnel
only.
Thisequipment has been testedand found tocomply with the
limits fora Class B digital device,pursuant toPart 15ofthe
FCC Rules. Theselimits are designedto provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference ina residential
installation.Thisequipment generates,uses,and can radiate
radio frequency energy and,ifnot installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur
ina particular installation. Ifthisequipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which car
be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is
encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one ormore of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different
from that to which the receiver isconnected.
-Consultthe dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician
forhelp.
You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not
expressly approved inthismanual could void your authority
tooperate thisequipment.
•Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
115Volts
UnitedStates,
Canada,Japan
Plugtype
NEMA S-15P
Australia, New
Zealand
SAAAS3112
UnitedKingdom,
Ireland
BS 1363
Continental Europe
CEE7/VII(Schuko)
Cordtype
Minimum cord set
rating
SJT
7A/125V
3x 18AWG
7A/250V 7A/250V
CDB03PLP
HAR (H05W-F3G1.0)
7A/250V
HAR (H05W-F3G1.0)
230 Volts
(notprovided on
standard cord set)
Safety approval
UL/CSA
2m±0.1m
Cordlength
Dept. of Energy ofNew
South Wales
2.5 m± O.lm
2.5 m ± 0.1 m
BSI,ASTA
2.5 m ± 0.1m
HAR
Autorangingusiversalpowersupplyworksanywhere; theunitself-adjustsiftheappropriatepowercordandplugfor
thelocalvoltageareused.
CEE-22 cord set,
female end (all
power cord sets)
Thesocket-outlet should be installednear the equipment
and be easilyaccessible.
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•Thenameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc.islocated onthe rear.
•Shouldany solidobject or liquid fall into the cabinet,unplug
the unit and have it checkedby qualified personnel before
operatingitfurther.
•Unplug the unit from the wall outletifitisnottobeusedfor
severaldaysormore.
•Todisconnect the AC power cord,pull itout by the plug.
Neverpullthecorditself.
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heatbuilt-
up. Donotplace the unit onsurface (rugs, blankets, etc.) or
nearmaterials (curtains, draperies) that may block the
ventilationholes.
•Do not installthe unit near heat sources suchasradiators or
air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust orhumidity, mechanical vibration orshock.
•Ifthe internal temperature becomes high, the built-in
thermal protector automatically functions to turn off the
unit.
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Features..........................................................................................
Location and function ofparts and controls.............................
Front panel.......................................................................
Rear panel.........................................................................
Hookups.........................................................................................
Hookup for getting theup-converted signal..............
Hookup for getting the down-converted signal.........
Watchingthe converted picture .................................................
Converting the picture ...................................................
Using the linedoubler ....................................................
Watching a stillpicture...................................................
Getting rid of on-screeninformation............................
Adjusting the picture ...................................................................
Zooming and resizing the picture..............................................
Usingthe memory........................................................................
Using the test pattern ...................................................................
Using the remote commander ...................................................
Operating a specific unit with theremote commander ..........
Using the generator lock (gen-lock)...........................................
Constructing a projection wall ...................................................
Selectingthesetup level..............................................................
Selectingthe on-screen language ...............................................
Adjusting the SC/H (Subcarrier to Horizontal) ......................
Using the HDTV output ...........................;..............'..,.................
Thisunit converts the scanning frequency and the scanning
linesofthe video signal.Theunit does not recognize or
communicate the information superimposed onthe blanking
signal,such as a copy guard signalorclosedcaption
information.
Apart ofthe information ofthe input signalmay be lostinthe
conversionprocess.
Troubleshooting............................................................................
Specifications.................................................................................
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Tokeep the unit lookingbrand-new, periodically cleanitwith
amild detergent solution.Never use strong solvents,such as
thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleansers sincethesewill
damage the cabinet. As a safety precaution, unplug the unit
before cleaning it.
Donot throw away the carton and packing materias. They
make an ideal container inwhich to transport the unit.
When shipping the unit to another location,repack it as
illustrated onthe carton.
Ifyou have any questions about thisunit, contact your
authorized Sonydealer.
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Thank you forpurchasing the SonyDigital ScanConverter.
Here are someofthefeatures you'll enjoy with your converter:
CombinationofTranscoderwith
FormatConverter
ExampleofupconversionComputermonitor
SVGA
DSC-1024HD
15.7kHz,
50/60 Hz
VCR, etc.
Theunit iscapable ofconverting the video signalformat
among composite video, Y/C,component and RGB, and
either up or down converting the scanning frequencies in the
range offH: 15kHz - 70kHz and fV: 50- 120Hz into seven
resolution formats, including theHDTV (1920x 1080)format.
With thisnew combination ofthe transcoder and format
converter functions, theunit accepts variable video input
sources to display images with high-resolution monitors or
projectors, or to record and play back with ordinary video
equipment.
Line Doubler
Exampleofdownconversion
LCDprojector,etc.
Blackburst
Personal computer,
workstation, etc.
XGA,
SVGA
DSC-1024HD
Example ofgen-lock
Betacam SPvideo
cassette recorder, etc.
DSC-1024HD
Blackburst
Input
VGA
Thescanning frequencies ofthe input NTSCorPAL signals
can be doubled foreach field to 31.5kHz horizontal frequency
by interpolating information on linesignals vertically. This
enablessmooth reproduction offast moving pictures.
Interpolated line
Field2
1frame
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Rack mounting
When you use this unit with your video editing system,the
outputNTSCor PAL signalcanbe locked to a reference signal
(black burst video).
You canmount theunit ona 19-inchEIA standard rack
usingthe optionalMB-510mounting bracket kit.
1Attach the handle brackets with the four screws
includedwith this unit.
Theaspectratio oftheconverted picture isdisplayed onthe
screenasyou zoom the picture or change the picture size.
•Three'dimensionalcomb filter for NTSCY/Cseparation
•Linecorrelation comb filter for PAL Y/Cseparation
•Up to x 4 zooming
•Accepts infrared or wired Sonyremote commanders using
SIRCScode
•On-screendisplay infive languages for user-friendly access
•Built-in test patterns fordisplay alignment
•Three setsofvideo inputs with audio inputs: one composite
video or Y/Cinput, one composite video or RGB/
component input, and one RGB/component input
Memory function for storage ofup to five operation settings
Automatic input signal detection with indication
Self-adjusting for uniform output signal
EIArackmounting
Selectablesetup level (black reference level) forthe output
NTSCsignal
Screws
2Remove the four legsfrom the bottomoftheunit.
3Mountthe unitintoa 19-inchstandard rack.
Do not hold the handle brackets to carry the unit. Ifyou do,
the unit may separate from the handle brackets.
Handlebracket
Screws
Handlebracket
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ON/OFF(power)switchandindicator
Pressto turn the unit onand off.
Theindicator ontheswitch lightswhen the unit isturned
on.
OUTPUTFORMAT button
Pressthis button to selectthe desired output signalformat.
Theselectedoutput signal indicator lights.
COMMANDMODEselector
When using the remote commander supplied with the
Sonymonitor orTV,setit to TV.
When using the remote commander supplied with the
Sonyprojector, setitto PJ.
When not using the remote commander, setto OFF.
SIGNAL FORMAT indicators
DISPLAYON/OFFbuttonandindicator
Pressthisbutton to turn onthe indicator (DISPLAY ON) to
display the current operating mode onthe screen.
Press it again to turn off the indicator to eliminatethe
display (DISPLAYOFF).
Note
The main menu appears by pressingthe MENU button,
even ifthe DISPLAYOFFmode isselected.
INindicators(upper)
Shows the input signalformat that the unit automatically
detected.
31.5k,37k,48kand 64kindicate the horizontal scanning
frequencies. Ifthehorizontal scanningfrequency ofthe
input signaldetected isone ofthese values ±1kHz, the
corresponding indicator lights.Ifanother value is
detected,theOTHERSindicatorlights.
TEST PATTERN button and indicator
Pressthisbutton to turn onthe indicator to display the test
pattern onthe screen.
Toturnoff the testpattern,pressthe TESTPATTERN
button repeatedly until no testpattern isdisplayed, or
presstheON/OFF,INPUTSELECT orOUTPUT
FORMATbutton.
LINEDOUBLERbuttonandindicator
When the input signalformat isNTSCor PAL, pressthis
button to turn onthe indicator and activate the linedoubler
function. Pressit again to turn off the indicator and cancel
the linedoubler function.
OUTindicators(lower)
Showsthe output signal format selectedby the OUTPUT
FORMATbutton. The output signalformatshown by each
indicatorisasfollows:
NTSC
PAL
31.5k
37k
48k
64k
1080i
NTSC
PAL
VGA640x480
VESA 800x 600
VESA 1024x 768
VESA 1280x 1024
HDTV 1920x 1080
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Forspecifications ofeach format, see"Preset signals"or
page 49.
GEN-LOCK indicator
Whenthe output signalformat isPAL or NTSCand GEN
LOCKissetto ON onthemenuscreen,theGEN-LOCK
indicatorlights or flashes.

RemotesensorZOOM +/-buttons
Receives thebeamfrom the remote commander. Pressthe+ button to zoom up, and the - button to zoom
down.
CHROMA+/-button
Press to adjust the picture chroma level. SIZE V/H +/- buttons
PHASE+/-button
Pressto adjust the picture phase level.
CONTRAST +/- button
Pressto adjust the sizeofthe picture.
V+:to expand the vertical size
V-:to reduce the vertical size
H+: to expand the horizontal size
H-:to reduce the horizontal size
Pressto adjust the picture contrast.
buttons/cursorbuttons
OVERFLOWindicator
Thisindicator lightswhen input signallevel isexcessive.
Press to shift the picture inthe direction ofthe arrow.
Theand buttons are alsousedformoving the cursor on
the menu screen.
APERTURE button and indicator
Pressthis button to turn onthe indicator to make the
picture sharper. Pressit again to turn off the indicator for a
softer picture.
MENUbutton
Pressto make the menu appear, or quit the menu.
ENTERbutton
Presstoselectthedesireditemina menu.
STILLbuttonandindicator
Press this'button to turn onthe indicator to geta still
picture. Press itagain to turn off the indicator to resume
the normal screen.
OPENbutton
Pressto open the front cover.
INPUTSELECTbuttons
Press to selectthe input signal.
3:
to selectthe input source connected to the VIDEO 1 IN
(Y/C orCOMP) connector and the AUDIO 1 IN
connector.
to selectthe input source connected to the VIDEO 2 IN
(RGB, YBR* orCOMP)connector and the AUDIO 2 IN
connector.
to selectthe input source connected to the VIDEO 3 IN
(RGB or YBR*) connector and the AUDIO 3 IN
connector.
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*YBRisanabbreviationofY/B-Y/R-Ycomponentsignal.
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Front Panel Parts and Controls (cont)

VIDEO 1 INconnectorsectionVIDEO 3 INconnectorsection
Two setsofvideo inputs and loop-through outputs.
Y/CIN(4-pin):
AsetofRGB orcomponent (Y/B-Y/R-Y) signalinputs anc
loop-through outputs. ,
Connect to the Y/Coutput ofvideo equipment.
Thisconnector has a priority over the COMP IN connector,
ifboth connectors are used.
COMPIN/REF(BNCtype):
RGB/componentinput(D-sub15-pin,3-row):
Connectone ofthe D-sub connectors to the RGB orthe
component (Y/B-Y/R-Y) outputs ofvideo equipment. Tht
other D-sub connector isa loop-through output.
Connect to the composite video output ofvideo
equipment.
Also, inputthe reference signalforthe gen-lock (black
burstsignal) to theVIDEO 1 INREFconnector.
Terminationswitch:
When nothing isconnected to the loop-through output
connector, setto When the loop-through output
connectorisused, setto OPEN.
Y/C OUT(4-pin):RGB/YBR*selector:
Loop-through output ofthe Y/C IN connector.
COMPOUT(BNCtype):Setto RGB or YBR according to the formatofthe signal
input to the D-subconnector.
Loop-through output oftheCOMPIN connector.SYNC selector:
VIDEO 2 INconnectorsection
Asetofcomposite video or RGB/component (Y/B-Y/R-Y)
signalinputs and loop-through outputs. *YBR isan abbreviationofY/B-Y/R-Y component signal.
Normally setto AUTO. SettoON G to usethe syncsignal
ongreen channel when both external sync signaland sync
ongreensignalare input.
Compositevideo/RGB/componentinput(D-sub15-
pin,3-row):
Connect one ofthe D-subconnectors to the composite
video,RGB or component (Y/B-Y/R-Y) outputs ofvideo
equipment. Theother D-sub connector isa loop-through
output.
Terminationswitch:
When nothing isconnected to the loop-through output
When the loop-through output
connector, setto
connector isused, setto OPEN.
NORMAL/COMP(composite)inputselector:
Usually setto NORMAL when RGB or component signalis
input to the D-subconnector. Setto COMP when
composite video signalisinput.
RGB/YBR* (RGB/component)inputselector:
Setto RGB or YBR according to the format ofthe signal
input to the D-sub connector.
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VIDEOOUTconnectorsectionCTRLS IN/OUTjacks (minijack)
Three setsofvideo outputs. Theconverted signalis
output from thissection.
Y/Coutput(4-pin):
Connect to the Y/Cinput ofvideo equipment.
Only the NTSCorPAL signal isoutput from this
connector.
Compositevideooutput(BNCtype):
Connect to the composite video input ofvideo equipment.
Only the NTSCorPAL signalisoutput from this
connector.
Connectto the CONTROL Sjacks ofother Sonyequipment.
It isthen possibleto control thewhole systemwith a single
remote commander.
When a plug isconnected to the CTRL S INjack, the
remote sensoronthe front panel becomes inactive.
AC INconnector
Connectthe supplied power cord.
RGB/componentoutput(D-sub15-pin,3-row):
Connectto theRGBorcomponent (Y/B-Y/R-Y) inputs of
video equipment.
RGB/YBR output selector:
Setthis selector depending onthe format ofthe signal
output from the D-sub connector. YBR iseffective whenthe
NTSCorPAL signal isoutput.
SYNC outputselector:
Selectthe sync signalforthe RGB output.
Setto SEPto use separate horizontal/vertical syncsignal.
SettoCOMP to use the composite sync signal.
AUDIO INL/Rjacks (RCA pin)
Three setsofaudio inputs.
Connect to the audio output jacks ofequipment. If the
input source ismonaural, connect ittotheL jack only.
You can selectthe audio input with the INPUT SELECT
buttons onthe front panel.
AUDIO OUTL/Rjacks (RCA pin)
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Asetofaudio outputs.
Connectto the audio input jacks ofequipment.
Rear panel parts & controls (cont)

Beforeyougetstarted
•Firstmake surethat the powertoeachpieceofequipmentis
turnedoff.
•Use connecting cablessuitable for the equipment to be
connected.
•Thecable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks.
Alooseconnection may cause hum and other noise.
•Todisconnect the cable,pull out by grasping the plug.
Never pull the cable itself.
•Read the instruction manual oftheequipment to be
connected.
Thefollowing diagram shows a connectionexample to convert a low-rate input signalinto a high-rate output signal.
VCR, laser disc player,
gamemachine,etc.
Betacam SP video cassette
recorder
AUDIO OUTL/R
CONTROL
SOUT
AUDIO
OUT L/R
SVIDEG
OUT
COMPONENT
(Y, R-Y, B-Y)
AUDIO IN
AUDIO3
L/R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO1L/R
VIDEO 1 IN
VIDEO OUTselectors
Y/CIN
CTRL S IN
VIDEO 3 IN
VIDEO OUT
OUT L/R
VIDEO 3 INselectors
AC IN
AC powercord
R/G/B/HD/VD INto a wall outlet
AUDIOIN
L/R
Computermonitor(VGAorSVGA),
etc.
Public announcement
system, etc
Dataprojector,LCDprojector,
etc.
SettingtheVIDEO OUTselectors
•Setthe RGB/YBR selectorto RGB (when a computer
monitor, data projector or LCD projector isconnected).
•Setthe SYNC selectorto SEP (HD orVD separate sync) or
COMP (composite sync) depending onthe connected
equipment.
When theBetacamSPvideo cassetterecorderis
connectedtoVIDEO 3 IN
Setthe VIDEO 3 IN selectorsas follows:
•75/OPEN selector
•RGB/YBRselectorYBR
•SYNC selectorAUTO
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Connect only the three plugs ofthe signal cable to the Betacam
SPvideo cassette recorder: green plug to Y connector, red to R-
Y,and blue to B-Y.Leave the other plugs,ifprovided,
disconnected.

Thefollowing diagram shows a connection example to convert a high-rate input signalinto a low-rate output signal.
Computer
monitor
R/G/BIN
Personal computer,
workstation, etc.
To watch the originalpictureoutputfrom the
computer or workstation with the monitor,connect
the monitorcable that has beenremoved from the
computer orworkstation to VIDEO 3 INloop-through
output.
Audiocable
(ifnecessary)
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 3 IN
(loop-through)
AUDIO IN
AUDIO 3 L/R
VIDEO OUT selectors
VIDEO 3 INselectors
VIDEO
OUT(BNC)
VIDEO IN(composite)
or
R/G/B/HD/VD INor
Y/R-Y/B-Y IN
Signalcable(supplied)
toa walloutlet
AC power cord
OUT L/R
VIDEOOUT
(D-sub15-pin)
AC IN
Video monitor
or
AUDIO IN
L/R
Betacam SP video cassette
recorder,etc.
VIDEO 3 IN
Setthe RGB/YBR selectorto RGB when a video monitor o:
video projector isconnected.
Setitto YBR when a Betacam SPvideo cassetterecorder is
connected.
Setthe SYNC selectorto SEP(HD orVD separate sync)or
COMP (composite sync) depending onthe connected
equipment.
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SettingtheVIDEO OUTselectors
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When thecomputermonitorisconnectedtothe
VIDEO 3 INloop-throughoutput
Setthe VIDEO 3 IN selectorsas follows:
/OPEN selector OPEN
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RGB/YBRselector RGB
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SYNC selectorAUTO orON G depending onthe
connecting equipment
ForMacintosh and SiliconGraphics Inc. computers, setto
ONG.
Hookups (cont)

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3
IN/OUT indicators
2
STILLbutton
LINEDOUBLERbutton
buttons
DISPLAY ON/OF
button
CENT
Beforeyoustart
Turn onthe connected equipment and play a video source.
Todisplay the information onthe current operation onthe
screen,make sure the indicator ofthe DISPLAYON/OFF
button islit. Ifnot, press the DISPLAY ON/OFF button.
Tosetthe on-screenlanguage toyours, seepage 46.
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Convertingthepicture
Pressthe ON/OFF switch.
Theindicator ofthe ON/OFF switch and allthe three
INPUTSELECTbuttonslight.
Usingthelinedoubler
Thelinedoubler function ofthis unit converts the input NTSC
orPAL signalinto a digitally interpolated, high scan-rate
output signal.The output signal format becomes a non-
interlaced signalwhose horizontal frequency is31.5kHz and
vertical frequency issynchronized to the input signal.
Thelinedoubler up-converts the signal field by field by
interpolating information ontwo linesignals vertically.
Therefore, a fast moving picture isreproduced asa natural
high-resolution picture.
•Theconverted signalisoutput from theRGB/component
output connector inthe RGB format.
•Thelinedoubler can be activated for the three inputs
separately.
Activating thelinedoubler
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Select the inputsource to beconverted by pressing the
INPUTSELECT button.
2
Press the OUTPUTFORMAT buttonto select 31.5k.
2
Thepressed button lights brighter than the others, and the
input signalindicator lightsto show the input signal
Connecta NTSC orPAL signal source and selectthe
inputwith the INPUT SELECT buttons.
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Press the LINEDOUBLER button.
Theindicator ofthe button lights,and the NTSCand 31.5k
orthe PAL and 31.5kOUT indicators light.
Selected input
format (seepage 49).
When the inputsource isNTSC
When the inputsource isPAL
Inputsignal
format
Output signal
format
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Select the desired output signal format by pressing the
OUTPUTFORMAT buttonrepeatedly.
Theselected output signalindicator lights. Theoutput
signalisswitched a few secondsafter you release the
button.
For the specification ofeach output format, seepage 49.
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4Adjust the position ofthe picture bypressing the CENT
buttons.
Todeactivatethelinedoubler
Press the LINE DOUBLER button again to turn off the
indicator ofthebutton. The 31.5koutput format isrestored.
When a moving picture isdisplayed, pressthe STILLbutton to
setSTILLonthescreen to ON. Theoutput signal isdisplayed
as a stillpicture. Theindicator ofthe STILLbutton lights.
Toresume the normal screen,pressthe STILLbutton again.
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Ifyoupress theLINE DOUBLERbuttonwhentheinput
source isnot NTSCor PAL or the output format isnot 31.5k,
"NOTAPPLICABLE"appearsonthescreenandtheLINE
DOUBLERbuttondoesnotfunction.
Whenthe line doubler isactivated, the ZOOM,SIZE,
APERTURE and TESTPATTERN buttons do not function.
When the linedoubler isactivated,thepicture sizeisthe
same as the original one.
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When you use the linedoubler function, we recommend the
input source video equipment equipped with the TBC (time
base corrector). Ifyou activate the line doubler for the signal
without the TBCand display the converted signal with a
multi-scan monitor, the picture may disappear due to
disturbance ofthe sync signal.
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In the stillpicture mode, only the ON/OFF switch,and the
INPUT SELECT, OUTPUT FORMAT, MENU, ENTER and
CENT buttons will function.
Ifyoupressany otherbutton, "NOTAPPLICABLE" appears
onthe screen.
When the indicator ofthe DISPLAY ON/OFFbutton islit, the
information onthe operation you performed isdisplayed on
the screenfora few seconds.
Toget rid ofthe on-screen display, press the DISPLAY ON/
OFFbutton tosetDISPLAYonthe screento OFF.
Even ifDISPLAY issetto OFF,only the main menu appears
when you press the MENU button.
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OVERFLOW indicator
CHROMA button
APERTUREbutton
PHASE buttonCONTRAST button
While watching the picture, you can adjust contrast, phase,
chroma and aperture to suit your taste. Theadjustments can
be carried out forthe three inputs separately. Theadjusted
levelsarestoredinmemory.
Adjustingthecontrast,phase,andchroma
Pressthe desired adjustment button:CONTRAST, PHASE,
orCHROMA.
Adjustingtheaperture
To make the picture sharper, pressthe APERTURE button to
setAPERTURE onthe screen to ON. Theindicator ofthe
APERTUREbuttonlights.
Tomake the picture softer, press the APERTURE button again
to setAPERTURE to OFF.
ThefactorysettingisAPERTURE OFFforthe NTSC or PAL
video input, orAPERTURE ON forthe other inputs.
Theadjustment levelsare displayed onthe screen.
COMTBAS1
CONTRAST
+:toincreasepicture contrast
-:to decrease picture contrast When the output signalformat isan interlaced signalsuch as
NTSCandPAL,settingAPERTUREOFFreduceslineflickers
although the image contour becomes slightly blurred.
Iftheinputsignallevelisexcessive
TheOVERFLOW indicator lights.Inthiscase,check that the
75B/OPENselector and theRGB/YBRselector inthe VIDEO
3connector section are setcorrectly. Ifthey are correct,press
the CONTRAST -button.
+:tomake overall picture greenish
-:to make overall picture purplish
PHASE
PHASE
Restoringthe factory presetcontrast,phaseand
chromalevels
CHROMA
+
UseCOLORRESETontheMENU 1 screen. (Seepage41.)
CHROMA
+: to increasecolor intensity
-:todecrease colorintensity
CHROMA and PHASEcontrolsdo not function forthe RGB
input signal.
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PHASEcontrol doesnot function for thecomponent (Y/B-
Y/R-Y) inputsignal.
PHASE control does not function with PAL colorsource.
Ifyou press these buttons, "NOTAPPLICABLE" appears on
thescreen.
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H/V SIZE buttons ZOOM - button
You can zoom up the picture making it2,3or4 timeslarger
than the original size.
You can alsoshift the position ofthe picture sothat it fits inthe
screen,oradjust the vertical andhorizontalsizeofthepicture
separately.
The adjustments can be carried out for the three inputs
separately.
Zooming upthepicture
1Displaythe picture onthe screen.
2Press the ZOOM + button.
Each time you press the ZOOM + button, the picture is
magnifiedby 2,3 and 4 times respectively.
Tozoomdown, pressthe ZOOM- button.
Resizingthepicture
Press the H/V SIZE +/-buttons to resize the picture.
VSIZE+: to expand vertical size
VSIZE-:to reduce vertical size
HSIZE+: to expand horizontal size
HSIZE-:to reduce horizontal size
Thesizeofthe picture isindicated onthe screenby the
adjustment bar and value 0 to 100.Thefactory preset value is
50(except the HDTV or 64k input).
Aspect ratiodisplay
3Adjust the position of the close-up picture by pressing
the CENT buttons.
to shift the picture upward/
downward (VCENT)
to shift the picture to the
right/left (H CENT)
Theposition ofthe picture isindicated onthe screen by the
adjustment bar and value 0 to 100.Thefactory preset value is
50.
As the picture sizechanges by theH/V SIZEbutton, the unit
calculates the aspect ratio ofthe converted picture and displays
itindecimal values onthe screentogether with the adjustment
bar and value.
Example:
16: 9 isdisplayed 1.78:1
4: 3 isdisplayed 1.33: 1
The aspectratio isdisplayed only when a preset signalisinput.
Ifan HDTV signalisinput, the aspect ratio isdisplayed based
onthe Japanese HDTV standard (1920x1035).For the preset
signals,seepage 49.
Restoringtheoriginalpicturesizeandposition
UseGEOM RESETontheMENU 1 screen.(Seepage41.)
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MENUbutton
ENTER button
CENT
buttons
You canstore the parameters ofthe adjusted picture into
memory. Five setsofinput/output selection,zooming size,
H/Vsizeand H/Vpositioncanbestoredintomemory and
switched quickly.
Upto 5 memories areavailable.
5 Pressthe ENTER button.
The current data isstored under the selectedmemory
number onthe right column.
Ifany data has been stored inthe selectedmemory
number, it isnow displayed onthe left column under
"CURRENT."
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MENU
Press the MENU button.
TheMENU1 screenappears.
Storingthe current condition
1
2
Adjust the picture as necessary.
ENTER
Current data stored
To quitthe menu,press the MENUbutton three times.
1
Press the CENT
MEM SAVE, and press the ENTER button.
to buttonto move the cursor
Callingupthestored data
Pressthe MENU button.
TheMEMSAVEscreenappears.
Thecurrent data isdisplayed onthe left column under
"CURRENT" and the data in the memory onthe right
column. Ifno data isstored inthememory, that item is
shown by
ENTER
CENT
2
TheMENU1 screenappears.
Press the CENT buttontomovethe cursor
MEM LOAD,and press the ENTER button.
TheMEM LOAD menu appears.
to
Current data
Press the CENTbuttonrepeatedly sothat the
desired memory number (1to 5)appears.
3
Pressthe CENT button repeatedly to select the
desired memory number (1to 5),and press the ENTER
button.
The converter isadjusted to the selected memory data.
Memory number
4To cancel the operation, press the MENU buttontwice.
To callupthe stored data quickly
Use the remote commander. See"Directmemory loading"on
page 42.
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Resettingthe datato thefactory presetlevels
Thereare three optionsforresetting the adjustmentdata to the
factorypresetlevels.
Resets ZOOM,H/VSIZEand H/VCENT
GEOM RESET:
currently inuse.
Resets CONTRAST, PHASE and CHROMA
COLOR RESET:
currently inuse.
Resets all user adjustment itemsto the factory
ALL RESET:
presetdata and clears the memory contents.
Theoperation procedures are the samefor the three options.
1
TEST PATTERN button
Press the MENU button.
TheMENU 1 screenappears.
MENU
2
Press the CENT buttonto movethe cursor to
GEOM RESET, COLOR RESET or ALL RESET, and press the
ENTER button.
You canuse the built-intest patterns toadjust the monitoror
projector screen.
Pressthe TEST PATTERN button.
EachtimeyoupressTESTPATTERN,thefollowingtest
patterns appear insequence.
Box Colorbar Gray scaleOFF(input signal)
Hatch
Hatch
Example: Hatch
ENTER
CENT
3
Press the CENT
buttonto move the cursor to
Theselectedtest pattern name isdisplayed onthe screenfor
about3 seconds.
EXECUTE, and press the ENTER button.
Theadjustment data are resetto thefactory presetlevels.Torestorethenormalscreen
Tocancelresetting
Press the MENUbutton, orselectCANCEL instep3 aboveand
presstheENTERbutton.
Pressthe TESTPATTERNbutton repeatedly until no test
pattern isdisplayed. Pressingthe ON/OFF switch, INPUT
SELECTbuttonsorOUTPUTFORMATbuttonalsorestores
the normal screen.
When the test pattern isdisplayed, only the ON/OFF switch,
and the INPUT SELECT,OUTPUT FORMAT, MENU and
buttons will function.
CENT
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Remote sensor
COMMAND MODE selector
Thisunit accepts wireless orwired remote commanders for
Sonymonitors, TVsandprojectors.
Settingthetypeoftheremotecommander
Directmemoryloading
Theremote commander can quickly callup theadjustment
data storedinthe memory.
Set the COMMAND MODE selectoraccordingto thetypeof
the remote commander.
TV:Sonymonitors' or TVs'
commander
PJ:Sonyprojectors' commander
OFF:When not usingthe remote
commandder, setto this
position to avoidmalfunction.
Available remotecommanderoperations
Thefollowing operations can be controlled by the remote
commander.
Poweron/off
Input selection
Picture adjustments: contrast,phase andchroma
On-screendisplay on/off(onlyfor video monitors and TVs)
Menu operations (Seethe right column.)
Directmemory loading (Seethe right column.)
Theavailable operations andthebuttons tobe usedfor each
operation are limited depending oneachremote commander.
Seethe table below.
Press buttons 7,7,7 andENTER onthe remote
commander insequence atintervals ofone second.
1
The "MEMORY LOAD READY" appears on the screen.
Select the memory number (1to 5)you want to callup
usingthe number button.
2
Theconverter isadjusted to the selectedmemory data.
To canceltheoperation
Pressbuttons 0,0,0and ENTER onthe remote commander in
sequence atintervals ofone second.The"MEMORY LOAD
EXIT" appears onthe screen.
The direct memory load operation isalso cancelledby turning
off the unit.
Besure to press buttons7,7,7 and ENTER, or0,0,0and
ENTER at intervals ofabout onesecond.
Ifmore than 3 seconds elapse between two presses,the
operation will be cancelled. In this case,start again.
Menuoperationusingthe remote commander
Themenu screensfor the remote commander are different
from those for the main unit.
When you press the menu button (MENU, PAGE oronthe
remote commander once or twice, the GEOM MENUor
COLORMENUappearsrespectively.
Selectthe item with the button and press the enter button
(ENTER, orM SEL) onthe remote commander. Then
adjust the selecteditemusingthe button.
COMMANDMODEsetting
Inputselection INPUT SELECT 1
INPUT SELECT 2
INPUT SELECT 3
TV
LINE1
LINE2
LINE3
PJ
VIDEO
A
B
PJ
VIDEO
A
B
PJ
VIDEOl
VIDE02
RGB
PJ
1
2
3
CONTRAST
CHROMA
PHASE
CONTR
COLOR
HUE
CONTR
COLOR
HUE
CONTR
COLOR
HUE
CONTR
-
-
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MENU
ENTER
Menu operation
Picture adjustment

Remote signal
CTRL S IN
CTRL S OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S OUT
Remote
commander
OperatingtheequipmentwiththeRM-8S4remote
commander
1
Whenmultiple pieces ofSonyequipment are connected via the
CTRL S jack, you can operate a specific piece ofequipment by
assigningthe index number preset for each piece of equipment
onthe converter, and then onthe remote commander.
Forpresetting the index number on each piece ofequipment,
refer to the Instruction Manual ofthe equipment.
Thefollowing explanation isan example ofuse ofthe RM-854
remote commander.
Assigning theindexnumberontheconverter
1Press the MENU buttononce.
TheMENU1 screenappears.
MENU
2
Pressthe IDMODE ONbuttononthe remote
commander.
The index numbers appear onallthepiecesofequipment
including the converter.
Inputthe indexnumber of the equipment you want to
operate using0-9buttons ofthe remote commander.
Theinput number appears rightnext to eachequipment
own index number.
3
Press the CENT buttonto move the cursor to
INDEX NO.and press the ENTER button.
TheINDEX NO. screenappears.
ENTER
CENT
Press the CENT buttonrepeatedly to select the
3
2
Press the IDMODE SET button.
Thecharacter onthe selectedequipment changes to cyan
while others change to red.
index number (1to 255) of the equipment you want to
control, andpress the ENTER button.
4To quit the menu,press the MENU buttonthree times.
Now youcan operate only a specified equipment (All
operationsavailable inID mode except POWER ON/OFF).
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Connectionexample
Betacam SPvideo cassette
recorder (forplayback)
VIDEO 1 IN
REF
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO 3 INBetacam SP video cassette
recorder (for recording)
REF
VIDEO IN
Black burstsignal
Editing switcher
Personal
computer,
workstation
etc.
REF
VIDEO IN
Theoutput NTSCor PAL signalcan besynchronized using the
black burst signalinput from a signalgenerator, etc.as a
referencesignal(gen-lock).
Thisenables smooth editingwithout transition noisewhen
multiple video sources are used.
4
Press the button to move the cursorto
ON,and press the ENTER button.
Thegen-lockisactivated forthe signaloutput from this
unit and the GEN-LOCK indicator onthe front panel
lights.
Activatingthegenerator lock
Inputthe reference signal which corresponds withthe
output signal format (NTSCorPAL)from the editoror
signal generator to the VIDEO 1 INREF connector.
1
2Press the MENU buttontwice.
TheMENU 2 screenappears.
When the converter isturned onor the input mode is
changed,"GEN LOCK MODE" appears onthe screen.
Todeactivate thegenerator lock
Repeat steps 1 to 3 above, then setGEN LOCK to OFFinstep
4.TheGEN-LOCK indicator onthe front panel turns off.
Press the buttonto move the cursor
GEN LOCK,and press the ENTER button.
TheGENLOCKscreenappears
3
PBffH
Ifyou selectGEN LOCK onthe MENU 2 screenwith no
reference signal input, "NOREFERENCE" appears onthe
screen.
"WRONGREFERENCE"willappearwhenthereference
signalformat does not correspond with the input signal
format.
TheRGB/component output isrecommended forediting. If
you use the composite video output, a frame synchronizer
may be needed to adjust the phase to the reference signal.
Forthe SC/H (Subcarrierto Horizontal) adjustment, see
page46.
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