User Manual Pacific C-A / C-AG All-in-one Converter box with Scaler Revision 1.0.
User Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual contains information on using the Avitech Pacific C-A / C-AG all-in-one converter. There are 2 chapters in this manual. Getting Started introduces the features and specifications as well as external components of Pacific C-A / C-AG. System Configuration discusses the steps on using the LCD panel to set up Avitech Pacific C-A / C-AG, as well as using the proprietary Avitech PacificConfig utility.
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Warranty Regulatory Information Avitech International Corporation (herein after referred to as “Avitech”) warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its facility (the “Product”), that these products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year or 15 months from the date of shipment of the Product to the purchaser. There is a 3 month grace period between shipping and installation.
1. Getting Started The Pacific C-A / C-AG all-in-one Converter box allows conversion of input signals from HDMI/DVI/ VGA/YPbPr/CVBS (NTSC/PAL) and SDI (3G/HD/SD) to HDMI/DVI/VGA/YPbPr and SDI (3G/HD/SD) output signals with scaling. A compact, stand-alone video converter, it is ideal for many professional video conversion applications, including video production, conferencing, presentations, OB vans, postproduction, and television broadcasting.
Rack mount kit (optional) D Table 1-1 Package Contents 1.2 Product Features The Pacific C-A / C-AG is capable of converting and scaling signals to a high quality HDMI/DVI/VGA/ YPbPr and SDI signals. It can sense the following input signals: HDMI/DVI/VGA/YPbPr/SDI (3G/HD/SD) /CVBS (NTSC/PAL) automatically, then convert and scale them to the user-defined HDMI/DVI/VGA and SDI/YPbPr signal. The Pacific is capable of simultaneous output of DVI, HDMI, and SDI signals with most resolutions.
1.3 Specifications Input SDI/CVBS (BNC connector) HDMI (HDMI type A) DVI-I (DVI-I connector) VGA/YPbPr (through adapter) Genlock (BNC connector) Audio (Phono jack) Automatic sensing SDI (3G/HD/SD) CVBS (NTSC/PAL): NTSC/PAL SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M): 525i60, 625i50 HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M): 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M): 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.
Input Ethernet (RJ45 connector) For connecting to a computer and using Avitech PacificConfig utility or performing advanced operations (IP port). Output SDI (BNC connector) YPbPr (DVI-I connector) HDMI (HDMI type A) DVI-I (DVI-I connector) User configurable (support SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M at YCbCr 4:2:2/4:4:4 or RGB 4:4:4, 10-/12-bit): SD-SDI: 487i59.94, 576i50 HD-SDI: 720p23.98, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080i50, 1080i59.
Output VGA (DVI-I connector) DVI-D Loopout (DVI-D connector) Audio (Headphone jack) User configurable: 640x480, 60Hz 800x600, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1024x768, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1280x720, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1280x768, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1280x1024, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1360x768, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1400x1050, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1440x900, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1600x1200, 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1680x1050,50Hz/60Hz/75Hz 1920x1080, 50Hz/60Hz 1920x1200, 50Hz/60Hz Looping output of the DVI-I input (non-configurable and not available f
1.4 Connections to the Pacific C-A / C-AG Figure 1-1 Pacific C-A / C-AG Components Front Panel LCD Panel Control Buttons System Fan Displays the configuration and control parameters Go to previous selection Go to next selection Enters next menu level or select item Contains the system fan* Rear Panel Ethernet (IP) Allows a computer to control the Pacific C-A / C-AG through a network connection through an Ethernet cable.
* Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. ** DVI-D loop out does not support analog source signals; VGA or YPbPr (through VGA or YPbPr to DVI adapter). *** To comply with the HDCP license agreement, any source with HDCP encryption cannot be converted to SDI.
2. System Configuration This chapter discusses the process of using the LCD panel to set up the Pacific C-A / C-AG, as well as instructions on how to use the Avitech PacificConfig utility software. 2.1 Using the LCD Panel The LCD panel allows for control of the Pacific C-A / C-AG including features such as input/output signal adjustments, video cropping, keying/overlay, aspect ratio adjustments and operational status reports.
2.1.2 Navigating the Main Menu 1. Press the button from the default initial screen to enter the main menu. 2. Use the buttons on the front panel to navigate: ( / / ) 3. There are a number of tables below, each detailing an item on the main menu (Input Port, Output Port… etc.) Within each table is listed the choices that can be made within each item. Input Port Autoscan Exit On: enables the signal automatic detection feature. Off: selects the signal manually.
Output Port Exit Exits the output signal setup menu. Table 2-2 Output Port Map Structure Selects the desired “sampling structure/pixel depth” based on output signal’s “image format” and “frame/field rate.” YCbCr42210-bit425M Level A/B 425M Level B is only available for 1080p@50, 1080p@59.94, 1080p@60, 2048p@23.98, 2048p@24 (Hz) YCbCr44410-bit425M Level A RGB44412-bit425M Level A/B XYZ44412-bit425M Level A/B Exits the map structure setup menu. Status Exit Table 2-3 Map Structure 1. 2. 3.
Image Adjustment HEIGHT (vertical “active area”) HTOTAL (horizontal total) ****(refer to the figure below) Make sure the value of HSTART added to the value of WIDTH does not exceed HTOTAL. Note: V TOTAL: (vertical total) ****(refer to the figure below) Make sure the value of VSTART added to the value of HEIGHT does not exceed V TOTAL.
1. Image misalignment is most likely to occur with VGA signals in the 50Hz timing frequency range and the less commonly used resolutions in the 60Hz timing frequency range. a) When switching between VGA resolution signals that have timing frequencies (horizontal and vertical frequency, vertical total) that are very similar, image misalignment may occur. b) e.g.
Crop Image Status Exit On: adjusts the crop area and location. LEFT: sets the horizontal starting point. TOP: sets the vertical starting point. RIGHT: sets the horizontal ending point. BOTTOM: sets the vertical ending point. DEFAULT Off: disables the crop image feature. Exits the crop image setup menu. Table 2-6 Crop Image 1. 2. The CROP IMAGE feature will be turned Off when KEYING feature is enabled. Make sure the difference in value between LEFT and RIGHT is not less than 20% (e.g.
1. 2. This function is applicable for 1080p input signal only. When the Pacific C-A / C-AG (SDI OUT) is connected to the Pacific C-SHS (SDI IN), make sure that the Pacific C-A / C-AG’s COLOR CORRECT function is enabled (set On) and the Pacific C-SHS’s COLOR CORRECT function is disabled (set Off) to allow the embedded color corrected signal to pass through.
Headphone Enables audio output through headphones. SOURCE: selects from the available 4 source channels. CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 MIX MODE: selects the left/right/both channels. LCH, RCH, R/L VOLUME: adjusts the volume. 1 up to 127 (level – Each press of the button moves one cursor position to the right. A long press of button accepts the value entered). Exits the headphone setup menu. Status Exit Table 2-12 Headphone Audio On: enables the audio output. SOURCE: selects the audio source.
2.2 Using the Avitech PacificConfig Utility This utility can only be used with the Windows operating system. The Pacific C-A / C-AG comes with a windows based user interface called PacificConfig. Avitech’s PacificConfig utility is easy to use and hosts several powerful tools including: Input port selection Easy adjustment of the output resolution and timing The ability to control up to 153 Pacific converters through a network connection 2.2.
Status Information Output Resolution Save to Flash Disconnect For configuring the specific output resolution and related frame rate. Note: The following frame rates are not supported: 23.98, 29.97 and 59.94Hz for models (like the Pacific C-A) without genlock feature (no Ref IN port). Saves the current PacificConfig session’s parameters to the flash memory of the Pacific C-A / C-AG. The settings will be automatically loaded on next PacificConfig session.
2.3 Using the Avitech ScreenCrop Utility 1. 2. This utility can only be used with the Windows operating system. This utility’s cropping feature cannot be used when KEYING is enabled (Status: ON) in the LCD panel. For ScreenCrop to display correctly: 1. When using a computer that does not support dual displays, make sure to use a DVI cable (or a HDMI ® cable with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter) for the DVI-I IN port of Pacific to receive the signal.
2.3.1 ScreenCrop Utility Control Panel Figure 2-6 ScreenCrop Utility Control Panel Status Information (1) Devices on Network IP List Refresh Button Change IP C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS Input Port Output Resolution Status Button Displays all detected Avitech’s Pacific converters in the same network mask. The status button becomes active (not grayed-out) when Pacific C-A/C-AG/C-HSS/C-SHS is selected from the IP LIST window.
Cropping Feature (2) Switch Instance Ratio Crosshair Crop Repeated Pan Send Crop Disable Crop If both Instance One and Instance Two cropping parameters have been set, then clicking the Switch Instance button will toggle between the 2 instances and automatically output the cropping parameters. Sets a fixed (1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 16:9) aspect ratio or a non-fixed (Any) aspect ratio for any area of interest.
2.3.2 Using the ScreenCrop Utility Before using the ScreenCrop utility to control the Pacific C-A, set it in the same network mask with the connected computer. Refer to the “Appendix A” for further details on setting up the network mask. To use the ScreenCrop utility, perform the following steps: Step 1. Copy the 3 ScreenCrop utility system files to the computer. Step 2. Double-click ScreenCrop.exe. A Windows Security Alert screen may appear upon using ScreenCrop utility for the first time on a computer.
2.3.4 Cropping Feature ScreenCrop utility sets 2 instances of “area of interest.” The associate contents can then be transmitted to the intended audiences. To crop areas of interest, perform the following steps. Step 1. Click the Crop button and use the cursor to select an area to crop. Upon releasing the left mouse button, 4 green cropping corners will display the selected area. A floating 5× magnifying window will display any nearby graphics at 5x and other relevant cursor information (e.g.
Automatically selects a window or object to be cropped by clicking and dragging the crosshair button onto the desired window/object to be cropped. Notice how the mouse cursor has become a crosshair. Continue to hold the mouse button and move around the screen, 4 green corners and a violet rectangle will surround the edge of the selected window/object. When the desired window has been selected, release the left mouse button. To do another screen crop, perform these steps once again.
2.3.6 Pan Anywhere The “Pan” feature allows transfer of a previously-set area of interest to another portion of the screen by clicking the Repeated Pan checkbox. Upon enabling the Repeated Pan option, the following dialog box will appear. Figure 2-10 Pan Instruction Follow the instructions in the dialog box: Place the mouse pointer on any of the 4 cropping corners, and then use the right-mouse button to pan the area of interest.
Appendix A Change the IP Address The following two methods allow Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS to be in the same network mask with the connected computer. Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS Step 1. Run PacificConfig utility by double-clicking PacificConfig.exe. Select the Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS IP address appearing in Devices on Network window. Then click Change IP. The following screen will appear showing the current IP address in the New IP field.
Step 4. Click Save. The IP address will be changed for the target device (saved to flash memory of Pacific C-A / C-AG / C-HSS / C-SHS). Step 5. When the next window appears, click OK to exit. Figure A-3 Save IP Screen Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer For Windows XP Step 1. Click Start, and then right-click the mouse on My Network Places, and click Properties. Step 2. When the next screen appears, right-click Local Area Connection icon, and click Properties. Step 3.
Pacific C-A / C-AG Output Resolutions Input Signals Tested Output Resolution Composite 2048p 24 VGA (1024 x 768) 2048p 23.98 DVI (1080P 60) 1080p 60 HDMI (1920 x 1200) 1080p 59.94 SD-SDI 1080p 50 HD-SDI 1080p 30 3G-SDI 1080p 29.97 1080p 25 1080p 24 1080p 23.98 1080i 60 1080i 59.94 1080i 50 1080PsF 24 1080PsF 23.98 720p 60 720p 59.94 720p 50 720p 30 720p 29.97 720p 25 720p 24 720p 23.
Appendix B Resetting to the Factory-Default State Method 1 Step 1. On the LCD panel, go to “SETUP”“RESET”“On”. Step 2. When the following message appears in LCD panel, power-off and then restore power from the power strip to the Pacific C-A. Figure B-1 Restart the Device Method 2 Step 1. From the power strip, turn off power to the Pacific C-A. Step 2. Hold down the down arrow ( ) button on LCD panel and power-on the Pacific C-A by restoring power from power strip until the “INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT...
