VSC 500

High Resolution Computer-to-Video Scan Converter

Key Features

Automatically recognizes and converts computer resolutions from 560x384 to 1920x1200 and frequencies to 100 kHz horizontal and 120 Hz vertical
Auto-Image setup
Vertical filtering
Sizing and centering controls
Image zoom control and presets

Model	Version Description	Part #
VSC 500	Scan Converter	60-476-01

The Extron VSC 500 High Resolution Computer-to-Video Scan Converter combines high performance processing, features, and value. It accepts computer-video signals at resolutions up to 1920x1200 and simultaneously outputs a scan-converted video signal as NTSC or PAL composite video, S-video, and component video or RGB video. The VSC 500 is ideal for everyday use in a wide range of applications including videoconferencing, video recording, and viewing of computer-video images on an NTSC or PAL monitor or other video display device.

The VSC 500 features Auto-Image setup for automatic adjustment of centering, sizing, and filter settings. Additional key features include zoom control up to 200%, a color bar generator, an LCD display for user-friendly menu navigation, memory presets, and a buffered loop-through for local monitor output.

The VSC 500 can be controlled via the front panel, RS-232 or RS-422 serial control, or the optional VSC Remote handheld IR remote control. It is housed in a rack-mountable 1U, half rack width enclosure and is equipped with an internal international power supply.

Features

Input: Female 15-pin HD connector with buffered loop-through

Outputs: RGB or standard definition component video on five BNCs, S-video on 4-pin mini DIN, and composite video on female BNC connector

Automatically recognizes and converts computer resolutions from 560x384 to 1920x1200 and frequencies to 100 kHz horizontal and 120 Hz vertical

Buffered loop-through — Provides a local monitor output, enabling the computer input signal to be monitored without the need for a separate distribution amplifier.

Three simultaneous outputs — NTSC or PAL standard video is output as composite video, S-video, and component or RGB video.

Auto-Image setup — Saves time by providing calibration of image size, position, clock, and phase adjustments at the touch of a button.

Vertical filtering — Four selectable vertical filters reduce jitter, improve image quality, and help maintain picture detail.

Sizing and centering controls — User-friendly positioning is accessible through the front panel for quick and efficient image setup.

Image zoom control and presets — Eight zoom presets are available for recalling size, position, and filtering, enabling the user to quickly zoom in on a certain area of an image.

Input memory presets — Allow the scan converter to automatically recall up to 16 user presets, 60 factory presets, and eight zoom presets. Each memory location stores filter, size, and centering, or zoom settings for each source which can be recalled instantaneously when switching between different computer-video inputs and resolutions.

Image freeze control — The output video can be frozen using the freeze button on the front panel. This allows the scan converter to capture a frame of video to display for an extended period of time, even after the source has been removed.

Internal color bar generator — An internally-generated color bar pattern is provided for simplified setup of a display. The color bar pattern or a black screen can also be set as the default output when no input signal is present.

RS-232 and RS-422 control port — Using serial commands, the VSC 500 can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

Optional IR remote control, part # 70-206-01 — The optional VSC Remote handheld IR remote control performs most front panel functions such as image freeze, zoom in and out, size and shift, vertical filter adjustment, and preset selection.

Front panel security lockout

Rack-mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure

Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost

Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	RSU 129	Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 9.5" Deep Products
	MBU 129	Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/2 Rack Width, Four-Piece Enclosures
	SVHSM-2BNCF	S-Video Male to 2 BNC Female Adapter

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

RSU 129

Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 9.5" Deep Products

MBU 129

Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/2 Rack Width, Four-Piece Enclosures

SVHSM-2BNCF

S-Video Male to 2 BNC Female Adapter

Specifications

VSC 500 Scan Converter

Video input

Number/signal type

1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB with 1 buffered loop-through

Connectors

(1) 15-pin HD for input, (1) 15-pin HD for loop-through

Nominal level

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset at unity gain

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

Autoscan 24 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency

Autoscan 50 Hz to 120 Hz

Resolution range

Autoscan 560 x 384 to 1920 x 1200; 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (RGB only)

Maximum DC offset

2.0 V

Video processing

Encoder

10 bit digital

Digital sampling

24 bit, 8 bits per color

Colors

16.8 million

Horizontal filtering

1 fixed level

Flicker filtering

4 levels (selectable)

Encoder filtering

4 levels

Video output

Number/signal type

1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or component video
1 S-video, 1 composite video

Connectors

5 BNC female: RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB/component video
(1) 4-pin mini-DIN female: S-video
1 BNC female: composite video

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

0.0 V to 0.7 Vp-p (RGB)
0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p (component video, G of RGsB)

Impedance

75 ohms

Sync

Input type

Autodetect RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Output type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Standards

NTSC 3.58, PAL

Input level

1.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level

TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance

600 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Max. input voltage

5.0 Vp-p

Polarity

Negative

Control/remote — scan converter

Serial control port

RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations

RS-232

2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND

RS-422

2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+

IR controller module

VSC Remote

Program control

Extron's control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron's Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 40 watts, internal

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating +32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, no vents

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with optional 1U, 9.5" rack shelf, part #60-190-01 (RSU 129) or 60-604-01 (RSB 129)

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.75" H x 8.75" W x 10.5" D (1U high, half rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 26.7 cm D)
(Depth excludes knobs.)

Product weight

2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)

Shipping weight

7 lbs (4 kg)

Vibration

ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, CUL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Environmental

Complies with the appropriate requirements of WEEE.

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(7.6-012709-D6)

Shipping Dimensions and Weights
Part #	Height	Width	Depth	Weight
60-476-01	5.25" (13.3 cm)	13.75" (34.9 cm)	14.5" (36.8 cm)	4.25 lbs (1.93 kg)

VSC 500

Features

Specifications

Diagram

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