VSC 900 Retired

Two Input High Resolution Computer-to-Video Scan Converter with Genlock
Key Features
  • Automatically recognizes and converts computer resolutions from 560x384 to 1600x1200 and frequencies to 100 kHz horizontal and 120 Hz vertical
  • Auto-Image™ setup
  • Vertical filtering
  • Horizontal filtering
  • Sizing and centering controls
  • Image zoom control and presets
The Extron VSC 900
Model Version Description Part #
 VSC 900 Standard Version 60-478-01 Retired

This product has been retired.

Features

  • Inputs: Female 15-pin HD and five female BNCs with buffered loop-throughs
  • Outputs: RGBHV 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 1600x1200 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.
  • Horizontal filtering — Eight selectable horizontal filters prevent aliasing or pixel elimination so that less detail is dropped when the image is scanned from left to right.
  • 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 test pattern generator — The VSC 900 offers four test patterns – color bars, 32 x 32 crosshatch, 4 x 4 crosshatch, and gray scale – for quick and easy monitor set-up.
  • Video genlock — All NTSC and PAL video outputs can be synchronized to an external reference signal for integration into broadcast and production applications.
  • Chroma attenuation — Ideal for broadcast environments where colors in logos and images must be set at 75% saturation for transmission. The VSC 900 has the ability to attenuate an input signal's chroma level down to the correct output level, eliminating the need to recreate the image and/or content.
  • RS-232 and RS-422 serial control port — Using serial commands, the VSC 900 can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into third-party control systems. 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 — This feature locks out all front panel functions except for input selection; all functions however, are available through RS-232 control.
  • Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width metal enclosure
  • Internal international power supply — The 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, autoswitchable internal power supply provides worldwide power compatibility.
SIMILAR PRODUCTS
  VSC 500 High Resolution Computer-to-Video Scan Converter

Specifications

VSC 900, VSC 900D Scan Converters
Video input
   Number/signal type 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, HD component video with 1 buffered loop-through
1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB with 1 buffered loop-through
   Connectors 2 x 5 BNC female (5 BNCs for RGB/component video input, 5 BNCs for RGB/component video loop-through)
(1) 15-pin HD female for RGB input, (1) 15-pin HD female for buffered RGB loop-through (RGB)
   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 560x384 to 1920x1200; 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (RGB or YUV)
   DC offset (max. allowable) 2.0 V
   External sync (genlock) 0.3 V to 1.0 Vp-p
Video processing
   Encoder 10 bit digital
   Digital sampling 24 bit, 8 bits per color
   Colors 16.8 million
   Horizontal filtering 8 levels
   Flicker filtering 4 levels
   Encoder filtering 4 levels
Video output
   Number/signal type 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or component video
1 SDI component video (SMPTE 259M-C, VSC 900D only)
1 S-video
1 NTSC/PAL composite video
   Connectors 5 BNC female: RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB/component video
1 BNC female: SDI component video (VSC 900D only)
(1) 4-pin mini-DIN female: S-video
1 BNC female: composite video
   Nominal level 0.7 Vp-p for RGB
   Minimum/maximum levels 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p
   Impedance 75 ohms
Sync
   Input type Autodetect (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB), bi-level, tri-level
   Output type RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
   Genlock connectors 1 BNC female: genlock input
1 BNC female: genlock output (terminate with 75 ohms if unused)
   Standards 
      VSC 900 NTSC 3.58, PAL
      VSC 900D NTSC 3.58, PAL, SMPTE 259M-C
   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
   Output polarity Negative
Control/remote — scan converter
   Serial control port RS-232 and 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 = GNC, 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, 30 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
   Rack mount Yes, with optional brackets
   Enclosure type  Metal
   Enclosure dimensions 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 9.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 44.5 cm W x 24.1 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs.)
   Product weight  5.6 lbs (2.5 kg)
   Shipping weight  12 lbs (6 kg)
   Vibration  ISTA 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
    NOTE     All nominal levels are at ±10%.
    NOTE     Specifications are subject to change without notice.
(7.6-012609-D6)

Diagram

VSC 900 System Diagram

Panel Drawing

VSC 900 Panel Drawing