JVC TV Converter Box BC D2300U User Manual

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HDTV UPCONVERTER  
INSTRUCTIONS  
BC-D2300U  
BC-D2300U HDTV UP CONVERTER  
POWER STATUS  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT  
SYNC  
ENTER  
ESC  
MENU  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating  
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the  
best possible performance.  
This instruction book is made from  
100% recycled paper.  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the top cover.  
Retain this information for future reference.  
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Model No.  
Serial No.  
BC-D2300U  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.  
2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
Printed in Japan  
SS961574-002  
SS961574-002  
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HANDLING  
CONTENTS  
Major features.................................................................. 4  
Notes on settings and use ............................................. 4  
Handling precautions ..................................................... 4  
Installation in a rack........................................................ 4  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND  
CONNECTORS  
PRECAUTIONS  
Avoid using this unit in places subject to the following conditions:  
direct sunlight  
high humidity and dust  
vibrations  
extreme heat  
Controls, indicators and connectors  
Front panel  
Front panel ..................................................................... 5  
Rear panel...................................................................... 6  
These conditions can cause problems and may damage the unit.  
Influence of strong electric waves and magnetism  
Noise may appear on the screen when used in places close to a  
transmission antenna, or in places near transformers and motors  
where strong magnetism can occur.  
This equipment is meant for use exclusively in commercial and  
industrial applications. If used at home, it may cause  
interference with radio and television reception.  
To save electricity, shut off the power when the unit is not in use.  
Use the supplied power cable for this unit.  
Do not place heavy objects such as a television monitor on top of  
the unit. Doing so could cause damage or adversely affect  
performance.  
Do not put any foreign objects into the unit.  
Do not disassemble the unit or try to modify it.  
Do not block the ventilation openings.  
Change the cooling fan about three years after installation of the  
unit.  
When cleaning the cabinet, wipe it with soft cloth. Do not use  
benzene or thinner as these may deform or discolor the cabinet  
surface. To remove excessive dirt, clean the unit with a mild  
detergent diluted with water, then wipe it with dry cloth.  
Do not use the unit in an environment exposed to gases  
Menu settings  
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
Setting the menu ............................................................ 7  
Sub menu ....................................................................... 7  
Storing menu settings in memory of this unit ................. 8  
Recalling stored menu settings or factory default  
settings ........................................................................... 8  
Entering characters ........................................................ 9  
Menu contents.............................................................. 10  
BC-D2300U HDTV UP CONVERTER  
POWER STATUS  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT  
SYNC  
ENTER  
ESC  
MENU  
Others  
Error output .................................................................. 16  
Rear panel connectors ................................................. 18  
Installing the power cable hook .................................... 18  
Specifications ............................................................... 19  
Supplement .................................................................. 21  
10  
6
1
2
[POWER] indicator  
6
[+/] button  
Press this button to change the set value for a menu  
item in the menu setting mode.  
Optional software  
Lights green when power is supplied to this unit.  
For optional software, consult your JVC dealer. Using  
it without formal procedures is illegal.  
[STATUS] indicator  
] button  
Normally lights green. Lights orange in the menu setting  
mode, when the set value is changed or the set data is  
transmitted to this unit. When the transmission is  
complete, this indicator lights green again. When errors  
occur in hardware, etc., this indicator lights red.  
7 [  
/
Press this button to select the menu item in the menu  
setting mode.  
MAJOR FEATURES  
This unit converts SMPTE259M-standard SD digital serial signal  
input to the SMPTE292M-standard (1080I or 720P) HD digital  
serial signal for output.  
Conversion modes are provided for input NTSC video signals  
with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard), in the letter box format or  
squeezed.  
The delay time for video conversion is added to the embedded  
audio to synchronize audio and video for output.  
Input signal can be cropped (in the 4:3 mode, independently for  
the left and right sides)  
Background color can be set with hue, saturation and lightness.  
It is possible to set or show the model name (up to 10  
characters).  
Each function can be set on the front panel with the LCD. The  
unit can also be remote-controlled via the 9-pin connector on the  
rear panel (RS-485 or RS-232C).  
Menu settings can be saved in memory and loaded from  
memory.  
Four independent memories are provided to store menu settings.  
Stored menu settings can be recalled as required.  
Compact design allows this unit to be installed in a 1U EIA rack.  
Color bar output possible.  
8
[ENTER/MENU] button  
In the normal display mode, press this button to  
engage the menu setting mode.  
In the menu setting mode, press this button to enter  
the set value for the following menu items. (? is  
shown.)  
generated by chemicals or organic solvents.  
3
4
5
[INPUT] indicator  
Normally lights green. When no signal is input, this  
indicator lights orange. If there is an error in the input  
signals, this indicator lights red.  
INSTALLATION IN A  
RACK  
This unit can be installed in EIA standard rack. Ensure  
sufficient rack strength by attaching L-metal supports on  
both sides of the rack on which you will place the unit.  
Output Mode item  
Output item  
Profile Save item  
Profile Load item  
[SYNC] indicator  
Normally lights green. If a sync system-related error  
occurs, this indicator lights red.  
For details on error indicators, see page 17.  
Use to enter the sub menu. ([ENTER] is shown.)  
Display  
9
0
[ESC] button  
When power is applied, the input/output or screen  
display mode is shown. (Normal display mode)  
In the menu setting mode, press this button to restore  
the normal display mode.  
1. Detach the four feet on the base of the unit.  
2. Install the supplied rack mount brackets on both sides of  
front panel using the four supplied screws (M4).  
Model name:  
Memorandum:  
To use the menu setting, refer to pages 7 to 9.  
The model name can be set with the  
menu (up to 10 characters). In the  
remote mode, the remote ID number  
(1 31) is shown following the model  
name.  
3. Set this unit on the rack, and fix the rack mount brackets  
onto the rack using the four supplied screws (M5).  
[LOCAL/REMOTE] switch  
Use to select LOCAL or REMOTE to operate this unit.  
LOCAL : Set to this position to operate this unit with  
the operation buttons on this unit.  
(e.g.) BC-D2300 ID: ⅪⅪ  
External reference sync signal input connector  
Three video/audio output connectors  
Enhancer (contour correction), motion sensitivity, background  
color, screen horizontal/vertical position and system phase can  
be adjusted.  
Error indication and alarm signal output function  
Color correction function (option)  
Variable enhancer (option)  
REMOTE : Set to this position to remote-control this unit  
via the [REMOTE IN] connector or [ALARM]  
connector on the rear panel. Also, set to this  
position to lock the front panels operation  
buttons.  
2. Rack mount  
bracket  
BC D 2 3 0 0  
[
D 1 | 1 0 8 0 | 4 : 3 ]  
2. Rack mount  
bracket  
Input form  
Output form Screen conversion mode  
The factory preset is LOCAL.  
Memoranda:  
The screen conversion mode can be selected with  
1. Foot  
2. Supplied  
screw (M4) x 4  
menu <Output Mode>.  
Output form can be selected with menu <Output>.  
p. 10.  
p. 10.  
EIA rack  
NOTES ON SETTINGS  
AND USE  
When the menu item <Reference> is set to [INPUT] and there is  
no SD input signal, output video signals may be distorted. In this  
case, input external sync signals and set <Reference> to [BB] or  
When menu <Color Correction> is set to ONor  
<Colorimetry> is set to OFF, the normal display  
changes as follows.  
3. Supplied  
screw (M5) x 4  
BC D 2 3 0 0  
[
D 1 / 1 0 8 0 / 4 : 3 ]  
[HD-SYNC]. (  
p. 10).  
Change  
When the menu item <Reference> is set to [BB] or [HD-SYNC]  
and these external sync signals are not input or are incorrect,  
output video signals may be distorted. In this case, system  
Press the  
8
[ENTER/MENU] button to display the  
item in the menu setting mode.  
If an error occurs in the normal display mode, a  
See ‘‘Supplement’’ on page 21.  
phase cannot be assured. (  
p.10)  
description of the error is shown.  
p. 17.  
5
4
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
MENU SETTINGS  
You can set various functions on the menu. Settings are stored and automatically activated whenever you turn on the power.  
Up to four independent menu settings can be stored in the units memory and recalled at any time. You can also restore the  
default factory settings at any time. The menu is shown on the display.  
Rear panel  
Setting the menu  
6
1
2
3
4
8
9
[STATUS] indicator  
Display  
3
[
] button  
2,  
5
[ENTER/MENU] button  
2
3
FUSE  
1.6A(125V)  
Pr  
REF  
1
CVBS  
IN  
ON  
CN1  
HD SERIAL OUT  
BC-D2300U HDTV UP CONVERTER  
FUSE  
LOOP  
THROUGH  
SDI  
POWER STATUS  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT  
SYNC  
ON  
OFF  
5
5
5
ENTER  
ESC  
1
1
1
9
6
9
6
9
6
OFF  
Y
Pb  
ALARM  
AC IN  
OUT  
REMOTE-IN  
REMOTE-OUT TERMINATE  
POWER  
MENU  
7
5
10  
11  
12  
13  
4
[+] button  
4
[] button  
6
[ESC] button  
3
[
] button  
1
[AC IN] power input connector  
9
0
[HD SERIAL OUT] HD digital serial output  
connectors (3 lines)  
Output SMPTE292M standard HD digital serial signals.  
Output embedded digital audio signals with 20-bit  
48 kHz sampling frequency as 4-channel signals.  
Normal display  
Connect to an AC 120 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz power outlet with  
the provided power cable. Attach the provided hook  
1
2
Turn the power of this unit ON.  
The model name, input/output and screen display mode are  
shown on the display (normal mode).  
BC D 2 3 0 0  
beforehand.  
p. 18.  
[
D 1 | 1 0 8 0 | 4 : 3 ]  
2
3
4
[POWER] switch  
Use to turn the power on/off. When the power is turned  
on, the indicators and display on the front panel light up.  
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button to engage menu  
setting mode.  
The display shows the menu. The current setting is shown.  
[ALARM] connector ... D-sub 9-pin (male)  
This connector is an alarm output (relay contact)  
connector. When a problem occurs with this unit, an  
alarm signal is output.  
When menu switch <Remote Port> is set to ALARM,  
remote operation via the RS-232C is possible.  
To remote-control this unit via this connector, set the  
[LOCAL/REMOTE] switch on the front panel to  
REMOTE.  
Press the [ENTER/  
MENU] button.  
Menu display  
Fuse holder  
The fuse is built in. For fuse replacement, consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
O u t p u t Mo d e  
3
4
Press the [ᮢ  
]
or [ ] button to select the menu item.  
4 : 3  
Press the [+] or [] button to change the setting.  
[SDI IN] connector  
Memoranda:  
Item  
Setting  
Input a SMPTE259M standard SD digital serial signal  
(NTSC). Compatible with embedded audio signals as  
well. Embedded 20-bit digital audio with 48 kHz  
sampling frequency can be input with 4 channels.  
]
[
/
When [is shown at the right of the display, press the  
[+] button to change the setting. When pis shown at the  
left of the display, press the [] button.  
When ?appears after the value you want to set, press the  
[ENTER/MENU] button to enter the setting.  
When the setting is changed, the [STATUS] indicator lights  
orange while the set data is transmitted to this unit. When the  
transmission is complete, this indicator lights green.  
The [] button  
is effective.  
The [+] button  
is effective.  
button  
!
[REMOTE-IN] connector ... D-sub 9-pin (female)  
This connector is the input connector for remote-control  
device.  
Connect this connector to a device conforming to the  
RS-485 serial interface standard.  
R e f e r e n c e  
5
6
7
[SDI OUT] connector  
Active through output of digital serial video/audio  
I NPU T  
signals input to the  
4
[SDI IN] connector is possible.  
Memoranda:  
O u t p u t Mo d e  
L E T T ER BOX ?  
[CVBS] connector  
Input analog composite signals (NTSC). The optional  
BC-D231 (D2/analog optional board) is required.  
To use this connector, set menu switch <Remote Port>  
to REMOTE-IN.  
Set the remote ID and remote transmission speed with  
the menu switches.  
To remote-control this unit, set the [LOCAL/REMOTE]  
switch on the front panel to REMOTE.  
Refer to the next page for details on how to store menu setting  
contents in memory.  
[Y/Pr/Pb] connectors  
Press the [ENTER/MENU]  
button to enter the value.  
The ?goes out.  
5
Press the [ESC] button to end menu setting.  
Your changes are stored in memory and the display returns to  
normal.  
Input analog component signals (NTSC) to each  
connector. The optional BC-D231 (D2/analog optional  
board) is required.  
Press the [ESC] button.  
Normal display  
@
#
[REMOTE-OUT] connector ... D-sub 9-pin  
(female)  
Note:  
Note:  
If power is turned OFF without pressing the [ESC] button,  
setting changes are not saved.  
The [CVBS] and [Y/Pr/Pb] connectors are enabled  
only when the BC-D231 optional board is installed.  
For details, refer to the BC-D231 instruction manual.  
BC D 2 3 0 0  
Outputs the control signals input to the  
!
[REMOTE-IN]  
[
D 1 | 1 0 8 0 | L B  
]
connector or  
0
[ALARM] connector as signals conform-  
ing to the RS-485 serial interface. Connect this connec-  
tor to the [REMOTE IN] connector of another device.  
Up to 31 devices can be connected in series with this  
connection.  
8
[REF] external reference sync signal input  
connectors (loop-through)  
Input external reference sync signal. As these  
connectors use a loop-through system, signals input to  
one connector can be distributed from another connector  
to the other equipment.  
Sub menu  
[TERMINATE] switch  
This is the terminating switch for remote control signals.  
With a series connection, set this switch to ONwhen  
this unit is terminated or control signals from the  
[ALARM] connector are received.  
Menu display  
Exact settings for variable enhancer (option), color correction  
(option) and administration can be done on the sub menu.  
Memoranda:  
C o l o r C o r r e c t i  
o n  
When signal distribution is not required or this unit is a  
terminating device, terminate this unit with the external  
75-ohm terminator.  
When the signals input to these connectors are used  
as a reference sync signal, set the menu switch  
<Reference> to B.Bor HD SYNC.  
When the signals input to these connectors are used  
as a reference sync signal, synchronize the input  
signal with the reference sync signal so that the V  
sync is within ±300 µs.  
[
O N  
E N T E R ]  
1. When setting the variable enhancer or color correction to ON,  
or selecting administration, [ENTER] is shown on the display.  
To enter the sub menu, press the [ENTER/MENU] button.  
The factory preset is OFF.  
[ENTER/MENU] button  
Sub menu  
[ESC] button  
2. Set each menu item in the same way as with the ordinary  
p. 10.  
menu.  
3. Press the [ESC] button to go to the upper menu by one.  
Wh i t e L e v e l  
/
]
[
0
button  
0
7
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MENU SETTINGS  
Storing menu settings in memory of this unit  
Entering characters  
Normal display  
Enter characters to set the model name and the [License key].  
Display  
1 Press the [ENTER/MENU] button to engage the Menu  
Display mode.  
BC D 2 3 0 0  
D 1 | 1 0 8 0 | 4 : 3 ]  
1, 3 [ ] button  
2, 4 [ENTER/MENU] button  
2
3
Select Profile Save with the [] or [ ] button.  
[
Select the memory number where you want to store  
the menu settings with the [+] or [] button (one of  
MEMORY 1 to 4).  
BC-D2300U HDTV UP CONVERTER  
POWER STATUS  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT  
SYNC  
ESC  
ENTER/MENU  
ENTER  
ESC  
The ?is added to the end of the selected memory number.  
MENU  
Profile Save  
Menu display  
4
5
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button.  
The check screen is shown for confirmation.  
3 [+] button  
] button  
3 [] button  
P r o f  
i
l e S a v e  
MEMORY 2 ?  
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button again to confirm the  
setting.  
1
,
3
[
4, 5 [ESC] button  
The menu settings are stored in the selected memory. Once  
the settings have been stored, the completion screen is  
shown.  
ENTER/MENU  
Check screen  
ESC  
An example of model name setting is shown below.  
Name menu display  
P r o f  
i
l e S a v e  
Memorandum:  
1
2
3
Select [Name] in the sub menu for administration.  
The currently-set device name is shown.  
MEMORY 2 S a v e OK ?  
When the check screen is shown, press the [ESC] button to  
cancel it. The previous Profile Save menu setting display is  
restored.  
N ame  
[ BC - D 2 3 0 0  
]
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button.  
The Edit mode is engaged and the cursor appears.  
ENTER/MENU  
6
7
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button or [ESC] button.  
Menu setting display is restored.  
Completion screen  
ENTER/MENU  
ESC  
Move the cursor with the [+] or [] button.  
P r o f  
i
l e S a v e  
S a v e d .  
Press the [ESC] button to restore the normal display.  
Change the characters with [] or [ ] button (up to  
Note:  
10 characters).  
Edit mode  
Settings for Remote ID, Remote Speed and Remote Port are  
not stored in memory for each Profile. One value is used for  
all profiles.  
4
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button to store the device  
name in memory.  
ENTER/MENU or ESC  
N ame  
ED IT  
[ BC - D 2 3 0 0  
]
The setting is refreshed and the name menu display is  
restored.  
Cursor  
ENTER/MENU  
Recalling stored menu settings or factory default settings  
Press the [ESC] button to interrupt editing and restore the  
previous setting.  
The changed setting is canceled and the name menu is  
restored.  
Normal display  
1
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button to engage the Menu  
Display mode.  
BC D 2 3 0 0  
D 1 | 1 0 8 0 | 4 : 3 ]  
2
3
Select Profile Load with the [] or [ ] button.  
[
5
To restore the normal display, press the [ESC]  
button.  
Select the memory to be recalled (MEMORY 1 to 4,  
DEFAULT) with the [+] or [] button.  
When DEFAULT is selected, the factory setting is  
recalled.  
ENTER/MENU  
ESC  
Profile Load  
Menu display  
4
5
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button.  
Display the check screen for confirmation.  
P r o f  
i
l e L o a d  
MEMORY 2 ?  
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button again to confirm.  
The selected settings are recalled. When completed, the  
completion display is shown.  
ENTER/MENU  
Check screen  
ESC  
Memorandum:  
When the check screen is shown, press the [ESC] button to  
cancel it. The previous Profile Load menu setting display is  
restored.  
P r o f  
i
l e L o a d  
MEMORY 2 L o a d OK ?  
6
7
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button or [ESC] button.  
Menu setting display is restored and the recalled menu  
settings are activated.  
ENTER/MENU  
Completion screen  
P r o f  
i
l e L o a d  
L o a d e d .  
Press the [ESC] button to restore the normal display.  
Memorandum:  
The factory default settings are stored in MEMORY 1 to 4.  
ENTER/MENU or ESC  
9
8
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MENU SETTINGS  
Menu contents  
Menu contents (contd.)  
[
]: Factory Setting  
The items in the shaded area are shown when the optional software is installed.  
[
]: Factory Setting  
Items  
Settings  
Contents  
Sets the HD Conversion mode according to the NTSC video source.  
Items  
Settings  
Contents  
Output Mode  
[4:3]  
LETTER BOX  
SQUEEZE  
V Position  
63  
Adjusts the pictures vertical position (varies in ±63 lines).  
4 : 3  
: When the input video has an aspect ratio of 4:3, it is converted  
to HD pictures without changing the aspect ratio for output. In  
this case, the side panels appear on the screen.  
[0]  
Note:  
When <Output Mode> is set to 4:3or SQUEEZE, the actual variable range  
is ±3 lines. Keep in mind that this is different from the value set with the menu.  
LETTER BOX : When the input video is in the LETTER BOX format, it is  
63  
0
converted to HD pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 for output.  
Note:  
Motion Sense  
Enhance Level  
Motion detection sensitivity adjustment  
Sets the optimum conversion sensitivity according to the input material.  
Normally use the factory setting.  
SQUEEZE  
: When the input video has been squeezedfor display on 4:3  
screens, it is converted to HD pictures with an aspect ratio of  
16:9 for output.  
The following menu item values  
can be saved for each setting  
mode.  
V Position  
Motion Sense  
Enhance Level  
Variable Enhancer and 5-related  
item (option)  
When the setting for Output Mode is  
changed, check the setting of the  
above menu items.  
[8]  
15  
4 : 3  
LETTER BOX  
SQUEEZE  
5  
Adjusts the enhancer (contour compensation) of the video output signal.  
Varies in 20 steps. Use this 2-dimensionally (horizontal and vertical).  
When the optional variable enhancer function is enabled, the variable enhancer  
menu is shown instead of this item.  
NTSC  
HD  
[0]  
15  
Side panel  
Variable  
Enhancer  
OFF  
[ON]  
Sets ON/OFF of the variable enhancer function. When set to OFF, the  
enhancer is disabled. When set to ON, the variable enhancer functions based  
on the values of the following five items.  
The following five parameters can be displayed and set on the sub menu by  
Output  
[1080I]  
720P  
Sets the output video format.  
pressing the [ENTER/MENU] button.  
(੬  
p. 7 for sub menu)  
1080I  
720P  
: Effective 1080 scanning lines, interlace.  
: Effective 720 scanning lines, progressive.  
This item is shown only when the optional variable enhancer function is  
enabled.  
Reference  
[INPUT]  
BB  
HD-SYNC  
Selects the reference sync signal.  
Enhance Level  
5  
Sets the enhancement level.  
This item is shown when the optional variable enhancer function is enabled  
and <Variable Enhancer> is set to ON.  
INPUT  
: Synchronizes with the video signal input to the [SDI IN]  
connector of this unit.  
[0]  
BB  
: Synchronizes with the black burst signal input to the [REF]  
connector of this unit.  
Note:  
15  
2
HD-SYNC  
: Synchronizes with the tri-sync input to the [REF] connector of  
this unit. Tri-sync must be input in the same signal form as the  
output setting.  
System Phase settings can be  
saved for each of these item  
settings.  
Enhance Freq  
Cut Off Freq  
Sets the frequency of the input signal to be enhanced.  
This item is shown when the optional variable enhancer function is enabled  
and <Variable Enhancer> is set to ON.  
[4]  
5
Note:  
When this is set to BBor HD-SYNC, the V sync position of these external  
signals and video input signals must synchronize within ±300 µs..  
3
Sets the band limit frequency of the input signal. When set to 7 (MHz), band  
limitation is not performed.  
Note:  
When the <Cut Off Freq> setting is smaller than the <Enhance Freq> setting, the  
enhancement function is disabled.  
This item is shown when the optional variable enhancer function is enabled  
and <Variable Enhancer> is set to ON.  
System Phase  
H Position  
300  
Sets the HD output signal phase for the reference sync signal selected with  
<Reference>.  
(Variation for ±300 is equivalent to about ±4 µs.)  
[7]  
[0]  
300  
120  
Adjusts the pictures horizontal display position (varies in ±120 x 2 pixels).  
This item is enabled only when the Output Mode is set to 4:3.  
When the <Output> item is set to 720P, the actual display position area is ±80  
x 2 pixels. Keep in mind that this is different from the value set with the menu.  
Threshold  
[0]  
15  
Sets the threshold of the enhancement effect. If the enhancement effect is  
applied excessively, even low-level noise contained in the original picture will be  
emphasized.  
With this setting, the enhancement of a small amount of noise can be  
suppressed to emphasize only the contour.  
[0]  
120  
[0]  
H Crop (Left)  
Sets the crop width at the left of the input picture.  
This item is enabled only when the Output Mode is set to 4:3.  
For the part cropped, the background color is shown.  
This item is shown when the optional variable enhancer function is enabled  
and <Variable Enhancer> is set to ON.  
100  
Noise Reduction  
[OFF]  
ON  
When this item is set to ON, a small amount of noise lower than the threshold  
level can be suppressed. The larger the threshold setting, the larger the effect to  
suppress noise.  
H Crop (Right)  
100  
Sets the crop width at the right of the input picture.  
This item is enabled only when the Output Mode is set to 4:3.  
For the part cropped, the background color is shown.  
[0]  
Note:  
This function has no effect unless <Enhance Level> is set to the larger value.  
This item is shown when the optional variable enhancer function is enabled  
and <Variable Enhancer> is set to ON.  
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MENU SETTINGS  
Menu contents (contd.)  
Menu contents (contd.)  
[
]: Factory Setting  
The items in the shaded area are shown when the optional software is installed.  
[
]: Factory Setting  
Items  
Settings  
Contents  
Items  
Settings  
Contents  
Back Color Mode  
[YCbCr]  
HSL  
Sets the method to specify the background color.  
YCbCr : Sets the output value of the background color.  
Color Correction  
[OFF]  
ON  
This menu is shown when the optional color correction function is enabled.  
Sets the color correction function ON/OFF.  
HSL : Sets the background color with the Hue, Saturation and Lightness  
values.  
With OFF, the color correction function is disabled.  
With ON, the color is corrected based on the following 8 parameters (items).  
Note:  
When this function is set to ON, the normal display format changes. (  
p. 5)  
When this setting is changed, the following three menu settings also change.  
In this case, the set value and color may be changed. If this setting is  
changed, check the color on the screen again.  
The following eight parameters are shown and set on the sub menu when  
<Color Correction> is set to ONand the [ENTER/MENU] button is pressed.  
White Level  
Black Level  
White Color (B)  
White Color (R)  
Back Color (B)  
Back Color (R)  
Phase  
100  
Adjusts the high brightness level of the input picture.  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
Back Color (Y)  
Back Color (Cb)  
[64]  
940  
Varies the background color brightness. With 4:3 aspect ratio picture input, this  
adjustment is applied to the side panels of the picture output.  
Set this by checking the screen.  
[0]  
This item is shown only when the Back Color Mode is set to YCbCr.  
100  
64  
Varies the blue of the background color. With 4:3 aspect ratio picture input, this  
adjustment is applied to the side panels of the picture output.  
Set this by checking the screen.  
100  
Adjusts the low brightness level of the input picture.  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
[512]  
[0]  
This item is shown only when the Back Color Mode is set to YCbCr.  
960  
64  
100  
Back Color (Cr)  
Varies the red of the background color. With 4:3 aspect ratio picture input, this  
adjustment is applied to the side panels of the picture output.  
Set this by checking the screen.  
100  
Adjusts the blue of the high brightness section of the input picture.  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
[512]  
[0]  
This item is shown only when the Back Color Mode is set to YCbCr.  
960  
[0]  
100  
Back Color (L)  
Back Color (S)  
Sets the background color lightness. With 4:3 aspect ratio picture input, this  
adjustment is applied to the side panels of the picture output.  
Set this by checking the screen.  
100  
Adjusts the red of the high brightness section of the input picture.  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
100  
[0]  
This item is shown only when the Back Color Mode is set to HSL.  
100  
[0]  
Sets the background color saturation. With 0, monochrome is shown. The larger  
the number, the higher the saturation.  
100  
Adjusts the blue of the low brightness section of the input picture.  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
100  
Note:  
[0]  
The saturation actually output is limited by the setting of the Back Color (L).  
Even though the Back Color (S) is set to 100, the picture will be monochrome if  
the Back Color (L) is set to 0 (black) or 100 (white).  
This item is shown only when the Back Color Mode is set to HSL.  
100  
100  
Adjusts the red of the low brightness section of the input picture.  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
Back Color (H)  
[0]  
Sets the background color hue. In most cases, the following colors can be  
obtained.  
0: Red, 120: Green, 240: Blue  
[0]  
359  
100  
This item is shown only when the Back Color Mode is set to HSL.  
179  
Adjusts the phase of the input picture.  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
[0]  
180  
Chroma  
100  
Adjusts the chroma of the input picture.  
With 100, the picture becomes black-and-white (monochrome).  
Can be set when the Color Correction is set to ON.  
[0]  
100  
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MENU SETTINGS  
Menu contents (contd.)  
Menu contents (contd.)  
[
]: Factory Setting  
[
]: Factory Setting  
Items  
Settings  
Contents  
Items  
Settings  
Contents  
Colorimetry  
OFF  
[ON]  
Turns the colorimetry parameter conversion function ON/OFF. This function  
allows SD (ITU-R601) to be converted to HD (ITU-R709).  
Normally, set to ON.  
Administration  
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button to enter the administration sub menu.  
The following nine items can be set on the administration sub menu.  
Remote ID  
[1]  
31  
Sets the remote ID of this unit to remote-control this unit from the Host.  
When this function is set to OFF, the normal display format changes. (  
p. 5)  
Out Delay  
[1FRAME]  
Sets the delay time from the input to the output.  
1FRAME-90H  
1FRAME  
: Delays by 1 frame (33.37 ms).  
Remote Speed  
Remote Port  
9600  
19200  
[38400]  
Sets the transmission speed (bit/s) of the remote control signal.  
1FRAME-90H : Delays by 1 frame -2.67 ms for 1080I. Delays by 1 frame  
-2.00 ms for 720P.  
Audio Group  
NO USE  
[1]  
2
3
4
Selects the audio signal group (groups 1 to 4) multiplexed on the SD digital serial  
input signal.  
If audio is not used, select No Use.  
[REMOTE-IN]  
ALARM  
Selects the connection port for the host when this unit is remote-controlled.  
REMOTE-IN : Connects RS-485 to the [REMOTE-IN] port.  
Set to this position to remote-control this unit via the  
[REMOTE-IN] connector.  
ALARM  
: Connect the RS-232C to the [ALARM] port.  
Set to this position to remote-control this unit via the [ALARM]  
connector.  
Audio Delay  
30  
[0]  
30  
Sets the delay for the audio signal multiplexed on the SD digital serial input  
signal.  
Adjustment of ±30 (msec.) is possible with respect to the delay time set with  
<Out Delay>.  
Active Line  
480  
[486]  
Sets the number of effective lines of the input signal when <Output> is set to  
1080I.  
With <Output> set to 720P, the number is fixed at 480 lines (on the menu, --- is  
Profile Save  
Profile Load  
MEMORY 1  
MEMORY 2  
MEMORY 3  
MEMORY 4  
Four independent memories are provided to store menu settings.  
Selects the memory to be used to store the set menu contents.  
* Items in the administration sub menu are not stored in memory.  
shown).  
Alarm  
Name  
OFF  
[ON]  
When set to OFF, the output from the rear panels [ALARM] connector stops  
(always open except when power is turned off).  
[BC-D2300]  
Sets the device name that will be shown in the normal display.  
For setting, refer to page 9.  
MEMORY 1  
MEMORY 2  
MEMORY 3  
MEMORY 4  
DEFAULT  
Recalls menu setting stored in memory.  
When set to DEFAULT, menu setting set before shipment is recalled.  
Version  
Shows the firmware version of this unit.  
Shows the serial number of this unit.  
Serial No.  
License key  
Sets the license key to enable optional features such as the variable enhancer  
and color compensation function.  
For setting, refer to page 9.  
Color Bar  
[OFF]  
ON  
When set to ON, the built-in color bar (7-line color bar) is output regardless of the  
input.  
The color bar output turns off automatically when you quit this menu.  
To obtain the license key, consult your JVC dealer.  
Running Time  
Shows the approx. number of operating days of this unit.  
Press the [ENTER/MENU] button twice to clear this number to 0.  
Use this as a guide for determining when to replace the fan.  
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When an abnormality is detected, error notification is provided by LED illumination, error indication on the display and error  
output to the [ALARM] connector.  
Error output (contd.)  
Error indications and output contents  
Error  
Error output  
Error contents  
LED  
ALARM 1  
ALARM 2  
indications  
Power Error  
Fan Error  
1. LED lighting  
The [STATUS], [INPUT] or [SYNC] indicator on the front panel  
Abnormality in the power unit  
Abnormality in the fan motor  
No video and audio signal is input.  
STATUS: Red  
Short-  
Open  
circuited  
lights orange (warning) or red (error), depending on the type of  
error.  
STATUS INPUT  
SYNC  
Data No-input  
(warning)  
INPUT: Orange  
INPUT: Red  
Open  
Open  
Open  
2. Display indication  
The first line of the display shows a description of the error. When  
the menu is displayed, errors are not shown.  
V. Format Error  
V. Data Error  
A. Data Error  
REF No-input  
SD Unlock  
Format error of the SDI input signals  
Error of video data in the SDI input signal  
Error of audio data in the SDI input signal  
No external sync signal is input (note)  
Short-  
circuited  
Front panel  
BC-D2300U HDTV UP CONVERTER  
POWER STATUS  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT  
SYNC  
ENTER  
ESC  
Memoranda:  
MENU  
With LOCAL, the error indication is shown when the error is  
detected and goes out when the error is no longer detected.  
With REMOTE, once an error is detected, the indication  
remains (goes out when the switch is set to LOCAL).  
Error codes with 2 to 6 digits may be shown at the same time.  
In this case, report the error codes to your JVC dealer.  
SYNC: Red  
Short-  
circuited  
Open  
Synchronization is not possible due to incorrect  
video input signals  
Error indication  
Display  
Ref Unlock  
Synchronization is not possible due to incorrect  
external sync signal input  
r
E r r o  
Fan  
3. [Alarm] connector output  
2-line alarm output terminals are provided for the rear panels  
[ALARM] connector. Terminals A and B are short-circuited (relay  
contact) when an error occurs or the power is turned off. Normally,  
these terminals are open. (For open and short-circuited conditions,  
refer to the table on the next page.)  
Comm Error  
Device Error  
——  
Abnormal remote communication  
Abnormality in the internal device  
Power is turned off.  
STATUS: Red  
Short-  
circuited  
Open  
[
D1  
1 0 8 0  
4 : 3  
4 : 3  
]
]
——  
Short-  
circuited  
Short-  
circuited  
r r o r 0 3  
a
E
V. D at  
[
D1  
1 0 8 0  
The maximum rated value is 30 V 0.5 A for AC/DC with non-  
inductive load.  
Note: When an incorrect external sync signal is input, the REF No-input error indication may be shown.  
When an error indication is shown, check the input signal and connections according to type of error indicated. When this  
Pin assignment of the [ALARM] connector  
Pin  
unit malfunctions, consult your nearest JVC authorized service agent.  
See "1.4 About Error Messages"  
on page 1-3.  
Name  
Contents  
number  
Rear panel  
2
3
FUSE  
1.6A(125V)  
CVBS  
Pr  
REF  
1
IN  
ON  
CN1  
HD SERIAL OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NC  
Unconnected  
FUSE  
LOOP  
THROUGH  
SDI  
OFF ON  
5
1
5
1
5
1
9
6
9
6
9
6
OFF  
Y
Pb  
ALARM  
AC IN  
POWER  
OUT  
REMOTE-IN  
REMOTE-OUT TERMINATE  
(RD)  
(Reception data for maintenance)  
(Transmission data for maintenance)  
Alarm output 2 B terminal  
Signal ground  
(SD)  
ALARM2-B  
GND  
1
5
ALARM2-A  
ALARM1-A  
ALARM1-B  
NC  
Alarm output 2 A terminal  
Alarm output 1 A terminal  
Alarm output 1 B terminal  
Unconnected  
6
9
ALARM  
17  
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Rear panel connectors  
Specifications  
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Input signal  
Names  
Functions  
Types  
BNC  
Remarks  
Video and audio  
: SD digital serial signal (SMPTE259M) ................... 1 line  
0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, active-through  
Bit rate: 270 Mbps  
SDI IN  
SD digital serial signal input  
Active through output  
External sync input  
SDI OUT  
BNC  
Embedded audio signal: 4 ch, sampling frequency of 48 kHz  
: Sync signal, 75 ohms unbalanced, loop through .... 1 line  
B.B: 0.45 Vp-p (NTSC)  
REF  
BNC  
Sync signals  
REF  
Loop-through  
BNC  
HD-SYNC: Positive and negative bipolarity tri-sync signal of 600 mVp-p ± 300 mVp-p  
HD SERIAL OUT 1  
HD digital serial signal output  
Same as above  
BNC  
5
Output signal  
Video and audio  
: HD digital serial signal  
HD SERIAL OUT 2  
BNC  
(SMPTE292M) .....................................................3 lines  
0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced  
HD SERIAL OUT 3  
Same as above  
BNC  
Bit rate: 1.485/1.001 (1.483516) Gbps, 59.94 Hz  
Effective scanning lines: 1080 lines (1080I), 720 line (720P)  
Embedded audio signal: 4 ch, sampling frequency of 48 kHz  
CVBS  
Analog composite input  
Analog component Y input  
Analog component Pr input  
Analog component Pb input  
[ALARM] connector/RS-232C  
Remote control input  
Remote control bridge  
BNC  
The optional BC-D231 is required.  
Y
BNC  
5
5
Quantization  
Pr  
BNC  
Video resolution  
Audio resolution  
: 10 bits  
: 20 bits  
Pb  
BNC  
ALARM  
REMOTE-IN  
REMOTE-OUT  
D-SUB  
D-SUB  
D-SUB  
9-pin male, inch screw  
9-pin female, mm screw  
9-pin female, mm screw  
Signal delay amount  
Video system  
: 1 frame or 1 frame - 90H, the shortest delay setting not available  
: The same delay as the video delay time, can be adjusted by ±30 msec.  
Audio system  
5
5
5
5
Conversion mode  
Power supply  
: Three types (4:3 material, letter box material, squeezed material)  
: AC 120 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
: 35 W  
REMOTE-IN, REMOTE-OUT terminal pin assignment  
Power consumption  
Pin  
Signal  
number name  
External dimensions  
(WHD)  
I/O  
Contents  
Unconnected  
Remarks  
1
5
: 430 mm x 489 mm x 50 mm  
(16-15/16" x 19-5/16" x 2") (excluding fan motor and connectors)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NC  
O
I
5
5
Weight  
: 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs.)  
TxA  
RxB  
SG  
Transmission A  
Reception B  
RS-485  
RS-485  
9
6
Using environment  
Installation place  
Allowable operating  
temperature  
: In a room (install on a table or a rack)  
: 10˚C to 40˚C (50˚F to 104˚F)  
O
I
Signal ground  
Unconnected  
Signal ground  
Transmission B  
Reception A  
Note:  
Allowable operating  
humidity  
Allowable storage  
temperature  
NC  
For the REMOTE connection, use a straight cable  
which contains twisted paired lines for the signals of  
TxA and TxB, RxA and RxB.  
: 30%RH to 80%RH (with no condensation)  
: 20˚C to 60˚C (4˚F to 140˚F)  
SG  
TxB  
RxA  
NC  
RS-485  
RS-485  
5
Provided accessories and  
options  
: Warranty card  
Instruction manual  
Service center list  
Power cable (2.5 m)  
Rack mount bracket  
Screw (M4)  
x 1  
x 1  
x 1  
x 1  
x 2  
x 4  
x 4  
x 1  
Unconnected  
Installing the power cable hook  
Screw (M5)  
Hook (for power cable)  
1.Before connecting the power cable, install the supplied hook as  
shown on the left.  
2.After connecting the power cable, lower the hook to secure the  
power cable in place.  
Hook  
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Specifications (contd.)  
Supplement  
5 External dimensions (unit: mm)  
Attaching the L-metal support on EIA rack  
195  
176.5  
R E M O T E - I N  
6
O U T  
P O W E R  
O F F  
A C I N  
T E R M I N A T E  
9
R E M O T E - O U T  
1
A L A R M  
6
P b  
P r  
Y
6
9
9
1
5
5
1
5
O N O F F  
T H R O U G H  
L O O P  
S D I  
F U S E  
EIA rack  
Put L-metal supports on the both sides of EIA rack  
to secure strength.  
H D S E R I A L O U T  
C N 1  
1 . 6 A ( 1 2 5 V )  
F U S E  
O N  
I N  
C V B S  
1
3
R E F  
2
L-metal support  
Screw  
L-metal support  
M
0
in  
.
7
L-metal support  
Min.420  
Thickness: 2 mm  
BC-D2300U HDTV UP CONVERTER  
POWER STATUS INPUT SYNC  
LOCAL REMOTE  
ENTER  
ESC  
MENU  
WARNING :  
Rack mounting is optional. Use only with racks that have fully adjustable vertical rack rails.  
Use the rack mount brackets (eras) and L-metal supports together.  
Do not use only the rack mount brackets (ears) by themselves for support.  
195  
195  
430±3  
465  
482  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
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MEMO  
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