Extron electronic VCR IN1403 User Manual

IN1403  
Video Scaler  
68-1020-01  
Rev. A  
12 04  
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Table of Contents  
Product Overview............................................................................................................ 2  
Description...................................................................................................................... 2  
Features........................................................................................................................... 2  
Compatibility..................................................................................................................... 3  
Input................................................................................................................................ 3  
Output............................................................................................................................. 3  
Installation.......................................................................................................................... 4  
IN1403 application diagram .......................................................................................... 5  
Operation............................................................................................................................. 5  
Front panel controls....................................................................................................... 5  
On-screen menu ............................................................................................................. 6  
On-screen menu display system .................................................................................... 7  
Menu Commands............................................................................................................. 8  
Video menu .................................................................................................................... 8  
Audio menu.................................................................................................................. 10  
Input menu ................................................................................................................... 11  
Output menu................................................................................................................ 14  
Advanced menu ........................................................................................................... 14  
Choosing the Optimal Resolution and Refresh Rate................................... 15  
CRT displays: Selecting the golden resolution .......................................................... 15  
CRT displays: Selecting the optimal refresh rate....................................................... 16  
Fixed pixel displays: Selecting the optimal resolution and refresh rate.................. 16  
Advanced Operation.................................................................................................... 18  
Pass-through RGB video............................................................................................... 18  
Output RGB connectors ............................................................................................... 18  
Output modes............................................................................................................... 18  
Power-on settings ........................................................................................................ 19  
Output positioning ...................................................................................................... 19  
RS-232 Remote Operation......................................................................................... 19  
RS-232 control............................................................................................................... 19  
IN1403 serial commands .............................................................................................. 21  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 24  
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 26  
Part Numbers .................................................................................................................. 27  
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Product Overview  
Description  
The IN1403 is a full featured video scaler that combines digital video decoding, advanced video  
scaling/line multiplication and a 4-input A/V switcher into a single product.  
Features  
Superb Video Scaling Technology — Employing sophisticated video de-interlacing, scaling and  
filtering techniques, the IN1403 offers an output signal with outstanding image detail and enhanced  
brightness that is entirely free of visible scan lines. The scaler automatically senses the origin of the  
video source material and selects the optimum motion compensation formula to eliminate unwanted  
artifacts in the output image. The IN1403 employs high bandwidth digital signal processing and high  
speed digital to analog conversion, combined with effective filtering and sharpness circuitry to  
maintain and enhance image detail, even at the highest output resolutions.  
Advanced Quad Standard Video Decoding — A high quality video decoder in the IN1403 provides  
accurate video decoding of composite video and S-video signals in the NTSC, PAL, SECAM and NTSC  
4.43 video standards. The video decoder employs an advanced 3-line adaptive comb filter for  
composite video signals and greatly reduces cross-color interference and hanging dots, while  
maintaining maximum image bandwidth and detail.  
Pick the Perfect Resolution — The IN1403 offers a wide range of output resolutions to match the  
optimum or native resolution of virtually any display device. The IN1403 provides a progressive scan  
output signal at standard resolutions and refresh rates, ensuring optimal compatibility and  
exceptional image quality with a wide range of CRT, LCD, DMD, ILA, D-ILA, and plasma display  
devices.  
Selectable Refresh Rate — The IN1403 output vertical refresh rate is adjustable from 60 Hz to 120 Hz  
By converting PAL (25 Hz) and NTSC (30 Hz) input signals to higher, more ergonomic refresh rates,  
the IN1403 makes it possible to display a remarkably solid, flicker-free image when using CRT  
monitors and projectors. The chart on page 18 indicates the output resolutions and refresh rates  
available on the IN1403.  
4-Input Video/Audio Switcher — The IN1403 provides multiple inputs and flexible switching  
capability to accommodate a variety of applications. Inputs 1, 2, and 3 can each accept a composite  
video or S-video signal. Input 4 is a 15-pin HD VGA pass-through connector for a computer video  
signal (passive, no scaling). Stereo audio-follow-video switching is provided for all four inputs.  
Memory — The IN1403 can recall previously stored settings with the push of a single button. All  
audio, video, input and output settings, for each input and each output mode, are stored internally (in  
memory). Once optimized, all adjustments are automatically recalled every time an input is selected.  
Digital Freeze Frame — Provides a high quality still image, useful for applications that require close  
examination of a specific video frame. Freeze Frame can be enabled/disabled using the front panel  
FREEZE FRAME button or an RS-232 serial command. Freeze is functional for Inputs 1, 2, and 3. It  
has no effect on Input 4, which is a passive input.  
Video Blank button — Located adjacent to the input selector buttons, the BLANK button allows the  
video image to be suppressed. When blank is engaged, the output signals go to black but the sync  
signals continue, ensuring that the data display device retains sync lock. When the BLANK button is  
pressed a second time, the previously selected input is once again displayed. The blank feature can  
also be engaged or disengaged using the RS-232 serial command. Video blank is functional for Inputs  
1, 2, and 3. It has no effect on Input 4, which is a passive input.  
On Screen Menus — Provides easy control over video adjustments including hue, color, contrast,  
brightness, gamma, sharpness, image size, image position, and edge blanking. Unique image settings  
can be optimized and stored for each input. Each time an input is selected, all image settings stored  
for that input are automatically recalled. The on-screen menus also make it easy to verify and adjust  
advanced settings such as output signal resolution, refresh rate, sync format, RS-232 control options,  
and reset to factory default.  
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System Info — A handy menu option that uses the on-screen display to show comprehensive  
information about the input and output signals and scaler settings.  
Image Size, Position and Edge Blanking Controls — Individual horizontal and vertical image  
adjustments make it easy to precisely fit the active video image to the display area and provide for  
multiple aspect ratios.  
Comprehensive Input Adjustment Controls — These input signal adjustments include signal format,  
aspect ratio and horizontal tracking. Once adjustments are made to optimize input signals, these  
settings are stored and automatically recalled when the same input source is selected again.  
Blue Screen Feature — Provides a full screen blue image for setup and testing purposes. The blue  
screen output signal (activated via the on-screen menu) is always available, even when the input  
signal is missing or the input settings are incorrectly adjusted. Blue screen acts as a test signal and is  
ideal for setting up the output resolution, refresh rate and position settings, and to verify connection to  
the output display device.  
RS-232 Serial Control — Provided for all scaler functions including input selections, image  
adjustments and output settings. The IN1403’s comprehensive RS-232 control capacity facilitates  
complete system integration and effortless control when combined with a third party control system.  
Dual Outputs — The IN1403 features a 5-BNC output and a 15-pin HD output. Since both are active  
simultaneously, the IN1403 can directly drive two separate display devices.  
Rack Mountable — The IN1403 can be mounted in a 1U rack space using the provided mounting  
brackets (Extron part # 70-391-01).  
Compatibility  
Input  
The IN1403 Video Scaler accepts composite and S-video signals in the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and NTSC  
4.43 video standards on inputs 1, 2, and 3. The unit automatically senses NTSC, PAL, and SECAM  
video standards and decodes the signal appropriately. You must select composite video or S-video  
mode as appropriate for each of these inputs. Input 4 is a passive input (no decoding or scaling)  
designed to accept a VGA computer video signal.  
The IN1403 has stereo audio-follow-video capability. All four stereo audio inputs are compatible with  
unbalanced line level signals from a computer audio card, CD player, laser disc player, or any other  
audio device that delivers a stereo line level signal.  
Output  
The IN1403 features selectable output resolutions (ranging from 640 x 480 up to 1365 x 1024) to match  
the optimum or native resolution of virtually any display device. The unit provides a progressive  
output signal at standard resolutions and refresh rates, ensuring optimal compatibility and  
exceptional image quality with a wide range of CRT, LCD, DMD, D-ILA/LCOS, and plasma display  
devices.  
The output refresh rate is also selectable as desired. When used with LCD, DMD, or LCOS displays,  
the 60 Hz output setting is recommended. Higher output refresh rates may be selected for use on  
CRT-type displays in order to reduce flicker and provide enhanced ergonomics. The chart on page 18  
indicates the available output resolutions and refresh rates.  
The stereo audio output provides an unbalanced line level signal, identical to the input signal. This  
output can drive any line level compatible audio unit, or a local device such as a set of powered  
speakers.  
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Installation  
This section offers step-by-step instructions for installing the IN1403 Video Scaler. An application  
diagram is provided on page 5.  
CAUTION  
Read the instructions carefully before initiating the installation procedure. Make sure that  
there is no power connected to the IN1403, and that the power button is off.  
1. Place or install the IN1403 at the desired location. Make sure that the unit is seated on a flat  
surface or is securely installed in a standard 19” equipment rack. The IN1403 is exactly 1U high  
without the feet. If other equipment will be located in the space directly below the scaler, the  
rubber feet on the bottom of the unit must be removed before you mount it in the equipment rack.  
2. Connect the video sources to the IN1403 input(s). Inputs 1, 2, and 3 can accept either a composite  
video signal (BNC female) or an S-video signal (4-pin mini DIN female). Input 4 is a 15-pin HD  
VGA pass-through connector for a computer video signal.  
CAUTION  
The input signals must be connected to only the composite video or the S-video connector on  
any one input. Do not connect composite video and S-video signals simultaneously on the  
same input!  
3. Connect the audio sources to the IN1403 stereo audio inputs (dual RCA female jacks). A  
computer sound card can be connected using an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini male to 2 RCA male  
cable.  
4. The IN1403 features a 5-BNC output and a 15-pin HD output, providing easy connections for a  
variety of data monitors, data projectors and other data-grade displays.  
VGA display devices can be connected directly to the IN1403 output port using a  
standard male-to-male VGA cable.  
Data output devices that feature an RGB video input can be connected directly to the  
IN1403 using three, four, or five BNC cables (for RGsB, RGBS, or RGBHV, respectively)  
or a multi-conductor RGBHV, RGBS, or RGB “snake.” While making connections, take  
care to ensure that the red output is connected to the red input, green output is  
connected to the green input, etc.  
Since both outputs are active simultaneously, the IN1403 can directly drive two separate display  
devices.  
5. Connect the IN1403 stereo audio output to the audio system’s input (mixer, amplifier, powered  
speakers, etc.).  
6. Connect a control system, computer, or other source for serial commands to the RS-232 remote  
connector if desired. For more information about remote control of the IN1403, see the Remote  
Operation section on page 19.  
7. Connect power to the IN1403 using the included power cable.  
8. Turn on the video sources, the IN1403, the display device, and the audio output equipment (if  
applicable).  
9. Using the front panel controls or RS-232 commands, adjust and store the parameters for each  
input source.  
It is very important that you set each input for composite video or S-video operation as appropriate  
to match the format of the input signal (see page 11 for details).  
10. Set the output resolution and refresh rate to match the optimum or native resolution of your  
display device as described in Output menu on page 14. If you need assistance selecting the  
appropriate resolution and refresh rate for your display, see Choosing the Optimal Output Resolution  
and Refresh Rate section on page 15.  
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IN1403 application diagram  
Figure 1 — IN1403 application diagram  
Operation  
This section focuses on operating the IN1403 using the front panel controls and commands. All video  
and audio adjustments, setup functions and switching operations can be performed through the front  
panel or via RS-232 serial controls (see page 19)  
INPUT SELECT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
RGB-PASSIVE  
FREEZE  
FRAME  
MUTE  
AUDIO  
VOLUME  
MENU  
ENTER  
IN1403 RGB Video Scaler  
Front Panel Controls  
Input Select: The large buttons in the Input Select section, labeled INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 and  
INPUT 4 are used to select the desired input. After turning on the IN1403, press and release the  
desired Input Select button. A green LED will light underneath the button to indicate the selected  
input. The stereo audio signal associated with the input will automatically be selected at the same  
time. All audio, video, and input settings for each input are stored internally (in memory) so the  
adjustment(s) will not have to be repeated after they are optimized. To switch to another input,  
simply press and release another numbered Input Select button.  
When powered up, the scaler automatically returns to the last configuration, including the last  
input selected.  
Blank: The BLANK button can be used at any time to show a blank screen on the display device.  
When blank is engaged, the output setting goes to black but the sync signals continue, ensuring that  
the data display device retains sync lock. Simply press and release the button to engage blanking (the  
green LED underneath the button will illuminate), and press and release it again to disengage. The  
BLANK button has no effect on input 4, which is a passive input.  
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Freeze Frame: Allows users to freeze the video signal and display a still image. Simply press and  
release the button to engage the function (the green LED below the button will illuminate), then press  
and release it again to disengage. The FREEZE FRAME button has no effect on input 4, which is a  
passive input.  
Volume: The VOLUME buttons regulate the level of the audio signals routed through the scaler. Use  
the  
/
volume buttons to increase or decrease the audio level for the current input. Press and  
release a button to raise or lower the volume level by one step, or press and hold a button to change  
the level continuously. The IN1403 saves the volume levels for each input automatically.  
Audio Mute: Mutes the audio for the selected input. Press the button to engage (the green LED  
below the button will illuminate), and press again to disengage.  
Menu buttons: The remaining buttons on the front panel (MENU,  
,
,
,
and ENTER) are used  
to access and adjust the on-screen menu displays.  
On-screen menu  
To access the main menu, press the MENU or ENTER button. Use the arrow buttons to maneuver  
around within the menu display. Press ENTER to select and save a command, or press MENU to  
escape to the previous menu or to clear the menu display. All audio, video, input, and output settings  
for each input and each output mode are stored internally (in memory) so the adjustments will not  
have to be repeated after they are optimized.  
The Main Menu commands and their functions are:  
Video:  
Audio:  
Input:  
Changes input signal video parameters.  
Changes input signal audio parameters.  
Changes input signal timing format parameters.  
Changes output signal resolution and format parameters.  
Output:  
Advanced: Displays advanced options.  
An illustration of the on-screen display menu system is provided on the next page.  
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IN1403 on-screen display menu system  
Main Menu  
Video  
Audio  
Input  
Output  
Advanced  
Video  
Audio  
Input  
Output  
Advanced  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Bass  
Treble  
Balance  
Signal Format  
Aspect Ratio  
Hz Tracking  
Reset Input  
Resolution  
Refresh Rate  
Size  
Factory Reset  
Baud Rate  
Delimiters  
System Info  
Hue  
Reset Audio  
Position  
Sharpness  
Gamma  
Sync Format  
Blue Screen  
Reset Output  
Reset RS-232  
Signal Format  
Input 1  
Noise Filter  
Comb/Trap*  
Reset Video  
Factory Reset  
Input 2  
Yes  
No  
Input 3  
Resolution  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
852 x 480  
1024 x 768  
Input 4  
Comb/Trap  
Comb Filter On  
Trap Filter On  
Baud Rate  
1200  
Aspect Ratio  
Standard  
2400  
Anamorphic  
Wide screen  
Wider screen  
Expand  
1152 x 864  
1280 x 720  
1280 x 1024  
1365 x 768  
4800  
9600  
19,200  
38,400  
1365 x 1024  
57,600  
Hz Tracking  
Very Fast  
Refresh Rate**  
Delimiters  
Fast  
Normal  
Slow  
56  
60  
65  
Parentheses ( )  
Brackets [ ]  
Braces { }  
72  
75  
85  
Slashes \ /  
Less & Greater < >  
Signs ! #  
96  
100  
120  
System Info  
Input  
Standard  
Horizontal  
Size  
H-Size  
V-Size  
Vertical  
Output  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Position  
H-Position  
V-Position  
Sync  
Version  
Sync Format  
RGBHV--  
RGBHV++  
RGBS A  
RGBS B  
RGsB A  
RGsB B  
Blue Screen  
*Available only on composite video.  
On/Off  
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Menu Commands  
Video Menu  
The IN1402 allows you to manually adjust the brightness, contrast, color, hue, sharpness, gamma,  
noise filter, and comb/trap filter settings.  
To access the video adjustment menu via the front panel control buttons  
1. Press the desired Input Select button.  
2. Press MENU.  
3. Press the or button (if necessary) to reach the video menu.  
4. Press ENTER.  
5. Use the and buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to adjust.  
6. After selecting a setting, use the and buttons to make the adjustments.  
7. Press and release a button to move one step in either direction.  
8. Press and hold a button to move continuously through the adjustment range.  
9. Press ENTER to save when the input is optimized.  
CAUTION  
It is critical that you save the setting before proceeding to another input or another menu  
function, otherwise your new adjustment will be lost.  
The following video adjustment parameters can be controlled via the on-screen menu system (front  
panel buttons). Remote operation instructions can be found on page 19.  
Brightness Setting adjusts the input signal brightness.  
Range: 0 to 255  
Factory default setting: 128  
Operation:  
Press button to increase the brightness.  
Press button to decrease the brightness.  
Contrast adjusts the difference between the input signal’s brightest and darkest settings. At the  
minimum setting the screen picture displays at about the same brightness (very grayish). The  
maximum setting displays a noticeable difference between the darkest and lightest parts of the screen  
picture.  
Range: 0 to 255  
Factory default setting: 128  
Operation:  
Press button to increase the contrast.  
Press button to decrease the contrast.  
Color adjusts the color saturation of the picture over a wide range. Setting this control to 0 removes  
most of the color.  
Range: 0 to 255  
Factory default setting: 140  
Operation:  
Press button to increase the color.  
Press button to decrease the color.  
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Hue (NTSC signals only) adjusts the picture’s color towards red or green.  
Range: 0 to 40  
Factory default setting: 20  
Operation:  
Press button to increase the green.  
Press button to increase the red.  
Sharpness uses variable filtering to affect input picture detail and definition.  
Increasing the sharpness setting gives the visual effect that the noise filter setting is decreasing.  
Although the sharpness and noise filter settings seem to offset each other, they are actually two  
different adjustments that affect two different sets of circuitry. Operators should adjust both  
settings until optimal picture quality is achieved.  
Range: 0 to 7  
Factory default setting: 3  
Operation:  
Press button to increase the sharpness.  
Press button to decrease the sharpness.  
If the following settings seem confusing, we recommend that you experiment with the MENU,  
,
,
,
and ENTER buttons until you familiarize yourself with the IN1403 front panel control  
operations. It’s a good idea to get comfortable using these buttons to navigate through the on-  
screen menu system before moving on to other sections of this manual. If you get lost, enter  
unfamiliar territory or are afraid of making an improper selection, press the MENU button to  
safely leave the menu system without making any changes. We also recommend that, unless  
you’re a qualified audiovisual technician, you avoid the Advanced menu.  
Gamma: The 30 active gamma correction curves programmed into the IN1403 are used to compensate  
for the non-linear response of many display devices. Since Gamma, Brightness and Contrast controls  
interact with each other, the following order of adjustments is suggested:  
1. Set the brightness and contrast controls to factory default positions.  
2. Adjust Gamma as desired.  
Range: 1 to 30  
Factory default setting: 10*  
Operation:  
Press button to step to higher numbered gamma curves.  
Press button to step to lower numbered gamma curves.  
* The factory default setting of 10 refers to a gamma correction curve of 1.0.  
3. Adjust brightness and contrast to fine tune the image (see page 8 for procedures).  
Noise Filter changes the input signal noise filter.  
Increasing the noise filter setting makes the picture sharpness appear to decrease. Refer to the  
Sharpness section at the top of the page.  
Range: 0 to 47  
Factory default setting: 5  
Operation:  
Press button to increase noise filter.  
Press button to decrease noise filter.  
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Comb/Trap Filter selects either the comb or trap filter (only available with composite video). The  
comb filter electronically provides excellent Luma/Chroma separation (separates the color from the  
picture signal). This greatly reduces cross-color interference and hanging dots while maintaining  
image bandwidth and detail.  
The trap filter extracts luminance from the picture. The trap filter is usually the preferred setting when  
you are running signals from a VCR (as composite video). You may wish to compare both settings to  
determine which is best for your application.  
Neither filter has any effect on S-video signals.  
Reset Video resets all video settings to factory default (for current input only).  
Audio menu  
The IN1403 allows you to manually adjust the bass, treble, and balance settings. To do so  
1. Press the desired Input Select button.  
2. Press MENU.  
3. Press the or button (if necessary) to reach the input menu.  
4. Press ENTER.  
5. Use the and buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to adjust.  
6. Press ENTER to save once you’ve optimized the setting for the current input.  
The following audio adjustment parameters can be controlled via the on-screen menu system (front  
panel buttons). RS-232 serial control instructions can be found on page 19.  
While on-screen menus are not displayed for Input 4, all audio functions are still available for this  
input.  
Bass increases/decreases the lower frequencies of the audio signal.  
Range: 6 to 27  
Factory Default Setting: 16 (0.0dB)  
Operation:  
Press button to increase the bass frequencies.  
Press button to decrease the bass frequencies.  
Treble increases/decreases the higher frequencies of the audio signal.  
Range: 8 to 25  
Factory Default Setting: 16 (0.0dB)  
Operation:  
Press button to increase the treble frequencies.  
Press button to decrease the treble frequencies.  
Balance shifts the audio balance toward the right or left audio channels.  
Range: 0 to 31  
Factory Default Setting: 16  
Operation:  
Press button to move the balance toward the right channel.  
Press button to move the balance toward the left channel.  
Reset Audio Settings reset all audio settings to factory default (for current input only)  
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Input menu  
To access the input menu via the front panel control buttons  
1. Press the desired Input Select button.  
2. Press MENU, press the or button (if necessary) to reach the input menu.  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Select the setting you wish to adjust by using the and buttons and pressing ENTER.  
5. Press ENTER to save once you’ve optimized the setting for the current input.  
Input Signal Format: Select the signal format for each input. The S-video and Composite Video  
connections are internally wired together. Therefore, only S-video or composite video can be  
connected to each input, but not both at the same time. Input 4 is fixed as RGB passive.  
To configure the Inputs 1 - 3 for either a composite video or S-video format:  
1. Press the ENTER or MENU button to access the main menu.  
2. Highlight INPUT and press ENTER to access the input menu (use the and arrow buttons to  
highlight the appropriate menu command).  
3. Highlight SIGNAL FORMAT and press ENTER to access the signal format menu.  
4. Highlight the input you want to configure.  
5. Select the format for each individual input (use the and buttons to toggle between composite  
and S-video). The IN1403 will save the format setting automatically.  
6. Press MENU to exit.  
It is critical that the composite/S-video status is selected properly for each input. Using the  
on-screen menu, you can set/change the input format at any time, even when another input signal  
is active. If the composite/S-video selection is set incorrectly, the decoder circuitry will not  
function properly and the IN1403 will display a distorted picture.  
Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio controls vary the relative image width and height. They can be used to  
accommodate various input signal aspect ratios as well as output device aspect ratios. Select the  
output aspect ratio by choosing the appropriate resolution in the output menu (see the output  
resolution description on page 14).  
Standard:  
For Standard 1.33 input signals (sometimes referred to as full screen)  
Anamorphic:  
This setting provides vertical image squeezing to accommodate  
anamorphically enhanced DVDs  
Wide Screen:  
For wide screen 1.78 input signals (letterbox)  
Wider Screen: For wider screen 2.35 input signals (narrow letterbox)  
Tomarama:  
Designed for wide screen (letterbox) signals viewed on 4:3 aspect ratio  
displays. Tomarama mode zooms in on the center of the image and crops  
the image vertically and horizontally so that the black bars above and below  
the image are removed. In this mode, some image is also lost on the right  
and left hand edges.  
Most DVDs and VCRs and other video sources output a signal with an aspect ratio of 4:3. How this  
signal is filled with active video information determines its aspect ratio. In the following four  
examples, four different input aspect ratios are shown on the left as they would be displayed in their  
native 4:3 format. The same signals are shown on the right as they would appear on 4:3 and 16:9  
display devices with the scaler set to various aspect ratios.  
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Example 1:  
Example 2  
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Example 3  
Example 4  
Horizontal Tracking: This control adjusts horizontal sync tracking to prevent image bending  
(hooking) along the top of the video image. Various settings are available to compensate for different  
quality input signals:  
Very Fast:  
Fast:  
For poor quality video signals, such as from a VCR  
For normal quality video signals, such as from a TV  
For good quality video signals, such as from a DVD player  
For high quality video signals, such as broadcast video  
Normal:  
Slow:  
Reset Input: Resets all input settings to factory default (for the current input only).  
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Output menu  
To access the output menu via the front panel control buttons, do the following:  
1. Press the desired Input Select button.  
2. Press MENU (press the or button to reach the output menu, if necessary).  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Use the and buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to adjust.  
5. Press ENTER to save once you’ve optimized the setting for the current input.  
Output Resolution: This control lets you select the appropriate resolution for your display device.  
The available resolutions are listed in the table under Output modes on page 18. Because the IN1403  
only scales up, users must choose an output resolution that is greater than or equal to the input size.  
For instance, you may not select 640 x 480 output with PAL input signals since PAL has more than 480  
lines of video.  
Of all the settings on the IN1403, perhaps the most critical adjustment is the output  
resolution. Setting the scaler to match the capabilities of your data display device will have an  
enormous impact on the image quality. To achieve the optimum image on your display  
device, refer to the Choosing the Optimal Output Resolution and Refresh Rate section on page  
15.  
Refresh Rate: Allows you to choose the optimal refresh rate for your display device.  
Not all resolution and refresh rate combinations are available. Refer to the chart on page 18  
for a complete listing.  
Size adjusts the output horizontal and vertical size. It shrinks the size to a percentage of the output  
resolution selected. The output size is automatically reset anytime a new input aspect ratio is selected.  
This setting is useful to manually reduce the height of the output signal when an anamorphic input  
signal is connected. The IN1403 only scales up; therefore the output size controls will stop at a certain  
point where the input and output resolution are equal.  
Position situates the output image on the monitor. The output position is automatically reset anytime  
a new input aspect ratio is selected.  
Sync Format: Select an output signal format that is compatible with your display.  
RGBHV--:  
RGBHV++:  
RGBS A:  
RGBS B:  
RGsB A:  
RGsB B :  
RGB with negative horizontal and vertical sync (default)  
RGB with positive horizontal and vertical sync  
RGB with composite sync (with serrations)  
RGB with composite sync (without serrations)  
RGB with sync on green (with serrations)  
RGB with sync on green (without serrations)  
Blue Screen: Available anytime (even when the input settings are incorrectly adjusted or the input  
signal is missing entirely), the blue screen may be used as a test signal to adjust the output settings  
(resolution, refresh rate, size, position and sync format) and verify the image on the monitor. The  
video and input settings have no effect on the blue screen. Once the output settings have been  
properly adjusted and verified on the monitor, the blue screen may be turned off to adjust the video  
and input settings.  
Reset Output Settings: Resets all output settings to factory default.  
Advanced menu  
To access the advanced menu via the front panel control buttons, press the desired Input Select button,  
press MENU, press the or button (if necessary) to reach the advanced menu, then press ENTER.  
Use the and buttons and the ENTER key to select the setting you wish to adjust. Once you’ve  
optimized the setting for the current input, press ENTER to save.  
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Factory Reset: Returns all video, audio, input, output and RS-232 settings for all inputs to factory  
default.  
Baud Rate: Allows RS-232 remote users to select the baud rate that matches their remote control  
device system.  
Delimiters: Use the on-screen menu to select the desired command code delimiters. Extron scalers  
can be set to recognize six sets of leading and end codes when you are using an RS-232 remote:  
parentheses ( ), brackets [ ], braces{ }, slashes \ /, less and greater than < >, and signs !#. If desired,  
several products may be connected together on the same RS-232 serial control line with each device set  
for a different delimiter pair. Each unit will only respond to codes sent with the appropriate  
delimiters and will ignore all other codes.  
System Info: This display shows a variety of information about the currently selected input signal  
and scaler output settings on a single screen. The System Info display may be useful for  
troubleshooting or to quickly verify various settings. The following information is included in the  
System Info display:  
Input Source  
Input Signal Standard and Format  
Input Vertical Refresh Rate  
Output Horizontal Scan Rate  
Output Sync Format  
Input Horizontal Scan Rate  
Output Resolution  
Output Vertical Refresh Rate  
Program Version Number  
Reset RS-232 Settings: Resets all RS-232 settings to factory default.  
Choosing the Optimal Output Resolution and  
Refresh Rate  
Of all the settings on the IN1403, perhaps the most critical adjustment is the output resolution and  
output refresh rate. Every display device has an optimal or native resolution and an optimal refresh  
rate. This will vary depending on the type of display technology, if the display has a fixed number of  
display elements (native resolution), the size of the pixels, the size of the display or display screen, and  
even the distance of the viewer from the display screen. Setting the IN1403 to the output resolution  
and refresh rate to match this optimal resolution for your data display will have an enormous impact  
on the image quality.  
Please note that the ideal resolution must also lie within the compatible scan range of the display  
device. For example, some 27-36" presentation monitors are limited to input signals in the  
30-50 kHz range. If the video scaler's output resolution and refresh rate settings are too high, the  
signal will not be viewable on the display. Before selecting the output resolution and refresh rate, you  
should check the specifications page in the operation manual for your display device to verify the  
compatible horizontal scan range and vertical refresh rates. The Large Screen Data projector list and  
Large Data Display list include signal compatibility information for current and obsolete models of  
data projectors, retro displays, presentation monitors and plasma displays.  
CRT displays: Selecting the golden resolution  
While CRT displays do not have a native resolution, they will have a "golden resolution," or sweet  
spot, for input signal resolution. When the video scaler is set to the golden resolution of the CRT  
display, the result is a sharp, detailed image without visible scan lines. If the video scaler is set below  
the golden resolution, the displayed image will have tiny black lines between the image lines. If the  
video scaler is set above the golden resolution, the lines will actually overlap and the image will  
appear soft and lose detail because there are more lines and pixels than the display can clearly resolve.  
When experimenting to find the golden resolution for your CRT display device, it is best to set the  
output refresh rate at 72 Hz and begin at the output resolution indicated in the chart on page 18. You  
can then try higher and lower resolutions until you achieve the setting that offers both a solid image  
and excellent picture detail.  
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CRT displays: Selecting the optimal refresh rate  
CRT displays may tend to flicker at refresh rates below 70 Hz In order to achieve a solid, flicker-free  
image, an output refresh rate of 72 Hz or 75 Hz is recommended for most CRT displays. You should  
also experiment with even higher refresh rates to see if they create a better image. In some cases, you  
will find that the image suddenly appears better at a higher refresh rate, such as 85 Hz  
Keep in mind that as the refresh rate is increased, the horizontal scan rate also increases. This places  
greater higher bandwidth demands on the video distribution system and the display device. If you  
select a refresh rate that is too high you will actually see a softer image because the signal is exceeding  
the bandwidth capabilities of the display device. Extremely high refresh rate settings may also create  
a compatibility problem because a very high refresh rate may result in a signal that is outside the  
compatible scan rate of the data display.  
Fixed pixel displays: Selecting the optimal resolution and refresh rate  
Display devices based on LCD, DMD, D-ILA/LCOS, or plasma technology have a specific number of  
display elements, or pixels. This is also referred to as the "native resolution" of the display device.  
These devices are usually capable of showing higher or lower resolution signals, but can only do this  
by scaling the image up or down to the native resolution. In order to avoid additional image scaling it  
is important to know the native resolution of your display device.  
Check your operation manual or the chart on page 17 to determine the native resolution of your  
display device. The video scaler output should be set to match this native resolution. The video scaler  
output refresh rate should be set to 60 Hz with most LCD, DMD, LCOS, and plasma displays. Higher  
refresh rates are not recommended with these display technologies because they usually do not  
improve the image and may actually cause compatibility problems.  
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Display Type  
Suggested Optimal /  
Native Resolution  
Suggested  
Refresh Rate  
Comments  
CRT Displays  
15” Data Monitor  
800 x 600 / 1024 x 768  
72 Hz / 75 Hz  
72 Hz / 75 Hz  
72 Hz – 85 Hz  
72 Hz / 75 Hz  
72 Hz / 75 Hz  
17” Data Monitor  
1024 x 768  
19” / 21” Data Monitor  
27 – 42” Presentation Monitor  
32 – 38” HDTV Display (16:9)  
1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024  
800 x 600 / 1024 x 768  
1024 x 768 / 1280 x 720  
Data Projector or Retro Display  
with 7” CRTs  
800 x 600 / 1024 x 768  
72 Hz – 85 Hz  
72 Hz – 85 Hz  
Data Projector or Retro Display  
with 9” CRTs  
1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024  
Projectors, Flat Panel and Plasma Display Devices  
Check Native  
Resolution of Display.  
For 848 x 600, set  
scaler to 800 x 600.  
800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 /  
1280 x 720 / 1280 x 1024  
DMD / DLP Projectors  
LCOS / D-ILA Projectors  
60 Hz  
60 Hz  
1365 x 1024  
Check Projector's  
Native Resolution.  
Very old units may be  
640 x 480.  
800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 /  
1280 x 1024 / 1365 x 768  
1024 x 768  
LCD Projectors  
60 Hz  
60 Hz  
60 Hz  
60 Hz  
60 Hz  
LCD 14” / 15” Flat Panel Display  
LCD 18” Flat Panel Display  
LCD 28" Flat Panel Display  
Plasma Display 40” (4:3)  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 768  
640 x 480  
Fujitsu / Sony 42”  
Plasmas with  
852 x 480 / 1024 x 768 /  
1280 x 768  
1024 x 1024: Set Scaler  
to 1024 x 768  
Plasma Display 42” (16:9)  
60 Hz  
Plasma Display 50” / 60" (16:9) (Boxlight  
/ Eizo / LG / Pioneer / Runco / Sharp /  
Viewsonic)  
Pioneer PDP-505HD:  
Use 56 Hz  
1280 x 768  
1365 x 768  
56 / 60 / 65 Hz  
60 Hz  
Plasma Display 50” / 60” (16:9) (Fujitsu /  
JVC / Luce / Marantz / NEC / Panasonic /  
RCA / Runco / Samsung / Toshiba)  
NEC 50": Set Sync  
Format to RGBHV++  
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Advanced Operation  
Pass-through RGB video  
Input 4 is for passive RGB video. No scaling or video functions are available for this input. Only  
switching of the RGB signal is provided from the front panel or the RS-232 control. All color and sync  
signals are passed through an internal distribution amplifier and then to the output connectors. Blank,  
freeze, the on-screen menu, and other video functions are not available. Audio is an active function,  
and all audio functions are still available for Input 4, even though the menu cannot be displayed.  
Output RGB connectors  
The dual RGB outputs of the IN1403 are individually buffered (including signals from  
Input 4). They may both be connected simultaneously without degradation of the other  
output. Both are capable of transmitting the RGB signal over 100 feet or more through high  
quality coaxial cables.  
Output modes  
The IN1403 can be set to output any of the following output modes:  
Refresh Rate (Hz)  
Resolution Mode  
Aspect Ratio* 56 60 65 72 75 85 96 100 120  
640 x 480  
VGA  
4:3  
4:3  
800 x 600  
SVGA  
852 x 480  
HDTV - 480p 16:9  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 864  
1280 x 720  
1280 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
1365 x 768  
1365 x 1024  
XGA  
4:3  
4:3  
HDTV – 720p 16:9  
16:9  
SXGA  
5:4  
Wide XGA  
16:9  
4:3  
*The length verses the height of the output image determines the output aspect ratio.  
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Power-on settings  
Power-on settings let you adjust key IN1403 settings without using on-screen menus. This may be  
particularly helpful if the IN1403 has been accidentally set for a mode that is incompatible with the  
display device, preventing the viewing of the on-screen menus. To execute a Power-On setting,  
simply press and hold the desired front panel button (indicated in the chart below) while turning on  
the IN1403 power switch.  
INPUT 1:  
INPUT 2:  
INPUT 3:  
INPUT 4:  
BLANK:  
MENU:  
Factory Reset  
Sets Output Sync Format to RGBHV--.  
Sets Output Sync Format to RGBHV++.  
Sets Output Sync Format to RGBS with serration pulses.  
Sets Output Sync Format to RGsB with serration pulses.  
Sets Output Resolution/Refresh rate to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz.  
:
Sets Output Sync Format to 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz.  
Sets Output Sync Format to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz.  
Sets Output Sync Format to 1152 x 864 @ 60 Hz.  
Sets Output Sync Format to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.  
:
:
:
ENTER: Factory Reset returns all scaler input, output and serial control settings to factory  
defaults.  
Output positioning  
You can adjust the output position without entering the main menu sequence. Any time there are no  
menus showing on the screen, simply press one of the  
arrow keys to shift the image in the  
desired direction. Afterwards, press ENTER to save the output position, or press MENU to exit  
without saving the setting.  
The output position simply moves the image on the monitor. It does not add blank borders or crop  
any part of the image. However, the apparent effect of blank borders and a cropped image may be  
due to the image being incorrectly positioned on the monitor. The blue screen signal is available to  
adjust the output image on the monitor. It as available at any time, even when the input settings are  
incorrectly adjusted or the input signal is missing entirely. Use the blue screen to adjust the output  
settings (resolution, refresh rate, size, position and sync format) and to verify the image on the  
monitor. The video and input settings have no effect on the blue screen. Once the output settings  
have been properly adjusted and verified on the monitor, the blue screen can be turned off, and the  
video settings may then be adjusted.  
Remote Operation  
RS-232 control  
The IN1403 remote control port accepts serial commands from a control system, computer serial port,  
or any other device capable of sending out serial ASCII commands at compatible baud rates. All  
switching, adjustment and setup parameters can be controlled using RS-232 commands. A complete  
listing of RS-232 codes is included pages 21-23.  
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Baud Rate and Protocol:  
1200-57600 baud  
9600 baud (default)  
8 data bits  
1 stop bit  
no parity  
Baud Rate Selection:  
The IN1402 has a factory default baud rate of 9600 bps and can communicate at baud rates from 1200  
up to 57,600. Baud rates can be specified by selecting Advanced Menu on the Main Menu.  
The baud rate transmitted must match the baud rate selected on the IN1403.  
Command Code Structure and Delimiters:  
All commands sent to the unit must contain a leading code, the command code, and an ending code.  
Each command must be completely executed before the unit will accept a new command. When a  
command is completed, the unit provides a response code:  
[OK]  
indicates that the command was received and executed.  
[ERR] indicates that there is a problem with the code and the command was not executed.  
The IN1403 can be set to recognize six sets of leading and end codes (delimiters). These are:  
( ), [ ], { }, \ /, < >, and !#. The factory default serial delimiters are [ ]. The unit may be set to a  
different delimiter pair from the Advanced Menu (see page 14). The IN1403 will ignore all commands  
that do not contain the appropriate delimiters.  
A complete command consists of  
[
The leading code  
CH4  
]
The command code. In this case, CH4 would select Input 4.  
The ending code  
Sample command codes:  
[CH1] Select Input 1  
[FRZ1] Activate Freeze Frame  
Serial Cable Connection:  
When controlling only one IN1403 unit, connect the RS-232 cable as follows:  
Controller Transmit  
Controller Ground  
Controller Receive  
to  
to  
to  
IN1403 Receive  
IN1403 Ground  
IN1403 Transmit  
When controlling multiple IN1403 units, connect the RS-232 cable as follows:  
Controller Transmit  
Controller Ground  
Controller Receive  
to  
to  
to  
Each IN1403 Receive  
Each IN1403 Ground  
Only one IN1403 Transmit  
When controlling multiple units, the Controller Receiver Terminal and each IN1403 Transmit  
Terminal is left unconnected. Multiple IN1403 Transit Lines may not be connected together;  
otherwise signal contention from multiple units will result. Therefore, “receive” information is  
only available from one IN1403 in this configuration. Each unit must be set to different  
delimiters.  
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IN1403 serial commands*  
Command  
Description  
Command  
Description  
ACI3  
ACI4  
ACI5  
ACI6  
ACI7  
ACI8  
ACI9  
ACI?  
ASP0  
ASP1  
ASP2  
ASP3  
ASP4  
ASP?  
BALR  
BALL  
BAL@  
BALxxx  
set baud rate to 1200  
CMDCD2  
set delimiters to parentheses ( )  
set baud rate to 2400  
CMDCD3  
CMDCD4  
CMDCD5  
CMDCD?  
CON+  
set delimiters to less and greater < >  
set delimiters to slashes \ /  
set delimiters to signs !#  
set baud rate to 4800  
set baud rate to 9600**  
set baud rate to 19,200  
return current delimiters  
increase contrast  
set baud rate to 38,400  
set baud rate to 57,600  
CON-  
decrease contrast  
return current baud rate  
set aspect ratio to standard**  
set aspect ratio to anamorphic  
set aspect ratio to wide screen  
set aspect ratio to wider screen  
set aspect ratio to Tomarama  
return current aspect ratio  
increase balance right  
CON@  
CONxxx  
CON?  
set contrast to normal** (128)  
set contrast to absolute value (000-255)  
return current contrast  
CTF0  
select comb filter**  
CTF1  
select trap filter  
CTF?  
return current comb / trap filter state  
toggle signal format of channel x (1,2,3)  
FMTx  
FMTxy  
set signal format of channel x (1,2,3) to  
composite / S-video y (0/1)  
increase balance left  
set audio balance to center** (016)  
FMTx?  
return current signal format from  
channel x  
set balance to absolute value  
(000-031)  
BAL?  
BAS+  
BAS-  
return current balance  
increase bass  
FP  
toggle front panel controls  
disable front panel controls  
enable front panel controls**  
return current front panel state  
toggle freeze frame  
FP0  
FP1  
FP?  
FRZ  
decrease bass  
BAS@  
BASxxx  
set bass to normal (016)  
set bass to absolute value  
(006 – 027)  
BAS?  
return current bass  
toggle blanking  
FRZ0  
disable freeze frame**  
BLANK  
BLANK0  
BLANK1  
BLANK?  
BRG+  
FRZ1  
enable freeze frame  
disable blanking**  
FRZ?  
return current freeze state  
increase gamma  
enable blanking  
GAM+  
GAM-  
GAM@  
GAMxxx  
GAM?  
HTK0  
return current blank state  
increase brightness  
decrease brightness  
set brightness to normal** (128)  
decrease gamma  
set gamma to normal**(010)  
set gamma to absolute value (001-030)  
return current gamma  
BRG-  
BRG@  
BRGxxx  
set brightness to absolute value  
(000-255)  
set horizontal tracking to very fast  
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Command  
Description  
Command  
Description  
BRG?  
return current brightness  
HTK1  
set horizontal tracking to fast**  
CH1  
select channel 1  
HTK2  
HTK3  
HTK?  
HUE+  
HUE-  
HUE@  
HUExxx  
SCS1  
set horizontal tracking to normal  
set horizontal tracking to slow  
return current horizontal tracking  
increase hue  
CH2  
select channel 2  
CH3  
select channel 3  
CH4  
select channel 4  
CH?  
return current channel  
set delimiters to brackets [ ]**  
set delimiters to braces { }  
return current hue  
return unit version  
toggle mute  
decrease hue  
CMDCD0  
CMDCD1  
HUE?  
set hue to normal** (020)  
set hue to absolute value (000-040)  
set resolution to 800 x 600  
set resolution to 852 x 480  
set resolution to 1024 x 768  
set resolution to 1152 x 864  
set resolution to 1280 x 720  
Set resolution to 1280 x 768  
set resolution to 1280 x 1024  
set resolution to 1365 x 768  
set resolution to 1365 x 1024  
return current resolution  
INFO?  
MUTE  
MUTE0  
MUTE1  
MUTE?  
NOISE+  
NOISE-  
NOISE@  
NOISExxx  
SCS2  
SCS3  
disable mute**  
SCS4  
enable mute  
SCS5  
return current mute state  
increase noise filter  
decrease noise filter  
set noise filter to normal (009)  
SCS6  
SCS7  
SCS8  
SCS9  
set noise filter to absolute value  
(000-047)  
SCS?  
NOISE?  
PH+  
return current noise filter  
increase horizontal position  
decrease horizontal position  
SH+  
increase horizontal size  
SH-  
decrease horizontal size  
PH-  
SH@  
SHxxx  
set horizontal size to normal**(100)  
PH@  
set horizontal position to  
set horizontal size to absolute value  
normal**  
(-100)  
PHxxx  
set horizontal position to absolute  
SH?  
return horizontal size  
value♦  
PH?  
return current horizontal position  
increase vertical position  
SHP+  
SHP-  
increase sharpness  
PV+  
PV-  
decrease sharpness  
decrease vertical position  
SHP@  
SHPxxx  
SHP?  
set sharpness to normal** (003)  
set sharpness to absolute value (000-008)  
return current sharpness  
PV@  
PVxxx  
set vertical position to normal** ♦  
set vertical position to absolute  
value♦  
PV?  
return current horizontal position  
set refresh rate to 60 Hz**  
set refresh rate to 72 Hz  
SV+  
SV-  
increase vertical size  
REF0  
REF1  
decrease vertical size  
SV@  
set vertical size to normal**(100)  
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Command  
Description  
Command  
Description  
REF2  
set refresh rate to 75 Hz  
SVxxx  
set vertical position to absolute value  
(-100)  
REF3  
REF4  
REF5  
REF6  
REF?  
RES000  
RES1  
RES2  
RES3  
RES4  
RES5  
SAT+  
SAT-  
set refresh rate to 85 Hz  
set refresh rate to 96 Hz  
set refresh rate to 100 Hz  
set refresh rate to 120 Hz  
return current refresh rate  
factory reset  
SV?  
return vertical size  
SYNC0  
SYNC1  
SYNC2  
SYNC3  
SYNC4  
SYNC5  
SYNC?  
TRE+  
set output sync to RGBHV- -**  
set output sync to RGBHV+ +  
set output sync to RGBS A  
set output sync to RGBS B  
set output sync to RGsB A  
set output sync to RGsB B  
return current output sync  
increase treble  
reset video  
reset audio  
reset input  
reset output  
TRE-  
decrease treble  
reset RS-232  
TRE@  
TRExxx  
TRE?  
set treble to normal**(016)  
set treble to absolute value (008-025)  
return current treble  
increase color  
decrease color  
SAT@  
SATxxx  
set color to normal** (140)  
VOL+  
VOL-  
increase volume  
set color to absolute value  
(000-255)  
decrease volume  
SAT?  
SCS0  
return current color  
VOL@  
VOLxxx  
VOL?  
set volume to normal**(043)  
set volume to absolute value (012-063)  
return current volume  
set resolution to 640 x 480**  
* The commands are not case sensitive.  
** Default values when factory reset is performed  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem: There is no image on the display device.  
Solution 1: Make sure that the power cable is securely plugged into the unit and the A/C  
source.  
Solution 2: Make sure the A/C source is live.  
Solution 3: Verify that the power switch is turned on for the video source, the IN1403,  
and the monitor.  
Solution 4: Verify the connection to the output display device. Even with no input  
signal, the IN1403 menu can be displayed. Press MENU or ENTER to gain  
access to the menu screen.  
Solution 5: Select an output resolution and refresh rate compatible with the display  
device being used. Use the default power-up buttons to select an output  
mode without the menu present, and then turn on the blue screen to verify  
these settings.  
Solution 6: The output resolution must be less that the input (the IN1403 can only scale  
up). Select an output resolution that is greater than or equal to the input size.  
Solution 7: The display device may not accept certain sync formats. Verify the display  
device sync capability and select the IN1403 output sync using the power-up  
default buttons.  
Problem: There is no audio output.  
Solution 1: Verify that power is present and that the power switch is turned on for the  
audio source, the IN1403, and the amplifier/speakers.  
Solution 2: Verify that the audio source is connected to the correct input and that the  
source volume has not been turned down or muted.  
Solution 3: The audio output of the IN1403 is line level audio only. It should be  
connected to a mixer/amplifier or to amplified “computer type” speakers.  
Solution 4: Increase the volume using the volume UP button.  
Solution 5: The mute may be activated. Press MUTE to deactivate the function.  
Problem: The image on the display device is scrambled.  
Solution: Select an output resolution and refresh rate compatible with the display device  
being used. Use the default power-up buttons to select an output mode  
without the menu present, and then turn on the blue screen to verify these  
settings.  
Problem: The image on the display device is cropped on the left side.  
Solution 1: Increase the output H-Position to line up the image on the display device.  
Use the blue screen.  
Solution 2: Adjust the monitor position or size controls to fit the image on the display  
device. Use the blue screen.  
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Problem: The image on the display device is cropped on the right side.  
Solution 1: Reduce the output H-Position to line up the image on the display device.  
Use the blue screen.  
Solution 2: Adjust the monitor position or size controls to fit the image on the display  
device. Use the blue screen.  
Problem: The image on the display device is cropped on the top.  
Solution 1: Increase the output V-Position to line up the image on the display device.  
Use the blue screen.  
Solution 2: Adjust the monitor position or size controls to fit the image on the display  
device. Use the blue screen.  
Problem: The image on the display device is cropped on the bottom.  
Solution 1: Reduce the output V-Position to line up the image on the display device. Use  
the blue screen.  
Solution 2: Adjust the monitor position or size control to fit the image on the display  
device. Use the blue screen.  
Problem: The display device has a double image.  
Solution: The IN1403 cannot separate multiple signal formats. Make sure that only one  
signal is connected to each input.  
Problem: The image on the display device is black & white (no color).  
Solution: Set the input signal format to match the input signal connected to the rear of  
the unit.  
Problem: The picture on the display device has hooking along the top.  
Solution 1: Increase the input horizontal tracking to compensate for poor quality video  
signals, such as from a VCR.  
Solution 2: The display device may need different sync serrations. Choose a different  
output sync from the sync format menu.  
Problem: The image is frozen.  
Solution: Freeze is activated. Press FREEZE to deactivate the freeze frame feature.  
Problem: The image on the display device is the wrong shape.  
Solution: The input aspect ratio is set incorrectly. Adjust the input aspect ratio to match  
the input video signal.  
Problem: The image on the display device appears fuzzy.  
Solution 1: Adjust the video sharpness until the image regains its detail.  
Solution 2: Adjust the video noise filter until the image is sharp.  
Solution 3: Change the comb or trap filter setting (applicable only in composite video  
mode).  
Problem: The Output Resolution will not decrease.  
Solution: The IN1403 can only scale up. Resolutions that would result in scaling down  
are not available.  
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Problem: The desired Input Aspect Ratio cannot be selected.  
Solution 1: The IN1403 can only scale up. Increase the output resolution until the desired  
aspect ratio is available.  
Solution 2: Manually decrease the image size by using the output menu.  
Solution 3: Select a different available aspect ratio.  
Problem: The output size will not decrease.  
Solution: The IN1403 can only scale up. Increase the output resolution, and then reduce  
the size of the output image.  
Specifications  
Video input  
Number/signal type.................... 3 S-video, 3 composite video  
Connectors ................................... S-video: 3 female 4-pin mini DIN  
Composite video: 3 female BNC, RGB pass through: 15-pin HD  
Nominal level ............................... 1V p-p for Y of S-video, and for composite video  
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video  
Minimum/maximum levels....... Analog: 0.0 V to 1.0 V p-p with no offset  
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms  
Return loss ................................... <-30dB @ 5 MHz  
DC offset (max. allowable).......... 1.5 V  
Video processing  
Decoder ......................................... 8 bit digital  
Digital sampling........................... 24 bit, 8 bits per color; 13.5 MHz standard  
Colors............................................. 16.78 million  
Video output  
Number/signal type.................... 1 scaled RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB, 1 buffered output  
Connectors ................................... 1 female 15-pin HD, 5 female BNC  
Nominal level ............................... 0.7 Vp-p for RGB  
Minimum/maximum levels....... 0.0 V to 0.7 Vp-p  
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms  
Scaled resolution .......................... 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 852 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 864, 1280 x 720  
(HDTV 720p), 1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1365 x 768, 1365 x 1024  
Sync  
Output type................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB  
Standards ...................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM  
Output level ................................. TTL: 5.0V p-p, unterminated  
Output impedance ...................... 75 ohms  
Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (selectable)  
Control/remote — scaler  
Serial control port ........................ RS-232, 3.5 mm 5-pole captive screw connector  
Baud rate and protocol .............. 1200 to 38400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity  
Serial control pin configurations 1 = TX, 2 = GND, 3 = RX  
Program control ........................... Extron Control Software  
General  
Power ............................................ 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 watts, internal, autoswitchable  
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  
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Rack mount................................... Yes, with optional mounting brackets  
Enclosure type ............................. Metal  
Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.7" H x 21" W x 11.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)  
4.3 cm H x 21.6 cm W x 15.2 cm D  
(Depth excludes connectors.)  
Product weight............................. 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)  
Shipping weight .......................... 5 lbs (3 kg)  
Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)  
Listings .......................................... ETL (UL1950)  
Compliances ................................. CE  
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours  
Warranty ...................................... 3 years parts and labor  
All nominal levels are at 10%.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Part Numbers  
These items are included with the IN1403.  
Included Parts  
IN1403-2 scaler  
Part Numbers  
60-730-01  
Rack ears  
70-391-01  
Rubber feet (4)  
IEC power cord  
Extron Tweeker  
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3.8 mm captive screw connector, 3-pin  
Optional Accessories  
Part Numbers  
60-601-01  
60-190-01  
70-339-xx  
26-112-xx  
26-238-xx  
20-020-xx  
20-103-xx  
IN9107  
IU Basic Rack Shelf  
1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit  
Half rack width false faceplate kit  
Male to female VGA MHR cable  
Male to male VGA MHR cable  
BNC-5 Mini HR Bulk Cable  
Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Bulk Cable  
3.5 mm stereo mini male to 2 RCA male  
Male to RCA to male RCA audio cables, 6’  
Male to RCA to male RCA audio cables, 10’  
Male to RCA to male RCA audio cables, 25’  
IN8706  
IN8710  
IN8725  
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Extron’s Warranty  
Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period  
of two years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period  
attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option,  
repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore  
said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period,  
with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:  
USA, Canada, South America,  
and Central America:  
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:  
Extron Electronics, Europe  
Beeldschermweg 6C  
3821 AH Amersfoort  
The Netherlands  
Extron Electronics  
1230 South Lewis Street  
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA  
Asia:  
Japan:  
Extron Electronics, Japan  
Kyodo Building,  
16 Ichibancho  
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082  
Japan  
Extron Electronics, Asia  
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01  
PM Industrial Bldg.  
Singapore 368363  
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling  
care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized  
modification to the product.  
If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications  
Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan)  
to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as  
possible.  
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk  
of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a  
description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any  
questions.  
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the  
product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event  
will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any  
defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.  
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of  
this warranty may not apply to you.  
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Extron Electronics, USA  
1230 South Lewis Street  
Anaheim, CA 92805  
USA  
Extron Electronics, Europe  
Beeldschermweg 6C  
3821 AH Amersfoort  
The Netherlands  
Extron Electronics, Asia  
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01  
PM Industrial Building  
Singapore 368363  
Extron Electronics, Japan  
Kyodo Building  
16 Ichibancho  
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan  
+81.3.3511.7655  
714.491.1500  
+31.33.453.4040  
+65.6383.4400  
Fax 714.491.1517  
Fax +31.33.453.4050  
Fax +65.6383.4664  
Fax +81.3.3511.7656  
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