Extron VSC 500 (60-476-01)

High Resolution Computer-to-Video Scan Converter

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

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

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

Extron VSC 500 Key Features

Input: Female 15-pin HD connector with buffered loop-through
Outputs: RGBHV on five BNCs, S-video on 4-pin mini DIN, and composite video on female BNC connector
Automatically recognizes and converts computer resolutions from 560x384 to 1920x1200 and frequencies to 100 kHz horizontal and 120 Hz vertical
Buffered loop-through - Provides a local monitor output, enabling the computer input signal to be monitored without the need for a separate distribution amplifier.
Three simultaneous outputs - NTSC or PAL standard video is output as composite video, S-video, and component or RGB video.
Auto-Image setup - Saves time by providing calibration of image size, position, clock, and phase adjustments at the touch of a button.
Vertical filtering - Four selectable vertical filters reduce jitter, improve image quality, and help maintain picture detail.
Sizing and centering controls - User-friendly positioning is accessible through the front panel for quick and efficient image setup.
Image zoom control and presets - Eight zoom presets are available for recalling size, position, and filtering, enabling the user to quickly zoom in on a certain area of an image.
Input memory presets - Allow the scan converter to automatically recall up to 16 user presets, 60 factory presets, and eight zoom presets. Each memory location stores filter, size, and centering, or zoom settings for each source which can be recalled instantaneously when switching between different computer-video inputs and resolutions.
Image freeze control - The output video can be frozen using the freeze button on the front panel. This allows the scan converter to capture a frame of video to display for an extended period of time, even after the source has been removed.
Internal color bar generator - An internally-generated color bar pattern is provided for simplified setup of a display. The color bar pattern or a black screen can also be set as the default output when no input signal is present.
RS-232 and RS-422 control port - Using serial commands, the VSC 500 can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.
Optional IR remote control, part # 70-206-01 - The optional VSC Remote handheld IR remote control performs most front panel functions such as image freeze, zoom in and out, size and shift, vertical filter adjustment, and preset selection.
Front panel security lockout
Rack-mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure
Internal universal power supply - The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility.