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Crestron 

C2N-MMS-SC

 

Scan Converter Card for C2N-MMS

 

Scan Converter Card for 
C2N-MMS: C2N-MMS-SC 

Introduction 

Features and Functions 

The C2N-MMS-SC scan converter card is designed for Crestron’s C2N-
MMS professional multimedia switch. The card contains a dedicated scan 
conversion chip that converts any of the C2N-MMS’ RGB input channels 
to either PAL or NTSC video signals for routing to either of the  
C2N-MMS’ Y/C (S-Video)/composite video outputs. The scan converter 
supports a variety of standard and non-standard resolutions at various 
refresh rates. 

Functional Summary 

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Converts RGB signals to Y/C (S-Video) or composite video 
signals in PAL or NTSC formats for routing to either or both 
of the video outputs of the C2N-MMS 

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Supports RGBHV VESA standard and non-standard 
resolutions (refer to “Specifications” for detailed information)

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Easily installs into C2N-MMS multimedia switch with 
included hardware 

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Color and position adjustment control for scan converter 
signal 

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Built-in test pattern generator for display setup 

The following diagram illustrates the functional capabilities of the C2N-
MMS with the C2N-MMS-SC installed. 

Operations & Installation Guide - DOC. 6138 

Scan Converter Card for C2N-MMS: C2N-MMS-SC  

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Page 1: ...Crestron C2N MMS SC Scan Converter Card for C2N MMS Operations Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2003 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...ion 4 Industry Compliance 5 Installation and Hookup 5 Setup 8 Programming Software 8 Programming with SIMPL Windows 9 Programming with VisionTools Pro e 16 Problem Solving 16 Troubleshooting 16 Further Inquiries 17 Future Updates 17 Return and Warranty Policies 18 Merchandise Returns Repair Service 18 CRESTRON Limited Warranty 18 Operations Installation Guide DOC 6138 Contents i ...

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Page 5: ...on standard resolutions at various refresh rates Functional Summary Converts RGB signals to Y C S Video or composite video signals in PAL or NTSC formats for routing to either or both of the video outputs of the C2N MMS Supports RGBHV VESA standard and non standard resolutions refer to Specifications for detailed information Easily installs into C2N MMS multimedia switch with included hardware Col...

Page 6: ...TE All video input and output signals are through Y C S video or composite connections Refer to the latest revision of the C2N MMS Operations Guide Doc 6132 for more information Specifications The following table provides a summary of specifications for the C2N MMS SC Specifications of the C2N MMS SC SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Requirements 6 Watts 0 25 Amp 24 VDC Default NET ID 11 continued on ne...

Page 7: ...1792 x 1344 60 Hz 1856 x 1392 60 Hz 1920 x 1440 60 Hz Non Standard Min 640 x 400 Max 2048 x 1536 HSYNC 24 to 100 kHz and VSYNC 50 to 130 Hz RGB Source Switch Time 4 seconds Operating Temperature and Humidity 41º to 104º F 5º to 40º C 10 to 90 Relative Humidity non condensing Dimensions and Weight Height 0 56 in 1 43 cm Width 4 00 in 10 16 cm Depth 2 50 in 6 35 cm Weight 1 4 oz 0 04 kg 1 The latest...

Page 8: ...hat is designed for installation into a dedicated expansion slot on the C2N MMS motherboard The card contains a 30 pin connector that attaches directly to the motherboard and is secured with two mounting screws supplied Refer to the following diagrams for physical dimensions C2N MMS SC Top Side View 4 00 in 10 16 cm 2 50 in 6 35 cm 0 06 in 0 16 cm 0 56 in 1 43 cm CONNECTOR NOTE The diagrams above ...

Page 9: ...e only tools required for installation are a 2 Phillips screwdriver and a grounding strap or grounded workstation CAUTION The C2N MMS SC and the C2N MMS contain electro static discharge ESD sensitive devices Perform the following procedure while wearing a grounding strap that is properly grounded and on a grounded workstation to avoid damaging the C2N MMS SC card and or the C2N MMS CAUTION To prev...

Page 10: ... following diagram for screw locations C2N MMS SC Installation Remove Motherboard Screws NOTE These two screws must be removed prior to installing the C2N MMS SC 5 Align the pins on the connector of the C2N MMS SC with the C2N MMS motherboard connector DO NOT force pins into connector Press the C2N MMS SC until the pins are fully seated Make sure that the mounting posts of the card align with 6 Sc...

Page 11: ...C Card 6 Install the two 6 32 x 3 4 L mounting screws supplied tighten to finger tight then using a 2 Phillips screwdriver tighten each screw an additional 1 8 turn Refer to the following diagram for screw locations C2N MMS SC Installation Install C2N MMS SC Mounting Screws 7 Replace the C2N MMS cover Operations Installation Guide DOC 6138 Scan Converter Card for C2N MMS C2N MMS SC 7 ...

Page 12: ...like a standard C2N MMS For instructions on installing connecting and addressing the C2N MMS in a Cresnet network refer to the latest revision of the C2N MMS Operations Guide Doc 6132 Programming Software The following are the minimum software version requirements for the PC SIMPL Windows version 2 03 18 or later with Library Update file 202 or later Requires SIMPL Cross Compiler version 1 1 Appli...

Page 13: ...nality in a familiar Windows environment This section describes a sample SIMPL Windows program that includes a C2N MMS Multimedia Switch with the C2N MMS SC installed with an MP2E Media Processor as the control system Configuration Manager is where programmers build a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library In Configuration Manager drag the MP2E from the Control Syste...

Page 14: ...ibrary and drop it in the System Views The MP2E system tree displays the device in slot 1 with a default NET ID of 11 as shown in the following illustration NOTE The first C2N MMS in a system is preset with a NET ID of 11 when its symbol is dragged into the upper pane of System Views Additional C2N MMS devices with or without the C2N MMS SC are assigned different NET ID numbers as they are added C...

Page 15: ...e hardware and software settings of the NET ID match For NET ID hardware settings details refer to the latest revision C2N MMS Operations Guide Doc 6132 C2N MMS Symbol in Programming Manager Programming Manager is where programmers program a Creston control system by assigning signals to symbols Analog Initialize The inputs to the C2N MMS w C2N MMS SC symbol require the analog equivalent 0 through...

Page 16: ...For Scan Converter Output From Touchpanel PRESS Inputs Analog Initialize For Video Output 1 NOTE A similar Analog Initialize symbol can be created for the input channel of Video Output 2 12 Scan Converter Card for C2N MMS C2N MMS SC Operations Installation Guide DOC 6138 ...

Page 17: ...dows Programming Manager Detail View of the C2N MMS w C2N MMS SC Scan Converter in SIMPL Windows Programming Manager C2N MMS w C2N MMS SC Scan Converter Input Output Signals The following tables list and give functional descriptions for the C2N MMS w C2N MMS SC Scan Converter outputs and inputs Operations Installation Guide DOC 6138 Scan Converter Card for C2N MMS C2N MMS SC 13 ...

Page 18: ...3 dB signal boost on RGB Output 1 Cable EQ1 Out2 Turns on EQ1 level signal compensation on RGB Output 2 Cable EQ2 Out2 Turns on EQ2 level signal compensation on RGB Output 2 Boost Out2 Turns on 3 dB signal boost on RGB Output 2 SC PAL When high sends scan converter output in PAL format When low output is in NTSC format SC Composite Sends scan converter output as composite video signal When low out...

Page 19: ...on Scan Converter horizontal position SC H_SIZE Scan Converter horizontal size SC V_POSITION Scan Converter vertical position SC V_SIZE Scan Converter vertical size Analog input signal values range from 0 to 100 Signal Values for RGB_IN_FOR_OUTx VID_IN_FOR_OUTx SIGNAL VALUE SOURCE 0 No input source selected No output 1 Source 1 RGB_IN_FOR_OUTx VID_IN_FOR_OUTx 2 Source 2 RGB_IN_FOR_OUTx VID_IN_FOR_...

Page 20: ...w provides corrective action for possible trouble situations If further assistance is required please contact a Crestron customer service representative C2N MMS SC Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE S CORRECTIVE ACTION Scan converter saturation contrast and brightness should be set at 50 65 and 45 respectively for better display Incorrect colors Incorrect scan converter settings Calibrate the ...

Page 21: ... call Crestron International at 32 15 50 99 50 In Asia call Crestron Asia at 852 2341 2016 In Latin America call Crestron Latin America at 5255 5093 2160 In Australia and New Zealand call Crestron Pacific at 613 9480 2999 Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the C2N MMS SC additional information may be made available as manual updates Thes...

Page 22: ...not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subjected t...

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