2-23 (E)
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IM/HDCU1000 Series
2-5-3. Setting Aspect Ratio Conversion
during Down-convert
In the HDC1000 series camera system, the aspect ratio can
be switched by using the HDCU1000/1080/1500 and
MSU-900/950 according to the system during HD-SD
down-convert. Set the desired aspect ratio using the MIC
REMOTE connector at the rear panel of the HDCU1000/
1080/1500, or SD ASPECT on page “S04” of the system
menu in the HDCU1000/1080/1500.
The aspect ratio also can be set on the maintenance menu
or the configuration menu of the MSU-900/950. The aspect
ratio of the following four types can be switched in this
system.
Squeeze :
The HD video signal of 16 : 9 is converted to
the SD signal as it is. (16 : 9)
Edge-crop :
Video signal as large as 4 : 3 is cut from the
HD video signal and is converted to the SD
signal. (4 : 3)
Letter box :
The HD video signal of 16 : 9 is inserted into
the picture frame of 4 : 3 as it is and convert-
ed to the SD signal. (4 : 3) (The black level is
inserted into the top and bottom of the
picture.)
Semi-letter box : Video signal as large as 15 : 9, 14 : 9 or 13 :
9 is cut from the HD video signal, is inserted
into the picture frame of 4 : 3 and is convert-
ed to the SD signal. (4 : 3)
(The black level is inserted into the top and
bottom of the picture.)
How to set using the MIC REMOTE connector at
the rear of the unit
1.
Set switch S406-3 (MIC REMOTE/WF REMOTE) on
the AT-167 board to MIC REMOTE (OFF).
(HDCU1500 only)
2.
Set pin-12 (ASPECT REMOTE ON/OFF) of the MIC
REMOTE connector at the rear to L.
3.
Set pin-13 (ASPECT CTL CONT1) and pin-14
(ASPECT CTL CONT2) of the MIC REMOTE
connector at the rear according to the desired aspect
ratio referring to the following table.
Pin-13
Pin-14
Aspect ratio
(ASPECT
(ASPECT
CTL CONT1)
CTL CONT2)
L
H
Squeeze (16 : 9)
H
H
Edge-crop (4 : 3)
L
L
Setting mode from
Menu
H
L
Letter box (4 : 3)
