Sony HDCU-950 User Manual
2-15 (E)
HDCU-950 IMM
2-5. Video Signal System
2-5-3. Setting Aspect Ratio Conversion
during Down-convert
In the HDC-950/930 series camera system, the aspect ratio
can be switched by using the HDCU-950 and MSU-700A/
750 according to the system during HD-SD down-convert.
Set the desired aspect ratio using the MIC REMOTE
connector at the rear of the unit or the switch on the AT-
149 and RC-91 boards.
The aspect ratio also can be set on the maintenance menu
or the configuration menu of the MSU-700A/750. For
more details, refer to the System Manual. The aspect ratio
of the following four types can be switched in this system.
can be switched by using the HDCU-950 and MSU-700A/
750 according to the system during HD-SD down-convert.
Set the desired aspect ratio using the MIC REMOTE
connector at the rear of the unit or the switch on the AT-
149 and RC-91 boards.
The aspect ratio also can be set on the maintenance menu
or the configuration menu of the MSU-700A/750. For
more details, refer to the System Manual. 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)
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)
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.)
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.)
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.)
RC-91 board (A side/panel side)
S10
S7
S8
S9
RC
POWER
525
625
REM
LOCAL
SQ
LB
EC
CENT
VA
R
RIGHT
LEFT
AB
1
2
3
4
5
EC POSITION CONT switch
EC POSITION SEL switch
ASPECT SEL switch
How to set using the MIC REMOTE connector at
the rear of the unit
1.
the rear of the unit
1.
Set switch S423-3 (MIC REMOTE/WF REMOTE) on
the AT-149 board to MIC REMOTE (OFF).
the AT-149 board to MIC REMOTE (OFF).
2.
Set pin-12 (ASPECT REMOTE ON/OFF) of the MIC
REMOTE connector at the rear to L.
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 while referring to the following table.
(ASPECT CTL CONT2) of the MIC REMOTE
connector at the rear according to the desired aspect
ratio while 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
Depends on the
setting switches on
the RC-91 board.
setting switches on
the RC-91 board.
H
L
Letter box (4 : 3)
How to set on the RC-91 board of the unit
1.
1.
Set ASPECT REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the RC-91
board panel to LOCAL.
board panel to LOCAL.
2.
Set ASPECT SEL switch, EC POSITION SEL switch
and EC POSITION CONT switch on the RC-91 board
panel according to the desired aspect ratio.
When setting ASPECT SEL switch to EC (edge-crop),
CROP POSITION (horizontal cutting position) can be
changed by using EC POSITION SEL switch and EC
POSITION CONT switch.
For more details, refer to Section 1-6-6, “Setting of
Switches on Boards
and EC POSITION CONT switch on the RC-91 board
panel according to the desired aspect ratio.
When setting ASPECT SEL switch to EC (edge-crop),
CROP POSITION (horizontal cutting position) can be
changed by using EC POSITION SEL switch and EC
POSITION CONT switch.
For more details, refer to Section 1-6-6, “Setting of
Switches on Boards
_RC-91 Board”.
S423
D
AB
C
1
2
3
4
5
AT-149 board (A side)