WORLD HEADQUARTERS

55 Cabot Court

Hauppauge, NY 11788

TEL: (631) 273-0404 FAX: (631) 273-1638

WWW: http://www.commspecial.com

EMAIL: info@commspecial.com

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

Serving the Asia Pacific Region

100 Beach Road

#22-09 Shaw Tower

Singapore 189702

TEL: +65 6391 8790 FAX: +65 6396 0138

email: csiasia@commspecial.com

Copyright © 2001

P/N 121432 Rev. E

Deuce MC

User's Manual



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ______________________________________________________ 2

Installation ________________________________________________________ 3

Operation ________________________________________________________ 4

Output Timing Specifications _________________________________________ 5

Troubleshooting ___________________________________________________ 6

Accessories _______________________________________________________ 6

Rear Connector Pin-outs ____________________________________________ 7

User and Certification Information _____________________________________ 8

Statement of Warranty _______________________________________________ 8

INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

1 -

Deuce

®

MC

Intelligent Video Scaler

1 - AC power line cord

1 - 12 foot composite video input cable

1 - 12 foot S-Video input cable

1 - User’s Manual

1 - Product Registration card

AVAILABLE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

• 15-pin VGA adapter cables for

Deuce MC’s

VGA output

• AC line cords for North America, Japan, or Europe

• Rackmounting kits

Deuce

is a registered trademark of Communications Specialties, Inc.

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User's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing

Deuce MC,

the Intelligent Video Scaler. With Deuce MC, you now have the ability to enjoy

high-resolution, film-like images from any standard video source, including broadcast or cable TV ,video tape, DVD

and laser disc. Deuce MC offers a unique

user-selectable

Motion Compensation

feature that can be set based on

the specific type of input source image.

When viewing NTSC sources, the motion compensation feature enables Deuce MC users to select one of three

different motion compensation techniques: adaptive frame (inverse 3:2 pulldown) for original film material, vertical

temporal and static mesh, or one of three automatic modes that automatically analyze the video input. (When viewing

PAL sources, for which inverse 3:2 pulldown is not applicable, Deuce MC offers a selection of the two remaining

techniques, applied individually or in combination.) Because each technique is set specifically for the type of input

image, the result is the clearest, crispest picture quality possible, making Deuce MC ideal for Home Theater and

Professional A/V applications. Packed with other great features such as three scaled output resolutions (852x480,

800x600 and 1024x768) and standard line doubling and quadrupling outputs, Deuce MC is one incredibly versatile

scaler. Additional features include Composite, S-Video and Y-C

B

-C

R

component inputs and RGB or Y-C

B

-C

R

component outputs, plus an RS-232 remote. An internal power supply and simple, intuitive user-interface round out

this sleek, compact unit.

Like all products from Communications Specialties, Deuce MC comes with our continuing commitment to provide

support. In order to assist us in this process, please be sure to mail in your product registration card. This will make

it easier for us to notify you with any new product announcements or other information concerning our product line.

Should you need to contact us for support, our office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern

Time. We also offer a comprehensive web site for your added convenience. (www.commspecial.com)

Thank you for choosing Deuce MC. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions.

Communications Specialties, Inc.

55 Cabot Court

Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 USA

Tel: (631) 273-0404

Fax: (631) 273-1638

Email: info@commspecial.com

Customers in the Asia Pacific Region should contact:

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

180 Bencoolen Street

#05-01 The Bencoolen

Singapore 189648

Tel: +65 837 8790

Fax: +65 333 0501

Email: csiasia@commspecial.com

www.commspecial.com

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION STEPS:

1.

Connect the provided AC power cord into the connector marked Power on the rear of Deuce MC and plug

the other end into an AC outlet. This is an auto-sensing universal input power supply and is compatible with

worldwide standards.

Connect a video source to either the COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT input on the rear panel.

Connect a computer monitor, projector or display to the VGA compatible connector on the rear panel.

2.

3.

AVAILABLE OUTPUTS:

There are three outputs configurations available on the output VGA connector: RGBHV, RGBS and Y-C

B

-C

R

. The

rear panel switch next to the output connector selects one of the three output types. The individual signals on the

HD-15 connector are defined on page 7. Rear connector pin-outs for the output configuration are selected by this

switch.

REMOTE CONTROL:

Deuce MC provides for a hard-wired RS-232 remote control connection using a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector on the

rear panel. The baud rate is 9600 baud, no parity, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit. The pin out is as follows:

1 - Ground

2 - Receive Data

3 - Transmit Data

Please contact the sales department at Communications Specialties or our web site at www.commspecial.com for

detailed specifications on the command structure for this remote control part.

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OPERATION

Deuce MC is designed to operate properly with any projector or display while requiring minimal set-up and

adjustments. However, you may want to take advantage of Deuce MC's additional motion comepnsation feature,

as it is designed to provide you with optimal picture quality.

SELECTING AN INPUT:

There are three buttons on the front panel for directly selecting one of the three inputs. The LED that is lit indicates

the active selection. The three input options are:

Video (composite)

S-Video (Y/C)

Y-C

B

-C

R

(component)

SELECTING AN OUTPUT FORMAT:

Deuce MC provides the five output formats listed below. Pressing the output format button on the front panel will

cycle through the choices. The LED that is on indicates the current output format.

852 x 480 (16:9)

800 x 600

1024 x 768

Line double

Line quadruple

CHANGING MOTION COMPENSATION:

The motion compensation feature allows the user to match the motion compensation technique to the input source

image. The unit can be set for a particular technique or for one of three automatic modes*. When set in automatic

mode the Deuce MC will analyze the input source and choose the appropriate compensation. Pressing the motion

compensation button will cycle through the six possible settings listed below. When set for a specific technique, the

LED next to the motion compensation modes on the front panel will be lit. When in an automatic mode, all the motion

compensation techniques that are included in the automatic mode will be lit.

Adaptive Frame (AF, inverse 3:2 pulldown)

NTSC only

Vertical Temporal (VT)

Static Mesh (SM)

Auto 1 (AF,VT, SM) NTSC only

Auto 2 (AF, VT) NTSC only

Auto 3 (SM, VT)

Original source material is 24 FPS film

Original source material is video with motion

Original source material is video with little

or no motion

Auto modes will automatically select

the best compensation technique to

use on a frame by frame basis

*Deuce MC offers six motion compensation settings, including three automatic modes, when receiving NTSC input. When

PAL input is provided, the Adaptive Frame mode (AF) is disabled. Because AF is used in the Auto 1 and Auto 2 settings,

these are also disabled. Therefore, Deuce MC offers a total of three settings when processing PAL input: VT, SM and Auto 3.

The unit will rotate only through these settings when the motion compensation button is pushed.

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SPECIAL KEY FUNCTIONS:

There are several functions that can be activated by pressing a combination of keys simultaneously:

Key Panel Lockout:

Press the VIDEO and S-VIDEO buttons at the same time to lock out the key panel.

Key Panel Unlock:

Press the S-VIDEO and COMPONENT buttons at the same time to unlock the key panel and

allow normal operation.

System Reset:

Press the COMPONENT and the OUTPUT FORMAT buttons at the same time to reset the unit and

return all settings to their factory defaults.

OUTPUT TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

The timing specifications for the five output formats follow VESA specifications where applicable.

OUTPUT FORMAT

852 x 480 (16:9)

800 x 600

1024 x 768

Line Double

Line Quadruple

INPUT TYPE

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

H(kHz)

31.4

32.0

37.7

31.4

48.4

40.3

31.5

31.3

63.0

62.5

V(Hz)

59.94

50

59.94

50

59.94

50

59.94

50

59.94

50

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TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THIS IS YOUR PROBLEM:

THEN CHECK TO SEE:

Nothing Works or

No Video Output:

Are any of the LEDs lit? Is the Deuce MC plugged into the AC wall outlet?

Is video source connected to the unit and is it putting out a video signal as

viewed on a video monitor?

Is the VCR or video source in the proper mode to output video as

required?

Have you selected the proper input on the unit (VIDEO, S-VIDEO or

COMPONENT) for the source selected as the active input?

Is the source of the video ON?

There is Video on the Output

If you are using 5 BNC or RCA connectors to the output display, try reversing

Display but it appears out of sync:

the H and V sync connectors.

Make sure the display is capable of supporting the resolution you selected on

the front of the unit. Try a lower resolution.

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available for

Deuce MC.

They may be ordered from your dealer or from

Communications Specialties. If you need an accessory that isn’t listed below or have a specific application for which

you need assistance, please give us a call.

Item #

1240

1241

1119-006

1119-025

1119-050

1119-100

1206

Description

Single rackmount kit. This kit allows one

Deuce MC

to be rackmounted.

Double rackmount kit. This kit allows two

Deuce MC

to be rackmounted.

6 ft. VGA extension cable

25 ft. VGA 15-pin M/F output extension cable

50 ft. VGA 15-pin M/F output extension cable

100 ft. VGA 15-pin M/F output extension cable

6 ft. HD-15 male to 5x BNC cable

Custom cable lengths are available. Call for information.

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REAR CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS

VGA COMPATIBLE OUTPUT:

(HD-15 CONNECTOR)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

RGBHV

Red

Green

Blue

n/c

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

n/c

Ground

n/c

n/c

H-Sync out

V-Sync out

n/c

RGBS

Red

Green

Blue

n/c

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

n/c

Ground

n/c

n/c

Composite sync

n/c

n/c

Y-C

B

-C

R

C

R

Y

C

B

n/c

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

n/c

Ground

n/c

n/c

n/c

n/c

n/c

S-VIDEO INPUT:

1

2

3

4

Y center

Y outer

/C

B

center

C

B

outer

C

R

center

C

R

outer

Ground

Ground

Luminance

Chrominance

Y in

Ground

C

B

in

Ground

C

R

in

Ground

Composite Video IN

ground

COMPONENT INPUT:

(3 FEMALE RCA CONNECTORS)

VIDEO INPUT:

(FEMALE RCA CONNECTOR)

center

outer

RS-232 REMOTE:

1 (left)

2 (middle)

3 (right)

ground

receive data

transmit data

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USER & CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

FCC STATEMENT

WARNING:

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interfer-

ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are

designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a

commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause interference in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take

whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

This product meets requirements for category E4 equipment utilizing the sample,

limits and methods described in AECO Test Report Number STR-19801-1.

Standards to which conformity is declared: EN 55103-1:1996 EN 55103-2:1997

UL INFORMATION

CE INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated

voltage within the unit that can cause

dangerous electronic shocks.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRONIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER

SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol alerts the user that there are impor-

tant operating and maintenance instructions in the

literature accompanying this unit.

WARRANTY

Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) warrants that for a period of three (3) years after purchase by the Buyer,

Deuce MC

will

be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number

must be obtained from CSI before any equipment is returned by the Buyer. All material must be shipped to CSI at the expense and

risk of the Buyer.

CSI’s obligation under this warranty will be limited, at its option, to either the repair or replacement of defective units, including free

materials and labor. In no event shall CSI be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profits or goodwill.

CSI shall not be obligated to replace or repair equipment that has been damaged by fire, war, acts of God, or similar causes, or equipment

that has been serviced by unauthorized personnel, altered, improperly installed or abused.

RMA numbers and repairs can be obtained by contacting our sales department or by visiting our web site:

http://www.commspecial.com

Customers in the Asia Pacific Region should contact:

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

Communications Specialties, Inc.

100 Beach Road

55 Cabot Court

#22-09 Shaw Tower

Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 USA

Singapore 189702

Tel: (631) 273-0404

Tel: +65 6391 8790

Fax: (631) 273-1638

Fax: +65 6396 0138

Email: info@commspecial.com

Email: csiasia@commspecial.com

Please have your serial number (located underneath Deuce MC) available when contacting us.

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RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL

WORLD HEADQUARTERS

55 Cabot Court

Hauppauge, NY 11788

TEL: (631) 273-0404 FAX: (631) 273-1638

WWW: http://www.commspecial.com

EMAIL: info@commspecial.com

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

Serving the Asia Pacific Region

100 Beach Road

#22-09 Shaw Tower

Singapore 189702

TEL: +65 6391 8790 FAX: +65 6396 0138

email: csiasia@commspecial.com

Copyright © 2001

P/N 121475 Rev. D

Deuce MC RS-232 Protocol



Communications Specialties, Inc.

55 Cabot Court

Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA

TEL: (631) 273-0404

FAX: (631) 273-1638

WWW: http://www.commspecial.com

EMAIL: info@commspecial.com

CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................ 2