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D2/ANALOG INPUT OPTION BOARD
BC-D231U INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction book is made from 100% recycled paper.
LST0073-001A
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Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating
this unit, please read the instructins carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
BC-D231U
D2/ANALOG
INPUT
OPTION
BOARD
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
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is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.
2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
Printed in Japan
LST0073-001A


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Specifications
Weight
: Approx. 240 g
Dimensions : W 210 mm x H 19 mm (Including projection part) x D 220 mm
For other specifications, refer to the instruction manual for the BC-D2300U packed
with the product.
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External dimensions (unit: mm)
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to improvements in quality and
performance.
Installing this board in the BC-D2300U
For installation, contact your local JVC-authorized service agent.
Notes
To install the BC-D231U, it may be necessary to modify the up-converter.
There may also be cases where the version of the software needs to be
upgraded.
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Thanks for purchasing
our BC-D231U D2/Analog Input Option Board.
Instruction manual (this document) ............ 1 copy
Instruction manual for the BC-D2300U ...... 1 copy
Warranty card ............................................. 1 copy
Stud ............................................................ 5
Connection wire (360 mm) ......................... 1
Main Features
The following input signals can be covered by installing this option board.
· D2 digital serial signal
· Analog component signal
· Analog composite signal
A frame synchronizer function is incorporated to make provisions for input signals
asynchronous to the external reference signal.
Setting and Operating Precautions
By activating the frame synchronizer function, the main unit signal delay with respect to
the input signal is increased from 1.5 frames to 2.5 frames.
Even when the input signal is synchronized with the external reference signal, the frame
synchronizer function should be activated if the V phase is indeterminate.
The frame synchronizer function is effective only for the video system. When using this
function, turn off embedded audio.
Checking Accessories
Before using this product, make sure that the following accessories are included with it.


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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
Printed in Japan
is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.
2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
BC-D2300U
HDTV
UPCONVERTER
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LST0059-001A
HDTV UPCONVERTER
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POWER
LOCAL REMOTE
STATUS
INPUT
SYNC
MENU
ENTER
ESC
BC-D2300U HDTV UP CONVERTER
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the top cover.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
BC-D2300U
Serial
No.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
This instruction book is made from 100% recycled paper.
BC-D2300U
INSTRUCTIONS
LST0059-001A


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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
Le symbole de l'éclair à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la
présence d'une "tension dangereuse" non isolée
dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante
pour provoquer l'électrocution de personnes.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la
présence d'opérations d'entretien importantes au
sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent
dans le manuel d'instructions.
*Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu'aux Etats-Unis.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the top cover.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU
D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du
courant alternatif en 120 V.
ATTENTION:
Afin d'éviter tout resque d'incendie ou
d'électrocution, ne pas utiliser d'autres sources
d'alimentation électrique.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N'EST
A REGLER PAR L'UTILISATEUR.
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 120 V AC only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT
use any other power source.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
REMARQUE:
La plaque d'identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le
panneau arrière de l'appareil.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the eqipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this eqipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC
COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
canadian Interference-Causing Eqipment Regulations.
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1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. Do not use this appliance near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, caus-
ing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mount-
ing kit approved by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to
insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance
designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground-
ing plug.
11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent dam-
age to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c.
If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.
When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance ­ this indicates a need for service.
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety
checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.


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CONTENTS
Major features .................................................................. 4
Notes on settings and use ............................................. 4
Handling precautions ..................................................... 4
Installation in a rack ........................................................ 4
Controls, indicators and connectors
Front panel ..................................................................... 5
Rear panel ...................................................................... 6
Menu settings
Setting the menu ............................................................ 7
Sub menu ....................................................................... 7
Storing menu settings in memory of this unit ................. 8
Recalling stored menu settings or factory default
settings ........................................................................... 8
Entering characters ........................................................ 9
Menu contents .............................................................. 10
Others
Error output .................................................................. 16
Rear panel connectors ................................................. 18
Installing the power cable hook .................................... 18
Specifications ............................................................... 19
Supplement .................................................................. 21
MAJOR FEATURES
This unit converts SMPTE259M-standard SD digital serial signal
input to the SMPTE292M-standard (1080I or 720P) HD digital
serial signal for output.
Conversion modes are provided for input NTSC video signals
with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard), in the letter box format or
squeezed.
The delay time for video conversion is added to the embedded
audio to synchronize audio and video for output.
Input signal can be cropped (in the 4:3 mode, independently for
the left and right sides)
Background color can be set with hue, saturation and lightness.
It is possible to set or show the model name (up to 10
characters).
Each function can be set on the front panel with the LCD. The
unit can also be remote-controlled via the 9-pin connector on the
rear panel (RS-485 or RS-232C).
Menu settings can be saved in memory and loaded from
memory.
Four independent memories are provided to store menu settings.
Stored menu settings can be recalled as required.
Compact design allows this unit to be installed in a 1U EIA rack.
Color bar output possible.
External reference sync signal input connector
Three video/audio output connectors
Enhancer (contour correction), motion sensitivity, background
color, screen horizontal/vertical position and system phase can
be adjusted.
Error indication and alarm signal output function
Color correction function (option)
Variable enhancer (option)
The D2, analog composite, and analog component signals are
covered (option).
A frame synchronizer function is incorporated to make provisions
for video input signals asynchronous to Ref.(option)
NOTES ON SETTINGS
AND USE
When the menu item <Reference> is set to [INPUT] and there is
no SD input signal, output video signals may be distorted. In this
case, input external sync signals and set <Reference> to [BB] or
[HD-SYNC]. (
p. 10).
When the menu item <Reference> is set to [BB] or [HD-SYNC]
and these external sync signals are not input or are incorrect,
output video signals may be distorted. In this case, system
phase cannot be assured. (
p.10)
The frame synchronizer function is effective only for the video
system. When using this function, set the embedded audio
setting to NO USE.
HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS
Avoid using this unit in places subject to the following conditions:
­ direct sunlight
­ high humidity and dust
­ vibrations
­ extreme heat
These conditions can cause problems and may damage the unit.
Influence of strong electric waves and magnetism
Noise may appear on the screen when used in places close to a
transmission antenna, or in places near transformers and motors
where strong magnetism can occur.
This equipment is meant for use exclusively in commercial and
industrial applications. If used at home, it may cause
interference with radio and television reception.
To save electricity, shut off the power when the unit is not in use.
Use the supplied power cable for this unit.
Do not place heavy objects such as a television monitor on top of
the unit. Doing so could cause damage or adversely affect
performance.
Do not put any foreign objects into the unit.
Do not disassemble the unit or try to modify it.
Do not block the ventilation openings.
Change the cooling fan about three years after installation of the
unit.
When cleaning the cabinet, wipe it with soft cloth. Do not use
benzene or thinner as these may deform or discolor the cabinet
surface. To remove excessive dirt, clean the unit with a mild
detergent diluted with water, then wipe it with dry cloth.
Do not use the unit in an environment exposed to gases
generated by chemicals or organic solvents.
INSTALLATION IN A
RACK
This unit can be installed in EIA standard rack. Ensure
sufficient rack strength by attaching L-metal supports on
both sides of the rack on which you will place the unit.
1. Detach the four feet on the base of the unit.
2. Install the supplied rack mount brackets on both sides of
front panel using the four supplied screws (M4).
3. Set this unit on the rack, and fix the rack mount brackets
onto the rack using the four supplied screws (M5).
1. Foot
2. Rack mount
bracket
2. Rack mount
bracket
2. Supplied
screw (M4) x 4
3. Supplied
screw (M5) x 4
EIA rack
See ``Supplement'' on page 21.
Optional software
For optional software, consult your JVC dealer. Using
it without formal procedures is illegal.
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
Front panel
1 [POWER] indicator
Lights green when power is supplied to this unit.
2 [STATUS] indicator
Normally lights green. Lights orange in the menu setting
mode, when the set value is changed or the set data is
transmitted to this unit. When the transmission is
complete, this indicator lights green again. When errors
occur in hardware, etc., this indicator lights red.
3 [INPUT] indicator
Normally lights green. When no signal is input, this
indicator lights orange. If there is an error in the input
signals, this indicator lights red.
4 [SYNC] indicator
Normally lights green. If a sync system-related error
occurs, this indicator lights red.
For details on error indicators, see page 17.
5 Display
When power is applied, the input/output or screen
display mode is shown. (Normal display mode)
POWER
LOCAL REMOTE
STATUS
INPUT
SYNC
MENU
ENTER
ESC
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Model name:
The model name can be set with the
menu (up to 10 characters). In the
remote mode, the remote ID number
(1 ­ 31) is shown following the model
name.
(e.g.) BC-D2300 ID:
Input form
Output form
Screen conversion mode
Memoranda:
The screen conversion mode can be selected with
menu <Output Mode>.
p. 10.
Output form can be selected with menu <Output>.
p. 10.
When menu <Color Correction> is set to "ON" or
<Colorimetry> is set to "OFF", the normal display
changes as follows.
Press the 8 [ENTER/MENU] button to display the
item in the menu setting mode.
If an error occurs in the normal display mode, a
description of the error is shown.
p. 17.
6 [+/­] button
Press this button to change the set value for a menu
item in the menu setting mode.
7 [ / ] button
Press this button to select the menu item in the menu
setting mode.
8 [ENTER/MENU] button
In the normal display mode, press this button to
engage the menu setting mode.
In the menu setting mode, press this button to enter
the set value for the following menu items. (? is
shown.)
Output Mode item
Output item
Profile Save item
Profile Load item
Use to enter the sub menu. ([ENTER] is shown.)
9 [ESC] button
In the menu setting mode, press this button to restore
the normal display mode.
Memorandum:
To use the menu setting, refer to pages 7 to 9.
0 [LOCAL/REMOTE] switch
Use to select LOCAL or REMOTE to operate this unit.
LOCAL
: Set to this position to operate this unit with
the operation buttons on this unit.
REMOTE : Set to this position to remote-control this unit
via the [REMOTE IN] connector or [ALARM]
connector on the rear panel. Also, set to this
position to lock the front panel's operation
buttons.
The factory preset is LOCAL.
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