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    of t of and Dominating Ent ertainment. Revox of Switzerland . Re:connect M300 / M301 Video switch[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 1 Contents Video switch Installation M300 - SCART M301 – RCA plug Video switch principle Connection options Connection format Format ⇔ Quality Video format Monitor connection panel SCART output features Parallel operation Video switch operation Selecting the video source Selecting the recording source Free selection of lis[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 2 Video switch In order to be able to work comfortably with the wealth of multimedia devices that are available, the video and audio signals need to be cont rolled intelligently. The M300 and M301 Video switch from RE V OX offers you this comfort in some impressive ways. It can receive many different video and audio signals an[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 3 M300 SCART version The M300 is connected to the M51 DVD MKII module using a fully switched, 21-pin SCART cable as shown in the figure below. The SCART cable delivered with the M51 fulfils these requirements perfectly. Important The M300 only works together with the DVD MKII Module ( Part no.: 1. 551.083. 02 ). The DVD MKII m[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 4 Video switch principle Essentially, the M300/ M301 video switch is a set of external connections where different video output and different recording devices can be connec ted. Connecting a video switch adds an additional 6 video sources (Video 1...6) to the M51 Source menu. These additional video sources appear automaticall[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 5 The figure below gives you an overview of the connection options that the M300 and/ or M301 offer. The audio signal from the video sources attached is transmitted by the M51 whereas the picture signal is handled by the video devices attached, such as TV, video projector, etc. Additionally, the sound from the TV can be put th[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 6 Connection formats In detail, the following connections can be made with the video sources 1 - 6: Connection Video Format Audio Format Input Output Input Output Video 1 YC CVBS YC CVBS Analogue stereo Analogue stereo Video 2 YC CVBS YC CVBS Analogue stereo Analogue stereo Video 3 YC CVBS - Analogue stereo - Video 4 YC CVBS -[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 7 Format ⇔ Quality The quality of the picture reproduction depend s to a large extent on the video format you use. The more parameters that affect the picture, such as brightness, colour and contrast, that are grouped together, the wo rse the quality of the picture will be. On the other hand therefore, the more parameters th[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 8 M onitor connection panel The monitor connection panel is set out the same for the M300 and the M301 versions of the video switch. This is where you connect the devices that reproduce the picture. This can be an LCD or plasma screen or a normal television. Further, these outputs are also available with projectors and beamers[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 9 Video switch operation Selecting the video source The different sources are selected through the SOURCE menu. Press the Source button on the M51 and the following menu appears: Now you can select the individual Video and/or TV sources by pressing the corresponding softkey. Video 1 has been selected in the above display as sh[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 10 Free selection of the listening source while recording The M51 also offers you the option of listening to one source at the same time as you record another. You could for example, be recording a television programme on a video se rver through Video-1 , while watching a DVD at the same time. To select a different source to l[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 11 Edit function The following name changi ng options are available: The Å Cursor softkey moves the [ ] cursor to the left The Cursor Æ moves the [ ] cursor to the right The Delete softkey deletes the character at the position where the [ ] cursor is currently located. The Insert softkey inserts a character to the left of th[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 12 Edit characters ½ [ ] The actual modification of the individual characters (letters and digits) is done through the rotary control knob. When you turn the knob, upper case letters appear in alphabetical order, followed by lower case and then the di gits from 0 - 9. This order can be reversed by turning the knob in the oppo[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 13 Restoring standard names If you want to change a modified source name back to the factory setting, select the corresponding video source from the SOURCE menu. This is possible with: Video 1 to Video 6 and TV You call up this function by pressing the Setup key for about 2 seconds and then pressing the Source softkey. Now pre[...]

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    M300/ M301 Re:connect 14 Technical data Guarantee The guarantee period is 24 months from the date of purchase. Your dealer should be your first contact if you need service. If he can't give you the help you need, send your Video switch, carriage free and without any accessories, to your national Sales Office. Please supply a complete descripti[...]