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IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE 

 

Appendix A: Control Protocol 

I460GB issue 4  

 

Page 85 

Output Setup Commands 

 

SetOpMode 

 

Function 

Sets the output format for all four output channels. 

Format 

SetOpMode=

<

mode number

>

,

<

genlock mode

>

,0,0,0,0\r

 

Arguments 

<

mode number

> is a number representing the required output type: 

 

0

 

= VGA (640x480) 50Hz 

1

 

= VGA (640x480) 59.94 

2

 

= SVGA (800x600) 50Hz 

3

 

= SVGA (800x600) 59.94Hz 

4

 

= XGA (1024x768) 50Hz 

5

 

= XGA (1024x768) 59.94Hz 

6

 

= 1152x870 50Hz 

7

 

= 1152x870 59.94Hz 

8

 

= SXGA (1280x1024) 50Hz 

9

 

= SXGA (1280x1024) 59.94Hz 

10

  = SXGA+ (1408x1050) 50Hz* 

11

  = SXGA+ (1408x1050) 59.94Hz* 

 
16

  = HD 720p (1280x720) 50Hz 

17

  = HD 720p (1280x720) 59.94Hz 

18

  = WXGA (1376x768) 50Hz 

19

  = WXGA (1376x768) 59.94Hz 

20

  = WXGA (1280x768) 50Hz 

21

  = WXGA (1280x768) 59.94Hz 

22

  = PAL (704x574I) 50Hz 

23

  = NTSC (704x482I) 59.94Hz 

24

  = 1080i (1920x1080I) 50Hz* 

25

  = 1080i (1920x1080I) 60Hz* 

26

  = 1080i (1920x1080I) 59.94Hz * 

 

NOTE

Modes marked * provide outputs on channel 1 and 2 only.

 

 

<

genlock mode

> is a number representing the genlock function: 

 

0

 = Genlock disabled (always use for RGB graphics) 

1

 = Genlock enabled and locked to the active YPrPb/YCrCb input 

2

 = Genlock enabled and locked to the active CVBS or S-Video input 

 

Example 

SetOpMode=5,1,0,0,0,0\r 
 

Configures all four outputs to XGA 59.94Hz with RGB genlock enabled. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for ImageStar HD

Page 1: ...ELECTROSONIC ImageStar HD ...

Page 2: ...documentation is supplied without warranty of any kind either directly or indirectly and is subject to change without prior written notice Electrosonic its employees or appointed representatives will not be held responsible for any damages to software hardware or data howsoever arising as a direct or indirect result of the product s mentioned herein Issued by Product Support Team Electrosonic Ltd ...

Page 3: ...ge to the ImageStar HD hardware This product conforms with the protection requirements of the EC Directive 89 336 EEC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC Directive 73 23 EEC relating to Low Voltage by application of the following standards EN 55103 1 1996 EN 55103 2 1996 EN 60950 2000 Provided that The product is used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The product is n...

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Page 5: ...ource Input Connectors 13 Display Output Connectors 13 Source Compatibility 14 Source Types 14 Macrovision encoded Sources 14 Display Capability 15 Output Channels 15 Output Display Mapping 15 Source Scaling Viewporting 16 Control Capability 17 Front Panel Control 17 IR Control 17 Configuration Software 17 Accessories 18 Supplied Accessories 18 Optional Accessories 18 SECTION 2 SECTION 2 SECTION 2...

Page 6: ...he Workspace Layout 37 Saving and Opening Configuration Files 38 Using ImageStar HD on a Network 40 Rebooting the ImageStar HD 41 Using ImageStar HD Configuration 42 Setting up Network Communications 43 Adding ImageStar HD Devices 43 Changing Network Settings for a Device 46 Removing a Device 46 Updating an ImageStar HD Network Settings 47 Using the Identify Function 49 Setting up the Source Input...

Page 7: ...NDIX A APPENDIX A 69 69 69 69 Control Protocol 69 Command Summary 70 Command String Format 71 Sending Commands to ImageStar HD 72 Creating a Command File 72 Preparing HyperTerminal 73 Sending a Command File 75 Device Setup Commands 76 IPADDSet 76 MASKSet 76 GatewaySet 76 SaveNetwork 77 SetDefaults 77 GetVersion 77 Input Setup Commands 78 SetAutoDet 78 SetIpMode 79 SetIpMode 79 SetIpModeCurrent 81 ...

Page 8: ...Section 1 Introduction IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Page 8 I460GB issue 4 This page is intentionally left blank ...

Page 9: ...IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 1 Introduction I460GB issue 4 Page 9 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 Introduction ...

Page 10: ...ected Each output can display a magnified component of the selected source Firmware Software Versions This User Guide is based on the following ImageStar HD firmware and software versions ImageStar HD firmware v1 0 0 23 ImageStar Configuration software v1 2 3 Electrosonic may periodically release updates to the firmware or configuration software in order to provide new or enhanced functionality De...

Page 11: ... Using a single ImageStar HD to show a source on a 2 2 target display Source ImageStar HD Multiple Unit Example Using four ImageStar HD units to show a source on a 4 4 target display Each ImageStar HD drives four screens in the display ImageStar HD ImageStar HD Distribution Amplifier ImageStar HD ImageStar HD Source ...

Page 12: ...rom the external PSU The amber network indicator flashes when network data is being received or transmitted SELECT Button A push button used to switch between connected source inputs INPUT 1 4 Indicators During normal operation the lit indicator shows which input is currently selected for display During the boot up period around 30 seconds after power is applied or following a reset these indicato...

Page 13: ...s provided IMPORTANT When cycling the mains power to the PSU wait at least 45 seconds after powering down before powering up again Network Connector Used for device setup configuration and downloading new firmware USB Connector Used for downloading new firmware Source Input Connectors Input connectors for up to two analog RGB component video sources plus up to two Composite sources or one S Video ...

Page 14: ...ee page 80 NOTE PAL 60 format is not supported PAL 60 is commonly output by European VCRs when playing back an NTSC tape Automatic gain control AGC ensures optimum source display with signals as low as 20 of normal amplitude NOTE Due to the dynamic nature of AGC an identical source fed to different inputs may not display with identical results Macrovision encoded Sources Many pre recorded videos a...

Page 15: ...Mapping By default the ImageStar HD output channels are configured to drive a 2 2 target display However any rectangular arrangement of screens can be accommodated by changing the output mapping On a single unit for example display layouts of 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 1 3 1 or 4 1 screens are possible By using multiple units the overall size of the target display can be extended to 8 8 screens or equivalent r...

Page 16: ...y The following examples show the effect of source scaling on different display layouts Original 4 3 Source Stretched Vertically for a 1 x 4 Display Stretched Horizontally for a 4 x 1 Display Alternatively ImageStar HD offers Viewporting capability which allows you to display a specific area of the source frame One possible use of this capability is to show specially created source content to be u...

Page 17: ... input is shown by the four INPUT indicators labeled 1 to 4 IR Control This feature is not currently supported Configuration Software Initial setup and remote control of the ImageStar HD is achieved using the ImageStar HD Configuration software running on a separate PC or laptop For further details see Section 3 NOTE For more detailed information about the control protocol used by ImageStar HD and...

Page 18: ...erminated For use in Europe and all other countries See page 25 for plug wiring instructions 1 CA429LF DVI A to 15 pin HD Adapter Used to connect 15 pin VGA style connectors to the DVI outputs 4 CA10026LF System Disc A CD containing user documentation support information firmware files and configuration software 1 M20080 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are also available fo...

Page 19: ...IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 2 Installation I460GB issue 4 Page 19 SECTION 2 SECTION 2 SECTION 2 SECTION 2 Installation ...

Page 20: ...nding unit or by using the optional kit available to be mounted in a 19 inch equipment rack CAUTION Whichever installation method you choose there are certain environmental requirements detailed on page 21 which must be observed in order to ensure safe and reliable operation For rack mounted applications the criteria detailed on page 22 must also be observed ...

Page 21: ...h all electronic equipment the ImageStar HD and its associated PSU also produces heat which may affect the ambient temperature After the ImageStar HD has been in use for a period of time the external casing will be very warm to the touch While the temperature is well within safe limits please be aware that it may be hotter than you are expecting Ensure that any adjacent surfaces will not be affect...

Page 22: ...on ALWAYS ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated Sufficient airflow must be achieved by convection or forced air cooling to satisfy the ventilation requirements of all items of equipment installed within the rack A ventilation gap of at least 44mm 1U is recommended above and below the ImageStar HD and adjacent surfaces or equipment Mains Supply ALWAYS ensure that the mains power s...

Page 23: ...ingle phase only and is within the permitted range 100 240V AC 0 45A Max 50 60Hz NEVER connect the PSU to a DC supply DO NOT allow the mains power point to be overloaded This is particularly important to check when powering several items of equipment from a single power point e g within rack mounted installations WARNING To avoid the possible risk of electric shock or product damage due to condens...

Page 24: ... IEC320 female connector Two power cords are supplied with the PSU each having a different termination you must use the lead appropriate for your country In Use the Re order Code USA and Canada cord fitted with the 3 pin American style Edison plug CA4291 UK Europe and all other countries unterminated cord and fit a suitable plug as described on page 25 CA429 WARNING Do not allow anything to rest o...

Page 25: ...on Wiring Details The wires of both mains power cords supplied with each ImageStar HD are color coded as shown in the table below be sure to connect your plug in accordance with the following guidelines Connect the wire colored to the plug terminal identified with Brown L or Live or Line or colored red or brown Blue N or Neutral or colored blue or black Green Yellow E or E or Earth or Ground or co...

Page 26: ...ximum of 10A 250V Since the current draw of the PSU is less than 1A a fuse of a lower rating not less that 3A 250V may be used WARNING Never attempt to fit a fuse or circuit breaker of a higher maximum rating than shown above Unfused Plugs or Hard wired If the power cord is fitted with an unfused plug or is hard wired into a power strip mains distribution batten then the power cord must be protect...

Page 27: ...nections RGB Sources Component sources e g RGB YCrCb or YPrPb can be connected to either input 1 or 2 ES5555 2A MAX 2 RGB 1 RGB DVI I DVI I DVI I DVI I 12V DC REG OUTPUT Y C SVIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 1 4 2 3 RGB Source RGB Source NOTE For pin out details of the RGB inputs see page 52 ...

Page 28: ...E Page 28 I460GB issue 4 Composite Sources Composite sources e g CVBS can be connected to either input 3 or 4 ES5555 2A MAX 2 RGB 1 RGB DVI I DVI I DVI I DVI I 12V DC REG OUTPUT Y C SVIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 1 4 2 3 Composite Source Composite Source ...

Page 29: ... issue 4 Page 29 S Video Source S Video sources e g YC can be connected using input 3 and 4 Luma Y to input 3 and Chroma C to input 4 S VIDEO Source Y C ES5555 2A MAX 2 RGB 1 RGB DVI I DVI I DVI I DVI I 12V DC REG OUTPUT Y C SVIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 30: ...e 4 Display Connections Digital Displays Connect analog display devices to the outputs using suitable DVI D type connectors and cables The diagram below shows the default output mapping for a 2 2 target display NOTE For pin out details of the DVI I outputs see page 53 ...

Page 31: ...DVI A type connectors and cables NOTE 15 pin RGB type connectors and cables can also be used with DVI A to 15 pin adapters as shown below However this method may prevent wide modes e g WXGA from displaying correctly The diagram below shows the default output mapping for a 2 2 target display NOTE For pin out details of the DVI I outputs see page 53 ...

Page 32: ...Section 2 Installation IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Page 32 I460GB issue 4 This page is intentionally left blank ...

Page 33: ...IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 3 Configuration I460GB issue 4 Page 33 SECTION 3 SECTION 3 SECTION 3 SECTION 3 Configuration ...

Page 34: ...nimum requirements are met Operating System Windows XP service pack 2 with NET framework Network Port Ethernet 10Mbps or higher Free Disk Space At least 10MB Optical Drive CD ROM compatible The application installer is located on the ImageStar HD System Disc Insert the disc into the optical drive on your PC or laptop and wait for the disc browser to run automatically If the browser doesn t run or ...

Page 35: ...Network Window used to manage ImageStar HD devices on the network including the setting up of network communications IP Address etc ImageStar HD Devices Window used to configure and select inputs on ImageStar HD devices and assign devices to clips Wall Layout Window used to configure the target display for your ImageStar HD system A fourth window the ImageStar HD Discovery Window accessible via th...

Page 36: ...ow Devices menu for the ImageStar HD Devices Window and Discovery menu for the ImageStar HD Discovery Window Toolbar The toolbar is used in conjunction with the Wall Layout Window when creating wall layouts Status Bar The status bar shows various pieces of information about the status of the application From left to right these are General operation or connection status e g Ready Connecting please...

Page 37: ... time ImageStar HD Configuration is started it will show the default window arrangement However you can resize reposition show or hide windows to suit your preferred working style To return to the original default window arrangement Click the Window menu and choose Arrange To hide or show particular windows Click the Window menu and choose the required window by name A check mark next to the windo...

Page 38: ...up a library of useful configurations which can opened when needed Configuration files are saved with a ica file extension To Save a Configuration File Click the File menu and choose Save to a copy of the current setup file or Save As to create a copy of the current file under a new name Choosing Save As or Save on an untitled setup will display the standard Windows Save As dialog Choose the requi...

Page 39: ... Configuration File Click the File menu and choose Open The standard Windows Open dialog will appear HINT Some sample configuration files are provided with ImageStar Configuration and these can be found in the Sample Layouts folder Locate the required configuration file Click the Open button ...

Page 40: ...r An indirect connection via a network Whichever method is used the network settings of the PC must be compatible with the ImageStar HD i e both devices must have the same Subnet Mask The ImageStar HD is shipped with the following default network settings IP Address 192 168 0 65 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 This enables the device to be connected directly to a Class C type network using IP Addresses ...

Page 41: ...ction established between an ImageStar HD and ImageStar Configuration is not maintained following a reboot operation Therefore you will need to disconnect then reconnect to the device to restore the connection To reboot the unit Ensure that ImageStar Configuration is disconnected from the unit to be rebooted Disconnect the power to the unit Wait for at least 45 seconds and then reconnect the power...

Page 42: ... four stages Setting up Network Communications page 43 onwards How to change network settings IP Address etc Setting up the Source Inputs see page 50 How to define input modes and select an input to display Setting up the Display Outputs see page 51 onwards How to define the output mode screen arrangement source scaling and positioning Fine tuning the ImageStar HD see page 59 onwards How to adjust...

Page 43: ...dd it to the list of devices If you are working offline you can add an ImageStar HD device manually see page 45 To add a device using the Discovery Function Click the Window menu and choose ImageStar HD Discovery The ImageStar HD Discovery window will open Click the Discovery menu and choose Discover to check for active ImageStar HD devices on the network Any devices found will be listed by their ...

Page 44: ...ttings for a Device on page 46 IMPORTANT Remember that in order to communicate with an ImageStar HD device it must be on the same subnet as the control PC laptop see page 40 Otherwise you can now move on to Setting up ImageStar HD Inputs on page 50 HINT By activating Link Selection in the Window menu selecting a device in either the Network or ImageStar HD Devices windows will automatically select...

Page 45: ...ubnet mask for the device NOTE The Gateway address currently serves no purpose and can be left as zeros When the details are correct click OK A new device entry will appear in both the Network and ImageStar HD Devices windows If you need to change the device name or IP settings for this device please refer to Changing Network Settings for a Device on page 46 IMPORTANT Remember that in order to com...

Page 46: ...gful NOTE The Node name currently serves no purpose and can be ignored Enter a suitable Node IP address and Subnet mask for the device NOTE The Gateway address currently serves no purpose and can be left as zeros When the details are correct click OK IMPORTANT You will need to connect to the device and update it for the new network settings to take effect see page 47 Removing a Device In the Netwo...

Page 47: ...Local Name of the required device Click the Network menu and choose Connect or Connect All to connect all devices at once The Status of the device will now show Connected NOTE If the connection attempt fails for any reason the following message will appear To disconnect from an ImageStar HD In the Network window click the Local Name of the required device Click the Network menu and choose Disconne...

Page 48: ...nt a command from being sent by deselecting the checkbox next to the command line HINT Clicking the Export button saves the checked commands into a text file To send the selected commands click OK The following message will appear Click OK and when you are ready to do so reboot the device see page 41 IMPORTANT NOTE Remember that the control connection established between ImageStar Configuration an...

Page 49: ...which device is which IMPORTANT All current wall layout and clip settings will be cleared from the ImageStar HD These settings will need to be reapplied following use of the Identify function In the Network window click the Local Name of the required device Click the Network menu and choose Identify The red source LEDs on the front of the corresponding ImageStar HD will switch to input 1 for 3 sec...

Page 50: ...e inputs using the drop down boxes Typically the default input mode of Autodetect is recommended This allows the ImageStar HD to choose the input format that best matches the source Ensure that the required input is selected by choosing the corresponding checkbox 1 to 4 NOTE The checkboxes on the right hand side are reserved for future use and currently should be left unchecked ...

Page 51: ...so defines the size resolution of the screen icons in the Wall Layout window Click on the Wall Layout window to highlight it Click the Layout menu and choose Set Resolution The Screen Resolution dialog will appear Select the appropriate Output mode for driving your display devices If required choose GenLock mode and specify any Overscan settings HINT Overscan settings can also be adjusted interact...

Page 52: ...Move each screen into the required position by dragging it with the mouse or by using the keyboard arrow keys NOTE The arrow keys move the screen in increments of 10 pixels To delete a screen from the layout click on it and press the Delete key or choose Delete from the Edit menu To precisely adjust a screen position double click a screen to open its Properties dialog or choose Properties from the...

Page 53: ...lick the button Move or resize the clip into the required position by simply clicking and dragging the handles NOTE The arrow keys can also be used to move the clip in increments of 10 pixels To delete a clip from the layout click on it and press the Delete key or choose Delete from the Edit menu To precisely adjust the position of a clip double click the clip to open its Properties dialog or choo...

Page 54: ...lick the button to select the Screen Layer Click on a screen to highlight it thick blue outline Click the Layout menu and choose Assign screen to output The Object Mapping dialog will appear In the Output column click on the device output that will be used to drive the selected Screen Click the OK button The Wall Layout will now show the output assigned to the screen Repeat this process for each s...

Page 55: ...he ImageStar HD devices to allow the clip to show an input source In the ImageStar HD Devices window click on the ImageStar icon to highlight it thick red outline Click the Devices menu and choose Assign device to clip The Object Mapping dialog will appear Click the OK button to confirm the assignment The Wall Layout will now show the device assigned to the clip ...

Page 56: ... allow it to display the corresponding portion of the clip Click on the Wall Layout window Click the button to select the Screen Layer Click on a screen to highlight it thick blue outline Click the Layout menu and choose Assign screen to clip The Object Mapping dialog will appear Click the OK button The Wall Layout will now show the screen assigned to the clip ...

Page 57: ...e Local Name of the required device Click the Network menu and choose Connect or Connect All to connect all devices at once The Status of the device will now show Connected NOTE If the connection attempt fails for any reason the following message will appear To disconnect from an ImageStar HD In the Network window click the Local Name of the required device Click the Network menu and choose Discon...

Page 58: ...rom being sent by deselecting the checkbox next to the command line You can also save the command list as a text file by clicking the Export button To send the selected commands click OK The following message will appear NOTE A reboot is only necessary when changing the Output Format to or from SXGA Click OK and if necessary reboot the device see page 41 IMPORTANT NOTE Remember that the control co...

Page 59: ... manual fine tuning to achieve the best possible image on the target display ImageStar HD provides control of various input parameters including brightness contrast active video alignment and clock phase Ensure that the ImageStar HD is currently connected see page 57 In the ImageStar HD Devices window click on the ImageStar icon to highlight it thick red outline Click the Devices menu and choose I...

Page 60: ...absolute values H and V or percentage values H and V as required using the spin controls or by typing a value directly into a field For example if the display devices have an overscan of 7 set both H and V to 7 Click Send to update the display with the new settings HINT By selecting the Auto checkbox each click of the spin controls will update the target display without needing to click Send This ...

Page 61: ... dialog will appear Note that separate H and V values can be specified for each output 1 thru 4 Use the spin controls to set the required offsets or type a value directly into the appropriate field Click the corresponding Send button s to update the display with the new settings HINT By selecting the Auto checkbox each click of the spin controls will update the target display without needing to cl...

Page 62: ...e ImageStar icon to highlight it thick red outline Click the Devices menu and choose Set Defaults The Commands dialog will appear showing the SetDefaults command string To send the command click OK Remember that all current settings will be lost The following message will appear NOTE A reboot is only necessary when changing the Output Format to or from SXGA Click OK and if necessary reboot the dev...

Page 63: ...IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 4 Technical Data I460GB issue 4 Page 63 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 4 4 4 4 Technical Data ...

Page 64: ...t 0 65 kg 1 45 lbs Operating Conditions Ambient Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Ambient Humidity 85 maximum non condensing Location Free standing or 19 Rack mounting using approved kit Power Supply ImageStar HD Supply Voltage 12V DC Regulated Supply Current 2 0A max PSU Supply Voltage 100 240V AC nominal Supply Frequency 50 60 Hz nominal Supply Current 0 45A maximum Supply Inlet Connector IEC...

Page 65: ...aximum Cable Length 5 metres 16 feet Comms Standard USB 2 0 Network Connector Function Device setup and for downloading new firmware Connector Type Shielded RJ 45 Socket Pin out Details Pin Function Pin Function 1 TX_D1 TX 5 BI_D3 2 TX_D1 TX 6 RX_D2 RX 3 RX_D2 RX 7 BI_D4 4 BI_D3 8 BI_D4 Mating Connector Shielded RJ 45 Plug Recommended Cable Shielded twisted pair STP Max Cable Length 100 metres 330...

Page 66: ...screen Maximum Cable Length 2 95 metres 9 5 feet Signal Type Component YCrCb YPrPb RGB Pixel Clock 10MHz 165MHz Resolution Graphics Up to 1600 x 1200 pixels UXGA Video 525i 625i 720p 1080i 1080p Video Level 0 7V RGB Sync Modes RGsB sync on green RGBS composite sync RGBHV separate H V sync Sync Level 0 3V into 75Ω RGsB RGBS YCrCb YPrPb 2 0V minimum into 2 2KΩ RGBHV Scan Mode Interlaced for video so...

Page 67: ...ion 5 No connection 13 No connection 21 No connection 6 DDC Clock 14 5V supply 22 Ground Clk 7 DDC Data 15 Ground for 5v 23 TMDS Clock 8 Analog V Sync 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock 5V on pin 14 limited to 100mA by thermal fuse on each output Analog Connections Pin Function C1 Red Signal C2 Green Signal C3 Blue Signal C4 Horizontal Sync C5 Ground Mating Connector DVI D DVI A or DVI I male Recomm...

Page 68: ... Formats Up to SXGA 1280x1024 50Hz using four outputs Up to SXGA 1408x1050 59 94Hz using two outputs for a full list of output formats see page 85 Color Depth 24 bit maximum Scan Rate 50 or 59 94 Hz Scan Mode Progressive or Interlaced DDC Not supported Scaling Engine 370Mpixels s real time using ES patented convolver Scaling Factor Variable from unity up to 16 times native resolution both horizont...

Page 69: ...IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Appendix A Control Protocol I460GB issue 4 Page 69 APPENDIX A APPENDIX A APPENDIX A APPENDIX A Control Protocol ...

Page 70: ... Returns device setup to the factory set default GetVersion Obtains details of the currently installed firmware SetAutoDet Enables Auto Detect mode on a specified input or if already in this mode forces the source to be re detected SetIpMode Disables Auto Detect mode on a specified input and configures it for a predefined source type SetIpModeCurrent Disables Auto Detect mode and retains the curre...

Page 71: ...er definable values or arguments command name arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 arg5 arg6 r Taking the example of SetAutoDet the command string would look as follows SetAutoDet 0 0 0 0 0 0 r Please note All six arguments must be present even if they are not used Unused arguments are ignored but we recommend that they be set to 0 Commas must separate each argument The command string must terminate with r ...

Page 72: ... need to be on the same subnet as the ImageStar HD Creating a Command File The command s that you want to send to ImageStar HD must be saved in an ASCII text file The easiest way to do this is to use Windows Notepad HINT The ImageStar HD Configuration software can export commands to a text file For example the following shows a text file containing five commands that set up the outputs of one Imag...

Page 73: ...a Name for the new connection e g ImageStar Setup Click OK the following dialog will appear In the Connect using list box choose the TCP IP Winsock option Type in the IP address of the ImageStar HD in the Host address box Type the number 37532 in the Port number box Click OK HyperTerminal will now try to connect to the ImageStar HD If the connection is successful the status bar will show Connected...

Page 74: ... From the File menu choose Properties to open the following dialog Select the Settings tab and click the ASCII Setup button Ensure that both Send line ends with line feeds and Echo typed characters locally are selected Type in a Line Delay of 8000 milliseconds This will create an 8 second delay between each command in your command file This delay is necessary to allow ImageStar HD enough time to p...

Page 75: ...nal Transfer menu choose Send Text File The browse dialog will open Browse to the required file select it and click Open HyperTerminal will begin sending the commands in the file Note that because of the line delay this will take approximately 8 seconds per command To send another file simply repeat the above process When you have finished setting up the ImageStar HD terminate the connection by cl...

Page 76: ...t saved until the SaveNetwork command is issued The device must then be rebooted to start using the new subnet mask Format MASKSet sn1 sn2 sn3 sn4 0 0 r Arguments sn1 4 are the four parts of the subnet mask each in the range 0 to 255 with no leading zeros Example IPADDSet 255 255 0 0 0 0 r Sets the IP Address to 255 255 0 0 GatewaySet Function Specifies the IP Address of the default Gateway server...

Page 77: ... excluding network settings to the factory set defaults All current settings will be lost The default settings are Output Mode XGA 60Hz mode 5 no genlock Screen Map 2 2 XGA with no over underscan or offset Source Clip 2 2 XGA from current graphics source Format SetDefaults 0 0 0 0 0 0 r Arguments None Example SetDefaults 0 0 0 0 0 0 r Returns the device setup excluding network settings to the fact...

Page 78: ...les Auto Detect mode on a specified input or if already in this mode forces the source to be re detected Format SetAutoDet channel 0 0 0 0 0 r Arguments channel is the input channel number 0 Input 1 RGB 1 Input 2 RGB 2 Input 3 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 Input 4 VIDEO Example SetAutoDet 3 0 0 0 0 0 r Sets Input 4 to auto detect mode ...

Page 79: ...representing the required source type Refer to table on page 80 sync type is a number representing the sync type for an RGB signal For inputs 1 and 2 only using RGB sources 0 Separate H and V 1 Composite Sync on H channel 2 Sync on Green Tri Level For input 3 only 0 CVBS 1 S Video Y on input 3 C on input 4 color space is a number representing the color space For inputs 1 and 2 only 0 YCrCb 1 YPrPb...

Page 80: ...0x720 47 HD 720p SMPTE 59 94Hz 1280x720 48 WXGA 60Hz CVT 1280x768 49 WXGA 75Hz SOG 1280x768 50 WXGA 85Hz 1280x768 CVT 51 WXGA 85Hz SOG 1280x768 52 SXGA 60Hz 1280x1024 DMT 53 SXGA 60Hz 1280x1024 GTF 54 SXGA 60Hz 1280x1024 CVT 55 SXGA 70Hz 1280x1024 GTF 56 SXGA 70Hz 1280x1024 CVT 57 SXGA 75Hz 1280x1024 DMT 58 SXGA 75Hz 1280x1024 GTF 59 SXGA 75Hz 1280x1024 CVT 60 SXGA 85Hz 1280x1024 DMT 61 SXGA 85Hz ...

Page 81: ... RGB 2 Input 3 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 Input 4 VIDEO color space override defines whether or not the color space is retained for RGB YPrPb YCrCb sources 0 retain current color space 1 replace current color space with that specified by color space color space defines the new color space 0 YCrCb 1 YPrPb 2 RGB Examples SetIpModeCurrent 1 0 0 0 0 0 r Saves the current configuration for input 2 retaining the c...

Page 82: ...s the input channel number 0 Input 1 RGB 1 Input 2 RGB 2 Input 3 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 Input 4 VIDEO The two size values set the size of the viewport relative to the entire source frame and are defined as follows percentage viewport 4096 100 For example 90 90 4096 100 3686 The two position values are measured in pixels and define the top left corner of the viewport relative to the input source Example S...

Page 83: ...nel is the input channel number 0 Input 1 RGB 1 Input 2 RGB parameter defines which attribute of the source to adjust 0 contrast 1 brightness 2 horizontal start 3 vertical start 4 pixels per line 5 clock phase adjustment defines the amount of adjustment required and must be a number between 32 and 32 Examples SetAdjust 0 0 5 0 0 0 r Decreases the contrast of input 1 by a factor of 5 SetAdjust 1 3 ...

Page 84: ...ut 2 RGB 2 Input 3 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 Input 4 VIDEO The four position values are measured in pixels and define the boundary of the selected source on the target display The source is magnified to fit the specified area To make the source fill the target display area this will always be relative to the output mode resolution For example on a 2 2 display using XGA 1024 768 screens top left horizontal p...

Page 85: ...XGA 1408x1050 50Hz 11 SXGA 1408x1050 59 94Hz 16 HD 720p 1280x720 50Hz 17 HD 720p 1280x720 59 94Hz 18 WXGA 1376x768 50Hz 19 WXGA 1376x768 59 94Hz 20 WXGA 1280x768 50Hz 21 WXGA 1280x768 59 94Hz 22 PAL 704x574I 50Hz 23 NTSC 704x482I 59 94Hz 24 1080i 1920x1080I 50Hz 25 1080i 1920x1080I 60Hz 26 1080i 1920x1080I 59 94Hz NOTE Modes marked provide outputs on channel 1 and 2 only genlock mode is a number r...

Page 86: ...uired overscan underscan will be quoted as a percentage e g 8 5 To obtain the value for this argument multiply the percentage value by 1024 then divide by 100 Using the example of 8 5 will give 8 5 1024 100 87 04 Round the answer up or down to the nearest whole number i e 87 Example SetOscan 87 87 0 0 0 0 r Configures the outputs for 8 5 overscan horizontally and vertically Values derived from 8 5...

Page 87: ...ut channel number 0 Output 1 1 Output 2 2 Output 3 3 Output 4 The two position and two size values are measured in pixels and define the boundary of the selected output on the target display These are measured relative to the source Clip see SetClip The size values should always match the screen resolution of each output see SetOpMode Example SetMap 0 0 0 1024 768 0 r SetMap 1 0 1024 1024 768 0 r ...

Page 88: ...0 0 0 r Arguments output number is the output channel number 0 Output 1 1 Output 2 2 Output 3 3 Output 4 horizontal offset is an offset value measured in pixels A negative value shifts the image to the left a positive number shifts it to the right vertical offset is an offset value measured in pixels A negative value shifts the image up a positive number shifts it down Example SetOffset 1 5 10 0 0...

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