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3.2.7 Horizontal Position VR39

This control adjusts the Horizontal Position of the displayed information.

3.2.8 Gen-Lock Phase VR201

This control adjusts the relative color phase with respect to a GenLock Master signal.  Use this control
only when using the GenLock capability of the HyperConverter.

3.2.9 Gen-Lock Position VR30

This control adjusts the relative picture position with respect to a GenLock Master picture position. 
Use this control only when using the GenLock capability of the HyperConverter.

3.2.10 Y Video Level VR22

Not accessible to Desktop Model Users without removal of the cover.  This control adjusts the gain of
the Y video component.

3.2.11 U Video Level VR16

Not accessible to Desktop Model Users without removal of the cover.  This control adjusts the gain of
the U video component.

3.2.12 V Video Level VR21

Not accessible to Desktop Model Users without removal of the cover.  This control adjusts the gain of
the V video component.

3.2.13 Luminance Black Reference VR500

Not accessible to Desktop Model or Rackmount Users without removal of the cover.  This control
adjusts the HyperConverter's internal Luminance Black Reference level.  This adjustment should be
made only by Focus Enhancements service personnel.

Summary of Contents for HyperConverter 1024

Page 1: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 1 600 Research Drive Wilmington MA 01887 Tech support 978 988 5505 www focusinfo com HyperConverter 1024 HyperConverter 1280 User s Manual...

Page 2: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 2...

Page 3: ...6 WORKSTATION DESKTOP VERSION 23 2 7 HYPERCONVERTER 1280R RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION 25 3 0 SWITCH SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS 34 3 1 EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE SWITCHES 34 3 1 1 UNDERSCAN 34 3 1 2 UN TERMINATE...

Page 4: ...perating System as long as the input Computer Graphics signal conforms to the standards described in Section 1 2 Since these standards are just about the most stable things in the dynamic world of com...

Page 5: ...ium both the so called UNIVERSAL version UNIVERSAL HyperConverters provide switch selectable NTSC or PAL output Either NTSC or PAL units may be factory upgraded to the UNIVERSAL version Universal and...

Page 6: ...e different synchronization methods and different pin out configurations you must order the right cable to properly support each workstation Please see section 1 3 2 for a list of workstations and cab...

Page 7: ...tor 640 x 480 66 7 Hz AppleColor High Resolution 13 RGB Monitor 1024 x 768 60 Hz AppleVideo 21 RGB Monitor All workstation modes in the range of 640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024 THE HYPERCONVERTER DOES NOT SU...

Page 8: ...5 1 HyperConverter Connectors Desktop and Board with reference to HyperConverter Computer Video Input HD15 Female with Custom Pinout Composite Video Output RCA phono female Female BNC optionally avai...

Page 9: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 9 1 2 6 Power Consumption Board Unit 12 V 1 4 A Desktop Unit 120 V 0 25 A 240 V 0 15 A Rackmount Unit 120 V 0 25 A 240 V 0 25 A...

Page 10: ...13 875 X 5 625 X 1 875 Rackmount Unit 19 0 X 11 0 X 1 75 1 2 8 Environmental Board Unit Operating Temperature 0 to 70 degrees Celsius Storage Temperature 40 to 125 degrees Celsius Humidity 0 to 90 non...

Page 11: ...Designates output Y N NTSC or Y P PAL or Y U Universal NTSC and PAL X Designates package X B Board or X D Desktop or X R Rackmount NNNN Designates maximum resolution NNNN 1280 or NNNN 1024 Please not...

Page 12: ...of component output Description Part Number HyperCable BNC 0005 2000 100 Cables designated with BNC work with DEC HP and IBM workstations HyperCable BNC GEN 0011 2000 100 HyperCable BNC RGB 0017 2000...

Page 13: ...itor 1 3 3 Available Power Supplies for the HyperConverter All Desktop HyperConverters are shipped with a power supply Additional power supplies may ordered HyperConverter American Power Supply 8 5600...

Page 14: ...mpty slot if one exists Plug the board in by gently pushing it into the connector Secure the HyperConverter in place by fastening its I O bracket to the case with a screw Close the case of the compute...

Page 15: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 15 NTSC PAL Out S Video Out Computer Input Switch Access Figure 1 I O Bracket Diagram...

Page 16: ...he center of the HyperCable PC into the VGA connector also a miniature DB 15 female connector it will not fit Do not try to force it Connect the Computer Display to the end of the HyperCable marked Mo...

Page 17: ...perCable MAC s center connector marked HyperConverter to the HyperConverter s 15 pin Connector Connect the Computer Display to the end of the HyperCable marked Monitor Connect the end of the HyperCabl...

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Page 19: ...006 5000 503 19 T o C o m p u te r H y p e r C o n v e rte r T o M o n ito r C o n n e c ttoC o m p u te r G ra p h ic sD e v ic e V G A C o n n e c ttoH y p e rC o n v e rte r C o n n e c ttoC o m p...

Page 20: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 20 Figure 2 Cable Connection Diagram...

Page 21: ...vice Connect the HyperCable Sun s center connector marked HyperConverter to the HyperConverter s 15 pin Connector Connect the Computer Display to the end of the HyperCable marked Monitor Connect the e...

Page 22: ...vice Connect the HyperCable SGI s center connector marked HyperConverter to the HyperConverter s 15 pin Connector Connect the Computer Display to the end of the HyperCable marked Monitor Connect the e...

Page 23: ...een and Blue Horizontal and Vertical Sync are combined into a single signal and delivered on a separate wire 3 wire Separate signals for Red Green and Blue Horizontal and Vertical Sync are combined in...

Page 24: ...es a 4 wire Composite Sync configuration connect a 75 Ohm terminator to the SEPSYNC Connector of the HyperCable BNC If the Workstation has a 3 wire Sync on Green configuration the most likely configur...

Page 25: ...viewing on both a Computer Monitor and an additional processing device in this case the HyperConverter In cases where local viewing is required without the addition of a Distribution Amplifier the use...

Page 26: ...ce Depending on your choice of type of output video this will require 1 2 or 4 BNC cables for composite S Video or component respectively If you require S Video output on a 4 pin DIN connector use a 2...

Page 27: ...ively If you require S Video output on a 4 pin DIN connector use a 2 BNC Male to 4 pin DIN accessory cable Part 0108 2000 100 not supplied unless specifically ordered Plug the HyperConverter into AC p...

Page 28: ...ite S Video or component respectively If you require S Video output on a 4 pin DIN connector use a 2 BNC Male to 4 pin DIN accessory cable Part 0108 2000 100 not supplied unless specifically ordered P...

Page 29: ...espectively If you require S Video output on a 4 pin DIN connector use a 2 BNC Male to 4 pin DIN accessory cable Part 0108 2000 100 must be ordered Plug the HyperConverter into AC power with an IEC 32...

Page 30: ...wire Since 3 wire is the most common configuration try this first No damage will occur from an improper sync connection For 3 wire Sync set the SEP SYNC switch on the Back Panel of the HyperConverter...

Page 31: ...sition Down DO NOT USE the Unterminate switch accessible from the front panel Make sure that this switch is always in the Terminate Up position Connect the workstation s monitor to the OUT BNC connect...

Page 32: ...H V G Y S C o m p o n e n tO u t p u t N o n I n t e r la c e d I n p u t R GB N o n I n t e r la c e d P a s s T h r o u g h I n p u t P o w e r R S 2 3 2 R S 4 2 2 H V H o u s e S y n c 7 5 O h m O...

Page 33: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 33 Figure 3 Rackmount Version Backplate...

Page 34: ...ts UnderScan An UnderScanned picture slightly shrinks the whole display such that information in the corners is visible Select UnderScan On when you have text or detail oriented pictures that requires...

Page 35: ...e Flicker Reduction Filter Set this switch to On to maximize the vertical sharpness Use maximum sharpness for displays that have already been prepared for Interlaced operation i e photo realistic imag...

Page 36: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 36 N T S C P A L O u tp u t S V id e o O u tp u t H y p e rC o n v e rte r In p u t R S 2 3 2 R S 4 2 2 P o w e r Figure 4 Desktop Version Backplate...

Page 37: ...A sync signals that are 75 Ohm terminated or otherwise weak 3 2 2 B Y Black Reference VR70 Not accessible to Desktop Model or Rackmount Users without removal of the cover This control adjusts the Hype...

Page 38: ...yperConverter 3 2 10 Y Video Level VR22 Not accessible to Desktop Model Users without removal of the cover This control adjusts the gain of the Y video component 3 2 11 U Video Level VR16 Not accessib...

Page 39: ...r JP3 determines whether RGB or YUV component signals will appear on Connector P1 and consequently at the RGB outputs of the HyperCable PC RGB HyperCable MAC RGB HyperCable SUN RGB etc The HyperConver...

Page 40: ...erter s sync separator If Pin 5 is connected to Pin 6 the clamp signal will be derived from the rising edge of horizontal sync Pin 3 connected to Pin 4 is a reserved configuration The factory default...

Page 41: ...y Focus Enhancements service personnel 3 3 13 V Subcarrier Null VR507 This potentiometer adjusts the null point of the internal V signal This adjustment should be made only by Focus Enhancements servi...

Page 42: ...of the Color Burst Signal This adjustment should be made only by Focus Enhancements service personnel 3 3 19 Burst Position VR270 This potentiometer positions the color burst in reference to the trai...

Page 43: ...HyperConverter User s Manual 0006 5000 503 43 Figure 5 Adjustments and Jumpers...

Page 44: ...M PC Version The IBM version of the Hyperformance Software consists of a DOS application program with some sample images The diskette contains the following files and directories Hyperformance Test So...

Page 45: ...SOFTWARE 1 Text Mode 720 x 400 Mode 3 hex 2 16 color 640 x 350 Mode 10 hex 3 16 color 640 x 480 Mode 12 hex 4 256 color 320 x 200 Mode 13 hex 5 16 color VESA 800x600 Mode 102h 6 256 color VESA 800x60...

Page 46: ...t M redisplays the menu Q leaves the utility software and returns to DOS 4 1 3 The Image Menu HYPERCONVERTER TEST IMAGES T Page of Text C Color Bars H Chirp P Pattern I Picture A Ramp K Chroma Key Cha...

Page 47: ...directory 4 1 4 3 Picture4 PCX Not Found Picture4 PCX contains the Picture displayed in the 16 color modes If this error message occurs make sure the file PICTURE4 PCX is present in the current direc...

Page 48: ...le with Interlaced Computer Graphics devices Depending on the type of Computer Graphics device in use there are a number of things that may be done The IBM 8514 and original XGA both use a 44 Hz Inter...

Page 49: ...n 3 1 2 If a VGA monitor is used the Un Terminate Switch should be On Down 5 0 5 Bright NTSC or S Video Output If you are using the HyperConverter WITHOUT a VGA monitor and the NTSC PAL output appears...

Page 50: ...be defective will be repaired or replaced at Focus Enhancements s option upon examination of the defective unit The customer will bear shipping charges of the defective unit to Focus Enhancements Foc...

Page 51: ...ser a 99 year license to use and reproduce the Hyperformance Utility Software No restrictions in copying or using the software or its reproduced images are implied except that any video taped reproduc...

Page 52: ...he HyperConverter PC MAC Sun SGI Other BNC workstation The GenLock cables provide an electrical pass through of the external reference signal i e the Gen Lock signal is passed from one BNC connector t...

Page 53: ...ent output synchronization may be provide as a separate composite sync signal 4 wire or as composite sync signal on the green output 3 wire Although all models of the HyperConverter support component...

Page 54: ...perly installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause...

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