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MCP-601 Operator’s Manual 
 

Magni Systems, Inc.   

 

 

 

 

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Genlock Bandwidth  

 
Genlock filter mode selection also affects the output bandwidth of the incoming analog video signal. 
However, it has no effect on the SDI digital signal. There are three filter modes: 

 

Broadcast 

Relatively stable and full bandwidth studio signals 

VTR   

For signal from VTR that have horizontal to subcarrier timing 
variations. 

TV 

 

Setup for off-air signal that have noise as well as timing variations. 

  

Loss of input video or Genlock Source 

 
When a selected video input is missing, the front panel LED is off and the outputs will then 
reference to the internal clock. The output will return to the genlock mode, and the Genlock LED 
will light when the genlock signal return. 
When the REF IN signal is selected as the genlock source, as in the Input None case, the video 
output is free running. 

 

SCH and Subcarrier Phase Adjustment 

 
The SCH timing of the Composite video output is preset to SCH 0 for Genlock to Internal Clock and 
to the SDI input at the factory. If necessary, it can be adjusted with the following procedure. From 
the IR controller, press CAL, select 7129 NTSC (or PAL) DIGITAL by the up-down arrow, then 
select SCH Phase 0, adjust the phase by the left-right arrow.  

 
NOTE: Do not press STORE ALL CONSTANTS unless you want these changes to become 
permanent. Refer to the section on CAL (Calibration) On Screen Display for further detail. 

 
The SCH timing between the Composite analog input and output is also preset to phase zero. Follow 
the procedure if it is necessary to adjust it. From the IR controller, press CAL, select 7129 NTSC (or 
PAL) DIGITAL by the up-down arrow, then select Phase, adjust the phase by the left-right arrow. 

 
NOTE: Do not press STORE ALL CONSTANTS unless you want these changes to become 
permanent. Refer to the section on CAL (Calibration) On Screen Display for further detail.

 

Summary of Contents for MCP-601

Page 1: ...CONVERTER OPERATOR S MANUAL For the following models MCP 601 for VGA and DVI graphics analog and SDI video MCP 601 A for VGA and DVI graphics and analog video MCP 601 D for VGA and DVI graphics and di...

Page 2: ...oned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers Copyright 2003 2005 by Magni Systems Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any...

Page 3: ...quired to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this device which are not identified in this manual could cause harmful interference and void the user s a...

Page 4: ...MCP 601 Operator s Manual Magni Systems Inc iv Notes...

Page 5: ...tion 16 Rear Panel Description 17 3 BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION 18 MCP 601 Block Diagram Descriptions 18 Graphics Input DVI or VGA 18 Video Input Output 19 Input Video Resizing 19 Graphics Video Overlay...

Page 6: ...ier Key Tab 35 Keying and Graphics Filters 36 Recommended Settings 37 5 BASIC OPERATIONS 38 Controlling the MCP 601 38 Pan Zoom Underscan VGA 1 to 1 and Mix Modes Magni Premier Mix Tab 38 Keying Opera...

Page 7: ...can Conversion with down stream keying 69 10 TECHNICAL TIPS and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 70 Setup and Configuration 70 Operation 70 Frequently Asked Questions 71 11 SPECIFICATIONS 73 Electrical 73 C...

Page 8: ...Commands 81 C List of Commands and Control Codes 82 Command Format 82 Command Codes 82 Software developer Kit SDK 82 D Firmware update 83 Serial Communication Configuration 83 Update MCP 601 Code usin...

Page 9: ...manuals A setup Monospaced text indicates a command that you need to enter to run an application or utility Enter Bold faced text indicates a key that must be pressed on the keyboard to complete an ac...

Page 10: ...or a factory approved alternative Do not use an extension cord Power Source CAUTION Equipment may only be operated at the specified line voltage and frequency Servicing WARNING Servicing must only be...

Page 11: ...MagniPortTM graphics window to be positioned and scaled up to 2X for optimum viewing impact in the output video Independent sizing and positioning of graphics and video windows with the IR remote con...

Page 12: ...SDI 601 key output provides downstream keying capability for digital switchers Key colors are palette register selectable from a VGA display or from a video signal and are used to overlay graphics on...

Page 13: ...ined from the specification section in this users manual MODEL MCP 601 MCP 601 A MCP 601 D Video standards Digital SDI 601 525 and 625 270 Mbits s 4 2 2 Component complies with SMPTE 259M and ITU R BT...

Page 14: ...agniPort window size within VGAresolutions up to 1600x1200 and16 million colors Resizing and repositioning of the MagniPort graphics window Full video conversion from 640x480 up to 1024x768 VGAresolut...

Page 15: ...y pressing the MCP 601 IR button In addition an optional Software Developer Kit SDK is available for 3rd party developers for custom software development Remote Controllers You can also operate the MC...

Page 16: ...tput YUV CPNT NTSC 525 or PAL 625 Video system for input and output 525 625 indicates the horizontal lines of SDI and Component systems GENLOCKED Indicates that the video output is locked to the selec...

Page 17: ...EF IN when selected or as CPST 2 a second Composite input in Analog mode The two connectors form a high impedance video loop through that is not directional In non loop through mode one connector must...

Page 18: ...he video screen size NORMAL or UNDERSCAN OUTPUT The graphics re sizer can be set to exactly match the video screen for broadcast output or be set to underscan so that all the contents can be displayed...

Page 19: ...and corner while the Graphics fills the rest of the screen Three fixed video sizes 25 56 and 100 full screen are programmed in the MCP 601 with other sizes available through the IR controller Magni Pr...

Page 20: ...agni Systems Inc 20 ALPHA KEY One full frame of the graphics or the video signal can be stored in the Alpha Key memory The Alpha Key can be set to act on the full picture as a pixel by pixel mix level...

Page 21: ...0 0245 00 FX 1 Controller 1 670 0240 00 Installation CD ROM 1 840 0301 xx DVI D to DVI D connecting cable 1 330 0116 00 DB 15P to DB 15P VGA male to male cable 1 330 0117 00 Dsub RS 232 connecting cab...

Page 22: ...ll the supplied batteries 4xAAA in the IR Remote Controller The PC supplies the graphics input to the MCP 601 Connect the provided 15 pin VGA cable to the VGA video output port on the PC The other end...

Page 23: ...MORY on screen PowerUp SAVE For PAL applications and for the unit automatically setup for PAL power up Change all default Memories location including PowerUp to 625 PAL standard by pressing MENU to ac...

Page 24: ...s Explorer to locate the Magni Premier folder and remove it Magni Premier Application Software If the PC auto run feature is enabled the Installation Menu opening screen will appear after the CD was i...

Page 25: ...ion mode NOTE 1 Both SDI and analog in selected format outputs are available simultaneously 2 REF IN genlock mode is available only when Video Input None or SDI 601 input is selected and is not availa...

Page 26: ...hen the PowerUp save has been done Saving the settings and all others for power up Make sure that you have the correct setting you need for power up of the MCP 601 and the Magni Premier Application so...

Page 27: ...deo outputs Analog video input o Composite including Y C analog input The SDI and analog Composite or Component if selected outputs will automatically genlock to the selected analog Composite input o...

Page 28: ...utput is free running SCH and Subcarrier Phase Adjustment The SCH timing of the Composite video output is preset to SCH 0 for Genlock to Internal Clock and to the SDI input at the factory If necessary...

Page 29: ...5 6 7 8 Analog Component Selected video input ON Sync lock to analog video input and at SC H zero phase Internal Keying and Overlay CPST2 Selected video input ON Genlock to CPST2 input NOTES 1 Video...

Page 30: ...User table and set the similar setting to the opposite priority When a resolution change is detected the unit will go to the table setting with the high priority Automatic Clock Frequency Detection Th...

Page 31: ...Premier application software the VGA Zoom 1 to 1 button enables a VGA or DVI input window of 720x480 in NTSC and 720x576 for PAL to be encoded to television video output It provides Exact graphics pi...

Page 32: ...mmer then turn the VGA horizontal filter on KEY EDGE SOFT To get rid of the bleed through edges when keying Key filter is on KEY WIDTH WIDE No Clipping of the graphics edges when keying NOTE There wil...

Page 33: ...en Press the VGA button to relock to the VGA port Note This step is very important G To set the positioning On the IR Remote Press the Menu button Select Display Select AutoPos Now H Press on EXIT but...

Page 34: ...en Press the VGA button to relock to the VGA port Note This step is very important G To set the positioning On the IR Remote Press the Menu button Select Display Select AutoPos Now H Press on EXIT but...

Page 35: ...ideo on selected Graphics Key Color and mix on all other colors Transparent plus Standard Key This mode includes Standard Key as above plus one Transparent Key color where the two signals are mixed at...

Page 36: ...he quality of the video output display for various DVI VGA graphics inputs Vertical and horizontal filters are to smooth out the vertical flickering effect and horizontal edges respectively on the inc...

Page 37: ...h the Magni Premier application software or custom software utilizing the command codes see Appendix C are follows Mix tab VGA Zoom 1 to 1 for exact pixel conversion to the native video resolution Key...

Page 38: ...setup These default memory settings are for basic configurations only and are intended for users to operate the unit with the remote IR control without installing the Magni Premier application softwar...

Page 39: ...put will pass to the output directly Verify that the MIX indicator is on green and all other indicators are off If the EXTERNAL MIX KEY indicator is on red Go to the Key tab Click the External Key but...

Page 40: ...ot applicable Color Black Key on graphics RGB component value set at 0 level Standard 100 Video on selected Graphics Key Color and mix on all other colors Transparent plus Standard Key This mode inclu...

Page 41: ...SDI 601 digital key signal and one analog key signal are available for input to the switcher Adjusting the video squeeze size Magni Premier Size Tab Figure 5 3 Magni Premier software Size tab screen T...

Page 42: ...communication port is connected Select Save Memories button Each of the buttons will store the complete control settings of the Magni Premier software in the MCP 601 main unit Select Shift F1 to recal...

Page 43: ...eo CPST VGA 9 CPST 100 VGA Underscan Video In SDI CPST 525 NTSC Off Black 50 50 Mix DVI SDI inputs 10 SDI 100 DVI 1 1 MagniPort SDI SDI CPST 525 NTSC Off Black 50 50 NOTES 1 Factory preset default mem...

Page 44: ...can Video In CPST 525 NTSC Video Blue 100 0 Mix Analog Video CPST VGA 9 CPST 100 VGA Underscan Video In CPST 525 NTSC Off Black 50 50 Mix DVI CPST inputs 10 CPST 100 DVI 1 1 MagniPort Video In CPST 52...

Page 45: ...ut SDI 525 Video Blue 100 0 Mix VGA and SDI inputs 9 SDI 100 VGA Underscan SDI input SDI 525 Off Black 50 50 Mix DVI and SDI inputs 10 SDI 100 DVI 1 1 MagniPort SDI input SDI 525 Off Black 50 50 NOTES...

Page 46: ...e the LEDs on the MCP 601 indicate the selected input and output status Following are the description for each section of the controller Refer to the controller faceplate on Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 IR R...

Page 47: ...n ENTER The nine factory preprogrammed MagniPort sizes are illustrated in Fig 6 2 and as follows SIZE 1 720 x 480 NTSC 1 to 1 window start from the upper left corner SIZE 2 720 x 480 NTSC 1 to 1 windo...

Page 48: ...ner SIZE 2 Center SIZE 3 Upper left corner SIZE 4 Center SIZE 5 Center SIZE 6 Center SIZE 7 Center SIZE 8 Center SIZE 9 100 full size of the VGA screen NTSC 720 x 480 1 to 1 mode NTSC 720 x 480 1 to 1...

Page 49: ...r will recall the pre programmed video reduction size STEPS OFF SIZE X 1 9 then ENTER The nine factory preprogrammed Video squeeze sizes and their respective positions are illustrated in Fig 6 3 all r...

Page 50: ...25 of the original center 3 25 of original upper left corner 4 25 of original center 5 56 of original upper left corner 6 56 of original center 7 77 of original upper left corner 8 77 of original cent...

Page 51: ...or decrease numbers in a menu item MENU and CAL section of IR Controller The MENU button provides the setup functions of the unit while the CAL button provides a means to calibrate the unit Both MENU...

Page 52: ...actory defaults MENU ITEMS For Setup Access from IR remote controller or from the Magni Premier Application Software MEMORIES The memory number is indicated on screen Press left or right arrow button...

Page 53: ...setting is also in effect when loss of input video occurred Default STD Selects NTSC or PAL output standard when input video is not present NTSC selects 525 60 standard when no input present PAL sele...

Page 54: ...put picture while allowing maximum video picture size There are four offset settings Offset Left and Offset Right defined the number of pixels from the picture edge Offset Top and Offset Bottom define...

Page 55: ...n function for the MCP 601 can be accessed through the CAL button on the IR remote controller or from the MCP 601 IR button in the Magni Premier application software 7129 NTSC ANALOG and 7129 PAL ANAL...

Page 56: ...t store changed calibration values by initiating Store All Constants unless you are sure that every change is correct The unit can be reset to factory calibration values on PowerUp IF AND ONLY IF the...

Page 57: ...an simultaneously control the MCP 601 main unit the application software will regain control of the unit at the next refresh update The software will perform a complete refresh update whenever there i...

Page 58: ...With the Command and Control Codes listed on page 29 Please refer to Table I MCP 601 Factory Preset Memories for detail of each factory default memory setting Refer to Section 6 IR Remote Controller f...

Page 59: ...eo Squeeze The incoming video can be resized to any size and positioned anywhere bounded within the video squeeze rectangle that resides inside the Video Squeeze box Press Video Size or Video Size but...

Page 60: ...e Test Pattern button will provide Color Bar test patterns on the video output One CB is without marker and one with 80 and 90 area markers Figure 7 6 VGA Pan sizing Underscan and Key control under th...

Page 61: ...tions in Section 4 Installation Figure 7 8 Key Type selection under the Key tab screen of the Magni Premier software Expanded Key color selection The color pallet selection from the Set Color button F...

Page 62: ...d the 8 pin phone wire cable Connect the FX 1 control unit to the rear of the MCP 601 using the 8 pin phone wire FX 1 MagniCoder Pro FX Controller Figure 8 1 FX 1 Control Unit Buttons and Slider Bar F...

Page 63: ...x levels KEY Pressing the top button enables video to pass when the selected key color is found in the graphics The KEY indicator lights green when selected FREEZE Pressing the bottom two buttons at t...

Page 64: ...or SDI Genlock Source REF IN REF IN Input Video REF IN Genlock BW Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast V Filter Reduced Flicker Reduced Flicker Reduced Flicker H Filter H Filter ON H Filter ON H Filter ON Mi...

Page 65: ...Manual Magni Systems Inc 65 Typical Application s Wiring Diagrams and Setups Video Overlay Fig 9 1 Video Overlay with DVI Graphics and SDI 601 Video inputs Fig 9 2 Video Overlay with DVI Graphics and...

Page 66: ...s NOTE 1 SDI 601 input can also be used in lieu of the analog video input in Fig 9 3 2 MCP 601 provides two SDI outputs and one analog output simultaneously The analog output can be in Composite S vid...

Page 67: ...tor s Manual Magni Systems Inc 67 Alpha Key Video Overlay Fig 9 4 Alpha Key Video Overlay with DVI or VGA Graphics and SDI 601 Video inputs Fig 9 5 Alpha Key Video Overlay with DVI Graphics and Analog...

Page 68: ...erator s Manual Magni Systems Inc 68 Scan Conversions Fig 9 6 Scan conversion of DVI Graphics input to SDI and analog video outputs Fig 9 7 Scan conversion of VGA Graphics input to SDI and analog vide...

Page 69: ...rsion with down stream keying Fig 9 8 Scan conversion of DVI Graphics to SDI video output with down stream keying in external digital switcher Fig 9 9 Scan conversion of VGA Graphics to analog video o...

Page 70: ...active video signal For picture monitors that do not have the underscan feature the MCP 601 provides an UNDERSCAN MODE Underscan mode can be activated on the Mix tab to reduce the size of the graphics...

Page 71: ...the section on Basic Operations q Setting up the MCP 601 with the 720X480 or 720X576 VGA resolutions Refer to Setting up VGA Zoom One to One mode operation in Section 4 Installation to set up a 720x48...

Page 72: ...milar to the video squeeze procedure to set the MagniPort size and position Memory functions also apply here Shifting a full size video horizontally To Shift a full size video vertically or horizontal...

Page 73: ...up to 1600x1200 with above frame rates and auto setting tunable to non standard resolutions Monitor Output RGB analog active loop through HD 15 female VGA input only Video Input and Encoder Overlay O...

Page 74: ...positioned while the graphics fills the rest of the screen Fixed split ratios 3 sizes from the Magni Premier application Software 1 2x1 2 Mode Video reduced to 25 of full screen size 3 4x3 4 Mode Vide...

Page 75: ...hics or Video input Key Colors Selectable palette register color from 0 to 255 for each R G B components One set of RGB color each for Standard and Transparent Keys One set of RGB color for Video Key...

Page 76: ...rier timing 0 to 360 Horizontal blanking width 10 9 s in regular scan mode NTSC 525 12 05 s in regular scan mode PAL 625 Field 1 active picture lines 21 262 NTSC 525 24 310 PAL 625 Field 2 active pict...

Page 77: ...ler with Push button functions of Key Cut Fade Freeze and memory and slider control Part 670 0240 00 MCP 601 IR Controller Handheld IR remote controller with 4xAAA battery Part 670 0245 00 Installatio...

Page 78: ...B Y R Y Component One SDI 601 Key and one Composite analog Key DVI I Female Digital DVI input from computer Digital signal only HD 15 Female 2 RGB analog input and active loop through output Control I...

Page 79: ...Not used 12 Not used 20 Not used 5 Not used 13 Not used 21 Not used 6 DDC Clock 14 5V Power 22 T M D S Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground for 5V 23 T M D S Clock 8 No Connect 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 T M...

Page 80: ...Not used 14 Vertical sync 5 Not used 10 Ground 15 Not used Figure A 2 VGA Pin Locations viewed directly at the rear panel RS 232 Connector 9 Pin Sub D Pin Description Pin Description 1 Received line s...

Page 81: ...d with RS323 communication rate set at 115K baud Settable via IR remote or Magni Premier Application Software Sending Commands Send commands through Magni MCP 601 DLLs OR MCP 2450 COMMANDS Send comman...

Page 82: ...i e CONFIG INPUT SDI VIDEOOUT CPNT This will set the input to SDI and the analog output to CPNT Chain commands together by i e MIXLEVEL 128 CUT MODE MIX This will send a 50 mix level and put the unit...

Page 83: ...ox is connected to the MCP601 4 Double click on the MCP 601 ht file to run the terminal 5 Cycle the power on the MCP601 6 Observe the Input Analog LED on the front panel 7 When the LED turns off Press...

Page 84: ...nt Select the Browse button 6 Then locate the appropriate file to send 7 On completion of the file transfer the MCP601 will refresh the menu to allow for another file transfer 8 Repeat set 2 to 7 for...

Page 85: ...nual Magni Systems Inc 85 9 When the MCP601 powers backup again type in on the terminal screen Configure to PAL Defaults memory default pal all Configure to NTSC Defaults memory default ntsc all ONCE...

Page 86: ...the defective product must be returned within the warranty period to Magni s authorized international distributor properly packaged in the original shipping box and packaging material with transporta...

Page 87: ...ncoding pixel to pixel 31 External key 16 19 Factory preset default memories 43 44 45 fade 49 62 FCC class A statement 10 features genlock 14 MagniPort 15 overlay 14 software control 15 VGA 15 video 1...

Page 88: ...601 A 13 default memory settings 44 MCP 601 D 13 default memory settings 45 memory 20 22 23 26 27 36 38 41 42 51 52 57 58 62 63 70 71 72 77 MENU displays 52 Grphics cutout 54 input video 53 items 52 m...

Page 89: ...4 16 17 18 22 30 53 70 73 VGA monitor 15 17 22 52 70 Video input 13 16 35 40 41 65 66 67 75 78 Video key 70 74 Video output 13 29 58 73 78 Video overlay 13 66 Video pixel to pixel encoding 31 Video re...

Page 90: ...al constants are unique to this particular unit If for some reasons that your unit has gone out of calibration or becomes corrupted you can restore the unit to its operational condition by entering th...

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