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C2-160 & C2-260 O

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Page 3: ...9 6 2 Computer Video outputs 19 7 INFRA RED REMOTE CONTROL 20 8 MENU LAYOUT AND SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT 21 8 1 The High Level Menu Structure 21 8 2 Group Names and Descriptions 22 8 3 Items Associated with the Adjust outputs group 22 8 4 Items Associated with the Adjust windows group 24 8 5 Items Associated with the Adjust keyers group 28 8 6 Edge Blend items within the Adjust keyers group 29 8 7 Item...

Page 4: ... 11 1 2 Selecting an Ethernet connection 56 11 2 Connecting to a unit 57 11 3 Application menu s 59 11 3 1 File menu 59 11 3 2 Communications menu 59 11 3 3 Tools menu 60 11 3 4 Resolution menu 60 11 4 Scripting tool 60 11 5 Image Loader 61 11 5 1 Loading Testcards 62 11 5 2 Loading Logos 63 11 5 3 Maximum Image size how large can my logo Testcard be 64 11 6 Resolution Editor 64 12 COMMON OPERATIO...

Page 5: ... is distorted 84 14 6 Some colors appear to be incorrect on the CV YC output 84 14 7 How can I reduce color smearing on CV connections 84 14 8 I can no longer adjust the Output image resolution 84 14 9 The picture on the video display is black and white 84 14 10 The picture on the video display is green 84 14 11 The RGB input is selected but the image is rolling or pink 85 14 12 The video signal f...

Page 6: ... Mixing 92 18 6 Scaling sampling memory 92 18 7 Warranty 92 18 8 Regulatory Compliance 92 18 9 Environmental 92 18 10 Power Requirement 93 18 11 Control Methods 93 18 12 Accessories Included 93 18 13 Mechanical 93 18 14 Optional Accessories 93 19 CONTACT INFORMATION 94 ...

Page 7: ...and exclusive liability to the supplier and manufacturer regardless of the form of action shall not exceed the replacement cost of the materials described herein By using this equipment you have indicated that you have agreed to the terms listed above If you do not wish to agree or the above terms are contrary to your conditions of purchase you may return the equipment unused to your supplier All ...

Page 8: ...s or describes the proper connection of this equipment for operation that insures FCC compliance Direct all inquiries regarding FCC compliance to TV One Multimedia Solutions 1350 Jamike Drive Erlanger KY 41018 859 282 7303 859 282 8225 Fax 1 3 Manual Version Information Version 2 0 Release Date December 2007 1 4 Manual Copyright Notice This Operation Manual is the intellectual property of TV One 2...

Page 9: ...r cord is disconnected from the wall outlet The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be easily accessible Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit 2 2 Water and moisture To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury operation of this device outdoors and or exposure to rain water or excessive moisture is expressly prohibited The apparatus shall not be expos...

Page 10: ...e operation avoid obstruction of these openings and ensure the unit is installed in a well ventilated area 2 6 Intellectual property Some IC chips in this product include confidential and or trade secret property Therefore you may not copy modify adapt translate distribute reverse engineer reverse assemble or decompile the contents thereof ...

Page 11: ...e longue période assurez vous que le câble d alimentation électrique est déconnecté de la prise murale La prise murale de courant doit être installée près de l unité et aisément accessible Ne branchez pas et n essayez pas d utiliser une unité visiblement endommagée 2 2 Eau et humidité Pour réduire les risques d incendie et de dommages corporels l utilisation de cet appareil à l extérieur et ou son...

Page 12: ...sur les cotés de l unité servent à l aérer Pour permettre une utilisation sûre évitez d obstruer ces ouvertures et assurez vous que l unité est installée dans un endroit bien aéré 2 6 Propriété intellectuelle Certaines puces IC dans ce produit contiennent des éléments propriétaires confidentiels et ou des secrets commerciaux Vous ne devez donc pas copier modifier adapter traduire distribuer démont...

Page 13: ...se de desconectar el cable de corriente CA de la toma de la pared cuando no va a utilizar el aparato por un periodo largo de tiempo La toma CA de la pared ha de estar instalada cerca del aparato y debe ser fácilmente accesible No enchufe ni intente operar un aparato que esté evidentemente dañado 2 2 Agua y humedad Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o de daños personales se prohíbe la utilización de e...

Page 14: ...entilación Para asegurar una operación eficaz se debe evitar la obstrucción de estos agujeros y también asegurar que el aparato se instale en una zona con adecuada ventilación 2 6 Propiedad intelectual Algunos chips con circuito integrado de este producto incluyen propiedad confidencial y o propiedad de secreto comercial Por lo tanto queda prohibido copiar modificar adaptar traducir distribuir usa...

Page 15: ...et ziehen Sie bitte das Stromkabel aus der Steckdose Die Steckdose sollte sich in der Nähe des Geräts befinden und leicht zugänglich sein Verbinden Sie ein offensichtlich beschädigtes Gerät keinesfalls mit einer Steckdose und versuchen Sie auch nicht es zu bedienen 2 2 Wasser und feuchtigkeit Um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder einer Körperverletzung zu verringern ist es ausdrücklich verboten dieses ...

Page 16: ...ts Um die ordnungsgemäße Belüftung zu gewährleisten dürfen diese Öffnungen nicht verdeckt werden Sorgen Sie außerdem dafür dass das Gerät an einem gut belüfteten Ort aufgestellt wird 2 6 Gewerbliches eigentum Einige integrierte Schaltkreise in diesem Produkt enthalten vertrauliche Informationen und oder Betriebsgeheimnisse Sie dürfen daher diese Inhalte nicht kopieren modifizieren adaptieren übers...

Page 17: ...ere tijd niet gebruikt zorg er dan voor dat de stekker van het wisselstroomsnoer uit het stopcontact is getrokken Het wisselstroom stopcontact moet dichtbij de eenheid geïnstalleerd worden en makkelijk toegankelijk zijn Als de eenheid duidelijk beschadigd is moet u deze nooit op het lichtnet aansluiten of bedienen 2 2 Water en vocht Om het risiko op brand en persoonlijk letsel te beperken is het g...

Page 18: ...leuven en openingen aan de zijkant van de eenheid zijn voor ventilatie Zorg er voor dat de eenheid op een goed geventileerde plek geïnstalleerd wordt zodat deze betrouwbaar werkt 2 6 Intellectueel eigendom Sommige IC chips in dit product bevatten vertrouwelijke informatie en of fabrieksgeheimen U mag daarom de inhoud hiervan niet kopiëren wijzigen aanpassen vertalen verspreiden nabouwen of decompi...

Page 19: ...nal into composite or Y C S Video video signals but it also has the added facility to superimpose the inputted computer image on top of an existing video signal This is achieved with the unit s in built facilities such as Keying Picture in Picture PIP and fading C2 260 Video Scaler PLUS Video Scaler Plus has all the features of the Video Scaler unit for conversion of a standard video signal up to ...

Page 20: ...video from 24 fps NTSC film Simple Control The unit can be controlled in three main ways Via an optional infra red remote control IRC 04 Via RS 232 using the Windows Control Panel or your own control software Using a hardware based switcher like the CORIO console unit allows the user to control the unit by mimicking a classic video switcher device Upgradeability All units benefit from firmware upg...

Page 21: ... unit is a high density 44 pin break out cable to separate out all the required video and data signals for the user Each unit has a different main function Down Converter PLUS or Video Scaler PLUS and a subsequently different ability to process video signals The function of the video signals provided on the break out cable is detailed in a later section ...

Page 22: ...ouch the internal components on the circuit board of the PC unless directed to Seek help from your PC supplier if you are at all unsure about what to do 5 2 PCI ISA dual format Your card can be altered to be either PCI or ISA format simply by undoing the two hex nuts holding the back plate to the 44 pin high density connector rotating the back plate 180 degrees and securely replacing the 2 hex nut...

Page 23: ...een removed in step 6 8 Check that the card is secure will not move and that any neighboring cards will not touch the Eclipse card and vice versa even if they move slightly 9 Connect the Hard drive power connector fly lead to the card 10 Replace the cover of the PC 11 Reconnect all normal cables and see the next section on how to wire up the card If the PC in which the card is used is likely to be...

Page 24: ...RS232 COM port HD15 plug Connection to PC HD graphics card RGB1 Connection to PC HD graphics card RGB1 HD15 socket Loop through connection for PC monitor Scaled bypassed output connection for PC monitor CV IN CV1 Composite video input used when genlocking or mixing CV1 Composite video input 1 CV OUT Composite video output down converted image from PC input CV2 Composite video input 2 YC IN YC1 Y C...

Page 25: ...t either standard NTSC or PAL inputs for example from a video camera VCR DVD player gaming device etc PAL and NTSC detection is automatic 6 2 Computer Video outputs The units have a number of different outputs depending on the function of the unit see earlier table to see what is available on your unit The C2 260 s PC HD output can use Analog RGBHV RGsB sync on green RGBS separate sync at TTL leve...

Page 26: ...hrough Adjusts current the menu structure menu values changes values Left right alter current value and Toggles between up down alter the zoom pan mode next value Toggles freeze Selects the next on and off zoom level and zoom menu Activates PIP Shrink mode The transmit range of the remote control depends on many factors but is designed to be fairly directional Therefore you should always aim it di...

Page 27: ...here you are in the menu Go into a sub menu by pressing the MENU button once To exit a sub menu scroll using the and buttons to the end of the sub menu to reveal Exit Push in the SELECT button to exit the sub menu You can edit a value in brackets by pressing the SELECT button once you ll note that the brackets surrounding a particular parameter s value will begin to flash Change the value by using...

Page 28: ... end of all Group Menus will be an Exit item Simply select this to exit the existing menu structure and return to the previous one in the hierarchy 8 2 Group Names and Descriptions Menu Group Name Group Description Adjust outputs Controls output parameters Adjust windows Controls characteristics of the scaled window Adjust keyers Controls the keying ability of the unit Adjust sources Controls sign...

Page 29: ...n both Genlock and Lock Mix modes the source selected for the lock input determines the resolution of the Output image The output resolution for the entire image can be no different than the resolution of the lock source All synchronization signals are re generated within the unit so they may look slightly different when compared on an oscilloscope to the original source Before turning the Lock fe...

Page 30: ...rce s input hence it should be turned Off it the CV YC outputs are going to be used This menu item is only available when the Output resolution is set to PAL or NTSC With this you can change the output type to the PAL or NTSC standard with the further option of changing the output to the additional PAL NSTC standards such as PAL M or PAL N SECAM is also available as an output provided the Output r...

Page 31: ... resolutions are 4 3 ratio thus the third number will be 1 333 4 divided by 3 Another common aspect ratio is 16 9 16 divided by 9 1 777 PAL and NTSC inputs are physically 4 3 on your video monitor but their actual pixel line ratios are different and so will not display as 1 333 Once an image has been zoomed this control allows the image to be positioned within the window so that any portion can be...

Page 32: ...ions are 4 3 ratio thus the third number will be 1 333 4 divided by 3 Another common aspect ratio is 16 9 16 divided by 9 1 777 Therefore to convert your 4 3 output into a 16 9 output reduce the vertical V Shrink value to 75 and this will simulate a 16 9 output PAL and NTSC inputs are physically 4 3 on your video monitor but their actual pixel line ratios are different and so will not display as 1...

Page 33: ...ty of a scaled image greatly There are four possible settings for this adjustment Off Med High and Auto The Auto setting is generally thought to be most desirable and will vary the smoothing process according to the amount of zoom taking place Occasionally it s necessary to cause the output image to be flipped Vertically Horizontally or both most commonly when a video projector is ceiling mounted ...

Page 34: ...scalers have the layer priority set within the Adjust Windows menu This menu item allows you to swap the foreground and background images when Lock mode is set to Lock Mix It will have no effect in any other mode since no background is present Normally your foreground is the input window source and your background is the lock source This then allows you to superimpose any graphics or video input o...

Page 35: ...sometimes 49 and sometimes 51 Increasing the softness value will broaden the range of keyed colors so that the keying of images varies depending on how close a color is to the keyed out range The Y Key invert changes the keying characteristics with respect to what colors of the foreground image you wish to key out Setting it to Off will cause the colour range that s defined to be removed remove th...

Page 36: ...blend gamma values are adjusted together by the first number and Top and Bottom blend gamma values are adjusted together by the second number The gamma values affect the linearity of the blended edges allowing for the fact that projectors do not normally output a picture whose brightness is directly proportional to the voltage within the video signal These values are best adjusted once any overlap...

Page 37: ...l only apply to the selected input Selection of a CV YC source will reveal different menu items that allow adjustments beyond those used for RGB sources The menu discussions that follow relate first to RGB sources then to CV YC type sources 8 7 1 RGB Source Menu Items Once the Autoset sense setting has been made this menu item is accessed and activated The Autoset sense utility will then correct t...

Page 38: ...revent all Audio input values being set to the same value for audio breakaway This menu item adjusts the audio volume and balance for the selected audio channel This is only functional for certain units when an optional Audio Switcher is attached This has replaced De glitch used on previous firmware versions This option is used to tell the unit what to do if the video source is lost or becomes uns...

Page 39: ...s as a generic term Each has slightly different characteristics that set it apart from similar RGB signals such as how the synchronization signal is sent This menu item lets you set the input type to use Available options let you select whether the input is standard RGB or YUV including YPbPr signals with a tri level sync This menu item lets you adjust the individual RGB or YUV YPbPr signals in ca...

Page 40: ...the above Source Menu items the Autoset sense and Autoset status functions RGB type and Pixel phase are specific to RGB signals only The rest of the Source menu items function with RGB CV or YC type signals In addition there are four additional Menu items that are only used with CV or YC type signals and these are explained below Adjust the Brightness and Contrast of the image to your requirement ...

Page 41: ...d currently selected The Windows Control Panel can be used to upload user defined Testcards 8 8 Items associated with the Adjust transitions group Please note that not all units have this sub menu it is only available on some units with overlay and keying abilities Transitions control how your unit responds when a source is changed Fades between sources as well as wipes and cuts are possible The a...

Page 42: ...it on go to the System Menu Group and then proceed to the item that says Advanced Menus Turn the function On exit the Systems menu and return to this menu structure The Resolution Database is used by your unit to identify any incoming video signal and is also used to create an output resolution It is therefore a very important part of the unit s infrastructure Important Cautionary Information DO N...

Page 43: ...rse adjustment provides the option for changing the Horizontal Sync timing Frequency in 100 Hz steps Fine Frequency Adjust The H freq fine Horizontal Sync Frequency adjustment provides the option for changing the Horizontal Sync timing Frequency in 1 Hz steps Use this option to fine tune after using the course adjust Please note that the internal sync generator may be unable to generate the exact ...

Page 44: ... on the left side of the monitor without changing the width of the sync pulse itself another way to control where the image area starts The two parameters control where the back porch is positioned and they interact to a degree By adjusting these parameters you control the start of the back porch with respect to the trailing edge of Horizontal Sync and also its width The place where the Back Porch...

Page 45: ...hnical support personnel may request that you read the contents of this screen to them during the support call The first section SW is the version of the software that is installed on your unit You can update software via the User Support web site procedure to be described later in this manual and the updates are currently free of charge PT refers to Product Type and BT means Board Type Both of th...

Page 46: ...xamine The sense level lets you change the brightness threshold for detection of the screen edge between Low Medium High and V high Medium is the default level which is recommended for normal use Windows type images etc This parameter controls whether the welcome screen is displayed or not on power up for units with an on screen display it can be disabled as required This is useful when a unit is ...

Page 47: ...ution database Future firmware releases may increase the total number of resolutions defined in the database If your units supports Logos or Testcards then this screen will display how many are present in the memory of the units Power Cycles refers to how many times the unit has been powered since it left the factory This is an informational screen No action is taken regardless of the value shown ...

Page 48: ... four locations within the case and can be an early predictor of a shutdown before the shutdown actually occurs In a comfortable room at sea level the temperatures should be approximately as shown in the image above however the temperatures will rise when using higher resolutions Certain units have built in fans to keep the unit cool The fan speed is monitored and if it deviates from normal parame...

Page 49: ... need be 9 2 Communications protocol The standard communications protocol for your unit is text based and is detailed on our website Also on our website you can find the Windows Control Panel for your unit The protocol is also bi directional unit and computer both send messages to each other so that you can send changes to the unit and it will also respond with any changes made via alternate metho...

Page 50: ...thereby provided software handshaking Note that a line feed LF should not be sent It may take around 30ms 0 03 seconds for an RS232 command to be actioned and acknowledged this will vary between different models ASCII hex data is used where a number is encoded into its hexadecimal equivalent with leading zeros e g Where 00 is decimal value 0 80 is decimal 128 and FF is decimal 255 In other words t...

Page 51: ...e etc If absolutely required to simplify programming the user may send packets one after the other with around 100ms 100 milliseconds between each one However this will not work for all packets such as Zooming into Testcards or changing Logos since this will cause the unit s micro controller to be busy so the user must experiment and satisfy themselves that this is possible 10 2 Packet format Belo...

Page 52: ...7 0 Reserved Bit 6 0 Represents the window to be adjusted for multi channel units only E g Window A the default for single channel units is sent as 41 since 0x41 is ASCII for A 0x61 is ASCII for a a Logo and is sent as 61 OUTPUT FUNCTION HIGH Bit 7 4 Number representing the output to adjust 0 Output 1 1 Output 2 for multi channel units Bit 3 2 Reserved set to 0 Bit 1 0 Bits 9 8 of the function cod...

Page 53: ...quivalent menu item does not exist on your unit then that feature is not supported on Function codes are given in hexadecimal and adjustment range is in decimal but always sent as hexadecimal For dual channel units the mode of operation also restricts what Window and Output can be used the following table shows the allowed combinations Mode Allowed Window and Output combinations Switcher Output 1 ...

Page 54: ...IR Output Standard 101 0 NTSC PAL 1 PAL M PAL N 2 SECAM Output CV YC IRE 133 7 5 12 5 Output CV YC Hue degrees 139 22 22 Output SC H Phase 085 180 180 Output Luma Bandwidth 134 0 1 2 Low Medium High Output Chroma Bandwidth 135 0 1 2 Low Medium High Output Chroma delay 137 4 3 PAL WSS 130 0 Off 1 4 3 Full format 2 14 9 Letterbox centre 3 14 9 Letterbox top 4 16 9 Letterbox centre 5 16 9 Letterbox t...

Page 55: ... in Advanced A R mode Shrink enable 18E 0 1 Off On H V shr pos H 0DA 0 100 H V shr pos V 0DB 0 100 Aspect Adjust 102 0 1 Simple Advanced Aspect ratio 190 0 2 Normal Letter box Narrow Flicker reduction 092 0 3 Off Low Med High Image smoothing 0A1 0 2 Off Med High Image flip 095 0 3 Off Horiz Vertical H V De glitch 0A3 0 1 Off On Max fade level 10F 0 100 Fade level Fade out in 193 1 1 Fade out Fade ...

Page 56: ...100 Layer priority 144 0 5 Borders on certain models only Border enable 150 0 1 Off On Border H size 152 0 99 Border V size 151 0 99 Border H offset 153 0 99 Border V offset 154 0 99 Border Opacity 158 0 fully transparent 100 solid Border Y 155 16 235 Border U 156 16 240 Border V 157 16 240 Adjust sources Source to adjust 116 0x10 RGB1 0x11 RGB2 0x12 RGB3 0x30 CV1 0x31 CV2 0x32 CV3 0x40 YC1 0x41 Y...

Page 57: ...Sharpness 30 5F 080 7 7 Luma delay 30 5F 0BD 4 3 Adjust transitions on certain models only Transition type 112 0 2 Cut fade wipe Switching fade time 0F5 0 off to 50 5 0 seconds Wipe type 145 0 Left Right 1 Right Left 2 Up Down 3 Down Up 4 Diagonal 5 Diamond Wipe Size 146 10 2000 Audio Control S2 106AD Only Sample frequency 191 0 4 Bypass 32 44 1 48 96kHz Audio delay 192 0 999 delay in ms restricte...

Page 58: ...0CB 0 1 Off On Power cycles 0D6 Read only Firmware updates 0DD Read only Hours in use 0D7 Read only Resolutions 0D8 Read only Number of Testcards 0D9 Read only Number of logos 14F Read only Board temp deg C 0CD Read only Air temp deg C 148 Read only Regulators temp deg C 147 Read only PLD temp deg C 111 Read only Fan speed rpm 0CE Read only Led brightness 12C 0 100 RS232 Baud rate 0AB 0 6 9600 192...

Page 59: ...00 43 00 86 CR F 04 00 43 00 86 000000 CD CR Read 1B Zoom level Zoom 100 F 84 00 42 00 86 CR F 44 00 42 00 86 000064 70 CR Set baud to 9600 Reply is at 9600 baud F 04 00 42 00 AB 000000 F0 CR F 44 00 42 00 AB 000000 30 CR Set 1A Zoom 300 F 04 00 42 00 86 00012C F7 CR F 44 00 42 00 86 00012C 37 CR Set 1A Shrink to 50 F 04 00 42 00 87 000032 FE CR F 44 00 42 00 87 000032 3E CR Set 1A Shrink H Posn t...

Page 60: ...the Function for the second item in the preset macro Payload is the Function stored 87 Shrink F 84 01 42 00 F3 BA CR F 44 01 42 00 F3 000087 81 CR Read the Data for the second item in the preset macro Payload is the data for the function 100 F 84 01 42 00 F2 B9 CR F 44 01 42 00 F2 000064 5D CR The above example shows the read for all the items within macro 0 The first command reads the number of i...

Page 61: ...R F 44 02 42 00 F3 000011 DE CR 10 5 3 Run and Restore macros Macros once programmed can be run by sending one of the following commands By running macro 5 the unit can be restored to its previously saved state when used in conjunction with the other macros this allows a default setup or baseline for the unit to be created Packet sent Packet returned SOP CMD CHA WIN OUT FUN PAY CS EOP SOP CMD CHA ...

Page 62: ...e the communications method that the application will use 11 1 1 Selecting a serial port connection Select the Communications item from the Communications toolbar Then click the Serial option on the popup window Figure 1 Communications Serial The application will support up to 10 serial ports all other parameters normally associated with serial communications such as the baud rate are already conf...

Page 63: ... be unique 11 2 Connecting to a unit This main screen allows you to operate the application in one of two modes firstly Demo mode which allows you to familiarize yourself with the unit control without having a unit connected To use demo mode select the product to demo from the dropdown box and then press Demo mode Figure 3 Main screen Secondly Connect mode which connects to a device that you have ...

Page 64: ...to a unit you will be asked if you wish to synchronize with the unit this will read all the settings from the connected unit and update the application Figure 5 Synchronize application Once synchronized any changes made on the unit or on the application will be reflected on the unit and the application ...

Page 65: ...tems are not available The Read All option will read each of the setting sections from the unit and update the application This item should be selected following connecting to a unit as it will synchronize the unit and the application The Read Macros will read the macros that are stored within the unit The Read Buttons will read the button assignments from the unit and update the buttons and the b...

Page 66: ...ty to program Logos and Testcards into the unit The source image can be in JPG BMP or GIF format which is then compressed and downloaded to the unit For Logos the Image Loader provides the ability to set two key colours that will appear transparent when downloaded into the unit Finally the Show Settings item will show all the settings that are currently active within the application 11 3 4 Resolut...

Page 67: ...ag the required operations to the correct Define Button section As can be seen in the example above for Button2 we have multiple actions which are cycling sources and then waiting for 2000 milliseconds before selecting the next source 11 5 Image Loader On some units it is possible to store Logos and or Testcards Testcards are full screen images that operate much as another input source so they can...

Page 68: ...slots available depending on the unit type Pressing program will convert the image into its raw RGB values and then compress it if the image is too large once compressed then the programming sequence will stop and report that the image is too large complex Selecting the Reduce image size to fit memory option will cause the application to automatically shrink the image and then recompress until the...

Page 69: ...ge is too large once compressed then the programming sequence will stop and report that the image is too large complex To key part of the image select the Keyer checkbox You can now use the mouse right and left click to select up to two colours to key from the image Pressing preview key effects will refresh the image showing the keyed areas as transparent The Invert preview background checkbox wil...

Page 70: ...le If we take a single line of pixels and look at them closely we will see for a non aliased image solid pixels of one colour If we look at a line when anti aliased we can see that no longer is the leg made of solid pixels but of varying shades this will cause an increase in complexity and reduction in compression So how large can the source logo image be The size of the original image is a minor ...

Page 71: ...d Timing Formula GTF in order to make the created resolutions as compatible as possible with standard video equipment If you find your created resolution does not work effectively try the calculation using GTF Once you press the Create you re asked if you want to add this new entry to the resolution table If you select No the resolution can only be added to the table using the Advanced Create and ...

Page 72: ...s currently in the scaler The second method of creating a resolution requires you to know all the detailed timing parameters The timings tab allows all the detailed video timing information to be added and altered including the title of the resolution entry limited to 24 characters There are also along side the detailed timing parameters several flags that are used to specify the signal type these...

Page 73: ...on simply click on the resolution table at the bottom of the screen and it parameters will be editable within the Timings tab Once the edits are complete click on Update to modify the settings for the selected resolution or Create New to keep the selected resolution and create a new resolution with modified parameters ...

Page 74: ... grey or white then its value is 128 being the mid point 12 1 1 Preparation 1 Enter the Adjust windows menu 2 Select the Source this will be the foreground 3 Exit the Adjust windows menu 4 Enter the Adjust keyers menu 5 Ensure the Keyer is Off 6 Set all Y U and V min max values to 0 255 7 Set all Y U and V softness values to 0 8 Set all Y U and V invert values to Off 9 Turn the Keyer On At this po...

Page 75: ...C2 160 C2 260 OPERATION MANUAL 69 to decrease the min values and increase the max values to broaden the range of colors keyed out At this point only the key color should remain transparent ...

Page 76: ... suitable number of TV One s CORIO 2 scaling engines The C2 7000 series are dual processors and therefore require only a single unit to perform both tasks whereas other units will generally require two units to be used together with a distribution amplifier on the input so that both units receive an identical video source Because the two overlapping areas will create a brighter than normal image b...

Page 77: ... will be vital 4 Adjustable mountings or more preferably projectors with built in advanced adjustments Proper alignment of two projectors can be very difficult but will be aided by using some sort of mounting bracket that is easily adjustable You may need to be able to move the projectors independently in all directions left right up down forward backward and also be able to tilt them to correct f...

Page 78: ...ojectors are already fixed into position check that there is around 10 to 20 overlap or edge blending will not be possible You must also ensure that both projects are in focus with the same zoom settings if your projector has this It is often worth doing a factory reset on them to ensure that no other settings such as gamma correction or tilt are active 13 4 Connections to the scaler s and project...

Page 79: ...e video source is split into 2 signals or use the loop output available on some units 13 5 Initial setup This section describes how to start setting your scaler up It is vital that your scaler is clean of any user settings so it is advisable to perform a full factory reset by either re updating the firmware or doing a factory reset see earlier in manual for how to do this Figures a b and c show ho...

Page 80: ...pan of 0 fully left 5 For Output 2 2B change the Zoom value to 190 with H pan of 100 fully right If your projectors are properly setup and connected with the scaler active with the above settings you should now have a very rough overlap of the two images on a single projection screen Where they do overlap you will see an over bright part of the image and most probably some overlapping errors 13 6 ...

Page 81: ...put resolution Edge blend H size 190 640 x 480 64 190 800 x 600 80 190 1024 x 768 102 190 1280 x 720 128 190 1280 x 1024 128 190 1600 x 1200 160 190 1920 x 1080i 192 To set these edge blend widths perform the following 1 Go into the Adjust keyers menu 2 For Output 1 1A change E blnd size the first number to the H size recommended above 3 For Output 2 2B change E blnd size the first number to the H...

Page 82: ...ing Using the guide lines you need to fine tune your projector positions and tilts so that the above mentioned red and green vertical lines perfectly overlap to produce yellow ones Depending on how your projectors are aligned you ll get different results each with different solutions as detailed below Outputs 1A and 2B partly overlapping G R R G Outputs 1 and 2 with guide lines shown G R R G Outpu...

Page 83: ...o re align them Key stoning ensure your projectors have the same keystone values to produce perfectly aligned vertical lines G R R G RG G R Offset make sure your projectors are perfectly aligned both horizontally and vertically G R R G Too far apart you need around 15 overlap such that the red and green lines overlap G R R G ...

Page 84: ...number to the same gamma value as per above 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 changing up or down as necessary until the bright patch has disappeared The 2 nd number in the E blnd gamma is for where you have projectors stacked vertically e g for a 2x2 edge blend arrangement The 1st number adjust the horizontal blend s gamma value whereas the 2nd controls the vertical blend s gamma value Note that it may not ...

Page 85: ...pect ratio adjustment Since your original video source is probably 16 9 or a similar aspect ratio it will also be necessary to change your vertical zoom value differently to the horizontal one This is best done after projector alignment by performing the following 1 Go to the Adjust windows menu and change Aspect adjust to Advanced This enables separate H V zoom adjustments 2 Go to Adjust windows ...

Page 86: ...4 Other setup approaches The previous setup method relies on your projectors being moved and aligned to the 190 zoom factor Other setup approaches are also used where the zoom factor is adjusted to the projectors current position for instance if they are already fixed into their final positions Assuming your projectors are in fixed positions and you can t move them you will need to adjust the E bl...

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Page 89: ...and the display equipment Check that the display video equipment is set to the correct line input and format standard as appropriate Check that the device connected to the output is on and can support the resolution set in the Adjust output menu ensuring that the Sync type e g RGBHV is also set correctly 14 2 The image is shifted and not fully viewable There are several ways to correct this depend...

Page 90: ...it If you cannot achieve exactly what you desire then alter the inputs levels in Adjust sources until the correct colors are restored 14 7 How can I reduce color smearing on CV connections Smearing usually occurs on Composite Video connections and is generally unavoidable unless you can switch to using S Video or RGB YUV connections It occurs because the brightness and color information is transmi...

Page 91: ...method is set correctly Having YUV input selected instead of RGBHV often causes this problem 14 12 The video signal from my DVD player does not appear to work Some DVD players have a switch at the back that selects between Component and S Video output because most will not let you output both at the same time Make sure it is in the right position for the output you want ...

Page 92: ...gged in and are not damaged and then make certain that all equipment connected to the unit is working properly Perhaps you have a frozen unit and you cannot change an input nor exit from the current task In that case a simple Factory Reset of the product may sort the problem out See earlier section on Front panel buttons to do this Note that all user settings will be lost following an engineering ...

Page 93: ...ckaging and on any accompanying documentation This will greatly speed up processing IMPORTANT DO NOT return a unit for warranty repair without first obtaining a Return Authorization Number No action will be taken on a unit returned in warranty for repair without a Return Authorization Number ...

Page 94: ...ific warranties are available upon request to TV One If repairs are necessary under this warranty policy the original purchaser must obtain a Return Authorization Number from TV One and return the product to a location designated by TV One freight prepaid After repairs are complete the product will be returned freight prepaid LIMITATIONS All products sold are as is and the above Limited Warranty i...

Page 95: ... GND IN 36 CV GND IN 7 RGB RED OUT 22 RGB RED GND OUT 37 HSYNC OUT 8 RGB GRN OUT 23 RGB GRN GND OUT 38 SYNC GND OUT 9 RGB BLU OUT 24 RGB BLU GND OUT 39 VSYNC OUT 10 ID2 OUT 25 SDA OUT 40 SCL OUT 11 ID0 DETECT 26 SPARE IN 41 SPARE OUT 12 Y OUT 27 C OUT 42 CV OUT 13 Y GND OUT 28 C GND OUT 43 CV GND OUT 14 RS232 RXDO 29 RS232 RTS 44 RS232 GND 15 RS232 TXDO 30 RS232 CTS 17 2 HD15 connectors 1 Red Pr R...

Page 96: ...input output linked 17 3 RS232 D9 socket 1 N C 2 TX Transmit data 3 RX Receive data 4 N C 5 GND Signal return 6 N C 7 CTS Clear to send 8 RTS Request to send 9 N C 17 4 4 Pin mini DIN S video connector YC input 1 Y Luminance 2 GND 3 GND 4 C Chrominance ...

Page 97: ...n 250Hz for PAL Operation 18 2 Computer Input Analog RGB YPbPr via HD15 into 75 Ohm supporting RGBHV RGBS RGsB YPbPr auto terminating into 75 Ohm Digital sync in RGBHV or RGBS mode TTL Level 10K termination pos or negative Analog sync in RGsB YPbPr YUV modes 0 3v negative RGB Level Range 0 5 2 0 Vp p approx Scan Rate Detection automatic PC Resolutions any up to 2048x2048 HDTV Resolutions any up to...

Page 98: ...here you can overlay one source over itself 18 6 Scaling sampling memory Size and position automatic via AutoSet or Manual Image size user definable presets Image freeze one video frame Settings memory non Volatile Zoom range variable to 10x Zoom 1000 Shrink range variable to 10 Image mirroring Horizontal and or Vertical Horizontal filtering full digital Conversion technology proprietary Color res...

Page 99: ...rol the RS 232 interface or using a CC 300 CORIOconsole via RS 232 18 12 Accessories Included HD44 break out cable providing all video and control signals on standard connectors CD including manual Windows Control Panel software and RS232 control specification 18 13 Mechanical Dual PCI ISA card remove bracket and turn over Card size without bracket 4 0 x 8 0 100mm x 204mm Approximate weight of car...

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