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Using the Titler
TLR500 Functions
The TLR500 Titler series has been engineered for a broad range of
applications. A variety of options and features may be selected or
changed either through the menu system or by way of a
combination of keystrokes. This section describes the use of the
function keys and menus. Most selections can be made by
pressing the appropriate number key. The 0 (zero) key can be
used to exit most menus without changing the current settings.
Flash - <F2>
Each character can be set to flash on a character by character
basis. Pressing the F2 key brings up a menu that allows you to
choose flash to be off or on. When flash is turned on, it only
affects characters typed afterward. The system will remember the
flash setting if power is removed or the unit is turned off.
Color Options
Eight colors of text are available from the <F3> Character Color
menu, and eight background color tiles may be selected from the
<F4> Background menu. Any letters typed will appear on a
contrasting background tile which surrounds the letter. A
transparent background is also available, which places the text
characters directly onto the video image.
The color of each character and its background tile may be set
individually. The unit will remember the current character and
background color settings while switched off.
Do not set the character and background color the same or the
text will not be readable.
Character Color - <F3>
Pressing the <F3> function key calls up a menu of 8 color choices.
Pressing the number key listed before each color will select that
color. Any text typed after this will use the new color. Any text
already typed will be unaffected by the changes.
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Background Color - <F4>
Pressing the <F4> function key calls up a menu of 8 color choices,
plus transparent. Any text typed after this will appear on a
background tile of this color. If transparent is selected, any text
typed after this will appear directly on the video image. Any text
already typed will be unaffected by the changes. Note that some
combinations of text and background colors may appear ragged or
blurred, particularly while using composite video, mainly due to
the way in which colors are handled by the monitor.
Display Off - <F7>
Pressing the <F7> function key disables the text display overlay,
showing the incoming video image with no obstructions. When the
display is off, most keystrokes will be ignored except for the F7
(cursor on) command. This will help prevent accidental changes.
The display may also be turned off and on via the front panel
switch. The display LED (red) on the front of the unit will be
extinguished when the display is off.
Display on - <F8>
Pressing the <F8> function key enables the text display overlay,
showing text and background color tiles in front of the video
image. The display may also be turned off and on via the front
panel switch. The display LED (red) on the front of the unit will be
illuminated when the display is on.
Cursor Off - <F11>
Pressing the <F11> function key disables the flashing cursor for
readability and aesthetics. The cursor may be set from the main
menu to be either off or on whenever the TLR500 is powered up.
Cursor on - <F12>
Pressing the <F12> function key activates the flashing cursor to
indicate where any newly typed text will appear. This cursor may
be moved around the screen using the "arrow" or "cursor" keys on
the keyboard. The cursor will also reappear any time new text is
typed.
