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INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SmartVIEW SmartVIEW-SDI SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter Manual #26-0109901-00 / Revision C
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DATE 02/20/2002
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DESCRIPTION
Approved By J. Spotts
Initial Release Added sharpness adjustment and more flicker filter settings Added aspect ratio controls
J. Spotts J. Spotts
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Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
Power Source This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 240 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
Grounding the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals.
A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
Use the Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel.
Use the Proper Fuse The internal power supply includes a fuse to protect the unit from damage. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Terms In This Manual VORSICHT WARNING
Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.
NOTE
ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen.
Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement. WARNING
CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The rear panel ON/OFF switch does not disconnect the unit from input AC power. To facilitate disconnection of AC power, the power cord must be connected to an accessible outlet near the unit. Building Branch Circuit Protection: For 115 V use 20 A, for 230 V use 8 A. WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT! Le point d´exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale à alerter l´utilisateur qu´il y a des instructions d´operation et d´entretien tres importantes dans la litérature qui accompagne l´appareil
When theSmart View is used in the 230-volt mode, a UL listed line cord rated for 250 volts at 15 amps must be used and must conform to IEC-227 and IEC-245 standards. This cord will be fitted with a tandem prong-type plug.
Terms As Marked on Equipment CAUTION
Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.
CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. AVERTISSEMENT! Le point d´exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale à alerter tres importantes dans la litérature qui accompagne l´appareil
l´utilisateur qu´il y a des instructions d´operation et d´entretien
VORSICHT Ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the users own expense.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction___________________________________________________________
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About the SmartView________________________________________________________ Features__________________________________________________________________ Technical Description________________________________________________________
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Chapter 2 – Installation____________________________________________________________
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Rear Panel Connectors______________________________________________________ Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection_____________________________________________ Video Input Connections_____________________________________________________ Video Output Connections____________________________________________________ Output Sync Connections____________________________________________________
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Chapter 3 – Operation_____________________________________________________________
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Power-up Initialization_______________________________________________________
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Menu Operation____________________________________________________________
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Freeze Control_____________________________________________________________
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Output Video Format Controls________________________________________________
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Video Output Standard (NTSC/PAL) ____________________________________________ Component Video Standard (RGB/YUV) ________________________________________ Sync on Green ____________________________________________________________ Video Blanking Standard ____________________________________________________
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Genlock Input Source Enable_________________________________________________ Genlock Adjustments _______________________________________________________ Genlock Horizontal Phase Adjustments__________________________________________ Genlock Sub Carrier Phase Adjustment_________________________________________
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Flicker Filter Menu__________________________________________________________ UnderScan _______________________________________________________________
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Input Level Adjustments _____________________________________________________
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Brightness Adjustment ______________________________________________________ Contrast Adjustment ________________________________________________________ Saturation Adjustment _______________________________________________________ Hue Adjustment ____________________________________________________________ Reset All Input Level Adjustments _____________________________________________
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Edge Adjustments __________________________________________________________
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Pan _____________________________________________________________________ Horizontal Pan ____________________________________________________________ Vertical Pan _______________________________________________________________ Zoom ____________________________________________________________________ Aspect Ratio Adjustment _____________________________________________________ Reset Pan and Zoom to Full Screen ____________________________________________
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Sharpness ________________________________________________________________
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System Configuration Menu __________________________________________________
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RS-232 Serial Port Configuration_______________________________________________ System Version Number ____________________________________________________
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System Diagnostic Menu_____________________________________________________
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Front Panel Diagnostic Test___________________________________________________ I2C Bus Diagnostic Tests_____________________________________________________ System Reset______________________________________________________________
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Chapter 4 – RS-232 Interface______________________________________________________
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Computer Control Via the RS-232 Interface______________________________________ RS-232 Command Format ___________________________________________________
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Chapter 5 – Serial Commands_____________________________________________________
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Serial Commands___________________________________________________________
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Chapter 6 – Folsom Research Information___________________________________________
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Warranty__________________________________________________________________
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RMA Information___________________________________________________________
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Technical Support/General Contact Information___________________________________
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Appendix______________________________________________________________________
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Technical Specifications______________________________________________________
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CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter… q
About the SmartView
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Features
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Technical Description
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Introduction About theSmartView The SmartView professional video down converter is designed for video and image processing professionals who require high quality output images, high reliability, and control over the major aspects of the scan conversion process. SmartView receives high-resolution video in analog RGB format from sources such as computer workstations or medical imaging equipment. A push-button termination switch allows the input video to be terminated by the SmartView converter or passed via loop-through connectors to other devices. SmartView automatically locks to video sources with horizontal scan rates up to 105 KHz and supports conversion of both interlaced and non-interlaced input videos. Proprietary digital signal processing techniques are used to process the video in real time to derive broadcast-quality NTSC or PAL video output. Composite, S-Video (Y/C), Betacam (R-Y, Y, B-Y), and RGB output formats are also supported. All outputs may be genlocked to support studio applications. Folsom Research’s proprietary Adaptive Flicker Filter technology allows for three combinations of output filtering producing a crisp output picture. An optional D1 (SDI) output module is available to support output of digital video in serial format. SmartView allows the user to control all aspects of the video conversion process via user-friendly front panel menus or remotely through the RS-232 interface. Examples of the type of control provided include: · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Continuous horizontal and vertical pan Zoom in and out Adjustable flicker filter Adjustable underscan Edge adjustments Aspect ratio adjustments Brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation adjustments Test pattern Freeze frame Set NTSC or PAL output video standard Set RGB or YUV output color space formats Set output sync on green
Input and output settings are maintained in nonvolatile memory and are automatically restored on power up. The video “footprints” for over 40 interlaced and non-interlaced formats are stored in the video configuration library. Edge adjustments for each “footprint” are automatically recalled the next time that video source is identified. The front panel includes six control buttons and a liquid crystal display with backlight that provides a wide viewing angle. The front panel buttons give the user direct access to the system control menu and the test pattern. The graphical display also provides features including slide bars, scroll bars, and highlighting of menu display selections. The menu system also remembers the last selection to quickly access commonly used menu functions. Adjustments are performed by pressing the “+” or “-“ buttons. These two buttons may also be held down to produce a “repeat” effect. Attention to the Installation and Operation Sections of the manual is important to ensure trouble-free operation. Should you have any questions regarding the operation of this unit, please consult the factory.
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Features The SmartView provides and offers the following features: ·
Broadcast-quality video, output resolution 720 x 484 in NTSC mode, 720 x 575 in PAL mode
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Up to 1600x1200 pixel interlaced or non-interlaced video input
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Internal digital signal processing in YCbCr format, 16 bits per pixel
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Automatically syncs to interlaced and non-interlaced input videos
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Built-in DB-15 connectors for PC applications; no external interface devices required for most operations; includes loop-through on video input
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Flexible control via front panel and RS-232
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User-selectable NTSC or PAL output video standards
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User-selectable RGB or Betacam (YUV) output color space formats
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User-selectable Sync on Green
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Optional digital video (D1) output
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Dynamic pan and zoom allows portions of the source video to be selected for conversion
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User-selectable under scan
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Genlockable outputs
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Internally generated test pattern
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Freeze frame
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Technical Description The SmartView professional video down converter from Folsom Research, Inc. converts high-resolution video from computer workstations to standard RS-170A RGB/NTSC or CCIR RGB/PAL formats in real time. S-video (Y/C) and Betacam (YUV) output formats are provided. Digital video output (serial D1) is offered as an option. After conversion by SmartView, images can be stored, recorded, and displayed on standard video devices, including video projectors, video tape recorders, and monitors. SmartView video output can also be Genlocked to an external source to allow connection to broadcast or video editing systems. The analog RGB input signal can be interlaced or non-interlaced. After being filtered to prevent aliasing, the input signal is digitized. SmartView has a triple 8-bit analog-to-digital converter, one for each (RGB) video input channel. The sampling frequency of the converters is set to digitize the input at 140MHz, which produces a horizontally scaled 720-pixel image. The 8-bit color conversion process minimizes losses in color fidelity. Vertical scaling is performed via a weighted interpolation algorithm, which has been designed to preserve the spatial quality of the original image without line dropout. The horizontally scaled image is transferred internal memory stored in YCbCr 4:2:2 format. The vertical scaling occurs after the image is retrieved back from internal memory. The resultant digital image is converted to analog RGB format with three 8-bit digital-to-analog converters. A digital encoder is used to provide broadcast-quality NTSC or PAL output. Control is provided by a user-friendly front panel or remotely via an RS-232 serial interface.
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CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION What you will find in this chapter… q
Rear Panel Connectors
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Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection
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Video Input & Output Connections
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Installation Rear Panel Connectors RS232
CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE.
SPARE
VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO IN
GENLOCK VIDEO LOOP
HI-Z 75
IN
D1
OUTPUTS Y/C
G/Y
B/U
R/V
CSYNC
COMP
115-230 V 47-63 Hz 1.0-0.5 A (AUTORANGING)
Figure 2-1: SmartView Rear Panel
Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection SmartView is rated to operate with the following supplies: Input Power: 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz Power Consumption: 50 watts maximum The SmartView professional video down converter performs line voltage selection automatically. No user controls are required for line voltage selection.
When the SmartView is used with 230-volt supplies, a UL listed line cord rated for 250 volts at 15 amps must be used. This cord will be fitted with a tandem prong-type plug. WARNING
Figure 2-2: Tandem Plug La choix de la ligne de voltage se realize automatiquement par I’SmartView Transformateur Graphique On n’apas besoin du controller usager pour la choix de la ligne de voltage. AVERTISSEMENT
Das SmartView-Gerät mu beim Anschlu an 240V ~ mit einer vom VDE auf 250V/10A geprüften Netzleitung mit einem Schukostecker ausgestattet sein. AVERTISSEMENT
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Video Input Connections The video input section on the rear panel consists of a DB-15 Female input connector and a similar loop-through connector (VIDEO IN and VIDEO LOOP). To connect to a workstation or PC with an analog 15-pin VGA connector, connect the video output of the PC to the VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel. To view the video output on a computer monitor, connect the monitor to the VIDEO LOOP connector on the rear panel. If the image is too dim, too bright, or not visible, press the Hi-Z/75 Ohm termination switch located to the right of the VIDEO LOOP connector and use the best setting.
Video Output Connections RGB/Betacam (YUV) Video Output: Connect the output device to the set of BNC connectors marked R/V, G/Y and B/U on the output section of the SmartView rear panel (see Figure 2-1). Select the desired output format via the front panel menus or RS-232 link. Y/C Video Output: The Y/C video output connector is a 4-Pin Mini DIN located on the rear panel of the SmartView (see Figure 2-1). Using a commercial S-VHS cable, connect the Y/C video output to the input of the S-VHS device (monitor, video recorder, etc.). Composite Video Output: Connect the composite input of the monitor to the composite output BNC (COMP) of the SmartView using a 75 ohm coaxial cable. Digital Video Output (optional): Connect a cable to the right-most BNC connector (D1) on the upper row of connectors on the rear of the SmartView
Output Sync Connections Two different types of output synchronization signals are provided by SmartView: A.
Synchronization signal provided on the each R/G/B video output (Sync-on-Green).
B.
A composite synchronization signal (CSYNC).
Follow the instructions below to configure SmartView to provide the required type of output sync. A.
Sync on Green: No additional connections are required. Make sure to set Sync on Green to ON. From the front panel, press MENU -> OutFmt à SyncOnGrn Menu if SOG is required.
B.
Composite Sync: Connect the composite sync from the output BNC labeled CSYNC to the output device.
Note: No sync connections are required if digital video is being utilized to drive the output device
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CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter… q
Power Up Initialization
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Menu Operation
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Picture Adjustments
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Input Level Adjustments
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Video and Genlock Input Source
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System Configuration Menu
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Zoom and Pan Menu
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Operation After connecting the SmartView to the graphics workstation and the desired video output device as described in the prior sections, plug the unit into the designated AC power source. We recommend that all connections be established between external equipment and the SmartView rear panel prior to powering on the SmartView. Locate the power switch on the rear panel near the power connector and turn the unit on. The power supply will switch on within three seconds. The cooling fan located in the right corner of the rear panel will start and the front display backlight will illuminate. The input video source should be powered on and operating at this time. Please note that all but the most basic SmartView setup and control functions require that an active video input source be present.
Power Up Initialization The display shown below will briefly appear for approximately ten seconds on SmartView’s LCD display after you turn on the unit. Note that the revision number displayed will reflect the revision of the currently installed software.
Folsom Research, Inc. SmartView Video Down Converter Version 1.02
When the initialization is complete, the system status will be displayed. The first line indicates that this is the system status display screen. The second line indicates the type of input video signal or (No Input Video). The third line contains the output video standard (NTSC or PAL), the output color space (ORGB or OYUV), the currently selected video blanking standard (A for Analog or D for Digital SDI/D1), the status of sync on green (SOG displayed if enabled), and the currently selected aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9, or Cust if a custom aspect ratio is selected). The fourth line indicates FREEZE if freeze frame is enabled, TESTPAT if the test pattern is enabled, and the Genlock status (GenLock or FreeRun).
SmartVIEW Status____ 1600x1200 @75Hz NTSC ORGB A SOG 4:3 FREEZE TESTPAT Genlock
Menu Operation SmartView is controlled via a 128x32 pixel graphical LCD display with backlight and six push-button control keys: SEL, ESC, MENU, TEST PAT, +, and -. From the main status display, menus are selected by pressing MENU. The + and – keys are then used to select menu items (which will be highlighted), change control parameters, or perform other system functions. The SEL key is used to accept and save system changes. The ESC key is used to cancel any changes made. ESC is also used to exit the current menu and return to a previous menu. The table below describes the operation of the front panel controls. Pressing and holding the + or – keys will cause an auto-repeat condition allowing parameters to be changed more easily.
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Push Button SEL ESC
MENU
TEST PAT
+
-
Action Used to accept, choose, or select a menu option, control setting, or configuration change. Current operation in progress is cancelled. If in a control, control function terminates. Control returns to the previous menu or the system status display. Any changes made within a control function are undone. The front panel display changes to the Main Menu. This gives the user quick access to the picture adjustment and other system controls. Pressing this button again will return the display to the system status screen. If test patterns are OFF, pressing this button causes the test pattern to be output on all video outputs. If the test pattern is on, pressing this key turns off the test pattern. This key is used to navigate through a menu or to increment a system parameter. If a menu selection is displayed, this button is used to highlight the next menu selection item to the right of the currently selected menu item. When the desired menu selection is highlighted or the desired control setting is attained, press the SEL button to save the changes and exit the current menu or press the ESC button to cancel any changes and return to the previous menu. This key is used to navigate through a menu or to decrement a system parameter. If a menu selection is displayed, this button is used to highlight the next menu selection item to the left of the currently selected menu item. When the desired menu selection is highlighted or the desired control setting is attained, press the SEL button to save the changes and exit the current menu or press the ESC button to cancel any changes and return to the previous menu.
Main Menu Main Menu Freeze OutFmt Genlck FlkFlt UndScn GlckAdj PictAdj Sharp System
Use the + and – buttons to highlight the desired function and press SEL to activate the control function. Press ESC or press the MENU key again to exit the main menu and return to the system status display. Pressing the TEST PAT key will also exit the Main Menu. The following functions are available:
Freeze Control (On/Off) Output Format Settings NTSC/PAL RGB/YUV Sync on Green (SOG) ON/OFF Blanking Standard (Analog or D1)
Genlock (On/Off) Flicker Filter Control Settings Off 1 .. 6 to set desired amount of filtering to achieve the best output. Optimum settings vary with input. Use the sharpness setting with this adjustment to achieve the best output.
UnderScan (On/Off)
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Genlock Adjustments Horizontal Phase Subcarrier Phase
Picture Adjustments: Input level Video Adjustments Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation RGB Color Balance Reset
Edge Adjustments Top Bottom Right Left Reset
Pan Horizontal Vertical
Zoom Set Output Video to Full Screen
Aspect Ratio Adjustments 4:3 16:9 Custom
Set Output Video to Full Screen Sharpness Adjustments Off 1 .. 12 to set the degree of sharpness. 1 is the softest; 12 is the sharpest. Use the flicker filters with this adjustment to achieve the best output.
System Controls: Set RS232 Baud Rate Display Firmware Version Number
System Diagnostics Test Front Panel 2 Test I C Bus
System Reset Freeze Control Freeze causes the output video image to the NTSC/PAL monitor to be frozen. Changes in the input video do not affect the output, even if the input source is removed. Several system functions are not available if freeze is selected. These include: · Test Pattern · Pan · Zoom · Picture adjustments
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To select FREEZE, highlight the FREEZE menu item and press SEL. The freeze control menu is then displayed. Off or On will be highlighted to indicate the current state of freeze. Use the + and – keys to highlight a new freeze state and press SEL to save the change and return to the picture adjust menu. Press ESC to cancel any changes and return to the picture adjust menu. If freeze is enabled, FREEZE will be displayed on the system status display.
Freeze Control Off
On
Output Video Format Controls Selecting OutFmt using the + and – keys to highlight OutFmt and pressing SEL displays the following menu used to select the output video standard, component video setting, sync on green control, and video blanking standard. Press ESC to exit this menu and return to the Configuration Menu.
Output Format Menu OutputStd SyncOnGrn
CompVid BlankStd
Output Video Format: Video Output Standard (NTSC/PAL) Selecting OutputStd by pressing the + and - buttons highlight OutputStd and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control the output video standard selections:
Video Output Standard NTSC
PAL
The currently selected setting is highlighted. Use the + and - buttons to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu. The current setting is displayed on the system status display.
Output Video Format: Component Video Output (RGB/YUV) Selecting CompVid by pressing + or - to highlight CompVid and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control the component video output setting:
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Component Video RGB
YUV
The currently selected setting is highlighted. Use the + and - buttons to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu. The current setting is displayed on the system status display.
Output Video Format: Sync on Green (On/Off) Selecting SyncOnGrn by pressing the + and – buttons to highlight SyncOnGrn and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control sync on green selections:
Sync on Green Off
On
The currently selected setting is highlighted. Use the + and - buttons to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu. The system status display will contain “SOG” when this feature is enabled.
Output Video Format: Video Blanking Standard ( Analog / D1 ) Selecting BlankStd by pressing the + and – buttons to highlight BlankStd and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control the output video video blanking standard. SmartView supports only one output format, however the analog video specification differs from the serial SDI specification in the number of active lines of video. This control sets the desired video standard to either analog or SDI. The selected output will comply with the specified number of active lines of video. The unselected option will have either one more or one less active line.
Video Blanking Std Analog
SDI(D1)
The currently selected setting is highlighted. Use the + and - buttons to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu.
Genlock Input Source Genlock is a term used to describe the process by which one video signal is synchronized to another of the same timing and format. If desired, the SmartView outputs can be Genlocked to an externally applied RS-170A (CCIR) type video signal with color burst. The output of the video sync generator utilized to drive the SmartView must be connected to the BNC connector labeled GENLOCK located on the SmartView rear panel, bottom row, to the left of the Y/C (s-video) connector. Adjustments have been provided within the GENLOCK Phase Adj menu to allow the phase of the output horizontal sync and color sub carrier to be adjusted with respect to the input Genlock signal. These adjustments allow the user to compensate for delays inherent in different system configurations. To configure the SmartView to Genlock, a Genlock source must be connected prior to enabling GENLOCK. If no source is connected, the output will behave erratically.
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Genlock Off
On
When first displayed, the current Genlock mode setting is highlighted. ·
Off indicates that the Genlock source is not used. FreeRun will be displayed on the system status display for the GenLock status.
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On indicates that the current source connected to the Genlock input is being used to synchronize the output video signal. If no source for Genlocking is available, the output picture will behave erratically. GenLock will be displayed on the system status display for the GenLock status.
Use the + and – buttons to change the GenLock mode. Press SEL of ESC to exit the menu and return to the Main Menu. The last highlighted selection will be maintained after SEL or ESC is pressed. Once Genlock is enabled, the Main Menu will contain one additional selection to allow adjustments of the Genlock Horizontal Phase and Sub Carrier Phase.
Genlock Adjustments The following menu is displayed when Genlock is enabled from the Genlock selection menu in the Setup menu.
Genlock Adjustment H Phase Subcarrier Phase
Genlock Adjustments: Genlock Horizontal Phase Adjustment The horizontal phase adjustment allows the user to advance or delay the SmartView encoded composite signal in relation to the Genlock signal. In order to allow for cable or other system delays, SmartView output can be adjusted in 37.037 ns (nanoseconds) steps which corresponds to ½ pixel, between 400 half-pixels of delay and 270 half pixels of advance. Delay times are indicated by a negative adjustment value. This function is only available if the Genlock source is enabled. Selecting H Phase will display the following control to adjust the horizontal phase in steps of 37ns:
Horiz Phase Adjust -37.037ns -14815
10000
Use the + and - buttons to change the horizontal phase adjustment. The output NTSC/PAL video will be affected. When done, press SEL to save the value or ESC to stop changing the Horizontal Genlock Phase and return to the previous Genlock Menu.
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Genlock Adjustments: Subcarrier Phase Adjustment The sub carrier phase adjustment allows color frame synchronization and correct color reproduction. This function is only available if the Genlock source is enabled. Selecting Sub carrier Phase Adj will display the following control to adjust the sub carrier phase in steps of 1.41 degrees:
Subcarrier Phase Adjust 181.890
0
180
360
Use the + and - buttons to change the sub carrier phase adjustment. The changes will affect the output NTSC/PAL video. When done, press SEL to save the value or ESC to stop changing the Sub carrier Genlock Phase and return to the previous menu.
Flicker Filter Selecting the adaptive flicker filter control by highlighting FlkFlt and pressing SEL displays a menu similar to the following. Press + or - to see the effects of the currently selected setting on the output NTSC/PAL video monitor. Press SEL to keep the current filter setting or press ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Main Menu. The flicker filter is recommended when converting images in “windowed” environments or where single pixel lines or wire frame images are prevalent.
Adaptive Filter Off
1 2 3 4 5 6
The following Adaptive Flicker Filter control settings are available: · Off · 1 .. 6 to achieve the best output. This will vary with the types of images being displayed. Use the sharpness adjustment with this adjustment to achieve the best output.
UnderScan Selecting UndScn by pressing the + or - buttons and pressing SEL will display a control similar to the following. Unlike computer monitors, many NTSC or PAL monitors over scan the image, causing some of the data around the edges of the screen to be cut off the screen. In order to see the whole workstation image, it may be necessary for the user to turn on underscan. This will shrink the output picture by 12% to make it fit on the visible portion of the NTSC or PAL output monitor. Press SEL save the current settings or ESC to cancel any changes. The Main Menu will then be displayed.
Underscan Off
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Picture Adjustments: The following menu provides the picture settings.
controls to adjust the input
Picture Adjust InLevelAdj Pan AspRatio
EdgeAdj Zoom FullScn
Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjustments Selecting InLevelAdj displays the following menu used to adjust the video input decoder. Hue will not be displayed if PAL is selected as the video output format
Input Level Adjust Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue RGBColorBal ResetALL
Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjust: Brightness Adjustments Use the + and – buttons to highlight Brightness and then press SEL to select brightness. The following control will be displayed. Use the + button to increase the brightness or the - button to decrease brightness. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC/PAL video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the brightness setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust menu.
Brightness 103% 87
100
112
Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjust: Contrast Adjustments Use the + and - buttons to highlight Contrast and then press SEL to select contrast. The following control will be displayed. Use the + button to increase the contrast or the - button to decrease contrast. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC/PAL video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the contrast setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust menu. Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C
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Contrast 103% 70
105
140
Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjust: Saturation Adjustments Use the + and - buttons to highlight Saturation and then press SEL to select saturation. The following control will be displayed. Use the + button to increase or the - button to decrease. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC/PAL video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust menu.
Saturation 62% 0
62
125
Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjust: Hue Adjustments (NTSC Only) Use the + and - buttons to highlight Hue and then press SEL to select Hue. The following control will be displayed. Use the + button to increase or the - button to decrease. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust Menu.
Hue 1% -90
0
90
Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjust: RGB Color Balance Selecting RGBColorBal will display a menu that allows individual Red, Blue, and Green Brightness and Contrast levels to be adjusted by +/- 10%.
Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjust: Reset All Selecting ResetAll will reset all brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation controls to their factory default setting. A confirmation message will be displayed.
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Picture Adjust: Edge Adjustments (Top, Bottom Right, Left, and Reset) This selection displays the edge adjustment menu. Right and left edges are adjusted in pixels; top and bottom edges are adjusted in lines. Edge adjustments are maintained for each recognized input video source. Do the following to adjust an edge setting: · Press MENU button · Use the + and – buttons to highlight PictAdj · Press SEL to display the edge adjustment menu · Turn the + and - buttons to highlight the desired edge to be changed (or highlight Reset if all current edge settings are to be restored to the factory default) · Press SEL to activate a slide bar control to adjust the desired edge setting · Use the + and - buttons to adjust the edge and view the results on the output video monitor (NTSC/PAL monitor) · Press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel any changes made during the current operation · Repeat this process for other edges · Press ESC when done to return to the Picture Adjust Menu
Picture Adjust: Pan Pan adjustments allow the input image to be moved on the output video device. This operation is typically used to center a specific area of interest on the output video monitor and then zoom in until the area of interest fills the output image. Pan allows the image to be moved in 1% steps. A positive pan movement is right or down; negative indicates left or up. 0% pan is the center of the screen. The underscan setting is maintained during pan operations. Pan is not available if FREEZE is enabled, test patterns are being generated, or an active input video source is not available.
Pan Adjustment Horiz
Vert
Picture Adjust: Pan: Horizontal Pan When the Pan Adjustment menu is displayed, use the + and - buttons to highlight HORIZ and press SEL. The following control is then displayed. Use the + button to move the output image right; use the - button to move the output image left. The image will move in 1% increments until +/- 100% is reached. The slide bar updates to indicate the current pan setting. Press SEL when done to save the current pan setting; press ESC to cancel the pan changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Pan Adjustment menu.
Horizontal Pan 20.0%
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Picture Adjust: Pan: Vertical Pan When the Pan Adjustment Menu is displayed, use the + and - buttons to highlight VERT and press SEL. The following control is then displayed. Use the + button to move the output image down; use the - button to move the output image up. The image will move in 1% increments until +/- 100% is reached. The slide bar updates to indicate the current pan setting. Press SEL when done to save the current pan setting; press ESC to cancel the pan changes.
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Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Pan Adjustment menu.
Vertical Pan 5.0%
-100
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100
Picture Adjust: Zoom The ZOOM control allows the user to zoom in and out of the input image. Zooming in enlarges the input image when viewed on the output video monitor. Zooming out shrinks the input image when viewed on the output video monitor. The center of the output video image remains fixed during zoom operations. Zoom is not available if FREEZE is enabled, test patterns are being generated, or no video input source is available. The limiting amount of zoom possible is a function of the video parameters of the input image source, output display format, and under scans. Therefore, different combinations of these parameters will yield different minimum and maximum zoom limits. 100% zoom is full screen (when underscan is set to off). The under scan setting defines the usable area of the output screen and zoom will maintain that area. When the ZOOM menu item is selected, the following control is displayed:
Zoom Control 102%
50
100
150
The zoom setting can be adjusted with the + and - buttons. The slide bar updates to indicate the currently selected zoom and the output video monitor will update as the zoom setting is changed. The control allows the zoom to be changed in 1% increments. When the desired zoom is attained, pressing the SEL key will save the zoom value and return to the Picture Adjust menu. Pressing ESC will cancel the zoom operation, restore the previous zoom setting, and return to the Picture Adjust menu.
Picture Adjust: Aspect Ratio The Aspect Ratio control allows the user to adjust the input picture horizontal size (in active pixels) to vertical size (in active lines) ratio. This is normally 4:3. Other common aspect ratios are 5:4 and 16:9. The aspect ratio menu allows the user to override the SmartView’s default aspect ratio selection and adjust the setting manually. Press the + or – button to select 4:3, 16:9, or Custom if another setting is desired and press SEL. If Custom is selected, another menu will be displayed allowing the aspect ratio to be adjusted from 1:1 (1.000) to 2:1 (2.000).
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Output Aspect Ratio Current A/R: 1.333 4:3
16:9
Custom
Picture Adjust: FullScn The FullScn selection is used to cancel any zoom and pan settings and immediately restore the output to the full screen setting.
Sharpness Selecting the sharpness control by highlighting Sharp and pressing SEL displays a menu similar to the following. Press + or - to see the effects of the currently selected setting on the output NTSC/PAL video monitor. Off disables the sharpness filter on the analog output encoder. 1 is the softest setting; 12 is the sharpest. This control does not affect the digital output (SDI/D1 if installed). Press SEL to keep the current setting or press ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Main Menu. Use this control along with the flicker filter setting to achieve the best output.
Sharpness Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
System Configuration Menu The System Setup Menu is used to access the following system control features: · RS-232 configuration and baud rate setup · Display the system firmware version number. · Access the system diagnostic control menu · Clear the system memory configuration to its factory default state.
System Configuration RS232Port Version Diagnostics SysReset
System Configuration: RS-232 Port This menu allows the baud rate to be set for the RS-232 serial port. The other port data properties are fixed at NO PARITY, 8 DATA BITS, and 1 STOP BIT. Use the + and – buttons to set the desired baud rate and press SEL. The display will change to show the current baud rate. The RS-232 port located on the upper DB-9 connector on the rear of the SmartView.
System Configuration: Version This menu selection displays the current firmware version number. This information is helpful when contacting customer service.
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System Configuration: Diagnostics
Diagnostic Menu Test Front Panel Test I2C Bus
This menu contains selections to perform the following: · Test the LCD display and front panel buttons · Test the system internal device control bus
System Configuration: Diagnostics: Test Front Panel This selection starts a non-destructive system test that exercises all pixels on the LCD display and requests the operator to press and release each button. All pixels on the LCD display should illuminate and no errors should be reported for the button press and release tests. 2
System Configuration: Diagnostics: Test I C Bus This selection starts a non-destructive system test that verifies the operation of the internal data bus used to control the input video decoder, the Genlock decoder, the output video encoder, and the non-volatile memory storage device The tests takes a few minutes and cannot be interrupted. PASS should be displayed for all listed devices.
System Configuration: SysReset This menu option allows the system non-volatile memory to be reset to its initial factory configured state. All saved view settings, input video format edge adjustments, brightness settings, etc. will be reset. A confirmation message will be displayed to allow the user to accept or cancel this operation.
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Computer Control Via the RS-232 Interface
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Computer Control Via the RS-232 Interface This section of the Operation Manual is intended to assist programmers with developing software to control the SmartView remotely (from an external computer) via the RS-232 interface. The information provided includes: 1) RS232 connector pin-out/interface signal definition; 2) RS-232 port configuration instructions; 3) the SmartView command format definition; and 4) a detailed description of all the SmartView commands.
RS-232 Connector Pinout/Interface Signal Definition Interface Type: Mating Connector Type: Signal Levels: Maximum Interface Cable Length:
Serial conforming to EIA RS-232 specifications DB-9 male +/-12V 75 feet
RS-232 Rear Panel Connector Signal Definition Data Communications Equipment (DCE) Pin
Signal
Direction
1 DCD Output 2 Receive Data RXD Output 3 Transmit Data TXD Input 4 DTR Input 5 Ground 6 DSR Output 7 RTS Input 8 CTS Output 9 N/C Note: Direction is specified with respect to the SmartView unit.
RS-232 Port Configuration The RS-232 default setup is 38.4K baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. The baud rate may be changed via the front panel or serial command.
RS-232 Command Format Command Delimiter All RS-232 commands are to end with ‘\r’ (an ASCII carriage return) delimiter. This delimiter signifies the completion of a command line string. SmartView will attempt to process the command only after the ‘\r’ is received. For example, “FREEZE 0\r” would be a valid RS-232 command line string. Please refer to Chapter 5 for a detailed list of serial commands. Prompts and Responses After the SmartView receives an RS-232 command it will respond by transmitting one of the following responses. Please note that each response line is followed by a carriage return and line feed (‘\r\n’): · Response containing requested information · RS-232 prompt · Help and usage information message Power-up Banner When SmartView is powered-up, it will transmit a banner to the RS-232 port. This signifies that the serial port settings are correct. The banner is: SmartView Main Application, Version x.xx Note: xxx is the version number of the system software. This number may be important in the event that new commands are added to later versions of the software.
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Serial Commands The following serial commands are grouped according to the equivalent front panel controls. Refer to the Menu Operation section for a detailed description of the front panel controls. Please refer to Chapter 4 for the RS-232 command line string format requirements.
Command Format Each serial command contains at most 2 components: the mnemonic and the parameters list. The mnemonic consists of at most nine alphanumeric ASCII characters. The parameters list is command-specific. Each command field is separated by a space (blank character). Command line parameters listed in square brackets ([ ]) indicate that it’s an optional input.
Invalid Command Handling If a command is not recognized or contains incorrect parameters, the following will be returned: Error: Invalid Command For help, type '?' or ‘help’ at the prompt. If a command is valid but can only be processed successfully under certain conditions, an error message indicative of the specific problem will be returned.
Command Listing The following commands are used to display a list of valid commands and its brief descriptions: ? HELP
Command-Specific Information For a detailed explanation of a particular command, type a ‘?’ as the first parameter after the command mnemonic. For example, to get detailed help on the input source selection command, use ‘ISRC ?’
Commands Summary The following are the available commands listed in alphabetical order: Command -----------------CURSORLOC FILTER FREEZE FULLSCRN GLCK GLPHASE IEDGE IPADJ OASPR OFMT OSHARP OSOG OTPAT PAN RESET RS232CFG USCAN ZOOM
Description ---------------------------------------Get/Set the cursor location Get/Set current flicker filter Get/Set freeze control Set image to full screen Get/Set Genlock Get/Set genlock H & SC phase Get/Set input edge adjustments Get/Set input picture adjustments Get/Set output aspect ratio Get/Set output video & color space format Get/Set output encoder sharpness setting Get/Set output Sync-On-Green Get/Set output test pattern Get/Set horiz. & vertical pan Performs a system factory reset Get/Set the serial I/O configuration Get/Set underscan Get/Set zoom factor
Flicker Filter Settings This command is used to get or set the flicker filter and adaptive filter being used. If [n] is specified, the selected flicker/adaptive filter combination will be deployed.
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FILTER [n] where 0 – Adaptive filter off 1 .. 6 to set adaptive filter setting
[n]
Freeze The following command is used to get/set the current freeze state. If no parameter is specified, the current freeze state will be returned. If [n] is specified, freeze will be set accordingly. FREEZE [n] where 1 – to enable freeze 0 – to disable freeze
[n]
Full Screen This command is used to set the output image to full screen. This implies that zoom is set to 100% and both horizontal and vertical pan set to 0%. FULLSCRN
GenLock Selection This command is used to get or set the GenLock/Mixer control. If [n] is specified, GenLock/Mixer output mode will be set accordingly. GLCK [n] where [n]
0 – Free-running; Output is free-running 1 – GenLock; Output is GenLocked to GenLock input
Genlock Phase Adjustments This command is used to get or set the GenLock horizontal and/or sub-carrier phase. If [
=] is specified, the selected phase adjustment will be made. Note that this command is only valid when the output is GenLocked to the GenLock input. GLPHASE [=] [=] where Type Value H – Horizontal phase Value is in terms of ½ pixel; ranges from –400 to 270. To advance the horizontal phase, value must be > 0. To delay, value must be < 0. The time of ½ pixel is 37.037 nSec. C – Sub-carrier Phase Value is in multiple of 1.41 degrees; ranges from 0 to 255 (equivalently, 0 to 360 degrees).
Input Edge Adjustments This command is used to get the current input edge adjustments or set an input edge adjustment. The edge adjustment numbers returned from a get operation are relative to the original input (default edge adjustments of 0). To adjust an edge, = must be specified. can be any of the following characters or strings and value must be within the current range. Note that a negative (-) adjustment means moving left/up (for
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horizontal/vertical) and a positive (+) adjustment means moving right/down (for horizontal/vertical). These adjustments are relative to the current edges. IEDGE [=] where Type Value L – Left edge Signed integer, must be within current left edge range. R – Right edge Signed integer, must be within current right edge range. T – Top edge Signed integer, must be within current top edge range. B – Bottom edge Signed integer, must be within current bottom edge range RESET – Reset all edge adjustments to default values (no adjustments).
Input Picture Adjustments This command is used to get or set the input picture adjustments. This includes the brightness (overall, red, green, blue), contrast (overall, red, green, blue), hue, and saturation. To set an input adjustment, specify =. IPADJ [=] … [=] where Type Brightness BO – Overall BR – Red BG – Green BB – Blue Contrast CO – Overall CR – Red CG – Green CB – Blue H – Hue S – Saturation R – Reset all input adjustments to default values
Value 87.8 to 112.2 % (dependent on hardware) -10.0 to 10.0 % -10.0 to 10.0 % -10.0 to 10.0 % (Value depends on input video signal level; 70.0 to 140.0 % for standard computer signal). -10.0 to 10.0 % -10.0 to 10.0 % -10.0 to 10.0 % -90 to 90 degrees 0 to 200 % (NA)
Input Aspect Ratio This command is used to get or set the input aspect ratio. The aspect ratio is the ratio of the input number of active horizontal pixels to the input number of active vertical lines. To set the aspect ratio, specify [ratio type]. [value] must be specified for a custom ratio. OASPR [ratio type] [value] where ratio type value
0 – 4:3 ratio; [value] parameter not needed. 1 – 16:9 ratio; [value] parameter not needed. 2 – custom ratio (requires [value] parameter to be specified). custom aspect ratio value in floating point format. Must be specified when [ratio type] is set to 2.
Output Format Configuration: Video Standard and Component Video The following command is used to get or configure the output video standard and component video. To configure an output format parameter, specify =.
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OFMT [=] [=] where Type v – to set the output standard format. c – to set the component analog video. b – to set the video blanking standard.
Value 0 = NTSC 1 = PAL 0 = RGB 1 = YUV 0 = Analog 1 = SDI(D1)
Sharpness This adjustment sets the analog output encoder sharpness setting. Off disables the adjustment. 1 is the softest setting; 12 is the sharpest setting. This adjustment does not affect the digital (SDI/D1) output (if installed). Use this setting with the flicker filter settings to achieve the best output. OSHARP [n] where [n]
0 – disable sharpness filter 1 – 12 enables sharpness setting; 12 is sharpest
Sync on Green This, in actuality, allows for the setup of the RGB outputs with sync information encoded on all RGB outputs, not just the green. The following command gets/sets the output sync-on-green state. If [n] is specified, SOG will be set accordingly. OSOG [n] where [n]
1 – enable SOG 0 – disable SOG
Test Patterns This command is used to get or set the output test pattern. If [n] is specified, the output test pattern will be set the selected pattern. OTPAT [n] where [n]
0 – turn off test pattern 1 – SMPTE (75% color bars)
Pan: Horizontal and Vertical This command is used to get/set the current pan adjustments. To pan, = must be specified. can be any of the following characters and value must be within the current range. Note that a negative (-) value means panning left/up (for horizontal/vertical) and a positive (+) value means panning right/down (for horizontal/vertical). PAN [=] [=] where Type H – Horizontal pan
Value -100.0 to 100.0%, increment of .1%
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V – Vertical Pan
-100.0 to 100.0%, increment of .1%
Factory Reset The following command performs a system factory reset. All user-configured data will be cleared and the complete system will be set to factory defaults. RESET
RS-232 Serial Port Configuration This command is used to get the specified COMM port’s current configuration or to set the baud rate. RS232CFG [BR=x] If the last parameter is not specified, the specified COMM port’s configuration will be returned. The format is as follows: [# of data bits][parity][# of stop bits], [baud rate] The baud rate value, x, can be any of the following: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Currently, the number of data bits, parity, and the number of stop bits are fixed at 8, none, and 1 respectively.
UnderScan This command is used to get or set the output underscan percentage. If [n] is specified, the output image will be underscanned by 12%. USCAN [n] where [n]
0 – Disable underscan 1 – Enable underscan (12%)
Zoom This command is used to get or set the zoom percentage. If [n] is specified, the input image will be zoomed by the specified percentage. 100% is full screen (no zoom). ZOOM [n] where [n]
Zoom percentage to tenth of a percent; range is dynamically determined based on the video input signal.
Cursor Location Control / Pixel Color This command moves the cursor to the specified location and gives the pixel’s YCbCr and RGB color. The X and Y positions are relative to the start of the active region. The upper left corner is the (0,0) position. If no parameters are specified, the current cursor location along with its pixel color in YCbCr and RGB formats will be displayed. CURSORLOC [xPos] [yPos] The given YCbCr and RGB values returned by this command are used for factory calibration of the input video processor.
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Additional Notes for Application Programmers The SmartView is designed to accept commands from the front panel and/or RS-232 port to control video processing functions. When controlling the unit remotely via the RS-232 link, the front panel controls are still fully operational. At any given time, commands should be entered only from a single source (front panel or RS-232). This will prevent confusion/ possible configuration errors, which might occur due to receipt of conflicting commands from different sources. The front panel interface allows the user to select configuration options from pre-defined menus. The commands received from the front panel are entered in a predictable sequence. In contrast, commands from the RS-232 link are designed to be entered in any sequence. Only a limited amount of internal testing is conducted to verify that incompatible combinations are not selected. One way to efficiently develop command sequences to control the SmartView functions remotely is to first enter the equivalent commands to configure the unit via the front panel. Once configuration parameters are established, then an equivalent sequence of commands can be entered as an application program.
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Technical Support/General Contact Information
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Folsom Research Information Folsom Research Warranty All video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standards and are backed by a full 3-year parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective upon delivery date to customer. Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, lightning strikes, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Folsom Research will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.
Return Material Authorization (RMA) In the unlikely event that a product is required to return for repair, please call 888-414-7226 and ask for a Sales Engineer to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). RMA Conditions: a) Prior to returning any item, you must receive a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. b) All RMA numbers must appear on their return-shipping label. c) RMA numbers are valid for ten (10) days from issue date. d) All shipping and insurance charges on all RMA's must be prepaid by the customer
Folsom Research Contact Information Sales Contact Information Direct Sales Line: 916-859-2505 Toll Free Line: 888-414-7226 E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Information Tech Line: 888-414-7226 (Monday – Friday, 8 - 5 pm PST) Tech Line #1 - 916-802-6867 Tech Line #2 – 916-719-6867 E-mail: [email protected] General Company Information Folsom Research, Inc. 11101-A Trade Center Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Toll Free: 888-414-7226 Tel: 916-859-2500 Fax: 916-859-2515 Web Address: www.folsom.com
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Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications Analog Computer Video Input Connectors: HD-15 Female connector, input and loop-through Analog Video: RGB or Y, Pb, Pr, with horizontal scan rates of up to 110KHZ, resolutions up to 1600x1280 pixels. Sync Format: Sync-on-Video; Separate C or H, V Input Format: 2:1 Interlaced or Non-Interlaced Termination: 75 Ohm or high impedance (switch selectable)
Genlock Input Connectors: BNC input Format: NTSC or PAL video (composite video, black burst), 360 degree SCH phase adjustment Termination: 75 Ohm
Outputs Connectors: Composite Video (NTSC or PAL) – BNC, Component Video (Betacam Y,Pb,Pr or RGB) – BNC, SVideo (Y/C) – DIN-4, Digital Video (SDI or Serial Digital Component 4:2:2 Video) – BNC (Optional) Sync - BNC Format: User selectable 525/60 or 625/50 Interlaced Resolution: 720 x 486 NTSC; 720 x 576 PAL Composite Video: NTSC or PAL Encoded Composite, 1 v p-p into 75 ohms Component Video: User selectable format –RGB Video: RS170A or CCIR video, user selectable sync on video Betacam: Y,Pb,Pr, user selectable sync on video S-Video: Y/C Digital Video (SDI or D1): Serial Digital Component 4:2:2 (optional) Sync: TTL – level composite sync
Physical Height: 1.75" (4.45cm); Width: 17" (43.2 cm) or 19 (48.3 cm)" with rack-mount option Depth: 10" (25.4 cm); Weight: 9lbs (4.1 Kg); Shipping Weight: 17 lbs (7.7 Kg) Cooling: Forced air (maintain at least 1” of clearance on the front and rear of the unit) Connectors:
BNC – Genlock Input, D1, RGB/YUV HD-15 Female – PC Video DIN-4 – Y/C DB-9 Female – RS232
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IEC AC Power Line Connector
Power 115 - 240 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz (auto ranging) Safety ground leakage current: <0.5 mA @ 50/60 Hz, 264 VAC EMI Filter: Complies with FCC Class B Power consumption: 50 watts maximum
Environmental Temperature: 0-40 degrees C; Humidity: 0-95% noncondensing
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