Akai RMD-V3104U User Manual

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CHAPTER 7. MVP MANUAL

1. INTRODUCTION

The multi video processor (hereafter referred to as MVP below) is equipped with a serial interface conforming to RS-232C standards which can be connected to computers. This manual is required when connecting the MVP to the external computer and controlling adjustments and performance.

This manual describes the methods of using the RS-232C interface, command protocols, and basic functions and commands of the MVP.

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2. CONNECTION WITH MVP EXTERNAL COMPUTER

• Refer to Chapter 4.(P.105) “External Control by MPJ RS-232C” for how to adjust the MPJ.

¶ Use a RS-232C straight cable. ¶ Refer to the following diagram for connections.

¶ MVP RS-232C Settings

Baud rate : 2400, 4800 , 9600, 19200 Bit number : 7, 8 Parity : NON , ODD, EVEN Stop bit : 1 , 2

: Setting at shipment

This setting can be changed using the DIP switches on the panel. Refer to “Chapter 2.(P.19) MVP panel 7 Baud rate switch”.

Signal name

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Connection with External Computer

FG 1 1 FG TxD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD RTS 4 4 CTSl CTS 5 5 RTSl DSR 6 6 DSRl SG 7 7 SG

Straight RS-232C IN

FG Frame Ground Tx Trandmitted Data Rx Received Data RTS Requenst to Send CTS Clear to Send DSR Data Set Ready SG Signal Ground

* Pins 4, 5 and 6 are short-circuited inside.

Pins not shown in the diagram are NC.

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3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING A COMPUTER AS A TERMINAL

¶ Use commercially available communications software. ¶ Use PC-DOS internal commands (TYPE, COPY, etc.)

Pay attention to use because only one-way transmission of data is possible in this case.

¶ Use commercially available communications software (CCT 98, etc.) ¶ Use the MS-DOS commands (TYPE, COPY, etc.)

Pay attention to use because only one-way transmission of data is possible in this case.

100 OPEN ”COM1:9600, N, 7, 1” AS#1 110 ON COM1 GOSUB 120 COM1 ON 130 140 A$=INKEY$:IF A$=”” THEN 150 PRINT#1,A$; 160 GOTO LOOP 170 180 IF LOC(1)<>0 THEN PRINT INPUT$(LOC(1),#1); 190 RETURN

LOOP

RCV

LOOP

Set the CCT98 communication mode before executing the MVP commands. After starting up CCT98,

F6 ...................... Enter the parameter setting mode.

Set the following items as follows.

Communication speed 2400 4800 9600 19200 Character length 7 bits 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit 2 bits Parity bit None ODD EVEN Character code NEC Transmission carriage return code CR Reception carriage return code CR SI/SO control None X control None

................................ MVP setting at shipment

* Problems may occur in signal transfer at 2400 bps when adjusting the optional variable scan board. * Refer to the CCT98 manual for how to use the CCT98.

Selectable

Fixed

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4. OPERATING MODES

1.Normal mode : This mode is set when the power and reset switches are pressed. This makes the panel switch effective and sets the performance mode according to the switch settings.

2.Operation mode : Mode which enables MVP from the external computer. This mode is set when the ! command is transmitted after connecting the computer. The normal mode can be set according to the command used.

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Power ON

3.Manual mode : Mode in which the panel switches are effective. Both the 1 and 2 modes are set to this mode normally.

4. Remote mode : Mode in which the panel switch functions can be controlled from the computer in the optional mode. During this time, the panel switch state will be ignored. Take note that switch settings and operations will not correspond in this mode. This mode can be changed to the manual mode according to the commands. For details, refer to the RMT and MNL commands.

Normal mode

@8 (OPTION input 4-screen enlarged) @9 (V IN input 4-screen enlarged)

Operation mode

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5. Adjustment Mode ¶ NTSC Input Board Adjustment Mode:

Mode in which the adjustment commands of the NTSC input board can be executed. (Adjustment items of the output board can be executed when desired) To end the adjustment mode, input AJN.

Operation mode AJYC Enables the NTSC input board to be adjusted. AJN Adjustment mode end

Power ON

Normal mode

Operation mode

AJYC

NTSC input board adjustment mode

AJN

¶ Variable scan board adjustment mode:

This is the mode for enabling communications with the optional variable scan board. In this mode only the variable scan board adjustment commands are accepted. The switches on the front panel will also not function. Note that the image output will be disturbed in particular when the Mode switch is operated. Set the switch properly after the communications mode is exited.

In the operation mode:

: A Mode for communications (adjustment) with the variable scan board set. : Variable scan board adjustment mode exited.

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5. MVP VIDEO OUTPUT MODES

¶ The video output formats set by the mode switches are as shown in the following table.

(At shipment, the mode switch value is set to “8”.)

Mode switch No. Bus format Output format Sync signal frequency Dropout reduction function

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 A B C D E

NTSC

VBS, Y/C

RGB

VBS, Y/C

RGB

Standard speed

Double speed

Reserved

Standard speed

Double speed

Reserved

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¶ Bus format : NTSC ..........................NTSC digital signal transmission method.

¶ Output format : VBS (VIDEO signal), Can be switched between Y/C and RGB.

However, VBS and Y/C can only be used for the standard speeds.

¶ Sync signal frequency : Standard speed .........Horizontal 15.734 kHz, vertical 59.94 Hz interlace

: Double speed............. Horizontal speed 31.469 kHz, vertical 59.94 Hz non-inter-

lace

¶ Dropout reduction function : Function for alleviating dropout due to the scanning line structure particular to

multi vision systems

NOTE: With the RMD-V2550U, only standard speed input is possible. Double speed signals can not be displayed.

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6. ADJUSTMENT FUNCTIONS

MVP enables the input and output boards to be adjusted and set by connecting the external computer. The following are items which can be set.

(1) MVP settings

• For adjusting the picture frame (output image position) (Coarse adjustments:Refer to &P, &Q command, fine adjustment:&G command), and correcting the joinings of the magnified screen.

(2) NTSC input board setting

• Bright adjustment (Refer to BRT command)

• Color correction (Refer to COL command)

• Tint adjustment (Refer to TNT command)

(3) Variable scan board settings

• For adjusting the screen display position (Refer to HPS, VPS, HWN, VWN, HWD, VWD commands) Sets the variable scan board position to the correct position on the screen.

• Tracking adjustment (Refer to TRK command) For correcting lateral vibration of displayed characters, shaking, and tracking noises.

• Full dot number adjustment (Refer to HFD command) For correcting vertical bit lines of displayed characters and pictures with high resolution. (Normally, the full dot number need not be changed.)

• Blanking frame bright adjustment (Refer to BKL command) For setting the luminance level of the blanking frame for decreasing burning when there are blanking frames in the surrounding area. Take note that of the effective display range of the PC screen and blanking frame position are not accurate, this adjustment will on the contrary have negative effects.

• Vertical filter conversion rate setting (Refer to LCV command) For correcting the aspect ratio, etc. However, the vertical resolution deteriorates according to the compensation rate.

• RGB gain adjustment (Refer to RGN, GGN, and BGN commands)

• R–Y, B–Y clamp level adjustment (Refer to RLV, BLV commands)

• Contrast adjustment (Refer to CNT command)

• Bright adjustment (Refer to BRT command)

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7. PICTURE FRAME ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Adjust the MVP picture frame as follows.

(1) Connect the RS-232C cable to the MVP panel.

(Refer to (P.141) “Connection with MVP external computer”.)

(2) Initialize the picture frame data in RAM.

ex. &L0 (Refer to &L command.)

(3) Set to the magnified screen to be adjusted.

ex. M11C22 (Refer to the M command, @ command.)

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(4) Perform coarse adjustment of the picture frame.

ex. &P21 ++–– (Refer to the &P command.)

(5) Perform fine adjustment of the picture frame.

ex. &G0 LLRU (Refer to the &G command.)

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(6) Repeat steps (4) and (5) for every position on the screen.

(7) Save the adjustment data in the EEPROM.

ex. &W1 (Refer to the &W command.)

1. Command reference

(1) To shift to the operation mode [! command]

Input: ! Explanation: By executing this command when the power is on, various commands can be executed.

(2) To set different screens for adjusting convergence [DFFC command]

Input: DFFC Explanation: • By executing this command, the V IN input image will be displayed on a single 1x1 display.

• Use the crosshatch, etc. for V IN input images.

• For convergence adjustment, refer to the MPJ’s adjustment items.

(Returning to 4-screen enlarged display)

• The V IN input image is set to 4-screen enlarged display by @9 page 148.)

. (For the @ commands, refer to

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(3) To set the system back to 4-screen magnification [@ command]

Input: @h (h=8 or 9) Explanation: • For setting the system back to 4-screen magnification after convergence adjustment, etc.

• Used also when the normal 4-screen magnification output cannot be obtained due to incorrect operations, etc.

@8 ...................(Sets 4-screen magnification of the OPTION input)

NOTE) An input board must be added in order to display the image of the OPTION input. (Option)

...................(Sets the 4-screen magnification of the V IN input)

2. Adjusting the picture frame

(1) To perform fine adjustment of the picture frame [&G command]

Input: &Gh Explanation: • Performs fine adjustments of the picture frame of the screen specified by the parameter h value.

h : VOUT output No. (0 to 3)

The parameter h value is as shown in the following figure when viewed from the front.

• Picture frame fine adjustment command. If the picture frame moves considerable, first perform coarse adjustments of the picture frame using the &P2 command and &Q2 command. (Refer to page 149.)

When &Gh is executed, the following is shown on the computer display.

&G3 +F –F: The horizontal and vertical adjustment values are output at the +F and –F positions. : Input the following commands after .

• Note: For details of the picture frame adjustment procedure, refer to “Picture Frame Adjustment Procedure”.

• Note: To end the adjustment, be sure to input is not input, commands input thereafter may not be executed.

• Note: If the power is cut in this state, the new screen start position data will not be saved. To save the data,

execute &W1 . (Refer to the &W command.)

(Bottom right screen of 4-screen)

0 : To reset the picture frame fine adjustment data L : To move the screen to the left R : To move the screen to the right U : To move the screen up D : To move the screen down

: Ends the adjustment mode

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(2) To perform coarse adjustments of the picture frame [&P2, &Q2 commands]

Input: &P2d2h1h2h3, &Q2d2h1h2h3 Explanation: &P2 command: Horizontal direction

&Q2 command: Vertical direction

d2 : Screen position (1 to 2)

1h2h3 : crew start position data (&P2:000 to 1C5, &Q2:000 to 20A)

h Although the data is an absolute value, the relative value with the current data can also be specified.

• Input: &P2d2 + , &P2d2 – &Q2d2 + , &Q2d2 –

d2 : Screen position (1 to 2) + : Left direction (horizontal), and up direction (vertical) looking at the screen. – : Right direction (horizontal), and down direction (vertical) looking at the screen.

: Adjustment mode end

&P2d

*** : Input the current value at *** +–+–

&P2d2 *** RES

: RES is the initial value

&P2d2 *** 100

: Input the value after checking the current value

• The screen start position is the position of the screen actually displayed in respect to the magni-

fied image.

Position displayed on the screen

Magnified image

• This command is used for the coarse adjustment of the picture frame when the adjustment range is exceeded with the &G command.

• The data shift amount is greater than the &G command.

• Execute &W0

to initialize. (Refer to &W command.)

• Note: For details of the picture frame adjustment procedure, refer to ''Picture Frame Adjustment Procedure".

• Note: To end the adjustment, be sure to input is not input, commands input thereafter may not be executed.

• Note: If the power is cut in this state, the new screen start position data will not be saved. To save the data,

execute &W1 . (Refer to the &W command.)

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(3) To store the picture frame data [&W command]

Input : &W0, &W1 Explanation :&W0 : Sets the saved values to the settings at shipment.

(Load data using the &L command.)

&W1 : Saves the value adjusted.

• The parameters saved by the &W command are as follows.

• Picture frame data (Data changed by the &G command.)

• Screen start position data (Data changed by the &P2 command and &Q2 command.)

• Note : When this command is executed, the setting will be saved even if the power is turned off. Therefore, all precious settings will be erased.

(4) To load the picture frame data [&L command]

Input : &L0, &L1 Explanation :&L0 : Loads the picture frame data set at shipment on the RAM.

&L1 : Loads the picture frame data saved at the end on the RAM. (Data when power is turned on)

• The parameters loaded by the &L command are as follows.

• Picture frame data (Data changed by the &G command.)

• Screen start position data (Data changed by the &P2 command and &Q2 command.)

• Use this command to reference the adjustment data temporarily.

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3. To switch the image input [IFF command]

Input: IFFa Explanation: Switches between the V IN input 4-screen enlarged display and the OPTION input 4-screen en-

larged display.

a: Image input (A or C)

A: OPTION input image display C: V IN input image display

Example)

Parsonal computer

IFFA

123456789 ABCDEFGH I

RGB

Personal

computer

OPTION input

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V IN input

IFFC

* Refer to the @ command (page 148) if the normal 4-screen magnification cannnot be set due to incorrect

operations.

* An input board must be added in order to display the image of the OPTION input. (Option)

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4. To indicate the current MVP state [SYS command]

Input: SYS Explanation: The current MVP state is shown when SYS is input.

(Example) RMD-V3000 Series PROGRAM Ver. 1.00A ID 0 This is displayed continuously. MODE 8 DEMO 8 GEN LOCK INTERNAL MANUAL MODE L2 INPUT : V.SCAN BOARD L3 INPUT : NO BOARD L4 INPUT : NTSC BOARD STANDARD MODE VBS L5 INPUT : NO BOARD L6 OUTPUT : 4 OUT BOARD L7 OUTPUT : NO BOARD L8 OUTPUT : NO BOARD L9 OUTPUT : NO BOARD

(Contents) RMD-V3000 Series PROGRAM Ver. 1.00A *1 ID 0 *2 MODE 8 *3 DEMO 8 *4 GEN LOCK INTERNAL *5 MANUAL MODE *6

*7 L2 INPUT : V.SCAN BOARD *8

L3 INPUT : NO BOARD *9 *10 L4 INPUT : NTSC BOARD STANDARD MODE VBS L5 INPUT : NO BOARD L6 OUTPUT : 4 OUT BOARD *11 L7 OUTPUT : NO BOARD L8 OUTPUT : NO BOARD L9 OUTPUT : NO BOARD

This is displayed countinuously.

*1 : Program version information *2 : ID No. selection switch setting *3 : Mode switch setting *4 : Input video switch setting

(8 : 4-screen magnification by optional RGB input board) (9 : 4-screen magnification by NTSC input board)

*5 : GEN LOCK internal and external displays

GEN LOCK INTERNAL: Internal synchronization (normally fixed at internal synchro-

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nization)

*6 : Display of remote and manual states

REMOTE MODE : Remote state

MANUAL MODE : Manual state *7 : Slot number *8 : Type of input board

NTSC BOARD : NTSC input board

V.SCAN BOARD : Variable scan board (option)

NO BOARD : No input board is incorporated *9 : NTSC input board state

STANDARD MODE : When standard NTSC signal is input

NO STANDARD MODE : When non-standard NTSC signal is input *10: Display of VBS/ Y/C select switch state

VBS : Composite video signal input (Indicates V FIL.ON for the V.SCAN BOARD)

Y/C : Y/C separation signal input (Indicates V FIL.OFF for the V.SCAN BOARD) *11: Type of output board

4 OUT BOARD : 4 output board

NO BOARD : No output board is incorporated

5. To perform NTSC input board picture quality adjustment

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(1) To set the adjustment mode [AJYC command] (2) To exit the adjustment mode [AJN command]

Input: AJYC , AJN Explanation: AJYC command : Sets the NTSC input board to the adjustment mode.

AJN command : Exists the adjustment mode.

• When adjusting the NTSC input board, the adjustment command will be ignored if AJYC is not executed.

* To set the optional variable scan board to the adjustment mode:

: Use the :A command. (Refer to page 156 and on.)

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(3) Bright compensation [BRT command]

Input: BRTd Explanation: Corrects the brightness of the NTSC input board.

d : Compensation value 0 to F BRTd

• To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC. (Refer to the AJYC command.)

• The changed value will be memorized the last. (Example) BRT3 Sets the bright level to 3.

*Sub command mode of BRT command

: Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode

The sub command mode is set by BRT (Example) BRT3

* indicates the current value. Input + and – at the cursor position. Always input

(CR) to end.

(4) Color compensation [COL command]

Input: COLd1d2d3 Explanation: Corrects the color of the NTSC input board.

1d2d3 : Compensation value 0 to 255

d COL? COL

• To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC. (Refer to the AJYC command.)

• If data input is skipped, the sub command input mode is set after the data is displayed. COL sub command mode

: Help display : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode

The COL sub command mode is set by COL (Example) COL

***

*** indicates the current value. Input the following sub command at the cursor position. Always input

0 to 255

UP1 to 9, 0 : Increases the current data by 1 to 10 steps.

DW1 to 9, 0 : Decreases the current data by 1 to 10 steps.

• The changed value will be memorized the last. (Example) COL

(CR) to end.

: Ends the sub command mode after a number has been input.

+, – : Increases/decreases the data by one step.

RES : Defaults the adjustment value (factory setting).

: Ends the sub command input mode.

UP0 : Increases the color compensation value by 10 steps.

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(5) Tint adjustment [TNT command]

Input : TNTd1d2d3 Explanation: Corrects the tint of the NTSC input board.

1d2d3 : Compensation value 0 to 255

d TNT? TNT

• To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC. (Refer to the AJYC command.)

• If data input is skipped, the sub command input mode is set after the data is displayed. The sub command mode is the same as with the COL command.

• The changed value is memorized the last.

: Help display : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode

(Example) TNT

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Indicates the current tint value.

6. Controls the panel switch function

(1) To set the manual mode [MNL command] (2) To set the remote mode [RMT command]

Input : MNL , RMT Explanation :• Manual mode : Makes the following switch functions effective.

1 Variable scan board filter on/off switch 2 VBS/ Y/C select switch 3 MODE switch (The RESET button is required.)

The manual mode is set at POWER ON (or RESET button).

• Remote mode : Mode in which the above switching setting are selected via the RS-232C line.

In this case, the above switch states are ignored. The settings which can be switched by the remote mode are as follows.

• Optional RGB board FILTER ON/OFF switching Refer to the DSY and DSN commands (RMD-V3020)

• V IN (Composite video/YC separate) switching Refer to the CIC and YIC commands.

• V OUT output format (MODE) switching Refer to NT, NTR, NTD commands.

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(3) To select composite video input [CIC command]

Input : CIC Explanation :• Select the composite video input of NTSC input board.

• This command is executed in the remote mode. It is ignored in the manual mode. (Refer to the RMT command.)

(4) To select YC separation input [YIC command]

Input : YIC Explanation :• Selects the Y/C separation input of the NTSC input board.

• This command is executed in the remote mode. It is ignored in the manual mode. (Refer to the RMT command.)

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(5) To set the output to the NTSC mode [NT command] (6) To set the output to standard RGB mode [NTR command] (7) To set the output to the double-speed RGB mode [NTD command]

Input : NT , NTR , NTD Explanation :• NT : Sets the NTSC input mode.

H : 15.734 kHz V : 59.94 Hz Composite video, Y/C output

• NTR : Sets the standard speed RGB mode. H : 15.734 kHz V : 59.94 Hz

• NTD : Sets the double-speed RGB mode. H : 31.469 kHz V : 59.94 Hz

• This command is executed in the remote mode.

It is ignored in the manual mode. (Refer to the RMT command.)

(NOTE) With the RMD-V2550U, only standard speed input is possible.

(8) Optional variable scan board adjustment mode settings [:A command]

Input : : A Explanation: • Used when adjusting the optional variable scan board (RMD-V3020).

• To exit the adjustment mode, omit the parameters and input :

• For details on adjustments, refer to “VS Board Command Reference” on the following pages.

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8. DEMO PATTERN SETTINGS AND CAUTIONS

The MVP does not have an RMD-V3216 type DEMO switch, but 2x2 enlarged screen automatic display is possible by reading the input selector switch (OPTION/V IN) when the power is turned on and executing the command corresponding to that setting. Because of this, upon shipment from the factory command examples for displaying the MVP 2x2 enlarged screens have been written into the demonstration switch No. 8 and No. 9 areas, which were user program areas on the RMD-V3216. Switch No. 8 contains the command example for displaying 2x2 enlarged screens for the OPTION input picture (A input). Switch No. 9 contains the command example for displaying 2x2 enlarged screens for the V IN input picture (C input).

2x2 enlarged screens may not be displayed if the contents of demo No. 8 and demo No. 9 are replaced. If this happens, reset the factory defaults. The commands written into the set upon shipment from the factory and the procedure for writing the commands are described below.

! : Start the command interpreter and input the following commands.

&NO011 : Matrix screen number setting ........ Set VOUT1 matrix coordinate to 11.

&NO121 : Matrix screen number setting ........ Set VOUT2 matrix coordinate to 21.

&NO212 : Matrix screen number setting ........ Set VOUT3 matrix coordinate to 12.

&NO322 : Matrix screen number setting ........ Set VOUT4 matrix coordinate to 22.

[8 : Write in the command example for 2x2 enlargement of the A input to demonstration switch No.

8. W3 M11A22 ] [9 : Write in the command example for 2x2 enlargement of the C input to demonstration switch No. 9. W3 M11C12 ]

End. The RM-V1000NU’s internal MVP assembly (AWU1014-) uses slots A and B, but this set uses slots A and C. Note that because of this the M command setting is different.

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9. INSTALLING AND REMOVING BOARDS

For your safety

¶ Be sure to turn the power off before installing

and removing boards.

1 Remove the screws from the front panel, then

open the front panel. (Fig. A)

2 Insert the board gently along the rails.

Refer to the board layout for the positions for inserting the boards.

3 Press the

strongly with a finger and insert the board fully to the back. (Fig. C)

* The board may not go fully to the back if pressed

on the metal part.

4 Fasten with the flanged screws (3x6). (Fig. C) 5 Set the front panel back in place.

part of the white plastic part

1 Remove the front panel. 2 Remove the screws fastening the board to the

removed. (Fig. C)

3 Lift the ejectors indicated with white arrows. (Fig.

4 Gently draw out the board along the rails. 5 Set the front panel back in place.

(Fig. B)

(Fig. A)

Screw (3x6)x6

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Lane exclusively for control boards = L1 + Insertion lane

Lane exclusively for option boards = L2 + Insertion lane

Lane exclusively for input boards = L3 + Insertion lane

Lane exclusively for output boards = L4 + Insertion lane

Power unit Only service personnel should touch this.

Board insertion lane Rear panel connector (refer to the diagram of the rear panel on page 18)

L2 Ô OPTION L3 Ô V IN L4 Ô V OUT

The board insertion lanes and rear panel connectors are paired as shown above.

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10. RMD-V3020 COMMAND REFERENCE

(1) Outline of the RMD-V3020

• Introduction The RMD-V3020 is an input board (hereafter referred to as VS board) which supports variable scanning for inputting images of computer (hereafter referred to as PC) to the MVP.

Horizontal frequency : 24 kHz to 35 kHz Vertical frequency : 55 Hz to 72 Hz Dot clock : Up to 35 MHz Signal : Non-interlace signal (The HDTV, 15 kHz RGB signal will not be dis-

played because it is interlaced.)

• Basic functions With the VS board, standard PC signal information is preset in the memory. When the PC signal is input to the MVP, the images are automatically output in the best state through this board after the model has been discriminated. (For details of the preset models, refer to the M commands of the VS board described later.) Although non-preset models must also be adjusted using general data, images can be output temporarily and these models are compatible with recent PCs, accelerator boards with various resolutions. (Refer to Mode 99 described later.) Automatic detection cannot be performed but a user-presetable area for 31 models is provided. This enables the data of unknown models to be registered and used in the same way as preset model data.

• Precautions in use In some cases, problems may occur when communication is carried out with the MVP at 2400 bps in the adjustment of the VS board, etc.

• VS board adjustment mode In the communication state with the MVP, the VS board adjustment mode can be set by inputting :A.

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(2) VS board command rules

0. Symbols

aaa : Command consisting of 3 alphabet letters ddd : Basic commands : Decimals between 0 to 255 consisting of 1 to 3 digits. Can start with 0.

Exceptional commands : Depends on each command. xxx : Special data. UP0 to UP9, UPF, DW0 to DW9, DWF, RES. hh : 2-character hexadecimals between 00 and FF.

1. Basic commands

• Executed commands aaa : Executes and ends.

ARS, DSN, DSX, DSY, FZN, FZY

• Displayed commands aaa : Displays and ends.

FRQ, TBL, STS, VER

• Numerical commands aaa : Displays and sets sub command state. aaaddd : Performs immediate settings, displays, and sets sub command state. aaaxxx : Performs special settings, displays, and sets sub command state.

TRK, RGN, GGN, BGN, CNT, RLV, BLV, BRT, BKL, HPS, VPS, HWN, VWN, HWD, VWD, HFD

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• Sub commands ddd : Performs immediate settings, and displays. xxx : Performs special settings, and displays. + : Performs UP1 special settings and updates display. – : Performs DW1 special settings and updates display.

: Ends sub command state. Other commands can be input even if the sub command state has not been ended. In this time, the sub command input mode will be canceled automatically.

• Errors When aaa contains an error, the “COMMAND ERROR” state is set and the current value is displayed. When ddd contains characters other than 0 to 9, or is outside the 0 to 255 range, the “DATA ERROR” state is set and the current value is displayed. When xxx contains an error, the “DATA ERROR” state is set and the current value is displayed. When an error occurs in the sub command state, the “SUB COMMAND ERROR” state is set and the current value is displayed.

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2. Exceptional commands

• Model data commands TBL : Displays the current model data table. TBLhh : Displays the hh model data table. M : Displays the current model number. Mhh : Sets the hh model number. Fhh : Sets the hh model number data to the initial value.

When the hh model data does not exist, “**NO DATA**” is displayed. When hh contains characters other than 0 to 9, a to f, and A to F, “DATA ERROR” is set.

• Frequency commands HFQ : Displays the current model determination H frequency. HFQRES : Sets the current model determination H frequency to the initial value, and displays it. HFQddd.ddd : Changes and displays the current model determination H frequency. (Take note of the

decimal point.) VFQ : Displays the current model determination V frequency. VFQRES : Sets the current model determination V frequency to the initial value, and displays it. VFQddd.ddd : Changes and displays the current model determination V frequency. (Take note of the

decimal point.)

In the case of frequency commands, both the integer and decimal of ddd.ddd must be decimal 3 digit numbers. Numbers between 000.000 to 999.999 can be input. When d is a character other than 09, when the number of digits is wrong, or the decimal point is at the wrong place, “DATA ERROR” is set, and the current model determination frequency is displayed.

• Line conversion command LCV : Displays the current model line conversion rate. LCVRES : Sets the current model line conversion rate to the initial value, and displays it. LCVdddd : Changes and displays the current model line conversion rate

In the case of line conversion commands, dddd must be a decimal 4 digit number, and the first two digits must be 0015 and the last two must be above 00 and below the first two digits. If d is a character other than 09, or the number of digits is wrong, “DATA ERROR” is set, and the current line number conversion rate is displayed. Both 0000 and 0101 are not convertible.

• Line number command VLN : Displays the current model determination line number. VLNRES : Initializes and displays the current model determination line number. VLNddd : Changes and displays the current model determination line number.

In the case of the line number command, ddd must be a decimal 3 digit number. Numbers between 000 and 999 can be input. When d is a character other than 09, or when the number of digits is wrong, ‘’DATA ERROR” is set, and the current line number is displayed.

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(3) Tracking adjustment [TRK command]

Input : TRKd1d2d3 Explanation: • d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• Eliminates lateral vibration of displayed characters, shaking, and noises.

TRK adjustment

• A vertical line pattern in which the black and white lines change every dot as shown below is the ideal for adjustments.

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(4) Contrast adjustment [CNT command]

Input : CNTd1d2d3 Explanation: • d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• Use this command to adjust the contrast.

• Use this command to adjust so that the contrast of the images produced by the MVP matches the contrast of the actual images of the computer.

• Tracking may deviate in some cases when CNT adjustment is performed after TRK adjustment. After adjusting CNT, adjust TRK.

(5) R, G, B gain adjustment [RGN, GGN, BGN commands]

Input : RGNd1d2d3, GGNd1d2d3, BGNd1d2d3 Explanation: • d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• GGN : Green gain adjustment RGN : Red gain adjustment BGN : Blue gain adjustment

• Use this command to adjust so that the white balance of the images produced by the MVP matches the white balance of the actual images of the computer.

• Tracking may deviate in some cases when gain adjustment is performed after TRK adjustment. After adjusting gain, adjust TRK.

(6) Brightness adjustment [BRT command]

Input : BRTd1d2d3 Explanation :• d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• Use this command to adjust the brightness.

• Use this command to adjust so that the brightness of the images produced by the MVP matches the brightness of the actual images of the computer.

• Tracking may deviate in some cases when brightness adjustment is performed after TRK adjustment. After adjusting brightness, adjust TRK.

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(7) B, R clamp adjustment [BLV, RLV commands]

Input : BLVd1d2d3, RLVd1d2d3 Explanation :• d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• BLV : Adjusts the B clamp level. RLV : Adjusts the R clamp level.

• Use this command to adjust so that the white balance of the low light side of the images produced by the MVP matches that of the actual images of the computer.

• Tracking may deviate in some cases when clamp level adjustment is performed after TRK adjustment. After adjusting the clamp level, adjust TRK.

(8) Blanking window level adjustment [BLK command]

Input : BLKd1d2d3 Explanation :• d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• Adjusts the bright level of the blanking window.

• Use to adjust the VS board picture frame and prevent burning.

• Adjust the blanking window position and width using HWN, HWD, VWN, and VWD.

(9) Horizontal, vertical direction screen display position adjustment

[HPS, VPS commands]

Input : HPSd1d2d3, VPSd1d2d3 Explanation :• d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• HPS : Moves the screen horizontally. VPS : Moves the screen vertically. However, the blanking window does not move and only the screen inside the window moves. The moving range of the screen is not limited to the blanking window.

Figure: Example of HPS Command Execution

(Note)

HPS, HWN, and HWD are commands to change reading and writing timings of the image memory, and are mutually correlated. For this reason, Each of these three commands has a limited value without varying the 0 to 255 range. VPS, VWN, and VWD are also the same. When the above command become the limited values, the image blinks three times.

Monitor frame

Blanking window (Does not move)

PC image

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(10) Horizontal, vertical blanking window position adjustment

[HWN, VWN commands]

Input : HWNd1d2d3, VWNd1d2d3 Explanation :• d1d2d3 :Compensation data 0 to 254

• HWN :Adjusts the H blanking window position. VWN :Adjusts the V blanking window position. However, the picture inside the blanking window also moves.

HWN, VWN adjustments

Figure: Example of HWN, VWN Command Adjustment

(Note)

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(11) Horizontal, vertical blanking window width adjustment

[HWD, VWD commands]

Input : HWDd1d2d3, VWDd1d2d Explanation :• d1d2d3 : Compensation data 0 to 254

• The pedestal of the video signal is masked by blanking which can adjust the bright level.

• HWD : Adjusts the H blanking window width. VWD : Adjusts the V blanking window width.

A A A

Figure: Example of HWD Execution

(Note)

PC image

A A A

HWD adjustment

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(12) Full dot number compensation [HFD command]

Input : HFDddd Explanation :• d

Figure: Bit Lines which can be Erased by HFD Execution

1d2d3:Compensation data 0 to 254

• Corrects the preset sampling clock.

• Vertical bit lines can be erased by executing the HFD command.

• The HFD and HPS data are correlated and have limited values.

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(13) Freeze frame Y:ON N:OFF [FZY, FZN commands]

Input : FZY, FZN Explanation :• Continuously outputs the image the moment the FZY is executed. This is canceled by FZN.

• Whether the state is FZY or FZN can be determined by executing the STS command.

• Do not perform position adjustments in the FZY state.

(14) Vertical filter ON/OFF [DSY, DSN, DSX commands]

Input : DSY, DSN, DSX Explanation : • Converts the vertical line number so that the computer images can be displayed fully on the

monitor.

• The conversion rate preset by the LCV command can be changed. (Refer to LCV command.)

• Whether the state is DSY or DSN can be determined by executing the STS command.

DSY

480 vertical lines

DSN

Figure: Example of DSY and DSN Executions (MAC 6-5 Conversion Example)

• The DSX is a command which makes the V.FIL switch on the rear of the MVP effective.

400 vertical lines

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(15) Vertical compression filter conversion rate input [LCV command]

Input : LCVd1d2d3d4 Explanation :• d1d2=00 to 15 (Add 0 before all numbers below 9) Vertical direction rate before conversion

3d4=00 to 15 (Add 0 before all numbers below 9) Vertical direction rate after conversion

•d Due to the use of a compression filter, the condition is d Both LCV0000 and LCV0101 are not convertible.

• Directly changes the vertical filter conversion rate of the data table of the model using the VS board currently.

• When the conversion rate is changed for DSY, the image compressed by the new conversion rate will be output. (Example)

: LCV0605 Set 6–>5 conversion

1d2

d3d4.

(16) Program ROM version display [VER command]

Input : VER Explanation :• Indicates the version of the program ROM mounted in the current VS board.

(Example)

: VER PROGRAM VERSION=BXY1004-X VX.XX 199X.XX.XX

(17) To indicate the current function setting [STS command]

Input : STS Explanation : • Displays the model data No., selected state (auto or forced), vertical filter ON, OFF, and freeze

ON, OFF selected by the VS board currently.

(Example)

: STS STATUS=DSY, FZN MODEL NO.=09 AUTO : STS STATUS=DSY, FZN MODEL NO.=03 FIXED

Autolocks to PC9801 with the left display, indicates vertical filter ON, freeze OFF.

Forcible locks the Macintosh with the left display, indicates vertical filter ON, freeze OFF.

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(18) To select preset model [M command]

Input : Mh1h2 Explanation :• Refer to “VS Board Model Selection” described later for the VS board model selection.

• Forcible locks the model data preset. Model data No.

1 h2

h 0 0 Discriminates the model. 0 1 VGA (640 x 480) 0 2 IBM-PC (EGA emulation) 0 3 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Standard) 0 4 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (RasterOps type) 0 5 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Power Mac) 0 6 FM-R50 0 7 IBM Think Pad 230C 0 8 X68000 0 9 NEC PC9801 (640 x 400 mode) 10

Unused area (Do not specify using the M command.) 27 28

User preset area (Use only with the M command.) 58 9 9 Models other than above.

This model data can be locked only using the M command. The data range which can be preset by the user is 28 to 58. 28 to 58 contains the VGA data (same as 01) at shipment. Refer to Mode 99 mentioned later for details of model No. 99.

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(19) Model fresh [F command]

Input : Fh1h2 Explanation :• Sets back to the model data preset at shipment.

Model data No. h1 h2 0 0 Auto 0 1 VGA (640 x 480) 0 2 IBM-PC (EGA emulation) 0 3 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Standard) 0 4 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (RasterOps type) 0 5 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Power Mac) 0 6 FM-R50 0 7 IBM Think Pad 230C 0 8 X68000 0 9 NEC PC9801 (640 x 400 mode) 10

Unused area (Do not specify using the M command.) 27 28

User preset area 58 9 9 Models other than above.

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(20) Measurement data display [FRQ command]

Input : FRQ Explanation :• Displays the horizontal frequency, vertical frequency, and full line number of the personal com-

puter connected to the MVP currently. Use as reference when inputting the data of models whose details are unknown.

(Example)

: FRQ fH=24 kHz, fV=56.4 Hz, 1V=440 LINE.

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(21) Model table reference [TBL command]

Input : TBLh1h2 Explanation : hh model data No. (Refer to the M command for the model data No.)

• Displays the data table of the model data h When h

1h2 is omitted, displays the data table of the model connected to the VS board currently.

(Example)

: TBL MODEL NO.=09 AUTO (Indicated autolocked to PC98.)

ADDR 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

1h2 model.

C140 09

48 30 08 48 01 45 06 40 38 20 FF FF FF FF C150 FF 05 64 32 04 40 00 30 04 00 11 FF FF FF FF FF C160 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF C170 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF

The address of is:

C140 (Left number) +1 (Top number)=C141 address.

This address is considered as the hexadecimal address conforming to C140.

The relative addresses on the table are as follows. (Not model data.)

ADDR 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F

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The relative address and data are as follows. However, relative addresses 20 to 3F are the system reservation range.

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Note 1

Note 2 Note 3 Note 4

Relative

ADDR

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F

: For example, taking the PC98 table on the previous page as an example, as the relative addresses 01,

02, and 03 contain data 02, 48, and 30, the PC98 horizontal frequency setting value is 24.83 kHz.

: FF when the method is not limited. : FF when the polarity is not limited. : If the relative address data is:

65 : Indicates 6-5 conversion A7 : Indicates 10-7 conversion.

Model data No. Horizontal frequency

Total horizontal dots

Horizontal effective start position

Horizontal effective dot number

Clamp head Clamp period Gain upper limit Clamp upper limit Sync method Sync polarity

Data Contents

NNN.NNN kHz

(BCD 6 digits)

(BCD 4 digits)

Note 1

Note 2 Note 3

Relative

ADDR

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

1B 1C

1E 1F

Data Contents

Reservation Vertical frequency

NNN.NNN kHz

(BCD 6 digits)

Total vertical line number

(BCD 4 digits)

Vertical effective start position

(BCD 4 digits)

Vertical effective line number

(BCD 4 digits)

Line conversion rate

Reservation

PLL gain Reservation

Note 4

(22) Horizontal frequency input [HFQ command]

Input : HFQd1d2d3.d4d5d6 Explanation : • Directly changes the horizontal frequency of the model data table used for the VS board currently.

• Input the frequency using 6-digit decimal numbers. When data input is omitted, the horizontal frequency on the current model data table is displayed.

• Refer to “Using Methods of HFQ, VFQ, VLN” described later on the using methods.

(Example)

HFQ035.123 Input 35.123 kHz

(Take note to input 0 at first.) Although numbers outside the horizontal frequency specification range (24.0 kHz to 35.0 kHz) range of this board can be input, they cannot be used as preset data.

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(23) Vertical frequency input [VFQ command]

Input : VFQd1d2d3.d4d5d6 Explanation : • Directly changes the horizontal frequency of the model data table used for the VS board currently.

• Input the frequency using 6-digit decimal numbers. When data input is omitted, the vertical frequency on the current model data table is displayed. Although numbers outside the vertical specification range (55.0 kHz to 72.0 kHz) range of this board can be input, they cannot be used as preset data.

• Refer to “Using Methods of HFQ, VFQ, VLN” described later on the using methods.

(Example)

VFQ060.123 Input 60.123 kHz

(Take note to input 0 at first.)

(24) Vertical full-line input [VLN command]

Input : VLNd1d2d3 Explanation :• 3-digit decimal numbers between 000 to 999 can be input for ddd.

• Directly changes the vertical full line number of the model data table used for the VS board currently.

• Refer to “Using Methods of HFQ, VFQ, VLN” described later on the using methods.

(25) All reset [ARS command]

Input : ARS Explanation :• Sets back the adjustment data, etc. memorized by the VS board to the shipment values.

• As all the data registered by the user are set back to the initial values, use this command carefully.

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11. MODE 99

The VS board contains preset data for autolocking 9 computer main models at shipment. However, looking at the recent PC market is taken into consideration, it is not possible to incorporate preset data in all models due to the diversification of manufacturers, models, and graphic mode, etc. For this reason, the variable scan board has been forcibly locked to the mode called model data 99 for personal computers without preset data in order to output the personal computer screen to the monitor. Consequently, it can deal with many of the 24 kHz to 35 kHz personal computers (the upper limit for the dot clock is 35 MHz). However, this model No. 99 has several restrictions in order to deal with numerous personal computers.

• When the HFD command to change the sampling clock exceeds 35 MHz, the image may become blur. Use 99 without moving HFD as much as possible.

• At the point the personal computer locked to model No. 99, dusts may appear at the top and bottom as shown in the figure.

Dusts appearing at the top and bottom.

In such cases, use the VWM, VPS and VWD commands to mask the dirt.

• The RGB board is the upper limit at which the dot clock 35 MHz ensures performance. The following is a simple calculation method of the dot clock.

Dot clock (Hz)=Effective dot number x Horizontal frequency (Hz) x 1.35

• Use Mode 99 to output images temporarily. When used, it is recommended that the user preset area (No. 28 to 58) be changed and used after checking the frequency, etc. using FRQ command.

• The G on Sync model is not locked in the Mode 99.

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12. VS BOARD MODEL SELECTION

PC signal input

Preset PC? (01 to 09)

YES

Auto locked

Frame, color adjustment

Description With the VS board, first the input PC frequency and full line number are measured. Next, if there are preset models which have three matching measuring data, it is determined that these models are connected and they are set into the autolock state. In the autolock state, 01 AUTO is displayed by the STS command. If there exists no preset model data corresponding to the measuring data, all models are autolocked to Mode 99. (Refer to “MODE 99”.) Take note that there are DOS/V personal computers which have 640 effective dot number and 480 effective line number but a different full line number (526 or 524) from the standard VGA 525. In this case, their models are autolocked to Mode 99. As the frequency is close to the VGA, when the VS board is forcible locked to the VGA by M01 and data is output, the image frame, etc. will be optimum. In this way, the M command is used when using the preset data as substitute data.

Locked in Mode 99?

YES

Output in Mode 99

Check frequency, line number using FRQ command

Lock preset model data using M command.

When using the Mode 99 data as it is.

The model may be outside the application range.

13. USING METHODS OF HFQ, VFQ, VLN

There is a need to autolock unpreset models without using the Mode 99 accoridng to the state in which the VS board is used. The procedure is as follows.

1. Input a PC without the preset data.

2. Autolock to 99.

3. Check the frequency and full line number using the FRQ command.

4. Forcible lock using the M command to the model with a similar frequency.

5. Input the checked data using HFQ, VFQ, and VLN.

6. Execute M00 and check that it has been auto locked.

Unpreset models can also be autolocked using the above procedure. To set back the original state, use the F command.

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14. SELECTING THE SYNC SIGNAL

When adjusting the VS board, care must be taken regarding the relation of the priority order of the sync signal.

Order of selecting the sync signal

The priority order for selecting the sync signal of the VS board is

Separate sync > composite sync > Green on sync.

However, if the sync signal of a certain method is selected once according to the connection and power ON/ OFF order, even if sync signals with a higher priority order than that sync signal are connected later, sync selection will not be switched.

In this case, however, the priority order will be selected again when the power of the converter is turned on again.

Frame for Sync Signal

The horizontal frame values are saved according to the sync signal currently selected. For this reason, the horizontal frame may deviate according to the type of sync signal even with the same computer.

(Example)

When models with both the composite sync and green on sync are connected (Frequently with Macintosh)

1 Connect cables G, B, R, and CS in this order with the power of the input personal computer and con-

verter on. The green on sync is selected.

2 After connecting the cable with the power of the input personal computer on, turn on the power of the

converter. The composite sync will be selected.

When frame adjustment is carried out in the 1 state, 2 state is set when the power is turned on the next time, meaning that the frame deviates.

It is necessary to set state 2 at all times so that the same sync signal is selected during both adjustments and use.

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