Altinex MT106-101 User Manual

MULTI-TASKER

MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0097-004

MT106-101

SCAN DOUBLER CARD FOR

TM

MULTI-TASKER USER’S GUIDE

MULTI-TASKER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS..............2

1.1 GENERAL...................................................2

1.2 INSTALLATION ..........................................2

1.3 CLEANING..................................................2

1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE......................................2

ABOUT YOUR MT106-101 ..................................3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................3

DESCRIPTION OF MT106-101............................4

APPLICATION DIAGRAM....................................5

INSTALLING YOUR MT106-101..........................7

OPERATION........................................................7

7.1 RS-232 CONTROL ....................................7

7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS...............7

7.3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS...................13

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...........................14

8.1 LED IS NOT LIT.......................................14

8.2 LED IS BLINKING RED ...........................14

8.3 NO DISPLAY ...........................................14

ALTINEX POLICY..............................................15

9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY15

9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION......................15

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1

Please read this manual carefully before using your
MT106-101. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your MT106-101 and to prevent fire
and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and
heed all warnings.

1.1 GENERAL

• Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their

authorized representatives must perform all
service.

1.2 INSTALLATION

• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit

to rain or moisture. Do not place the MT106-101
in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating
appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to
direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm
internal components.

• Handle the MT106-101 carefully. Dropping or

jarring can damage the card.

• Do not pull the cables that are attached to the

MT106-101.

• Insert the card carefully into the slots of the

Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.

• When removing a card, pull it halfway through to

avoid damage to internal cables. If an Expansion
card is being removed, please make sure that
the Main card to which it is attached is also
pulled out simultaneously.

1.3 CLEANING

• 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 his own expense.

• Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such
as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or
water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.

1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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ABOUT YOUR MT106-101 2

MT106-101 Scan Doubler Card

The MT106-101 is a Scan Doubler Card designed
for use with the Multi-Tasker system. When
installed in a Multi-Tasker enclosure, this card
allows the connection of an S-Video or one of three
Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) sources to a data­grade monitor or projector. The MT106-101
doubles the scan rate from 15.7 kHz to 31.5 kHz,
while converting the interlaced broadcast video
type signal to a non-interlaced VGA-type signal.
The selection of an input source is accomplished
by RS-232 control through the Multi-Tasker
enclosure.

A/V presentation systems often require the use of
monitors that are designed specifically to handle
computer video signals. The MT106-101 allows the
integration of composite video or S-Video into
these systems. The MT106-101 can also help to
simplify systems that would otherwise require
switching between video and RGB inputs on a
projector or large screen display. Furthermore, the
MT106-101 improves the quality of a composite
video signal, resulting in a steadier image with
higher definition.

The MT106-101 provides a number of features that
can be controlled via RS-232 through the Multi­Tasker Basic Enclosure. These features include
controls for horizontal and vertical positioning,
horizontal and vertical sizing, black level, color,
contrast and brightness.

The MT106-101 offers 3 composite video inputs on
female BNC connectors and an S-Video input on a
standard 4-pin mini-DIN connector. The latter may
be adapted to 2 BNC connectors using ALTINEX
adapter cables. The MT106-101 output is provided
on a 15-pin HD female (VGA-type) computer video
connector. This output may also be easily adapted
to 5 BNC connectors for RGBHV using an
ALTINEX adapter cable. Using the MT104-101 8-in
Video Switcher expansion cards, up to 32
additional composite inputs can be connected
internally to the MT106-101, and controlled via
RS-232 control to the Multi-Tasker enclosure.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3

FEATURES/DESCRIPTION MT106-101
GENERAL
Inputs

Composite Video
S-Video

Internal Input Connector (1) 10-pin IDC

Outputs

Output Connector (1)15-pin HD Female

Compatibility

Table 1. MT106-101 General

MECHANICAL MT106-101

Basic Enclosure Slots
Required
Weight 1.0 lb (0.45 kg)
Connector Panel Black
T° Operating 10°C to 35°C
T° Maximum 0°C to 50°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 40,000 hrs

Table 2. MT106-101 Mechanical

ELECTRICAL MT106-101
Input Video/S-Video Signals

Analog -.3V to +1.5V
Impedance 75 Ohms
Type Differential

Output Video Signals

Analog
Impedance 75 Ohms

Output Sync Signals

Horizontal, Vertical TTL (-/+)
Impedance 22 Ohms

Power

Power from
MT100-100

MT106-101 300 mA 10 mA 1.9 watts

+6V -6V

Table 3. MT106-101 Electrical

(3) BNC Female

Connectors

(1) 4-pin Mini-DIN

Connector

Composite Video, S-

Video (NTSC/PAL)

One

1.7V p-p max.
(terminated)

Power

Consumption

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DESCRIPTION OF MT106-101 4

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5

Application 1

Application 2

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Application 2: Internal View of MT106-101

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INSTALLING YOUR MT106-101 6

Step 1. Slide the MT106-101 into an available slot

in the Multi-Tasker™ Basic Enclosure in
order to connect to the bus. Make sure
that the MT106-101 Scan Doubler card
fits into place. Secure the card to the
Multi-Tasker™ by tightening the retainer
screws located on the top and bottom of
the MT106-101 Scan Doubler card.

Step 2. The LED on the card panel will turn red

indicating that the card is in full operation.
A green LED indicates that an input signal
is present. An LED that is blinking red
indicates that the card is experiencing a
problem. If the LED is blinking, see the
Troubleshooting Guide in section 10.

Step 3. Connect an S-Video cable or C-Video

cable (coaxial cable) from the video
source to the input connectors of the
MT106-101. Connect the output
connector of the MT106-101 to the
display device through a VGA cable.

Step 4. Starting from the left, identify the slot

number where the MT106-101 card is
plugged into the Enclosure. Note that the
slot number is required for RS-232
control.

OPERATION 7

7.1 RS-232 CONTROL

When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Basic
Enclosure, the MT106-101 has many advanced
remote control capabilities, which are accessible
through standard RS-232 communication. The
actual control may be accomplished through a
computer control system or any other device
capable of sending RS-232 commands.

7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE

The RS-232 commands for the MT106-101 are
in a simple ASCII character format.

1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the
command.

2. Use uppercase letters for all commands.

After processing a command, an OK or ER
string will be returned as feedback if "F" is
included at the end of a command string or if
the unit ID is zero.

7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS

Each command consists of three parts: function,
card ID, and unit ID. [Function, Card ID,
Unit ID].

Example:
[VERC3U2]
VER = Function

C3 = Card ID
U2 = Unit ID

For Function, see a detailed explanation under
each command description.

The Card ID is an assigned value from 1 to 19,
based on which slot the card is put in. The Card
ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller (see user’s
guide for the MT100-100). Changing the
position of a card will significantly affect the
commands recorded on software definitions or a
third party control system.

The Unit ID has a value from 0 to 9. The Unit
ID 0 should be used for single unit operation. If
the Unit ID is set to 0, then each command can
be used without Ui (use command [SETU0]; see
user’s guide for the MT100-100).

Example:

[VERC3]: for unit ID zero
[VERC3Ui]: for unit ID other than zero
[VERC3]: equivalent to [VERC3U0]

1. [VER]

This command displays the software version
and card type for the Scan Doubler card.

Command Format: [VERCnUi]

Cn = card ID No. (n = slot # from 1 to 19)

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Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) (refer to the
MT100-100 user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

If one Scan Doubler Card is in slot #2 of unit 3.
Send the command [VERC2U3], and the
Multi-Tasker™ Basic Enclosure will return the
following:

MT106-101 690-0155-003

MT106-101 = card type
690-0155-003 = software version

2. [C]

This command receives the status of the card.

Command Format: [CnUi]

Cn = card ID (n = a slot # from 1 to 19)

(1-8 for MT100-101 or 1-4 for MT100-106)
Ui = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

If there is one MT106-101 card in slot #2 of unit
3 set for NTSC outputs, sending the command
[C2U3] to the Multi-Tasker™ will yield the
following feedback:

4. [CLR]

This command resets the card configuration to
factory defaults.

Command Format: [CLRCi]

Ci = card ID (n = a slot # from 1 to 19)

(1-8 for MT100-101 or 1-4 for MT100-106)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 4 of unit 0. All
controls are set to various levels and the output
is in PAL mode. Sending the command
[CLRC4] will set the level controls to their
default values and place the output in NTSC
format.

5. [ON]

The ON command selects one of four possible
input sources to connect to the output.

INPUT Number

( n )

0 S-Video
1 C-Video #1
2 C-Video #2
3 C-Video #3

INPUT Signal

Name

INPUT: 640x480; OUTPUT: NTSC C02

INPUT: 640x480 = Input resolution
OUTPUT: NTSC = Output mode
C02 = card is in slot 2

If there is no card in slot #2 of unit 3, sending
the [C2U3] command will not return any
feedback from either card.

3. [SIGCi]

The Signal Present command tests for the
presence of a signal on the input. After sending
the command, the feedback will be either "1"
signifying a signal is present, or "0" indicating no
signal was detected.

Ci = card number

Example:

To check for the presence of an input signal on
card 4, send the command [SIGC4] and verify

feedback of "1" or "0".

Command Format: [ONnCiUy]

n = value from 0 to 3
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

Connect the S-Video signal input on the
MT106-101 located in slot 4 of unit ID 2 to the
VGA output connector.

[ON0C4U2]

6. [ + ] or [ - ]

These commands allow the user to increase or
decrease the value of the selected attribute.
They must be used immediately following one of
the following STATUS commands.

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STATUS

Command

[ HPOS ] 0 20 5
[ VPOS ] 0 20 19
[ HSIZE ] 0 20 19
[ VSIZE ] 0 20 19
[ BRIG ] 0 20 10
[ SHARP ] 0 3 2
[ COLOR ] 0 10 10
[ HUE ] 0 10 10

Attempting to cycle past the minimum or
maximum values will have no effect on the
attribute's value.

Any command other than [ + ] or [ - ] will reset
the previous selection and the STATUS
command will need to be reissued.

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 4 of unit ID 2.
The current Horizontal Position is set to a value
of 10. Use the [ + ] and [ - ] controls to find the
best horizontal position. Starting from 10, first
increment the value to 12. Next, decrement the
value back down to 8 for the best picture.

[HPOSC4U2] 10 [ + ][ + ][ - ][ - ][ - ][ - ]

[HPOSC4U2] = STATUS/Current value
10 = Feedback of current value
[ + ][ + ] = Increment twice to 12
[ - ][ - ][ - ][ - ] = Decrement 4 times to 8
[HPOSC4U2] = STATUS/Current Value
8 = Feedback of new value

7. [HPOSnCi] - Set Value

This command sets the Horizontal Position to an
absolute value. It also makes the Horizontal
Position adjustment the active control.

Command Format: [HPOSnCiUy]

n = a value from 0 to 20 (Default = 5)
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)

MIN

Value

MAX

Value

Default

Value

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 7 of unit ID 4.
Set the Horizontal Position to the maximum
value of 20 by sending the command
[HPOS20C7U4].

8. [HPOSCi] - Status/Adjust

This command selects the Horizontal Position
adjustment and makes it the active control. It is
also used to return the status of the current
Horizontal Position. As the active control, it may
be adjusted using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Command Format: [HPOSCiUy]
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 4 of unit ID 1.
View the current Horizontal Position and adjust
for the best image.

[HPOSC4U1] 10

[HPOSC4U1] = STATUS command
10 = Feedback of current value
[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

9. [VPOSnCi] - Set Value

This command sets the Vertical Position to an
absolute value and makes the Vertical Position
adjustment the active control.

Command Format: [VPOSnCiUy]
n = a value from 0 to 20 (Default = 19)
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
Set the Vertical Position to the value of 12 by
sending the command [VPOS12C2U3].

Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

10. [VPOSCi] - Status/Adjust

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This command selects the Vertical Position
adjustment and makes it the active control. It
also returns the status of the current Vertical
Position. As the active control, it may be
adjusted using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Command Format: [VPOSCiUy]
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
View the current Vertical Position and adjust the
image for the best vertical position.

[VPOSC2U3] 10

[VPOSC2U3] = STATUS/Current value
10 = Feedback of current value
[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

11. [HSIZEnCi] - Set Value

This command sets the Horizontal Size to an
absolute value and makes the Horizontal Size
adjustment the active control.

Command Format: [HSIZEnCiUy]
n = a value from 0 to 20 (Default = 19)
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
Set the Horizontal Size to the value of 12 by
sending the command [HSIZE12C2U3].

12. [HSIZECi] - Status/Adjust

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
View the current Horizontal Size and adjust the
image to the center of the screen.

[HSIZEC2U3] 10

[HSIZEC2U3] = STATUS/Current value
10 = Feedback of current value
[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

13. [VSIZEnCi] - Set Value

This command sets the Vertical Size to an
absolute value and makes the Vertical Size
adjustment the active control.

Command Format: [VSIZEnCiUy]
n = a value from 0 to 20 (Default = 19)
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 1 of unit ID 1.
Set the Vertical Size to the value of 6 by
sending the command [VSIZE6C1U1].

14. [VSIZECi] - Status/Adjust

This command selects the Vertical Size
adjustment and makes it the active control. It
also returns the status of the current Vertical
Size. As the active control, it may be adjusted
using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Command Format: [VSIZECiUy]
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

This command selects the Horizontal Size
adjustment and makes it the active control. It
also returns the status of the current Horizontal
Size. As the active control, it may be adjusted
using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Command Format: [HSIZECiUy]
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
View the current Vertical Size and adjust the
vertical size for the best fit.

[VSIZEC2U3] 10

[VSIZEC2U3] = STATUS/Current value
10 = Feedback of current value
[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

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15. [BRIGnCi] - Set Value

This command selects the Brightness
adjustment and makes it the active control. It
also returns the status of the current Brightness
level. As the active control, it may be adjusted
using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Command Format: [BRIGnCiUy]
n = a value from 0 to 20 (Default = 10)
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 4 of unit ID 2.
Set the Brightness to the value of 2 by sending
the command [BRIG2C4U2].

16. [BRIGCi] - Status/Adjust

This command selects the Brightness
adjustment and makes it the active control. It is
also used to return the value of the current
Brightness level. As the active control, it may
be adjusted using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 4 of unit ID 2.
Set the Sharpness to the value of 2 by sending
the command [SHARP2C4U2].

18. [SHARPCi] - Status/Adjust

This command selects the Sharpness
adjustment and makes it the active control. It is
also used to return the status of the current
Sharpness level. As the active control, it may
be adjusted using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Command Format: [SHARPCiUy]
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
View the current Sharpness and adjust the

sharpness for a clean, clear image.
Command Format: [BRIGCiUy]
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
View the current Brightness and adjust the
brightness for a good image.

[BRIGC2U3] 2

[BRIGC2U3] = STATUS/Current value
2 = Feedback of current value
[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

17. [SHARPnCi] - Set Value

This command sets the Sharpness to an
absolute value. It also makes the Sharpness
adjustment the active control.

Command Format: [SHARPnCiUy]
n = a value from 0 to 3 (Default = 2)

[SHARPC2U3] 2

[SHARPC2U3] = STATUS/Current value

2 = Feedback of current value

[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

19. [COLORnCi]

The COLOR command sets the Color to an

absolute value. It also makes the Color

adjustment the active control.

Command Format: [COLORnCiUy]

n = a value from 0 to 10 (Default = 10)

Ci = card ID (i = slot number)

Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

If there is an MT106-101 in slot 4 of unit ID 2,

the color may be set to a value of 2 by sending

the command [COLOR2C4U2].

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20. [COLORCi] - Status/Adjust

The COLOR command, with no value, selects
the Color adjustment and makes it the active
control. It is also used to return the status of the
current Color level. As the active control, it may
be adjusted using the [ + ] and [ - ] commands.

Command Format: [COLORCiUy]
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.
View the current Color level and adjust the color
for the best possible picture.

[COLORC2U3] 2

[COLORC2U3] = STATUS/Current value
2 = Feedback of current value
[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

21. [HUE] - Set Value

This command sets the Hue to an absolute
value. It also makes the Hue adjustment the
active control.

Command Format: [HUECiUy]

Ci = card ID (i = slot number)

Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

There is an MT106-101 in slot 2 of unit ID 3.

View the current Hue and set the hue for a good

image.

[HUEC2U3] 2

[HUEC2U3] = STATUS/Current value

2 = Feedback of current value

[ + ] & [ - ] = Adjust as required

23. [HELP]

In MTSetup.exe, this command displays a list of

the commands available for the MT106-101

along with a brief description.

Command Format: [HELPCiUy]

Ci = card ID (i = slot number)

Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-

100 user’s guide for explanation)

24. [WR]

Command Format: [HUEnCiUy]
n = a value from 0 to 10 (Default = 10)
Ci = card ID (i = slot number)
Uy = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100

user’s guide for explanation)

Example:

An MT106-101 is in slot 4 of unit ID 2. Set the
Hue to the value of 7 by sending the command
[HUE7C4U2].

22. [HUE] - Status/Adjust

This command selects the Hue adjustment and
makes it the active control. It is also used to
return the value of the current Hue level. As the
active control, it may be adjusted using the [ + ]
and [ - ] commands.

This command groups multiple cards in the

Enclosure. Each unit contains a maximum of

nine groups.

Command Format: [WRCn…GkUi]

Cn = card ID No. (n = slot # from 1 to 19)

(1-8 for MT100-101 or 1-4 for MT100-106)

Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)

Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)

Example:

To group cards #1, 2, and 3 as group 5 of unit

#1, send the command [WRC1C2C3G5U1].

After executing this command, cards 1, 2 and 3

will be grouped together as group 5 of unit 1.

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25. [CLR]

This command clears the members for a single
group or for all nine groups.

Command Format: [CLRGkUi]
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)

Example:

1) To clear group #1, send the [CLRG1U1]

command. This command clears the
members for the specified group only.

2) To clear all groups of unit 1, send the

[CLRG[U1] command.

26. [G]

This command is used to request group data.
With the command, the user can identify which
input or output of a particular group is on.

Command Format: [GkUi]
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)

Example:

In unit ID0, if group 1 has DA Cards with outputs
1 and 2 on, while group 2 has SW Cards with
input 2 on:

[G1]: will return feedback as ON12 G1U0.
[G2]: will return feedback as ON2 G2U0.

27. [RD]

This command displays the members in each
group.

C1C2C19 G5U1.

7.3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS

1) [VER] Receives software version

2) [Ci] Receives status of the card

3) [SIG] Signal present command

4) [CLR] Resets card to defaults

5) [ON] Select Input Source

6) [ + ] Increments and Decrements
[ - ] selected commands

7) [HPOS] Set the Horizontal Position

8) [HPOS] Horiz. Position Adjust/Status

9) [VPOS] Set the Vertical Position

10) [VPOS] Vert. Position Adjust/Status

11) [HSIZE] Set the Horizontal Size

12) [HSIZE] Horizontal Size Adjust/Status

13) [VSIZE] Set the Vertical Size

14) [VSIZE] Vertical Size Adjust/Size

15) [BRIG] Set Brightness level

16) [BRIG] Brightness Adjust/Status

17) [SHARP] Set Sharpness level

18) [SHARP] Sharpness Adjust/Status

19) [COLOR] Set Color value

20) [COLOR] Color Adjust/Status

Command Format: [RDGkUi]
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
member = C1 - C19 (card 1 to 19)

(1-8 for MT100-101 or 1-4 for MT100-106)

Example:

The cards in slots 1, 2 and 19 are part of group
5 in unit 1. Read the member data for group 5
of unit 1, by sending the command [RDG5U1].
The system will return feedback as follows:

21) [HUE] Set Hue value

22) [HUE] Hue Adjust/Status

23) [HELP] Display available commands

24) [WR] Group multiple cards

25) [CLR] Clear group configurations

26) [G] Request group data

27) [RD] Display group members

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8

We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT106-101; however, we
would like to offer suggestions for the following:

• 8.1 LED IS NOT LIT

• 8.2 LED IS BLINKING RED

• 8.3 NO DISPLAY

8.1 LED IS NOT LIT
Cause 1: Card cage is not plugged in.

Solution: Plug the card cage in. If the LED

lights, the problem is solved. If the
LED is still not ON, see Cause 2.

Cause 2: Card is not plugged in all the way.

Solution: Push the card in all the way. If the

LED is still not ON, see Cause 3.

Cause 3: Card cage slot has a problem.

Solution 1: Test the card in other slots of the

card cage. If the slot was damaged,
the card may work in other slots. If
other slots work and the LED lights,
the problem is the card cage slot.
The card cage may require service.
Call ALTINEX at [phone]. If
the other slots do not work and the
LED is still not lit, see Solution 2.

Solution 2: Take any other known good card

with an LED and verify that the slot
used is good by seeing if the other
card’s LED lights in that slot. If it
lights, then the original card may be
the source of the problem. Call
ALTINEX at [phone].

8.2 LED IS BLINKING RED

Cause 1: The CPU on the card is not

working properly.

Solution 1: Look at the card and verify that

there is no damage. If there is no
damage, see Solution 2.

Solution 2: Verify that all IC’s are seated in their

sockets. If the LED is still blinking
red, see Cause 2.

Cause 2: The card and its serial device are

not communicating.

Solution 1: Turn the system OFF and then ON

again. If there is still an error, see
Cause 3.

Cause 3: RS485 communication error

Solution 1: Make sure that the card is pushed

all the way into the slot. If there is
still an error, see Solution 2.

Solution 2: Turn the system OFF and then ON

again. If there is still an error, see
Solution 3.

Solution 3: Call ALTINEX at [phone].

8.3 NO DISPLAY
Cause 1: The source has a problem.

Solution: Check the source and make sure

that there is a signal present and all
source connections are correct. If
the source is working and there is
still no display, see Cause 2.

Cause 2: The card output is not selected.

Solution: Select the card output. See RS-232

accessible commands in Section 7.
If no display is present, see
Cause 3.

Cause 3: Cable connections are incorrect.

Solution: Make sure that cables are properly

connected. Also, make sure that the
continuity and wiring are good. If
there is still no display present, see
Cause 4.

Cause 4: The display has a problem.

Solution: Make sure the display has power

and is turned ON. If there is still no
display, please call Altinex at
[phone].

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ALTINEX POLICY 9

9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY

Please see the Altinex website at

www.altinex.com for details on warranty and

return policy.

9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, INC

592 Apollo street
Brea, CA 92821 USA

TEL: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [e-mail]

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