Aurora VR-1FF User Manual

X Tune

Video Processor, Scaler, Switcher,

Integrated TV Tuner

Now has character text generator via rs-232

Installation and

Operations

Manual Rev: 020901 Firmware Rev: 1.16 and above

205 Commercial Court Morganville, NJ 07751 Voice: (732) 591-5800 Fax: (732) 591-5801

www.auroramultimedia.com

Manual

Table of Contents

Product Description ................................1

Warning ................................................. 2

Unpacking ............................................ 2

Installation ............................................. 2

System Overview ................................... 3

Understanding PiP Modes ..................... 3

Remote Control .................................... 4

Front Panel ............................................ 5

On Screen Display (OSD) ....................... 6

Specifications ........................................ 15

Control Port ............................................ 17

RS-232 Protocol ..................................... 17

Connector Specifications ..................... 21

Troubleshooting .................................... 22

Upgrading Firmware ............................. 23

Warranty ............................................ 24

FCC Statement ..................................... 24

1.0 Product Description

The XTune provides enhanced functionality to your display devices for a variety of applications. Conference rooms, video conferencing, training facilities, video production, home entertainment, and even office desktops will benefit from this small but powerful device.

Plasma Display LCD Projector

Features

Video Processor, Scaler, Switcher. Hi Res PiP, Integrated TV Tuner

Multimedia Inputs: RF Input, Video/S-Video Input, Computer/Component Input.

Compatible with 1080i, 720p, 480 i, 480p, VGA, SVGA, XGA input resolutions.

Output Resolutions: VGA, SVGA, XGA, 852x480, 1280x768, 1366x768, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i

Hi-Res PiP capabilities such as Side-by-Side images, Transulcent PiP, Multi image PiP

MAD (Motion Adaptive De-interlacing) provides superior image enhancements 3:2 Pulldown Adaptive 4H comb filtering with Y/C processing produces exceptionally high quality images with image enhancement and noise suppression. RS-232, IR, Contact Closure Control. Compact Size. Only 8.4”W x 5.65”D x 1”H

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2.0 : Static (Still) pictures will cause “burn in” on certain

Caution types of displays and may damage the display device. Avoid prolonged usage of the PiP and On Screen Display. When using static images, reducing brightness and/or contrast can help reduce the risk of damage to the display device. Refer to the display’s owners and technical manual about additional precautions.

3.0 Unpacking

(1) - XTune (1) - Installation and Operations Manual (1) - 12 Volt (15 Watt) power supply (1) - 47 Button Remote IRC-1 (1)-6PinMini DIN Male - Female 9 Pin (Firmware Upgrade / RS-232 Control Cable)

Note: Please examine the XTune for any signs of shipping damage.

4.0 Installation

For RS-232 Control use the provided 6 pin mini DIN to 9 pin female

cable

(Computer, Component Sources, etc.)

RGB / YPbPr Input

Video/S-Video Input

(DVD, VCR, etc.)

Antenna Input

(Cable TV, etc.)

XTune Setup/Connection

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5.0 System Overview

The vast amount of features in the XTune can seem overwhelming at first. As you will see it is pretty easy to catch on once explained.

Using the 47 button full featured remote many of the functions can be accessed directly. When the menu button is pressed, an On Screen Display (OSD) generated from the XTune will appear. As a protection against burning the screen the XTune menu will close if not used for 20 seconds. The menu structure and features are described in the OSD section of the manual. The menu is the key to all the features inside the XTune.

When the unit is first powered on the first item to take care of is matching the output resolution and output format to the display device. The XTune can output Component (YPbPr) or RGB at many different resolutions. These can be changed from the Menu under Display Setup. Once this is done the image will look its best. For example, if the LCD projector has a native resolution of XGA (1024 x 768) then the XTune should be set to output XGA. If you do not then the projector will have to scale as well making the image less than perfect. Aurora has put in most of the standard resolutions. Check in the specification section to make certain we have a resolution to match. If not please contact Aurora technical support as we might be able to add an additional resolution if it is within the units capability.

The XTune has a Main channel and a PiP channel. Any input on the unit can be sent to the Main as well as the PiP but with limitations to the combinations. The XTune can only PiP the 15 pin RGBHV / YPbPr -vs- Video / S-Video / TV. It is possible to watch PC and TV at the same time but video with TV will not work. Audio can follow the Main input or the PiP input by using the F3 key on the remote.

Full control over the Main and PiP channel independently can make viewing more enjoyable. Controls for brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, size, phase, position, blending, and much more are available via the menu. It is beneficial to play with all the different features to see the effects for better or worse to find what works best for your viewing. The XTune will automatically try to make the best image when first locked on to the source but this can be overridden for additional sharpness, or maybe some noise reduction.

PiP modes vary based on output resolution. Some resolutions have a full set of PiP modes while others are limited do to the aspect ratio (4:3 vs 16:9) and resolution. Check in the specifications section of the manual for the PiP mode vs resolution that are currently available. Future firmware upgrades may add additional modes so keep an eye out for updates.

Another great feature of the XTune is the ability to upgrade the firmware for additional features or fixes. Try to keep an eye out for the latest releases on www.auroramultimedia.com to take advantage of the new version. The firmware is easily upload to the XTune with the Flash123 utility that is free on our web site.

Remember, people see things differently. What looks good to one person may not to another. The power of the XTune allows you to tailor the image to just about anyones liking. Most important... ENJOY!!!

5.1 Understanding PiP modes

While the XTune is very powerful in the feature set, there are some hardware limitations based on output resolution and source input resolution. The Main input can upscale and downscale any image. The PiP can only downscale or send out equal resolution when outputting a progressive signal. That is why in some combinations the PiP window will not go as large as other modes. For example, if the output is set to XGA and there is video in the PiP window, the window can only go as high as 240p since the input resolution is a 480i and the output is a progressive signal. The resulting window will be no larger than 1/3 the screen. The code protects a user from these limitations and will alert a user on screen when certain configurations can not be done. Side by Side mode has the toughest job since the PiP is forced to be at a specific size. PiP swap is not available in this mode so it is easier to tell which side (Main or PiP) is better suited for the input vs the output. Example: XGA output will only work if the RGB source is sent to the PiP side and the video is sent to the Main. However, in 1080i output it is best to send RGB to the Main and Video to the PiP. If a combination does not work in side by side, try the opposite input (Main vs PiP). Overall, the PiP modes can be a very powerful tool if understood and implemented correctly. Presentations will benefit in ways that could not be cost effectively done. Video Conferencing with the power of side by side and translucent PiP will solve problems of years past trying to view hi-res computer with the far end. The best application for this unit is the one you create!!!

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6.0 Remote Control

Using the Aurora IRC-1 47 Button Remote

DISPLAY

TUNER

1 2

F1 F2 F3

TV VIDEO SVIDEO

RGB

OSD

RGB

MOVE

SIZE

SELECT

VIDEO

ON/OFF

SWAP

ADV

PiP

IRC-1

YPbPr

INFO

LAST

SVIDEO

YPbPr

MODE

AUTO

POWER

MUTE

VOL

1. TUNER - Selects the XTune to be controlled from the remote

2. DISPLAY - Selects the Display Device

3. POWER - Turns on and off the XTune

4. F1 - Steps through the formats (Expand, Letter Box, Piller Box, etc)

5. F2 - Auto Adjust for RGB input

6. F3 - Audio follow (Main / PiP)

7. MUTE - Toggles the volume mute on/off

8. VOLUME - Ramps the volume up or down

9. CHANNEL - Changes the TV channel + or -

Main Input Selection

10. TV INPUT - Selects the TV Antenna as the Main input

11. VIDEO INPUT - Selects the Video as the Main input

12. SVIDEO INPUT - Selects the S-Video as the Main input

13. RGB INPUT - Selects the RGB as the Main input

14. YPBPR INPUT - Selects the YPbPr as the Main input

15. UP ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate and controls PiP Blending (Single PiP no menus on the screen)

16. DOWN ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate and

controls PiP Blending (Single PiP no menus on the screen)

17. LEFT ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate

18. RIGHT ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate

19. SELECT - Used with menu function to select a feature

20. MENU - Enters and exits OSD menu structure

21. INFO - Displays in the upper corner input and timing information

22-31 Keys - Used for channel selection

32. OSD - Toggles On Screen Display on/off

33. LAST - Returns to the last channel select

PiP Input Selection

34. TV INPUT - Selects the TV Antenna as the PiP input

35. VIDEO INPUT - Selects the Video as the PiP input

36. SVIDEO INPUT - Selects the S-Video as the PiP input

37. RGB INPUT - Selects the RGB as the PiP input

38. YPBPR INPUT - Selects the YPbPr as the PiP input

Make certain to press the TUNER button to change the control mode of the remote to XTune.

39. ON/OFF - Turns Single PiP on and off

40. MOVE - Moves Single PiP to next area of display

41. SWAP - Main Input becomes PiP and vice-versa

42. MODE - Steps through all the PiP modes ex. single-pap-tile-etc

43. SIZE - Steps through different sizes PiP for Single Mode

44. ADV - Advances to next PiP window in the Tile modes

45. AUTO - Starts and stops 1 sec auto advance in the Tile Modes

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7.0 Front Panel

The XTune front panel is simple but very effective. The orange seven segment display shows the current TV channel selected for Main or PiP channel.

: Increments the TV channel upCh+

Ch-

: Decrements the TV channel down

Vol+

: When no OSD menu is present it raises the volume. If the menu is present it functions as the

right arrow key. Front LED display will show v 52 if the level is at 52 for example. Times out after 3 sec.

Vol-

: When no OSD menu is present it lowers the volume. If the menu is present it functions as the left

arrow key. Front LED display will show v 52 if the level is at 52 for example. Times out after 3 sec.

Select

Power

the XTune loses power it will turn on when power is returned.

Special Functions: Select & Vol+ pressed together

based on the resolution selected.

: Toggles the OSD menu on and off

: Confirms a selection when pressed

: Toggles the XTune power on and off. When turning on it takes about 2 seconds to initialize. If

: Changes the output resolution. The LED will display r 01-r13

r 01 720x480I r 06 1280x720P r 11 852x480P r 02 720x480P r 07 1920x1080I r 12 1280 x 768 r 03 720x576I r 08 VGA 60Hz r 13 1366 x 768 r 04 720x576I 100HZ r 09 SVGA 60HZ r 05 720x576P r 10 XGA 60HZ

Select & Vol- pressed together

RGB and d 02 for YPbPr.

: Changes the output display format. The LED will display d 01 for

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8.0 On Screen Display (OSD)

1. The On Screen Display is activated with the “Menu” button.

2. The OSD is removed if the “Menu” key is again pressed.

3. Pressing the “Menu key returns to the previous menu level. All menus initially mark the first menu item.

8.1 OSD MAIN MENU The first menu column is a set of icons displayed vertically within the OSD. Each menu item is used to navigate to a submenu, which is displayed when the “Select” key is pressed.

The MAIN startup menu contains the following menu items:

MAIN VIDEO PiP VIDEO INPUT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP TV SETUP PiP SETUP ADVANCED MISCELLANEOUS

8.2 MAIN VIDEO The MAIN video menu contains the following menu items for main channel adjustment. The slider is displayed on the right hand side of the sub menu items. The menu items are selected using “<” and “>” keys. The item is marked with “ ”h when selected.

MAIN VIDEO

CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION HUE RED N/A GREEN N/A BLUE N/A H SHARPNESS V SHARPNESS H POSITION V POSITION NOISE REDUCTION - OFF

Pressing the “Select” key allows the value to be adjusted with the “<” and the “>” keys. The new value is saved when the “Menu” key is pressed (Text turns white).

MAIN VIDEO CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION HUE RED N/A GREEN N/A BLUE N/A H SHARPNESS V SHARPNESS H POSITION V POSITION NOISE REDUCTION - OFF

8.2.1 CONTRAST Activates slider to adjust picture contrast.

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