Barco PDS Quick Start Manual

SEL

ESC

Adjust

2

3 6

1

5

4

SDI

LOGO

FRZ BLACK

TAKE

Effects

PDS-902

PROGRAM: RGB

NEXT: SDI

1024x768@59.94

NTSC (480i)

Inputs

7 8

Quick Setup and Operations

1

Connect Power — Ensure that power is properly
connected to the PDS. (Chapter 3, “Cable and
Adapter Information”)

2

5
6

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Connect Outputs — Connect the output(s) of the

PDS to your projector(s) or other target devices.
(Chapter 3, “Signal Installation”)

Power On — Turn on power to the PDS, your
projector(s), and to all peripheral equipment.
(Chapter 4, “Power-Up Initialization”)

8

Set Output Format — Set the desired output
resolution and frame rate. (Chapter 4, “Output
Format”)

9

Save Output Configuration — After completing all
output adjustments, save the output configuration.
(Chapter 4, “Save Config”)

11

Enable Test Pattern — Turn on a test pattern, verify
an image, and adjust as required. When complete,
turn off the pattern. (Chapter 4, “Test Pattern”)

Select and Adjust Input — Select an input, and
perform the necessary image adjustments. (Chapter
4, “Input Menu”)

12

Adjust System Parameters — Adjust parameters
such as transition time, display brightness, user prefs.
(Chapter 4, “User Preference Menu,” “System Menu”)

13
14

3
4

Repeat for Each Input — Repeat steps 10 and
11 for each input that you have connected to the
PDS.

10

Save System Configuration — After completing all
system adjustments, save the system configuration.
(Chapter 4, “Save System State”)

15

Ready to Roll — With all output, input and system
configurations saved, press the desired input button,
and press TAKE.

16

7

Connect Inputs — Connect all analog, DVI, and
SDI input sources to the PDS. (Chapter 3, “Signal
Installation”)

Launch GUI — (Optional) Connect your laptop to the
PDS, log onto the PDS using its IP address, and
launch the GUI. (Chapter 5, “GUI Operations”)

Save Input Configuration — After completing all
adjustments for an input, save the input configuration.
(Chapter 4, “Save Config”)

Enable Remote Control — (Optional) Connect
Ethernet or Serial communications, and issue desired
commands. (Appendix B, “Remote Control”)

P/N 26-1204004-00 Rev 01

Inputs Section

Sources 1-4: Analog

Sources 5-8*: DVI or Analog

SDI: 3G/HD/SD-SDI

LOGO: Full screen capture

* (sources 7-8 not on PDS-701)

Menu Display

Use ADJUST knob,

plus SEL and ESC
buttons to navigate

menus.

Adjust

• Counter-clockwise: scroll down
menu tree, or decrement values.

• Clockwise: scroll up menu tree,
or increment values.

SEL

Press to enter a menu,

change or accept a

parameter, or answer

“Yes” to a query.

ESC

Press to exit a menu

without making changes,

cancel an operation, or

answer “No” to a query.

FRZ

Press to freeze or

un-freeze current

Program source.

Lit solid = frozen.

Button States

Off: Input not selected

Blinking: Input “pending” for transition

Lit solid: Input on Program

BLACK

Press to pend or initiate a black transition.

Black Auto Take mode affects function

(User Preferences). Blinking = Pending.

Lit solid = Black on Program.

TAKE

Press to mix the selected input

to Program, or to execute a pending

black transition. Use the Setup Menu

to adjust the transition time.

NOTE

After each
TAKE, Program
and pending
sources flip-flop.

Factory Reset – When using a PDS for the first
time, perform a factory reset. (Chapter 4,
“Factory Reset Menu”)

The following list summarizes PDS setup and
operations. For error-free installation, always
refer to the listed section in the User’s Guide.

PDS Series

Quick Start Guide

Visibly yours

Toll Free:

Fax:

Technical Support:

Website:

[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
www.barco.com

* Breakout Cables for Analog Inputs

Menu Tree — only top level functions are shownStatus Menu

• Input Type — Specifies the type of input signal
currently on Program.

• Input Format — Indicates video format on
Program. If the input is not valid, “Invalid Signal”
is shown.

• Next Input Type — Indicates next Program input
type, plus HDCP status (if applicable).

• Next Input Format — Indicates next Program
input format.

Sample Status Menu

PDS Series

Quick Start Guide

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AC

Connect to

AC power

source.

IMPORTANT

Use this table to
connect various source
formats to the PDS,

using the system’s

analog input connectors
(Inputs 1 - 8).

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For complete details on
all installation, setup,
and operating
procedures, refer to the
PDS User’s Guide.

Program Input Type
Program Input Format
Next Input Type
Next Input Format

Visibly yours

Toll Free:

Fax:

Technical Support:

Website:

[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
www.barco.com

Analog Inputs

Connect to analog sources such

as PCs, VTRs, and cameras.

Use breakout cables as required.

See * below for details.

DVI-I Inputs

Connect to DVI or analog sources.

The connector’s analog pins can be

accessed with a breakout cable, or a

DVI to HD-15 adapter.

(Inputs 7 and 8 not on PDS-701)

HD/SD SDI Input

Connect to 3G/HD/SD-

SDI source.

Program Outputs

1 x DVI, 1 x Analog provided.

Both have the same

resolution, and both can be

used simultaneously.

Communications

Ethernet and Serial connectors are provided

for communications with PDS. Use the

Ethernet Menu and Serial Setup Menu to

set parameters. Use Ethernet connector to

run web-based GUI.

Input 1

Input 3

Input 2

Input 4

Input 5 Input 6

SDI

PROGRAM

VIDEO INPUTS

ETHERNET

SERIAL

Preview

Input 7 Input 8

PROGRAM:
NEXT:

RGB

1024x768 @59.94

SDI

NTSC (480i)

NOTE

• To display the Setup Menu from the
Status Menu, press SEL.

• To return to the Status Menu from
any point in the Setup Menu, press
ESC repeatedly.

Breakout Cable

Wire Color

Comp
Video

S-Video

(Y/C)

YUV

(YPbPr)

RGB

Sync on Green

RGB

Comp Sync

RGB

Separate H V

R
G

B
H Sync
V Sync

 (Pr)

  



 (Lum)  (Lum)

  

 (Pb)

  

 



For HDCP sources, ensure the Output
Display device is HDCP-compliant.
Otherwise, the display device will be
blacked when protected content is
selected to be shown on that output.

Preview Outputs

Connect to DVI or

analog preview

monitor.

(Only on PDS-902)

 (Chrom)

Input Format

Input System

Type
Colorspace

Contrast
Brightness
Color Balance
Processing

Reset Config

VFD Brightness

Ethernet

Input EDID

Auto Input Save

Black Auto Take

Background

Output

DVI Cable Equal

Temperature

Version

Logo

Selection

Save Pgm to Logo
Delete Logo

Serial Setup

Phone

Auto Acquire

Menu Context

Auto Input Cfg

User Preference

Status

Auto Acquire

Executive Mode

Save System State

Diagnostics

File Association

Adjust On Preview *

Auto Take

Timing Adjust

Trans Time

HDCP

Main

Save Config

Recall Config
Delete Config

Tech Support

Web Address

* Only in PDS-902

Status Menu Setup Menu

Sizing Adjust

Aspect Ratio

USB Upgrade
Web Upgrade

Firmware Upgrade

Reset All, Save EDID
Reset All

Factory Reset