Barco PDS-902 User Manual

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PDS Series

Quick Start Guide

Barco, Inc.

Toll Free:

Fax:

Technical Support:

Website:

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

Menu Display

Use ADJUST knob,

plus SEL and ESC
buttons to navigate

menus.

PROGRAM: RGB

NEXT: SDI
NTSC (480i)

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

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

1024x768@59.94

Quick Setup and Operations

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

Connect Power — Ensure that power is properly

1
2
3
4

connected to the PDS. (Chapter 3, “Cable and
Adapter Information”)

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

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”)

Adjust

ESC

Press to exit a menu

without making changes,

cancel an operation, or

answer “No” to a query.

Adjust

Press to freeze or

un-freeze current

Program source.

Lit solid = frozen.

Factory Reset – When using a PDS for the first

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6
7
8

9
10
11

time, perform a factory reset. (Chapter 4,
“Factory Reset Menu”)

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”)

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

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”)

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

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

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

SEL

Press to enter a menu,

change or accept a

parameter, or answer

“Yes” to a query.

SEL

ESC

FRZ

Press to pend or initiate a black transition.

Black Auto Take mode affects function

(User Preferences). Blinking = Pending.

Sources 5-8*: DVI or Analog

1

Lit solid = Black on Program.

Inputs Section

Sources 1-4: Analog

SDI: 3G/HD/SD-SDI

LOGO: Full screen capture

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

Inputs

4

3 6

2

FRZ BLACK

5

Effects

BLACK

Button States

Off: Input not selected

Blinking: Input “pending” for transition

Lit solid: Input on Program

7 8

LOGO

SDI

TAKE

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.

Repeat for Each Input — Repeat steps 10 and

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13
14
15
16

11 for each input that you have connected to the
PDS.

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

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

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

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

PDS-902

NOTE

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

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Visibly yours

PDS Series

Quick Start Guide

Barco, Inc.

Toll Free:

Fax:

Technical Support:

Website:

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www.barco.com

Analog Inputs

Connect to analog sources such

as PCs, VTRs, and cameras.

Use breakout cables as required.

See * below for details.

Connect to DVI or analog sources.

The connector’s analog pins can be

accessed with a breakout cable, or a

DVI-I Inputs

DVI to HD-15 adapter.

(Inputs 7 and 8 not on PDS-701)

VIDEO INPUTS

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

PROGRAM:

1024x768 @59.94

NEXT:

Sample Status Menu

Input 3

Input 1

RGB

SDI

NTSC (480i)

Input 4

Input 2

• 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.

For HDCP sources, ensure the Output
Display device is HDCP-compliant.

IMPORTANT

Otherwise, the display device will be
blacked when protected content is
selected to be shown on that output.

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

NOTE

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

ESC repeatedly.

HD/SD SDI Input

Connect to 3G/HD/SD-

SDI source.

Input 7 Input 8

Input 5 Input 6

Program Outputs

1 x DVI, 1 x Analog provided.

Both have the same

resolution, and both can be

used simultaneously.

SDI

Preview Outputs

Connect to DVI or

analog preview

monitor.

(Only on PDS-902)

Preview

PROGRAM

Menu Tree — only top level functions are shownStatus Menu

Status Menu Setup Menu

Input System

Input Format
Adjust On Preview *
Type
Colorspace
Auto Acquire
Aspect Ratio
Sizing Adjust
Timing Adjust
Contrast
Brightness
Color Balance
Processing
Save Config
Reset Config
Recall Config
Delete Config

Output

Main

* Only in PDS-902

Logo

Selection
Status
Save Pgm to Logo
Delete Logo

User Preference

Trans Time
Auto Acquire
Auto Input Cfg
Auto Input Save
Background
HDCP
Auto Take
Black Auto Take
Menu Context

* Breakout Cables for Analog Inputs

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

using the system’s

analog input connectors
(Inputs 1 - 8).

Breakout Cable

Wire Color

R
G

B
H Sync
V Sync

Comp
Video



S-Video

(Y/C)

 (Lum)  (Lum)
 (Chrom)

YUV

(YPbPr)

 (Pr)

 (Pb)

RGB

Sync on Green

  

  

  

Ethernet and Serial connectors are provided

Ethernet Menu and Serial Setup Menu to

set parameters. Use Ethernet connector to

SERIAL

ETHERNET

VFD Brightness

Ethernet
Serial Setup
Input EDID
DVI Cable Equal
Executive Mode
File Association
Temperature
Diagnostics
Save System State

RGB

Comp Sync

 

Communications

for communications with PDS. Use the

run web-based GUI.

AC

Connect to

AC power

source.

Tech Support

Version
Phone
Web Address

Factory Reset

Reset All, Save EDID
Reset All

Firmware Upgrade

USB Upgrade
Web Upgrade

RGB

Separate H V



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

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