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Video Insertion Unit

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Title: VISU ID-no.: R5976214 Release:June 2003

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This manual refers to following hardware and software configurations of V following most current components with order codes:

R9830602 R9842140 R9830621 R9830623 R9830611 R9830646 R7626275

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base unit digital output unit DVI analog output unit, to be used in VISU analog output unit, to be used in VISU video input unit RGB input unit, compatible with XGA and SXGA processor board

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– EOS setup

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stand alone setup

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containing the

Document History

Modifications which result in a new version are indicated by a vertical bar.

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Guarantee and Compensation

BARCO provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults. BARCO must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.

The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at the latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, BARCO can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract (redhibition). All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by BARCO, being a component of the system or independent services, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence on the part of BARCO.

If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on good delivered by BARCO, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned or operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e. g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by BARCO either.

The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in this manual must be complied with by the customer.

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Contents

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 How this manual is organized.............................................................................................1-2

1.2 Styles and Symbols ............................................................................................................. 1-3

1.3 Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................1-4

1.3.1 Precautions..................................................................................................................1-4

1.3.2 Unpacking of Devices ................................................................................................1-6

1.3.3 Installation ..................................................................................................................1-6

1.3.4 Servicing.....................................................................................................................1-6

1.3.5 Cleaning......................................................................................................................1-6

1.3.6 Re-Packing..................................................................................................................1-6

2 Summary......................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Properties.............................................................................................................................2-2

3 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Examining ...........................................................................................................................3-2

3.1.1 V

3.1.2 Control PC for VISU

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ISU

.......................................................................................................................3-2

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Standalone ...........................................................................3-4

3.2 Cabling ................................................................................................................................3-5

3.2.1 Power Supply..............................................................................................................3-5

3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI)..........................................................................................3-6

3.2.3 Digital Output Unit MDR26....................................................................................... 3-8

3.2.4 Analog Output Unit....................................................................................................3-9

3.2.5 Video Input Unit.......................................................................................................3-11

3.2.6 RGB Input Unit ........................................................................................................3-12

3.2.7 Processor Board........................................................................................................3-13

3.3 Starting Up ........................................................................................................................3-16

3.3.1 Connecting................................................................................................................3-16

3.3.2 Switching on.............................................................................................................3-20

3.3.3 Switching off ............................................................................................................3-20

4 Operating......................................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Display Capabilities ............................................................................................................ 4-2

4.1.1 Video Input Unit.........................................................................................................4-3

4.1.2 RGB Input Unit (SXGA)............................................................................................4-4

4.1.3 Output Units ...............................................................................................................4-5

4.1.4 Video Switcher ...........................................................................................................4-6

4.2 Operation.............................................................................................................................4-7

5 Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Exchange of Consumables ..................................................................................................5-2

5.1.1 Replacing the Filter Pad of V

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ISU

...........................................................................5-2

5.2 Cleaning...............................................................................................................................5-2

6 Command Reference....................................................................................................................6-1

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6.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................6-2

6.2 Notation Conventions..........................................................................................................6-2

6.3 V

6.4 V

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ISU

Internals.................................................................................................................6-3

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ISU

Operation Protocol ................................................................................................6-4

6.4.1 Error / Info messages..................................................................................................6-4

6.4.2 Return value................................................................................................................ 6-4

6.4.3 ACK / NACK ............................................................................................................. 6-4

6.5 Commands...........................................................................................................................6-5

6.5.1 <CR> ..........................................................................................................................6-6

6.5.2 SET_BAUDRATE ..................................................................................................... 6-6

6.5.3 AUTO_CONFIG ........................................................................................................6-6

6.5.4 VERBOSE..................................................................................................................6-7

6.5.5 HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM ................................................................ 6-7

6.5.6 OPU_SET_POS..........................................................................................................6-9

6.5.7 OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM............................................................6-10

6.5.8 IPU_LNK_TO_WIN ................................................................................................6-10

6.5.9 WIN_LNK_TO_SRC...............................................................................................6-11

6.5.10 WIN_SET_POS......................................................................................................6-11

6.5.11 WIN_SET_VIEWPORT ........................................................................................6-12

6.5.12 WIN_BRING_TO_TOP.........................................................................................6-12

6.5.13 WIN_SHOW...........................................................................................................6-12

6.5.14 WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM..........................................................6-13

6.5.15 SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM...........................................................6-14

6.5.16 ENABLE_UPDATE...............................................................................................6-16

6.5.17 TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE.....................................................................................6-17

6.5.18 VERSION...............................................................................................................6-17

6.6 Way of operations .............................................................................................................6-18

7 Technical Appendix.....................................................................................................................7-1

7.1 Technical Data.....................................................................................................................7-2

7.2 Interfaces .............................................................................................................................7-6

7.3 Order Codes.......................................................................................................................7-11

8 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................8-1

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8.1 Communication to V

Fails........................................................................................8-2

8.2 Hot Line...............................................................................................................................8-3

9 Index.............................................................................................................................................9-1

9.1 Table of Tables....................................................................................................................9-1

9.2 Table of Figures...................................................................................................................9-2

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1 Introduction

This chapter explains the structure of the manual itself and the used typographic styles and symbols. Safety information is provided concerning the operation of computer systems from BARCO.

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1.1 How this manual is organized

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ISU

This manual describes design and startup of V

Video Insertion Unit from BARCO. It is di-

vided into nine chapters:



Introduction

explains the structure of the manual itself and the used typographic styles and symbols. Safety information is provided concerning the operation of computer systems from BARCO.



Summary

gives an overview about the features of VISU



Getting Started

describes the set up of VISU



Operating

shows the capabilities which VISU



Maintenance

describes the maintenance of VISU



Command Reference

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offers displaying graphics and video.

provides an overview of the serial commands and an instruction how to use.



Technical Appendix

gives tabular overviews about the technical details of VISU

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, its components and of their in-

terfaces.



Troubleshooting

gives advice, if your VISU

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does not operate properly.



Index

gives a list of the tables and figures, used in this manual.

Chapters, pages, figures and tables are numbered separately. Chapters are indicated by a »point syntax«, e. g.

4.2.3, pages by a »dash syntax«, e. g. 2-1, as figures and tables are, e. g. figure 5-4.

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1.2 Styles and Symbols

The typographic styles and the symbols used in this document have the following meaning:

Helvetica bold Labels, menus and buttons are printed in the Helvetica bold font.

Condensed Links to both other chapters of this manual and to sites in the Internet are

printed condensed. In the on-line version of this manual all hyperlinks appear teal.

Courier Names of files and parts from programs are printed in the Courier font. Courier bold Inputs you are supposed to do from the keyboard are printed in Courier

bold font.



Within a piece of programming code this arrow marks a line, that must be made up in two lines, though meant to be one line.

This arrow marks tips and notes.

The book is a reference to enclosed manuals.

If you do not heed instructions indicated by this symbol there is a risk of damage to the equipment!

If you do not heed instructions indicated by this symbol there is a risk of electrical shock and danger to personal health!

This symbol marks passages concerning solely the VISU

OS.

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in conjunction with

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1.3 Safety Instructions

This section describes safety precautions, which must be observed when installing and operating a product from BARCO.

1.3.1 Precautions

For your own protection, observe the following safety precautions when installing, operating and servicing your device:

 Before operating the units please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference!  Observe all warnings and instructions printed on the devices!  Servicing not explicitly mentioned in this manual should never be carried out by unauthorized

personnel! Never open the case of the unit without first disconnecting the power supply cord!

 To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture!  This product should be operated from an AC power source!  This unit may be connected to an IT power system!  Check that the voltage and frequency of your power supply match those printed on the device

label with the rated electrical values!

 If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power com-

pany!

 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug!

 This equipment must be grounded (earthed) via the supplied 3 conductor AC power cable. (If

the supplied power cable is not the correct on, consult your dealer.)

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Mains lead (AC Power cord) with CEE 7 plug:

The wires of the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:

yellow + green Earth (Ground) blue Neutral brown Line (Life)

Power cord with ANSI 73.11 plug:

The wires of the power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.

Figure 1-1

CEE 7 plug

yellow + green Earth (Ground) black Neutral white Line ( Life)

Figure 1-2

ANSI 73.11 plug

 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will

walk on the cord. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on

the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.

 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dan-

gerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

 Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the

cabinet, unplug the set and have it checked by qualified service personnel before resuming operations.

 Lightning - For extra protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is lift un-

attended and unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and AC power-line surges.

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1.3.2 Unpacking of Devices

Note advises on the packaging for unpacking!

1.3.3 Installation

 Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious

damage to it.

 Do not use this unit near water.  Use only the power cord supplied with your unit. While appearing to be similar, other power

cords have not been safety tested at the factory and may not be used to power the unit. For a replacement power cord, contact your dealer.

 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable

operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation or enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

 The maximum recommended ambient temperature for this equipment is 40° C.  When using the unit in a multi-unit rack assembly or closed assembly the ambient temperature

inside the assembly may not succeed the maximum rated ambient temperature.

 When installed in a rack, the installation should be such that the amount of airflow required for

safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The mounting of the equipment should be such that no hazardous condition is achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

1.3.4 Servicing

Mechanical or electrical modifications others than described in this manual must not be made to the devices. BARCO is not liable for damages resulting from modified devices.

Only authorized personnel should carry out other maintenance work not explicitly mentioned in this installation manual!

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Never open the case of V Measurements and tests with the opened device may be carried out only in the factory or by specially trained personnel, due to the dangers of electrical shock.

1.3.5 Cleaning

without first disconnecting the power supply cord!

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. See section

1.3.6 Re-Packing

5.2 Cleaning for a cleaning instruction!

Keep the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your set as it was originally packed at the factory.

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2 Summary

This chapter gives an overview about the features of VISU

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2.1 Properties

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With V

(Video Insertion Unit) live video and RGB data can be displayed on ATLAS and

OVERVIEW Display Walls and be integrated into the X window applications or a Microsoft Windows desktop controlled by EOS.

The video- and RGB-windows displayed by VISU

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can be manipulated in contrast, brightness,

color etc. As well they can be zoomed in and out. The V

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ISU

system is a modular system, which holds a processor board, one to four input modules and one to four output modules. Any combination of inputs and outputs is possible, i.e. you may for example have two output cards, two video input cards and two RGB input cards installed. This then offers you the possibility to display two video and two RGB sources anywhere within a 2x1 or 1x2 display matrix area.

ISU

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– EOS Setup

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setups are possible:

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live video and RGB pictures can be inserted into the display of the EOS X Terminal

Two V

VISU

With VISU or EOS Workstation for Windows NT/2000. In this way, video or RGB data may be displayed within an X window or a video window respectively and may be controlled in the same way as any other window concerning resizing and moving.

LUS

ISU

19:00

LUS

ISU

Eos

Ethernet, TCP/IP

ISU

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Figure 2-1

– EOS setup

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VISU

– Standalone Setup

A VISU

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standalone system is mainly used in application areas where there is a need for displaying different information sources (Video or RGB) within a matrix of display systems (projectors or other display medium). Sources displayed may be moved, re-scaled and treated in a number of other ways via control software, which is installed on a control PC. To control the functions of

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ISU

and to locate and size the video and RGB windows an additional control PC is needed. This control PC is operated with the Linux operating system. The V

PLUS

ISU

standalone product is almost identical to the VISU

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product for EOS systems. The functionality is largely the same, some minor hardware aspects together with some internal operation differs between both products.

LUS

ISU

Control PCV

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ISU

– standalone setup

Figure 2-2

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Control Room Management Software OSIRIS and APOLLO

Depending on the used operating system of the EOS and control PC respectively, either the wall management software OSIRIS or APOLLO can be used to control the VISU

OSIRIS is used for a VISU standalone setup when E installed on E an overview about the releases of O

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ISU

Plus

Visu

OS or the control PC provides the multi screen capability. The table below gives you

hardware configuration:

configuration Osiris X Server

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with digital or analog output in a VISU

OS or the control PC is operated as X terminal. The EOS X Server that is

SIRIS and the X Server that have to be used with your specific

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– EOS or VISU

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–

EOS setup, analog output V 1.1.1 and later R2.11 and later standalone setup, analog output V 1.1.3 and later R2.21 and later EOS setup, digital output MDR26 connector V 1.2.0 and later R2.2 and later standalone setup, digital output MDR26 connector V 1.2.0 and later R2.21 and later EOS setup, digital output DVI connector V 1.3.2 and later R3.06 and later standalone setup, digital output DVI connector V 1.3.2 and later R3.06 and later

Table 2-1

APOLLO serves to control a VISU

dependencies of VISU

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with digital output connected to an EOS Workstation for Win-

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, OSIRIS and X Server

dows NT/2000.

Plus

Visu

configuration Apollo Display Driver

EOS setup, digital output MDR26 connector R1.4.1 and later R3.0 and later EOS setup, digital output DVI connector R1.4.3 and later R3.1 and later

dependencies of VISU

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, APOLLO and EOS Display Driver

Table 2-2

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3 Getting Started

This chapter describes the set up of VISU If your V

continue with section

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ISU

is already configured within your working place you can skip this chapter and

4 Operating.

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3.1 Examining

3.1.1 VISU

The front of VISU

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looks like this or similar:

1 air supply 2 handle of filter mounting 3 restart button 4 LED: status 5 LED: power on 6 LCD display for system messages 7 reserved for future use! 8 reserved for future use! 9 power button

Figure 3-1

front view of V

ISU

LUS

Next to the air supply openings [1] there is the handle of the filter mounting [2]. In the center there are three buttons. The upper one is the

power button [9]. The two LEDs next to the switches indicate status [4] respectively power on [5].

On the right hand side there is an

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LCD display for system messages [6].

reset button [3], the lower one is the

3-2

The Back

The back of your VISU

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looks like this or similar:

10, 19 air supply 11 output card 0 12 output card 1 13 output card 2 14 output card 3 15 input card 0 16 input card 1 17 input card 2 18 input card 3 20 mains connection 21 processor board

Figure 3-2

rear view of V

ISU

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On the lower left hand side there is the mains connection [20]. In the left middle there are up to four

right middle there are up to four put and output cards, the

To protect VISU kept free of obstructions!

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processor board [21] is located.

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output cards [11-14], lined up one under each other. In the

input cards [15-18], lined up one under each other. Under the in-

from overheating, the air supply openings in the case shall be

3-3

3.1.2 Control PC for VISU

The control PC for VISU

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Standalone

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standalone comes with its own documentation to you, please read it

carefully. The control PC provides a serial and a parallel port that is used to connect to the processor board

of the VISU

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and therewith control the VISU

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. The serial port is located on a Multiport I/O card. For the parallel port either the standard parallel port of the computer can be used or if available a parallel port of the Multiport I/O Card. The Multiport I/O Card is inserted in an expansion slot of the control PC.

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3.2 Cabling

3.2.1 Power Supply

Check the power rating on your outlet before connecting VISU

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to the wall outlet or to a power strip. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.

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VISU

is designed to operate with single-phase power systems having a

grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.

To connect VISU  Plug the female end of the power cord into the

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to the power supply, follow these steps:

mains connection [20].

 Plug the male end of the power cord into a power outlet.

Figure 3-3

mains connection of V

ISU

LUS

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3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI)

There are three different types of output units for connecting to the projection modules of an OVERVIEW or ATLAS Display Wall: digital output unit DVI, digital output unit MDR26 and analog output unit.

To connect to digital projection modules the digital output unit DVI can be used.

Within a Visu inserted into the output unit of Visu

Plus

– Eos configuration the graphical information of Eos is also

Plus

Each of these output units provides the facility for connecting one projection module.

Digital and analog output units may not be mixed within one Visu multiple Visu

connector and with MDR26 connector can be used in the same device.

Furthermore in a VISU DDC information from the display device to the E

Plus

in the same chain! Nevertheless digital output units with DVI

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- EOS configuration the digital output unit DVI is able to loop through

OS.

Connectors

The digital output unit has two connectors. The In connector [1] is to connect to a digital graphic channel of E

OS within a VISU

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– EOS Setup. The Out connector [2] is to connect to the projection

Plus

or within

module.

1 In 2 Out

digital output unit (DVI)

Figure 3-4

Cable

The DVI-D to DVI-D cable is used to connect the Out connector [2] of the digital output unit (DVI) with a digital projection module, see figure below.

Figure 3-5

DVI-D to DVI-D cable

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Order

The (digital or analog) output units are numbered from top to bottom beginning with 0.

OPU 0

ISU+

OPU DVI

in out

OPU 1

ISU+

OPU DVI

in out

OPU 2

ISU+

OPU DVI

in out

OPU 3

ISU+

OPU DVI

in out

numbering of output units

If multiple VISU put units of the V output units of the V

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are used, the output units are numbered continuously beginning with the out-

PLUS

ISU

that is connected directly to the EOS or control PC, continuing with the

PLUS

ISU

that is directly connected to the first VISU

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etc.

Figure 3-6

OPU 0

OPU 1

OPU 2

OPU 3

Plus

Visu I

VISU+ OPU DVI

in out

OPU 4

OPU 5

OPU 6

OPU 7

isu II

ISU+

OPU DVI

ISU+

OPU DVI

ISU+

OPU DVI

ISU+

OPU DVI

Plus

in out

output units in multiple V

Figure 3-7

LUS

ISU

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3.2.3 Digital Output Unit MDR26

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VISU projection modules of an O

can be equipped with digital output units with MDR26 connector for connecting digital

VERVIEW or ATLAS Display Wall.

Within a Visu inserted into the output unit of Visu

Plus

– Eos configuration the graphical information of Eos is also

Plus

Each of these output units provides the facility for connecting one projection module.

Digital and analog output units may not be mixed within one Visu mulitple Visu

Plus

in the same chain!

Connectors

The digital output unit has two connectors. The RGB In connector [1] is to connect to a digital graphic channel of E

OS within a VISU

PLUS

– EOS Setup. The Out connector [2] is to connect to the

Plus

or within

projection module.

1 In 2 Out

Figure 3-8

digital output unit

Order

Analog output units are numbered in exactly the same way like the digital output units, see section

3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI).

MDR26 Cable

The PanelLink cable is used to connect the Out connector [2] of the digital output unit with a digital projection module, see figure below.

Within a V the digital output of E

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ISU

– EOS setup a shorter version of the PanelLink cable (1.5 m) is used to connect

OS with the In connector [1] of the digital input unit.

MDR26 to MDR26 cable

Figure 3-9

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3.2.4 Analog Output Unit

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VISU

can be equipped with analog output units for connecting analog projection modules or

CRT monitors.

Within a Visu inserted in the OPU.

Plus

– Eos configuration the graphical information of Eos is as well

Each of these output units provides the facility for connecting one analog projection module or CRT monitor.

Digital and analog output units may not be mixed within one Visu mulitple Visu

Plus

in the same chain!

Connectors

The analog output unit has two connectors. The In connector [1] is used to connect an analog graphics channel of E

OS in a VISU

PLUS

– EOS Setup. The Out connector [2] is used to connect to the

Plus

or within

projector.

1 RGB in 2 RGB out

Figure 3-10

analog output unit

Order

Analog output units are numbered in exactly the same way like the digital output units, see section

3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI).

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D15 – D15 Cable

Within a VISU

PLUS

– EOS setup the D15 – D15 cable is used to connect the analog output of EOS

with the RGB in connector of the analog input unit.

Figure 3-11

D15 – D15 cable

D15 – BNC Cable

The D15 – BNC cable is used to connect the output connector of the analog output unit with an analog projection module or a CRT monitor. The table below shows the order of the output signals as they are in the BNC connectors:

signal identification Red red wire

Green green wire Blue blue wire Hsync undefined color, next to blue wire and not green wire Vsync undefined color, next to Hsync and not blue wire

color coding of BNC connectors

Table 3-1

In a Visu outgoing signal. Therefore the horizontal sync has to be connected to the HS in connector of the processor board, the vertical sync has to be connected to the VS in of the processor board, see section

Plus

– Eos setup the processor board has to be synchronized with the

3.2.7 Processor Board.

D15 – BNC cable

Figure 3-12

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3.2.5 Video Input Unit

PLUS

VISU

can be equipped with video input units to insert video data. Each of these video input

units provides the facility for connecting one video source and to loop through the signal.

Connectors

1 VIDEO in 2 VIDEO out 3 SVHS in 4 SVHS out

Figure 3-13

video input unit

A composite video source can be connected to the VIDEO in [1] connector or an SVHS video source can be connected to the through and with the

VIDEO out [2] and SVHS out [4] connector respectively the signal can be con-

nected to another device or V

Order

SVHS in [3] connector. The video signal can be actively looped

PLUS

ISU

The input units are numbered from top to bottom beginning with 0. Video and RGB input units may be mixed.

If multiple VISU units of the V units of the V

ISU

ideo IPU 0

ideo IPU 1

RGB IPU 2

RGB IPU 3

VIDEO inVIDEO out SVHS outSVHS in

RGB in RGB out

VISU+

IDEO IPU

VISU+

IDEO IPU

VISU+

RGB IPU

VISU+

RGB IPU

Figure 3-14

numbering of input units

PLUS

are used, the input units are numbered continuously beginning with the input

PLUS

that is connected directly to the EOS or control PC, continuing with the input

PLUS

that is directly connected to the first VISU

Plus

Visu I

IPU 0

IPU 1

IPU 2

IPU 3

VIDEO in VIDEO out

VIDEO in VIDEO out SVHS outSVHS in

RGB in RGB out

SVHS outSVHS in

VIDEO IPU

IPU 4

VISU+

IPU 5

VISU+

IPU 6

VISU+

RGB IPU

IPU 7

VISU+

RGB IPU

Plus

isu II

VIDEO inVIDEO out

VIDEO inVIDEO out SVHS outSVHS in

PLUS

etc.

RGB in RGB out

VISU+

IDEO IPU

SVHS outSVHS in

VISU+

IDEO IPU

VISU+

RGB IPU

VISU+

RGB IPU

Figure 3-15

input units in multiple V

ISU

LUS

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3.2.6 RGB Input Unit

PLUS

VISU

can be equipped with RGB input units to insert RGB data. Each of these RGB input units

provides the facility for connecting one RGB source and to loop through the signal.

Connectors

1 RGB in 2 RGB out

Figure 3-16

RGB input unit

An RGB source can be connected to the RGB in [1] connector. If wished the ability to actively loop through the RGB signal can be used and with the

RGB out [2] connector the signal can be con-

nected to another device.

The RGB out connector may only be used to loop the signal through to connect to an other device, e.g. a monitor. Don’t insert the signal to another V extra device like RGB/Matrix switcher instead!

If an RGB signal is connected from a Barco Magic interface then a BNC T-connector has to be used, which has to be connected as close as possible to the RGB input unit. The Hsync and Vsync line have to be terminated with a 75 Ohm terminator.

In this case only separate sync (HS, VS) may be used. Composite sync (Cs) may not be used!

Order

The order of the RGB input units is explained in section 3.2.5 Video Input Unit.

ISU

PLUS

. Use an

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3.2.7 Processor Board

The processor board (CPU) contains several connectors to control, reset and synchronize the

PLUS

ISU

Connectors

1 RS232 in serial connection to EOS or control PC 2 HS in horizontal synchronization input 3 to proj. horizontal synchronization loop through 4 VS in vertical synchronization input 5 to proj. vertical synchronization loop through 6 RESET in reset input 7 RESET out reset loop through 8 RS232 out serial connection to next VISU

PLUS

or other serially controlled de-

vice

Figure 3-17

processor board

The RS232 in connector [1] is to connect the EOS or control PC with the VISU connector [8] is to connect another VISU

PLUS

or any other device that is as well controlled via the se-

PLUS

. The RS232 out

rial interface.

Plus

In Visu

– Eos setup the HS in [2] and VS in [4] connectors are to insert the horizontal and vertical synchronization. When required (projectors without the sync on green capability for example), the output sync connectors to proj. [3], [5] may be used to loop through the sync signals towards the sync input of the projectors.

Under no circumstances may the sync outputs be looped through to the next

Plus

Visu

. With multiple Visu

particular Visu

Plus

, use the syncs from an output channel of that

The connectors for the synchronization [2], [3], [4] and [5] are not used for the digital VISU The

RESET in connector [6] is to insert the reset signal from EOS or the control PC. If multiple

PLUS

ISU

are used, the RESET out connector [7] is to be used to loop through the reset signal to the

ISU

PLUS

next V

PLUS

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PLUS

VISU

Load Cable (D9 – D9)

In order to upload the operating system to the VISU

PLUS

devices and control the VISU

(position and aspect ratio) a serial connection has to be established between the V or the control PC.

The serial cable is also used to establish the serial connection between multiple V

PLUS

VISU

Reset Cable (D25 – BNC)

The VISU with the reset

PLUS

reset cable is used to connect the parallel port of EOS and the control PC respectively

in port [6] of the VISU

PLUS

. By means of this connection the VISU

PLUS

motely.

PLUS

windows

PLUS

ISU

and EOS

PLUS

ISU

Figure 3-18

LUS

ISU

load cable

can be reset re-

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Figure 3-19

LUS

ISU

reset cable

3-14

BNC - BNC Cable

 The BNC – BNC cable is used to establish the connection between multiple VISU

chain. It connects the of the next V

ISU

RESET out connector [7] of a VISU

PLUS

with the RESET in connector [6]

PLUS

in a

Figure 3-20

BNC - BNC cable

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3.3 Starting Up

3.3.1 Connecting

Plug in the power cable on the back panel of your VISU

Supply

Connect the serial port of the Multiport I/O Card of E

RS232 in port of the processor board. If more than one VISU

of the processor board of the first V next V

Connect the parallel port of the E processor board of V processor board of the first V V

ISU

PLUS

ISU

and so on, see section 3.2.7 Processor Board.

PLUS

ISU

. If more than one VISU

PLUS

and so on, see section 3.2.7 Processor Board.

ISU

PLUS

ISU

with the RS232 in port of the processor board of the

OS and the control PC respectively with the RESET in port of the

PLUS

with the RESET in port of the processor board of the next

Connect the video or RGB sources with the respective to section

3.2.5 Video Input Unit and 3.2.6 RGB Input Unit.

Interfaces and long cabling can influence the image quality (sharpness and color). To reduce the color degradation, one can tune the interface while its image is being displayed directly on a projector, before connecting it to the input of the

PLUS

ISU

! This takes some time, but it pays off in the end!

PLUS

. Please refer to section 3.2.1 Power

OS and the control PC respectively with the

PLUS

is used connect the RS232 out port

PLUS

is used connect the RESET out port of the

in port on the video or RGB input unit, refer

For the connection of cables for the graphical data three different setups of VISU distinguished, depending on analog or digital output units and on E

OS or standalone setup:

PLUS

have to be

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PLUS

VISU

– EOS setup (digital)

If EOS controls VISU Connect the first graphic port of E

so on. Refer to section

manual Eos X Terminal

PLUS

and data is transferred digitally, connect the data cables as follows:

OS with the in ports of the first digital output unit of VISU

3.2.3 Digital Output Unit for the order of the output units and to the user’s

for the order of the graphic channels of EOS 7.3 Order Codes. Connect the

out ports of the digital output units with the OVERVIEW or ATLAS projection modules.

Within a Visu

Plus

– Eos setup the Visu

Plus

units need to be powered on even if no video or RGB-signal is inserted at all due to the loop through of the graphic signals of Eos.

PLUS

and

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data and control cabling: V

LUS

ISU

– EOS setup, digital

Figure 3-21

3-17

PLUS

VISU

– EOS setup (analog)

If EOS controls VISU Connect the first graphic port of E

PLUS

and analog data is transferred, connect the data cables as follows:

OS with the in ports of the first analog output unit of VISU

PLUS

and so on. Refer to section 3.2.4 Analog Output Unit for the order of the output units and to the user’s

manual Eos X Terminal

Connect the

out ports of the analog output units with the analog projection modules or CRT

monitors. The Hsync and Vsync of the last used output of each V the

HS in and the VS in of the processor boards, see section 3.2.4 Analog Output Unit.

for the order of the graphic channels of EOS, see section 7.3 Order Codes.

PLUS

ISU

needs to be connected to

Plus

Visu II

4 x to projector

VISU+ OPU

isu I

VISU+ OPU

Eos

RGB in RGB out

RS232 in RS232 outHS in HS out VS in

Plus

RGB in RGB out

RS232 in RS232 outHS in HS out VS in

VIDEO in VIDEO out SVHS outSVHS in

RGB in RGB out

to proj

RESET in RESET out

4 x to projector

VIDEO in VIDEO out

VIDEO in VIDEO out SVHS outSVHS in

RGB in RGB out

to proj

RESET in RESET out

VISU+

VIDEO IPU

VISU+

Video/RGB

VIDEO IPU

RGB IPU

SVHS outSVHS in

VIDEO IPU

RGB IPU

sources

VISU+

CPU

VISU+

CPU

ideo/RGB

sources

Graph.

Card

Graph.

Card

Graph.

Card

Graph.

Card

data and control cabling: Visu

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Net-

work

Card

Multi-

port

I/O

Plus

– Eos setup, analog

Figure 3-22

3-18

VisuPlus – standalone setup (digital and analog)

PLUS

If VISU

is setup in a standalone configuration and is controlled by a control PC the cabling of the digital or analog output units follows the same scheme. Therefore just the cabling for the analog setup is explicitly given. The cabling of the digital setup has to be established accordingly. Connect the data cables as follows:

Connect the

out ports of the analog output units with the analog projection modules or CRT

monitors.

Plus

Visu II

VISU+ OPU

Plus

Visu I

VISU+ OPU

RGB in RGB out

RS232 in RS232 outHS in HS out VS in

RGB in RGB out

RS232 in RS232 outHS in HS out VS in

4 x to projector

VIDEO in VIDEO out SVHS outSVHS in

RGB in RGB out

to proj

RESET in RESET out

4 x to projector

VIDEO in VIDEO out SVHS outSVHS in

RGB in RGB out

to proj

RESET in RESET out

VIDEO IPU

RGB IPU

VIDEO IPU

RGB IPU

VISU+

CPU

VISU+

CPU

Video/RGB

sources

ideo/RGB sources

Control PC

Under no circumstances, connect any signal to either one of the sync-BNC connectors (HS in [2], to proj. [3], VS in [4], to proj. [5]) on the processor board of

the stand-alone VISU

PLUS

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data and control cabling: Visu

Plus

– standalone setup, analog

Figure 3-23

3-19

3.3.2 Switching on

Switch on VISU the order in which the V

When the system is powered on, the does not lighten up, see section

When the system is switched on, the

PLUS

by applying the power switch [9] on front! When multiple VISU

PLUS

ISU

are switched on is of no importance.

green LED: Power [5] on the front panel will lighten up. If it

8 Troubleshooting.

red LED: Status [4] on the front panel will light up for one

second. When the status LED stays lighted up, see section

Within a Visu video or RGB-signal is inserted at all due to the loop through of the graphic signals of Eos.

3.3.3 Switching off

To switch off VISU

Plus

– Eos setup the Visu

PLUS

just push the power switch [9] on the front of VISU

Plus

units need to be powered on even if no

8 Troubleshooting.

PLUS

to 0.

PLUS

are used,

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4 Operating

This chapter shows the capabilities that VISU

PLUS

offers for displaying video and RGB signals.

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4.1 Display Capabilities

PLUS

ISU

Up to four input units can be integrated in V an A

TLAS or OVERVIEW Display Wall. RGB and video input units can be integrated within the

ISU

PLUS

device.

same V

to be able to display video or RGB sources on

The video and RGB windows are freely movable. The video or RGB input can be scaled up and down. Downscaling is possible up to 16 × 16 pixels, upscaling is unlimited.

The video and RGB windows can separately be frozen, hidden and shown. It can be zoomed in and out and the windows may overlap. Contrast, brightness, chroma, hue and sharpness of the video windows can be adopted. Resolution, phase and color of the RGB windows can be adopted.

If multiple V the V

ISU

PLUS

devices if this signal is to be displayed on several projection modules, which are connected to multiple V

If no source is connected or if a window is moved out of the display area of the projection modules where the V

PLUS

ISU

are used the video and RGB data can only be displayed on the modules where

is connected. A video switcher can be used to provide the same signal to all VISU

PLUS

ISU

units.

PLUS

ISU

is connected to, the content of the window is black (analog output units) or has

a background color (digital output units).

PLUS

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4.1.1 Video Input Unit

Video data in the video input unit is processed with a color depth of 24 bit. At a video input unit

composite video and SVHS video can be connected. Only one source can be

displayed at one time. The video input unit supports the most common video standards. All supported standards are listed

in the table below. Unsupported standards may be converted first to a supported standard using a separate converter!

NTSC-M (U.S., many others) autodetect NTSC-Japan (Japan) manual selection PAL-B (many) autodetect PAL-D (China) autodetect PAL-K autodetect PAL-G (many) autodetect PAL-H (Belgium) autodetect PAL-I (Great Britain, others) autodetect PAL-M (Brazil) manual selection PAL-N (Paraguay, Uruguay) manual selection PAL-N combination (Argentina) manual selection SECAM-B/G/D/K/K1/L (Eastern

Europe, France, Middle East)

manual selection

Table 4-1

supported video standards

The manual selection can be defined by means of the OSIRIS or APOLLO software.

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4.1.2 RGB Input Unit (SXGA)

The RGB input unit has a maximum resolution of 1280×1024 pixels. It processes data internally with a color depth of 16 bpp.

max. resolution 1280×1024 max. pixelclock 160 MHz max. line rate 100 kHz max. frame rate 120 Hz input Separate sync and Composite sync signals with an amplitude

between 0.3 V and 5 V, Sync-on-green

detection of the synctype automatic sampling R, G, B -> 5, 6, 5 scaling mode intelligent sources non interlaced

display properties of RGB input unit

Table 4-2

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4.1.3 Output Units

Module Overlapping Windows

If the VISU

PLUS

is equipped with analog output units and a window is positioned on multiple pro-

jection modules, at the vertical border of a module two pixels are not displayed. One can choose whether two pixels on the left or two pixels on the right or one pixel on each side is not displayed.

Displaying RGB windows with more than 1024x768 Pixels

The following remarks must be considered when displaying RGB windows, due to the internal output line size of 1024 bit per row of the output card:

 Output resolutions up to 1024 pixels per row can be displayed without any limitation.  At higher resolutions the pixels will be scaled to fit in the buffer. A resolution of 1280×1024

will then internally be stored at 640×1024 pixels. To overcome this the horizontal size will be doubled towards the projector.

An RGB input of 800×600 pixels is optimally displayed:  At an output resolution of 1024×768

The RGB window needs not to be enlarged. All pixels fit in the line buffer.

 At an output resolution of 1280×1024

If the RGB window is doubled to a size of 1600.

If orbiting is required, there has to be an overlap of 16 pixels between 2 outputs. Since this overlapping area has to be contained within the same buffer size of 1024, the usable resolution has to be reduced further to 1008 (=1024-16) horizontally. In order to keep the aspect ratio correct, the output resolution of 1008 x 756 per screen is the best choice for optimal usage of the V

ISU

PLUS

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4.1.4 Video Switcher

Integrating a video switcher improves the possibilities of moving video and RGB windows on the Display Wall. A connected video or RGB source can then not only be displayed in the display section of one V

PLUS

ISU

but can be moved within the whole area of all VISU

PLUS

connected to the source via the video switcher. The figures below illustrate the possibilities to display video and RGB windows without and with video switcher:



No video switcher is used:

The display of the video and RGB windows is restricted to the projection modules, which are connected to one specific V

PLUS

ISU

(left image). If a window is moved over the borders of the

display area, no content can be shown in the concerned area (right image):

LUS

ISU

I display area V

LUS

ISU

II display area

LUS

ISU

I display area V

LUS

ISU

II display area

Eos /

CPControl

Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4

 A video switcher is used:

Video and RGB windows can be displayed on all projection modules, which are connected to any V

PLUS

ISU

that is connected to the video switcher.

LUS

ISU

LUS

ISU

LUS

ISU

I display area V

Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4

Eos /

ControlPC

ISU

LUS

II display area

LUS

ISU

display without video switcher

ISU

LUS

Figure 4-1

Eos /

CPControl

Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4

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LUS

ISU

I V

Video switcher

LUS

ISU

Figure 4-2

display with video switcher

4-6

4.2 Operation

PLUS

ISU

The V

is controlled by means of EOS or the control PC. Therefore on EOS and the control PC respectively the Wall Management Software O the operating system. The operation of the V well as in the user’s manual of A

POLLO.

SIRIS or APOLLO has to be installed, depending on

PLUS

ISU

is explained in the user’s manual of OSIRIS as

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5 Maintenance

PLUS

VISU to maintain distortion free operation of V

requires very little maintenance. Some maintenance operations are nevertheless necessary

ISU

PLUS

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5.1 Exchange of Consumables

5.1.1 Replacing the Filter Pad of VISU

The filter pad of the VISU tion of the air. See section

PLUS

case has to be changed in intervals, depending on the grade of pollu-

7.3 Order Codes for ordering filter pads.

The air filter is located behind the ventilation slits on the front of V  Unlock the front cover of V

ISU

PLUS

with the key!

ISU

PLUS

 Pull the handle of the filter mounting into your direction!  Pull out the filter mounting to the right!  Remove the old filter pad!  Insert a new filter pad!  Insert the mounting into V

PLUS

ISU

until the handle engages!

 Lock the front cover!

5.2 Cleaning

To keep the cabinet looking brand-new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet.

Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Never clean the case of Visu Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners!

Plus

without first disconnecting the power supply cord!

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6 Command Reference

This chapter provides an overview of the serial commands used to control the VISU struction how to use them.

Usually E

OS and the control PC take use of these protocols by means of the wall management

software. Nevertheless it may be helpful to know the protocol for a debug mode (e.g. MS Hyper Terminal).

PLUS

and an in-

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6.1 Introduction

The host computer (E

OS or the control PC) communicates with one or more VISU

protocol. There are two different communication protocols used towards the V

PLUS

ISU

. The first protocol is used after start-up or restart, and takes care of downloading and starting the necessary V software. The other protocol is used after the previous one, and takes care of real time V operation:

 Initialization: Hardware settings (output resolution, output phase, ...).  Video settings (contrast, brightness, freeze, ...).  RGB input settings (horizontal and vertical resolution, horizontal and vertical phase, ...).  Source placement.

The following sections describe this last protocol. Please contact Barco for the download protocol.

6.2 Notation Conventions

The syntax elements of V

< > Angled brackets surrounding a syntax item indicate a user-defined argu-

PLUS

ISU

commands are signified as follows:

ment. Do not enter the brackets in commands.

<CR> The ASCII Carriage Return. VisuNr VISU IpuNr Input unit (video or RGB) number, which is a physical board in one of the

SrcNr Source number, the output of an image-generating device (camera, video,

PLUS

number in a serial chain. The first one has number 0.

PLUS

VISU

of the chain.

The first IpuNr of a VISU

PLUS

(top most location) = 4 * VisuNr.

computer image...), ranging from 0 to 63.

WinNr Window number, a real window on the screen, ranging from 0 to 63. OpuNr Output unit number, which is a physical board in one of the VISU

chain. The first OpuNr of a VISU

Source A source is an output of an image-generating device (Camera, video,

TVDM…). In the VISU

PLUS

(top most location) = 4 * VisuNr.

data structure, each source has a unique source

number: SrcNr

Window A VISU

IPU An IPU is a physical board of a VISU

PLUS

In the VISU

WinNr

window is the image in one single X window or video window.

PLUS

data structure, each window has a unique window number:

PLUS

. In the VISU

PLUS

data structure,

each IPU has a unique IPU number: IpuNr

syntax elements of Visu

PLUS

via a serial

PLUS

of the

Table 6-1

Plus

commands

ISU ISU

PLUS PLUS

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6.3 VISU

PLU S

Internals

The internal data structure is been split into three different tables: source table, window table and input unit table. These three tables are stored on each V the window table have the same content on each V configuration of the whole system. The input unit table is unique on each V formation about the input units of the specific V

ISU

PLUS

This is done to decrease the amount of communication towards the V

PLUS

ISU

PLUS

in the chain. The source table and

, as they contain information about the

PLUS

ISU

as it contains in-

where it is stored.

PLUS

ISU

when using matrix-

switchers.

Input Unit Table

IPU x+1 parameters IPU x+2 parameters

0IPU x+0 parameters 3

-1 2IPU x+3 parameters

Source T ableWindow Table

Source 0 parametersWindow 0 parameters 0 Source 1 parametersWindow 1 parameters -1 Source 2 parametersWindow 2 parameters 3 Source 3 parametersWindow 3 parameters 4 Source 4 parametersWindow 4 parameters -1

………

Source 63 parametersWindow 63 parameters -1

Figure 6-1

data tables of Visu

Plus

Source Table

The source table can store source specific parameters for up to 64 (0..63) different sources. A source can be a video (parameters: Contrast, Brightness, …) or RGB (parameters: Resolution,

Phases, …).

Window table

The window table can store parameters for up to 64 (0..63) different windows. Parameters are the window position, size and viewport, also some window specific parameters

(Sharpness, Freeze, …). A window of this table can be linked to a source and an input unit. It is necessary that a complete

link exists: There is no link when the source-link is

source – window – input unit. The linked source will be displayed in the window.

–1, so an empty window will appear!

Multiple windows can display the same source.

Input Unit Table:

The input unit table can store parameters for 4 (0..3) different input units. Parameters are all for internal use!

The input units are numbered continuously beginning with the input units of the V connected directly to the E next V

PLUS

ISU

in the chain (VisuNr = 1). The number of the input unit (IpuNr) is then:

IpuNr = VisuNr * 4 + local IPU number

OS or control PC (VisuNr = 0), continuing with the input units of the

ISU

PLUS

The local IPU number is the same for each unit from top to bottom 0, 1, 2, 3. An input unit of this table can be linked to a window. This input will be used to display the source

linked to that window. After start up of the V

PLUS

ISU

all windows are linked to the sources on a one-

to-one bases. (window 0 → source 0, window 1 → source 1, …) There is no link when the window-link is Multiple input units, of different V

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–1, so this input unit is not used at a certain time!

PLUS

ISU

, can be used to display one window.

that is

6-3

6.4 VISU

PLU S

Operation Protocol

PLUS

ISU

The V Numbers are transferred as ASCII coded words (example number -128 is transferred as ASCII(-

128)). Every command (send from host computer or returning from V

<CR>. The protocol runs on a baudrate of 9600, 19200 or 38400 with (preferred) or without hard-

-operation protocol is completely ASCII based. Characters are placed in capitals.

PLUS

ISU

) must end with a

ware handshaking (RTS/CTS). Multiple V

first V

PLUS

ISU

PLUS

ISU

are placed in a chain and all the configuration commands must be send to the

in the chain. This VISU

ISU

PLUS

takes care of the communication towards the other

One command cycle can be separated into several parts:

 Command send to first V  Write command: Error and/or Info messages coming back from first V

Read command: Return value coming back from first V



ACK / NACK coming back from first VISU

6.4.1 Error / Info messages

ISU

PLUS

in chain.

PLUS

in chain.

ISU

PLUS

in chain.

ISU

PLUS

in chain.

An info message gives information about the currently executed command.

Syntax:

VISU INFO VISU <VisuNr>: <InfoMessage> <CR>

An Error message gives error information about the currently executed command.

Syntax:

VISU ERROR VISU <VisuNr>: <ErrorMessage> <CR>

6.4.2 Return value

A return value comes back when the VISU

PLUS

is executing a read command.

Syntax:

VISU <ReturnValue> <CR>

6.4.3 ACK / NACK

Every command send to the VISU

PLUS

ISU

. You get an Acknowledge when no error has occurred during the execution of a com-

PLUS

is acknowledged (ACK) or not acknowledged (NACK) by this

mand. You can get a not Acknowledge when an error has occurred during the execution of a command.

Syntax:

VISU ACK <CR> VISU NACK <CR>

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6.5 Commands

PLUS

ISU

There are two ways of sending commands to a V

. One way is sending the complete ASCI command name. The other way is sending a command shortcut, which is a ASCII(#) followed by the command in-

dex incremented by the ASCII(A). This method improves the speed of communication. It also don’t send info messages to its LCD-display or source of commands (E

Overview

The table below gives a brief overview about the VISU

PLUS

commands. You find a detailed descrip-

OS / control PC).

tion of the commands further on in this section.

command shortcut description

<CR> check for answer of first VISU SET_BAUDRATE #[ defines VISU AUTO_CONFIG #W configuration of VISU VERBOSE #Z enable/disable VISU

PLUS

baudrate

PLUS

chain

from sending info mes-

sages

HW_SET_PARAM #U set hardware parameters HW_GET_PARAM #V get hardware parameters OPU_SET_POS #P reinitialize VISU

PLUS

/ set position of VISU

PLUS

output units

OPU_SET_PARAM #Q set parameters of an output unit OPU_GET_PARAM #R get parameters of an output unit IPU_LNK_TO_WIN #C link an input unit to a window WIN_LNK_TO_SRC #M link a window to a source WIN_SET_POS #D size and position of a window WIN_SET_VIEWPORT #E specifies the visible portion of a source in its

window

WIN_BRING_TO_TOP #F bring a window to top WIN_SHOW #G show/hide a window WIN_SET_PARAM #H set parameter of a window(non video/RGB spe-

cific)

WIN_GET_PARAM #I get a parameter of a window (non video/RGB

specific)

SRC_SET_PARAM #N set parameters of a source SRC_GET_PARAM #O get parameters of a source ENABLE_UPDATE #X enable (force)/disable update of the Screen TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE #Y try update of the screen VERSION #\ retrieves VISU

PLUS

internal software version

Plus

commands - overview

Visu

Table 6-2

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6.5.1 <CR>

The <CR> command is used to check if the first VISU

PLUS

answers. The first VISU

PLUS

sends its prompt VISU> back to the host computer. This is the only command that doesn’t end with ACK or NACK!

Syntax:

VISU <CR>

Return from first VISU

PLUS

VISU>

6.5.2 SET_BAUDRATE

The baudrate of the VISU

PLUS

is always 9600 Baud at start-up. The SET_BAUDRATE command can

change this towards higher baudrates, like 19600 and 38400 Baud.

Syntax:

VISU SET_BAUDRATE <Value> <CR> VISU #[ <Value> <CR>

Arguments of SET_BAUCRATE:

Value Description

96 baudrate set to 9600 baud 196 baudrate set to 19600 baud 384 baudrate set to 38400 baud

arguments of SET_BAUDRATE command

6.5.3 AUTO_CONFIG

The AUTO_CONFIG command configures the VISU

PLUS

chain, so that every VISU

number in the chain.

PLUS

knows its

Table 6-3

Syntax:

VISU AUTO_CONFIG 0 <LastVisuNrInChain> <CR> VISU #W 0 <LastVisuNrInChain> <CR>

PLUS

ISU

Example with a chain of four V

VISU AUTO_CONFIG 0 3

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6.5.4 VERBOSE

The VERBOSE command enables or disables the VISU

Syntax:

PLUS

from sending INFO messages.

VISU VERBOSE <VALUE> <CR> VISU #Z <VALUE> <CR>

Arguments of VERBOSE:

Value Description

0 disable the VISU 1 enable the VISU

6.5.5 HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM

PLUS

from sending INFO messages

PLUS

to send INFO messages

arguments of VERBOSE command

Table 6-4

The HW_SET_PARAM command is used to configure hardware parameters. With the HW_GET_PARAM command is it possible to retrieve a hardware parameter.

Syntax:

VISU HW_SET_PARAM <PARAMETER> <VALUE> <CR> VISU #U <PARAMETER> <VALUE> <CR>

VISU HW_GET_PARAM <PARAMETER> <CR> VISU #V <PARAMETER> <CR>

Parameters and correlated values:

Parameter Value Description

0 1..511 horizontal phase (Hphase) 1 1..255 vertical phase (Vphase) 2

enables / disables standalone mode:

PLUS

VISU

– EOS setup: synchronize VISU

PLUS

on external

Syncs

VISU

PLUS

standalone setup: synchronize VISU

nal generated Syncs

3 1..1023 line period for internal generated horizontal sync

calculation: 33*Requested LineTime (µ only valid for VISU

4 1..63 horizontal sync width;

only valid for VISU

PLUS

–standalone setup

µs);

µµ

5 1..2047 internal total pixels per line (HTotalVisu)

calculation: (67*HTotalOutput)/PxlClk where PxlClk is output pixelclock in MHz

PLUS

on inter-

6 1..2047 total lines per frame 24

1..1024 > 1024

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value / 2 (e.g. 1280 → 640)

6-7

25 1..1024 vertical resolution 26

1..16 0

28 (Hphase -

HorbitSize) ..

horizontal orbit size (HorbitSize): for VISU

PLUS

on CRT projectors

for all other cases vertical orbit size (VorbitSize):

for VISU

PLUS

on CRT projectors

for all other cases horizontal orbit step

Only valid when orbiting is used!

(Hphase)

29 (Vphase -

VorbitSize) ..

vertical orbit step Only valid when orbiting is used!

(Vphase)

34 1..2047 output total pixels per line (HTotalOutput) 35 0..3 frameRateDivider: Reduces processing framerate, with 0

full framerate mode

2 3

1 0

45 0..255 color key, red component; to use with digital VISU 46 0..255 color key, green component; to use with digital VISU

output Type analog VISU digital VISU

PLUS

freezes all inserted images on the wall freeze inserted images

unfreeze all inserted images

PLUS

only

PLUS

only

47 0..255 color key, blue component; to use with digital VISU

PLUS

only

48 0..255 background, red component; to use with digital VISU

PLUS

only

49 0..255 background, green component; to use with digital VISU

only

50 0..255 background, blue component; to use with digital VISU

PLUS

only

arguments of HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM commands

Table 6-5

PLUS

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6.5.6 OPU_SET_POS

The OPU_SET_POS command has two functions. One of them is reinitializing the VISU

PLUS

. The other one is used to give a specific output unit an X and Y coordinate. These coordinates are the physical position of the outputs on the matrix of the Display Wall.

Syntax for Reinitializing:

VISU OPU_SET_POS –1 -1 –1 <CR> VISU #P –1 -1 –1 <CR>

Syntax for Positioning

VISU OPU_SET_POS <OpuNr> <X> <Y> <CR> VISU #P <OpuNr> <X> <Y> <CR>

For the numbering of the output units see section

Argument Value Description

3.2.3 Digital Output Unit.

<OpuNr> indication of output unit <X> 1..255 x coordinate of the output in the wall <Y> 1..255 y coordinate of the output in the wall

arguments of OPU_SET_POS command

Example:

OPU: 0

X: 0 Y: 0

OPU: 2

X: 0 Y: 1

OPU: 1

X: 1 Y: 0

OPU: 3

X: 1 Y: 1

OPU: 4

X: 2 Y: 0

OPU: 6

X: 2 Y: 1

numbering of OPU’s and projection modules

VISU OPU_SET_POS 0 0 0 <CR> VISU OPU_SET_POS 1 1 0 <CR> VISU OPU_SET_POS 2 0 1 <CR> VISU OPU_SET_POS 3 1 1 <CR> VISU OPU_SET_POS 4 2 0 <CR> VISU OPU_SET_POS 5 3 0 <CR> VISU OPU_SET_POS 6 2 1 <CR> VISU OPU_SET_POS 7 3 1 <CR>

Table 6-6

OPU: 5

X: 3 Y: 0

OPU: 7

X: 3 Y: 1

Figure 6-2

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6.5.7 OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM

The OPU_SET_PARAM command is used to configure output unit specific settings. The OPU_GET_PARAM command is used to retrieve those settings. Syntax:

VISU OPU_SET_PARAM <OpuNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR> VISU #Q <OpuNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>

VISU OPU_GET_PARAM < OpuNr> < Parameter> <CR> VISU #R < OpuNr> < Parameter> <CR>

Parameters and correlated values:

Parameter Value Description

0 1..127 output insertion image red gain 1 1..127 output insertion image cut off 2 1..127 output insertion image green gain 3 1..127 output insertion image green off 4 1..127 output insertion image blue gain 5 1..127 output insertion image blue off 6 1 updates Ramdac color table after loading parameter 7 0..63 output sampling phase: adapt insertion image on external

(EOS image) one

parameters of OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM command

6.5.8 IPU_LNK_TO_WIN

Table 6-7

The IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command is used to link physical input units (Video or RGB) to Windows.

PLUS

ISU

One V Walls, multiple V source on more than four output units, one input unit of every V input (loop-through, matrix-switcher, …). All the V

unit can contain up to four input units and four output units. But for bigger Display

PLUS

ISU

need to be cascaded. If you want to display one window with the same

PLUS

ISU

need to know what input unit is used to

PLUS

ISU

needs to have that source as

display his portion of the complete window. This is done by the IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command.

Syntax to create or remove a link:

VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR> VISU #C <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR>

Syntax to remove all links:

VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN –1 –1 <CR> VISU #C –1 –1 <CR>

A link must be first removed before a new one can be created! A link can only be made if a physical board is available!

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Values of <WinNr>:

Value Description

0..63 create link to this window

-1 remove the link, IpuNr not used

values of <WinNr> of IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command

Example:

VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 0 0 <CR> : input unit 0 linked to window 0 VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 1 –1 <CR> : input unit 1 not used VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 2 1 <CR> : input unit 2 linked to window 1 VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 3 2 <CR> : input unit 3 linked to window 2 VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 4 3 <CR> : input unit 4 linked to window 3 VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 5 –1 <CR> : input unit 5 not used VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 6 4 <CR> : input unit 6 linked to window 4 VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 7 1 <CR> : input unit 7 linked to window 1, a loop through

from input unit 2

6.5.9 WIN_LNK_TO_SRC

The WIN_LNK_TO_SRC command is used to link a window to sources.

Table 6-8

Syntax to create or remove a link:

VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR> VISU #M <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR>

Syntax to remove all links:

VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC –1 -1 <CR> VISU #M –1 –1 <CR>

Values of <SrcNr>:

Value Description

0..63 create link to this window

-1 remove the link, IpuNr not used

values of <SrcNr> of WIN_LINK_TO_SRC command

A link must first be removed before a new one can be created!

6.5.10 WIN_SET_POS

Table 6-9

The WIN_SET_POS command places a specified window on a specified place with a specified size.

Syntax:

VISU WIN_SET_POS <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR> VISU #D <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR>

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6.5.11 WIN_SET_VIEWPORT

The WIN_SET_VIEWPORT specifies the displayed portion of a source in its window. The viewport values are given in pro mile!

Syntax:

VISU WIN_SET_VIEWPORT <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd>  <CR>

VISU #E <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR>

6.5.12 WIN_BRING_TO_TOP

The WIN_BRING_TO_TOP command brings a WinNR-window to the top.

Syntax:

VISU WIN_BRING_TO_TOP <WinNR> <CR> VISU #F <WinNR> <CR>

6.5.13 WIN_SHOW

The WIN_SHOW command makes it possible to show or hide a window.

Syntax:

VISU WIN_SHOW <WinNr> <Value> <CR>

Values of <Value>:

Value Description

0 hide window 1 show window

values of <Value> of WIN_SHOW command

Table 6-10

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6.5.14 WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM

The WIN_SET_PARAM command is used to configure source independent window settings. The WIN_GET_PARAM command is used to retrieve those settings.

Syntax:

VISU WIN_SET_PARAM <WinNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR> VISU #H <WinNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>

VISU WIN_GET_PARAM <WinNr> <Parameter> <CR> VISU #I <WinNr> <Parameter> <CR>

Parameters and correlated values:

Parameter Value Description

0 0..100 window sharpness 1

0 1

0 1 2 3 4

freeze/unfreeze source in window unfreeze (default)

freeze force horizontal scaling

no scaling (default) force scaling divide by 2 force scaling divide by 3 force scaling divide by 4 force scaling divide by 5

force vertical scaling no scaling (default)

force scaling divide by 2 force scaling divide by 3 force scaling divide by 4 force scaling divide by 5

Table 6-11

arguments of WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM commands

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6.5.15 SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM

The SRC_SET_PARAM command is used to configure source specific settings. The SRC_GET_PARAM command is used to retrieve those settings.

Syntax:

VISU SRC_SET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR> VISU #N <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>

VISU SRC_GET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <CR> VISU #O <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <CR>

Values of <SrcType>:

Value Description

3 video input 5 RGB input

values of <SrcType> of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command

Video parameters and correlated values:

Parameter Value Description

Table 6-12

0 1

source input type BNC input

SVHS input

1 0..511 video contrast 2 -128..127 video brightness 4 -128..127 video hue 5 0..511 video chroma U 6 0..511 video chroma V 7

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

video format auto

auto PAL forced PAL-N forced PAL-N combination forced PAL-M forced NTSC-M forced NTSC-Japan forced SECAM forced

video parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command

Table 6-13

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RGB parameters and correlated values:

Parameter Value Description

0 1

source input type disabled

enabled

1 0..1280 horizontal resolution 2 0..1024 vertical resolution 3 0..511 horizontal phase 4 0..255 vertical phase 5 0..2047 horizontal total pixels 6 0..31 sampling phase 7 0..67 red coarse gain 8 0..31 red fine gain 9 0..255 red cut off 10 0..67 green coarse gain 11 0..31 green fine gain 12 0..255 green cut off 13 0..67 blue coarse gain 14 0..31 blue fine gain 15 0..255 blue cut off 16 0..67 red coarse gain offset 17 0..31 red fine gain offset 18 0..255 red cut off offset 19 0..67 green coarse gain offset 20 0..31 green fine gain offset 21 0..255 green cut off offset 22 0..67 blue coarse gain offset 23 0..31 blue fine gain offset 24 0..255 blue cut off offset

RGB parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command

Table 6-14

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6.5.16 ENABLE_UPDATE

The ENABLE_UPDATE command enables or disables the updating of the Display Wall. When disabled, values can be loaded to the V

PLUS

ISU

, but will not be updated on the Display Wall. When enabled, a forced update will be done and loading new parmeters will every time update the Display Wall.

Use this command to disable screen-updates before loading new parameters to the V

ISU

PLUS

, and

enable it again afterwards to force a complete update. The command must be used as follows:

 Disable update.  Send all necessary window and source commands (WIN_SET_POS, WIN_SHOW,

WIN_TO_TOP).

 Enable (force) update.

Syntax:

VISU ENABLE_UPDATE <Value> <CR> VISU #X<Value> <CR>

Values:

Value Description

0 disable updating 7 enable (force) updating

values of ENABLE_UPDATE command

Table 6-15

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6.5.17 TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE

The TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE tries an update to see if there is bandwidth enough within the

PLUS

ISU

to transfer all source data from inputs to outputs.

Syntax:

VISU TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE <CR> VISU #Y <CR>

If there is bandwidth enough, no error messages will come back; it can be proceeded with a real ENABLE_UPDATE. Sometimes there is not enough bandwidth (especially with high-resolution RGB sources), following error message will be sent back from the V

Syntax:

ISU

PLUS

VISU ERROR VISU <VisuNr>: Insufficient transfer bandwidth  <AmountOfValues> <WinNr> … <WinNr>

Arguments:

Arguments Description

<AmountOfValues> amount of following values <WinNr> a window number, which has bandwidth problems

arguments of TRY_ENABLE_PUDATE command

Table 6-16

The first thing to do to solve those problems is reducing the processing frame rate (see HW_SET_PARAM) and retry. Only reduce it to halve the frame rate (Value = 1) when video is used! You can go further when using RGB. When this is not enough you can always start to force downscaling of sources (see WIN_SET_PARAM).

6.5.18 VERSION

This command retrieves the version of the software running on the VISU

Syntax:

VISU VERSION <CR> VISU #X <CR>

Return Value:

Version visu960 : vX.X.X.X

PLUS

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6.6 Way of operations

Configuration of VISU

Following describes the order in which the VISU  Check communication with the first V

PLUS

ISU

PLUS

has to be configured:

in the chain

VISU<CR>

 Change baudrate if required

VISU SET_BAUDRATE <Value> <CR>

 Configure the chain

VISU AUTO_CONFIG 0 <LastVisuNrInChain> <CR>

 Updates disabled

VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 0 <CR>

 Reinitialize V

ISU

PLUS

VISU OPU_SET_POS –1 –1 –1 <CR>

 Define all hardware parameters

VISU HW_SET_PARAM <Parameter> <Value> <CR>

 Define all Output-coordinates

VISU OPU_SET_POS <OpuNr> <X> <Y> <CR>

 Define all Source parameters

VISU SRC_SET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>

 Reset default links between input units → windows → sources

VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN –1 –1 <CR> VISU WIN_LINK_TO_SRC –1 –1 <CR>

 (Re-) Define links between input units → windows → sources

VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR> VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR>

 Define Windows position, size, viewport and priority starting with the one that has the lowest

priority.

VISU WIN_SET_POS <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR> VISU WIN_SET_VIEWPORT <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd>

 <CR> VISU WIN_SHOW <WinNr> <Value> <CR> VISU WIN_BRING_TO_TOP <WinNr> <CR>

 Try update and solve bandwidth problems

VISU TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE <CR>

 Enable (force) update

VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 7 <CR>

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Operation of VISU

Following describes the operation of VISU

PLUS

after configuration:

 disable updates

VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 0 <CR>

 (re-) define Links between input units → windows → sources

VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR> VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR>

 (re-) define Window position, size, viewport and priority

VISU WIN_SET_POS <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR> VISU WIN_SET_VIEWPORT <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd>

<CR> VISU WIN_SHOW <WinNr> <Value> <CR> VISU WIN_BRING_TO_TOP <WinNr> <CR>

 try update + solve bandwidth problems

VISU TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE <CR>

 enable (force) update

VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 7 <CR>

 go back to first point

Updating of Parameters

Source parameters can also be updated during operation if necessary:

VISU SRC_SET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>

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7 Technical Appendix

This chapter provides tabular overviews about the technical details of VISU of their interfaces.

PLUS

, its components and

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7.1 Technical Data

PLUS

VISU

dimensions (h/w/d) 177mm/435mm/450mm | 6.97 in./17.13 in./17.72 in. weight 14.6kg | 32.2lbs. (base unit)

15,98kg | 35.23lbs. (equipped with 4 input and 4 output units)

power mains 90 – 240V, 60 - 50Hz power supply 150W operating conditions 0 .. 40° Celsius at max. 80% humidity, non condensing

Digital Output Board (DVI)

functions upscaling

source priority digital colorkeying digital insertion in an external signal

resolution & colors 800×600×24bpp

1024×768×24bpp 1280×1024×24bpp

maximum pixelclock 67MHz (internal)

108MHz (from EOS and to projector)

graphical output standard PanelLink bus connection propriety operating conditions 0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing dimensions 220mm×117mm plugs 1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus

2 DVI-D connectors

properties digital output board DVI

Table 7-1

properties V

Table 7-2

ISU

LUS

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Digital Output Board (MDR26)

functions upscaling

source priority digital colorkeying digital insertion in an external signal

resolution & colors 800×600×24bpp

1024×768×24bpp 1280×1024×24bpp

maximum pixelclock 67MHz (internal)

112MHz(from EOS and to projector)

2 26pin PanelLink connectors

properties digital output board MDR26

Analog Output Board

functions upscaling

source priority analog colorkeying analog insertion in an external signal

resolution & colors 800×600×24bpp

1024×768×24bpp 1280×1024×24bpp

maximum pixelclock 67MHz (internal)

134MHz(from EOS and to projector)

graphical output standard RGsB

RGB HV

bus connection propriety operating conditions 0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing dimensions 220mm×117mm plugs 1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus

1 15pin SubMinD HD male connector, VGA compatible 1 15pin SubMinD HD female connector, VGA compatible

properties analog output board

Table 7-3

Table 7-4

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RGB Input Board

functions A/D conversion

downscaling frame rate control

maximal resolution 1280×1024×24bpp maximum pixelclock 160MHz maximum line frequency 100kHz maximum frame frequency 120Hz supported sync types separate sync: Hsync + Vsync

composite sync: Csync sync-on-green

color depth 16-bit (R-G-B: 5-6-5) bus connection propriety operating conditions 0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing dimensions 220mm×101mm plugs 1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus

1 15pin SubMinD HD male connector, VGA compatible 1 15pin SubMinD HD female connector, VGA compatible

properties RGB input board

Table 7-5

Video Input Board

functions video decoding

de-interlacing with median filter downscaling frame rate control

video norm CCIR 601 compatible color depth 16-bit YUV bus connection propriety operating conditions 0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing dimensions 220mm×101mm plugs 1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus

2 BNC connector 2 4-in mini-DIN connectors

properties video input board

Table 7-6

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Processor board

functions serial communication handling

hardware control

PLUS

VISU

supported sync types separate sync: Hsync + Vsync bus connection proprierty operating conditions 0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing dimensions 220mm×234mm plugs 2 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the Visu propriety bus

bus control

2 9pin SubMinD connector, RS232 compatible 6 BNC connector

properties processor board

Table 7-7

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7.2 Interfaces

Seen from outside V

Processor Board

1 6 2 TxD 7 CTS 3 RxD 8 RTS 4 9 5 GND

ISU

PLUS

Figure 7-1

D9 female pin assignment

1 6 2 RxD 7 RTS 3 TxD 8 CTS 4 9 5 GND

1 Signal 2 Shield

Figure 7-2

D9 male pin assignment

Figure 7-3

BNC connector pin assignment

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Digital Output Board DVI

C1C3C2

1 Data2– 9 Data1– 17 Data0– 2 Data2+ 10 Data1+ 18 Data0+ 3 Data2 Shield 11 Data1 Shield 19 Data0 Shield 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 DDC Clock 14 +5V Power 22 Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground (return for

23 Clock+

+5V, Hsync, and Vsync)

8 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 Clock-

C1 C3 C2

Digital Output Board MDR26

C5 GND

DVI in and out connector PanelLink pin assignment

Figure 7-4

Pin PanelLink Pin PanelLink

1 14 2 15 3 16 4 RxC- 17 RxC+ 5 GND 18 Rx0- 6 Rx0+ 19 GND 7 20 8 GND 21 Rx1- 9 Rx1+ 22 GND

10 Rx2- 23 Rx2+ 11 24 12 25 13 26

MDR26 in connector PanelLink pin assignment

Figure 7-5

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Pin PanelLink Pin PanelLink

1 14 2 15 3 16 4 Tx2+ 17 Tx2– 5 GND 18 Tx1+ 6 Tx1– 19 GND 7 20 8 GND 21 Tx0+ 9 Tx0– 22 GND

10 TxC+ 23 TxC– 11 24 12 25 13 26

MDR26 out connector PanelLink pin assignment

Analog Output Board, RGB in – RGB input unit, RGB out

Figure 7-6

1 red 6 red GND 11 2 green 7 green GND 12 3 blue 8 blue GND 13 HSYNC 4 9 14 VSYNC 5 10 sync GND 15

RGB male connector pin assignment

Analog Output Board, RGB out – RGB Input Unit, RGB in

610

1 red 6 red GND 11 2 green 7 green GND 12 3 blue 8 blue GND 13 HSYNC 4 9 14 VSYNC 5 10 sync GND 15

RGB female connector pin assignment

Figure 7-7

Figure 7-8

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Video Input Board, Video in/out

1 Signal 2 Shield

Figure 7-9

BNC connector pin assignment

S-Video

1 GND 2 GND 3 Y 4 C

Reset Cable (D25 – BNC)

to pin10 1

to pin 1 10

to pin 21 11

12 shield 2

to pin 16 13 to pin 13 16

20 shield 2

to pin 11 21

Figure 7-10

4-pole mini-DINconnector pin assignment

2 signal 1

Figure 7-11

reset cable pin assignment

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Load Cable (D9 – D9)

6699

1 – 1 2 – 2 3 – 3 4 – 4 5 – 5 6 – 6 7 – 7 8 – 8 9 – 9

Figure 7-12

load cable pin assignment

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7.3 Order Codes

Hardware

R5976214 RSDOC30612

R9830602 VISU R9842140

R9830621 R9830623

R9830611 video input board R9830646 RGB input board, compatible with XGA and SXGA R7626261 back plane R7626275 processor board R9832060 control PC, Linux R347989 dust filter

user’s manual VISU user’s manual EOS X Terminal, English

PLUS

base unit

digital output board DVI analog output board, to be used in VISU analog output board, to be used in VISU

PLUS

Video Insertion Unit, English

Data cables and adapters

RSGBP27122 RSGBP27123 RSGBP27124

RSCBL31360 RSCBL31361 RSCBL31362

RSCBL31890 RSCBL31891 RSCBL31892

RSCBL32060 RSCBL32062 RSCBL32063

RSCBL32040 RSCBL32041 RSCBL32042

RSCBL32030 RSCBL32050

MDR26 <–> MDR26, max. XGA, 2 m MDR26 <–> MDR26, max. XGA, 10 m MDR26 <–> MDR26, max. XGA, 1,5 m

DVI-D –> MDR26, max. XGA, 1,5 m DVI-D –> MDR26, max. XGA, 2 m DVI-D –> MDR26, max. XGA, 10 m

MDR26 –> DVI-D, max. XGA, 1,5 m MDR26 –> DVI-D, max. XGA, 2 m MDR26 –> DVI-D, max. XGA, 10 m

DVI-D <–> DVI-D, max. SXGA, 2 m DVI-D <–> DVI-D, max. XGA, 5 m DVI-D <–> DVI-D, max. XGA, 10 m

DVI-D <–> DVI-D optical, max. SXGA, 10 m DVI-D <–> DVI-D optical, max. SXGA, 20 m DVI-D <–> DVI-D optical, max. SXGA, 50 m

MDR26 –> DVI-D adapter DVI-D –> MDR26 adapter

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– EOS setup

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stand alone setup

Software

RSCRS31972 user’s manual APOLLO RSCRS3045B

APOLLO, basic package (containing:

RSCRS30451 RSCRS30452 RSCRS30455

R9830830

Desktop Management Remote Pointer Device Control)

APOLLO, full package (containing:

Apollo basic package

RSCRS30453 RSCRS30454 RSCRS3045I

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Video viewers (required for VISU Screen viewer Screen scraper)

PLUS

)

7-11

R5976144 user’s manual OSIRIS R9832080 VISU R9830830

PLUS

support license

OSIRIS Wall Management Software, Basic (containing:

R9832000 R9832001 R9832002 R9832003 R9832004

R9830835

Base module remote pointer

PLUS

VISU

insertion

projector control module control manager)

OSIRIS Wall Management Software, Full Version (containing:

OSIRIS Basic

R9832005 R9832006 R9832007

R9832020 license OSIRIS for VISU

matrix switch control module UPS security control module external serial device module)

PLUS

stand alone

Table 7-8

order codes

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8 Troubleshooting

Check this chapter for help, if your VISU contact the technical support of BARCO.

PLUS

does not operate properly and for information how to

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8.1 Communication to VISU

The LCD display on the front of V

PLUS

Fails

ISU

PLUS

shows system messages concerning operation and errors.

The error messages that may appear, are all related with commands sent from an E PC. The software on these devices will take care of the generated error messages.

In the case that the communication to the V

PLUS

ISU

(-chain) fails (e.g. no host present – message)

the following should be done:



Check the control cabling of the processor board:

The VISU section



Restart Visu

After checking the cabling and correcting it, if necessary, power off all VISU wait one minute and power on the V



Check result:

PLUS

load cabling or the VISU

PLUS

reset cabling may be not correct or incomplete. See

3.3.1 Connecting to check if the cabling is correct. Verify all connections.

Plus

PLUS

ISU

again. Retry the download.

PLUS

Check if the download has taken place correctly. If it still is not successful call for technical assistance, see section

8.2 Hot Line. To provide information for the technical assistance, please

continue with error detection as follows:



Status LED:

Check the status LED on the front of all VISU

PLUS

, see section 3.1.1 VisuPlus.

OS or control

in the chain,

If one ore more are processor board, tion of the

If the

status LED as well to the technical assistance.

status LEDs are off, check the LCD panel of the first VISU

on, remove the VisuPlus reset cable from the RS232 in connector [1] of the

3.2.7 Processor Board and check again the status LED. Please report this reac-

readable - text on the display? What text?

PLUS

in the chain. Is there -

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8.2 Hot Line

Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions!

BARCO N.V. Projection Systems - Europe



Nordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32-56-368-211, Fax: +32-56-368-251 E-mail:

support.bcd@barco.com, Web: www.barcocontrolrooms.com

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9 Index

9.1 Table of Tables

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ISU

Table 2-1 interaction of V

Table 3-1 color coding of BNC connectors........................................................................................3-10

Table 4-1 supported video standards.................................................................................................... 4-3

Table 4-2 display properties of RGB input unit...................................................................................4-4

Table 6-1 syntax elements of Visu Table 6-2 Visu

Plus

commands - overview.............................................................................................6-5

Table 6-3 arguments of SET_BAUDRATE command........................................................................6-6

Table 6-4 arguments of VERBOSE command.....................................................................................6-7

Table 6-5 arguments of HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM commands .................................6-8

Table 6-6 arguments of OPU_SET_POS command.............................................................................6-9

Table 6-7 parameters of OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM command .............................6-10

Table 6-8 values of <WinNr> of IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command .................................................... 6-11

Table 6-9 values of <SrcNr> of WIN_LINK_TO_SRC command ...................................................6-11

Table 6-10 values of <Value> of WIN_SHOW command................................................................6-12

Table 6-11 arguments of WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM commands...........................6-13

Table 6-12 values of <SrcType> of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command............6-14

Table 6-13 video parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command ..................6-14

Table 6-14 RGB parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command...................6-15

Table 6-15 values of ENABLE_UPDATE command........................................................................6-16

Table 6-16 arguments of TRY_ENABLE_PUDATE command .......................................................6-17

Table 7-1 properties V

ISU

Table 7-2 properties digital output board .............................................................................................7-2

Table 7-3 properties analog output board.............................................................................................7-3

Table 7-4 properties RGB input board .................................................................................................7-4

Table 7-5 properties video input board.................................................................................................7-4

Table 7-6 properties processor board ................................................................................................... 7-5

Table 7-7 order codes .........................................................................................................................7-12

, OSIRIS and X Server.......................................................................2-4

Plus

commands ................................................................................ 6-2

PLUS

................................................................................................................7-2

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9.2 Table of Figures

Figure 1-1 CEE 7 plug 1-5 Figure 1-2 ANSI 73.11 plug 1-5

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ISU

Figure 2-1 V Figure 2-2 V Figure 3-1 front view of V Figure 3-2 rear view of V Figure 3-3 mains connection of V

– EOS setup 2-2

PLUS

ISU

– standalone setup 2-3

PLUS

ISU

PLUS

ISU

PLUS

ISU

3-2 3-3

3-5 Figure 3-4 digital output unit (DVI) 3-6 Figure 3-5 DVI-D to DVI-D cable 3-6 Figure 3-6 numbering of output units 3-7 Figure 3-7 output units in multiple V

ISU

PLUS

3-7 Figure 3-9 digital output unit 3-8 Figure 3-10 PanelLink cable 3-8 Figure 3-11 analog output unit 3-9 Figure 3-12 D15 – D15 cable 3-10 Figure 3-13 D15 – BNC cable 3-10 Figure 3-14 video input unit 3-11 Figure 3-15 numbering of input units 3-11 Figure 3-16 input units in multiple V

ISU

PLUS

3-11 Figure 3-17 RGB input unit 3-12 Figure 3-18 processor board 3-13 Figure 3-19 V Figure 3-20 V

PLUS

ISU

load cable 3-14

PLUS

ISU

reset cable 3-14 Figure 3-21 BNC - BNC cable 3-15 Figure 3-22 data and control cabling: V Figure 3-23 data and control cabling: Visu Figure 3-24 data and control cabling: Visu

PLUS

ISU

– EOS setup, digital 3-17

Plus

– Eos setup, analog 3-18

Plus

– standalone setup, analog 3-19 Figure 4-1 display without video switcher 4-6 Figure 4-2 display with video switcher 4-6 Figure 6-1 data tables of Visu

Plus

6-3 Figure 6-2 numbering of OPU’s and projection modules 6-9 Figure 7-1 D9 female pin assignment 7-6 Figure 7-2 D9 male pin assignment 7-6 Figure 7-3 BNC connector pin assignment 7-6 Figure 7-4 DVI in and out connector PanelLink pin assignment 7-7 Figure 7-6 MDR26 in connector PanelLink pin assignment 7-7 Figure 7-7 MDR26 out connector PanelLink pin assignment 7-8 Figure 7-8 RGB male connector pin assignment 7-8 Figure 7-9 RGB female connector pin assignment 7-8 Figure 7-10 BNC connector pin assignment 7-9 Figure 7-11 4-pole mini-DINconnector pin assignment 7-9 Figure 7-12 reset cable pin assignment 7-9 Figure 7-13 load cable pin assignment 7-10

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Barco R5976214 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

digital output unit (DVI)

analog output unit

video input unit

RGB input unit

processor board

Video switcher

The <CR> command is used to check if the first VISU

is always 9600 Baud at start-up. The SET_BAUDRATE command can

The AUTO_CONFIG command configures the VISU

The VERBOSE command enables or disables the VISU

The OPU_SET_POS command has two functions. One of them is reinitializing the VISU

The IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command is used to link physical input units (Video or RGB) to Windows.

The WIN_LNK_TO_SRC command is used to link a window to sources.

The WIN_SET_POS command places a specified window on a specified place with a specified size.

The WIN_SET_VIEWPORT specifies the displayed portion of a source in its window. The viewport values are given in pro mile!

The WIN_BRING_TO_TOP command brings a WinNR-window to the top.

The WIN_SHOW command makes it possible to show or hide a window.

The ENABLE_UPDATE command enables or disables the updating of the Display Wall. When disabled, values can be loaded to the V

The TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE tries an update to see if there is bandwidth enough within the

Barco R5976214 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

digital output unit (DVI)

analog output unit

video input unit

RGB input unit

processor board

Video switcher

The <CR> command is used to check if the first VISU

is always 9600 Baud at start-up. The SET_BAUDRATE command can

The AUTO_CONFIG command configures the VISU

The VERBOSE command enables or disables the VISU

The OPU_SET_POS command has two functions. One of them is reinitializing the VISU

The IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command is used to link physical input units (Video or RGB) to Win­dows.

The WIN_LNK_TO_SRC command is used to link a window to sources.

The WIN_SET_POS command places a specified window on a specified place with a specified size.

The WIN_SET_VIEWPORT specifies the displayed portion of a source in its window. The view­port values are given in pro mile!

The WIN_BRING_TO_TOP command brings a WinNR-window to the top.

The WIN_SHOW command makes it possible to show or hide a window.

The ENABLE_UPDATE command enables or disables the updating of the Display Wall. When disabled, values can be loaded to the V

The TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE tries an update to see if there is bandwidth enough within the

The IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command is used to link physical input units (Video or RGB) to Windows.

The WIN_SET_VIEWPORT specifies the displayed portion of a source in its window. The viewport values are given in pro mile!