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Phantom 800 User Guide
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BLACK DIAMOND VIDEO
Edition 1.06
June 21, 2012
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Trademarks
The Black Diamond Video logo and Phantom 800 are registered trademarks of Black Diamond Video, Inc.
Warranty
Warranty and Warranty Disclaimer: Black Diamond Video warrants to the original purchaser ("Buyer") that the products
delivered by Black Diamond Video that accompany this manual ("Products") will be in accordance with Black Diamond
Video’s published specifications under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from delivery. Deviations from
published specifications which do not materially affect performance of Products covered hereby shall not be deemed to
constitute defects of material or workmanship or a failure of Products to comply with such specifications. Warranty claims
and the return of Products under warranty shall be subject to, and governed by, Black Diamond Video’s return material
authorization (RMA) policy. This warranty shall not apply to any Product that has been subject to misuse or neglect or
damaged by weather or accident (including, without limitation, damage due to fall, fire, exposure to water and abnormal
electrical exposure), or that has been modified by anyone other than Black Diamond Video. The warranties contained herein
shall extend only to Buyer and shall not apply to Buyer’s affiliates or customers or subsequent purchasers. SELLER’S
ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, SHALL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO
SELLER, AT ITS OPTION AND ELECTION, REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Welcome ...................................................1
About this Manual ...................................................1
Safety Information and Instructions ........................1
Customer Service and Support ................................ 2
Chapter 2 Product Information ................................3
Introducing the Phantom 800 .................................. 3
Key Features ............................................................ 6
Options .................................................................... 7
Front Panel Detail ............................ ..... .... ............... 7
Rear Panel Detail ..................................................... 8
Phantom 800 Product Specifications ....................... 9
Chapter 3 Getting Ready to Install .........................11
Overview of the Installation Process ..................... 11
System Test Installation Overview ........................ 12
Final System Installation Overview ...................... 13
Using DVI Converters ...........................................14
Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits ........ 15
Chapter 4 Installation Instructions ........................17
System Test Installation ........................................ 17
Final System Installation ....................................... 20
Startup Macro............................................................29
Chapter 5 About the Web-Server GUI ....................31
Appearance and Functions of the GUI .................. 31
Custom Labelling of Input/Output Buttons ........... 32
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Chapter 6 Matrix Switching ....................................35
About Matrix Switching ........................................ 35
Matrix Switching Control- GUI ............................ 35
Matrix Switching Control- RS-232 and 10/100T......37
Chapter 7 Video Scaling .........................................41
About Video Scaling ............................................. 41
Auto-Resolution Display ....................................... 41
Preset Video Positioning ....................................... 41
Custom Video Positioning .. .... ..... .... ...................... 44
Pan and Zoom ........................................................ 45
Advanced Video Scaling Operations ..................... 47
Chapter 8 Wall Processing.........................................49
About Wall Processing................................. 49
Wall Display Output Arrangement............................ 49
Output Timing Synchronization................................50
Wall Processing Function ......................... 52
Switching Input Sources............................................ 54
Resizing a Wall.......................................................... 54
Chapter 9 Frame Grabbing .....................................55
About Output Frame Grabbing .............................. 55
Overview - the Frame Grabbing Process ............... 56
Freezing Frames .................................................... 56
Capturing Frames .................................................. 57
Previewing & Clearing Captured Frames .............. 57
Downloading Captured Frames to Memory .......... 58
Saving Downloaded Frames .......................... ........ 59
Appendix A RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol...................61
Phantom 800 Command Set .................................. 61
RS-232 Pinout ........................................................... 70
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ELCOME
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information about the Phantom 800 processor. Material is presented
under the following chapters:
Chapters Description
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Chapter 1, “Welcome.”
Chapter 2, “Product Information.”
Chapter 3, “Getting Ready to Install.”
Chapter 4, “Installation Instructions.”
Chapter 5, “About the Web-Server GUI.”
Chapter 6, “Matrix Switching.”
Chapter 7, “Video Scaling.”
Chapter 8, “Wall Processing.”
Chapter 9, “Frame Grabbing.”
Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol.”
Appendix B, “Upgrading Firmware.”
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions are to ensure the safety of personnel using this equipment
and to protect this device and working environment from potential damage.
CAUTION!
Use this section to get to know this product manual,
understand key safety measures, and learn about the key
features and functionality of the Phantom 800
Use this section to learn about installing the Phantom 800.
Included in this section are both an overview of the
installation process, and detailed, step-by-step installation
instructions.
Use this section to learn about the digital video processing
capabilities of the Phantom 800. Get detailed instructions
on how to use the matrix switching, video scaling, wall
processing, and frame grabbing features.
Use this section to refer to detailed remote control
command set information, firmware upgrade information
and instructions, and a glossary of key terms used in this
manual.
1 ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.
2 REMOVAL OF COVER MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Contact Black Diamond Video for authorized repair service.
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Customer Service and Support
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
• Read and follow all instructions – Read all safety and operating instructions before
operating this equipment. Follow all operating instructions in this manual and adhere to
all warnings on this equipment and in this manual.
• Keep all documentation – Retain the User Guide and accompanying safety instructions
for future reference.
• Maintain proper ventilation – This equipment should be maintained in a well-ventilated
room with adequate air flow. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the device.
• Keep away from heat – Do not place this device near a heat source . Fa ilure to comply
could result in overheating and damage to the equipment.
• Keep away from water and moisture – Do not place this equipment near areas of running
water or dense condensation.
• Cleaning - Unplug the device before cleaning. The device can then be wiped with a
water-dampened soft cloth.
• Proper electrical grounding - This device must be plugged into a properly grounded
outlet in order to avoid electric shock. Do not bypass the grounding features of the power
cable or plug. When using an extension cord, make sure the cord is designed for
grounded plugs.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
For technical support and service, contact Black Diamond Video at:
Black Diamond Video
1000 Atlantic A ve, Suite 114
Alameda, California, 94501
Phone: (510) 769-2959
Fax: (510) 769-2949
Visit us on the web at www.blackdiamondvideo.com.
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RODUCT INFORMATION
INTRODUCING THE PHANTOM 800
The Phantom 800 is an all-digital DVI processor that integrates seamless 8 x 8 DVI matrix
switching, post-output scaling, and frame-grabs into a single unit. When combined with
Black Diamond Video's DVI converters, the Phantom 800 provides the same level of
switching, scaling, and frame-grabs for any analog, SDI, or HD-SDI signal source
eliminating the need for multi-format switches and cables.
The Phantom 800 supports DVI operation at the maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s. The
Phantom 800 works seamlessly with Black Diamond V ideo's DVI X-treme Cable and Cable
Kits. Up to 60 meters of DVI cable can be used on the input side of the processor without
any conditioner needed. On the output side of the processor, DVI cable lengths over 7
meters and up to 60 meters require the addition of a DVI conditioner.
The Phantom 800 block diagram (Figure 1) illustrates the full functionality of this DVI
processor when combined with Black Diamond Video's DVI Converters and DVI X-treme
Cable Kits.
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Introducing the Phantom 800
FIGURE 1. Phantom 800 Block Diagram
Architecture
The Phantom 800 processor has three layers of DVI processing:
SEAMLESS 8 X 8 DVI MATRIX SWITCHING
Seamless 8 x 8 DVI matrix switching implies no monitor blanking between switched
images, irrespective of the video source.
POST-OUTPUT VIDEO SCALING AND IMAGE PROCESSING
Post-output scaling and image processing is performed with Black Diamond Video’s S-1
Cards. The Phantom 800 can be populated with up to 8 S-1 Cards. The S-1 image processors
have a number of features including built-in autodisplay detection which allows any video
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source to be automatically displayed on any monitor at its maximal resolution and proper
aspect ratio.
FRAME-GRABS
Frame-grabs can be performed on any input source, individually or simultaneously, and files
can be archived in a server.
The Phantom 800 provides phantom-power to Black Diamond Video’s DVI Converters,
including the standard-definition-to-DVI converter (SD-DVI), the RGB-to-DVI converter
(RGB-DVI), and the SDI-to-DVI converter (SDI-DVI), as well as to DVI Xtreme Signal
Conditioners. The Phantom 800 system diagram (Figure 2), g ives an example of video
sources and how they can be integrated using the Phantom 800.
FIGURE 2. Phantom 800 System Diagram
Control
The Phantom 800 processor has three control methods. The processor has both RS-232 and
10/100T Ethernet controls. For remote applications, the Phantom 800 is equipped with a
built-in, customizable, web-server graphical user interface (GUI).
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Key Features
KEY FEATURES
Features include the following:
SWITCHING
• Seamless, non-blocking 8 x 8 DVI matrix switching
• Supports single-link DVI matrix switching at the maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s
• Input and output rates from 640 x 480 up to and including 1920 x 1200, interlaced or
progressive
IMAGE PROCESSING - VIDEO SCALING
• Each output can be populated with one S-1 video processing card for up to eight cards
per Phantom 800
• Auto-resolution display so that any video input will be displayed at its maximum
resolution and proper aspect ratio on any video monitor
• Image controls include pan, zoom, position, contrast, brightness, and programmable
LUTS
• Frame latency < 1.5 frames
• Built-in test pattern generator
FRAME-GRABS
• Individual or simultaneous frame-grabs from any input source
• Output frame-grab previews
PHANTOM-POWER AND CONVERTER CONTROLS
• Phantom-power to Black Diamond Video DVI X-treme Cable Kits
• Phantom-power and control for Black Diamond Video DVI Converters
CONTROLS
• RS-232 serial
• 10/100T Ethernet
• Customizable Web-server GUI
GENERAL
• 2U high, rack mountable
• Remote diagnostic capability
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Options
OPTIONS
The following options are available for the Phantom 800:
• DVI X-treme Cable and Cable Kits - 60 meters of DVI cable can be used on the input
side of the processor without any conditioner needed. On the output side of the
processor, DVI cable lengths over 7 meters and up to 60 meters require the addition of a
phantom-powered DVI conditioner.
• SD-DVI Converter converts any standard-definition analog signal (NTSC, PAL) to
DVI. This converter is phantom-powered and is controlled and integrates seamlessly
with the Phantom 800.
• RGB-DVI Converter converts any analog RGB signal to DVI. This converter is
phantom-powered and is controlled and integrates seamlessly with the Phantom 800.
• SDI-DVI Converter converts any SDI or HD-SDI source to DVI. Thi s converter is
phantom-powered and is controlled and integrates seamlessly with the Phantom 800.
• Front Panel Controls - optional.
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FRONT PANEL DETAIL
Figure 3 details the standard Phantom 800 front panel.
FIGURE 3. Phantom 800 Front Panel
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Rear Panel Detail
REAR PANEL DETAIL
Figure 4 details the Phantom 800 rear panel.
FIGURE 4. Phantom 800 Rear Panel
1. AC POWER IN
AC input power connection (120/240 VAC).
2. POWER SWITCH ON/OFF
The power switch is used to turn the unit on or off. The system status light on the front panel
indicates when the unit is powered on.
3. DVI-I OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
The DVI-I output connectors are digital DVI outputs used to connect to a digital display
device. When connecting to a display device more than 7 meters from the Phantom 800, a
DVI X-treme Cable Kit should be used with the DVI X-treme conditioner placed on the
display side of the cable.
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Phantom 800 Product Specifications
4. DVI-I INPUT CONNECTIONS
The DVI-I input connectors are used to connect a video source to the Phantom 800. If the
input source is a DVI source, it can be connected directly to the device. If the input source is
an analog or SDI source, the signal must first be converted to DVI using a Black Diamond
Video DVI converter bef ore connecting it to the Phantom 800.
For cable distances greater than five meters, Black Diamond Video certified DVI cable
should be used. Black Diamond Video certified DVI cable is factory tested and guaranteed
for distances up to 60 meters. A DVI X-treme conditioner is not required on the input side
of the Phantom 800.
5. RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE
The RS-232 interface is a DCE type used to control the Phantom 800 by an external host
over a serial-com port or alternate RS-232 controller .
6. 10/100T ETHERNET PORT
The 10/100T Ethernet port is used for controlling the Phantom 800 from a remote location.
This port is also used for firmware upgrades in the field. The 10/100T Ethernet port can
control the Phantom 800 through commands similar to the RS-232 port.
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PHANTOM 800 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS
• Video Format: DVI Single-link, supports maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s
• Video Resolution: DVI I/O rates from 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1200, interlaced or
progressive, 25-165 MHz
• Connectors: DVI-I female
• Scaler Functions: Fit, Fill, Center, Stretch, Pan, Zoom, Programmable LUTS
CONTROLS
• Serial Controls: RS-232, DB9 female connector
• Ethernet Controls: 10/100T Ethernet, Protocols: Telnet, FTP, HTTP
• GUI: Customizable web-server GUI
GENERAL
• Dimensions/Weight: 2U, 19" rack-mountable enclosure, 16.73"W x 12"D x 3.5"H, 12
pounds
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Phantom 800 Product Specifications
• Temperature Rating: 0-55° C
• Power: 90-240 VAC, 47-63Hz, 200 Watts
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ETTING
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EADY TO INSTALL
This chapter presents on overview of the installation process. Read this chapter to get an
introduction to how to install the Phantom 800. Included is information about using DVI
converters (required if you have video sources that are not in DVI format) and Black
Diamond cable kits.
For detailed installation instructions see Chapter 4, “Installation Instructions.”
This product must be tested with the intended equipment
before being permanently installed. Failure to do so voids any
warranty and limited liability. Although Black Diamond V ideo
IMPORTANT!
OVERVIEW OF THE INSTALLATION PROCESS
Installing the Phantom 800 can be divided into two phases:
tests the product to its fullest extent, situations may arise
giving marginal results or potential compatibility issues when
used with digital video display devices that are non-compliant
or incompatible.
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System Test Installation. Begin your installation process by performing a complete system test installation. The
purpose of this phase is to establish remote control of the Phantom 800, and verify that all
input and output channels are working. You will use a single test video input and at least
one of the display devices you plan to use in your final system installation. You will verify
that your test video input is properly displayed on the display device when routed through
each input and output channel.
Final System Installation. Complete the installation process by doing the final system installation. In this phase, you
will install the Phantom 800 in its final location. You will establish permanent remote
control, connect all necessary input and output cabling, apply all input sources (including
any DVI converters as necessary), and connect all display devices. Finally, you will verify
that each video source is properly displayed on each display device.
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System Test Installation Overview
SYSTEM TEST INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The system test installation should be performed first to verify your equipment is working
properly. It will also help you begin to plan for and organize the video sources, cabling
equipment, and display devices in preparation for the final system installation.
NOTE:
The system test installation consists of four steps. These steps are described below and
illustrated in Figure 5.
This is an overview of the system test installation to help inform and
prepare you for the actual installation process. For detailed installation
instructions, see Chapter 4, “Installation Instructions.”
FIGURE 5.
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Final System Installation Overview
Step 1. Establish Temporary Remote Control of the Phantom 800
Establish temporary remote control of the Phantom 800 through a laptop computer or
personal computer using the RS-232 serial interface. This allows control of the Phantom
800 so that the video signals going into and out of the processor can be tested.
Step 2. Connect a Test DVI Input Source
Connect a test DVI video source to Input 1 on the Phantom 800. Only a single DVI source is
required for the system test installation phase. Use Black Diamond Video tested DVI cable
to connect your DVI source to the Phantom 800.
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NOTE:
If the computer you used in Step 1 has a DVI output, you can use it for the
test DVI video source in this step. This computer should have a built-in DVI
graphics card.
Step 3. Connect one or more Display Devices and Establish Video Output
Connect a display device to Output 1 on the Phantom 800. Connect additional display
devices as desired. Using the test DVI input connected in Step 2, use serial commands to
switch the input to each connected display device. Verify that all video d isplays or outpu t
devices (such as DVD recorders, etc.) are functioning correctly.
Step 4. Test all Remaining Input Channels
Verify that all remaining input channels are functioning properly. Using the test DVI video
source, connect it to each input channel on your Phantom 800 and then route the signal to
each connected display device.
FINAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The final system installation should be performed after you have completed the system test
installation. You should have all of your video sources, cabling equipment, and display
devices assembled in preparation for the final system installation.
NOTE:
This is an overview of the system test installation to help inform and
prepare you for the actual installation process. For detailed installation
instructions, see Chapter 4, “Installation Instructions.”
The final system installation consist s of fi ve steps. These steps are described below.
Step 1. Place the Phantom 800 into the Rackmount or Other Permanent Location
The Phantom 800 can be installed in a 2U rackmount. Place your unit in its permanent
location before making any other system connections. Be sure to follow the safety warnings
regarding proper ventilation of the equipment.
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Using DVI Converters
Step 2. Connect all Video Inputs
Connect all DVI sources directly to the Phantom 800 input channels. All non-DVI sources
must first be converted to DVI using a Black Diamond Video DVI Converter. See “Using
DVI Converters” on page 14 for more information.
All cabling from the DVI Converters to the Phantom 800 should be done using Black
Diamond Video tested DVI cable. Black Diamond Video can not guarante e the quality of
cable purchased from other manufacturers. See “Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable
Kits” on page 15 for more information.
Step 3. Connect all Display and Output Devices
Connect all display and output devices to the Phantom 800 output channels. All cabling
from the Phantom 800 to the display devices should be done using Black Diamond Video
tested DVI cable. Black Diamond Video can not guarantee the quality of cable purchased
from other manufacturers. See “Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits” on page 15
for more information.
Step 4. Establish Permanent Remote Control
Establish permanent remote control to the Phantom 800 using RS-232 or 10/100T Ethernet
control.
Step 5. Test all Input/Output Switching Configurations
Route each input to each output in turn and verify the video displays properly on the display
device. If video output option boards are installed, test the video processing functions of
these boards.
USING DVI CONVERTERS
The Phantom 800 accepts DVI video inputs only. Black Diamond Video offers a line of
DVI converters which you can use to convert your RGB, SD or S-Video (NTSC and PAL),
and SDI video signals to DVI. With the appropriate DVI converter, you can use any of these
video formats as a source for the Phantom 800.
The converter should be located as close to the video source as possible to eliminate cabling
problems such as attenuation and noise.
See “Options” on page 7 for more information about the available DVI converters and the
converters’ product documentation.
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Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits
USING BLACK DIAMOND CABLE AND CABLE
KITS
All cabling from the video source to the Phantom 800, and from the Phantom 800 to the
display devices, should be done using Black Diamond V i deo tested DVI cable.
Signal conditioners should be applied within the last three meters of cabling before each
display device. Black Diamond Video offers both single-link DVI and a dual-link DVI
cable kits which include Black Diamond Video tested DVI cable and a signal conditioner.
See Chapter 2, “Product Information,” for more information about DVI converters, cable,
and cable kit options.
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NSTALLATION
System Test Installation. Begin your installation process by performing a complete system test installation. The
Final System Installation. Complete the installation process by doing the final system installation. In this phase, you
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NSTRUCTIONS
This chapter tells you how to install your Phantom 800 system. You should read Chapter 3,
“Getting Ready to Install,” first to familiarize yourself with the installation process.
The installation of your Phantom 800 should be conducted in two phases:
purpose of this phase is to establish remote control of the Phantom 800, and verify that all
inputs and outputs are working. You will use a single test video input and one of the display
devices you plan to use in your final system installation. You will verify that your test video
input is properly displayed on the display device when routed through each of the input and
output channels.
will install the Phantom 800 in its final location. You will connect all necessary input and
output cabling, apply all input sources (including any DVI converters as necessary), connect
all display devices, and establish permanent remote control.
SYSTEM TEST INSTALLATION
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Complete a thorough test of your Phantom 800 equipment before doing the final system
installation. The system test installation consists of the following series of steps:
Step 1: AC Power Connection and System Power Up
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP:
• Power cord (supplied)
• Surge protector (recommended)
• Line conditioner (recommended)
DESCRIPTION:
Begin your system test installation by connecting the Phantom 800 to an AC power supply
and powering it up.
1 Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC input on the Phantom 800.
2 Plug the power cord into a surge protector (recommended).
3 Plug the surge protector into a conditioned AC power source.
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System Test Installation
4 Turn on the Phantom 800 using the power switch on the rear panel.
Step 2: Establish Test Remote Control
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP
• Laptop or personal computer with a serial port
• RS-232 direct-connect type serial cable with DB9 (male) connector
DESCRIPTION
The Phantom 800 can be controlled over either an RS-232 or 10/100T Ethernet connection.
For initial testing of this equipment, Black Diamond Video recommends temporary control
of the Phantom 800 with a laptop computer using the RS-232 terminal. Using the RS-232
interface and commands allows for the easy set-up and rapid ability to debug any
installation problems.
1 Connect a laptop or PC to the Phantom 800 RS-232 serial interface using a direct-
connect type cable.
2 Open up a serial port terminal on the laptop or PC connected to the Phantom 800. For
Microsoft Windows-based programs access this with Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Communications > Hyperterminal.
The New Connection window appears.
3 Enter a name for your connection and choose an icon.
4 Click OK.
The Connect To window appears.
5 In the Connect using field, select “COM1” port.
6 Click OK.
The Port Settings window appears.
7 Configure the settings as follows:
• Baud: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
8 Click Apply.
The RS-232 connection to the Phantom 800 is established and the processor can be controlled using the RS-232 command set found in Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol.”
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Step 3: Connect and Test a DVI Input on all Output Channels
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP
• DVI video input source. Black Diamond Video recommends that, for this DVI input
source, you use the same laptop or personal computer that is being used to temporarily
control the Phantom 800.
• Display device capable of displaying a DVI video input signal.
• DVI cable.
• (Optional) DVI signal conditioners. If the distance to the display requires more than 5
meters of DVI cable, a Black Diamond Video DVI X-treme Cable Kit should be used
with the DVI X-treme II Conditioner and appropriate length of cable provided in the
cable kit.
• RS-232 Commands:
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SWITCH
(SW)
<input> <output>
DESCRIPTION
For the system test installation, apply a single DVI test video input signal and connect at
least one of the display devices you plan to use in your final system installation. Verify that
your test video input is properly displayed on the display device when routed through each
input and output channel. The easiest method to ensure transmission is to connect a reliable
DVI video source directly to the Phantom 800 input.
1 Connect a DVI source to Input 1 of the Phantom 800.
This should be done using Black Diamond Video tested DVI cable. Black Diamond Video recommends that you use the same laptop that is being used to temporarily control the Phantom
800 simultaneously as the DVI source.
2 Make certain that the display being tested has been set to display a DVI digital signal.
3 Connect Output 1 of the Phantom 800 to the display device using Black Diamond Video
tested DVI cable.
NOTE:
If the distance to the display device requires more than 5 meters of DVI
cable, a Black Diamond Video DVI X-treme Cable Kit should be used with
the DVI X-treme II Conditioner.
If a DVI X-treme Cable Kit is needed, do the following:
a Connect the long length of cable from Output 1 of the Phantom 800 to the input of the
DVI X-treme II Conditioner.
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b Connect the output of the DVI Xtreme II Conditioner using the short length of DVI cable
to the display. The red indicator light on the DVI X-treme II Conditioner indicates a
good DVI signal is being transmitted to the display.
4 Within the serial port terminal, type in the command: sw 1 1.
Input 1 is switched to display to Output 1. Video should now be displayed on your test output
device.
5 Move the output cable from Output 1 to Output 2 so that Output 2 is now connected to
the display device.
6 Within the serial port terminal type in the command: sw 1 2.
Input 1 is switched to display to Output 2. Video should again appear on the test output
device.
7 Repeat steps Step 5 and Step 6, moving the output cable to each of the remaining
output channels in turn. Use the SWITCH command to route the video through the
connected channel. Verify the video displays properly through each output channel.
8 Move the input cable from Input 1 to Input 2 so that Input 2 is now connected to the DVI
test signal.
9 Within the serial port terminal, type in the command: sw 1 [output #], where
[output #] is the output channel which is currently connected to your test display
device.
10 Repeat Step 8 and Step 9, moving the input cable to each of the remaining input
channels in turn. Use the SWITCH command to route the video from t he connected
channel. Verify the video displays properly coming from each input channel.
This completes the system test installation.
FINAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Once you have completed a thorough test of your Phantom 800 equipment you are ready to
do the final system installation. Figure 6 illustrates an installation with multiple video
sources, both DVI format, as well as analog format using Black Diamond Video DVI
Converters.
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FIGURE 6. System Installation Illustration
The final system installation consi st s of the following series of steps:
Step 1: AC Power Connection
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP
• Power cord (supplied)
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• Surge protector (recommended)
• Line conditioner (recommended)
DESCRIPTION
Begin your final system installation by connecting the Phantom 800 to an AC power supply
and powering it up.
1 Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC input on the Phantom 800.
2 Plug the power cord into a surge protector (recommended).
3 Plug the surge protector into a conditioned AC power source.
4 Turn on the Phantom 800 using the power switch on the rear panel.
Step 2: Connect All DVI Inputs
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP
• All DVI video input sources you want to display through the Phantom 800
• All non-DVI video sources you want to display through the Phantom 800
• DVI converters for the non-DVI video sources
• DVI cable
DESCRIPTION
Connect all DVI sources directly to the Phantom 800 input channels. All non-DVI sources
must first be converted to a DVI signal before they connecting them to the Phantom 800.
See Figure 6, “System Installation Illustration,” on page 21 for an example of a typical
Phantom 800 installation.
1 Connect any DVI signals directly to Phantom 800 input channels.
2 Apply DVI converters to any non-DVI signals and connect the output of the converters
to input connectors on the Phantom 800.
Step 3: Connect Phantom 800 Outputs to All Displays
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP
• All DVI-capable display devices you want to use in your installation
• DVI cable
• (Optional) DVI signal conditioners. If the distance to the display requires more than 5
meters of DVI cable, a Black Diamond Video DVI X-treme Cable Kit should be used
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with the DVI X-treme II Conditioner and appropriate length of cable provided in the
cable kit.
DESCRIPTION
Connect all DVI-capable displays to the Phantom 800 output channels. See Figure 7 for an
illustration of a typical Phantom 800 system diagram.
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FIGURE 7. System Installation Overview Diagram
1 Connect DVI cable to Output 1 of the Phantom 800.
2 Connect the other end of the DVI cable as follows:
a
If the cable is more than five meters in length, connect it to the input of the DVI X-treme
II Conditioner. Connect a second DVI cable, no more than five meters in length, to the
DVI display device.
b If the cable is less than five meters in length, connect it directly to the DVI display
device.
3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for all other output channels to be used in your installation.
Step 4: Establish Permanent Remote Control
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP
• Laptop or personal computer
• For RS-232 control: RS-232 direct-connect type serial cable with DB9 (male) connector
• For Ethernet control: Ethernet cable. If you are connecting your control computer
directly to the Phantom 800, then you will need a crossover cable.
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• RS-232 and Telnet Commands:
SHOWNET
ipaddr
telnet
<ipaddr>
<ipaddr> 8998
DESCRIPTION
When all video sources going into the Phantom 800 and all video outputs going to the
displays or recording devices have been shown to function correctly, permanent control of
the Phantom 800 can be established using the RS-232 serial interface or the 10/100T
Ethernet controls, or the web-server GUI. Black Diamond Video recommends that you read
this section carefully before establishing permanent controls.
When connecting a control computer to the RS-232 connector on the Phantom
IMPORTANT!
800, you must use a direct-connect type cable.
When connecting a control computer directly to the Ethernet connector you
must use a crossover cable. Both the control computer and the Phantom 800
must then use a static IP address.
Whether the Phantom 800 is controlled through an RS-232 terminal or through a 10/100T
Ethernet port using Telnet commands, or the web-server GUI, all control begins with the
RS-232 terminal. The RS-232 terminal is used to check and assign an IP address for the
Phantom 800.
Details of the serial control commands and telnet protocols are in Appendix A, “RS-232
and 10/100T Protocol.”
An introduction to the web-server GUI is in Chapter 5, “About the Web-Server GUI.”
Details of the web-server GUI controls are in Chapter 6, “Matrix Switching,” and
Chapter 9, “Frame Grabbing.”Control of the Phantom 800 can be accomplished using any
one of the following five methods:
• RS-232 Only—This method is used when only RS-232 control is desired. Controls are
managed using the Command Set (Appendix A).
• 10/100 T Ethernet and RS-232—This method is used when 10/100T Ethernet control
of the Phantom 800 is desired and the control computer is a client on a larger network
which uses DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) to assign IP addresses. This is
the default setting for 10/100T Ethernet control of the Phantom 800. RS-232 control is
used to determine the dynamic IP address of the Phantom 800.
• 10/100 T Ethernet Only—This is a simpler method than control by 10/100 T Ethernet
and RS-232, but it requires that a static IP address be assigned to the Phantom 800 and to
the control computer. A static IP address is where a computer uses the same address
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every time a user logs on to a network. By default, the Phantom 800 is configured with a
dynamic IP address.
The type of IP address for the control computer depends upon whether the computer is
connected directly to the Phantom 800 Ethernet connector, or if it is connected via a
network:
Connection Route IP Address Type
Direct to Phantom 800 Static only
Through a network Dynamic or Static
If the computer controlling the Phantom 800 is a client assigned to a larger network, the
network administrator will need to assign the static IP address to the control computer
and Phantom 800. If the static IP address of the Phantom 800 is unknown, it can be
accessed using the RS-232 SHOWNET command. The RS-232 controls must be used for
initial set-up of the Phantom 800 IP address, and thereafter will no longer be required.
• Web-Server GUI and RS-232 Control— This method uses a web-server GUI rather
than T elnet commands to control the Phantom 800 over a network. In this instance, the
control computer is a client on a larger network which uses DHCP to assign IP
addresses. The web-server GUI within the Phantom 800 is invoked by opening a webbrowser on the control computer (Black Diamond Video recommends Mozilla Firefox)
and entering the IP address of the Phantom 800 into the address bar of the browser.
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• Web-Server GUI without RS-232 Control— With this method, a “static” IP address is
assigned to the Phantom 800 and the control computer. A web-browser (Black Diamond
Video recommends Mozilla Firefox) is opened and the static IP address of the Phantom
800 is entered into the address bar of the browser. This is the easiest method of
controlling the Phantom 800.
RS-232 ONLY
1 Connect the control computer to the RS-232 connector on the Phantom 800 using an
RS-232 direct-connect type cable.
2 Open up a serial port terminal on the control computer connected to the Phantom 800.
On Microsoft Windows, you can use HyperTerminal for serial communications.
3 Configure the port settings as follows:
• Baud: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
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• Flow control: None
The RS-232 connection to the Phantom 800 is established and the processor can be controlled using the RS-232 command set found in Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol.”
NOTE:
To avoid recreating the connection parameters each time you reestablish
RS-232 connection to the Phantom 800, you can save the connection for
subsequent control sessions.
10/100T ETHERNET AND RS-232
1 Connect the Phantom 800 to your network using the Ethernet co nnector.
2 Connect the RS-232 control computer to the Phantom 800 with an RS-232 direct-
connect type cable.
NOTE:
3 From the RS-232 control computer, determine the Phantom 800 IP address:
a
b Enter the command: SHOWNET (see Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol,” for
The RS-232 control computer and the Ethernet control computer can be
the same machine or two different machines.
Establish RS-232 control of the Phantom 800 as described in “RS-232 Only” on page 25.
details).
The Phantom 800 IP address is returned.
4 From the Ethernet control computer, which must be connected to the same network as
the Phantom 800, open All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt and enter the
command telnet <IP address> 8998 using the IP address obtained in Step 3.
The Telnet session is initiated.
T elnet control is established. See Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol,” for a list of key
commands and how they are used to control the Phantom 800
To exit the network connection, enter the command exit.
NOTE:
10/100T ETHERNET ONLY
1 Connect the control computer directly to the Phantom 800 with an RS-232 direct-
connect type cable and a 10/100T Ethernet crossover cable.
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If the Phantom 800 is powered off for several days, when the equipment is
powered back on, the DHCP server within the network may issue a new IP
address. If this happens, 10/100T Ethernet control can only be restarted by
beginning at Step 3 and determining the new IP address using the RS-232
SHOWNET command again.
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2 Set the static IP address of the Phantom 800:
a
Establish RS-232 control of the Phantom 800 as described in “RS-232 Only” on page 25.
b Issue the IPADDR command. For example:
IPADDR 192.168.1.103
The Phantom 800 is assigned the static IP address 192.168.1.103.
3 Set the static IP address of the control computer. If you are using Microsoft Windows,
follow these steps:
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections.
a
The Network Connections window appears.
b Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
c Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to highlight it and click Properties.
. . . . .
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.
d Select Use the following IP address and enter an address in the IP address field.
For example, enter 192.168.1.10.
e Click on Subnet mask and the number 255.255.255.0 should appear.
f Enter the static IP address in the Default gateway field.
For example, enter 192.168.1.1.
g Click OK.
The static IP address of the control computer is set.
4 Click Start and navigate to All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
The Command Prompt window appears.
5 Enter the command telnet <IP address> 8998 using the IP address assigned to the
Phantom 800 in Step 2 above.
Telnet control is established. See Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol,” for a list of
commands and how they are used to control the Phantom 800.
Because the Phantom 800 now has a static IP address, the RS-232 interface is no longer
required. If the IP address of the Phantom 800 is misplaced, simply reconnect the RS-232
controls and use the SHOWNET command to retrieve the IP address.
The final system installation process is complete.
WEB-SERVER GUI AND RS-232
1 Download Java software onto the RS-232 control computer:
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a Open your web browser and go to www.java.com
b For Windows operations systems, download the Windows Offline version.
2 (Recommended) Download and install the Mozilla Firefox web browser onto the control
computer from www.mozilla.com/firefox/.
3 Connect the control computer directly to the Phantom 800 with an RS-232 direct-
connect type cable and a 10/100T Ethernet crossover cable.
4 From the RS-232 control computer, determine the Phantom 800 IP address:
a
Establish RS-232 control of the Phantom 800 as described in “RS-232 Only” on page 25.
b Enter the command: SHOWNET (see Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol,” for
details).
The Phantom 800 IP address is returned.
5 Open the Firefox web browser on the control computer and enter the IP address
obtained in Step 4 into the browser address bar.
The GUI is initiated and control of the Phantom 800 is now done through the GUI.
Details of the web-server GUI controls are in Chapter 6, “Matrix Switching,” and Chapter 9,
“Frame Grabbing.”
NOTE:
If the Phantom 800 is powered off for several days, when the equipment is
powered back on, the DHCP server within the network may issue a new IP
address. If this happens, web-server GUI control can only be restarted by
beginning at Step 3 and determining the new IP address using the RS-232
SHOWNET command again.
WEB-SERVER GUI ONLY
1 Download Java software onto the RS-232 control computer:
a
Open your web browser and go to www.java.com. For Windows operations systems,
download the Windows Offline version.
2 (Recommended) Download and install the Mozilla Firefox web browser onto the control
computer from www.mozilla.com/firefox/.
3 Connect the control computer directly to the Phantom 800 with an RS-232 direct-
connect type cable and a 10/100T Ethernet crossover cable.
NOTE:
4 Set the static IP address of the Phantom 800:
a
b Issue the IPADDR command. For example:
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the same machine or two different machines.
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IPADDR 192.168.1.103
The Phantom 800 is assigned the static IP address 192.168.1.103.
5 Set the static IP address of the control computer. If you are using Microsoft Windows,
follow these steps:
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections.
a
The Network Connections window appears.
b Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
c Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to highlight it and click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.
d Select Use the following IP address and enter an address in the IP address field.
For example, enter 192.168.1.10.
. . . . .
e Click on Subnet mask and the number 255.255.255.0 should appear.
f Enter the static IP address in the Default gateway field.
For example, enter 192.168.1.1.
g Click OK.
The static IP address of the control computer is set.
6 Open the Mozilla Firefox web-browser and type the Phantom 800 IP address set in Step
4 into the address bar of the browser and press Enter.
The GUI will be invoked and control of the Phantom 800 is now done through the GUI. Details
of the web-server GUI controls are in Chapter 6, “Matrix Switching,” and Chapter 9, “Frame
Grabbing.”
Because the Phantom 800 now has a static IP address, the RS-232 interface is no longer
required. If the IP address of the Phantom 800 is misplaced, simply reconnect the RS-232
controls and use the SHOWNET command to retrieve the IP address.
STARTUP MACRO
The Startup Macro feature allows the user to set up a list of comm ands that will be exe cuted
automatically by the Phantom 800 after it is powered on, or after a power cycle or
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Startup Macro
interruption. This feature is available beginning with firmware version 3.01.00. There are
four commands related to the Startup Macro: CSM, DSM, RSM, and VSM.
These Startup Macro commands are detailed below.
The CSM command creates the Startup Macro. To create the startup Macro:
1 Issue the command: CSM.
2 Enter the commands you would like stored in the Macro, up to 500 charact ers.
a
Editing the Macro commands is difficult to do in the terminal program as it is not a text
editor. Therefore, it is suggested that a real text editor be used to create or edit the macro.
The commands may then be copied and pasted into the command prompt.
3 Press Esc.
4 Press carriage return.
The DSM command deletes the Startup Macro. To delete the Startup Macro, issue the
command: DSM.
Run Startup Macro
The RSM command runs the Startup Macro manually. After powering the system on, the
Startup Macro will run automatically. To run the Startup Macro manually, issue the
command: RSM.
View Startup Mac ro
The VSM command allows the user to view the comman ds in the S tartup Mac ro. To view the
commands in the Startup Macro, issue the command: VSM.
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ERVER
The most common Phantom 800 functions can be handled using the web-server GUI
(Figure 8). This chapter introduces the GUI appear ance and function, and describes how to
customize the labelling of the application buttons.
More information on using the GUI appears in the following operati onal chapters covering
matrix switching, video scaling, and frame-grabs.
APPEARANCE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE GUI
The GUI is divided into three sections:
• I/O Switching Selection—this section indicates the channel status and allows you to
switch between input sources and output displays using a mouse or touch-panel. The
indicator on each input and output button is green if a valid input signal is present or a
display device is connected to the output. The indicator is red if there is no input signal
or connected display device.
GUI
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Custom Labelling of Input/Output Buttons
• Inputs/Outputs—this section identifies which inputs are going to which displays. In the
grid example in Figure 8, input 1 is going to outputs 1 and 3. Inputs 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
are each going to outputs 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 respectively.
FIGURE 8. Phantom 800 Web-Server GUI
• Frame-Grab Operations- this section allows you to perform frame-grabs on a selected
• Profiles- this section allows you to save switching assignments to a preset profile button.
CUSTOM LABELLING OF INPUT/OUTPUT
BUTTONS
You can customize the labels of the Input and Output buttons in the I/O Switching Selection
section of the GUI. The input and output labels are limited to a maximum of eight
characters.
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Defaults: Input buttons are labeled Input_#. Output buttons are labeled Output_#.
To rename an input button
• Enter the RS-232 or Telnet command inlbl <input> <label> where <input> is the
input # on the GUI and <label> is the new name for the button.
EXAMPLE
To rename the GUI label for Input 2 to “Camera”, issue the command:
inlbl 2 Camera.
To rename an output button
• Enter the RS-232 or Telnet command outlbl <output> <label> where <output> is
the output # on the GUI and <label> is the new name for the button.
EXAMPLE
To rename the GUI label for output #5 to “R emote”, issue the command:
outlbl 5 Remote.
ABOUT THE WEB-SERVER GUI
Custom Labelling of Input/Output Buttons
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This chapter explores the matrix switching capabilities of the Phantom 800.
ABOUT MATRIX SWITCHING
The Phantom 800 provides 8 x 8 DVI matrix switching and is controlled with the webserver GUI or by using RS-232 or Telnet commands. Any connected input can be switched
to any output channel.
For information about setting up remote control of your device, see “Step 4: Establish
Permanent Remote Control” on page 23.
MATRIX SWITCHING CONTROL- GUI
The GUI I/O Switching Selection buttons let you quickly and easily set up and modify
matrix switching assignments. The Input/Output grid provides a dynamic visual
representation of the current routing pattern.
Figure 9 shows an example of the Phantom 800 GUI being used to control the matrix
switching assignments.
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FIGURE 9.
To switch an input to an output
1 In the I/O Switching Selection of the GUI, click the input button for the input you want to
switch.
The button indicator blinks to indicate that the input is selected. You have 10 seconds to complete the net step.
2 Click the Output button for the output to which you want to route the selected input.
3 The selected input is routed to the chosen output channel and the new assignment is
reflected on the Inputs/Outputs grid.
NOTE
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A red indicator on an input button means that there is no valid input signal
present on that channel. When a valid signal is present, the status indicator
is green.
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EXAMPLE
As illustrated in Figure 9, to route Input_1 to display at Output_3, you first click the
Input_1 button, and then click the Output_3 button. The Inputs/Outputs grid updates to
reflect the new matrix switching assignment, with an indicator in column 1 on row 3.
MATRIX SWITCHING CONTROL- RS-232 AND
10/100T
For matrix switching control, there are two commands: SWITCH and OSTAT. With these
commands you can switch any input to display on any output channel and you can check
which input is currently set to display on any output.
By default, the first single link DVI input is routed to all single link outputs and the first
dual link DVI input is routed to all dual link outputs. Single-link DVI inputs can be
displayed on any output channel, but dual-link DVI inputs can only be displayed on the
output channels of the boards in odd-numbered slots.
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For a complete list of serial control commands, see Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T
Protocol.”
NOTE RS-232 commands and Telnet protocol are identical.
Switch Command
The SWITCH command is used to route any input to display on any output channel. The
command is:
SW <input #> <output #>
An input can be routed to multiple outputs, which lets you display the same input image on
multiple displays.
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Matrix Switching Control- RS-232 and 10/100T
EXAMPLE
In Figure 10, the switch command is used to route a DVI video source connected to Input 3
to three different output channels. If all three commands are issued in succession, the result
is that Input 3 would appear on all three output devices.
Command Action
SW 1 1 Example A—routes Input 1 to Output 1
SW 1 3 Example B—routes Input 1 to Output 3
SW 1 5 Example C—routes Input 1 to Output 5
FIGURE 10. Matrix Switching Example
Output Status Command
The OSTAT command is used to determine which input is connected to a particular output.
The command is:
OSTAT <output #>
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EXAMPLE
Referring to Figure 10, the OSTAT command would be used as follows:
Command Action
OSTAT 1 Example A—checks the input channel routed to Output
1. Returns input: 1.
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The Phantom 800 output slots can each be populated with an S-1 Scalar card for a maximum
of eight scalar cards.With the S-1 card, the video output can be manipulated. The output
image can be scaled up or down or modified to fit a display resolution different than the
native resolution of the input signal.
The most common scalar operations are discussed below. Scalar operations are performed
using either RS-232 or Telnet control. Currently, GUI control of scalar operations is not
available.
NOTE RS-232 commands and Telnet protocol are identical.
AUTO-RESOLUTION DISPLAY
By default, any input routed through an S-1 card output channel is automatically scaled up
or down to fit the resolution of the connected display device. The original aspect ratio of the
input image in maintained. If this input aspect ratio is different than that of the display
device, black bars fill the areas of unfilled pixels.
This is an automatic feature of the scalar ca rd and does not need to be programmed. This
feature automatically detects the display resolution and displays any input source at its
maximum resolution and proper aspect ratio.
For example, if you have a 1024 x 768 input and you route it through an S-1 output to a
display device operating at 1900 x 1200, the image is automatically scaled up to fill the
screen vertically. Black bands appear on either side of the image in the areas of unfilled
pixels, and the 4:3 aspect ratio is maintained on the output.
PRESET VIDEO POSITIONING
In addition to the default auto-resolution display processing, video going out to a display
device can be positioned in different ways to fit within the display. Figure 11 illustrates the
four most common methods for positioning video within a display. All of these methods use
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FIT
Full image is displayed with the proper
aspect ratio at the display’s maximum
resolution.
CENTER
Full image is displayed at the image’s
native resolution, with a proper asp ect
ratio, and centered on the display.
FILL
Either full vertical or horizontal portion
of the image is displayed, with
remaining portion of the image
cropped. Aspect ratio is maintained.
STRETCH
Image is stretched to fit onto the
display without cropping when the
aspect ratio of the input is different than
that of the display device. The aspect
ratio will not be maintained if the imag e
is stretched.
Preset Video Positioning
the OWS command paired with an argument to select the positioning method: FIT,
CENTER, FILL, or STRETCH.
FIGURE 11. Video Output Positioning Presets
Fit Command
The FIT command scales an image up or down to match a display’s maximum resolution.
At the same time, the proper aspect ratio of the video input is maintained and the entire
picture is visible. The entire output image is “fit” onto the display.
The command is:
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Center Command
NOTE:
EXAMPLE ONE
To display the 800x 600 image (4:3 aspect ratio) coming from Output 1 on a 1920 x 1080
display (16:9 aspect ratio) by scaling the image up such that the entire image is visible, and
maintaining its proper 4:3 aspect ratio, issue the command: OWS 1 FIT.
Black vertical bars appear on either side of the image in areas of unfilled pixels.
EXAMPLE TWO
To display the 1920x 1080P image coming from Output 5 on a 1280 x 1024 display ( 5:4
aspect ratio) by scaling the image down and maintaining its 16:9 aspect ratio, issue the
command: OWS 5 FIT.
Horizontal black bars appear above and below the image in areas of unfilled pixels.
The CENTER command maintains the native resolution of the image and centers it within a
display that has a different resolution. The output image is “centered” on the display and
surrounded by black borders in the area of unfilled pixels.
The command is:
OWS <output #> CENTER
FIT is actually the same as auto-resolution (see “Auto-Resolution Display”
on page 41). You can use the FIT command to return to this default
processing behavior after setting an alternative video position, such as with
the CENTER or FILL commands, or with a custom setting.
EXAMPLE
To display the 800 x 600 image coming from Output 1, at its native resolution, centered and
surrounded by black borders on a 1280 x 1024 display, issue the command:
OWS 1 CENTER.
Fill Command
The FILL command scales an image up or down to match a display’ s ma ximum resolution
and also maintains the proper aspect ratio of the video input. Unlike the FIT mode,
however, the entire image may or may not be displayed. If the input aspect ratio matches the
aspect ratio of the display device, the entire image will appear. However, if the aspect ratios
are different, then one dimension of the image will be cropped.
When scaling up, the image is scaled until it fills the screen both horizontally and ver tically.
With diffe rent aspect ratios, this means that the dimension which required less scaling
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Custom Video Positioning
before filling the screen is cropped as scaling continues in order to fill the screen in the other
dimension.
When scaling down, the image is scaled until one dimension fills the screen. At that point,
scaling ceases and the other dimension is cropped.
The command is:
OWS <output #> FILL
EXAMPLE
To display the 800x 600 image (4:3 aspect ratio) coming from Output 1 on a 1920 x 1080
display (16:9 aspect ratio) by scaling the image up and maintaining its proper 4:3 aspect
ratio so that it fills the entire display, issue the command: OWS 1 FILL.
As more scaling is required to fill the horizontal dimension than the vertical dimension, the
image fills the screen and is cropped vertically on the display.
STRETCH “stretches” an image to fit onto the display without cropping when the aspect
ratio of the input is different than that of the display device. The resulting image may be
horizontally and/or vertically stretched to fit onto the entire display, and thus will not
maintain its original aspect ratio.
The command is:
OWS <output #> STRETCH
EXAMPLE
To display the 800x 600 image coming from Output 1, stretched to fit a 1280 x 1024
display, issue the command: OWS 1 STRETCH. The image will be stretched both
horizontally and vertically to fit the display screen, not maintaining its original aspect ratio.
CUSTOM VIDEO POSITIONING
Besides the preset video function of the S-1 card, you can also assign specific horizontal and
vertical dimensions to a video output. With this command, aspect ratios are not constrained,
and, depending on the custom dimensions you specify, the original aspect ratio may not be
preserved.
The command is:
OWS <output #> <hsize> <vsize>
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Pan and Zoom
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where <hsize> represents a custom number of display pixels and <vsize> represents a
custom number of lines.
EXAMPLE
To display an 800x 600 image from Output 3 as a 1280 x 1024 image size, and not maintain
the original 4:3 aspect ratio, issue the command: OWS 3 1280 1024.
The image is scaled up from 800 x 600 to 1280 x 1024, with a modified aspect ratio of 5:4.
PAN AND ZOOM
The S-1 card output offers both pan and zoom functions. These functions let you focus on
portions of an image and increase and decrease the zoom.
With the PAN command, you can to pan up, down, left, and right at slow or accelerated
speeds.
The command is:
PAN <output #>
When you issue this command, the following field appears to let you control the pan action:
Pan control: i - up, m - down, j - left, l - right q - quit
Each time you press one of these letters, you pan in the selected direction by a set
percentage.
Accelerated pan contro l: use upper-case letters
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Advanced Video Scaling Operations
The standard zoom control lets you step zoom in or out of an image at slow or accelerated
speeds.
The command is:
ZOOM <output #>
When you issue this command, the following field appears to let you control the zoom
action:
Zoom control: <+> zoom in, <-> zoom out, <q> quit
Each time you press + or -, you zoom in or out a set percentage.
Accelerated zoom control:
ADVANCED VIDEO SCALING OPERATIONS
This section deals with advanced video scaling operations that are primarily applicable to
custom applications. These scaling operations are:
Genlock
Programmable Look-up Tables
• Match the output timing to the input timing
• Turn off all output scaling
• Customize the red, green, and blue color values
of an output
• Modify one or more color values for custom
effects
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Genlock
This command synchronizes the output timing to the input timing. Genlocking video signals
is used when you want to match the output timing to the input timing exactly. The ima ge is
passed through to the output without any scaling or timing shift.
The command is:
GL <output #> <ON|OFF>
EXAMPLE
To genlock the output timing of Output 7 to the input source timing, issue the command:
GL 7 ON.
Programmable Look-Up Tables
The table below shows the four look-up table commands you can employ to customize your
output’s color settings.
VIDEO SCALING
Advanced Vi deo Scaling Operations
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WLUT WLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for all three color
WBLUT WBLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for blue channel.
WGLUT WGLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for green channel.
WRLUT WRLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for red channel.
channels: red, green, and blue.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
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The Phantom 800 can route any input source to several output displays, which work
together in unison to create one very large display, or “wall,” as shown in Figure12.
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WALL DISPLAY OUTPUT ARRANGEMENT
The displays that make up the wall may be connected to any of the Phantom 800’s output
channels.
The output displays in the wall should be organized into equally-sized rows, as
demonstrated in Figure 12.
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OUTPUT TIMING SYNCHRONIZATION
Overview
The output timings of every display in the wall must be the same. Before wall function is
enabled, the timing of each output channel connected to a display must be synchronized to
that of the first output in the wall using RS-232/Telnet commands.
Setting the Output Timing:
You may set the output timing of the first output in your wall (the display in the upper left
hand corner of your wall), and then synchronize all other outputs to this new timing. If you
are satisfied with the current output timing of the first output in your wall, proceed to the
next section, “Synchronizing Output Timings”.
To set the output timing of your first display, follow these 2 steps:
STEP 1: THE HOSTLIST COMMAND
Use the Hostlist command to find the number that represents the resolution of your output
displays.
To display the host table, use the HOSTLIST command, which will produce a list of output
timings for each display’s resolution. Find the resolution of your chosen displays, and use
the corresponding number with the SETOT command in the next step.
STEP 2: THE SETOT COMMAND
Use the Set Output Timing command to set the output timing of the first output channel in
the wall to that of the display screens you plan to use.
The command is:
SETOT <output #> <host>
Where:
• <output #> is the number of the first output channel used in the wall.
• <host> is a number from the host table that represents the output timing of the display
screens (see Step 1 for help finding this number)
Proceed to “Synchronizing Output Timings” to complete output synchronization.
Synchronizing Output Timings
Before wall function is enabled, the timing of each output in the wall must be synchronized
to the timing of the first output in the wall using the Framesync or GFramesync comma nd.
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Output Timing Synchronization
You may use the Framesync command to synchronize the output timing of channels that are
not in a continual numerical range. Alternatively, use the GFramesync command to
sychronize channels in a range.
THE FRAMESYNC COMMAND
Use the Framesync command to specify every output you would like to synchronize to the
first output in your wall. The command is:
FRAMESYNC <master> <slave1>...<slave7>
Where:
• <master> is the number of the first output in the wall.
• <slave1>...<slave7> are the numbers of the output channels you would like to
synchronize to <master>, with a total of 7 slave channels possible.
• Example:
Suppose you want to create a 2x2 wall using output displays connected to outputs 1, 2, 4,
and 6. You must synchronize the output timings of output channels 2, 4, and 6 to that of
output channel 1, the first output in the wall. The command would be:
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FRAMESYNC 1 2 4 6
THE GFRAMESYNC COMMAND
You may use the GFRAMESYNC command if you would like to specify a range of
channels to synchronize to the first output in the wall. This range must begin with the first
output in the wall and end with the last output in the wall. The command is:
GFRAMESYNC <first output> <last output>
Where:
• <first output> is the number of the first output channel used in the wall.
• <last output> is the last channel in the range of output channels you would like to
synchronize to <first output>.
• Example:
Suppose you want to create a 2x3 wall using output displays connected to channels 2
through 7. You would need to synchronize the output timings of channels 3 through 7 to
that of output 2. The command would be:
GFRAMESYNC 2 7
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Wall Processing Function
WALL PROCESSING FUNCTION
The Phantom 800 can support multiple walls. Each wall is identified by its first output, the
display located at the upper left-hand corner of the wall.
Enabling Wall Processing Function
WHEN THE OUTPUTS USED ARE IN A RANGE
To turn the wall processing on when the outputs used by your wall are in a continual range,
issue the command:
WALL <input#> <first output#> <column> <row> ON
Where:
• <input #> is the input you would like to route to the wall display.
• <first output#> is the channel number of the first output display in the wall (the
display located at the upper left-hand corner of the wall).
• <column> and <row> specify the size of the wall:
<column> is the number of output displays wide.
<row> is the number of output displays high.
For example, suppose you would like to create a 2x4 wall using outputs 1 through 8, and
route input 3 to it. The command would be:
WALL 3 1 2 4 ON
WHEN THE OUTPUTS USED ARE NOT IN A RANGE
If you skipped outputs when making your wall, like the wall in Figure 13, you will need to
specify the outputs used when enabling wall function. Enable wall function by issuing the
command:
WALL <input#> <first output#> <column> <row> <output #> ...
<output #> ON
Where:
• <input #> is the input you would like to route to the wall display.
• <first output#> is the channel number of the first output display in the wall.
(the display located at the upper left-hand corner of the wall).
• <column> and <row> specify the size of the wall:
<column> is the number of output displays wide.
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<row> is the number of output displays high.
• <output #> ... <output #> are the channel numbers other than <first
output#> that are used in the wall. They should be listed in order from left to right,
top to bottom.
For example, to create the 2x3 wall shown in Figure 13 and route input 3 to it, you would
issue the command:
WALL 3 1 2 3 2 5 6 7 8 ON
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FIGURE 13. 2x3 Wall
Disabling Wall Processing Function
To turn wall processing function off, issue the command:
WALL <first output #> OFF
Where:
• <first output#> is the channel number of the first output display in the wall.
(the display located at the upper left-hand corner of the wall).
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Switching Input Sources
SWITCHING INPUT SOURCES
The input source routed to a wall display can be switched using the RS-232/Telnet
WallSwitch or Switch command. When selecting a different input to display on the wall,
issue the command:
WALLSW <input #> <first output #>
or
SW <input #> <first output #>
Where:
• <input #> is the number of the input you would like to route to the wall.
• <first output#> is the channel number of the first output display in the wall (the
display located at the upper left-hand corner of the wall).
RESIZING A WALL
Use the WallWindowSize command to adjust the size of the image displayed on the wall.
The command is:
WWS <first output #> <FIT | FILL | CENTER | STRETCH>
For an explanation of Fit, Fill, Center, and Stretch, see “Preset V ideo Positioning” on
page 41.
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ABOUT OUTPUT FRAME GRABBING
The Phantom 800 can perform frame grabs on up to 8 outputs.
The frame grab commands also allow previewing and downloading of the images into
memory within the Phantom 800. Once grabbed, frames can be saved to a network or
control computer.
The commands for grabbing and saving frames are handled through two different processes:
• Frame grab commands can be executed using the web-server GUI, RS-232 control, or
using Telnet commands over the 10/100T Ethernet connection.
• Saving frame grabs to files within a network or control computer requires the use of
separate FTP (file transfer protocol) commands which are issued through the 10/100T
Ethernet only.
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Frame Grab Commands from Control PC:
1. Frame grab image: fg
2. Preview the grab: fgp
3. Clear the preview: fgpc
4. Download the image to Phantom 800 memory: dnld
Saving Downloaded Frames from Phantom 800 to
Control PC:
1. Create folder to store frames on PC
2. Open FTP session between PC and Phantom 800
3. Save downloaded frame: get image.tif
Overview - the Frame Grabbing Process
OVERVIEW - THE FRAME GRABBING
PROCESS
The process of issuing commands and storing images is represented in Figure 14.
FIGURE 14. Frame Grabbing and Saving Process—RS-232 and Telnet
Control
The web-server GUI provides frame grab functionality to grab, preview, and d o wnloa d
images.
FREEZING FRAMES
Freeze
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The Freeze command simply “freezes” an image on a designated output but does not save
this image to memory. A frozen image cannot be downloaded or saved. This command is
useful if you just want to pause on a single frame of an output.
The command is:
FZ <output #> <ON|OFF>
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Frame Grab- GUI
1 In the I/O Switching section of the GUI, select the output channel that you want to grab.
2 In the Frame Grab Operations section of the GUI, select Grab.
FRAME GRABBING
Capturing Frames
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EXAMPLE
To freeze an image on Output 4, issue the command: FZ 4 ON.
CAPTURING FRAMES
The frame grab command directs the Phantom 800 to store a video image in temporary
memory. While in this state, the image can be previewed (see “Previewing & Clearing
Captured Frames”) or downloaded into final memory (see “Downloading Captured Frames
to Memory”).
To frame grab the image from a specific output, the command is:
FG <output #>
PREVIEWING & CLEARING CAPTURED
FRAMES
Frame grabs can be previewed on the same output on which they have been “grabbed.” The
preview will appear on the display attached to the output from which the image was
grabbed.
Frame Grab Preview—Command
To preview a frame once it has been grabbed, the command is:
FGP <output #>
EXAMPLE
After you grab an image from Output 2, you want to preview the frame grab before you
download it to the Phantom 800 final memory. You issue the command:
FGP <output 2>. The image appears on the display attached to Output 2.
Frame Grab Preview- GUI
• Once a frame has been grabbed, select Preview in the Frame Grab Operations section
of the GUI.
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Downloading Captured Frames to Memory
• The preview appears on the display connected to the output from which the image was
grabbed.
Clearing Frame Grab Pr eview—Command
To clear a frame grab preview, the command is :
FGPC <output #>
Clearing Frame Grab Pr eview- GUI
1 In the I/O Switching section, select the input button for the input channel that provided
the preview image.
2 Click the output button that is assigned to the input channel selected in Step 1. The
preview image is cleared from the display. However, the frame grab is still active and
can be downloaded tot he Phantom 800 memory.
DOWNLOADING CAPTURED FRAMES TO
MEMORY
Download—Command
After a frame is captured, the frame grab can be downloaded to the Phantom 800 memory.
In order to later save the image to a comp uter or network location, the frame gr ab must first
be downloaded into the Phantom 800 memory.
Only one frame can be downloaded at a time. The download process coverts the frame to a
TIFF file; the default file name is image.tif.
For details on saving frame grabs to a computer, see “Saving Downloaded Frames” on
page 59.
After you perform a frame grab, the image is stored in temporary memory. From this state,
the image can be downloaded to final memory.
The command is:
dnld <output #>
EXAMPLE
You have just grabbed the frame from output channel 5, and after previewing it you decide
you want to download it to the Phantom 800 final memory. You issue the command:
dnld 5. The image is converted to TIFF file format and downloaded to memory and
available to be saved to a computer or network location.
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• After you perform a frame grab, select Download in the Frame Grab Operations section.
The image is automatically downloaded into the Phantom 800’s memory.
SAVING DOWNLOADED FRAMES
Frame grabs that have been stored in the Phantom 800 memory are saved as *.tiff images
and can be downloaded to a control computer or network using FTP (file transfer protocol)
over the 10/100T Ethernet. For Windows-based control or network computers the process is
as follows:
How to store a downloaded frame grab
1 Create a folder to store frame-grabbed *tiff images.
In this example, we create the folder on the Local Disk (C:) and name it framegrab.
2 Open the 10/100T Network Connection Between the Computer and the FTP Server
within the Phantom 800.
For Windows-based computers:
FRAME GRABBING
Saving Downloaded Frames
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a Open the Command Prompt window by navigating from the Start menu:
Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
The Command Prompt window opens:
b Change the directory into the same directory (folder) into which you will download the
frame grab. In this example from Step 1, this is done by typing in the command:
cd\framegrab.
The new command prompt is: C:\framegrab>
c Open the 10/100T Ethernet connection to the FTP server in the Phantom 800 by typing
in the command:
FTP<ip address>
User: bdv
Password: blackdiamond
A prompt sign appears: >
NOTE:
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control of the unit and use the SHOWNET command to acquire the
address. See “Step 4: Establish Permanent Remote Control” on page 23
for more information.
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Saving Downloaded Frames
3 Download the frame grab: Enter the command: get image.tif.
The image downloads in approximately eight to fifteen seconds.
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SWITCHING COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
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10/100T P
ROTOCOL
PHANTOM 800 COMMAND SET
The Phantom 800 is controlled by using RS-232 or Ethernet connection using telnet
protocol. Commonly used commands are presented and defined in the following tables
covering switching, scaling, frame grabbing, windowing, and general system commands.
A
BRIGHTNESS BRI <input #> <bright> Adjusts the brightness of the input signal. RGB
CONTRAST CONT <input #> <contrast> Adjusts the contrast of the input signal. RGB and
HUE HUE <input #> <hue> Adjusts the hue of the input signal. SD inputs only.
SATURATION SAT <input #> <sat> Adjusts the saturation of the input signal. SD
CREATEINPUTHOST CINHOST <slot #> <name>
<hfp> <hs> <hbp> <hact>
<vfp> <vs> <vbp> <vact>
<hfreq> <sync> <phase>
<vpol> <hpol> <interlace>
and SD inputs only.
<bright> is a value from -100 to 100.
SD inputs only.
<contrast> is a value from 0 to 200.
<hue> is a value from -180 to 180.
inputs only.
<sat> is a value from 0 to 200.
Creates an input host timing in the designated slot
number, with the specified parameters.
<name> is limited to 16 characters.
<hfreq> in Hz.
<sync> is 3,4, or 5 wire.
<vpol> is vertical sync polarity; 1 = positive, 0 =
negative.
<hpol> is horizontal sync polarity.
<interlace> is 1 = interlaced, 0 = non-
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SWITCHING COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
CREATEOUTPUTHOST COUTHOST <slot #> <name>
HOSTLIST HLIST Lists the host timing table.
HOSTMATCH HM <input #> Lists the default hosts that match the input timing.
INPUTFORMAT INFMT <input #> <format> Changes the input format of the selected channel.
INPUTLABEL INLBL <input #> <label> Adds a label to the specified input.
INPUTLIST INLIST Lists the user timing table.
INPUTLISTDEL INLISTDEL <user slot #> Deletes the timing in the user timing table at the
INPUTMODULUS INMOD <input #> Adjusts the modulus of the input signal. RGB
INPUTNAME INN <input #> <name> Creates a name for the input signal. RGB inputs
INPUTPHASE INPH <input #> Adjusts the phase of the input signal. RGB inputs
INPUTPOSITION INPOS <input #> Adjusts the position of the input signal. RGB
INPUTSAVE INS <input #> <user slot #> Saves the input timing to the user timing table.
INSTATUS INSTATUS <input #> Verifies whether there is a valid signal applied to
INPUTTIMING INT <input #> Shows the input timing.
OUTPUTLIST OUTLIST Lists the output custom host timing table.
OUTPUTLISTDEL OUTLISTDEL <slot #> Deletes the output custom host timing at the
<hfp> <hs> <hbp> <hact>
<vfp> <vs> <vbp> <vact>
<hfreq> <sync> <phase>
<vpol> <hpol> <interlace>
Creates an output host timing in the designated slot
number, with the specified parameters.
<slot#> is a value from 501 to 540.
<name> is limited to 16 characters.
<hfreq> in Hz.
<sync> is 3,4, or 5 wire.
<vpol> is vertical sync polarity; 1 = positive, 0 =
negative.
<hpol> is horizontal sync polarity.
<interlace> is 1 = interlaced, 0 = non-
interlaced.
RGB inputs only.
<format> can be composite, s-video, or
component.
Default = Input_#.
selected slot.
inputs only.
only.
only.
inputs only.
RGB inputs only.
the input. 1 indicates a valid signal. 0 indicates
there is no signal on the input.
specified slot.
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SWITCHING COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
OUTPUTLABEL OUTLBL <output #> <label> Adds a label to the specified output.
Default = Output_#.
OUTPUTSTATUS OSTAT <output #> Returns the input number connected to the output.
OUTPUTSTATUSALL OSTATALL Returns all of the input/output switching
OUTT OUTT <output #> Displays the output timing of the selected output
PROFILEDELETE PROFILEDELETE <profile #> Deletes a profile.
PROFILERECALL PROFILERECALL <profile #> Sets up the input/output configuration from a
PROFILESAVE PROFILESAVE <profile #> Allows the user to save the current input/output
SETINPUTTIMING SETIT <input #> <host> Assigns a default host timing to the input. The
SETOUTPUTTIMING SETOT <output #> <host> Assigns a default host timing to the output.
SWITCH SW <input #> <output #> Routes the input to the output. An input can be
VIDEOFORMAT VFMT <input #> Returns the video format of the specified input
assignments.
channel.
stored profile.
configuration as a profile.
Vtotal, Hperiod, and interlace mode of the host
must match the input source.
<host> is a number which refers to the built in
host table.
Use the command HOSTLIST to display the host
table
<host> is a number which refers to the built in
host table.
To display the host table, us e the HOSTLIST
command.
routed to more than one output.
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SCALING COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
OUTPUTWINDOWSIZE OWS <output #>
PAN PAN <output #> Activates controls to pan around the active
ZOOM Zoom <output #> Activates zoom control for the selected output
ZOOM2 ZM2 <output #><output #> Activates zoom control for two output channels
GAMMA GAMMA <output #> <value> Changes the gamma of the selected output channel.
GENLOCK GL <output #> <ON|OFF> Genlocks the output timing to the associated input
COLORPICK CP <output #> Returns the R, G, B value of a pixel
<FIT|FILL|CENTER|STRETCH>
OWS <output #> <hsize>
<vsize>
Applies preset video positioning to the specified
output channel.
<FIT> Fits the entire image to the display,
maintaining the original aspect ration. Equivalent
to resetting the video scaling to the default autoresolution display.
<FILL> Scales an image up or down to fill the
display, maintaining proper aspect ratio of the
input. Image will be cropped if the input and
output aspect ratios do not match
<CENTER> Maintains native resolution of the
input and centers it within a display with a
different resolution.
<STRETCH> “Stretches” an image to fit onto the
display without cropping when the aspect ratio of
the input is different than that of the display
device.
Specifies a custom output resolution for the
specified output channel. Aspect ratio is not
constrained.
boundary of zoomed video. Control pan action
with:
i - up, m - down, j - left, l - right q - quit
Accelerated pan action with:
I - up, M - down, J - left, L - right
channel. Control zoom action with:
<+> zoom in
<-> zoom out
Accelerated zoom action with:
a - accelerate, d - decelerate
simultaneously.
Note: The two outputs must share the same input.
<gamma> is a value from 70-240. 70 is equal to
gamma 0.7 and 240 is equal to gamma 2.4.
Default = 100, which equals gamma 1.0.
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Command Syntax Action
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SQUAREPIXEL SPXL <output #> <ON | OFF> Switches between ITU601 and square pixel for
WLUT WLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for all three color
WBLUT WBLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for blue channel.
WGLUT WGLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for green channel.
WRLUT WRLUT <output #> <value> Changes the output gain for red channel.
FRAME GRABBING COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
DOWNLOAD DNLD <output #> Downloads the grabbed frame as a TIFF file.
FRAMEGRAB FG <output #> Grabs the frame on the designated output.
FRAMEGRABPRVW FGP <output #> Displays a preview of the grabbed frame on the
FRAMEGRABPVWCLR FGPC <output #> Clears the preview of the grabbed frame from the
FREEZE FZ <output #> <ON|OFF> Freezes or unfreezes the image on the designated
NTSC and PAL signals.
channels: red, green, and blue.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
<value> is a value from 0-200.
Default = 100.
designated output.
designated output.
output.
Note: A frozen image is not saved to memory, nor
can it be downloaded or saved.
SYSTEM COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
BLANKOUTPUT BO <output #> Blanks the selected output channel.
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SYSTEM COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
COPYEDID CPEDID <output #> <input #> Copies the EDID from the display device to the
CSM CSM Creates the startup macro. Issue this command,
CUSTOMEDID CEDID <input #> <hsize>
DSM DSM Deletes the startup macro.
FORCEOUTPUT FOUT <output #> <ON|OFF> Forces the specified output channel to send out a
FRAMESYNC FRAMESYNC <master>
GET8051 G8051 <input #> Reads back the RGB to DVI converter timing of
GETEDID GEDID <output #> Returns the EDID data from the display device
GETEXTREME GEX <output #> Reads back the ID of the Extreme Cable
GFRAMESYNC GFRAMESYNC 1 <last channel> Frame-synchronizes the output timing of a range
HELP H Lists all user commands.
HOSTLIST HLIST Lists the host timing table.
ID ID Returns system information.
<vsize>
<slave1>...<slave7>
input. NOTE: Before issuing this command,
disconnect the input from the source.
then issue every command you would like stored
in the macro. When finished, press Esc and then
carriage return to end the session.
Sets the EDID timing from the host table.
<hsize> and <vsize> values are compared to
the resolution of the hosts in the host table. When
the first match is found, the timing of that host is
used to calculate the EDID value, which is then
programmed to the input channel.
NOTE: Before issuing this command, disconnect
the input from the source.
signal even when the Phantom 800 cannot detect a
connected display device.
NOTE: If a monitor is connected to the Phantom
800 via a fiber cable, there will be no hot plug, and
thus the output will be undetected by the Phantom
800. To combat this issue, use the FOUT command
to force output detection.
Frame-synchronizes the output timing of all the
slave channels to that of <master>.
the selected input channel.
connected to the selected output channel.
Conditioner at the selected output channel.
of output channels to that of output channel 1.
<last channel> is the last channel in the range of
output channels you would like to synchronize to
Output Channel 1.
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SYSTEM COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
INPUTAUTOSENSE INAS [on/off] Turns the SD input auto sensing on or off.
When autosense is ON, the unit attempts to
automatically identify the format of the input
signal (component, svideo, or composite).
When autosense is OFF, the format of the input
signal must be set using the INPUTFORMAT
command.
Default = ON.
INPUTTESTPATTERN INTP <host> <pattern> Turns on the test pattern <pattern> with host
IPADDRESS IPADDR <ip address> Sets the static IP address for network use.
IPGATEWAY IPGW <ip gateway> Sets the network gateway.
IPNETMASK IPNM <net mask> Sets the network mask.
NEWEDID NEDID <INPUT #> <hfp> <hs>
<hbp> <hact> <vfp> <vs>
<vbp> <vact> <hfreq> <sync>
<phase> <vpol> <hpol>
<interlace>
<host> from the input RGB converter. The
converter generates an RGB host signal internally.
To turn the test pattern generator off, issue the
command intp F <host>. Although it is
required, the <host> setting is ignored.
Test patterns <pattern>:
0 color bars
1 grey ramp
2 red ramp
3 green ramp
4 blue ramp
5 grey 64 steps
6 red 64 steps
7 green 64 steps
8 blue 64 steps
9 Auto Calibration
F Turns the test pattern generator off
Output modes <host>:
0 800x600
1 1024x768
2 1280x1024
3 1600x1200
4 1920x1080
5 1920x1200
Creates a special EDID timing for the designated
input, with the specified parameters.
<hfreq> in Hz.
<sync> is 3,4, or 5 wire.
<vpol> is vertical sync polarity; 1 = positive, 0 =
negative.
<hpol> is horizontal sync polarity.
<interlace> is 1 = interlaced, 0 = non-
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SYSTEM COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
PROGEDID PROGEDID <input #> Programs the default dual link or single link EDID
RESETOUTPUTTIMING RSTOT <output #> Resets the output timing according to the EID
RESTOREDEFAULT RFD Restores the factory defaults for user parameters
RSM RSM Runs the startup macro manually. After the
SHOWNETWORK SHOWNET Shows the network setup parameters.
SOFTDEINTERLACER SDI <output #> <ON|OFF> T urns the soft deinterlacer ON or OFF for the
UNBLANKOUTPUT UBO <output #> Unblanks the selected output channel.
UPDATEFIRMWARE UFW Initiates a firmware update.
VERSION VER Returns the firmware version of the system.
VSM VSM Shows the content of the startup macro.
value to the selected input channel. NOTE: Before
issuing this command, disconnect the input from
the source.
information from the display device. If no EDID
information is available, host #4 is used.
Phantom 800 is powered on, the macro will run
automatically.
specified output channel.
Default = ON.
WALL PROCESSING COMMANDS
Command Syntax Action
CLEAREFFECT CLREFFECT Clears all WALL settings.
NOTE: For firmware version 5.03.03 and above.
EDGEBLEND EB <output #> <H value> <V
MULLION MUL <first output #> <# of
PMEDGEBLEND PMEB <H value> <V value> Allows the user to set the edge blending value on a
PMMULLION PMMUL <# of pixels> Compensates for the width of the mullion in pixel-
value>
pixels>
Sets the edge blending value on a wall output.
Compensates for the width of mullion in wall
processing.
<first output #> is the output channel connected to
the display at the upper lefthand corner of the
wall).
NOTE: For firmware version 5.03.03 and above.
PMWALL output.
mapped wall processing.
NOTE: For firmware version 5.03.03 and above.
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Command Syntax Action
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PMWALL PMWALL <# of windows>
GROUP GRP <group> <output #>
GROUPDELETE GRPDEL <group> Deletes the specified group.
GROUPSTATUS GRPSTAT Displays the status of the groups.
WALL WALL <input#> <first
WALLSW WALLSW <input #> <first
WALLWINSIZE WWS <output #>
<column> <row> ON
PMWALL OFF Turns off pixel-mapped wall processing.
<output #> <output #>
<output #>
output#> <column> <row> ON
WALL <input #> <first
output #> <column> <row>
<output #>...<output #> ON
WALL <first output> OFF Turns the wall processing off.
output #>
<FIT|FILL|CENTER|STRETCH>
To turn on pixel-mapped wall processing.
<# of windows> is the number of windows in
the wall.
NOTE: For firmware version 5.03.03 and above.
NOTE: For firmware version 5.03.03 and above.
Sets four outputs to feed to the quad display as a
group. The gamma, contrast, and brightness on
outputs in this group will track on each other if the
I/O pairs are the same.
Turns the wall processing on.
NOTE: This command requires that the output
channels used by the wall must be in a continual
range-- you may not skip a channel when creating
a wall with this command.
<first output #> is the output channel connected to
the display at the upper lefthand corner of the
wall).
<column> and <row> specify the size of the wall.
Turns the wall processing on.
NOTE: With this command, output channels used
by the wall do not need to be in a continual range.
For firmware version 5.03.03 and above.
<first output #> is the output channel connected to
the display at the upper lefthand corner of the
wall).
<column> and <row> specify the size of the wall.
<output #>...<output #> are the outputs other than
<first output> that you would like to use in the
wall. The should be listed in order from left to
right, top to bottom.
Routes an input to the wall outputs. You may also
use the SW command, with the same syntax.
Adjusts the size of the window in wall processing
mode.
NOTE: For firmware version 5.03.03 and above.
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RS-232 PINOUT
The RS-232 connector on the Phantom 800 uses the pinout configuration as shown in
Figure 15.
FIGURE 15. Phantom 800 RS-232 Pinout
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PGRADING
Download or Copy Firmware Upgrade to the Control Computer
F
IRMWARE
As a hardware device, the Phantom 800 contains firmware. Firmware is embedded software
that provides the necessary machine instructions for how the device operates. From time to
time, Black Diamond Video publishes fi rmware updates. These updates may add
functionality to or improve the operational efficiency of the Phantom 800.
Firmware updates, as they become available, are accessible from the Support page of the
Black Diamond Video web site (www.blackdiamond.video.com). You may also receive a
firmware upgrade on a CD.
Firmware upgrades are performed using a 10/100T Ethernet connection, and, optionally,
RS-232 control.
The first step in performing a firmware upgrade for your Phantom 800 is to acquire the
update file and store it to a location on the Ethernet control computer. Firmware updates
may be downloaded from the Black Diamond Video web site or provided to you on a CD.
1 On the Ethernet control computer, create a folder to store the firmware upgrade.
For this example, we’ll create the folder on the Local Disk (C:) and name it upgrade.
B
NOTE:
2 Download the firmware upgrade file from a CD or from the Black Diamond Video web-
site into the folder created in Step 1.
The file name is bdvimg.bin.xxx, where .xxx is the firmware version number. You are
now ready to upgrade the firmware of the Phantom 800.
Upgrade the Phantom 800 Firmware
The upgrade can be accomplished entirely through Ethernet control, or you can use RS-232
control to issue the final upgrade command.
1 Open the Command Prompt on the Ethernet control computer. For Windows, navigate
to Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
The Command Prompt window opens.
2 Change the directory to the directory (folder) into which the firmware upgrade was
downloaded from the task “Download or Copy Firmware Upgrade to the Control
Computer.” In our example this is done by entering the command: cd\upgrade.
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The new command prompt is C:\upgrade>.
3 Open the 10/100T Network Connection between the control computer and the FTP
Server within the Phantom 800 by typing in the commands:
ftp <ip address>
User: bdv
Password: blackdiamond
A prompt sign appears: >
NOTE:
4 Type the command: bin
A command prompt appears again: >
5 Type the command: put <filename>, where the file name is the name of the file you
downloaded in Step 2 of “Download or Copy Firmware Upgrade to the Control
Computer.”
In our example, the command is: put bdvimg.bin.xxx
6 Close the connection to the Phantom 800 ftp server by typing the command: quit
The connection to the Phantom 800 ftp server is closed.
7 Open a Telnet session with the Phantom 800 by typing the command: telnet
<ipaddr> 8998
The Telnet session is initiated.
8 Enter the network password.
The default password is “blackdiamond”.
9 Issue the upgrade firmware command in one of two ways:
a
If the IP address is not known, establish RS-232 control of the Phantom
800 and issue the SHOWNET command. This returns the IP address of the
device.
From the serial port terminal issue the RS-232 command: ufw
Progress information about the upgrade process appears on the terminal.
b From the Ethernet connection Command Prompt, type in the command: ufw
10 The upgrade process takes approximately 2 - 3 minutes. When the upgrade is done,
you are instructed to power cycle the Phantom 800.
Once the power cycle operation is complete, your firmware upgrade is complete.
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