Extron Electronics PIP 444 User Manual

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PIP 422 and PIP 444

Picture-in-Picture Video Processors

68-828-01 Rev. B

02 07

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité aﬁ n de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de ﬁ xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁ xation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of

the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by

items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To

prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent

overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un ﬁ l de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les cordons

d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne ne

risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un technicien

qualiﬁ é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁ n d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et oriﬁ ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁ ces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher

les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.

Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel

aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand

darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiﬁ ziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empﬁ ndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte

Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especiﬁ camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación eléctrica

al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde

no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal caliﬁ cado. En el interior no

hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o oriﬁ cios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta

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Quick Start — PIP 422 and PIP 444

Component Video

Component video

Installation

Step 1

For tabletop placement, install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the PIP picture-in-picture processor. Otherwise, mount the processor in a rack using the included rack ears or install the processor in furniture.

Step 2

Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them.

Step 3

Input connectors — Connect up to two (PIP 422) or four (PIP 444) component video, S-video, or composite video input devices to the top (input) set of rear panel Inputs BNC connectors (3, 4).

Step 4

Loop-through connectors — If desired, connect up to two (PIP 422) or four (PIP 444) component video, S-video, or composite video display devices to the bottom (buffered loop-through) set of rear panel Inputs BNC connectors (3, 4).

Step 5

Output connectors — Connect a component video, S-video, and/or composite video display device to the rear panel Output BNC connectors (5).

The component video, S-video, and composite video outputs are all active simultaneously, so multiple displays can be connected.

VIDEO

O U T P U T S

R-Y Y B-Y

S-Video

VIDEO

O U T P U T S

R-Y Y B-Y

3, 4

oop-through

Input

Buffered

Input

Buffered

Input

Buffered

R-Y

I N P U T S

S-Video

R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

I N P U T S

Composite Video

R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

I N P U T S

Y/VID B-Y/C

Composite Video

VIDEO

O U T P U T S

R-Y Y B-Y

Step 6 (PIP 444 only)

Genlock connectors —

In(put) connector — If desired, connect an external black burst signal to the rear panel Genlock Input BNC connector for genlocking the video signal in broadcast or other sync-critical applications (6).

Out(put) connector — Connect any downstream equipment that requires genlocking to the rear panel Genlock Output BNC connector to route the black burst signal throughout the system in broadcast or other sync-critical applications.

If no device is connected to the output, terminate the Genlock output with the included 75-ohm terminator .

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L O C K

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Step 7

RS-232/422 connector — For optional remote control of the PIP, connect a host computer or third party controller to the rear panel RS-232/ RS-422 female 9-pin D connector (7).

RS-232/422

RS-232 FunctionPin RS-422 Function

— TX RX

—

Gnd

—

Not used Xmit data Rcv data Not used Signal gnd Not used Not used Not used Not used

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

— TX– RX–

— Gnd

— RX+ TX+

—

Not used Xmit data( Rcv data(– Not used Signal gnd Not used Rcv data(+ Xmit data( Not used

Step 8

Plug the PIP, the input devices, and the output device(s) into a grounded AC power source and then turn on the input and output devices.

Using the Menu System

The PIP’s LCD menu system diplays status changes, and it provides access to menus that allow the adjustment of the image and its parameters. The LCD normally cycles continuously through default screens that identify the detected format of the inputs and the assigned standard of the output.

The Menu button exits the default cycle and advances from one menu to the next.

The Next button steps through the adjustment/ selection submenus within a menu.

Configure the output

1. Press Menu until the LCD reads Output

Config.

2. Press Next.

3. Rotate either Adjust knob to select the output

format (NTSC or PAL).

4. PIP 444 — Press Menu > Menu > Menu > (Menu 3 times) Next to return to the default display cycle.

PIP 422 — Press Menu > Menu (Menu twice) > Next to return the default display cycle.

Select a preset (PIP size and position)

The PIP has 10 (PIP 422) or 20 (PIP 444) presets that define the number, size, position, the priority of the picture-in-picture windows and window text, and the border and background colors. See chapter 3, “Operation”, for a graphical representation of the factory presets for both PIPs.

Select a preset as follows:

1. Press and release the Window Presets: Preset button. The LCD display reads Recall Preset #n.

2. Rotate either Adjust knob to select the desired preset (1 through 10 [PIP 422] or 20 [PIP 444]).

3. Press the Windows Presets: Enter button.

Setup and Operation

Configure the inputs

1. Press Menu until the LCD reads Input Config.

2. Press Next.

3. Rotate the Adjust

The LCD shows the selected input in the message Input #n Fmt.

4. Rotate the Adjust

of the connected video input (Video, S-video, or YUV).

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each connected input.

6. PIP 444 — Press Menu > Menu > Menu > Menu (Menu 4 times) > Next to return the

default display cycle. PIP 422 — Press Menu > Menu > Menu

(Menu 3 times) > Next to return the default display cycle.

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knob to select an input.

knob to select the format

Chapter 1 • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1

About the Picture-in-Picture Processors .............................................................. 1-2

Features................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 • Installation ......................................................................................................... 2-1

Mounting the Processor ................................................................................................ 2-2

UL requirements ............................................................................................................... 2-2

Rack mounting .................................................................................................................. 2-2

Table or wall mounting ................................................................................................... 2-3

Through-desk mounting .................................................................................................. 2-4

Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................. 2-5

Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching..................................... 2-7

Genlock setup .................................................................................................................... 2-7

Oscilloscope displays ........................................................................................................ 2-8

Chapter 3 • Operation ............................................................................................................ 3-1

Front Panel Features ........................................................................................................ 3-2

Power-on Indicators ......................................................................................................... 3-4

Menu System........................................................................................................................ 3-5

Menu system overview .................................................................................................... 3-5

Input Configuration menu .............................................................................................. 3-6

Output Configuration menu ........................................................................................... 3-7

Advanced Configuration menu....................................................................................... 3-8

Border Color submenu .................................................................................................. 3-8

Background Color submenu .......................................................................................... 3-8

Window Effect submenu .............................................................................................. 3-9

Window Priority submenu ............................................................................................ 3-9

Temperature submenu ................................................................................................. 3-9

Genlock Configuration menu (PIP 444 only) ................................................................. 3-9

Exit menu ........................................................................................................................ 3-10

Picture Controls................................................................................................................ 3-10

Auto-center the image ................................................................................................... 3-13

Window Presets ................................................................................................................ 3-13

Recall a preset ................................................................................................................. 3-14

Save the current window settings as a preset ............................................................. 3-14

Additional Functions ..................................................................................................... 3-15

Freeze mode .................................................................................................................... 3-15

Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) .......................................................... 3-15

Unit reset ......................................................................................................................... 3-16

Selecting the baud rate and RS-232/RS-422 protocol ................................................. 3-16

Optimizing the Image ................................................................................................... 3-17

PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processor • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont’d

Chapter 4 • Remote Control .............................................................................................. 4-1

Simple Instruction Set Control .................................................................................. 4-2

Host-to-PIP communications ............................................................................................ 4-2

PIP-initiated messages ...................................................................................................... 4-2

Error responses .................................................................................................................. 4-2

Using the command/response tables .............................................................................. 4-3

Symbol definitions ........................................................................................................ 4-4

Command/response table for SIS commands ................................................................ 4-5

Command/response table for special function SIS commands ................................... 4-9

Control Software for Windows

Installing the software ................................................................................................... 4-10

Starting the control program ........................................................................................ 4-11

Tool bar ...................................................................................................................... 4-13

Open and Save buttons ...........................................................................................4-13

Data trace button ...................................................................................................4-13

Upgrade firmware button ...................................................................................... 4-13

Check for software updates button ...................................................................... 4-15

Graphic area

Controls area .............................................................................................................. 4-16

Control tab .............................................................................................................. 4-16

Preset tab ................................................................................................................ 4-17

Picture tab ...............................................................................................................4-18

Advanced tab .......................................................................................................... 4-19

Using the help system .................................................................................................... 4-19

............................................................................................................... 4-15

............................................................................. 4-10

Appendix • Specifications and Part Numbers ...................................................... A-1

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... A-2

Part Numbers ...................................................................................................................... A-4

Included parts .................................................................................................................. A-4

Accessories ........................................................................................................................ A-4

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PIP 422 and PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processor • Table of Contents

PIP 422 and PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processors

Chapter One

Introduction

About the Picture-in-Picture Processors

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About the Picture-in-Picture Processors

The Extron PIP 422 is a 2-input video picture-in-picture processor. The PIP 444 is a 4-input picture-in-picture video processor. The processors accept up to two (PIP 422) or four (PIP 444) composite video, S-video, or component video input signals. Both units can output the signals simultaneously to three displays: one composite, one S-video, and one component. Both PIPs feature window effects and freeze control. The PIP 444 also features genlock capability. Ten (PIP 422) or twenty (PIP 444) factory presets or user-defined presets save picture number, size, position, and priority information as well as window text, and border and background colors.

Features

Inputs — The PIP 422 has two video inputs that can be configured for composite

video, S-video, or component video. The PIP 444 has four video configurable inputs.

Buffered loop-throughs — Each input is buffered, looped through, and output for

viewing on a local monitor.

Output — The processor has three simultaneous video outputs, one each for

composite video, S-video, and component video. All three outputs can be configured for NTSC or PAL video.

Picture controls — Picture controls allow you to adjust size, position, brightness/

contrast, color/tint, detail, and zoom for each window.

Window presets — The processor has 10 (PIP 422) or 20 (PIP 444) factory presets

that the user can change to set custom presets. The presets save sizing, positioning, priority, text, and color information for the windows.

Window effects — These effects enable or disable inputs using either a cut, wipe,

or dissolve effect.

Swap function (PIP 422 only) — A pr ess of a button swaps (exchanges)

configuration settings (size, position and overlay priority) between the two windows.

Freeze control — Freeze control freezes (locks) selected windows of the current

image.

Remote control — Operate the processor remotely via an optional RS-232/RS-422

control device.

Genlock (PIP 444 only) — Allows seamless switching between inputs by using an

external black burst generator to synchronize devices.

Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) — Locks the picture control and

menu buttons on the front panel to avoid accidental changes to settings. Input selection, freeze control, and recall of presets are still available while the processor is locked.

Rack mountability — The 1U high and full rack wide metal enclosure can be

mounted in a rack.

RS-232/RS-422 port — The rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port provides for remote

control of the PIP from a PC or control system. Remote control can be via either the Extron Windows Instruction Set you to perform most of the PIP operations.

™

(SIS™). The SIS is a set of simple ASCII commands that allow

-based control program or the Extron Simple

PIP 422 and PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processors • Introduction1-2

PIP 422 and PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processors

Chapter Two

Installation

Mounting the Processor

Rear Panel Connections

Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Mounting the Processor

The PIP 422 and PIP 444 are housed in 1U high, 17.4" wide metal enclosures that are rack- or desk-mountable. The appropriate rack/desk mounting kit (#70-077-03) is included with the processor. The processor may also be surface-mounted under a table, desk, or podium, or on a wall, using an optional Extron 1U enclosure under-desk mounting kit (#70-222-01).

UL requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the PIP into a rack (figure 2-1) or furniture (figure 2-3.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-

unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

2. Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such

that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such

that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of

the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted

equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips.

Rack mounting

Rack mount the PIP as follows:

1. Remove the feet from the underside of the PIP, if installed.

2. Attach the supplied rack mounting brackets to the processor with the eight

provided #8 machine screws (figure 2-1).

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Mounting Screws (2 Plcs) Each Side

Supplied Rack Mounting Bracket

#8 Screw (4 Plcs) Each Side

Optional Furniture Mounting Bracket

Figure 2-1 — Mounting a PIP

3. Insert the processor into the rack, align the holes in the mounting bracket with

those of the rack.

4. Secure the processor to the rack using the supplied machine screws.

Table or wall mounting

The table/wall mounting brackets extend approximately 1/4" (6.4 mm) above the top surface of the processor enclosure. This design allows for an air space between the enclosure and the surface to which it is mounted. Table or wall mount the PIP as follows:

1. Remove the feet from the underside of the PIP, if installed.

2. Attach the table/wall mounting brackets to the processor with the eight

provided #8 machine screws (figure 2-1).

3. Hold the processor with the attached brackets against the underside of the

table or other furniture, or against the wall. Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.

4. Drill 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep in the mounting

surface at the marked screw locations.

5. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the

mounting surface until just less than 1/4" (6 mm) of the screw’s head protrudes.

6. Align the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets and place the

processor against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

7. Slide the PIP slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure

the processor in place.

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Through-desk mounting

Mount the PIP through a desk or podium as follows:

1. Remove the feet from the underside of the PIP, if installed.

2. Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the processor with the machine

screws provided (figure 2-1).

3. Cut the proper sized hole in the mounting surface (figure 2-2).

Figure 2-2 — Through desk mounting a PIP

4. Hold the processor with the attached brackets against the underside of the

table or other furniture. Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.

5. Drill 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4" (6.3 mm) deep in the mounting

surface at the marked screw locations.

6. Insert four #8 wood screws through the bracket and into the four pilot holes.

Tighten all four screws to secure the processor in place.

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Rear Panel Connections

Component Video

S-Video

R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

VIDEO Y CR-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

O U T P U T

R-Y V B-Y

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

1 6

I N P U T S

Figure 2-3 — PIP 422 rear panel

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

1 6

I N P U T S

R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C2R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C3R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

O U T P U T S

VIDEO Y CR-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

R-Y Y B-Y

G E N L O C K

543

Figure 2-4 — PIP 444 rear panel

Power connector — Plug the provided IEC power cord into this connector.

Input (top) connectors — Connect up to two (PIP 422) or four (PIP 444)

component video, S-video, or composite video input devices to these BNC connectors. Figure 2-5 shows how to connect the various video formats.

RS-232/422

OUT

Input

Buffered

oop-through

R-Y

I N P U T S

Y/VID B-Y/C

R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

I N P U T S

Composite Video

R-Y Y/VID B-Y/C

Input

N P U T S

Buffered

Loop-through

Figure 2-5 — Video input and buffered loop-through connections

Connect only one video format to each input. You must configure each input to identify the connected video format. See

chapter 3, “Operation”.

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Component Video

S-video

Input loop-through (bottom) connectors — If desired, connect local monitors

to these female BNC connectors. The processor buffers the video input and loops it out on these connectors.

Output connectors — Connect a component video, S-video, and/or

composite video display device to these BNC connectors. Figure 2-6 shows how to connect the various video formats.

The processor does not alter the video signal between the input and the buffered loop-through in any way. The processor’s buffered loop-through output is in the same format as the input.

VIDEO

O U T P U T S

R-Y Y B-Y

VIDEO

O U T P U T S

R-Y Y B-Y

Composite Video

VIDEO

O U T P U T S

R-Y Y B-Y

Figure 2-6 — Video output connections

The component video, S-video, and composite video outputs are all active simultaneously, so multiple displays can be connected.

Genlock connectors (PIP 444 only) —

In(put) connector — Connect an external black burst signal to this BNC connector for genlocking the video signal in broadcast or other sync-critical applications.

Out(put) connector — Connect any downstream equipment that requires genlocking to this BNC connector to route the black burst signal throughout the system in broadcast or other sync-critical applications.

If no device is connected to the output, terminate the Genlock output with the included 75-ohm terminator .

See “Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching”, on the next page, for detailed Genlock instructions.

RS-232/RS-422 connector — Connect a host computer or control system to

this female 9-pin D connector to allow remote control of the PIP using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set

™

(SIS™) or control software for Windows®.

(See Chapter 4, “Remote Control”, for more information.)

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Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching

For vertical interval switching (to allow clean switching between signals from several devices during the vertical blanking period of each signal), a composite sync signal can be applied at the Genlock In connector, and also passed to another device via the Genlock Out connector.

If the genlock connectors are used only for vertical interval switching, no horizontal or subcarrier phase adjustments are required.

Genlock setup

Genlock differs from simple vertical interval switching in that an external device (a black burst generator) generates a reference sync signal for the system, and every device that uses that signal has its output signal’s horizontal and subcarrier phases adjusted to exactly match that of the generator, allowing precise timing and full synchronization. Genlocked systems produce cleaner switches between inputs than do those without this type of synchronization.

An oscilloscope is required for genlock setup, and a vectorscope is recommended. Waveform monitors of types other than a vectorscope may give the appearance that timing is adjusted correctly when it is 180 degrees out of phase, which will result in incorrect colors or picture artifacts.

All equipment in the system must be powered up and turned on for at least 15 to 20 minutes before genlock setup adjustments can be made and before the equipment is used in a genlocked application.

To synchronize the PIP’s video output with a genlock signal, follow these steps:

1. Power up and turn on all the devices that will use the genlock signal.

The devices must be on for at least 15 to 20 minutes before proceeding with any adjustments.

2. Connect the active timing source signal to the Genlock In connector on

the rear panel.

3. Connect the video input devices to the PIP, as described previously in

this chapter.

4. Connect the oscilloscope (“scope”) probe A to the Genlock Out connector.

This will provide the scope’s reference signal. In order to avoid altering the genlock signal, use the cabling configuration that will be used in the installation. Either connect the genlock signal cable from the scope to the next device in the system to be timed, or provide 75 ohm termination at the scope’s genlock output.

5. Connect scope probe B to the PIP’s composite video output connector.

6. Using the instructions for the scope you are using, set the scope to view

the signals’ horizontal phases. Adjust the horizontal phase until there is no (0°) difference between the composite video output’s horizontal sync phase and the genlock signal’s horizontal phase. See “Genlock configuration menu (PIP 444 only)” in chapter 3, “Operation”, and “Oscilloscope displays” later in this chapter for details on adjusting the horizontal phase.

7. Set the scope to view the subcarrier signals. Adjust the subcarrier phase

until there is a zero phase difference between the genlock signal and the NTSC/PAL output. See “Genlock configuration menu (PIP 444 only)” in chapter 3, “Operation”, and “Oscilloscope displays” later in this chapter for details on adjusting the color subcarrier phase.

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8. View the horizontal phases again. If the phase difference is not zero,

9. Once the settings are stable, disconnect the oscilloscope, and reconnect

10. Check the display(s) for proper colors and for undesirable artifacts in the

11. If other PIPs are part of this genlock daisy chain, connect the oscilloscope

Oscilloscope displays

What you see on the oscilloscope while adjusting the PIP to match the genlock signal depends on the type of signal used, the type of oscilloscope, and the procedure the scope requires. This section shows some examples of oscilloscope displays.

Figure 2-7 below shows the genlock input signal (top) and an out-of-alignment NTSC composite sync output signal (bottom) displayed on a waveform monitor to check for alignment. When the phases are aligned, the wave peaks on the bottom waveform should line up with those in the reference signal above it.

With this method there is no way to know if the signals are 180º out of phase. A delayed sweep on a time-based scope would allow a more accurate display of the input and output signal phase relationships.

repeat steps 6 and 7 until the settings do not change.

the genlock cables.

image(s). Make adjustments as necessary.

to each device, and repeat this procedure.

Figure 2-7 — Superimposed waveforms

A vectorscope is more accurate than a waveform monitor. Figure 2-8 shows an example of a vectorscope display when the horizontal phase is adjusted to align it with the burst (genlock) vector. Adjust the horizontal phase by accessing the Genlock configuration menu and rotating either of the Adjust knobs until the difference between the two vectors is 0º (see “Genlock configuration menu (PIP 444 only)” in chapter 3, “Operation” for more information). This example shows black burst only (with no color). The burst vector is pointing to the left from the center.

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350

340

330

320

310

300

290

280

270

260

250

240

230

220

210

200

190

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

Figure 2-8 — Vectorscope screen during horizontal phase adjustment

Figure 2-9 below shows an example of a view of a vectorscope during adjustment of the color subcarrier phase (SC/H). The subcarrier phase should be aligned to 0º (indicated in the figure by the triangle).

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

+40

-40

350

340

330

320

310

300

290

280

270

260

250

240

230

220

210

200

190

Figure 2-9 — Vectorscope screen during color subcarrier phase adjustment

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PIP 422 and PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processors

Chapter Three

Operation

Front Panel Features

Power-on Indications

Menu System

Picture Controls

Window Presets

Additional Functions

Optimizing the Image

Operation, cont’d

Operation

Front Panel Features

FREEZE

PIP 422

INPUTS

WINDOW PRESETS

PRESET ENTER

SWAP

WINDOW SELECT

PICTURE CONTROLS

DETAIL POSITION SIZE ZOOM MENU NEXT

COL/TINT BRT/CONT

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PROCESSOR

ADJUST

21 5 64

Figure 3-1 — PIP 422 front panel features

FREEZE

INPUTS

3 4

2 3

WINDOW PRESETS

PRESET ENTER

WINDOW

SELECT

1 2

3 4

PICTURE CONTROLS

DETAIL POSITION SIZE ZOOM MENU NEXT

COL/TINT BRT/CONT

Figure 3-2 — PIP 444 front panel features

Freeze button and LEDs — Simultaneously press this button and an input

button (

) to freeze that input’s window in the displayed image.

The Freeze LED for the input lights. Repeat to unfreeze the window. Input selector buttons — Press these buttons to enable or disable the inputs

for display. The LEDs next to the buttons light to indicate the inputs are enabled.

These buttons are also used with the Freeze button (

) to toggle the freeze

function for a specific input on or off. Swap button (PIP 422 only) — Press the Swap button to exchange all

window sizing, positioning, and priority settings. Press the SWAP button again to return the windows to their previous settings.

8 9

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PROCESSOR

8 921 5 64

PIP 444

ADJUST

Window preset buttons — Press these buttons to save or recall a preset. See

“Window Presets” later in this chapter for more information. Window Select button and LEDs — Press this button to select a window to

adjust using the picture control buttons (

) and Adjust knobs (9) or using the Input Configuration submenu. The lit LED indicates which window is selected.

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Picture Control buttons — The Picture Control buttons select individual

image adjustments that are adjusted using the Adjust

(

and Adjust knobs

• Color/Tint control button — The Color/Tint button selects the display

color and tint adjustments. See “Picture Controls” in this chapter.

Tint control is not available for PAL inputs.

• Brightness/Contrast control button — The Brightness/Contrast button

selects the display brightness and contrast adjustments. See “Picture Controls” in this chapter.

• Detail button — The Detail button selects the display image detail

(sharpness) adjustment and the anti-aliasing adjustment. The sharpness adjustment compensates for long cable runs. There are

separate horizontal and vertical filters for component video. There is a single filter for S-video and composite video.

The anti-aliasing adjustment reduces or eliminates the aliasing effect.

• Position button — The Position button selects the window display

centering adjustment and toggles between the window and image adjustments. See “Picture Controls” in this chapter.

• Size control button — The Size button selects the window display size

adjustment and toggles between the window and image adjustments. See “Picture Controls” in this chapter.

• Zoom control button — The Size button selects the window zoom in/

out adjustment and toggles between the window and image adjustments. See “Picture Controls” in this chapter.

LCD display — This 12 x 2 LCD displays configuration menus and status

information. See “Menu System” in this chapter for more information on the menus.

Menu button — The Menu button enters and moves through the main menu

system in the PIP. See “Menu System” in this chapter for details. Next button — The Next button steps through the submenus in the PIP menu

system. See “Menu System” in this chapter for details. Adjust (horizontal) and Adjust (vertical) knobs — The Adjust and

Adjust

knobs change settings when used in conjunction with the picture adjustment buttons or the menu system. Rotate these knobs to change picture settings when one of the picture adjustment buttons is selected. In the menu system, rotate these knobs to scroll through the selection options and make adjustments. See “Menu System”, “Picture Controls”, and “Window Presets” in this chapter for more information.

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Power-on Indications

Power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source. When AC power is applied, the switcher performs a self-test that blinks all of the front panel LEDs and then lights only the LEDs for the inputs previously selected for the display. The self-test also displays the model name, part number, and the firmware version in the LCD display. After approximately 2 seconds, the LCD reverts to its default display cycle, alternating among several displays; one for each input that shows that input’s configuration, and the last showing the selected output standard (figure 3-3). An error-free power up self-test sequence leaves all of the LEDs, with the exception of the selected inputs’ LED(s), off and the LCD displaying the default display cycle.

The selected inputs and their size and position on the display, the picture adjustments, and other current settings are saved in nonvolatile memory. When power is applied, the latest configuration is retrieved.

Power

On figure 3-3 and all other flowcharts in this chapter, solid lines indicate screen changes initiated by the operator. Dashed lines indicate screen changes that are the result of a timeout function.

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2 sec.

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1 sec.

Input #1

NTSC

*PIP 444 only

Default Cycle

1 sec.

Input #2

Mono 60

Input #4*

Frozen

Figure 3-3 — PIP 444 default display cycle

1 sec.

Input #3*

Output Std

NTSC

PAL

1 sec.

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Menu System

Menu system overview

Figure 3-4 shows a flowchart of the main menu system.

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Power

Input

Config

Output Config

Advanced

Config

Genlock

Config*

2 sec.

20 sec.

2 sec.

60-606 (607) -01

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NOTE The PIP returns to the last active

main menu or submenu when you press Menu.

To exit menu

*PIP 444 only

press NEXT

Default

Cycle

Figure 3-4 — PIP 444 menu system flowchart

Menu button — Press the Menu button to activate the menu system and to scroll

through the four main menus.

Next button — Press the Next button to move between the submenus of a selected

main menu, to activate one for viewing or configuration, and to save a selection. Pressing the Next button during input configuration causes the current input’s number and format type to be displayed on the LCD.

Adjust

and Adjust knobs — When in a submenu, rotate the Adjust knob

and Adjust

knob to scroll through the submenu options and select a setting. Refer to the flowcharts in this chapter and to specific sections for explanations on knob adjustments.

If you press the Menu button while a main menu or a submenu is active, the next main menu becomes active. For example, the display changes from the Input Configuration main menu or the Input Format submenu to the Output Configuration main menu.

To return to the default screens, let the processor remain idle for 10 seconds until the selected screen times out, or press the Menu button until the Exit menu appears, then press the Next button.

From any menu or submenu, after 10 seconds of inactivity, the PIP saves all adjustment settings and times-out to the default LCD display cycle.

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Operation, cont’d

Input Configuration menu

Figure 3-5 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Input Configuration menu and the available settings.

NOTE The PIP returns to

the last active main menu or submenu when you press Menu.

Default

Cycle

Input

Config

Output Config

Advanced

Config

Genlock Config*

To exit menu

press NEXT

20 sec.

Input#

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

(Or push the Window Select button.)

WINDOW

SELECT

Input #1 Fmt

Video

1 2

3 4

20 sec.

Input video type

• Video* (Composite)

• S-video

• YUV (Component) (* Default)

*PIP 444 only

Figure 3-5 — Input Configuration menu flowchart

The Input Configuration menu consists of one submenu that allows you to select the type of video signal that each of the four inputs will pass. You can configure each input to accept Video (composite video), S-video, or YUV (component video). Rotate the Adjust

knob to select the input and the Adjust knob to select the

video signal type.

Only one video format can be assigned to each input.

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Output Configuration menu

Figure 3-6 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Output Configuration menu and the available settings.

NOTE The PIP returns to

the last active main menu or submenu when you press Menu.

Default

Cycle

Input

Config

Output Config

Advanced

Config

Genlock

Config*

To exit menu

press NEXT

20 sec.

Output Std

NTSC

Video types

• NTSC (default)

• NTSC 0 IRE

• PAL

*PIP 444 only

Figure 3-6 — Output Configuration menu flowchart

The Output Configuration menu consists of one submenu that allows you to select a video standard for the output signal. Rotate either Adjust knob to choose between NTSC, NTSC 0 IRE, and PAL video.

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Advanced Configuration menu

Figure 3-7 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Advanced Configuration menu, the submenus, and the available settings.

The Advanced Configuration menu has four submenus that allow you to view and select the border color, background color, window transition effect, priority, and anti-aliasing mode for the windows and a fifth submenu that displays the device’s temperature. Rotate either of the Adjust knobs to select settings from each of the submenus.

NOTE The PIP returns to

the last active main menu or submenu when you press Menu.

*PIP 444 only

Figure 3-7— Advanced Configuration menu flowchart

Default

Cycle

Input

Config

Output Config

Advanced

Config

Genlock

Config*

To exit menu

press NEXT

20 sec.

Border

Off

Border color

• Off • Magenta

• White • Red

• Yellow • Blue

• Cyan • Black

• Green

Effect Type

Wipe

Window transition effect

• Cut • Wipe

• Dissolve

Default

Default Default

2 3 4 B

Select input

• 1 • 2

• 3 • 4

Background

Black

Background color

• White • Magenta

• Yellow • Red

• Cyan • Blue

• Green • Black

Win Priority

<1>

Front Back

Input window priority

Set the priority order. Order the selected input number from left (the selected input appears in front) to right (the selected input appears in back).

Temperature

+91F +33C

Newer models only

NextNext

Border Color submenu

Use this submenu to select a border color for all the windows. Available colors are white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red, blue, or black. You can also select off, which is the default setting.

Background Color submenu

This submenu allows you to select a background color for all the windows. Available colors are white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red, blue, or black. Black is the default setting.

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Window Effect submenu

W a

w rs k

Use this submenu to select a transition effect for the PIP to use when enabling, disabling, or swapping windows. You can choose from the following three options:

Cut — The window turns seamlessly on and off. No effect is applied to the

transition. This is the default setting.

Wipe — The window appears to unroll over the old screen, from left to right. Dissolve — The window appears to dissolve on or off.

The wipe and dissolve effects are set to a fixed 0.5 second transition interval, which cannot be changed.

Window Priority submenu

The Window Priority submenu allows you to set how the windows will overlap one another. The submenu lists the inputs in order of their priority, from left to right. The input that appears in the leftmost position in the submenu will appear in front of all the other windows. Rotate the Adjust knob to select an input to adjust. Rotate the Adjust

knob to set the priority of the input.

Temperature submenu

This display only submenu shows the temperature of the PIP in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.

The Temperature submenu is available only on newer models.

Win Priority

<1>

2 3 4 B

indow ppears in front

Windo appea in bac

Genlock Configuration menu (PIP 444 only)

Figure 3-8 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Genlock Configuration menu, the submenus, and the available settings.

Default

Cycle

NOTE The PIP returns to

the last active main menu or submenu when you press Menu.

*PIP 444 only

Figure 3-8 — Genlock Configuration menu flowchart

Input

Config

Output

Config

Advanced

Config

Genlock

Config*

To exit menu

press NEXT

20 sec.

H Phase SC 000 000

Horizontal phase Subcarrier phase

• Align the output horizontal phase with the reference signal horizontal phase.

20 sec.

• Align the output color subcarrier phase with the reference signal color subcarrier phase.

The Genlock Configuration menu allows you to align the horizontal phase and color subcarrier phase of the output signal with those of the genlock reference (black burst) signal. Rotate the Adjust the Adjust

knob to align the subcarrier phase through a range from 0 to 255.

knob to align the horizontal phase and

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Operation, cont’d

Exit menu

From the Exit menu (figure 3-9), press the Next button to return to the default display cycle, or press the Menu button to return to the Input Configuration menu.

NOTE The PIP returns to the last active

main menu or submenu when you press Menu.

Default

Cycle

Input

Config

Output Config

Advanced

Config

Genlock

Config*

To exit menu

press NEXT

20 sec.

*PIP 444 only

Default

Cycle

Figure 3-9 — Exit menu flowchart

Picture Controls

The picture adjustments allow you to fine tune the image quality of the selected window. When you press one of the Picture Control buttons (Color/Tint, Brightness/Contrast, Detail (filter), Position, Size, or Zoom), the corresponding picture adjustment menu for the selected window appears in the LCD (figure 3-10). For Position, Size, and Zoom, press the button again, and the corresponding image adjustment menu for the image within the window appears. In either screen, adjustments can then be made by rotating the Adjust knob or Adjust knob. Picture control settings are stored in nonvolatile memory; when the processor is powered down and then powered up, the settings are restored.

When a window or image adjustment is selected, the window that is selected for adjustment by using the Window Select button is indicated on the displayed image by a blinking border . Bor ders on the unselected windows are temporarily turned of f.

See Auto-center the image on page 3-12 to automatically center the image within the active window.

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WINDOW

SELECT

2 sec. 2 sec.

Power

COL/TINT

BRT/CONT

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DETAIL POSITION SIZE

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ZOOM

Display

Cycle

Color Tint 063 031

NOTE

Bright Cont

063 031

Anti-aliasing mode

• Off* • Mode 1

• Mode 2 • Mode 3

• Auto

* Default

Detail

Antialiasing

Auto

H WinPos V 045 007

POSITION DETAIL SIZE

H ImgPos V +045 –007

POSITION DETAIL SIZE

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–024 +063

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ZOOM

H Img Zoom V +024 –053

ZOOM

20 sec. timeout

The Window Select button selects the window to which the adjustment is applied.

The Adjust knob and the Adjust knob adjust the image settings on the left and right sides of the LCD.

Push the Position, Size, and Zoom buttons to toggle between the window adjustment and the overall image adjustment.

Push the Detail button to toggle between the detail adjustment and the anti-aliasing adjustment.

Image size, image position, and image zoom adjustments are relative to the currently selected window’s size and position settings.

Figure 3-10 — Picture controls flowchart

Adjust an image as follows (figure 3-10):

1. Press the Window Select button repeatedly until the Window Select LED for

the desired window lights.

2. Press the button for the picture control you want to adjust. The LCD displays

the appropriate adjustment menu for that window and picture control.

3. Press the Size, Position, or Zoom button as necessary to toggle between the

adjustment menus that allow you to adjust the window itself and the adjustment menus that allow you to adjust the image within the window.

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Operation, cont’d

4. Rotate the Adjust knob or Adjust knob to vary the settings within the

following adjustment ranges:

• Color/Tint: The range for both adjustments is 0 to 127.

• Brightness/Contrast: The range for brightness is 50 to 127. The range for

• Filter: Push the Detail button to toggle between the detail filter

• Position: Push the Position button to toggle between the position

• Size: Push the Size button to toggle between the size adjustment for the

• Zoom: Push the Zoom button to toggle between the zoom adjustment

5. Repeat steps 2 and 4 for each image adjustment to be made for the selected

window. Repeat steps 1, 2, 4, and 5 for each window.

6. To exit to the default cycle, do nothing for approximately 20 seconds; the PIP

times out and return to the default display cycle.

The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation.

contrast is 38 to 107.

adjustment and the anti-aliasing adjustment. Detail: Either knob sets the detail filter within a range from 0 (the softest

detail) to 15 (the crispest detail). The default is 8 (no filtering).

The Detail filter is only available for inputs that are configured as S-video or composite video.

Anti-aliasing: Either knob sets the anti-aliasing filter within a range from off (default), mode 0 to 3, or auto. In auto, the PIP selects the autoaliasing setting by the size of the window.

adjustment for the selected window (indicated by the lit Window Select LED) and for the image within the selected window.

Window Position: Observe the display and turn the Adjust move the selected window side to side. Turn the Adjust the selected window up and down.

Image Position: Observe the display and turn the Adjust knob to move the image side to side in the selected window. Turn the Adjust knob to move the image up and down in the selected window.

selected window and for the image within the window. Window Size: Observe the display and turn the Adjust

stretch or shrink the selected window from side to side. Turn the Adjust knob to stretch or shrink the selected window up and down.

Image Size: Observe the display and turn the Adjust or shrink left and right the image within the selected window. Turn the Adjust knob to stretch or shrink in the selected window up or down.

for the selected window and for the image within the window. Window Zoom: Observe the display and turn either Adjust knob to

zoom in on or zoom out from the selected window. Image Zoom: Observe the display and turn either Adjust knob to zoom

in on or zoom out from the image in the selected window.

knob to

knob to move

knob to

knob to stretch

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Auto-center the image

To automatically center the image within the currently selected window, press and hold the Position and Size buttons for approximately half a second.

Window Presets

The PIP 422 has 10 preset slots that save settings for the number, size, position, priority, text and colors of the windows’ borders and background. The PIP 444 has 20 preset slots. Both processors come with default window presets saved in these slots (figure 3-11 and figure 3-12). You can replace the default presets with your own settings by following the save procedure that follows the figures.

Window 2 Window 2

Window 2

The auto-center function does not work if the image size is set extremely small, relative to the window size.

Window

Window 2

Window

Window 2 Window 2

Window

Window 2 Window 2

Window 1 Window 2

Figure 3-11 — PIP 422 default window presets

Background Area

(solid co lor)

Window 1 Window 2

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Operation, cont’d

Input 1 Input 2

Input 3 Input 4

1234

Input 4

Input 1

Input 2

Input 3

Input 2 Input 3

Input 1

Input 1 Input 2

Input 3

Input 1

Input 3

Input 4

Input 1

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

567

Input 4

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

Input 2

Input 1

Input 3

Input 4

Input 2

Input 1

Input 3

13 14

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

Input 2

Input 3

Input 1

Input 3

Input 4

Input 1 Input 2

Input 1

Input 3

Input 4

Input 2

Input 3

15 16

Input 1

Input 3

Input 4

18 1917

Input 1

Figure 3-12 — PIP 444 default window presets

Recall a preset

1. Press the Preset button. The Recall menu appears on the LCD.

2. Turn either Adjust knob to select the preset you want to recall.

3. Press the Enter button.

Save the current window settings as a preset

1. Press and hold the Preset button for 2 seconds. The Save menu appears on

the LCD. Release the Preset button.

2. Turn either Adjust knob to select the preset you want to replace.

3. Press the Enter button.

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Additional Functions

Freeze mode

The PIP 444’s Freeze mode lets you freeze an input to the current image. When frozen, the image is saved in the PIP’s memory and will not be lost if you disconnect the input.

To freeze an input’s window in the currently-displayed image, simultaneously press the Freeze button and the desired input’s selection button (figure 3-13). The LED for the input lights. Repeat to unfreeze the window.

Recalling a preset or adjusting the size of a frozen image unfreezes the image.

Simultaneously press Freeze and the desired input button.

FREEZE

1 2

The Freeze LED lights.

Figure 3-13— Freeze mode flowchart

Front panel security lockout (Executive mode)

To prevent accidental changes to the PIP 444’s settings, you can lock the front panel picture control and Menu and Next buttons. The input, freeze, and preset recall functions are still active when the front panel is locked.

To toggle the front panel lock on and off, press and hold the Color/Tint and Zoom buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds (figure 3-14). Alternatively, you can use the appropriate SIS command (see chapter 4, “Remote Control” for more information). The LCD panel displays the message Lockout Mode Enabled for two seconds and then returns to the default display cycle. This message appears again if you press any of the picture control or the Menu or Next buttons while they are locked.

INPUTS

2 3 4

Default

Cycle

20 sec. timeout

Press and hold both buttons

simultaneously for 2 seconds.

COL/TINT

Lockout Mode

Enabled

ZOOM

Lock Mode

Disabled

Figure 3-14 — Front panel security lockout flowchart

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Operation, cont’d

Unit reset

To reset the PIP to its factory default settings, press and hold the Menu and Next buttons while you power up the processor (figure 3-15). The LCD panel displays the message System Reset for two seconds and then begins the default display cycle.

Press and hold both buttons

simultaneously while applying power.

MENU NEXT

SYSTEM RESET

2 sec.

Extron, Inc.

PIP 444 (422)

2 sec.

60-606 (607) -01

FW ver. n.nn

10 sec.

Default

Cycle

NOTE

Powe r

The front panel reset also returns the firmware to the factory default.

Figure 3-15 — System reset flowchart

Selecting the baud rate and RS-232/RS-422 protocol

The processor can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates and support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel.

View and configure the switcher’s serial communications settings as follows:

1. To enter Serial Port Configuration mode, simultaneously press and hold the

Freeze button and Preset button while you apply power to the processor (figure 3-16). The processor’s LCD displays the baud rate upon completion of the power up process.

Press and hold both buttons

simultaneously while applying power.

FREEZE

Baud rate selection

• 9600 (default)

• 19200

• 38400

• 115200

Baud Rate

9600

WINDOW PRESET

PRESET

Power

Port Type

RS-232

Port selection

• RS-232 (default)

• RS-422

20 sec.

Default

Cycle

Figure 3-16 — RS-232/RS-422 and baud rate selection

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2. Release the Freeze and Preset buttons.

3. To change the baud rate, rotate either Adjust knob.

4. Press and release the Next button. The LCD displays the serial port protocol.

5. To change the serial port protocol, rotate either Adjust knob.

6. Press and release the Menu button or wait approximately 20 seconds. The

processor reverts to the default display cycle.

Optimizing the Image

Before storing any user presets, adjust the input window images for optimum color, tint, brightness, contrast, detail filter, positioning, sizing, and zoom. Upon initial power up of the PIP, factory pattern #01 in figure 3-11 (PIP 422) or figure 3-12 (PIP 444) is the default windows preset. Using this preset, all four input windows may be optimized, as shown in the following steps. See the flowchart in the “Menu system overview” section for further details.

1. As necessary, press the Window Select button to select the desired window to

adjust. The appropriate Window Select LED lights.

2. As necessary perform the following picture control adjustments: a. Color — Press the Color/Tint button and then rotate the Adjust

to increase or decrease the window color from 0 to 127 (the default is 64).

b. Tint — Press the Color/Tint button and then rotate the Adjust

increase or decrease the window tint from 0 to 127 (the default is 64).

c. Brightness — Press the Brightness/Contrast button and then rotate the

Adjust 127 (the default is 64).

d. Contrast — Press the Brightness/Contrast button and then rotate the

Adjust (the default is 68).

e. Detail filter — Press the Detail button and then rotate either Adjust knob

to change the filter setting from 0 (the softest detail) to 15 (the crispest detail). The default is 8 (no filtering).

f. Anti-aliasing filter — Press the Detail button twice and then rotate either

Adjust knob to change the anti-aliasing setting from off, 0 to 3, or auto (the default is off).

g. Horizontal window positioning — Press the Position button and then

rotate the Adjust the desired location.

h. Horizontal image positioning within the window — Press the Position

button a second time and then rotate the Adjust edge of the image within the selected window to the desired location.

i. Horizontal window sizing — Press the Size button and then rotate the

Adjust

j. Horizontal image sizing within the window — Press the Size button a

second time and then rotate the Adjust the image within the selected window.

knob to increase or decrease the window contrast from 38 to 107

Keep in mind that sizing the window horizontally moves the right edge of the window only.

knob

knob to

knob to increase or decrease the window brightness from 50 to

knob to move the left edge of the selected window to

knob to move the left

knob to set the right edge of the window.

knob to set the right edge of

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k. Vertical window positioning — Press the Position button and then rotate

l. Vertical image positioning within the window — Press the Position

m. Vertical window sizing — Press the Size button and then rotate the

n. Vertical image sizing within the window — Press the Size button a

o. Automatic image positioning within the window — Press and hold the

p. Zoom — Press the Zoom button and then rotate the Adjust

3. If any of the windows requires further positioning/sizing, repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. After optimizing the window image(s), save the configuration, as follows:

Press the Preset button for 2 seconds. When the LCD displays “Save to Preset #n”, rotate either Adjust knob to select a preset location in which to save the settings. Press the Enter button. See the “Window Presets” section for a detailed explanation.

the Adjust desired location.

Keep in mind that sizing the window vertically moves the bottom edge of the window only.

button a second time and then rotate the Adjust edge of the image in the selected window to the desired location.

Adjust

second time and then rotate the Adjust the image within the selected window.

Size and Position buttons for approximately half a second to automatically center the image within the currently selected window. Release the buttons.

The auto-center function does not work if the image size is set extremely small, relative to the window size.

set the bottom right corner of the window. The aspect ratio is maintained.

knob to move the top edge of the selected window to the

knob to move the top

knob to set the bottom edge of the window.

knob to set the bottom edge of

knob to

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PIP 422 and PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processors

Chapter Four

Remote Control

Simple Instruction Set Control

Control Software for Windows

Remote Control, cont’d

RS-232FunctionPin RS-422 Function

)

Remote Control

The PIP’s RS-232/422 port is used to connect to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize the processor’s responses.

The cable used to connect the RS-232/RS-422 port to a computer or control system may need to be modified by removing pins or cutting wires. If unneeded pins are connected, the processor may hang up. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more information on wiring the connectors.

The RS-232/RS-422 connector is a 9-pin D female (figure 4-1). The default protocol is RS-232, 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.

See “Selecting the baud rate and RS-232/RS-422 protocol” in chapter 3, “Operation”, to change the protocol.

RS-232/422

Figure 4-1 — RS-232/RS-422 pinout

— TX RX

—

Gnd

—

Not used Transmit data Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Not used Not used Not used

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

—

Not used

TX–

Transmit data (– Receive data (–

RX–

—

Not used

Gnd

Signal ground

—

Not used

RX+

Receive data (+

TX+

Transmit data (+

—

Not used

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-PIP communications

The PIP 444 and PIP 422 accept SIS™ (Simple Instruction Set™) commands through the RS-232/RS-422 port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

PIP-initiated messages

Error responses

When the PIP receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the processor is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 — Invalid input channel number (too large) E09 — Invalid function number (too large) E10 — Invalid command E11 — Invalid preset E13 — Invalid value (out of range) E23 — Checksum error

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Using the command/response tables

The command/response table is shown beginning on page 4-5. Symbols, defined on page 4-4 are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/ response fields. An ASCII-to-hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table is provided below. Symbol definitions are provided below. Command and response examples are shown throughout the command/response table.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Space

Lower case characters are acceptable in the command field in all cases except where the command is preceded by the

character .

Esc

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Symbol Definitions

= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D)

• = Space character

= Escape key (hex 1B)

Esc

= Input number (1 - 2, PIP 422; 1 - 4, PIP 444):

1 = Input 1 3 = Input 3 2 = Input 2 4 = Input 4

= On/off status:

0=Off 1=On

= Input video format:

1 = Composite 3 = YUV 2 = S-video

= Output standard:

1 = NTSC 3.58 2 = NTSC 0 IRE 3=PAL

= Color/tint value (000 – 127) = Brightness range (50 to 127)

= Contrast range (38 to 107)

X X

= Window/image adjust mode (1 or 2):

1 = Window 2 = Image within window

= Horizontal position — Window (0 to 720)

Image (–360 to +360)

= Vertical position — Window (0 to 486 [NTSC] or 576 [PAL])

X10

Image (–243 to +243)

= Horizontal size — Window (16 to 360)

X11

Image (–360 to +360)

= Vertical size — Window (16 to 243 [NTSC] or 288 [PAL])

X12

Image (–288 to 288)

= Detail filter settings

X13

(00 - 15 in order of increasing sharpness, 08 = Off [default])

= Window preset (1 - 10, PIP 422; 1 - 20, PIP 444)

X14

= Window text

X15

(16 characters max., can use ASCII characters 32-126)

= Controller firmware version

X16

(listed to two decimal places, i.e., x.xx) ?.?? = Invalid/not loaded x.xx* = Currently active firmware

= Firmware partition:

X17

1 = Factory microcontroller firmware 2 = Factory FPGA firmware 3 = Updated microcontroller firmware 4 = Updated FPGA firmware

X18

= Input standard (automatically detected):

0 = Unknown 3 = SECAM 1 = NTSC 4 = YUV 50 2 = PAL 5 = YUV 60

= Firmware build number (4 digits, 0001 – 9999)

X19

= T emperature in degrees Fahrenheit*

X20

= T emperature in degrees Celsius*

X21

* Available on new models only.

= Window text position (0 - 6):

X22

0 = Off 4 = Bottom left 1 = Top left 5 = Bottom center 2 = Top center 6 = Bottom right 3 = Top right

= Window text style:

X23

1 = Solid 2 = Translucent

= Background color (1 – 8):

X24

1 = White 5 = Magenta 2 = Yellow 6 = Red 3 = Cyan 7 = Blue 4 = Green 8 = Black

X25

= Border color (0 – 8):

0 = Off (no border) 1 = White 5 = Magenta 2 = Yellow 6 = Red 3 = Cyan 7 = Blue 4 = Green 8 = Black

= Window effect type:

X26

1 = Cut 3 = Dissolve 2 = Wipe

X27

= Anti-aliasing filter mode:

0 = No filter (off) 3 = Mode 3 1 = Mode 1 4 = Auto-adjust 2 = Mode 2 (mode based on image size)

= RS-232 baud rate:

X28

0 = 9600 baud 2 = 38,400 baud 1 = 19,200 baud 3 = 115,200 baud

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Command/response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to PIP) (PIP to host)

Window mute

Blank window Enable window View window status

*1B BlkX1*0 Turn window

*0B BlkX1*1 Turn window B

off.

on.

Swap (PIP 422 only)

Swap main and PIP windows % Tke0 Swap the main and PIP

windows.

Input video format

Set video type

Example: 1*2\ Typ1*2 Set video format for input 1 to

View video type

Example: 2\ 3 Show input 2 video type

\Typ

Set video format for input

S-video. Show video signal type for input

(type 3 = YUV).

Output video standard

Set output video standard

Example: 2= Rte2 Set output rate to PAL.

View output video standard =

= Rte

Select output standard.

Show the output video standard.

Color

Specific color value Increment color up

Decrement color down View color value

Tint

Specific tint value Increment tint up Decrement tint down View tint value

Brightness

Specific brightness value Increment brightness up

Decrement brightness down

View brightness value

Contrast

Specific contrast value Increment contrast up

Decrement contrast down

View contrast value

C ColX1*

+C ColX1*

–C ColX1*

TTin

+T TinX1*

–T TinX1*

Y BrtX1*

+Y BrtX1*

–Y BrtX1*

^ Con

+^ Con

–^ Con

X X

Set the color value to

Select the next higher color value.

Select the next lower color value. View the current setting.

Set the tint value to

. Select the next higher tint value. Select the next lower tint value. View the current setting.

Set the brightness value to

Select the next higher brightness value.

Select the next lower brightness value.

View the current setting.

Select contrast

Select the next higher contrast value.

Select the next lower contrast value.

View the current setting.

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Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to PIP) (PIP to host)

Horizontal shift

For the image shift command, a negative (–) value is a left shift and a positive value (+) is a right shift. To enter a negative value for the image positioning, enter a minus sign before the

value.

Entry of a positive sign is optional, but not required; if no sign is included in the SIS command, the PIP assumes a positive value. The PIP returns a negative sign in its response when the value is negative, but does not return a positive sign.

Specific window shift value

Example: 1*1*323H Hph1*1*323 Set window 1’s horizontal

Example: 2*3*231H Hph2*3*231 Set the image in window 3’s

Increment shift up Decrement shift down View shift value

X X X

H Hph1*X1*

+H Hph1*X1*

–H Hph1*X1*

Set the window’s horizontal positioning value to

positioning value to 323.

horizontal positioning value to +231.

X X X

Shift the window to the right. Shift the window to the left. Show the window’s horizontal

positioning value.

Vertical shift

For the image shift command, a negative (–) value is an up shift and a positive value (+) is a down shift. To enter a negative value for the image positioning, enter a minus sign before the

X10

value. Entry of a positive sign is optional, but not required; if no sign is included in the SIS command, the PIP assumes a positive value. The PIP returns a negative sign in its response when the value is negative, but does not return a positive sign.

Specific shift value

X10

/ Vph

Example: 1*2*323/ Vph1*2*323 Set window 2’s vertical

Example: 2*4*–231/ Vph2*4*–231 Set the image in window 4’s

Increment shift down Increment shift up View shift value

+/ Vph

–/ Vph

X10

Set the vertical centering value

X10

positioning value to 323.

vertical positioning value to –231.

X10

Shift down. Shift up. Show the vertical centering

value.

Horizontal size

For the image size command, a negative (–) value shrinks the image and a positive value (+) enlarges the image. To enter a negative value for the image size, enter a minus sign before the

X11

Specific size value Increment size up Increment size down

View size value

X X X

: Hsz

X11

+: Hsz

–: Hsz

X11

Set horizontal sizing to

X11

. Make window or image wider. Make window or image

narrower.

X11

Show horizontal sizing value.

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Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to PIP) (PIP to host)

Vertical size

For the image size command, a negative (–) value shrinks the image and a positive value (+) enlarges the image. To enter a negative value for the image size, enter a minus sign before the

X12

Specific size value Increment size up Increment size down View size value

X X X X

; Vsz

X12

+; Vsz

X X

–; Vsz

;

X12

Set vertical sizing to

X12

. Make picture or image taller. Make picture or image shorter. Show vertical sizing value.

Zoom mode

Zoom in Zoom out

+{ Zom

–{ Zom

Zoom in. Zoom out.

Detail filter

Specific detail filter value Increment filter value up Decrement filter value down View filter value

d Dhz

X13

+d Dhz

–d Dhz

X13

Select detail level

X13

. Select next higher detail level. Select next lower detail level. Show detail level.

Window priority

Set window priority

View window priority ~

~ Pri

Set priority of all input windows.

is the highest priority

window and is displayed on top.

is the lowest priority

window and is on the bottom.

Show the priority of all windows.

Window presets

Recall preset

Save preset

. Rpr

X14

, Spr

X14

Command character is a period. Recall window preset

X14

Command character is a comma. Save window preset

X14

Window freeze

Freeze the window Unfreeze the window

View freeze status

*1F FrzX1*1 Output a “frozen” video image.

X X

*0F FrzX1*0 Turn off freeze (output motion

video).

Show the freeze status.

Write window text

Write text View text

EscNX

X15

Nam Nam

X X1X15

Write text

to window

X15

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Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to PIP) (PIP to host)

Front panel lockout (Executive mode)

Lock front panel 1X Exe1 Lock front panel picture control

and menu system adjustments, RS-232/422 adjustments only.

Unlock front panel 0X Exe0 All adjustments and selections

can be made from the front panel.

View front panel lock status X

Show executive mode status.

Zap (reset to default settings)

Total reset

Reset all presets Reset individual preset

Esc

zXXX ZapXXX “z” must be lower case, “XXX”

must capitalized. Reset all settings and adjustments to the factory defaults.

ZG Zpg Clear all presets and their names.

Esc

EscZGX14

Zpg

X14

Clear preset

X14

Query firmware version

General Q

All firmware 0Q

Specific firmware

X17

View build number +Q

X16

X16,X16,X16,X16

X16

X16.X19

Show the controller firmware version.

Show the firmware versions for all partitions.

Show the firmware version for partition

X17

Show the firmware build number.

Request part number

Request part number N 60-607 (606)-01 Show the PIP’s part number.

Request information

View all inputs’ video standards I

View a specific input’s

video standard for input

Unsolicited report None Std

Show temperature 20S

X18,X18,X18,X18

X18

F•

X20

C Show the PIP’s temperature in

Display each input’s video standard. The video standards are automatically detected; you cannot change these entries.

Display the input video standard

. The video standard

is automatically detected; you cannot change this entry.

Display the input video standard for input

in response to a

change in input signal.

degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.

The show temperature (20S) command is only available on newer model PIPs.

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Command/response table for special function SIS commands

X26

The syntax for setting a special function is (such as 1 in the first example below), location” in the first example below), and # is the execute command. To view a

function’s setting, use

# where X? is the function number.Command/response

table for special function SIS commands

*X?# where

is the function number (such as “Set text

is the value or variable

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to PIP) (PIP to host)

Text location

Set text location View text location 1#

*1# Tlc

X22

Set window text position to Show text position.

Text style

Set text style View text style 2#

*2# Txs

X23

Set window text style to Show text style.

X23

Background color

Set background color

X24

*3# Bkg

Example: 2*3# Bkg2 Set background color to cyan.

View background color 3#

X24

Set background color to

Show background color.

X24

Border color

Set border color

Example: 3*4# Bdr3 Set border color to green.

View border color 4#

*4# Bdr

X25

Set border color to

Show border color.

X25

Window insertion effect type

Set effect type

Example: 2*5# Eff2 Set insertion effect type to wipe.

View effect type 5#

*5# Eff

X26

Select insertion effect type.

Show insertion effect type.

View window preset parameters

Initiate view mode

X14

*6# Vpr

{view command} {command response} preset

Example: 2*6# Vpr2 View the window vertical sizing

1*2; 150 for input 2 stored in preset 2.

X14

Enters preset view mode for

X14

; the next view command applies to the parameters stored in that preset. This mode will end after 5 seconds of inactivity or immediately following the next command. This mode only applies to view commands; other commands are unaffected.

X22

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1*X27

Command/response table for special function SIS commands (cont’d)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to PIP) (PIP to host)

Window anti-aliasing filter

Set anti-aliasing filter

Example: 3*4*7# Aaf3*4 Set anti-aliasing filter for

View anti-aliasing mode

X27

*7# Aaf

*7#

X27

Set anti-aliasing filter for window

window 3 to auto-adjust. View anti-aliasing filter for

window

to mode

X27

Baud rate

Change baud rate

Control Software for Windows

CP Ccp

Esc

X28

Change the baud rate to

X28

The Windows-based Extron PIP 422 & 444 Control Program, which communicates with the processor via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the PIP. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B. Install the software as follows:

For full functionality, install both of the following programs:

• The PIP 422 & 444 Control Program

• The Firmware Loader

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. The installation program should start

automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the CD. The Extron software CD window appears (figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2 — Software CD window

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2. Click the Software tab (figure 4-2).

3. Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 4-3).

Figure 4-3 — Software installation

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the

PIP 422 & 444 Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ PIP 422 & 444 directory, and it places four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\PIP 422 & 444.” The four installed icons are:

• PIP 422 & 444

• PIP 422 & 444 Help

• Check for PIP 422 & 444 Update

• Uninstall PIP 422 & 444

Starting the control program

To run the software:

1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics >

PIP 422 & 444 > PIP 422 & 444. The Communication

Connection Settings window appears (figure 4-4).

Figure 4-4 — Communication Connection Settings window

2. Select the comm port that is connected to the PIP’s remote connector and the

baud rate at which the PIP is operating. Click Connect.

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If you don’t want to take this step every time, select the Automatically connect with this setting when it starts up next time check box.

The PIP 422 & 444 program window appears (figure 4-5).

Figure 4-5 — PIP 422 & 444 program window

The program window is divided into three areas: a tool bar on the top of the window, a graphic area on the right side of the window, and a controls area on the left side of the window.

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Tool bar

The tool bar (figure 4-6) provides a number of buttons that provide shortcuts for common tasks such as connecting and disconnecting, saving and recalling the current configuration, uploading new firmware, and system help. Saving and restoring the current configuration and uploading firmware are covered in more detail below.

Figure 4-6 — Tool bar

Open and Save buttons

Any changes that you make to the display, including size, position, border and background color, and selected inputs, can be saved in a file with the extension *.pip. To save the values, click the Save button shown at right. If you haven’t already saved the values before, the program prompts you to name the file.

To restore the settings from the *.pip file, click the Open button, shown at right, and select the desired file.

Data trace button

The data trace button calls the trace log window (figure 4-7), which shows the serial communications, in ASCII and Hex, between the controller and the PIP. Reference to this window can be helpful when writing your own control scripts.

Figure 4-7 — Trace log window

Upgrade firmware button

The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the processor’s control board without taking the processor out of service.

Upgrading the firmware does not overwrite the settings or presets.

Update the processor firmware as follows:

1. Start the PIP 422 & 444 control program and connect to the processor. See

“Starting the control program” in this chapter, starting on page 4-10.

2. Visit the Extron web site (www.extron.com), click the Download tab, and

select either the PIP 422 or PIP 444. Select the appropriate firmware file to download and copy it to your computer. Note the folder to which you save the firmware file.

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3. Click the update firmware button (figure 4-8). The Extron Firmware Loader

appears.

Figure 4-8 — Open window

4a. Click Browse. The open file window appears. 4b. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the

file.

The Firmware Loader returns to the top.

Ensure that the firmware upgrade is for the PIP. Valid PIP firmware files must have the file extension “.pkg”. Any other file

extension is not a firmware upgrade for your PIP.

4c. Click Upload.

Please wait...” and then displays a scroll bar that shows the status of the upload.

4c. When the Firmware Loader reports, “Transfer complete!”, click Exit.

If the firmware loader utility exits before the status bar has progressed completely across the indicator window, try using a control cable with only pins 2, 3, and 5 connected. If necessary, modify the cable by removing pins or cutting wires.

The File Loader reports, “This process could take several minutes.

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Check for software updates button

This button forces the controlling computer, if connected to the Internet, to check the Extron Web site to see if any firmware update (firmware of a version newer than that installed in the PIP) is available for the PIP. If a newer firmware version is available, the program prompts you to download and install the firmware.

Graphic area

The graphic area (figure 4-9) represents the PIP’s video output and the associated four (PIP 444) or two (PIP 422) picture-in-picture windows.

Figure 4-9 — Graphic area

• To resize a window, click an anchor point ( window.

• To move a window, click in the desired window and drag it to the new location.

To retain the aspect ratio when resizing, select the Lock Aspect Ratio checkbox.

If you have dragged a window so far out of the picture that you have “lost” it, click View > Expanded View to show the entire horizontal and vertical video stream.

• Right click any window area to bring up the image area for the associated window or to execute the center image function.

• Right click outside of the window area to change the the border color, background color, or to change the text position and style.

• Double-click any window to activate the image view for that window (indicated in dark blue). To return to the window view, double-click the image again.

) and drag it to resize the

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Controls area

The controls area, figure 4-10, consists of four tabs, Control, Preset, Picture, and Advanced, that allow you to perform many of the same functions as the PIP’s front panel.

Figure 4-10 — Controls area, Control tab

Control tab

Figure 4-10 shows the controls area with the Control tab selected.

• Windows Enable — Select and deselect a window for display by clicking the

associated window’s button. A button appears green when selected and the window appears in the graphic area of the screen. A button appears gray when deleselected and the window does not appear in the graphic area.

• Freeze Window — Select and deselect an input to freeze or unfreeze that

input’s window in the displayed image. A button appears red when selected (that input is frozen) and appears gray when deselected (the input video is in motion).

• Window Priorities — Select a window button and click the <<Front and

Back>> buttons to reorder the window priorities. The highest priority window is to the left and the lowest priority window is to the right.

• Front Panel Lockout — Select the Disable or Enable radio button to unlock

(Disable) or lock (Enable) the front panel.

• Swap (PIP 422 only) — Click the Swap button to exchange the size, position,

and priority information between windows 1 and 2.

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Preset tab

Figure 4-11 shows the controls area with the Preset tab selected.

Figure 4-11 — Controls area, Preset tab

• Preview — To see a preset’s settings without recalling the preset, select the desired preset using the drop box and click the Preview button. The program pops up a window that resembles the graphic area (figure 4-9).

The graphic area displayed as a result of the Preview function is for display only. The settings cannot be changed on this screen.

• Recall — To recall a preset, select the desired preset using the drop box and click the Recall button. The recalled preset’s settings are applied to the output image.

• Save — To save a preset, select the desired preset using the drop box and click the Save button. All of the current settings are saved for later use at the specified preset location.

• Reset — To reset an individual preset, select the desired preset using the drop box and click the Reset button. All of the settings for the selected preset are reset to the factory defaults. See figure 3-11 (PIP 422) or figure 3-12 (PIP 444) in chapter 3, “Operation”, to identify the factory defaults.

• Reset All Presets — To reset all presets, click the Reset All Presets button. All of the settings for all presets are reset to the factory defaults. See figure 3-11 (PIP 422) or figure 3-12 (PIP 422) to identify the factory defaults.

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Picture tab

Figure 4-12 shows the controls area with the Picture tab selected.

Figure 4-12 — Controls area, Picture tab

• Picture Controls — The picture controls allow you to set the input video

format, anti-aliasing filter, color, tint, contrast, brightness, and detail filter for each window. To set a picture control, select the desired window using the Window Select drop box and set the desired value.

• Window controls — The window controls allow you to precisely set the

position and size of the window selected in the Window Select drop box. For both Position and Size, the left adjustment is horizontal and the right adjustment is vertical. The + and - buttons resize the window while maintaining the aspect ratio.

Size and position adjustments are updated live in the graphic area.

• Image controls — The image controls allow you to precisely set the position

and size of the image withing the window selected by the Window Select drop box. For both Position and Size, the left adjustment is horizontal and the right adjustment is vertical. The + and - buttons resize the image within the window while maintaining the aspect ratio. The Center Image button automatically centers the image within the window.

Size and position adjustments are updated live in the graphic area.

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Advanced tab

Figure 4-13 shows the controls area with the Advanced tab selected.

Figure 4-13 — Controls area, Advanced tab

The Advanced Configuration Settings area has drop boxes that allow you to select:

• The background and border colors

• The insertion effect (cut, wipe, or dissolve)

• The output standard (NTSC, NTSC 0 IRE, or PAL)

• The position of the text that you insert in a window

• The text style (solid or translucent)

The Window Text area allows you to select one of the windows (using the Select Window drop box) and then enter or erase text in the window.

The Reset Unit button restores the factory defaults.

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:

• From the Extron Electronics group folder, click on the PIP Help icon.

• From within the PIP Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

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PIP 422 and PIP 444 Picture-in-Picture Processors

Appendix A

Specifications and Part Numbers

Specifications

Part Numbers

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Specifications and Part Numbers

Video

Gain ............................................... Unity

Differential phase error .............. 1.5º at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error ................. 1.5% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Video input and loop-through

Number/signal type

PIP 444............................... 4 component video, S-video, composite video inputs

4 identical, buffered loop-throughs

PIP 422............................... 2 component video, S-video, composite video inputs

2 identical, buffered loop-throughs

Connectors

PIP 444............................... 4 x 3 female BNC for inputs

4 x 3 female BNC for loop-throughs

PIP 422............................... 2 x 3 female BNC for inputs

2 x 3 female BNC for loop-throughs

Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video

1 Vp-p for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.7 V p-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0.3 V to 2.0 V p-p with no offset

Impedance .................................... 75 ohms

Horizontal/vertical frequency . . NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Resolution range .......................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Return loss .................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (min./max.)................. -0.3 V to +1.3 V

External sync (genlock)............... 0.3 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Video processing

Encoder ......................................... 10 bit digital

Digital sampling .......................... 24 bit, 8 bits per color; 80 MHz standard

Colors ............................................ 16.8 million

Anti-aliasing filtering .................. 5 levels: 0 (off), 1, 2, 3, auto (which uses 0-3)

Detail filtering .............................. 16 levels: 0-7, 8 (no filtering), 9-15

Video output

Number/signal type ................... 1 component video

1 S-video 1 composite video

Connectors .................................... 3 female BNC for component video

2 female BNC for S-video 1 female BNC for composite video

Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video

1 Vp-p for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.7 V p-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance .................................... 75 ohms

DC offset ....................................... 350 ±25 mV (max.) with input at 0 offset (for Y of component and S-video

and for composite video) 650 ±25 mV (max.) with input at 0 offset (for R-Y and B-Y of component video and for C of S-video)

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Sync

Genlock connectors (PIP 444) .... 1 BNC female for genlock input

1 BNC female for genlock output (terminate with 75 ohms if unused)

Standards

Input .................................. NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Output ............................... NTSC 3.58, PAL

Control/remote — processor

Serial control port ........................ RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector

Baud rate and protocol ............... 115200, 38400, 19200, or 9600 (default) baud (configurable); 8 data bits; 1

stop bit; no parity

Serial control pin configurations RS-232: 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

RS-422: 2 = TX-, 3 = RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+

Program control ........................... Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

General

Power............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 watts, internal, autoswitchable

Temperature/humidity .............. Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Rack mount................................... Yes, with included brackets

Enclosure type.............................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 8.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)

4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 21.6 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight............................. 7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)

Shipping weight ........................... 10 lbs (5 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Listings .......................................... UL, CUL

Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

Included parts

These items are included in each order for a PIP 422 or PIP 444:

Included parts part number

PIP 444 60-606-01 PIP 422 60-607-01 Rack/desk mounting brackets 70-077-03 IEC power cord Rubber feet (self-adhesive) (4) User’s manual Label holder (self-adhesive) Extron Software Products CD, disk B

Accessories

These items may be ordered separately:

Replacement

Accessories Part number

MBD 149 Under-desk mounting kit 70-077-03 SVHSF-BNCM 1' adapter 26-541-02 SVHSM-BNCM 1' adapter 26-353-02 SVHSM-BNCM 3' adapter 26-353-03 SVHSM-BNCM 6' adapter 26-353-04 SVHSM-BNCF 8" adapter 26-353-01

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FCC Class A Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East: and Central America:

Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Extron Electronics, Europe

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082

Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

www.extron.com

Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805

800.633.9876 714.491.1500 FAX 714.491.1517

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort, The Netherlands +800.3987.6673 +31.33.453.4040 FAX +31.33.453.4050

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Rd. #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg., Singapore 368363 +800.7339.8766 +65.6383.4400 FAX +65.6383.4664

Extron Electronics, Japan

Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan +81.3.3511.7655 FAX +81.3.3511.7656

Extron Electronics PIP 444 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

About the Picture-in-Picture Processors

Features

Mounting the Processor

UL requirements

Rack mounting

Table or wall mounting

Through-desk mounting

Rear Panel Connections

Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching

Genlock setup

Oscilloscope displays

Front Panel Features

Power-on Indications

Menu System

Menu system overview

Input Configuration menu

Output Configuration menu

Advanced Configuration menu

Border Color submenu

Background Color submenu

Window Effect submenu

Window Priority submenu

Temperature submenu

Genlock Configuration menu (PIP 444 only)

Exit menu

Picture Controls

Auto-center the image

Window Presets

Recall a preset

Save the current window settings as a preset

Additional Functions

Freeze mode

Front panel security lockout (Executive mode)

Unit reset

Selecting the baud rate and RS-232/RS-422 protocol

Optimizing the Image

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-PIP communications

PIP-initiated messages

Error responses

Using the command/response tables

Symbol Definitions

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command/response table for special function SIS commands

Installing the software

Starting the control program

Tool bar

Open and Save buttons

Data trace button

Upgrade firmware button

Check for software updates button

Graphic area

Controls area

Control tab

Preset tab

Picture tab

Advanced tab

Using the help system

Part Numbers

Included parts

Accessories