These sections provide information you must read before using the IA-200.
Limited Warranty
All Flexible Picture Systems products are designed and tested to the highest standards and backed
by a one year parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective upon the first delivery date to the
customer and are non-transferable.
Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but do not include repair of faults resulting from
user negligence, special modifications, abuse (mechanical damage), shipping damage, and/or
other unusual damages.
The customer shall pay shipping charges when the unit is returned for repair. Flexible Picture
Systems will pay shipping charges for return shipments to customers.
Flexible Picture Systems does not assume responsibility for consequential damages, expenses or
loss of revenue, inconvenience or interruption in operation experienced by the customer.
Warranty service shall not automatically extend the warranty period.
No other warranty, expressed or implied, shall apply.
Return Material Authorization (RMA)
In the event that a product needs to be returned for repair, call Flexible Picture Systems at 905707-1664 and ask for an Applications Engineer to issue a Return Material Authorization number,
or send an e-mail to
RMA Conditions
Refer to these conditions when returning a product:
• Prior to returning any item, you must receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number.
• All RMA numbers must appear on the return-shipping label.
• All RMA numbers are valid for ten (10) days from the issue date.
• All shipping and insurance charges in all RMAs must be prepaid by the customer.
support@flexiblepicturesystems.com.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential/office installation. The equipment generates and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Safety
Take note of all the safety instructions presented in this section before using the IA-200.
Warnings and Warning Symbols
The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product enclosure, voltage that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
Warning! This apparatus is intended to be connected to a power outlet that includes a
protective earthing connection (i.e. a third pin ground). do not remove the third pin of the
power cable or connect the unit in any way that does not connect this pin to ground.
A label indicating important safety information is located on the bottom surface of the IA-200.
Important Safety Instructions
General
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Take note of all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
Installation
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
• A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Operation
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Installation
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may result in the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, water spa, or the like.
Heat
Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that
generate heat. Also, do not place this product in temperature environments greater than 45ºC
(104ºF).
Mounting Surface
If not installing the unit in a standard equipment rack using the recommended mounting brackets,
place the unit on a flat, even surface. Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The unit may fall causing serious injury to a person and/or serious damage to
the appliance.
Portable Cart
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with extreme care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation
Locate the unit with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10
cm (4 in) clearance from the rear and top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in) from each side.
Slots and Openings
Slots and openings in the unit's case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the unit and to prevent overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by operating the unit while placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless
adequate ventilation is provided.
Entry of Foreign Objects and Liquids
Never push foreign objects of any kind into this unit through the ventilation slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit electrical/electronic parts that could result in fire,
or electric shock, or both. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the unit.
Electric Power
Only operate the unit from the type of electric power source indicated on the unit's labeling. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply that is available in your home or workplace, consult
your appliance supplier or local power company.
Grounding or Polarization
This unit is provided with a 3-pin, grounded, alternating current line plug. This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. Do not try to defeat the safety purpose of
the plug.
Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by placing items
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the product.
Overloading
Do not overload wall power outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Lightning
For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet. This will prevent damage to the
unit due to lightning or power surges.
Maintenance
Cleaning
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Only use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong
solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or paint thinner.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this unit from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled or foreign objects have fallen into the unit.
• If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the unit does not operate normally, following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the unit to normal operation.
• If the unit has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
• When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.
Warning! Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Disconnecting Instructions
In the event that power needs to be quickly disconnected from the IA-200 Processor, the user may
separate the power cable from the processor at the power entry module by firmly grasping the
power cable and pulling until the cable comes free.
The Image AnyPlace IA-200 is a high performance video signal processor intended for use in Pro
AV applications. In addition to top ranked scaler features, the IA-200 adds Keystone Correction
capability (i. e. the ability to correct for the distortion caused by projecting off-axis onto a flat
screen). Variations on the IA-200 design add Image Geometry Correction (ability to correct for
projection onto a curved or irregular screen) and Edge Blending (the ability to invisibly blend
the overlapping output of 2 projectors) to the product. All IA-200 processors can be updated in
the field to add Image Geometry Correction and/or Edge Blending. Choosing the SDI option
(available at slight extra cost at the time of purchase) enables the user to add HD-SDI (and SDI)
input capability.
As a Scaler, the IA-200 offers the top quality image scaling provided by the Silicon Optix Realta
IC. All popular resolutions are supported on both input and output. In addition, the IA-200
functions as a switcher, supporting several different signal input types (see section 1.3.1).
As a Keystone Corrector, the IA-200 enables precision Keystone Correction for projection onto
any flat screen. All flat screen Keystone adjustments may be made with just 4 corner controls
internally available from the OSD (i. e. the user adjusts each corner of the projected image to
match the desired projection area in real time). In addition to off axis distortion, this approach
also simultaneously corrects for Screen/Projector Rotation, Screen Slant, and incorrect Screen
Aspect Ratio. The IA-200’s sub-pixel precision makes it an ideal choice of multiple projector
applications such as Projector Stacking for added brightness, and 2 projector 3D applications.
As a Geometry Correcter, the IA-200_EX extends precision Geometry Correction to image
shaping onto curved, spherical and even irregular screens. The IA-200_EX accomplishes this
sophisticated Geometry Correction using the eWarp Designer 200 PC based program. eWarp
Designer 200 enables the user to precisely shape the screen using a flexible grid
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.
As an Edge Blender, IA-200_BEX adds Edge Blending to Keystone Correction and Geometry
Correction. Any number of projectors’ output may be blended on any type of surface. Edge
Blending is controlled by the Edge Blending 200 PC based program.
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For Image AnyPlace IA-100 users: IA-100 grid files larger than 7x9 are compatible with IA-200; use the internal 4
point method of IA-200’s for 4 point Keystone Correction.
In addition to its professional grade Scaler features and its unique Keystone Correction and
Geometry Correction and Edge Blending, the IA-200 adds HQV technology video processing
features to all video signals. Initially conceived in the military research labs of Lockheed Martin
and then refined and commercialized by Teranex and Silicon Optix, HQV video processing has
been the technology of choice of film and video professionals in broadcast and studio
environments for years. HQV signal processing includes the following powerful features:
• State-of-the-art, motion-adaptive de-interlacing for both SDTV and HDTV
IA-200 is controlled through a simple 20-button IR remote control unit (see
navigation keys bring access to a simple, yet elegant OSD (On Screen Display). Video input
device selection is accomplished using dedicated IR remote buttons. Access to the HQV features
is also provided through dedicated IR remote buttons.
IA-200 provides the professional user with flexible control methodologies of RS-232, USB, and
Ethernet. For details on the control programming protocol, refer to the IA-200 Programming
Manual.
IA-200 is implemented in a compact and attractive desktop package that can be rapidly fitted to a
standard 19" rack using a separately ordered rack mounting kit, part number IA-200_RM.
1.2 Product Variations and Nomenclature
The IA-200 product has several different variations, described below:
IA-200 IA-200 scaler with Keystone Correction. Keystone Correction is
implemented internally. No PC software is required.
IA-200_EX Adds Geometry Correction to the IA-200. Geometry Correction is
implemented with the eWarp Designer 200 software (which creates the
grid based Warp Maps, and downloads them to the IA-200 hardware).
eWarp Designer 200 access is enabled through a serial number based
key, which is permanently stored (in the manufacturing process or by
field upgrade) on the IA-200 hardware. If you have an IA-200 and you
would like to add Geometry Correction, you can purchase an
IA-200_eWARP_Key.
IA-200_BEX Adds Edge Blending capability to the IA-200_EX. Blending is
implemented with the Edge Blending Utility 200 software (which creates
o Temporal-Recursive Noise Reduction
o Codec Noise Reduction
o Fully-automatic cadence detection and correction
o Detail Enhancement
• Advanced motion-adaptive de-interlacing
1.3.3 Controls
IA-200 may be remotely controlled over 3 different interfaces, as well as the user operated IR
Remote. IA-200 may be controlled by any of IA-200’s application programs (eWARP Designer
200, IA-200 Control Tool, Updater and Router Manager) and for connection to Crestron/AMX
type systems:
• RS-232
• USB
• Ethernet
1.3.4 Physical Characteristics
These are the physical characteristics of the IA-200:
Dimensions 17.0" x 9.7" x 1.75"(43.2 x 24.6 x 4.4 cm)
Weigh 7 lbs. (3.2 kg)
Power 100-240V, 47-63 Hz, 27W (typical)
The IA-200 Quick Start Guide is intended to provide a quick list of steps that you can follow to
get things working in 95% of installations. Please refer to the
installation instructions. This section and the subsequent User Interface is intended for more
advanced installations, problem solving and the general background of the product.
2.2 Standby Mode
The IA-200’s power switch is located on the back of the system.
Quick Start Guide for basic
A momentary contact Standby/Operate button is located at the extreme left of the front panel
(and is also implemented as a red button on the IR Remote.)
Standby mode is a low power mode which suspends the IA-200’s output to the projector. During
Standby mode, the IA-200’s front panel display is active and Remote Control are active, but in a
different context. In addition to provide an
setting, the Standby state enables the user to adjust parameters that would generally not be
adjusted during normal OSD operation. One benefit of this operation is that the user cannot
make a casual OSD keystroke error that, for example, resets the display resolution to something
that the display cannot support (causing the screen to go blank and depriving the user of the
visual feedback that he needs to fix the problem).
Instant On IR response from its low power output
2.3 Software Operating Environment
IA-200 comes with a CD with several different applications. Depending on your intended use,
you may require none, some or all of the applications. The Quick Start Guide describes how to
install the CD. This section briefly describes the software environment.
2.3.1 IA-200 Users (Keystone Correction Only)
No software is required (as long as you do not need to control anything over RS-232, USB or
Ethernet). All operation is achieved through the IR remote Control and OSD.
2.3.2 Router Manager
If you want to do anything else other than basic scaling and Keystone Correction, you need to run
Router Manager and install your specific IA-200. Router Manager is the common
communications and control layer that enables each IA-200 application to quickly identify that a
specific IA-200 is attached and ready to communicate. Basic details on how to quickly connect
are provided in the Quick Start Guide. In depth explanation is provided in the Router Manager
Manual.
2.3.3 IA-200 Control Tool
IA-200 Control is intended as Control Program Emulator and Control Script Development tool.
Use the IA-200 Control Tool to experiment with IA-200 Control Protocol, and develop scripts of
ASCII based protocol (described in the IA-200 Programmer’s Guide). These scripts can then be
imported into popular Pro AV controllers such as Crestron and AMX for control of the IA-200 in
a large installation. The IA-200 Control Utility does not require a software key for operation.
Installation with Router Manager is not required for IA-200 Control Tool.
2.3.4 eWarp Designer 200
eWarp Designer 200 is used to develop grid based Geometry Correction for the IA-200_EX and
IA-200_BEX versions. eWarp Designer 200 requires a serial number based Key for operation.
The key is installed during manufacturing or may be installed in the field (key installation is
accomplished with eWarp Designer 200 itself). Correct installation with Router Manager is
required for eWarp Designer 200operation.
2.3.5 Edge Blending Utility 200
Edge Blending Utility 200 is used to control Edge Blending in IA-200_BEX versions. Edge
Blending Utility 200 requires a serial number based Key for operation. The key is installed
during manufacturing or may be installed in the field (key installation is accomplished with Edge
Blending Utility 200 itself). Correct installation with Router Manager is required for Edge
Blending Utility 200 operation.
2.3.6 Updater
Update is used to provide firmware updates to all versions of IA-200. Updater connects directly
to the IA-200 in Service Mode. Please see the Updater manual for details on Service Mode and
the use of Updater. Updater does not require Router Manager.
All IA-200 user interface controls are accessed via infrared (IR) remote control. The remote has
following groups of controls:
• OSD Navigation (including the On/Setup Key)
• Video Source Selection
• IA-200 Special Feature Selection
You may also select video sources and HQV processing features through the
controls; however, dedicated IR remote keys provide you with quick one-touch access to the most
frequently used commands.
These are the OSD navigation buttons on the IR remote.
• The On/Setup (indicated as Power) button toggles the IA-200 between On and Setup modes
of operation (as described in
• The Menu button is used to invoke the OSD main menu.
• The Up/Down/Left/Right arrow buttons are used to navigate the OSD.
• The Enter/Select button is used to activate an OSD menu selection.
Operational Modes).
3.1.2 Video Source Selection Buttons
Direct (one-touch) input selection is possible using the following buttons:
• The RGB button selects the VGA port as the active input.
• The DVI button selects the DVI port as the active input.
• The Video button selects the composite video port as the active input.
• The S-Video button selects the S-Video port as the active input.
• The YPbPr button selects component video as the active input.
• The HDMI button selects HDMI as the active input.
• The SDI button selects the SDI port as the active input
3.1.3 IA-200 Special Feature Selection Buttons
Additional buttons are available to directly access key video processing features and to cycle
through the available enhancements:
• The LUT button cycles through pre-loaded, and user programmed input LUT (Look Up
Tables, which can be used to brighten or darken the appearance of incoming video
• The TRNR button accesses the Temporal Recursive Noise Reduction feature, cycling
through the four available settings (Off, Low, Medium, and High).
• The CNR button accesses the Codec Noise Reduction feature, cycling through the four
available settings (Off, Low, Medium, and High).
• The eWarp button cycles through the available User defined Warp Maps (created by eWarp
Generator and stored in Index 1 through Index 8)
• The Split button activates/deactivates a split-screen mode for direct comparison of the image
with and without noise reduction activated.
• The Test cycles through a series of embedded Test Patterns which are instantly rendered at
the current output resolution
3.2 Operational Modes
The IA-200 has two operational modes, On and Setup (Stand-by). These modes are selected by
a dedicated key on the IR remote. The IA-200 also enables selection using the On Mode using
the ASCII control protocol with RS-232, USB, or Ethernet.
On Mode is entered by toggling the On/Setup button on the IR remote. A brief transition of
about 3 seconds occurs when
On Mode is entered. During this transition period, the 24 x 2 LCD
Display indicates
IA-200
Please Wait
In On Mode, the video output signals are activated and you may control all of IA-200 parameters
with the remote control (except for
Setup restricted parameters, as noted below). The LCD front
panel display indicates the following information in its 24 x 2 character matrix:
Input=Connector Resolution
Output=Resolution
Depending on which IR remote key that you select, the operation of the OSD is slightly different:
• If you select the Menu key, the IA-200’s OSD appears on the screen.
The OSD remains on the screen until you press the Menu key once again or until 30 seconds
with no IR remote activity passes. Complete details on the OSD may be found in the
Screen Display
.
On
• If you select one of the dedicated IA-200 Special Feature keys, the IA-200 special feature is
immediately activated.
A brief message indicating the status of the selected IA-200 special feature appears
momentarily on the screen (e.g. TRNR = Medium or CNR = Off).
• If you select one of the Input Source keys, the selected source is chosen as the input.
The previously selected IA-200 Special Features, Scaling and Video Parameters are all
preserved for each input; each input appears exactly as you left it.
The IA-200 powers up in On Mode. All operational parameters are retained from the previous
session. A Factory Reset returns all parameters to the default state (defaults are described in the
On Screen Display), except for the input signal. The input signal most recently used is retained as
the power-up input signal.
3.2.1.2 Setup (Stand-by) Mode
Setup mode is entered by toggling the On/Setup button on the IR remote.
In Setup mode, the IA-200 is in a low-power state. The output signals are de-activated (no output
will appear on your display device). Setup mode enables you to power the unit down, but still
leaves the IR receiver circuitry energized so that you can re-start the system with the IR remote.
When the unit is in Setup Mode, you can also make adjustments to certain sensitive parameters,
such as Output Resolution. Visual feedback for the adjustments of Setup Mode is seen on the 24
x 2 LCD display, rather than on OSD of the main screen. Sensitive parameters are placed in the
Setup Menu so that an inadvertent key stroke with the IR remote does not cause a change in a
parameter from which that would be difficult to recover.
Table 2 lists the Setup parameters and Table 3 lists the output resolutions currently supported in
OUT = XXX ## Hz Cycles through all of the available IA-200 output modes
Table 3 for a list of Output Resolutions).
(see
LCD Brightness = On (Off)
Turns On (Off) the 24 x 2 LCD Display during On Mode
BAUD = ##### Lets you choose a baud rate of 1200, 9600, 19200, 57600,
or 115000.
OSD Location = Input (Output)
The OSD may be located pre (Input side) or post (Output
side) scaling and keystone correction
PC Control = Active (Inactive)
Turns On (Off) the computer control capability
DHCP = Enabled (Disabled)
Turns on Dynamic IP Address Selection
IP=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Select IP Address (selectable only if DHCP = Disabled)
DNS=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Select DNS Address (selectable only if DHCP = Disabled)
2nd DNS=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Select Alternate DNS Address
(selectable only if DHCP = Disabled)
Gateway=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Select Gateway Address (selectable only if DHCP =
Disabled)
SubMask=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Select SubNet Mask (selectable only if DHCP = Disabled)
MAC = ## ## ## ## ## ## Indicates the MAC Address of IA-200 unit
Serial No = ###### Indicates the Serial # of IA-200 unit
µProc Rev = #.## Indicates the Rev # of the Front Panel microprocessor.
* The default parameters configurations are highlighted in bold.
Table 3: Output Modes
Output Mode Comments
VGA 60 Hz (640 x 480) VESA Standard
VGA 50 Hz (640 x 480) VESA Standard
848 x 480 60 Hz Panel timing
SVGA 60 Hz (800 x 600) VESA Standard
SVGA 50 Hz (800 x 600) VESA Standard
720p 60 Hz (1280 x 720) SMPTE Standard
720p 50 Hz (1280 x 720) SMPTE Standard
XGA 60 Hz (1024 x 768) VESA Standard
XGA 72 Hz (1024 x 768) VESA Standard
XGA 50 Hz (1024 x 768) VESA Standard
1360 x 768 60 Hz NEC timing
1365 x 768 60 Hz NEC timing
1400 x 788 60 Hz Panel timing
SXGA 60 Hz (1280 x 1024) VESA Standard
SXGA 50 Hz (1280 x 1024) VESA Standard
SXGA+ 60 Hz (1400 x 1050) VESA Standard
SXGA+ 50 Hz (1400 x 1050) VESA Standard
1080p 60 Hz (1920 x 1080) SMPTE Standard
1080p 50 Hz (1920 x 1080) SMPTE Standard
1080p 48 Hz (1920 x 1080) SMPTE Standard
QXGA 60 Hz (2048 x 1536) QXGA 50 Hz (2048 x 1536) QXGA 48 Hz (2048 x 1536) UXGA 60Hz (1600 x 1200) VESA Standard
1365 x 1024 50 Hz JVC timing
1365 x 1024 60 Hz JVC timing
1360 x 1024 60 Hz JVC timing
1280 x 768 60 Hz VESA Standard
Digital Cinema 60 Hz (2048 x
-
1080)
Digital Cinema 24 Hz (2048 x
-
1080)
WUXGA 60 Hz (1920 x 1200) VESA Standard
1366 x 768 Panasonic Timing
Reserved 9 Reserved for future use
Reserved 10 Reserved for future use
Reserved 11 Reserved for future use
Reserved 12 Reserved for future use
3.2.1.3 Setting Up the Unit
On entry to the Setup mode, the 24 x 2 LCD display indicates the following:
IA-200
Setup
Select the Menu key on your IR remote to bring up the Setup Menu on the 24 x 2 LCD display.
The LCD display indicates the following:
Parameter = Value
Setup Mode
Using the up/down navigation keys on the remote, you can select the next parameter in a circular
list of parameters. Using the left/right navigation keys on the remote, you can select the value of
the parameter. In some cases, the parameter is visible in the setup menu, but may not be altered
(such as Serial Number or MAC Address).
Selection of IP addresses is slightly different. IP addresses may only be selected if the DHCP
parameter has been set to "Off". In this case, you use the left/right navigation key to "enter" the
IP address. The left key will highlight the rightmost octet; the right key will select the leftmost
octet. The up/down keys may then be used to increase/decrease the value of the octet.
Subsequent presses of the left/right key highlight the octet immediately to the left/right. The
up/down keys may then be used to increase/decrease the value of the octet. When the
leftmost/rightmost octet is selected, an additional left/right key selection "exits" the IP address.
The up/down arrows may then be used to select the next parameter.
The OSD is the primary way of controlling and selecting functions in the IA-200 system. When
first powered up, the IA-200 is in a Factory Default configuration, with English as the OSD
language, Component Video as Video Input, and S/PDIF Audio as Audio input. All other Factory
Default parameters are indicated in
When you select the Factory Reset from the OSD menu, IA-200 reloads all of these default
parameters, replacing any adjustments previously made. As indicated in the
Setup Parameters are not affected by Factory Reset.
IA-200 preserves all the signal processing parameters on a selected input basis. When you power
down or select a different input, the processing parameters previously selected are automatically
re-established when returning to that input. An Input Reset sets the currently selected input to its
default parameters. (This allows you to reset a specific input channel without disturbing
selections that affect the entire IA-200 operation).
Table 5.
User Interface, the
A complete view of the OSD menu structure is shown in
Table 4: OSD Main Menu Structure
Icon On Icon Off
Description
Inputs
Picture
Setup
Language
Functionality
Enter this submenu to select the video or audio input.
Enter this menu to adjust the image brightness, contrast,
sharpness, gamma correction, black level, color
temperature, color, hue, tint, and aspect ratio.
Enter this submenu to review the video system, select the
background color, reset to default settings, and setup the
menu position.
Enter this submenu to select the language used by the OSD.
Enter this submenu to view information about the system
(input resolution, horizontal and vertical frequency, output
resolution, horizontal and vertical frequency, firmware
revision, FPGA revision, serial number, and IP address).
Advanced Enter this submenu to access the advanced menu options.
Table 5: OSD Complete Menu Structure
OSD Menu Level
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Component - - HDTV or SDTV
VGA - - SDTV, HDTV, or Graphics
DVI - - Graphics, RGB HDTV
Inputs
Video
Audio
Audio Delay
S-Video - - SDTV
Composite - - SDTV
SDI - - SDI input selection
HDMI - - HDMI input selection
TosLink - - Selects TosLink as audio source
S/PDIF Selects S/PDIF as audio source
HDMI Selects HDMI as audio source
SDI - - Selects SDI as audio source
-100 - +100, 0 (default)
- -
Comments
Adjusts the Audio Delay through
IA-200. The Audio Delay is
calibrated in milliseconds. A delay
of ‘0’ selects a delay that is
automatically adjusted to the
number of frames of delay
introduced by IA-200 processing.
The Audio Delay adjustment allows
the user to compensate for Audio
or Video delay that is introduced by
other system components
the brightness.
The lower the setting, the lower the
brightness.
The higher the setting, the greater
the contrast.
The lower the setting, the lower the
contrast.
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OSD Menu Level
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Sharpness
Detail
Enhancement
0 - 100,
50 (default)
0 - 100,
0 (default)
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-
Gamma 1.0
(default)
Gamma 1.5 Gamma LUT
Gamma 2.2
Input
Gamma
Gamma 2.4
Gamma 2.5
Comments
The higher the setting, the
sharper the image (edge
enhancement).
The lower the setting, the lower
the sharpness.
The higher the setting, the
better the image (detail
enhancement).
The lower the setting, the lower
the detail enhancement.
Gamma LUT for linear
processing response.
Gamma LUT
Gamma LUT
Gamma LUT
Picture
Picture
Settings
Gamma
Mode
Color Temp
Color
Gamma 2.8
Gamma 1.0
(default)
Gamma 2.2
Output
Gamma 2.4
Gamma
Gamma 2.5
Gamma 2.8
9300K 6500K
(default)
-
5500K -
0 - 100,
50 (default)
-
Gamma LUT
Gamma LUT for linear
processing response.
Gamma LUT
Gamma LUT
Gamma LUT
Gamma LUT
Gives a blue tint to the white
colors.
Gives a neutral tint to the white
colors.
Gives a red tint to the white
colors.
The higher the setting, the
greater the Color Saturation.
The lower the setting, the lower
the Color Saturation.
The higher the setting, the
more greenish the picture. The
lower the setting, the more
purplish the picture.
Returns all of the adjustments
for a single input to the Factory
Default state. All the other
inputs and selections that affect
the IA-200 operation (such as
Keystone Correction) are
unaffected
Maintains the aspect ratio:
•4:3 input and 16:9 output -
Output image would be
displayed with black pillar
bars (maintains input
aspect ratio)
•4:3 input and 4:3 output -
No change
•16:9 input and 16:9 output -
No change
•16:9 input and 4:3 output -
Output image would be
displayed with black letter
box bars (maintains input
aspect ratio)
Fills the Output Screen by
stretching the image (distorting
the aspect ratio):
•4:3 input and 4:3 output –
Grayed out, no action
•4:3 input and 16:9 output –
Image is linearly stretched
horizontally to fill the output
screen
•16:9 input and 4:3 output -
Image is linearly stretched
vertically to fill the output
screen
•16:9 input and 16:9 output
– Grayed out, no action
Squeezes 16:9 pre-stretched
inputs to 4:3 presentation
•4:3 input and 4:3 output –
grayed out, no action
•4:3 input and 16:9 output –
grayed out, no action
•16:9 input and 4:3 output –
full screen 16:9 input is
squeezed to full screen 4:3
(this aspect ratio treatment
assumes 16:9 input that
has been horizontally prestretched from a 4:3
source)
•16:9 input and 16:9 output
– full screen 16:9 input is
squeezed to 4:3 and
presented in a pillar box
• (this aspect ratio
treatment assumes 16:9
input that has been
horizontally prestretched from a 4:3
source
Provides aspect ratio
treatments for a system that
includes an Anamorphic Lens.
•4:3 input and 4:3 output –
the central 16:9 aspect
ratio strip is cropped and
scaled to full screen output.
•4:3 input and 16:9 output -
the central 2.35 aspect
ratio strip is cropped, and
scaled to full screen output.
•16:9 input and 4:3 output –
full screen 16:9 input is
squeezed to full screen
output
•16:9 input and 16:9 output
– the central 2.35 aspect
ratio strip is cropped, and
scaled to full screen output.
Adjusts the vertical position of
image (default setting depends
on the input video/graphics
source)
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OSD Menu Level
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Picture
Position
Horizontal 0 - 400 -
Autosync - - -
0 - 200,
Picture
Sync
Clock
Phase
100
(default)
0 - 100,
50 (default)
Off - -
- Adjusts clock sync
- Adjusts clock phase
Overscan Status
On - -
Left
Right
Overscan
Top
Bottom
0.0 – 10.0
0.0 (default)
0.0 – 10.0
0.0 (default)
0.0 – 10.0
0.0 (default)
0.0 – 10.0
0.0 (default)
-
-
-
-
Center - -
Top Left - -
Setup
Menu
Position
Top Right - -
Bottom Left - -
Bottom Right - -
Comments
Adjusts the horizontal position
of image (default setting
depends on the input
video/graphics source)
Automatically centers the
image for graphic inputs
Sets the percentage of
Overscan on the left edge
Sets the percentage of
Overscan on the right edge
Sets the percentage of
Overscan on the top edge
Sets the percentage of
Overscan on the bottom edge
Sets the OSD menu position in
the center of the display
Sets the OSD menu position in
the top left corner of the display
Sets the OSD menu position in
the top right corner of the
display
Sets the OSD menu position in
the bottom left corner of the
display
Sets the OSD menu position in
the bottom right corner of the
display
Displays test pattern images on
screen, with OSD off. Up- and
down-arrows navigate user
through all 10 available test
patterns. Left-arrow key returns
user to Test Pattern menu. Test
patterns:
• Screen boundary with circle
• 100 % Color bars
• Full White
• Full Black
• White Adjustment (levels
253, 254, 255)
•Black Adjustment (levels 0,
1, 2)
• Gray Bars
• Resolution alignment
• RGB Bars
• Grid
Sets Trigger A off.
Sets Trigger A on.
Sets Trigger B off.
Sets Trigger B on.
Top Left Corner H deviation
in + pixels
Top Left Corner V deviation in
+ pixels
Resets Top Left Corner
Bottom Left Corner H
deviation in + pixels
Bottom Left Corner V
deviation in - pixels
Resets Bottom Left Corner
Top Right Corner H deviation
in - pixels
Top Right Corner V deviation
in + pixels
Resets Top Right Corner
Bottom Right Corner H
deviation in - pixels
Bottom Right Corner V
deviation in - pixels
Resets Top Right Corner
Resets Entire Keystone
Projection
Low Latency Mode is Off;
HQV De-interlacing and
Noise Reduction is enabled
Low Latency Mode is On;
HQV De-Interlacing and
Noise Reduction is disabled
Extra Low Latency Mode is
On; HQV De-interlacing and
Noise Reduction is disabled;
VJam or VAdjust Sync Modes
are forced
Full range video is 16 - 235;
use for video sources
Film Enhancement for video
sources
High Color Saturation
Enhancement for video
sources
Dark Scene Enhancement for
video sources
Bright Scene Enhancement
for video sources
Full range video is 0 - 255;
use for computer graphics
sources
Automatically sets up Noise
Reduction according to Auto
Bias
Enables specific adjustment
of Temporal Recursive Noise
Reduction
Enables specific adjustment
of Codec Noise Reduction
Selects amount of HQV
processing 0 - 4
No adjustment
Adjusts TRNR
Adjusts TRNR
Adjusts TRNR
No adjustment
Adjusts CNR
Adjusts CNR
Adjusts CNR
Enables/Disables Screen
Split
Enable Edge Blending on
Bottom Edge
Enable Edge Blending on Left
Edge
Enable Edge Blending on
Right Edge
Enable Edge Blending on Top
Edge
Overall Enable/Disable on
Edge Blending
No Custom Warp Map
Selection (Keystone is
enabled)
Selects user warp map by
index
Keystone Control is activated by selecting the Keystone sub-menu from the Projection sub-menu
in the Advanced main menu. Keystone Control operates significantly differently from the IA-100
predecessor product’s Keystone Control.
Keystone Control can only be operated from the OSD Menu and Control Protocol (i.e. there is no
4 point equivalent to the eWarp Designer program used with IA-100). To use Keystone Control,
take the following steps:
1. Ensure that the output resolution and aspect ratio of the IA-200 are the same as those of the
projector in use.
2. Select one of the IA-200’s source channels.
3. Play live content to the selected source channel (the best content is a complete white test
pattern; since the OSD of IA-200 is used to render the internal IA-200 test patterns, it is
unfortunately not possible to use the internal test patterns for this purpose) . Ensure that the
source content has sufficient contrast such that you can clearly see all of the corners of the
input.
4. Adjust the position of the display to match the screen’s corners using the Keystone controls.
5. The Keystone adjustment is adjustable in single pixel increments. Adjustments downwards
and to the left are taken as positive. Adjustments upwards and to the left are taken as
negative. Each control is active using only the Horizontal arrows (i.e. you cycle between H
and V adjustments using Up and Down Arrows only; you adjust the value of H and V
adjustments using the Left and Right Arrows only.
6. Each corner of the display is separately adjusted. The total amount of adjustment is
interdependent with other concurrent Keystone adjustments (i.e. on a 1080p output, you can
adjust the H range of a given corner to a maximum deviation, if there is no concurrently
selected V deviation. You can also adjust a corner’s V deviation to 350 pixels if there is no H
deviation. If you have a combination of both H and V, both parameters are reduced from
their independent maxima. In practice, there is enough range to cover all practical situations.
7. You can reset each corner independently or reset the entire display.
8. Keystone parameters remain in effect until reset, or until they are changed or until a User
Warp Map is selected.
9. Aspect ratio treatment remains in effect with Keystone Control.
5.2 User Warp Maps
If you have the IA-200_EX or IA-200_BEX version, then User Warp Maps (i.e. Geometry
Corrections for cylindrical, spherical or irregular surfaces ) created by the eWarp Designer 200
companion software program may be loaded into 8 locations, labeled Index 1 to Index 8. These
Warp Maps may be selected with the IR remote (using the dedicated eWarp button or by
navigating to the menu.) User Warp Maps may also be selected using the Control Protocol.
User Warp Maps are activated by selecting the User Warp Map Selection sub-menu from the
Projection sub-menu in the Advanced main menu. Up to 8 Warp Indices may be selected. User
Warp Maps Indices are grayed out if User Warp Maps have not been loaded into these locations.
Please note that aspect ratio treatments do not work with User Warp Maps. If you want to
configure different aspect ratio treatments in User Warp Map, you must create a specific User
Warp Map for each aspect ratio treatment that you wish to achieve.
Please refer to the
eWarp Designer 200 User’s Guide for complete detail on how to create and
The IA-200 provides several different aspect ratio treatments. The operation mode of these
treatments depends on the aspect ratio of the input channel and the output display.
Warning: Aspect ratio treatments are not functional when using custom warp
geometries. If you want to use custom warps with different aspect ratio treatments, you
will have to create a specific warp map for every aspect ratio treatment that you want to
view.
6.1.1 Supported Aspect Ratios
The IA-200 assumes that the aspect ratio of input and output is consistent with the industry
standard definition of the aspect ratio of the particular input signal and video mode. Output aspect
ratio is thus determined by the resolution selected by the user in Setup Mode. Input aspect ratio is
determined by the IA-200 video mode recognition circuitry.
Note: Only two output aspect ratios are supported, 4:3 and 16:92.
Inputs considered to have 4:3 aspect ratio are as follows:
• Computer Graphics signals with a 4:3 aspect ratio appearing on the DVI and Analog RGB
inputs
• SDTV signals (NTSC and PAL derived) appearing on the Composite, S-Video, and
Component inputs
• SDTV signals (NTSC and PAL derived) appearing on the SDI input
• SDTV signals (NTSC and PAL derived) appearing on the HDMI input
2
The special case of 1280 x 1024 SXGA (an aspect ratio of 5:4) on output is treated as if it were 4:3. The output of a 1280 x 1024
display will be slightly distorted; circles will appear to be vertically oriented ovals. Since the IA-200_EX is intended for wide
screen processing, the 1280 x 1024 SXGA is not a frequently encountered case. Input of 1280 x 1024 will be treated as a pillar
boxed 4:3 signal (i.e. it will have narrow black bars on the Right and Left); aspect ratio of the picture content will be undistorted.
Inputs considered to have 16:9 aspect ratio are as follows:
• Computer Graphics signals with a 16:9 aspect ratio appearing on the DVI and Analog RGB
inputs
• HDTV signals (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) appearing on the Component input
• HDTV signals (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) appearing on the SDI input
• HDTV signals (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) appearing on the HDMI input
6.1.2 Aspect Ratio Treatments Objectives
The aspect ratio treatments achieve different aspect ratio objectives, and therefore behave
differently depending on which input and output aspect ratios are currently selected.
The Aspect Ratio objectives are the following:
Standard always displays the correct aspect ratio of the input picture; adds black bars at the
•
top and bottom or sides of the picture to achieve this objective.
Full Screen always fills the screen with the complete picture; linearly distorts the picture to
•
achieve this objective.
Crop always fills the screen with the correct aspect ratio of the input picture; crops the
•
picture's top and bottom or sides to achieve this objective.
Anamorphic handles the specific case of 16:9 aspect ratio anamorphically encoded into a 4:3
•
aspect ratio signal (e.g. an NTSC DVD encoded with a 16:9 picture).
•Flexview handles the specific case of a 4:3 input aspect ratio and 16:9 output aspect ratio,
stetching the 4:3 input to the 16:9 output in a non-linear fashion.
Squeeze compensates for signals that are incorrectly presented as 16:9. This often occurs in
•
cable TV situations, where a 4:3 aspect ratio signal is mistakenly stretched to 16:9.
Theater Scope prepares presentations for use with an Anamorphic lens, which optically
•
stretches images in the horizontal direction. With such a lens, a 4:3 projector fills a 16:9
screen, and a 16:9 projector fills a 2.35 aspect ratio screen. Viewed without the lens, the
treatment appears distorted (stretched vertically).
Flexview 4:3 input signals are non-linearly stretched in the horizontal
direction to fill 16:9 output displays. Horizontal and vertical
scaling is equal in the middle, more horizontal stretching
towards left and right sides to fill 16:9 outputs
Squeeze Grayed out. No action.
Theater Scope Vertically distorted 16:9 image will be stretched to 2.35 by
Anamorphic lens.
Table 8: Aspect Ratio Treatments for 16:9 Input with 4:3 Output
OSD Menu Name Description
Standard All HDTV inputs are assumed to be 16:9. HDTV input signals
(1080i and 720p) are shown in a letterbox on the 4:3 output
display
Full Screen Image stretched vertically to fill full screen.
All IA-200 variations necessarily introduce some latency between the input and output. The
amount of latency varies greatly, depending on which features are selected. There are two factors
influencing the latency: 1) Choice of Latency mode and 2) Relative Frame rate between input and
output. The following table indicates the relationship between these items. A third item,
Synchronization Mode is affected by Latency and Frame Rate Difference.
8.1 Low Latency Mode Configuration
Input frame
rate (Hz)
Output frame
rate
(Hz)
Latency Mode Low Latency
mode
(ON/OFF)
Total Frame
delays
(# of frames)
50 50 ELL ON 2
60 60 ELL ON 2
50 50 LL OFF 2.5
60 60 LL OFF 2.5
50 60 ELL ON 5.5
60 50 ELL ON 5.5
50 60 LL OFF 6.1
60 50 LL OFF 6.1
50 50 ON OFF 7.6
60 60 ON OFF 7.6
50 60 ON OFF 9.2
60 50 ON OFF 9.2
Low Latency mode TVP processing
OFF TVP = ON
Low Latency TVP = OFF, All Sync Modes
Extra Low Latency TVP = OFF, Only Vjam and Vadjust
There are two latency modes, Low Latency and Extra Low Latency. Low Latency mode achieves
its effect by bypassing the HQV advanced video functions. This means that Noise Reduction,
Advanced De-interlacing and Cadence detection will not work in Low Latency mode. In
practice, for most ProAV applications Low Latency is more important than video noise reduction,
so Low Latency is the Default mode. Low Latency reduces the latency to between 2 and 3 input
frames.
Extra Low Latency mode enables a small amount of extra latency reduction by forcing frame rate
synchronization of the output to the input (using the VJam or VAdjust methods described below).
By using Extra Low Latency, the Latency is reduced to two input frames. In both cases of
Latency reduction, things operate best when the Frame Rates are approximately equal. Big
differences in Frame Rates will increase average latency.
The Synchronization Mode offers three choices for Synchronization. Free Run, VJam and
VAdjust. These Synchronization Modes are adjustable using the IR Remote buttons and the
Control Protocol only. To cycle through the available Synchronization Modes, Enter the
following Key Sequence on the IR Remote:
Enter, Right, Left
You will see an OSD box with Free Run, VJam or VAdjust box appear momentarily. If Extra
Low Latency mode is selected, the sequence will only go through VJam and VAdjust. Not all
displays will accept VJam or VAdjust. If your display goes blank or fails to synchronize after
adjusting Synchronization Mode, continue with the above sequence until Free Run Mode returns
or switch to an unused input channel. Your display will re-synchronize, and you will now be able
to use the above sequence to cycle back to Free Run mode.