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OPERATOR’S SAFETY SUMMARY
The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.
Read Instructions. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. Keep
the instructions handy.
Removal of the top cover may expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, disconnect all power sources before removing the top cover. Do not operate the unit with the cover removed.
Power Source:
This product is intended to operate from the power source detailed in the specifi cation section of this manual.
Do not use any other power source or exceed voltage limits.
Grounding the Product:
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the
power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals.
Use the Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord and connector specifi ed for your product. Use only a power
cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualifi ed service personnel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY ..........................................................................................................2
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................................2
FRONT AND REAR PANEL OPERATION .....................................................................................8
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................8
SPECIAL BUTTON COMBINATIONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................................9
ACCESSING AND USING THE ON SCREEN MENUS .............................................................. 10
MENU NAVIGATION BUTTONS ........................................................................................................................10
MAS-6100 MENU TREE ......................................................................................................................................11
THE ROOT MENU STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................12
OUTPUT ADJUST GROUP ..................................................................................................................................12
SCALER ADJUST GROUP ...................................................................................................................................14
KEY ADJUST GROUP ..........................................................................................................................................17
COMMON KEYER OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................20
INPUT ADJUST GROUP ......................................................................................................................................21
RGB INPUT SUB MENU ITEMS .........................................................................................................................21
CV & YC INPUT SUB MENU ITEMS .................................................................................................................24
TRANSITION ADJUST GROUP ..........................................................................................................................25
CUT and FADE SUB MENU ITEMS ....................................................................................................................26
WIPE SUB MENU ITEMS ....................................................................................................................................26
ADJUST RESOLUTIONS GROUP .......................................................................................................................27
SYSTEM SETTINGS GROUP ..............................................................................................................................30
IR REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS ........................................................................................ 32
PINOUTS AND CABLING ............................................................................................................... 33
MAS-6100 RS232 CONTROL SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................37
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL BASICS .........................................................................................................37
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PACKET FORMAT .....................................................................................................................................................................38
FRONT PANEL BUTTON EXAMPLES ..................................................................................................................................39
FUNCTION LIST ........................................................................................................................................................................45
SER VICE AND RETURN AUTHORIZA TION .........................................................................................................................52
CONTACT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................................52
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INTRODUCTION
The MAS-6100 is a multi-purpose Video Switcher/Scaler that is ideal for boardroom and house of worship
presentation systems. The MAS-6100 provides high quality scaling from Standard Defi nition, High Defi nition
and Computer video sources to resolutions that match your projector, plasma or HD display.
The MAS-6100A adds a 4x1 stereo audio switcher with balanced output and adjustable delay to keep the audio
and video in sync.
The MAS-6100’s have 2 Composite Video Inputs, 2 S-Video Inputs, one Component input and one RGB Input.
Both NTSC and PAL are supported.
The scaled output is selectable at any computer resolution up to 2048x2048 as well as all HDTV resolutions up
to 1080p.
The MAS-6100 can be controlled in a variety of ways. The front panel along with an on-screen display handle
all set-up and switching features. The 6200 can also be remotely controlled from the FSR Room Navigator or
other control system via the RS-232 port or the IR Port.
To make IR control easy and painless, all IR codes are provided in a CCF format and are available on the FSR
web site. These can be used in nearly any universal remote control or from any control system with IR output.
In addition to the standard scaling and switching capabilities, the MAS-6100 has a built in keyer to allow
computer generated text to be superimposed upon a video background, pan and zoom and a host of other
features normally found on much more expensive products.
FEATURES:
• Automatic Incoming Resolution Detection
• Video Outputs: One 3 RCA Component and 1HD-15 RGB/Component
• Video Inputs: Two BNC Composite, two S-Video, One HD-15 Computer / Component and one 5BNC
Computer / Component
• Computer Resolutions to 2048x2048
• HDTV Resolutions to 1080p
• Multiple Worldwide Television Standards
• RS-232 and IR Control
• Image Pan and Zoom
• All Input Types are Scaled
• Chromakey and Lumakey
• Image Rotation and Automatic picture sizing
• 4x1 Stereo Audio Switcher with Balanced Output and
adjustable delay (MAS-6100A)
• Wipe and Fade transitions
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INSTALLATION
The MAS-6100 mounts easily into a standard 19” rack. It should be placed in an area where the user can easily
access the front panel controls. The units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front rackmount hardware.
When rack mounting the unit, remember that the maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40
degrees C. Leave at least one inch of space front and rear to make sure that the airfl ow is not restricted.
When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly to prevent hazardous conditions that may
be created by uneven weight distribution. Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit. Reliable
grounding (earthing) of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
TYPICAL APPLICA TION
MONITOR
244 BERGEN BLVD.
WEST PATERSON, NJ 07424
MODEL: MAS-6100A
CONTROL
SYSTEM
RS-232
CONTROL PORT
YUV OUTPUT
LAPTOP
STEREO SOUND
SYSTEM
DVD
VIDEO
CAMERA
AUDIO INPUTS
3
ShLRShLRShLRRLSh
PC/HD
r
PYP
b
RGB 1 INPUT
PC/HD
RGB OUTPUT
421
+
RGB 2 PC/HD INPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
+
Sh
DELAY POSITION VALUES
1
85ms
-RL-
DELAY
VHBGR
43ms
2
3
11ms
21ms
VIDEO INPUTS
ON
OFF
4
VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
VCR
DVD
PROJECTOR
PC
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MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
1.72
1.25
IR
MENU
ON
AUTO RESETDISSOLVEBGNDLOCKKEYFREEZE
OFF
4
11ms
3
21ms
2
43ms85ms
1
DELAY POSITION VALUES
VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
VIDEO INPUTS
TRANSITION CONTROL
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1S-VID 2S-VID 1RGB 2RGB 1POWER
INPUT SELECT
18.28
19.00
DELAY
VHBGR
RL
+
Sh
AUDIO OUTPUT
+
421
17.25 CHASSIS WIDTH
3
PC/HD
AUDIO INPUTS
PC/HD
ShLRShLRShLRRLSh
RGB 2 PC/HD INPUT
RGB OUTPUT
RGB 1 INPUT
r
PYP
b
YUV OUTPUT
DEPTH INSIDE RACK IS APPROXIMATELY 11.00"
HOLD
RS-232
CONTROL PORT
244 BERGEN BLVD.
MODEL: MAS-6100A
WEST PATERSON, NJ 07424
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL OPERATION
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
POWER ON OFF
Pressing the power button will power up the MAS-6100. The unit will run a brief diagnostic sequence
and be operational in a few seconds. Pressing and holding the power button for two seconds and releasing will power down the unit.
INPUT SELECT
Press and release any of the six input select buttons to select and display the desired video source. An
audio switch will follow if there is an audio input associated with the new video input selected. (MAS6100A only). See “Audio Input Number” setting under Input Setup for details on audio input setup
selection and muting.
TRANSITION CONTROL:
FREEZE
Press and release to freeze the current display. This does not affect the background image. A second press will unfreeze the display. This setting is also available through the on screen menu.
KEY
Press and release to enable Keying. The key color default is black and will be transparent allowing
the background image to show through. This setting can be changed to any chroma or luma settings
through the on screen menu.
LOCK
Press to activate GENLOCK. This locks the unit’s output to the current lock source. See “adjust outputs menu” for details. This setting is also available through the on screen menu.
BGND
Press and release to put the unit into “Lock and Mix” mode. This will allow the use of the Key and Dissolve effects. This setting is also available through the on screen menu.
NOTE: When using YUV as a background, the YUV input must be progressive.
DISSOLVE
Fades the current image in and out. When BKND is active the unit will fade between the current and previously selected input. If keying is active, the unit will fade in and out of key mode.
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AUTO
Press and release to automatically adjust a variety of settings for the current analog RGB input. This setting is also available through the on screen menu. This adjustments will usually yield a good “best guess” automatic setup.
RESET
Press and hold until one beep is heard. This returns the unit to the last saved “power up” default settings. Holding this button in for longer will return two beeps (low /high sound) will perform a factory
reset of user settings. This will return the unit to the original factory default settings.
SPECIAL BUTTON COMBINATIONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT
Press the power and reset buttons tog ether until the Power LE D fl ashes to disable the front panel buttons. A second push will restore front panel operation (steady Power LED).
REAR PANEL CONTROLS
AUDIO DELAY
A dip switch array is located on the rear panel and provides audio delay options which can be used to
compensate for internal video processing delays and effectively synchronize the audio and video. The
switches can be used in any combination to create the desired audio delay. The silk-screening lists the
various time delay settings in milliseconds.
The dip switch values are 85ms, 43ms, 21ms, and 11ms. When a switch is moved to the “UP” position
the delay is added to the audio.
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ACCESSING AND USING THE ON SCREEN MENUS
MENU NAVIGATION BUTTONS
The ON SCREEN MENU is accessed via the fi ve push-button array on the right of the front panel. Push the
menu select button in the center to view the on screen display. The on screen display will remain visible for 10
seconds after the last button push before disappearing.
The ARROW UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT are used to navigate through the on screen menus and change
setting values. Specifi cally, the ARROW RIGHT button is used to move forward through the various menu
headings or increment a value. The ARROW LEFT button is used to move backward or decrement a value.
Here are the nine root menu main group headings in the order they appear:
MODEL DISPLAY (FSR MAS-6100)
•
VIEW THE VERSION NUMBER•
ADJUSTING THE VIDEO OUTPUT •
SCALER ADJUST•
KEY ADJUST•
INPUT ADJUST•
TRANSITION ADJUST•
RESOLUTIONS ADJUST (only visible when “Advanced Menus” is turned on under “System Settings”.•
SYSTEM SETTINGS•
When a root menu heading is visible, press the menu select button to view and further select additional sub
menus under the main heading. Under each sub menu heading, changeable values will appear in brackets [
] Pressing the menu select button will cause the brackets to fl ash. The setting value can be adjusted by pressing
the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW KEYS Press the menu button again to store the setting value. The brackets
will stop fl ashing and remain steady at this point. After the desired setting is made, push the right or left arrow
key to navigate through and adjust additional sub menu settings. When fi nished, use the right arrow key to
navigate to the EXIT menu heading. Push the MENU SELECT button to back out to the root menus shown
above.
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Menu Select
System Settings
ID #
Software Date
FSR Version #
Current
[On] [Off]
Select To Save
OSD On Power Up
[On] [Off]
Advanced Menus
[9,600] [19,200]
[28,800] [33,600]
RS232 Baud Rate
Buzzer
[On] [Off]
Resolutions
[38,400] [57,600]
Power Cycles
Firmware Updates
Hours In Use
MAS-6100 MENU TREE
Only active when
[1 - 106]
[On] [Off]
Interlaced
Horrizontal
WARNING -
Image To Adjust
Adjust With Care
Adjust Resolution
under system settings.
"Advanced" menu is "on"
[XXX.X]
Transition Time
[XXX.X]
Transition Time
[-120 - +120]
[-120 - +120]
Top / Left Adjust
[SV2] [VID2]
[Inactive]
[Phase Adjust]
RGB Auto Setup
Key
[On] [Off]
Menu Select
Transition Adjust
Input Adjust
Menu Select
Key Adjust
Menu Select
[Wipe]
Transition
[Cut] [Fade]
[SV1] [VID1]
Input To Adjust
[RGB1] [RGB2]
[On] [Off]
& Background
Swap Foreground
Horrizontal
[XX.XXX] KHz
[XX.XXX] KHz
Frequency Fine
Frequency Coarse
[Diagnol]
Wipe Size
[Diamond]
[Up to Down]
[Down to Up]
[Left to Right]
[Right to Left]
[-120 - +120]
[-120 - +120]
BTM / Right Adjust
[-120 - +120]
[-120 - +120]
Top / Left Adjust
[0 - 255]
[0 - 255]
Y Key MIN / MAX
[Remove]
[Blue] [Black]
On Source Loss
[Show] [Freeze]
[-120 - +120]
[-120 - +120]
BTM / Right Adjust
[0 - 255]
Y Key Softness
Lines / F
CLKS / L
[XXX]
Wipe Size
[Mute]
Audio Input #
[1] [2] [3] [4]
[Remove]
[Blue] [Black]
On Source Loss
[Show] [Freeze]
[Off] [On]
Y Key Invert
U Key MIN / MAX
[XXX] = XX.XXX Hz
[0 - 255]
[0 - 255]
H / V Active
[Film 3:2]
Deinterlace
[Normal] [Auto]
[Mute]
Audio Input #
[1] [2] [3] [4]
U Key Softness
[M Comp L]
[XXX] x [XXX]
[M Comp M]
[0 - 255]
[0 - 1023]
[0 - 1023]
[8 - 1023]
H / V Start
[M Comp H]
Diagonal Interp.
[0 - 30]
Phase Adjust
[Off] [On]
U Key Invert
[1 - 1023]
H / V Sync
Sync Polarity
[+H - V] [-H -V]
[+H +V] [-H +V]
[Off]
Input
Offset [-4 - +3]
F.Swap [On / Off]
[A-YUV]
RGB Contrast
200] [50 - 200]
[50 - 200] [50 -
[Auto] [A-RGB]
RGB Input Type
[0 - 255]
[0 - 255]
V Key MIN / MAX
V Key Softness
Brightness [0 - 180]
[0 - 255]
Contrast [0 - 180]
Color [0 - 180]
[Film 3:2]
Deinterlace
[M Comp L]
[M Comp M]
[Normal] [Auto]
[Off] [On]
V Key Invert
Hue [-90 - +90]
[M Comp H]
Sharpness
Diagonal Interp.
[-3 - +4]
[Off]
Input
[SECAM]
Input (Format)
[NTSC - Japan 3.58]
[NTSCN 3.58 / PAL M]
[PAL BGDHI / NTSCM]
[PAL N / NTSC 4.43 60]
[NTSC 4.43 50 / PAL 60]
Offset [-4 - +3]
F.Swap [On / Off]
[-4 - +3]
Luma Delay
[B & W 50hz 60hz]
[H] [V]
menu
[On] [Off]
Image Freeze
Back YUV
[RGsB] [YUV]
[16 - 235] [16 -
Exit
Menu Select
Scaler Adjust
Menu Select
Output Adjust
FSR Version #
www.fsrinc.com
FSR MAS-6100
Input [RGB1]
Lock
Zoom Level
[RGB2] [VID1]
[Off] [Genlock]
[VID2] [SV1] [SV2]
[Lock&Mix]
Output Resolution
[100 - 1000] in 10
[3 - 106]
step increments
H / V Zoom Pan %
Output Type
[RGBHV] [RGBS]
Back to root
235] [16 -235]
[0] [0]
[H] [V]
H / V Crop %
Shrink Level
H / V Out Shift
[10% - 100%]
[H] [V]
H / V Position
[Normal]
[Pillarbox]
[Letterbox]
Aspect Change
Aspect Adjust
[Simple] [Advance]
Image Flip
[Off] [Med]
[Off] [H] [V]
[High] [Auto]
Image Smoothing
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[100]
[H & V]
Max Fade Level %
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THE ROOT MENU STRUCTURE
800 x 600 60Hz
Lock [ Off] [RGB1]
Menus are arranged so that a particular general function has a menu name on the top line and beneath that
either a sub-menu or one or more related individual settings are displayed.
In some cases the functionality is global – meaning it has an effect on the unit as a whole (such as changing
the output resolution). In the majority of cases, the function is related to a specifi c operational area of the unit,
detailed by the text in the top line.
There are two screens that appear before the Group Menus (sub-menus) are accessed. These screens are for
informational purposes and are not adjustable
The fi rst is the ‘welcome’ display shown above indicating the model of the unit.
The next menu item displays the fi rmware information screen (the numbers on your unit will be different to
those shown).
At the end of all Group Menus will be an ‘Exit’ item. Simply select this to exit the existing menu structure and
return to the previous one in the hierarchy.
OUTPUT ADJUST GROUP
This menu group allows adjustments to be made that specifi cally affect the output of the unit, including output
resolution and locking/overlaying onto a computer or video source.
800 x 600 60Hz
Lock [ Off] [RGB1]
This menu item allows the lock mode to be selected and the lock source to be defi ned. The top line of the
display shows the current detected resolution of the selected lock source (RGB1 in this example). The lock mode
can be either Off, Genlock or Lock & Mix, with the operation of these shown in the following table:
Lock modeDescription
The output resolution of the Output is defi ned by the setting
Off
for Output Resolution and there will be no background source
visible
The output video will be “Genlocked” to the selected lock
Genlock
Lock & Mix
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source. The output signal will be synchronous to the input sync
and adjustable but there will still be no lock source visible.
The output video will be locked to the selected source, the syncs
will be locked (but with an additional internal video processing
delay) and the background for the output will be that of the Lock
source (unless foreground and background are swapped).
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In both Genlock and Lock & Mix modes the source selected for the lock input determines the resolution of the
1024 x 768 60Hz
Output res. [28]
Output Adjust
Output type [RGBHV]
Output Adjust
Back Y/U/V [ 16] [128] [128]
Output image. The output resolution for the entire image can be no different than the resolution of the lock
source. All synchronization signals are re-generated within the unit so they may look slightly different when
compared on an oscilloscope to the original source.
NOTE: Before turning the Lock feature on, you fi rst must select a valid Lock source. Not all Lock sources
are available, depending on the main Input source in use (see “Scaler Adjust Group” NOTE). For instance, you
cannot overlay one CV or YC source over a different CV or YC source, or one RGB1 and RGB2 source over
another RGB1 and RGB2 source – you are restricted to overlaying CV/YC over RGB1 and RGB2, or RGB1 and
RGB2 over CV/YC (the exception is where you can overlay one source over itself).
1024 x 768 60Hz
Output res. [28]
Your unit can handle a very wide array of inputs and convert them all to a single output signal with defi ned
characteristics. This output resolution will remain in place until changed or it may be overridden by the lock
mode and source.
The top line of the display will show the current output resolution selected.
Output Adjust
Output type [RGBHV]
This menu item allows you to select the type of signal output your unit will provide. Types of output vary
depending on the resolution selected and include various types of component signals Y/R-Y/B-Y or YPbPr, the
full range of RGB type signals RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB (Sync on green).
Output Adjust
Back Y/U/V [ 16] [128] [128]
Sets the value of the fi xed background color, which is present when Dissolve is used with no Lock source
background displayed.
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SCALER ADJUST GROUP
NTSC / 60Hz
Input [ YC1]
Scaler Adjust
Zoom level % [ 100]
Scaler adjust
H/V zoom % [100] [100]1.333
This menu group allows adjustment to be made to window specifi c parameters such as the window source,
position, size and zoom level.
NTSC / 60Hz
Input [ YC1]
The Input display screen allows the input source for the currently selected window to be changed. The top line
of the display shows the detected characteristics of the signal. Valid Input sources match those available on the
front of the unit
NOTE: If you have Lock mode active (set to either Genlock or Lock & Mix) then you will be restricted in
your choice of sources. This is because you cannot overlay one CV or YC source over a different CV or YC
source, or one RGB1 and RGB2 source over another RGB1 and RGB2 source – you are restricted to overlaying
CV/YC over RGB1 and RGB2, or RGB1 and RGB2 over CV/YC (the exception is where you can overlay one
source over itself). Turn Lock mode off in order to select a wider range of sources.
Scaler Adjust
Zoom level % [ 100]
Changing this option, sets the amount of picture magnifi cation you wish to use for the window Source. You are
provided with the options to zoom the image from 100% to 1000% (10x zoom).
Scaler adjust
H/V zoom % [100] [100]1.333
When parameter ‘Aspect Adjust’ later in this sub-menu is set to ‘Advanced’, this display is made accessible.
It allows the independent setting of the horizontal and vertical zoom values. The third number (1.333 in the
example) is the Aspect Ratio resulting from the adjustments, which is automatically calculated for you based on
the incoming resolution and the H & V Zoom values.
Most resolutions are 4:3 ratio, thus the third number will be 1.333 (4 divided by 3). Another common aspect
ratio is 16:9 (16 divided by 9 = 1.777). PAL and NTSC inputs are physically 4:3 on your video monitor, but their
actual pixel/line ratios are different and so will not display as 1.333.
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Scaler Adjust
Scaler Adjust
H/V zoom pan % [ 50] [ 50]
Scaler Adjust
Image freeze [Off]
H/V Crop %
[ 0] [ 0]
Scaler Adjust
H/V out shift [ 0] [ 0]
Scaler Adjust
Shrink level% [ 50] [On]
H/V zoom pan % [ 50] [ 50]
Once an image has been ‘zoomed’, this control allows the image to be positioned within the window so that any
portion can be seen, not just the middle.
Scaler Adjust
Image freeze [Off]
This menu item allows the image to be frozen or unfrozen – thus keeping a single image on screen indefi nitely.
Note that images are not stored when power is removed from the unit.
H/V Crop %
[ 0] [ 0]
This allows the scaled image to be cropped at the top/bottom edges, or at the sides. Typically, this is used when
performing a picture-in-picture (PIP) function, where the incoming video signal has a letterbox or pillarbox size
(i.e. it has black areas at the top/bottom or sides). By adjusting the H/V values, you can crop out the black areas
to correct the size on the fi nal output screen. Note that it does not change the shape or aspect ratio of the image.
It just removes the parts of the image that are not required.
Scaler Adjust
H/V out shift [ 0] [ 0]
This positions the selected Window horizontally and vertically on the monitor. This should only be used for ‘fi ne
tuning’ and should not normally require adjustment – use the Shrink H/V adjustment when your image is less
than 100% Shrink value.
Scaler Adjust
Shrink level% [ 50] [On]
Shrink Level determines the percentage of the monitor’s total available screen space that the selected Window
image occupies. Adjustment is provided for a reduction down to 10% of the overall output size. In most cases,
this feature is used for picture-in-picture (PIP) when a background image is being used (for units with overlay
abilities).
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Note that this feature is ‘Off’ by default, so that the full image size of 100% is used. It can be adjusted by using
Scaler Adjust
Shrink H/V % [100] [100] 1.333
Scaler Adjust
H/V position % [100] [ 50]
Scaler Adjust
Aspect change [Normal]
Scaler Adjust
Aspect adjust[Simple]
the “U.SCAN” (under-scan) command on RS-232 port or the infrared remote control input.
Scaler Adjust
Shrink H/V % [100] [100] 1.333
When parameter ‘Aspect Adjust’ in the System Menu structure is set to ‘Advanced’, this display is made
accessible. It allows the setting of different Horizontal and Vertical ‘shrink’ sizes. The third number (1.333 in
the example) is the Aspect Ratio resulting from the adjustments, which is automatically calculated for you based
on the output resolution (the actual pixels & lines, not your physical screen size) and the H & V Shrink values.
Most resolutions are 4:3 ratio, thus the third number will be 1.333 (4 divided by 3). Another common aspect
ratio is 16:9 (16 divided by 9 = 1.777). Therefore, to convert your 4:3 output into a 16:9 output, reduce the
vertical (V) Shrink value to 75% and this will simulate a 16:9 output. PAL and NTSC inputs are physically 4:3
on your video monitor, but their actual pixel/line ratios are different and so will not display as 1.333.
Scaler Adjust
H/V position % [100] [ 50]
This menu option determines the position of the shrunken image on the monitor screen. This will move an
image that is less than the full screen size left/right or up/down within the monitor’s available screen space. It
will not let you move the image off the screen, so certain values will appear to have no effect (unless you use a
very low Shrink value like 10%).
Scaler Adjust
Aspect change [Normal]
With this menu, the images’ aspect ratio can be set to properly match the display. The choices are Normal,
Letterbox and Pillarbox.
Scaler Adjust
Aspect adjust[Simple]
This parameter is used in conjunction with the Zoom and Shrink functions. When set to “Advanced”, it allows
the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) components of the Zoom and Shrink functions to be adjusted independently,
thus allowing custom aspect ratios to be created, or to convert from one aspect ratio to another. When left as
“Simple”, the H/V components of Zoom and Shrink are adjusted equally i.e. H is equal to V.
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Scaler Adjust
Scaler Adjust
Image smoothing [Auto]
Scaler Adjust
Image flip [Off]
Max Fade Level %
[100]
Key Adjust
Swap fore/backgrnd [Off]
Image smoothing [Auto]
Image smoothing reduces the jagged-edges sometimes seen within an output image by softening it. It typically
improves the quality of a scaled image greatly. There are four possible settings for this adjustment: “Off”,
“Med.”, “High”, and “Auto”. The “Auto” setting is generally thought to be most desirable and will vary the
smoothing process according to the amount of zoom taking place.
Scaler Adjust
Image flip [Off]
Occasionally, it’s necessary to cause the output image to be fl ipped Vertically, Horizontally or both – most
commonly when a video projector is ceiling mounted, or for special effects.
Max Fade Level %
[100]
This Menu item fades the selected layer. Adjustment range is from solid to fully transparent.
KEY ADJUST GROUP
At the end of this group you will fi nd a section titled ”COMMON KEYER OPERATIONS” – this gives a step-
by-step guide to keying out a particular color.
Key Adjust
Swap fore/backgrnd [Off]
This menu item allows you to swap the foreground and background images when Lock mode is set to Lock &
Mix. It will have no effect in any other mode (since no background is present).
Normally, your foreground is the input (window) source and your background is the lock source. This then
allows you to superimpose any graphics or video input on top of the lock source by keying out a certain color
or range of colors in the input source. Swapping them means that the input source moves to the background
and the lock source is now in front of it. Thus you are now keying out the lock source colors to reveal the input
source behind it.
You will see that the Swap between foreground and background has no effect on the output resolution as this is
always set by the Lock source.
Note that this is different than simply swapping the input and lock sources as that would affect the fi nal output
This menu item turns keying On or Off for the current foreground. A keyed image is in essence one image
superimposed over another – such that portions of the top image are made transparent (keyed out), so that the
background image can show through. The following settings allow you to vary the color(s) that are keyed out.
Foreground
(Keyed)
Background
(Nonkeyed)
Output
Resolution
Key Adjust
Y Key min/max [ 0] [ 32]
The Min/Max parameters are used to select what range of Y (luminance/grey-scale) values are made transparent
within the selected window/lock source. In order to key out part of an image, start with the max value and
increase it until the required lighter parts within the window/lock source disappear. Then adjust the min level to
bring back any darker parts of the image.
Key Adjust
Y Key softness [ 0]
The Y Key softness option removes noise from the keyed image, generally at the edges. Adjust as required
to make the edges of the key as sharp or as soft as desired. The noise is where the analog to digital process
(A/D conversion) may not sample a 50% brightness as being exactly 50% i.e. sometimes 49% and sometimes
51%. Increasing the softness value will broaden the range of keyed colors so that the keying of images varies
depending on how close a color is to the keyed-out range.
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Key Adjust
Key Adjust
Y Key invert [Off]
Y Key invert [Off]
The Y Key invert changes the keying characteristics with respect to what colors of the foreground image you
wish to ‘key out’. Setting it to Off will cause the color range that’s defi ned to be removed - remove the desired
colors. Setting it to On will cause the color range that’s defi ned to be kept - key out all other colors.
NOTE: The descriptions above behave identically on the remaining U Key Invert & V Key Invert component
versions. However they are directed at the U/B-Y (blue) color component and V/R-Y (red) color components
respectively. Adjustment and effects are the same as explained above for Y Key Invert (brightness/grey-scale).
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COMMON KEYER OPERATIONS
This section provides step by step instructions for some common keyer operations.
Operation of the Keyer
The Keyer can take some time to master and below is a breakdown and series of simple steps to help you master
the Keyer’s operation
When adjusting the values, please bear in the mind the following:
The Y value is the Luminance value, so 0 is black and 255 is very bright (white).
The U value is the B-Y component. This is the difference between the Blue and the Luminance value. If part of
an image is black, grey or white, then its value is 128 (being the mid-point).
The V value is the R-Y component. This is the difference between the Red and the Luminance value. If part of
an image is black, grey or white, then its value is 128 (being the mid-point).
Preparation:
1. Enter the Adjust windows menu.
2. Select the Source (this will be the foreground).
3. Exit the Adjust windows menu.
4. Enter the Adjust keyers menu.
5. Ensure the Keyer is Off.
6. Set all Y, U and V min/max values to [0] [255].
7. Set all Y, U and V softness values to 0.
8. Set all Y, U and V invert values to Off.
9. Turn the Keyer On.
At this point your source image will have disappeared, since all colors have been keyed out.
Adjustment:
Knowing which color(s) you want to key out from the image, e.g. black to disappear, perform the following set
of steps:
1. Increase the Y Key Min from 0 until just before the required color (Key Color) appears.
2. Decrease the Y Key Max from 255 until just before the required color (Key Color) appears.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the U and V min/max values as well.
Adjust any of the Softness values to improve the key. If your input signal is slightly noisy or if you want to
soften the edges within the image, then this may require you to decrease the ‘min’ values and increase the ‘max’
values to broaden the range of colors keyed out.
At this point, only the key color should remain transparent.
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INPUT ADJUST GROUP
Input: RGB1
Input to adjust [RGB1]
Input: RGB1
Autoset status [Inactive]
Input: RGB1
TL pos. adj. [ 0] [ 0]
The Input Adjust menu group accesses the parameters associated with the processing amplifi ers used for each
input (RGB, CV, YC, etc.). They allow you to fi ne-tune an incoming signal to optimize its color, brightness or
even sharpness. Not all settings are available for all input type. It is recommended that you Store your settings
once you’re happy with them in readiness for future use.
Inp ut: RGB1
Input to adjust [RGB1]
This menu item selects the input connection for which you want to make adjustments to. As in the image above,
changes will only be made to the source connected to RGB1. Once the selection has been made, all changes
made using the following operating parameters will only apply to the selected input.
NOTE: Selection of a CV/YC input will reveal different menu items that allow adjustments beyond those used
for RGB inputs. The menu discussions that follow relate fi rst to RGB inputs, then to CV / YC type inputs.
RGB INPUT SUB MENU ITEMS
Inp ut: RGB1
Autoset status [Inactive]
Once the Autoset sense setting has been made, this menu item is accessed and activated. The Autoset sense
utility will then correct the pixel phase and then position the Top Left portion of the image and the Bottom
Right portion of the image. Once complete it then resume inactive status.
Inp ut: RGB1
TL pos. adj. [ 0] [ 0]
This menu item allows manual positioning of the Top and Left portion of the image. It is used to ensure that the
input signal is captured correctly, eliminating any black borders. These settings are often used to correct the
position of a PC signal on an input, or to eliminate any undesired noise at the top or bottom of a PAL or NTSC
video input.
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Input: RGB1
Inp ut: RGB1
BR size adj. [ 0] [ 0]
Input: RGB1
On Source Loss [Blue]
Input: RGB1
Audio input Number [1]
Input: RGB1
Input pixel phase [ 16]
BR size adj. [ 0] [ 0]
This menu item allows manual positioning of the Bottom and Right portion of the image. These settings are
often used to correct the position of a PC signal on an input, or to eliminate any undesired noise at the top or
bottom of a PAL or NTSC video input.
Inp ut: RGB1
On Source Loss [Blue]
This setting determines output behavior when a poor video source or loss of video occurs and how the display
will look. The choices are:
• SHOW- leaves the image and shows all the image noise and breakup
• FREEZE- displays a still frame of the last good image
• BLUE- displays the typical blue screen on video loss
• BLACK- same as BLUE except for a black display.
• REMOVE- removes video information including sync from the output. The output appearance will
depend on how the display handles a video loss or poor signal.
Inp ut: RGB1
Audio input Number [1]
This menu item selects the desired Audio input for use with the active video source, allowing an audio-followvideo function. This is only functional with the MAS-6100A.
The default for the fi rst 4 video inputs is to assign each video input an audio input from 1 to 4. For example,
video input 1 receives audio input1, video input 2 receives audio input 2 etc. However this can be easily
changed. You could have all video inputs using the same audio input by setting the ‘Audio input’ value for all
video inputs to the desired audio input value.
Inp ut: RGB1
Input pixel phase [ 16]
Since an image pixel is a very small element of the total image, it’s possible for your unit’s Analog to Digital
converters to wrongly sample the picture on the edge of each pixel thereby losing image resolution and creating
image noise. The Input pixel phase adjustment allows you to change the position (from 0 to 31) where the pixels
are sampled, relative to the horizontal sync signal.
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To make this adjustment, select an RGB input and then provide an image from that source with fi ne detail,
Input: RGB1
RGB input type [RGBHV]
Input: RGB1
RGB contr. [100] [100] [100]
Input : RGB1
De-int [M.comp med]
preferably with very sharp vertical lines. Adjust this value until you see the sharpest image. Alternately, adjust
this value to give the worst (noisiest/softest) image, and then add or subtract 16 to get the optimum value.
Note that the AUTOSET function (for RGB inputs only) will attempt to automatically work out the best value
for this setting.
Inp ut: RGB1
RGB input type [RGBHV]
There are several types of signals that are called RGB signals as a generic term. Each has slightly different
characteristics that set it apart from similar RGB signals – such as how the synchronization signal is sent. This
menu item lets you set the input type to use.
Available options are:
RGBHV - Red, Green, Blue image plus Horizontal and Vertical Sync
RGBS - Red, Green and Blue plus a single TTL level Sync signal
RGsB - Red, Green and a Blue image plus a sync signal superimposed on the Green channel
YUV - also know as YPbPr and common for 720p and 1080i formats, where a sync signal is present on the Y
signal
Inp ut: RGB1
RGB contr. [100] [100] [100]
This menu item lets you adjust the individual RGB or YUV/YPbPr signals, in case one component is at a
different contrast to other, or if they all need to be boosted or lowered.
.
Input : RGB1
De-int [M.comp med]
An interlaced input consists of two fi elds separated in time. Both fi elds are required in order to make up the full
resolution input image, but since they are sent one after the other, a moving image will have “motion artifacts”
if the two fi elds are simply combined together. The most common artifact is a blurring at the point of maximum
movement within an image. Your unit provides some tools to minimize the effects of de-interlacing of an image
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The following options are available for this menu item:
Input: RGB1
Diagonal Interp. [Off]
Input: RGB1
F. swap [Off] Offset [-4-+3]
ModeFunction
The two interlaced fi elds are simply combined together. This will
Normal
Auto
often show artifacts on moving images, but can be used when the
input is known to be still.
Automatically selects Film 3:2 or Medium Range Motion
Compensation (M. Comp Med.) depending on whether Film
Mode is detected or not. For 1080i sources, a special deinterlacing mode is selected to eliminate combing effects.
Film 3:2
M.Comp Low
M.Comp Med.
M. Comp High
Inp ut: RGB1
Diagonal Interp. [Off]
This menu item allows the user to specify whether the input has diagonal interpolation applied to it when deinterlacing occurs. This reduces ‘jagged’ artifacts on moving images, however is not suitable for noisy sources
where the noise could be mis-interpreted as a diagonal or sloping element of the picture.
Inp ut: RGB1
F. swap [Off] Offset [-4-+3]
Enables 3:2 pull down conversion of the incoming NTSC video.
(This option is ignored if the source is not NTSC video).
Enables Pixel Adaptive Motion Compensation. Three levels are
available with ‘Low’ providing the least compensation for Motion
and ‘High’ providing the most compensation.
This menu item is only available when “Advanced menus” in the System Settings Group is turned on. It can
correct for an interlaced source with abnormal odd/even fi eld characteristics. With F. swap “ON”, the odd and
even fi elds will be swapped. The “OFFSET” adjusts the video line offset for the odd fi eld relative to the even fi eld. These setting options may be useful with certain graphics cards where odd and even fi elds are swapped.
Normal video sources will not require the use of this adjustment and should be left “OFF”.
CV & YC INPUT SUB MENU ITEMS
Of the above Input Menu items, the Autoset sense and Autoset status functions, RGB type and Pixel phase are
specifi c to RGB signals only. The rest of the Input menu items function with RGB, CV or YC type signals. In
addition, there are four additional Menu items that are only used with CV or YC type signals and these are
explained below:
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Input: YC1
Inp ut: YC1
Bright [100] Contrast [100]
Input: YC1
Color [100] Hue [0]
Input: YC1
Sharpness [0]
Input: YC1
Luma delay [ 0]
Adjust Transition
Transition [CUT FADE WIPE]
Bright [100] Contrast [100]
Adjusts the Brightness and Contrast of the image to your requirement.
Inp ut: YC1
Color [100] Hue [0]
Color is the amount of color saturation present in the image. Hue is the color “tint” parameter and the
adjustment range is +90 degrees through to -90 degrees with 0 being the default.
Inp ut: YC1
Sharpness [0]
Within limits, you can enhance or soften the appearance of detail within an image. The Sharpness values go
both negative and positive, with 0 being the default. Note that over-enhancing an image has the side effect of
making it appear to be noisy and under-enhancing an image gives the appearance of poor video quality.
Inp ut: YC1
Luma delay [ 0]
On occasion, a video input will have the color portion of the signal offset from the luminance portion. If you’ve
ever seen a poor quality comic book that has the outline of the cartoon character’s head in one place on the page
but the fl esh tones for the head offset slightly, you are seeing the print equivalent of Luminance to Chrominance
Phase Delay
the selected image. The adjustment range provides both positive and negative levels of delay with 0 being the
default.
TRANSITION ADJUST GROUP
The Transition Adjust group selects and adjusts the behavior and duration of the CUT, FADE and WIPE
transitions. The sub menus will vary depending on which transition is selected as described below.
Adjust Transition
Transition [CUT FADE WIPE]
. Fortunately, your unit provides a way for you to make the two signals occur at the same time on
Select one of the three transition types. This becomes the current transition when a source is selected. The
default is the FADE transition.
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CUT and FADE SUB MENU ITEMS
Adjust Transition
Transition time [0-999.9]
Adjust Transition
Transition time [0-999.9]
Adjust Transition
Wipe Type [Fade]
Adjust Transition
Wipe Size 10-2000]
Adjust Transition
Transition time [0-999.9]
This setting adjusts the duration of the FADE transition. It has no effect if CUT is selected
WIPE SUB MENU ITEMS
Adjust Transition
Transition time [0-999.9]
This setting adjusts the duration of the WIPE transition.
Adjust Transition
Wipe Type [Fade]
There are a variety of Wipe patterns to choose from and include:
• Left to Right Curtain
• Right to Left Curtain
• Up Down Curtain
• Down Up Curtain
• Diagonal
• Diamond
Adjust Transition
Wipe Size 10-2000]
This setting adjusts the thickness of the transition bars. The lower settings will yield a tighter bar pattern with
many bars. Higher settings will produce wider bars.
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ADJUST RESOLUTIONS GROUP
800 x 600 60 Hz
Image to adjust [ 17]
800 x 600 60 Hz
Interlaced Off]
NOTE: The Adjust Resolutions Menu Group only appears when the Advanced Menus function is turned on
within the System Menu Group. To turn it on, go to the System Menu Group and then proceed to the item that
says “Advanced Menus”. Turn the function ‘On”, exit the Systems menu and return to this menu structure.
The Resolution Database is used by your unit to identify any incoming video signal and is also used to create an
output resolution. It is therefore a very important part of the unit’s infrastructure.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONARY INFORMATION:
DO NOT ADJUST THESE ITEMS UNLESS YOU’RE CERTAIN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE
DOING! THE ONLY METHOD TO UNDO CERTAIN CHANGES IS TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE.
TRY USING THE AUTOSET, SHRINK, SHRINK POS, TL & BR ADJUSTMENTS FIRST.
Making adjustments here risks creating a non-standard resolution that is not displayable on a monitor. The
resolutions and values within the database are industry standards and should not normally be altered by the user.
That said, there might be times when it is necessary to create a custom resolution with specifi c parameters. If
circumstances require you to make such a change, please read the following specifi c notes:
1. Any changes made to this database take effect instantly and are also stored immediately in non- volatile memory.
2. Since this database is used for both input and output image processing, altering a resolution that is used for both (e.g. 1024x768 input and 1024x768 output) may give undesired effects.
800 x 600 60 Hz
Image to adjust [ 17]
Change the value to select resolution you want to alter.
NOTE: Typically, the image number currently being used for input or output would be already be selected
otherwise immediate feedback to your changes will not be available via your monitor.
800 x 600 60 Hz
Interlaced Off]
This adjustment specifi es whether the image is interlaced or progressive scan. It toggles simply On or Off, so
there are no fl ashing brackets.
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800 x 600 60 Hz
800 x 600 60 Hz
H.freq.crse [37.879] Khz
800 x 600 60 Hz
H.freq.fine [37.879] Khz
800 x 600 60 Hz
Clks/l [1056] = 40.000Mhz
800 x 600 60 Hz
Lines/f [ 628] = 60.317 Hz
800 x 600 60 Hz
H/V active [ 800] x 600
800 x 600 60 Hz
H/V Start [ 88] x 23
H.freq.crse [37.879] Khz
The H freq.crse (Horizontal Sync Frequency - Course) adjustment provides the
option for changing the Horizontal Sync timing Frequency in 100 Hz steps.
800 x 600 60 Hz
H.freq.fine [37.879] Khz
The H.freq.fi ne (Horizontal Sync Frequency) adjustment provides the option for changing the Horizontal Sync
timing Frequency in 1 Hz steps. Use this option to fi ne tune after using the course adjust.
Please note that the internal sync generator may be unable to generate the exact frequency you want.
800 x 600 60 Hz
Clks/l [1056] = 40.000Mhz
This option changes the total number of image pixels on one line of monitor video including the Horizontal
sync pulse and blanking time. This is normally in a multiple of 8. It is very important to get this value correct,
or many digital display devices, such as TFT monitors, will display an image with an odd moiré effect – such as
soft vertical bands spread evenly across the image.
800 x 600 60 Hz
Lines/f [ 628] = 60.317 Hz
This menu controls the total number of lines of video present in the image which includes the vertical Sync
pulse, the blanking period and the active video. Changing this option affects the fi nal vertical sync frequency.
800 x 600 60 Hz
H/V active [ 800] x 600
A video frame includes both the active area, the portion of the image normally containing useful visual
information, and a resolution value for a given display standard which only expresses the number of pixels
visible in an image.
The well-known 800 x 600 computer resolution standard simply means that there are 800 pixels/line visible
horizontally and there are 600 lines visible vertically. This item provides a way to change the number of active
pixels and lines.
800 x 600 60 Hz
H/V Start [ 88] x 23
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There is a period of time between the end of the Horizontal Sync pulse and the start of Active Video. This
800 x 600 60 Hz
H/V Sync [ 128] x 4
800 x 600 60 Hz
Sync polarity [+H+V]
portion of the waveform signal is called the “Back Porch”, a term originating with the television broadcasting
industry and its RS-170A specifi cation. In practice, this will control where the video image starts on the left
side of the monitor without changing the width of the sync pulse itself (another way to control where the image
area starts). The two parameters control where the back porch is positioned and they interact to a degree.
NOTE: By adjusting these parameters, you control the start of the back porch (with respect to the trailing
edge of Horizontal Sync) and also its width. The place where the Back Porch begins with respect to the
Horizontal Sync pulse and the width of the Back Porch have a direct bearing on where the active (visible)
portion of the image begins. Do not attempt this adjustment without monitoring the results with an oscilloscope.
800 x 600 60 Hz
H/V Sync [ 128] x 4
There are standards for all current computer and broadcast resolutions that specify the correct width of both
Vertical and Horizontal synchronizing pulses. If you are creating a special, non-standard resolution, you may
wish to adjust the pulse width to fi t your new requirements. The H/V Sync screen is where that is accomplished.
NOTE: Like the H/V Start adjustment, you must use an oscilloscope when making these adjustments so
that you know exactly how many milliseconds or microseconds of pulse width you have created. The numbers
shown are relative numbers and not an actual time measurement.
800 x 600 60 Hz
Sync polarity [+H+V]
Sync can be either negative polarity or positive polarity. To further complicate things, it is possible that you
may want to make the Horizontal Sync polarity different from the Vertical Polarity. This control allows you to
make that change. There are four possible selections:
+H+V
-H+V
+H-V
-H-V
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SYSTEM SETTINGS GROUP
System Settings
FSR version # xxx
System Settings
SW date: 2007-7-11
System Settings
ID# 00-00-00-00-00-00
System Settings
Select to Save Current
System Settings
OSD on power up [On]
The fi nal Menu Group is for adjustments of System parameters. The “System” in this case means the unit’s
functions that are generally unrelated to individual inputs, outputs or any of the various production features.
System Settings
FSR version # xxx
This screen is an informational screen. Should you require technical assistance with your unit, the technical
support personnel may request that you read the contents of this screen to them during the support call.
System Settings
SW date: 2007-7-11
This is an information page showing when the currently installed software was released. The information is
useful to the user as he or she compares the date to the support web site information describing the current
software release.
NOTE: Normally, the user will examine the added features of each new software release and determine if
an update is worth doing in their particular operation. The greater period of time between the current date, and
the date shown for the currently installed software, the greater the likelihood that there are useful changes and
improvements present in the new release.
System Settings
ID# 00-00-00-00-00-00
The TAC number is a unique identifi er for the unit and is for future use.
System Settings
Select to Save Current
This screen provides a quick and easy way to store all current operating parameters. The unit will remember
the set up you are currently using at the time of data storage and also when you next apply power. To store the
current settings, press and release the control button.
System Settings
OSD on power up [On]
This parameter controls whether the ‘welcome’ screen is displayed or not on power up – it can be disabled as
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required. This is useful when a unit is installed as part of an overall system.
System Settings
Advanced Menus [Off]
System Settings
RS232 baud rate [57600]
System Settings
Buzzer [ On]
System Settings
Resolutions
88
System Settings
Power cycles
41
System Settings
Firmware updates 11
System Settings
Advanced Menus [Off]
When turned on, the previously explained Adjust resolutions menu structure is exposed. The default condition is
‘Off’, to prevent accidental changes.
System Settings
RS232 baud rate [57600]
This menu item allows the adjustment of the serial baud rate used for RS-232 communications. The rate can
be adjusted to 9600, 19200, 28800, 33600, 38800, 57600 and 115200. (This adjustment is provided for those
instances where you wish to use the RS-232 control system for your own purposes.) The default baud rate is
57600.
System Settings
Buzzer [ On]
The screen labelled ‘Buzzer’ is actually the control for turning the “Beep” “On” or “Off”. Normally this is
left in the “On” position to provide positive feedback that your data entries and parameter changes have been
accepted.
System Settings
Resolutions
88
This screen is an informational screen showing the total number of the defi ned resolutions in the resolution
database. Future fi rmware releases may increase the total number of resolutions defi ned in the database.
System Settings
Power cycles
41
Power Cycles refers to how many times the unit has been powered since it left the factory. This is an
informational screen. No action is taken regardless of the value shown here, however some users have an
equipment cleaning or specifi cation audit procedure and this information may be useful to those users.
System Settings
Firmware updates 11
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Indicates the total number of times the fi rmware has been changed over the life of the unit. It is quite possible
for this to be more than 1, as a unit undergoes numerous tests during production.
System SettingsSystem Settings
Hours in Use 877 Hours in Use 877
This is another informational display for usage audit purposes It displays the number of hours the unit has been
in operation..
IR REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS
Files containing the CCF format IR command strings for this unit are available via download from the FSR
website at www.fsrinc.com. They are available for use with a variety of universal remote control devices as well
as AMX and Crestron Control systems. A pre-made template for FSR Room Navigator control of the MAS-6100
is also available on the FSR website along with serial commands.
The IR receiver port is located to the far right of the MAS-6100 front panel and is labeled “IR”.
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HD15 CONNECTOR
PINOUTS AND CABLING
1.Red / Pr / R-Y
2.Green / Y
3.Blue / Pb / B-Y
4.ID2 (input & output linked)
5.GND
6.GND
7.GND
8.GND
9.No connection
10.GND
11.GND on input, pulled high on output (used for auto-termination)
12.SDA (input & output linked)
13.H sync (or composite sync for RGBS)
14.V sync
15.SCL (input & output linked)
15
6
1115
HD-15 Input Connector Pinout
(as viewed from rear of unit)
4 PIN MINI-DIN S-VIDEO CONNECTOR (YC) INPUT
Cable T ype: Standard 4 pin S-Video to two
BNC male cable.
Maximum Recommended Length: 35 ft
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MAS-6200 AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR WIRING
FROM A STEREO
UNBALANCED SOURCE
SIGNAL
FLOW
FROM A STEREO BALANCED
SOURCE
FROM A MONO UNBALANCED
SHIELD
SOURCE
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FROM A MONO BALANCED
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SIGNAL
FLOW
MAS-6200 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTOR WIRING
TO A STEREO UNBALANCED
PREAMP INPUT
O
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SIGNAL
T
FLOW
P
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TO A STEREO BALANC E D
PREAMP INPUT
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SIGNAL
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FLOW
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AUDIO WIRING
TO A MONO UNBALANCED
PREAMP INPUT
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SIGNAL
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FLOW
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TO A MONO BALANCED
PREAMP INPUT
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DB9 CONNECTOR
Please see the MAS-6100 serial protocol manual included with the product for serial commands and other
details on RS-232 control.
RS232 / D9 socket
1.N/C
2.TX (Transmit data)
3.RX (Receive data)
4.N/C
5.GND (Signal return)
6.N/C
7.CTS (Clear to send)
8.RTS (Request to send)
9.N/C
RS-232 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
BAUD RATE57600
DATA BITS8
STOP BITS1
PARITYNONE
FLOW CONTROLNONE
244 BERGEN BLVD.
WEST PATERSON, NJ 07424
MODEL: MAS-6100
RS-232
CONTROL PORT
b
YUV OUTPUT
DB9
MALE
PC/HD
PYP
r
RGB 1 INPUT
PC/HD
RGB OUTPUT
RGB 2 PC/HD INPUT
VHBGR
VIDEO INPUTS
VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
DB9
FEMALE
HOST COMPUTER
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MAS-6100 RS232 CONTROL SPECIFICATION
This section outlines how to control a unit via RS232 using ASCII-based commands. It details how to send and
receive serial data to perform many of the functions that a user has access to on the unit.
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL BASICS
Packets of ASCII data containing hexadecimal numbers are exchanged between the unit and controller via an
RS232 or IP link (you cannot use both at the same time).
The RS232 standard is 57600 baud, 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit, although this can be changed by the user.
No fl ow control is used - however all control packets start with an ASCII ‘F’, end with carriage-return (13
decimal, 0x0D hex) and all such packets sent to the unit will be acknowledged (thereby providing software
handshaking). Note that a line-feed (LF 10 decimal, 0x00A hex) should not be sent.
It may take around 30ms (0.03 seconds) for an RS232 command to be actioned and acknowledged.
ASCII-hex data is used where a number is encoded into its hexadecimal equivalent with leading zeros – e.g.
Where ‘00’ is decimal value 0, ‘80’ is decimal 128 and ‘FF’ is decimal 255. In other words, two characters are
sent for each byte encoded.
Any gap of more than 1 second between the characters of a control command sent will cause a time-out - and
previous characters sent will be lost.
Write packets (sending command functions to the unit) are always 20 characters long (including a carriage
return at the end). The unit will respond with a full 20 character message indicating what has changed. This
returned payload will refl ect the actual value of the parameter changed. If the user requests a value out of
bounds then the limit value is used, and the payload will then refl ect the limited value used.
Read packets (sent to request information from the unit) are always 14 characters long (including a carriage
return at the end), the response from the unit will be a 20 byte message with the Write fl ag (since it is ‘writing’
the value back to the host) and the ACK fl ag set.
The ACK fl ag will be returned as 0 if the command is invalid for some reason – for example a bad FUNCTION,
WINDOW, OUTPUT or PAYLOAD value. An ACK=0 message will be otherwise identical to the one you sent,
so you know exactly which message has the error.
Any changes made to the unit using the front panel controls will also cause the full 20 byte message to be sent
indicating the change that has occurred, thus enabling a program to stay ‘in-sync’ with the unit. In some cases
(such as the execution of a macro) multiple 20 bytes messages will be sent indicating all the parameters that
have been changed.
Only one message should be sent to the unit, another message can’t be sent until a specifi c response is received
from the unit (the user should look for a message with the same WINDOW, OUTPUT and FUNCTION values
as they sent). If no message is received back within 1 second, there is likely to be a hardware communication
problem (or wrong baud rate, etc.).
If absolutely required, to simplify programming the user may send packets one after the other with around
100ms (100 milliseconds) between each one. However, this will not work for all packets (such as Zooming
into Testcards or changing Logos) since this will cause the unit’s micro-controller to be busy, so the user must
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experiment and satisfy themselves that this is possible.
Checksums
The protocol requires checksums on all commands. The checksum is the sum of all previous bytes (excluding
the SOP ‘F’ character). The checksum is calculated on the hex value of the two ASCII bytes. For example, the
command “F0400410082000001C8” has the checksum of C8 (04+00+41+00+82+00+00+01=C8). A shortcut for debugging allows the checksum to be replaced by 2 question marks, so in the previous example you
could send F0400410082000001?? Instead. This is purely for test and debugging - you should normally use a
checksum to ensure data validity.
Carriage Returns
Each packet that is sent to or received from the MAS-6100 is terminated with a carriage return. Carriage return
has a value of 13 decimal, but is sent as a hex byte 0x0D. It will be represented in this document as <CR>.
PACKET FORMAT
Read Packets
Below is a representation of data bytes in a single packet for a ‘Read’ to the unit to get a value:
SOP CMDCHAWINDOW/ FU NCTION OUTPUTFUNCTIONCSEOP
The table below details the function of each part of the packet:
Packet partFunction
SOP
(Start of
packet)
CMD
(Command)
SOURCE
WINDOW
OUTPUT
&
FUNCTION
HIGH
FUNCTION
LOW
CSASCII-hex, see above.
EOP<CR>
This is always the ASCII letter ‘F’ to indicate the packet start.
ASCII-hex byte to indicate the type of command being sent.
Each bit in the byte has a different function.
Bit 7 = Write (0) or Read (1) request. Messages from the unit are always Writes.
Bit 6 = ACK bit. Should be set to 0 for messages to the unit.
ACK=1 returned means message was okay.
ACK=0 returned means an error was present in the message.
Bit 5:3 = 0 Reserved for future use.
Bit 2 = 1 This bit *must* be set.
Bit 1:0 = 0 Reserved for future use.
This byte has multiple uses, and defaults to 0 unless used for:
SOURCE
Byte to indicate the source channel to be altered (if appropriate).
0x10 = RGB1
0x11 = RGB2
0x30 = VIDEO1
0x31 = VIDEO2
0x40 = S-VID1
0x41 = S-VID2
Bit 7 = 0 (Reserved).
Bit 6..0 = Window ‘A’ is sent as ‘41’ since 0x41 is ASCII for ‘A’.
Bit 7..4 = 0
Bit 3..2 = Reserved (set to 0).
Bit 1..0 = Bits 9 & 8 of the function code. (Remainder of bits [7..0] are in FUNC LOW.)
Example: If the function code is 0x234, then these bits are 0x02.
ASCII-hex byte to indicate the lowest 8 bits of the actual function to set or receive..
A later table details all the functions available.
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Write Packets
Below is a representation of data bytes in a single packet for a ‘Write’ to the unit to set a value:
SOPCMDCHAWINDOW OUTPUT/FUNCTIONFUNCTIONPAYLOAD x 3CSEOP
The table below details the function of each part of the packet:
Packet partFunction
SOP
(Start of
packet)
CMD
(Command)
SOURCE
WINDOW /
LOGO
OUTPUT
&
FUNCTION
HIGH
FUNCTION
LOW
PAYLOAD
x 3 bytes
CSASCII-hex, see above.
EOP<CR>
This is always the ASCII letter ‘F’ to indicate the packet start.
ASCII-hex byte to indicate the type of command being sent.
Each bit in the byte has a different function
Bit 7 = Write (0) or Read (1) request. Messages from the unit are always Writes.
Bit 6 = ACK bit. Should be set to 0 for messages to the unit.
ACK=1 returned means message was okay. ACK=0 returned means an error
was present in the message.
Bit 5..3 = 0 Reserved for future use.
Bit 2 = 1 This bit *must* be set.
Bit 1..0 = 0 Reserved for future use.
This byte has multiple uses, and defaults to 0 unless used for:.
SOURCE
Byte to indicate the source channel to be altered (if appropriate).
0x10 = RGB1
0x11 = RGB2
0x30 = VIDEO1
0x31 = VIDEO2
0x40 = S-VID1
0x41 = S-VID2
Bit 7 = 0 (Reserved).
Bit 6..0 = Window ‘A’ is sent as ‘41’ since 0x41 is ASCII for ‘A’
Bit 7..4 = 0
Bit 3..2 = Reserved (set to 0).
Bit 1..0 = Bits 9 & 8 of the function code. (Remainder of bits [7..0] are in FUNC LOW.)
Example: If the function code is 0x234, then these bits are 0x02
ASCII-hex byte to indicate the lowest 8 bits of the actual function to set or receive.
A later table details all the functions available.
A series of three ASCII-hex bytes carrying the data to send, MSB fi rst.
Example: ‘000001’ is 1 in decimal, ‘010000’ is 65536 in decimal, and ‘FFFFF0’ is -16 in
decimal.
FRONT PANEL BUTTON EXAMPLES
If the user is using the serial commands to simulate the front panel of the MAS-6100, the following commands
are provided. They have been tested.
The commands are to be sent out in the following manner, with no spaces between the fi elds.F4410410082000010??<CR>
Would switch the source to RGB.
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Source = RGB1
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410082000010D7<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 82, Change Program source
PAY 000010, Source RGB1
CS ??, test checksum
Source = RGB2
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410082000011D8<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 82, Change Program source
PAY 000010, Source RGB2
CS ??, test checksum
Source = S-VID1
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F040041008200004007<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 82, Change Program source
PAY 000040, Source S-VID1
CS ??, test checksum
Source = S-VID2
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F040041008200004108<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
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WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 82, Change Program source
PAY 000041, Source S-VID2
CS ??, test checksum
Source = VIDEO1
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410082000030F7<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 82, Change Program source
PAY 000030, Source S-VID2
CS ??, test checksum
Source = VIDEO2
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410082000031F8<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 82, Change Program source
PAY 000031, Source S-VID2
CS ??, test checksum
FREEZE ON
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F040041009C000001??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 9C, Freeze
PAY 000001, On
CS ??, test checksum
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FREEZE OFF
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F040041009C000000??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1
FUN 9C, Freeze
PAY 000000, Off
CS ??, test checksum
KEY ON
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410127000001??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1, Key Enable high bit (function is 127)
FUN 27, Key
PAY 000001, On
CS ??, test checksum
KEY OFF
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410127000000??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1, Key Enable high bit (function is 127)
FUN 27, Key
PAY 000000, Off
CS ??, test checksum
OUT 00, Output 1, Lock function high bit (function is 11A)
FUN 1A, Lock
PAY 000001, On
CS ??, test checksum
LOCK OFF, BGND OFF
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F040041010A00000??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1, Lock function high bit (function is 11A)
FUN 0A, Lock
PAY 000000, Off
CS ??, test checksum
BGND ON
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F040041010A000001??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1, Lock function high bit (function is 11A)
FUN 0A, Lock
PAY 000002, Background on (Lock & Mix)
CS ??, test checksum
AUTO
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F04004100FE000001??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 00, Output 1,
FUN FE, Start Autoset function
PAY 000002, Background on (Lock & Mix)
CS ??, test checksum
DISSOLVE (Transition Type)
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
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F0400410112000001??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 01, Output 1, Transition type high bit (function is 112).
FUN 12, Set transition.
PAY 000001, Set transition type to dissolve.
CS ??, test checksum
CUT(DISSOLVE OFF) (Transition Type)
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410112000000??<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 01, Output 1, Transition type high bit (function is 112).
FUN 12, Set transition type.
PAY 000000, Set transition type to cut.
CS ??, test checksum
Other useful messages:
WIPE (Transition Type)
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F04004101120000025A<CR>
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 01, Output 1, Transition type high bit (function is 112).
FUN 12, Set transition type.
PAY 000002, Set transition type to wipe.
CS ??, test checksum
Left to Right Wipe (Transition Type)
SOPCMDCHAWINOUTFUNPAYCSEOP
F0400410145000000??<CR>
L
Where:
CMD 04, Write command
CHA 00,
WIN 41, Window “A”
OUT 01, Output 1, Set wipe type high bit (function is 145).
FUN 45, Set transition type.
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PAY 000000, Set wipe to left to right
CS ??, test checksum
Other wipes:
Pay Value Wipe type
000001 Right to Left
000002 Curtain up
000003 Curtain down
000004 Diagonal
000005 Diamond
FUNCTION LIST
These are grouped together into their associated on-screen menus.
Your unit and this manual should be used to determine the actual function of each of the following, as only the
menu text is listed here. Where an equivalent menu item does not exist on your unit, then that feature is not
supported on.
Function codes are given in hexadecimal and adjustment range is in decimal (but always sent as hexadecimal!).
The following table is a list of all menu functions, their related function number and valid range of adjustment.
Menu textCHA
Adjust outputs
Lock source (connector)149
Lock method10A0=Off, 1=Genlock, 2=BGND
Lock H Shift14A-4096..4096
Lock V Shift14B-4096..4096
Output resolution0831..1000
Output Enable1700 = Off, 1 = On
Y key min/max (min)0AF0..255
Y key min/max (max)0B20..255
Y key Softness1210..255
Y key Invert1220..1 = Off, On
U key min/max (min)0B00..255
U key min/max (max)0B30..255
U key Softness1230..255
U key Invert1240..1 = Off, On
V key min/max (min)0B10..255
V key min/max (max)0B40..255
V key Softness1250..255
V key Invert1560..1 = Off, On
Swap fore / background1440..1 = Off, On
E.blnd guides18F0..2 = Off, Auto, On
E.blnd size H18B0.. limited by H width
E.blnd size V18C0.. limited by V height
E.blnd gamma H1881..15 1=0.1, 15=1.5
E.blnd gamma V18D1..15 1=0.1, 15=1.5
E.blnd compensation1980..99
Note: You MUST set the ‘Image to adjust’ value to the correct value fi rst, and only then change the other values
- otherwise you may be adjusting the wrong entry. The user should not adjust the ‘Image to adjust’ entry using
the front panel while also accessing it via RS232
Image to adjust0811..1000
Interlaced0CA0..1 = Off, On
H.freq.crse0BE10000..200000
H.freq.fi ne0BF10000..200000
H/V active (H)09664..2047
H/V active (V)09764..2047
H/V start (H)08B0..1023
H/V start (V)08C0..1023
Clks/l08D64..4095
Lines/f08E64..2047
H/V sync (H)08F8..1023
H/V sync (V)0901..1023
Sync polarity0940..3 = ++, +-, -+, --
2 = Up -> Down
3 = Down -> Up
4 = Diagonal
5 = Diamond
System
SW (Software version)0D2Read only
PT (Product type)0C4Read only
BT (Board type)0C2Read only
Advanced menus11D0..1, Off, On
OSD on Power up1890..1, Off, On
Store 0C8Set to 1 to store
Buzzer0CB0..1 = Off, On
Power cycles0D6Read only
Firmware updates0DDRead only
Hours in use0D7Read only
Resolutions0D8Read only
Number of Testcards0D9Read only
Number of logos14FRead only
Board temp. (deg.C)0CDRead only
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Air temp. (deg.C)148Read only
Regulators temp.(deg.C)147Read only
PLD temp. (deg.C)111Read only
Fan speed (rpm)0CERead only
Led brightness12C0..100
0 = 9600
1 = 19200
2 = 28800
RS232 Baud rate0AB
TAC number 015DRead only
TAC number 115ERead only
TAC number 215FRead only
TAC number 3160Read only
TAC number 4161Read only
TAC number 5162Read only
Not part of menu system
Front panel lock0FC0 = unlocked, 1 = locked
3 = 33600
4 = 38400
5 = 57600
6 = 115200
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SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO INPUT
MODELMAS-6100 AND MAS-6100A
SIGNAL TYPECOMPONENTCOMPOSITERGBS-VIDEO
CONNECTOR
NUMBER/TYPE
IMPEDANCE75 OHM
LEVEL1 VOLT P/P
VSWR<1.1@250MHz<1.3@100MHz<1.1@250MHz<1.3@100MHz
ISOLATION>80dB@10MHz
DIFFERENTIAL
PHASE
DIFFERENTIAL
GAIN
TWO (VIA OPTIONAL BREAKOUT) TO HD-15 OR
5-BNC INPUTS
>65dB@100MHz
NA0.05 degreesNA0.05 degrees
NA0.02%NA0.02%
ONE 1 BNC FEMALE
>80dB@10MHz
>63dB@100MHz
ONE HD-15 FEMALE
ONE 5-BNC FEMALE
>80dB@10MHz
>65dB@100MHz
VIDEO OUTPUT
MODEL
SIGNAL TYPECOMPONENTRGB
CONNECTOR
NUMBER/TYPE
IMPEDANCE75 OHM
GAINUNITY INTO 75 OHMS
OFFSET15mV MAX15mV MAX
BANDWIDTH450 MHz450MHz
FLATNESS+/-0.25dB 0 to
MAS-6100 AND MAS-6100A
ONE 3 RCA AND
ONE HD-15 FEMALE (VIA OPTIONAL BREAKOUT)
150MHz
+/-1dB 150 to 400
MHz
ONE HD-15 FEMALE and ONE 5
BNC FEMALE
+/-0.25dB 0 TO
150MHz
+/-1dB 150 TO 400
MHz
TWO 4 PIN
FEMALE DIN
>80dB@10MHz
>63dB@100MHz
AUDIO (MAS-6100A)
BANDWIDTH20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0.1dB)
THD+NOISE0.1% @20 kHz at rated max output
NOISE FLOOR<-90dBu
CHANNEL SEPARATION<-85dB @ 1kHz
AUDIO INPUTS (MAS-6100A)
SIGNAL TYPE4 stereo balanced (may be used with unbalanced sources)
CONNECTOR NUMBER/TYPE5 pin pluggable screw terminal
IMPEDANCE20k ohms balanced
TRIM RANGE-15dB to +5dB in 1dB steps
GAIN RANGE-45dB to +5dB in 1dB steps
included or 12VDC @ 300mA
CONNECTOR TYPE2 pin pluggable screw terminals
MOUNTINGStandard 19” rack mount included
SHIPPING WEIGHT3 lbs.
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WARRANTY AND RETURN INFO
WARRANTY POLICY
This product is warranted against failures due to defective parts or faulty workmanship for a period of three
years after delivery to the original owner. During this period, FSR will make any necessary repairs or replace
the unit without charge for parts or labor. Shipping charges to the factory or repair station must be prepaid by
the owner, return-shipping charges, via UPS / FedEx ground, will be paid by FSR.
This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. In addition, it does not apply to repairs
done by other than the FSR factory or Authorized Repair Stations.
This warranty shall be cancelable by FSR at its sole discretion if the unit has been
subjected to physical abuse or has been modifi ed in any way without written authorization from FSR. FSR’s
liability under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective unit.
FSR will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or misuse of
its products. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice
showing the purchase date (if a Warranty Registration Card was mailed in at the time of purchase, this is not
necessary). Before returning any equipment for repair, please read the important information on service below.
SERVICE AND RETURN AUTHORIZA TION
Before returning any equipment for repair, please be sure that it is adequately packed and cushioned against
damage in shipment, and that it is insured. We suggest that you save the original packaging and use it to ship the
product for servicing. Also, please enclose a note giving your name, address, phone number and a description of
the problem.
NOTE: All equipment being returned for repair must have a Return Authorization (RMA) Number. To
get a RMA Number, please call FSR Service Department (973-785-4347).
Please display your RMA Number prominently on the front of all packages.
CONTACT INFORMATION
FSR Inc.
244 Bergen Boulevard,
West Paterson, NJ 07424