How it Works
Tvone
Loading...
C2-260
Operation Manual
100 pgs3.11 Mb0
Operation Manual
117 pgs3.18 Mb0
Operation Manual
95 pgs2.87 Mb0

Tvone C2-160, C2-260 Operation Manual

Video Processor Operation Manual
C2-160 & C2-260
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
Table of Contents
1 DISCLAIMER.................................................................................................1
1.1 Regulatory Agency Acceptance........................................................................... 1
1.2 FCC Statement ...................................................................................................1
1.3 Manual Version Information................................................................................. 2
1.4 Manual Copyright Notice.....................................................................................2
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................3
3 DEVICE SUMMARY....................................................................................13
4 PRODUCT IMAGE.......................................................................................15
5 INSTALLATION GUIDE...............................................................................16
6 VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.................................................................18
7 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROL...............................................................20
8 MENU LAYOUT AND SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT.......................................21
8.3.2 ‘Aspect adjust’ = ‘Advanced’.............................................................................. 31
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
9 SERIAL PORT .............................................................................................51
10 SERIAL / IP CONTROL SPECIFICATION...................................................53
11 WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL....................................................................73
COMMON OPERATIONS...................................................................................85
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
12 EDGE-BLENDING SETUP..........................................................................87
13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT...............................100
13.1 There is no picture on the Output.................................................................... 100
13.2 The image is shifted and not fully viewable..................................................... 100
13.3 The output resolutions no longer appear as expected..................................... 100
13.4 There is excessive flicker on the Output.......................................................... 101
13.5 The Output image is distorted. ........................................................................ 101
13.6 Some colors appear to be incorrect on the CV/YC output................................ 101
13.7 How can I reduce color smearing on CV connections?.................................... 101
13.8 I can no longer adjust the Output image resolution..........................................101
13.9 The picture on the video display is black and white. ........................................ 101
13.10 The picture on the video display is green. .......................................................101
13.11 The RGB input is selected but the image is rolling or pink............................... 102
13.12 The video signal from my DVD player does not appear to work....................... 102
13.13 Image is flashing, snow is present, or source image does not appear. ............ 102
14 RETURN PROCEDURE............................................................................103
14.1 Are you sure there's a fault?............................................................................ 103
14.2 To return a unit for repair................................................................................. 103
15 WARRANTY POLICY ................................................................................105
16 CONNECTOR PINOUTS...........................................................................106
16.1 HD44 connector.............................................................................................. 106
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
16.2 HD15 connectors ............................................................................................ 106
16.3 RS232 / D9 socket ..........................................................................................107
16.4 4 Pin mini-DIN S-video connector (YC) input................................................... 107
17 SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................108
17.1 Video Inputs .................................................................................................... 108
17.2 Computer Input ............................................................................................... 108
17.3 Video Outputs (not present on all units)........................................................... 108
17.4 Computer Outputs........................................................................................... 108
17.5 Locking/Mixing ................................................................................................ 109
17.6 Scaling / sampling / memory ........................................................................... 109
17.7 Warranty ......................................................................................................... 109
17.8 Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................... 109
17.9 Environmental.................................................................................................109
17.10 Power Requirement.........................................................................................110
17.11 Control Methods.............................................................................................. 110
17.12 Accessories Included ...................................................................................... 110
17.13 Mechanical...................................................................................................... 110
17.14 Optional Accessories.......................................................................................110
18 CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................111
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
1 DISCLAIMER
This product is intended for professional and/or home use. This product is not intended for use in a medical environment and does not have the required certifications for such use. Similarly, use aboard any aircraft or spacecraft while in flight or as an adjunct to any surface, airborne or marine navigation system or any offshore marine activity, including control of any watercraft, or any use similar to those specifically herein mentioned is prohibited. Use in the aforementioned circumstances would require additional testing and certification.
You have not become the owner of any software - you have merely purchased the right to use the software. You may make one copy of the software for your own use. Other copies will be deemed a breach of copyright.
No warranty is made either expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the supplier or manufacturer of this product be liable for errors found within, or be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages or loss in connection with the purchase or use of this hardware software or manual. The sole and exclusive liability to the supplier and manufacturer regardless of the form of action shall not exceed the replacement cost of the materials described herein.
By using this equipment you have indicated that you have agreed to the terms listed above. If you do not wish to agree or the above terms are contrary to your conditions of purchase you may return the equipment, unused, to your supplier. All trademarks and copyrights are acknowledged. E&OE.
1.1 Regulatory Agency Acceptance European ‘CE’ Mark Statement
Emissions: BS EN 61000-6-3:2001 (Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial) Immunity: BS EN 61000-6-1:2001 (Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial)
1.2 FCC Statement
Class A Device: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the Instruction Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
1
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
Caution: This equipment is intended for use in the manner prescribed in the Instruction Manual. Any user changes or modifications not expressly approved by TV One Multimedia Solutions could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Connecting this equipment to external devices requires no specially shielded cabling for FCC compliance. The Instruction Manual shows or describes the proper connection of this equipment for operation that insures FCC compliance.
Direct all inquiries regarding FCC compliance to: TV One Multimedia Solutions
2791 Circleport Drive Erlanger, KY 41018 USA Tel 859-282-7303 Fax 859-282-8225
1.3 Manual Version Information
Version: 2.14 Release Date: November, 2010
1.4 Manual Copyright Notice
This Operation Manual is the intellectual property of TV One, ©2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any manner
or by any means, including, but not limited to electronic and electro-mechanical, without the express written permission of TV One.
2
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To insure the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
2.1 Power and connections
This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth connection.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. The off state for this unit is called standby mode. In standby mode the unit is designed to consume a reduced quantity of power compared to normal operating modes.
When not using the unit for a long period of time, insure that the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be easily accessible. Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit.
2.2 Water and moisture
To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, operation of this device outdoors and/or exposure to rain, water or excessive moisture is expressly prohibited.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
2.3 General care
Do not force switches or external connections. When moving the unit, disconnect the serial port connections first then the power
cable and finally the interconnecting cables to other devices. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners, as this
may damage the unit. Use a clean dry cloth.
2.4 Location
Installation of this unit should be in a cool dry place, away from sources of excessive heat, vibration, dust, moisture and cold.
3
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.5 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the sides of the unit are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, avoid obstruction of these openings and ensure the unit is installed in a well-ventilated area.
2.6 Intellectual property
Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property. Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or decompile the contents thereof.
4
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.0 IMPORTANT: CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
Afin de tirer le meilleur de ce produit, merci de lire attentivement ce manuel. Gardez-le dans un endroit sûr pour pouvoir le consulter à nouveau.
Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas l’unité de sa protection. Aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur. Référez-vous à des personnes
qualifiées.
2.1 Alimentation électrique et connexions
Il faut brancher l'appareil sur une prise du secteur disposant d'une mise à la terre. Cette unité n’est pas déconnectée de la source de courant électrique tant qu’elle
est connectée à la prise murale. Le mode éteint de cette unité est appelé mode de veille. En mode de veille, cette unité est conçue pour consommer une quantité
réduite de courant par rapport aux modes normaux d’utilisation. Lorsque vousn’utilisez pas l’unité pendant une longue période, assurez-vous que
le câble d’alimentation électrique est déconnecté de la prise murale. La prise murale de courant doit être installée près de l’unité et aisément accessible. Ne branchez pas et n’essayez pas d’utiliser une unité visiblement endommagée.
2.2 Eau et humidité
Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et de dommages corporels, l’utilisation de cet appareil à l’extérieur et/ou son exposition à la pluie, l’eau ou une humidité excessive est expressément interdite.
L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux gouttes ou aux éclaboussures et aucun objet contenant de l’eau, comme par exemple un vase, ne doit être posé sur l’appareil.
2.3 Entretien général
Ne forcez pas les boutons ou connexions externes. Lorsque vous déplacez l’unité, déconnectez d’abord les connexions de ports en
série puis le câble d’alimentation et enfin les câbles de connexion avec d’autres appareils. N’essayez pas de nettoyer l’unité avec des dissolvants chimiques ou des produits nettoyants en aérosol, car cela peut endommager l’unité. Utilisez un chiffon propre et sec.
2.4 Emplacement
5
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
L’installation de cette unité doit se faire dans un endroit frais et sec, éloigné de sources excessives de chaleur, de vibrations, de poussière, d’humidité et de froid.
2.5 Aération
Les rainures et les ouvertures sur les cotés de l’unité servent à l’aérer. Pour permettre une utilisation sûre, évitez d’obstruer ces ouvertures et assurez-vous que l’unité est installée dans un endroit bien aéré.
2.6 Propriété intellectuelle
Certaines puces IC dans ce produit contiennent des éléments propriétaires confidentiels et/ou des secrets commerciaux. Vous ne devez donc pas copier, modifier, adapter, traduire, distribuer, démonter, désassembler, ou décomposer leur contenu.
6
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.0 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Para sacar el mejor provecho de este producto, léase este manual con detenimiento. Guárdelo en un lugar seguro para poder hacerle referencia en el futuro.
Para reducir el riesgo de calambre, no quite la cubierta del aparato. No hay piezas utilizables dentro. Remítase todo mantenimiento a personal
cualificado.
2.1 Corriente y conexiones
Esta unidad debe estar conectada a una toma de corriente eléctrica con una conexión a tierra de protección.
Mientras esté conectada a una toma de electricidad, el aparato seguirá conectado a la fuente de corriente CA. A la posición de «off» de este aparato se le denomina posición de espera. En la posición de espera, el aparato está diseñado a consumir una cantidad reducida de electricidad en comparación con los modos de operación normales.
Asegúrese de desconectar el cable de corriente CA de la toma de la pared cuando no va a utilizar el aparato por un periodo largo de tiempo.
La toma CA de la pared ha de estar instalada cerca del aparato y debe ser fácilmente accesible.
No enchufe ni intente operar un aparato que esté evidentemente dañado.
2.2 Agua y humedad
Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o de daños personales, se prohíbe la utilización de este aparato en el exterior y/o su exposición a la lluvia, al agua o a atmósferas de excesiva humedad.
El aparato no debe situarse cerca de zonas en las que haya riesgo de goteo o salpicaduras. Tampoco deben colocarse objetos que contengan agua (jarrones, por ejemplo) en el mismo.
2.3 Cuidado general
No forzar interruptores o conexiones externas. Al mover el aparato, desconecte las conexiones del puerto en serie primero, luego
el cable de electricidad y finalmente los cables interconectados a otros aparatos. No intente limpiar el aparato con disolventes químicos o productos de limpieza aerosol, ya que podrían dañar el aparato. Utiliza un paño limpio y seco.
7
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.4 Ubicación
Este aparato se debe instalar en un lugar seco y fresco, lejos de fuentes de calor excesivas, la vibración, el polvo, la humedad y el frío.
2.5 Ventilación
El aparato viene provisto de ranuras y agujeros en los lados para la ventilación. Para asegurar una operación eficaz, se debe evitar la obstrucción de estos
agujeros y también asegurar que el aparato se instale en una zona con adecuada ventilación.
2.6 Propiedad intelectual
Algunos chips con circuito integrado de este producto incluyen propiedad confidencial y/o propiedad de secreto comercial. Por lo tanto queda prohibido
copiar, modificar, adaptar, traducir, distribuir, usar técnicas retroactivas, desmontar, o recopilar los contenidos del mismo.
8
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.0 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSVORSCHRIFTEN
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte sorgfältig, um Ihr Produkt optimal nützen zu können, und bewahren Sie sie zum späteren Nachschlagen an einem sicheren Ort auf.
Entfernen Sie bitte keinesfalls die Abdeckung, um der Gefahr eines Stromschlags vorzubeugen.
Im Inneren des Geräts befinden sich keine Teile, die vom Benutzer gewartet werden können. Lassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten nur von Fachpersonal durchführen.
2.1 Stromversorgung und anschlüsse
Das Gerät muss an eine geerdete Netzsteckdose angeschlossen werden. Solange das Gerät mit einer Steckdose verbunden ist, bleibt die Stromversorgung
aufrecht. Der Ausschaltzustand des Geräts wird als Standbymodus bezeichnet. Im Standbymodus verbraucht das Gerät weniger Strom als in den üblichen Betriebsarten.
Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum hinweg nicht verwendet, ziehen Sie bitte das Stromkabel aus der Steckdose.
Die Steckdose sollte sich in der Nähe des Geräts befinden und leicht zugänglich sein.
Verbinden Sie ein offensichtlich beschädigtes Gerät keinesfalls mit einer Steckdose und versuchen Sie auch nicht, es zu bedienen.
2.2 Wasser und feuchtigkeit
Um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder einer Körperverletzung zu verringern, ist es ausdrücklich verboten, dieses Gerät im Freien in Betrieb zu nehmen und/oder es Regen, Wasser oder hoher Feuchtigkeit auszusetzen.
Das Gerät darf keinen Tropfen oder Spritzern ausgesetzt werden und es dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllte Behälter, wie Vasen, auf das Gerät gestellt werden.
2.3 Allgemeine pflege
Wenden Sie bei der Handhabung von Schaltern und Anschlüssen keine Gewalt an. Beim Umstellen des Geräts entfernen Sie zuerst die seriellen Anschlüsse, dann
das Stromkabel und zum Schluss die Verbindungskabel zu anderen Geräten. Versuchen Sie keinesfalls, das Gerät mit chemischen Lösungsmitteln oder
Sprayreinigern zu reinigen, da dies das Gerät beschädigen könnte. Verwenden Sie ein sauberes, trockenes Tuch.
9
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.3 Aufstellung
Das Gerät sollte an einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufgestellt werden, fern von übermäßiger Wärme, Vibrationen, Staub, Feuchtigkeit und Kälte.
2.5 Belüftung
Seitliche Schlitze und Öffnungen sorgen für die Belüftung des Geräts. Um die ordnungsgemäße Belüftung zu gewährleisten, dürfen diese Öffnungen nicht verdeckt werden. Sorgen Sie außerdem dafür, dass das Gerät an einem gut belüfteten Ort aufgestellt wird.
2.6 Gewerbliches eigentum
Einige integrierte Schaltkreise in diesem Produkt enthalten vertrauliche Informationen und/oder Betriebsgeheimnisse. Sie dürfen daher diese Inhalte nicht
kopieren, modifizieren, adaptieren, übersetzen, verteilen, rückentwickeln, rückassemblieren oder dekompilieren.
10
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.0 BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Lees deze handleiding zorgvuldig door om het beste uit uw product te halen. Bewaar het op een veilige plek voor raadpleging in de toekomst.
Haal nooit het omhulsel van de eenheid af, dit om de kans op een elektrische schok te verminderen. Maak het apparaat nooit open: er bevinden zich geen door de gebruiker in te stellen onderdelen in het apparaat. Laat service en onderhoud over aan een gekwalificeerde technicus.
2.1 Elektriciteit en aansluiting
Dit toestel moet worden aangesloten op een netcontactdoos met een aardsluitingsbeveiliging.
Deze eenheid is niet van de wisselstroom voedingsbron gescheiden wanneer de stekker nog in het stopcontact zit. Wanneer de eenheid uitstaat, staat deze nog in
de stand-by modus. In de stand-by modus vergt de eenheid minder stroom dan in de normale "aan" modus.
Wanneer u de eenheid voor langere tijd niet gebruikt, zorg er dan voor dat de stekker van het wisselstroomsnoer uit het stopcontact is getrokken.
Het wisselstroom stopcontact moet dichtbij de eenheid geïnstalleerd worden en makkelijk toegankelijk zijn.
Als de eenheid duidelijk beschadigd is moet u deze nooit op het lichtnet aansluiten of bedienen.
2.2 Water en vocht
Om het risiko op brand en persoonlijk letsel te beperken is het gebruik van dit apparaat buiten en/of blootstelling aan regen, water of overdadige hoeveelheden vocht uitdrukkelijk verboden.
Het apparaat mag niet worden blootgesteld aan druppels of bespatting en er mogen geen objecten die gevuld zijn met vloeistoffen, zoals vazen, op het apparaat geplaatst worden.
2.3 Algemeen onderhoud
Forceer schakelaars of externe aansluitingen nooit. Bij verplaatsing van de eenheid, de seriële poortaansluitingen eerst loskoppelen,
dan de voedingskabel en als laatste de snoeren naar andere apparaten. Probeer de eenheid nooit met chemische oplosmiddelen of schoonmaakmiddelen in een spuitbus schoon te maken, omdat dit de eenheid kan beschadigen. Gebruik een schone droge doek.
11
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
2.4 Plaatsing
Deze eenheid moet geïnstalleerd worden op een koele droge plaats, uit de buurt van bronnen van extreme hitte, vibraties, stof, vocht en kou.
2.5 Ventilatie
De sleuven en openingen aan de zijkant van de eenheid zijn voor ventilatie. Zorg er voor dat de eenheid op een goed geventileerde plek geïnstalleerd wordt zodat deze betrouwbaar werkt.
2.6 Intellectueel eigendom
Sommige IC chips in dit product bevatten vertrouwelijke informatie en/of fabrieksgeheimen. U mag daarom de inhoud hiervan niet kopiëren, wijzigen, aanpassen, vertalen, verspreiden, nabouwen, of decompileren.
12
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
3 DEVICE SUMMARY
3.1 Device Capabilities
The C2-160 and C2-260 units use the proprietary CORIO®2 Engine to perform their functions, being the second generation of the successful CORIO®products. The CORIO®2 technology is a powerful toolset for any application requiring high quality video signal conversion or image manipulation.
The units feature a single video processing and scaling engine, along with video mixing, keying and fading capabilities.
These functions allow the flexibility for handling a wide range of inputs and outputs, depending on the unit used.
All units are at one in the home and broadcast & display environments. The C2-160 and C2-260 units offer a range of high-level image processing functions – with each model designed to fulfill a particularneed.
The following is a summary of the main differences between the two units available:
C2-160 (Down Converter PLUS)
This unit has all the features of a Down Converter for conversion of a PC or HD signal into composite or Y/C (S-Video) video signals, but it also has the added facility to superimpose the inputted computer image on top of an existing video signal. This is achieved with the unit’s in-built facilities such as Keying, Picture in Picture (PIP), and fading.
C2-260 (Video Scaler PLUS)
Video Scaler Plus has all the features of the Video Scaler unit for conversion of a standard video signal up to a higher resolution PC/HD signal, but with the added facility of superimposing the converted video signal over the top of an existing computer video signal. This is achieved by using the unit’s inbuilt features such as Keying, Picture in Picture (PIP), Fading, and the facility to switch between overlaying the foreground over the background and vice versa – background/foreground priority.
3.2 Device Features General Topography
4:4:4 RGB / YUV sampling provides full bandwidth color which allows precise keying where included in the units capabilities. This can be achieved through the transparent (soft) keys on the front of the unit. Each unit’s video inputs accommodate multiple video and computer signal formats and resolutions – see specifications at end of manual for full details.
Ultimate flexibility
13
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
The units’ output signal format flexibility assures that the Native Resolution of virtually any display can be matched. Because of the resolution calculator (included in the Windows® Control Panel), even new resolutions can be added to the unit. Signal parameter adjustments can be made for each video input and are stored in individual non-volatile memories for retrieval once the unit’s power has been removed. The Video Scaler units employ pixel adaptive motion compensation to de-interlace fast moving images, and automatic 3:2 Pull-down efficiently de­interlaces video from 24 fps NTSC film.
Simple Control
The unit can be controlled in three main ways: Via an optional infra-red remote control (IRC-04).
Via RS-232 using the Windows Control Panel, or your own control software. Using a hardware based switcher like the CORIO®console unit allows the user to control theunit by mimicking a classic video switcher device.
Upgradeability
All units benefit from firmware upgradeability, thus reducing product obsolescence by allowing the installation of the latest version of firmware. This not only applies to the software used to control the unit, but also to the range of resolutions stored inside the unit, the addition of new features, and upgrades to the heart of the image processing hardware – the CORIO®2 scaling engine. See
http://www.tvone.com/support for more detail.
14
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
4 PRODUCT IMAGE
The C2-160 and C2-260 are identical in size and layout to the unit pictured below. Also provided with the unit is a high-density 44-pin break-out cable to separate out all the required video and data signals for the user.
Each unit has a different main function (Down Converter PLUS or Video Scaler PLUS) and a subsequently different ability to process video signals. The function of the video signals provided on the break-out cable is detailed in a later section.
15
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
5 INSTALLATION GUIDE
5.1 Preventing static damage to your card and PC
The C2-160 (or C2-260) card is an electronic circuit, and as such are susceptible to static electricity damage. To minimize the risk of damage it should be handled by the edges only, and care should be taken that you don't touch the board's circuitry. Leave the card in the Anti-Static packaging until you are ready to install it in your computer.
Your PC is also susceptible to static damage, so follow the PC manufacturer's guidelinesfor installing an internal card. Never touch the internal components on the circuit board of the PC unless directed to. Seek help from your PC supplier if you are at all unsure about what to do.
5.2 PCI/ISA dual format
Yourcard can be altered to be either PCI or ISA format, simply by undoing the two 'hex-nuts' holding the back-plate to the 44-pin high-densityconnector, rotating the back-plate 180 degrees, and securely replacing the 2 'hex-nuts'. This manual shows the card in its PCI format as this is the most common.
Infra-red
sensor
HD44
break-out
connector
Status LED
5.3 Installation of the card in a PC
Please note: if you are at all unsure about how to install a card into your PC, seek help from your PC retailer or supplier. Follow the steps below carefully. TV One's warranty does not cover badly installed cards.
16
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
1. Ensure your PC is turned off and unplugged at the AC Outlet.
2. Disconnect all cables from the PC.
3. Remove the cover of the PC - take care not to lose any screws.
4. Check that there is a spare 4-pin 'Hard-drive' power connector fly-lead - as used to power hard disk drives and DVD/CD ROM drives. This may be secured with a cable-tie, and will therefore require loosening. If no spare fly­lead is found, you will need to use a Y-splitter to split the power cable into two (not included).
5. Locate a spare slot to take either a PCI or an ISA card according to the format of the card, and check that the Hard-drive power connector fly-lead will reach the slot's position. You may need to reconsider the slot to install into depending on the length of this power fly-lead.
6. Remove the blanking plate and securing screw from that slot position.
7. Carefully insert the card into the required slot, and replace the screw that has been removed in step 6.
8. Check that the card is secure, will not move, and that any neighboring cards will not touch the Eclipse card (and vice-versa) even if they move slightly.
9. Connect the Hard-drive power connector fly-lead to the card.
10.Replace the cover of the PC.
11.Reconnect all normal cables, and see the next section on how to wire up the card.
If the PC in which the card is used is likely to be moved whilst in operation, it is advisable to secure the card using extra means in order to avoid the cards moving and touching each other.
5.4 Status LEDs
Four status LEDs are present on the card. A blue one is visible from outside the computer case and is lit when the card is functioning normally. If it is not lit, then either no power is being received by the unit or an error has occurred.
The three other LEDs (red) indicate which error has occurred as follows: LED1 will light when an error has occurred with the video encoder. LED2 will light when an error has occurred with the FPGA configuration.
LED3 will light when an error has occurred with the RGB A/D convertor. In all cases, you should contact TV One technical support for further help.
17
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
6 VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The units have different video inputs and outputs depending on your model, and with the PC/HD output being either scaled (C2-260), or just as a loop-through from the PC/HD input (C2-160).
The break-out cable for both units is the same, and the following table details the usage of the break-out cables for each model:
HD15 plug
(PC graphics
card)
D9 socket
(RS232)
HD44
Break-out
connector,
plugs into
C2-160/260
card
YC OUT YC IN CV OUT
CV IN
HD15 socket (PC monitor)
C2-160 C2-260
HD44 Connects to C2-160 card. Connects to C2-260 card D9 socket Connects to PC’s RS232 (COM)
port
HD15 plug Connection to PC/HD graphics
card (RGB1)
HD15 socket
Loop-through connection for PC monitor
CV IN CV1 - Composite video input
Connects to PC’s RS232 (COM) port Connection to PC/HD graphics card (RGB1)
Scaled/bypassed output connection for PC monitor
CV1 - Composite video input 1 (used when genlocking or mixing)
CV OUT Composite video output (down
CV2 - Composite video input 2 converted image from PC input)
YC IN YC1 - Y/C (S-Video) input (used
YC1 - Y/C (S-Video) input 1 when genlocking or mixing)
YC OUT Y/C (S-Video) output (down
YC2 - Y/C (S-Video) input 2 converted image from PC input)
18
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
6.1 Computer & Video inputs
The PC/HD input can accept:
Analog RGBHV RGsB (sync on green) RGBS (composite sync at TTL levels) YUV/YPbPr (including tri-level)
In most cases, the particular input being used will be auto-detected. See ‘Adjust sources’ for more information on manually selecting an input type. On some units such as Video Scalers, the PC/HD input is there just to pass a PC signal through to the monitor in ‘bypass’ mode, or for overlay purposes.
CV and YC inputs can accept either standard NTSC or PAL inputs – for example, from a video camera, VCR, DVD player, gaming device, etc. PAL and NTSC detection is automatic.
6.2 Computer & Video outputs
The units have a number of different outputs depending on the function of the unit – see earlier table to see what is available on your unit.
The C2-260’s PC/HD output can use:
Analog RGBHV RGsB (sync on green) RGBS (separate sync at TTL levels) YUV/YPbPr (including tri-level).
However, please note that the C2-160 (Down Converter), has an output there just to loop the PC image through to the PC monitor.
The C2-160’s CV and YC outputs always function simultaneously and can be set to either standard NTSC or PAL – see ‘Adjust outputs’ for more information
19
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
7 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROL
Your unit is compatible with an optional infra-red remote control as shown below:
Resets back to power-on defaults
Stores current Selects input: settings 1/2/3=RGB/CV/YC
Enables Keyer Enables Lock & Mix mode Fades in/out
Starts AutoSet Locks the
IR & panel buttons (Not used.)
Selects flicker Sets Shrink/PIP reduction level size & position
Navigates through Adjusts current the menu structure menu values. & changes values. Left/right alter current value and Toggles between up/down alter the zoom & pan mode next value
Toggles freeze Selects the next on and off zoom level and
zoom menu Activates PIP /
Shrink mode The transmit range of the remote control depends on many factors, but is designed
to be fairly directional. Therefore you should always aim it directly towards your unit.
The IR remote control can be disabled in the System menu. This can be used in situations where multiple units respond to the same remote control or are located close to one another.
20
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
8 MENU LAYOUT AND SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT
This menu structure is available when the optional remote control is used to activate the on-screen display function, where numerous settings can be adjusted.
If a remote control is not available, you should use the Windows Control Panel that is present on the included CD – but note that this requires a spare RS232 port on your computer. See the separate section later in this manual for more details.
From here on, we’ll be looking at the menu structure employed in the series and, more importantly, the individual menu items that allow you to take advantage of the power of the unit.
You’ll be using the – / SELECT / + buttons on the remote control (or L.CLICK / D.CLICK / R.CLICK on the IRC-4) and the on-screen display (OSD) to view the options and settings available to you. The OSD can be activated by pressing the SELECT button once. The OSD will time-out and disappear after a few seconds of inactivity by the user.
Whilst the OSD is active, use the –and + buttons to change where you are in the menu. Go into a sub menu by pressing the MENU button once. To exit a sub menu, scroll using the –and + buttons to the end of the sub-menu to reveal Exit. Push in the SELECT button to exit the sub menu.
You can edit a value in brackets ‘[ ]’ by pressing the SELECT button once (you’ll note that the brackets surrounding a particular parameter’s value will begin to flash). Change the value by using the – and + buttons to decrease and increase the value respectively. Then finalize your adjustment by pressing the SELECT button once more.
A few menu items have multiple parameters within an individual menu selection. In those cases, you can adjust one item, and then move to the next, etc.
System Advanced menus [Off]
The above menu item must be ‘On’ to activate certain menu items. These typically control the more advanced items in the menus.
Pressing the STORE button stores all changes in memory. Unless you intentionally change it again later, the adjustment will remain even after power is removed from the unit.
Holding the SELECT button in for a few seconds stores all changes in memory. Unless you intentionally change it again
21
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
later, the adjustment will remain even after power is removed from the unit. The High Level Menu Structure
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 specific 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.
CORIO2 TV One
The first is the ‘welcome’ display shown above indicating the model of the unit.
www.tvone.com SW: 65. PT: 12, BT: 13
Moving to the next menu item displays the firmware information screen (the numbers on your unit will be different to those shown). The SW number refers to
the version of firmware loaded into the unit, this can be upgraded from the support website.
The PT and BT numbers refer to Hardware version information and are of interest to the Technical Support Group should you ever need assistance.
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.
8.1 Group Names and Descriptions
Menu Group Name Group Description
Adjust outputs Controls output parameters
Adjust windows Controls characteristics of the scaled window
Adjust keyers Controls the keying ability of the unit
Adjust sources Controls signal source input parameters
Adjust resolutions Controls unit’s input/output resolution table
System Controls global system parameters for the unit
22
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
Note that the ‘Advanced menus’ menu item must be ‘On’ to activate certain
menu items.
8.2 Items Associated with the Adjust outputs group
This menu group allows adjustments to be made that specifically affect the output of the unit, including output resolution and locking/overlaying onto a computer or video source.
800 x 600 60Hz
This menu item allows the lock mode to be selected and the lock source to be defined. 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 mode Description
Off The output resolution of the Output is defined by the setting
for Output Resolution and there will be no background source visible.
Genlock The output video will be “Genlocked” to the selected lock
source. The output signal will be synchronous to the input sync and adjustable but there will still be no lock source
visible.
Lock & Mix 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).
Frm.lock* The frame rate of the output will be locked to the frame rate
of the input. This can only work if the output resolution frame rate matches that of the lock source frame rate. ‘Frm.lock’ will flash until a highly stable lock has been achieved.
*Only certain models support this.
In both Genlock and Lock & Mix modes the source selected for the lock input determines the resolution of the 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 lookslightly different when compared on an oscilloscope to the original source.
In Frame-lock mode, the output resolution is independent of the lock source, but the frame-rate must match that of the source (e.g. 1280x1024 60Hz can be frame­locked to 640x480 60Hz). Frame-lock is very useful for synchronizing a HD-SDI output (e.g. 1080i 59.94Hz) to a composite video source (e.g. NTSC), or for scaling
23
C2-160&C2-260 OPERATION MANUAL
one resolution to another while avoiding any potential frame-rate conversion artifacts.
'H/V shift' can be used to align the output to the input more accurately, but this may cause instability until the lock is re-acquired ('Frm.lock' will flash).
Before turning the Lock feature on, you first must select a valid Lock source. Some units may not have all Lock sources available, depending on hardware limitations – see Specifications for details of limitations on your unit.
If the Lock source you choose is not valid, then Genlock or Lock & Mix will be temporarily disabled, until the Lock source becomes valid again. When disabled, the resolution previously specified in ‘Output res’ becomes the output resolution.
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 defined 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. Some units will have a limited number of output resolutions depending on their function (e.g. Down Converters are more limited than Video Scalers).
1024 x 768 60Hz HDCP (Active) On
HDCP is handled only on certain units with DVI outputs, so this menu may not appear on your own unit. HDCP is a ‘High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection’ system, which can ensure that a high definition video signal cannot be received by units not equipped with a HDCP receiver.
This menu lets you see the current status of the output and whether HDCP is supported or active, and also lets you turn off the output’s HDCP encryption system. Note, however, that turning HDCP off at the output will also prevent HDCP-encrypted signals from being received by the unit – see the table below.
By default, HDCP on the output is turned On - so that if your attached DVI display is HDCP-compliant, then your output will be encrypted (regardless of whether the
input to the scaler is encrypted). Note that you don’t have to attach a display to the output of the scaler – another unit can be connected instead, in which case that unit is known as a ‘repeater’.
Please also see the HDCP menu item in ‘Adjust sources’, as this controls availability of HDCP at the DVI input. The status message given in brackets has the following meaning:
24
Loading...
+ 87 hidden pages
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use