INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR S MANUAL. ViewMAX ViewMAX-DVI ViewMAX-PRO ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter. Manual # / Revision D

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1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR S MANUAL ViewMAX ViewMAX-DVI ViewMAX-PRO ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

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3 RECORD OF CHANGES REV # DATE ECO # DESCRIPTION Approved By A 8/6/ Release to Production J. Spotts B 9/18/ Firmware version 1.10 J. Spotts Added View Transition Time Control, C 03/07/ Firmware version 2.00: J. Spotts Added cut/fade, pedestal ctl, blanking std. D 5/8/ Firmware version 2.05: Added output aspect ratio as part of view save/recall P. Lam Manual #

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5 Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed. Power Source This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation. 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. Terms In This Manual A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation. Use the Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel. Use the Proper Fuse To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse specified on the rear panel for this product and having identical type, voltage rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel. Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. WARNING Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. VORSICHT ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen. CAUTION NOTE AVERTISSEMENT! Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale à alerter l utilisateur qu il y a des instructions d operation et d entretien tres importantes dans la litérature qui accompagne l appareil WARNING The rear panel ON/OFF switch does not disconnect the unit from input AC power. To facilitate disconnection of AC power, the power cord must be connected to an accessible outlet near the unit. Building Branch Circuit Protection: For 115 V use 20 A, for 230 V use 8 A. WARNING When the ViewMAX is used in the 230-volt mode, a UL listed line cord rated for 250 volts at 15 amps must be used and must conform to IEC-227 and IEC-245 standards. This cord will be fitted with a tandem prong-type plug. Terms As Marked on Equipment CAUTION Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. AVERTISSEMENT! Le point d exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale à alerter tres importantes dans la litérature qui accompagne l appareil l utilisateur qu il y a des instructions d operation et d entretien VORSICHT Ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the users own expense.

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7 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 About the ViewMAX 2 Features 3 Technical Description 4 Chapter 2 Installation 5 Rear Panel Connectors 6 Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection 6 Video Input Connections 7 Video Output Connections 7 Output Sync Connections 7 Chapter 3 Operation 9 Power-up Initialization 10 Menu Operation 10 Control Knob Operation 11 Input Picture Adjustment 12 Freeze Control 13 Input Level Adjustments 13 Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue Adjustments 14 RBG Color Balance 15 Flicker Filter Menu 16 Configuration Menu 17 Underscan 19 View (saved pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio settings) 19 Saving Views 19 Recalling Views 20 Deleting Views 20 Genlock Input Source 21 Genlock Horizontal and Sub Carrier Adjustments 22 Genlock Horizontal Phase Adjustments 22 Genlock Sub Carrier Phase Adjustment 22 ViewMAX-PRO Features 23 Mixer Source Selection 23 Foreground Key Mode 23 Background Key Mode 23 Mixer Keying Color and Transition Effects 24 System Configuration Menu 25 Serial Port Configuration 25 RS-232 Serial Port Configuration 25 RS-485 Serial Port Configuration 25 VFD Display Brightness Configuration 25 System Diagnostic Menu 26 Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter i

8 Front Panel Diagnostic Test 26 I2C Bus Diagnostic Tests 26 View Transitions 26 System Reset 26 Output Picture Adjustment (test patterns on) 26 Brightness Adjustments 27 Contrast Adjustments 27 Saturation Adjustments 27 Hue Adjustments 28 Pedestal Control 28 Reset All 28 Test Patterns 28 Zoom and Pan 29 Horizontal Pan 30 Vertical Pan 30 Diagonal Pan 31 Zoom/Pan Reset to Full Screen 31 Chapter 4 RS-232 and RS-485 Interface 33 Computer Control Via the RS-232 Interface 34 RS-232 Command Format 34 Computer Control Via the RS-485 Interface 34 RS-485 Command Format 35 Chapter 5 Serial Commands 37 Serial Commands 39 Chapter 6 Folsom Research Information 49 Warranty 50 RMA Information 50 Technical Support/General Contact Information 50 Appendix 53 Technical Specifications 54 ii ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

9 1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter About the ViewMAX Features Technical Description Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 1

10 Introduction About the ViewMAX The ViewMAX series of Video Down Converters are designed for video and image processing professionals who require the highest quality output images, high reliability, and control over all aspects of the scan conversion process. ViewMAX receives high-resolution video in analog RGB format from sources such as computer workstations, medical imaging equipment, or HDTV video systems. A push-button termination switch allows the input video to be terminated by the ViewMAX converter or passed via loop-through connectors to other devices. ViewMAX automatically locks to video sources with horizontal scan rates up to 105 KHz and supports conversion of both interlaced and noninterlaced input videos. Proprietary digital signal processing techniques are used to process the video in real time to derive broadcast-quality NTSC or PAL video output. Composite, S-Video (Y/C), Betacam (R-Y, Y, B-Y), and RGB output formats are also supported. All outputs may be genlocked to support studio applications. Folsom Research s proprietary Adaptive Flicker Filter technology allows for seven combinations of output filtering producing a crisp output picture. An optional D1 output module is available (standard on the ViewMAX/Pro) to support output of digital video in serial format. A DVI digital interface input module is available (ViewMAX/DVI and ViewMAX/Pro) to allow digital video sources processing. This module also includes a buffered DVI loop-through feature. The Advanced Options module available on the ViewMAX/Pro provides for Genlock loop-through BNC connections and Background Mixing to Y/C, YUV, RGB, RGBS, Composite video, and D1 sources. This module also includes the D1 output feature described above. ViewMAX allows the user to control all aspects of the video conversion process via user-friendly front panel menus or remotely through the RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces. Examples of the type of control provided include: continuous horizontal and vertical pan zoom in and out adjustable for flicker reduction adjustable under scan edge adjustments brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation adjustments test patterns freeze frame set NTSC or PAL output video standard set RGB or YUV output color space formats set output sync on green The unit can store at least 32 user-specified configurations of pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio in nonvolatile memory for subsequent recall. The first four configurations are available for recall using convenient front panel hot keys. Input and output settings are maintained in nonvolatile memory and are automatically restored on power up. The video footprints for over 40 interlaced and non-interlaced formats are stored in the video configuration library. Edge adjustments for each footprint are automatically recalled the next time that video source is identified. The front panel includes ten hot keys, a control knob, and a bright vacuum fluorescent display that provides a wide viewing angle. The front panel hot keys give the user direct access to picture adjustment settings, pan, zoom, and test pattern menus. The graphical display also provides features including slide bars, scroll bars, and highlighting menu display selections. The menu system also remembers the last selection to quickly access commonly used menu functions. Fine adjustments are facilitated by the smart control knob, which allows for coarse to fine adjustments by the rate of knob movement. Attention to the Installation and Operation Sections of the manual is important to ensure trouble-free operation. Should you have any questions regarding the operation of this unit, please consult the factory. 2 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

11 Features The ViewMAX provides and offers the following features: Broadcast-quality video, output resolution 720 x 484 in NTSC mode, 720 x 575 in PAL mode Up to 1600x1200 pixel interlaced or non-interlaced video input HDTV (1920x1080 interlaced) video input Internal digital signal processing in YCbCr format, 16 bits per pixel Automatically syncs to interlaced and non-interlaced input videos Built-in DB-15 connectors for PC applications; no external interface devices required for most operations; includes loop-through on video input Flexible control via front panel, RS-232, or RS-485 interfaces User-selectable NTSC or PAL output video standards User-selectable RGB or Betacam (YUV) output color space formats User-selectable Sync on Green Optional digital video (D1) output Dynamic pan and zoom allows portions of the source video to be selected for conversion User-selectable under scan Genlockable outputs Internally generated test patterns Freeze frame Stores at least 32 user-specified pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio configurations for subsequent recall Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 3

12 Technical Description The ViewMAX Video Down Converter from Folsom Research, Inc. converts high-resolution video from computer workstations to standard RS-170A RGB/NTSC or CCIR RGB/PAL formats in real time. S-video (Y/C) and Betacam (YUV) output formats are provided. Digital video output (serial D1) is offered as an option. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) with loop-through is also offered as an option. Background mixing allows the input computer video to be displayed over a background video similar to picture-in-picture and also supports chroma keying to allow features requiring two video sources (for example, a weather man superimposed on a satellite image). After conversion by ViewMAX, images can be stored, recorded, and displayed on standard video devices, including video projectors, video tape recorders, and monitors. ViewMAX video output can also be Genlocked to an external source to allow connection to broadcast or video editing systems. The analog RGB input signal can be interlaced or non-interlaced. After being filtered to prevent aliasing, the input signal is digitized. ViewMAX has a triple 8-bit analog-to-digital converter, one for each (RGB) video input channel. The sampling frequency of the converters is set to digitize the input at 140MHz, which produces a horizontally scaled 720-pixel image. The 8-bit color conversion process minimizes losses in color fidelity. Vertical scaling is performed via a weighted interpolation algorithm, which has been designed to preserve the spatial quality of the original image without line dropout. The horizontally scaled image is transferred internal memory stored in YCbCr 4:2:2 format. The vertical scaling occurs after the image is retrieved back from internal memory. The resultant digital image is converted to analog RGB format with three 8-bit digital-to-analog converters. A digital encoder is used to provide broadcast-quality NTSC or PAL output. Control is provided by a user-friendly front panel or remotely via an RS-232 serial interface or an RS-485 multidropped serial interface. 4 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

13 2 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION What you will find in this chapter Rear Panel Connectors Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection Video Input & Output Connections Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 5

14 Installation Rear Panel Connectors NOTE: Front Panel features are shown on page 10 RS232 DVI-D IN VIDEO INPUTS DVI-D LOOP GENLOCK LOOP Y/C Y COMP GENLOCK/MIXER INPUTS U V D1 D1 T 1.0 A 250V RS485 VIDEO IN VIDEO LOOP HI-Z 75 IN Y/C G/Y COMP OUTPUTS B/U R/V CSYNC COMP Figure 2-1: ViewMAX Rear Panel Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection ViewMAX is rated to operate with the following supplies: Input Power: VAC, Hz Power Consumption : 50 watts maximum The ViewMAX High Resolution Seamless Switcher performs line voltage selection automatically. No user controls are required for line voltage selection. WARNING When the ViewMAX is used with 230-volt supplies, a UL listed line cord rated for 250 volts at 15 amps must be used. This cord will be fitted with a tandem prong-type plug. Figure 5-2: Tandem Plug La choix de la ligne de voltage se realize automatiquement par I ViewMAX Transformateur Graphique On n apas besoin du controller usager pour la choix de la ligne de voltage. AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Das ViewMAX-Gerät mu beim Anschlu an 240V ~ mit einer vom VDE auf 250V/10A geprüften Netzleitung mit einem Schukostecker ausgestattet sein. 6 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

15 Video Input Connections The video input section on the rear panel consists of a DB-15 Female input connector and a similar loop-through connector (VIDEO IN and VIDEO LOOP). 1) The default video input source is Analog RGB. For HDTV input it may be necessary to select Analog YUV as the input source. If a Digital Visual Interface card is installed, you will need to select the DVI input source. See Section 6 for configuring the input source via the front panel. 2) To connect to a workstation or PC with an analog 15-pin VGA connector, connect the video output of the PC to the VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel. To view the video output on a computer monitor, connect the monitor to the VIDEO LOOP connector on the rear panel. If the image is too dim, too bright, or not visible, press the Hi-Z/75 Ohm termination switch located to the right of the VIDEO LOOP connector and use the best setting. Note: it is not possible to view the analog video source input on the VIDEO IN connector by connecting a monitor to the digital DVI-D LOOP connector. 3) To connect a workstation or PC with a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector, connect the video output from the computer to the DVI-D IN connector on the rear panel. To view the output of the computer video on a digital monitor, connect a cable from the DVI-D LOOP connector on the rear panel to the digital monitor. Note: it is not possible to view the digital video source input on the DVI-D IN connector on the analog VIDEO LOOP output. Depending on the DVI video source, a video monitor may be required to be connected to the DVI LOOP connector and be powered on prior to booting the source computer to enable the video source s DVI output. ViewMAX only provides for a DVI video loop output. Video Output Connections RGB/Betacam (YUV) Video Output: Connect the output device to the set of BNC connectors marked R/V, G/Y and B/U on the output section of the ViewMAX rear panel (see Figure 5-0). Select the desired output format via the front panel menus or RS-232 link. Y/C Video Output: The Y/C video output connector is a 4-Pin Mini DIN located on the rear panel of the ViewMAX (see Figure 5-0). Using a commercial S-VHS cable, connect the Y/C video output to the input of the S-VHS device (monitor, video recorder, etc.). Composite Video Output: Connect the composite input of the monitor to the composite output BNC (COMP) of the ViewMAX using a 75 ohm coaxial cable. Digital Video Output (optional): Connect a cable to the right-most BNC connector (D1) on the upper row of connectors on the rear of the ViewMAX Output Sync Connections Two different types of output synchronization signals are provided by ViewMAX: A. Synchronization signal provided on the each R/G/B video output (Sync-on-Green). B. A composite synchronization signal (CSYNC). Follow the instructions below to configure ViewMAX to provide the required type of output sync. A. Sync on Green: No additional connections are required. Make sure to set Sync on Green to ON from the PICT ADJ More OFmt SynGrn Menu if SOG is required. B. Composite Sync: Connect the composite sync from the output BNC labeled CSYNC to the output device. Note: No sync connections are required if digital video is being utilized to drive the output device Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 7

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17 3 CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter Power Up Initialization Menu Operation Input Picture Adjustments (test patterns off) Input Level Adjustments View (Saved pan, zoom, and under-scan settings) Video and Genlock Input Source ViewMAX-PRO (only) Features System Configuration Menu Output Picture Adjustment (test patterns on) Zoom and Pan Menu Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 9

18 Operation After connecting the ViewMAX to the graphics workstation and the desired video output device as described in the prior sections, plug the unit into the designated AC power source. We recommend that all connections be established between external equipment and the ViewMAX rear panel prior to powering on the ViewMAX. Locate the power switch on the rear panel near the power connector and turn the unit on. The power supply will switch on within three seconds. The two cooling fans located in the left and right corners of the rear panel will start and all of the front panel button lights will illuminate for a few seconds. The input video source should be powered on and operating at this time. Please note that all but the most basic ViewMAX setup and control functions require that an active video input source be present. Power Up Initialization The display shown below will briefly appear for approximately ten seconds on ViewMAX s vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) after you turn on the unit. Note that the revision number displayed will reflect the revision of the currently installed software. Options may be replaced with DVI or PRO depending on the system configuration. Folsom Research, Inc. ViewMAX - options Video Down Converter Version 2.05 When the initialization is complete, the system status will be displayed. The first line indicates that this is the system status display screen. The second line indicates the type of input video signal or (No Input Video). The third line contains the input source type (Analog-RGB (IRGB), Analog-YUV (IYUV), or DVI), the output video standard (NTSC or PAL), the video blanking standard selected (A for Analog, D for Digital), the output color space (ORGB or OYUV), and the status of the sync on green (SOG displayed if enabled). The fourth line indicates FRZ if freeze frame is enabled, TPAT if test patterns are enabled, GENLCK if an external Genlock source is enabled, FreeRun if a Genlock source is not enabled, or Window, FgKeg, or BgKey if a mixing option is enabled (ViewMAX-PRO only), and the currently selected aspect ratio (4:3,16:9, or CUSTOM). ViewMAX System Status IRGB NTSC A OYUV SOG FRZ TPAT FreeRun 4:3 Menu Operation ViewMAX is controlled via a 128x32 pixel graphical VFD display, a control knob, and 10 illuminated push-button control keys: SEL, ESC, PICT ADJ, TEST PAT, PAN, ZOOM, VIEW 1, VIEW 2, VIEW 3, and VIEW 4. From the main status display, menus are selected by pressing PICT ADJ, TEST PAT, PAN, or ZOOM. The control knob is then used to select menu items (which will be highlighted), change control parameters, or perform other system functions. The SEL key is used to accept and save system changes. The ESC key is used to cancel any changes made. ESC is also used to exit the current menu and return to a previous menu. The table below describes the operation of the front panel controls. Note that some control functions are composed of pressing more than one key simultaneously. The push-button keys are also referred to as HOT KEYS because they directly access various system functions. 10 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

19 Control Knob Operation The control knob is used to change system configuration settings. The knob can be turned either right or left to increase or decrease a control value such as brightness or to select one setup condition from a series of choices such as a test pattern. For adjustments affecting the video output, turning the control knob affects the output display, so the result of the change is instantaneous. When a system menu is displayed, turning the knob will highlight one of many choices used to access another menu or a control parameter. When the desired choice is highlighted, pressing the SEL key causes the display to change to the desired control function or menu. Slide bars are used to graphically display many controls. Turning the knob will change the control parameter and also update the slide bar. Normally, turning the knob slowly allows for fine adjustments and turning the knob quickly causes the parameter to change more rapidly. For selections that require a choice from a scrolling list, a scroll bar is normally displayed to graphically inform the operator of where he is in relation to the list of choices available. Push Button SEL ESC PICT ADJ TEST PAT PICT ADJ and TEST PAT pressed simultaneously ZOOM PAN Action When Pressed Used to accept, choose, or select a menu option, control setting, or configuration change. LED illuminates while pressed. ESCAPE button is used to abort or cancel an operation. Pressing another hot key while within a control function produces the same effect as pressing the select key and then selecting the hot key. Current operation in progress is cancelled. If in a control, control function terminates. Control returns to the previous menu or the system status display. LED illuminates when pressed. Any changes made within a control function are undone. The front panel display changes to the Picture Adjust Menu. This gives the user quick access to the picture adjustment controls. This button remains illuminated while the picture adjustment menu is displayed. Pressing this button again will deselect the Picture Adjustment Menu, turn off the LED, and return the display to the system status screen. Pressing another hot key while this key is active accepts the current operation and activates the newly selected process. This button performs two functions depending on the state of the TEST PAT selection. If test patterns are selected, pressing this control button displays the selections used to control the output encoder adjustments. If test patterns are not selected, pressing this control button displays the selections used to control the input decoder adjustments. This key also allows access to the system setup menus. If test patterns are OFF, pressing this button causes the test pattern selection menu to be displayed. The last selected test pattern will be displayed. Turn the knob to see the available test patterns. A scroll bar on the right of the display indicates the position of the current test pattern in relation to the number of available test patterns. Press SEL to exit the test pattern menu and leave a test pattern active. The LED illuminates while test patterns are being generated. The state of the test patterns is maintained if other hot keys are pressed. If test patterns are on, pressing this key turns off the test pattern. Pressing PICT ADJ and TEST PAT simultaneously will immediately display the last selected test pattern on the output video device and display the output picture adjust control menu on the system display. This feature provides direct access to the output control configuration menu. This feature is not allowed if FREEZE is currently active and a message will be displayed on the system display informing the user of this condition. The Zoom Control is displayed. This gives the user quick access to the zoom control. This button remains illuminated while the zoom control is displayed. Pressing this button again will de-select the zoom control, turn off the LED, and return the display to the status screen. Pressing another hot key while zoom is selected will save the current zoom setting and start the newly selected process. Pan and zoom setting can be saved/recalled using the VIEW hot keys. This key has no effect if test patterns are enabled, freeze is selected, or no input video source is available. A message will be displayed on the front panel if zoom is not allowed. The Pan Menu is displayed. This gives the user quick access to the vertical and horizontal pan controls. The button remains illuminated while the pan menu is displayed. Pressing this button again will de-select the pan menu, turn off the LED, and return the display to the status display screen. Pressing another hot key while pan is active will save the current operation and start the newly selected process. Pan and zoom setting can be saved/recalled using the VIEW hot keys. This key has Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 11

20 ZOOM and PAN pressed simultaneously VIEW 1 VIEW 2 VIEW 3 VIEW 4 no effect if test patterns are enabled, freeze is selected, or no input video source is available. A message will be displayed on the front panel if pan is not allowed. Causes pan and zoom to be reset to full-screen. Pan and zoom setting can be saved/recalled using the VIEW hot keys. This key combination has no effect if test patterns are enabled, freeze is selected, or no input video source is available. A message will be displayed on the front panel if this operation is not allowed. Pressing one of these four buttons momentarily causes a previously saved configuration to be restored. The LED will momentarily illuminate. Only one of the four can be selected at any one time. Pressing and holding one of these buttons for three seconds will overwrite the current button settings and save the current pan, zoom, and under scan configuration for later recall using the selected button. Pressing one of the view buttons while test patterns are selected, freeze is selected, or a valid input video source is not available causes an error message to be displayed. Only pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio settings are saved and restored with these hot keys. Input Picture Adjustments (Test Patterns Off) Input Picture Adjust Freeze EdgeAdj InLevelAdj AspectRat FlickerFlt More If test patterns are not being generated and the picture adjust menu is not being displayed, pressing the PICT ADJ hot key will display the above menu on the VFD display. Turn the knob to select the desired function and press SEL to activate the control function. Press ESC or press the PICT ADJ key again to exit the picture adjust menu and return to the system status display. Pressing another hot key will also exit the picture adjust menu.the following functions are available in the picture adjust menu: Freeze Control (On/Off) Edge Adjustments (top, bottom, right, and left) Input level Video Adjustments (when test patterns are not displayed and input source is ANALOG-RGB) Brightness Control (variable range in 1% steps) 100% is nominal default (changes R and G and B simultaneously using the individual R/G/B adjustments) Contrast Control (70% to 140% in 1% steps) 100% is nominal default (changes R and G and B simultaneously using the individual R/G/B adjustments) Red Brightness (-10.0 to in.1% steps) 0% is nominal default Red Contrast (-10.0 to in.1% steps) 0% is nominal default Blue Brightness (-10.0 to in.1% steps) 0% is nominal default Blue Contrast (-10.0 to in.1% steps) 0% is nominal default Green Brightness (-10.0 to in.1% steps) 0% is nominal default Green Contrast (-10.0 to in.1% steps) 0% is nominal default Hue adjustments (-22deg to +22deg in 1deg steps) (NTSC only) Saturation adjustments (0 to 125% in 1% steps) Reset settings to factory defaults Aspect Ratio Menu Selection (4:3, 16:9, Custom) Flicker Filter Control Settings Off 12 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

21 Low, No Adaptive High, No Adaptive Low, Low Adaptive High, Low Adaptive Low, High Adaptive High, High Adaptive More to access more setup menus Freeze Control Freeze causes the output video image to the NTSC/PAL monitor to be frozen. Changes in the input video do not affect the output, even if the input source is removed. Several system functions are not available if freeze is selected. These include: Test Patterns Pan Zoom Output picture adjustments View recalls To select FREEZE, highlight the FREEZE menu item and press SEL. The freeze control menu is then displayed. Off or On will be highlighted to indicate the current state of freeze. Turn the control knob to highlight a new freeze state and press SEL to save the change and return to the picture adjust menu. Press ESC to cancel any changes and return to the picture adjust menu. If freeze is enabled, FRZ will be displayed on the system status display. Freeze Control Off On Edge Adjustments (Top, Bottom Right, Left, and ResetAll) This selection displays the edge adjustment menu. Right and left edges are adjusted in pixels; top and bottom edges are adjusted in lines. Edge adjustments are maintained for each recognized input video source. Do the following to adjust an edge setting: Press PICT ADJ with Test Patterns OFF Turn the control knob to highlight EdgeAdj Press SEL to display the edge adjustment menu Turn the knob to highlight the desired edge to be changed (or highlight ResetAll if all current edge settings are to be restored to the factory default) Press SEL to activate a slide bar control to adjust the desired edge setting Turn the knob to adjust the edge and view the results on the output video monitor (NTSC/PAL monitor) Press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel any changes made during the current operation Repeat this process for other edges Press ESC when done to return to the Input Picture Adjust Menu Input Level Adjustments This menu selection will not be displayed if the video input source is DVI. It can only control the analog video input adjustments. Selecting InLevelAdj displays the following menu used to adjust the analog video input decoder. Hue will not be displayed if PAL is selected as the video output format. RGBColorBal will not be displayed if the video source is Analog-YUV. Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 13

22 Input Level Adjust Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue RGBColorBal ResetALL Brightness Adjustments Turn the control knob to highlight Brightness and then press SEL to select brightness. The following control will be displayed. Turn the knob to the right to increase the brightness or to the left to decrease brightness. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC/PAL video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the brightness setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust menu. Brightness 103% Contrast Adjustments Turn the control knob to highlight Contrast and then press SEL to select contrast. The following control will be displayed. Turn the knob to the right to increase the contrast or to the left to decrease contrast. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC/PAL video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the contrast setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust menu. Contrast 103% Saturation Adjustments Turn the control knob to highlight Saturation and then press SEL to select saturation. The following control will be displayed. Turn the knob to the right to increase or to the left to decrease. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC/PAL video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust menu. Saturation 62% ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

23 Hue Adjustments (NTSC Only) Turn the control knob to highlight Hue and then press SEL to select Hue. The following control will be displayed. Turn the knob to the right to increase or to the left to decrease. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC video will change accordingly. Press SEL to save the setting or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Input Level Adjust Menu. Hue 1% RGB Color Balance (Analog RBG Sources Only) Selecting RGBColorBal by turning the knob to highlight the selection and pressing SEL will display the following menu used to make fine adjustments to the red, blue, and green brightness and contrast settings or to reset the color settings to the factory defaults. RGB Color Balance Bright: Cntrst: Red Blu Grn Red Blu Grn Turn the knob to highlight the desired selection and press SEL. A control similar to the following will be displayed to allow red, blue, or green brightness or contrast to be adjusted in 0.1% increments between minus 10% and +10% of the current overall brightness or contract setting. As the knob is turned, the slide bar will move to indicate the selected change. The output NTSC/PAL video monitor will also change accordingly. Press SEL to save the change and return to the RGB color balance menu or press ESC to cancel any changes. Red Brightness 3.2% Reset All Selecting ResetAll will reset all brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation controls to their factory default setting. A confirmation message will be displayed. Aspect Ratio Controls Selecting AspectRat displays the following menu to control aspect ratio selections: Output Aspect Ratio Current A/R: :3 16:9 Custom Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 15

24 The currently selected aspect ratio is highlighted. Turn the knob to highlight the desired aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9, or Custom to specify a custom aspect ratio value) and press SEL. Press ESC to cancel any changes and return to the previous menu. The system status display contains the state of the currently selected aspect ratio. As the knob is turned, the output aspect ratio is updated and the effects can be seen. Selecting Custom displays the following menu to control custom aspect ratio selections: Custom Aspect Ratio Turning the knob changes the displayed aspect ratio number as well as the screen image. When done, press SEL to save the value or ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Aspect Ratio Menu. A scroll bar on the right side of the display indicates the relative position of the currently selected aspect ratio in relation to the setting range available. Flicker Filter Selecting the flicker filter control by highlighting FlickerFlt and pressing SEL displays a menu similar to the following. Turn the control knob to see the effects of the currently named setting on the output NTSC/PAL video monitor. Press SEL to keep the current filter setting or press ESC to cancel any changes and return to the Picture Adjust menu. A scroll bar on the right of the VFD display indicates the relative position of the current filter in relation to the number of available settings. The flicker filter is recommended when converting images in windowed environments or where single pixel lines or wire frame images are prevalent. Flicker Filter Off The following Flicker Filter control settings are available: Off Low, No Adaptive High, No Adaptive Low, Low Adaptive High, Low Adaptive Low, High Adaptive High, High Adaptive 16 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

25 Configuration Menu The following menu will be displayed if the advanced option card is not installed (ViewMAX and ViewMAX-DVI).. Configuration Menu OFmt UScan ISrc View GlckAdj GenLock System The following menu will be displayed if the advanced option card is installed (ViewMAX-PRO). Configuration Menu OFmt UScan ISrc View GlckAdj Glck/Mx MxSrc Effects System This menu is accessed from the Input Picture Adjust Menu when the More key is pressed. The selections on this menu allow setting/accessing the following: Configuring the system output settings (NTSC/PAL, RGB/YUV, Blanking Standard, and SOG ON/OFF) Configuring the underscan setting Accessing the system setup menu Saving, restoring, and deleting view settings (pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio configurations) Configuring the input video source (Analog-RBG, Analog-YUV, or DVI (if DVI option card is installed)) Configuring the Genlock source and mixing mode (ViewMAX-PRO only) Configuring the Background Mixer Source (ViewMAX-PRO only) Configuring the Keying Color and performing Cut and Fade Transitions (ViewMAX-PRO only) Accessing the Genlock Horizontal and Sub carrier Phase Adjustment control menus (displayed/accessible only when the Genlock Source is enabled) Output Video Format Controls Selecting OFmt by turning the control knob to highlight OFmt and pressing SEL displays the following menu used to select the output video standard, component video setting, sync on green control, and video blanking standard. Press ESC to exit this menu and return to the Configuration Menu. Output Format Menu OutputStd CompVid SyncOnGrn BlankStd Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 17

26 Video Output Standard (NTSC/PAL) Selecting OutStd by turning the knob to highlight OutStd and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control the output video standard selections: Video Output Standard NTSC PAL The currently selected setting is highlighted. Turn the knob to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu. The current setting is displayed on the system status display. Component Video Output (RGB/YUV) Selecting CompVid by turning the knob to highlight CompVid and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control the component video output setting: Component Video. RGB YUV The currently selected setting is highlighted. Turn the knob to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu. The current setting is displayed on the system status display. YUV is the default. Once configured for a video source of a particular format, this setting will be automatically recalled the next time the source is recognized. Sync on Green (On/Off) Selecting SynGrn by turning the knob to highlight SynGrn and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control sync on green selections: Sync on Green Off On The currently selected setting is highlighted. Turn the knob to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu. The system status display will contain SOG when this feature is enabled. Video Blanking Standard (Analog or Digital) Selecting BlankStd by turning the knob to highlight BlankStd and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control the video blanking standard format which is used to determine the number of active video lines in the output: 18 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

27 Video Blanking Std Analog SDI(D1) The currently selected setting is highlighted. Turn the knob to change the selection and press SEL to save the changes or ESC to cancel the changes. Pressing SEL or ESC will return to the Output Format Menu. The system status display will contain A if analog is selected or D if SDI(D1) digital is selected. Under Scan Selecting UScan by turning the knob to highlight UScan and pressing SEL will display a control similar to the following. Unlike computer monitors, many NTSC or PAL monitors over scan the image, causing some of the data around the edges of the screen to be cut off the screen. In order to see the whole workstation image, it may be necessary for the user to turn on under scan. This will shrink the output picture to make it fit on the visible portion of the NTSC or PAL output monitor. Turn the knob to the right to make the image smaller or to the left to make the image larger (up to 0% underscan). Changes are made in 0.1% increments. The slide bar changes to indicate the amount of underscan selected. The maximum underscan value is variable according to the current pan and zoom settings. Press SEL save the current settings or ESC to cancel any changes. The Configuration Menu will then be displayed. Underscan 20.2% Video Input Source This menu selection allows the user to specify which input video source is to be used: RGB, YUV (HDTV), or DVI (from the PanelLink DVI IN port if a DVI card is installed). Only one source can be active. Do the following to change the video input source: Highlight ISrc and press SEL. When the control is first displayed, the current source will be highlighted Turn the knob to select a new input source and press SEL to select the source or ESC to exit the video source control menu The Configuration Menu will be re-displayed. Note that this feature selects the default input video source that is used until changed again. This control does not attempt to determine if a valid video source is available. The main status display will always show the currently selected input video source. View (saved pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio settings) View Menu Save Recall Delete Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 19

28 This menu is used to save, recall, and delete view settings. Views consist of pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio settings from non-volatile memory. Four view settings, views one through four, are available for save/recall from the front panel. All view settings are accessible from this menu. Saving Views Once pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio settings have been configured, these settings can be saved for later recall. Views are saved by number and name. The number is a system value ranging from one to the maximum number of view configurations available. The name can be up to 8 characters. The default name for any view is Viewxx where xx is the system view number. To save a view, perform the following steps: With test patterns off, press PICT ADJ and select More from the menu Turn the knob to highlight View Press SEL to display the View Menu Turn the knob to highlight SAVE Press SEL to display the Save Current View As control menu. The next unused view location is displayed as ViewName # ViewNumber along with an indicator (exists) which is used to determine if view information is saved in the displayed location. Turn the knob to display the desired location to store the current view settings Press SEL The View Name menu is now displayed and the first character of the view name is highlighted. Turn the control knob to cycle through a list of available characters that can be used to compose a view name. These include upper case A-Z, 0-9, and +-*/( ): as well as the underscore character ( _ ). When the desired character is displayed, press SEL to save the current character and advance to the next. Repeat this process until the desired view name is displayed. The name can be up to 8 characters. If the name is shorter than 8 characters, use the underscore character to overwrite trailing characters that should be blanked out. (Trailing underscore characters are removed from the final view name.) If the name is complete and no trailing characters need to be blanked out, press ESC to advance to the next display, otherwise the next display will appear after the 8 th character has been selected. The final screen shows the name to be given the view; the output aspect ratio (AR), the zoom (Zoom), underscan (US), horizontal pan (Pan H), and vertical pan (V) values assigned this view. Turn the knob to highlight YES if this is correct or NO if this is not correct and press SEL. ESC may also be used to cancel the operation without saving the view. The display will return to the View Menu. Note that views one through four are assigned to the front panel view hot keys. The current view settings can be saved to one of these view buttons by setting up the pan, zoom, underscan, and output aspect ratio settings and then pressing and holding the desired view button until the key s light turns off. A prompt will appear on the display asking for confirmation to overwrite the current view information. Pressing SEL will save the view information to the key. Recalling Views Once views have been saved, these settings can be recalled. Views are saved by number and name. The number is a system value ranging from one to the maximum number of view configurations available. The name can be up to 12 characters. The default name for any view is Viewxx where xx is the system view number. See the section on saving views for more information on view names and numbers. To recall a view, perform the following steps: With test patterns off, press PICT ADJ and select More from the menu Turn the knob to highlight View Press SEL to display the View Menu Turn the knob to highlight Recall Press SEL to display the View Recall control menu. The first saved view location is displayed as #ViewNumber along with the ViewName, the output aspect ratio, the zoom, underscan, and pan settings for the particular view. Turn the knob to scroll through all of the saved views to display the desired location to restore the current view settings Press SEL 20 ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter Manual # / Revision D

29 Saved view settings are now restored and the display returns to the View Menu. Note that view settings will vary according to the input video source. Some zoom and underscan settings will not be available with different video sources or formats. In this case, the underscan and zoom settings will be automatically adjusted to the maximum allowable given the current input video source. Deleting Views Once views have been saved, these settings can be deleted to prevent undesired views from being recalled. Views are saved by number and name. The number is a system value ranging from one to the maximum number of view configurations available. The name can be up to 8 characters. The default name for any view is Viewxx where xx is the system view number. See the section on saving views for more information on view names and numbers. To delete a view, perform the following steps: With test patterns off, press PICT ADJ and select More from the menu Turn the knob to highlight View Press SEL to display the View Menu Turn the knob to highlight Delete Press SEL to display the View Delete control menu. The first saved view location is displayed as #ViewNumber along with the ViewName, the output aspect ratio, the zoom, underscan, and pan settings for the particular view. Turn the knob to scroll through all of the saved views to display the desired location to delete Press SEL A confirmation message will be displayed on the display. Highlight YES and press SEL to delete the view. Highlight NO and press SEL (or press ESC) to cancel the delete. The View Menu will then be displayed. Note that view settings one through four can be deleted, however these view settings are always assigned to one of the front panel view hot keys. Deleting views one through four will cause a default view configuration to be loaded the next time the affected view hot key is pressed. Genlock Input Source Genlock is a term used to describe the process by which one video signal is synchronized to another of the same timing and format. If desired, the ViewMAX outputs can be Genlocked to an externally applied RS-170A (CCIR) type video signal with color burst. The output of the video sync generator utilized to drive the ViewMAX must be connected to the BNC connector labeled GENLOCK located on the ViewMAX rear panel, bottom row, to the left of the Y/C (svideo) connector. Adjustments have been provided within the GENLOCK Phase Adj menu to allow the phase of the output horizontal sync and color sub carrier to be adjusted with respect to the input Genlock signal. These adjustments allow the user to compensate for delays inherent in different system configurations. To configure the ViewMAX to Genlock, a Genlock source must be connected prior to enabling GENLOCK. If no source is connected, the output will behave erratically. If the advanced options board is not installed (ViewMAX and ViewMAX-DVI), the following menu is available when the Genlock menu item is selected: Genlock Source FreeRun GenLock If the advanced options board is installed (ViewMAX-PRO), the following menu is available when the Glck/Mx menu item is selected: Manual # / Revision D ViewMAX High Performance Down Converter 21