SP2 Multi-Function Converter Supports various single link and dual link conversions. Four scalers support a myriad of re-sizing and rotation applications. Inputs may be asynchronous. All outputs are synchronous. Applications include: 4xSL (Stripe or Quad) > 2xDL conversion Left/Right or Top/Bottom 1080P video wall applications (2x2, rotated 3x1) Smart splitting (3072x768 > 3x1024x768) PIP with up to 3 windows within a 4 th input (1080P or less) Quad viewing of 4 inputs (I/O 1080P or less) Dual >> SL (down-sized or pixel-for-pixel window) (1) Dual TMDS Rcvr or (2) - SL (1) Dual TMDS Xmit or (2) -SL Mux Process De-Mux (1) Dual TMDS Rcvr or (2) - SL (1) Dual TMDS Xmit or (2) -SL 12 VDC Input and Power Conditioning Ethernet Control USB RS-232 SP2 Converter The SP2 converter provides miscellaneous conversions between various video formats. It also provides Area-of-interest control when changing resolutions, and broad PIP capability. The SP2 is configured via commands that are sent to the unit through the RS-232, Ethernet, or USB interface. Appropriate parameters are stored in non-volatile memory to retained desired settings. User Programmable Inputs / Outputs Commands define the input type and timing. The supported input types are Single Link (SL-) and Dual Link (DL-). The 4 channels are configurable as 4xSL- or 2x DL-. The supported output types are Single Link (SL-) and Dual Link (DL-). The 4 channels are configurable as 4xSL- or 2x DL-. Copyright 2017 Westar Display Technologies, Inc. I/O supports both standard and custom timings. All video must be non-interlaced. Configuration Commands Configuration Commands define: Input timing per channel Common output timing across all channels Input area of interest, scaling, and position within output Video rotation Specialized mappings, such as 2x2 quad to (4) stripe, or (4) stripe to 2x2 quad. Features Based on state-of-the-art processing technology, the SP2 capabilities include: Video Conversion and Synchronization (TMDS) inputs, single link or dual link Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Page 1 of 8
Frame rate conversion; free running, gen-locked, or frame synced outputs. Gen-locked modes provide lowest possible latency. 4 x Single Link to 2 x Dual Link conversions to allow legacy video generation systems to work with new 4K monitors. Typically 4 quadrants to left half / right half. 2 x Dual Link to 4 x Single Link conversions to allow legacy displays to work with new video generation systems. Typically left half / right half to 4 quadrants, or left half / right half to (4) stripes. Scaling, Windowing, and Area-of-Interest Control Unlimited, independent horizontal and vertical scaling Programmable image position within a larger background or foreground area for each input Image can be reversed left to right and flipped top to bottom Image can be rotated 90, 180, or 270 degrees Video Combining PIP performed by mapping each input to a location within the background. Z-ordering provides priority by input. Programmable Remote interface for both initial configuration and, if required, dynamic operational control. All commands are defined in Command Line Description document RS-232, USB, and Ethernet interfaces are all standard. Display Interfaces 4 x SL TMDS output up to 1920x1200 each. Outputs may be configured as 4 vertical stripes or a 2x2 quadrant 2 x DL TMDS output up to 2Kx2K each. Special features EDID prom on each input channel, programmable via SP2 Configuration Utility. Ability to read EDID proms on the output channels. Getting Started with SP2 Our technical support team has ready-to-go configuration files that can be downloaded to the SP2 via from our SP2 Updater Application. Commands can be downloaded to the SP2 using commercially available terminal emulators such as Tera Term. All commands are defined in the Command Line description. A typical command is shown below: 1.1.1.1 Input Timing (INTIME) The input timing command parameters set up the input timing signals for video capture. Input Timing Command Parameter Description Units VPCHX Device Name VPCH1, VPCH2 INTIME Command =,? Direction =,? [#] Mode number routes params to this mode. If blank (ie []), params are routed to the currently active mode. With pre-loaded parameters, the SP2 can be configured for your particular application. In addition, commands can be sent to the SP2 dynamically for embedded applications requiring dynamic control. SP2 Utility software The SP2 is also supported with utility software to allow in-the-field firmware and FPGA updates. SP2 Operation Typically, the SP2 operates as follows: 1. Upon power up, the SP2 configures itself based on its internal BIOS. The BIOS includes various input definitions and an output definition (timing, electrical format, video combining definition, etc.) 2. If valid video is detected, the SP2 drives the display with that video per the output definition. If valid video is not detected, the SP2 drives a pre-defined color (blue-screen), or some other function as defined in the BIOS created with the configuration utility. Contact Us Call us for additional product info and pricing. Mode # HACT Horizontal Active Pixels pixels HTOT Horizontal Total Pixels pixels HSTRT Horizontal Active Start (HSyncPulseWidth + HBackPorch +1) pixels HSPW Horizontal Sync Pulse Width pixels VACT Vertical Active Lines lines VTOT Vertical Total Lines (for interlaced inputs, this refers to the frame total.) VSTRT Vertical Active Start (VSyncPulseWidth + VBackPorch +1) (for interlaced inputs, this refers to the field active start.) +1 (636) 300-5164 www.westardisplaytechnologies.com lines lines VSPW Vertical Sync Pulse Width lines HS Horizontal Sync Polarity 0/1 (low/high) VS Vertical Sync Polarity 0/1 (low/high) SCAN Scan Type PROG, INT Example (XGA): VPCH2 INTIME=[1]1024 1328 281 136 768 806 36 6 0 0 PROG Page 2 of 8
SP2 Converter Physical Dimensions Temperature Range Video Inputs Video Outputs Input Power Control Interface 200mm x 100mm x 12mm Operating: 0 C to +70 C (additional data available) Storage: -40 C to +100 C Channel 1-4: (up to 165 MHz) Configurable as 4 x Single Link or 2 x Dual Link Channel 1-4: (up to 165 MHz) Configurable as 4 x Single Link or 2 x Dual Link +12 VDC, 10 Watts RS-232, USB, Ethernet Connector Type Description J1 DF11-10DP Factory Use Only J2 2 position jumper Board Reset J3 DF11-06DP USB Interface J4 DF11-06DP Future Ethernet J5 DF11-10DP RS-232 Interface J6 2 position jumper Boot Jumper J7 DF11-10DP Factory Use Only J8 DF11-08DP LED Interface J9 10 pin header Factory Use Only J10 DF11-06DP Power Input J11 DF11-04DP CH1 - EDID RX Interface J13 DF11-12DP CH1 TMDS Video Input J12 DF11-04DP CH2 EDID RX Interface J14 DF11-12DP CH2 TMDS Video Input Connector Type Description J15 DF11-04DP CH3 - EDID RX Interface J17 DF11-12DP CH3 TMDS Video Input J16 DF11-04DP CH4 EDID RX Interface J18 DF11-12DP CH4 TMDS Video Input J19 DF11-20DP CH1/2 TMDS Video Output J20 DF11-04DP CH1 EDID TX Interface J21 DF11-04DP CH2 EDID TX Interface J22 3 position Jumper DDC Source J23 DF11-06DP DDC 5V Power Output J24 DF11-06DP DDC 5V Power Input J25 DF11-20DP CH3/4 TMDS Video Output J26 DF11-04DP CH3 EDID TX Interface J27 DF11-04DP CH4 EDID TX Interface Page 3 of 8
SP Series 2 For applications requiring a rackmount enclosure, the SP2 may be housed in an enclosure and cabled per your unique requirements. Front View, SP Series 2 Rear View, SP Series 2 The SP Series 2 consists of the SP2 board, an enclosure with universal power supply, and cabling for your unique application, including appropriate SL and DL cables. The SP Series 2 Configuration number defines the cabling, enclosure, and power supply configuration. The ordering number is identified as SP2_Cxxx, where xxx is the Configuration number. Some example configurations include: SP2_C001 consists of: SP2 Board Universal AC/DC supply 4x SL input 1x SL Output SP2_C002 consists of: SP2 Board Universal AC/DC supply 1x DL input 1x SL Output SP2_C003 consists of: SP2 Board Universal AC/DC supply 4x SL input 4x SL Output SP2_C005 consists of: SP2 Board Universal AC/DC supply 4x SL Input 2x DL output SP2_C006 consists of: SP2 Board Universal AC/DC supply 2x DL Input 1x DL output SP2_C007 consists of: SP2 Board Universal AC/DC supply 2x DL Input 2x DL output SP2_C004 consists of: SP2 Board Universal AC/DC supply 2x DL input 2x SL Output Page 4 of 8
Applications Application #1 Landscape Video Combining Fullscreen Win 3 Win 4 Full screen Quad Dual Side by Side 1:1 Dual Side by Side SV Dual Side by Side FV PIP Win 3 Win 4 Win 3 Win 4 Win 3 Win 4 Win 3 Win 4 Win 3 Win 4 Win 3 Win 4 Quad E Quad ES Quad M Quad MS Quad W Quad WS In Application #1 above, a SP2 is used to combine 4 different video feeds (inputs 1-4) into a single 1080P image. Each layout is easily configured by a hotkey command, making SP2 ideal for multi-viewing multiple video sources, in both a rack-mount or embedded scenario. This can be performed on a SP2_C001. Application #2 using standard display for Portrait Video Combining V H H H V V V Win 3 H Win 3 In Application #2 above, a SP2 is used to capture 3 different video feeds from a normal landscape raster, rotate and combine to allow a normal landscape 1080P display to be used as a portrait display. This can be performed on a SP2_C001. Application #3 Converting 4xSingle Link video sources to 2x Dual Link Displays Single Link Single Link Single Link Win 3 Single Link Win 4 Dual Link Win 3 Win 4 Dual Link In Application #3 above, a SP2 is used to capture 4 different single link 1080P video sources and combining to drive 2 dual link inputs of a specialty 3840x2160 monitor. This can be performed on a SP2_C005. Page 5 of 8
Applications (Cont.) Application #4 Dual Mode Viewer Pixel-for-Pixel View or Downsize 2560x1440 1920 x 1080 1080P Monitor 2560x1440 1080P Monitor In Application #4 above, a SP2 is used to either a) take a 1920x1080 window out of a 2560x1440 image, or b) down-size the 2560x1440 image to 1920x1080. This allows a standard 1080P TV / monitor to be used to view high resolution content. This can be performed on a SP2_C002. Application #5 Multi-IG Compositor Combines 2 SL streams into one Dual stream 1280x1600 1280x1600 + SL from IG Channel #1 SL from IG Channel #2 Combined Image to a Dual display or projector In Application #5 above, a SP2 is used to combine (2) Image generator outputs into a single Dual output for a projector or monitor. This can be performed on a SP2_C005. Page 6 of 8
Applications (Cont.) Application #6 Multi-IG Compositor Combines 2 DL streams into one Dual stream DL from IG Channel #1 + Combined Image to a Dual display or projector DL from IG Channel #2 In Application #6 above, a SP2 is used to combine (2) Dual Link Image generator outputs into (1) Dual output for a projector or monitor. This can be performed on a SP2_C006. Page 7 of 8
Applications (Cont.) Application #7 Taking Portion of rotated dual video and displaying on a standard Monitor 1200x1600 1600x1200 or 1080P In Application #7 above, a SP2 is used to take a center portion of a image, rotate it, and display on a standard UXGA or 1080P monitor. This can be performed on a SP2_C002. Page 8 of 8