Summary of Contents for FOLSOM ScreenPro PLUS 1600 SERIES
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL Series 1600 and 1200 ScreenPro PLUS – High-Resolution Seamless Switcher Manual #26-0111000-00 / Revision D...
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RECORD OF CHANGES ECO # REV # DATE DESCRIPTION Approved By 7/31/02 Describes usage of FC-0616 Controller R. Pellicano 10/25/02 Clarifies description of various items R. Pellicano 5/27/03 1062 Updated Menu Flow Chart. Updated Protocol R. Pellicano specification. Added Display Lock and Wide Screen Raster descriptions.
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Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation. There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages.
CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter… About the ScreenPro PLUS Features Technical Description Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS – Multi-Screen Seamless Switcher...
User programmable output formats: VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), 1024x768 II, SXGA (1280x1024), (1280x720), (1280x768), (1365x768), (1365x1024). • Compatibility with Folsom ScreenPro single-screen unit provides premium performance and maximum flexibility. Fully field programmable to support upgrades. • PIP capability •...
ScreenPro PLUS has been designed to work seamlessly with Folsom's ScreenPro product offerings. This allows customers to utilize Folsom's ScreenPro products for single-screen applications and to utilize the same units in multi- screen applications when combined with ScreenPro PLUS. For example, ScreenPro PLUS Model 1602 with two- screen output can be utilized with a standard ScreenPro unit to support a three-screen show.
CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION What you will find in this chapter… Rear Panel Connectors Rack-Mount Installation Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection Video Input & Output Connections Aux Outputs Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS – Multi-Screen Seamless Switcher...
Installation Rear Panel Connectors Figure 2-1: ScreenPro PLUS Rear Panel AC Power connector Video Input connectors Program and Preview HD-15 outputs Aux Output HD-15 and BNC connectors Tally Output on DB-25 connector Remote DB-25 connector ScreenPro Compatible DB-25 connector Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS –...
Rack-Mount Installation ScreenPro PLUS units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with all of the required rack-mount hardware. When rack mounting the unit, remember that maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C. Leave at least one inch of space front and rear to make sure that the airflow through the fan and vent holes is not restricted.
Video Input Connections The video input section on the ScreenPro PLUS rear panel provides 16 (1600 series) or 12 (1200 series) universal inputs. Each input can accept RGB, YUV, S-Video (Y/C), or composite (NTSC or PAL) video signals. The connections for each input channel are made via five BNC connectors. Connection points for each type of video signal are specified below.
CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter… Power-up Initialization Console Installation Console Operation Freeze Preview and Program Input Configuration Output Configuration System Configuration File Configuration Presets Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS – Multi-Screen Seamless Switcher...
Update, are compatible with ScreenPro Plus. If your unit has a DB-9 connector in the location labeled Update, you will need to return the unit to Folsom Research for upgrade. The upgrade will be performed at no charge and the turn- around time will be 1-2 days.
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The control connections between the ScreenPro Plus and Screen Pro units are made with standard 25-pin serial cable with DB-25 male connectors on each end of the cable. These cables are available from Folsom Research as an optional item (Folsom P/N: 14-9760031-00).
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ScreenPro Plus (Model 1603)/ScreenPro Connection Diagram Tally Outputs Aux. Outputs Aux. Outputs 1-2 ScreenPro Program #5 Set to ID #5 Program #5/Aux. #3 Preview #5 Input #2 Preview #5/Aux. #4 Input #1 ScreenPro 2 Remote Program #4/Aux. #5 Input #2 Program #4 ScreenPro Preview #4/Aux.
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ScreenPro Plus (Model 1602)/ScreenPro Connection Diagram Tally Outputs Aux. Outputs Aux. Outputs 1-4 ScreenPro Program #4 Set to ID #4 Program #4/Aux. #5 Preview #4 Input #2 Preview #4/Aux. #6 Input #1 ScreenPro 2 Remote Program #3/Aux. #7 Input #2 Program #3 ScreenPro Preview #3/Aux.
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ScreenPro Plus (Model 1601)/ScreenPro Connection Diagram Tally Outputs Aux. Outputs Aux. Outputs 1-6 ScreenPro Set to ID #3 Program #3/Aux. #7 Program #3 Input #2 Preview #3/Aux. #8 Preview #3 Input #1 ScreenPro 2 Remote 16:12 Video Router ScreenPro Sources Set to ID #2 Program #2 Program #2/Aux.
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ScreenPro Plus (Model 1204) Tally Outputs Program #4 Program #4 Dual Scaler Board #4 Preview #4 Preview #4 Video Sources Program #3 Program #3 Dual Scaler Board #3 12:8 Preview #3 Preview #3 Router Program #2 Program #2 Dual Scaler Preview #2 Board #2 Preview #2...
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ScreenPro Plus (Model 1203)/ScreenPro Connection Diagram Tally Outputs Aux. Outputs Aux. Outputs 1-2 Program #4/Aux. #1 Program #4 Input #2 ScreenPro Preview #4/Aux. #2 Set to ID #4 Preview #4 Input #1 ScreenPro 1 Remote Program #3 12:8 Dual Scaler Video Program #3 Router...
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ScreenPro Plus (Model 1202)/ScreenPro Connection Diagram Tally Outputs ScreenPro Program #4 Set to ID #4 Program #4/Aux. #1 Preview #4 Input #2 Preview #4/Aux. #2 Input #1 ScreenPro 2 Remote Program #3/Aux. #3 Input #2 Program #3 ScreenPro Preview #3/Aux. #4 Set to ID #3 Preview #3 Input #1...
NOT guaranteed to operate properly. If you are unsure about the software versions you have, consult the factory for assistance. This table is subject to change without notice. Please check the web site (www.folsom.com) for current information. Release Number...
The second line of the menu displays the version of software that is currently being executed. The software version number will change as software upgrades are released. The most current software version is available for download from the Folsom Research web site at www.folsom.com. When initialization is complete, the Main Menu will be displayed.
Overview of User Control Console Controls Please note that the following instructions describe the operation of a Model 1604 ScreenPro PLUS unit (16 inputs, 4 output screens). Operation for other models is similar. Console Layout Diagram (1600) Patterns Configuration INPUT FILE OUTPUT SYSTEM...
Console Feature Overview Destinations The ScreenPro PLUS has 2 types of destinations or feeds. Screen Destinations and Auxiliary Destinations Screen Destinations Each ScreenPro PLUS system can support up to 6 Screen Destinations. Sources selected to drive Screen Destinations will be scaled to the selected output resolution. Screen Destinations support smooth transition effects at variable Rates using “Cut”...
Console Operation Activating Destinations Patterns Configuration INPUT FILE OUTPUT SYSTEM MULTI MULTI USER - / OFF + / ON CANCEL RATE SAVE Functions Presets Preset Black Clear Freeze Next Black Freeze Learn Page Preview Program Freeze Preview Program Preset PIP Functions Destination Screen Clear...
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Each group can have different Preview and Program inputs. Conceivably, you could have 22 active Preview and Program inputs. While this is probably not a real-world situation, it could happen. Multiple Destinations with Multiple Sources Destination Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen AUX 2...
To View Current Inputs for Grouped Destinations When a Group with multiple Destinations has been selected, sources for each Destination on the Preview and Program buses will also light, indicating the current inputs for the selected Destinations. If multiple inputs are active on the Preview and Program bus, it means that multiple Destinations have been selected with different input assignments.
Wipe Patterns When Wipe is selected, you can use any available Pattern. The “REV” key will reverse any of the selected Patterns, i.e., “Wipe Left” when reversed will become “Wipe Right.” Patterns MULTI MULTI USER RATE Patterns noted as “Multi” are designed for multi-screen effects. Multi-Curtain multi Select for 2 or more screen wipes.
Adjusting Transition Rates Patterns Configuration INPUT FILE OUTPUT SYSTEM MULTI MULTI USER - / OFF + / ON CANCEL RATE SAVE Functions Presets Preset Black Clear Freeze Next Black Freeze Learn Page Preview Program Freeze Preview Program Preset PIP Functions Destination Screen Clear...
Freeze Preview & Program Functions Preset Black Clear Freeze Next Black Freeze Learn Program Program Page Preview Freeze Preview Preset Freeze Preview To freeze the Preview sources for a selected destination(s): Select the destination(s) with the input you wish to freeze. Press “Freeze Preview”...
Selecting an Input for Transition to a Program Output There are two methods to transition a new input to the Program outputs. Transition AUTO Wipe TRANS Transition from Preview to Program Simply select an input on the Preview bus and use “Cut,” “Auto Trans,” or the T-Bar control to send it to the Program output.
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performed in the Preview Monitors. Once a “look” has been created, simply Learn a Preset and all settings relating the desired “look” will be saved for later recall. NOTE: When referring to the “Butted Images” diagram below, be aware of the following. Since there are two scalers per screen, a PIP across a screen boundary uses all 4 scalers available.
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To Disable Link Mode: 1) Press the PIP Link button to turn this mode OFF. 2) At this point, the mode is disabled. However, the PIP will not be cleared. This must be manually done by using the CLEAR PIP key while holding a PIP # key. NOTE: It is essential that the Output Resolution of the Linked destinations be the same.
Keying Operation Video Mixing and Graphics Overlay Effects (Luminance Keying) The operator will select the source they want as a “key/overlay” and this source will be displayed on the preview monitor. This step can be performed on any of the Preview Screens as necessary. To enable Keying for a screen or screens, press KEY 1, KEY 2, KEY 3, KEY 4, KEY 5, and/or KEY 6 which correspond to screens 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and/or 6 respectively.
Configuration Configuration INPUT FILE OUTPUT SYSTEM VFD Display - / OFF + / ON CANCEL SAVE This section describes the operations performed with the Configuration Keypad. These operations involve menus displayed on the VFD display. In many cases, the joystick is used to adjust menu items in addition to the keypad controls.
Input Configuration – Configuration Keypad INPUT Key Input Configuration is used to generate an Input Configuration file for each input source. Input Configuration is performed for each input source on the Screen 1’s Preview monitor. Once set up, and saved, the Input Configuration files associated with each source are automatically activated each time a source is selected.
1:1 Sampling Operation To automatically set-up for 1:1 Pixel Sampling the input image should have non-black data at the edges and have some amount of text or other graphics. The standard Windows GUI is a good example. With an appropriate image displayed on the Preview 1 Monitor, select the AutoConfig field within the Advanced menu and press +/ON.
INPUT ADVANCED H TOTAL This menu field displays the total number of pixel clock periods during a horizontal line. The parameter is automatically loaded when the Auto Config process is complete. Manual adjustments can be made with the -/OFF or +/ON keys. INPUT ADVANCED POS (R) This menu field displays the number of clock intervals assigned to the horizontal front porch.
INPUT COLOR BALANCE This menu item will display the color balance adjustment menu. The format of the menu displayed is controlled by the input type selection. INPUT COLOR BALANCE RGB COLBAL This menu is displayed when an RGB input source type is selected. The menu items allow the user to adjust the red, blue, and green brightness and contrast settings independently of the overall brightness and contrast settings.
INPUT RESET INPUT Highlighting this menu item and pressing the +/ON key will reset all input values for the currently selected source to its default configuration settings. INPUT DEL CONFIG Highlighting this menu item and pressing the +/ON key will delete the information saved in the non-volatile memory for the currently selected input source displayed on the Preview monitor specified by the PREVIEW SCREEN selection shown at the top of this menu.
Output Configuration – Configuration Keypad OUTPUT Key Output Configurations are selected for each screen output. Changes are automatically saved to non-volatile memory. OUTPUT CFG SCREEN FORMAT ####x#### FRAME RATE ##.## OUTPUT SYNC +H+V MONITOR SYNC +H+V TEST PATTERN DISPLAY LOCK WIDE-SCN RASTER OFF OUTPUT SCREEN Use the +/ON key or -/OFF key to select the output screen you wish to adjust.
OUTPUT MONITOR SYNC Use the +/ON key or -/OFF key to scroll through the available preview sync output selections for the main and preview HD-15 outputs: Comp +H+V +H-V -H+V -H-V OUTPUT TEST PATTERN Use the “right arrow” key to enter this menu that controls the display of system test patterns. TEST PATTERN MENU TEST PAT MODE PATTERN...
OUTPUT TEST PATTERN GRID The +/ON and -/OFF keys control the display of the Grid. When TEST PAT MODE is OFF, the GRID is not available (N/A). When test patterns are ON, the AR BOX and GRID selections are output to both program and preview buses. OUTPUT DISPLAY LOCK Display Lock is an optional feature that allows multiple screens to have their outputs synchronously locked together.
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ScreenPro Master (ID#: 6) Display Lock IN Display Lock OUT ScreenPro Slave (ID#: 5) Display Lock IN Display Lock OUT Display Lock IN ID# 4 ID# 3 ID# 2 ID# 1 ScreenPro Plus / ScreenPro Display Lock Connection Diagram Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS –...
When ScreenPro(s) are attached to the frame, the highest ID numbered system will act as the Master timing unit. After connecting the units together (if necessary), go to the Output menu in the Controller. Make sure the FORMAT and FRAME RATE fields are the same for each screen. Finally, go to the DISPLAY LOCK field and set this field to ON.
System Configuration Menu – Configuration Keypad SYSTEM Key The configuration items in this menu are global to the system, i.e., not applicable to any one input source or output screen. Additionally, this menu contains selections to test the controller hardware and perform ScreenPRO Plus and controller resets to factory default conditions.
the window be zoomed or enlarged and the top and bottom will be cropped. Note that H SIZE and V SIZE determine the aspect ratio of the output window. Changing the aspect ratio to other than 1:1 will cause the output to become distorted.
SYSTEM RECALL OPTIONS RECALL OPTIONS PREVIEW EFFECT RATE Recall options allow the user to select which items are recalled from Preset Memories when a system preset key is pressed. For example, if the Recall Option Effect is turned OFF, the Transition Effect will not be recalled from Preset Memories.
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SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS VFD TEST PIXEL TEST This diagnostic test verifies the VFD display hardware by turning on every pixel in sequence. All pixels should illuminate uniformly. No pixels should be off. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS JOYSTICK/TBAR TEST This diagnostic test verifies that the joystick and t-bar are functioning properly. Moving the joystick left should change the “X”...
SYSTEM CONFIG SERIAL <- CONSOLE PORT MENU BAUD RATE 57600 DATA BIT STOP BIT PARITY NONE ECHO RESET CONFIG Allows the user to change ECHO from ON/OFF. BAUD RATE can be adjusted from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K or 57.6K. DATA BIT has the option of 7 or 8. STOP BIT can be changed between 0 and 1.
File Configuration Menu – Configuration Keypad FILE Key The File Menu allows the user to assign one of up to 64 input configuration files to each of the input sources available on a per screen basis. This is useful if you desire to run multiple output resolutions between the various screens in your system.
Presets Presets are storage locations that allow the user to quickly recall previously saved information. Presets are always learned from Preview and recalled to Preview. The information you bring to Preview (screen selections, group selections, input choices, transition effect, trans rate, etc.) can all be stored to a Preset memory location.
Learning a Preset In the Group Functions area select Group 1 (Screen 1, 3 and Aux 1 & 2 will light on the destination bar). On the Preview bus, select Input 8 (PVW on Screen 1 & 3 switches will change to 8). Then select the Wipe-Down Effect on the Effect keypad and set the Rate to 1.0 sec.
File Mapping Tutorial File mapping has been implemented to allow greater flexibility in how an operator can choose to use the ScreenPro Plus system. Up until this point, files were fixed in a one for one mapping scheme (i.e. Input 1 always recalled File 1, Input 2 always recalled File 2 and so on).
2) Screens that are set to the same output resolution should always call the same file number chosen for a particular input. In the example above, for Input 1, File 1 is being used for Screen 1 and Screen 3 since both of these screens will be running at 1024x768.
CHAPTER FOUR Presentations with ScreenPro and ScreenPro PLUS What you will find in this chapter… Presentations with ScreenPro and ScreenPro PLUS Applications with more than three screens Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS – Multi-Screen Seamless Switcher...
Presentations with ScreenPro and ScreenPro PLUS This section of the Operating Manual describes how the ScreenPro and ScreenPro PLUS products may be used together to support a wide variety of multi-screen presentations. ScreenPro Product Overview ScreenPro features eight universal inputs, an internal 8:2 router, dual video scalers, and a user-friendly front panel interface.
VFC-2200 data sheet. Further Questions? At Folsom Research, we take pride in offering unique solutions to demanding technical problems. If you have questions, require further information or would like to discuss your application requirements in more detail, please call (916) 859-2500.
CHAPTER FIVE Software Upgrade Instructions What you will find in this chapter… Downloading Necessary Files Preparing to Upgrade ScreenPRO PLUS Programming the Console Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS – Multi-Screen Seamless Switcher...
Software Upgrade Instructions Overview The ScreenPro Plus units built by Folsom Research, Inc. incorporate the system software in a Flash memory component. Flash memory allows easy upgrades without the need to send the unit back to the factory due to software changes.
After the files have been installed the ScreenPro Plus Flash File Loader can be selected to run. Click on the Start button and select Programs. Find the Folsom Research folder and select SP and SPP with Controller Loader. Preparing to Upgrade the ScreenPro Plus Unit and Controller Plug the DB-9 male connector into the port labeled “CONSOLE”...
After several minutes, the loader utility will inform the user that the process is complete. At this point, direct your attention to the Controller where you will see it Relaying files to the ScreenPro Plus frame. Wait for this process to complete. Once this is done, it is recommended that the entire system be powered cycled.
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5) The B:\> prompt should now be displayed. 6) Verify MAINAPP.EXE is not on this drive. To do this, type “DIR” and press Enter. If MAINAPP.EXE shows in the file listing, type “DEL MAINAPP.EXE” and Press Enter. 7) Type “UP STARTUP.BAT” and press enter. The controller is now waiting to receive a file. A “C” is periodically sent to the output window by the controller to indicate that it is waiting for a file.
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17) Upload Complete. HyperTerminal will indicate the upload is complete when the send file dialog box disappears. 18) Run New Code by cycling power on the controller. You can verify the version number in the System SOFTWARE VERSIONS VERSIONS menu as well as by noting the version number on the VFD’s startup screen.
Chapter SIX External Remote Control Protocol What you will find in this chapter… Serial Parameters Console Port (DB-9) Pin-out Protocol Specification Serial Remote Commands Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS – Multi-Screen Seamless Switcher...
Serial Command Syntax Specification Serial Parameters The following are the parameter settings for serial communication. Baud Rate is 57600 baud. Parity is NONE. Stop Bit is 1. Data Bit is 8. Echo is ON Flow Control is NONE Note: The above items (except Flow Control) can be changed in the SYSTEM->CONFIG SERIAL menu. Console Port (DB-9) Pin-out (The controller is configured as a DCE device without flow control signals.) PIN 2...
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If a command is recognized as valid but the parameter list is somehow incorrect, an “!ERR_#<CR><LF>” is returned to indicate an error. The # will have a numeric value that specifies the type of error. After this line is sent out the prompt will be returned to indicate the system is ready for a new command.
Destination Selection Certain commands listed below require the selection of Screen and/or AUX destinations. The operand will be listed in the command as “dddd”. This represents a maximum of 4 hexadecimal digits, which is a 16-bit value. While this is what the operand represents, the operand must be embedded into the command string as standard ASCII characters.
Example for FC-0616 Controllers: Suppose you want Screen 1, 2 and 4 along with AUX 3 and 4 to be affected by a certain command. The figure below shows how to create the binary value. Using the Conversion Table above, convert the binary value to hex. NOTE: Read the Bit locations from RIGHT to LEFT in order to obtain the correct binary value to convert to hex.
Group Selection Certain commands listed below require the selection of Groups. The operand will be listed in the command as “g”. This represents a 1-digit hexadecimal code, which is a 4-bit value. While this is what the operand represents, the operand must be embedded into the command string as a standard ASCII character.
Key Press & Key Release Commands The following commands allow a program to emulate an operator pressing keys on the keyboard. The KP command acts as if a user has pressed the key and is holding the key down. A program can then issue another Key Press command or issue a Key Release command for the key that is being held down.
Keyboard Map The “Key Press (KP)”, “Key Release (KR)” and “Key Press and Release (KPR)” commands require a Row and Key number parameters. The following illustrations show the how to determine the Row and Key numbers for these commands. Please note that since the FC-0608 is essentially a subset of the FC-0616 keyboard, KEY 9 through KEY 16 in ROW 1 through ROW 4 will be ignored by the KP, KR and KPR commands when executed on a FC-0608 controller.
Serial Remote Commands ATRN <G=[g]|D=[dddd]> Performs an auto transition on the destinations or groups if specified. If not, the operation will be applied to all currently active destinations. BPQUERY [BP query command] Queries BlendPro for raw binary data. FSB [dddd] [bus] Forces program or preview bus of the selected screens black.
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BlendPro Query BPQUERY [BP query command] Description: Queries a BlendPro for raw binary data. The controller will transmit everything contained in the argument field to the RS485 port, then waits for a reply. Data validation is done on the response, and if there was no data corruption, the raw binary data will be sent back to the originator.
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Key Screen KEY [sn] [mode] <threshold> Description: Enables/Disables luminance keying option for a particular screen at a given threshold. If Keying is unavailable due to PIP being enabled on that screen, the command will be ignored. If the keying threshold is not specified, the current threshold value of the screen of interest will be used. Parameters: [sn] –...
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BlendPros & IDs Description: Displays the number of BlendPros detected and their RS485 IDs. The maximum number of BlendPros allowed is 2. The format of the response is fixed and is as follows: [# of BlendPros] [ID_1] [ID_2] Example: If there’s no BPs detected, the response would be 0 0 0 If there’s one BP in a 4-screens system, the response would be 1 5 0 If there are two BPs in a 6-screens system, the response would be 2 7 8 Pass An RS485 Command...
Select Group SG [g] Description: This command selects a set of groups. See “Group Selection” section above for a detailed description on how this works. Parameters: [g] – Group selection bitmap, 1-Hex digit. Example: SG A Selects GROUPS 2 and 4 SG F Selects GROUPS 1, 2, 3, and 4 Select Input...
Chapter SEVEN Folsom Research Information What you will find in this chapter… Warranty RMA Information Technical Support/General Contact Information Manual # 26-0111000-00 / Revision D ScreenPro PLUS – Multi-Screen Seamless Switcher...
(drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Folsom Research will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.
Technical Specifications Video Input Router Input Channels: 16 (1600 Series) or 12 (1200 series). Video Bandwidth: 350 MHz. Input Sync Signals: Sync-on-Video; Separate C or H, V. Connections: BNC. Type High-Resolution Video: Supports conversion of videos with horizontal scan rates up to 100 KHz and resolutions up to 1600x1200.