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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL SmartVIEW SmartVIEW-SDI SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter Manual #26-0109901-00 / Revision C...
- Page 3 RECORD OF CHANGES ECO # REV # DATE DESCRIPTION Approved By 02/20/2002 Initial Release J. Spotts 03/21/2002 Added sharpness adjustment and more flicker J. Spotts filter settings 10/3/2002 Added aspect ratio controls J. Spotts Manual # 26-0109901-00...
- Page 5 Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the Do Not Remove Covers or Panels 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Horizontal Pan ____________________________________________________________ Vertical Pan _______________________________________________________________ Zoom ____________________________________________________________________ Aspect Ratio Adjustment _____________________________________________________ Reset Pan and Zoom to Full Screen ____________________________________________ Sharpness ________________________________________________________________ System Configuration Menu __________________________________________________ Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter... - Page 8 System Reset______________________________________________________________ Chapter 4 – RS-232 Interface______________________________________________________ Computer Control Via the RS-232 Interface______________________________________ RS-232 Command Format ___________________________________________________ Chapter 5 – Serial Commands_____________________________________________________ Serial Commands___________________________________________________________ Chapter 6 – Folsom Research Information___________________________________________ Warranty__________________________________________________________________ RMA Information___________________________________________________________ Technical Support/General Contact Information___________________________________ Appendix______________________________________________________________________ Technical Specifications______________________________________________________ ii Smart VIEW –...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introduction
CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter… About the SmartView Features Technical Description Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter... - Page 10 An optional D1 (SDI) output module is available to support output of digital video in serial format. SmartView allows the user to control all aspects of the video conversion process via user-friendly front panel menus or remotely through the RS-232 interface. Examples of the type of control provided include: ·...
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Page 11: Features
Dynamic pan and zoom allows portions of the source video to be selected for conversion · User-selectable under scan · Genlockable outputs · Internally generated test pattern · Freeze frame Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter... -
Page 12: Technical Description
SmartView, images can be stored, recorded, and displayed on standard video devices, including video projectors, video tape recorders, and monitors. SmartView video output can also be Genlocked to an external source to allow connection to broadcast or video editing systems. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 - Installation
CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION What you will find in this chapter… Rear Panel Connectors Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection Video Input & Output Connections Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 5... - Page 14 The SmartView professional video down converter performs line voltage selection automatically. No user controls are required for line voltage selection. When the SmartView 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.
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Page 15: Video Input 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 SmartView rear panel (see Figure 2-1). Select the desired output format via the front panel menus or RS-232 link. -
Page 17: Chapter 3 - Operation
What you will find in this chapter… Power Up Initialization Menu Operation Picture Adjustments Input Level Adjustments Video and Genlock Input Source System Configuration Menu Zoom and Pan Menu Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 9... - Page 18 Operation After connecting the SmartView 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 SmartView rear panel prior to powering on the SmartView. Locate the power switch on the rear panel near the power connector and turn the unit on.
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Page 19: Main Menu
1 .. 6 to set desired amount of filtering to achieve the best output. Optimum settings vary with input. Use the sharpness setting with this adjustment to achieve the best output. UnderScan (On/Off) Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 11... -
Page 20: Freeze Control
Genlock Adjustments Horizontal Phase Subcarrier Phase Picture Adjustments: Input level Video Adjustments Brightness Contrast Saturation RGB Color Balance Reset Edge Adjustments Bottom Right Left Reset Horizontal Vertical Zoom Set Output Video to Full Screen Aspect Ratio Adjustments 16:9 Custom Set Output Video to Full Screen Sharpness Adjustments 1 .. -
Page 21: Output Video Format Controls
Selecting CompVid by pressing + or - to highlight CompVid and pressing SEL displays the following menu to control the component video output setting: Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 13... -
Page 22: Sync On Green
If desired, the SmartView 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 SmartView must be connected to the BNC connector labeled GENLOCK located on the SmartView rear panel, bottom row, to the left of the Y/C (s-video) connector. -
Page 23: Genlock Adjustments
The horizontal phase adjustment allows the user to advance or delay the SmartView encoded composite signal in relation to the Genlock signal. In order to allow for cable or other system delays, SmartView output can be adjusted in 37.037 ns (nanoseconds) steps which corresponds to ½ pixel, between 400 half-pixels of delay and 270 half pixels of advance. -
Page 24: Flicker Filter Menu
Genlock Adjustments: Subcarrier Phase Adjustment The sub carrier phase adjustment allows color frame synchronization and correct color reproduction. This function is only available if the Genlock source is enabled. Selecting Sub carrier Phase Adj will display the following control to adjust the sub carrier phase in steps of 1.41 degrees: Subcarrier Phase Adjust 181.89... -
Page 25: Input Level Adjustments
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. Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 17... - Page 26 Contrast 103% Picture Adjust: Input Level Adjust: Saturation Adjustments Use the + and - buttons to highlight Saturation and then press SEL to select saturation. The following control will be displayed. Use the + button to increase or the - button to decrease. The slide bar will change to indicate the current setting and the output NTSC/PAL video will change accordingly.
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Page 27: Horizontal Pan
The image will move in 1% increments until +/- 100% is reached. The slide bar updates to indicate the current pan setting. Press SEL when done to save the current pan setting; press ESC to cancel the pan changes. Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 19... -
Page 28: Vertical Pan
This is normally 4:3. Other common aspect ratios are 5:4 and 16:9. The aspect ratio menu allows the user to override the SmartView’s default aspect ratio selection and adjust the setting manually. Press the + or –... -
Page 29: Sharpness
The RS-232 port located on the upper DB-9 connector on the rear of the SmartView. System Configuration: Version This menu selection displays the current firmware version number. This information is helpful when contacting customer service. Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 21... - Page 30 System Configuration: Diagnostics Diagnostic Menu Test Front Panel Test I2C Bus This menu contains selections to perform the following: · Test the LCD display and front panel buttons · Test the system internal device control bus System Configuration: Diagnostics: Test Front Panel This selection starts a non-destructive system test that exercises all pixels on the LCD display and requests the operator to press and release each button.
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Page 31: Chapter 4 - Rs-232 Interface
CHAPTER FOUR RS-232 Interface What you will find in this chapter… Computer Control Via the RS-232 Interface Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 23... -
Page 32: Computer Control Via The Rs-232 Interface
All RS-232 commands are to end with ‘\r’ (an ASCII carriage return) delimiter. This delimiter signifies the completion of a command line string. SmartView will attempt to process the command only after the ‘\r’ is received. For example, “FREEZE 0\r” would be a valid RS-232 command line string. Please refer to Chapter 5 for a detailed list of serial commands. -
Page 33: Chapter 5 - Serial Commands
CHAPTER FIVE Serial Commands What you will find in this chapter… Serial Commands Format and Description Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 25... -
Page 35: Serial Commands
This command is used to get or set the flicker filter and adaptive filter being used. If [n] is specified, the selected flicker/adaptive filter combination will be deployed. Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 27... - Page 36 FILTER [n] where 0 – Adaptive filter off 1 .. 6 to set adaptive filter setting Freeze The following command is used to get/set the current freeze state. If no parameter is specified, the current freeze state will be returned. If [n] is specified, freeze will be set accordingly. FREEZE [n] where 1 –...
- Page 37 The following command is used to get or configure the output video standard and component video. To configure an output format parameter, specify <type>=<value>. Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 29...
- Page 38 OFMT [<type>=<value>] [<type>=<value>] where Type Value v – to set the output standard format. 0 = NTSC 1 = PAL c – to set the component analog video. 0 = RGB 1 = YUV b – to set the video blanking standard. 0 = Analog 1 = SDI(D1) Sharpness...
- Page 39 YCbCr and RGB formats will be displayed. CURSORLOC [xPos] [yPos] The given YCbCr and RGB values returned by this command are used for factory calibration of the input video processor. Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 31...
- Page 40 One way to efficiently develop command sequences to control the SmartView functions remotely is to first enter the equivalent commands to configure the unit via the front panel. Once configuration parameters are established, then an equivalent sequence of commands can be entered as an application program.
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Page 41: Chapter 6 - Folsom Research Information
CHAPTER SIX Folsom Research Information What you will find in this chapter… Warranty RMA Information Technical Support/General Contact Information Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 33... - Page 42 (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.
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Page 43: Appendix
APPENDIX Technical Specifications Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 35... -
Page 44: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Analog Computer Video Input Connectors: HD-15 Female connector, input and loop-through Analog Video: RGB or Y, Pb, Pr, with horizontal scan rates of up to 110KHZ, resolutions up to 1600x1280 pixels. Sync Format: Sync-on-Video; Separate C or H, V Input Format: 2:1 Interlaced or Non-Interlaced Termination: 75 Ohm or high impedance (switch selectable) Genlock Input... - Page 45 Safety ground leakage current: <0.5 mA @ 50/60 Hz, 264 VAC EMI Filter: Complies with FCC Class B Power consumption: 50 watts maximum Environmental Temperature: 0-40 degrees C; Humidity: 0-95% noncondensing Manual # 26-0109901-00 / Revision C SmartVIEW – Computer – to – Video Down Converter 37...