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- Page 1 DIDO Installation Manual Manual Number 041101 Firmware Version 1.06 and above 205 Commercial Court Morganville, NJ 07751 (732) 591-5800 www.auroramultimedia.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IR REMOTE AND BASIC KEY FUNCTIONS .................6 QUICK START GUIDE ........................7 LCD / KEYPAD.............................8 CONNECTIONS ...........................8 A/V & C ......................8 ONTROL CONNECTORS .........................9 OWER CONNECTOR ........................9 XAMPLES ONNECTIONS OPERATING THE DIDO ........................10 ......................10 EMOTE ONTROL UNCTIONS .........................11 TRUCTURE 6.2.1 ..........................11 6.2.2 .........................12 INDOW ETUP 6.2.3... -
Page 3: Introduction
DIDO Installation Manual 1 Introduction The DIDO is a high quality video processor engine. The DIDO supports advanced functionality, like video format /scan rate conversions, audio effects, rotation, and window effects. All this can be controlled via IR remote and RS-232 and is small enough to fit in tight areas. The progressive output(s) produces a high quality image using the latest 3:2 / 2:2 pull-down, motion handling, and noise reduction technologies. - Page 4 DIDO Installation Manual Just a few examples of the DIDO’s capabilities: Single Image Scaling Side by Side Quad Mode Single with PiP Single with Translucent PiP Single Rotated Dual Rotated Tri Rotated Single Rotated PiP Single Rotated Translucent PiP Video Wall Mode Rotated Using 3 DIDO Units...
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Page 5: Accessories
DIDO Installation Manual Accessories The accessories supplied are: 12v 15watt DC wall supply or International Supply Kit if applicable 8 pin mini DIN to 8 RCA Female audio I/O cable 2 qty S-Video to Composite Video Adaptors RS-232 Adaptor Cable 6 Pin Mini-Din to 9 Pin D-Sub... -
Page 6: Optional Accessories
DIDO Installation Manual 1.1 Optional Accessories Optional accessories available from Aurora Multimedia Corp.: SRK-001 Single Rack Mount Kit DRK-001 Dual Rack Mount Kit CA0016-6 200MHz 6ft DVI-I to DVI-D / VGA(15pin D SUB) Breakout Cable... -
Page 7: Ir Remote And Basic Key Functions
DIDO Installation Manual 2 IR Remote and basic key functions The DIDO can be controlled using an IR remote controller. It utilizes the built in IR sensor or can be controlled via front panel and/or RS-232. -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
5. Connect the power source to the Display (refer to Operating Instructions of the Display). Connect the supplied 12v DC adapter to the DIDO and the power outlet. The LCD will light and after 5 seconds the firmware rev will appear. About 15 seconds later the DIDO will complete initialization and display Aurora DIDO on the LCD. -
Page 9: Lcd / Keypad
Be careful when doing this as all stored settings will be erased. 5 Connections The DIDO has 6 independent inputs and 2 outputs. In addition there is audio and RS-232 control. 5.1 A/V & Control connectors •... -
Page 10: Power Connector
The respective audio input channels are selected from the menu or RS-232 command. 5.2 Power connector Connect the supplied 12v DC adapter to the power jack of the DIDO unit. It is recommended to connect the power supply only after all other connections are done. -
Page 11: Operating The Dido
DIDO Installation Manual 6 Operating the DIDO The DIDO has many advanced features to enhance the typical viewing experience. A user can switch the unit on or off, control volume level, switch the current source, rotate an image, and many other functions. -
Page 12: Menu Structure
Keys: P1-P4 Preset keys which make the usability of the DIDO much easier. When a preset is recalled it will restore the saved screen conditions set at the time of initially saving the preset. Up to 99 presets can be saved and recalled via the menu or RS-232. -
Page 13: Window Setup
Video B based on mode. Tri and quad modes have restrictions on which source can be sent to a particular window. The DIDO will not allow an invalid selection. When in quad mode windows 1 and 2 will show only Side A sources, windows 3 and 4 will show Side B sources. - Page 14 DIDO Installation Manual Window size gives the ability to change the horizontal and vertical size of a window. There are 1000 points of accuracy. If the arrow key is pressed once the value will change by tenths of a percent. If an arrow is pressed and held for 2 or more seconds, the value will change by 1 percent instead of tenths.
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Page 15: Layout Setup
DIDO Installation Manual 6.2.3 Layout Setup Layout – Select from Single, PiP, Dual, Tri, and Quad Rotate – 0, 90, 180, 270 PiP Size – Control the size of the PiP from 0 - 100 percent with accuracy down to the tenths. -
Page 16: Sound Setup
Mute -- Turns on and off the audio output Delay -- Enter the amount of audio delay to be added to compensate not just for DIDO video processing but other equipment as well. 6.2.6 Preset Setup This menu allows control the saving and loading of up to 99 presets. First select the preset then change to the preset to be saved or loaded followed by select again. - Page 17 DIDO Installation Manual Noise reduction allows the DIDO to clean up an image with random noise. This is useful with sources that have poor quality. There are 2 types of noise reduction filters available. The first is Spatial which is good for signals from poor TV reception.
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Page 18: Signal Timing
The H Freq and pixel clock is automatically calculated inside the DIDO and is not necessary for entry. When done making changes select Apply Changes to save. Keep in mind any changes made effect all inputs using the resolution as well as outputs. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Display and the DIDO. Also, make certain the DIDO has power. The display does not turn show Check to see if the OSD from the DIDO displays. If it does an image check the source selection and/or cables for the source. If... -
Page 20: Firmware Update
The internal software of DIDO (the firmware) can be updated. This may be necessary to fix errors corrected in the newer releases of the firmware, or to enhance functionality. The serial port of the DIDO must be connected to the RS-232 (“COM”) port of a PC-compatible personal computer, running MS- Windows 98, 2k, or XP operating system. -
Page 21: Rs-232 Protocol
Serial Connector Type: 9 to 6 pin RS 232 cable (NULL). Note: this cable is supplied by the manufacturer. The DIDO is addressable. Units will be addressable from 000-254. Address 255 or *** is reserved for broadcasting. COMMAND FORMAT: [Prefix][Address][Command][n][m] [<CR>]... - Page 22 DIDO Installation Manual HSIZE n m SET H.SIZE n (window):1, 2, 3, 4; m = 0 to 100 VSIZE n m SET V.SIZE n (window):1, 2, 3, 4; m = 0 to 100 SWAPIN SWAP INPUTS Swap inputs from window 1 and 2...
- Page 23 DIDO Installation Manual General Info: Unless otherwise noted all valid commands are echoed back if properly received unless the “***” address is used. Invalid commands will reply with ~ERROR<CR> as long as the address is zero. Convert the multi-digit ASCII decimal representation response to a true hexadecimal value. Ex. xx = 13 (0x31, 0x33) turn this into 0D.
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Page 24: Specifications
DIDO Installation Manual 10 Specifications 10.1 Supported Timing Input Format Horiz. Freq. Vertical Freq. Active Resolution Total Resolution Pixel Clock (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) 525/60 NTSC, ITU-R 15.75/1.001 60.0/1.001 720x480 @ 59.94i 858x525 13.500 BT601-5, RS-170M 525/60 NTSC, CCIR 15.75/1.001 60.0/1.001 720x480 @ 59.94p 858x525... -
Page 25: Power Source
DIDO Installation Manual 10.2 Power source 12v 15 Watt DC wall supply 2.1mm Power Connector (12 volts) Center is Positive Outer Shell is Ground 10.3 Connection terminals 2 S-Video Inputs (Mini DIN 4pin) 2 DVI-I Inputs for 2 DVI-D inputs and 2 RGBHV/YPbPr inputs 1 Audio breakout (Mini DIN 8pin) requires adapter cable with 4 pairs of RCA connectors. - Page 26 When connecting multiple units the first unit will have the RS-232 connected and then its 485+, 485-, and ground, paralleled to all other DIDO units RS-485 ports only. The last in the line is usually the only that is terminated by shorting pin 2 to pin 6.
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Page 27: Dimensions
DIDO Installation Manual Example of multiple DIDO units connected together via RS-485 and controlled from a PC. PC (DB9) DIDO 1 DIDO 2 DIDO 3 5 ----------------- 1 ----------------- 1 ----------------- 1 2 --- 2 ----------------- 3 4 ----------------- 4 ----------------- 4 |... -
Page 28: Limited Lifetime Warranty
DIDO Installation Manual 11 Limited Lifetime Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corp. (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for the product lifetime as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Lifetime warranty covers products purchased in the year of 2003 and after. Product lifetime is defined as 7 years from discontinuance of product. -
Page 29: Fcc Part 15 Statement
DIDO Installation Manual 12 FCC Part 15 Statement RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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