Ultra Stereo Labs PSA-200 Instruction Manual

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PSA-200
Projection System Analyzer
PSA Patented Technology
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Safety Summary ........................................... 4
Introduction ................................................. 5
Component Identification............................ 6
Setup ............................................................. 7
Operation .................................................... 10
Report Function ......................................... 13
Menu Bar .................................................... 14
Program ...................................................... 15
Export Features .......................................... 16
Specifications ............................................. 17
PSA-200 Block Diagram ............................. 18
Troubleshooting ......................................... 19
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Please record the following information for your records: Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Purchased from: © 1999, 2000 Ultra Stereo Labs, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA, USA. All Rights Reserved. 2nd Edition. January, 2000 Page 1 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Such war- ranty shall not apply to any product or component (A) repaired or altered by anyone other than Ultra Stereo Labs or an authorized service contractor; (B) tampered with or altered in any way or sub-...
  • Page 3 2nd Edition. January, 2000 Page 3 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4: Safety Summary

    Use lens cloth for lens cleaning. • Do Not Push Objects Into Opening of this Product. Never insert objects into the product through open- ings. • Do Not Operate In Wet or Damp Conditions. ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual Page 4 2nd Edition. January, 2000...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Software diskettes/CD ROM components of the projected image. The Manual PSA-200 can also be used as a spot meter. The standard luminance range is from three OPTIONS to 30 foot-Lamberts (10-100 candelas/ square meter). With the addition of an op-...
  • Page 6: Component Identification

    Cable Power Connector Power Adaptor Tripod INSTALL DISK ONLY PSA-200 Laptop Software Windows 95/98 Version 0.23 Copyright USL, Inc. 1999 PSA SERIAL # Test Film CD ROM Software (Optional) ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual Page 6 2nd Edition. January, 2000...
  • Page 7: Setup

    3. The “Vppro95” folder will appear. Click quired to install the operating software. The on the Vppro95 folder to open it. first is to install the PSA-200 application 4. There are three setup icons. Double program; the second installs the drivers for click on the setup icon showing a com- the PCMCIA video card.
  • Page 8: Hardware Setup

    (The PSA-200 camera should be positioned at least one screen width back from the screen.) If the camera is set up in the pro- jection booth, looking through the projec-...
  • Page 9 (see Fig. 3). It NOTE: The PSA-200 and laptop computer should look centered on the laptop require a warm-up period of at least two computer screen. The image of the...
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION This section describes the operation of the side the image and not in the darker bor- PSA-200 in detail. It is organized by specific der surrounding it in order for a manual activity for easy reference. These activities alignment border to work.
  • Page 11 (Fig. 5) Spot Meter Checking Weave and Jitter (Optional Feature) The PSA-200 measures picture steadiness (Fig. 6) SMPTE Test Pattern in terms of Weave and Jitter (or Jump). Weave is the residual horizontal motion of a projected image. Jitter is the residual ver- 3.
  • Page 12 Fig. 8) The graphs display amplitude vs. frequency of the spectral compo- nents as a troubleshooting aid. As the PSA-200 analyzes the image motion and accumulates more data, the accu- racy of the readings increases. After approximately two minutes, the soft- (Fig.
  • Page 13: Report Function

    (Fig. 10b) Report - Bottom of the report. The Cancel button deletes all of the text of the report and returns to the PSA-200 report screen. (Fig. 11) Report Edit 2nd Edition. January, 2000 Page 13 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 14: Menu Bar

    (provided by where the PSA-200 files are stored. Double- contacting USL) into the dialog box to imple- click on the PSA-200 folder or other direc- ment software upgrades. tory and folder (where files are saved). Se- lect the .rpt file to be deleted, then press...
  • Page 15: Program

    If this apparent reading. 2nd Edition. January, 2000 Page 15 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 16: Export Features

    Lays out data in a row of 45 cells as MS-Excel). This file handling feature (instead of 9 x 5 cell matrix). couples the PSA-200 cinema analyzer to the power and utility inherent in database “Insert field names in database.”...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    9. Weave, Jitter and Flicker Measure- ments Accuracy: ±10% of reading 10. Weave, Jitter and Flicker Measure- ments Resolution: .05% 11. Environment: Temperature 40°-110° F, Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing 2nd Edition. January, 2000 Page 17 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 18: Psa-200 Block Diagram

    PSA-200 Block Diagram Converter Lens Zoom Lens Modified Camera Assy. PS2-MCA Laptop Camera Board PCMCIA PS2-K10 PS2-VC1 ”Y” Cable PS2-JY Power Viewfinder Adaptor PS2-V10 PS2-UP Camera Assembly PS2-CA2/23 Camera Cable PS2-C75 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual Page 18 2nd Edition. January, 2000...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    “Device Manager’ if a problem occurs during the installation or operation of the PSA-200 system. 1. Verify you have installed the PSA-200 software before you inserted the PCMCIA card. If you did not, proceed to step 4.
  • Page 20 PSA soft- ware. The PSA-200 should now work prop- erly, if not: 5. Make sure the Windows operating sys- tem is located in C:\Windows and the USL support files are as follows: The “Ms80x.inf” driver is in the “C:\Windows\Inf”...
  • Page 21 6. 6. Check your “Card Services Software”. If Card services or another third party PCMCIA slot manager is present, the PSA-200 capture card may have prob- Fig. 20 lems being identified by the Windows operating system. The PSA-200 Video F.
  • Page 22 PCMCIA control panel first. I. Re-insert the PSA-200 PCMCIA card and confirm the driver information by opening CardSoft. The screen should no longer have the question mark and the driver will be properly identified (see Fig.
  • Page 23 P. Windows will prompt you to click “Finish” to enable 32-bit support. Click “Finish” and follow the instructions to turn your com- puter completely off. Q. Check to ensure your PSA-200 2nd Edition. January, 2000 Page 23 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 24 PCMCIA card you identify and resolve conflicts be- is fully inserted in the card slot. Restart your tween your PSA-200 Video Capture computer, and then restart the PSA pro- card and other devices in your system.
  • Page 25 Fig. 29 appears again, try using the Manual Alignment function. If you cannot fix the problem, call us for technical support. Fig. 29 2nd Edition. January, 2000 Page 25 ULTRA STEREO PSA-200 Instruction Manual...

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