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  • Page 1 Quadra User’s Guide...
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  • Page 3 ......RGB Spectrum reserves the right to make any modification to this guide or the information contained herein at any time without notice.
  • Page 4 ......RGB Spectrum (RGB) warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service when correctly installed and maintained, for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ........Chapter 1 Introduction ......1 Product Overview .
  • Page 6 Automatically Loading Output Parameters ..29 Manually Loading Output Parameters ....30 Testing Outputs ........31 Selecting an Input Source .
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous Commands ..... . . 74 Timing Parameters ........78 Factory Timing List .
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting Guide ......111 How to Contact RGB Spectrum ..... . . 114 Appendix E Technical Specifications .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION ........PR OD U C T O VE R V IE W .

  • Page 10: In This Guide

    A command line interface provides easy access to all Quadra functions. This interface is supported remotely by either RS-232 serial communications or by network control (Ethernet 10/100 BaseT). I N T H I S G U I D E ......The following chapters are included in the Quadra User’s Guide: •...

  • Page 11: A Word About Inputs

    • • • • A WORD ABOUT INPUTS ......Each Quadra input channel accepts any one of the component, composite, RGB and (optionally) digital inputs.

  • Page 12: A Word About Outputs

    identical input and output channels. Figure 1-2. A WORD ABOUT OUTPUTS ......As standard, Quadra provides four identical DVI-I output connectors —...

  • Page 13: Quadra Control

    • These factors are all interrelated with the system’s refresh rate (also known as “frame rate”). When configuring a channel’s output, please keep the following rules of thumb in mind: • • Note When configuring your system, the important factor to remember is the interrelation between specifications: •...

  • Page 14: Feature Summary

    The Ethernet port (10/100BaseT) allows a Quadra system to be connected to a local area network (LAN) or directly to a PC that is properly equipped with a network card. Note that direct connection requires the use of an Ethernet hub or Ethernet cross-over cable.
  • Page 15 • 350-7951 Analog RGB output up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz. DVI output up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz. Adjustable output gamma to optimize performance with a variety of display technologies. Special features: High quality filtering. Pan, zoom and freeze each input. Colored and shaded backgrounds.

  • Page 16: Installation And Setup

    NSTALLATION AND ........I N T H I S C H A PTE R .

  • Page 17: Optional Items

    ......RGB Spectrum can optionally provide additional equipment that may be useful in installing and operating your Quadra system.

  • Page 18: Front Panel

    FRONT PA NEL ......The figure below illustrates a front panel view of the Quadra. Alarm Activity Link...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    REA R PAN EL ......The figure below shows a view of the Quadra rear panel. DVI-2 DVI-1 Holes...
  • Page 20 Note Note 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P Composite Video — One BNC female connector is provided for NTSC or PAL composite video, a signal that typically originates from a VCR or camera.
  • Page 21 Note 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P can connect this output to a DVI-capable monitor or an analog RGB monitor. Graphic Output 2 One DVI-I multi-pin connector is provided for Graphic Output 2, which is identical to Graphic Output 1.

  • Page 22: Installation

    INST ALLATION ......This section provides Quadra installation instructions. All connections are made to the rear of the Quadra chassis.
  • Page 23 Note Note 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P To connect to a monitor with an analog RGB input, use an adapter that converts from the DVI connector directly to a 15- pin D-sub connector.

  • Page 24: System Control Setup

    SYSTEM CONTROL SETUP ......The following topics are discussed in this section: •...
  • Page 25 Figure 2-4. 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: XOn / XOff Quadra can be configured to operate at baud rates from 9600 baud to 115 kbaud.

  • Page 26: Ethernet Control Setup

    ETHERNET Ethernet control enables you to use a Telnet session to control Quadra using a command line interface. Quadra includes an internal Telnet server which ..CONTROL SETUP works with standard Telnet clients. A Telnet client is included as a standard item with Windows Note Use the following steps to control Quadra via Ethernet:...

  • Page 27: System Timing

    Figure 2-5. Note SY S T E M T IM IN G ......The following topics are outlined in this section: •...

  • Page 28: Output Timing

    Quadra can be used with both standard and non-standard display devices. You can allow Quadra to automatically “learn” the display’s timing parameters, or you can enter your own. Internally, Quadra keeps an that contains both factory-defined and user-defined timing values. •...
  • Page 29 “Factory Timing Use the following steps to set up the Quadra’s output timing. Note 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P List” in Chapter 4. This setup procedure applies to both analog and digital displays.

  • Page 30: Advanced Output Timing

    Note ADVANCED OUTPUT For most applications and timings, the steps outlined in the previous section are ..adequate for matching Quadra’s output to your display. However, for greater TIMING accuracy (particularly with dual or multi-monitor configurations), you can fine- tune output settings using the Output Timing Interactive function.
  • Page 31 Additionally, users must “exit” the interactive timing mode before normal command line interface functions can be issued. Use the following steps to adjust output timing interactively: Note Note 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P For the selected output channel and display, ensure that you’ve fol- lowed steps 1 through 9 in the preceding Turn on the “Grid”...

  • Page 32: Input Timing

    When all output channels have been “timed” interactively, please continue with “Input ..INPUT TIMING When you connect a graphics signal to a Quadra input channel, Quadra automatically searches for a match between the signal and the list of signal types that it stores internally.
  • Page 33 • Use the following steps to adjust input timing interactively. The procedure takes you through the complete adjustment for one input (including naming and saving settings), and then asks you to repeat steps for each remaining input. Note 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P The Input Interactive function enables you to adjust each input’s timing interactively.
  • Page 34 Note 350-7951 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P With the upper-left corner properly adjusted, adjust the lower-right corner next by using the following keyboard controls. The goal is to position this corner for maximum image visibility.

  • Page 35: Operations

    PERATIONS ........I N T H I S C H A PTE R .

  • Page 36: Introduction To Operations

    I N T R O D U C T I O N T O O P E R A T I ON S ......The Quadra is a high performance, four channel multi-format up/down converter with numerous applications in graphics, displays and multi-monitor environments.

  • Page 37: Procedures And Prerequisites

    In this configuration, using an external splitter or DA (Distribution Amplifier), Quadra automatically crops each identical input into its proper “quadrant” using the WALL command. Refer to the section for instructions. PROCEDURES AND This chapter provides detailed operating procedures for many of Quadra’s most frequently used functions.

  • Page 38: Manually Loading Output Parameters

    • • These steps should be repeated for each of the Quadra output channels (1 - 4). this command enables you to set the output display parameters, using values that are stored in the system’s MANUALLY Use the following steps if you want to manually enter your own output parameters: LOADING OUTPUT .

  • Page 39: Testing Outputs

    T E STI N G O U T PU TS ......This section provides instructions for using the “TestPattern” command. For a selected output channel, you can enable a variety of internal test patterns and quickly check your Quadra’s outputs.

  • Page 40: Selecting An Input Source

    Note SELECTING AN INPU T SOURCE ......This section provides instructions for using the “INputSouRCe” command. This command enables you to switch between input sources for each of Quadra’s four input channel.

  • Page 41: Enabling And Disabling Outputs

    EN ABLING AND DISA BLING OUTPUTS ......This section provides instructions for using the “OutPutENable” command. With this command, you can enable or disable one (or all) Quadra outputs.

  • Page 42: Understanding Auto Sync

    UNDERSTANDING AUTO SYNC ......The following topics are discussed in this section: •...

  • Page 43: Loading Input Timing Values

    Once a close match is found for each RGB input, Quadra tries to lock to it — or continues down the list until a “lock” is achieved. LOADING INPUT To load a different set of parameters or “create” your own, Auto Sync can be disabled —...

  • Page 44: Performing Interactive Input Timing

    • • PERFORMING If you want to “fine tune” a set of timing parameters visually, you can use the INputINTeractive INTERACTIVE INPUT input image, you can precisely align the upper left and lower right corners of the ..TIMING image —...
  • Page 45 Figure 3-10. 350-7951 Enter H INSAVE Help Text — Input Save Command To save the specified RGB input in a “user” register, type: INSAVE <input #> <100...160> Example: To name RGB input 3 in register 101, type: Enter INSAVE 3 101 Confirm the name and the storage register by viewing the timing list.

  • Page 46: Cropping An Image

    CROPPING AN IMAGE ......This section provides basic instructions for using the WSR command (WindowSourceRectangle).
  • Page 47 Please note: • • 350-7951 Example: Crop input 1 to 800 x 600, starting at the exact top left corner of the image. Type: Enter wsr 1 0 0 800 600 Example: Crop input 2 to 300 x 300, starting 500 pixels over from the left, and 10 lines down.

  • Page 48: Zooming An Image

    ZO OM IN G AN I MAG E ......The zoom function enables you to interactively zoom an image’s WSR coordinates.

  • Page 49: Panning An Image

    PA NNING A N IM AGE ......The pan function enables you to interactively pan an image’s WSR coordinates, effectively moving only the x and y coordinates while maintaining the height and width parameters.

  • Page 50: Sizing The Output Image

    SIZING THE OUT PUT IMAGE ......This section provides basic instructions for using the WDR command (WindowDestinationRectangle).
  • Page 51 Please note: • • 350-7951 Example: Assuming an output resolution of 1024 x 768, set output 1 to full screen. Type: Enter wdr 1 0 0 1024 768 Example: Place a 100 pixel by 100 line video window at column 300, line 400 on the monitor for output 2. Type: Enter wdr 2 300 400 100 100 Example: From a full screen output 1 rectangle, transition...

  • Page 52: Using Position

    US IN G P O SI TI O N ......With a defined WDR rectangle, you can interactively move the rectangle around the selected output screen using the Please note: •...
  • Page 53 Figure 3-16. 350-7951 Request help text for the POSition command. Type: Enter H POS Help Text — Position Command Change the Position interactively as desired. Type: Enter POS <output #> Use the following controls to position the rectangle. Type: i to move the rectangle up m to move the rectangle down j to move the rectangle left l to move the rectangle right...

  • Page 54: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    ADJ USTIN G BRIGHTNESS AND C ON TRAST ......Quadra enables you to easily adjust a source image’s brightness and contrast using the Figure 3-17.

  • Page 55: Adjusting Hue And Saturation

    ADJ USTIN G HUE AND SATURA TION ......Quadra enables you to easily adjust a source image’s hue and saturation using Figure 3-19.

  • Page 56: Adjusting Sharpness

    ADJ USTIN G SHARPNESS ......Quadra enables you to easily adjust a source image’s sharpness using the SHARPness Figure 3-21.

  • Page 57: Creating A Background

    CREATING A B ACKGROUND ......Quadra enables you to set an output channel’s background color, from a solid color to a shaded “ramp”...

  • Page 58: Creating A 2X2 Monitor Wall

    CREATING A 2 X 2 MONITOR WALL ......Using the each input’s WSR to exactly 1/4 of the screen. With your output channels properly connected to a 2x2 monitor wall display, you’re ready to go with one easy command.
  • Page 59 350-7951 Input #3 is cropped to the exact lower left quadrant of the source image. Input #4 is cropped to the exact lower right quadrant of the source image. The net result on your 2x2 monitor wall is a perfectly expanded source image.

  • Page 60: Command Line Interface

    OMMAND ........This chapter discusses Quadra control commands that provide access to all of the unit’s functions.

  • Page 61: Command Format

    CO MMAN D FOR MAT ......All Quadra control functions are issued via ASCII commands that are used to set one or more system parameters (or values).

  • Page 62: Command Help

    ........... . To execute commands, each command line must be followed by a carriage return (pressing Enter).

  • Page 63: Optional Parameters

    An individual destination is indicated by the parameter such as <input#>, and is typically the first parameter following the command name. Many commands allow the use of the optional modifier ALL which enables you to set all applicable destinations with one command. The command parameter will then be indicated in the following form: The ALL modifier is useful for setting all inputs to the same value.

  • Page 64: Command Set List

    COMMAN D SE T LIST ......The following sections list the commands used for controlling the Quadra. A table of all commands is provided, followed by lists arranged according to categories: •...

  • Page 65: Command Summary

    COMMAN D SUM MARY ......This section provides a table of all Quadra commands in alphabetical order. Click the desired command to access detailed instructions.

  • Page 66: Input Commands

    ..INPUT COMMANDS Input commands allow you to make input adjustments, and then save these settings into the unit’s internal memory. A summary of input commands is listed below. Click the desired command to access detailed instructions. Table 4-2.

  • Page 67: Input Commands Descriptions

    I N P U T C O M M A N D S D E S C R I P T I O N S The table below lists all input commands, their arguments and detailed descriptions. Table 4-3. Input Commands Descriptions Command Arguments INputAutoSync...
  • Page 68 Table 4-3. Input Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments INputLOAD <input #> <1…160> INputNAME <input #> [timing set name] INputPHASE <graphics input#> [0 … 31] INputSAVE <input#> <100…160> INputSouRCe <input#> [RGB | DVI | YUV | COMPOSITE1 | COMPOSITE2 | SVIDEO] INputTiMing <input #>...
  • Page 69 Table 4-3. Input Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments TiMingLIST <1 … 160> [<1 … 160>]] | [ACTIVE] TiMingLISTCLEAR none TiMingDELete <100 … 160> TiMingLISTLOAD <100…160> <name> <hfp> <hs> <hbp> <hact> <vfp> <vs> <vbp> <vact> <hfreq> <sync> <hpol> <vpol> <il> 350-7951 C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R F A C E Description Displays the entire Timing List.

  • Page 70: Output Commands

    OUTPUT Output commands control Quadra’s output channels. They define the output timing and sync format, and save, load, and delete timings to the Output List. A ..COMMANDS summary of output commands is listed below. Click the desired command to access detailed instructions.

  • Page 71: Output Commands Descriptions

    O U T P U T C O M M A N D S D E S C R I P T I O N S The table below lists all output commands, their arguments and detailed descriptions. Table 4-5. Output Commands Descriptions Command Arguments...
  • Page 72 Table 4-5. Output Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments OutPutTiMingLOAD <output #> <1 … 160> OutPutTiMingNAME <output #> [name] OutPutTiMingSAVE <output #> <100 … 160> 350-7951 C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R F A C E Description For the selected output channel, sets the output display parameters from values stored in the specified Factory...

  • Page 73: Display Commands

    DISPLAY Display commands apply to positioning and visibility, and enable you to control the display configuration, zoom and pan operations, freezing inputs and more..COMMANDS A summary of commands is listed below. Click the desired command to access detailed instructions.

  • Page 74: Display Commands Descriptions

    D I S P L A Y C O M M A N D S D E S C R I P T I O N S The table below lists all positioning, visibility and display commands, including their arguments and detailed descriptions. Table 4-7.
  • Page 75 Table 4-7. Display Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments SIZE <input #> [<s | l> <repetition>] (none) UNderScan <input #> [ON | OFF] VideoAspectRatio <video input #> [NORMAL | WS1 | WS2 | WS3 | WS4] VideoInterlaceFiLteR <input #> [NORMAL | TEMPORAL | ADAPTIVE] WALL (none)
  • Page 76 Table 4-7. Display Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments WindowDestinationRecta <output #> [<x: - ngle 1920...3840> <y: - 1440...2880> <width: 0…1920> <height: 0...1440>] [duration: 0.1…128] WINdowENable <output # | ALL> [<ON |OFF> [duration: 0.1 ... 128]] 350-7951 C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R F A C E Description Sets both the position and size of an input’s destination rectangle.
  • Page 77 Table 4-7. Display Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments WindowSourceRectangle <input #> [<x> <y> <width> <height>] [duration: 0.1…128] ZooM <input #> [<i | o> <repetition>] 350-7951 C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R F A C E Description Sets the source rectangle for the selected input.

  • Page 78: Image Control Commands

    IMAGE CONTROL After you have made adjustments with the Input commands, you can use the image control commands to adjust parameters such as brightness, contrast and ..COMMANDS color. A summary of commands is listed below. Click the desired command to access detailed instructions.

  • Page 79: Image Control Commands Descriptions

    I M A G E C O N T R O L C O M M A N D S D E S C R I P T I O N S The table below lists all image control commands, their arguments and detailed descriptions.

  • Page 80: Serial Port Commands

    SERIAL PORT Serial Port Commands are used to control the baud and echo settings. A summary is listed below. Click the desired command to access detailed ..COMMANDS instructions. Table 4-10. Serial Port Commands Summary Command BAUDrate ECHO...

  • Page 81: Network Commands

    NETWORK Network Commands control the settings for Quadra’s Ethernet port. The values used in this section are typically provided by your facility’s IT specialist. A ..COMMANDS summary is listed below. Click the desired command to access detailed instructions.

  • Page 82: Miscellaneous Commands

    MISCELLANEOUS The Miscellaneous commands category control includes a variety of general Quadra functions. A summary of commands is listed below. Click the desired ..COMMANDS command to access detailed instructions. Table 4-14. Miscellaneous Commands Summary Command BackGroundSouRCe...

  • Page 83: Miscellaneous Commands Descriptions

    M I S C E L L A N E O U S C O M M A N D S D E S C R I P T I O N S The table below lists all miscellaneous commands, their arguments and detailed descriptions.
  • Page 84 Table 4-15. MIscellaneous Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments SETTINGSEXPORT [TIMING | WINDOW | SYSTEM | ALL] [filename] 350-7951 C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R F A C E Description This command enables you to store settings on an external computer.
  • Page 85 Table 4-15. MIscellaneous Commands Descriptions(Continued) Command Arguments SETTINGSIMPORT [filename] STATus (none) SYStemReSeT (none) TestPattern <output # | ALL> [SNOW | RANDOM | DVI1 | RAMPS | GRID | HBARS | BARS | OFF] UpdateFirmWare (none) VERsion (none) 350-7951 C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R F A C E Description This command enables you to restore or set system settings (or clone a new system) to match...

  • Page 86: Timing Parameters

    TIMING PARA METERS ......The table below lists timing parameters, values and ranges used for both the input and output timing functions.
  • Page 87 Table 4-16. Definitions and Ranges for Timing Parameters(Continued) Parameter Definitions SYNC Sync format HPOL Horizontal sync polarity VPOL Vertical sync polarity Interlaced/Noninterlaced 350-7951 C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R F A C E Ranges Comments 3, 4, or 5 wires...

  • Page 88: Factory Timing List

    F A C T O R Y T I M I N G L I S T ......The table below lists all of Quadra’s preset timings that can be used for Output or Input timing settings.
  • Page 89 TYPE VESA 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz VESA 1280 x 960 @ 85Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz EIA-343-A 675 lines EIA-343-A 729 lines EIA-343-A 875 lines EIA-343-A 945 lines EIA-343-A 1023 lines 720 x 480, 29.97i...

  • Page 90: Appendix A Image Concepts

    MAGE ONCEPTS ........I N T H I S A P P EN D IX .

  • Page 91: Image Rectangles

    IMAGE RECTAN GLES ......The resolution of raster scanned images is defined by the number of pixels per line and the total number of lines per frame.

  • Page 92: Chapter 4 Command Line Interface

    SOURCE The source rectangle for each input is defined in terms of the input image’s pixel position in coordinate space. The image’s top left corner is positioned ..RECTANGLE using these coordinates, and the image’s width and height are defined in the same way.
  • Page 93 I M A G E C O N C E P T S Image Rectangles In the second example below, a portion of the full size source image has been defined. Figure A-2. Portion of Full Size Image The “cropped” image is 450 pixels wide by 300 lines high. The upper left corner starts at pixel coordinate (100,50).

  • Page 94: Destination Rectangle

    I M A G E C O N C E P T S Image Rectangles DESTINATION Each input’s destination rectangle is defined in terms of the display device’s screen space coordinates, rather than the input picture’s coordinates. Each ..RECTANGLE destination rectangle represents the source rectangle mapped to a specific size and position on the display.

  • Page 95: Aspect Ratio

    In the next example, the “cropped” image from destination space on the display device. Figure A-4. In this case, the WDR value would be defined as: Using WDR, you can take a portion of the source image and (without resizing it) can place it anywhere on the display device.

  • Page 96: Positioning And Clipping

    • Suppose that you have defined an input’s source and destination rectangles so that a 320 x 240 portion of a video source image is mapped into a 640 x 480 rectangle. Here, the destination rectangle is larger than the source rectangle, but it has the same shape and the same width-to-height aspect ratio (4:3).
  • Page 97 I M A G E C O N C E P T S Positioning and Clipping In the second example, the same source rectangle is mapped to a destination rectangle starting at (-200,200). By specifying screen coordinates with negative values, the left and top edges of the source image can be clipped. Figure A-6.

  • Page 98: Appendix B Communications Setup

    OMMUNICATIONS ........I N T H I S A P P EN D IX .
  • Page 99 Figure B-2. Figure B-3. 350-7951 C O M M U N I C A T I O N S S E T U P Launching a Hyperterminal Window This action displays the Connection Description Dialog, a sample of which is shown below. Connection Description Dialog (Sample) In the dialog: Enter a name...
  • Page 100 Figure B-4. 350-7951 C O M M U N I C A T I O N S S E T U P Launching a Hyperterminal Window Click OK to display the COM Properties Dialog. COM Properties Dialog (Sample) Configure your PC to match Quadra’s pre-configured factory settings, as follows: Bits per second (baud): 9600 Data bits: 8...

  • Page 101: Ip Address Setup

    IP ADD RESS SETUP ......The following topics are discussed in this section: •...

  • Page 102: Ip Address Setup Via Ethernet

    Once you have set the IP address, you can connect your PC to Quadra using Ethernet. In Chapter 2, refer to the instructions. IP ADDRESS SETUP Quadra’s IP address can be set directly via Ethernet, using a Telnet session that enables you to remotely log into a computer.
  • Page 103 Figure B-5. Important This completes the procedure for setting up the IP address via Ethernet. You can now control Quadra directly by issuing ASCII commands from the Telnet 350-7951 C O M M U N I C A T I O N S S E T U P At this point, the Telnet window starts and Quadra responds with the product name and copyright notice as shown in the sample below.
  • Page 104 Window. Refer to Chapter 4, command list. Note 350-7951 C O M M U N I C A T I O N S S E T U P “Command Line Interface” for a complete To close a Telnet session, type EXIT or use the keystroke sequence “Control + D.”...

  • Page 105: Appendix C Connector Types

    ONNECTOR ........I N T H I S A P P EN D IX .

  • Page 106: Composite Video Connector

    C O M P OS I T E V I D E O C O N N E C T O R ......Quadra’s composite video inputs use the industry standard 75 connector.

  • Page 107: S-Video Connector

    S- VIDEO CONNECTOR ......S-Video signals are generally of higher quality than analog composite video signals.

  • Page 108: High Resolution Analog Connector

    HIGH R ESOLUTION ANALOG C ONN ECT OR ......Analog graphics signals are connected to Quadra using a standard 15-pin D- type connector.

  • Page 109: High Resolution Analog Cable Length

    Table C-3. HIGH RESOLUTION High quality RGB or YUV signals have very high signal bandwidths. Cable lengths should be kept as short as possible, as longer cable lengths attenuate the ANALOG CABLE signal more severely at higher bandwidths..LENGTH 350-7951 High Resolution Analog Connector...

  • Page 110: Dvi-I Connector

    DVI- I CONN ECTOR ......The DVI connector is used to interconnect graphics devices. This is a standard connector based on the work of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG).

  • Page 111: Analog And Digital Input Cables

    Table C-4. ANALOG AND Please note the following points regarding input cables: DIGITAL INPUT • ..CABLES • DVI OUTPUT Quadra’s DVI output connectors support both digital and analog outputs. Purpose-built cables are available commercially to provide connections for .

  • Page 112: Ethernet Connector

    ET HER NET CONNECTOR ......CONNECTOR TYPE The Ethernet connector is a standard RJ-45 type connector. .

  • Page 113: Rs-232 Connector

    RS -2 32 C ON NEC TOR ......The RS-232 port is configured according to the Electronic Industries Association Standard RS-232-C published in August 1969.

  • Page 114: Appendix D Firmware Upgrades And Troubleshooting

    ......The following topics are discussed in this appendix: • Firmware Upgrades • System Troubleshooting • How to Contact RGB Spectrum 350-7951 Quadra User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Firmware Upgrades

    FIRMWA RE UPGRADES ......From time to time, new features or improvements are made to Quadra’s firmware.

  • Page 116: Transferring Firmware

    TRANSFERRING Firmware can be transferred from your PC to Quadra using either of two methods: ..FIRMWARE • • Both methods use standard file transfer protocol (FTP) — one via a web browser and the other in a command window.

  • Page 117: Transferring New Firmware (Ftp Method)

    T R A N S F E R R I N G N E W F I R M W A R E ( F T P M E T H O D ) Using FTP in a standard command window, this procedure is an alternate way of transferring the firmware file from your PC to Quadra.

  • Page 118: Installing New Firmware

    INSTALLING NEW For this procedure, you will need to use a serial or Telnet terminal to finalize the upgrade process..FIRMWARE Use the following step to install new firmware into Quadra. Your Quadra is now ready for operation, with the new firmware installed.

  • Page 119: System Troubleshooting

    Use the command line interface to query the current settings of the parameter in question to determine Quadra’s current values. Quadra’s hardware should only be modified or repaired by RGB Spectrum’s technicians. Spectrum” section for technical support instructions. Recommendations Quadra Check that the is plugged in and powered on.
  • Page 120 Table D-1. Troubleshooting Guide(Continued) Symptom Images have the wrong aspect ratio (e.g., are stretched) or are not positioned correctly Blank image (the output is black) Frozen image Missing imagery Poor quality video No color on the S-Video input Aspect Ratio on a video input is incorrect.
  • Page 121 Table D-1. Troubleshooting Guide(Continued) Symptom No text on a terminal Unreliable control of the Quadra from the RS232 port. Unable to connect to the Quadra over the network. Unable to connect to Quadra directly from a PC (peer to peer connection).

  • Page 122: How To Contact Rgb Spectrum

    ......RGB Spectrum can be reached via phone, fax, mail and e-mail as listed below: •...

  • Page 123: Appendix E Technical Specifications

    ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS ........I N T H I S A P P EN D IX .

  • Page 124: System Characteristics

    SYSTEM The table below lists Quadra system characteristics: ..CHARACTERISTICS Table E-1. System Characteristics Parameter Number of channels Input types # of outputs per channel Horizontal scan rate Frame rate (Refresh rate) Resolution DIGITAL INPUT The table below lists high resolution graphics digital input specifications:...

  • Page 125: Analog Input Specifications

    ANALOG INPUT The table below lists high resolution graphics analog input specifications: ..SPECIFICATIONS Table E-3. Analog Input Specifications Parameter Type Analog video Video level Input impedance Sample rate Sync type Sync level Analog HD video Video level Sync...

  • Page 126: S-Video Input Specifications

    S-VIDEO INPUT The table below lists S-Video input specifications: ..SPECIFICATIONS Table E-5. S-Video Input Specifications Parameter Format Number Input sampling Video levels Sync levels Connector type GRAPHIC OUTPUT The table below lists high resolution graphic output specifications: .

  • Page 127: Image Control Specifications

    IMAGE CONTROL The table below lists image control specifications: ..SPECIFICATIONS Table E-7. Image Control Specifications Parameter Size Position Zoom, Pan Other Functions CONTROL The table below lists Quadra control specifications: ..SPECIFICATIONS Table E-8.

  • Page 128: Power And Physical Specifications

    POWER AND The table below lists Quadra power and physical specifications: PHYSICAL ..SPECIFICATIONS Table E-9. Power and Physical Specifications Parameter Input Voltage Frequency Power Consumption Size Weight 350-7951 TE C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Specification 90-264 VAC 47Hz - 400 Hz...

  • Page 129: Parameter Storage

    PA RAMETER STORAGE ......This section describes the categories of settings that are stored in Quadra, and how these settings are stored and retrieved.

  • Page 130: System State Values

    of the settings as outlined below: Following are explanations of various “SettingsExport” options: • • • These subsets can be created using optional arguments to the command. If the SETTINGSEXPORT state “ALL” causes the generated file to contain the complete set of parameters consisting of the System, Timing and Window settings.
  • Page 131 • • • • • 350-7951 TE C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ADC gain and offset values for Red, Green, and Blue channels Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Sharpness for each of three possible input sources (RGB, DVI, YUV) Image controls (Video) —...

  • Page 132: Timing Presets

    • • ..TIMING PRESETS In addition to the factory supplied timing presets, users are allowed to save and recall up to 61 timing presets. Note that Quadra has a common timing list that can be applied to either input or output ports.

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