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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model CN-2002 COMPASS S2 – Audio and Video Seamless Switcher 244 Bergen Boulevard, West Paterson, NJ 07424 • Tel 9737854347 • FAX 9737853318 • Web wwww.fsrinc.com 4/04 43854 LIT1009 A...
- Page 2 NTSC/PAL Compass S2™ has nine audio inputs that accept balanced and unbalanced signals for audio Sources 1 through 8 and a single Line input. A tenth input accepts several types of microphones. Connect each type of audio input source to Compass S2™ as indicated in...
- Page 3 Step 3: Power Up Connect Compass S2™ to 115 VAC power using the power cord supplied with the unit. Locate the power switch on the power entry module at the rear of the unit and turn the power on. The unit will flash all of the front panel illuminated keys in unison, first with red, then green, and then white.
- Page 4 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION All information in this manual is proprietary to and the property of FSR inc. This publication is protected by the Federal Copyright Law, with all rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transcribed, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without prior explicit...
- Page 5 Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed Power Source This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE ............................1 Introduction ..............................1 About the Compass S2 .............................2 Features ..................................2 Technical Description ..............................3 CHAPTER TWO ............................5 Installation ..............................5 Rear Panel Connectors .............................6 Video Input Connections ............................6 Rack-Mount Installation .............................7 Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection...........................7 Video Input Connections ............................8... - Page 8 Hardware Requirements ............................54 Software Requirements ............................54 Downloading Necessary Files ..........................54 Installing the Flash File Loader and Compass S2 Files...................54 Starting the Flash File Loader Utility........................55 Preparing to Upgrade the Compass S2 Unit ......................55 Verifying Communications between the Computer and Compass S2 Unit..............55 Uploading Files to the Compass S2 Unit .........................55...
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Page 9: Chapter One
CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter… About the Compass S2 Features Technical Description Compass... -
Page 10: About The Compass S2
(audio breakaway with cross-fade). Compass S2 also accepts two non-switched audio sources (LINE and MIC) that can be mixed with the audio from the selected input channel. Main and Preview A/V outputs are provided. An RS-232 serial interface is provided to support remote control operation. -
Page 11: Technical Description
Main outputs. The Preview output is provided to allow the operator to examine the next audio/video source to be displayed. The Compass S2 user interface has been designed with intuitive, user-friendly menus to simplify system setup and adjustment. User-defined configuration files can be created, stored, recalled, and edited. -
Page 13: Chapter Two
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 Audio Input & Output Connections RS-232 Remote Control Connections Compass... -
Page 14: Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 2-1: Compass S2 Rear Panel Video Input Connections The video input section on the Compass S2 rear panel provides eight universal inputs. Each input can accept composite (NTSC/PAL), s-video, component (RGB, Betacam (Y, Pb, Pr)), and computer video signals. The connections for each input channel are made via five BNC connectors. -
Page 15: Rack-Mount Installation
Rack-Mount Installation Compass S2 units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front rack-mount hardware. Rear rack- mount brackets are available as a kit and are recommended for use when units are mounted in transit cases. When rack mounting the unit, remember that maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C. -
Page 16: Video Input Connections
Connect the outputs labeled R,G, and B on the rear panel of the Compass S2 unit to the correspondingly labeled connectors on the output device. Connect the C or H/V sync signals from Compass S2 to the correspondingly labeled connectors on the output device. -
Page 17: Mic Input
Input Connector Wiring Stereo Input Connector Wiring Mono Input Connector Wiring Balanced Wiring Unbalanced Wiring Balanced Wiring Unbalanced Wiring Jumpers Jumpers Jumper MIC Input The MIC Input is a non-switched input designed to accept input from a microphone. The MIC Input may be mixed with audio from the selected A/V source as well as the Line Input. -
Page 18: Remote Control Connections
Remote Control Connections The serial port can be connected to a computer to support remote control of the Compass S2 unit with either RS232 or RS485 hardware protocols. Connection points on the remote port connector are specified below. REMOTE DB25... - Page 19 Compass...
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Page 21: Chapter Three
CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter… Description of Front Panel Controls Power-Up Initialization Menu Operation Compass... -
Page 22: Front Panel Controls
Operation Front Panel Controls NOTE: Rear Panel features are shown in Chapter 2. Figure 3-1 Compass S2 Front Panel Compass... -
Page 23: Power-Up Initialization
-Follow- This menu indicates the startup state for the Compass S2. The main video output is set to black with the audio output muted. Preview outputs are set for channel one on both video and audio. No input setup files are loaded on main or preview. -
Page 24: A/V Follow Mode
A/V Follow Mode This mode provides simple audio/video switching from either the audio source select keys or the video source select keys. If a key from either bus is selected, the corresponding key on the other bus will “follow” and light green. Any transition effected in this mode will be performed on both buses identically, with both audio and video transitioning in the same manner for the same amount of time. -
Page 25: Input Setup Menu-Standard
The Input Type menu item allows the operator to select settings for a specific type of input video. Selection options are S-video, RGB, Beta 50, Beta 60, MII, EBU and Composite (NTSC/PAL). Compass S2 will attempt to determine the type of input video on the selected input channel and will initially choose the format. The Input Type menu allows the operator to override the selections in the event that an error is made (it is sometimes difficult to automatically distinguish between modes as input image content is unknown). -
Page 26: Color Balance
the changes that have been input. Color Balance The Color Balance menu line is used to call up a submenu where color balance adjustments are performed. Scroll to the Color Balance submenu line and press the Select key to display the Color Balance submenu. The Color Balance menu corresponding to the current contents of the Input Type field (directly above this menu field) will be displayed. -
Page 27: Processing
viewing the Preview screen. Press Select to accept the newly entered settings or ESC key to exit without accepting the changes that have been entered. The adjustment range for saturation is 75.0% to 125.0%. Hue is adjustable in 1 degree increments from 0 to 360 degrees. Red, Green and Blue Contrast and Brightness adjustments range from –25.0% to 25.0% in 0.1% increments. - Page 28 Compass...
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Page 29: Undo Changes
Reset Configuration The Reset Configuration menu item is used to force Compass S2 to ignore Input Setup configuration information previously entered by the user. When this function is activated the unit will perform an analysis of the input video to derive and enter new input video default values. -
Page 30: Input Setup Menu, Advanced Mode
In order to scale an image it must first be digitized. This is the process of changing the analog graphics signals (Red, Green, and Blue for example) into pixels stored in the Compass S2’s image memory. The default mode of the Compass S2 is to over sample the input image producing more samples than there are in the original source material. -
Page 31: Auto Config
Compass S2 incorporates automatic adjustments in the 1:1 Sampling mode. Auto Config 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 active display, scroll to the Auto Config menu item and press Select. -
Page 32: Audio Input Setup Menu
MIC, and Line controls control the individual inputs to the audio mixer. To change the volume, use the Adjust control to scroll to the appropriate menu item and press Select. The volume is changed as the Adjust control is turned. The following is the default startup state of this menu. -
Page 33: Effect Menu
AUDIO EFFECTS TRANSITION TIME 1.0 CROSSFADE DELAY 0.0 SIGNAL DELAY Effect Menu The Effect Menu allows the user to adjust the dissolve duration, as well as the type of transition and the threshold percentage for keying. The dissolve time can be adjusted from 0.0 to 5.0 seconds. The user can select whether to use Cut or Dissolve to transition keying. -
Page 34: Test Pattern
Horizontal Sync, active low Vertical Sync), -H+V (active low Horizontal Sync, active high Vertical Sync), –H-V (active low Horizontal Sync, active low Vertical Sync), and –C (active low Composite Sync). Press Select to accept the newly entered settings or ESC to exit without accepting the changes that have been entered. Test Pattern The Test Pattern menu item allows the user to select a test pattern for display. -
Page 35: System Save
MISC MENU SYSTEM SAVE CONFIG SERIAL >> TECH SUPPORT >> BACKLIGHT >> A/V MODE INTEGR REMOTE PROTOCOL >> >> FACTORY RESET System Save Allows the user to save the input file settings to non-volatile memory. Config Serial Allows the user to change ECHO from ON/OFF. BAUD RATE can be adjusted from 1200, 9600, 19.2K and 38.4K. DATA BIT has the option of 7 or 8. -
Page 36: A/V Mode
4 which was red turns green. Remote Protocol Allows the user to choose between RS232 and RS485 communications. If RS485 is chosen, the Compass S2 prompts for an ID >. Factory Reset Submenu... - Page 37 Freeze The freeze feature allows the user to freeze the image on main and preview. It is recommended that the S2 be in presentation mode while using the freeze feature. To enter the presentation mode press the MISC button, scroll down to A/V MODE press select to select A/V MODE, then use the knob to display PRESEN, then press the SELECT button to set A/V MODE to presentation.
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Page 39: Chapter Four
CHAPTER FOUR Serial & Remote Command Syntax What you will find in this chapter… Serial Port Default Configuration Serial Commands Remote Commands Compass S2 Command List/Description Terminal Remote Control Compass... -
Page 40: Serial Parameters
Serial & Remote Command Syntax Serial Parameters The following are the default parameter settings for serial communication: Baud Rate is 38.4. Parity is NONE. Stop Bit is 1. Data Bit is 8. Echo is ON or OFF. (Applies to RS232 mode only) Default settings can be changed with the MISC menu as described on page 26. -
Page 41: Configuration Load And Save
Echo will be disabled when RS-485 mode is selected. Configuration Load and Save These commands can be used to store or duplicate various Compass S2 configuration files (CFG's). The files can be loaded off the Compass S2 to a disk file on a PC. -
Page 42: Download Cfg
Uploads file to the output cfg location 3. This command will upload a configuration file from the serial port to the Compass S2. The upload begins once a valid SOH character is detected indicating the start of header. This allows multiple units to receive the UL command and then wait to receive the same CFG file from a PC or source Compass S2. -
Page 43: Remote Command Format
Remote Command Format All commands with sclr allow either Scaler [A] or Scaler [B] to be selected. If this parameter is not used, Scaler A is used as the default. Inquiry commands will accept the scaler as an optional parameter. The default is to return information for Scaler A. -
Page 44: Compass S2 Command List/Description
T-BAR Transition: nnn[0 - 255] where 0 = Scaler B, 255 = Scaler A TBLS n Terminal Backlight Status: n[0|1] OFF|ON TCM n Terminal Remote Control Mode: n[0|1] FOLSOM/VISTA|FSR TDI n Front Panel Display Intensity: n[25|50|75|100] FACTORY USE ONLY TER nnn... - Page 45 Parameters: d - led state, 0=off, 1=on Example: adbg 1 - turn led1 on Command: ADLY Description: Audio signal delay adjustment for external video device synchronization Parameters: t - signal delay time in milliseconds [0..50] Example: adly 25 - add 25 ms of audio delay to all channels Command: AMTE Description: Audio mute control...
- Page 46 Command: ARTE Description: Route audio router inputs to output channels a and b. Parameters: a - channel a input [0..8], where 8 is the silent channel b - channel b input [0..8], where 8 is the silent channel Example: arte 0 8 - route input channel 1 to output a and the silent channel to output b Command: ARTEM Description: Route audio main channel...
- Page 47 Command: ASTAV Description: Factory use only, returns a number of status bytes indicative of the current audio volume states. Parameters: None Example: astav Command: ATRM Description: Audio source trim command Parameters: c - audio source channel [1..8] v - audio trim setting [0..51] Example: atrm 2 26 - set audio input channel two trim value to 26 Command: ATRN...
- Page 48 3 = Execution Error; 4 = Command Not Available Error. Command: COMCK op Description: Allows a remote control system to verify communications between itself and the Compass S2. Parameters: op – [D]ownload or [U]pload data n – Amount of data to upload or download. This is an optional parameter that defaults to 128 bytes.
- Page 49 Example: DEBUG? : 0 = Debug Mode Disabled; 1 = Debug Mode Enabled Command: DL op n sdr Description: Download input file configurations or a Program Sequence from the Compass S2. Parameters: op - Input configuration or Program Sequence; [I|P] nn - Index Number;...
- Page 50 Command: HELP I Description: Displays the list of available command on a terminal emulator. Parameters: i – Alphabetical Index [A – Z]; Optional Parameter Example: HELP?: Returns the command list. HELP P?: Returns the entire command list starting with the first command that starts with “P”. Command: IBRT op nnn sclr Description: Adjusts the Input Brightness value.
- Page 51 Adjusts the Input Contrast values. Parameters: op - Select Contrast Control; [C|R|G|B] Common, Red Offset, Green Offset, Blue Offset nnn - Contrast value, C Range 75 - 125%, RGB Range -25 - 25% sclr - Scaler [A|B|M|P]; Scaler A | Scaler B | Main | Preview Example: ICNT C 100.8 A: Adjusts the Common Input Contrast value as 100.8%.
- Page 52 Scaler [A|B|M|P]; Scaler A | Scaler B | Main | Preview Router input to which the input signal is connected. Note: Router Input parameter only used on Compass S2 Plus. Example: (Assuming there is a saved Input Configuration in Index #1)
- Page 53 Command: IHRE sclr? Description: Input Right Edge Inquiry. Parameters: sclr - Scaler [A|B|M|P]; Scaler A | Scaler B | Main | Preview Example: IHRE A?: Returns the pixel location of the Right Edge. Command: IHUE nnn sclr Description: Adjusts the Input Hue setting. (Only applicable if input is a NON-RGB source.) Parameters: nnn - Input Hue Selection;...
- Page 54 n[0 – 3], SOG|CSYN|H/V|AUTO sclr - Scaler [A|B|M|P]; Scaler A | Scaler B | Main | Preview Example: ISYNC 0 A: Sets Scaler A to expect SOG on the input channel. COMMAND: KEY N SCLR THRSHLD Description: Enables/Disables keying Parameters: [X|K|W], Off|On|Windowing sclr Scaler [M|P] Main|Preview...
- Page 55 Command: OCRECF n Description: Select the Output Resolution to use. Parameters: n - Output Resolution: n[0 – 7]; VGA|SVGA|XGA|720p|SXGA|1280x768|1365x768|1365x1024 Example: OCRECF 2: Select output format to be XGA. OCRECF T?: Translates the query output to return [0 – 7]. Command: OFRATE n Description: Select the Output Frame Rate to use.
- Page 56 PFSD 0 A: Disable detection of 3-2 pulldown. Command: PHSCAL Description: This command performs a Phase calibration. Refer to the appropriate section in the manual for the procedure on how to setup the Compass S2 before using this command. Parameters: None. Example: PHSCAL: The system will perform a Phase calibration.
- Page 57 TBLS 0 : This will turn off the backlights on the front panel switches. Command: TCM n Description: This command sets the Remote Control mode for the Compass S2. Refer to the Terminal Remote Control section of this document for further information. Parameters:...
- Page 58 nnn - [-100 - 100] Absolute value determines the speed at which the knob is rotating and must be greater than 2. Positive values indicate Counter-Clockwise motion. Negative values indicate Clockwise motion. Example: TER 4 : “Move” the knob in a Counter-Clockwise motion by a small amount. Command: TKC nn Description: Allows a remote control unit to emulate the function of any switch on the front panel.
- Page 59 Executing a TRN command like that in the first example will take the system out of manual transition mode. Command: UL Description: Upload Input File configurations or a Program Sequence to the Compass S2. Parameters: op - Input configuration; [I|P] nn - Index Number;...
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Page 60: Terminal Remote Control
Terminal Remote Control Emulation of the Compass S2 Front Panel is possible via the Remote Control port on the back of the Compass S2. Two remote control protocols are available: the Folsom/Vista protocol used by remote controllers that wish to emulate key presses and knob turns and the FSR protocol which additionally receives front panel LED status. -
Page 61: Chapter Five
CHAPTER FIVE PM-2002 Software Upgrade Instructions What you will find in this chapter… Overview Preparing to Upgrade Compass S2 Unit Compass... -
Page 62: Overview
PM-2002 Software Upgrade Instructions Overview The Compass S2 units built by FSR incorporate the system software in Flash memory. Flash memory allows easy upgrades without the need to send the unit back to the factory due to software changes. The loader utility provides the capability to update the system Flash module with the latest revision of software. The upgrade utility can be run from a hard drive (recommended) or a floppy drive. -
Page 63: Starting The Flash File Loader Utility
After several minutes, the loader utility will inform the user that the process is complete. Once this is done, you must power down the Compass S2 unit and turn it back on for the software to take effect. You can also close the loader utility at this time. -
Page 65: Chapter Six
CHAPTER SIX FSR Information What you will find in this chapter… Warranty RMA Information Technical Support/General Contact Information Compass... -
Page 66: Fsr Warranty
(drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. FSR will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers. -
Page 67: Appendix
APPENDIX Technical Specifications Compass... -
Page 68: A/V Inputs
Technical Specifications A/V Inputs Universal A/V Inputs: 8 high bandwidth video channels and 8 stereo audio inputs. High-Resolution Computer Video: Supports conversion of RGB videos with horizontal scan rates up to 100 KHz and resolutions up to 1600x1200. HDTV 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats are supported in RGB color space. -
Page 69: Remote Control
Audio Volume/Muting Control: Independent control for Master Volume, LINE Volume, MIC Volume and each of the eight A/V inputs for both Main and Preview outputs. Video Transition Effects: Cut and Dissolve with programmable duration. Set-up Controls: Electro-luminescent display, control knob, and 8 keys provide a menu-based front panel interface to simplify set-up.
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