OPTIMIZER HD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. CAUTION: WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity or intense heat sources (such as heaters or direct sunlight).
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OPTIMIZER HD INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
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OPTIMIZER HD SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
QUICK START GUIDE – OPTIMIZER HD ANALOG WAY EDITION : 03/08 CONNECTIONS: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect the AC power supply cord to the OPTIMIZER HD and to an AC power outlet. Connect your analog VIDEO sources to the TV/HDTV input connector (HD15 or BNC), your digital TV/HDTV DVI source to the DVI connector and your SDI VIDEO source to the SD/HD-SDI IN connector (BNC).
1-2. GENERAL INFORMATION Optimizer HD™ by Analog Way is an Innovative High Grade Universal Up/Down Scaler with the latest Let It Wave technology. Fitted with universal Analog or Digital Input, Optimizer HD converts any TV, HDTV or PC(*1) signal into a Digital TV, HDTV or Hi-Res PC(*1) format.
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) OPTIMIZER HD 1-2. GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) Optimizer HD large front panel shows many direct access image adjustments with a bright easy to read fluorescent display and a convenient control knob. It offers many useful features such as an adjustable zoom from 25 to 400%. The standard RS232 connection and provided software allow a full remote control of the device and also upgrade capability to maintain the high value of your equipment.
OPTIMIZER HD Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION OPTIMIZER ANALOG WAY CONTRAST SHARPNESS Standby (Long push). EXIT MENU: Switches between Status and Control mode. ENTER: Validates a selected item. • Allows scrolling thru the different menus (control mode).
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) OPTIMIZER HD 1-6. REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION O / I: AC power switch (O = OFF, I = ON). 100-250VAC 0.5A 50-60Hz: AC power inlet (IEC C14 appliance inlet). AUDIO INPUT: Analog stereo audio input on 2xXLR (3-pin) female connectors (L = Left, R = Right). IP/LAN: Ethernet communication port on a RJ45 connector (optional).
OPTIMIZER HD Chapter 2 : STARTING 2-1. CONNECTIONS Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect the AC power supply cord to the OPTIMIZER HD and to an AC power outlet. Connect your analog VIDEO sources to the TV/HDTV input connector (HD15 or BNC), your digital TV/HDTV DVI source to the DVI connector and your SDI VIDEO source to the SD/HD-SDI IN connector (BNC).
EXIT / MENU button: • From the CONTROL MODE, press this button to: - return to the previous menu without safeguarding the selection. - return to the STATUS MODE. 3-3. STATUS MODE ANALOG WAY DEVICE STATUS OPTIMIZER HD [Input] INPUT STATUS Format:...
OPTIMIZER HD Chapter 3 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 3-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the device are configured as follow: Input Input status DVI Input DVI RGB 0/255 DVI RGB 16/235 SDI Input DVI YUV Analog Input Auto Detect SDTV Composite SDTV Y/C...
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Chapter 3 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) OPTIMIZER HD 3-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) Audio Embed. On/Off Mute On/Off Level Balance Preset Control Versions Comm. port select Only if LAN Option installed RS232 / LAN RS232 Device address LAN setup Remote address Gateway address Device port...
OPTIMIZER HD Chapter 3 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 3-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION [INPUT] [Input status] Indicates the status of the selected input. [DVI Input]: DVI input selection. Select the DVI input type between one of the following items: [DVI RGB 0/255] [DVI RGB 16/235] [DVI YUV]...
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Chapter 3 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) OPTIMIZER HD 3-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [IMAGE] [ Pos/size settings] Select one of the following functions between: [ H position] Horizontal position adjustment. [ V position] Vertical position adjustment. [ H size] Horizontal size adjustment.
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OPTIMIZER HD Chapter 3 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) 3-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [ Brightness] Brightness adjustment. [ Contrast] Contrast adjustment. [ Color] Color adjustment. [ Hue] Hue adjustment (NTSC only). [ Gamma] Gamma adjustment. [ Sharpness] Sharpness adjustment. [ Preset] Reset all the image parameters to the factory settings.
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Chapter 3 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) OPTIMIZER HD 3-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [CONTROL] [Versions] Status of the internal firmware. [RS232/LAN] Select the needed communication port. [RS232]: Enables the RS-232 communication port. (Default setting). [LAN]: Enables the LAN communication port. IMPORTANT: To avoid addresses conflict, configure the LAN communication port (with the LAN setup menu) before activating it.
OPTIMIZER HD Chapter 4 : UPDATING THE DEVICE The OPTIMIZER HD can be updated using a computer (PC) via its RS-232 communication port or via its LAN communication port. 4-1. UPDATE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Download the Optimizer HD Updater available our Web site http://www.analogway.com Copy the file (eg: OptimizerHD_UP_V0041700.exe) onto the computer used for the RS232 and execute it.
Turn your computer ON and wait for Windows to completely start. Insert the CD-ROM into your drive: the ANALOG WAY home window will open automatically. Select the language of the CD-ROM menus, then click on "Install a Remote Control Software" and select the name of your device.
OPTIMIZER HD Chapter 5 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) 5-3. COMMUNICATION SETUP (continued) • CASE OF LAN PORT: - With the front panel display menu of the device, verify the configuration of the LAN communication port (CONTROL > LAN setup), then activate the LAN communication port (CONTROL > RS232/LAN port > LAN).
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Chapter 5 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) OPTIMIZER HD 5-4. USING THE SOFTWARE (continued) Click on the Output button and adjust your output. Click on the Image button and then adjust all the needed image parameters. NOTE: Image parameters depends on the type of input signal. PAGE 22...
OPTIMIZER HD WARRANTY Analog Way warrants the product against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase (back to the factory). In the event of any malfunction during the warranty period, Analog Way will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective units, including free materials and labor.
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