Tvone 1T-C2-750 User Manual

Tvone 1T-C2-750 User Manual

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1T-C2-750 HDMI™-compatible scaler PLUS
MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00
May 2019
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User Guide V3.00

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  • Page 1 ® ® We Engineer Confidence We Engineer Confidence ® ® 1T-C2-750 HDMI™-compatible scaler PLUS User Guide V3.00 MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00 May 2019...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inputs and outputs Adapters Block diagram of scaling and keying Upgrading the firmware Controlling the 1T-C2-750 with the buttons of the front panel Saving your configuration Locking the buttons of the front panel Restoring your last saved settings Factory reset...
  • Page 3 Image smoothing Image flipping Max fade level Layer priority ABZ Keyers What are Y, U, and V? Keying an image to make some parts transparent Window to adjust Keyer enable Y Key min/max Y Key soft, U Key soft, V Key soft U Key min/max, V Key min/max Borders Choosing a window...
  • Page 4 Resolutions Still images Power cycles Firmware updates Hours in use Using an external serial controller Serial standard About the communication protocol Message format List of functions Example messages Simulating pressing a button on the front panel Restart the 1T-C2-750 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 5 There's no picture on my display I can't see the full image on my display The resolution looks wrong I can't change the resolution The picture is green The picture is rolling or pink The picture is flashing, snowy, or missing General troubleshooting checklist Returning a product for repair Specifications...
  • Page 6: In The Box

    Thanks for buying this 1T-C2-750 DVI scaler. The 1T-C2-750 has two high quality graphic scalers capable of working at full DVI video rates. HDMI and HDCP compatible, the 1T-C2-750 can be used to convert digital DVI-D, HDMI, or analog DVI-A signals to another format, with full CORIO™ 2 picture-in-picture flexibility.
  • Page 7: About Your 1T-C2-750 Dvi Scaler

    About your 1T-C2-750 DVI scaler You can control your 1T-C2-750 with the buttons of the front panel, or with a serial controller. Front panel Press once to show the on-screen display. MENU Press and hold to close the on-screen display.
  • Page 8: Inputs And Outputs

    HDMI adapter CMD1941 HDMI Analog PC adapter ZDH-2040 DVI-I Analog RGBHV adapter ZDB-2038 DVI-I Analog RGBHV on BNCs YPbPr/YUV adapter ZDR2042 DVI-I YPbPr/YUV on RCAs YPbPr/YUV adapter cable ZDB2044 YPbPr/YUV on BNCs For our range of adapters, visit tvone.com. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 9: Block Diagram Of Scaling And Keying

    The SW number is your current firmware version. 2. Connect your device to your PC with an RS-232 cable. 3. Download the latest firmware from www.tvone.com/firmware-updates. Find your device in the list and download the firmware updating .exe file. 4. Install and open the CORIO™2 Firmware Updater tool.
  • Page 10: Controlling The 1T-C2-750 With The Buttons Of The Front Panel

    Controlling the 1T-C2-750 with the buttons of the front panel You control some functions of this unit by pressing and holding combinations of buttons. In this section Saving your configuration Locking the buttons of the front panel Restoring your last saved settings...
  • Page 11: Switching Between Different Resolutions

    MENU + PIP 720x480 @59.94 Hz MENU + KEY 1280x720 @59.94 Hz MENU + ABZ 1280x1024 @60 Hz Note: if the 1T-C2-750 is locked to a DVI-I source, the resolution of that source overrides the output resolution chosen here. tvONE...
  • Page 12: Configuring Your 1T-C2-750 With The Menu

    Configuring your 1T-C2-750 with the menu You can configure your 1T-C2-750 with the on-screen menu. On the front panel of your 1T-C2-750, press MENU to enter a submenu and select and clear items, and navigate with and . To save your settings, when you finish making changes, press and hold MENU until you hear a beep.
  • Page 13 Note: Set Source to adj DVI-I 1 DVI-I Display emul. EDID Note: Set Source to adj DVI-I 1 DVI-I EDID capture Note: Set Source to adj DVI-I 1 DVI-I Autoset status Note: Set Source to adj DVI-I 1 DVI-I tvONE...
  • Page 14 Adjust resolutions Warning Image to adjust Interlaced Horizontal frequency coarse Horizontal frequency fine Clocks/line Lines/f H/V active H/V start H/V sync width Sync polarity Exit System Firmware version Software date TAC# PPF# Save power-on settings OSD on power up MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 15: Using The Menu

    Read about saving your configuration on page 5. Storing presets Adjust preset [1] Load Store Erase 1. Choose settings until your 1T-C2-750 is set up as you want it. 2. Navigate to the Adjust preset menu. 3. Select a preset number [1].
  • Page 16: Outputs

    In both genlock and lock and mix modes the source selected for the lock determines the resolution of the output image. In frame-lock mode, the output resolution is independent of the lock source, but the frame-rate must match that of the source. For example, 1280x1024 @60 Hz can be frame- locked to 640x480 @60 Hz. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 17: Resolution

    HDCP You can enable and disable HDCP. HDCP is a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection system, which prevents units not equipped with a HDCP receiver from receiving high definition video signals. The 1T-C2-750 supports HDCP 1.4. Adjust outputs HDCP (Active) [On] The bottom line shows the status of HDCP.
  • Page 18: Background Y/U/V

    AV signal to your output. Audio emb. to On. Select WinA to set the audio source to always be from the main window's video source. Adjust outputs Audio emb. [On] [DVI-I 1] The bottom line shows the status of audio embedding. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 19: Windows

    You can choose how magnified the picture appears in the window. When Aspect adjust is in simple mode Select a percentage from 100 (1x magnification) to 1000 (10x magnification). Adjust windows Zoom level % [ 100] The bottom line shows the percentage value of magnification. tvONE...
  • Page 20: H/V Zoom Pan

    Adjust windows In [300], [150] [750], [400] The bottom line shows, in pixels, the horizontal and vertical distance of the source image from the top- left corner, and the horizontal and vertical size of the source image. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 21: Image Freeze

    Image freeze You can enable and disable freezing of a video input. A frozen input shows as a still image that displays until you remove it. Note: frozen images are lost if the 1T-C2-750 loses power. Adjust windows Image freeze    [Off] The bottom line shows the status of freezing.
  • Page 22: H/V Out Shift

    The bottom line shows the percentage of occupied space for the horizontal axis and the vertical axis, and the aspect ratio. When Aspect adjust is in pixel mode You can set the exact size and position of the image in pixels with the options. Read more on page 15. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 23: H/V Position

    You can smooth jagged edges, which improves the quality of scaled images. Choose from four modes, off, medium, high, and auto. For best results use auto mode, which varies the amount of smoothing depending on the level of magnification. Adjust windows Image smoothing [Auto] The bottom line shows the smoothing mode. tvONE...
  • Page 24: Image Flipping

    1 is the layer on top. You cannot change the layer of the background color, which stays at layer 3. Adjust windows Layer priority ABZ [3] The bottom line shows the number of the layer occupied by the window. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 25: Keyers

    8. For all Y, U, and V min/max values, decrease the maximum value until just before the color you want to key appears. 9. Optional: increase the softness value in soft, soft, and soft. You might need to make fine adjustments to the min/max values for Y, U, and V. tvONE...
  • Page 26: Window To Adjust

    Adjust keyers U Key softness Adjust keyers V Key softness The bottom line shows the softness value. U Key min/max, V Key min/max You can choose what areas to make transparent by color by changing the U or V value. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 27: Borders

    Adjust borders Brdr size H/V [8] x [8] The bottom line shows the width and height of the border. Border position You can offset the border from the window. Borders can be offset by 99 pixels in all directions. tvONE...
  • Page 28: Border Color

    You can create a drop shadow effect with the border size, offset, and opacity options. 1. In Brdr size H/V, set both values to 0 pixels. 2. In Brdr offset H/V, set both values to 10 pixels. 3. In Brdr opacity %, set the opacity to 30%. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 29: Sources

    Sending EDID information to the source 1. Choose a packet of EDID information from Display emulating EDID. 2. To save your settings, press and hold MENU until you hear a beep. 3. Restart your 1T-C2-750. Source [DVI-I 1] Display emul. EDID [DVI] tvONE...
  • Page 30: Edid Capture

    Mem3 Mem4 Mem5 HDMI Default HDMI EDID information for your 1T-C2-750. When you choose HDMI, some audio features are available. Default DVI EDID information for your 1T-C2-750 The EDID information of your current display You can choose to ignore errors from EDID checksums.
  • Page 31: Aspect Correct

    You can choose what appears on your display when there is no signal from your source, or the signal is corrupted. Source [DVI-I 1] On source loss [Blue] The bottom line shows what appears when the source is lost. Choose from the following options. tvONE...
  • Page 32: Input Pixel Phase

    Removes the window and shows any background, for example, a lock source. This is useful if you use picture-in-picture. Input pixel phase You can improve resolution and reduce noise for an analog source connected to your 1T-C2-750 with an adapter. Adjusting the resolution of an analog source 1.
  • Page 33: Yuv Black Level

    Use this feature if your interlaced source appears on your display like this: Source [DVI-I 1] F.swap [Off] Offset 0 The bottom line shows if field swapping is active, and the current amount of adjustment. Still image You can choose a still image from the still image store. tvONE...
  • Page 34: Transitions

    You can choose how long the transition takes to occur. Adjust transitions Transition time [.5] The bottom line shows the current transition time in seconds. Move type If you choose Wipe Push from Transition type, you can choose which direction the transition effect MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 35: Wipe Size

    Read about updating the firmware on page 4. Create custom resolutions with the Adjust resolutions submenu. To save your settings, when you finish making changes, press and hold MENU until you hear a beep. tvONE...
  • Page 36: Image To Adjust

    If the value of clocks per line is incorrect, you might see swirling patterns appear on your display. 1280x720 60Hz Clks/l [1650]= 74.250MHz The bottom line shows the current value of clocks per line, and the calculated pixel frequency. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 37: Lines Per Frame

    You can change the pulse width. 1280x720 60Hz H/V sync [88]x23 The bottom line shows the current values of horizontal synchronization, and vertical synchronization. Synchronization polarity You can make the horizontal and vertical polarity positive or negative. 1280x720 60Hz Sync polarity [+H+V] tvONE...
  • Page 38: System Settings

    +H-V -H+V -H-V System settings You can see information about, and configure, your 1T-C2-750. Configure your system with the System submenu. To save your settings, when you finish making changes, press and hold MENU until you hear a beep. Firmware version You can see what version of the firmware is installed on your 1T-C2-750.
  • Page 39: Ppf Number

    You can choose whether to display the welcome screen of the on-screen display when you start your 1T- C2-750. System OSD on power up [On] The bottom line shows whether the welcome screen appears when you start your 1T-C2-750. Autoset sense You can choose the brightness threshold that the autoset feature uses to detect edges. System Autoset sense [Medium] The bottom line shows the current brightness threshold.
  • Page 40: Buzzer

    Power cycles 10 The bottom line shows the number of power cycles. Firmware updates You can see how many times the firmware of your 1T-C2-750 has been updated. System Firmware updates 11 The bottom line shows the number of updates.
  • Page 41: Using An External Serial Controller

    The 1T-C2-750 returns a 20 character message that includes the write flag, and with the ACK flag set. If a command is invalid, the 1T-C2-750 returns the ACK flag as 0. Other than the ACK=0 flag, the returned message is identical to the sent message.
  • Page 42: Message Format

    1T-C2-750 to act on the command, you might need to leave longer between messages. If you use the buttons of the front panel to make a change, the 1T-C2-750 returns one or more 20 character messages to the serial controller. The messages keep the serial controller and 1T-C2-750 synchronized.
  • Page 43: List Of Functions

    Range of adjustment in decimal Output enable 0=Blanked, 1=Active Lock source (connector) 0x10 to 0x11 = DVI-I1 to DVI-I2 Lock method 0 = Off 1 = Genlock 2 = Lock & Mix Lock H shift -4096..4096 Lock V shift -4096..4096 Output resolution 1..1000 tvONE...
  • Page 44 0..1 = Off, On Zoom level % 100..1000 Zoom level H % 100..1000 (only used in Advanced A/R mode) Zoom level V % 100..1000 (only used in Advanced A/R mode) Aspect ratio in 0.1:1..9.99:1 (read only) H/V zoom pan % (H) 0..100 MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 45 0..3 = Off, Horiz., Vertical, H & V Max fade level 0..100 = Fade level % Fade out / in -1 = Fade out 0 = No action 1 = Fade in Layer priority 0..5 = Layer priority (Other layers are automatically moved.) tvONE...
  • Page 46 Range of adjustment in decimal in Hex Source to adjust. 0x0 to 0x1F = DVI-I1 to DVI-I2 This only changes what’s shown in the menu – 0xF0 = SIS1, 0xF = SIS use the CHA values below to change settings of a source. MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 47 YUV setup level 10..11 0=0 IRE, 1=7.5 IRE De-int. 10..11 0..6 = , Auto, Film 3:2, M.comp.low, M.comp.med, M.comp.high, Frame/bob Field swap 10..FF 0..1 = Off, On (swaps odd/even fields) Field Offset 10..FF 0..7 = -4..+3 (defaults to 4 = 0) tvONE...
  • Page 48 Lines/f 64..2047 H/V sync (H) 8..1023 H/V sync (V) 1..1023 Sync polarity 0..3 = ++, +-, -+, -- System Menu item Function Range of adjustment in decimal in Hex SW (Software version) Read only PT (Product type) Read only MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 49: Example Messages

    Set window A to enable advanced aspect control Note: check sum is ?? for debugging. Sent message: 000001 Returned message: 000011 Set window A Shrink to 110 Note: this message is invalid, because the maximum level for shrink is 100. Sent message: 00006E Returned message: 000064 tvONE...
  • Page 50: Simulating Pressing A Button On The Front Panel

    Load Preset 9 000299 Load Preset 10 00029A Restart the 1T-C2-750 The restart command is sent as binary, not as ASCII text. 0x53, 0x06, 0x04, 0x01, 0x55, 0xAA, 0x55, 0xB2 For example, in Visual Basic, enter: Chr$(&H53) + Chr$(&H6) + Chr$(&H4) + Chr$(&H1) + Chr$(&H55) + Chr$(&HAA) + Chr$(&H55) + Chr$(&HB2)
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    If you can see one or more blue LED lights, but the STANDBY LED light is off, check that all your input and output cables are connected properly to your inputs and displays, and to your 1T-C2-750. Then try this Check that your display equipment is set to the correct input, and format or standard.
  • Page 52 Read the general troubleshooting checklist on page 50. If the advice here doesn't work, first contact your distributor. If your distributor can't help, contact tvONE support at tech.usa@tvone.com or tech.europe@tvone.com. I can't see the full image on my display What's the problem? The picture is shifted and I can't see the whole thing.
  • Page 53 Adjust resolution submenu. Why does this happen? The 1T-C2-750 is in lock mode, and the output resolution is fixed to be the same as the lock source. What to do First try this Turn off lock mode in Adjust outputs.
  • Page 54 Go through the steps of the general troubleshooting checklist. Read the general troubleshooting checklist on page 50. If the advice here doesn't work, first contact your distributor. If your distributor can't help, contact tvONE support at tech.usa@tvone.com or tech.europe@tvone.com. The picture is rolling or pink What's the problem? I selected an RGB source, and the image on my display is rolling or pink.
  • Page 55 All I can see is snow There's no picture Why does this happen? You might have a source that is encrypted with HDCP and your 1T-C2-750 is not set to output HDCP. What to do First try this 1. In Adjust outputs >...
  • Page 56 You must arrange and pay for shipping and insurance. Products in transit are your responsibility. tvONE does not accept responsibility for products lost in transit. Do not return a product for warranty repair without a return authorization number. tvONE will not repair your product.
  • Page 57 Specifications Inputs Output 2x DVI-I DVI-I Connectors Connector DVI-I DVI-I Input type Output type With tvONE adapter: With tvONE adapter: HDMI HDMI RGBHV RGBHV YPbPr/YUV YPbPr/YUV CV/YC CV/YC Digital DVI-D format: Digital DVI-D format: Max HD resolution 1080p @60 Hz Max HD resolution 1080p @60 Hz...
  • Page 58 Size HxWxD inches 1.18 x 7.87 x 3.54 Weight lb 1.14 Power 12 V DC @1 A Environment 0–50  °C Operating temperature Storage temperature -10–70 °C 32–122 °F 14–158 °F Operating humidity 10–85%, non-condensing Storage humidity 10–85%, non-condensing Optional accessories Rack mounting kit RM-230 DVI to HDMI adapter CMD1941 MNL-1T-C2-750-V3.00...
  • Page 59 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use without the written permission of tvONE. Copyright © 2019 tvONE™. All rights reserved.

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