Focus Pro AV 1600 PCI User Manual

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Pro AV 1600 PCI
USER MANUAL
Rev. 1.0
FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.
1370 Dell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
P: 408-866-8300
F: 408-866-4859
www.FOCUSinfo.com

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  • Page 1 Pro AV 1600 PCI USER MANUAL Rev. 1.0 FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Ave Campbell, CA 95008 P: 408-866-8300 F: 408-866-4859 www.FOCUSinfo.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DJUSTMENTS HYPERFORMANCE UTILITY SOFTWARE...18 YPERFORMANCE OMPONENTS APPENDIX A - LIMITED WARRANTY...21 APPENDIX B - HYPERFORMANCE UTILITY SOFTWARE LICENSE...22 APPENDIX C – GENLOCK...23 APPENDIX D - COMPONENT OUTPUT...24 Pro AV 1600 PCI User's Manual ...4 ...6 ...9 ERSION NSTALLATION ...12 ONTROLLABLE UNCTIONS ...16...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The FOCUS Enhancements Pro AV 1600 product family is a series of products that produce standard, recordable NTSC or PAL base band video from High-Resolution Computer Graphics devices. In addition to composite and S-video, the Pro AV 1600 has Betacam-compatable or RGB component outputs.
  • Page 4: The Pro Av 1600 Family

    The Pro AV 1600 is shipped with a PC cable and a Mac Adapter Kit. Any cable or cable kit may be ordered separately. The Pro AV 1600 PCI is only compatible with IBM PC computers and its control panel runs on the Windows platform.
  • Page 5 Accessory Items The following items may be ordered separately as accessories: 444-5906 HD15 Male – 5 BNC MaleCable (PC) 444-5907 HD15 Female – 5 BNC Male Cable (PC) 444-5908 DB-15 Male – 5 BNC Male Cable (Mac) 444-5909 DB-15 Female – 5 BNC Male Cable (Mac) 444-5910 13W3 Male –...
  • Page 6: Operational Specifications

    A multistage Digital Flicker Reduction Filter is a standard feature of all models of the Pro AV 1600. The Flicker Filter may be engaged at one of seven different levels or disengaged by any one of the control methods. Pro AV 1600 PCI User's Manual (S-VGA Vesa Spec. VS900101) (S-VGA Vesa Spec.
  • Page 7: Power Consumption

    1.2.5 Pro AV 1600 PCI Connectors (with reference to Pro AV 1600) Computer Video Input Composite Video Output S-Video Genlock Component 1.2.6 Power Consumption Within single slot specifications 1.2.7 Physical Size 6.785”x4.2” PCI card 1.2.8 Environmental Temperature: Operating: 0 – 40 degrees Celsius...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation of all Pro AV 1600 PCI products is a simple and quick procedure. Figure 1: Pro AV 1600 PCI Card Back Plate Diagrams Pro AV 1600 PCI User's Manual...
  • Page 9: Pro Av 1600 Pci Version Installation

    The Pro AV 1600 PCI is shipped with a Univiewer cable. Follow these steps to install your Pro AV 1600 PCI. If you intend to use the Pro AV 1600 with Genlock or component output please see Appendix C (Genlock operation) and Appendix D (Component output) for further information on these features.
  • Page 10 WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION: 1) With the power off, install the Pro AV 1600 PCI card into an available PCI slot, then turn the power on. 2) When the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog pops up informing you that is has found a PCI Network Controller, install the CDROM with the Pro AV 1600 PCI driver software.
  • Page 11 Pro AV 1600 PCI Properties dialog. e) Select the General tab. The Device status should show "This device is working properly." 3) Run the ProAV control applet as follows: a) Double click on the ProAV icon. b) Try the controls.
  • Page 12: Pro Av 1600 Controls And Adjustments

    This control adjusts the relative horizontal picture position of the Television Output with respect to a Reference Television signal. This control is only operational when using the Genlock capability of the Pro AV 1600. Pro AV 1600 PCI User's Manual Each of the controls has one of...
  • Page 13 3.1.7 Coarse Genlock H Position (Range) (Not available from IR remote mouse) This control adjusts the relative horizontal picture position of the Television Output with respect to a Reference Television signal. This control is only operational when using the Genlock capability of the Pro AV 1600. 3.1.8 Genlock Subcarrier Phase (Range) (Not available from IR remote mouse) This control adjusts the relative Subcarrier Phase of the Television Output with respect to a Reference Television signal.
  • Page 14 Set #” (where # is the # appearing on the display) to be erased. The display will immediately decrement to the next Save Set number. The Erase feature is not available from RS-232/422 Control. Pro AV 1600 PCI User's Manual...
  • Page 15 3.1.25 Auto Reset This control resets the Pro AV to its default settings. Default Settings are as follows: Function Horizontal/Vertical Position Horizontal/Vertical Size Zoom UnderScan Terminate Fine Genlock H Position Coarse Genlock H Position Genlock Subcarrier Phase Genlock Subcarrier Phase Reverse Genlock Termination NTSC/PAL Sharpness...
  • Page 16: Internal Adjustments

    The following adjustments are internal adjustments, done on the PCI card itself. These controls require the user to access the Pro AV 1600 PCI card (on a PCI extender card, for example) and make the indicated adjustment with an adjustment tool.
  • Page 17 Figure 2: Adjustments and Jumpers Pro AV 1600 User's Manual...
  • Page 18: Hyperformance Utility Software

    Hyperformance Utility Software A DOS test program for IBM PCs, entitled Hyperformance, can be downloaded from the FOCUS Enhancements web site. If you would like to obtain a copy of Hyperformance, please log onto Hyperperformance software is available at the downloads page which is in the Tech Support section of the website.
  • Page 19 4.1.3 The Image Menu PRO AV TEST IMAGES 4.1.4 Hyperformance Utility Software Error Messages 4.1.4.1 Not a Legal Command in TEXT MODE The Page of Text is the only Image that can be displayed in Text mode. This error message will be displayed if you try to display any of the other Images in Text mode.
  • Page 20 The utility software uses the VESA TSR in the 1024x768 and 800x600 modes. If your attempt to use these modes results in this error message, make sure you have installed the VESA TSR (see above). Pro AV 1600 PCI User's Manual...
  • Page 21: Appendix A - Limited Warranty

    If you discover a defect, FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or exchange the product at no charge to you, provided you contact FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. Technical Support to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number and instructions on where and how to obtain repair.
  • Page 22: Appendix B - Hyperformance Utility Software License

    Appendix B - Hyperformance Utility Software License FOCUS Enhancements Corporation grants the user a 99 year license to use and reproduce the Hyperformance Utility Software. No restrictions in copying or using the software or its reproduced images are implied except that any video taped reproduction of any image developed or displayed by the Hyperformance Utility Software must be reproduced using a FOCUS Enhancements Pro AV 1600 product.
  • Page 23: Appendix C - Genlock

    Appendix C – Genlock All versions of the Pro AV 1600 can Genlock to a black burst, or active video external reference signal. Our usage of the word Genlock is the usage understood by professional Television Engineers. The Pro AV 1600 will lock Vertically, Horizontally and in color phase to the external reference signal.
  • Page 24: Appendix D - Component Output

    (3 wire). Other amplitudes of component output ( i. e. M II) are available by special order. The component out daughter board isn't required. Should you not be using Component, you can save a slot by unplugging the ribbon cable from the ProAV 1600PCI board. Pro AV 1600 PCI User's Manual...

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