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TView Pro AV
USER'S MANUAL
Rev. 2.01
FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.
600 Research Drive
Wilmington, MA 01887
Phone:
Fax:
URL:
978-988-5888
978-988-7555
www.FOCUSinfo.com

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  • Page 1 TView Pro AV USER’S MANUAL Rev. 2.01 FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. 600 Research Drive Wilmington, MA 01887 Phone: 978-988-5888 Fax: 978-988-7555 URL: www.FOCUSinfo.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ... 9 ESKTOP ERSION MAC D ESKTOP ERSION SGI D UN OR ESKTOP ORKSTATION ESKTOP TVIEW PRO AV CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ... 13 AV I NTERFACE NTERNAL DJUSTMENTS TVIEW PRO AV CONTROL METHODS ... 19 RONT ANEL ONTROL ... 21 EMOTE...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Computer Graphics appears on the System's Computer Graphics Monitor (using a buffered loop-through) exactly as if the TView Pro AV was not there. The TView Pro AV’s output is fully broadcast compatible, with the ability to Genlock to a reference video or black burst signal. Independent adjustments allow full control over H phase and subcarrier phase.

  • Page 4: The Tview Pro Av Family

    TView Pro AV is also available in an EIA 19 inch rack mount configuration. The TView Pro AV-R occupies 1 standard rack height. All TView Pro AV-R models are capable of accepting power in the range of 95 V - 250 V, 47Hz.
  • Page 5 DB-15 Male – 5 BNC Male Cable (Mac) 444-5909 DB-15 Female – 5 BNC Male Cable (Mac) 444-5910 13W3 Male – 5 BNC Male Cable(Sun) 444-5914 5 BNC-Male – 5 BNC Male Extender Cable 3201-0901 RS-232 Control Cable TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01...

  • Page 6: Operational Specifications

    1.2.4 Digital Flicker Reduction Filter A Digital Flicker Reduction Filter is a standard feature of all models of the TView Pro AV. The Flicker Filter may be engaged or disengaged by any one of the control methods. TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01 (S-VGA Vesa Spec.
  • Page 7 1.2.5 TView Pro AV Connectors (Desktop Model) (with reference to TView Pro AV) Computer Video Input Computer Video Output Composite Video Output S-Video Genlock Component RS-232/422 Power 1.2.6 Power Consumption Desktop Unit: 120 V. 240 V. 1.2.7 Physical Size Desktop Unit: 7.5"...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation of all TView Pro AV products is a simple and quick procedure, but is slightly different for each of the following versions. Red/R-Y Out Sync Out 12-18 VDC 23 W. 2.5 MM Blue/B-Y Green/Y Figure 1: TView Pro AV Desktop Back Plate Diagram TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01...

  • Page 9: Pc Desktop Version

    Macintosh Adapter. Workstation cables can be ordered. Follow these steps to install your Desktop TView Pro AV for PC or MAC systems. If you intend to use the TView Pro AV with Genlock or component output please see Appendix C (Genlock operation) and Appendix D (Component output) for further information on these features.

  • Page 10: Mac Desktop Version

    2.2 MAC Desktop Version Follow these steps to install your Desktop TView Pro AV for Macintosh systems. If you intend to use the TView Pro AV with Genlock or component output please see Appendix C (Genlock operation) and Appendix D (Component output) for further information on these features.

  • Page 11: Sun Or Sgi Desktop Version

    2.3 Sun or SGI Desktop Version Follow these steps to install your Desktop TView Pro AV for SGI or Sun systems. If you intend to use the TView Pro AV with Genlock or component output please see Appendix C (Genlock operation) and Appendix D (Component output) for further information on these specialty items.

  • Page 12: Workstation Desktop Version

    HD15 F to F, Genderchanger into the VGA In connector of the TView Pro AV. Connect another Cable, HD15 M to 5 BNC M cable into the VGA Out connector of the TView Pro AV. Finally connect the BNC Connectors of the Cable, HD15 M to 5 BNC M into the Display Device.

  • Page 13: Tview Pro Av Controls And Adjustments

    TView Pro AV controls and adjustments There are several parameters on the TView Pro AV that can be controlled through by the TView Pro AV's control interfaces. TView Pro AV models have three methods of control: front panel control, RS-232/422 and IR remote control.
  • Page 14 This control connects the TView Pro AV's 75 Ohm termination resistors onto the computer's RGB output lines. Select “TERMINATED” unless you are using the TView Pro AV with a pass through monitor cable (such as a HyperCable-PC, intended for use with the Pro AVCP product line).
  • Page 15 3.1.12 NTSC/PAL (Toggle) (Not available from IR remote mouse) This control selects between PAL and NTSC operation. Set this control to PAL for European operation. Set this control to NTSC for American operation. TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01...
  • Page 16 NTSC or PAL signals with highly saturated input program material. 3.1.17 Freeze Frame (Toggle) This control freezes the output video of the TView Pro AV. Select “INPUT FROZEN” to freeze the picture. Select “INPUT LIVE” to view live input.
  • Page 17 3.1.20 Auto Reset This control resets the TView Pro AV to its default settings. Default Settings are as follows: Function Horizontal/Vertical Position Horizontal/Vertical Size Zoom Compress UnderScan Terminate Fine Genlock H Position Coarse Genlock H Position Genlock Subcarrier Phase Genlock Subcarrier Phase Reverse...

  • Page 18: Internal Adjustments

    3.2 Internal Adjustments The following adjustments are internal adjustments. These control require the user to remove the TView Pro AV’s cover and make the indicated adjustment with an adjustment tool. 3.2.1 Input Video Level VR5 This potentiometer adjusts the gain of the Input RGB Computer Video.

  • Page 19: Tview Pro Av Control Methods

    4.1 Front Panel Control The TView Pro AV Front Panel gives the user access to all of the control parameters detailed in section 3.1. Figure 3 indicates the placement of the buttons and LED display on the Front Panel of the TView Pro AV..
  • Page 20 4.1.2 User Selected Auto Reset A user selected Auto Reset may be programmed into the TView Pro AV via the Front Panel Control. If both the + and - buttons and the right arrow button are all pressed simultaneously, a User Reset memory will be loaded with the parameters that are in effect at the time that the above button combination is pressed.

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    4.2 Remote Control The hand held IR remote control enables the user to access many of the functions of the TView Pro AV. Since the IR unit is intended to be used in presentation situations, certain functions of the TView Pro AV may only be accessed via the Front Panel or via RS-232/422.
  • Page 22 Reset Size/Position Flicker Filter Freeze Frame UnderScan Figure 4: Remote Control Interface TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01...
  • Page 23 Jumper JP3 on the TView Pro AV's Control Interface board selects RS-232 or RS-422. Depending on the configuration of this jumper, the DB-9 communications connector located on the rear panel of the TView Pro AV will accept either RS- 232 or RS-422.
  • Page 24 Figure 6 indicates the recommended connections from a DB-9 connector for RS-232 operation. Depending on the way that the controlling port is programmed, other connections may work as well. The TView Pro AV has no way of handling the RTS/CTS and DSR/DCD signals.
  • Page 25 Sending Communications Commands to the TView Pro AV The serial port of the TView Pro AV accepts serial data at 9600 baud, 8data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit. It is essential that the serial communications device that delivers commands to the Pro AV be set up in this fashion. M The TView Pro AV accepts 8 bit characters as commands.
  • Page 26 = 01 to register 22 will cause an Auto Reset operation to occur. Writing Value Byte = 01 to register 23 will cause the existing parameter set to be written in to NOVRAM. The TView Pro AV will power up with these parameters until the NOVRAM is changed by writing another set of parameters.
  • Page 27 TView Pro AVs, it will be necessary to De-Activate the currently selected TView Pro AV to issue commands to another TView Pro AV in the system. If you are using a single TView Pro AV, it will not be necessary to De-Activate the TView Pro AV.

  • Page 28: 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 www.focusinfo.com. The Hyperperformance software is available at the downloads page which is in the Tech Support section of the website.
  • Page 29 Displays a 16 or 256 grey shades ramp. Displays a 16 or 256 color grid. Redisplays the Image Menu. Clears the screen. Returns to the Main Menu. TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01...
  • Page 30 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). TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01...

  • Page 31: Appendix A - Limited Warranty

    YEARS from the date of original purchase. 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 32: 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 product.

  • Page 33: Appendix C - Genlock

    Connect the Genlock reference signal into either one of the Genlock BNC connectors. Connect the other Genlock connector to the next device that you want to provide Genlock reference to. If the TView Pro AV is the last device in the configuration, select the Genlock Termination On from the Front Panel or RS-232/422 Communication.

  • Page 34: Appendix D - Component Output

    Appendix D - Component output All versions of the Pro AV support two user selectable forms of component output. The TView Pro AV is factory configured for Betacam component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) and RGB (without 7.5 IRE units of video setup). In addition, component output synchronization may be provide as a separate, composite sync signal (4 wire) or as composite sync signal on the green output (3 wire).

  • Page 35: Appendix E - Fcc Compliance Statement

    I/O cables. Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate such equipment. TView Pro AV User's Manual Rev 2.01...

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