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  • Page 1 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Version 3.2...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Table of Contents Chapter Description Page Disclaimer 2 & 3 Safety Information and IPR Statement (Multi-language) Capability Summary Unpacking and Installation Functional Check Quick Start Discussion I/O Signal Flow Overview of Control Choices Menu Structure of Top Menu...
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  • Page 6: Disclaimer

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Disclaimer This product is intended for professional and/or home use. This product is not intended for use in a medical environment and does not have the required certifications for such use. Similarly, use aboard any aircraft or spacecraft...
  • Page 7 Caution: This equipment is intended for use in the manner prescribed in the Instruction Manual. Any user changes or modifications not expressly approved by TV One Multimedia Solutions could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Connecting this equipment to external devices requires no specially shielded cabling for FCC compliance.

  • Page 8: Safety Information And Ipr Statement (Multi-Language)

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To insure the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit.
  • Page 9 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual VENTILATION Slots and openings in the sides of the unit are provided for ventilation. To insure reliable operation, avoid obstruction of these openings and insure the unit is installed in a well-ventilated area. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property.
  • Page 10 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual IMPORTANT: CONSIGNES DE SECURITE Afin de tirer le meilleur de ce produit, merci de lire attentivement ce manuel. Gardez-le dans un endroit sûr pour pouvoir le consulter à nouveau. Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas l’unité de sa protection.
  • Page 11 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual EMPLACEMENT L’installation de cette unité doit se faire dans un endroit frais et sec, éloigné de sources excessives de chaleur, de vibrations, de poussière, d’humidité et de froid. AERATION Les rainures et les ouvertures sur les cotés de l’unité servent à l’aérer. Pour permettre une utilisation sûre, évitez d’obstruer ces ouvertures et assurez-...
  • Page 12 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Para sacar el mejor provecho de este producto, léase este manual con detenimiento. Guárdelo en un lugar seguro para poder hacerle referencia en el futuro. Para reducir el riesgo de calambre, no quite la cubierta del aparato.
  • Page 13 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual VENTILACIÓN El aparato viene provisto de ranuras y agujeros en los lados para la ventilación. Para asegurar una operación eficaz, se debe evitar la obstrucción de estos agujeros y también asegurar que el aparato se instale en una zona con adecuada ventilación.
  • Page 14 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSVORSCHRIFTEN Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte sorgfältig, um Ihr Produkt optimal nützen zu können, und bewahren Sie sie zum späteren Nachschlagen an einem sicheren Ort auf. Entfernen Sie bitte keinesfalls die Abdeckung, um der Gefahr eines Stromschlags vorzubeugen.
  • Page 15 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual AUFSTELLUNG Das Gerät sollte an einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufgestellt werden, fern von übermäßiger Wärme, Vibrationen, Staub, Feuchtigkeit und Kälte. BELÜFTUNG Seitliche Schlitze und Öffnungen sorgen für die Belüftung des Geräts. Um die ordnungsgemäße Belüftung zu gewährleisten, dürfen diese Öffnungen nicht verdeckt werden.
  • Page 16 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Lees deze handleiding zorgvuldig door om het beste uit uw product te halen. Bewaar het op een veilige plek voor raadpleging in de toekomst. Haal nooit het omhulsel van de eenheid af, dit om de kans op een elektrische schok te verminderen.
  • Page 17 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual VENTILATIE De sleuven en openingen aan de zijkant van de eenheid zijn voor ventilatie. Zorg er voor dat de eenheid op een goed geventileerde plek geïnstalleerd wordt zodat deze betrouwbaar werkt. INTELLECTUEEL EIGENDOM Sommige IC chips in dit product bevatten vertrouwelijke informatie en/of fabrieksgeheimen.

  • Page 18: Capability Summary

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual CAPABILITY SUMMARY The C2-4100 uses the proprietary CORIO2 Engine to control its capabilities. The CORIO2 series units are the second generation of the successful CORIO products. The features of both units make them powerful tools for any application requiring high quality video signal conversion or image manipulation.

  • Page 19: Unpacking And Installation

    C2-4100, the standard accessories include: 1 AC Power Cable 1 Instruction Manual If any items are missing or defective, contact your supplier. If you are unable to resolve the problem with your supplier, contact TV One via the web at http://tvone.crmdesk.com for prompt replacement.

  • Page 20: Functional Check

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual FUNCTIONAL CHECK Important Safety Instructions For US Customers: If the AC outlets available are not suitable for the plug supplied with this unit, the plug should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug attached. For details see below.
  • Page 21 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual The wire colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED. (Make sure that neither of these wires is connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug).

  • Page 22: Quick Start Discussion

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Selecting RGB1 using the front panel buttons There are 10 assignable input buttons on the front of the unit and in the Factory Default setting button number “1” is assigned to the RGB1 input connector.
  • Page 23 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Quick Start: Assigning Inputs to Specific Buttons The unit has a front panel knob mechanically connected to a Rotary Encoder that has detents you can feel as you turn the knob. The knob is located between the LCD display and the input buttons and is labeled “Menu Select”.
  • Page 24 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right and press the knob again. This notifies the Scaler that you are about to change the input assignment to input number “3”. The brackets will disappear from around the input number and will appear around the section of the display that says “Input=RGB3”.
  • Page 25 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual We’ll begin at the Banner Screen. As with the Input Assignment exercise, the screen will look like this: CORIO2 C2-4100 TV One Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until you see the Program Source screen.
  • Page 26 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Next, rotate the Menu Select knob one detent to the right and you’ll be on the Lock Method screen. This is where we tell the Scaler that we want to do a PIP selection. Initially the screen will appear as follows:...
  • Page 27 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual The brackets have now ceased their flashing and on the monitor you should see the foreground image shown at 50% of its full screen size, replacing the middle of the background image: Foreground Image...
  • Page 28 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Adjust Scaler Parameters H/V shr. pos.% 25 [ 25] Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until you reach the Adjust Scaler Parameters exit menu: Adjust Scaler Parameters Exit Press the Menu Select knob once and then rotate the knob Counter-clockwise until you are back at the Banner screen on the LCD display.
  • Page 29 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual From there, just as in the PIP scenario, we set the Program source parameter to be the foreground image (which in this case is the image we wish to use as a Key source). Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until the Program source LCD screen is displayed and press the knob once.
  • Page 30 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Press the knob once to notify the Scaler that you want access to these menus and then rotate the knob to the right until the following screen appears: Adjust Lock/Overlay Y key min/max Press the knob and, when the brackets surrounding the “0” begin to flash, rotate the knob to the right until the background image disappears.

  • Page 31: O Signal Flow

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Pressing the knob again causes the brackets to begin flashing. Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right to zoom the image up to 1000%. Press the knob once to load the value into memory.
  • Page 32 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Connectors for RS-232 and Ethernet control are provided and will be discussed later in the manual. There is also a connector labeled “Option” that is used to connect the A2-2000 Audio Switcher. The rear panel layout––from left to right––consists of the option connector and the AC connector in a grouping.
  • Page 33 The TV One Z-Plus series of cable products are ideal for use with the RGB Scaler and either the Z-Plus cables or a competitive product that meets the...

  • Page 34: Overview Of Control Choices

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual OVERVIEW OF CONTROL CHOICES The Front panel controls consist of the LCD Display, the Menu Select knob, the Input Select Buttons and the Standby/Operate Switch. Hidden between the Standby switch and the tenth input button is an Infrared sensor that optionally provides Scaler control via a handheld IR remote control.

  • Page 35: Menu Structure Of Top Menu

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual As you learned in the Quick Start section, the way to navigate within the Menu structure is to rotate the Menu Select knob to the area of interest and then press the knob once. This notifies the control logic within the Scaler that you are interested in accessing a particular area.
  • Page 36 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual www.tvone.com SW 166, PT: In the screen example shown above, the “SW 166” portion of the display refers to the software revision number. The “PT: 10 and BT: 6” portions of the sample display refer to the Hardware version number. You cannot upgrade the hardware however it’s useful information in the event you contact...
  • Page 37 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual From the standpoint of the LCD display, the functionality is the same for both Program and Preview meaning all information and selection criteria work the same way for both functions. The top line of the display provides the same...
  • Page 38 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 10.6 Lock Method Lock Method determines what the Scaler will “do” with the Lock Source signal. 1024 x 768 60Hz Lock Method Off] The default position for Lock Method is “Off” and there are a total of four (4) possible choices for this parameter.
  • Page 39 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 10.7 Output Image Up until now, the top line of the LCD display has been describing the characteristics of an input. Perhaps it was the input that was being sent to the output or perhaps it was the Preview Source of the Lock Source input. We...

  • Page 40: Sub Menu List

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 11.0 SUB MENUS There are six sub menus used in conjunction with the Top Menu: Setup Program Source Adjust Scaler Parameters Adjust Lock / Overlay Adjust Buttons Adjust Image Parameters System Rotating the Menu Select knob to the right from the Banner Screen and then pressing the knob selects one of the sub menus.
  • Page 41 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Unlike most selections you will make, this one doesn’t require that you press the Menu Select Knob and then make some sort of change to a parameter located between two flashing brackets. When you press the Menu Select...
  • Page 42 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 12.3 BR Size Adjustment Program Source [RGB1] BR size adj. -12] After setting the image position, move to the screen that allows adjustments to the size of the image. You’ll be setting the position of the Bottom, Right pixel.
  • Page 43 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual that source will thus be improved, not just the one you used for the adjustment. When finished press the knob again. The brackets will stop flashing and the value will be stored in temporary memory. Hold the knob in until the unit ‘Beeps’...
  • Page 44 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual effect on the blue sky. The RGB Contrast LCD screen affords you the opportunity to make such adjustments for each of your RGB Input Buttons. The RGB Contrast Screen is selected by depressing the Menu Select knob one time immediately after reaching the screen.
  • Page 45 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Select this screen by rotating the Menu Select knob until the above screen is present on the LCD display. Press the Menu Select knob and the brackets will begin to flash. Make your selection (the choices are listed in the table below) by rotating the Menu Select knob and then pressing the knob to select your choice.
  • Page 46 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until you see the Exit screen and press the knob once. You will be taken to the same Top Menu screen where you began the journey through the Program Source sub menus:...

  • Page 47: Adjust Scaler Parameters Sub Menu

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 13.0 ADJUST SCALER PARAMETERS SUB MENU Sub menu… Adjust Scaler parameters Much of the work being done by the CORIO2 Scaler engine is controlled from the Adjust Scaler Parameters Sub menu––the next in the series of Sub menus we will investigate.
  • Page 48 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 13.2 Image Freeze Adjust Scaler Parameters Image freeze [ Off] The next screen in sequence is the Image Freeze control. It’s a simple toggle control so once you are at the screen, pressing the Menu Select knob turns the feature On or Off.
  • Page 49 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 13.5 H/V Shrink Position % Adjust Scaler Parameters H/V shr. pos.% [ 50] The adjustment was also covered in the Quick Start area of the manual. Immediately after the Shrink Level % LCD screen, you’ll find the adjustments that allow you to position the shrunken image somewhere other than the center of the screen.
  • Page 50 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 13.7 Image Flip Adjust Scaler Parameters Image flip Off] Occasionally, it’s necessary to cause the output image to be flipped Vertically, Horizontally or both. This adjustment allows you to make that change to the output’s appearance.

  • Page 51: Adjust Lock/Overlay Sub Menu

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual To make this adjustment, press the Menu Select knob and observe the flashing brackets. Rotate the Menu Select knob until you have the desired amount of delay displayed and then press the knob once again. To make the change permanent, press and hold the knob until you hear the “Beep”.
  • Page 52 It’s normally not necessary for you to adjust the Lock Pixel and Lock Line parameters but in the event you need to do so, here are the procedures: From the TV One Banner Screen, rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until the following screen appears: Sub menu .
  • Page 53 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 14.3 Y Key, U Key, V Key Min/Max Adjust lock/overlay Y key min/max Adjust lock/overlay U key min/max Adjust lock/overlay V key min/max In the quick start section on setting up a key, you learned how to do a key of one source over another.
  • Page 54 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual knob again, this will move the brackets to the right and cause them to start flashing in their new position. Again make an adjustment and press the knob to store the new value in temporary memory. Press and hold the knob down until you hear the “Beep”...

  • Page 55: Adjust Buttons Sub Menu

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 15.0 ADJUST BUTTONS SUB MENU The Fourth Sub Menu is for changing the Button assignments. This was covered in the Quick Start section of the manual and is presented again here along with adjustment procedures for Preset, Instant Program Select and...
  • Page 56 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual now press input button 3 to activate the input). As always, press and hold the Menu Select knob until you hear the “Beep” to make the change permanent. Adjust Buttons Button 3 = [input=RGB1] 15.1...
  • Page 57 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual With the Scaler now ‘normalized’ we’ll select the program source for the picture-in-picture. The foreground image will be the RGB2 input so select button number 2, as your foreground image. (Obviously, you must first have an input present).
  • Page 58 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Press and hold button number 8 until you hear a Beep and the info message 'Added to preset' is shown. (This records the second layer of information associated with button number 8’s preset condition).
  • Page 59 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 15.2 Instant Program Select Another feature within the Adjust Buttons Sub Menu controls how the Scaler performs its output switching. To adjust this feature, rotate the Menu Select knob until you see the following LCD display: Adjust Buttons Instant prog.

  • Page 60: Adjust Image Parameters Sub Menu

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 16.0 ADJUST IMAGE PARAMETERS SUB MENU This is the Fifth Sub Menu. It provides access to the Resolution Database within the Scaler. Sub menu . . . Adjust image parameters The Resolution Database is used by the Scaler to identify any incoming video signal and is also used to create an Output image.
  • Page 61 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Typically, the image number currently being used for input or output would be selected otherwise immediate feedback to your changes will not be available via your monitor. Press the Menu Select knob to confirm your selection and then rotate the knob one detent to the right to make the next LCD screen appear.
  • Page 62 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 16.4 Lines per Frame 800 x 600 60 Hz Lines/f [ 628] = 60.317 hz This screen controls the total number of lines of video present in the image and includes the vertical Sync pulse as well as the active video.
  • Page 63 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual the width of the Back Porch have a direct bearing on where the active (visible) portion of the image begins. When parked on the above screen, press the Menu Select knob and the brackets will begin to flash. Adjust the parameter and press the knob again.

  • Page 64: System Sub Menu

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 17.0 SYSTEM SUB MENU Sub menu . . . System The final Sub Menu is for adjustments of System parameters. The “System” in this case is the Scaler functions unrelated to individual inputs, outputs or any of the various production features.
  • Page 65 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 17.3 Push To Store System Push to store This screen provides a quick and easy way to store all current operating parameters. The Scaler will remember the set up you are using at the time of data storage when you next apply power.
  • Page 66 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual display and press the Menu Select knob to toggle between the two possible states. 17.7 Resolutions System Resolutions At the time this manual was written, there are 78 different screen resolutions stored in the RGB Scaler’s database. This screen is an informational screen showing the total number of the defined resolutions that the Scaler will recognize.
  • Page 67 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 17.11 Hours in Use System Hours in Use This is another informational display useful for usage audit purposes as well for specification auditing or determining the need for software version upgrades. 17.12 Board Temperature in Degrees Centigrade System Board temp.
  • Page 68 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 17.15 Pixels Stored System Pixels Stored This screen shows the total number of pixels present in a single line of video. The number of pixels per line that can be stored is 1024. If the input signal has more than 1024 pixels per line (e.g.

  • Page 69: Configuration Utility Interface

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.0 CONFIGURATION UTILITY INTERFACE A powerful utility is available for the C2-4100 RGB Scaler. Download the utility from http://tvone.crmdesk.com and run the set up program. Follow the on screen instructions to install the program on your PC. Once installed, you will be able to control multiple Scalers from your PC as well as change settings and modify system parameters.
  • Page 70 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual All current settings, resolutions and presets will be copied to a file on your computer and at this point, you can start controlling the Scaler from your computer. You could also check the Testcards item but it takes a long time to read the testcard data and you can still select the testcard button regardless of whether you have copied the actual data over to your PC.
  • Page 71 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Exit path provided under the “File” section of the tool bar. Using the Exit menu item instead of the “X” box to quit a program is called “Gracefully Exiting.” “File” Toolbar Item 18.1.2 Tools Toolbar Item The “Tools”...
  • Page 72 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.2.1 Selecting the Communications Port or IP Address “Serial Port” Toolbar Item Selecting a Serial Port: Select the “Communications Port” item on the Toolbar’s Communications sub menu, check the “Serial” item on the pop-up menu shown above and then check the port you wish to use.
  • Page 73 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.2.2 Multiple-Unit Control “Multiple Scaler” Toolbar Item With a suitable serial port router or Ethernet connection, you can control multiple RGB Scalers from the utility. This menu item allows you to enable paths to more than one Scaler and then control the Scaler in sequential fashion.
  • Page 74 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual disk memory for execution. Note that a saved file is an ASCII file that can be manually edited as desired to create a complex presentation object. 18.4 Testcards Menu “Testcards” Toolbar Items The RGB Scaler has room in its memory for several custom images (called testcards) that can be used as system maintenance signals or logos.
  • Page 75 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Step One: Select the Image to Import Double click on the image you wish to import after which you’ll see the screen shown on the next page. We have decided to create a test card from a bitmap...
  • Page 76 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Step Two: Selecting the Test Card name and Number You should accept the current file name or change it. (This is the name that the testcard fill will be assigned). Finally select the test card number and click the “OK”...
  • Page 77 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Step Three: Converting the image file to a Testcard Once you select the storage location, the image conversion routine will begin after which the Scaler will store the new Testcard in the designated location.
  • Page 78 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.6 Preferences “Preferences” Toolbar Items Of the three “Advanced” options, this one is the most benign. “Show SDI Options” will be required only if you are operating a C2-5200 RGB Scaler that has SDI capabilities. Similarly, unless you have the companion Audio Router, you won’t need to enable “Audio Options”.
  • Page 79 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.7 Resolution Editor As explained in an earlier tutorial on operating the Scaler from the Menu Select knob, changing resolution settings is an excellent way to destroy the Scaler’s usefulness unless you are totally sure you understand the theory behind the entries and are comfortable dealing with the resolution matrix.
  • Page 80 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Vertical Resolution box which will then automatically calculate the Vertical Resolution for the given Horizontal Resolution and Aspect Ratio. Once you have entered the required information it’s simply a matter of pressing the ‘Create New’ button. The resolutions are created using one of ®...
  • Page 81 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual If the resolution was added to the resolution table, then the table at the bottom of the screen will update and show the newly created resolution and all its timing parameters. New resolutions are named using the resolution H and V size;...
  • Page 82 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Using this menu it’s also possible to read all the resolutions out of the Scaler into the windows application by selecting ‘Scaler’->’Read’ from the above menu. At any time you can also use the ‘File’ menu and load a previously saved resolution table or save the current one as shown below: Creating resolutions can also be achieved by using a ‘Linux’...
  • Page 83 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Once you exit the resolution, create and edit tool, there will be a short delay while the resolution changes are updated in the main application.
  • Page 84 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.8 Firmware Updater “Firmware Update” Toolbar Item Selecting the “Firmware Update” toolbar item will display the above screen. Pressing the “Programmer” button will immediately start loading the version of software present in the CORIO2 sub-directory on your PC. (The CORIO2 directory is where the utility resides.
  • Page 85 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual several minutes, abort the process and start again from the beginning. If there are still problems, disconnect the unit from the AC power source, wait a few moments, plug it back in and turn it back on. After you’ve done that, try to install the new firmware version again.
  • Page 86 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.9.1 Default Button: Pressing the “Defaults” button displays the following screen: “Load Defaults” Function Clicking on the “Yes” button will restore the Scaler to the Factory Default Setting and override most of the changes you may have made to the Scaler...
  • Page 87 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.9.2 Read Button: Pressing the Read Button loads the current settings from the Scaler into the utility’s memory. Reading this data does not unload the Scaler’s memory. It merely copies it to your PC.
  • Page 88 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.9.3 Program Button: Pressing the Program button yields the program Scaler screen. If the Program action is taken all the way through (by checking the appropriate checkboxes and then clicking “OK”), the utility will load its configuration contents into the Scaler.
  • Page 89 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual Save Configuration Function 18.9.4 Save Button: If you have created a special set of operating conditions, pressing the Save Button will cause the above screen to appear. If you press the “OK” button, you will open a file storage window where you can give a unique name to the custom configuration and save it for future recall via the “Load”...
  • Page 90 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.9.5 Load Button: The “Load” button brings up a file access window where you can select from all your stored configurations. Select the desired file, click “Open” and it will be loaded into the Scaler’s memory.
  • Page 91 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.10 “Tabbed” Screens There are seven folder tabs that contain the configuration information for the Scaler. Each folder Tab has a unique function for controlling some portion of the Scaler and can be either RGB in nature or specific.
  • Page 92 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual To use the Macro recorder, click on the Red button. From then until you click the stop button, every image manipulation event is recorded in a scratchpad memory. When you click the stop button, you’ll be prompted for a file name to be used to store your activities.
  • Page 93 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual “Input” Tab Note: Changes made using the utility are temporary unless you save the entire setup as a custom configuration. In other words, adjustments made here are treated the same way that control panel adjustments are treated if you neglect to press and hold the Menu Select knob until you heard the “Beep”.
  • Page 94 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.3 Output Tab: “Output” Tab The “Output” folder’s screen controls the characteristics of the Scaler’s output. Using the drop down list labeled ‘Output Image’, you can select NTSC or PAL as the output type or choose from several dozen RGB image formats.
  • Page 95 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.4 Lock Tab: “Lock” Tab The “Lock” tab screen duplicates the Lock method and Lock Source functionality of the Scaler’s front panel controls. Lock Source and Method are chosen from drop down lists and Digital Lock Source can also be selected here.
  • Page 96 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.5 Buttons Tab: “Buttons” Tab To change a button’s signal type or image parameter, you use the drop down list associated with each button. If you want to make the first button a YUV button, you can make the change just as you would with the front panel controls.
  • Page 97 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.6 System Tab “System” Tab The “System” folder screen shows the software version number, date of issuance, and the status of various monitored parameters (which are updated every 10 seconds). Pressing the ‘Store’ button causes the current operating parameters to be written to non-volatile memory so that settings will not be lost in the event of interruption of AC power.
  • Page 98 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.7 Settings Tab: “Settings” Tab The “Settings” folder’s screen shows the contents of the Scaler’s configuration memory. You can view all settings or settings for button presets only. This screen does not periodically refresh like the System screen described previously so a ‘Refresh’...

  • Page 99: Theory Of Operation

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 19.0 THEORY OF OPERATION The C2-4100 Scaler supports up to 10 inputs and when an operator selects an input, the RGB and YUV inputs are routed to a triple 8bit analog to digital converter and then passed to the input of the scaling engine. The synchro-...
  • Page 100 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual C2-4100 Block Diagram...

  • Page 101: Return Procedure

    20.2 To return a unit for repair First contact TV One using the tvone.crmdesk.com website. Support personnel will determine whether a return to the factory is the appropriate solution. If that’s the case, a Return Authorization Number will be issued. You...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting And Technical Support

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual insurance arranged at your own risk and expense. Goods in transit are the responsibility of the sender and the supplier will not be responsible for transit losses. Please clearly state the return number on the outside packaging and on any accompanying documentation.
  • Page 103 C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 21.2.2 The image is shifted and not fully viewable There are several ways to correct this, depending on the actual problem. First adjust the output H/V shift value in the Output parameters menu until the white border that is displayed is centered on the Scaler output.

  • Page 104: Connector Pinouts

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 22.0 CONNECTOR PINOUTS RGB HD-15 female connector 1 Red 0.7v max. / 75 Ohms 2 Green 0.7v max. / 75 Ohms 3 Blue 0.7v max. / 75 Ohms 4 N/C 5 Ground 6 Red ground...

  • Page 105: Technical Specifications

    C2-4000 Series RGB Scaler Operation Manual 23.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RGB video inputs and output Voltage levels: 0.5 to 1.0 Vpp input, 0.7Vpp output Sync types: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV Sync on green / YUV sync 0.3V to 1.0 Vpp input, 0.3Vpp output RGBHV / RGBS sync: TTL pos.

  • Page 106: 24.0 Warranty Policy

    The liability of TV One with respect to any defective products will be limited to the repair or replacement of such products. In no event shall TV One be...
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