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- Page 1 ARC-10MC 10 bit aspect ratio converter Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England. E-mail: sales@crystalvision.tv Website: www.crystalvision.tv Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Crystal Vision ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 Contents Introduction Operating modes Hardware installation Rear modules and signal I/O Rear module connections with RM34 Rear module connections with RM43 Rear module connections with RM29 ... - Page 3 Using the front control panel Module selected Updating the display The ARC-10MC active panel menu structure ARC-10MC Menu Structure Video Control Menu (ARC, WSS and Video index) Picture Crop ...
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Page 4: Introduction
Fits in standard frames alongside HD, SD and audio products ARC-10MC is a 100mm x 266mm module, which fits in the four standard frames and can be integrated with any boards from the company’s full product range. There is a choice of two rear connectors for the ARC-10MC the RM34 and RM43 with relay bypass. -
Page 5: Operating Modes
ARC-10MC has a selection of seven preset aspect ratio settings, three each for 4:3 to 16:9 and 16:9 to 4:3 plus a no conversion (anamorphic), and a user specified conversion where the user can control both picture size and position. - Page 6 Full 16:9 source width mapped to 4:3 monitor width to 16:9 monitor width Full source height stretched to monitor height Full source height mapped to monitor height No picture lost but possible significant distortion No picture lost but possible significant distortion ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
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Page 7: Hardware Installation
2 Hardware installation The ARC-10MC single height module uses the RM34 or RM43 rear connector that will fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage. 2.1 Rear modules and signal I/O The Indigo 4U frame will house up to 24 single height modules with up to three power supplies. -
Page 8: Rear Module Connections With Rm43
SD input and the first of the two SD outputs. The relay bypass is under the control of the ARC-10MC and will be actuated should either the ARC-10MC or the frame fail. Note the second SD output is not protected by relay bypass. -
Page 9: Module Configuration
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2.2 Module configuration There are no user re-configurable jumper links on the ARC-10MC. All jumper links should be left in their factory set positions. 2.3 General Purpose Interface (GPI) Each frame slot has up to six connections ‘a-f ‘for GPI control and monitoring. These connections are available at the rear of the frame on the 26-way D-Type remote connectors. - Page 10 6 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2 and Remote 6. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A. Remotes 5-8 are similarly protected. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
- Page 11 Remote 2: 26-way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
- Page 12 Remote 2: 26-way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
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Page 13: Card Edge Operation
The front edge of the card provides power rail monitoring, menu selection, variables adjustment and a ten-digit visual status display. ARC-10MC front edge view 3.2 Card edge buttons The ARC-10MC is fitted with two tactile push button switches that allow the operator to navigate within the menu structure. Button Function Normal state Up, Action Down ∧... -
Page 14: Reading Card Edge Leds
Push ENTER to action the change. The display will cease flashing • Use the up-arrow [∧] and SCROLL control to navigate to further menus The displayed menu brightness will flash slowly if confirmation of a change is required. Note: ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 15: Card Edge Configuration
Card edge operation 3.6 Card edge configuration Menu Tree To reach the top menu push the ∧ button repeatedly until a top menu is reached. Rotate Tip: the SCROLL control anti-clockwise until the STATUS menu appears. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 16: Card Edge Status
Full source stretched or compressed to map to monitor. No picture loses No Conversion but significant distortion. User Specified When activated this menu allows the user to produce custom aspect Conversion ratios using the position and size controls. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 17: Setting The Video Indexing And Output Detail (Control)
Adjustment 0-50. Video Indexing If video indexing information is present on its input video the ARC-10MC if enabled can use this information to determine and report the aspect ratio of the incoming video. This then gives ARC10-MC the ability to choose between automatically converting the incoming video to the selected output aspect ratio, and bypassing if the input is the same as the selected output. -
Page 18: Video Gains And Offsets (Gain)
20-21 of the output video so preserving its integrity. PAL wide screen signalling on line 23 may also be selected for blanking. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 19: Position And Size Menu
± vertical (height) 2 line symmetrical steps. 200, N/A. These controls are only active when the User Specified control in the control menu has Note: been selected. When not selected the display will show N/A. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 20: Preset Menu
Bit 1 Initial Aspect ratio Preset Full screen 16:9 to 4:3 Full screen 4:3 to 16:9 16:9 - 14:9 Letterbox 4:3 - 14.9 Pillarbox 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox 4:3 to 16:9 Pillarbox No conversion No selection ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 21: Recalling Factory Default Settings (Reset)
Note: preset locations use the Defaults command. Parameter Default value No Conversion Aspect Ratio Detail 100% Gains Offsets Crops Pass Closed Caption Blank Wide Screen Signalling Erased (factory reset only) Presets Not enabled GPI Enable ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 22: Using The Front Control Panel
At power up, the two line 20-character screen will display ‘Crystal Vision’ followed by the firmware version number for the control panel. All eight control panel key LEDs will illuminate. - Page 23 Device menu • Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select options or variable data Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel Manual for details of the Panel setup, Lock Panel and Note: Diagnostic menus. Selecting ARC-10MC To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
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Page 24: Updating The Display
From the Home menu further selections can be made. Active function keys are indicated by illuminated, integrated LEDs. The main top-level menus for the ARC-10MC module are obtained by pressing the F1- F4 keys from the Home menu. Menu keys are illuminated when active and when further menus are available. -
Page 25: Arc-10Mc Menu Structure
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel ARC-10MC Menu Structure The position and size controls are visible only when the User specified ARC control is selected. Note: ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 26: Video Control Menu (Arc, Wss And Video Index)
Video Control Menu (ARC, WSS and Video index) Aspect ratio, video indexing, detail enhancement, gains and custom ratios are all controlled from this menu. ARC-10MC Video control menu Description From the Home menu, press F1 to select the Control menu, which is then traversed by rotating the shaft control. - Page 27 If ENTER is not pressed to accept the changed value it will revert to the value last saved. The size and position controls are only visible when the User Specified control in the ARC menu has been selected. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
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Page 28: Picture Crop
Using the front control panel Video Index If video indexing information is present on its input video, the ARC-10MC if enabled can use this information to determine and report the aspect ratio of the incoming video. This then gives ARC10-MC the ability to choose between automatically converting the incoming video to the selected output aspect ratio, and bypassing if the input is the same as the selected output. -
Page 29: Presets Menu
The GPI lines used to recall user saved presets can be disabled to prevent inadvertent triggering whilst under active control by Statesman or a front panel. Care should be taken when storing presets that the desired configuration is not changed by Note: any external input prior to saving. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... - Page 30 Bit 1 Initial Aspect ratio Preset Full screen 16:9 to 4:3 Full screen 4:3 to 16:9 16:9 - 14:9 Letterbox 4:3 - 14.9 Pillarbox 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox 4:3 to 16:9 Pillarbox No conversion No selection ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
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Page 31: Status
Rotate shaft encoder to select Defaults. Press F2 to select. Are you sure? Y (F3) Press F3 to confirm reset. Rotate shaft encoder to select Defaults. Press F2 to select. Are you sure? Y (F3) Press F3 to confirm reset. ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 32: Reset (Factory Defaults)
No conversion Aspect Ratio Detail, Offsets and Crop 100% Gains Pass Closed Caption Blank Wide Screen Signalling Erased (factory reset only) Presets Not enabled GPI Enable WSS Input Bypass WSS not used WSS Insert Auto ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 33: Statesman
Statesman 5 Statesman The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC. Statesman provides a user friendly means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision modules with the benefit of “see-at-a- glance”... -
Page 34: Control
Statesman manual. Reset (factory defaults) Performing a factory reset will return all values to their default levels and erase all stored presets. Default aspect ratio control by GPI inputs will be restored. If user stored presets ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 35: Video Index And Wide Screen Signalling
ARC-10MC Video index and Wide Screen Signalling menu Video Index If video indexing information is present on its input video, the ARC-10MC if enabled can use this information to determine and report the aspect ratio of the incoming video. This... -
Page 36: Gains And Offsets
Similarly the ARC-10MC can also use wide screen signalling to determine the aspect ratio of the input video. Again the ARC-10MC will convert or bypass depending on the various selections. WSS information as with video index can be placed on the output video. -
Page 37: Size And Position
When user specified control is not selected these controls with be inactive and their slider T bars greyed out. A previously made selection will remain for later activation. ARC-10MC Size and Position menu Presets Up to eight board configurations may be stored as presets and recalled either from the board control, active front panel, Statesman or through the use of external GPIs. - Page 38 Initial Aspect ratio Preset Full screen 16:9 to 4:3 Full screen 4:3 to 16:9 Compromise 14:9 to 4:3 Compromise 4:3 to 14.9 Full image 16:9 to 4:3 Full image 4:3 to 16:9 Anamorphic No selection ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
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Page 39: Trouble Shooting
Check if the control panel can control another card in the same rack If necessary re-set the card by simply removing it from the rack whilst powered and re-inserting it after a few seconds. It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009... -
Page 40: Specification
Recall of user stored presets or aspect ratio selection GPI output Input missing Local control Conversion set by card edge menu Front panel control from frame active panel and remote panel Remote control Statesman allows control from any PC on a network ARC-10MC User Manual R2.8 20/11/2009...
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