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Part No. 251001-INSTALL Rev. B • November 1999

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Page 1 Installation Guide Part No. 251001-INSTALL Rev. B • November 1999...
Page 2: Fcc Compliance
The information contained in this Installation Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright Copyright © 1999 Pinnacle Systems, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Portions of the software described in this document Copyright © 1985-1999 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Deko100 Analog Signal Connection ........
Page 4 Installing Deko100 Software ........
Page 5: 1: Introduction
1: Introduction Welcome to Deko100 Pinnacle’s Deko100 is a versatile Character Generator offering a wealth of features traditionally only available on high-end products. Deko100 utilizes the following components. • A user- or dealer-supplied Pentium or Pentium Pro PC (Personal ®...
Page 6: Overview
Pinnacle Systems Technical Support by Phone: Pinnacle Systems technical support for the Deko product line is available 8:00am to 8:00pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Phone: (650) 237-1800 Information and Technical Support on the Internet: For the latest information on Deko upgrades, visit our website at: www.pinnaclesys.com...
Page 7: Documentation Conventions
Primary sections are listed in very large bold characters with a single line above: Primary Section • Secondary sections are listed in large bold characters: Secondary Section • Tertiary sections are listed in bold italic characters: Tertiary Section Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 8: Documentation Terms
A Transition refers to any method of changing from one still to • another, using the Deko100’s internal mix/wipe engine. • A Source refers to a video signal that is applied to the Deko100’s video input. • The terms Composite and Key are both used to describe the effect of electronically cutting one image into another.
Page 9: Hardware Installation
When you need to handle the internal mechanisms inside your PC, ground yourself to the PC’s chassis first. • When you handle and install the Deko100 Boardset, hold the board by its edges—do not touch the chips. • Do not flex the Deko100 Boardset.
Page 10: What You Will Need
Destination device (e.g., switcher, recorder) • A stable power source Computer Requirements Your PC runs the Deko100 system software and provides the operational interface. The computer must have the following minimum hardware and software configuration. • Pentium or Pentium Pro with 1 (one) available shared PCI expan- sion slot and running Windows NT 4.0 or later.
Page 11: Deko100 Hardware
Deko100 Hardware The Deko100 fits a standard shared PCI bus expansion slot inside your PC. Special construction is utilized in which two boards are combined side-by- side via jumpers to provide all required system electronics. Board dimen- sions are illustrated below (in inches): .750...
Page 12: Setup Diagram
An analog key I/O path is also included. A Routing Switcher output can be used to provide access to multiple inputs through a single input connection. Reference Signals and Timing Deko100 must be supplied with an external reference in all video environments. Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 13: Monitoring
• Power Requirements The Deko100 Board uses the same power source as your PC. As a general rule for PC operations (and to protect the Deko100 Board’s electronics), care must be taken to avoid power lines that are subject to noise and voltage spikes.
Page 14: Hardware Installation
• Do not flex the Deko100 Boardset. Use the following steps to install the Deko100 Boardset in your PC. Ensure that all computer requirements have been met. Refer to the Computer Requirements section for details.
Page 15 Store the cover plate in a safe place—it will not be required again. With all the criteria listed in step 6 met, install the Deko100 Board into the PCI-bus expansion slot. Please note: •...
Page 16 10. Replace your PC’s top cover. Secure it to the chassis using the screws that you removed in step 3. 11. Remove the Breakout Cable from the Deko100 box. For Analog boardset, connect the Breakout Cable to the Video I/O Connector on the Deko100 Board’s Mounting Bracket.
Page 17: Deko100 Analog Signal Connection
Deko100 Analog Signal Connection The Deko100 Analog supports the a number of video formats. The Deko100 uses a simple breakout cable to facilitate connection of I/O cables. The table below lists system inputs and outputs: Inputs Quantity Note Composite Video / Y / G...
Page 18: Analog Connection Diagram
4) Video Input Group 8) Reference Loop With the Deko100 Boardset properly installed in your PC, connect all required input and output signals as outlined in the steps below. If the Deko100 Boardset is not already installed, refer to the Hardware Installa- tion section of the Deko100 Installation Guide for instructions.
Page 19 This BNC connector is provided for Component input. Note that the connector’s signal changes depending upon the input format selected with SETVIDS.EXE: Analog U / B Input Connector Signals Selected Input Format Connector Signal Composite Not Used U (B-Y) Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 20 S-Video Y output. Connect the output to the input of a destination analog device such as a composite or component video switcher or monitor. Note that the connector’s signal changes depending upon the output format selected with SETVIDS.EXE: Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 21 Group (Ref In and Ref Loop) allow you to connect a reference video signal from an external sync generator to Deko100. There are two options for the Ref Loop connector: If reference stops at Deko100 and does not continue to other devices, Note connect a 75 Ohm terminator to Ref Loop.
Page 22: Summary Of Connectors And Signals
Input Connector Summary Summary of Analog Input Formats and Connector Signals Input Y / G / Composite U / B V / R Format Connector Connector Connector Composite Composite Not Used Not Used U (B-Y) V (R-Y) Not Used Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 23: Deko100 Digital Signal Connection
Deko100 Digital Signal Connection The Deko100 Digital supports digital video format. The Deko100 uses a simple breakout cable to facilitate connection of I/O cables. The table below lists system inputs and outputs: Inputs Quantity Note Digital Video BNC connector Reference In...
Page 24 Reference Video Input. One mini-BNC jack interconnects to the Reference connector on the supplied cable bundle. Not Used. Not Used. With the Deko100 Boardset properly installed in your PC, connect all required input and output signals as detailed above. Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 25: Remote Control
GPI (General Purpose Interface) is a method by which electronic “pulses” from one device are used to trigger functions on another device. The Deko100 allows a variety of system functions to be controlled via GPI. The GPI Connector on the Mounting Bracket includes pins for four GPI input lines.
Page 26: Power Up/Down Procedure
Power Up/Down Procedure To power up the Deko100 system: Ensure that all peripheral equipment is powered on, including the SVGA monitor. Press the Power switch on yoiur PC’s chassis. The system boots up and prompts you to log on to Windows NT.
Page 27: 3: Software Installation
• System Files and User Files Software Description The Deko100 system runs in the Windows NT environment, version 4.0 or higher. All operating system software must be installed prior to Deko100 installation. Additionally, NT Installation must include Microsoft Service Pack 3 for NT, for proper operation.
Page 28: Installing Deko100 Software
Installing Deko100 Software To install Deko100 software: Power up your PC and start Windows NT. Insert the Deko100 Installation CD in your CD ROM drive. Deko100 software installs automatically. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once installation is complete, an on-screen message prompts you to restart your system before running Deko100.
Page 29: 4: Hardware Settings
From the Options menu, choose Hardware Settings. Click PAL video standard to check (for PAL) or uncheck (for NTSC). Restart Deko100 for the video standard change to take effect. To change the aspect ratio: 1. From the Options menu, choose Hardware Settings.
Page 30: Analog I/O Adjustments
Analog I/O Adjustments—Setup Analog Video The Setup Analog Video–IO Status dialog box is divided into five sections, described below. The Deko100 is a single channel device, but uses the same adjustment software used with the Pinnacle System’s multi-channel devices. That is why you see the provision for multiple channels.
Page 31: Reference Status
Status Status Status Status Displays the input’s status. Deko100 will have at most one analog input. One of three labels will be shown: • Not Present indicates that no analog board is installed, or that the input is assigned as digital.
Page 32: Analog Io Adjustments-Analog Ouput
• Adjust Output Gain and Level Before Adjusting Output To prepare Deko100 for video output adjustment: Select Color Bars from the Channel menu to call up the color bars into the Program window. Verify that the color bar graphic appears on your output monitor.
Page 33: Select Output Format
To select the format for analog output: In the Analog Outputs section of the Setup Analog Video IO dialog box, click the arrow to the right of the Format field. Select the output’s format from the drop-down list. Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 34: Adjust Output Timing
Ensure that an Analog Video Monitor, Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope are properly connected in your video path, allowing you to monitor Deko100’s output during the timing procedure. In the Analog Outputs section of the Setup Analog Video IO dialog box, select the output that you wish to adjust, as described above.
Page 35 Adjust the gain and level scroll bars to match the analog output levels to an external source, such as an analog video switcher. Adjustments differ depending upon the selected format: Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 36 If required, click Use Defaults to return the output to its default (factory set) values. Click Close to exit the dialog box and save changes or click Esc to discard changes. Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 37: Analog Io Adjustments - Analog Input
You must properly calibrate the video output circuitry before adjusting analog input. To prepare for configuring analog intput: Start Deko100 and clear the Program Window with Edit/Clear All. Turn on the internal keyer with Channel/Keyer On. Verify that the input signal appears on your output monitor.
Page 38 Click Close to exit the dialog box and save changes, or click Esc to discard changes. Deko100 automatically routes the selected input to the system’s video output for monitoring and timing purposes. Deko100 Installation Guide...
Page 39: Adjust Input Timing
Select the input as described in the previous section. Adjust the timing scroll bars to match the input source’s timing to Deko100. Remember, you can always click Use Defaults to return the input to its default (factory set) values. Click Close to exit the dialog box and save all changes, or click Esc to exit the dialog box without saving changes.
Page 40: Adjust Input Gain And Level
Ensure that an analog video monitor, waveform monitor and vectorscope are properly connected in your video path, so you can monitor Deko100’s output during the level adjustment procedure. Select the input that you wish to adjust as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 41: Index
21 triggers, enable 21 bending Lightning board, avoid 11 ground to PC chassis 5, 10 BNC connector 19 Boardset, Deko100 7 Breakout Cable 7 Hard Disk size, minimum 6 Breakout cable, installing 12 humidity conditions 9...
Page 42 Video Input Sources 8 Power Requirements 9 video output circuitry, calibrate 33 Program window 28 Video Standard 25 RAM, minimum and recommended 6 waveform monitor 30 ReadMe.Doc Windows NT 4.0 or higher 23 on CD ROM 24 Deko100 Installation Guide...