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INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model BP-2002
Blend PRO – Wide Screen Image Processor
Manual #26-0206000-00 / Revision B

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model BP-2002 Blend PRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual #26-0206000-00 / Revision B...
  • Page 5 RECORD OF CHANGES REV # DATE ECO # DESCRIPTION Approved By Released A. Yerocostas 5/6/03 1050 Front panel menu changes: A. Yerocostas - Added black level adjustment and removed halo removal submenu to Output Image Adjust menu. - Added input source menu item to System Options menu.
  • Page 7 Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation. There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages.

  • Page 9: Blendpro Quick Start Guide

    BlendPRO Quick Start Guide 1. Equipment Setup Connect the image sources, BlendPRO and projection devices as required for the application. A typical 4 screen system is shown above. Turn the equipment on. Connect a laptop with the BlendWizard application installed to the Controller Console Port.
  • Page 10 This is a quick reference guide. For detailed information on the BlendPRO , please refer to the Installation and Operating Manual supplied with your unit. • • • Folsom Research, Inc. 11101-A Trade Center Drive, Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (916) 859-2500 www.folsom.com...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents BLENDPRO QUICK START GUIDE ____________________________________________________________________I TABLE OF CONTENTS _________________________________________________________________________________I CHAPTER ONE _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1 BLENDPRO OVERVIEW_____________________________________________________________________________ 2 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 ESCRIPTION ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2 YPICAL PERATION FEATURES ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 OVERVIEW OF EDGE-BLENDING TECHNOLOGY ______________________________________________________ 4 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4 ONTENT REATION ____________________________________________________________________ 4 SE OF A INGLE EFINITION...
  • Page 12 2. E ___________________________________________________________________________________ 29 QUIPMENT ETUP 3. S ______________________________________________________________ 29 YSTEM ONFIGURATION AND DJUSTMENTS 4. D PRO P _______________________________________ 33 ETAILED XAMPLES AND ALCULATIONS OF LEND ARAMETERS ____________________________________________________________________________ 33 LEND IZARD ALCULATIONS Output Image Size and Aspect Ratio _______________________________________________________________________ 33 Projector Native Resolution ______________________________________________________________________________ 33 Data Doubling_________________________________________________________________________________________ 34 Aspect Ratio &...
  • Page 13 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 49 HANGES ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 50 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 50 UTPUT ELECT _________________________________________________________________________________________ 50 ATTERN ___________________________________________________________________________________ 50 UTPUT ASTER ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 51 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 51 ORMAT __________________________________________________________________________________________ 51 RAME _________________________________________________________________________________ 52 YSTEM PTIONS ______________________________________________________________________________________ 52 NPUT Input Channel Select ____________________________________________________________________________________ 52 Input Sync Select ______________________________________________________________________________________ 52 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 53 UTPUT Output Channel Select __________________________________________________________________________________ 53...
  • Page 14 CHAPTER SIX _______________________________________________________________________________________ 71 FOLSOM RESEARCH INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________ 72 __________________________________________________________________________ 72 OLSOM ESEARCH ARRANTY (RMA) _______________________________________________________________ 72 ETURN ATERIAL UTHORIZATION ________________________________________________________________ 72 OLSOM ESEARCH ONTACT NFORMATION APPENDIX_______________________________________________________________________________________ 73 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________________________________________________ 74 BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A...

  • Page 15: Chapter One

    CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter… About BlendPRO Features OverView of Wide-Screens & Edge-Blending Technology Model BP-2002 Blend PRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...

  • Page 16: Blendpro Tm Overview

    The product completely eliminates the need to precondition source material during the content creation phase. BlendPRO is compatible with all Folsom Research seamless switcher/scaler products, including ScreenPRO, ScreenPRO PLUS, VFC-2200, VFC-2200DE and controllers manufactured by Folsom Research.
  • Page 17 • Free 24-hour technical support • Backed by a full 3-year parts and labor warranty • User friendly front panel interface • Folsom BlendWizard simplifies control and setup Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...

  • Page 18: Overview Of Edge-Blending Technology

    Figure 1.2. The reformatting is usually performed by a seamless switching system such as the Folsom ScreenPRO PLUS. Reformatting in the seamless switcher allows the resultant images to be processed for providing seamless switching, integration of picture-in-picture video and keying features. Note that the input image can be effectively spread to multiple screens, however, the inherent resolution of the output image remains that of the source material, 1920x1080 pixels.

  • Page 19: Use O F Multi -Head Graphicsb

    Fig 1.2 HD Source material formatting Use Of Multi-Head Graphics Boards Standard multi-head graphics boards can be used to directly generate image data to drive multiple screens. In this case, the computer generates one very high-resolution image and the image is output by multiple graphics heads. The inherent resolution of the output image is limited only by the processing power of the multi-head graphics board.

  • Page 20: Image Overlap

    Image Overlap Source images consist of a single HD image that has been split into multiple channels (see Figure 1.2) or a series of images from a multi-head graphics card. In either case, the source images must be re-formatted to provide image overlap to support the edge-blending process.

  • Page 21: Projector Setup And Systema

    Fig 1.4 Typical blend function Projector Setup and System Adjustments Accurate projector setup is essential for creating seamless images. The projectors must be precisely aligned to overlap the adjacent blending regions. The brightness, contrast and color balance of the projectors must be adjusted to provide a uniform appearance across the entire screen.
  • Page 22 Fig 1.5 Typical wide-screen display application BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A...
  • Page 23 Fig 1.6 Screen shot of a typical edge blended application Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...

  • Page 25: Chapter Two

    CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION What you will find in this chapter… Rear Panel Connectors Rack-Mount Installation Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection Video Input & Output Connections Expansion In/Expansion Out Connections Remote Control Connections An Overview of the BlendWizard Detailed Instructions for Configuring a Wide-Screen Presentation using the BlendPRO Model BP-2002 Blend PRO –...
  • Page 26 BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A...

  • Page 27: Installation

    Installation Rear Panel Connectors CAUTION: VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY W ITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE. T250V 2A FUSE INPUT 1 OUTPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT 2 INPUT 3 OUTPUT 3 100-240 VAC 47-63Hz, 1.5A INPUT 4...

  • Page 28: Rack-Mount Installation

    Rack-Mount Installation BlendPRO units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front rack-mount hardware. Rear rack- mount brackets are available as a kit and are recommended for use when units are mounted in transit cases. When rack mounting the unit, remember that the maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C. Leave at least one inch of space front and rear to make sure that the airflow through the fan and vent holes is not restricted.

  • Page 29: Video Input Connections

    Vsync Pin 15 HD-15 Input Connector Pinout (as viewed from rear of unit) BNC Input Connectors Format – RGBHV (Typical Devices: Folsom Research seamless switchers/scalers) Source to BlendPRO Green Blue Hsync or Csync* Vsync *NOTE: Composite sync or separate Hsync and Vsync signals are accepted. Sync on Green is also supported.

  • Page 30: Video Output Connections

    Video Output Connections Two independently buffered outputs (one five wire BNC connection and one HD-15) are provided for each output screen. Either of these outputs may be used to connect to the display device used for the presentation. The second output is designed to support a local display in the event that the operator is unable to conveniently view the presentation.

  • Page 31: Rs-232/485 Remote Controlc

    RS-232/485 Remote Control Connections The Remote serial port can be connected to a Folsom Research Multi-Screen Remote Controller to support remote control of the BlendPRO unit. Pinouts for the remote port are shown below. Remote Port DB25 RS232 RS485 Shield...

  • Page 32: Expansion I N /Expansiono

    Expansion In/Expansion Out connections Two connectors on the BlendPRO use DVI-D connectors. These connectors are only used when more than one BlendPRO is used, i.e. in applications requiring more than four projectors. The Expansion Out connector is used to send video signals in digital format from the BlendPRO controlling projectors 1-4 to the BlendPRO controlling projectors 5-8.

  • Page 33: Connection To Ac Power

    Connection to AC Power Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection BlendPRO is rated to operate with the following supplies: Input Power: 47-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz Power Consumption : 150 watts maximum The BlendPRO Wide Screen Image Processor performs line voltage selection automatically. No user controls are required for line voltage selection.
  • Page 34 Connect BlendPRO to 115 VAC power using the power cord supplied with the unit. Locate the power switch on the power entry module at the rear of the unit and turn the power on. While the main board is initializing, “please wait” will be displayed and the front panel keys will be turned on and off.
  • Page 35 BlendPRO (the one connected to projectors 1-4) and the Expansion In connector on the second BlendPRO (the one connected to projectors 5 & 6). The cable for this connection is available from Folsom Research as an optional item (Folsom P/N: 14-9760043-00).
  • Page 36 Dual Scaler Board #1 Preview #1 CONTROLLER RS-232 Port RS-485 Serial Data REMOTE Folsom Multi-Screen RS-232 Serial Data Controller FC-0616 Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #3 Preview #4 CONSOLE Figure 2-2: Four Screen Configuration BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...
  • Page 37 Dual Scaler Board #1 RS-232 Port Preview #1 CONTROLLER RS-485 Serial Data REMOTE Folsom Multi-Screen RS-232 Serial Data Controller FC-0616 Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #3 Preview #4 Preview #5 CONSOLE Figure 2-3: Five Screen Configuration Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A...
  • Page 38 Board #1 Preview #1 RS-232 Port CONTROLLER RS-485 Serial Data REMOTE Folsom Multi-Screen RS-232 Serial Data Controller FC-0616 Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #3 Preview #4 Preview #5 Preview #6 CONSOLE Figure 2-4: Six Screen Configuration BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...

  • Page 39: An Overview Of Blendwizard

    Pre-show setup and adjustments. BlendWizard Installation Instructions The BlendWizard may be downloaded from the Folsom Research web-site or FTP server. The following step-by-step instructions will allow you to install Folsom Research Inc’s BlendWizard to a Windows NT/2000 PC. Follow the steps below and use the figures provided as a visual reference to the images being displayed during the installation process.
  • Page 40 The default install directory is C:\Folsom Research\BlendPRO\BlendWizard. Click the ‘Browse’ button to select a different directory, if desired. Click the ‘Next’ button to continue. The following dialog box will appear The setup application is now ready to install the BlendWizard application. Click the ‘Next’ button to begin file transfer.

  • Page 41: Using Blend Wizard To Derives

    Click the ‘Finish’ to exit the installation setup. A shortcut to the BlendWizard application has been placed in the Windows desktop. The BlendWizard application can also be reached from the Start Menu (Start -> Folsom Research -> BlendWizard.) Using BlendWizard to Derive System Configuration Information The first step in planning for a seamless wide screen presentation is generally to examine the size of the required screen and to determine the type and number of projectors to be used.
  • Page 42 Section) to configure the BlendPRO unit. The user follows a series of instructions to perform configuration activities. As the instructions are carried out, BlendWizard sends commands to the BlendPRO (and ScreenPRO PLUS, if applicable) to download configuration files and select test patterns to support projector setup, alignment, etc. The operator can adjust system parameters to optimize performance by returning to any portion of the configuration sequence for fine-tuning of parameters such as black level control in non-overlapped areas or edge-feathering transfer functions.

  • Page 43: Detailed Instructions For Configuring A Wide-Screen Presentation

    Detailed Instructions for Configuring a Wide-Screen Presentation 1. System Configuration Use BlendWizard to select one of the standard BlendPRO Configuration Files or to generate and store an application- specific file. The BlendWizard output provides the basic information required to define the system configuration. 2.
  • Page 44 Adjust projector Color Balance controls as required to match all projectors (Please refer to the operating manual for the projector for detailed instructions). STEP 4: Projector Registration (Overlap and Geometry Adjustment) Set BlendPRO to output the Projector Alignment Test Pattern. This test pattern will automatically be tailored to support the overlap specified for the edge blending regions.
  • Page 45 Adjust the black level offset within the BlendPRO unit until non-overlapped black is visually the same as the black level in the overlapped area. This will result in the projected light intensity as shown in Figure 2-6. Note that the Sea-of-Mirrors sidebands are not eliminated with this adjustment. PROJECTED LIGHT FULL WHITE INTENSITY WITH...
  • Page 46 Set Source (ScreenPRO/SP+) to output the Horizontal Bars test pattern. To adjust output #1, set BlendPRO output #1 to display Source #1 with no data doubling (ie, 100% of image is from source #1). To adjust output #2, set the BlendPRO to output Source 1 on left side of display and Source 2 on right side of display.

  • Page 47: 4. Detailed Examples And Calculations Of Blendpro Parameters

    4. Detailed Examples and Calculations of BlendPRO Parameters The BlendWizard is designed to guide users through the process of defining a system configuration and setting up the system to provide optimal results. We realize that some users will want to understand in detail how the internal calculations are performed in the Wizard.

  • Page 48: Data Doubling

    Example: # of Projected Horz Pixels = 3072 + (2 x 256) = 3584 Note that in this case a default overlap of 256 pixels was assumed. The operator can adjust the overlap as required to fit application requirements and the BlendWizard will automatically respond. If the # of Projected Horz Pixels exceeds the number that can be handled with the minimum number of projectors the user will be prompted to increase the number of projectors or decrease the overlap parameter.

  • Page 49: Aspect Ratio & Overlap

    Figure 2-8: Data Doubling Aspect Ratio & Overlap The required output screen configuration can be determined in a number of different ways by interacting with BlendWizard. For example, consider the case in which a screen is 3 times as wide as its height, a 3 to 1 aspect ratio, and the projectors to be used are 1024x768 native resolution.

  • Page 50: Pixel Mapping & Projector Alignment

    projectors and setting the overlap to 640 pixels. This provides horizontal total of 1920 source pixels, which equals the native horizontal resolution of HDTV. In this case, an exact one-for-one pixel mapping can be achieved from the source material through the scaler to the BlendPRO and out to the projectors. Note that generally 56 of the 1080 HDTV input lines are omitted from the displayed image.

  • Page 51: Using Blendpro With Folsom Scalers

    BlendWizard to align the source material. Using BlendPRO with Folsom Scalers The use of Folsom Seamless Switcher/Scaler products with BlendPRO provides the capability to display any image source on wide screen. When displaying an image across multiple projectors to create a wide screen display, the amount of zoom required to expand the source image must be considered.

  • Page 53: Chapter Three

    CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter… BlendWizard Front Panel Controls Menu Control Input Video Setup Menu Blend Setup Menu Test Pattern Menu System Options Menu System Status Display System Save Menu Model BP-2002 Blend PRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A BlendPRO –...

  • Page 54: Operation

    BlendWizard is interfaced to BlendPRO using a serial connection. Figures 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 illustrate interfacing a PC running BlendWizard to BlendPRO via the Folsom Multi-Screen Controller. If this interface is used, BlendPRO’s serial port must be configured for RS-485 operation and the serial port settings configured as follows: •...

  • Page 55: Power Up Initialization

    The Front Panel controls include a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD), an adjustment knob, and six illuminated push buttons. The operation of each menu displayed on the VFD is described in detail in the following sections of this document. Power Up Initialization Locate the power switch on the rear panel and turn the BlendPRO ON.

  • Page 56: Menu Control

    Menu Control The adjustment knob as well as the SEL and ESC keys are used to navigate through a series of menus displayed on the VFD display. The menus are used to enter setup parameters. Once setup parameters are entered, they are stored in non-volatile memory for future use using the system save menu item.

  • Page 57: Input Setup Menu

    Input Setup Menu The Input Setup menu allows the operator to fine-tune video parameters to control the position of the image as well as to adjust contrast, brightness, and color balance. The Input Setup Menu is illustrated below. This menu can be accessed from the SETUP MENU or by pressing the IN ADJ hot key on the front panel.

  • Page 58: Input Select

    Input Select The input channel to be adjusted is selected with this menu item. The value can be from 1 to 4 for a BlendPro controlling the first four screens. For an expansion unit, second BlendPro controlling screens 5 and above, the value can be 5 to 8.

  • Page 59: Reset Configuration

    RGB COLOR BALANCE CONTRAST 0.0% BRIGHTNESS 0.0% CONTRAST 0.0% BRIGHTNESS 0.0% CONTRAST 0.0% BRIGHTNESS 0.0% RESET COLOR The adjustment range for Brightness and Contrast is -25.0% to +25.0% with 0.0% as the default value. The Reset Color menu item resets all the fields in this sub menu to the default value (0.0%). To reset the color balance controls, scroll to the Reset Color menu item and select the menu item with the SEL key.

  • Page 60: Blend Setup Menu

    Blend Setup Menu The Blend Setup Menu allows the user to control display configurations, edge blending functions, and output image configurations for the overlapped regions of the output display. This menu can be accessed from the SETUP MENU or by pressing the BLEND ADJ hot key on the front panel. Configuration parameters entered in this menu are saved in non-volatile memory using the SAVE CHANGES menu item.

  • Page 61: Data Doubling

    DISPLAY SETUP DATA DOUBLING JUSTIFICATION CENTER OVERLAP WIDTH Data Doubling This menu item is used to enable or disable the overlap of adjacent video sources. Selections are ON to enable data doubling or OFF to disable data doubling. Use the Overlap Width menu item to specify the width of the data doubled (overlapped) area and the Justification selection to select whether the source material is left or center-justified on the wide screen.

  • Page 62: Feathering

    Feathering Feathering can be disabled by selecting the OFF mode or enabled by selecting the ON mode. Feathering Setup Menu with ADVANCED Blend Level Selected ADV FEATHERING SETUP OUTPUT SELECT LEFT GAMMA RIGHT GAMMA LEFT FEATHERING RT FEATHERING The configuration selections in this menu apply only to the specified projector. If a gamma adjustment was made using the Basic menu selections and subsequently Advanced blend level control was selected, that gamma value will be saved and displayed in this menu for all outputs.

  • Page 63: Output Image Adjustment Menu

    Output Image Adjustment Menu The Output Image Adjustment menu item is used to access a submenu where black level adjustments and seam removal are performed. OUTPUT IMAGE ADJ SEAM REMOVAL BLACK LEVEL ADJ >> Seam Removal Mode The use of seam removal can be enabled (on) and disabled (off). This menu is provided for diagnostic purposes only. For optimal performance the user must always enable the seam removal mode.

  • Page 64: Test Menu

    NOTE: Whenever a modification is made that needs be recalled on power up, you must save the changes as indicated above. Test Menu The Test Menu allows the user to select various test patterns to display for positioning and calibrating projectors. This menu can be accessed from the SETUP MENU or by pressing the TEST PAT hot key on the front panel.

  • Page 65: Grid

    Grid The Grid menu item allows the user to overlay a grid on the output image. To control the display of the Grid, scroll to the Grid menu item, select the menu item with the SEL key and then turn the ADJUST control to select the desired output.

  • Page 66: System Options Menu

    System Options Menu The System Options Menu allows the user to control input and output sync selection, VFD brightness, change the configuration of the serial port, provides information for access to factory technical support and allows the system to be completely reset to factory default values. SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU INPUT SOURCE INPUT SYNC...

  • Page 67: Output Sync Menu

    Remote serial connection on the back of the BlendPRO . Selection options are RS-232 and RS-485. When connected to a Folsom remote controller, select the RS-485 protocol. If the BlendPRO is connected directly to BlendWizard using an external computer, select RS-232.

  • Page 68: Rs-232 C Onfig M Enu

    RS-232 Config Menu RS-232 CONFIG ECHO BAUD RATE 38.4K DATA BIT STOP BIT PARITY NONE HANDSHAKING RESET RS-232 Echo The user can turn ECHO ON or OFF. When ECHO is ON, commands received by the unit will be transmitted back to the source device.

  • Page 69: Rs-485 Config Menu

    RS-485 Config Menu RS-485 CONFIG BAUD RATE 38.4K DATA BIT STOP BIT PARITY NONE RESET RS-485 The RS-485 ID number can be set from 1 to 32. The BlendPRO RS-485 ID in a multi-screen configuration must be set to follow the ScreenPRO IDs. In a four-screen configuration (see figure 2-2) the BlendPRO ID must be set to 5. In a five-screen Configuration (see figure 2-3) the first BlendPRO ID must be set to 6 and the second BlendPRO ID must be set to 7.

  • Page 70: Factory Reset

    The Tech Support Menu displays the latest version of software and a customer service telephone number to contact for technical assistance. TECH SUPPORT VERSION 2.00 PHONE (866)374-7878 Factory Reset Selecting the Factory Reset line will display the following: DELETE ALL USER FILES AND RESET? <SEL>...

  • Page 71: Chapter Four

    CHAPTER FOUR Remote Commands What you will find in this chapter… Remote Commands BlendPRO Command List/Description Model BP-2002 Blend PRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...

  • Page 72: Blendpro Tm Remote Commands

    BlendPRO Remote Commands AUTOPOS in Automatic Input Position Adjust: in[1-4], or all out if no in param BLKGN out gain Black Level Offset Adjustment: out[1-4] gain[0-255] BLKGN? out Query Black Level Offset Adjustment: out[1-4]. Returns gain[0-255] BPCTRL mode BlendPRO Control Mode: mode[0|1] Basic|Advanced BPCTRL? Query BlendPRO Control Mode: Returns mode[0|1] Basic|Advanced BRDGSEAM mode...
  • Page 73 RGBADJ out type Automatic RGB color adjustment: all if no params or out[1-4] type[A|B|C] All|Brightness only|Contrast only RPBDAC threshold Rear Panel DAC Threshold in volts: threshold[0-4.99] RPBDAC? Query Rear Panel DAC Threhold voltage Returns: threshold[0-4.99] RPBINSEL select Rear Panel Input Select: select[0|1] BNC|HD15 RPBINSEL? Rear Panel Input Select Returns: select[0|1] BNC|HD15 SMODEBP...

  • Page 74: Blendpro Tm Command List/Description

    BlendPRO Command List/Description Command: AUTOPOS in Description: Automatic Input Position Adjust. The HBars test pattern with Raster Box enabled must be coming into the input channels being used prior to using this command. Parameters: in - Input Screen; [1-4]. If in not defined, auto position adjustment done on all input channels. Example: AUTOPOS (Adjust position on input 1-4 automatically.)
  • Page 75 Description: Print BlendPRO Checksums Parameters: None Example: CSUM (Displays BlendPRO file checksums for factory use.) Command: DDBL mode Description: Enable/Disable Data Doubling. Sets data doubling mode for the system, recalculates register values and updates. Parameters: mode - Enable/Disable; mode[0|1], Off|On Query: DDBL? Returns the data doubling mode for the system...
  • Page 76 Parameters: en - Mode; [0|1], Disable|Enable exp - Gamma; [1.0-5.0] Query: EFTB? Returns the Edge Feather Basic Mode LUT value. =en exp Example: EFTB 1 1.0 (Enables edge blending with a gamma of 1.0.) EFTB? (Returns edge blending mode and gamma settings.) Command: HELP [op] Description:...
  • Page 77 Description: Adjusts the Input Clocks Per Line of the current source. When the op is A (automatic configuration), the input is automatically configured and sized to fit within the output format. Parameters: in - input [1-4] op - Mode; [A|M|I] Automatic Configuration|Manual|Increment nnnn - Clocks per Line value;...
  • Page 78 Hbase = Base value for Input Raster Horizontal Position. Vcur = Current Input Raster Vertical Position value. Value can be –16 to 15 of Vertical Base value Vbase = Base value for Input Raster Vertical Position. Example: IRSPBP 1 I V 10 (Increments the input 1 vertical position by 10.) IRSPBP? 3 (Returns the horizontal and vertical current value and base positions.) Command:...
  • Page 79 Example: OFRATEBP 0 (Sets output frame rate to 50Hz.) OFRATEBP? (Returns output frame rate.) Command: OSYNCBP o n Description: Adjusts the Output Sync. Parameters: Output Screen; [1-4] Sync mode; [0|1|2|3|4|5], SOG|-C|+H+V|+H-V|-H+V|-H-V Query: OSYNCBP? o Returns the Output Sync mode in the format: Example: OSYNCBP 1 3 (Adjusts the Output Sync value on output one to be +H-V.)
  • Page 80 screens. type - Color Adjust type; [A|B|C], All|Brightness only|Contrast only. If type is not defined, type will be set to All. Example: RGBADJ (RGB color adjustment on output 1-4, for both Brightness and Contrast.) Command: RPBDAC threshold Description: Rear Panel DAC threshold. Parameters: threshold - threshold in volts [0 –...
  • Page 81 Command: VERBP Description: Firmware version query. Parameters: None Example: VERBP (Returns firmware version loaded in system.) Command: VRBOSBP n Description: Enables or Disables verbose mode for queries. Parameters: Mode; [0|1], Disable|Enable Query: VRBOSBP? Returns the query command verbose mode in the format: Example: VRBOSBP 1 (Enable verbose mode.)

  • Page 82: Chapter Five

    CHAPTER FIVE Software Upgrade Instructions What you will find in this chapter… Software Upgrade Instructions Model BP-2002 Blend PRO – Wide Screen Image Processor BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A...

  • Page 83: Software Upgrade Instructions

    If you are using an FTP client, logon to our site using "anonymous" for the user name and your email address as the password (ex. johndoe@somecompany.com). However, if you are using a web browser to access our FTP site, point the browser to: ftp://ftp.folsom.com. Downloading Necessary Files BlendPRO Software Files and Flash File Loader Directory Location: ftp://ftp.folsom.com\ Products \ Video \ BP2002 \...

  • Page 84: Starting The Blendpro Flash File Loader Utility

    After the files have been installed the BlendPRO Flash File Loader can be selected to run. Click on the Start button and select Programs. Find the Folsom Research folder and select BlendPRO Flash File Loader. Preparing to Upgrade the BlendPRO Unit Plug the DB-25 male connector into the port labeled “REMOTE”...

  • Page 85: Chapter Six

    CHAPTER SIX Folsom Research Information What you will find in this chapter… Warranty RMA Information Technical Support/General Contact Information Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision 04 BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...

  • Page 86: Folsom Research Information

    (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Folsom Research will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.

  • Page 87: Appendix

    APPENDIX Technical Specifications Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor...

  • Page 88: Technical Specifications

    Local: User-friendly front panel interface Remote: Configurable RS-232/485 Port supports control from a Folsom Multi-Screen Controller When used with Folsom Research seamless switchers and controllers, such as the ScreenPRO PLUS system, user- programmable features include: •Projected image overlap region width •Edge-feathering transfer function...
  • Page 89 FCC Classification This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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