Summary of Contents for FOLSOM ScreenPRO FC-0608
- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model FC-0608 ScreenPRO Multi-Screen Remote Manual #26-0111200-00 / Revision E...
- Page 2 RECORD OF CHANGES REV # DATE ECO # DESCRIPTION Approved By 05/31/2002 Release J. Spotts 07/31/2002 Added descriptions for new keyboard layout R. Pellicano 10/25/02 Clarifies descriptions of various items R. Pellicano 5/27/03 1063 Updated Menu Flow Chart. Updated Protocol R.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Special Programming Instructions______________________________________________ Chapter 5 – External Remote Control Protocol________________________________________ Serial Parameters__________________________________________________________ Console Port (DB-9) Pin-out__________________________________________________ Protocol Specification_______________________________________________________ Destination Selection________________________________________________________ Group Selection____________________________________________________________ Keyboard Map_____________________________________________________________ Serial Remote Commands___________________________________________________ Chapter 6 – Folsom Research Information____________________________________________ Folsom Research Warranty___________________________________________________ RMA Information___________________________________________________________ Technical Support/General Contact Information___________________________________... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction
CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter… About the ScreenPro Remote Controller Features Technical Description Model FC-0608 ScreenPRO Multi-Screen Remote Controller Manual #26-0111200-00 / Revision E ScreenPro Multi-Screen Remote... -
Page 6: About The Screenpro Remote
Introduction About the ScreenPRO Remote The controller provides a professional production switcher user interface to the Folsom ScreenPro seamless graphics switchers. Equipped with easy to use menus, t-bar transition control and joystick for intuitive adjustments. Your ScreenPro will be easier to set-up and use than ever before. Specifically designed for live applications, the features you need are right at your fingertips. -
Page 7: Technical Description
PIP, and Keying. Since all presets are recalled to the preview monitors, the operator can view, edit, and recall presets without affecting the program outputs. The Controller has been designed to work seamlessly with Folsom's ScreenPro product offerings. This allows customers to utilize Folsom's ScreenPro products for both single-screen and multi-screen applications. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Installation
CHAPTER TWO Installation What you will find in this chapter… Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection Video Input & Output Connections Connecting ScreenPro Units Model FC-0608 ScreenPRO Multi-Screen Remote Controller Manual #26-0111200-00 / Revision E ScreenPro Multi-Screen Remote... -
Page 10: Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection
Installation Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection The ScreenPro Remote performs line Voltage Selection Automatically. No user controls are required for line voltage selection. When the Controller is used with 230-volt supplies, a UL listed line cord rated for 250 volts at 15 amps must be used. This cord will be fitted with a tandem prong-type plug. WARNING Figure 5-2: Tandem Plug La choix de la ligne de voltage se realize automatiquement par I’Controller Transformateur... -
Page 11: Video Input & Output Connections
DB-25 male 25-pin straight-thru serial interface cable. Any ScreenPRO can be connected to any available port on the Breakout Box. Additional interface cables are available from Folsom Research. Order FRI (P/N 14-9760031-00). Manual #26-0111200-00 / Revision E ScreenPro Multi-Screen Remote... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 - Operation
CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter… ScreenPRO Menu Flow Configuration of External ScreenPro Units Console Overview Screen Destinations Presets Configuration Keypad: Input, Output, and System Menus Patterns Keypad: Wipe Effects and Transition Rates Destination, Program, and Preview Selections Picture In Picture Operation Luminance Keying Operation Freeze Function Operation... -
Page 14: Controller Menu Flow Chart
Operation This portion of the manual provides instructions that indicate how to control all ScreenPro functions. Keys on the FC- 0608 console are used to select sources and control transitions to support real-time control of presentations. The graphical display and menus are designed to simplify setup and adjustment of the entire video presentation system. F o l s o m R e s e a r c h , I n c . -
Page 15: Configuration Of Screenpro Units
NOT guaranteed to operate properly. If you are unsure about the software versions you have, consult the factory for assistance. This table is subject to change without notice. Please check the web site (www.folsom.com) for current information. Release Number... -
Page 16: Console Feature Overview
Console Feature Overview INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM FILE MULTI MULTI USER - / OFF + / ON CANCEL RATE SAVE Functions Presets Preset Black Clear Freeze Next Black Freeze Learn Page Preview Freeze Preview Preset Program Program PIP Functions Destination Screen Screen Screen Screen... -
Page 17: Next Preset Key
We need to make a few assumptions before beginning: Screens 1 & 3 are our GFX Screens Screen 2 is assigned our I-Mag Screen The Preset we will build will have the following information: Screens 1 & 3 will have Input 8 Screen 2 will have Input 1 (cam 1) (All Screens will use a 1.0 sec rate with a wipe-down effect) Learning a Preset... - Page 18 PIP D key. The size and position of the PIP will be saved in non-volatile memory in the controller. To recall this preset, press the appropriate PIP [A-D] key. All active preview screens will have the PIP recalled to them. Keying Presets To save KEYING parameters for quick recall, use the Learn Key.
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Page 19: Configuration Keypad
CONFIGURATION KEYPAD Configuration INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM FILE - / OFF + / ON CANCEL SAVE This section describes the operations performed with the Configuration Keypad. These operations involve menus displayed on the VFD display. In many cases, the joystick is used to adjust menu items in addition to the keypad controls. -
Page 20: Input Selection
Input Selection Note: To select an Input source for a transition, you must have a Destination selected. If no Destination is selected, the Preview and Program buses will not be active. The exception to this rule is when a Preset is selected. Presets store the selected destination(s), input, rate, and transition effect, and will be recalled when selected. -
Page 21: Input Configuration
Input Configuration – Configuration Keypad INPUT Key Input Configuration is used to generate an Input Configuration file for each input source. Input Configuration is performed for each input source on the Screen 1’s Preview monitor. Once set up, and saved, the Input Configuration files associated with each source are automatically activated each time a source is selected. - Page 22 1:1 Sampling Operation To automatically set-up for 1:1 Pixel Sampling the input image should have non-black data at the edges and have some amount of text or other graphics. The standard Windows GUI is a good example. With an appropriate image displayed on the Preview 1 Monitor, select the AutoConfig field within the Advanced Menu and press +/ON.
- Page 23 INPUT ADVANCED H TOTAL This menu field displays the total number of pixel clock periods during a horizontal line. The parameter is automatically loaded when the Auto Config process is complete. Manual adjustments can be made with the -/OFF or +/ON keys. INPUT ADVANCED POS (R) This menu field displays the number of clock intervals assigned to the horizontal front porch.
- Page 24 INPUT COLOR BALANCE This menu item will display the color balance adjustment menu. The format of the menu displayed is controlled by the input type selection. INPUT COLOR BALANCE RGB COLBAL This menu is displayed when an RGB input source type is selected. The menu items allow the user to adjust the red, blue, and green brightness and contrast settings independently of the overall brightness and contrast settings.
- Page 25 INPUT RESET INPUT Highlighting this menu item and pressing the +/ON key will reset all input values for the currently selected source to its default configuration settings. INPUT DEL CONFIG Highlighting this menu item and pressing the +/ON key will delete the information saved in the non-volatile memory for the currently selected input source displayed on Preview monitor selected in the ADJ PREVIEW MONITOR field.
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Page 26: Output Configuration
Output Configuration – Configuration Keypad OUTPUT Key Output Configurations are selected for each screen output. Changes are automatically saved to non-volatile memory. OUTPUT CFG SCREEN FORMAT ####x#### FRAME RATE ##.## OUTPUT SYNC +H+V MONITOR SYNC +H+V TEST PATTERN DISPLAY LOCK WIDE-SCN RASTER OFF OUTPUT SCREEN Use the +/ON key or -/OFF key to select the output screen you wish to adjust. - Page 27 OUTPUT TEST PATTERN Use the “right arrow” key to enter this menu that controls the display of system test patterns. TEST PATTERN MENU TEST PAT MODE PATTERN OVERLAY MODE PREVIEW AR BOX GRID OUTPUT TEST PATTERN TEST PAT MODE Use the +/ON and -/OFF keys to enable or disable the system Test Patterns. When TEST PAT MODE is OFF, both the PATTERN and GRID fields are not available (N/A).
- Page 28 OUTPUT DISPLAY LOCK Display Lock is an optional feature that allows multiple screens to have their outputs synchronously locked together. This is achieved by having one screen act as a master timing unit. The other screens are slaved to the master unit and lock their output timing to the master unit. If you have ScreenPro(s) with this option, see the diagram below for help in connecting units together.
- Page 29 OUTPUT WIDE-SCN RASTER This feature will overlay green vertical line(s) (2 pixels wide) at the appropriate location based on information provided by a BlendPro system. The line will appear on either Preview or Program monitor based on the current AR Box setting of PREVIEW, MAIN or BOTH.
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Page 30: System Configuration
System Configuration Menu – Configuration Keypad SYSTEM Key The configuration items in this menu are global to the system, i.e., not applicable to any one input source or output screen. Additionally, this menu contains selections to test the controller hardware and perform ScreenPRO and controller resets to factory default conditions. - Page 31 output to become distorted. Also, some of the video on the top and bottom will be cropped when zooming the image. Use the +/ON key, -/OFF key, and joystick knob to adjust this parameter. SYSTEM DEFINE WINDOWS H CENTER This selection is used to specify the center, in percent, of the horizontal window. 0 is the center of the screen.
- Page 32 SYSTEM RECALL OPTION RECALL OPTIONS PREVIEW EFFECT RATE Recall options allow the user to select which items are recalled from Preset Memories when a system preset key is pressed. For example, if the Recall Option Effect is turned OFF, the Transition Effect will not be recalled from Preset Memories.
- Page 33 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS VFD TEST PIXEL TEST This diagnostic test verifies the VFD display hardware by turning on every pixel in sequence. All pixels should illuminate uniformly. No pixels should be off. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS JOYSTICK/TBAR TEST This diagnostic test verifies that the joystick and t-bar are functioning properly. Moving the joystick left should change the “X”...
- Page 34 SYSTEM RESET SPRO This menu item is used to reset the ScreenPROs. Press the +/ON key to initiate the reset sequence. The ScreenPROs will be reset to their factory defaults. SYSTEM RESET ALL This menu item is used to reset the ScreenPROs and the controller. Press the +/ON key to initiate the reset sequence.
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Page 35: File Configuration Menu
File Configuration Menu – Configuration Keypad FILE Key The File Menu allows the user to assign one of up to 64 input configuration files to each of the eight input sources on a per screen basis. This is useful if you desire to run multiple output resolutions between the various ScreenPros in your system. -
Page 36: Patterns Keypad
Patterns Keypad The PATTERNS keypad is used to select the WIPE PATTERN, control the transition rate, and save and recall PIP presets. The currently selected wipe pattern, currently enabled effect (mix or wipe), and the user rate are displayed on the system status display (first three lines of the VFD display). Patterns MULTI MULTI... -
Page 37: Destination, Program & Preview Selections
Changing the Single Screen Transition Rate Select a single screen effect from the Patterns keypad. Press and hold the USER RATE key on the Patterns Keypad. The VFD display will show a prompt to turn the joystick knob to adjust the rate. Turn the joystick knob to set the desired rate and release the USER RATE key. -
Page 38: Luminance Keying Operation
The following transitions (AUTO TRANS and T-BAR) use the currently selected effect to achieve the transition. AUTO TRANS will Transition the output from the configured PROGRAM to the configured PREVIEW video source for the selected Destination(s) using the currently selected Rate Effect to control the amount of time taken to complete the transition. -
Page 39: Picture-In-Picture Operation
Picture-In-Picture Operation This section describes how to perform Picture-in-Picture effects using the PIP Functions. This capability will allow the operator to seamlessly transition a (Picture-In-Picture) PIP over the top of the main output using any of the currently available transition effects. Below is a description of how to operate the PIP Functions: Select the desired source as a picture-in-picture (PIP) and this source will be displayed on the preview monitor. -
Page 40: Pip Link Operation
PIP LINK Operation PIP Link allows a user to select several destinations and LINK them together. By doing so, any source can then be selected and moved or sized as if the linked destinations were one output. This feature is useful when creating butted or seamless projected images. -
Page 41: Freeze Function Operation
If a user wishes to distort the aspect ratio of the link, please refer to the SYSTEM DEFINE WINDOWS section of the manual to make the adjustments on a screen-by-screen basis. To Disable Link Mode: Press the PIP Link button to turn this mode OFF. At this point, the mode is disabled. -
Page 42: File Mapping Tutorial
File Mapping Tutorial File mapping has been implemented to allow greater flexibility in how an operator can choose to use the ScreenPro Plus system. Up until this point, files were fixed in a one for one mapping scheme (i.e. Input 1 always recalled File 1, Input 2 always recalled File 2 and so on). - Page 43 3) Don’t worry about changing the mapping for any unused Screens or Inputs. In the example above, the shaded area is set to the default standard. Since we don’t have Screens 4, 5 and 6 along with Inputs 5 – 8 at our disposal, we won’t bother to change these entries. Now that we have an idea of how we wish to map the input files to the Screens and Sources, go into the FILE menu and modify the entries per your plan.
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Page 44: Chapter 4 - Sofware Upgrade Instructions
CHAPTER FOUR Software Upgrade Instructions What you will find in this chapter… Software Upgrade Instructions Programming the Controller Model FC-0608 ScreenPRO Multi-Screen Remote Controller Manual #26-0111200-00 / Revision E ScreenPro Multi-Screen Remote... -
Page 45: Software Requirements
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 ScreenPro Software Files and Flash File Loader Directory Location: ftp://ftp.folsom.com\ Products \ Video \ SPR2000 \ FC_0608 Controller... -
Page 46: Key Functions
If you have version 2.00 or above, skip this section and proceed to the section titled “Starting the Flash File Loader Utility”. Procedure 1. Contact Folsom Research, Inc. by dialing: Toll Free: 1-888-414-SCAN (7226) or Phone Number: (916) 859-2500 Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative and request and RMA number. - Page 47 After the files have been installed the ScreenPro Flash File Loader can be selected to run. Click on the Start button and select Programs. Find the Folsom Research folder and select SP and SPP with Controller Loader. Preparing to Upgrade the ScreenPro Unit and Controller Plug the DB-9 male connector into the port labeled “CONSOLE”...
- Page 48 Uploading Files to the ScreenPro Unit Once communications have been established and verified, click on the “Open SCR file to read and upload” button to begin the upgrade process. Browse to the location where the “loader.scr” file is located and click on it. Then click on “Open” to start transferring the files to the controller.
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Page 49: Special Programming Instructions
***BEGINNING OF SPECIAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS*** Programming the Controller via HyperTerminal If for some reason the Flash File loader fails to perform correctly, the following procedure can be used to upgrade the Controller. While it is not anticipated that this procedure will ever have to be used, it is provided here as an alternative way to program the Controller. - Page 50 iv. After a few seconds, several messages will appear and will end with the A:\> prompt. v. Type B: (or C: if working with MAINAPP.EXE or FC_LDR.EXE) and press Enter. Continue with step (7.a) above. In HyperTerminal, Select Transfer-Send File. Browse to STARTUP.BAT (binary upload file). Select Xmodem in the protocol box.
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Page 51: Chapter 5 - External Remote Control Protocol
Chapter FIVE External Remote Control Protocol What you will find in this chapter… Serial Parameters Console Port (DB-9) Pin-out Protocol Specification Serial Remote Commands Model FC-0608 ScreenPRO Multi-Screen Remote Controller Manual #26-0111200-00 / Revision E ScreenPro Multi-Screen Remote... -
Page 52: Serial Parameters
Serial Command Syntax Specification Serial Parameters The following are the default parameter settings for serial communication. Baud Rate is 57600 baud. Parity is NONE. Stop Bit is 1. Data Bit is 8. Echo is ON Flow Control is NONE Note: The above items (except Flow Control) can be changed in the SYSTEM->CONFIG SERIAL menu. Console Port (DB-9) Pin-out (The controller is configured as a DCE device without flow control signals.) PIN 2... - Page 53 If a command is recognized as valid but the parameter list is somehow incorrect, an “!ERR_#<CR><LF>” is returned to indicate an error. The # will have a numeric value that specifies the type of error. After this line is sent out the prompt will be returned to indicate the system is ready for a new command.
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Page 54: Destination Selection
Destination Selection Certain commands listed below require the selection of Screen and/or AUX destinations. The operand will be listed in the command as “dddd”. This represents a maximum of 4 hexadecimal digits, which is a 16-bit value. While this is what the operand represents, the operand must be embedded into the command string as standard ASCII characters. - Page 55 Example for FC-0616 Controllers: Suppose you want Screen 1, 2 and 4 along with AUX 3 and 4 to be affected by a certain command. The figure below shows how to create the binary value. Using the Conversion Table above, convert the binary value to hex. NOTE: Read the Bit locations from RIGHT to LEFT in order to obtain the correct binary value to convert to hex.
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Page 56: Group Selection
Group Selection Certain commands listed below require the selection of Groups. The operand will be listed in the command as “g”. This represents a 1-digit hexadecimal code, which is a 4-bit value. While this is what the operand represents, the operand must be embedded into the command string as a standard ASCII character. - Page 57 Key Press & Key Release Commands The following commands allow a program to emulate an operator pressing keys on the keyboard. The KP command acts as if a user has pressed the key and is holding the key down. A program can then issue another Key Press command or issue a Key Release command for the key that is being held down.
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Page 58: Keyboard Map
Keyboard Map The “Key Press (KP)”, “Key Release (KR)” and “Key Press and Release (KPR)” commands require a Row and Key number parameters. The following illustrations show the how to determine the Row and Key numbers for these commands. Please note that since the FC-0608 is essentially a subset of the FC-0616 keyboard, KEY 9 through KEY 16 in ROW 1 through ROW 4 will be ignored by the KP, KR and KPR commands when executed on a FC-0608 controller. -
Page 59: Serial Remote Commands
Serial Remote Commands ATRN <G=[g]|D=[dddd]> Performs an auto transition on the destinations or groups if specified. If not, the operation will be applied to all currently active destinations. BPQUERY [BP query command] Queries BlendPro for raw binary data. FSB [dddd] [bus] Forces program or preview bus of the selected screens black. - Page 60 The argument to this command is a BlendPro RS485 query command. Please refer to the BlendPro user’s manual for available commands and format. Example: BPQUERY *4YINFOBP! Force Screen Black FSB [dddd] [bus] Description: Forces the selected screens’ Program or Preview black. To “unblack” a screen, use the SI command to select an input source.
- Page 61 Key Press KP [row#] [key#] Description: Emulates a key press. See the “Key Press & Key Release Commands” section above for a more complete description. See the “Keyboard Map” section above for Row and Key number locations. Parameters: [row#] – Key row number, ranges from 1-7. [key#] –...
- Page 62 Pass An RS485 Command PASS [RS485 command] [checksum] Description: Simply passes the specified RS485 command to the RS485 port when there’s no checksum error. Please note that the controller is completely oblivious about the command being sent. Thus, if you effect a crucial sub-system setting via this method, the controller will not be able to reflect this.
- Page 63 Select Group SG [g] Description: This command selects a set of groups. See “Group Selection” section above for a detailed description on how this works. Parameters: [g] – Group selection bitmap, 1-Hex digit. Example: SG A Selects GROUPS 2 and 4 SG F Selects GROUPS 1, 2, 3, and 4 Select Input...
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Page 65: Chapter 6 - Folsom Research Information
CHAPTER SIX Folsom Research Information What you will find in this chapter… Warranty RMA Information Technical Support/General Contact Information Model FC-0608 ScreenPRO Multi-Screen Remote Controller Manual #26-0111200-00 / Revision E ScreenPro Multi-Screen Remote... -
Page 66: Folsom Research Warranty
(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.