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  • Page 1 U S E R M A NU A L ACT I V E T O PASSIVE CON VERT ER...
  • Page 2 Part I Part II Part III Requirements Keyboard functions Serial interface PC and graphics card LED indicators Connection Projectors Standby button Setting up HyperTerminal Screen Toggle button Setting up other systems Polarizing filters Right black button Firmware upgrade Viewing glasses User button Using Windows Menu button...
  • Page 3 Requirements Requirements PC and graphics card Projectors PC and graphics card Screen To run stereo using the AP-converter you need a frame-sequential stereo source, like a com- Polarizing filters puter with a stereo-capable graphic card. Viewing glasses Setup procedure If you have a stereo-capable graphics card, you need to enable the stereo (some refer to it as quad buffer).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Requirements Requirements PC and graphics card Projectors Screen Screen You need a screen with a non-depolarizing surface. Silverscreens and many rear-projection Polarizing filters screens have this quality. Viewing glasses Setup procedure Ordinary white screens or white walls do not have a non-depolarizing surface and may not be used.

  • Page 5: Requirements A

    Requirements Requirements PC and graphics card Projectors Viewing glasses Screen Polarizing filters If you need replacement filters visit our web page www.christiedigital.com Viewing glasses You need to use a pair of polarizing viewing glasses that match the polarization type of your Setup procedure polarizing filters.

  • Page 6: Setup Procedure

    Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Connecting projectors Connecting projectors Connecting the PC Use VGA or DVI cables to connect the two Aligning the projector projectors to the left and right VGA or DVI Setting up linear polarizing filters output channel of the AP-converter. (See figure B.1-1 on the right).
  • Page 7 Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Connecting the PC Connecting projectors Connecting the PC connector. Some other popular connectors are SUN type 13W3 and SGI type 13W3. Aligning the projector These require an adapter or a special cable to connect to the AP-converter. Setting up linear polarizing filters Note that SGI and SUN have different pinout for 13W3 connectors.
  • Page 8 Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Aligning the projectors Connecting projectors Connecting the PC To set up your projectors, follow the steps below carefully: Aligning the projector Setting up linear polarizing filters Step 1. Placement of projectors Enabling the stereo software Connect the stereo sync cable Place the projectors at an appropriate distance from the Eyestrain...
  • Page 9 Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Aligning the projectors Connecting projectors Connecting the PC Step 2. Zoom Aligning the projector Setting up linear polarizing filters Zoom the images to cover as much of your screen as possible. Enabling the stereo software Also the size of the image needs to be as equal as possible.
  • Page 10 Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Aligning the projectors Connecting projectors Connecting the PC Step 4. Beam alignment Aligning the projector Setting up linear polarizing filters Make the vertical edges overlap by shifting the upper or lower projector physically sideways, forward or backward. Enabling the stereo software Connect the stereo sync cable Eyestrain...
  • Page 11 Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Setting up linear polarizing filters Connecting projectors Connecting the PC WARNING: Do not look directly into the Aligning the projector beam of the projector! That may cause Setting up linear polarizing filters damage to your eyes! Enabling the stereo software It is important to get the left image at the left Connect the stereo sync cable...
  • Page 12 Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Setting up linear polarizing filters Connecting projectors Connecting the PC same projector), but now the images should appear black on the left eye. When the correct Aligning the projector rotational angle is found, place the filter into the filter stand making sure it covers the other Setting up linear polarizing filters projector light beam.
  • Page 13 Setup procedure Requirements Setup procedure Connect the stereo sync cable (if possible) Connecting projectors Connecting the PC If your graphic card has a stereo sync con- Aligning the projector nector, connect it using a stereo cable that Setting up linear polarizing filters fits your stereo sync output.

  • Page 14: Eyestrain

    Eyestrain Requirements Setup procedure If you feel uncomfortable/dizzy looking at the picture, through the glasses, please check Eyestrain these settings: Checking left and right image Software parameters Checking left and right image Wrong setup of polarizing filters Color- or brightness-differences To check whether the left and right image is swapped, you may easily turn your glasses in projectors either upside down, or looking outside in (not both!).
  • Page 15 Eyestrain Requirements Setup procedure Wrong setup of linear polarizing filters Eyestrain Checking left and right image A slight wrong rotation of these filters will make the picture greenish or purplish. This makes the color of the left and right eye slightly different, and may feel uncomfortable. Software parameters Wrong setup of polarizing filters As the projector lamp gets older, they change their characteristics in color and brightness.

  • Page 16: Remote Controlling

    Remote controlling Requirements Setup procedure The serial ports enable you to remote control the AP-converter from a distant location using Eye-strain a standard RS-232 serial port. Remote controlling Also the master unit may link to a second AP-converter, the second to a third and so on, so that you may be able to control all units from a single serial port.
  • Page 17 Part I Part II Part III Requirements Keyboard functions Serial interface PC and graphics card LED indicators Connection Projectors Standby button Setting up HyperTerminal Screen Toggle button Setting up other systems Polarizing filters Right black button Firmware upgrade Viewing glasses User button Using Windows Menu button...
  • Page 18 Keyboard functions Keyboard functions LED indicators Standby button LED indicators Toggle button The AP-converter has two led indicators, one Right black button green and one red. User button Menu button At power on, both the red and green led will Cursor buttons light up.
  • Page 19 Keyboard functions Keyboard functions LED indicators Standby button Right black button Toggle button The `right black button´ is used for turning Right black button the right channel black. User button Menu button It may be useful to turn the right channel Cursor buttons black if you need to run 2d without having to use the viewing glasses and the projectors are not perfectly aligned.
  • Page 20 Keyboard functions Keyboard functions LED indicators Standby button Cursor buttons Toggle button When in OSD, the `cursor buttons´ are used for navigation within the menus. Right black button User button Please visit our technical support pages Menu button at www.christiedigital.com for informa- Cursor buttons tion on the latest updates on this func- tionality.
  • Page 21 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup When not in a menu, pressing the `menu button´ will activate the OSD menu and display the following: Stereo Setup Preferences Main Menu Advanced - - - - - - - - - - Info Source Setup Stereo Setup...
  • Page 22 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup When selecting the Source Setup menu from the Main Menu, the OSD will show the follow- Preferences ing: Advanced Info Source Setup - - - - - - - - - - Changes Done Manual Setup Serial commands...
  • Page 23 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Source Setup Preferences Manual Setup Advanced Pixel Tracking Info Adjust Tracking At entry=1756 Changes Done - - - - - - - - - - Serial commands Adjust using ^|v Technical information “At entry=1756”...
  • Page 24 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Both can be downloaded from the Christie technical support pages at procedures. Preferences www.christiedigital.com. Advanced Info The AP-converter automatically adjusts the pixel tracking to match the incoming source, but non-the-less it might be necessary to do final adjustments manually (unless the image signal Changes Done has already been stored).
  • Page 25 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Source Setup Preferences Manual Setup Advanced Pixel Phase Info Adjust Phase At entry=14 Changes Done - - - - - - - - - - Serial commands Adjust using ^|v Technical information An image with an incorrect pixel phase can be seen as sideways instability or jitter/...
  • Page 26 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup conditions. Value 60 corresponds to normal setting with no gain. Higher value means higher Preferences brightness. Advanced Info “At entry=60” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Changes Done Serial commands Source Setup...
  • Page 27 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Horizontal Preferences Vertical Advanced Info Adjustment of the actual DVI position is only affected when using DVI-cables/projectors. Due to minor variations in graphic cards/drivers, the horizontal and vertical position may Changes Done need adjustment.
  • Page 28 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Source Setup Preferences Manual Setup Advanced DVI Position Info Vertical Adjust Vertical Changes Done At entry=45 Serial commands - - - - - - - - - - Adjust using ^|v Technical information “At entry=45”...
  • Page 29 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Source Setup Preferences Manual Setup Advanced Picture Sync Info Auto Changes Done Default is Auto, and shouldn’t be changed unless you are experiencing trouble. Serial commands Technical information Source Setup Manual Setup...
  • Page 30 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Source Setup Preferences Manual Setup Advanced Picture Sync Info Changes Done Use this option to manually force the AP-converter to sync on a Sync-On-Green signal (SOG Serial commands are mostly used on Silicon Graphics (SGI) machines).
  • Page 31 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Source Setup Preferences Revert Source Advanced - - - - - - - - - - Info Press revert to the settings stored for this source Changes Done Serial commands Source Setup...
  • Page 32 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Advanced Info Other Changes Done Serial commands Source Setup Force Odd Res Technical information Set X Resolution Other At entry=800 - - - - - - - - - - Adjust using ^|v “At entry=800”...
  • Page 33 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Advanced Info Changes Done Serial commands Technical information Other Source Setup Force Odd Res Set Y Resolution Other At entry=600 - - - - - - - - - - Adjust using ^|v “At entry=600”...
  • Page 34 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Source Setup Stereo Setup Choose this option if you want to run setup with the odd resolution selected. If you accidently Preferences force a resolution that is not handled by the monitor or the projector, press > again to restore Advanced default settings for this source.
  • Page 35 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Input Advanced - - - - - - - - - - Info Stereo Format Stereo Sync Changes Done Eye Priority Serial commands Technical information Stereo Setup Input...
  • Page 36 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Input Advanced Stereo Format Info Frame Sequential Changes Done Use this option if your incoming stereosignal is frame sequential format. This is the default Serial commands setting.
  • Page 37 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Input Advanced Stereo Sync Info - - - - - - - - - - Toggle Internal Changes Done Stereo Sync Source Serial commands Stereo Sync Pol Technical information Stereo Setup...
  • Page 38 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Auto Preferences Cyvizync Advanced Interlace Info VGA pin 12 DIN connector Changes Done Internal Serial commands The AP-converter needs to know what type of stereo sync source the incoming signal is in Technical information order to handle the signal correctly.
  • Page 39 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Input Advanced Stereo Sync Info Stereo Sync Source Cyvizync Changes Done Serial commands Use this mode if you have a stereo sync source that uses the length of the vertical sync for stereo sync purposes.
  • Page 40 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Input Advanced Stereo Sync Info Stereo Sync Source VGA pin 12 Changes Done Serial commands Use this mode if you are using a stereo sync cable connected to a VGA to VGA + 3 pin mini- DIN splitter, or any other cable using the signal from pin 12 on the VGA connector.
  • Page 41 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Input Advanced Stereo Sync Info Stereo Sync Source Internal Changes Done Serial commands Use this option if you don’t have an incoming stereo sync signal, and want to use the built in signal generator of the AP-converter.
  • Page 42 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Normally the stereo sync polarity is left frame logically high, and right frame logically low for Preferences DIN/VGA pin12. For Interlace odd fields is left frame, for above-below top picture is left Advanced frame, and for line-interleaved first/odd lines are left frame.
  • Page 43 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Input Advanced Eye Priority Info Left Then Right Changes Done Normally the Eye Priority is left eye first, and then right. Refer to technical pages for more Serial commands info on Eye Priority.
  • Page 44 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Output Advanced Channel Swap Info - - - - - - - - - - Normal Changes Done Swapped Serial commands Technical information Stereo Setup Output Channel Swap...
  • Page 45 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Output Mode Advanced - - - - - - - - - - Info Vrate Sync Low Vrate Sync High Changes Done Asynchronous Serial commands Technical information Stereo Setup...
  • Page 46 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Output Mode Advanced Asynchronous Info Use this option if you need to force the output vertical refresh rate to stay within 60 to 70 Changes Done Hz.
  • Page 47 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Preferences Stereo Setup Preferences Preferences User Button Advanced - - - - - - - - - - Info No Action TBH Stereo Changes Done LSS Stereo Serial commands Left Black Stereo Sync Pol Technical information Preferences...
  • Page 48 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Preferences Stereo Setup Preferences Preferences User Button Advanced LSS Stereo Info Choose this option if you want the user button to toggle between frame-sequential stereo Changes Done (FSS) and line-sequential (LSS) input stereomode. Serial commands Technical information Preferences...
  • Page 49 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Preferences Stereo Setup Preferences Preferences SOG Treshold Advanced At entry=15 Info - - - - - - - - - - Adjust using ^|v Changes Done Serial commands If you experience a missing or unstable picture when sync is set to SOG, you might have to adjust the SOG Threshold.
  • Page 50 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Preferences Stereo Setup 38400 Preferences 57600 Advanced 115200 Info Pressing will make the AP-converter change the serial baudrate accordingly. Changes Done Serial commands Preferences Technical information Unit ID Adjust Unit ID At entry=1 - - - - - - - - - - Adjust using ^|v...
  • Page 51 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Advanced Stereo Setup When selecting the Advanced menu from the Main Menu, the OSD will show the following: Preferences Advanced Advanced Info - - - - - - - - - - Test Patterns Changes Done Reset...
  • Page 52 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Advanced Stereo Setup Advanced Preferences Test Patterns Advanced Alignment Grid Info Pressing brings up a set of black and white alignment grids. Press to return to the previ- Changes Done ous menu.
  • Page 53 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Advanced Stereo Setup Advanced Preferences Test Patterns Advanced White Info Pressing brings up a white screen. Press to return to the previous menu. Changes Done Serial commands Advanced Technical information Test Patterns Black Pressing...
  • Page 54 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Advanced Stereo Setup Advanced Preferences Test Patterns Advanced Green Info Pressing brings up a green screen. Press to return to the previous menu. Changes Done Serial commands Advanced Technical information Test Patterns Blue Pressing...
  • Page 55 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Advanced Stereo Setup Advanced Preferences Reset Advanced Info This option will warm-reboot the AP-converter. All data not stored will be lost. Changes Done Serial commands Advanced Factory Settings Technical information - - - - - - - - - - Cancel Restore...
  • Page 56 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Info Stereo Setup When selecting the Info menu from the Main Menu, the OSD will show the following: Preferences Advanced Info Info - - - - - - - - - - Firmware Changes Done System Status...
  • Page 57 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Info Stereo Setup Active location = 49 Preferences Search mode = Auto Advanced Resolution = 1280x1024p Info Pixelrate = 191 MHz Stereo mode in = FSS Changes Done Stereo sync present = none Serial commands Press...
  • Page 58 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Info Stereo Setup The Active image synctype shows which picturesync the AP-converter currently works with. Preferences Advanced The stereo sync present lists all the stereo syncs the AP-converter can detect. At least one Info should be present when viewing stereo.
  • Page 59 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup Changes Done Stereo Setup Leave As Is Preferences Restore Advanced Info Changes Done Changes Done Store Serial commands Pressing stores the new settings in the current position. Technical information Note that pressing will leave the settings as is.
  • Page 60 On Screen Display Keyboard functions On Screen Display Source Setup When leaving the OSD you might get the following warning if you are not using a stereo Stereo Setup sync cable. Preferences - - - - - Warning - - - - - Advanced No stereo sync detected! Info...
  • Page 61 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Summary Serial commands Summary The commands have been grouped by the following types with corresponding initial letters; The help command Initial letter Type of command Topics Commands directly controlling the input Commands Commands controlling the outputs Linking of units Commands controlling the stereo sync Technical information...

  • Page 62: The Help Command

    Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display The help command Serial commands Summary The help command is useful for getting more help on each command. You may use “help” or “?” to get help. The help command Topics To list all commands, use “? allcmds”. Commands Linking of units To see all commands without explanation, use “? %allcmds”.
  • Page 63 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: ?/HELP [%][command/topic/wildcard/allcmds/alltopics] Summary Function: Shows help on all or specific command. The help command Topics % shows short format Commands [] are optional arguments Linking of units () are required arguments {} is the default argument Technical information No argument will show the current setting.
  • Page 64 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: Summary Function: Repeats last command with the same arguments. The help command Topics Commands Command: QI [location] Linking of units Function: Shows settings for parameters controlling the picture, ISPL, IPHA, IST, SMI, IBR, ICO, DVIHPOS, DVIVPOS, NAMESRC for selected stored location.
  • Page 65 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: QS [location] Summary Function: Show settings for global system parameters SST, SSP , SSEP , NAMESRC forse- The help command lected stored location.. Topics Commands If location is empty, the current settings will be shown. Linking of units Typical outputs will show: Technical information...

  • Page 66: Commands

    Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary Frequency = 54.29KHz Width = 8.3 % The help command Vsync is active high Topics Period = 19.99ms Commands Frequency = 50.04Hz Linking of units Lines = 1085 Width = 3 Technical information Synctype = SEP PA>qinfo sy...

  • Page 67: A Typical Output Will Show

    Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary +/- will increase or decrease by 1 or 2 (depending on full or halfrate). Entering a number will set the number entered. The help command Topics A typical output will show: Commands AP>ispl Linking of units...

  • Page 68: Image Synctype (Ist) = Auto

    Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary A typical output will show: The help command AP>ist Image synctype (IST) = AUTO Topics Commands Linking of units Command: ISOGT (0-31) Technical information Function: Reads/sets the threshold level of SOG slicer. A typical output will show: AP>isogt SOG threshold (ISOGT) = 15 (160mV)

  • Page 69: Brightness (Ibr) = 60

    Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary A typical output will show: The help command AP>ibr Brightness (IBR) = 60 Topics Commands Linking of units Command: ICO (0-255) Function: Reads/sets the gain/contrast. The default value is 190. Technical information A typical output will show: AP>ico...
  • Page 70 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: DVIVPOS (0-..) Summary Function: Reads/sets vertical placement of DVI area. The help command Topics This command also affects the edge-blending area when using the VGA outputs. Commands Linking of units A typical output will show: PA>dvivpos Technical information...
  • Page 71 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: IAUTO [!][hres[,vres]] Summary Function: Tries to find settings automatically. The help command Topics It does NOT save these settings into memory. If argument ! is given, the list of stored Commands sources will be checked first, and if found, it will recall the settings from there.
  • Page 72 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary 0=Synclo: The output rate will be within 43-85Hz. The unit will try to half the framerate to get the output The help command within this range. Topics Commands 1=Synchi: Linking of units The output rate will be within 90-140Hz.
  • Page 73 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary 3=Black/White vertical lines 4=White The help command 5=Black Topics 6=Red Commands 7=Green Linking of units 8=Blue 9=Left/Right text Technical information Command: OSW (0/1/ON/OFF/TOG) Function: Swaps left and right output channels. Command: UNDO Function:...
  • Page 74 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary When no parameter is given, the search is enabled. When on, the unit will, as soon as it sees a different source, look for it in the table of known sources. If it is found, the settings will The help command be loaded from the list.
  • Page 75 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary 1 = Cyvizync (SSCYVIZ). Length of Vsync (short=right, long=left). 2 = Interlace fields (SSILA). odd/even fields becomes left/right. The help command 3 = External VGA connector (SSEXTV). Topics 4 = External DIN connector (SSEXTD). Commands 5 = Internal/toggle-able free running sync (SSINT).
  • Page 76 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: SSP [0-1/NORM/INV/TOG] Summary Function: Toggles or sets the polarity of outgoing stereo sync signal The help command Topics 0/NORM is Left frame on high(DIN)/long(SSCYVIZ) Commands 1/INV is Right frame on high(DIN)/long(SSCYVIZ) Linking of units A typical output will show: Technical information...
  • Page 77 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: NAMESRC (name) Summary Function: Sets the name of the current source. The help command Topics This name will be stored when the store command is used. Commands Linking of units A typical output will show: AP>namesrc Technical information...
  • Page 78 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary If the parameter is ‘SYSTEM’ then the current system settings will be stored and used at next power up. The help command Topics Commands Command: SYSSTORE Linking of units Function: Stores global settings like serial baudrate, unit id and user button mapping.
  • Page 79 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary Listing active location (103): 103 >1068 3 1868 331 1 1 1 0: ‘TEST’, The help command 1640,24,15,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,190,60,278,41,1280,1024; Topics Commands This is the function of the numbers; Linking of units = The location for this source Technical information >...
  • Page 80 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary = Stereo sync type used (SST) (0=Auto, 1=Cyvizync (SSCYVIZ), 2=Interlace fields, 3=External VGA, 4=External DIN, 5=Internal) The help command = Output swap (OSW) (0=off/normal, 1=on/swapped) Topics = Output sync mode (OSM) (0=vrate synchronous low, 1=vrate synchronous Commands high, 2=asynchronous tear) Linking of units...
  • Page 81 A typical output will show: Commands AP>restorefactorysettings Linking of units Restoring factorysettings. Erasing old data..ok. Technical information Programming sources.. Ok - Resetting. Christie Digital Systems, Inc Firmware version:020626-130349 Serial number:AP0001 www.christiedigital.com Command: COMSET (@baudrate/preset) Function: This command sets the serialport baudrate.
  • Page 82 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary 2 = 2400 baud 3 = 4800 baud The help command 4 = 9600 baud Topics 5 = 19200 baud Commands 6 = 38400 baud Linking of units 7 = 57600 baud 8 = 115200 baud Technical information A typical output will show:...
  • Page 83 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: USERB (0-4/NONE/TBH/LSS/RBL/SSP) Summary Function: Set the function of the userbutton on the keyboard. The help command Topics 0/NONE = no function Commands 1/TBH = Toggle between SEP and TBH stereomode Linking of units 2/LSS = Toggle between SEP and LSS stereomode 3/LBL = Toggle left output black...
  • Page 84 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Summary format as found at the label of the box, or from the SV command. If you enter the wrong serial number and get no response from the AP-converter, type atn0 and press enter to The help command bring back the prompt (characters might not be displayed whilst typing).
  • Page 85 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: ECORR Summary Function: Load edge correction data The help command Topics See separate documentation on how to use this command. Commands Linking of units Command: EDGUSE loc Function: Load edge+black correction data from stored memory from position x Technical information See separate documentation on how to use this command.
  • Page 86 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Commands Serial commands Command: BCORR Summary Function: Load black correction data The help command Topics See separate documentation on how to use this command. Commands Linking of units Technical information Linking of units Several AP-converter units may be linked together and controlled from a single RS232 port.
  • Page 87 Serial commands Keyboard functions On Screen Display Linking of units Serial commands Summary You may set the unitid’s by using the “unitid id,snr” where the snr is the serialnumber of the unit. Press enter to get prompt. If no prompt is shown, there is a problem communicating The help command with the unit.
  • Page 88 Technical information Keyboard functions On Screen Display Different types of picture signal Serial commands There are 3 main sync types used in computer video signals, (separate sync, composite sync, Technical information and sync on green) which are all supported by the AP-converter. Different types of picture signal Different types of stereo sync Different types of stereo sync...
  • Page 89 Technical information Keyboard functions On Screen Display Different types of stereo sync Serial commands CyvizSync (SSCYVIZ) Technical information This sync uses the length of the vertical sync for the stereo sync. It is defined by Cyviz at Different types of picture signal http://www.cyviz.com.
  • Page 90 Technical information Keyboard functions On Screen Display Different types of stereo sync connectors Serial commands VGA pin 12 Technical information Some graphics cards use pin 12 of the VGA connector (which originally is used for transfer- Different types of picture signal ring DDC data during monitor identification) as stereo sync.
  • Page 91 Technical information Keyboard functions On Screen Display Left/right sequence in frame sequential stereo Serial commands It is recommended that you use one of the stereo sync methods described in chapter Technical information D.2 (Different types of stereo sync). Different types of picture signal To illustrate this, some drawings follow below.
  • Page 92 Technical information Keyboard functions On Screen Display Left/right sequence in frame sequential stereo Serial commands Wrong stereo sync polarity at half rate: Technical information Different types of picture signal Different types of stereo sync Different types of stereo sync connectors ----- Left/right sequence in frame sequential stereo...
  • Page 93 Technical information Keyboard functions On Screen Display Left/right sequence in frame sequential stereo Serial commands Correct stereo sync at equal rate: Technical information Different types of picture signal Different types of stereo sync Different types of stereo sync connectors ----- Left/right sequence in frame sequential stereo Handling of sources...
  • Page 94 Technical information Keyboard functions On Screen Display Handling of sources Serial commands These values are compared with a list of pre-programmed sources. If the parameters match, Technical information all settings (also stored in the table) for this match will be loaded and activated. Different types of picture signal If the souce is not found in the table of pre-programmed sources, the AP-converter will guess Different types of stereo sync...
  • Page 95 Part I Part II Part III Requirements Keyboard functions Serial interface PC and graphics card LED indicators Connection Projectors Standby button Setting up HyperTerminal Screen Toggle button Setting up other systems Polarizing filters Right black button Firmware upgrade Viewing glasses User button Using Windows Menu button...

  • Page 96: Serial Interface

    Serial interface Serial interface Connection Setting up HyperTerminal The AP-converter is prepared for serial (RS-232) controlling and firmware upgrading. To Setting up other systems use this serial interface you need a terminal-software like the HyperTerminal found in most Windows installations and a serial cable connection. Firmware upgrade In Windows OS, the HyperTerminal can normally be found in the start menu/programs/ Connectors...
  • Page 97 Serial interface Serial interface Connection Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up other systems On NT, the computer may ask for modem/dial properties Firmware upgrade first. If so, just enter some random nombers until you get to this window. Connectors ·...
  • Page 98 Serial interface Serial interface Connection Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up other systems · Set the parameters as follows: Firmware upgrade Bits per second to 19200/38400/57600/115200 Connectors Data bits to “8” Technical specification Pari t y to “None” Stop bits to “1”...
  • Page 99 Serial interface Serial interface Connection Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up other systems · Check all boxes, except the Echo typed charters locally Firmware upgrade and Force incoming data to 7-bit ASCII. Connectors Do not check Echo typed charters locally and Force Technical specification incoming data to 7-bit ASCII.
  • Page 100 Serial interface Serial interface Connection Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up other systems Setting up other systems The AP-converter communicates through a normal RS-232 using the following parameters: Firmware upgrade · baudrate (selectable) Connectors · parity: none Technical specification · 8 bits ·...

  • Page 101: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade Serial interface Firmware upgrade Using windows Using Windows Using non-Windows terminal The internal control software (firmware) in the AP-converter can be upgraded through the Connectors serial communication. Technical specification New firmware files (*.bin) can be downloaded from the technical support pages at www.christiedigital.com When you have downloaded and are ready to upgrade, please do the following: ·...
  • Page 102 Firmware upgrade Serial interface Firmware upgrade Using windows Using Windows Using non-Windows terminal · Wait until the firmware is erased and then write the command “LOADFIRM” and press Connectors enter. You now have to start sending the file within 40 seconds, or the AP-converter will timeout.
  • Page 103 Firmware upgrade Serial interface Firmware upgrade Using windows Using Windows Using non-Windows terminal If the unit times out, the following will be displayed: Connectors <**B000000023be50 Technical specification <BB0BB0BB0BB0BB0 Init failed: timeout · If the transfer completes without error, write the command “HR” and press enter to restart the AP-converter with the new firmware.
  • Page 104 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade VGA input Connectors VGA input Pin Name Function 1 RED Red Video in Monitor redraw 2 GREEN Green Video in Power input Stereo sync input 3 BLUE Blue Video in Stereo sync output 4 RESERVED Not connected 15 pin high density D-SUB female Serial plug 1...
  • Page 105 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade Monitor redraw Connectors VGA input Pin Name Function 1 RED Red Video in Monitor redraw 2 GREEN Green Video in Power input Stereo sync input 3 BLUE Blue Video in Stereo sync output 4 RESERVED Not connected 15 pin high density D-SUB female Serial plug 1...
  • Page 106 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade Power input Connectors VGA input Pin Name Function 1 +V 12-24V DC 20W (max) input Monitor redraw 2 GND Ground Power input Stereo sync input Stereo sync output 5.5/2.5mm diameter power jack Serial plug 1 Serial plug 2 DVI-D left and right output VGA left and right output...
  • Page 107 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade Stereo sync output Connectors VGA input Pin Name Function 1 +5V 300mA Monitor redraw 2 GND Ground Power input Stereo sync input 3 Sync Stereo sync out Stereo sync output Serial plug 1 3pin MINI-DIN female Serial plug 2 DVI-D left and right output VGA left and right output...
  • Page 108 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade Serial plug 2 Connectors Pin Name Function VGA input 1 TxA+ Transmit ch A + Monitor redraw 2 TxA- Transmit ch A - Power input 3 RxB/TxB+ Transmit or Receive ch B + Stereo sync input 4 GND Ground Stereo sync output...
  • Page 109 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade DVI-D left and right output Connectors VGA input 8 No Connection Monitor redraw 9 TMDS Data1- Power input 10 TMDS Data2+ Stereo sync input 11 TMDS Data1 Shield Stereo sync output 12 No Connection Serial plug 1 13 No Connection Serial plug 2 14 +5 V Power has a 300mA auto reset table fuse...
  • Page 110 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade VGA left and right output Connectors VGA input Pin Name Function 1 RED Red Video out (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) Monitor redraw 2 GREEN Green Video out (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) Power input Stereo sync input 3 BLUE Blue Video out (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p)
  • Page 111 Connectors Serial interface Firmware upgrade Serial RS-232 cable Connectors VGA input AP-C Computer RJ45 male DB9 female Monitor redraw Power input Stereo sync input Stereo sync output Shield Serial plug 1 RJ45 male Serial plug 2 plug DVI-D left and right output VGA left and right output Serial RS-232 cable Tnical specification...

  • Page 112: Technical Specification

    Technical specification Serial interface Firmware upgrade Functions Connectors · Multisync input, any format with pixelrate between 20 and 240 Mhz Technical specification · 3 different output vertical refresh modes (half rate, same rate and asynchronous) Functions · 5 different types of stereo sync Dimensions Compatibility ·...
  • Page 113 Technical specification Serial interface Firmware upgrade Dimensions Connectors · Size: 7 x 19 x 25 cm (HxWxD) Technical specification · Weight: approx. 1,5 kg Functions Dimensions Compatibility Inputs Compatibility Outputs Supplied material · Resolution: 640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024 ·...
  • Page 114 Technical specification Serial interface Firmware upgrade Inputs Connectors · 3-pin mini DIN stereo sync connector Technical specification · RJ45 port with RS-232 Functions · 1 x mini-DIN stereo sync Dimensions Compatibility Inputs Outputs Outputs Supplied material · 2 x VGA 15-pin DSUB female, left and right channel ·...
  • Page 115 Technical specification Serial interface Firmware upgrade Supplied materials Connectors Technical specification · 1 RGB computer cable (15 pin DSUB male/male) Functions · 1 Serial RS-232 cable, RJ45 to 9-pin DSUB female Dimensions · 1 3-pin mini DIN stereo sync cable Compatibility ·...
  • Page 116 FCC STATEMENT This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. It generates and uses radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, power adapters etc.) certified to comply with the Class A limits may be attached to a computer that complies with Class A limits.
  • Page 117 NORTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA-PACIFIC / OTHER CHRISTIE Digital Systems, Inc. CHRISTIE Digital Systems, Inc. CHRISTIE Digital Systems, Inc. 809 Wellington St. North View Point 627A Aljunied Road Kitchener, Ontario, Canada N2G 4Y7 200 Ashville Way # 05-02 Biz Tech Centre Tel.

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