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MODEL: OFX803
MODEL: OFD803
MODEL: OCP803
MODEL: QFX402
User's Manual
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ANALOG WAY®
OCTO
/ QFX402
EDITION : 11 / 06

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  • Page 1 MODEL: OFX803 MODEL: OFD803 MODEL: OCP803 MODEL: QFX402 User’s Manual ² ANALOG WAY® OCTO / QFX402 EDITION : 11 / 06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ² OCTO / QFX402 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3 QUICK START GUIDE - OCTO ..............................6 QUICK START GUIDE - QUATTRO FX............................7 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION ...............................8 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED ..............................8 1-2. OCTO² GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................8 1-3. QUATTRO FX GENERAL INFORMATION ........................9 1-4.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    ² OCTO / QFX402 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions.
  • Page 4 ² OCTO / QFX402 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.

  • Page 5: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    ² OCTO / QFX402 SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide - Octo

    QUICK START GUIDE - OCTO ANALOG WAY EDITION : 11/06 CONNECTIONS: NOTE: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect the AC power supply cord to the OFX803 / OFD803 / OCP803 and to an AC power outlet. Connect your computer & video sources to the 8 universal inputs of the OFX803 / OFD803 / OCP803. •...

  • Page 7: Quick Start Guide - Quattro Fx

    V sync. SETTINGS: We recommend resetting the QFX402 device to all of its default values, with the front panel LCD menu (CONTROL > default value > yes) before proceeding. Select the fast or seamless switching mode with the LCD menu (SWITCHING > fast switching or seamless).

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 : Introduction

    • 1 HD15 female / DVI-I male adaptor. • 1 Set of 5 MCO (5-pin) female connectors (OFX803, OFD803 & OCP803). • 1 Set of 3 MCO (5-pin) female connectors (QFX402). • 1 CD-ROM (Remote Control Software). • 1 User’s Manual.

  • Page 9: Quattro Fx General Information

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-3. QUATTRO FX GENERAL INFORMATION QUATTRO FX by Analog Way is High Resolution Digital and Analog Computer & Video Up/Down Scaler Switcher. It features many other effects: fading & titling, Hi-Res. logo insertion and frame store. It is fitted with 4 Universal A/V inputs including one DVI, and 2 outputs: 1 Analog and 1 DVI.

  • Page 10: Octo² Front Panel Description

    ² Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) OCTO / QFX402 ² 1-6. OCTO FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ² • OCTO-FX (OFX803) ANALOG WAY ² • OCTO-FADE (OFD803) ANALOG WAY ² • OCTO-PLUS (OCP803) ANALOG WAY INPUT #8: Universal (computer and video) input. This input accepts the following sources: AUDIO L+R: Audio stereo source on jack 3.5 female connector.

  • Page 11: Quattro-Fx Front Panel Description

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-7. QUATTRO-FX FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ANALOG WAY Secondary function selection button. EFFECT PRESET : Selection of the CUT, FADE & TITLE effects. • Selection of the 4 input sources: 1 to 4.

  • Page 12: Octo² Rear Panel Description

    ² Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) OCTO / QFX402 ² 1-8. OCTO REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 100-250 VAC, 1A, 50-60 Hz: AC power inlet. O / I: AC power switch (O = OFF, I = ON). IP/LAN: LAN communication port on a RJ45 connector (optional).

  • Page 13: Quattro Fx Rear Panel Description

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-9. QUATTRO FX REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 100-250 VAC, 1A, 50-60 Hz: AC power inlet. O / I: AC power switch (O = OFF, I = ON). IP/LAN: LAN communication port on a RJ45 connector (optional).

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 : Starting

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 2 : STARTING ² 2-1. OCTO CONNECTIONS NOTE: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect the AC power supply cord to the device and to an AC power outlet. Connect your computer & video sources to the 8 universal inputs of the device.

  • Page 15: Input #1 Description

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-3. INPUT #1 DESCRIPTION CONNECTION: You can connect to this input one of the following source: • A composite video source. • A S.VIDEO source. • A Component video source (YUV).

  • Page 16: Inputs #2 To 8 Description

    ² Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) OCTO / QFX402 2-4. INPUTS #2 to 8 DESCRIPTION CONNECTION: You can connect to these inputs one of the following source: • A composite video source. NOTE: The input #7 can accept a composite video source on its BNC connector. The input #8 can accept a composite video source on its RCA connector.

  • Page 17: Audio Inputs

    The INPUTS # 1, 2, and 8 are equipped with this audio connector. This connector allows connecting only UNBALANCED audio source. Connect your UNBALANCED audio sources as follow: • 3.5 mm jack female connector (QFX402) The input # 1 is equipped with this audio connector. This connector allows connecting UNBALANCED audio source.

  • Page 18: Audio Output

    -Inputs # 3, 4, 5, & 6: Unbalanced connection only. -Inputs # 7 & AUX: Balanced & unbalanced connection. • MCO male connector (QFX402) The INPUTS # 2 to 4 are equipped with this connector. Connect your audio sources as follow: -Inputs # 2 &...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 : Operating Mode

    Synchronized on the selected input Synchronized on the "reference" RATE frame rate (50 Hz if PAL or SECAM Computer frame rate (input # 1 or and 59.94 Hz if NTSC). input # 8). * OFX803, OFD803 & QFX402. PAGE 19...

  • Page 20: Switching Operations

    The CLEAN CUT allows a clean switching thanks to a fast freeze of the displayed source. -The OFX803, OFD803 & QFX402 can also inserts text onto the displayed image (TITLE effect). IMPORTANT: The CUT, FADE*, and TITLE* effects are active in SEAMLESS mode and only between the reference computer input and the other inputs.

  • Page 21: Display Device Adjustments

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE (continued) 3-2. SWITCHING OPERATIONS (continued) • FADE COLOR: The FADE COLOR allows switching between 2 sources with a fading to a color of you choice. This transition operates in Fast Switching mode and sometimes in Seamless mode (only when the others effects are not possible). You can select the color of the fading with the LCD menu (CONTROLS >...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 : Using Frame Store And Logo Insertion

    / QFX402 Chapter 4 : USING FRAME STORE AND LOGO INSERTION These functions are only available with the OFX803 & QFX402. 4-1. LOGO INSERTION This function allows storing up to 8 static logos & 1 animated logo in order to incrust them into the displayed image (up to 2 logos at the same time).

  • Page 23: Using The Frame Store

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 4 : USING FRAME STORE AND LOGO INSERTION 4-2. USING THE FRAME STORE This function allows memorizing up to 4 frames (images) in order to display it at any time during the show. IMPORTANT: The output format used when displaying the frame should be the same that the output format used during the FRAME storing.

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 : Front Panel Display Menus Description

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION 5-1. INTRODUCTION The front panel display menu presents 2 modes: the STATUS MODE and the CONTROL MODE. • The STATUS MODE indicates the input and output status of the device.

  • Page 25: Control Mode

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 5-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the CONTROL MODE are configured as follow: 1 SWITCHING 1 Fast switching Output rate [ internal ] [ follow #1 ] …..
  • Page 26 1 Baud rate 2 Message ON 3 Message OFF 4 Reset mess ON 5 Reset mess ON 6 Stand by time 7 Stand by 8 Erase memories * OFX803 & QFX402 ** OFX803, OFD803 & QFX402 9 Default value PAGE 26...

  • Page 27: Functions Description

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 5-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION 1 [SWITCHING] + ENTER. 1-1 [Fast switching] + ENTER. + ENTER. Select an item with • [Internal rate]: The output frame rate is 60 Hz or 75 Hz depending of the selected output format. A higher frame frequency gives a better visual aspect when displaying static pictures.
  • Page 28 ² Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) OCTO / QFX402 3 [OUTPUT] + ENTER. 3-1 [Output status] + ENTER. Indicates the status of the output. 3-2 [Output format] + ENTER. + ENTER. Select one of the available output formats with •...
  • Page 29 ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4 [IMAGE] + ENTER. • If the selected input type is a VIDEO signal the IMAGE MENU displays the following items: 4-1 [Pos. settings] + ENTER. Select one of the following functions with + ENTER.
  • Page 30 ² Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) OCTO / QFX402 • If the selected input type is a COMPUTER signal the IMAGE MENU displays: 4-1 [Centering] + ENTER. Adjust automatically the image in the centering pattern. 4-2 [Pos. settings] + ENTER.
  • Page 31 This function allows coloring the "erased portions" of the logo when using the luma key. Select a level with + ENTER. 5-2-7 [Store] + ENTER. This function allows storing the logo into one of the 8 memories. Select a logo memory with ENTER. The memorization will take few seconds. * OFX803 & QFX402. PAGE 31...
  • Page 32 ² Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) OCTO / QFX402 5-3 [Record anim] + ENTER. This mode allows storing an animated logo in order to incrust them into the displayed image Select an item with + ENTER.
  • Page 33 This function allows adjusting for each input the audio balance. Adjust the level with + ENTER. NOTE: This function acts on the selected (diffused) audio input. 7-6 [AUX input] + ENTER. 7-7 [Mute off] + ENTER. Switch ON or OFF the audio output. Validate with ENTER. ** OFX803, OFD803 & QFX402. PAGE 33...
  • Page 34 Enables the LAN communication port. IMPORTANT: To avoid addresses conflict, configure the LAN communication port (with the LAN setup menu) before activates it. NOTE: The RS-232 & the LAN communication ports can not be used simultaneously. * OFX803 & QFX402. PAGE 34...
  • Page 35 ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 8-5 [LAN setup] + ENTER. (Available with the LAN option only) Allows configuring the LAN communication port. Select the UDP or TCP protocol with + ENTER then select items with + ENTER.
  • Page 36 ² Chapter 5 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) OCTO / QFX402 8-7-6 [Stand by time] + ENTER. When the device any more detect a signal on the selected input, this one is set in the STANDBY mode after the duration of your choice.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 : Updating The Device

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 6 : UPDATING THE DEVICE The device can be updated thanks a computer (PC) via its RS-232 communication port or via its LAN communication port. 6-1. CONNECTIONS Connect the device to an AC power outlet.

  • Page 38: Chapter 7 : Remote Control Software

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 7 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Your device is shipped with a Windows compatible Remote Control Software. This software allows you to control and make all adjustments by a simple mouse click. NOTE: Preferably use Windows NT, 2000 or XP for LAN operation.

  • Page 39: Using The Software

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 7 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) 7-3. COMMUNICATION SETUP (continued) • CASE OF LAN PORT: - With the front panel display menu of the device, verify the configuration of the LAN communication port (CONTROL > LAN setup), then activate the LAN communication port (CONTROL > RS232/LAN port >...
  • Page 40 ² Chapter 7 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) OCTO / QFX402 7-4. USING THE SOFTWARE (continued) Click on the Output tab, then select the Switching mode (internal rate, input #- rate, or seamless), then selects the needed adjustment (output sync, output format, output rate...).

  • Page 41: Chapter 8 : Technical Specifications

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 8 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS • ANALOG COMPUTER Connectors: HD15 (inputs #2 to 8) and DVI-I (input #1). Line frequency: Up to 110 kHz. Frame frequency: Up to 130 Hz. Resolution: Up to 1600 x 1200/60Hz.

  • Page 42: Display Outputs

    ² Chapter 8 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) OCTO / QFX402 8-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS (continued) • S.VIDEO Connectors: 4-pin mini DIN (input #8*), BNC (input #7* or input #4**), HD15 (inputs #2 to 8) and DVI-I (input #1). Standards: PAL (15.625 kHz / 50 Hz - 625 lines) or NTSC (15.734 kHz / 60 Hz - 525 lines).

  • Page 43: Audio Output

    ² OCTO / QFX402 Chapter 8 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 8-4. AUDIO OUTPUT Connectors: MCO. Type: Stereo balanced & unbalanced. Levels: Vo = + 18 dBu max (unbalanced). Zo = 300 Ω (unbalanced). Vo = + 24 dBu max (balanced).

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Programmer's Guide

    ² OCTO / QFX402 APPENDIX A: PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE ANNEXE A: GUIDE DE PROGRAMMATION A-1: INTRODUCTION A-1: INTRODUCTION If you need to use your own Software Control program Si vous souhaitez utiliser votre propre logiciel de from a PC or WORKSTATION with an RS-232 port, the contrôle avec votre PC, MAC ou Station de Travail par...

  • Page 45: A-4: Commands And Responses Table

    ² OCTO / QFX402 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A A-4: COMMANDS AND RESPONSES TABLE A-4: TABLE DES COMMANDES ET RÉPONSES COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION SELECTION COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE SÉLECTION...
  • Page 46 ² APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A OCTO / QFX402 COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION IMAGE COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU IMAGE Automatic centering. Rd/Wr 1 = centering action (automatic reset).
  • Page 47 ² OCTO / QFX402 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION FRAME & LOGOS COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU LOGO & FRAME 0 = use & assignment mode.
  • Page 48 ² APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A OCTO / QFX402 COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION FRAME & LOGOS COMMANDS (continued)/ COMMANDES DU MENU LOGO & FRAME (suite) Status of the logo memories 0 = logo memorized.
  • Page 49 ² OCTO / QFX402 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION CONTROLS COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU CONTRÔLE Erase all memories. Rd/Wr 1 = erase all memories (automatic reset).
  • Page 50 65535 = 100% Device type. 65535 44 = OFX803 45 = OFD803 46 = OCP803. 49 = QFX402 #1,..#0 Send all device parameters. NOTE: Rd/Wr = Read and write command / Commande de lecture et d'écriture. Rd = Read only command / Commande de lecture uniquement.

  • Page 51: A-5: Ascii / Hex / Dec Table

    ² OCTO / QFX402 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A A-5: ASCII / HEX / DEC TABLE A-5: TABLE ASCII / HEX / DEC ASCII ASCII ASCII space " & ’ < > PAGE 51...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    ² OCTO / QFX402 WARRANTY Analog Way warrants the product against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase (back to the factory). In the event of any malfunction during the warranty period, Analog Way will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective units, including free materials and labor.

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