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TV One C2-7100 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 C2-7100 Dual Channel Video Processor Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL Table of Contents DISCLAIMER....................1 Regulatory Agency Acceptance ................1 FCC Statement...................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3 CAPABILITY, TERMS OF REFERENCE AND OVERVIEW SUMMARY ..13 Device Capabilities....................13 Terms of Reference..................... 14 Device Overview ....................15 Input Sources ...................... 15 Factory Default Inputs ..................
  • Page 4 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL Group Names and Descriptions ................32 Individual Menu Items ..................32 8.3.1 Items Associated with the Device mode group ........... 32 8.3.2 Items Associated with the Adjust outputs group..........32 8.3.3 Items Associated with the Adjust windows group..........34 8.3.4...
  • Page 5 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 13.10 Mechanical ......................67 13.11 Environmental ..................... 67 14 CONTACT INFORMATION .................68...

  • Page 6: Disclaimer

    1 DISCLAIMER This product is intended for professional and/or home use. This product is not intended for use in a medical environment and does not have the required certifications for such use. Similarly, use aboard any aircraft or spacecraft while in flight or as an adjunct to any surface, airborne or marine navigation system or any offshore marine activity, including control of any watercraft, or any use similar to those specifically herein mentioned is prohibited.
  • Page 7 Caution: This equipment is intended for use in the manner prescribed in the Instruction Manual. Any user changes or modifications not expressly approved by TV One Multimedia Solutions could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Connecting this equipment to external devices requires no specially shielded cabling for FCC compliance.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To insure the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit.
  • Page 9 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2.5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the sides of the unit are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, avoid obstruction of these openings and ensure the unit is installed in a well-ventilated area. 2.6 Intellectual property Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property.
  • Page 10 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2 IMPORTANT: CONSIGNES DE SECURITE Afin de tirer le meilleur de ce produit, merci de lire attentivement ce manuel. Gardez-le dans un endroit sûr pour pouvoir le consulter à nouveau. Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas l’unité de sa protection.
  • Page 11 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2.3 Entretien général Ne forcez pas les boutons ou connexions externes. Lorsque vous déplacez l’unité, déconnectez d’abord les connexions de ports en série puis le câble d’alimentation et enfin les câbles de connexion avec d’autres appareils.

  • Page 12: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Para sacar el mejor provecho de este producto, léase este manual con detenimiento. Guárdelo en un lugar seguro para poder hacerle referencia en el futuro. Para reducir el riesgo de calambre, no quite la cubierta del aparato.
  • Page 13 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2.3 Cuidado general No forzar interruptores o conexiones externas. Al mover el aparato, desconecte las conexiones del puerto en serie primero, luego el cable de electricidad y finalmente los cables interconectados a otros aparatos. No intente limpiar el aparato con disolventes químicos o productos de limpieza aerosol, ya que podrían dañar el aparato.
  • Page 14 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSVORSCHRIFTEN Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte sorgfältig, um Ihr Produkt optimal nützen zu können, und bewahren Sie sie zum späteren Nachschlagen an einem sicheren Ort auf. Entfernen Sie bitte keinesfalls die Abdeckung, um der Gefahr eines Stromschlags vorzubeugen.
  • Page 15 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2.3 Allgemeine pflege Wenden Sie bei der Handhabung von Schaltern und Anschlüssen keine Gewalt an. Beim Umstellen des Geräts entfernen Sie zuerst die seriellen Anschlüsse, dann das Stromkabel und zum Schluss die Verbindungskabel zu anderen Geräten.
  • Page 16 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2 BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Lees deze handleiding zorgvuldig door om het beste uit uw product te halen. Bewaar het op een veilige plek voor raadpleging in de toekomst. Haal nooit het omhulsel van de eenheid af, dit om de kans op een elektrische schok te verminderen.
  • Page 17 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 2.3 Algemeen onderhoud Forceer schakelaars of externe aansluitingen nooit. Bij verplaatsing van de eenheid, de seriële poortaansluitingen eerst loskoppelen, dan de voedingskabel en als laatste de snoeren naar andere apparaten. Probeer de eenheid nooit met chemische oplosmiddelen of schoonmaakmiddelen in een spuitbus schoon te maken, omdat dit de eenheid kan beschadigen.

  • Page 18: Capability, Terms Of Reference And Overview Summary

    (CORIO2) and two video mixers for maximum flexibility in handling DVI, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YCbCr, YPbPr, CV and Y/C signals. At home in both broadcast and display environments, the C2-7100 is multiple products in one unit. The unit has three basic operating modes to simplify control.

  • Page 19: Terms Of Reference

    Each of the two independent outputs delivers DVI-I, RGBHV (or RGBS or RGsB), YCbCr, YPbPr, Composite and Y/C (S-Video). Ultimate flexibility - The C2-7100’s output signal format flexibility assures that the Native Resolution of virtually any Digital Display can be matched.

  • Page 20: Device Overview

    3.3 Device Overview The C2-7100 provides a means for the user to select sources from the nine inputs and present them to the two outputs in various ways. The imagery on the outputs is comprised of the video layers of live (moving) video plus static video sources such as internally stored logos and test cards.

  • Page 21: Factory Default Inputs

    3.6 Outputs Two Outputs are provided on the C2-7100. The user can select the type of output signal desired for each Output and each Output can be adjusted independently of the other. The exact function of the Output depends on the mode as explained above.

  • Page 22: Layers

    6 layer. The image layers are given designators for the purposes of identification when operating the C2-7100. The designators are case sensitive. The letters and their meanings are as follows: Window Description Logo “a”...

  • Page 23: Modes

    Should layer “A” be made fully transparent, it would seem to disappear altogether. The powerful Keyer function of the C2-7100 takes advantage of this feature to superimpose portions of one window over another. Portions of a layer are made semi-transparent or invisible.

  • Page 24: Independent Mode

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 7100 allows the movement of the image from Output 2 to Output 1 to be either instantaneous or the new Output 1 image can gradually replace the previous image on Output 1 via a cross fade or a wipe. The time available for the cross-fade or wipe can be up to 5 seconds, controlled in .1-second...
  • Page 25 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL From a practical standpoint, this means that there is only one lock source available and both outputs will contain the same lock source imagery. The Keyers can adjust the components of each Window independently so as to make a portion of the underlying Window pierce the overlaying Window and the logos can be used as desired in the Output imagery.

  • Page 26: Unpacking And Installation

    1 DVI-A to 5 BNC If any items are missing or defective, contact your supplier. If you are unable to resolve the problem with your supplier, contact TV One via the web at http://www.tvone.com/support for prompt replacement. 5 FUNCTIONAL CHECK 5.1 Important Safety Instructions...
  • Page 27 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL US AC Cable Plug Example: UK AC Mains Lead Plug Example: EU AC Mains Lead Plug Example: AGAIN, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY AN INCORRECT AC CABLE (MAINS LEAD). REPLACE IT WITH A CORRECT PART PRIOR TO USING THE C2-7100.

  • Page 28: Factory Reset

    5.3 Initial Operation Check Using Factory Default Settings The C2-7100 can be operated via the Front Panel Buttons, an LCD display and a Rotary Encoder, via a Windows based utility or via a dedicated CORIO Console hat mimics the operation of a classic video switcher. For the purposes of initially acquainting you with the operation of the unit, this manual will address the operation using the Front Panel controls.

  • Page 29: Controls And Connections

    6 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Front panel buttons 1 through 10, plus the Shift button, govern what inputs are applied to the C2-7100’s two Video Processors. They also store user created, signal manipulation Macros and access some frequently used control functions.
  • Page 30 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL Button Number Button Function Toggles Windows A, B & Z Shift +1 Toggles between Channel 1 & 2 ‘Take” button in Switcher Mode Shift + 2 Highlights Active Window Input RGB1 Shift + 3 Freeze Input RGB2...

  • Page 31: Inputs And Outputs

    Factory Reset has been performed. 7.1 Operating the Unit as a Video Switcher When the C2-7100 is initially turned on the first time (and after any Factory Reset), it will be in the Switcher mode. If a mode change is made to either...

  • Page 32: Switching An Input

    Switcher appears then press the knob. The brackets will cease flashing and the C2-7100 will be in the Switcher mode. When in switcher mode C2-7100’s Output 1 will be the program feed and Output 2 will be the preview feed. Most users will position the monitor connected to Output 2 on the left and the monitor connected to Output 1 on the right.

  • Page 33: Operating The Unit As Two Independent Processors

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL It’s now time to ‘Take” the Input Source, placing it on the Program output. Pressing button number 2 on the unit’s front panel, (referred to as the ‘Take” button) allows you to replace the Input Source currently in place on the Program monitor with the Input Source on the Preview monitor.

  • Page 34: Operating The Unit In Picture In Picture Mode (Dual Pip)

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL selected button 1 will toggle window A->Z. Output 2 selected button 1 will toggle B->Z Select the desired input by pressing the appropriate button. When the button is pressed, the image will immediately appear on the output. Press and hold the Shift button and then press button number 1 again to change to the other output.

  • Page 35: Menu Topography And Adjustment Methodology

    8 MENU TOPOGRAPHY AND ADJUSTMENT METHODOLOGY From here on, we’ll be looking at the high-level menu structure employed in the C2-7100 and, more importantly, the individual menu items that allow you to take advantage of the power of the unit.

  • Page 36: The High Level Menu Structure

    Buttons, Rotary and LCD display. With these explanations and cautions in mind, let’s look at the C2-7100 menu. 8.1 The High Level Menu Structure Menus controlling the C2-7100 are arranged so that a particular general function has a group name and then, beneath that group name, a collection of related individual functions are arrayed.

  • Page 37: Group Names And Descriptions

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL http://www.tvone.com/support. The PT and BT numbers refer to Hardware version information and are of interest to the Technical Support Group should you ever need assistance. It is unfortunately not possible for hardware to be upgraded. Rotate the knob clockwise from the banner screen and note the name and description of the various Group Menu Names.
  • Page 38 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 1A 800 x 600 60hz Lock mode [Off] [RGB1] This menu item allows the lock mode to be selected and the lock source to be defined. The top line of the display shows the current detected resolution of the selected lock source.

  • Page 39: Items Associated With The Adjust Windows Group

    Adjust outputs Output type [RGBHV] Selects the type of output the C2-7100 will provide. Types of outputs vary depending on the resolution selected and include various types of component signals YCrCb, Y/R-Y/B-Y or YPbPr, the full range of RGB type signals RGBHV, RGBs and RGsB(Sync on green), plus DVI-D and finally Composite and super video when using PAL or NTSC signal formats.
  • Page 40 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL Selects analogue video from YC2 connector Selects analogue video from YC3 connector Selects the testcard set as Testcard 1 from internal testcard memory Selects the testcard set as Testcard 1 from internal testcard memory OUT1 Selects the output from Output1 as the source...
  • Page 41 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 1A Adjust windows Shrink level % [ 50] Shrink Level determines the percentage of the monitor’s total available screen space that the selected Window image occupies. Adjustment is provided for a reduction down to 10% of the overall output imagery.

  • Page 42: Items Associated With The Adjust Keyers Group

    [ On] De-glitch is used to provide clean, seamless switching between video sources. With the C2-7100, it is unusual for the inputs to be synchronized with one another and the De-glitch function ensures that the switches between these inputs do not cause the picture to breakup at the point of the switch.

  • Page 43: Items Associated With The Adjust Logos Group

    1A Adjust keyers Keyer enable [Off] Each Window or Lock source of the C2-7100 has a Keyer function wherein one image can be keyed or superimposed over another. This menu item turns that functionality On or Off for the selected channel.

  • Page 44: Items Associated With The Adjust Borders Group

    8.3.6 Items Associated with the Adjust borders group The adjust borders menu allows the border function of the C2-7100 to be enabled for Windows “A”, “B”, Logos “a”, “b, and the lock source “Z” 1A Adjust borders Border to adjust Select the window / logo / lock source you wish to use.

  • Page 45: Items Associated With The Adjust Sources Group

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 1A Adjust borders Brdr size H/V This adjustment allows the height and width of the border to be changed it can be up to 255 pixels thick. 1A Adjust borders Brdr offset H/V This allows the border to be offset from the window. A typical application is the creation of a drop shadow effect.
  • Page 46 Although a pixel is a very small element of the total image, it’s possible for the C2-7100’s A to D converters to randomly sample the picture on the edge of the pixel thereby losing image resolution. The Input Pixel Phase screen allows you to sample the image precisely in the middle of the pixels.
  • Page 47 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 1A Source : RGB1 RGB input type [RGBHV] There are several types of signals that are called RGB signals as a generic term. Each has slightly different characteristics that set it apart from similar RGB signals. Move the Menu Select knob from the Input Pixel Phase screen and bring up the screen shown above.
  • Page 48 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL Mode Function Normal The two interlaced fields are simply combined together. This will often show artifacts on moving images Auto Automatically selects Film 3:2 or Medium Range Motion Compensation (M. Comp Med.) depending on whether Film Mode is detected or not.

  • Page 49: Items Associated With The Adjust Transitions Group

    PERATION ANUAL Fortunately, the C2-7100 provides a way for you to make the two signals occur at the same time on the selected image. The adjustment range of the knob is limited to values of –4 through +3 with 0 being the default.

  • Page 50: Items Associated With The Adjust Buttons Group

    RGB input number 1, you can redirect the button to another input. You are strongly cautioned NOT to change the default assignments to buttons 1, 2 or the Shifted variant of these buttons. To do so makes control of the C2-7100 via the front panel controls extremely difficult. 1A Adjust buttons...

  • Page 51: Items Associated With The Adjust Ethernet Group

    ANUAL 8.3.10 Items Associated with the Adjust ethernet group The C2-7100 can be remotely controlled via its RS-232 serial port and also via a Local Area Network using the Ethernet protocol. The Adjust Ethernet Menu Group allows the setup of the Ethernet addressing parameters. Access...
  • Page 52 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL The Resolution Database is used by the C2-7100 to identify any incoming video signal and is also used to create an Output image. It is therefore a very important part of the unit’s infrastructure. Important Cautionary Information DO NOT ADJUST THESE ITEMS UNLESS YOU’RE CERTAIN YOU KNOW...
  • Page 53 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 1A 800 x 600 60 Hz H.freq.fine [37.879] Khz H.freq.fine adjusts the Horizontal Sync Frequency in steps of 1 Hz. The adjustment procedure is the same as for the Course Frequency Adjust: 1A 800 x 600 60 Hz Clks/l [1056] = 40.000Mhz...

  • Page 54: Items Associated With The System Group

    The first section, “SW”, is the version of the software that is installed on your C2-7100. You can update software via the User Support web site (procedure to be described later in this manual) and the updates are currently free of...
  • Page 55 The unit will remember the set up you a re using at the time of data storage when you next apply power. To store the current C2-7100 settings, press and release the Menu Select knob. 1A Source : RGB1...
  • Page 56 Logos / T-cards Test cards are permanently installed, instantly available video images normally used to test the C2-7100 or provide some sort of information. The standard configuration has 4 permanently stored items under the Test Card nomenclature. In addition to the CORIO2 logo, you also have a linearity/resolution display and two color bar displays.
  • Page 57 ANUAL 1A System Firmware updates Indicates the total number of times the firmware has been flashed over the life of the C2-7100. 1A System Hours in Use This is another informational display for usage audit purposes as well as for specification auditing or determining the need for software version upgrades.

  • Page 58: Common Operations

    C2-7100. 9.1 Operation of the Keyer The C2-7100 has a very powerful Luminance and Chroma keyer and can key on Window “A”, Window “B” and Window “Z” independently. The listing that follows breaks the Keyer operation down to a series of steps that are defined by Operational Mode.
  • Page 59 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL • At this point, only the key color should be transparent. • Adjust Max Fade Level to change the transparency of the overlay. • Exit. Make the preview active: • If a button is designated for Take (default button 2) press the button to send the preview to the program monitor.
  • Page 60 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL • Adjust Max Fade Level to change the transparency of the overlay. • Exit. Setup Output 2 key source: • Enter Adjust Windows menu. • Select Window B. • Select Source for the window. • Exit Adjust Windows menu •...
  • Page 61 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL • Set the lock source to be a vaild Input source Set Output Type to desired setting Setup first key source: • Enter Adjust Windows menu. • Select Window A. • Select Source for the window.

  • Page 62: Creating A Macro

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL • Adjust Shrink Level to 50%, Allows window B to be shown behind window A • Adjust H/V Shr Pos to be 100,50. Positioning the Window to the far right middle of the output. • Enter Adjust Keyers menu •...
  • Page 63 ANUAL • Press and hold the Rotary encoder until the unit gives a short beep and the display says Info: Settings stored. This has saved the current state of the C2-7100 into memory. • Exit the buttons menu Change mode: •...

  • Page 64: Standards Conversion - Ntsc To Pal

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 9.3 Standards Conversion – NTSC to PAL For this example you will need a video monitor connected to Composite video output 1, and an NTSC playback source connected to Composite video input Change mode: • Move to the top of the menu structure and change the device mode to Independent.

  • Page 65: Return Procedure

    10.1 To return a unit for repair First contact TV One using the http://tvone.crmdesk.com website. Support personnel will determine whether a return to the factory is the appropriate solution. If that’s the case, a Return Authorization Number will be issued. You...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting And Technical Support

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL responsibility of the sender and the supplier will not be responsible for transit losses. Please clearly state the return number on the outside packaging and on any accompanying documentation. This will greatly speed up processing. IMPORTANT: DO NOT return a unit for warranty repair without first obtaining a Return Authorization Number.
  • Page 67 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL First adjust the output H/V shift value in the Output parameters menu until the white border that is displayed is centered on the Processor output. Next adjust the TL pos. adj. values in the Setup Program source menu until the incoming video signal is displayed correctly in the white-bordered box.
  • Page 68 C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL When the unit is in Lock mode, the output resolution is fixed to be the same as the Lock source input resolution. During this time the Output image menu item is not adjustable. There is no picture on the preview output.

  • Page 69: Warranty Policy

    The liability of TV One with respect to any defective products will be limited to the repair or replacement of such products. In no event shall TV One be...

  • Page 70: Connector Pinouts

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 12 CONNECTOR PINOUTS 12.1 DVI-I connector PIN# SIGNAL PIN# SIGNAL T.M.D.S DATA 2- HOT PLUG DETECT T.M.D.S DATA 2+ T.M.D.S DATA 0- T.M.D.S DATA 2/4 SHIELD T.M.D.S DATA 0+ Not used T.M.D.S DATA 0/5 SHIELD Not used...

  • Page 71: Specification

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 13 SPECIFICATION 13.1 Video Inputs Composite Video 3 x via BNC Connector S-Video (Y/C) 3 x via 4-PIN Mini-DIN Connector DVI-I 3 x via DVI-I Connector (DVI-I = DVI-D / RGB / YUV) 13.2 Genlock Input Reference Signal Any of the Video Inputs 13.3 Independent Output 1...

  • Page 72: Audio Switching (Optional A2-2000)

    C2-7100 O PERATION ANUAL 13.8 Audio Switching (Optional A2-2000) Stereo Inputs 10x Balanced and Unbalanced Program Output 1x Balanced and Unbalanced Preview Output 1x Balanced and Unbalanced Connectors per I/O 2x RCA for Unbalanced 1x Terminal Block for Bal & Unbalanced 13.9 Control Methods...

  • Page 73: Contact Information

    PERATION ANUAL 14 CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have and questions or require assistance with this product in areas not covered by this manual, please contact TV One at the appropriate location shown below: TV One USA TV One Latin America...
  • Page 74 NOTES...
  • Page 76 We Provide Solutions TV One USA TV One Latin America 1350 Jamike Drive 8260 NW 27th Street Erlanger, KY 41018 Suite 404 – Transal Park Miami, FL 33122 Tel 859-282-7303 Fax 859-282-8225 Tel 305-418-9305 sales@tvone.com Fax 305-418-3096 www.tvone.com sales.latinoamerica@tvone.com www.tvonela.com...

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