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  • Page 1 C2-160 & C2-260 Video Processor Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Table of Contents DISCLAIMER ....................1 Regulatory Agency Acceptance................1 FCC Statement ....................1 Manual Version Information................. 2 Manual Copyright Notice ..................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3 DEVICE SUMMARY ..................13 Device Capabilities.................... 13 Device Features ....................13 PRODUCT IMAGE..................15...
  • Page 4 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Items associated with the Adjust transitions group ..........42 Items associated with the Adjust resolutions group ........... 43 Items Associated with the System group ............46 SERIAL PORT .....................51 Connection ......................51 Communications protocol.................. 51 10 SERIAL / IP CONTROL SPECIFICATION ...........53...
  • Page 5 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 11.7.2 Adjustment: ....................... 85 12 EDGE-BLENDING SETUP ................87 12.1 Introduction ....................... 87 12.2 Edge-blending requirements ................88 12.3 Basic setup of the two projectors ............... 89 12.4 Connections to the scaler(s) and projectors ............89 12.5...
  • Page 6 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 16.2 HD15 connectors .................... 106 16.3 RS232 / D9 socket ..................107 16.4 4 Pin mini-DIN S-video connector (YC) input........... 107 17 SPECIFICATIONS ..................108 17.1 Video Inputs ....................108 17.2 Computer Input ....................108 17.3...

  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 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...

  • Page 8: Manual Version Information

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 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.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 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 10 C2-160 & C2-260 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.
  • Page 11 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 2.0 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 12 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL L’installation de cette unité doit se faire dans un endroit frais et sec, éloigné de sources excessives de chaleur, de vibrations, de poussière, d’humidité et de froid. 2.5 Aération Les rainures et les ouvertures sur les cotés de l’unité servent à l’aérer. Pour permettre une utilisation sûre, évitez d’obstruer ces ouvertures et assurez-vous que...
  • Page 13 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 2.0 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 14 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 2.4 Ubicación Este aparato se debe instalar en un lugar seco y fresco, lejos de fuentes de calor excesivas, la vibración, el polvo, la humedad y el frío. 2.5 Ventilación El aparato viene provisto de ranuras y agujeros en los lados para la ventilación.
  • Page 15 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 2.0 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 16 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 2.3 Aufstellung Das Gerät sollte an einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufgestellt werden, fern von übermäßiger Wärme, Vibrationen, Staub, Feuchtigkeit und Kälte. 2.5 Belüftung Seitliche Schlitze und Öffnungen sorgen für die Belüftung des Geräts. Um die ordnungsgemäße Belüftung zu gewährleisten, dürfen diese Öffnungen nicht...
  • Page 17 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 2.0 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 18 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 2.4 Plaatsing Deze eenheid moet geïnstalleerd worden op een koele droge plaats, uit de buurt van bronnen van extreme hitte, vibraties, stof, vocht en kou. 2.5 Ventilatie De sleuven en openingen aan de zijkant van de eenheid zijn voor ventilatie. Zorg er voor dat de eenheid op een goed geventileerde plek geïnstalleerd wordt zodat deze...

  • Page 19: Device Summary

    These functions allow the flexibility for handling a wide range of inputs and outputs, depending on the unit used. All units are at one in the home and broadcast & display environments. The C2-160 and C2-260 units offer a range of high-level image processing functions – with each model designed to fulfill a particular need.
  • Page 20 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The units’ output signal format flexibility assures that the Native Resolution of virtually any display can be matched. Because of the resolution calculator (included in the Windows® Control Panel), even new resolutions can be added to the unit.

  • Page 21: Product Image

    ANUAL PRODUCT IMAGE The C2-160 and C2-260 are identical in size and layout to the unit pictured below. Also provided with the unit is a high-density 44-pin break-out cable to separate out all the required video and data signals for the user.

  • Page 22: Installation Guide

    INSTALLATION GUIDE Preventing static damage to your card and PC The C2-160 (or C2-260) card is an electronic circuit, and as such are susceptible to static electricity damage. To minimize the risk of damage it should be handled by the edges only, and care should be taken that you don't touch the board's circuitry.

  • Page 23: Status Leds

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 1. Ensure your PC is turned off and unplugged at the AC Outlet. 2. Disconnect all cables from the PC. 3. Remove the cover of the PC - take care not to lose any screws.

  • Page 24: Video Inputs And Outputs

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS The units have different video inputs and outputs depending on your model, and with the PC/HD output being either scaled (C2-260), or just as a loop-through from the PC/HD input (C2-160).

  • Page 25: Computer & Video Inputs

    However, please note that the C2-160 (Down Converter), has an output there just to loop the PC image through to the PC monitor. The C2-160’s CV and YC outputs always function simultaneously and can be set to either standard NTSC or PAL – see ‘Adjust outputs’ for more information...

  • Page 26: Infra-Red Remote Control

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROL Your unit is compatible with an optional infra-red remote control as shown below: Resets back to power-on defaults Stores current Selects input: settings 1/2/3=RGB/CV/YC Enables Keyer Enables Lock & Mix mode...

  • Page 27: Menu Layout And Settings Adjustment

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL MENU LAYOUT AND SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT This menu structure is available when the optional remote control is used to activate the on-screen display function, where numerous settings can be adjusted. If a remote control is not available, you should use the Windows Control Panel that is present on the included CD –...

  • Page 28: Group Names And Descriptions

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL later, the adjustment will remain even after power is removed from the unit. The High Level Menu Structure Menus are arranged so that a particular general function has a menu name on the top line and beneath that either a sub-menu or one or more related individual settings are displayed.

  • Page 29: Items Associated With The Adjust Outputs Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Note that the ‘Advanced menus’ menu item must be ‘On’ to activate certain menu items. Items Associated with the Adjust outputs group This menu group allows adjustments to be made that specifically affect the output of the unit, including output resolution and locking/overlaying onto a computer or video source.
  • Page 30 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL one resolution to another while avoiding any potential frame-rate conversion artifacts. 'H/V shift' can be used to align the output to the input more accurately, but this may cause instability until the lock is re-acquired ('Frm.lock' will flash).
  • Page 31 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Status Description Effect message No display There is no display attached Nothing will be output on the DVI connector. (HOTPLUG is low). Unavailable The device attached is not As the DVI output cannot be HDCP encrypted, then capable of supporting HDCP.

  • Page 32: Items Associated With The Adjust Windows Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL source’s input – hence it should be turned Off it the CV/YC outputs are going to be used. Adjust outputs Stand. [NTSC-M/PAL-BDGHI] This menu item is only available when the Output resolution is set to PAL or NTSC.
  • Page 33 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust windows Window to adjust This menu item only appears on units with multiple windows or PIPs. It is used to select which one you want to modify. Alternatively, use one of the dedicated buttons on the front panel to choose the window to adjust.
  • Page 34 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL (only available on certain models), where the incoming video signal has a letterbox or pillarbox size (i.e. it has black areas at the top/bottom or sides). By adjusting the H/V values, you can crop out the black areas to correct the size on the final output screen.
  • Page 35 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust windows Temporal interp. [Off] This is a feature only present in advanced units only. It greatly improves the method of frame-rate conversion, by allowing the unit to merge frames together during the process.

  • Page 36: Extended Scaling Controls

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Units that support source labeling have this menu item available, which allows the label to be turned on or off on a window-by-window basis. Adjust windows Audio bars Certain units can display audio bar measurements and this menu item displays how many stereo-bars are shown.

  • Page 37: Aspect Adjust' = 'Advanced

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Simple Advanced Pixel Zoom level % [100] Zoom H/V [100]100 1.333:1 In [ 0],0 640,480 H/V zoom pan% [50] 50 H/V zoom pan% [50] 50 Out [ 0],0 640,480 H/V crop % [ 0] 0...

  • Page 38: Items Associated With The Adjust Keyers Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL These menu items work together to specify the exact co-ordinates and size of the source image (within the video source) and the position and size of where this is placed in the output video signal – in other words the ‘In’ and ‘Out’ positions and sizes.
  • Page 39 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL This menu item allows you to swap the foreground and background images when Lock mode is set to Lock & Mix. It will have no effect in any other mode (since no background is present).

  • Page 40: Edge Blend Items Within The Adjust Keyers Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The Y Key invert changes the keying characteristics with respect to what colors of the foreground image you wish to ‘key out’. Setting it to Off will cause the colour range that’s defined to be removed - remove the desired colors.

  • Page 41: Items Associated With The Adjust Sources Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The gamma values affect the linearity of the blended edges, allowing for the fact that projectors do not normally output a picture whose brightness is directly proportional to the voltage within the video signal. These values are best adjusted...
  • Page 42 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL This menu item will be used to correct the aspect ratio of the video source when converted into the final output resolution. The following table details what happens in the available modes: Setting Result Fill The source is stretched to fill the output.
  • Page 43 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL If an external audio switcher is connected via the OPTION bus, then this menu item selects the desired Audio input for use with the active video source, allowing an audio-follow-video function. In most situations, the Audio input values would be different for each video source –...

  • Page 44: Dvi Source Menu Items

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Mode Function Normal/weave The two interlaced fields are simply combined/weaved together. This will often show artifacts on moving images, but can be used when the input is known to be still. Auto Automatically selects Film 3:2 or Medium Range Motion Compensation (M.
  • Page 45 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The following table summarizes the message given in brackets: Status Description Effect message Inactive HDCP is not active HDCP-encrypted material cannot be received at the DVI by the unit. connector. Active HDCP is active at HDCP-encrypted material can be received by the DVI connector.

  • Page 46: Rgb Source Menu Items

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL It should also be noted that some graphic cards will require your PC to be re- booted before they see that a change has occurred. If your unit allows ‘HDMI’ to be selected, this can also enable certain audio features depending on the abilities of your unit.

  • Page 47: Cv & Yc Source Menu Items

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL pixel phase adjustment allows you to change the position (from 0 to 31) where the pixels are sampled, relative to the horizontal sync signal. To make this adjustment, select an RGB source and then provide an image from that source with fine detail, preferably with very sharp vertical lines.

  • Page 48: Still Image Store / Testcard Source Menu Items

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Saturation is the amount of color present in the image. Hue is the color “tint” parameter and the adjustment range is +90 degrees through to -90 degrees with 0 being the default. Source: YC1 Sharpness Within limits, you can enhance or soften the appearance of detail within an image.

  • Page 49: Items Associated With The Adjust Resolutions Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust transitions Transition [Fade] This first adjustment controls the type of transition desired: ‘Cut’, ‘Fade’, ‘Wipe’ or ‘Push’. If you select ‘Cut’ or ‘Fade’, the only remaining menu items will be ‘Switching Fade Time’ and ‘Exit’. Selecting ‘Wipe’ or ‘Push’ exposes additional parameters.
  • Page 50 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Important Cautionary Information DO NOT ADJUST THESE ITEMS UNLESS YOU’RE CERTAIN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING! THE ONLY METHOD TO UNDO CERTAIN CHANGES IS TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE. TRY USING THE AUTOSET, SHRINK, SHRINK POS, TL & BR ADJUSTMENTS FIRST.
  • Page 51 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The H.freq.fine (Horizontal Sync Frequency) adjustment provides the option for changing the Horizontal Sync timing Frequency in 1 Hz steps. Use this option to fine tune after using the course adjust. Please note that the internal sync generator may be unable to generate the exact frequency you want.

  • Page 52: Items Associated With The System Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Back Porch have a direct bearing on where the active (visible) portion of the image begins. Do not attempt this adjustment without monitoring the results with an oscilloscope. 800 x 600 60 Hz H/V Sync...
  • Page 53 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Product Type and “BT” means Board Type. Both of these are hardware designators and cannot be changed by the user however both designators are important to support personnel. System SW date: 2006-7-11 This is an information page showing when the currently installed software was released.
  • Page 54 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL System OSD on power up [On] This parameter controls whether the ‘welcome’ screen is displayed or not on power up for units with an on-screen display – it can be disabled as required. This is useful when a unit is installed as part of an overall system.
  • Page 55 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL System Buzzer [ On] The screen labeled ‘Buzzer’ is actually the control for turning the “Beep” “On” or “Off”. Normally this is left in the “On” position to provide positive feedback that your data entries and parameter changes have been accepted.
  • Page 56 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL System Hours in Use This is another informational display for usage audit purposes. System Temp.C 30 33 43 45 Certain units have built-in temperature sensors, and if yours has such a feature then the above menu item will appear. If the ambient temperature of the internal components becomes excessively high or low, the unit will shut down to prevent harm.

  • Page 57: Serial Port

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL SERIAL PORT Connection Your unit is fitted with a standard ‘D9’ plug or socket allowing it to be controlled from a computer or other type of terminal or console with a similar interface. Most computers fitted with an RS232 port, known as a ‘COM’...
  • Page 58 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Note: Any command you send to the unit will be replied to either with an error code or with the actual changed value. This may be different to the one you sent; for example, if trying to set a value too high or too low.

  • Page 59: Serial / Ip Control Specification

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL SERIAL / IP CONTROL SPECIFICATION PLEASE NOTE: Not all units support Serial and/or IP (Ethernet) communications – check to see if this feature is present on your unit. This section outlines how to control a unit via a Serial or Ethernet link (if fitted to your unit), using ASCII-based commands.

  • Page 60: Packet Format

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The ACK flag will be returned as 0 if the command is invalid for some reason – for example a bad FUNCTION, WINDOW, OUTPUT or PAYLOAD value. An ACK=0 message will be otherwise identical to the one you sent, so you know exactly which message has the error.
  • Page 61 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL returned means message was okay. ACK=0 returned means an error was present in the message. Bit 5 = 0 Reserved for future use. Bit 4 = 0 Reserved for future use. Bit 3 = 0 Reserved for future use.

  • Page 62: Function List

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL ASCII-hex byte that is the (check) sum of all previous bytes (excluding the SOP 'F' character). E.g. The command F0400410082000001C8 has the checksum of 04+00+41+00+82+00+00+01=C8, so the complete command to send is F0400410082000001C8. A short-cut for debugging allows the checksum to be replaced by 2 question marks, so in the previous example you could send F0400410082000001?? Instead.
  • Page 63 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust outputs Output enable 0=Blanked, 1=Active Lock source (connector) 0x10 to 0x1F = RGB1 to RGB16 0x30 to 0x3F = CV1 to CV16 0x40 to 0x4F = YC1 to YC16 0x50 to 0x5F = SDI1 to SDI16...
  • Page 64 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 4 = 16:9 Letterbox centre 5 = 16:9 Letterbox top 6 = >16:9 Letterbox centre 7 = 14:9 Full format 8 = 16:9 Full format Take 0->1 = Perform a Preview -> Program transition Audio amp.
  • Page 65 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL In (top-left H) In (top-left V) In (H size) In (V size) Out (top-left H) Out (top-left V) Out (H size) Out (V size) Aspect change 0..2 = Normal, Letterbox, Pillarbox Aspect adjust 0..1 = Simple, Advanced Flicker reduction 0..3 = Off, Low, Med, High...
  • Page 66 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL E.blnd size H 0.. limited by H width E.blnd size V 0.. limited by V height E.blnd gamma H 1..150 1=0.01, 150=1.50 E.blnd gamma V 1..150 1=0.01, 150=1.50 E.blnd comp cent 0..99 E.blnd comp side 0..99...
  • Page 67 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Label H. Size 10..5F 249 0..8 Label V. Size 10..5F 24A 0..8 Label H. Position 10..5F 24D 0..3 (Off / Left / Center / Right) Label V. Position 10..5F 24E 0..3 (Off / Top / Middle / Bottom) Label char.
  • Page 68 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL M.comp.med., M.comp.high, Frame/bob (Film mode detected) 10..FF 0E3 0..1 = Not detected, Detected Diagonal interpolation 10..FF 22B 0..1 = Off, On Noise reduction 10..5F 23F 0..1 = Off, On Bright 30..5F 0BB 0..180 Contrast 30..5F 0BC...
  • Page 69 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 1 = Normal 2 = Presets Tally input number 1 to 8 Tally preset to load 1 to 50 Adjust resolutions Note: You MUST set the 'Image to adjust' value to the correct value first, and only then change the other values - otherwise you may be adjusting the wrong entry.

  • Page 70: Examples

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Number of logos Read only Board temp. (deg.C) Read only Air temp. (deg.C) Read only Regulators temp.(deg.C) Read only PLD temp. (deg.C) Read only Fan speed (rpm) Read only Led brightness 0..100 LCD backlight 0..1 = Off, On...

  • Page 71: Reading And Writing Macros

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL SOP CMD CHA WIN OUT FUN PAY CS EOP SOP CMD CHA WIN OUT FUN PAY CS EOP Set output 1 window B Source to RGB2 000011 D9 CR 000011 19 CR Set output 1 window A to Enable advanced aspect...

  • Page 72: Reading A Previously Stored Macro

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Menu text CHA FUNC Range of adjustment (decimal) (Hex) Macro Run macro 0..7 F1 0..1 = Run, Erase macro Number of items within 0..7 F4 Read Only macro Function to adjust 0..7 F2 0..4095 Value 0..7 F3...

  • Page 73: Run And Restore Macros

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 000001 3A CR 000001 7A CR Write the function for first item in macro 3 = Zoom 000086 C1 CR 000011 01 CR Write data for the first item = 100 000064 9E CR...
  • Page 74 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Set to 720p 59.94Hz output 0000EB Set to 720p 60Hz output 0000EC Cycle presets (demo mode) 0100EE Select DVI-I1 as source 000200 Select DVI-I2 as source 000201 Select DVI-I3 as source 000202 Select DVI-I4 as source...
  • Page 75 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Run Macro 5 00021D Run Macro 6 000267 Run Macro 7 000268 Add to Macro 1 020119 Add to Macro 2 02011A Add to Macro 3 02011B Add to Macro 4 02011C Add to Macro 5...
  • Page 76 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Select CV1 as source for window A 00023F Select CV2 as source for window A 000240 Select CV3 as source for window A 000241 Select YC1 as source for window A 000242 Select YC2 as source for window A...
  • Page 77 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Select RGB2 as source 00027D Select YUV1 as source 000264 Logo 1A toggle on/off 000265 Logo 2B toggle on/off 000266 Window 1A toggle on/off 00026D Window 2B toggle on/off 00026E Go to Lock menu item...

  • Page 78: Reset Command

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Erase Preset 3 280193 Erase Preset 4 280194 Erase Preset 5 280195 Erase Preset 6 280196 Erase Preset 7 280197 Erase Preset 8 280198 Erase Preset 9 280199 Erase Preset 10 28019A Set output to BLACK...

  • Page 79: Windows Control Panel

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL A powerful utility is available for the C2 product range and can be downloaded from our support web site or found on the Product CD (where supplied). To install the application click on the setup file and follow the on screen instructions.

  • Page 80: Connecting To A Unit

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL In the Ethernet section be sure to set the IP address to the same as the address you have set on the unit (units Ethernet menu). The port number used should also reflect the port number on the unit.
  • Page 81 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Figure 4 Detecting a unit Once the application detects and connects to a unit you will be asked if you wish to “synchronize with the unit”, this will read all the settings from the connected unit and update the application.

  • Page 82: Application Menu's

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 11.3 Application menu’s 11.3.1 File menu Figure 6 File menu Across the top of the application are the toolbar menu options. The first menu item is File within this menu you can Save and Load previous setups into the application, these setups contain all the settings of the unit.

  • Page 83: Tools Menu

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The Program Buttons menu will program the button assignments into the unit The Program Resolutions menu will program the resolutions into the unit as defined on the resolutions Tab. The Program Settings menu will program all adjustments into the unit 11.3.3 Tools menu...

  • Page 84: Image Loader

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Figure 10 Scripting button screen Up to 24 buttons/functions can be defined, and each of these buttons/functions can perform multiple actions. Figure 11 Script editor In order to edit or create a script select Script->Edit from the menu, this will then present the script editor as shown above.

  • Page 85: Loading Still Images / Testcards

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 11.5.1 Loading Still Images / Testcards Figure 12 Image loader To program a Still Image / Testcard into the unit select the ‘Testcards’ tab from the image programmer screen and then press Load Image.

  • Page 86: Loading Logos

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 11.5.2 Loading Logos Figure 13 Logo Loader To program a logo into the unit select the ‘Logos’ tab from the image programmer screen and then press Load Image. You can select JPEG, BMP and GIF images. The image will be loaded and shown on the screen.

  • Page 87: Maximum Image Size - How Large Can My Logo / Still Image / Testcard Be

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 11.5.3 Maximum Image size – how large can my Logo / Still Image / Testcard The image size for a Logo or Still Image / Testcard is limited by the amount of memory available in the unit; this is approximately 128kbytes of compressed image for a Still Image / Testcard and approximately 32kbytes for a Logo.
  • Page 88 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL There are 2 ways to create a resolution using this tool. The easiest, shown on the New resolution tab at the side, allows you to create a new resolution using the minimum information of Horizontal and Vertical size and the desired refresh rate.
  • Page 89 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Figure 16 Add resolution to table Once your new resolution is added, you can program the resolution into the Scaler using the Communications menu and then selecting Program into unit and then selecting Program Resolutions. The application will proceed to program all the resolutions on the list into the scaler.
  • Page 90 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Figure 17 Resolution editor - advanced timings In order to modify an existing resolution simply click on the resolution table at the bottom of the screen and it parameters will be editable within the Timings tab.

  • Page 91: Common Operations

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL COMMON OPERATIONS This section provides step by step instructions for some common operations. 11.7 Operation of the Keyer Some units come equipped with a very powerful Luminance and Chrominance Keyer. The Keyer can take some time to master and below is a breakdown and series of simple steps to help you master the Keyer’s operation...
  • Page 92 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL to decrease the ‘min’ values and increase the ‘max’ values to broaden the range of colors keyed out. At this point, only the key color should remain transparent.

  • Page 93: Edge-Blending Setup

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL EDGE-BLENDING SETUP 12.1 Introduction Edge-blending is a method whereby two or more video/data projectors are used together with part of their images overlapping, thereby creating a wider (or taller) display more suitable for showing wide-screen video images. The term edge- blending relates to the fact that the overlap needs to be carefully handled to prevent the overlap causing image brightness problems.

  • Page 94: Edge-Blending Requirements

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL S-curves for left and right projectors, with edges blended. S-curves, when properly overlapping, will add together to result in full brightness. 12.2 Edge-blending requirements To obtain the best edge-blending results, you will need: 1. A perfectly flat projection screen. This is vital, or it will not be possible to perfectly align your two projected images with each other.

  • Page 95: Basic Setup Of The Two Projectors

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 12.3 Basic setup of the two projectors Basic video projector setup showing overlap. The above diagram shows how the two projects should be placed to create a wider than normal image. The amount by which they overlap is very important, as this will also relate to the zooming values to be used for each of the CORIO®2 scaling...

  • Page 96: Initial Setup

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL For use with dual-channel scalers such as the C2-7000 series, connect your video source (e.g. a DVD player or computer) to an input on the C2-7000 unit. It is not necessary to feed two signals – the C2-7000 unit can use the same signal for both outputs.

  • Page 97: Edge-Blending Activation

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 10% to 20% overlap are usually around 180%. In other words, not quite 2x zooming (since that would give no overlap at all). Figure ‘a’ shows the original image and ‘b’ shows the two zoomed images. Note that the two images are at different ‘Pan’...

  • Page 98: Edge-Blending Guide Lines

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL There is a formula for calculating the edge blend size (E) from the zoom value (Z) and horizontal pixel width of the output (H): E = 2 * H * (1 – Z/200) [pixels]...

  • Page 99: Alignment Of Projectors

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL resolution, whilst the green lines indicate the edge of blending. (G marks the green lines, R marks the red, Y marks the yellow, for those reading in black and white.) Outputs 1 and 2 with guide lines shown.
  • Page 100 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Too far apart – you need around 15% overlap, such that the red and green lines overlap. Offset – make sure your projectors are perfectly R R G aligned both horizontally and vertically. Key-stoning –...

  • Page 101: Gamma Correction

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Perfect alignment – your red and green vertical lines should overlap to produce yellow ones. 12.10 Gamma correction By now you should have two perfectly aligned projectors, but possibly with a brighter than normal overlap. This is most probably because a projector’s luminance is not perfectly linear and therefore will need to have what’s called...

  • Page 102: Aspect Ratio Adjustment

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL The compensation is needed because most projectors cannot output pure black – there’s always some light ‘leaking’ to the projection screen. Thus when you’re trying to output black, there will be a ‘hot area’ where the two projectors are now overlapping, of twice the projector’s ‘black level’...

  • Page 103: Other Setup Approaches

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL For single-channel units (such as the C2-1000 and C2-2000 series) you can probably only perform locking if RGB1 is available for use (i.e. you are using CV1 or YC1 as your video source). If so, perform the following: 1.
  • Page 104 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL E.blnd H 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x720 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1080i...
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  • Page 106: Troubleshooting And Technical Support

    If problems are experienced, please read through the symptom topics below in order to resolve the problem. After doing so, if you still need to, contact Technical Support at http://www.tvone.com/support. Please have the following details of the problem handy: Whether the problem happens only at specific times or has only just started occurring (and what other things have changed at the same time).

  • Page 107: There Is Excessive Flicker On The Output

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 13.4 There is excessive flicker on the Output. Try using a different Flicker reduction mode. Turning the contrast down and the brightness up on the output device can have a large effect on flicker. Or try adjusting the brightness and contrast of the source input by selecting the Input adjust menu.

  • Page 108: The Rgb Input Is Selected But The Image Is Rolling Or Pink

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 13.11 The RGB input is selected but the image is rolling or pink. Check the Adjust sources menu and confirm that the input type and sync method is set correctly. (Having YUV input selected, instead of RGBHV often causes this problem).

  • Page 109: Return Procedure

    Check the Troubleshooting tips of this manual and check out the various FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) listings on the support website, http://www.tvone.com/support, which shows the latest Hints, Tips and Solutions. Don’t presume it is the unit that is causing the problem. Check that the equipment being used with it is fully working and setup correctly –...
  • Page 110 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 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. No action will be taken on a unit returned in...

  • Page 111: Warranty Policy

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY – With the exceptions noted in the next paragraph, TV One warrants the original purchaser that the equipment it manufactures or sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 112: Connector Pinouts

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL CONNECTOR PINOUTS 16.1 HD44 connector This connector is a standard high-density 44 pin socket, with the following pin allocation (note the signal separation within the connector to reduce signal cross- talk): 1 RGB-RED-IN RGB-RED-GND-IN...

  • Page 113: Rs232 / D9 Socket

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 14.V sync 15.SCL (input & output linked) 16.3 RS232 / D9 socket 1. N/C 2. TX (Transmit data) 3. RX (Receive data) 4. N/C 5. GND (Signal return) 6. N/C 7. CTS (Clear to send) 8.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL SPECIFICATIONS See product front and rear diagrams for details of product I/O. Not all units in the series have all the inputs and outputs listed here. 17.1 Video Inputs Input impedance: 75 Ohm Television standards supported: NTSC and PAL...

  • Page 115: Locking/Mixing

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL PC Resolutions: any up to 2048x2048 (user adjustable) HDTV Resolutions: any up to 1080p Vertical Refresh Rate: any to 250Hz 17.5 Locking/Mixing CV/YC SC/H phase adjustments: +/- 180 degrees (for units with CV/YC output...

  • Page 116: Power Requirement

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 17.10 Power Requirement External power supply: 12V DC @ approx. 800mA maximum via ‘hard-disk drive’ connector. Actual current consumption varies between units. On-board resetable fuse. 17.11 Control Methods The unit can be controlled via the optional infra-red remote control, the RS-232 interface or using a CC-300 CORIOconsole (via RS-232).

  • Page 117: Contact Information

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 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 Europe...

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