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..............................Introduction.....................9 What is ImageStar HD? ....................10 Typical System Application ......................11 Single Unit Example ....................... 11 Multiple Unit Example ......................11 Front Panel Features ....................12 Indicators ..........................12 SELECT Button ........................12 INPUT (1-4) Indicators......................
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..........Configuration ..................33 Introduction & Overview .................... 34 Installing the ImageStar HD Configuration Software ..............34 Starting the Application ......................34 Overview of the Workspace ....................... 35 Reorganising the Workspace Layout..................37 Saving and Opening Configuration Files..................38 Using ImageStar HD on a Network ....................
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE What is ImageStar HD? ImageStar HD is a compact, high performance image processor for scaling a variety of input source types, including high definition video or graphics, across up to four displays. Using additional units it is possible to create larger target displays.
Using a single ImageStar HD to show a source on a 2×2 target display: Source ImageStar HD Multiple Unit Example Using four ImageStar HD units to show a source on a 4×4 target display. Each ImageStar HD drives four screens in the display: Source Distribution Amplifier...
Section 1: Introduction IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Front Panel Features CONTROL PANEL SELECT Infra Red button Sensor Active Input Indicators ELECTROSONIC POWER NETWORK INDICATORS Indicators The green power indicator is lit continuously when the unit is receiving power from the external PSU.
Briefly, these are as follows: Power Supply Input The ImageStar HD requires a 12V power supply via this connector. A suitable mains operated power supply unit (PSU) is provided. IMPORTANT: When cycling the mains power to the PSU, wait at least 45 seconds after powering down before powering up again.
‘confuse’ the AGC circuit of conventional recording devices, preventing the source from being copied satisfactorily. Typically more than 90% of Macrovision (type 1, 2 or 3) encoded sources can be viewed successfully using ImageStar HD. However, certain sources may suffer some visual disturbance or fail to achieve full signal lock. Page 14...
Section 1: Introduction Display Capability ImageStar HD allows any one of the four possible inputs to be scaled up to fill the target display. Output Channels The ImageStar HD has four output channels, each capable of driving a wide range of display devices.
Stretched Horizontally for a 4 x 1 Display Alternatively, ImageStar HD offers Viewporting capability which allows you to display a specific area of the source frame. One possible use of this capability is to show specially created source content to...
Initial setup and remote control of the ImageStar HD is achieved using the ImageStar HD Configuration software running on a separate PC or laptop. For further details, see Section 3. NOTE: For more detailed information about the control protocol used by ImageStar HD and how to control it via HyperTerminal, refer to Appendix A.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Accessories Supplied Accessories In addition to this User Guide, the ImageStar HD is supplied with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your Electrosonic dealer immediately: Item Re-order Code...
Section 2: Installation IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Choosing a Suitable Location The ImageStar HD is designed to be used either as a free-standing unit or (by using the optional kit available) to be mounted in a 19 inch equipment rack. CAUTION...
After the ImageStar HD has been in use for a period of time the external casing will be very warm to the touch. While the temperature is well within safe limits please be aware that it may be hotter than you are expecting.
ALWAYS use the special rack-mount kit (available separately) to secure the ImageStar HD. Full details on using the kit are included with the kit. DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the ImageStar HD when it is rack-mounted as this will place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.
Section 2: Installation Mains Power Connection (via PSU) The ImageStar HD must be powered from a 12 Volt DC regulated supply. A suitable mains-operated power supply unit (PSU) is provided. The mains connection details that follow relate to the PSU.
Section 2: Installation IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Mains Power Cord (for PSU) The mains PSU is equipped with a 3-pin (male) type mains connector which requires a power cord fitted with a corresponding 3-pin IEC320 (female) connector. Two power cords are supplied with the PSU, each having a different termination; you must use the lead appropriate for your country: In...
WARNING: Never attempt to fit or use a plug without a ground or earth pin/connection. Wiring Details The wires of both mains power cords (supplied with each ImageStar HD) are color-coded as shown in the table below; be sure to connect your plug in accordance with the following guidelines:...
Section 2: Installation IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE External Supply Protection The mains power cord supplied with this product is rated at 10A maximum and must be protected from overload by an external fuse or circuit breaker. Fused Plugs (UK-style) If the power cord is fitted with a UK-style BS1363 3-pin plug (i.e. with provision for an internal fuse), then it must be fitted with a BS1362 ASTA approved 1 inch cartridge fuse.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 2: Installation Source Connections RGB Sources Component sources (e.g. RGB, YCrCb or YPrPb) can be connected to either input 1 or 2: RGB Source RGB Source NOTE: For pin-out details of the RGB inputs, see page 52.
Section 2: Installation IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Composite Sources Composite sources (e.g. CVBS) can be connected to either input 3 or 4: Composite Source Composite Source VIDEO ES5555 SVIDEO VIDEO 12V DC OUTPUT 2A MAX DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I Page 28...
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 2: Installation S-Video Source S-Video sources (e.g. YC) can be connected using input 3 and 4, Luma (Y) to input 3 and Chroma (C) to input 4: S-VIDEO Source ES5555 VIDEO SVIDEO VIDEO 12V DC...
Section 2: Installation IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Display Connections Digital Displays Connect analog display devices to the outputs using suitable DVI-D type connectors and cables. The diagram below shows the default output mapping for a 2×2 target display: NOTE: For pin-out details of the DVI-I outputs, see page 53.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 2: Installation Analog Displays Connect analog display devices to the outputs using suitable DVI-A type connectors and cables. NOTE: 15-pin RGB type connectors and cables can also be used with DVI-A to 15-pin adapters as shown below.
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Optical Drive: CD-ROM compatible The application installer is located on the ImageStar HD System Disc. Insert the disc into the optical drive on your PC or laptop and wait for the disc browser to run automatically. If the browser doesn’t run, or you have disc auto play disabled, run the setup.exe file located on the root of the System Disc.
Wall Layout Window: used to configure the target display for your ImageStar HD system. • A fourth window – the ImageStar HD Discovery Window (accessible via the Window menu) is used to find or ‘discover’ ImageStar HD devices connected to the network.
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Edit and Layout menus for the Wall Layout Window, • Network menu for the Network Window, • Devices menu for the ImageStar HD Devices Window, and • Discovery menu for the ImageStar HD Discovery Window. • Toolbar The toolbar is used in conjunction with the Wall Layout Window when creating wall layouts.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 3: Configuration Example Layout The following view shows an example of ImageStar HD Configuration in use and gives an indication of what you can expect to see in each window: Reorganising the Workspace Layout Each time ImageStar HD Configuration is started it will show the default window arrangement.
The settings that you define in ImageStar Configuration can be saved as a configuration file. This allows you to keep a safe backup of the ImageStar HD setup and to build-up a library of useful configurations which can opened when needed.
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IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 3: Configuration To Load an Existing Configuration File… Click the File menu and choose Open. The standard Windows Open dialog will appear: HINT: Some sample configuration files are provided with ImageStar Configuration and these can be found in the Sample Layouts folder.
However, to configure the unit, it is necessary to connect a PC/laptop (running the ISC App software) to the device via its Ethernet port. This can be achieved either by: A direct connection between the PC and the ImageStar HD using a CAT5 crossover cable, or • An indirect connection via a network.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 3: Configuration Rebooting the ImageStar HD In certain circumstances it will be necessary to reboot the ImageStar HD to ensure that new settings are correctly implemented. For example: When changing network settings. • When change the output resolution to or from SXGA+.
Setting-up the Display Outputs (see page 51 onwards) • How to define the output mode, screen arrangement, source scaling and positioning Fine-tuning the ImageStar HD (see page 59 onwards) • How to adjust RGB inputs, screen overscan and offsets Page 42...
Adding ImageStar HD Devices If the PC or laptop running ImageStar HD Configuration is connected to the same network as an ImageStar HD processor, use the Discovery function as described below to find it and add it to the list of devices.
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Section 3: Configuration IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE A new device entry will appear in both the Network and ImageStar HD Devices windows: If you need to change the device name or IP settings for this device, please refer to ‘Changing Network Settings for a Device’...
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When the details are correct, click OK. A new device entry will appear in both the Network and ImageStar HD Devices windows. If you need to change the device name or IP settings for this device, please refer to ‘Changing Network Settings for a Device’...
Changing Network Settings for a Device In the Network window, double-click the Local Name of the required device. The ImageStar HD Node dialog box will appear: If required, change the Local name label to something more meaningful. NOTE: The Node name currently serves no purpose and can be ignored.
Updating an ImageStar HD (Network Settings) Any changes that you make to the network settings in ImageStar HD Configuration are not automatically sent to the actual ImageStar HD device. To implement any new settings you must first ‘connect’ to the device and then ‘update’ it.
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Click OK and, when you are ready to do so, reboot the device (see page 41). IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember that the control connection established between ImageStar Configuration and the ImageStar HD is not maintained following a reboot operation. Therefore, you will need to ‘disconnect’ then ‘reconnect’ to the device to restore the connection.
Section 3: Configuration Using the Identify Function The Identify function causes the red source LEDs on the front of the ImageStar HD to flash briefly. In a multi-processor system this can be used to help identify which device is which.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Setting-up the Source Inputs In the ImageStar HD Devices window, choose the required settings for one or more inputs, using the drop-down boxes: Typically, the default input mode of Autodetect is recommended. This allows the ImageStar HD to choose the input format that best matches the source.
Setting-up the Display Outputs Setting the Output Mode Setting the Output Mode determines the signal type that the ImageStar HD outputs to the display devices. It also defines the size/resolution of the screen icons in the Wall Layout window. Click on the Wall Layout window to highlight it.
Adjust the Top and Left pixel coordinates as required, and click OK. NOTE: Pixel coordinates are measured from the extreme top left corner of the Wall Layout window, i.e. Top=0, Left=0. Pixel coordinates sent to the ImageStar HD are relative to the top-left corner of the associated source clip.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 3: Configuration Add a Clip A clip defines the area or window that the source input occupies on the target display. For example, if your target display is arrange as 2x2 screens, typically the clip will be sized so that it fills the entire display.
Section 3: Configuration IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Assign Screens to ImageStar Outputs Each screen in the Wall Layout must be assigned to one of the ImageStar HD outputs. Click on the Wall Layout window. Click the button to select the Screen Layer.
Section 3: Configuration Assign an ImageStar to a Clip Each clip in the Wall Layout needs to be assigned to one of the ImageStar HD devices, to allow the clip to show an input source. In the ImageStar HD Devices window click on the ImageStar icon to highlight it (thick red outline): Click the Devices menu and choose Assign device to clip.
Section 3: Configuration IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Assign Screens to a Clip Each screen in the Wall Layout needs to be assigned to a clip, to allow it to display the corresponding portion of the clip. Click on the Wall Layout window.
Updating an ImageStar HD (Input/Output Settings) Any changes that you make to the network settings in ImageStar HD Configuration are not automatically sent to the actual ImageStar HD device. To implement any new settings you must first ‘connect’ to the device and then ‘update’ it.
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Section 3: Configuration IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE To update the Input/Output Settings of an ImageStar HD… In the ImageStar HD Devices window click on the ImageStar icon to highlight it (thick red outline): Click the Devices menu and choose Update.
Ensure that the ImageStar HD is currently connected (see page 57). In the ImageStar HD Devices window click on the ImageStar icon to highlight it (thick red outline): Click the Devices menu and choose Interactive Inputs.
Section 3: Configuration IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Setting the Correct Overscan Ensure that the ImageStar HD is currently connected (see page 57). Click on the Wall Layout window to highlight it. Click the Layout menu and choose Set overscan.
Adjusting Screen Offsets Ensure that the ImageStar HD is currently connected (see page 57). In the ImageStar HD Devices window click on the ImageStar icon to highlight it (thick red outline): Click the Devices menu and choose Interactive Outputs.
Section 3: Configuration IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Restoring Default Settings An ImageStar HD can be returned to its default factory setup by using the Set Defaults function. All current settings will be lost. The default settings are: Output Mode: XGA 60Hz (mode 5) no genlock •...
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 4: Technical Data Control Inputs/Outputs USB Connector Function: Downloading new firmware. Connector Type: USB type ‘B’ Socket. Pin-out Details: (view into socket) Function Data – Data + Ground Mating Connector: USB type ‘B’ Plug with metal cover.
Section 4: Technical Data IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Source Inputs RGB Inputs Two connectors labeled as 1 and 2, allowing up to two analog Function: component video/graphics sources to be connected. Connector Type: 15-pin High Density D-type. Pin-out Details: (View into socket)
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Section 4: Technical Data Display Outputs Function: Final scaled analog or digital output to the target display, labeled OUTPUT 1, 2, 3 and 4. Up to four display devices are supported, depending on output resolution Card Weight: 0.29 kg (0.63 lb).
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Section 4: Technical Data IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Signal Type: DVI-1.0 or Analog RGB. RGB Levels: Video: 0.7V ±1% into 75 ; Sync: 2.4V into 2K2. RGB Sync: RBGHV (H & V TTL sync). Pixel Clock: 25MHz – 165MHz. Output Formats: Up to SXGA (1280x1024) 50Hz using four outputs;...
Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Command Summary Setup and control commands for ImageStar HD fall broadly into three categories, according to their function and/or place within the signal processing chain: Device Setup e.g. defining network settings •...
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Appendix A: Control Protocol Command String Format The format of each command string comprises the command name (e.g. SetAutoDet) followed by six user-definable values or arguments: <command name>=<arg1>,<arg2>,<arg3>,<arg4>,<arg5>,<arg6>\r Taking the example of SetAutoDet, the command string would look as follows:...
IMPORTANT: The PC/laptop will need to be on the same subnet as the ImageStar HD. Creating a Command File The command(s) that you want to send to ImageStar HD must be saved in an ASCII text file. The easiest way to do this is to use Windows Notepad.
Click OK – the following dialog will appear: In the Connect using list box choose the TCP/IP (Winsock) option. Type in the IP address of the ImageStar HD in the Host address box. Type the number 37532 in the Port number box.
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Type in a Line Delay of 8000 milliseconds. This will create an 8 second delay between each command in your command file. This delay is necessary to allow ImageStar HD enough time to process and act on each command. Click OK on all open dialog boxes.
8 seconds per command. To send another file simply repeat the above process. When you have finished setting up the ImageStar HD terminate the connection by clicking (Disconnect) button in HyperTerminal. I460GB issue 4...
Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Device Setup Commands IPADDSet Function Sets the IP Address of the device. NOTE: The new address is not saved until the SaveNetwork command is issued. The device must then be rebooted to start using the new address.
Appendix A: Control Protocol SaveNetwork Function Commits new network settings (using IPADDSet, MASKSet and GatewaySet) to the ImageStar HD flash memory. NOTE: The device must be rebooted after issuing this command before it will start using the new settings. Format...
Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Input Setup Commands SetAutoDet Function Enables Auto Detect mode on a specified input or, if already in this mode, forces the source to be re-detected. Format SetAutoDet=<channel>,0,0,0,0,0\r Arguments <channel> is the input channel number:...
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Appendix A: Control Protocol SetIpMode Function Disables Auto Detect mode on a specified input and configures it for a predefined source type. Format SetIpMode=<channel>,<mode number>,<sync type>,<color space>,0,0\r Arguments <channel> is the input channel number: 0 = Input 1 (RGB)
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Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE SetIpMode – RGB Mode Numbers (where <channel> = 0 or 1) = VGA 60Hz [640x480] DMT = HD 720p VESA 60Hz [1280x720] GTF = VGA 60Hz [640x480] GTF = HD 720p VESA 60Hz [1280x720] CVT...
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Appendix A: Control Protocol SetIpModeCurrent Function Retains the current configuration and disables Auto Detect for the specified input. Format SetIpModeCurrent=<channel>,<color space override>,<color space>,0,0,0\r Arguments <channel> is the input channel number: 0 = Input 1 (RGB) 1 = Input 2 (RGB)
Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE SetViewport Function Adjusts the viewport for the specified source. NOTE: A minimum viewport of 95% is always applied to video sources to remove unwanted blanking, etc. Format SetViewport=<channel>,<horizontal size>,<vertical size>, <horizontal position>,<vertical position>,0\r Arguments <channel>...
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Appendix A: Control Protocol SetAdjust Function Adjusts the contrast, brightness, clocking or positioning of the specified source (applies to RGB Inputs 1 & 2 only) Format SetAdjust=<channel>,<parameter>,<adjustment>,0,0,0\r Arguments <channel> is the input channel number: 0 = Input 1 (RGB) 1 = Input 2 (RGB) <parameter>...
Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Source Processing Commands SetClip Function Specifies the source to be placed on the target display and sets the magnification to be applied. Format SetClip=<channel>,<top left horizontal position>,<top left vertical position>, <bottom right horizontal position>,<bottom right vertical position>,0\r Arguments <channel>...
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Appendix A: Control Protocol Output Setup Commands SetOpMode Function Sets the output format for all four output channels. Format SetOpMode=<mode number>,<genlock mode>,0,0,0,0\r Arguments <mode number> is a number representing the required output type: = VGA (640x480) 50Hz = VGA (640x480) 59.94...
Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE SetOscan Function Sets the overscan or underscan factor required by the display devices. Format SetOscan=<horizontal overscan>,<vertical overscan>,0,0,0,0\r Arguments <horizontal overscan> and <vertical overscan> are specified as either a positive number representing the amount of overscan or a negative number representing the amount of underscan.
IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE Appendix A: Control Protocol SetMap Function Defines the region of the magnified image to be displayed by a specified output. Format SetMap=<output number>,<top left horizontal position>,<top left vertical position>, <horizontal size>,<vertical size>,0\r Arguments <output number> is the output channel number:...
Appendix A: Control Protocol IMAGESTAR HD USER GUIDE SetOffset Function Applies a position offset to the image on a specified output, to allow correct stitching of the target display screens. Format SetOffset=<output number>,<horizontal offset>,<vertical offset>,0,0,0\r Arguments <output number> is the output channel number:...
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