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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 INSTRUCTION............3 DEVICE SUMMARY ................... 13 Device Capabilities....................
  • Page 4 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Connection ......................43 Communications protocol .................. 43 10 RS232 / IP CONTROL SPECIFICATION............ 44 10.1 Communication protocol basics................. 44 10.2 Packet format....................45 10.3 Function list ....................... 47 10.4 Examples ......................53 10.5 Reading and writing macros ................
  • Page 5 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 13.5 Initial setup ......................73 13.6 Edge-blending activation ................... 74 13.7 Edge-blending overlap / size ................74 13.8 Edge-blending guide lines ................. 75 13.9 Alignment of projectors..................76 13.10 Gamma correction..................... 78 13.11 Brightness compensation .................. 78 13.12 Aspect ratio adjustment..................
  • Page 6 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 18.4 Computer Outputs..................... 91 18.5 Locking/Mixing ....................92 18.6 Scaling / sampling / memory ................92 18.7 Warranty ......................92 18.8 Regulatory Compliance ..................92 18.9 Environmental ....................92 18.10 Power Requirement................... 93 18.11 Control Methods....................93 18.12 Accessories Included ..................

  • 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 Instruction

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION 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 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 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 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 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 function is related to a specific operational area of the unit, detailed by the text in the top line. There are two screens that appear before the Group Menus (sub-menus) are accessed. CORIO2 TV One The first is the ‘welcome’...
  • Page 29 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 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 (RGB1 in this example).

  • Page 30: Items Associated With The Adjust Windows Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL This menu item allows you to select the type of signal output your unit will provide. Types of output vary depending on the resolution selected and include various types of component signals YUV or tlYUV (tri-level YUV) and the full range of RGB type signals RGBHV, RGBS and RGsB (Sync on green).
  • Page 31 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Certain units do not have full flexibility of Window source and Lock source when Genlock or Lock & Mix are active (in the Adjust outputs menu group). See the Specifications for your unit to see if any limitations are present.
  • Page 32 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust windows Shrink level% [ 50] [On] 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 size. In most cases, this feature is used for picture-in-picture (PIP) when a background image is being used (for units with overlay abilities).
  • Page 33 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust windows Flicker Reduction [Low] The Flicker Reduction menu item will only appear if you have selected a low resolution interlaced output such as PAL or NTSC. If you are using CV or YC outputs, this adjustment may be of interest, particularly when you have line drawings or similar fine detail.

  • Page 34: Items Associated With The Adjust Keyers Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL change to allow visualization of the layer stack. Note that layer 6 the Background Color is not shown as its layer position can not be altered – it will always be the background. Items Associated with the Adjust keyers group Please note that not all units have this sub-menu –...

  • Page 35: Edge Blend Items Within The Adjust Keyers Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL (XGA is 1024x768) You will see that the Swap between foreground and background has no effect on the output resolution as this is always set by the Lock source. Adjust keyers Y Key min/max...
  • Page 36 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust keyers Edge blend [None] This menu item controls which of the 4 edges are blending into the background. In general, only the left or right are blending, but the unit allows you to control the edge blending for any number of edges.

  • Page 37: Items Associated With The Adjust Sources Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Items Associated with the Adjust sources group The ‘Adjust Sources’ menu group accesses the parameters associated with the processing amplifiers used for each input (RGB, CV, YC, etc.). They allow you to fine-tune an incoming signal to optimize its color, brightness or even sharpness.
  • Page 38 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Source: RGB1 BR size adj. 0] [ 0] This menu item allows manual positioning of the Bottom and Right portion of the image. These settings are often used to correct the position of a PC signal on an input, or to eliminate any undesired noise at the top or bottom of a PAL or NTSC video source.
  • Page 39 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Source: RGB1 Input pixel phase [ 16] Since an image pixel is a very small element of the total image, it’s possible for your unit’s Analog to Digital converters to wrongly sample the picture on the edge of each pixel thereby losing image resolution and creating image noise.

  • Page 40: Cv & Yc Source Menu Items

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Mode Function Normal The two interlaced fields are simply combined 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 41: Testcard Source Menu Items

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL On occasion, a video source will have the color portion of the signal offset from the luminance portion. If you’ve ever seen a poor quality comic book that has the outline of the cartoon character’s head in one place on the page but the flesh tones for the head offset slightly, you are seeing the print equivalent of Luminance to Chrominance Phase Delay.

  • Page 42: Items Associated With The Adjust Resolutions Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Adjust transitions Wipe type [Left -> Right] If you selected “Wipe” instead of “Fade” for the transition type, you will be able to specify the type of “Wipe” transition. The possibilities are: Left to Right, Right to Left, Up/Down (Top to Bottom), Down/Up (Bottom to Top), Diagonal and finally a Diamond effect.
  • Page 43 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 1. Any changes made to this database take effect instantly and are also stored immediately in non-volatile memory. 2. Since this database is used for both input and output image processing, altering a resolution that is used for both (e.g. 1024x768 input and 1024x768 output) may give undesired effects.
  • Page 44 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 800 x 600 60 Hz Lines/f [ 628] = 60.317 Hz This menu controls the total number of lines of video present in the image which includes the vertical Sync pulse, the blanking period and the active video. Changing this option affects the final vertical sync frequency.

  • Page 45: Items Associated With The System Group

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL many milliseconds or microseconds of pulse width you have created. The numbers shown are relative numbers and not an actual time measurement. 800 x 600 60 Hz Sync polarity [+H+V] Sync can be either negative polarity or positive polarity. To further complicate things, it is possible that you may want to make the Horizontal Sync polarity different from the Vertical Polarity.
  • Page 46 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL current date, and the date shown for the currently installed software, the greater the likelihood that there are useful changes and improvements present in the new release. System TAC# 27-56-12-93-28-33 The TAC number is a unique identifier for the unit and is for future use.
  • Page 47 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL System RS232 baud rate [57600] This menu item allows the adjustment of the serial baud rate used for RS-232 communications. The rate can be adjusted to 9600, 19200, 28800, 33600, 38800, 57600 and 115200. (This adjustment is provided for those instances where you wish to use the RS-232 control system for your own purposes.) The default baud...
  • Page 48 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 49: Rs232 Port

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL RS232 PORT Connection Your unit is fitted with a standard ‘D9’ 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’ port, will have a ‘D9’ plug on them.

  • Page 50: Rs232 / Ip Control Specification

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL RS232 / IP CONTROL SPECIFICATION PLEASE NOTE: Not all units support RS232 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 an RS232 or Ethernet link (if fitted to your unit), using ASCII-based commands.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 0x40 = YC1, 0x41 = YC2, 0x42 = YC3 0x50 = SDI1, 0x51 = SDI2 0xD0 = OUT1, 0xD1 = OUT2 0xF0 = TC1, 0xF1 = TC2 Lock method 0..2 = Off, Genlock, Lock & Mix Lock H Shift -4096..4096...
  • Page 55 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 0xD0 = OUT1, 0xD1 = OUT2 0xF0 = TC1, 0xF1 = TC2 Source resolution Read only – returns # of resolution Window Enable 0..1 = Off, On Zoom level % 100..1000 Zoom level H % 100..1000 (only used in Advanced A/R...
  • Page 56 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL V key Invert 0..1 = Off, On Swap fore / background 0..1 = Off, On Edge Blend Bit 0 = Left edge active Bit 1 = Right edge active Bit 2 = Top edge active Bit 3 = Bottom edge active E.blnd guides...
  • Page 57 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL BR size adj. (bottom) 10..5F 0DF -100..100 Audio input 10..FF 0D0 0..9 = Channels 1 .. 10 on A2-2000 Audio vol 10..FF 0CF -16..15 (-16=Mute) 10..FF 0D1 -15..15 Input pixel phase 10..5F 091 0..31 RGB input type 10..1F 0C1...
  • Page 58 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL H.freq.fine 10000..200000 H/V active (H) 64..2047 H/V active (V) 64..2047 H/V start (H) 0..1023 H/V start (V) 0..1023 Clks/l 64..4095 Lines/f 64..2047 H/V sync (H) 8..1023 H/V sync (V) 1..1023 Sync polarity 0..3 = ++, +-, -+, --...

  • Page 59: Examples

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 10.4 Examples Each example shows the packet sent to the unit and its response. When a byte is not required to be sent it is indicated by a ‘- ‘in the table below (since a Read is 6 bytes shorter than a Write).

  • Page 60: Reading A Previously Stored Macro

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Macro Restore (CHA=5) is read only, the units restore state is set by sending the Store command (0C8). 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...

  • Page 61: Run And Restore Macros

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Packet sent Packet returned SOP CMD CHA WIN OUT FUN PAY CS EOP SOP CMD CHA WIN OUT FUN PAY CS EOP Clear macro 000001 3A CR 000001 7A CR Write the function for first item in macro 3 = Zoom...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Loading Testcards

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 11.5.1 Loading Testcards Figure 12 Testcard loader To program a Testcard into the unit select the ‘Testcards’ 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 69: 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 70: Maximum Image Size - How Large Can My Logo / Testcard Be

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 11.5.3 Maximum Image size – how large can my logo / Testcard be? The image size for a logo or Testcard is limited by the amount of memory available in the unit; this is approximately 128K Bytes of compressed image for a Testcard and approximately 32K Bytes for a Logo.
  • Page 71 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 72 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 73 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 74: Common Operations

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL COMMON OPERATIONS This section provides step by step instructions for some common operations. 12.1 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 75 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 76: Edge-Blending Setup

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL EDGE-BLENDING SETUP 13.1 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 77: 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. 13.2 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 78: Basic Setup Of The Two Projectors

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 13.3 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83 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 84: Gamma Correction

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL Perfect alignment – your red and green vertical lines should overlap to produce yellow ones. 13.10 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 85: 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 86: 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 87 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL E.blnd H 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x720 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1080i...
  • Page 88 C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL...

  • Page 89: 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 90: There Is Excessive Flicker On The Output

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 14.4 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 91: The Rgb Input Is Selected But The Image Is Rolling Or Pink

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 14.11 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 92: 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 93 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 94: 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 two years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 95: Connector Pinouts

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL CONNECTOR PINOUTS 17.1 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): RGB-RED-IN RGB-RED-GND-IN HSYNC-IN...

  • Page 96: Rs232 / D9 Socket

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 14. V sync 15. SCL (input & output linked) 17.3 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 97: 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. 18.1 Video Inputs Input impedance: 75 Ohm Television standards supported: NTSC and PAL...

  • Page 98: 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 18.5 Locking/Mixing CV/YC SC/H phase adjustments: +/- 180 degrees (for units with CV/YC output...

  • Page 99: Power Requirement

    C2-160 & C2-260 O PERATION ANUAL 18.10 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. 18.11 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 100: 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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