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MODEL: tvc401
ANALOG WAY®
TETRA VIO – AW5137
EDITION : 03/08

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual MODEL: tvc401 ANALOG WAY® TETRA VIO – AW5137 EDITION : 03/08...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    TETRA VIO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. CAUTION: WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity or intense heat sources (such as heaters or direct sunlight).
  • Page 3 TETRA VIO INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
  • Page 4 TETRA VIO SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TETRA VIO TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................2 QUICK START GUIDE - TETRA VIO ............................ 6 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION ............................... 7 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH YOUR DEVICE ....................... 7 1-2. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 7 1-3. DEVICES & OPTIONS REFERENCES ..........................8 1-4.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide - Tetra Vio Tm

    QUICK START GUIDE - TETRA VIO ANALOG WAY EDITION : 03/08 CONNECTIONS:  Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting.  Connect the AC power supply cord to the TETRA VIO and to an AC power outlet.  Connect your computer & video sources to the 3 universal inputs of the TETRA VIO.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 : Introduction

    1-2. GENERAL INFORMATION Tetra-VIO™ by Analog Way is a highly versatile A/V Switcher / Converter / Interface with 3 universal Inputs and 1 SD/HD-SDI Input. It accepts a large range of formats, from Computer to Video and HDTV, in Analog or Digital format, and provides a large range of connectors: BNC, HD15, DVI, mini DIN4, Cinch, RCA.

  • Page 8: Devices & Options References

    Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) TETRA VIO 1-2. GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) Tetra-VIO is a universal device with six functions in one: Scan Converter, Scaler, Standard converter with TBC, Audio De/Embedder, Switcher and Interface. Its high flexibility makes it essential in complex installations. It is extremely useful in solving signal compatibility issues at the last minute.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Description

    TETRA VIO Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ANALOG WAY AUXILIARY UNIVERSAL INPUT: Universal (computer and video) input. This input accepts the following sources: AUDIO L+R: Audio stereo source on 2xRCA connectors. COMPUTER/TV/HDTV: Computer (RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB) or video (SDTV or HDTV) source with loopthrough on a HD15 female connector.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Description

    Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) TETRA VIO 1-6. REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER: Standard IEC connector (100-250 VAC, 1A, 50-60Hz automatic). O / I: AC power switch (O = OFF, I = ON). UNIVERSAL INPUT #1: Universal (computer and video) input. This input accepts one of the following sources: COMPUTER/TV/HDTV: Computer or video source with loopthrough on a HD15 female connector.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 : Starting

    -In Computer output format, the RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB & DVI-D RGB (0-255) signals are available simultaneously (on respectively HD15 & DVI connectors).  Turn ON the TETRA VIO (rear panel switch). Then turn ON all your input sources and then your display device. • TETRA VIO connection diagram: ANALOG WAY PAGE 11...

  • Page 12: Input #1 Description

    Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) TETRA VIO 2-2. INPUT #1 DESCRIPTION  CONNECTION: You can connect to this input one of the following source: • A composite video source on the Y BNC connector or on the COMPUTER/TV/HDTV HD15 (bottom) connector.

  • Page 13: Input #2 Description

    TETRA VIO Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-3. INPUT #2 DESCRIPTION  CONNECTION: You can connect to this input one of the following source: • A digital computer source on the DVI-I (IN) connector. • An analog computer source (RGBHV, RGsB, RGBS) on the DVI-I (IN) connector. NOTE: You can use the DVI / HD15 adaptor provided with the device to connect analog sources on the DVI-I (IN) connector.

  • Page 14: Auxiliary Input Description

    • An analog computer source (RGBHV, RGsB or RGBS) on the COMPUTER/TV/HDTV (bottom HD15) connector.  LOOP-THROUGH: You can connect a control monitor to the loop-through connectors (top BNC, 4-pin mini DIN & HD15 connectors).  CONNECTION DIAGRAM: ANALOG WAY  HD15 PIN ASSIGNMENT: SIGNAL COMPUTER (analog) RGB/S VIDEO YUV &...

  • Page 15: Output Description

    TETRA VIO Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-6. OUTPUT DESCRIPTION  CONNECTION: According to the Output format configuration you may connect one or many of the following devices: -A Hi-Resolution display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the HD15 connector, -A video device (TV, VCR...) to the mini DIN (S.VIDEO), BNC (composite PAL/NTSC) or HD15 connectors, -A DVI display device to the DVI-I connector, -A digital device to the SD/HD-SDI BNC connectors.

  • Page 16: Audio Inputs & Outputs

    Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) TETRA VIO 2-6. OUTPUT DESCRIPTION  DVI-I PIN ASSIGNMENT: This connector can be used with digital signals as well as analog signals. The table hereafter explain the pin assignment of these connectors. Function Function Function TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 1- TMDS Data 0-...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 : Operating Mode

    TETRA VIO Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE 3-1. SETTINGS  We recommend resetting the TETRA VIO device to its default values, with the front panel display menu (CONTROL > Default value > Yes) before proceeding.  Activate the auto-setting function (Press the SETUP front panel button or select auto-setting with the front panel display menu INPUT >...

  • Page 18: Audio Adjustments

    Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE (continued) TETRA VIO 3-4. AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS  Assign the audio input to the needed video input with the front panel display menu (INPUT > Input # > Audio input). The audio input available are Analog A, Analog B, Analog C, Analog Front, SPDIF and Embedded SDI (input #3 only).

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 : Front Panel Display Menus Description

    TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION 4-1. INTRODUCTION The front panel display menu presents 2 modes: the STATUS MODE and the CONTROL MODE. • The STATUS MODE indicates the input and output status of the device. •...

  • Page 20: Control Mode

    Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) TETRA VIO 4-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the CONTROL MODE are configured as follow: INPUT Input Status Auto setting Input 1 Type SDTV Composite Auto. Input 2 SDTV Y/C NTSC Input 3 Video YUV Input Aux...
  • Page 21 TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) Image Auto centering Blanking Adjust H. position... V. position... H. size... V. size... Optimize Clock... Phase... Aspect in 4/3 native Letterbox 16/9 anamorphic 16/9 native Aspect out Full screen Cropped...

  • Page 22: Functions Description

    Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) TETRA VIO 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION [INPUT] [Input status] Indicates the status of the selected input. [Auto settings] This function detects automatically the input type of the source connected to the input connectors (DVI & RGB). Then the device performs an auto-centering function.
  • Page 23 TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [OUTPUT] [Output Status] Displays the output status. [Output format] Output format selection. [Output rate] Output rate selection. [NTSC pedestal] NTSC pedestal selection. [Custom settings] This function allows customizing one or many output format. [Genlock tune] Genlock adjustments [Genlock H.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) TETRA VIO 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 3[IMAGE] NOTE: The image menu contents will be different in case of input & output type selected. [Auto Centering]. Available with a computer source. Adjust automatically the image in the centering pattern. [Blanking adjust].
  • Page 25 TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [Under / over] • [Underscan]: Underscan mode. The entire image is visible on the screen. Computer mode is underscan. • [Overscan]: Overscan mode. The image is displayed about 8 % bigger than in underscan mode, to avoid seeing the corners and the borders.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) TETRA VIO 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [CONTROL] [Versions] Version _._: update version. I1 to I4: Identification numbers. K, A, B, C, O, R: Internal firmware versions. [RS232/LAN port] Select the needed communication between: •...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 : Updating The Device

    TETRA VIO Chapter 5 : UPDATING THE DEVICE The TETRA VIO can be updated using a computer (PC) via its RS-232 communication port or via its LAN communication port. 5-1. UPDATE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  Download the Tetra Vio Updater available on our Web site http://www.analogway.com ...

  • Page 28: Chapter 6 : Remote Control Software

     Turn your computer ON and wait for Windows to completely start.  Insert the CD-ROM into your drive: the ANALOG WAY home window will open automatically.  Select the language of the CD-ROM menus, then click on "Install a Remote Control Software" and select the name of your device.

  • Page 29: Using The Software

    TETRA VIO Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) 6-3. COMMUNICATION SETUP (continued) • CASE OF LAN PORT: - With the front panel display menu of the device, verify the configuration of the LAN communication port (CONTROL > LAN setup), then activate the LAN communication port (CONTROL > RS232/LAN > LAN). - With the Controls menu of the software, select RS232/LAN setup.

  • Page 30: Chapter 7 : Technical Specifications

    TETRA VIO Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS • ANALOG COMPUTER Connectors: HD15 (inputs #1 & AUX), BNC (input #1) and DVI-I (input #2). Pixel frequency: Up to 165 MHz Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 - 4/3 Sync.

  • Page 31: Genlock Input

    TETRA VIO Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 7-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS (continued) • S.VIDEO (Y/C) Connectors: 4-pin mini DIN (AUX input), RCA (AUX input), BNC (input #1), HD15 (inputs #1 & AUX) and DVI-I (input #2). Standards: PAL / SECAM (15.625 kHz - 50 Hz - 625 lines) NTSC (15.734 kHz - 60 Hz - 525 lines).

  • Page 32: Outputs

    Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) TETRA VIO 7-3. OUTPUTS • ANALOG COMPUTER Connectors: HD15 and DVI-I. Resolution: Up to 2048x1080 RB (reduced blanking*) -19/10. Up to 1920x1200 RB (reduced blanking*) -16/10. Up to 1600x1200 - 4/3. Sync. types: RGBHV, RGB/S, RGsB (Sync On Green). Levels: R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p.
  • Page 33 TETRA VIO Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 7-3. OUTPUTS (continued) • S.VIDEO (Y/C) Connectors: 4-pin mini DIN. Standards: NTSC - 525i @ 60 & 59.94 Hz - 15.734 kHz. PAL - 625i @ 50 Hz - 15.625 kHz Levels: Y: 1 Vp/p.

  • Page 34: Analog Audio Inputs

    Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) TETRA VIO 7-4. ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Connectors: RCA (inputs C & AUX) and Jack 3.5mm (inputs A & B). Type: Stereo unbalanced. Levels: Stereo analog: Vi = + 18 dBu (max). Zi = 22 kΩ. Gain: Boost 0 to +18 dB.

  • Page 35: Appendix A: Programmer'sguide

    TETRA VIO APPENDIX A: PROGRAMMER'S ANNEXE A: GUIDE DE GUIDE PROGRAMMATION A-1: INTRODUCTION A-1: INTRODUCTION If you need to use your own Software Control program Si vous souhaitez utiliser votre propre logiciel de from a PC or WORKSTATION with an RS-232 port, contrôle avec votre PC, MAC ou Station de Travail par the device allows communication through an ASCII un port RS-232, l'appareil peut communiquer par...

  • Page 36: A-4: Commands And Responses Table

    APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A TETRA VIO A-4: COMMANDS AND RESPONSES TABLE A-4: TABLE DES COMMANDES ET RÉPONSES COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE LA FACE AVANT Selected input.
  • Page 37 TETRA VIO APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION OUTPUT COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE SORTIE 0 = SDTV PAL 1 = SDTV NTSC 2 = EDTV 480p 3 = EDTV 576p 4 = HDTV 720p 5 = HDTV 1035i...
  • Page 38 APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A TETRA VIO COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION IMAGE COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU IMAGE Image centering (computer). Rd/Wr 1 = CENTERING action (automatic reset). Horizontal position (computer).
  • Page 39 TETRA VIO APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION CONTROLS COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU CONTROL Example: xU256. Device version. 65535 256 (hexa) = 0001 0000 0000 (bin) = Version 1.00 Options available.

  • Page 40: A-5: Ascii / Hex / Dec Table

    APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A TETRA VIO A-5: ASCII / HEX / DEC TABLE A-5: TABLE ASCII / HEX / DEC ASCII ASCII ASCII space " & ’ < > PAGE 40...

  • Page 41: Warranty

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

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