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1. RS 422 serial cable RS 422 drop cable to other DXs up to 4 DX MultiViewer Channels 1 8 4 pairs Channels 9 16 4 pairs Channels 17 32 4 pairs Figure 16 Connecting multiple DX units to a single ZAM 32 A single ZAM can be connected to multiple DX units if port 1 is set to RS422 Connect the supplied serial cable to the first DX unit then loop to the remaining DX units up to a maximum of 4 DX s Refer to the ZAM manual for cable pinout The Audio Setup menu on page 25 provides a channel start command to allow each DX in the above configuration to commence its display of audio bargraphs and alarms from a specific audio channel from the ZAM This is the Start CH n command where n is the audio channel pair from which the audio data is displayed For example in the above example the first DX will be set for Start CH 01 the second DX will be set to Start CH 09 and the last DX will be set to Start CH 17 Note It is possible to split an audio pair between two PiPs by using even channel numbers 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 45 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 ZAM DX Quick Start Guide ZAM DX Quick Start Guide The following steps are intended as a rapid installation guide to enable audio support on the DX unit from a ZAM In Picture Audio Meter Audio Wiring ZAM Setup Connect up the audio input channels as per connector diagrams in the ZAM User Manual Connect the Video output of the ZAM to Input 1 of
2. Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation ZAM audio menu ZAM audio Monitor Channels Std Start CH n Bar X_Pos Bar Y_Pos Alarm Pos PiP No Show The following options are presented if ZAM is selected as a source or if the SDI embedded audio upgrade is not installed Available ZAM audio options Active Buttons Turns all audio bargraphs and alarms On or Off R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu Select Two or Four audio channels R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu Select bargaph scale AES EBU Nordic R amp L to choose text color DIN_ppm BBD_ppm VU VU_ext OK to apply next menu Select channel to start display from used when _R amp L to choose multiple DX frames connected to one ZAM OK to apply next menu frame See page 45 Bargraph position 1 99 relative to left hand U amp D to change digit side of PiP in 2 channel mode and relative to R amp L fo select digit for right hand side for third and fourth channels in change OK to apply next 4 channel mode eae Bargraph position 1 99 relative to top of PiP U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu Top Bottom Center R amp L to choose Sas oa OK to apply next menu Position of the Audio Alarms within the PiP Yes No U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for Set to Yes to display audio data on a per PiP change OK to apply next basis meny Table 25 External ZAM Audio Setup M
3. When GPI is in Layout mode GPls 0 7 will recall layouts 1 8 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 27 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 System Setup Input Setup Input PIP n std Dis Std Note Operation Allows input standard to be assigned for each input and optionally displayed Available option Where n is PiP number and std is one of AUTO default NTSC PAL SDI_525 SDI_625 PAL M Std can also be chosen during factory reset see Factory Settings YES NO momentary display of input standard in center of PiP when standard changes in AUTO mode The Display menu appears after the input standard has been selected for all PiPs Table 20 Input Standard Menu Active Buttons R amp L to choose available option OK to apply and select next PiP Dis Std menu R amp L to choose OK to apply Auto allows a new input to be locked and displayed within 5 seconds of any line standard or SDI analogue format change No system reset is necessary For best results it is recommended to select an output line standard that reflects the line standard of the majority of inputs Video Alarm Setup Video Alms SLD Alarm BPD Alarm Black Level Non Black BPD Time FPD Alarm SDI only FPD Time SDI only 2003 Zandar Technologies plc The Video Alarms Setup menu provides access to the Black Picture and Frozen Picture detection settings Video Alarm options Yes No Enable or
4. OUTPUT_FADER FADE CR LF Fades the output video to black or from black to normal output levels The fade occurs synchronously over 16 fields of video Parameter Description Value FADE Fade to Black Return to normal levels 0 Example Fade to Black gt OUTPUT_FADER 1 CR LF RS232_WRITE RS232_ WRITE STRING CR LF Writes a string to the RS232 port Example This is a test gt RS232 WRITE This is a test CR LF RS422_WRITE RS422 WRITE STRING CR LF Writes a string to the RS422 port Example This is a test gt RS422 WRITE This is a test CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 70 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control FONT_SIZE FONT SIZE SIZE CR LF Change font size Once the font is set all further characters created on the screen will be at that height When a display is re drawn all the characters will be the same size Parameter Description Value SIZE Standard Size Default 1 Double Size 2 Example Change font size to double size gt FONT_SIZE 2 CR LF SETUP_TALLY SETUP_TALLY Tally Type X POS Y POS Size CR LF Defines the Tally attributes size and position Parameter Description Value Tally Type Border 0 Lamp 1 X POS Horizontal Tally Lamp position 0 to 800 relative to bottom left Y POS Vertical Tally Lamp position relative 0 to 800 to bottom left Size Tally Lamp where Size horizontal Size 1 99 and vertical size in pixels Note X POS Y POS Size are option
5. exchange the product provided you have registered the product and contact Zandar Technologies Technical Support to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA Number and instructions on where and how to obtain repair Registration Please fill in the PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM enclosed with this User s Guide or simply email info zandar com providing your contact details and product details including the Serial Number 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 89 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Appendix 1 Appendix 1 Channel upgrade Follow these steps to install an additional DMV4 four input module into a DX system Turn off the DX unit and disconnect the mains Remove the top lid of the DX unit Refer to the DX drawing below to determine the correct site for insertion of the additional DMV4 module Insert the module into the next available module connector Secure the module onto the fixing columns with the supplied screws Re attach the lid of the DX unit Connect the mains the DX unit will automatically configure the new DMV4 module Figure31 The DX unit with the top removed Note Read Warnings at the beginning of installation chapter before carrying out service 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 90 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Appendix 1 Router upgrade Router upgrade kit contents e Router PCB e 4 M3 5mm Screws e Interface cables RS232 and RS422 485 Follow these steps to install the Router into a DX system e T
6. to provide installation help and an overview of the main functionality Full details of the functionality provided is supplied in the on line help file Some of the features shown in the following off screen pictures are not supported by all MultiViewers Please refer to the on line help for more information 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 49 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Z Editor Application Toolbar or drop down menus provide access to configuration menus that allow pixel accuracy in positioning each PiP on screen E 2_Editor M File 5 s SEI Eile Multiviewer Properties Tools Help CANA A E 4 23 45e 78 r Grid Fix Aspect xo Y Width Height Show V V Snap 5 sul b BR pz fe T fo Wio Eo y 2003 Zandar Techno Figure 17 Z_Editor showing modified 4x4 PiP layout The layout editor also allows each PiP to be positioned or resized interactively using a mouse Background color and the total number of PiPs to be supported is set using Systems Properties logies plc 50 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Using Z_Editor menu shortcuts All of Z_Editor s functions may be accessed from the tool bar menu For convenience Z_Editor is equipped with short cut buttons which are accessed by clicking on the icons on the tool bar If a MultiViewer is connected the 10 presets will be live and shown by the red numbers 1 to 10 in the tool bar
7. 4 Table 35 Factory Defaults continued 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 38 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Operation DX Parameter Default Setting PiP_TXT2 FG color White PiP_TXT2 BG color Half Tone PiP_TXT2 X Pos 5 PiP_TXT2 Y Pos 20 Enable SLD Alarm No Enable BPD Alarm No Black Level threshold 25 Non black pixels 1 BPD Time 3 seconds Enable SDI FPD Alarm No SDI FPD Time 3 seconds Table 36 Factory Defaults continued 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 39 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 1 6 Audio Monitoring Audio Monitoring The DX 16 may be configured to provide support for real time audio level meters and audio alarms for either de embedded audio from the SDI inputs or from external audio Two or four audio bars can be displayed in each PiP to monitor up to a maximum of 32 audio channels External audio support requires the Zandar ZAM 32 24 16 8 In Picture Audio Meter Figure 13 Typical PiP attributes for Bargraphs and Audio Alarms The bargraph scale is mixed with the background The audio bar peak level bar and the normal operating level marking of the scale replace the background This improves the visibility of the bargraphs whilst keeping their appearance as discreet as possible Notes Not all scale numbering will be visible against near white backgrounds Bargraphs are automatically resized with each PiP 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 40 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Scales amp ballistics DX 16 Audio Mo
8. 46 46 46 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 52 52 54 55 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 62 63 81 87 89 90 90 91 93 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Introduction Introduction The DX series of MultiViewer products enable the simultaneous display of multiple video sources in real time The modular DX 16 MultiViewer is configurable from 8 to 12 to 16 input channels and is supplied as a 1RU 19 rack mount enclosure with a front LCD control panel A selection of preset layout files are stored in the DX MultiViewer to output for display on video monitors VGA screens or distribution on video networks Changes to text and color schemes can be made from the front panel Each image can also be seen full screen or frozen For full user configuration of display layouts an optional Layout Editor package is available Z_Editor Option LE 1 16 SDI COMPOSITE 525 625 ASYNCHRONOUS INPUTS VGA j RGB HV A pisav processor ME UNECOUBLER mmm Border generator ad Source ID mm 5D ENCODER es Guth n pears re mb SO 2 jo Somers D A PAL NTSC ENCODER RGB YCrCb VIDEO z gt COMPOSITE gt OPTIONAL INTERFACE RS232 RS422 1 0 INTERFACE b Rs232 RS422 Gu p GPIO RS232 RS422 GPI O x2 t ms gt Up to 4 OMV4 cards in a frame Figure 1 MultiViewer block diagram On screen audio bargraph support is available for embedded audio Option EA and for external audio with the optional Zandar ZAM 32 In Picture Audio Meter Opti
9. Caption On Off one caption for final output display Caption text 16 character name Caption text background color select from 9 colors Caption position anywhere inside the output display area PiP label text On Off turn on or off for each PiP PiP label text background color select from 9 colors for each PiP PiP label text 16 unique characters for each PiP PiP label position position anywhere in PiP Additional PiP text 2 UMD configurable from remote interface only Clock On Off turn the final display clock on or off Clock time date and position may be placed anywhere inside the output display area Notes PiP label text may be shown against a half tone video background if desired The clock is always shown against a half tone video background The Bargraph scale is always shown in half tone but the audio level bar and peak bar are shown as solid colors on the bargraph scale 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 20 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Operation The active areas for each attribute in a PiP are illustrated in the following diagram CHANNEL2 CHANNEL3 Zandar DX 16 05 15 01 20 11 Figure 11 Typical PiP attributes for Bargraphs Border Clock PiP label and Caption Remote serial tally commands have been used to provide PiP 3 with a green Tally Lamp and PiP 6 with a red Border Tally Label text and bargraphs have been turned off for PiP 6 Notes PiP La
10. Click on a preset to download the preset layout from the connected MultiViewer The layout may then be edited re named and saved back to the MultiViewer in any preset Layouts may also be saved or loaded locally on to the PC storage Save Save Copy New Layout Layoutto PiP Group About Layout to Disk MultiViewer Properties PiPs Z Editor E Z Editor MV42 2x Read Read Edit Layout Layout All from Disk from Properties MultViewer Figure 18 Z_Editor tool bar shortcuts Notes Z_Editor does not have access to any of the advanced menu settings available at the MultiViewer front panel If an attempt is made to set a parameter not supported by Z_Editor a warning message will be given System properties are only saved from Z_Editor by using the Save to File command accessed from the Properties menu Properties gt gt Save gt gt To File 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 51 Version 2 1 gandar DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Accessing properties The Properties menu or the Edit All Properties button provides access to the Show PiP Windows Co ordinates PiP Labels and System Properties tabs Showing and hiding PiPs Use the Show PiP tab to display or hide individual PiPs and to set each channel s input properties a Figure 19 Input Properties Setting window co ordinates The Windows Co ordinates tab allows each PiP to be accurately defined in terms of position size border margins and crop values 2003 Zanda
11. FC false command or FS false argument followed by CR LF before the next command prompt gt Multidrop protocol To issue a command to a specific unit in a multidrop configuration add the following two character address before each command lt nn gt where nn is the system number in decimal The address must be two characters long so for systems between 0 and 9 a leading 0 must be added Example lt 03 gt DISPLAY 1 CR LF Shows Display Layout 1 on DX_System number 03 Notes Opt denotes optional commands CR LF is used to indicate a carriage return and linefeed Non multidrop commands do not have a preceding lt character 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 61 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control DX Color Palette The DX has a built in color palette which it uses for the colors of the borders PiP labels caption text clock and date display The DX uses an 8 bit value to define a pixel color The following table defines some of the output colors that can be obtained for specific pixel values Color Pixel Value Hex R G B GrayScale 00 Of 1 16 1 16 1 16 Yellow 1B 12 12 0 Cyan 29 0 12 12 Green 37 0 12 0 Magenta 45 12 0 12 Red 54 12 0 0 Blue 62 0 0 12 Orange 77 12 6 0 80 12 11 6 90 7 13 13 AO 8 13 8 BO 12 5 11 co 13 7 7 DO 9 8 14 Transparent Video EO Half Tone Video FO Table 41 Color Palette Notes The Pixel value OxFO is a special value which defines half tone video behi
12. Not available Audio Loss A A Over Level O O Anti phase alarm P Not available No data from ZAM Z Not applicable Channel OK Table 38 Audio alarms The Audio Alarm indicators can be placed at the top middle or bottom of the PiPs Note ZAM alarm configuration is done only in the ZAM Refer to the ZAM User Manual for further information 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 42 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Audio Monitoring Meter color coded transitions The transition point at which the color of the audio level bar changes from green to red is fixed for each meter scale The Overload transition point beyond which the Overload symbol O appears is also meter scale dependent but the bar itself does not change color AES EBU Figure 15 DX meter fixed scale colors The Overload point at which the O symbol appears on screen is shown in the above diagram by OVR for analog meters and FSD for the AES EBU digital meter For most analog scales the Overload point is 8dBu above the test or line up level of OdBu or 0 775V RMS The OVR codes are not shown in the on screen display The VU meter scales are calibrated such that OVU is OdBu 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 43 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Audio Monitoring Connecting a ZAM The Zandar ZAM In Picture Audio Meter may be connected to the DX 16 providing the DX 16 firmware is version 3 0 or higher The ZAM is available with either an RS422 interface or RS23
13. PIP Text Font size Test Pattern Key Pad Lock Default Setting Comp_S Video AUTO YES YES YES YES Black Zandar DX ON White Blue 594 550 PAL 455 NTSC DX16 4x4 Display DX4 2x2 Display ON TIME 20 550 PAL 455 NTSC GRAY ON GRAY TONE 005 005 DX16 PIP 1 16 DX4 PIP 1 4 Standard OFF NO Table 34 Factory Defaults 2003 Zandar Technologies plc Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX Parameter Command Line Interface RS232 Baud RS422 Baud Use Router Router Baud Router Port Router Start Address GPO Setup GPI PIP Setup GPI Action Audio Source Embedded Monitor Over Level Embedded Over Level Threshold Embedded Monitor Audio Loss Embedded Audio Loss Threshold Embedded Monitor Audio Loss Time Embedded Audio Group Monitor ZAM audio bargraphs alarms Channels ZAM SDI Std ZAM Start Ch ZAM Multiple Tally X Position Multiple Tally Y Position Multiple Tally Width Multiple Tally Height Tally Type Multiple Tally colors Bar X Position Bar Y Position PiP No Show Alarm Position DX 16 Operation Default Setting RS232 57600 57600 No BAUD_57600 RS232_PORT 1 Remote Disabled GPI_Active_High AUDIO ZAM SOURCE No 8 No 40 30 1 On Two Nordic 01 Tally 1 5 Tally 2 10 Tally 3 15 All Tally 5 All Tally 5 All Tally 5 TALLY_LIGHT Tally 1 Red Tally 2 green and Tally 3 yellow 20 01 DX16 Yes 1 16 Center DXA Yes 1
14. R amp L to choose Normally Open or Normally Closed Default OK to apply and exit menu Table 18 GPO Properties Menu Type Remote PiP_Alarm FScreen Notes Remote Allows the GPO lines to be driven from the Command Line Interface port see GPO_SET on page 63 PiP_Alarm Audio or video PiP alarm activates appropriate GPO line FScreen PiP full screen activates appropriate GPO line Size may be scaled or cropped in PAL 625 out see trouble shooting section for further details System Setup GPI Setup Each GPI line is mapped to different PiP and the action taken when a GPI line is active can be assigned for each First select the action to be performed when a GPI line is driven active then select the input type for each GPI GPI Available option Active Buttons Action Disable no action R amp L to choose available option OK to apply and select GPI Border Border changes red only Type for each PiP Lab Bor Label and Border change red Lamp Onscreen Tally Lamp appears FScreen PiP Full screen Layout Recall layout PiP n GPI type Where n is PiP number and GPI type is R amp L to choose GPI input type Active High Contact Closure or Off to apply and select next I The GPI Type menu appears after all GPI actions have been selected for each PiP Table 19 GPI Properties Menu Note The standard CLI tally command allows for RED and GREEN tallies The SET_MUL_TALLY command allows for Red Green and Yellow
15. baud rate to 115200 Note Refer to the ZAM User Manual for more details and information on alarm setup 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 47 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Using the Z Editor The Z_Editor is a software tool that allows layout file configurations to be created edited for Zandar s range of MultiViewers Z Editor is designed to run on any Personal Computer running a Microsoft Windows operating system Z_Editor communicates with the DX 16 over an RS232 serial communications port Eight presets can be recalled from the front control panel or via a remote system over a serial port Z_Editor allows these presets to be edited and an unlimited number can be created and saved by Z_Editor itself Z Editor Features Read and edit all preset layout files that are stored on a MultiViewer or create new layouts Save layouts to both MultiViewer and PC s Hard Disk Offline edit mode Define which input PiP channels are visible on the output display Define the following properties for each PiP PiP Position PiP Size PiP Cropping PiP Border margins and color PiP Labels including position and color Resize and position PiPs using standard windows drag and drop Resize and position PiPs with pixel accuracy Copy the properties of PiP to any other PiP Overlap PiPs and assign priority 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 48 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Installation Note Note D
16. connections most often cause this problem Always use high quality RF screened VGA cable with individual coaxial cables for each of the red green and blue signals of the VGA output What calibration adjustments are there on the attached display itself The attached display device should always be properly calibrated to ensure high quality picture This applies particularly to digital display devices such as Plasmas and LCDs The DX unit has a color bar text signal built in If a FusionPro is available a range of useful patterns including checkerboard can be used to calibrate the display device properly What is the typical video delay of a DX system The default video delay of a DX unit is one frame Can PiP inputs be cropped Yes Z Editor supports cropping What should be checked if the output signal fails Check that there is power to the MultiViewer unit and that it is turned on Check inlet power fuse s Check that one or more valid input signal s are connected and that the chosen PiPs or Tiles correspond to valid input s If analogue outputs are used check that the format RGB or YUV or S Video Y C and Composite Video is correct If the VGA output is used check that any VGA monitor is capable of locking to the vertical scanning rate 50Hz in 625 or PAL 60Hz in 525 or NTSC Use high quality RFI screened multiple 75 Ohm coax 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 83 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Trouble shooting
17. cycle through available menu options arrows OK Use this button to select the highlighted menu item as the property for change or to select another sub menu Left Right Use to cycle through options available for a specified property Arrows OK Press OK again to apply the change to the selected property Table 10 Front panel configuration button functions 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 17 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation Display Layout Selection The DX 16 allows up to 16 input channels to be displayed as video tiles or PiPs Picture in Picture displays A variety of factory fitted default layout files are provided which together allow 8 possible layout variations In addition any PiP within a currently displayed layout can be instantly re sized to full screen with the FULL SCRN button Layout 1 Layout 3 Layout 4 Preset 4x4 Preset 12 1 Preset 3x3 Preset 2x2 All inputs used 13 inputs used 9 inputs used 4 inputs used Inputs 1 13 Inputs 1 9 Inputs 1 4 Layout 5 Layout 6 Layout 7 Layout 8 a ry pggg mjanmiggngn Fixed PRST 1 Fixed PRST 2 Fixed PRST 3 Fixed PRST 4 Inputs 1 12 used Inputs 1 8 used Inputs 1 8 used Inputs 1 12 used Notes Figure 10 The 8 layout variations The upper row of four preset layouts have dedicated front control buttons whilst the lower row of designs are obtained by repeated pressing of the PRST button Fixed PRST 4 is intended for use with Wide Screen images Alternative layo
18. disable Sync Loss Detection Yes No Enable or disable Black Picture Detection Set black level threshold level between O and 99 Default is 25 Select non black pixels from 0 to 9 Default is 1 Select time for BPD detect between 0 and 9 seconds Default is 3 seconds After this time the on screen alarm BP will be shown Yes No Enable or disable SDI Frozen Picture Detection Select time for SDI FPD detect between 0 and 9 seconds Default is 3 seconds After this time the on screen alarm FP will be shown Table 21 Video Alarm Setup Menu 28 Active Buttons R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose text color OK to apply next menu U amp D to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu U amp D to choose OK to apply leave menu Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation Sync Loss Detection On detection of loss of analog sync or SAV EAV SDI sync on a PiP input the appropriate GPO line is driven active Black Picture Detection The number of consecutive frames where each frame is considered to be black is counted If the number of Black Frames exceeds the BPD Time limit in seconds an alarm BP is shown on screen The Black Level threshold above which black is detected is adjustable from 0 to 99 and the default is 25 Set the pe
19. gt Factory Settings gt gt OK gt gt Recall gt gt PAL NTSC PALM EXIT 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 15 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation Operation The front panel user interface consists of 6 buttons and an LCD panel interface with a further six control buttons The controls allow the recall of factory and user layouts the addition of borders clock user configurable ID data GPI O and RS232 422 serial control Figure 7 MultiViewer front panel The Preset Buttons The five preset buttons allow display configurations to be quickly recalled The available arrangements are discussed in the Display Layouts section The Full Screen Button The FULL SCREEN button puts the DX 16 into full screen mode The input to be shown full size is selected via the Menu Up and Down buttons and LCD panel DX F MULTIVIEWER FULL SCRN 4X4 12 1 3X3 2X2 Figure 8 DX 16 MultiViewer control buttons Note The freeze function is only available from serial control 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 16 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Operation Configuration Buttons The LCD panel shows the currently active menu item and the arrow keys that are active for the selected menu item Figure 9 DX 16 MultiViewer control buttons The 6 configuration buttons are used to call up LCD menus and have the following functions Button Descriptions Menu Use this button to return to the top level menu Up Down Use these buttons to
20. shown on top of the others is always the last PiP clicked on with the mouse To arrange the PiPs 1 2 and 3 shown above simply click on them in the order 1 2 and then 3 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 56 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Creating a new layout Using the Z_Editor A new layout can be created by editing an existing one or by starting from scratch To create a new layout proceed as follows e Click on the New File button to create a blank layout file e Use the Edit All Properties Show PiPs tab to turn PiPs on which can be positioned by setting co ordinates or by dragging with a mouse e Design borders and labels as required e Save the file to either a preset location on the MultiViewer or to a file on a hard disk Loading and saving layouts Use the Save or Save As commands under the file menu to save layouts which are saved to the attached PC storage in XML format Once connected layouts can be saved to any preset on the MultiViewer and made active Click on the Send Layout to MultiViewer icon to save a layout to a preset Select the preset by highlighting it To make the layout the currently active Preset check the Make Active Preset box and click OK Figure 28 Send Layout to Preset 2003 Zandar Technologies plc Send Layout to Preset x P SysProps Edit Name IV Global Preset ID Preset Name 1 F1 3x3 2 F2 2x2 3 4 Click to select Preset I M
21. the DX unit Set the DX unit to Full Screen Input 1 Reset the ZAM by power cycling it while holding the up and down function keys until the red and green LED s turn off Power cycle again Press and hold the Lock key on the front of the ZAM to bring up the configuration menus Setup the following in the menu using the Up and Down arrows to navigate and the Left and Right arrows to change parameters ZAM Parameter Required Setting Meter Operating Mode HALF Scales Select Same as Meter Standard Std in DX unit Video Standard Internal PAL Default Press and hold the Lock key to return to normal operating mode The Audio Bars should appear in Input 1 ZAM to DX Interconnect Connect the ZAM to the DX using the serial cable supplied Connect from Port 1 on the ZAM to the RS422 port of the DX if the ZAM is RS422 Connect from Port 1 on the ZAM to the RS232 port of the DX if the ZAM is RS232 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 46 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 ZAM DX Quick Start Guide DX Setup e Audio Menu Setup DX Audio Menu Setup Required Setting Monitor On Meter Standard Std Same as Scales Select in ZAM e Remote Menu Setup DX Remote Menu Required Port Configuration BAUD rate for ZAM data 115200 CLI Command Line Interface Opposite to ZAM port DX Port Configuration Examples If you have an RS422 ZAM set the CLI to RS232 and set the RS422 baud rate to 115200 If you have an RS232 ZAM set the CLI to RS422 and set the RS232
22. 2 interface if an internal RS422 to RS232 converter has been fitted at the factory Port 1 on the ZAM will have either a RS232 or RS422 label to indicate which serial interface is used to connect to the DX 16 The ZAM will use the port RS232 or RS422 which is not selected for the Command Line Interface as the ZAM data port ZAM set for RS232 on port 1 If port 1 on the ZAM is internally configured for RS232 set the Command Line Interface on the DX 16 for RS422 Then use the supplied RS232 serial cable to connect from the DX 16 RS232 port to port 1 on the ZAM ZAM set for RS422 on port 1 If port 1 of the ZAM is internally configured for RS422 set the Command Line Interface on the DX 16 for RS232 Then use the supplied RS422 serial cable to connect from the DX 16 RS422 port to port 1 on the ZAM In either case ensure that port 1 on the ZAM is set to PC AM32 via the ZAM OSD Refer to the Remote Control Setup menu on page 35 for other options Refer to the ZAM DX Quick Start Chapter to set up both the DX 16 and ZAM to provide on screen audio support Further details of the ZAM installation and operation will be found in the ZAM user guide 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 44 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Audio Monitoring Using multiple DX units A single ZAM may be connected to multiple DX units as indicated in the following illustration Connection of Multiple DX Systems and ZAM 32 ZAM 32 Audio Meter 32 Channels 16 Pairs
23. ALARM READ ALARM CR LF Returns status of video and audio alarms The various alarms are delimited by the character All data is sent back in Hex format in the following order Parameter Description Sync Loss Status 16 Alarms 1 per PIP LSB of Hex number is PIP 1 MSB of Hex number is PIP16 Black Picture Status 16 Alarms 1 per PIP LSB of Hex number is PIP 1 MSB of Hex number is PIP16 Frozen Picture Status 16 Alarms 1 per PIP LSB of Hex number is PIP 1 MSB of Hex number is PIP16 Number of Audio Bars This is 2 or 4 depending on the Audio per PIP Setup Audio Loss Status 64 Alarms 1 per Audio Bar LSB of Hex number is Bar 1 MSB of number is Bar 64 Each 16 Bars are delimited by Audio Carrier Loss 64 Alarms 1 per Audio Bar LSB of Hex Status number is Bar 1 MSB of number is Bar 64 Each 16 Bars are delimited by Audio Over Level Status 64 Alarms 1 per Audio Bar LSB of Hex number is Bar 1 MSB of number is Bar 64 Each 16 Bars are delimited by Audio Anti Phase Status 64 Alarms 1 per Audio Bar LSB of Hex number is Bar 1 MSB of number is Bar 64 Each 16 Bars are delimited by ZAM Data Status 64 Alarms 1 per Audio Bar LSB of Hex number is Bar 1 MSB of number is Bar 64 Each 16 Bars are delimited by Example See next page for meaning in terms of active alarms gt READ ALARM CR LF FO00 F 1010 4 0 0 O FFFF FO00O O O O O O F O O O F O FFFF To read the returned cod
24. E Product Emission Standard EN 55 022 1994 CE Generic Immunity Standard 50082 1 1992 as per the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Shielded interface cables should be used with this equipment to ensure compliance with CE specifications Disclaimer Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for the compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notice of FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense Disclaimer Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zandar Technologies could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Warranty This product has a warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment If you discover a defect Zandar Technologies will at its sole option repair or
25. GPI_READ GPO_SET SET_MUL_TALLY RESET_MUL_TALLY SET_PIP_TXT2 RESET PIP_TXT2 BAUD READ SYNC STATUS READ _PIP_DATA PIP_FREEZE PIP_UNFREEZE BG_COLOR PIP_COLOR READ_ALARM lt nn gt Table 40 The DX 16 Remote Control Commands The command list is written from the perspective of the controller The controller initiates commands and the receiver such as the DX RS232 or RS422 control responds in slave mode to those commands When a command has been issued and if a CR and or LF is sent a CR LF sequence is echoed back to the controller followed by the command prompt gt This indicates that the system is ready to accept the next command line All commands and their arguments are case insensitive with the exception of text Where commands send data in Hex format or where Hex data is returned by a command the data can be interpreted in binary format Example gt READ SYNC STATUS CR LF 3 0000000000000011 binary READ_SYNC_STATUS returns an integer in hexadecimal format when viewed in binary form the binary bits represent the sync status of each card Logic high indicates a sync lock and Logic low indicates a sync loss The LSB is mapped to PIP 1 and the MSB is mapped to PIP 16 In the above example PiP 1 and 2 are sync locked whilst the remaining PiPs are not sync locked 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 60 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control To indicate an error in the command sequence the RS232 or RS422 control will return
26. O Opt BGColor Background Color See DX Palette Default OxEO Note The first UMD is the PiP text Example Reset PiP 4 to transparent UMD colors gt PIP_TXT2 OFF 4 CR LF BAUD BAUD PORT RATE CR LF Sets up the baud rate for the RS232 RS422 serial ports The first parameter selects the serial port RS232 or RS422 while the second parameter selects one of three possible baud rates Parameter Description Value PORT RS232 1 RS422 2 RATE 4 800 Baud 4800 9 600 Baud 9600 19 200 Baud 19200 38 400 Baud 38400 57 600 Baud 57600 115 200 Baud 115200 Example Setup RS232 for 57600 Baud gt BAUD 1 57600 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 75 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control READ_SYNC_STATUS READ _SYNC_STATUS CR LF Returns an integer in hexadecimal format When viewed in binary form the binary bits represent the sync status of each card Logic high indicates a sync lock and Logic low indicates a sync loss The LSB is mapped to PIP 1 and the MSB is mapped to PIP 16 Example 1 PIP 1 and 2 are sync locked the rest are not sync locked gt READ_SYNC_STATUS CR LF 3 0000000000000011 binary Example 2 PIPs 1 through 16 are all sync locked gt READ_SYNC_STATUS CR LF FFFF 1111111111111111 binary 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 76 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES READ_PIP_DATA DX 16 Remote Control READ PIP DATA Layouts CR LF Returns the status and location of 16 PIPs one PIP per line
27. Parameter Description Value Layout Layout Number 0 to7 The data read back is in the following format PIP On Off PIP_Top PIP_Bottom PIP_Left PIP_Right Example gt READ_PIP_DATA 3 CR LF PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP 1 ON 1 288 8 360 2 ON 1 288 361 712 3 ON 289 572 8 360 4 ON 289 572 361 712 5 OFF 1 144 8 180 6 OFF 1 144 8 180 7 OFF 1 144 8 180 8 OFF 1 144 8 180 9 OFF 1 144 8 180 10 OFF 1 144 8 180 11 OFF 1 144 8 180 12 OFF 1 144 8 180 13 OFF 1 144 8 180 14 OFF 1 144 8 180 15 OFF 1 144 8 180 16 OFF 1 144 8 180 Note Co ordinates are diagonal corners of PiP 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 77 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control PIP_FREEZE PIP FREEZE PiPID No CR LF Freezes the video within a PIP Example Freeze PiP 3 gt PIP FREEZE 3 CR LF PIP_UNFREEZE PIP_UNFREEZE PiPID No CR LF Unfreezes the video within a PIP Example Unfreeze PiP 3 gt PIP_UNFREEZE 3 CR LF BG COLOR BG COLOR XX CR LF Selects background color where XX is color Example Set background to red gt BG_COLOR 54 CR LF PIP_COLOR PIP COLOR n X CR LF Displays selected PiP in black and white where n is PiP number and X is 1 for B amp W and 0 for color Example SetPiP 2 to black and white gt PIP_COLOR 2 1 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 78 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control READ_
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29. Values are approximately in screen pixels relative to the top left hand corner of the PiP window Setting label properties Use the PiP Label menu to determine Label Properties Shem PP Window CoOnt PP Libet Sytem Proparin 1A Hal ore Jai Matt oe ee oe e ee Figure 24 PiP Labels Click on a PiP line entry to open an edit menu i T Width Hepy Cohn fae p a fas Dore Spits C Tigane F AbtPosion A Lek M Corie C High inf fa To Figure 25 Edit Label Properties 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 54 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Setting system properties Click on the System Properties tab to set background color and drawing grid yy Splen Propedies indermeton General Dugat Orgi No Ol PPs r Emio Co ea jo a Figure 26 System Properties System properties also reads and displays the total number of PiPs in the current layout Notes If an attempt is made to set a parameter not supported by Z_Editor a warning message will be given System properties are only saved from Z_Editor by using the Save to File command accessed from the Properties menu Properties gt gt Save gt gt To File 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 55 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Using layering The DX range of MultiViewers support overlapped PiPs Figure 27 Z_Editor showing modified 3x3 PiP layout The PiP with the highest priority
30. Why doesn t Z_Editor load any layouts from the DX Ensure that a standard null modem serial cable is connected from the chosen PC Com port to the RS232 port of the DX Check that Z_Editor is configured for the correct PC port and that it is enabled and not in use by another application Ensure that the RS232 port of the DX is set to 57 600 Baud Check that the CLI interface is set to the RS232 port What is a null modem cable A serial cable designed to connect a PC RS232 port directly to a controlled device with typically pin 2 and 3 crossed over Why do some video tiles appear to have an incorrect format Try to ensure that the output line standard is selected to be the same as the majority of the inputs If the Z_Editor User Layout GUI has been used check that the aspect ratio was chosen as required Why do moving images judder in some video tiles Whilst the MulitViewer is not a standards converter most moving images can be input as one line standard and output as another however if there is significant frame to frame movement some judder may result Try to ensure that input and output line standards are the same where possible Why can t change output format between PAL 625 and NTSC 525 This can only be done by recalling FACTORY SETTINGS from the front panel Why does Border tally not work Check that Tally function has not been turned off Check that the normal border color is not RED as this is th
31. X 16 Installation Connector pin out 3 assignable output BNC connectors The following tables describe the DX I O in detail Format Red U C BNC Grn Y BNC B V Comp BNC RGB Red Green Blue YUV YCrCb V Cr Y U Cb S Video Comp S Video Chroma S Video Luma Composite Table 2 Video output BNC assignments Note U and V outputs are wrongly labeled on the rear of the DX MultiViewer and Refer to channel upgrade section for fitting extra channels This RS232 port is configured to work with a NULL modem cable RS422 port configuration 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 10 Version 2 1 should be swapped for correct colors BNC 1 4 BNC 5 8 BNC 9 12 BNC 13 16 DMV4 1 DMV4 2 DMV4 3 DMV4 A DMV4 fitted Table 3 Video input BNC assignments Pin No Function Pin No Function NC 6 NC 2 RXD 7 NC 3 TXD 8 NC 4 NC 9 NC 5 GND Table 4 Male 9 way D connector RS232 assignments Pin No Function Pin No Function NC 6 NC 2 RX 7 RX 3 TX 8 TX 4 NC 9 GND 5 GND Table 5 Male 9 way D connector RS422 assignments TECHNOLOGIES AUX port Pin No configured as RS232 2 3 4 5 DX 16 Function Pin No NC 6 RXD 7 TXD 8 NC 9 GND Installation Function NC NC NC NC Table 6 Male 9 way D connector RS232 assignments AUX port Pin No configured as RS422 485 2 3 4 5 Function Pin No NC RX 7 TX 8 NC 9 GND Function NC RX TX GND Table 7 Male 9 way D connec
32. X 16 Using the Z_Editor To prepare for Z_Editor software installation proceed as follows e With your PC and the DX unpowered connect a spare PC serial port to an RS232 Com 1 port on the DX using a null modem cable e Power the DX and check that the RS232 port is set for 57600 Baud and that the CLI port is set to RS232 A null modem cable has pins 2 and 3 Rx Tx crossed over To install the Z_Editor software proceed as follows e Insert the supplied media into the CD drive e The Install Shield should start obey the prompts to load the application onto your hard drive e If necessary change the default target install directory e Ensure that a serial connection has been established between your PC and a supported MultiViewer e Ensure that the MultiViewer Baud rate has been set for 57 600 Baud e Run Z Editor from the start menu When Z_Editor is first launched it will try to connect to a MultiViewer on COM port 1 using a Baud rate of 57 600 If Z_Editor successfully connects to the MultiViewer it will upload from the MultiViewer the active file and display it in the Z_Editor window If Z_Editor does not find a MultiViewer then it will display an offline mode menu and request the type of MultiViewer required Full layout editing capability will be supported in off line mode but no layout files can be uploaded until a connection to a MultiViewer is made The application is supported with full on line help This chapter is intended
33. ake Active Preset Cancel Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Global properties Zandar MultiViewers support the use of Global Properties to allow Channel Labels and PiP border colors to be preserved as style information that can be applied across all layout files Global Properties are a useful way of ensuring that PiP label text and colors and PiP border colors will always be consistent across a range of layouts Global Properties are only handled correctly from the front LCD control panel If Z_Editor is launched when the attached DX MultiViewer has Global Properties turned on the following warning will be shown Zandarviewer x Warning Globals ON Global PiP Labels positions are defined via the Front panel Hence Labels may appear incorrectly in 2_Editor layout Figure 29 Global Properties Offline mode If Z_Editor is launched and no Zandar MultiViewer can be found offline mode is entered by default and the following message is displayed OffLine System Properties x m Display Type FusionPro DX SDI_625 PAL Figure 30 Offline display type New layouts can be created in offline mode but not saved to a MultiViewer until one is connected 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 58 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control Remote Control The DX series of MultiViewers are equipped with both RS232 and RS422 serial ports Either port may be selected using the front control pa
34. al and only used for Tally Lamp Tally Lamp is always square and Size is in screen pixels Example Set tally type to Tally Lamp at bottom left hand corner size 10 by 10 gt SETUP_TALLY 1 20 20 10 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 71 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES TALLY DX 16 Remote Control TALLY TALLYID No PiPID No CR LF Sets the tally by changing the Tally Type Border or Tally Lamp to the selected TALLYID No color for the particular PIP It is not possible to display more than one red or more than one green tally of the same type If a new and different PIP is tallied any PIP currently showing the same tally color chosen for the new tally will have its tally turned off If the Tally Type had been set to Border it will revert to its previous border color Any Tally Lamp of the same color will turn off Parameter Tally color Value TALLYID No Green 1 Red 2 Example Set PiP 3 to TALLYID 1 Green AND Set PiP 2 to TALLYID 2 Red gt TALLY 1 3 CR LF gt TALLY 2 2 CR LF In the above example PIP 3 will tally green and PIP 2 will tally red The Tally Type will be as selected with the previous SETUP_TALLY command The default is Type 0 Border Any previous use of the red and green TALLYID will be turned off TALLY_OFF TALLY OFF TALLYID No CR LF Example 1 Example 2 Turns off any tally of the same color selected by TALLYID No Turn off TALLYID 2 any red tally gt TALLY OFF 2 CR LF Turn off TALLYID 1 a
35. ammed with the appropriate Router Protocol Interpreter software which reads the UMD and Tally data from an external router Note The Command Line Interface can support a total of two labels and three Tally Lamps and Tally can also be updated from the GPI 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 5 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Installation Installation Warnings Ground Fuses Service Ventilation The following warnings are intended for user guidance and safety Before turning on the unit you must connect the protective earth terminal of the unit to the protective conductor of the mains power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Only fuses with the required rated current voltage and specified type quick blow must be used Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuse holders Service instructions are for trained personnel To avoid dangerous electric shock do not perform any service unless qualified to do so Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the unit These are solid state units with low supply voltage rails however mains voltages are present on certain parts of the unit These parts are not accessible under normal operating conditions There are no user serviceable parts within and only suitably qualified persons should carry out any repairs or modifications The mains supply must be disconnected before rem
36. ayouts Video and sync loss alarms Audio Monitoring Router Interface INSTALLATION WARNINGS RACK INSTALLATION THE DX 16 REAR PANEL Connector pin out PERFORMING UPGRADES OPERATION THE PRESET BUTTONS THE FULL SCREEN BUTTON CONFIGURATION BUTTONS DISPLAY LAYOUT SELECTION The Preset Layout Buttons MANAGING THE DISPLAY THE DX MENU COMMANDS Top Level Menu System Setup Video Alarm Setup Background Setup Audio Setup Caption Setup Clock Setup Border Setup PiP Text Setup Test Pattern Output Keypad Setup Remote Control Setup Colors Factory Settings AUDIO MONITORING Scales amp ballistics Audio alarm symbols Meter color coded transitions 2003 Zandar Technologies plc OOo A ANnNKWwS m 42 DX 16 Connecting a ZAM Using multiple DX units ZAM DX QUICK START GUIDE Audio Wiring ZAM Setup ZAM to DX Interconnect DX Setup USING THE Z_EDITOR Z_Editor Features Installation Z_EDITOR APPLICATION Using Z_Editor menu shortcuts ACCESSING PROPERTIES Showing and hiding PiPs Setting window co ordinates Setting label properties Setting system properties USING LAYERING CREATING A NEW LAYOUT Loading and saving layouts Global properties Offline mode REMOTE CONTROL HARDWARE CONFIGURATION THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE DX Color Palette The CLI command directory TROUBLE SHOOTING SPECIFICATION APPROVALS AND WARRANTY APPENDIX 1 CHANNEL UPGRADE ROUTER UPGRADE ROUTER PROTOCOLS 44 45 46
37. been a equipment failure a severed cable a pulled plug or if server switch hasn t happened as expected If the number of consecutive black frames exceeds a predetermined limit an alarm BP is shown on screen The threshold above which black is 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 4 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Introduction detected is adjustable and there is provision to mask the effect of upstream logos Frozen picture detection SDI only A frozen picture can occur if a server locks up or if a frame synchronizer or video delay loses its input The number of consecutive frames where each frame has the same checksum is counted If that number exceeds a predetermined limit an alarm FP is shown on screen Audio Monitoring Support for real time on screen audio level meters and alarms is available for embedded audio with software upgrade Option EA and for external analogue and digital audio with the optional Zandar ZAM 32 In Picture Audio Meter Option ZAM Two or four audio bars can be displayed in each PiP to monitor up to a maximum of 32 audio channels Router Interface The DX 16 interfaces with external routers by emulating UMD and Tally functions using an optional plug in router card Option UMD which connects with an external router via RS232 or RS422 485 UMD and Tally data can be displayed on screen instead of a locally generated source ID or PiP label on a PiP by PiP basis The internal Router Option is progr
38. bel text Channel No can be placed anywhere within the PiP Overall caption text Zandar DX 16 can be placed anywhere inside the final display area Date and or time text may be placed anywhere inside the final display area Bargraphs and Lamp Tally may be placed anywhere in the PiP Audio alarm data may be placed at the top center or bottom of the PiP 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 21 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation The DX menu commands This chapter discusses the local DX 16 MultiViewer commands Figure 12 The DX 16 top level menu tree 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 22 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation Figure 12A The DX 16 System sub menu tree Figure 12B The DX 16 Audio sub menu tree 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 23 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 PiP Text Setup Test Pattern Setup Keypad Setup Remote Setup Note Always use the OK button to cycle through multiple menu items System Setup Change PiP label properties Enable or disable output display of test pattern Lock or unlock the User interface buttons Configures communications ports for remote control Table 12 Main Menu Allows system properties to be changed Operation Top Level Menu To return to this menu level press the Menu button DX Menu Description Active Buttons System Setup Modifies system wide properties e g Output format Video Alarms Set video alarm settings Use the Up Background Setup Select bac
39. c 7 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Installation Rack Installation Install the DX Series MultiViewer in a standard 19 inch rack as follows e Mount in the rack and secure via the rack ears e Allow at least 20mm space for the fan intakes on the left hand side panel and the fan extractors on the right hand side panel viewed from front e Ensure adequate supply of cool air e Power the unit by connecting the supplied power cord e Connect appropriate video signals to the video in BNC connectors e Connect VGA and video outputs as required e Connect the controlling system to the RS232 D type connector for remote control e Refer to the Operation chapter for system and configuration settings and the Audio Monitoring chapter or ZAM DX Quick Start Guide for help with connecting a ZAM In Picture Audio Meter Figure 3 MultiViewer airflow diagram Note It is not necessary to keep the top and bottom air vents clear of obstruction provided the left and right hand fans are unobstructed and cool air is available at the air intake 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 8 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Installation The DX 16 rear panel VGA ont ALK RSEN Ri 2 OPs GP Osat Gj oW oR ofp oe Figure 4 MultiViewer rear panel Video inputs 16 auto sensing SDI composite video BNC inputs labeled 1 16 and terminated with 75 Ohms Component Three BNC connectors provide RGB YUV S Video Y C or composite video video outputs outputs The
40. cations and contact information see http www imaginecommunications com contact us Support Contact Information For support contact information see Support Contacts http www imaginecommunications com services technical support eCustomer Portal http support imaginecommunications com User s Guide DX Series DX 16 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES 2003 Zandar Technologies plc TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Zandar Technologies plc has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information contained within this document which is nevertheless supplied for information purposes only and does not constitute any form of warranty or guarantee The information in this document is subject to change without notice Zandar Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Zandar Technologies plc TrioTech House Abbey Road Deansgrange Co Dublin Ireland Tel 353 1 2808 945 Fax 353 1 2808 956 Email sales zandar com Tech Support 353 1 2808 945 Zandar Technologies plc C O Advanced Media Solutions Inc 1970 E Osceola Parkway No 330 Kissimmee FL 34743 USA Tel 321 939 0457 Fax 321 939 0458 Tech Support 949 597 1053 Tech Support Email Tecads home com Zandar web site www zandar com 2003 Zandar Technologies plc TECHNOLOGIES Contents INTRODUCTION Display L
41. chnologies plc 33 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Operation Border Setup Allows Border state and color to be selected for all PiPs Border Available option Active Buttons Use Global YES NO Use Global YES or Layout file NO R amp L to choose settings with each layout file OK fo apply next menu On Off Turn all Borders ON or OFF R amp L to select state OK to apply next menu Color Select the Border color for all PiPs R amp L to select color OK to apply next menu Table 28 Border Setup Menu PiP Text Setup Allows PiP text properties to be configured First select the PiP number for modification then change text properties PiP Text Available option Active Buttons Use Global YES NO Use Global YES or Layout file NO R amp L to choose settings with each layout file OK to apply next menu X_Pos Label horizontal position relative left hand side V amp D to change digit of screen R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu Y_Pos Label vertical position relative to top of screen U amp D to change digit z R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu PiP Number Choose the PiP number for modification U amp D to choose OK to apply next menu PiP Text Change PiP text U amp D to change character R amp L to select next caption 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols character for change OK to apply next menu Use _ underscore character for space character FG Color Label color R amp L to choose te
42. de embedded audio options Turns all audio bargraphs and alarms On or Off Select Two or Four audio channels Bargraph position 0 99 relative to left hand side of PiP in 2 channel mode and relative to right hand side for third and fourth channels in 4 channel mode Bargraph position O 99 relative to top of PiP On Off Select over level threshold in dB 0 to 99 On Off Select audio loss threshold in dB 0 to 99 Select audio loss time in seconds Select 1 4 only Selects which group of 4 audio channels are monitored within the SDI stream total 16 audio channels 4 groups Top Bottom Center Position of the Audio Alarms within the PiP Yes No Set to Yes to display audio data on a per PiP basis Table 24 Embedded Audio Setup Menu 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 30 Active Buttons R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu
43. e convert to binary For example F000 Hex is 1111 0000 0000 0000 in binary This provides four 1 s in position 16 15 14 and 13 If FOOO is returned for Sync Loss Status it means that PIP s 13 16 have Sync Loss 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 79 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control READ_ALARM example returned code Meaning F000 PIP s 13 16 have Sync Loss IF PIP s 1 4 have Black Picture Alarm 1010 PIP s 5 and 13 have Frozen Picture Alarm 4 4 Audio Bars per PIP either 2 or 4 O O O FFFF Bar 1 to 16 have Audio Loss Alarm F000 0 0 0 Bar 61 to 64 have Audio Carrier Loss Alarm IOIOIFIOI Bar 17 to 20 have Audio Over Level Alarm IOIOIFIOI Bar 17 to 20 have Audio Anti Phase Alarm EFFF FFFF FFFF FFFF All Bars have ZAM Alarm lt nn gt lt nn gt Used to precede command for specific unit in a multidrop configuration where nn is unique address from 00 to 99 Example To show Display 1 on DX system 03 lt 03 gt DISPLAY 1 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 80 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Trouble shooting Trouble shooting How long should a DX unit take to boot up The boot up time should complete in 20 to 25 seconds What is the normal boot up LCD display sequence The normal boot up LCD display sequence is as follows 1 At switch on display shows version number then 2 Initializing system one dot 3 Initializing system continued two dots A Initializin
44. e tally color and will not be seen Check that a valid GPI signal is being received 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 84 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Trouble shooting Why can t the tally lamp color be changed from the front control panel The default Tally Lamp color red can only be changed from the serial interface Why can t I scale PiPs beyond size At present PiPs can only be scaled up to its native incoming resolution for example PAL 720 576 or NTSC 720 480 Why do images tend to look cropped in PAL 625 out The DMV4 input card provides 393 216 pixels However full screen PAL images normally require 720 x 576 414 720 pixels For this reason the screen image in PAL 625 out may be automatically cropped and or re scaled for optimum results Why do full screen images tear with asynchronous inputs Scaled down windows are recommended with asynchronous sources to prevent tearing Asynchronous inputs are only handled correctly when two frames of video are stored There is however insufficient memory for two frames to be stored beyond 495 x 396 pixels Why is the bargraph response and level incorrect for the scale chosen Check that the ZAM scale size is set to HALF Check that the ZAM internal TV standard is set to PAL Check that the SAME scale has been selected in the ZAM and DX MultiViewer ZAM Audio Bars do not display but Alarm Data shows ZZ why is this Check that the port settings are correct
45. ed front control buttons whilst the lower row of designs are obtained by repeated pressing of the PRST button PRST 4 layout is intended for Wide Screen pictures Layouts and Settings The front control panel can be used to apply layout settings to all the locally stored layouts by choosing Global Settings for specific properties such as Labels Borders Captions or Clock Changes can also be made to affect all layouts by using Global settings by remote control using the built in remote control protocol The Z_Editor Layout Editor provides total layout control and must be used to support unique properties for each layout Z_Editor allows an unlimited number of layout files to be created some of which may be saved to a front panel layout button Z_Editor also supports layering for unlimited PiP overlapping Layout File settings should be used instead of Global Settings if Z_Editor layout control is required Video and sync loss alarms The black and frozen picture alarms are complemented by the sync loss detection alarm Sync loss detection The DX MultiViewer detects the loss of both analog sync and SDI timing information on PiP inputs However in systems where video syncs are restored a black picture can result even when sync information is still intact Black picture detection Although program material may briefly include a black picture video at black for a prolonged period is more likely to occur if there s
46. enu Note Set Monitor to Off if no ZAM is connected The scale selected in the DX MUST be the same scale selected in the ZAM for correct audio level display The ZAM bargraph must also be selected as HALF size It is not possible to display external and embedded audio bargraphs at the same time 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 31 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Caption Setup Allows Caption Text properties to be configured Caption Available option Use Global YES NO Use Global YES or layout file NO settings with each layout file ON OFF Turns caption display on or off Text The Caption s text 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols Use _ underscore character for space character FG Color Color of the Label BG Color Color of the background of the label X_Pos Caption position relative to left hand side of DX 16 screen default 594 Y_Pos Caption position relative to top of screen default 550 PAL 455 NTSC Table 26 Caption Text Setup Menu Operation Active Buttons R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu U amp D to change character R amp L to select character for change OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose text color OK to apply next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply ne
47. es 16 DX16 or 4 DX4 dual 8 character UMD s with a single tally each The DX will display the second destination Last 8 characters Device Poll The DX responds to a Device Poll lt F4 Address gt 4 wire or F6 Address gt 2 wire with lt FF gt within 1 5ms Global Poll The DX does not respond to Global Poll UMD Device Update The DX implements the UMD Device Update as follows lt F3 Address Display No Control Byte 1 Control Byte 2 up to 16 ASCII Chars gt Address This is used as a PIP number Display Number Only used to ensure that data is valid by checking that Display Number Address DO Control Byte 1 Use Bit 4 to turn tally on and off Control Byte 2 Use Bit 6 to see if ASCII data included ASC Data If Bit 6 of Control Byte 2 is set to 0 then the DX ASSUMES that there are 16 bytes of data and displays the last 8 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 93 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Appendix 1 Serial Interface The Baud rate and port are set from the DX front panel menu The parity is always even Start Address The DX Router board will map the PIP label data based on the start address Example Start address is set to 3 The DX will display PIP 1 label data for UMD device updates with address set to 3 PIP 2 label data UMD device updates with address set to 4 and sequentially from there on The DX Router board will only respond to a device poll if the DX has a matchi
48. for units connected Check the serial link cable If RS232 communication is used it should be no more than 3 meters from DX to ZAM Ensure that Baud rate is 115 200 for ZAM control Check that the ZAM is powered 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 85 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Trouble shooting Why does the command Line Interface not function Check that the appropriate port type is selected RS232 RS422 Check that the correct port configuration is employed Check that the cabling and any terminal or remote device configuration is correct Note The ZAM will use the port RS232 or RS422 which is not selected for the Command Line Interface as the ZAM data port Ensure that the port used for the ZAM matches its factory supplied port configuration 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 86 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Specification Specification Video inputs Outputs Synchronization Output picture resolution Filtering Text graphics Housing Power 2003 Zandar Technologies plc Composite Video SDI BNC connectors Input impedance 75Q SDI input to SMPTE 259M input return loss gt 15dB 525 NTSC 525 lines H Sync 15 750 kHz V Sync 60 Hz 625 PAL 625 lines H Sync 15 625 kHz V Sync 50 Hz Two Serial Digital outputs to SMPTE 259M in 525 or 625 lines One of RGB or YUV or S Video Y C and Composite Video Video Amplitude 1V pk pk NTSC or PAL 25 30 fps video update rate One VGA Pro
49. format is software selectable via the front panel user interface The factory default is S Video Y C and composite outputs Serial Digital Two BNC connectors provide buffered outputs of the main SDI video output video outputs VGA output The D type labeled VGA out provides a line doubled non interlaced motion compensated VGA output This output can drive a VGA monitor or data resolution display device such as a Plasma Display Panel Remote control The RS232 and RS422 connectors provide industry standard communications ports to allow remote control of the system Any IBM compatible PC AT serial port or dumb terminal may be connected to either port to provide a Command Line Interface CLI for system configuration Refer to the Command Protocol chapter for details The port not used for the CLI may be used to connect a ZAM In Picture Audio Meter to provide audio monitoring support AUX connector This RS232 or RS422 485 connector is reserved for use with the Router Option GPI Input The 25 way D type MALE connector labeled GPl Input provides 16 contact GPI Output closure or TTL GPI alarm inputs The 25 way D type FEMALE connector labeled GPl Output provides 16 open collector outputs Power An auto sensing AC main power inlet with a fuse drawer is located on the rear panel A spare fuse is located inside the fuse drawer Only replace the fuse with a 2A 240AC fuse 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 9 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES D
50. g system continued three dots 5 Initialization completed 4 16 PiP system displayed 6 First menu shown is PAL NTSC Menu System Setup What hardware checks are performed during the boot up procedure During the initial power up sequence the embedded processor runs basic checks on the installed hardware to ensure that it is present and that any required firmware is in place and passes validity tests If this is successful the System Setup menu is displayed on the LCD screen and the unit should be ready for use If a fault is detected during boot up a message is displayed and an audible beep will be heard What is an FPGA error These messages indicate a power up initialization failure One of the first tasks done after a power on reset is for the CPU to download firmware into programmable logic devices known as FPGAs If the initialization system fails to complete one or more FPGA messages appear If these errors have occurred after a firmware upgrade try running the upgrade again 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 81 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Trouble shooting What do FPGA errors mean FPGA errors may appear in the form FPGA error nn where nn may be one or more of the following nn value Daughter board 1 DMV4 1 2 DMV4 2 4 DMV4 3 8 DMV4 4 16 Base board For example if FPGA error 5 appears this means that DMV4 1 and DMV4 3 have failed If the error persists after upgrading the firmware a
51. gin the update Note If the IAP utility was installed to the default directory and the update file was included with the install the required file will be of the form C IAP iX_YY txt Where X_YY is the update number or name During the update process which may take up to 25 minutes to complete a progress bar will appear in the IAP application window and a progress indicator will appear on the DX LCD display 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 14 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Installation All user buttons are disabled during the update and the IAP EXIT button will not be available If there are multiple hex files in the upgrade a status message will appear in the IAP application window to show completion of each stage After all files have been updated a status message will appear in the IAP application window indicating successful completion The DX LCD will display Download Ready again Press EXIT in the IAP application when complete and re power the DX unit The normal power up sequence should be performed and a new version number displayed If successful any attached display should show the DX output as before If any errors were reported during this process check the serial communications and retry the update The trouble shooting chapter may help with any error codes reported IMPORTANT Factory defaults for the standard in use will need to be recalled to enable layouts to be configured correctly System Setup gt
52. gressive Scan output in RGBHV format 393 216 pixel time base correction memory on each input Asynchronous inputs fully supported without tearing below 495 x 396 output screen size Line Sync input 15 7 kHz 4 525 704 pixels per line pixel width 74ns 480 active lines 625 704 pixels per line 576 active lines 625 Full Screen 694 pixels per line 566 active lines VGA Progressive Scan to 720 X 480 60Hz in 525 out Progressive Scan to 704 x 625 50Hz 576 active lines in 625 out Digital color encoding 4 2 2 image reconstruction 10 bit D A 2 x oversampled reconstruction Horizontal and Vertical Filtering in real time 13 5 MHz 6 tap horizontal and 5 line vertical FIR decimation filter Video channel labeling window borders 16 colors 19 Rack Mount 1U high Outline Dimensions 434mm W x 470mm D x 44mm H 110V 60 Hz or 220V 50 Hz auto detected 87 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Environmental Front panel Rear panel Computer interface 2003 Zandar Technologies plc DX 16 Specification Temperature 0 C to 28 C Storage is 0 to 50 degrees Humidity 70 max Power on off 6 configuration buttons 6 menu buttons Video I O BNC connectors VGA connector RS232 RS422 GPI GPO connectors 9 pin RS232 and RS422 male PC AT serial interfaces 88 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Approvals and warranty Approvals and warranty Regulatory Approvals Notice of CE Compliance The CE Mark C
53. ith _ underscore character unless text is enclosed in optional single quotes Previous values for FGColor BGColor and POS used if new values omitted Examples gt PIP_TXT SET 2 CAMERA 1 CR LF gt PIP_TXT_SET 3 SAT 2 Feed 0x00 Ox0f 20 20 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 63 Version 2 1 DX 16 Remote Control TECHNOLOGIES PIP_TXT_OFF PIP TXT OFF PiPID No CR LF Hides the PIP label on the output display By default the label is displayed PiPID Specifies PiP Number Example gt PIP TXT OFF 2 CR IF PIP_TXT_SOURCE PIP_TXT_SOURCE Source CR LF Determines Global or Layout File settings from the Z_Editor Layout Editor Source Source 1 for File Source O for Global Example PIP text settings saved with layout files gt PIP_TXT_SOURCE 1 CR LF BORDER_ON BORDER_ON CR LF Turn on borders around each PIP Example gt BORDER_ON CR LF BORDER_OFF BORDER_OFF CR LF Turns off borders around each PIP Example gt BORDER OFF CR LF BORDER_COLOR BORDER COLOR COLOR CR LF Sets the color of all PIP s borders Refer to DX Color Palette for values Example Change Border color to Yellow gt BORDER_COLOR 0x1B CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 64 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control BORDER_SOURCE BORDER_SOURCE Source CR LF Determines Global or Layout File settings from the Z_Editor Layout Editor Source Source 1 for File Source O for Global Example Bo
54. kground color from color palette and Down buttons to Audio Setup Configure on screen audio bargraphs and audio alarms scroll Caption Setup Changes the caption text on the output display between 7 eai menu items Clock Setup Changes properties of the real time clock and its display and press Border Setup Change PiP border properties OK to select a menu item System Description Active Buttons Output Setup Changes Output properties e g YUV RGB Router Setup Configures optional router setup U amp D to scroll Install Feature License code protected feature install facility between menu items Factory Setting Enable Disable recall of factory defaults on next power up and OK to GPO Setup Configures functionality of General purpose output lines ener menu GPI Setup Configures functionality of General purpose input lines Input Setup Configures input standard selection and display Table 13 System Setup Menu 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 24 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 System Setup Output Setup Output Type Operation Allows output display properties to be changed Description RGB YCrCb YUV C S_Video Composite amp S Video Table 14 Output Properties Menu System Setup Router Setup Router Type Use Baud Port Start Use PiP x Note Configures router interface Available option No Board Router Select name of attached router Yes No Yes enables PiP label data from ro
55. le Clock settings saved with layout files gt CLOCK_SOURCE 1 CR LF SETUP_OP SETUP_OP FORMAT CR LF Sets up the analogue output video display Parameter Description Value FORMAT RGB 0 YCrCB 1 Comp_S_Video 2 Example Setup Composite S Video Video Out gt SETUP_OP 2 CR LF TEST_PATTERN_ON TEST PATTERN ON CR LF Turns on the display of the 75 colorbar test pattern Example gt TEST PATTERN ON CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 68 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control TEST_PATTERN_OFF TEST_PATTERN OFF CR LF Turns off the display of the test pattern and restores normal output Example gt TEST PATTERN OFF CR LF DISPLAY DISPLAY LAYOUT_ID CR LF Selects and displays a new PiP layout file LAYOUT_ID Default layout Input channels used 1 4x4 1 16 2 12 1 1 13 3 3x3 1 9 4 2x2 1 4 5 PRST1 1 12 6 PRST2 1 8 7 PRST3 1 8 8 PRST4 1 12 Example Quad 2x2 display of PiPs 1 4 gt DISPLAY 4 CR LF FULLSCREEN FULLSCREEN PIPID CR LF This command enlarges the selected input channel to full screen Where PIPID selects the input channel and is in the range 1 to 16 Example Input channel 3 PiP 3 to full screen display gt FULLSCREEN 3 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 69 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Remote Control FULLSCREEN_RET FULLSCREEN RET CR LF This command returns the unit to the layout prior to the Full screen mode Example gt FULLSCREEN_RET CR LF OUTPUT_FADER
56. mote interface UMD information and tally status from external router via optional Router Interface Additional UMD available from Command Line Interface Front panel controls and LCD display RS232 and multidrop capable RS422 remote control 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 2 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Introduction Applications e Video server confidence channel e Broadcast video presence monitoring e Audio presence and level monitoring e Multi channel monitoring in OB trucks vans e Master control rooms e CATV SMATV e CCTV security and surveillance e Multimedia kiosks e Monitoring in industrial educational scientific and traffic environments e Government applications Display Layouts Factory preset display layout files have been provided which together allow 8 possible layout variations In addition any PiP within a currently displayed layout can be instantly re sized to full screen or frozen Layout 1 Layout 2 Layout 3 Layout 4 Preset 4x4 Preset 12 1 Preset 3x3 Preset 2x2 All inputs used 13 inputs used 9 inputs used 4 inputs used Inputs 1 13 Inputs 1 9 Inputs 1 4 Layout 5 Layout 6 Layout 7 Layout 8 gb mimm Fixed PRST 1 Fixed PRST 2 Fixed PRST 3 Fixed PRST 4 Inputs 1 12 used Inputs 1 8 used Inputs 1 8 used Inputs 1 12 used Figure 2 The DX 16 display variations 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 3 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Introduction The upper row of four preset layouts have dedicat
57. nd labels The lowest nibble of the 8bit Pixel value varies a gray scale on the output color The table above defines colors for the DX display which lie inside the range of colors allowed for CCIR video signals Choosing different pixel values from the table above may result in colors that lie outside the color range allowed for CCIR video signals i e saturated colors 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 62 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control The CLI command directory ECHO_ON ECHO_ON CR LF Enable echo of every character sent by the controller Example gt ECHO_ON CR LF ECHO_OFF ECHO OFF CR LF Disable echo of every character sent by the controller Only data and control codes originating from the Host system are sent back to the controller Example gt ECHO OFF CR LF PIP_TXT_SET PIP_TXT_SET PiPID No Text FGColor BGColor POS X POS Y CR LF Changes the label of a PiP window on the output display Parameter Description Value PiPID Specifies PiP Number 1 to 16 Text Specifies label text Up to 16 characters FGColor Foreground Color Must be a HEX See color palette number e g 0x00 BGColor Background Color Must be a See color palette HEX number e g 0x00 POS X Horizontal Text Position O to PIP Width in Pixels POS Y Vertical Text Position 0 to PIP Height in Pixels Note Upper and lower alphanumeric characters and symbols Space character must be represented w
58. nd power cycling the unit it may be necessary to replace the affected DMV4 daughter board s What do I check if the MultiViewer fails to respond correctly to commands Power cycle the unit and or recall factory defaults Observe boot up initialization procedure for messages or warnings on the LCD screen Why does the external display attached to my VGA output have poor image quality Most display problems can be traced to output display scaling artifacts or simply poor cabling Correcting these errors usually requires either configuration changes or fitting higher quality VGA cables What are scaling artifacts and how do I avoid them Scaling errors can occur when a display device connected to a VGA output is forced to re scale an image by interpolating new pixels because the display resolution generated by the MultiViewer output does not match the native display resolution supported by the display device The interpolation process often introduces scaling artifacts and will soften or degrade the resultant displayed image To avoid scaling errors check the native resolution of the display device and wherever possible configure the output of the MultiViewer to match the display s native resolution 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 82 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Trouble shooting What is ghosting and how do avoid it This term refers to vertical fringing artifacts Using incorrectly specified VGA cable or twisted pair
59. nel to control one or more DX units via an ASCII text based Command Line Interface Multiple units may be controlled using multidrop daisy chained wiring by using a unique system address before each command The port not selected for the CLI should be used to link to any optional ZAM In Picture Audio Meter Zandar MultiViewers may be controlled by a set of built in functional commands and from a range of extensible Z_Protocol commands This chapter deals with the built in functional commands Please refer to the Z_Protocol manual for details of the extensible Z_Protocol command set Hardware configuration The Baud Rate for either port may be selected from the front control panel or the CLI BAUD command COM Port Setting Baud Rate 57600 No of Bits 8 bits Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None Table 39 Default RS232 RS422 Port Hardware Setup Note The ZAM requires 115 200 Baud for correct operation 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 59 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control The Command Line Interface The CLI supports the following functional commands ECHO_ON ECHO_OFF PIP_TXT_SET PIP_TXT_OFF PIP_TEXT_SOURCE BORDER_ON BORDER_OFF BORDER COLOR BORDER SOURCE CAPTION_ SET CAPTION_OFF CAPTION SOURCE CLOCK_ON CLOCK_OFF CLOCK_ATTR READ_CLOCK SET_CLOCK CLOCK_SOURCE SETUP_OP TEST_PATTERN_ON TEST PATTERN OFF DISPLAY FULLSCREEN FULLSCREEN_RET OUTPUT _FADER RS232_WRITE RS422_WRITE FONT SIZE SETUP_TALLY TALLY TALLY_OFF
60. ng address and Use Pip is set to yes For DX 16 s the start address is normally set to 1 For other start addresses refer to Using multiple DX units in the Audio Monitoring chapter of the main manual 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 94 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Appendix 1 Thomson ASCII UMD Emulation The DX emulates 16 DX16 or 4 DX4 8 character UMD s with a single tally each UMD Device Update The DX implements the UMD device update as follows ZDAANabcdefgh lt cr gt ZD Command identification display set AA First a sets the unit number second a sets the PIP number N Display number not used abcdefgh Characters for the PIP Label lt cr gt Carriage return end of sync character Tally Led Update ZTaantt ZT Command identification tally set aa First a sets the unit number second a sets the PIP number n Display number not used tt First t sets the tally light on 1 or off 0 second t is not used lt cr gt Carriage return end of sync character Serial Interface The Baud rate and port are set from the DX front panel menu The parity is always none Start Address The start address sets the unit number 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 95 Version 2 1
61. nitoring The ZAM 32 supports the following audio scales Scale BBC_PPM DIN_PPM VU VU EXT NORDIC AES EBU Note Figure 14 Available audio bargraphs If ZAM has been chosen as an audio source the half tone bargraphs scale graphics are supplied directly by the DX 16 and the audio bars themselves will not appear unless a properly configured ZAM In Picture Audio Meter has been connected to the DX 16 Refer to the ZAM manual for details of ZAM installation and operation If SDI has been selected as the audio source only AES EBU bargraphs will be available Dynamic range Attack time Decay time 24dB 12dB to 12dB 10mSec 2 8 seconds per 24dB decay 55dB 5dB to 50dB 10mSec 1 5 seconds per 20dB decay 23dB 3dB to 20dB 400mSec 500 milliseconds per 20dB decay 80dB 10dB to 70dB 400mSec 500 milliseconds per 20dB decay 54dB 12dB to 42dB 10mSec 1 7 seconds per 20dB decay 60dB_ 0 to 60dB One sample 1 5 seconds per 20dB decay Table 37 Scale dynamic range and ballistics A white graticule bar denotes typical line up operating level Actual operating levels may be different 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 41 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Audio Monitoring Audio alarm symbols The following codes are used to indicate SDI ZAM alarms for up to four channels per PiP No Audio Alarms are shown at all if all audio channels are without error OK Alarm parameter ZAM Symbols SDI Symbols No Carrier Detect C
62. nu Note The port which is not selected for the Command Line Interface will be used for the ZAM data port Check that the ZAM is factory configured for that port type 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 35 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Operation Colors This sub menu is used by the Text Caption Clock and Border menus to allow color to be selected for the chosen property Menu Item Notes Active Buttons Gray R amp L to choose N OK O spl Yellow For all colors Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Orange Black Half Tone Choice for PiP labels Video underneath label is at half intensity Table 33 Color Sub Menu Note See also table 40 which shows the DX color palette accessible from the Command Line Interface together with hex representations of each color 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 36 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Operation Factory Settings The factory default settings are shown in the following tables DX Parameter Output Setup Input Setup Show Auto Input Standard Use Global Caption Settings Use Global PiP Text Settings Use Global Border Settings Screen Background Color Screen Caption Text Screen Caption Screen Caption FG Color Screen Caption BG Color Screen Caption text X Position Screen Caption text Y Position Screen Setup Clock On Clock Style Clock X Position Clock Y Position PIP Border Color PIP Border On PIP Text FG Color PIP Text BG Color PIP Text X Position PIP Text Y Position
63. ny green tally gt TALLY OFF 1 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 72 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control GPI_READ GPI_READ CR LF Reads and returns the state of the GPI lines as a 16 bit hex number Example gt GPI_READ CR LF A3A2 gt GPO_SET GPO_SET CR LF Writes directly to the GPO lines as a 16 bit hex number Example gt GPO_SET 0xABCD CR LF SET_MUL_TALLY SET_MUL_TALLY PIP Tally Color X POS Y POS Width Height CR LF Defines PiP Tally attributes size and position Parameter Description Value PIP PiP number 1 16 Tally PiP Tally Lamp 1 to 3 Opt Color Tally Lamp Color See DX Palette Default Tally 1 Red Tally 2 Green Tally 3 Yellow Opt X POS Horizontal Tally Lamp position 0 to PIP Width in Default Tally 1 5 Tally 2 10 pixels relative to Tally 3 15 PiP bottom left Opt Y POS Vertical Tally Lamp position 0 to PIP Height in Default All Tally 5 pixels relative to PiP bottom left Opt Width Tally Lamp width Default All Tally 5 1 99 pixels Opt Height Tally Lamp height Default All Tally 5 1 99 pixels Example 1 Set PiP 4 Tally 2 yellow at PIP bottom left hand corner size 10 by 10 gt SET_MUL TALLY 4 2 0X1B 0 0O 10 10 CR LF Example 2 Set PiP 2 Tally 1 red 20 pixels from left and 20 pixels from bottom of PIP size 20 by 20 gt SET_MUL_ TALLY 2 1 0X54 20 20 20 20 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 73 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Cont
64. oad and a null modem cable must be used to connect a spare RS232 port on the PC to COM 1 of the Controller on the DX unit Connect PC to COM 1 RS232 PC with Spare null modem RS232 Port table Figure 5 Serial control cabling WARNING Layouts stored on the DX will be lost after an upgrade and MUST be backed up externally using Z_Editor first To prepare for an IAP upgrade proceed as follows e Back up any existing layouts externally using Z_Editor e Power down the PC and the DX unit e Connect a null modem cable between a spare PC RS232 com port and the RS232 COM 1 port of the DX unit e Power up the DX unit with the MENU key held down to enter the IAP mode 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 13 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Installation The DX LCD will now display the following message Boot Loader 1 3 or higher Download ready Note A null modem has pins 2 and 3 Rx Tx crossed over The next step is to run IAP exe on the PC If this was received as a self exploding compressed file it must first be installed onto the PC IAP will produce the following screen when it is run n Application Programming Bro Com Baud Rate 57600 Modi Please select files Download Program Exit Zanda IAP 2 1 Figure 6 IAP menu To continue with the download proceed as follows e Select an update file to download e Ensure that the port selected is COM 1 and the baud rate is 57600 e Press download to be
65. on ZAM 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 1 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Introduction An optional plug in Router Card allows serial router tally data to be displayed instead of locally generated PiP label text Option UMD Main features Up to 8 12 or 16 asynchronous composite or SDI video sources with autodetect 525 625 and PAL NTSC operation autodetect per input 8 Bit 4 2 2 internal processing and 10 bit DAC outputs SDI Y C composite or component outputs VGA output built in line doubler outputs progressive scan picture Full screen and freeze on any input Built in preset layouts Built in character generator for source ID Standard or double on screen font size Real time clock and date Z_ Editor option for full user configuration of layouts and Picture in Picture layering Sync Loss Detect Black Picture Detect and SDI Frozen Picture Detect 16 GPI alarm inputs and outputs GPO per PiP for any PiP alarm Full Screen or remote trigger GPI recall of layouts GPI triggered tally alarm indication via PiP border and or PiP label text color change PiP change to full screen and or red Tally Lamp On screen bargaph monitoring of 2 or 4 embedded channels of audio per video source with licensed firmware upgrade External Zandar ZAM 32 24 16 8 option for configurable on screen bargaph monitoring of external analog and digital audio with comprehensive alarms Up to three Tally Lamps with programmable colors via re
66. oving any covers The unit must have adequate ventilation to avoid overheating of components Installation should be in standard 19 racks with forced air or convection cooling 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 6 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Installation A DX MultiViewer may be initially configured as an 8 12 or 16 input channel system With the exception of the DX 4 Quad field upgrades are available that add four inputs up to the maximum of 16 with the DMV4 daughter card Product Code Channels Upgradeable DX 4 Quad 4 No DX 8 MultiViewer 8 Yes DX 12 MultiViewer 12 Yes DX 16 MultiViewer 16 No Table 1 DX Series configuration options A standard DX MultiViewer comprises the following TRU 19 rack mount enclosure Rear Panel I O Front panel with LCD and configurations buttons Motherboard with positions for 1 4 Video Cards and optional Router Card 1 4 Four input Video Cards DMV4 60 Watt switched mode auto sensing Power Supply Unit PSU The following accessories are supplied One IEC mains lead with plug One user s reference manual One RS232 cable The following options are available Option LE Layout Editor Z_Editor user layout GUI software Option EA Embedded Audio for on screen bargaph monitoring of embedded audio Option ZAM for calibrated on screen bargaph monitoring of external analog and digital audio with comprehensive alarms Option UMD Router Interface Software 2003 Zandar Technologies pl
67. r Technologies plc 52 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Using the Z_Editor Click on a PiP window line entry to open an edit menu x Position x y Width Height 31 5 a1 6 331 Aspect Ratio M Fixed 4 3 T 169 Cancel Figure 21 Edit Window Co ordinates The window co ordinates are the size and position of the PiP window in which the PiP video and border will appear Values are approximately in screen pixels relative to the top left hand corner of the screen Click on a PiP border line entry to open an edit menu x Left Right Top Bottom 2 2 2 26 mj Change Color Cancel Figure 22 Edit Border Position The values are the thickness of the border on each side of the PiP window Border values are subtracted from the PiP window to yield the PiP video window Click on a Crop window line entry to open an edit crop menu Window Co Ordinates xi Position Width Height Cancel Figure 23 Edit Crop Window Co ordinates 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 53 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Using the Z_Editor The crop window co ordinates define the area of the source PiP video that will be used to fill the PiP video window The smaller the area of the source video chosen the more the video will appear zoomed in The values shown in Figure 23 take the central area of the source video to fill the PiP video window Both sides and the top and bottom of the video are cropped and do not appear in the output
68. rcentage of Non Black Pixels to mask logos or other graphic elements that may be added to the video chain This allows a video feed whose program video has failed at black but still carries a logo to still be detected by the BPD alarm Frozen Picture Detection SDI only The number of consecutive frames that have the same checksum is counted If that number exceeds the FPD Time limit in seconds an alarm FP is shown on screen Background Setup Allows screen background color to be selected Background Available option Active Buttons BG Color Black Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red R amp L to select color Blue Orange OK to apply next menu Table 22 Background Setup Menu Audio Setup Select bargraph source when both ZAM SDI options fitted Audio Available option Active Buttons Source Select embedded SDI or external ZAM source R amp L to choose for audio bargraphs OK to apply next menu SDI refer to SDI audio menu ZAM refer to ZAM audio menu Table 23 Embedded Audio Setup Menu Note If only one option fitted ZAM or SDI menu is entered directly 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 29 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES SDI audio menu DX 16 Operation The following options are only presented if SDI is selected as a source SDI audio Monitor Channels Bar X_Pos Bar Y_Pos Over level Over level threshold Audio loss Audio loss threshold Audio loss time Data Group Alarm Pos PiP No Show Available
69. rder settings saved with layout files gt BORDER_SOURCE 1 CR LF CAPTION_SET CAPTION SET Text FGColor BGColor X POS Y POS Defines the text content of the caption Parameter Description Value Text Specifies caption text Up to 16 characters FGColor Foreground Color Must be a HEX Refer to color palette number e g 0x00 BGColor Background Color Must be a HEX Refer to color palette number e g 0x00 X POS Horizontal text position 0to 719 Y POS Vertical text position 0 to 576 Note Upper and lower alphanumeric characters and symbols Use _ underscore character for space character Take care with X POS and Y POS as extreme values may cause wrap around Example Set Caption to ZANDAR DX in white text against black in the center of the screen gt CAPTION_SET ZANDAR DX 0x00 0x0f 100 100 CR LF CAPTION_OFF CAPTION_OFF CR LF Turns off display of the caption Example gt CAPTION_OFF CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 65 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control CAPTION_SOURCE CAPTION_SOURCE Source CR LF Determines Global or Layout File settings from the Z_Editor Layout Editor Source Source 1 for File Source 0 for Global Example Caption settings saved with layout files gt CAPTION_SOURCE 1 CR LF CLOCK_ON CLOCK_ON CR LF Turns on display of the clock Note After the CLOCK_ON command is issued it may take up to 3 seconds before the clock i
70. rol RESET _MUL_TALLY RESET MUL TALLY PIP Tally Color CR LF Resets PiP Tally attributes size and position Parameter Description Value PIP PiP number 1 16 Tally PiP Tally Lamp 1 to3 Opt Color Tally Lamp color See DX Palette Default Transparent OxEO Example Reset Tally 2 for PiP 4 to transparent gt RESET_MUL TALLY 4 2 CR LF PIP_TXT2_SET PIP_TXT2_SET PIP Text FGColor BGColor X POS Y POS CR LF Defines second PIP UMD attributes size and position Parameter Description Value PIP PiP number 1 16 Text PiP label Text Alphanumeric Opt FGColor Foreground Color See DX Palette Default White Opt BGColor Background Color See DX Palette Default Half Tone Opt X POS Horizontal position from PIP left O to PIP Width in Default 5 Pixels relative to top left Opt Y POS Vertical position from PIP top 0 to PIP Height in Default 20 Pixels relative to top left Example 1 Set text for PiP 4 to Zandar at default position and color gt PIP_TXT2_SET 4 Zandar CR LF Example 2 Set text for PiP 1 to Sports 20 pixels from left and 20 pixels from top of PIP gt PIP_TXT2_SET 1 Sports 20 20 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 74 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control PIP_TXT2_OFF PIP_TXT2_ OFF PIP FGColor BGColor CR LF Resets second PIP UMD color attributes Parameter Description Value PIP PiP number 1 16 Opt FGColor Foreground Color See DX Palette Default Transparent OxE
71. s displayed on the output display Example gt CLOCK_ON CR LF CLOCK_OFF CLOCK_OFF CR LF Turns off the display of the clock Example gt CLOCK_OFF CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 66 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control CLOCK_ATTIR CLOCK_ATTR STYLE X POS Y POS CR LF Defines the clock attributes style and position Parameter Description Value STYLE TIME 0 DATE 1 TIME amp DATE 2 X POS Horizontal text position 0to 719 Y POS Vertical text position 0 to 576 Note 525 output assumes US style date e g 07 29 00 625 output assumes European date e g 29 07 00 Example Clock with date displayed on top left hand corner of screen gt CLOCK_ATTR 2 20 20 CR LF SET_CLOCK SET_CLOCK DATE MONTH YEAR HRS MINS CR LF Sets the time and date Parameter Description Value DATE Day of the month 1 31 MONTH Month of the year 1 12 YEAR Last two digits of the year 00 99 HRS Hours in 24 hour format 0 23 MINS Minutes 0 60 Example Set Clock to 11 55 PM on 27 of December 2000 gt SET CLOCK 27 12 00 23 55 CR LF 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 67 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Remote Control READ_CLOCK READ CLOCK CR LF Reads the time and date Example gt READ_ CLOCK CR LF 27 9 00 10 20 01 gt CLOCK_SOURCE CLOCK_SOURCE Source CR LF Determines Global or Layout File settings from the Z_Editor Layout Editor Source Source 1 for File Source O for Global Examp
72. t menu Lic XXXXXXXX Enter 8 digit license code R amp L to choose character OK to apply and select next menu SDI Ch s nn The number nn of channels enabled will OK to leave menu correspond to the number purchased Table 16 Install Feature Menu Note License code will be preinstalled on DX s ordered with SDI embedded audio monitoring For field upgrade of DX contact Zandar Technologies or local representative for the license code to enable this feature System Setup Factory Settings Allows standard specific factory defaults to be recalled Factory Settings Description Active Buttons Recall PAL NTSC PAL M or EXIT exit without R amp L to choose OK to apply Factory Reset Table 17 Factory Settings Note Changing factory settings always requires a Factory Reset Power down and up again Controls are disabled until the Factory Reset is applied Use EXIT to avoid disabling controls if Factory Reset is not required The default factory setting is NTSC which is used in North America and Japan PAL is common in most of Europe and Asia and PALM is used in Brazil 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 26 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation System Setup GPO Setup Allows output properties to be assigned for each GPO line The GPO lines are active low GPO Available option Active Buttons R amp L to choose OK to apply and go to select polarity menu Polarity N_Open N_CLosed Select GPO polarity
73. tor RS422 485 assignments 16 open collector GPO outputs GPO 0 GPO_1 GPO _2 GPO _3 GPO _4 GPO _5 GPO _6 GPO _7 GND Pin No GPO 1 GPO 8 14 GPO_9 2 GPO_10 15 GPO_11 3 GPO_12 16 GPO_13 4 GPO_14 17 GPO_15 Pin No 18 6 19 7 20 8 21 10 11 12 13 22 23 24 25 Table 8 Male 25 way D connector GPO assignments Note The GPO can be set for normally open or normally closed GPO signals are mapped to PiPs GPO_O PiP1 GPO_1 PiP2 etc 2003 Zandar Technologies plc Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES 16 contact closure GPI or TTL alarm GPI 0 inputs GPI_1 GPI_2 GPI_3 GPI_4 GPI_5 GPI_6 GPI_7 GND Note Pin 9 of each connector is not used 2003 Zandar Technologies plc Pin No 1 14 2 15 3 16 4 17 DX 16 GPIO GPI_8 GPI_9 GPI_10 GPI_11 GPI_12 GPI_13 GPI_14 GPI_15 Installation Pin No 5 18 6 19 7 20 8 21 10 11 12 13 22 23 24 25 Table 9 Female 25 way D connector GPI assignments Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Installation Performing upgrades The DX series of MultiViewers have an embedded processor that executes its own software stored in flash memory which can be updated via a serial connection The update process is often referred to as In Application Programming The Zandar Windows application IAP exe allows software modules to be downloaded to the DX from a connected PC The DX unit must be setup in a special IAP Mode to support the downl
74. urn off the DX unit and disconnect the mains cable e Remove the top lid of the DX unit e Insert the router board into CN9 located at the right from the front and screw down e Remove the connector from the AUX port on the rear of the DX e Insert one of the supplied cables RS232 or RS422 485 into the AUX port and connect the other end to the RS232 or RS422 485 header depending on the interface to the external router e Replace the DX Lid and reconnect the mains cable Figure 32 The DX unit with the top removed Note If an AUX port is not fitted the existing RS232 or RS422 ports could be used for the router interface if not required for CLI and ZAM connections Read Warnings at the beginning of instalation chapter before carrying out service 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 91 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Router Configuration DX 16 Appendix 1 To configure the DX Router Option proceed as follows Power up the DX Under the System Menu go to Router Setup and set Use to Yes Set the Baud rate to match the router baud rate Set the port to match the router port standard Set the start address of the DX The start address is ignored for RS232 port standards To turn off reading and display of the PIP label set Use PIP x to False See individual router set up information 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 92 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Appendix 1 Router Protocols Probel Multi drop UMD Emulation The DX emulat
75. ut files can be created and saved to the layout buttons using the optional Layout Editor Z_Editor The entire layout range is only available if four DMV4 input cards are fitted 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 18 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation The Preset Layout Buttons Button Display Toggle action 4x4 16 tiles using all 16 Inputs No 12 1 13 picture tiles 1 13 No 3x3 9 picture tiles 1 9 No 2x2 4 picture tiles 1 4 No PRST 4 factory user layouts PRST1 lt PRST2 lt PRST3 lt PRST4 lt PRST1 FULL Selects Full Screen mode No SCRN LCD panel shows current full screen input Select new input with U amp D buttons and press OK Table 11 Front panel preset button functions 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 19 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES DX 16 Operation Managing the display Each PiP or video tile has a number of attributes which may be modified using the configuration buttons or by remote control The main controllable attributes include Border On Off acts on all PiPs Border color selected for all PiPs from 9 colors GPI color change of border border and or label text background PiP size change to full screen and or red Tally Lamp may be lit when PiP GPI active Serial Tally up to three Tally Lamps per PiP with programmable colors Audio monitoring data bargraphs and audio alarms may be displayed on a per PiP basis requires Option ZAM and or Option EA
76. uter No selects DX labels for all PiPs Select Baud rate to match router 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 1 15200 Select to match router RS232 RS422 485 Set the DX router card start address 01 99 True False True enables DX to display router data for selected PiP False forces DX to display DX label for selected PiP Table 15 Router Setup Menu Active Buttons R amp L to choose OK to apply Active Buttons R amp L to choose OK to apply and select next menu R amp L to choose OK to apply and select next PiP Dis Std menu R amp L to choose OK to apply R amp L to choose OK to apply U amp D to choose and select next menu OK to apply R amp L to choose and select next PiP or end OK to apply Routers currently supported are TSL Probel and Thomson For more information see the Router Installation and Configuration in Appendix 1 No Board will be displayed if the Router is not preset and No Data x will be displayed if no data or invalid data is received where x is PiP number 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 25 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Operation System Setup Install Feature Allows features to be added by entering a license code Install Feature Available option Active Buttons Unit XXXXXXXX 8 digit non editable number OK to select next menu generated by DX needed to obtain license code SDI Audio Yes No R amp L to choose OK to apply and select nex
77. xt menu Note Global settings YES apply to all the layout files stored in the DX For specific changes to properties such as labels the border or caption within a particular layout use the Z_Editor Layout Editor and select NO for Layout File settings 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 32 Version 2 1 TECHNOLOGIES Clock Setup Clock Clock Format X_Pos Y_Pos Time Date DX 16 Available option Turn the display clock ON or OFF Show Time only Show Date only Show All Clock horizontal position relative to left hand side of screen default 20 Clock horizontal position relative to top of screen default 550 PAL 455 NTSC Change Time Change Date Table 27 Clock Setup Menu Operation Allows On Screen properties of the DX real time clock to be configured Active Buttons R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu R amp L to select format OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu U amp D to change digit R amp L to select digit for change OK to apply next menu U amp D to change character R amp L to select next caption character for change OK to apply next menu U amp D to change character R amp L to select next caption character for change OK to apply next menu Notes Date is set to US format mm dd yy for NTSC amp PAL M factory defaults and European format dd mm yy for PAL factory defaults 2003 Zandar Te
78. xt color OK to apply next menu BG Color Label background color R amp L to choose color OK to apply next menu Table 29 PiP Text Setup Menu Note Global settings YES apply to all the layout files stored in the DX For specific changes to properties such as labels the border caption or clock within a particular layout use the Z_Editor Layout Editor and select NO for Layout File settings 2003 Zandar Technologies plc 34 Version 2 1 Zandar DX 16 Operation Test Pattern Output Allows a Color Bar test signal to be displayed Test Pattern Description Active Buttons Pattern ON OFF R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu Table 30 Test Pattern ON OFF Menu Keypad Setup Allows the Keypad to be locked so that changes cannot be made to the display Keypad Description Active Buttons LOCK Yes No R amp L to choose OK to apply next menu Table31 Keypad LOCK UNLOCK Menu Remote Control Setup Allows the Baud rate for each remote port to be selected Remote Available options Active Buttons RS232 Baud 4 800 9 600 19 200 38400 57 600 R amp L to select Baud rate rate 115 200 OK to apply RS422 Baud 4 800 9 600 19 200 38400 57 600 R amp L to select Baud rate rate 115 200 OK to apply CLI Port RS232 RS422 Command Line Interface port R amp L to select CLI port OK to apply next menu System xx Assign system number from 00 to 99 R amp L to select number OK to apply next menu Table 32 Remote Control Setup Me

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