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1. DGx or Ext NOTE If the Ext port is not connected to a computer it is not possible to unmount the disk VcrState none Returns the state of the disk recorder VOLumeINFO none Displays disk storage parameters total disk record time used disk time and remaining disk record time and disk volume name VOLumeNAME lt name gt VOLumeNAME can be used to read or write the DSS disk volume name The name can be up to 30 characters in length and may include spaces and punctuation characters If no name is specified VOLumeNAME prints the current name of the disk DGx User Manual 350 7277 1 CD SERIAL COMMAND SET Miscellaneous Commands MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS These commands control a variety of general DGx functions MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS Command Arguments Description AUTOSAVE lt ON OFF gt The AutoSave feature automatically stores the system configuration approximately every ten seconds The process stores configuration information such as HostList InputList Host settings and display parameters AutoSave allows you to turn the NVRAM automatic update mode on or off Note The AutoSave feature can cause sluggish response to some DGx controls While the Auto Save feature is useful during setup of the system it is best set to Off during live presentations Factory default OFF FrontPanel lt ON OFF gt Enables and disables the front panel Factory default2. ON Help lt command gt Help without an argument will display the entire serial command set Help with a command as an argument will display detailed information about that command ID none Displays the product identification product name firmware version number date of manufacture and serial number RestoreFactory Defaults none Restores all user settings to their factory default values SAVECONFIGURATION none Forces an update and explicit save of the system s NVRAM This stores configuration information such as HostList InputList Host settings and display parameters STATus none Returns the Status of the DGx and its current settings TestPattern lt ON OFF gt This command turns the internal TestPattern color bars on and off Factory default OFF CurrentTIME none The DGx has an internal real time clock This command returns the current date and time See RealTimeClockSet for information on how to set the real time clock RealTimeClockSet none The DGx has an internal real time clock that needs to be set by the user Once you send this command you will be prompted to enter the date year and time We recommend that you set the clock the first time you use the DGx The time can be recalled using the CurrentTime command 350 7277 1 CD DGx User Manual Il SERIAL COMMAND SET Serial Port Commands MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS CONTINUED DGXFIRMWAREUPDATE none
3. SERIAL COMMAND SET Tape Recorder Commands TAPE RECORDER COMMANDS CONTINUED Command Arguments Description ListAlIMARKs none This command lists the timecode and description of all event marks ListMARK lt 1 100 gt This command will display the timecode and description of the mark number specified MARK lt HH MM SS FF gt This command will create an event mark at the time code specified If no argument is provided then an event mark is created using the current time code NEXTMARK none This command sends the recorder to the next event mark from the current tape position PREVMARK none This command sends the recorder to the previous event mark from the current tape position SeekToMARK lt mark number gt This command will send the recorder to the specified event mark CHannelRECord lt 1 4 gt lt 1 4 gt lt 1 4 gt lt 1 4 gt Selects which channels to record in the Recording mode Factory default 1 RECord none This command switches unit to Recording mode and records the channel s you previously selected with the ChannelRecord command Note To switch from Record to any other recorder function you must first type Stop RecordMode lt input ALL gt lt HIgh STanDard gt This command sets the resolution at which your inputs will be recorded either High 1280x1024 or Standard 720x575 You can select a d
4. This command updates the firmware for the DGx daughter board You will also need to update the DGx main board with the Update Firmware command If the baud rate is other than 57 600 the user will be prompted to change the baud rate of the terminal emulator and the DGx to 57 600 When this is complete the DGxFirmware Update command must be re issued and confirmed The user is then prompted to restart the DGx Once the DGx restarts the user is prompted to type the command STARTDGXUPDATE and then download the file On the screen progress dots appear during the download See Appendix D for more information UPDATEFIRMWARE none This command updates the firmware for the DGx main board You will also need to update the DGx board with the DGx Firmware Update command If the baud rate is other than 115 200 the user will be prompted to change the baud rate of the terminal emulator and the DGx to 115 200 When this is complete the Updatefirmware command must be re issued and confirmed The user is prompted to download the file On the screen progress dots appear during the download See Appendix D for more information VERSION none Version returns firmware hardware and bootcode revision information SERIAL PORT COMMANDS The commands control baud rate and echo settings for the serial port SERIAL PORT COMMANDS Command Arguments Description BAUDrate lt 1200 2400 9600 19200 Sets the
5. second argument is not needed because both outputs will playback a quad display Factory default 1 1 FullScreen lt 1 4 gt lt 1 4 gt In Playback mode this command allows you to change your display options on the fly This command takes the selected input source s and displays it in full screen The full screen configuration you select overrides the previous ChannelPlay settings QuadView none In Playback mode this command switches the output display to a quad configuration The Quad View command overrides the previous ChannelPlay settings to QUAD PLAY none This command switches unit to Playback mode and plays the channels you previously selected with the ChannelPlay command Note To switch from Play to any other recorder function you must first type Stop PAUSE none In Playback mode this command pauses the channels currently being played Playback resumes when you send another Pause command or when you send the Play command STOP none This command cancels Play Pause and Record recorder functions Stop does not change what Setup mode you are currently in DeleteMARK lt mark number gt This command will delete the given event mark DeleteALLMARKs none This command will delete all event marks after asking for confirmation EditMARK lt mark number gt lt description gt This command will update the description of the specified e
6. seconds the Window status reverts to On This allows for the use of a switcher and maintaining the desired On Off status It also means that when a previously unused input is used the Window automatically turns On allowing the new input to be displayed Factory default ALL ON 350 7277 1 CD DGx User Manual SERIAL COMMAND SET Tape Recorder Commands TAPE RECORDER COMMANDS These commands are used to control both the DGx and the connected DV tape recorder TAPE RECORDER COMMANDS Command Arguments Description AUDio lt ON OFF gt The Audio command enables or mutes audio during playback Factory default ON CHannelPLAY lt 1 4 QUAD gt lt 1 4 gt Selects which channels to play in the Playback mode The first argument is the recorded input that will playback in your primary output The second argument is the recorded input that will playback in your secondary output If Quad then the second argument is not needed because both outputs will playback a quad display Factory default 1 1 FullScreen lt 1 4 gt lt 1 4 gt In Playback mode this command allows you to change your display options on the fly This command takes the selected input source s and displays it in full screen The full screen configuration you select overrides the previous ChannelPlay settings QuadView none In Playback mode this command switches the output display to a quad confi
7. 0 7277 1 CD DGx User Manual 13 SERIAL COMMAND SET Control Software For Windows CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS RGB Spectrum offers an optional software control program which runs under Microsoft Windows 95 98 2000 ME XP NT The DGx Virtual Control Panel VCP is a graphical user interface for RS 232 serial control OEE lal Vital Semen Record Ad Pty Tapa Peconi ded Play Cink tuaga Carimi Guipa imir Sand Pree Taren acord srd Piy rairch Owr Th Re Preach mi Capea P ara Pi Fa Pa Pi EER TR ek Emi akg Carew Tapo urpmi pda Mies Tise firana nde vee bark Maree Pike i Om a torn oo i iaj fre Pim Face ete Tires ert br Ei Cary Die heer bii um Agia FIGURE 1 VCP Software for the DGx With the VCP you have push button control over all functions of the DGx The VCP requires the same serial connections as described in Appendix B The VCP comes with an online help feature so the application is not covered in this User Manual If you have purchased the VCP control software please refer to the online help accessible on each section of the software via the Help button located in the bottom right corner of the screen 14 DGx User Manual 350 7277 1 CD
8. SERIAL COMMAND SET 350 7277 1 CD This section discusses the DGx serial control commands The command set provides access to all of the unit s functions GENERAL All DGx functions are accessible by means of serial commands The command set is made up of ASCII characters and is not case sensitive Typically the device is controlled by a 3rd party machine or by means of an optional software control program called the Virtual Control Panel VCP This program allows a user to control the DGx directly from a PC running the Windows Operating system See Control Software For Windows on page 32 for more information on this program SERIAL COMMAND SET USAGE The serial command set can be used to control the DGx For example to set input 1 as the channel to record type in CHREC 1 The serial command set can also be used to find out the current state for a particular parameter For example to find out the brightness level of input 3 type BRI 3 The DGx will return the current value for example Brightness 123 The uppercase letters in the command name can be used to abbreviate the command on the prompt line For example CHannelRECord you can use CHREC and for CONTrast you can use CONT A space is required between a command and its argument The following tables list all of the commands for controlling the DGx Note that some commands will differ based on your recording device either the DV tape recorder or the Digital Stora
9. and Arguments Description BRI ght lt input ALL gt lt 500 500 gt Sets brightness value of the selected input The ALL argument sets brightness for all four inputs Factory default 0 CHannelINput lt 1 4 QUAD gt Selects an input for display and adjustment i e timing adjustments image controls Factory default 1 CONTrast lt input ALL gt lt 0 200 gt Sets contrast value of the selected input The ALL argument sets contrast for all four inputs Factory default 100 GAMma lt input ALL gt lt 0 5 2 0 gt Sets a unique gamma value for each input when displayed or played back in full screen If you play back in quad mode gamma will equal 1 0 The ALL argument sets gamma for all four inputs Factory default 1 0 HUE lt input gt lt 180 180 gt Sets hue value of the selected input Hue is only valid for video option board inputs Factory default 0 SATuration lt input gt lt 0 200 gt Sets saturation value of the selected input Saturation is only valid for video option board inputs Factory default 100 SHARPness lt input gt lt 0 11213 gt Sets sharpness value of the selected input Factory default 2 WINdow lt input ALL gt lt ON OFF gt This command is used to turn on or off one or all inputs If Window is Off and the input to that channel is removed and reapplied within two seconds then the status remains Off If Window is Off and the input is removed and reapplied after more than two
10. ge Subsystem DSS DGx User Manual 1 SERIAL COMMAND SET Input Commands INPUT COMMANDS These commands allow you to make adjustment to your input settings and then save these settings into the unit s internal memory INPUT COMMANDS Command Arguments Description INput lt input ALL gt AUTO LOCK DEBUG Sets the input mode for the specified input Auto engages the autosync circuitry Lock disables the autosync circuitry Debug provides information on input status and reports changes to measured parameters INputInteractive lt input gt Enters input interactive mode to visually adjust timing parameters of the specified input A white box frame and crosshair appear over the full screen input Starting with the lower right corner of the image use these keyboard controls to position the image within the white frame I moveup M move down J move left L move right With the lower right corner properly adjusted address the upper left corner next by using these keyboard controls i moveup m move down j move left l move right With the image properly adjusted quit the utility q quit After you have adjusted the input to your satisfaction use the Input Name command to name your input source and the Input Save command to store the Input List INputLIST lt 1 50 gt lt 1 50 gt lt ACTIVE gt Displays the entire Input List of saved input timings If argu
11. guration The QuadView command overrides the previous ChannelPlay settings to QUAD PLAY none This command switches unit to Playback mode and plays the channels you previously selected with the ChannelPlay command Note To switch from Play to any other recorder function you must first type Stop PAUSE none In Playback mode this command pauses the channels currently being played Playback resumes when you send another Pause command or when you send the Play command FastForward none In Playback mode this command fast forwards the recorder until the end of the tape or until the Stop command is given REWind none In Playback mode this command rewinds the recorder until the beginning of the tape or until the Stop command is given RealTimeSeek lt Year Month Day Hour Minutes Seconds gt Places the tape deck at the selected real time recording time STOP none This command ceases Play Rewind FF Pause and Record recorder functions Stop does not change what Setup mode you are currently in DeleteMARK lt mark number gt This command will delete the given event mark DeleteAIIMARKs none This command will delete all event marks after asking for confirmation EditMARK lt mark number gt lt description gt This command will update the description of the specified event mark DGx User Manual 350 7277 1 CD
12. ifferent resolution for each input The ALL argument sets the resolution for all inputs Factory default HI RECorderINFO none Displays recording device currently connected and in communication with the DGx MediumInfo none Returns the tape info OffTapeInfo none This command will display which channels are recorded on the tape and what the resolution was for the recording High or Standard In addition this command returns the recorded date and time for the current tape position TimeCodeSeek lt HH MM SS FF gt Positions the tape at the timecode specified TimeCodeQuery none Returns the timecode at the current tape position VcrState none Returns the state of the tape recorder 350 7277 1 CD DGx User Manual SERIAL COMMAND SET Disk Recorder Commands DSS DISK RECORDER COMMANDS DSS These commands are used to control both the DGx and the connected DSS DIGITAL STORAGE SUBSYSTEM DSS COMMANDS Command Arguments Description AUDio lt ON OFF gt The Audio command enables or mutes audio during playback Factory default ON CHannelPLAY lt 1 4 QUAD gt lt 1 4 gt Selects which channels to play in the Playback mode The first argument is the recorded input that will playback in your primary output The second argument is the recorded input that will playback in your secondary output If Quad then the
13. lRecord command Note To switch from Record to any other recorder function you must first type Stop RECorderINFO none Displays recording device currently connected and in communication with the DGx 350 7277 1 CD DGx User Manual 10 SERIAL COMMAND SET Disk Recorder Commands DSS DIGITAL STORAGE SUBSYSTEM DSS COMMANDS CONTINUED Command Arguments Description RecordMode lt input ALL gt lt HIgh STanDard gt This command sets the resolution at which your inputs will be recorded either High 1280x1024 or Standard 720x575 You can select a different resolution for each input The ALL argument sets the resolution for all inputs Factory default HI TimeCodeSeek lt HH MM SS FF gt Positions the DSS track at the timecode specified TimeCodeQuery none Returns the timecode at the current disk position CurrentTIME none Displays currently computed time of DGx internal clock DSSCONNection lt DGX EXT gt DSSCONNection allows you to mount or unmount the disk volume with the DSS Issuing DSSCONN EXT will cause the DSS to unmount the disk volume allowing an external computer to read and write to the disk via the 1394 port on the rear of the DSS labeled Ext To remount the drive issue the command DSSCONN DGx command If used without an argument DSSCONNection will respond with a message indicating the current connection status
14. ments are supplied displays on the portion of the list requested The Active argument displays all saved list entries INputLOAD lt input gt lt 1 50 gt Loads the indicated entry from the nput List to the specified input channel The entry is loaded only if it matches the measured parameters of the signal sync format and polarity interlace state vertical total and horizontal frequency INputName lt input gt lt name gt Assigns a name to the specified input The argument can be up to 17 alphanumeric characters with no spaces underscore is acceptable Factory default Auto_1 INputSave lt input gt lt 1 50 gt Saves the specified input to the selected entry in the Input List These settings are recalled whenever the signal is reapplied to the DGx INputDELete lt 1 50 gt Deletes the specified input from the Input List INputTiming lt input gt lt hfp gt lt hs gt lt hbp gt lt hact gt lt vfp gt lt vs gt lt vbp gt lt vact gt Sets the timing of the selected input Note The vertical total cannot be changed from the measured value that is the total of lt vfp gt lt vs gt lt vbp gt lt vact gt must remain constant See Table 7 on page 31 for ranges and factory defaults DGx User Manual 350 7277 1 CD INPUT COMMANDS CONTINUED SERIAL COMMAND SET Output Commands Command Arguments Description IN
15. none Clears the Host List of all user defined hosts HOST none A query command which returns information on the selected host timing 350 7277 1 CD DGx User Manual SERIAL COMMAND SET Output Commands OUTPUT COMMANDS CONTINUED Command Arguments Description HostInteractive none Enters the host interactive mode This is an adjustment mode for changing the Host Timing values to better suit your display device Once in the interactive mode a white box and crosshair appear on the output display Starting with the lower right corner of the box use these keyboard controls I moveup M move down J move left L move right With the lower right corner properly adjusted address the upper left corner next by using these keyboard controls i moveup m move down j move left 1 move right With the image properly adjusted quit the utility q quit After you have adjusted the input to your satisfaction use the Host Name command to name your input source and the Host Save command to store the Host List HostLIST lt 1 12 gt lt 1 12 gt Displays the entries in the Host List Without arguments the command returns the entire list With one argument it returns information on the specified Host List entry With both arguments it returns the portion of the Host List specified by the arguments The first ten entries are user defined Entries 11 and 12 are the factory hosts sup
16. ported by RGB Spectrum See Table 6 for a description of the Host List Factory default Host 11 HostLOAD lt 1 12 gt Loads the indicated host from the Host List HostName lt name gt Assigns a name to the current host The argument can be up to 17 alphanumeric characters with no spaces underscore is acceptable Factory default Auto_1 HostSave lt 1 10 gt Saves the current host settings into the Host List The argument specifies which Host List position is used HostDELete lt 1 10 gt Deletes the specified user defined host HostTiming lt hfp gt lt hs gt lt hbp gt lt hact gt lt vfp gt lt vs gt lt vbp gt lt vact gt lt hfreq gt lt sync gt lt hpol gt lt vpol gt lt il gt Sets the timing for the current host Factory default Host 11 1280x1024 75 Hz See Table 6 on page 31 for a description of the Host List HostTiming hfp hs hbp hact vfp vs vbp vact hfreq sync hpol vpol il lt value gt Sets the timing for the current host Factory default Host 11 1280x1024 75 Hz See Table 6 on page 31 for a description of the Host List DGx User Manual 350 7277 1 CD IMAGE COMMANDS SERIAL COMMAND SET Image Commands These commands allow you to make adjustments with the Input Commands you can then adjust the image controls for each input IMAGE COMMANDS Comm
17. putTiming lt input gt hfp hs hbp hact lt value gt Sets the timing of the selected input This is an alternative style of entry that allows single parameter changes of horizontal timing parameters See Table 7 on page 31 for ranges and factory defaults INputTYPE lt input gt lt RGB COMPOSITE SVIDEO COMPONENT gt This command is used for channels with video input option boards The command selects between the four possible inputs types of such a channel One input per channel can be used at a time The input argument can only be 1 or 3 since these are the only input channels which support the optional video board NOTE After the HED RE has been changed you should type SAVECONFIGURATION to save your changed settings Factory default RGB INputFormat lt input gt InputFormat is a read only command for checking the video format of the current video input selection The command is only valid when Input Type is set to either Composite Component or S Video The response to the command will be NTSC or PAL The input argument can only be 1 or 3 since these are the only input channels which support the optional video board OUTPUT COMMANDS These commands control the output of the DGx You may need to make timing adjustments to the timing settings to better suit your display device OUTPUT COMMANDS Command Arguments Description ClearHostList
18. rack Currently the DSS reassembles the sequence and time code positioning of the remaining recorded tracks DeleteALLTRACKS none Deletes ALL recorded tracks and event marks on the DSS The user is prompted for a confirmation before the tracks are deleted NextTRACK none Moves the DGx DSS system from the currently selected track to the beginning of the next recorded track PrevTRACK none Moves the DGx DSS system from the currently selected track to the beginning of the previously recorded track OffTapeInfo none This command will display which channels are recorded on the disk and what the resolution was for the recording High or Standard In addition this command returns the recorded date and time for the current disk position RealTimeClockSet none Sets or resets the internal DGx real time clock Note that the DSS clock is synchronized to this DGx clock so the Real Time used for recording sessions is based on this setting The default format used is military time When you send this command the DGx will prompt you to provide the following information Year Month Date Day of the Week Hour and Minute RealTimeSeek lt Year Month Day Hour Minutes Seconds gt Places the DSS at the selected real time recording time RECord none This command switches unit to Recording mode and records the channel s you previously selected with the Channe
19. serial port baud rate The value is 38400 57600 115200 gt automatically saved in NVRAM Factory default 9600 ECHO lt ON OFF gt Turns the serial echo On Off The value is saved in the NVRAM The echo is only on commands typed and sent to the unit Note Echo setting has no effect on responses issued by the DGx responses are always visible regardless of the echo status Factory default ON DGx User Manual 350 7277 1 CD SERIAL COMMAND SET Serial Port Commands TABLE 1 Host List NAME HFP HS HBP HACT VFP VS VBP VACT HFREQ SYNC HPOLVPOLIL 1 10 user defined hosts 11 VESA_1280x1024___75 16 144 248 1280 1 3 38 1024 79980 5 1 1 0 12 720 x 580 _100 19 56 69 720 3 3 39 580 62500 5 0 0 0 TABLE 2 Definitions and Ranges for Timing Parameters Parameter Definition Range default value HFP Horizontal front porch 0 to 640 pixels 16 HS Horizontal syne 16 to 640 pixels 144 HBP Horizontal back porch 0 to 640 pixels 248 HACT Horizontal active 16 to 1280 pixels 1280 VFP Vertical front porch 0 to 512 lines a VS Vertical sync 2 to 32 lines 3 VBP Vertical back porch 0 to 512 lines 38 VACT Vertical active 12 to 1024 lines 1024 HFREQ Horizontal frequency in Hz 15 to 90 kHz 75 SYNC Sync format 3 4 or 5 wires 5 HPOL Horizontal sync polarity lor 0 ad VPOL Vertical sync polarity lor0 d IL Interlaced Noninterlaced lor0 0 35
20. vent mark ListAlIMARKs none This command lists the timecode and description of all event marks ListMARK lt 1 100 gt This command will display the timecode and description of the mark number specified MARK lt HH MM SS FF gt This command will create an event mark at the time code specified If no argument is provided then an event mark is created using the current time code DGx User Manual 350 7277 1 CD SERIAL COMMAND SET Disk Recorder Commands DSS DIGITAL STORAGE SUBSYSTEM DSS COMMANDS CONTINUED Command Arguments Description NEXTMARK none This command sends the recorder to the next event mark from the current mark PREVMARK none This command sends the recorder to the previous event mark from the current mark SeekToMARK lt mark number gt This command will send the recorder to the specified event mark CurrentTRACK lt track gt Without an argument this command displays current recorded track that the system is set to With an argument the DSS will seek to the beginning of the designated track number ListTRACKS lt start track gt lt count gt Displays a listing of all recorded tracks on the DSS hard drive For each track the real time elapsed time and recording length are listed DeleteTRACK lt track gt Deletes selected recorded track on DSS and any event marks within that t
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