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1. Chooses vertical temporal de interlacing in V T De Interlacing FLI2200 Linear default Chooses linear color temperature 5500K Chooses 5500K color temperature 6500K Chooses 6500K color temperature Color Temp 9300K Chooses 9300K color temperature Red Green and Blue Manually adjusts color temperature scroll bars ALL 0 255 default 255 Table sheet 2 of 5 User 18 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Level 1 Level 2 Gamma Correction Level 3 Linear 1 0 default Gamma I 1 5 Gamma 2 2 2 Gamma 3 2 8 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Level 4 On Screen Display Table 5 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output Functionality Chooses linear gamma correction Chooses 1 5 gamma correction factor Chooses 2 2 gamma correction factor Chooses 2 8 gamma correction factor Auto Sync Picture Clock Position Reset Video System Advanced Auto default NTSC PAL SECAM 4 43 NTSC PAL M PAL N PAL 60 Automatically adjusts sync for Analog graphics and HDTV Not supported for SDTV dimmed or DVI dimmed Manually adjusts the clock for Analog graphics and HDTV Not supported for SDTV dimmed or DVI dimmed Manually adjusts the phase for Analog graphics and HDTV Not supporte
2. HSYNC Polarity VSYNC Polarity Lamp Hours FPGA Revision HDTV FPGA Revision CPLD Revision Firmware Revision Serial Number eWARP On or Off Geometry Zoom Horizontal Pan Vertical Pan Level 4 Displays a Test Pattern for alignment Shows the current input source Shows the current input resolution Shows the current input horizontal frequency Shows the current input vertical frequency Shows the current input pixel clock Shows the current input horizontal sync polarity Shows the current input vertical sync polarity Shows the current lamp timer since the last lamp timer reset Shows the FPGA version Shows the HDTV FPGA Revision number Shows the CPLD Revision number Shows the firmware version Shows the serial number and On Off status of eWARP Designer Reverts to factory resets for all items in Advanced sub menus except lamp timer Enables magnification of a smaller area Projection Front Tabletop default Sets the picture to project normally Front Ceiling Sets the picture to display upside down 1 flip along the horizontal axis for front projection upside down from the ceiling Rear Tabletop Sets the picture to display backwards flip along the vertical axis for rear projection Rear Ceiling Sets the picture to display upside down and backwards
3. 28 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Loading Firmware PC Loader l x File Communication Device Configure Tools Help Load Hex Ready abon 3 HEX File C Program FilesySilicon Optix lmage AnyPlace PC Loader loader hex BOARD File C Program FilesySilicon Optix Image AnyPlace PC LoaderyManchester br DEVICE File C Program FilesySilicon Optix Image AnyPlace PC Loaderv m29Lv160D 0 Lines E Si I Figure 6 PC Loader Main Window Table 12 PC Loader Menu Bar Options Menu Menu Options Description Open Opens a HEX file this file becomes the current HEX file and its name is written into the HEX file field Exit Quits the program Connect Opens the communication port COM Communication Disconnect Closes the communication port COM Configure Sets up the communication port COM Loads and displays a brd file that contains hardware information about the Device Properties T currently used board Configure Loading Configures the loading command Loading Options Convert BIN to HEX Converts a BIN file in Intel HEX file format Help About PC Loader copyright information and version number Note a Com Port Open message indicates that the Com Port opened successfully Communication is only established after OptiScale is turned on 29 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com M
4. Register RS232 422 485 Commands Power On Off Commands Table 19 Power off Command Format Offset Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OpticalScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu B On Off a Off b On with output selection c On no change to output setting 0 XGA 60 Function Code 1 XGA 50 2 VGA v 60 3 SVGA 60 4 720p 60 5 720p amp 59 54 6 720p amp 50 Sub function Code 7 SXGA 60 8 SXGA 60 9 SXGA 50 A WXGA 1366 x 768 B WVGA 952 x 488 C VGA 50 D SVGA 50 E SXGA 50 0 00 40 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Input Signal Commands Table 20 Input Signal Command Format MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Offset Field Name Size bytes Description 0 Start of Message 1 A is the first byte for all OpticalScale RS232 control 1 Box address 2 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 3 Function Menu 1 C Input Signal a Graphics RGB b Graphics DV1 c HDTV YPrPb d HDTV RGB 4 Function Code 1 e SDTV Composite I f SDTV Composite 2 g SDTV S Video h SDTV Component 5 Sub function Code 1 0 Unused 6 Value 1 0 7 Spare 2 00 Picture Commands Picture Reset Command Field Name
5. o Soe 2 ke ESE EN amc w i Eo 3 0000000060 ace STET ce nour Figure 3 OptiScale Rear Panel Typical OptiScale Application HDTV PPC Graphics T NTSC PAL Y f DVD RS232 RS422 RS485 T i Optional 4 A gt gt gt J Signal out at projector s native resolution Optiscale Figure 4 Typical OptiScale Application Ordering Options and Accessories Table 1 Ordering Options and Accessories Part Number Description Video graphics scaler without geometry OptiScale ne P correction for projection onto flat surfaces Optional software for expanding OptiScale s capabilities to project onto any surface curved cylindrical and so on May be ordered to upgrade a previously purchased Image AnyPlace eWARP Designer IA 100 eWARP KEY Table sheet 1 of 2 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 36 Introduction Image AnyPlace EX Part Number IA 100 EX Description Image AnyPlace shipped with IA 100 eWARP KEY software pre loaded Cables Rack Mount Adapter Kit IA 100 CABLE IA 100 RM Optional package of cables Optional rack mount installation brackets Infra Red Remote IA 100 RM Extra remote control Image AnyPlace BEX IA 100 BEX Image AnyPlace with edge blending and IA 100 eWARP software pre loaded Cinema AnyPlace Table sheet 2 of 2 CA 100_E
6. High quality de interlacing for HDTV and SDTV Supports SECAM PAL 60 4 43 NTSC PAL M and PAL N international video standards Provides output to VGA SVGA XGA 720p SXGA and SXGA projectors Provides output to 852x480 and 1366x768 plasma displays Output GenLock Flexibility and Ease of Use The following OptiScale features demonstrate the product flexibility and ease of use Magnify scroll and pan through all inputs Aspect ratio conversion for 16 9 and 4 3 Control via front panel IR remote or serial link Adjustments for contrast brightness hue gamma saturation and color temperature Compact size 1U height and rack mountable Sophisticated Software OptiScale uses the following software PC Loader standard enables field upgrades of firmware Serial Control Panel Panel Diagrams Figure 2 illustrates the Silicon Optix OptiScaleOptiScale front panel controls and indicators and Figure 3 illustrates the rear panel connectors www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 36 Introduction GF y Ke Ke r Sr S Es 27 E ge ye PA H FL Y VY ZE QE YF Silicori ch E p E E EAA 49 v AY af A lt 4 gt N E E Optiscale Figure 2 OptiScale Front Panel Suilcon Optlx MAGE ANYPLACE IER vvs DUCONOPTX GEM SDTV INPUTS HOTY INPUTS ae a Ab A
7. Power On Off Commands 40 Program Settings and PCLoader cfg File 31 V VESA 60 Q VGA 60 Quick Start Procedure 6 W R Warp 60 Warranty i Resampling 59 Return Material Authorization 1 RGB 59 X RMA i RMA Conditions i XGA 60 RS 232 422 485 Protocol 35 RS232 422 485 Commands 40 RS232 422 485 Interface 35 59 Z RS232 422 485 Power On Off Commands 40 Zoom 61 RS232 422 485 Protocol 35 63 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 64 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Index www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright
8. Start of Message Table 21 Picture Reset Command Format Size bytes Description A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu D Picture Function Code a Reset to Defaults Sub function Code 0 Unused Value 0 Spare 00 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 41 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Picture Color Adjust Commands Table 22 Picture Color Adjust Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu D Picture b Brightness c Contrast Function Code d Sharpness e Color f Tint 0 Increment Sub function Code 1 Decrement Value 0 Spare 00 Picture SDTV De interlacing Command Table 23 Picture SDTV De interlacing Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description 0 Start of Message 1 A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control 1 Box address 2 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 3 Function Menu 1 D Picture 4 Function Code 1 g SDTV De interlacing 0 AUTO 1 3 2 Pull Down 5 Sub function Code 1 2 Static Mesh 3 Vertical Temporal
9. flip along horizontal and vertical axes for rear projection upside down from the ceiling Table sheet 4 of 5 Reverts to Front Tabletop and Horizontal keystone 0 Vertical keystone 0 20 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 5 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output Functionality Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 SDTV treated as 4 3 input and shown as a pillar box 16 9 Standard Graphics treated as 4 3 input and shown as a pillar box HDTV treated as 16 9 input and shown full screen SDTV extracts a 16 9 letterbox region and expands to full screen Aspect Ratio Letterbox input Graphics not supported dimmed HDTV not supported dimmed SDTV treated as 4 3 input stretched linearly and shown full screen Anamorphic Input Graphics treated as 4 3 input stretched linearly and shown full screen HDTV not supported dimmed Reset Resets to 16 9 Standard English Chooses English as the OSD language Japanese Chooses Japanese as the OSD language Frangais Chooses French as the OSD language Italiano Chooses Italian as the OSD language Language Espa ol Chooses Spanish as the OSD language Deutsch Chooses German as the OSD language Korean Chooses Korean as the OSD language Ch
10. reversed image is displayed Projector image flip enabled Front Tabletop option is not selected Check the projector to ensure that image flip is not enabled From the OptiScale OSD select the Geometry menu and then select the Projection submenu Ensure that the Front Tabletop option is selected The bottom top or left right portions of the projected image are cut off The entire image is not displayed Projector image position has been adjusted Check the projector to ensure that image position has not been adjusted Horizontal and vertical picture position are not set to zero From the OptiScale OSD select the Picture menu and then select the Position submenu Ensure that the H and V sliders are set to zero The image is too small too large or compressed Wrong aspect ratio selected Select a different aspect ratio by pressing the Aspect Ratio button on the remote control Wrong image position settings in the Picture menu Make sure the image position settings are correct on the Picture menu Computer resolution setting incorrect If you re using a computer make sure its resolution setting is correct The image appears blurry or soft There may be dirt or smears on the projector lens Clean the projector lens Projector focused incorrectly Adjust the focus of the projector Picture sharpness setting incorrect Adjust the Sharpness setting in the OptiScale
11. select for the SDTV Comp 2 input If Magnify is selected from the Geometry menu the button is temporarily re assigned as a Horizontal Zoom In control The Menu button is used to invoke the OSD main menu The Up Arrow button is used to navigate the OSD The Down Arrow button is used to navigate the OSD The Right Arrow button is used to navigate the OSD The Left Arrow button is used to navigate the OSD The Enter button is used to activate an OSD menu selection OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output Table 4 summarizes the structure of the OSD system for the 4 3 output resolution aspect ratio www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Level 1 Input Signals Level 2 Graphics RGB Graphics DVI HDTV YPbPr HDTV RGB SDTV Composite 1 SDTV Composite 2 SDTV S Video SDTV Component MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 4 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output Level 3 Level 4 Functionality Selects analog graphics as input Selects DVI graphics as input Selects HDTV YPbPr as input Selects HDTV RGB as input Selects Composite SDTV I as input Selects Composite SDTV 2 as input Selects S Video SDTV as input Selects Component SDTV as input Picture Brightness Contrast 0 100 default 50 default 16 for HDTV 0 100 default 50 Table sheet 1 of
12. 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu H Factory Reset Function Code a Sub function Code 0 Value 0 Spare www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 49 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols 50 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Troubleshooting Guide Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Before consulting Silicon Optix Technical Support for OptiScale perform the following simple checks listed in Table 38 No power no illumination of LCD screen or front panel buttons Table 38 Troubleshooting Guide Probable Cause Unit not plugged into main power Solution Ensure that the OptiScale power plug is connected to a live power outlet Power switch set to OFF Ensure that the main power switch on the back of the unit is set to the ON position No picture output Unit is in Standby mode Press the ONStandby button on the front of the unit The front panel buttons should become illuminated No input source Ensure that the input source is operational and connected to the OptiScale unit Ensure that the input source is selected in the Input signals menu of the OptiScale OSD The selected input source should b
13. 32 Installation Rack Mount Installation Kit An optional Rack Mount Adapter Kit is available for users wishing to use the OptiScale unit in a rack mount configuration The order code part number for purchasing this kit is IA 100 RM Setting up OptiScale To set up your OptiScale unit follow the steps below 1 2 3 Connect the OptiScale unit to the video input source Connect the OptiScale unit to the projector To power up the unit on the OptiScale unit press the Power switch located on the rear of the unit close to the power cord The Power switch may be left on in normal operation The Standby button on the front pannel may be used to put the unit into a low power state Select the output resolution by placing the unit in stand by mode and selecting the connect resolution using the arrow keys on the right side of the front panel Select the appropriate input from the remote control or the OptiScale front pannel buttons Power on the projector according to the manufacturer s instructions Depending upon the specific input and output resolutions select the proper Aspect Ratio from the OptiScale OSD main screen If you are unable to obtain a keystone corrected image see the troubleshooting guide in the Troubleshooting chapter www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Chapter 3 OptiScale Interface OptiScale Operational Modes The OptiScale unit has two modes of operation Operate a
14. 5 Adjusts brightness in SDTV HDTV Analog Graphics Not supported for DVI Graphics Adjusts contrast in SDTV HDTV Analog Graphics Not supported for DVI Graphics Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 13 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 4 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output Level 1 Picture 14 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output Level 2 Level 3 0 10 default 5 0 100 default 50 0 360 default 0 SDTV De interlacing Auto default 3 2 2 2 Pull Down Static Mesh V T De Interlacing Color Temp Linear default 5500K 6500K 9300K Level 4 Functionality Adjusts sharpness 10 is maximum sharpness Adjusts color saturation in HDTV YPbPr and SDTV NTSC Not supported for HDTV RGB dimmed SDTV PAL SECAM dimmed and Graphics dimmed Adjusts tint in HDTV YPbPr and SDTV NTSC Not supported for HDTV RGB dimmed SDTV PAL SECAM dimmed and Graphics dimmed Automatically chooses de interlacing method in SDTV mode through FLI2200 Chooses 3 2 2 2 pull down in FLI2200 Chooses static mesh in FLI2200 Chooses vertical temporal de interlacing in FLI2200 Chooses linear color temperature Chooses 5500K color temperature Chooses 6500K color temperature Chooses 9300K color temperature User Red Green and Blue scroll bars Manually
15. 5 Loading Firmware describes the remote loading of firmware Chapter 6 RS232 422 485 Protocols describes the communications protocol used in the OptiScale system Chapter 7 Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting procedures for typical setup problems that might be encountered e Glossary presents a glossary of terms and abbreviations used in this manual Index presents a complete alphabetical listing of keywords and topics provided in this manual Audience This user guide is designed for people who will be installing the OptiScale video graphics scaler Book Style Conventions This book includes the following style conventions e Italic type is used occasionally for emphasis in the text Italics also indicate cross references within this manual or references to other documents e Bold type indicates labels in windows dialog boxes menus menu options list boxes text boxes check boxes control buttons option buttons and so on e Bold type between greater than less than brackets lt gt is also used to indicate keys on your keyboard for example lt Ctrl gt for the Control key The carriage return key sometimes marked as a bent arrow on your keyboard is called lt Enter gt FCC Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm
16. 58 Limited Warranty 1 List of Standard Components 5 Loading Firmware 27 Loading HEX Files 27 Loading Options Firmware 33 N NTSC 58 O OK Response 40 On Screen Display 11 58 Operate Mode 7 Operational Mode 58 Optical Distortion 58 Ordering Options 3 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output 17 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output 12 OSD Menu Structure 11 P PAL 58 Pan 59 PC Loader 59 PC LOader Board and Device Settings 32 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Index PC Loader File Names 29 S PC Loader Info Field 31 PC Loader Interface 28 Safety iii PC Loader Menu Bar Options and Com Installation iii mands 28 29 Maintenance iv PC Loader Progress Bar 31 Salient Features 2 PC Loader Tool Bar Buttons and Functions Front Panel 3 28 Rear Panel 3 PCLoader cfg File 31 Sample Image AnyPlace brd File 32 Physical Characteristics 2 Scaling Parameter 59 Picture Analog Graphics Auto Sync Com SDTV 60 mand 45 SECAM 60 Picture Analog Graphics Clock and Phase Serial Communication Parameters 31 Command 45 Standby Mode 7 59 Picture Color Adjust Commands 42 S Video 59 Picture Color Temperature Command 43 SXGA 60 Picture Commands 42 Picture Gamma Correction Command 44 Picture Position Command 46 T Picture Reset Command 42 Picture SDTV De interlacing Command A3 Throw Ratio 60 Picture User Color Temperature Adjust Troubleshooting Guide 53 Command 44 Typical Image AnyPlace Application 3 Plasma Display 59
17. 6 Value 1 0 7 Spare 2 00 42 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Picture Color Temperature Command Table 24 Picture Color Temperature Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu D Picture Function Code h Color Temp 0 Linear 1 5500K Sub function Code 2 9300K 3 9300K 4 User 0 00 Picture User Color Temperature Adjust Command Table 25 Picture User Color Temperature Command Format Offset Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu D Picture i User Color Red Function Code j User Color Green k User Color Blue 0 Increment Sub function Code 1 Decrement Value 0 Spare 00 Picture Gamma Correction Command Table 26 Picture Gamma Correction Command Format Fad Name Ste yt ECH Start of Message Ke A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 3 Function Menu 1 D Picture 43 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyr
18. DM 10 LEND increment the Vert zoom LOOP 40 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 37 38 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols A00F00000 DM 10 LEND decrement the horz zoom LOOP 80 AO00Fn1000 DM 10 LEND decrement the Vert zoom LOOP 40 AOOFo1000 DM 10 LEND LEND RS232 422 485 Protocol This protocol is used to configure the Silicon Optix OptiScale box The interface channel is RS232 422 485 with selectable baud rate 8 bits data 1 stop bit and no parity bit You can select the baud rate from the Standby menu Command Format The Command format is described in Table 15 and Table 16 note all bytes are ASCII www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Register Description A for Optical Scale protocol Upper case ASCII only A 41 Hex 65 decimal Function Menu MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Table 15 RS232 422 485 Command Format Device Address Address of OpticalScale Valid Addresses are 00 32 with 00 being a broadcast address where all boxes respond ASCII 0 30 Hex 48 decimal Function Function Menu Field selects one of six general areas to control B C D E F and G upper case ASCII only Function Code Field to select function with a given function menu lower case ASCII only a 61 Hex 97 decim
19. OSD Picture submenu Wrong SDTV de interlacing setting If the input is connected to an SDTV interlaced source try selecting a different de interlacing option in the OptiScale OSD SDTV De interlacing submenu The recommended setting is Auto Table sheet 2 of 3 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Problem OptiScale does not respond to remote control commands MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Table 38 Troubleshooting Guide Probable Cause Remote Control out of range Solution Troubleshooting Make sure you are within 30 feet 9 meters of the OptiScale and within range of the front IR sensor approximately 30 to left or right and 15 above or below Remote Control batteries discharged or installed incorrectly Replace the Remote Control batteries External infra red energy interference Turn off any fluorescent lighting and ensure that the OptiScale unit is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially fluorescent lights may affect the infrared receiver Turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater Table sheet 3 of 3 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 53 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Troubleshooting 54 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Glossary Anamorphic Scaling Refers to the use of 16x9 aspect r
20. adjusts color temperature ALL 0 255 default 255 Gamma Correction Linear 1 0 default Gamma 1 5 Gamma 2 2 2 Gamma 3 2 8 Clock Position Reset Table sheet 2 of 5 Chooses linear gamma correction Chooses 1 5 gamma correction factor Chooses 2 2 gamma correction factor Chooses 2 8 gamma correction factor Automatically adjusts sync for Analog graphics and HDTV Not supported for SDTV dimmed or DVI dimmed Manually adjusts the clock for Analog graphics and HDTV Not supported for SDTV dimmed or DVI dimmed Manually adjusts the phase for Analog graphics and HDTV Not supported for SDTV dimmed or DVI dimmed Adjusts the horizontal and vertical image position Reverts to factory defaults for all items in Picture sub menus www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Level 1 Level 2 Video System MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 4 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output Level 3 Level 4 Auto default NTSC PAL SECAM 4 43 NTSC PAL M PAL N PAL 60 Functionality SDTV only automatically selects the video system input SDTV only forces NTSC video decoding SDTV only forces PAL video decoding SDTV only forces SECAM video decoding SDTV only forces 4 43
21. and 1 bit stop parameters are the default parameters and are mandatory because the BootLoader firmware version 1 2 supports only these communication parameters The Buffer Size parameter is not used Program Settings and PCLoader cfg File The PC Loader program saves the current settings ina PCLOADER CFG configuration file These settings are as follows 31 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Loading Firmware e Full path and name of current HEX file e Full path and name of current BRD file Communication Line Settings e Loading Options NOTE Do not edit this file with any other tools Using the PC Loader menu and dialog boxes all settings are automatically saved in the configuration file Board and Device Settings Load a brd file which contains hardware information about the currently linked board To accomplish this choose Properties from the Device menu which opens the Device Properties dialog box shown in Figure 8 Vendor AMD ID 0001 Part Number fam2aLv1 60D ID 2204 Flash Start 00000 Flash End FFFFF RAM Start 00000 BAM End 08000 Boot Sector om OK Cancel Figure 8 Device Properties Dialog Box The only brd file you should use with OptiScale is the OptiScale brd file The only dev file you should use with OptiScale is the AM29LV 160D dev file The brd file is an ASCII file with the following format
22. document is protected by copyright All rights are reserved by Silicon Optix incorporated Silicon Optix reserves the right to modify this document without any obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision Copying duplicating selling or otherwise distributing any part of this document without signing a non disclosure agreement with an authorized representative of Silicon Optix is prohibited Silicon Optix Inc makes no warranty for the use of its products and bears no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Silicon Optix eWarp AnyPlace and ePTZ are trademarks of Silicon Optix Incorporated Preface Limited Warranty All Silicon Optix Inc systems products are designed and tested to the highest standards and backed by a two year parts and labor warranty Warranties are effective upon the first delivery date to the end user customer and are non transferable Warranty related repairs include parts and labor but do not include repair of faults resulting from user negligence special modifications abuse mechanical damage shipping damage and or other unusual damages The customer shall pay shipping charges when the unit is returned for repair Silicon Optix will pay shipping charges for return shipments to customers Silicon Optix does not assume responsibility
23. example OptiScale brd file Manufacturer Name AMD Part Name Am29LV160D Manufacturer ID 0001 Part ID 22C4 Flash Start 00000 Flash End FFFFF RAM Start 00000 RAM End 08000 BOOT SECTOR START F0000 32 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Loading Firmware Loading Options The loading options let you choose the appropriate way to load the HEX file by choosing Loading from the Configure menu The Loading Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 9 opens These are the only loading options that you should use with OptiScale Loading Configuration x Erase Flash Memory C No Only involved sectors Allsectors except BOOT T Al flash memory chip m CPU Memory Page Destination Mem Page 1Mbyte fi DI IV Send Page Memory Command IV Boot Sector Protection IVY Send Configure Device Command Cancel Figure 9 Loading Configuration Dialog Box Loading Configuration Options Erase Flash Memory No No Flash memory erasing commands are sent to the firmware e Only involved sectors Sends erasing commands according to the content of the HEX file e Allsectors except BOOT Sends erasing commands for all Flash memory sectors except BOOT sector according to the current deu file e All flash memory chip Sends an Erase All chip command to the firmware including boot sector WARNING This option destroy
24. for consequential damages expenses or loss of revenue inconvenience or interruption in operation experienced by the customer Warranty service shall not automatically extend the warranty period No other warranty expressed or implied shall apply Return Material Authorization RMA In the event that a product needs to be returned for repair please call your closest Silicon Optix Inc office and ask for an Applications Engineer to issue a Return Material Authorization number RMA Conditions e Prior to returning any item you must receive a Return Material Authorization RMA number e All RMA numbers must appear on the return shipping label e All RMA numbers are valid for ten 10 days from the issue date e All shipping and insurance charges in all RMAs must be prepaid by the customer Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 31 Preface About this Manual This manual describes the functionality of Silicon Optix OptiScale and contains the following chapters e Chapter 1 Introduction describes the OptiScale product and gives specifications e Chapter 2 Installation lists the components supplied in the package and provides installation and getting started instructions e Chapter 3 OptiScale Interface describes the interfaces used in the OptiScale system e Chapter 4 On Screen Display provides a menu by menu description of the on screen display e Chapter
25. option is very useful for converting FPGA code binary files but can be used for any kind of binary data The PC Loader generates a new file in Intel HEX format with the same name as the BIN file but with the extension HEX To use this option choose Convert BIN to HEX from the Tools menu and fill in the fields in the dialog box illustrated in Figure 10 This option is not required for the OptiScale normal operation Convert BIN to HEX x File Name c Manchester AnyPlace XxG4_Test_1 bin Destination Address Hex 00000000 OK Cancel Figure 10 Convert BIN to HEX Dialog Box List of Files e PCLoader exe Application program e PCLoader cfg Configuration file e OptiScale brd Board Configuration files or any other brd file e Am29LV160D dev Device Flash Memory Configuration files or any dev file 34 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright RS232 422 485 Interface Chapter 6 RS232 422 485 Protocols You can control OptiScale via the OpticalScale RS232 422 485 interfaces or the Serial Control Panel The interfaces and baud rate are configured in the Standby mode menu The RS232 422 485 interfaces connector pins are listed in Table 14 Table 14 RS232 422 485 Connector Pinout Signal Name em RS422_TX RS422 Transmit the OptiScale box drives this signal RS232_TX RS232 Transmit the OptiScale box drives this signal RS232_RX RS422_TX RS232 Receive the OptiScale box re
26. serial communications address from 1 32 at which this particular OptiScale unit will respond Address 00 is reserved as a broadcast address All OptiScale units in a system will respond to commands sent to address 00 Please note that although you can only create a multiple unit OptiScale system if you are using the RS422 or RS485 communications schemes you must still ensure that you correctly set the Serial Communication Box Address to agree with your control software RS422 Disabled Enabled Enables the serial communications for RS422 485 operation If RS422 is disabled the port is configured for RS232 OUT XXX Hz Cycles through all of the available OptiScale modes see Table 3 In addition to control by the front panel the OptiScale Output Mode may also be controlled by serial communications see the RS232 422 485 Protocols chapter for serial communications protocols information No lockout IR lockout KB lockout IR KB lockout Allows the user to disable the front panel KB and or the infrared IR remote inputs GenLock GenLock can be enabled as a Slave or a Master or can be disabled When enabled as a Master the OS 100 drives the output timeline vertical sync out of the composite sync 2 connector COMP2 When enabled as a Slave the OS 100 expects to receive an external vertical sync one the composite sync 1 connector COMP1 When in Slave mode the OS 100 will buffer the external syn
27. 27 Ko 100 G ERR 27 PG 19906 e Gas ean 28 Menu Bar Options and Commande sss eee eee eee eee eee eee 28 Tool Bar Buttons and Functions etre eee eeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeenaeeees 28 File Ein 31 ee Te EN lee 2 Ae E EEE 31 Communication Line Settings sees eee eee eee 31 Program Settings and PCLoader cfg File sese eee eee 31 Board and Device Settings sees 32 Loading Options s sss eee 33 Loading Configuration Options sss sese eee eee 33 Erase Flash Memory serrera irene EE A 33 CPU Memory Te L 34 Convert BIN File in Intel HEX File Format sse eee ee eee eee 34 List of Files eee 34 Chapter 6 RS232 422 485 Protocols esssecsesessssocecssosoececsssoosecesssssee JD RS232 422 485 Interface eee eee eee 35 RS232 422 485 Protocol zeg geess scene tacecceserdacessieess add ctessdacevekeyseessdesberceeusensseandseees 38 Command Format sss sese eee eee 38 Command Responses rrsrnnnnvvnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnrennnnvenannrennrnnnnnnarnnnnnrnnnenrenennnnennnnnnnsnnnenennnee 39 Error Response 39 OK lt el 40 RS232 422 485 Commande sss sees eee eee eee eee 40 viii www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Table of Contents Power On Off Commands viscsiecivteecteccceiastuceevatine auch sevestaeteavenraastuvestiweseeiseesscentatteccdeane 40 Input Signal Command sisiane oaea aaa aaaea 41 Picture Command EE 41 Picture Reset Command sese eee eee eee eee eee 41 Picture Color Adjust Co
28. 3 OptiScale Rear Panel eee 3 Figure 4 Typical OptiScale Application sese 3 Figure 5 RS232 Connection arnnrnnnnrvnnnnnrnnennrennnarnnnnnvnnnsnnrnnennrenenvrnnesnronsnnrenennrnnnrnrenannrensrnnneennn 27 Figure 6 PC Loader Main Window sss see eee eee eee eee 29 Figure 7 Com Port Properties Dialog BOX sss sese eee 31 Figure 8 Device Properties Dialog BOX A 32 Figure 9 Loading Configuration Dialog BOX sss sees eee 33 Figure 10 Convert BIN to HEX Dialog Box sss esse eee eee 34 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 List of Figures xii www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright List of Tables Table 1 Ordering Options and Accessories sees eee ee eee eee eee 3 Table 2 Setup Parameter sineeran oaa aoe eare aE E e Ea E E EEA efter openness 8 Table 3 OptiScale Output Modes ernronrorororenrnroserensvrenerersnnenervesensnrererensnrerenensesenenrsrnsensurnrenensenenenssnenenensnnensesnrenenrere 9 Table 4 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output eet EEN cosas cde aneian iiine anea ai sa rien ii aS 13 Table 5 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output sss sss seene 17 Table 6 Aspect Ratio Treatments for HDTV 16 9 Inputs oo sees sees eee eee eee 22 Table 7 Aspect Ratio Treatments for SDTV 4 3 Inputs sss sese eee eee eee 23 Table 8 Aspect Ratio Treatments for Graphics Inputs sss sees sees eee ee eee eee 24 Table 9 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for HDTV 16 9 Inputs sss sese sees e
29. KT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Loading Firmware Table 13 Toolbar Buttons and Functions Button Function Load HEX Starts Loading the HEX file into the board Tests if the board and BootLoader firmware are running and ready to receive commands from the Ready PC Loader tool Abort Abort current command Help PC Loader copyright information and version number 30 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Loading Firmware File Names File names are as follows e HEX File Current HEX file name File to be loaded into memory e BOARD File Current BRD file name Board hardware info e DEVICE File Current DEV file name Flash Device info Progress Bar The Progress Bar and the Number of Line fields provide the status of the current downloading process Info Field The Info multi edit field displays messages and errors returned by the BootLoader firmware Communication Line Settings The Serial Communication Parameters are as follows e Speed 115200 bits second e 8 bits char e No parity e 1 bit stop Choose the Configure option in the Communication menu to set these parameters to load the HEX file into the board which opens the dialog box illustrated in Figure 7 Com Port Properties x Com Port v Baud Rate fi 15200 DI Buffer Size 256 v Figure 7 Com Port Properties Dialog Box NOTE The 8 bits char no parity
30. MN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Loading Firmware 5 Power on the OS 100 6 To load a HEX file for the firmware update choose Open from the File menu Open the file that was provided for the new firmware update 7 Begin the download process of the firmware update using the Load Hex button Note the messages provided by the firmware during the loading process in the Info field 8 When the download process has completed and there were no errors power off the OptiScale box and power it back on to begin normal operation NOTE The errors that might be reported by the application during the startup have have two possible reasons as follows the current working directory is not the directory where PCLoader exe and PCLoader cfg are located or the PCLoader cfg file is corrupt so the best solution is to delete this file run PCLoader exe again the application builds a new cfg file and set up communication and device settings which will be saved in the new cfg file The above process should be all you need to load files The remainder of this chapter is provided for advanced users only PC Loader Interface The PC Loader main window is as illustrated in Figure 6 Menu Bar Options and Commands The menu bar across the top of the PC Loader main window provides the options described in Table 12 Tool Bar Buttons and Functions The toolbar in the PC Loader main window provides the buttons and functions described in Table 13
31. NTSC video decoding SDTV only forces PAL M video decoding SDTV only forces PAL N video decoding SDTV only forces PAL 60 video decoding OSD Position Lamp Timer Reset X Y No default Adjusts OSD vertical and horizontal position Does not reset the lamp timer Are you sure Yes Resets the lamp timer to zero On default Advanced Test Pattern Status Screen Input Source Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency kHz Pixel Clock MHz HSYNC Polarity 7 VSYNC Polarity Lamp Hours FPGA Revision HDTV FPGA Revision CPLD Revision Firmware Revision Serial Number eWARP On Off Table sheet 3 of 5 Enables DPMS low power mode Selecting this option causes OptiScale to hibernate if no UP signal is detected for 3 minutes O P signals are shut down Disables DPMS low power mode Output signals are always on Displays a Test Pattern for alignment Shows the current input source Shows the current input resolution Shows the current input horiz frequency Shows the current input vert frequency Shows the current input pixel clock Shows the current input H sync polarity Shows the current input V sync polarity Shows the current lamp timer since the last lamp timer reset Shows the FPGA version Shows the HDTV FPGA R
32. O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit WARNING Read the User Guide carefully and completely before operating the unit Be sure to keep the User Guide in a near at hand location for future reference Strictly follow all warnings and cautions in this User Guide as well as the following safety suggestions To prevent electric shock or injury follow these safety instructions in the installation use and servicing the unit Installation Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 001 Preface 4 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 31 Water and Moisture Do not use this unit near water for example near a bathtub washbasin kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool water spa or the like Heat Do not use this unit near sources of heat including heating vents stoves or other appliances that generate heat Also do not be place this product in temperature environments greater than 45 C 104 F Mounting Surface If not installing the unit in a standard equipment rack using the recommended mounting brackets place the unit on a flat e
33. OK 40 Command Responses 40 Error Response 40 Commands Advanced DPMS Enable Disable 47 Advanced Lamp Timer Reset 47 Advanced Reset 46 Advanced Video System 46 Factory Reset 49 Geometry Magnify 48 Geometry Projection 48 Input Signal 41 Picture Analog Graphics Auto Sync 45 Picture Analog Graphics Clock and Phase 45 Picture Color Adjust 42 Picture Color Temperature 43 Picture Gamma Correction 44 Picture Position 46 Picture Reset 42 Picture SDTV De interlacing 43 Picture User Color Temperature Adjust 44 Power On Off 40 Communication Line Settings 31 Control Interval 57 Control Parameter 57 Convert BIN File in Intel HEX File Format 34 61 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 62 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Index D De Interlacing 57 DVI 57 E Error Response 40 F Factory Reset Command 49 FCC Statement 11 Features and Specifications 2 Firmware 27 List of Files 34 Firmware Loading Options 33 Flexibility and Ease of Use 2 G Geometry Commands 48 Geometry Magnify Command 48 Geometry Projection Command 48 Getting Started 5 H HDTV 57 I T O 58 Image AnyPlace Interface 7 Image Anyplace Output Modes 7 Important Safety Information iii Input Signal Commands 41 Installation Cable Kit 5 eWARP Designer Option 6 Optional Accessories 5 Standard Components 5 www siliconoptix com Interlaced Display 57 IR 58 K Keystone Effect 58 L LCD 58 Letterbox
34. OptiScale User Manual Document Number MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 released on December 14 2004 Author Andreea Rotaru Silicon ag Contact Information If you need assistance want to request more information order optional accessories or report documentation mistakes contact your nearest Silicon Optix office as follows USA 2025 Gateway Place Suite 360 West Tower San Jose CA 95110 USA Tel 1 408 487 9290 Fax 1 408 487 9298 Canada Silicon Optix Canada Inc 2005 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 100 Toronto Ontario M2J 5B4 Canada Tel 1 416 490 7779 Fax 1 416 490 0344 Germany Silicon Optix GmbH Podbielskistr 333 30659 Hannover Germany Tel 49 511 626 450 Fax 49 511 626 4580 Support support siliconoptix com http www siliconoptix com support index shtml Web site http www siliconoptix com Revision History Revision Date Originator and Comments Product Preview PP rev MKT 0014 UMN 1 001 October 25 2004 Andreea Rotaru first release Andreea Rotaru has made the following changes changed Figure 2 on page 3 changed the OSD Menu Controls information in the On Screen Display chapter MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 December 14 2004 1 Revision types Product Preview PP Advanced Information AJ and Production Data PD Copyright and Trademark Information Copyright 2004 Silicon Optix Incorporated All Rights Reserved The information contained in this
35. SECAM runs on 625 lines frame Throw Ratio Throw ratio is defined as the ratio of projection distance throw distance over projected image width That is the ratio of the distance from the screen divided by the horizontal width of the screen It can also be described as the zoom of the projector optics Referring to Figure A 2 the screen and lens are shown from above in horizontal section the throw ratio r is given by the relation D f ae X screen display device optical axis DMD LCD E K K Figure A 2 Throw Ratio in a Projection System www siliconoptix com Throw ratio is sometimes defined using diagonal screen size In that case using the display device aspect ratio and the triangular equation we can find the real aspect ratio s L Ho a VW where W 19 OD H W ps VESA Acronym for Video Electronics Standards Association This group has produced standards for the VLB Vesa Local Bus VESA SVGA video modes and standards for minimum screen refresh rates at various pixel addressabilities VGA Video standard Acronym for Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array IBM developed VGA in 1987 as one of the first computer video types to use analog signals Supports pixel addressabilities of up to 640x480x16 This is the de facto video standard and consists of a number of video modes A forward transformation is defined as the mapping of the input points onto the outp
36. TV 16 9 input is cropped to 4 3 on sides SDTV treated as full screen 16 9 input and shown as a letter box Anamorphic Input Graphics not supported dimmed HDTV not supported dimmed Revert to 4 3 Standard setting Table sheet 4 of 5 16 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 4 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output Functionality Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 English Chooses English as the OSD language Japanese Chooses Japanese as the OSD language Frangais Chooses French as the OSD language Italiano Chooses Italian as the OSD language Language Espa ol Chooses Spanish as the OSD language Deutsch Chooses German as the OSD language Korean Chooses Korean as the OSD language Chinese Chooses Chinese as the OSD language Factory Reset Resets all settings to the factory default OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output Table 5 summarizes the structure of the OSD system for the 16 9 output resolution aspect ratio Table 5 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output Functionality Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Graphics RGB Selects analog graphics as input Graphics DVI Selects DVI graphics as input HDTV YPbPr Selects HDTV YPbPr as input HDTV RGB Selec
37. X Image AnyPlace_EX with anamorphic lens www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Chapter 2 Installation List of Standard Components The OptiScale scaler ships with a number of standard components When unpacking your unit please ensure that all of the following items are included OptiScale unit Qty 1 AC power cord Qty 1 Infrared remote control Qty 1 BNC to RCA adapter plugs Qty 4 total User Guide Qty 1 OptiScale software CD Qty 1 VGA cable 6 ft DB15M to DB15M Qty 1 RS232 cable DB9M gt DB9F Qty 1 Optional Accessories In addition to the standard components listed above Silicon Optix offers several optional accessory packages available to customers for purchase separately depending upon the intended application The optional components are listed below Cable Kit Users may choose to purchase the optional cable package which provides all the cables necessary for connecting to the OptiScale unit in any of its possible configurations The cable package includes the following DVI D male single link cable Qty 1 Component video 6 ft 3RCA gt 3RCA cables Qty 2 S Video 6 ft cable Qty 1 Composite video 6 ft BNC to RCA cables Qty 2 VGA 6 ft DB15M to DB15M cable Qty 1 BNC to RCA adapters Qty 10 The order code part number for this kit is IA 100 CABLE Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14
38. al Table 16 Function Menu Sub Function Code Field to select sub function with a given function menu func tion code Comments This field contains an integer ranging from 0 to 255 used for functions that require an integer input numeric integer 0 255 Unused ASCII 30 Hex 48 decimal Factory Reset Command Responses Sets box to default settings On Off Allows user to turn box on or off and set output resolution C Input Signals Allows user to select input D Picture Allows user to adjust input features such as color position etc E Advanced Allows user to select video input type OSD position etc F Geometry Allows user to magnify the input G Aspect Ratio Allows user to set input and output aspect ratios H After receiving a command the CPU processes executes and then sends back an ERROR or an OK response Error Response If there is any error in any field of the message or any error in accessing the device the CPU responds with an error message formatted as listed in Table 17 Table 17 Error Response Message Format Byte Register Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright 39 www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols OK Response If there is no error writing the register MCU responds with the OK message formatted as listed in Table 18 Table 18 OK Response Message Format Byte
39. arameters to the default state described in detail in the On Screen Display chapter except for the input signal The input signal most recently used is retained as the power up input signal Setup Mode In Setup mode the OptiScale is in a low power state The output signals are de activated and the IR remote controls except for activate Operate mode are disabled The Setup mode is provided so that critical operational controls such as selected output resolution are not disturbed by inadvertent IR commands The setup mode is indicated by the following message appearing on the bottom line of the OptiScale 16 x 2 front panel display Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 OptiScale Interface You can only adjust the Setup Mode parameters by front panel control except for the selection of Output Resolution which may be controlled by both front panel control and serial communication control To select the Setup mode parameters press the Menu button on the front panel control Up and down arrows now cycle between the Setup Mode parameters Left and right arrows adjust the value of each of these parameters Table 2 lists the Setup parameters Table 2 Setup Parameters Parameter Description BAUD Lets you choose a baud rate of 1200 9600 19200 or 57600 Serial No Indicates the Serial Number of the OptiScale unit RS232 ADDR Selects the
40. atio pictures in a 4x3 system For example anamorphic supplementary lenses are used to change the proportions of an image to 16x9 on the surface of a 4x3 sensor by either extending the horizontal axis or compressing the vertical axis Signals from 16x9 cameras and telecines produce an anamorphic signal which is electrically the same as with 4x3 images but will appear horizontally squashed if displayed at 4x3 The alternative way of carrying 16x9 pictures within 4x3 systems is letterbox Letterbox has the advantage of showing the correct 16 9 aspect ratio on 4 3 displays the vertical resolution is less than 16 9 anamorphic See also Aspect Ratio and Letterbox Aspect Ratio The ratio of a screen s width to its height For example 16 9 implies a screen 16 units wide by 9 units high A V Audio Visual De Interlacing The blending of two video fields to form one progressive frame This process avoids interlacing artifacts See also Interlaced Display DVI Video standard acronym for Digital Visual Interface A digital interface standard created by the Digital Display Working Group DDWG to convert analog signals into digital signals to accommodate both analog and digital monitors HDTV Video standard acronym for High Definition TeleVision HDTV is high resolution digital television DTV combined with Dolby Digital surround sound AC 3 HDTV is the highest DTV resolution in the new set of video standards The main
41. ble in your home or workplace consult your appliance supplier or local power company Grounding or Polarization This unit is provided with a 3 pin grounded alternating current line plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature Do not try to defeat the safety purpose of the plug Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by placing items upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Overloading Do not overload wall power outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Lightning For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the power outlet This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning or power surges Maintenance Cleaning Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Only use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol benzine or paint thinner Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 31 Preface Damage Requiring Service Unplug this unit from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualifi
42. c from COMP1 and drive it on the COMP2 connector allowing units to be daisy chained When disbled the OS 100 accepts SDTV composite inputs on the COMP1 and COMP connectors Fornt Panel Display Brightness The brightness is adjusted by pressing the Graphics button to increase or the HD Video button to decrease www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 OptiScale Interface Table 3 OptiScale Output Modes SXGA 60 Hz VESA Standard XGA 60 Hz VESA Standard XGA 50 Hz 1344x806 54 17 MHz VGA 60 Hz VESA Standard SVGA 60 Hz VESA Standard 720p 60 Hz SMPTE Standard 720p 59 94 Hz SMPTE Standard 720pQ50 Hz SMPTE Standard SXGA 1400x1050 60 Hz JVC Standard SXGA 1400x1050 50 Hz JVC Standard WXGA 1366x768 60 Hz 1800x795 85 86 MHz Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 OptiScale Interface 10 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Chapter 4 On Screen Display OSD Menu Structure The On Screen Display OSD menu is the primary way of controlling and selecting functions in the OptiScale system The OptiScale system is initially in a factory default state Many OptiScale control parameters can be saved to OptiScale memory and retained for use in later sessions Performing a factory reset erases these saved parameters and returns
43. ceives this signal RS422 Transmit the OptiScale box drives this signal GROUND RS422_RX RS232 Receive the OptiScale box receives this signal Reserved for SCL RS422_RX Oo G Al WD nl A N Reserved for SDA RS232 Receive the OptiScale box receives this signal The OptiScale Serial Control Panel allows the user to send individual commands to an OptiScale box It also provides the capability to run script files that the user creates To create a script file the user has to enter RS232 commands and scripting commands in a Notepad file There are five scripting commands that can be used DM DS LOOP LEND and HALT The DM command delays the command execution in tens of milliseconds DS delays the command execution in seconds LOOP executes a group of commands bounded by the LEND command n times When n is set to 0 the loop becomes endless the HALT command pauses execution and waits for the user response The following is a list of script commands that can be used the semicolon indicates a comment DM n delay in tens of milliseconds DS n delay in seconds 35 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols LOOP n executes the instructions bounded by the LOOP in LEND n time LEND see LOOP n HALT message pauses execution and displays a message The following is a samp
44. cted is remembered If Magnify is selected from the Geometry menu the button is temporarily re assigned as a Zoom Out control constant aspect ratio of Zoom Out The HD Video Zoom In button has two functions In normal operation this button is used as quick select for the HD Video input Pressing this button repeatedly will toggle between RGB and YPbPr color space treatment on the HD Video input The last color space selected is remembered If Magnify is selected from the Geometry menu the button is temporarily re assigned as a Zoom In control constant aspect ratio of Zoom In The SD Video YPbPr H Zoom Out button has two functions In normal operation this button is used as quick select for the SDTV YPbPr input If Magnify is selected from the Geometry menu the button is temporarily re assigned as a Horizontal Zoom Out control The SD Video S Video V Zoom In button has two functions In normal operation this button is used as quick select for the SDTV S Video input If Magnify is selected from the Geometry menu the button is temporarily re assigned as a Vertical Zoom In control The SD Video Comp 1 V Zoom Out button has two functions In normal operation this button is used as quick select for the SDTV Comp 1 input If Magnify is selected from the Geometry menu the button is temporarily re assigned as a Vertical Zoom Out control The SD Video Comp 2 H Zoom In button has two functions In normal operation this button is used as quick
45. d for SDTV dimmed or DVI dimmed Adjusts the horizontal and vertical image position Reverts to factory defaults for all items in Picture sub menus SDTV only automatically selects the video system input SDTV only forces NTSC video decoding SDTV only forces PAL video decoding SDTV only forces SECAM video decoding SDTV only forces 4 43 NTSC video decoding SDTV only forces PAL M video decoding SDTV only forces PAL N video decoding SDTV only forces PAL 60 video decoding OSD Position X Y Adjusts the OSD vertical and horizontal position Lamp Timer Reset Are you sure No default Does not reset the lamp timer Yes Resets the lamp timer to zero On default Table sheet 3 of 5 Enables DPMS power mode Selecting this option cause the OptiScale to hibernate if no input signal is detected for three minutes Output signals are shut down Disables DPMS low power mode Output signals are always on Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 19 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Level 1 Advanced Level 2 Test Pattern Table 5 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output Functionality Level 3 Status Screen Input Source Resolution H Frequency kHz V Frequency Hz Pixel Clock MHz
46. data communications defined by EIA Standard RS232 and is designed for short distances only up to 10 metres It uses single ended signalling with a conductor per channel plus a MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Glossary common ground which is relatively cheap easy to arrange but susceptible to interference hence the distance limitation The OptiScale RS232 422 485 interface lets you control the OptiScale box The interface channel is RS232C with 57600 baud 8 bits data 1 stop bit and no parity bit RS422 485 Interface Not to be confused with 4 2 2 sampling or 422P MPEG this is a standard for serial data communications defined by EIA Standard RS422 It uses current loop balanced signalling with a twisted pair of conductors per channel two pairs for bi directional operation It is more costly than RS232 but has a high level of immunity to interference and can operate over reasonably long distances up to 300m 1000 ft S Video S Video is one of the high quality methods of transmitting a television signal from a device such as a Camcorder VCR or a game machine PSX Saturn SNES and so on It separates the color information Chrominance from the brightness Luminance which prevents nasty things like color bleeding and dot crawl and helps increase clarity and sharpness Scaling Parameter A single numeric value such as zoom window offset See Control Parameter The Input and Output resolution wid
47. displayed 1 60 of a second after the preceding field or 1 50 of a second for PAL SECAM video Computer monitors and television screens do not display video in the same fashion A computer monitor updates the image only once for each frame of video Because of this both fields that make up a video frame are shown simultaneously Thus a computer monitor displays video at 30 fps This is called a progressive scan display A television on the other hand updates each field of a video frame separately Because of this the television must update its display twice to show a complete frame It first updates the odd field and 1 60 of a second later it updates the even field It continues to alternate between the odd and lines 60 times each second Thus a television displays video at 60 fields per second This is called an interlaced display UO Acronym for Input Output IR Acronym for Infra Red LCD Acronym for Liquid Crystal Display Letterbox Video display format that has an aspect ratio of 16 9 This mode is used when the input aspect ratio is wider than the output It can be used for showing wide www siliconoptix com screen content such as 16 9 HDTV signals or a letterboxed DVD movie in letterbox mode on a 4 3 display NTSC Video broadcast standard Acronym for National Television System Committee The NTSC standard has a fixed vertical resolution of 525 horizontal lines stacked on top of each other with va
48. e highlighted gray If you re using a PC laptop press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor This key is often labeled with an icon however it may also be labeled CRT LCD You may have to hold down a Function key while pressing it Check your laptop s manual or online help for details Depending upon your computer s video card you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details Table sheet 1 of 3 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 51 Problem Color of the output image is incorrect MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Troubleshooting Table 38 Troubleshooting Guide Probable Cause Incorrect Y Cb and Cr inputs Solution If the input video signal is in a component format ensure that the Y Cb and Cr inputs are properly connected Incorrect color temperature and gamma settings Check that the color temperature and gamma settings in the Picture menu are correct for the input image Incorrect color and tint settings Check that the color and tint in the Picture menu are correct for the input image OptiScale needs to be reset If none of the above solutions correct the image perform a factory reset on the OptiScale unit from the main OSD menu The projected image is upside down or a
49. ed service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or foreign objects have fallen into the unit If the unit has been exposed to rain or water If the unit does not operate normally following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation If the unit has been dropped or the case has been damaged When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com vi MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 31 Preface Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com Table of Contents MENA ee i Return Material Authorization DOMAINE i RMA COnditionS vissesccccscesaccecisavscccesveysscddedzeseenccdusussecuuvevsae nccvsesedcecdevstinevassssaacvveesions i About this EE ii AUTEN ae eege ii Book Style ENN eee ii FCC Statement EE ji Safely ER Ee iii Important Safety Instructions sese eee eee eee eee eee eee iii Eeee iii EE ne iv Chapter 1 Introduction sssssssssssssssssssss
50. ee eee 24 Table 10 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for SDTV 4 3 Inputs eee ec eee ee eee eee 25 Table 11 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for Graphics 4 3 Inputs ss sese eee eee ee eee eee eee 26 Table 12 PC Loader Menu Bar Options eserenrorororvnrnrenonveravenenverursnrnrenvnrnnerenseverenenverenensnrerenrnvenensnrenenensurunesresunenenrer 29 Table 13 Toolbar Buttons and Functions sees se eee eee eee 30 Table 14 RS232 422 485 Connector Pinout sss sese ee eee eee 35 Table 15 RS232 422 485 Command Format sss esse eee eee eee eee eee 39 Table 16 Function Menu fick cd itis Geiss ai ii ieee asain na ieee eee Gee Re 39 Table 17 Error Response Message Format 39 Table 18 OK Response Message Format sees 40 Table 19 Power off Command Format 0 0 ccecesessescescsseseeseeseceeeacesesecaeeeeaceaseeeseceecseeaeesesnecaeeeceaesaesaseeesaeeaseneaeente 40 Table 20 Input Signal Command Format sese sese eee eee ee eee eee 41 Table 21 Picture Reset Command Format ccescseessesesseeseseseececseeseesecnecaeeececsaeceeseceesnaeseeeesnecaeeaeeecassaeeesaeenas 41 Table 22 Picture Color Adjust Command Format 42 Table 23 Picture SDTV De interlacing Command Format ssessesseeeetseeeeestrrersterttstsreretsestreretsreestnsesretetnterrersesete 42 Table 24 Picture Color Temperature Command Format sss sese sees sese ee eee eee 43 Table 25 Picture User Color Temperature Command Format sss sese eee esse eee eee eee eee eee 43 Table 26 Picture Gamma Correction Com
51. evision number Shows the CPLD Revision number Shows the firmware version Shows the serial number and status of eWARP Designer Reverts to factory resets for all items in Advanced sub menus except for lamp timer Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 15 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 4 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Functionality Zoom Horizontal Pan Enables magnification of a smaller area Vertical Pan Front Tabletop default Sets the picture to display normally Sets the picture to display upside down flip Front Ceiling along the horizontal axis for front projection upside down from the ceiling Geometry Projection S s Rear Tabletop Sets the picture to display backwards flip along the vertical axis for rear projection Sets the picture to display upside down and backwards flip along horizontal and vertical axes for rear projection upside down from the ceiling Rear Ceiling Reverts to Front Tabletop and Horizontal keystone 0 Vertical keystone 0 SDTV treated as 4 3 input and shown full screen 4 3 Standard Graphics treated as 4 3 input and shown full default screen HDTV treated as 16 9 input and shown as a letter box SDTV not supported dimmed Aspect Ratio Graphics not supported dimmed HD
52. ful interference in a residential office installation The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 31 Preface interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Safety Important Safety Instructions This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING T
53. ight www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Table 26 Picture Gamma Correction Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Function Code I Gamma Correction 0 Linear 1 Gammal Sub function Code 2 Gamma2 3 Gamma3 4 User 0 00 Picture Analog Graphics Auto Sync Command Table 27 Picture Analog Graphics Auto Sync Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu D Picture Function Code M Auto Sync Sub function Code 0 Unused Value 0 Spare 00 Picture Analog Graphics Clock and Phase Command Table 28 Picture Analog Graphics Clock and Phase Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu d Picture n Clock Function Code o Phase 0 Increment Sub function Code 1 Decrement Value 0 Spare 00 44 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Picture Position Command Table 29 Picture Position Command Format Field Name Size bytes De
54. inese Chooses Chinese as the OSD language Factory Reset Resets all settings to the factory default Table sheet 5 of 5 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Aspect Ratio This section explains the different aspect ratio selections available in 4 3 and 16 9 output You can select aspect ratios within OptiScale via the OSD menu 4 3 Output Aspect Ratio The available Aspect Ratio treatment selections for 4 3 aspect ratio output modes are as follows e 4 3 Standard e Crop to 4 3 e Anamorphic Table 6 shows the 4 3 aspect ratio treatments for HDTV inputs Table 7 shows 4 3 aspect ratio treatments for SDTV inputs and Table 8 shows 4 3 aspect ratio treatments for graphics inputs DVI and analog Table 6 Aspect Ratio Treatments for HDTV 16 9 Inputs OSD Menu Name Description All HDTV inputs are assumed to be 16 9 HDTV input signals 1080i and 720P are shown in a letterbox on the 4 3 output display O O 4 3 Standard 16 9 HDTV input signals shown in 4 3 output display cropped on left and right sides vn MEN BT SOR hO Anamorphic Input Not supported dimmed for HDTV input L 22 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 7 Aspect Ratio Treatments for SDTV 4 3 Inputs OSD Menu Name 4 3 Standa
55. ion Code 1 Decrement Zoom out Value 0 Spare 00 Geometry Projection Command Table 35 Geometry Projection Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu F Geometry Function Code h Projection 0 Front Table Top 1 Front Ceiling Sub function Code 2 Rear Table Top 3 Rear Ceiling 0 00 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 48 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Aspect Ratio Commands Aspect Ratio Command Format Field Name Start of Message Table 36 Aspect Ratio Command Format Size bytes Description A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu G Aspect Ratio Function Code a Reset b Standard 16 9 c Letterbox 16 9 d Anamorphic e Virtual Wide f Standard 4 3 g Crop 4 3 h Anamorphic 4 3 i Letterbox 4 3 Sub function Code 0 Value 0 Spare Factory Reset Command Field Name Start of Message 00 Table 37 Factory Reset Command Format Size bytes Description A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00
56. l pan is movement in a horizontal plane azimuth vertical pan is movement in a vertical plane pitch PC Loader Silicon Optix proprietary software used to load OptiScale firmware Plasma Display A flat panel non CRT video display device The basic idea of a plasma display is the illumination of tiny colored fluorescent lights to form an image Each pixel is made up of three fluorescent lights a red light a green light and a blue light Just like a CRT television the plasma display varies the intensities of the different lights to produce a full range of colors Resampling This function establishes the raw intensity for each output pixel based upon its relative position on the input space Restated this is the amount of input intensity proportional to each output pixel based upon the relative position of the output pixels on the input space RGB Video standard Acronym for Red Green and Blue signals the primary colors of television By varying the intensity of each of these colors in a single pixel the human eye can be fooled into seeing a wide range of colors For example a combination of red and green appears as yellow even though no light with a yellow wavelength is emanating from the screen This works because the optical system integrates the photons striking a region on the retina and the combined impulses from green and red sensitive cones are seen as yellow RS232 Interface A standard for serial
57. le script file File KK Z KK D OptiScale Example Script File Author B McGinn Date 01 11 04 PAA AAA RRR KERR KEK KEK RRR RRR REE RK RRR KERR KERR KERR kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kk kkk PRR RRR RRR RRE EKER KERR RRR ERR KERR KKK kkk RRR kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kk kkk KK T The OptiScale Serial Batch Script utility program uses the AnyPlace serial control protocol along with a few program command statements to allow the user to control an OptiScale box via script file The commands are case is important indicates a comment DM n Delay in tens of milliseconds DS n Delay in seconds LOOP n Execute the instructions bounded by the kk LOOP and LEND n times Note If n 0 then pee this becomes an endless loop k LEND See LOOP n HALT message Pause execution and display message kk pPRRRRRRKRRKREKR EKER KEK RRR RRR RRR KKK KER KERR KERR REE kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kk kkk 36 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols PRR RRR RRR R EKER KR RRR RRR RRR RRR RE RRR RRR kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk kkk k kkk Example commands Turn on box A00Bb0000 HALT Turning on OptiScale Set input to RGB Graphics and Delay 100 milliseconds A00Ca0000 DM 10 Begin an Endless loop LOOP 0 Reset Geometry A00Fa0000 DM 10 increment the horz zoom LOOP 80 AO00FnN0000
58. mand Format sss sees eee eee ee eee eee eee 43 Table 27 Picture Analog Graphics Auto Sync Command Format sss sese ee eee eee ee eee eee 44 Table 28 Picture Analog Graphics Clock and Phase Command Format sss esse sees eee eee 44 Table 29 Picture Position Command Format sese ee esse eee ee eee eee 45 Table 30 Advanced Reset Command Format s s sseesissesssrsisrestreerststttetssttetstststnerietstutettenstntetstnsetetsrutntnertrrnrteet 45 Table 31 Advanced Video System Command Format 00 0 0 ccsccecsssesesseseeeeesceseceeseceecseeseeseenecaeeeeeaesaesaseeesacsaeeeeeeenae 45 Table 32 Advanced Lamp Timer Reset Command Format sss esse sees eee ee eee eee 46 Table 33 Advanced DPMS Enable Disable Command Format sss sese sese sese eee eee eee 46 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com xiii Xiv MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 List of Tables Table 34 Geometry Magnify Command Format sss sese es sees eee eee eee eee 47 Table 35 Geometry Projection Command Format Table 36 Aspect Ratio Command Format sese esse esse eee eee 48 Table 37 Factory Reset Command Format Table 38 Troubleshooting Guide www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Chapter 1 Introduction General The Silicon Optix OptiScale see Figure 1 is a high performance video and graphics image scaler OptiScale combines best in class image processing with unique image geometry correction features to provide the A V profe
59. mmandes 42 Picture SDTV De interlacing Command sese sees sees eee eee eee 42 Picture Color Temperature Command asses sse eee eee eee eee eee eee eee 43 Picture User Color Temperature Adjust Command sss sese eee eee eee eee 43 Picture Gamma Correction Commande 43 Picture Analog Graphics Auto Sync Command sse sees eee eee ee eee 44 Picture Analog Graphics Clock and Phase Command sese eee eee eee eee ee 44 Picture Position Command sss sees eee eee eee eee 45 Advanced Commands tiicsceen alsin aes NEEN EENS elev dtd 45 Advanced Reset Command sss sese eee eee ee 45 Advanced Video System Command sss sees eee ee 45 Advanced Lamp Timer Reset Command sss eee eee eee ee 46 Advanced DPMS Enable Disable Command sss 46 Geometry Magnify Command sees sees eee eee eee eee eee 47 Geometry Projection Command sse sees eee eee eee eee eee 47 Aspect Ratio Commands sisses gees aan ZENTER SES AEeESE 48 Aspect Ratio Command Format asses e eee eee eee 48 Factory Reset Command sese eee eee eee 48 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ccssssssscccccsssssssccssssssssssccssssssssseees OL Troubleshooting Guide sss seer 51 EET E NN TE E Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Table of Contents x www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright List of Figures Figure 1 Silicon Optix OptiScale Video Graphics Scaler see eee eee 1 Figure 2 OptiScale Front TT 3 Figure
60. nd Setup You can select either of these modes of operation via the front panel interface or the RS232 control interface Operate Mode In Operate mode the video output signals are activated and you may control all the OptiScale parameters except for Setup restricted parameters from the front panel IR remote control or serial communication commands In Operate mode all controls may be used simultaneously that is you may open a menu with a front panel button and make a selection using the IR remote control and so on The Front panel and IR remote commands invoke the OSD and user feedback is provided for all actions In Operate mode the OptiScale 16 x 2 front panel display indicates the following information SELECTED INPUT CONNECTOR Input Signal OUT Output Resolution The front panel and IR remote control are designed to be identical in control function that is each button on the IR remote control corresponds directly in function to a button on the front panel You will find a complete list of front panel and IR remote controls and OSD operations in the On Screen Display chapter When controlling OptiScale by serial communications all actions are performed without invoking the OSD A complete description of the serial communications protocol is provided in the RS232 422 485 Protocols chapter OptiScale powers up in Operate mode All operational parameters are retained from the previous session A Factory Reset returns all p
61. om having to return your unit to the factory for simple upgrades The PC Loader program provides an easy and fast way to update download firmware into CPU FLASH RAM memory via a RS232 communication line in the OptiScale systems equipped with BootLoader firmware During the download process you are informed about all verifications performed by firmware and error messages are returned Loading HEX Files To load HEX files follow the procedure below 1 Link your PC to the OptiScale system using a serial communication cable be sure to use the proper COM port number on the PC see Figure 5 Turn off the OS 100 power using the power switch mounted on the back of the unit RS 232 interface Computer Figure 5 RS232 Connection 2 Run PCLoader exe from the current directory it will search for cfg and dev files only in the current directory Be sure that if you create an icon for this application you have the start directory with the same string as the exe file path Usually this is a default setting provided by Windows 3 In most cases the default options should be correct for proper operation However if there are any difficulties with the download procedure then verify that all the configuration options are correct 4 Choose Connect from the Communication menu to open the COM port 27 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 U
62. ratio treatments behaves differently depending upon the source Table 9 shows 16 9 aspect ratio treatments for HDTV inputs Table 10 shows 16 9 aspect ratio treatments for SDTV inputs and Table 11 shows 16 9 aspect ratio treatments for graphics inputs DVI and analog Table 9 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for HDTV 16 9 Inputs OSD Menu Name Description 16 9 input signals shown full screen on 16 9 output display 16 9 Standard Letterbox Input Not supported dimmed for HDTV input Anamorphic Not supported dimmed for HDTV input 24 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 10 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for SDTV 4 3 Inputs OSD Menu Name Description 4 3 input signals are shown in a pillar box on the 16 9 output display O O 2 O 16 9 Standard gt O A 4 3 letterbox is extracted and expanded to a full screen 16 9 output display C Letterbox Input 1 L SDTV input is displayed on a full screen 16 9 output display Web Web Anamorphic O L O 4 3 input signals are non linearly stretched in the horizontal direction to fill 16 9 output displays Horizontal and vertical scaling is equal in the middle more horizontal stretching towards left and right sides to fill 16 9 outputs Virtual Wide is intended for plasma displays and is optimally configured for 0 degree horizontal and vertical keystone It sho
63. rd Description 4 3 input signals shown full screen on 4 3 output display BS O D D O Crop to 4 3 Not supported dimmed for SDTV input Anamorphic Anamorphic or widescreen encoded DVDs shown letterbox on 4 3 output display These DVDs have 16 9 content that has been compressed vertically to fit the NTSC or PAL signal 0 0 Q S Letterbox Input 4 3 input signals with letterbox content are shown letterboxed on 4 3 output displays Note that this mode appears identical to the 4 3 Standard mode when the keystone angles are 0 degrees At non zero keystone angles the displayed letterbox appears larger because the usable portion of the input signal is reduced enabling the scaling algorithms to make more use of the output display Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 23 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 8 Aspect Ratio Treatments for Graphics Inputs OSD Menu Name Description 4 3 input signals shown full screen on 4 3 output display 4 3 Standard 2 O Crop to 4 3 Not supported dimmed for graphics input Anamorphic Not supported dimmed for graphics input Letterbox Input Not supported dimmed for graphics input 16 9 Output Aspect Ratio The available Aspect Ratio treatment selections for 16 9 aspect ratio output modes are as follows e 16 9 Standard e Anamorphic e Virtual Wide Each of these aspect
64. rying amounts of lines making up the horizontal resolution depending on the electronics and formats involved There are 59 94 fields displayed per second A field is a set of even lines or odd lines The odd and even fields are displayed sequentially thus interlacing the full frame One full frame therefore is made of two interlaced fields and is displayed about every 1 30 of a second Operational Mode OptiScale Operational mode displays the selected input input frame rate output resolution and output frame rate On Screen Display The On Screen Display OSD menu is the primary way of controlling and selecting functions in the OptiScale system The OptiScale system is initially in a factory default state Many OptiScale control parameters can be saved to OptiScale memory and retained for use in later sessions Performing a factory reset erases these saved parameters and returns the system to the default state OptiScale supports two different OSDs one for 4 3 1024x768 output aspect ratio and one for 16 9 1280x720 output aspect ratio PAL Video broadcast standard Acronym for Phase Alternating Line This standard was introduced in the early 1960 s and implemented in most European countries except for France The PAL standard utilizes a wider channel bandwidth than NTSC which allows for better picture quality PAL runs on 625 lines frame Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Pan The movement of a camera Horizonta
65. s the BootLoader firmware itself This option is usually used when replacing the BootLoader with a new version or when installing a firmware directly at the CPU reset address without using BootLoader firmware 33 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Loading Firmware CPU Memory Page Destination Memory Page Set the destination I Mbyte CPU memory page for HEX file This term should not be confused with the CPU scrollable window for memory paging Page represents the memory range 00000H FFFFFH and page 2 represents the memory range 100000H 1FFFFFH Due to Am186 ER the CPU cannot access over 1 MB this paging mechanism provides support for usage on the OptiScale board of bigger CPU Flash memory than I MB e Boot Sector Protection If checked avoids erasing and data downloading into boot sector To protect the Bootloader program against accidental overwriting this option is always set automatically when the program is started and after every loading process e Send Configure Device Command If checked this sends a configuration command to the firmware before loading a HEX file This option is useful if the default settings of the firmware are different from those of the current hardware board NOTE Usually the Loading Settings are Only involved sectors Boot Sector Protection and Send Configure Device Command Convert BIN File in Intel HEX File Format This
66. scription Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu D Picture p Horizontal Position Function Code q Vertical Position 0 Increment Sub function Code 1 Decrement Value 0 00 Advanced Commands Advanced Reset Command Table 30 Advanced Reset Command Format Offset Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu E Advanced Function Code a Reset to Defaults Sub function Code 0 Unused Value 0 Spare 00 Advanced Video System Command Table 31 Advanced Video System Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu E Advanced Function Code b Video System Table sheet 1 of 2 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Table 31 Advanced Video System Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description 2 PAL 3 SECAM Sub function Code 4 4 43 NTSC 5 PAL M 6 PAL N 7 PAL 60 Table shee
67. selling point for HDTV is the higher resolution picture 720 or 1080 lines of resolution versus the 525 lines people are used to in North America or the 625 lines in Europe Interlaced Display In basic terms a video can be thought of as being made up of numerous snapshots called frames The frame rate or the number of frames displayed each second is 29 97 in the United States and other NTSC based countries For the sake of simplicity we can round this number to 30 frames per second fps In many European countries PAL and SECAM video systems display exactly 25 fps The following explanation is based upon 30 fps but you can replace the number 30 with 25 for PAL SECAM video and the same principles hold true Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 56 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Glossary ee Television however does not deal with video in terms of frames Instead it displays a video using half frames called fields Each frame contains exactly two fields One field is made up of the odd horizontal lines in a frame This is called the odd field or the top field since it contains the top line of the image The other field is made up of the even horizontal lines in a frame This is called the even field or bottom field Since there are two fields in every frame television actually updates the display at 60 fields per second or 50 fields per second for PAL SECAM video Each field is
68. ssional and amateur enthusiast with unprecedented image scaling quality Figure 1 Silicon Optix OptiScale Video Graphics Scaler The OptiScale scaler offers an extensive set of selectable input signals Never before has the ability to process so many different types of video signals RGB graphics from analog or DVI sources SDTV in all popular signal formats composite S Video and component in NTSC PAL and SECAM and analog HDTV been integrated in one small package OptiScale can be simultaneously controlled by front panel switches IR remote and RS232 422 485 serial communication The OptiScale scaler is available in a compact desktop package which can also be used in rack mount configurations with the optional rack mount installation brackets Front Rear Projection System Applications e Pro AV Installation e Staging and Special Events Home Theater e Advertising Displays Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 36 Introduction Physical Characteristics DIMENSIONS 15 in x 8 5 in x 1 75 in WEIGHT 7 lbs POWER 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 35 W Features and Specifications Advanced Functionality The following is a list of the OptiScale advanced functional features Advanced image scaling with 65 tap image filter Accepts graphics inputs from VGA SXGA Accepts 720p and 1080i HD inputs Accepts composite S video and component SDTV inputs
69. ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssss I ETT 1 Front Rear Projection System Applications esse eee eee eee 1 Eeer ue d eek cca eege EENS Eege Ee 2 Features and Specifications EE 2 Advanced h allee O 2 Flexibility and Ease of USe sss ee sees eser 2 Sophisticated SoftWare T 2 Panel Diagrams eas esse EE eene Eege 2 Typical OptiScale Application EE 3 Ordering Options and Accessories EEN 3 Chapter 2 Installation sooesessoooecessssocesssssscocecsssooecessssoocessessssosesssseese D List of Standard Components sse sees eee eee eee 5 Optional PC CESS ONS sara 5 CEN 5 Rack Mount Installation bit 6 vii Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Table of Contents Setting up OptiScale EE 6 Chapter 3 OptiScale Interface sssosecsssooeccessssocecsssssooeesssooceseessoossse 7 OptiScale Operational Modes essere 7 Operate Mode A 7 Setup Mode EE 7 Chapter 4 On Screen Display cccccsssccsccsssssssscssssssssssccssssssssseees I OSD Men STIANG EE 11 OSD Menu Comins sse eee eee 11 OSD Menu Levels 4 3 Output sees eee 12 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output EEN 17 FE STL 22 4 3 Output Aspect Ratio sse eee eee 22 16 9 Output Aspect Ratio 00 cccccscccccsssseeeeeeseneeeeeseeeeeeesesnaeeeesseneeeeesssueeesensnaees 24 Chapter 5 Loading Firmware siicisccsccsscdcscsscecscsecesssccesnsecnsecctessesseseueess 27 Introduction
70. t 2 of 2 Advanced Lamp Timer Reset Command Table 32 Advanced Lamp Timer Reset Command Format Field Name Size ee Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu E Advanced Function Code c Lamp Timer Reset Sub function Code 0 Unused Value 0 Spare 00 Advanced DPMS Enable Disable Command Table 33 Advanced DPMS Enable Disable Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu E Advanced Function Code d DPMS Table sheet 1 of 2 46 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 RS232 422 485 Protocols Table 33 Advanced DPMS Enable Disable Command Format Field Name Size bytes Description 0 Disable Sub function Code 1 Enable Geometry Magnify Command Table 34 Geometry Magnify Command Format Field Name Description Start of Message A is the first byte for all OptiScale RS232 control Box address 00 31 where 00 is a broadcast address all boxes respond to 00 Function Menu F Geometry e Horizontal pan Function Code f Vertical pan g Zoom 0 Increment Zoom in Sub funct
71. th and height are used to adapt to different physical video resolutions at input and output The zoom and window offset horizontal and vertical effectively allow the linear scaling and displacement of the input image these can be used to implement a zoom and pan function in a projection system for instance Setup Mode OptiScale standby mode lets you select the output resolution and output frame rate and enter the operational mode 57 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 lossa SXGA Video standard acronym for Super Extended Graphics Array Adisplay specification that is capable of displaying 1280 x 1024 resolution or approximately 1 3 million pixels See also XGA SDTV Video standard acronym for Standard Definition TeleVision Refers to the use of a digital broadcast to carry TV pictures of the same physical parameters as today s existing systems These are interlaced signals where each frame is divided into two fields and the only new feature they add over existing analog TV distribution from a picture viewpoint is automatic support for both 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratio operation SECAM Video standard acronym for SEquential Couleur Avec Memoire or Sequential Colour with Memory This standard was introduced in the early 1960 s and implemented in France SECAM uses the same bandwidth as PAL but transmits the color information sequentially
72. the system to the default state Two slightly different OSD menus are invoked depending upon whether the currently selected Output Resolution Aspect Ratio is 16 9 or 4 3 The biggest difference between them has to do with the way that aspect ratios are treated see the Aspect Ratio section later in this chapter OSD Menu Controls The OSD can be invoked in two ways as follows using the Front Panel Buttons or using the IR remote The Front Panel and IR Remote have the same buttons The buttons are e On Setup e Graphics Zoom Out e HD Video Zoom In e SD Video YPbPr H Zoom Out e SD Video S Video V Zoom In e SD Video Comp 1 V Zoom Out e SD Video Comp 2 H Zoom In e Menu e Up Arrow e Down Arrow e Left Arrow e Right Arrow e Enter When pressed the On Setup button will toggle between Operate and Setup modes In Setup mode the output display of OptiScale is inactive Setup mode is used to select OptiScale parameters that are infrequently changed communications parameters output resolution and lockouts and that can cause severe effects by inadvertent selection Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 11 12 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display The Graphics Zoom Out button has two functions In normal operation this button is used as a quick select for the Graphics inputs Pressing this button repeatedly will toggle between DVI and RGB Graphics input The last channel sele
73. ts HDTV RGB as input Input Signals SDTV Composite 1 Selects Composite SDTV 1 as input SDTV Composite 2 Selects Composite SDTV 2 as input SDTV S Video Selects S Video SDTV as input SDTV Component Selects Component SDTV as input Table sheet 1 of 5 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 5 OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output OSD Menu Levels 16 9 Output Functionality Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 0 100 default 50 Adjusts brightness in SDTV HDTV and Analog Graphics Not supported for DVI Graphics Brightness The default is 16 for HDTV Adjusts contrast in SDTV HDTV and Analog ones Eer Graphics Not supported for DVI Graphics Sharpness 0 10 default 5 Adjusts sharpness 10 is maximum sharpness Adjusts color saturation in HDTV YPbPr and SDTV NTSC Not supported for HDTV RGB dimmed SDTV PAL SECAM dimmed and Graphics dimmed Color 0 100 default 50 Adjusts tint in HDTV YPbPr and SDTV NTSC Not supported for HDTV RGB dimmed SDTV PAL SECAM dimmed and Graphics dimmed 0 360 default 0 Picture Automatically chooses a de interlacing Aito default method in SDTV mode through FLI2200 3 2 2 2 Pull Down Chooses 3 2 2 2 pull down in FLI2200 SDTV De interlacing Static Mesh Chooses static mesh in FLI2200
74. uld be used for on axis projection L K C gt L gt Virtual Wide 25 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com 26 MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 On Screen Display Table 11 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for Graphics 4 3 Inputs OSD Menu Name 16 9 Standard Description 4 3 input signals are shown in a pillar box on the 16 9 output display O Letterbox Input Anamorphic Not supported for graphics inputs 4 3 input is displayed on a full screen 16 9 output display Virtual Wide 4 3 input signals are non linearly stretched in the horizontal direction to fill 16 9 output displays Horizontal and vertical scaling is equal in the middle more horizontal stretching towards left and right sides to fill 16 9 outputs Virtual Wide is intended for plasma displays and is optimally configured for 0 degree horizontal and vertical keystone It should be used for on axis projection O O R C co gt www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Chapter 5 Loading Firmware Introduction This chapter describes the firmware update procedure for the OptiScale system using the PC Loader PC Loader is the software program that controls the firmware update process you can obtain by e mail new features that become available and you can download them onto OptiScale The download procedure takes about 5 minutes and prevents you fr
75. ut image and an inverse transformation is defined as the mapping of output points onto the input image XGA Acronym for Extended Graphics Array a high resolution graphics standard introduced by IBM in 1990 XGA was designed to replace the older 8514 A video standard It provides the same resolutions 640 by 480 or 1024 by 768 pixels but supports more simultaneous colors 65 thousand compared to 8514 A s 256 colors In addition XGA allows monitors to be non interlaced Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Glossary See also SXGA Zoom The ability to magnify zoom in or shrink zoom out the projected image 59 Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright www siliconoptix com MKT 0014 UMN 1 002 last changed on 12 15 04 14 32 Glossary 60 www siliconoptix com Silicon Optix 2004 Copyright Index Numerics 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for Graphics Inputs 26 16 9 Aspect Ratio Treatments for SDTV In puts 25 4 3 Aspect Ratio Treatments for HDTV In puts 22 A About this Manual ii Accessories 3 Advanced Commands 46 Advanced DPMS Enable Disable Com mand 47 Advanced Lamp Timer Reset Command 47 Advanced Reset Command 46 Advanced Video System Command 46 Anamorphic Scaling 57 Aspect Ratio 57 Aspect Ratio Command Format 49 Aspect Ratios 22 16 9 Output 24 4 3 Output 22 Audience ii B Book Style Conventions ii C Command Format 39 Command Response
76. ven surface Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to a person and or serious damage to the appliance Portable Cart An appliance and cart combination should be moved with extreme care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Locate the unit with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured Allow 10 cm 4 in clearance from the rear and top of the unit and 5 cm 2 in from each side Slots and openings in the unit s case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to prevent overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by operating the unit while placed on a bed sofa rug or similar surface This unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase unless adequate ventilation is provided Entry of Foreign Objects and Liquids Never push foreign objects of any kind into this unit through the ventilation slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short circuit electrical electronic parts that could result in fire or electric shock or both Never spill liquid of any kind onto the unit Electric Power Only operate the unit from the type of electric power source indicated on the unit s labeling If you are not sure of the type of power supply that is availa

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