Altinex MT106-103 Network Card User Manual
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1. to 35 C 0 C to 50 C 90 non condensing MT106 103 Input C Video S Video Analog 1 Vp p Impedance 75 ohms Output Signals RGB Analog 0 7 Vp p max 75 ohms Impedance Horiz Vert Sync TTL Power from enclosure 6V 6V Table 3 MT106 103 Electrical ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 TOP RETAINER SCREW 7 m2 BYPASS RGBHV COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO INO 69 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 480i BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW 49 47 ae ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP MT106 103 400 0394 007 5 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW C VIDEO BNC S VIDEO 4 PIN MINI DIN COMPUTER COMPONENT SCALER COMPONENT VIDEO 15 PIN HD 480i PC BYPASS 15 PIN HD MP 400 0394 007 6 ZALTIN2. 0 or 1 0 OFF 1 ON Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command FREEZ1C4 to freeze the image generated by the MT106 103 in slot 4 29 This command increments a selected property to be adjusted from the keyboard or front panel Command Format or k Increment by k Increment by k Example Select the brightness command for the card in slot 4 The current brightness level is 10 but it is not the optimal value After sending the following commands an optimum level of 15 is obtained 1 BRIGHTC4 The current brightness level is 10 2 HHHH or 5 The level is now 15 further adjustments are required 30 This command decrements a selected property to be adjusted from the keyboard or front panel Command Format or k Decrement by one k Decrement by Example Select the sharpness command for the card in slot 4 The current sharpness level is 30 but it is not the optimal value After sending the following commands an optimum level of 25 is obtained 1 SHARPC4 The current sharpness level is 30 2 HHHH or 5 The level is now 25 and further adjustments are required 400 0394 007 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER ID COMMANDS The default card ID is the same as
3. Color 24 using the group ID all cards in the group will Sharpness 10 perform the given instruction Hue 0 NOTE In this manual cards will be referenced 3D Filter OFF by their ID C1 C2 C99 Typically the ID NR ON number will be equivalent to the slot number Aspect Ratio 4 3 Groups will be referenced by their ID G1 G8 Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded software definitions or third party control systems The unit ID has a value from 0 16 9 Unit ID 0 should be used for single unit operation If the unit ID is set to zero each command may be used without Ui Use the command as explained in the MT100 100 User s Guide Example VERC3 For Unit ID Zero VERC3Ui For Unit ID other than Zero If there is no card in slot 4 sending the C4 command will not return any feedback This command saves the card settings This configuration will be restored after the system is reset or powered up Command Format CnS Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots S Save configuration i 106 103 has been set to resolution of 1024x768 with Composite Video as the active input Send C4S and receive feedback similar to the following 400 0394 007 8 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web w
4. Restore power to the MultiTasker system Step 7 The default input is the Video input port Use AVSnap or other communication software to change the MT106 103 input See the IN command in section 7 2 or section 7 4 for Menu Mode to change the selection 400 0394 007 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com OPERATION 7 7 1 RS 232 CONTROL The MT106 103 has many advanced remote control capabilities accessible through standard RS 232 communication Control may be accomplished through a computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS 232 communication 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The control commands for the MT106 103 are in a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets are part of the command 2 Use uppercase letters for all commands 3 Spaces are not legal characters The cards in a MultiTasker system are capable of performing various functions as well as providing feedback to the user or control system Commands instruct a card to perform specific actions or request information about the status of the card Some commands do both simultaneously A command that instructs the card only to perform an action will generate feedback of The open bracket immediately followed by a closed bracket indicates the card received a valid command If the command requested information from t
5. an absolute value Command Format CONTRmCn Level m from 0 to 48 default 40 Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command CONTR30C4 to set the output contrast to 30 on the card in slot 4 18 CONTR This command displays the contrast setting and makes the contrast function active for use with the and control commands Command Format CONTRCn Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command CONTRC4 to select the contrast function on C4 Then use the and commands to increase or decrease the contrast level as desired 19 COLORm This command sets the color level to an absolute value Command Format COLORmCn m Level m from 0 to 48 default 24 Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command COLOR12C4 to set the output color level to 12 on the card in slot 4 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 20 COLOR This command displays the color setting makes the color function active for use with the and control commands Command Format COLORCn Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command COLORC4 to select the color function on C4 Then use the and commands to increase or decrease the color level as desired SHARPm This
6. command sets the sharpness level to an absolute value Command Format SHARPmCn m Level m from 0 to 48 default 1 0 Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command SHARP05C4 to set the output sharpness to 5 on the card in slot 4 22 SHARP This command displays the sharpness setting and makes the sharpness function active for use with the and control commands Command Format SHARPCn Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command SHARPC4 to select the sharpness function on C4 Then use the and commands to increase or decrease the sharpness level as desired 23 HUEm This command sets the hue level to an absolute value NOTE The Hue adjustment does not apply to Component Video Command Format HUEmCn m Level m from 0 to 48 default 0 Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command HUE30C4 to set the output hue level to 30 on the card in slot 4 24 HUE This command displays the hue setting and makes hue the active function for use with the and controls NOTE The Hue adjustment does not apply to Component Video Command Format HUECn Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Send the command HUEC4 to select the hue function on C4 Then use the and commands to increase or decrease the hue level as de
7. the ALTINEX website at would like to offer suggestions for the following www altinex com for details on warranty and 8 1 NO DISPLAY return policies Cause 1 The source has a problem 9 2 CONTACT INFORMATION Solution Check the source and make sure ALTINEX Inc that there is a signal present and all source connections are correct If 592 Apollo Street the source is working and there is Brea CA 92821 USA still no display see Cause 2 TEL 714 990 2300 Cause 2 The card output is not selected TOLL FREE 1 800 ALTINEX Solution Select the card output See RS 232 accessible commands in Section 7 If no display is present see E MAIL solutions altinex com Cause 3 WEB www altinex com Cause 3 Cable connections are incorrect Solution Make sure that cables are properly connected Also make sure that the continuity and wiring are good If there is still no display present see Cause 4 Cause 4 The display has a problem Solution Make sure the display is powered and is turned on If there is still no display please call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 400 0394 007 21 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
8. 3 122 02 MT103 123 04 MT106 103 6 Enter the 2 digit ID and a menu for the card will be displayed In the example above enter 04 for the MT106 103 7 The system will prompt for selections specific to the selected card Example 8 Read each menu carefully and continue selecting keys as prompted NOTE Menus for data entry have two prompts and ESC escape Press the escape key to return to the previous menu without making changes ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 4 3 MENU TYPES 106 103 EXPANDED MENUS 1 MAIN MENU 1 INPUT SELECT 0 The first menu displayed after selecting the 1 INPUT 0 S VIDEO card is the Main Menu This menu provides 2 INPUT 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO access to the key functions related to the Press the key representing the menu 3 INPUT 2 PC BYPASS item for access and a sub menu will appear 4 INPUT 3 YCbCr 2 SUB MENUS 5 RECALL INPUT 0 S VIDEO Each menu item wil display either a 6 RECALL INPUT 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO sub menu or a list of options Press the key corresponding to the desired choice 7 RECALL INPUT 2 PC BYPASS 7 4 4 MT106 103 MENUS 8 RECALL INPUT 3 YCbCr Following are the menus available to the 2 SETUP MT106 103 The first menu is the Main Menu only The second listing is an expanded view of 1 OUT RE
9. 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 34 SID This command sets the ID of all the cards in a system to their slot number plus the offset value Command Format SID n n Offset amount n from 0 to 99 The maximum card ID is 99 so subtract the highest slot number from 99 to find the maximum offset For example in an 8 slot enclosure the maximum offset would be 91 The slot number 8 plus the offset 91 equals 99 Example There are two 20 slot enclosures to be connected together during normal operation The first unit will use the default IDs where the card ID is equal to the slot number The second unit will have the same unit ID but each card ID will be offset by 20 Connect the computer to the second unit only and send SID 20 to set the ID of all the cards in the second enclosure to their slot number plus 20 Reconnect both units to the computer The cards in the first unit will be referenced as card IDs 1 20 and the cards in the second unit will be referenced by card IDs 21 40 35 RSN This command displays the slot number of a card with a specified ID number If more than one card has the same ID each slot number will be displayed Command Format RSNCi Ci ID i from 1 to 99 Example The card in slot 4 takes up four slots in the enclosure Its ID was set to 1 since it is the first card installed in the system reading from left t
10. 6 MODEN Noise reduction make up 35 In this case G5 includes C2 C4 27 MODEA Aspect ratio and C6 28 FREEZ Freeze image 7 3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 29 1 Basic Commands 30 Decrement property by 1 1 C Display card status ID Commands 2 CnS Save card settings 31 RSI Reset Card IDs to defaults 3 CLR Restore saved settings 32 SIDn Set all Card IDs 4 FRESET Reset to factory defaults 33 SIDnCi 561 5 VER Display software version 34 SID Set all Card IDs to an offset 6 HELP Display available commands 35 RSN Display card slot number 400 0394 007 17 ZALTINEX 22 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Group Commands 36 WR Add card s to a group 37 RMC Remove card s from group 38 RMG Delete group 39 RD Display group members 7 4 MENU MODE Menu Mode commands allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands Unlike the programming commands menu commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options The system then responds based upon selections made by the user The menu driven commands are only available with MultiTasker systems that have the following front panel firmware 690 0122 015 Version 015 or later 690 0123 004 Versi
11. Card model number VR690 0187 007 Firmware version IN00 Active input number RS03 Active resolution BR24 Brightness level CN40 Contrast level CL24 Color level SH10 Sharpness setting HU00 Hue setting CF Comb filter on off NR Noise reduction AR Aspect ratio FZ Freeze output image The status line is 2 digit number representing inputs 00 03 the command The RS line reads the resolution setting 0 9 from the MODER command The next 5 lines are the image settings for brightness contrast color sharpness and hue The last 2 digits in each line show the actual value The last 4 lines give the status of the remaining output image settings These features are either on or off and do not have numerical values A 1 will be displayed if the feature is on a O will be displayed if the feature is off 400 0394 007 10 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 10 STA CARD CONTROL This command enables automatic feedback 12 IN from the front panel The command affects any with auto feedback capability not just the This command selects the input port on the card MT106 103 The default at power on or reset is to be used as the source The current image 5 0 off For more details see the Cn properties like brightness and color do not command defi
12. EX 1 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER INSTALLING YOUR MT106 103 6 Step 1 off power to MultiTasker system and disconnect from AC power Step 2 Remove slot cover MT200 101 from one of the unused slots Identify the slot number and note that it is for RS 232 control Step 3 Slide the MT106 103 into the MultiTasker enclosure in order to connect it to the bus Make sure that the card fits into place and then secure the card by tightening its retainer screws Step 4 Make one or more of the following input video connections 6 Connect 8 BNC type cable from the video source camera VCR etc to the Video input connector 6 Connect an S Video cable from the S Video source DVD laptop etc to the S Video input connector 6 Use one of the two RCA to 15 pin HD cables included with the MT106 103 to connect the component video source DVD satellite media player etc to the component video input connector B Connect the video output of a computer to the PC Bypass input Step 5 Connect the output connector of the MT106 103 to the display device through a VGA type 15 pin HD cable If the output of the MT106 103 will be component video use the second RCA to 15 HD cable included with the MT106 103 to connect the output of the Scaler to the input of the display Step 6
13. MULTITASKER Mult Tasker MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0394 007 MT106 103 VIDEO SCALER CARD USER S GUIDE Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 2 2 2 POC NOTICE uuu 4 ABOUT YOUR MT106 103 a 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 222222 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 INSTALLING YOUR 106 103 7 OPERA TION 7 RS 232 CONTROL 0 7 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 7 BASIC COMMANDS 8 FEEDBACK COMMANDS 9 CARD CONTROL 11 ID COMMANDS osiin ensenis 15 GROUP COMMANDS 16 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 17 MENU MODE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 21 NO DISPLAY 21 ALTINEX 21 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES 21 CO
14. NTACT INFORMATION 21 400 0394 007 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MT106 103 Keep this manual handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT106 103 and to prevent fire and shock hazards Please read them carefully and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL e Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform service 1 2 INSTALLATION e To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to water or moisture Do not place the MT106 103 in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components e Handle the MT106 103 carefully Dropping or jarring can damage the card e Do not pull any cables that are attached to the MT106 103 e Insert the card carefully into the slots of the MultiTasker without bending any edges 1 3 CLEANING e Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card Do not clean or touch any component or PCB 400 0394 007 1 4 FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of t
15. SOLUTION 1024x768 the menu items 1 640x480 The expanded menu contains values that 2 480p indicate the current setting or value of a parameter value is usually in parentheses 3 800x600 otherwise indicated at the top sub menu 4 1024x768 In some cases additional comments provided for clarification of the menu feedback 6 576p 106 103 MAIN MENU 7 720p 1 INPUT SELECT 8 10801 2 SETUP 9 1280x768 3 VERSION 2 BRIGHTNESS 24 4 STATUS 1 5 HELP 9 3 CONTRAST 40 1 2 4 COLOR 24 1 2 5 SHARPNESS 10 1 2 400 0394 007 19 ZALTINEX BS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 6 HUE 0 1 2 7 ASPECT RATIO 4 3 1 16 9 8 3D COMB FILTER ON 1 OFF 9 NOISE REDUCTION ON 1 OFF A FREEZE OFF 1 ON 3 VERSION This selection displays the model number and firmware revision and then redisplays the Main Menu 4 STATUS This selection displays the card status and then redisplays the Main Menu 5 HELP This selection displays a list of commands available for the MT106 103 along with a brief description ESC This selection returns you to the parent menu with the listing of all cards 7 45 MENU MODE EXAMPLES All Menu Mode examples assume MT106 103 is installed in slot 4 of unit ID 1 NOTE
16. Some of the HELP file is displayed on the screen but most is missing Send the command FBD1 to slow down the rate at which the card sends feedback to the system 2 This command will return general information about the MultiTasker and cards installed in the unit Command Format Ui Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example MultiTasker with unit ID 1 has a front panel with part number MT101 101 and contains an MT103 122 MT103 123 and MT106 103 Send the command U1 and receive the following feedback MT101 101U1 MT103 122C01 MT103 123C02 MT106 103C04 MT101 101U1 Panel model number unit ID MT103 122C01 103 122 is in slot 1 MT103 123C02 103 123 is in slot 2 MT106 103C04 106 103 is in slot 4 0 This command will display general information about the card and its status Command Format Cn Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example The 106 103 in slot 4 has the S Video input selected with an output resolution set to 1024x768 Send the command C4 to receive feedback status similar to the following MT106 103C04 VR690 0187 006C04 00 04 503 04 24 04 40 04 CL24C04 SH10C04 HU00C04 CF0C04 NR1C04 AR1C04 FZ0C04 All status feedback is enclosed in brackets Each data field within the status is enclosed in parentheses The first two characters identify the status type and the last three the card s ID MT106 103
17. The communication software you use may echo each character as it is typed when entering numeric values not selecting menu items For example entering a value of 03 may appear as 0033 on the screen 400 0394 007 ALTINEX Change Output Resolution An MT106 103 is in slot 4 Change the output resolution to 1280x1024 Start by clicking the mouse in the Terminal Window Follow the keystrokes below Enter List of systems 1 Select unit ID 1 04 Select 106 103 slot 4 2 Select Setup Menu 1 Select OUT RESOLUTION 5 Select 1280x1024 ESC Return to Setup Menu ESC Return to the Main Menu Adjust Brightness Increase the brightness on the output of the MT106 103 8101 4 Starting from the MT106 103 s Main Menu follow the keystrokes below 2 Select SETUP 2 Select BRIGHTNESS 1 Increment by one Repeat until the desired brightness is achieved ESC Return to SETUP ESC Return to the Main Menu Display Card Status Display the status of the MT106 103 in slot 4 starting from its Main Menu 4 Display card status NOTE The Main Menu will be redisplayed after the status is displayed Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 ALTINEX POLICIES 9 We have carefully tested and have found no 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES problems in the supplied MT106 103 However we Please see
18. available for the MultiTasker interface commands Command Format HELPCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example In order to display the RS 232 commands available for the MT106 103 card in slot 4 send the command HELPC4 The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window FEEDBACK COMMANDS The next several commands are a function of both the card and the front panel and are only available with MultiTasker Front Panel systems that have the following firmware 690 0122 015 690 0123 004 690 0124 018 Send the command VER to the system and the feedback will include the following 690 0122 015 690 0123 004 690 0124 018 Check the last three digits against the numbers above to determine if the option is available Version 015 or later Version 004 or later Version 018 or later 400 0394 007 9 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 FBD This command turns feedback delay on or off It is necessary when installing some newer cards in older systems If the system does not receive all of the feedback from the card the card may be communicating too fast This command will slow down the card s communication rate Command Format FBDm m Delay 0 no delay 1 delay 100mS Example The command HELPC4 is sent to the card in slot 4
19. he FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER ABOUT YOUR MT106 103 2 MT106 103 Video Scaler Card The MT106 103 Scaler converts composite video C Video S Video and component video into a high resolution RGBHV component video output A VGA through SXGA computer signal input can be switched
20. he card the feedback generated by the card is the acknowledgement of having received a valid command Invalid commands generate feedback of ERRO01 Commands ending 5 will be saved into memory Commands not ending in S will still be executed but will not be restored when the system is reset or powered off then on 7 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Each command consists of three Function Card ID and Unit ID Function Card ID Unit ID 1 MULTITASKER Example VERC3U2 BASIC COMMANDS VER Function 1 C3 Card ID or Group ID This command displays the status of the card U2 Unit ID optional for Unit ID 0 Command Format Cn For Function see a detailed explanation under each command description The card ID is a unique identifier It is equal to the enclosure slot number or it may be an assigned value As the slot number the value can range from 1 4 up to 1 to 20 depending on the enclosure If the value is assigned the ID may be a maximum of 99 Card ID 0 CO is used for the controller and cannot be reassigned The group ID is a number representing a group Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example There is an MT106 103 card in slot 4 Sending the command C4 to the MultiTasker will yield feedback similar to the following Input Composite Video Output Resolution 1024x768 Brightness 24 Contrast 40 of cards defined with the WR command When
21. l Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 38 RMG Feedback Commands This command deletes one or all groups FBD Feedback delay Command Format RMGk 8 2 Display system cards Gk Group ID k from 1 8 for all 9 C Display card information Example 10 STA1 Enable auto feedback Remove all cards from G52 by sending RMG5 11 STAO Disable auto feedback The system will return the following feedback Card Control G5 0 12 IN Select input port Example 2 13 INR Select input and recall Remove all cards from all groups effectively 14 IMODER luti deleting all groups by sending RMG The M9 1 men avon system will return the following feedback 15 BRIGHT Set select brightness G1 G8 EMPTY 16 BRIGHT Display select brightness 39 RD 17 CONTRm Set select contrast This command reads and then displays the 18 CONTR Display select contrast members in a group 19 COLORm Set select color Command Format RDGk 20 COLOR _ Display select color Gk Group ID k from 1 8 21 SHARPm Set select sharpness Example 22 SHARP Display select sharpness C2 C4 and C6 make up G5 Read the member 23 HUEm Set select hue data for G5 by sending the command 0 35 system will return feedback follows 24 HUE Display select hue G5 C2C4C6 25 MODET 3D comb filter The feedback shows G5 and then the cards that 2
22. nition change when the input is selected Command Format STA1 Command Format INyCn Card Model Number y Resolution y from 0 to 3 VR Firmware Revision 0 S Video 85 Resolution 1 Composite Video Brightness 2 PC Bypass CN Contrast 3 Component Video CL Color ID from 1 to max slots SH Sharpness HU Hue Example CF Filter Send the command INOC4 to select the NR Noise Reduction S Video input AR Aspect Ratio FZ Freeze 13 INR This command selects the input port on the card rampe to be used as the source and recalls its Command MODER4C4 previously saved settings eo ba 240 Command Format INyRCn 04 1280x1024 y Resolution y from 0 to 3 settings are 00 09 0 S Video 004 Card ID slot number 1 Composite Video Example 2 2 PC Bypass Command MODEA1C4 Feedback 4 R Recall video adjustment settings AR Aspect Ratio Card ID n from 1 to max slots 0 Wide 16 9 1 4 3 Example 004 Card ID slot number 11 0 Send the command INORC4 to select the S Video input and recall the settings saved for This command disables automatic feedback the S Video input For example any changes from the card and front panel The command made to the brightness hue etc that were affects any card with auto feedback capability saved will be recalled not just the MT106 103 card The default at power on or reset is STAO OFF C
23. o right Send the command RSNC1 to find the slot number of this card The system responds with the following feedback 4 GROUP COMMANDS Group commands allow several cards with the same functions to be controlled simultaneously with a single command Up to 8 groups G1 G8 may be defined These commands apply to all cards not only the MT106 103 36 WR This command adds cards to a group In MultiTasker systems with audio and video cards the groups are typically as follows Group 1 Video Cards Group 2 Audio Cards Group 3 Video and Audio Cards Command Format WRCn Cnz Gk Cn ID n slot from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID k from 1 8 Example Add C2 C4 and C6 to G5 by sending the command WRC2C4C6G5 After executing this command G5 will consist of C2 C4 6 Now add C8 to G5 by sending WRC8G5 C8 is added to G5 and 35 is not overwritten View the contents of G5 by sending RDG5 and receiving the following feedback G5 C2C4C6C8 37 RMC This command removes one or more cards from a group Command Format RMCn Cnp Gk Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID k from 1 8 Example G5 consists of the C2 C4 C6 and C8 Remove C6 and C8 by sending RMC6C8G5 View the contents of G5 by sending RDG5 and receiving the following feedback G5 C2C4 400 0394 007 16 ZALTINEX 52 Tel 714 990 2300 Tol
24. ommand Format STAO 400 0394 007 11 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 14 MODER This command sets the resolution of the video output Command Format MODERxCn x Resolution x from 0 to 7 640x480 VGA 480p 800x600 SVGA 1024x768 XGA 1280x1024 SXGA 567p 720p 1080i 1280x768 WXGA 9 852 480 ID from 1 to slots O O Example Send the command MODER4C4 to set the resolution of the card in slot 4 to 1280x1024 15 BRIGHTm This command sets the brightness level to an absolute value Command Format BRIGHTmCn Level m from 0 to 48 default 24 Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command BRIGHT12C3 to set the output brightness to 12 on the card in slot 4 16 BRIGHT This command displays the brightness setting and makes the brightness function active for use with the and commands Command Format BRIGHTCn Cn ID n from 1 to max slots 400 0394 007 ALTINEX Example Send the command BRIGHTC4 to select the brightness function on C4 Then use the and commands to increase or decrease the brightness level as desired 17 CONTRm This command sets the contrast level to
25. on 004 or later 690 0124 018 Version 018 or later Send the command VER to the system and the feedback will include the following 690 0122 015 690 0123 004 690 0124 018 Check the last three digits against the numbers above to determine if Menu Mode is available 7 4 1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS Refer to section 7 2 for details on card functions and examples Following is a cross reference of menu sections versus programming commands COMMAND IN INR MODER BRIGHTm CONTRm COLORM SHARPm HUEm MODEA MODET MODEN 2 VER Status C Help HELP MENU Input Select Setup Output Properties 400 0394 007 7 4 2 USING MENU MODE Do NOT press any keys except those relating to the current menu If you press the ENTER key after entering a letter digit the original list of systems will be displayed 1 In order to enter Menu Mode the system needs to be connected to a computer running RS 232 control software 2 In the Terminal Window press the ENTER key on the keyboard 3 system checks all MultiTaskers on the RS 232 bus and displays a list of available systems Example 1 U1 2 U2 3 U3 4 Enter the ID number of the desired system In the example above enter a 1 for the MultiTasker with unit ID 1 5 The system then interrogates all the cards available in its enclosure and displays a list of available cards 01 MT10
26. sired 25 MODET This command is used to turn the 3D Comb Filter Y C Separator either on or off The filter should be on when using a VCR input and off when using other formats Command Format MODETpCn Filter ON OFF p 0 or 1 0 OFF default 1 VCR Mode Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example A VCR will be used to play a video tape Send the command MODET1C4 to turn on the 3D Comb Filter for the MT106 103 in slot 4 400 0394 007 13 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 26 This command is used to turn the digital noise reduction feature on off Command Format MODENpCn p Reduction ON OFF p 0 or 1 0 OFF 1 ON Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command MODEN1C4 to turn on noise reduction for the 106 103 slot 4 27 MODEA This command is used to change the aspect ratio between wide and standard formats Command Format MODEApCn p Aspect Ratio p 1 2 1 Wide 16 9 2 Standard 4 3 Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command MODEA1C4 to set the aspect ratio to Wide format on the 106 103 slot 4 28 FREEZ This command is used to freeze the image displayed on the display Command Format FREEZpCn Freeze value p
27. the card slot number The next several commands allow the user to change the card ID to a value other than the slot number Once the ID is changed moving the card to another slot will not change the card ID If a card in slot 4 is set to ID 1 then moved to slot 10 its ID will remain 1 The RSI command forces each installed card to take its slot number as its ID number regardless of the slot in which it is installed Some cards require more than one slot in the MultiTasker system As an example some matrix switcher cards require 4 slots If 5 of these cards are installed they would be numbered C4 C8 012 016 and C20 Changing the ID allows the user to define the cards as C1 C2 C3 C4 and C5 Another use for changing the card ID is to be able to use multiple systems without having to set each unit to a different unit ID All systems may be left as unit ID O for ease of programming The cards in the first unit may be numbered 1 10 and in the second unit 11 20 The ID commands work with all MultiTasker systems However front panels that have firmware releases prior to the following will not be able to address card 105 greater than the number of slots in the system 690 0122 019 Version 019 or later 690 0123 005 Version 005 or later 690 0124 019 Version 019 or later Send the command VER to the system and the feedback will include the following 690 0122 019 690 0123 005 690 0124 019 Check the last three digi
28. to the output via a pass through input The C Video and S Video inputs accept NTSC and PAL standards These inputs are scaled to VGA through SXGA computer video resolutions or component video output resolutions 480p 567p 720p or 1080i The MT106 103 is controlled using the MultiTasker command language Available commands allow input selection image control adjustment including contrast brightness color tint and sharpness In addition the 106 103 incorporates noise reduction filters and sophisticated 3D comb filtering feature allows programmers to have access to command structures and control of the MT106 103 from any terminal This technology provides easier than ever control of the MT106 103 card with simple keyboard commands No typing of long keyboard strings is necessary The MT106 103 also has menu driven protocol implemented for easier RS 232 control eliminating the need to type lengthy commands for video signal adjustments 400 0394 007 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications are subject to change See www altinex com for up to date information FEATURES DESCRIPTION MT106 103 15 pin HD female 1 4 pin Mini DIN 1 BNC female 1 15 pin HD female 1 15 pin HD female 1 15 pin HD female 1 C Video S Video NTSC PAL Component Video 480i Enclosure Slots One Weight 1 0 Ib 0 45 kg Connector Panel Black 10
29. ts against the numbers above to determine if the card ID commands can address all 99 card IDs 1 RSI This command resets the card IDs in the system After sending this command each card ID in the system will match the slot number of the card If the card is moved to another slot its ID number will be the new slot number Command Format RSI Example Send the command RSI to the system with Unit ID 0 The card in slot 1 will have ID 1 the card in slot 2 will have ID 2 and so on If the card in slot 1 is then moved to slot 4 the card ID will then be 4 32 SIDn This command sets all the cards installed in the MultiTasker system to the same card ID After sending this command all cards will be addressed with the same ID Use caution when sending this command to a system with multiple board types Command Format SIDn n Card ID n from 1 to 99 Example Send the command SID1 to the system All the cards in the system now have ID 1 Any commands that are sent to card ID 1 will be received and executed by each card 3 SIDnCi This command sets the card ID of a single card to a number from 1 to 99 Command Format SIDnCi n Card ID n from 1 to 99 Ci Slot Number i from 1 to max slots Example Send the command SID50C10 to set the ID of the card in slot 10 to an ID of 50 400 0394 007 15 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990
30. ww altinex com MULTITASKER Input Composite Video Output Resolution 1024x768 Brightness 24 Contrast 40 Color 24 Sharpness 10 Hue 0 3D Filter OFF NR ON Aspect Ratio 4 3 Freeze OFF SAVED 3 CLR Reset the card to its last saved settings Command Format CLRCn Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command CLRC4 to reset the card in slot 4 to its last saved settings FRESET This command clears the card s memory and returns the card to its factory default settings The factory defaults are as follows In S Video Brightness 24 Res 1024x768 Contrast 40 3D Filter Off Color 24 Noise Red On Sharpness 10 Freeze Off Hue 00 Aspect Ratio 4 3 Command Format FRESETCn Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command FRESETC4 to reset C4 to the settings described above Use the command C4S to save the settings so they will be recalled upon power up reset or CLRC4 5 VER This command displays the software version and model number for the card Command Format VERCn Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Example Send the command VERC4 to check the version of the MT106 103 in slot 4 The system will return the following feedback MT 106 103 690 0187 006 C04 MT106 103 Model Number 690 0187 006 Firmware Version 04 Card ID HELP This command displays information
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