MULTI-TASKER™ MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0394-004 MT106-103 VIDEO SCALER CARD FOR MULTI-TASKER™ USER’S GUIDE
MULTI-TASKER™ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS .............. 2 GENERAL..........................................................2 INSTALLATION .................................................2 CLEANING.........................................................2 FCC / CE NOTICE..............................................2 ABOUT YOUR MT106-103 ................................... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 3 DESCRIPTION OF MT106-103 ............................
MULTI-TASKER™ PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE 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 hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • • Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their authorized representatives must perform all service. 1.
MULTI-TASKER™ ABOUT YOUR MT106-103 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MT106-103 Video Scaler Card FEATURES/DESCRIPTION GENERAL Inputs VGA input (PC By Pass) S-Video Composite Video YPbPr Outputs Output Connector Compatibility The MT106-103 Scaler converts Composite Video, S-Video, and Component Video into a high-resolution VGA/Component Video output. The VGA thru SXGA computer signal can be switched to the output via a pass-through input.
MULTI-TASKER™ DESCRIPTION OF MT106-103 400-0394-004 4 4
MULTI-TASKER™ APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION 400-0394-004 5
MULTI-TASKER™ DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW MT106-103 BLOCK DIAGRAM INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO BNC S-VIDEO 4-PIN MINI-DIN SCALER YPbPr 15-pin HD PCByPass 15-pin HD MP 400-0394-004 6 VGA-UXGA/ YPbPr 15-pin HD
MULTI-TASKER™ INSTALLING YOUR MT106-103 6 Step 1. Slide the MT106-103 into an available slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Basic Enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT106-103 card fits snugly into place. Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the card. ]” are part of the 2. Use uppercase letters for all commands. Commands ending in "S" will be saved into memory.
MULTI-TASKER™ The Unit ID has a value from 0 to 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 [SETU0], as explained in the MT100-100 User’s Guide. Example: Send the command [CLRC4] to reset the card in slot 4 to the last saved settings. 3. [VER] This command displays the software version and model number for the card.
MULTI-TASKER™ Command Format: [INyRCnUi] 7. [BRIGHTm] y = Resolution (y = # from 0 to 3) 0 = S-Video 1 = Composite Video 2 = PC Bypass 3 = YPbPr Video R = Recall video adjustment settings Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) This command sets the brightness level to an absolute value.
MULTI-TASKER™ 10. [CONTR] 13. [SHARPm] This command is used to make the contrast function active for use with the [+] and [-] control commands. This command sets the sharpness level to an absolute value.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: 16. [HUE] Send the command [MODEN1C4] to turn on noise reduction for the MT106-103 in slot 4. This command is used to make hue the active function for use with the [+] and [-] controls. NOTE: The Hue adjustment does not apply to Component Video. 19. [MODEA] Command Format: [HUECnUi] This command is used to change the aspect ratio between wide and standard formats.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: 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: In order to display the RS-232 commands available for the MT106-103 card in slot 4, send the command [HELPC2]. The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window. 1. [BRIGHTC4] The current brightness level is 10.
MULTI-TASKER™ NOTE: The INnR and CLR commands will return feedback on each parameter as the INnR saved values or CLR default values are recalled. 25. [?Cn] This command will return general information about the card and its status.
MULTI-TASKER™ In Multi-Tasker™ systems with audio and video cards, boards are typically grouped as follows: 29. [RMG] This command may be used to delete an entire group, or all groups. Group 1 = Video Cards Group 2 = Audio Cards Group 3 = Video and Audio Cards REMOVE A GROUP Remove all the members from the group, effectively deleting the group.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: Example: The cards in slots 2, 4 and 6 are part of group 5. Read the member data for group 5, by sending the command [RDG5]. The system will return feedback as follows: Group 5 of Unit ID 1 contains the cards in slots 2, 4 and 6. Read the member data for group 5 of Unit ID 1. Send the command [RDG5U1] and receive the following feedback: [G5=C2C4C6] [G5=C2C4C6] The feedback shows G5 (Group 5) and then the cards that make up Group 5. In this case, Group 1 includes C2, C4 and C6.
MULTI-TASKER™ 21) [ + ] Increments and Decrements 22) [ - ] Increments and Decrements 23) [HELP] Display available commands 24) [?] Show system cards 25) [?Cn] Show card information 26) [STA] 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 mode sections versus programming commands.
MULTI-TASKER™ 5. Find the two digit number representing the card ID whose setup requires changing. They will be the first two characters in the line. 6. Press the number or letter associated with the card, and a menu with options available for that card will appear on the screen. In the example above, press "08". The expanded menu contains values in parentheses that indicate the current setting or value of that parameter. Some menu settings act as toggle features.
MULTI-TASKER™ 3. 4. 5. 6. 2: BRIGHTNESS (24) 1: + 2: ESC: GO BACK 3: CONTRAST (40) 1: + 2: ESC: GO BACK 4: COLOR (24) 1: + 2: ESC: GO BACK 5: SHARPNESS (10) 1: + 2: ESC: GO BACK 6: HUE (0) 1: + 2: ESC: GO BACK 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 ESC: GO BACK VERSION Returns card number and firmware version. STATUS Returns the card status. HELP Displays a list of commands for the MT106-103 along with a brief description.
MULTI-TASKER™ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 ALTINEX POLICY We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MT106-103. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY Please see the Altinex website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policy. 8.1 NO DISPLAY Cause 1: The source has a problem. Solution: Check the source and make sure that there is a signal present and all source connections are correct.
