USER MANUAL PA S S I VE TO ACTIVE CONVERTER
Requirements A Keyboard functions A Serial interface A Source Device .1 Display Device .2 Viewing Glasses .3 Setup procedure B Connecting the Source .1 Connecting the Display Device .2 Eyestrain C Software parameters .1 Remote controlling D LED indicators Standby button Toggle button Right black button User button Menu button Cursor buttons .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 On Screen Display B Source Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Advanced Info Changes Done .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .
Requirements A Source Device .1 Display Device .2 Source Device Viewing Glasses .3 To run stereo using the PA-converter you need a source capable of outputting two genlocked video RGB signals.. Setup procedure B Eyestrain C See www.stereographics.com for a list of stereo-capable graphics cards Display Device To get the most out of your PA-converter, your display device should support the maximum resolution of your PA-converter.
Requirements A Setup procedure B Connecting the source Connecting the Source .1 Connecting the Display Device .2 Connect your source using VGA cables, and connect them to the left and right input channel on the PA-converter. (See figure B.1-1 on the right). The PA-converter treats the left input signal as the master signal, and the right input signal as slave. Make sure that your left input signal contains the sync. Eyestrain C Remote controlling D figure B.
Requirements A Setup procedure B Connecting the Display Device Connecting the Source .1 standard 15 pin VGA cables. These are to used when there are 15 pin VGA connectors at both ends.” Not all computers have a 15pin VGA connector. Some other popular connectors are SUN type 13W3 and SGI type 13W3. These require an adapter or a special cable to connect to the PA-converter. Note that SGI and SUN have different pinout for 13W3 connectors.
Requirements A Setup procedure B Software parameters Bad software parameters such as eye distance, and focus point may cause eyestrain. Unfortunately also bad algorithms for displaying stereo have been discovered in some software. The best algorithms should have no vertical disparity/displacement at any point of the scene. You can easily detect this by removing the glasses and pick any random edge/point of an object. The point should only have a horizontal displacement, and nothing vertically.
Requirements A Setup procedure B The serial ports enable you to remote control the PA-converter from a distant location using a standard RS-232 serial port. Also the master unit may link to a second PA-converter, the second to a third and so on, so that you may be able to control all units from a single serial port. To do this, see “Serial commands”. For instructions on how to link multiple PA-converters, see Part II (Using the PAconverter), chapter C.6 (Serial Commands/Linking of units).
Requirements A Keyboard functions A Serial interface A Source Device .1 Display Device .2 Viewing Glasses .3 Setup procedure B Connecting the Source .1 Connecting the Display Device .2 Eyestrain C Software parameters .1 Remote controlling D LED indicators Standby button Toggle button Right black button User button Menu button Cursor buttons .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 On Screen Display B Source Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Advanced Info Changes Done .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .
Keyboard functions A LED indicators .1 Standby button .2 LED indicators Toggle button .3 The PA-converter has two led indicators, one green and one red. Right black button .4 User button .5 At power on, both the red and green led will light up. After a few seconds the red led will automatically switch off, leaving the green led on while the converter is in operation. When the unit is in standby mode, no light will show. Menu button .6 Cursor buttons .
Keyboard functions A LED indicators .1 Standby button .2 Right black button The `right black button´ the right channel black. Toggle button .3 is used for turning Right black button .4 User button .5 Menu button .6 Itmaybeusefultoturntherightchannel black if you need to run 2d. Cursor buttons .7 On Screen Display B Serial commands C User button Technical information D The function of the user button can be defined in the OSD menu. See chapter B.2 (On screen display/Global settings).
Keyboard functions A LED indicators .1 Standby button .2 Cursor buttons Toggle button .3 When in OSD, the `cursor buttons´ are used for navigation within the menus. Right black button .4 User button .5 Menu button .6 Cursor buttons .7 On Screen Display B Serial commands C Technical information D U s i n g t h e PA- c o nve r t e r A Keyboard functions For the latest functionality updates please visit our technical support pages at www.christiedigital.com copyright Christie 2002.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B When not in a menu, pressing the `menu button´ the following: will activate the OSD menu and display Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Main Menu ---------Source Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Advanced Info Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Technical information D Use the up and down arrow buttons to move up and down in the menu, and the right arrow to confirm your selection. If there is a submenu it will be opened.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Auto Setup Revert Source Force Odd Res Store Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Source Setup Stereo Setup .2 “At entry=1756” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Technical information D figure B.1-1 (bad pixel tracking) figure B.1-2 (almost ok pixel tracking) figure B.1-3 (ok pixel tracking) Pixel tracking (often referred to as frequency or width) controls the width of the image.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 provide you with a stable image, a manual fine-tuning is needed. Adjust the picture until you see no vertical bands. If you get rid of all the bands, but your picture is still unstable, you will have to adjust the pixel phase as well. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Performing these adjustments requires carefulness and accuracy, but only has to be done once per source.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup Manual Setup Brightness Adjust Brightness At entry=60 ---------Adjust using ^|v Brightness may be adjusted to your personal taste, the image and the viewing conditions. Value 60 corresponds to normal setting with no gain. Higher value means higher brightness. “At entry=60” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Source Setup Manual Setup Contrast Adjust Contrast At entry=190 ---------Adjust using ^|v Source Setup .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 “At entry=190” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Source Setup Manual Setup DVI Position ---------Horizontal Vertical Adjustment of the actual DVI position is only affected when using DVI-cables/projectors. Due to minor variations in graphic cards/drivers, the horizontal and vertical position may need adjustment.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 “At entry=364” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Source Setup Manual Setup DVI Position Vertical Adjust Vertical At entry=45 ---------Adjust using ^|v “At entry=45” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 converter doesn’t recognize the picture sync correctly. Choose the desired picture sync, and press to activate. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Source Setup Manual Setup Picture Sync Auto Default is Auto, and shouldn’t be changed unless you are experiencing trouble. Source Setup Manual Setup Picture Sync SEP (H+V) Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Use this option to manually force the PA-converter to sync on a Composite sync signal. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Source Setup Manual Setup Picture Sync SOG Use this option to manually force the PA-converter to sync on a Sync-On-Green signal (SOG are mostly used on Silicon Graphics (SGI) machines). Source Setup Auto Setup Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup Force Odd Res ---------Set X Resolution Set Y Resolution Run Force Source Setup Force Odd Res Set X Resolution ---------1360 1280 1200 1152 1024 856 832 800 768 640 Other WARNING: Forcing the PA-C to sync on SOG without an incoming SOG signal will render your picture unstable. Selecting a sync that is not present, will cause the PA to go back to search-mode. Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup Force Odd Res Set X Resolution Other At entry=800 ---------Adjust using ^|v “At entry=800” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Source Setup Force Odd Res Set Y Resolution ---------1024 960 900 864 856 800 768 720 642 600 Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 576 480 Other Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Source Setup Force Odd Res Set Y Resolution Other At entry=600 ---------Adjust using ^|v “At entry=600” shows the value used before entering this submenu.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup Source Setup Store Pressing will store the settings in a new (or same, if already stored) position, and the position number will be displayed. If the PA-converter displays “No changes done” the source is already stored with the exact same settings. Press to return to navigation mode. Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Input ---------Skew Stereo Format Channel Swap Stereo Setup Input Skew Adjust Skew At entry 15 ---------Adjust using ^|v Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Technical information D U s i n g t h e PA- c o nve r t e r B On Screen Display Use the Skew function to compensate for the two synchronized incoming sources not being properly genlocked.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Stereo Setup Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Frame Sequential Top/Bottom Halves Line Interleaved Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Stereo Setup Input Stereo Format Separate Channels Choose this option to treat the incoming signal as two separate channels. This is the default selection.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Input Stereo Format Top/Bottom Halves Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Use this option if you are using an incoming stereosignal with top/bottom halves, also known as above-below stereo. Serial commands C Technical information D Stereo Setup Input Stereo Format Line Interleaved Use this option if you are using an incoming stereosignal in line interleaved format.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Output ---------Stereo Sync Pol Stereo Sync Type Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Stereo Setup Output Stereo Sync Pol ---------Normal Inverted Use this option to normalize or invert the Stereo Sync Polarity of the output signal.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Output Stereo Sync Type DIN Connector Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Use this mode if you want to output the stereo sync in the most common format (VESAstandard) used for shutter glasses or stereo emitters.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Output Mode ---------Vrate Sync Low Vrate Sync High Asynchronous Stereo Setup Output Mode Vrate Sync Low Use this option if you need to force the output vertical refresh rate to low. The output refresh rate will be either half (range 43-85 hz) or equal the incoming. Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Stereo Setup Stereo Setup Output Mode Asynchronous Use this option if you need to force the output vertical refresh rate to stay within 60 to 75 Hz. This mode is not recommended for stereo viewing.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Preferences Preferences User Button ---------No Action TBH Stereo LSS Stereo Left Black Stereo Sync Pol Preferences User Button No Action Selecting this option will disable the button. Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Preferences Preferences User Button LSS Stereo Choose this option if you want the user button to toggle between separate channel (SEP) and line-sequential (LSS) input stereomode. Preferences User Button Left Black Select this option if you want the user button to toggle between normal and a black signal on the left eye channel. Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Preferences Preferences SOG Treshold At entry=15 ---------Adjust using ^|v If you experience a missing or unstable picture when sync is set to SOG, you might have to adjust the SOG Threshold. SOG Threshold will only be affected if picture sync is set to SOG. Default level is 15. (160 mV). Technical: Threshold voltage = (x+1) * 10 mV, where x is the number displayed on the PAconverter. “At entry=15” shows the value used before entering this submenu. Source Setup .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Preferences Stereo Setup .2 38400 57600 115200 Pressing Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 will make the PA-converter change the serial baudrate accordingly. Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Preferences Unit ID Adjust Unit ID At entry=1 ---------Adjust using ^|v The Unit ID gives the ID of this unit when linked to other units. All linked units should have different Unit ID’s for correct linking.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Advanced Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 When selecting the Advanced menu from the Main Menu, the OSD will show the following: Advanced ---------Test Patterns Reset Factory Settings Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Advanced Stereo Setup .2 Advanced Test Patterns Alignment Grid Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Pressing brings up a white alignment grid on black background. Press previous menu. to return to the Serial commands C Technical information D Advanced Test Patterns Hor Moving Bars Pressing menu. brings up a set of horizontal moving white bars. Press Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Advanced Stereo Setup .2 Advanced Test Patterns White Pressing brings up a white screen. Press Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 to return to the previous menu. Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Advanced Test Patterns Black Pressing brings up a black screen. Press Technical information D to return to the previous menu. Advanced Test Patterns Red Pressing brings up a red screen.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Advanced Stereo Setup .2 Pressing brings up a green screen. Press to return to the previous menu. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Advanced Test Patterns Blue Pressing brings up a blue screen. Press Changes Done .6 Serial commands C to return to the previous menu. Advanced Test Patterns Left/Right Ident Press to display the left and right ident pattern. Use this test pattern to verify your projection system stereo separation.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Advanced Advanced Factory Settings ---------Cancel Restore Stereo Setup .2 Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Advanced Factory Settings Cancel Pressing will cancel the operation and return to the previous menu. Advanced Factory Settings Restore Pressing Technical information D U s i n g t h e PA- c o nve r t e r B On Screen Display will delete all user data and restore the PA-converter to factory settings.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Info Stereo Setup .2 When selecting the Info menu from the Main Menu, the OSD will show the following: Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info ---------Firmware System Status Source Info .5 Changes Done .6 Serial commands C Technical information D Info Firmware Brings up a menu displaying: Firmware version: 020625-160917 Serialnumber: PA0001 www.christiedigital.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Info Stereo Setup .2 Active location Search mode Resolution Pixelrate Stereo mode in Press = 103 Changes Done .6 to return to previous menu. Serial commands C The resolution shows what the converter found the resolution to be. In case the converter interprets the resolution wrong, you may force the converter to interpret it as a different resolution by using the Force Odd Res menu under Source Setup.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Info Stereo Setup .2 Period Frequency Lines Width Synctype Press = = = = = 19.95 ms 50.13Hz 1068 3 SEP to return to previous menu. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 Changes Done .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Source Setup .1 Changes Done Stereo Setup .2 Changes Done Store Pressing Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .5 stores the new settings in the current or next free location. Changes Done .6 Note that pressing will leave the settings as is. If you accidentially press enter the menu, and exit once more. The store request will then re-appear. , you may re- Serial commands C Technical information D Changes Done Leave As Is Pressing exits the menu without saving.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Changes Done Source Setup .1 Stereo Setup .2 - - - - - Warning - - - - Outsignal is asynchronous! You should use an input signal which can run synchronously. Go to Stereo Setup / Output Mode to select a synchronous mode. If the PA-Converter is having problems setting up the source, you might the following message: - - - - - Warning - - - - Autosetup failed In this case you should manually set up the source to get the best image. Preferences .3 Advanced .4 Info .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Summary Serial commands C The commands have been grouped by the following types with corresponding initial letters; Initial letter Summary .1 The help command .2 Type of command Topics .3 I Commands directly controlling the input O Commands controlling the outputs SS Commands controlling the stereo sync Q All query commands Commands .4 Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B The help command Serial commands C The help command is useful for getting more help on each command. You may use “help” or “?” to get help. To list all commands, use “? allcmds”. To see all commands without explanation, use “? %allcmds”. Also see Command: ?/Help in chapter C.4 (Serial commands/Commands) for further information on using the help command. Topics Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: % [] () {} Serial commands C ?/HELP [%][command/topic/wildcard/allcmds/alltopics] Shows help on all or specific command. shows short format are optional arguments are required arguments is the default argument No argument will show the current setting. Command: Function: .[new arguments] Repeats last command with new arguments. This is very useful for manual search of correct values for commands like ISPL and IPHA. Summary .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: Serial commands C , Repeats last command with the same arguments. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Command: Function: QI [location] Shows settings for parameters controlling the picture, ISPL, IPHA, IST, SMI, IBR, ICO, DVIHPOS, DVIVPOS, NAMESRC for selected stored location. If location is empty, the current settings will be shown.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: Serial commands C QINFO [SO/SY] Show system- and basic source-information. SO - source information SY - system information Typical outputs will show: PA>qinfo so Hsync is active high Period = 18.42us Frequency = 54.29KHz Width = 8.3 % Vsync is active high Period = 19.99ms Frequency = 50.04Hz Lines = 1085 Width = 3 Synctype = SEP Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C Resolution = 1280x1024p Pixelrate = 95 MHz Stereo mode in = SEP Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Command: Function: ISPL (+/-/pixels pr line) This command adjusts the pixeltracking value. It tells the unit how many signalsamples per line (or per horizontal sync) it must take. +/- will increase or decrease by 1 or 2 (depending on sample-mode). Entering a number will set the number entered.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: 0 1 2 3 = = = = Serial commands C IST (0-3/{AUTO}/SEP/COMP/SOG) Reads/sets the synctype of the source signal. AUTO SEP (Separate) COMP (Composite) SOG (Sync on green) A typical output will show: PA>ist Image synctype (IST) = AUTO Command: Function: ISOGT (0-31) Reads/sets the threshold level of SOG slicer. Default value is 15. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C Higher values give higher brightness. The PA-converter clamps at the hsync period, and samples the black area of the incoming signal. The displaying device connected to the outputs of the PA-converter may clamp elsewhere, and therefore the brightness level may not have the desired effect. A typical output will show: PA>ibr Brightness (IBR) = 60 Command: Function: ICO (0-255) Reads/sets the gain/contrast. The default value is 190.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C A typical output will show: PA>dvihpos DVI horizontal pos (DVIHPOS) = 276 Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Command: Function: DVIVPOS (0-..) Reads/sets vertical placement of DVI area. A typical output will show: PA>dvivpos DVI vertical pos (DVIVPOS) = 52 Command: Function: SKEW (0-30) Skew left and right input channel Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C It does NOT save these settings into memory. If argument ! is given, the list of stored sources will be checked first, and if found, it will recall the settings from there. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Command: Function: OBL [L/R/B/{N}] Show black on Left/Right/Both/None of the outputs. Defaults to none. Commands .4 Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C 1=Synchi: The output rate will be within 90-140Hz. The unit will try to double the framerate to get the output within this range. 2=Async: The output rate will be within 60-75Hz regardless of input rate. Frame tearing will occur in this mode. This mode should only be used when no other mode will make reasonable output. Command: Function: OTST [testnumber] Shows specified testsignal.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C 7=Green 8=Blue 9=Left/Right text Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Command: Function: ISW (0/1/ON/OFF/TOG) Swaps left and right input channels. Command: Function: UNDO Reloads all parameters from stored settings (if exists). Command: Function: RS Soft-resets the PA-converter. Command: Function: SEARCH [{ON}/OFF] Enables or disables automatic search for new sources. Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C A typical output will show: PA>search off Manual mode. Forced location 103. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .5 Command: Function: SMI[0-3/SEP/FSS/TBH/LSS] Set the input stereomode.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C A typical output will show: PA>sst Stereo sync type (SST) = Auto Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Command: Function: SSP [0-1/NORM/INV/TOG] Toggles or sets the polarity of outgoing stereo sync signal. 0/NORM is Left frame on high(DIN)/long(SSCYVIZ) 1/INV is Right frame on high(DIN)/long(SSCYVIZ) A typical output will show: PA>ssp Stereo sync polarity (SSP) = Normal Command: Function: Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: Serial commands C NAMESRC (name) Sets the name of the current source. This name will be stored when the store command is used. A typical output will show: PA>namesrc Name (NAMESRC) = ‘VESA 1024x768@60Hz GTF TIMING’ Command: Function: STORE [SYSTEM/(location)] Stores the source settings. Stores the settings at the active location (if already stored), at the first free location, or at the location specified (if not stored).
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C If the parameter is ‘SYSTEM’ then the current system settings will be stored and used at next power up. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Command: Function: SYSSTORE Stores global settings like serial baudrate, unit id and user button mapping. Commands .4 Linking of units .5 Technical information D Command: Function: DELSRC (location) Deletes the source settings at the specified location.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C A typical output will show: Summary .1 The help command .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 190 60 278 41 1280 1024 Serial commands C = Image synctype to be used (IST) (0=auto, 1=separate, 2=composite, 3=SOG) = Input stereomode (SMI) (0=SEP (Separate), 1=FSS (Frame Sequential), 2=TBH (Top Below Halves), 3=LSS (Line Interleaved/Line sequential) = Stereo sync type used (SST) (0=External DIN connector (SSEXTD), 1=Cyvizync (SSCYVIZ),2=No stereo sync) = Stereo sync polarity (SSP) (0=normal, 1=inverted) = Input swap (ISW) (0=off/normal,
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: Serial commands C KEY (MENU/MODE/RBLACK/TGL/ENTER/BACK/UP/DOWN/LEFT/ RIGHT/POWERON/POWEROFF) Simulates a keypress. The KEY command brings up the OSD display, and simulates pressing the buttons on the the keypad. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .5 Technical information D Command: Function: RESTOREFACTORYSETTINGS Restores the factory settings. Will NOT ask for confirmation.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: Serial commands C COMSET (@baudrate/preset) This command sets the serialport baudrate. Use @ to set a non-standard baudrate. The device will report the real baudrate it sets before switcing to the new rate. Presets: 0 = 300 baud 1 = 1200 baud 2 = 2400 baud 3 = 4800 baud 4 = 9600 baud 5 = 19200 baud 6 = 38400 baud 7 = 57600 baud 8 = 115200 baud Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: Serial commands C FRZ 0/1/ON/OFF/TOG Sets/resets freeze of a picture pair. The freeze is synchronized at the end of a picture pair, so you will always see 2 complete pictures as they appear from the source. A typical output will show: PA>frz tog Freeze is now on. Command: Function: USERB (0-4/NONE/TBH/LSS/RBL/SSP) Set the function of the userbutton on the keyboard. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Serial commands C A typical output will show: Firmware version:020604-165555 Serialnumber:PA0001 www.christiedigital.com Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .5 Command: Function: UNITID id[,SNR] Set the identity-number of the unit having the specified serialnumber. SNR may only be omitted if hooked to the unit via the RS232. The format of snr is the same format as found at the label of the box, or from the SV command.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Commands Command: Function: Serial commands C QATN Query the attention status, shows id and master/slave of selected unit. Used for debugging to view the device’ attention status. Summary .1 The help command .2 Topics .3 Commands .4 Linking of units .5 Command: Function: MASTER Set unit to master When linking 2 units or more, one device needs to be the master. Using this command enables the master.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Linking of units To enable linking, there must be a master unit, and all units must have their own unique unitid code. This must be set on the osd menu (global settings) or if you know the serialnumber of the unit, you may set it using the serial terminal and the unitid command. First, after powerup, make sure the unit hooked to the RS232 is master by typing “master”. Note that this command is silent, and will not promt or answer. Press enter again to get a prompt.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Different types of picture signal There are 3 main sync types used in computer video signals, (separate sync, composite sync, and sync on green) which are all supported by the PA-converter. Serial commands C Technical information D Different types of picture signal .1 Different types of stereo sync .2 Output stereo sequence .3 Different types of stereo sync The PA-converter needs to know which part of the signal belongs to the left and right image.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Output stereo sequence This drawing shows the output stereo sequence with different variables applied. Serial commands C Technical information D Different types of picture signal .1 Different types of stereo sync .2 Output stereo sequence .3 Handling of sources .4 U s i n g t h e PA- c o nve r t e r D Technical information Handling of sources The PA-converter continously looks for a signal on the input.
Keyboard functions A On Screen Display B Handling of sources · horizontal and vertical sync polarity (for separate sync only) · the type of sync (separate sync, composite sync or sync on green) These values are compared with a list of pre-programmed sources. If the parameters match, all settings (also stored in the table) for this match will be loaded and activated. Serial commands C Technical information D Different types of picture signal .1 Different types of stereo sync .2 Output stereo sequence .
Requirements A Keyboard functions A Serial interface A Source Device .1 Display Device .2 Viewing Glasses .3 Setup procedure B Connecting the Source .1 Connecting the Display Device .2 Eyestrain C Software parameters .1 Remote controlling D LED indicators Standby button Toggle button Right black button User button Menu button Cursor buttons .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 On Screen Display B Source Setup Stereo Setup Preferences Advanced Info Changes Done .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .
Serial interface A Connection .1 The PA-converter is prepared for serial (RS-232) controlling and firmware upgrading. To use this serial interface you need a terminal-software like the HyperTerminal found in most Windows installations and a serial cable connection. In Windows OS, the HyperTerminal can normally be found in the start menu/programs/ accessories/communications. Setting up HyperTerminal .2 Setting up other systems .
Serial interface A Connection .1 Setting up HyperTerminal .2 Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up other systems .3 On NT, the computer may ask for modem/dial properties first. If so, just enter some random nombers until you get to this window. · Type“PA-converter”andclickOK. Firmware upgrade B Connectors C Technical specification D A p p e n d i xe s A Serial interface · Select Direct to ComX where X is the COM port you have plugged the PA-converter into. (Normally this is COM1 or COM2). · CcilO kK.
Serial interface A Connection .1 Setting up HyperTerminal .2 Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up other systems .3 · Set the parameters as follows: Bitspersecondto9600/19200/38400/57600 Firmware upgrade B Databitsto“8” Connectors C Parityto“None” Technical specification D A p p e n d i xe s A Serial interface Stopbitsto“1” Flowcontrolto“None” · CcilO kK. · SelectPropertiesintheFilemenu. · In the menu window that appears, select ASCII Set up... under Settings. copyright Christie 2002.
Serial interface A Connection .1 Setting up HyperTerminal .2 Setting up HyperTerminal Setting up other systems .3 · Check all boxes, except the Echo typed charters locally and Force incoming data to 7-bit ASCII. Firmware upgrade B Do not check Echo typed charters locally and Force incoming data to 7-bit ASCII. Technical specification D · Set the Line delay to “0” and the Character delay to “0”. · CcilO kK.
Serial interface A Connection .1 Setting up other systems The PA-converter communicates through a normal RS-232 using the following parameters: · baudrate (selectable) · parity: none · 8 bits Setting up HyperTerminal .2 Setting up other systems .3 Firmware upgrade B Connectors C Technical specification D A p p e n d i xe s A Serial interface · 1 startbit · no handshake · no echo · Tx linefeed: CR only · Rx linefeed: CR only Your serial port must be set up according to the above listed parameters.
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Using windows Using Windows .1 The internal control software (firmware) in the PA-converter can be upgraded through the serial communication. New firmware files (*.bin) can be downloaded from the technical support pages at www.christiedigital.com Using non-Windows terminal .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Using windows Using Windows .1 Using non-Windows terminal .2 · Wait until the firmware is erased and then write the command “LOADFIRM” and press enter. You now have to start sending the file within 40 seconds, or the PA-converter will timeout. · A similar text will be displayed at the prompt repeatedly: <**B000000023be50 · nal. Connectors C Technical specification D A p p e n d i xe s B Firmware upgrade Select Send file...
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Using windows If the unit times out, the following will be displayed: <**B000000023be50
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B VGA input left 15 pin high density D-SUB female Connectors C Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name RED GREEN BLUE RESERVED GND RGND GGND BGND +5V DC SGND ID0 SDA HSYNC/CSYNC VSYNC SCL Function Red Video in Green Video in Blue Video in Not connected Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground Not connected Sync Ground Grounded DDC Serial Data Line Horizontal Sync or Composite Sync Vertical Sync DDC Data Clock Line VGA input left .1 VGA input right .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B VGA input right 15 pin high density D-SUB female Connectors C Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name RED GREEN BLUE RESERVED GND RGND GGND BGND +5V DC SGND ID0 SDA HSYNC/CSYNC VSYNC SCL Function Red Video in Green Video in Blue Video in Not connected Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground Not connected Sync Ground Grounded Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use VGA input left .1 VGA input right .2 Power input .3 Stereo sync input .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Power input Connectors C Pin Name 1 +V 2 GND Function 12-24V DC 20W (max) input Ground VGA input left .1 VGA input right .2 Power input .3 Stereo sync input .4 A p p e n d i xe s C Connectors Stereo sync output .5 5.5/2.5mm diameter power jack Serial plug 1 .6 Serial plug 2 .7 DVI-D right output .8 VGA right output .9 Stereo sync input Serial RS-232 cable .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Stereo sync output Connectors C Pin 1 2 3 Name +5V GND Sync Function 300mA auto resetable fuse Ground Stereo sync out VGA input left .1 VGA input right .2 Power input .3 Stereo sync input .4 A p p e n d i xe s C Connectors Stereo sync output .5 Serial plug 1 .6 3pin MINI-DIN female Serial plug 2 .7 DVI-D right output .8 VGA right output .9 Serial RS-232 cable .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Serial plug 2 RJ45 female socket Connectors C Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name TxA+ TxARxB/TxB+ GND GND RxB/TxBNC NC Function Transmit ch A + Transmit ch A Transmit or Receive ch B + Ground Ground Transmit or Receive ch B + Not connected Not connected VGA input left .1 VGA input right .2 Power input .3 Stereo sync input .4 A p p e n d i xe s C Connectors Stereo sync output .5 Serial plug 1 .6 Serial plug 2 .7 DVI-D right output .8 VGA right output .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B DVI-D right output Connectors C 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DDC Clock DDC Data No Connection TMDS Data1TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data1 Shield No Connection No Connection +5 V Power has a 300mA auto resetable fuse Ground (for +5 V) Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0TMDSData0+ TMDS Data0Shield No Connection No Connection TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock + TMDS Clock < VGA input left .1 VGA input right .2 Power input .3 Stereo sync input .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B VGA right output Connectors C VGA input left .1 (Left output is not in use) VGA input right .2 15 pin high density D-SUB female Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name RED GREEN BLUE RESERVED GND RGND GGND BGND +5V DC SGND ID0 SDA HSYNC VSYNC SCL Function Red Video out (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) Green Video out (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) Blue Video out (75 ohm, 0.
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Serial RS-232 cable RJ45 male plug Connectors C PA-C RJ45 male 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Computer DB9 female N/C N/C N/C Shield 5 N/C 2 3 VGA input left .1 VGA input right .2 Power input .3 Stereo sync input .4 A p p e n d i xe s C Connectors Stereo sync output .5 Serial plug 1 .6 Serial plug 2 .7 DVI-D right output .8 VGA right output .9 Serial RS-232 cable .10 Technical specification D 9pin DSUB female copyright Christie 2002.
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Functions · Multisync input, any format with pixelrate between 20 and 120 Mhz · DVI (digital only) and VGA channel output · On Screen Display (OSD) menu · RS-232 control using readable commands and answers (even with a help command) · Link output for connecting many units to the same RS232 port · Programmable custom modes · Standby mode Connectors C Technical specification D Functions .1 Dimensions .2 Compatibility .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Compatibility · Resolution: 640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024 · HV (separate sync), CS (composite sync), SOG (sync on green) · Devices with two genlocked sources · Separate channel/above below/line interleaved (outputs to Frame Sequential) Connectors C Technical specification D Functions .1 Dimensions .2 Compatibility .3 A p p e n d i xe s D Technical specification Inputs .4 Outputs .5 Supplied material .
Serial interface A Firmware upgrade B Outputs · 1 x mini-DIN Stereo sync Connectors C Technical specification D Functions .1 Dimensions .2 Supplied materials · 1 Power adapter 100/240 VAC – 18VDC 2.2 A (or 19VDC@ 2.36 A) · 1 Power cable (110V - US style) Compatibility .3 A p p e n d i xe s D Technical specification Inputs .4 Outputs .5 Supplied material .
FCC STATEMENT This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. It generates and uses radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, power adapters etc.) certified to comply with the Class A limits may be attached to a computer that complies with Class A limits.
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