CXPS Manual BDV BLACK DIAMOND VIDEO Edition 1.
Trademarks The Black Diamond Video logo and CXPS are registered trademarks of Black Diamond Video, Inc. Warranty Warranty Disclaimer: Black Diamond Video warrants to the original purchaser ("Buyer") that the products delivered by Black Diamond Video that accompany this manual ("Products") will be in accordance with Black Diamond Video’s published specifications under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from delivery.
..... Contents ................................... Chapter 1 Welcome ...................................................1 About this Manual ....................................................... 1 Safety Information and Instructions ........................ 1 Customer Service and Support .................................... 2 Chapter 2 Product Information ................................3 Introducing the CXPS .............................................. 3 Key Features ............................
Startup Macro ............................................................ 35 Chapter 6 About the Web-Server GUI .......................37 Accessing the GUI..................................................... 37 Appearance and Functions of the GUI ...................... 38 Chapter 7 Matrix Switching ....................................41 About Matrix Switching ........................................ 41 Matrix Switching Control: GUI .............................
..... Chapter 11 Wall Processing.........................................89 About Wall Processing .............................................. 89 Wall Display Output Arrangement............................ 89 Output Timing Synchronization ................................ 90 Wall Processing Function.......................................... 91 Adjusting Wall Position ............................................ 93 Switching Input Sources............................................
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1 W ELCOME ..... ................................... ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................................... This manual contains information about the CXPS digital video matrix switcher and video processor. Material is presented under the following sections: .......... ......................... .............................. Section Chapters Description Introduction Chapter 1, “Welcome.” Chapter 2, “Product Information.
WE L C O M E Customer Service and Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: • Read and follow all instructions – Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this equipment. Follow all operating instructions in this manual and adhere to all warnings on the equipment and in this manual. • Keep all documentation – Retain the User’s Manual and accompanying safety instructions for future reference.
P RODUCT I NFORMATION ..... ................................... 2 INTRODUCING THE CXPS .................................................... The CXPS is an all-digital DVI processor that integrates seamless 36 x 36 DVI matrix switching, post-output scaling, and video windowing into a single unit.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Key Features KEY FEATURES .................................................... Features include the following: SWITCHING • Seamless, non-blocking 36 x 36 DVI matrix switching. • Supports dual-link DVI matrix switching at the maximum TMDS rate of 2 x 1.65 Gb/s. • Supports single-link DVI matrix switching at the maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s. • Input and output rates from 640 x 480 up to 3840 x 2400, interlaced or progressive.
Front Panel Detail ..... PRODUCT INFORMATION GENERAL • 6U high, rack mountable • Remote diagnostic capability FRONT PANEL DETAIL .................................................... Figure 2 details the CXPS front panel. FIGURE 2. CXPS Manual CXPS Front Panel Edition 1.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Rear Panel Detail REAR PANEL DETAIL .................................................... Figure 3 details a fully-equipped CXPS. Your device may be configured with fewer connections. (3) (9) (10) (4) (8) (7) (6) (5) (1) (2) FIGURE 3. CXPS Rear Panel Diagram 1 - AC POWER IN AC input power connection (120/240 VAC). 2 - POWER SWITCH ON/OFF The power switch is used to turn the unit on or off. The system status light on the front panel indicates when the unit is powered on.
Rear Panel Detail ..... PRODUCT INFORMATION On a fully-configured CXPS, Dual-Link DVI is supported on the following input connectors: 1-4, 9-12, 17-20, 25-28, 33-36. Single-Link DVI is supported on all input connectors. For cable distances greater than seven meters, Black Diamond Video certified DVI cable should be used. Black Diamond Video certified DVI cable is factory tested and guaranteed for distances up to 60 meters. A DVI X-treme conditioner is not required on the input side of the CXPS.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Options OPTIONS .................................................... The following external options are available for the CXPS: • DVI X-treme Cable and Cable Kits are phantom-powered and allow DVI signals to be transmitted up to 60 meters on both the input and output sides of the switch for a cumulative distance of 120 meters. Output cable kits are available in both single-link and dual-link DVI format.
Product Specifications ..... PRODUCT INFORMATION Single-link DVI I/O rates 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive, 25-165 MHz. Dual-link DVI, 165 - 333 MHz, I/O rates including: 3840 x 2400 33 Hz; 2560 x 1600 60 Hz; 2048 x 2160 60 Hz; 2048 x 1536 75 Hz; 2048 x 1080 120 Hz; 1920 x 1080 85 Hz. • Connectors: DVI-I female. CONTROLS • Serial Controls: RS-232 controls, DB9 female connector. • Ethernet Controls: 10/100T Ethernet control, Protocols: Telnet, FTP.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Specifications 10 Introduction Edition 1.
3 C ONFIGURATION O PTIONS ..... ................................... This chapter details the configuration options for the CXPS. The CXPS can be configured for the following elements: Video Input... • Number of input channels and type (DVI or fiber) Video Output... • Number of output channels and type (DVI or fiber) • Video scaler output cards • Video windowing output option USB...
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Video Options For example, your system could be configured as 4 x 4 (1 input card, 1 output card), 8 x 4 (2 input cards, 1 output card), 8 x 8 (2 input cards, 2 output cards), 12 x 4(3 input cards, 1 output card), 12 x 8 (3 input cards, 2 output cards), 12 x 12 (3 input cards, 3 output cards), and so on. Input and output cards are capable of supporting either single-link or dual-link DVI signals. However, there are limitations to consider regarding dual-link inputs and outputs.
Video Options ..... CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 1, 2, 3, and 4, counting from the top of the card to the bottom. The card in slot number two contains input channel numbers 5, 6, 7, and 8, and so on up to 36. VIDEO OUTPUT OPTIONS The CXPS can be configured with up to nine video output cards. Each card has four output channels. By design, the video output card can accept either dual-link or single-link DVI.
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS USB Options USB OPTIONS .................................................... The CXPS has four USB slots (Figure 5). Each slot can accept a USB type B (input) or type A (output) card. Each card supports 12 USB connectors. Your CXPS can be configured with any combination of type B and type A USB cards, as long as there is at least one of each type. USB Slots FIGURE 5. CXPS USB Slots The supported USB configurations are: USB Type B — Input from PC USB Type A — Output to PC .....
4 G ETTING R EADY TO I NSTALL ..... ................................... This chapter presents on overview of the installation process. Read this chapter to get an introduction to how to install the CXPS. Included is information about using DVI converters (required if you have video sources that are not in DVI format) and Black Diamond cable kits. For detailed installation instructions see Chapter 5, “Installation Instructions.” OVERVIEW OF THE INSTALLATION PROCESS .....................................
GETTING READY TO INSTALL System Test Installation Overview The system test installation consists of four steps. These steps are described below and illustrated in Figure 6. FIGURE 6. CXPS System Test Installation Diagram Step 1. Establish Temporary Remote Control of the CX PS Establish temporary remote control of the CXPS through a laptop computer or personal computer using the RS-232 serial interface.
Final System Installation Overview ..... GETTING READY TO INSTALL Step 3. Connect one or more Display Devices and Establish Video Output Connect a fiber display device to the first fiber output on the CXPS. Connect additional display devices as desired. Using the test fiber input connected in Step 2, use serial commands to switch the input to each connected fiber display device. Verify that all video displays or output devices (such as DVD recorders, etc) are functioning correctly.
GETTING READY TO INSTALL Using DVI Converters All cabling from the DVI Converters to the CXPS should use Black Diamond Video tested DVI cable. Black Diamond Video can not guarantee the quality of cable purchased from other manufacturers. See “Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits” on page 18 for more information. Step 3. Connect al l Display and Output Devi ce s Connect all display and output devices to the CXPS output channels.
Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits ..... GETTING READY TO INSTALL Black Diamond Video’s Fiber Optic cable should be used for distances over 60 meters. See “Options” on page 8 for more information about cable and cable kit options. CXPS Manual Edition 1.
GETTING READY TO INSTALL Using Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits 20 Installation Edition 1.
5 I NSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS ..... ................................... This chapter tells you how to install your CXPS system. You should read Chapter 4 “Getting Ready to Install” first to familiarize yourself with the installation process. The installation of your CXPS should be conducted in two phases: System Test Installation. Begin your installation process by performing a complete system test installation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS System Test Installation 4 Turn on the CXPS using the power switch on the rear panel. The status button on the front panel turns blue or green when the CXPS CPU is initialized and ready. Step 2: Es tablis h Test Remote Control WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP • Laptop or personal computer with a serial port • RS-232 direct-connect type serial cable with DB9 (male) connector DESCRIPTION The CXPS can be controlled over either an RS-232 or a 10/100T Ethernet connection.
System Test Installation ..... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The RS-232 connection to the CXPS is established and the processor can be controlled using the RS-232 command set found in Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol.” Step 3: Connect and Test a DVI and a Fiber Input on al l Output Channels WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP • DVI video input source.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS System Test Installation 3 Connect Output 1 of the CXPS to the display using Black Diamond Video tested DVI (or fiber) cable. NOTE: If the distance to the display requires more than seven meters of DVI cable, a Black Diamond Video DVI X-treme Cable Kit should be used with the DVI X-treme II Conditioner. If a DVI X-treme Cable Kit is needed, do the following: a Connect the long length of cable from Output 1 of the CXPS to the input of the DVI X- treme II Conditioner.
Final System Installation ..... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FINAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION .................................................... Once you have completed a thorough test of your CXPS equipment you are ready to do the final system installation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Final System Installation 1 Connect any dual-link DVI signals to DVI input connectors on cards in odd-numbered input slots only. The DVI input cards in the odd-numbered slots (that is, slots 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9) can accept duallink DVI inputs. See “Dual-Link vs Single-Link” on page 12 for more information about duallink DVI considerations. 2 Connect any single-link DVI or fiber signals to input connectors on any card.
Final System Installation ..... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION Connect all DVI or fiber-capable displays to the CXPS output channels. See Figure 7, “System Installation Overview Diagram,” on page 27 for an illustration of a typical CXPS system diagram. FIGURE 7. System Installation Overview Diagram 1 Connect DVI (or fiber) cable to first DVI (or fiber) output of the CXPS.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Final System Installation Step 4: Establish Permanent Re mote Control WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS STEP • Laptop or personal computer • For RS-232 control: RS-232 direct-connect type serial cable with DB9 (male) connector • For Ethernet control: Ethernet cable. If you are connecting your control computer directly to the CXPS, you may need a crossover cable.
Final System Installation ..... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS default setting for 10/100T Ethernet control of the CXPS. RS-232 control is used to determine the dynamic IP address of the CXPS. • 10/100 T Ethernet Only—This is a simpler method than control by 10/100 T Ethernet and RS-232, but it requires that a static IP address be assigned to the CXPS and to the control computer. A static IP address is where a computer uses the same address every time a user logs on to a network.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Final System Installation On Microsoft Windows, you can use HyperTerminal for serial communications. 3 Configure the port settings as follows: • Baud: 9600 • Data bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow control: None The RS-232 connection to the CXPS is established and the processor can be controlled using the RS-232 command set found in Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol.
Final System Installation ..... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To exit the network connection, enter the command exit. NOTE: If the CXPS is powered off for several days, when the equipment is powered back on, the DHCP server within the network may issue a new IP address. If this happens, 10/100T Ethernet control can only be restarted by beginning at Step 3 and determining the new IP address using the RS-232 SHOWNET command again.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Final System Installation The static IP address of the control computer is set. 4 Click Start and navigate to All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. The Command Prompt window appears. 5 Enter the command telnet 8998 using the IP address assigned to the CXPS in Step 2 above. Telnet control is established. See Appendix A, “RS-232 and 10/100T Protocol,” for a list of commands and how they are used to control the CXPS.
Final System Installation ..... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS a Open your web browser and go to www.java.com. b Download the appropriate version for your operating system. c Black Diamond Video supports Java Applet versions up to 5.0. 2 (Recommended) Download and install the Mozilla Firefox web browser onto the control computer from www.mozilla.com/firefox/. 3 Connect the control computer directly to the CXPS with an RS-232 direct-connect type cable and a 10/100T Ethernet crossover cable.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS System Reset The static IP address, subnet mask, and IP address gateway of the control computer are set. 6 Open the Mozilla Firefox web-browser and type the CXPS IP address set in Step 4 into the address bar of the browser and press Enter. The GUI will be invoked and control of the CXPS is now done through the GUI. Details of the web-server GUI controls are in Chapter 7, “Matrix Switching.
Startup Macro ..... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTUP MACRO .................................................... The Startup Macro feature allows the user to set up a list of commands that will be executed automatically by the CXPS after it is powered on, or after a power cycle or interruption. This feature is available beginning with firmware version 4.85. There are four commands related to the Startup Macro: CSM, DSM, RSM, and VSM. These Startup Macro commands are detailed below.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Startup Macro 36 Installation Edition 1.
6 A BOUT THE W EB -S ERVER GUI ..... ................................... Matrix switching can be handled using the web-server GUI. This chapter describes how to access the GUI web-server and introduces the GUI’s appearance and function. More information on using the GUI appears in the following operational chapters covering matrix switching. ACCESSING THE GUI .................................................... NOTE: Java Applet must be installed prior to opening the web-server GUI.
A B O U T T H E WE B - S E R V E R G U I Appearance and Functions of the GUI FIGURE 8. CXPS GUI Log-In Page APPEARANCE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE GUI .................................................... The GUI Web Controller currently offers one section: Matrix. • Matrix—this section allows you to switch between input sources and output displays using a mouse or touch-panel. The switch section of the GUI reflects only the last input to be selected and the output sources to which it is currently routed.
Appearance and Functions of the GUI ..... A B O U T T H E WE B - S E R V E R G U I For example, in Figure 9, the most-recently selected input is Input 2, shown by the green Input 2 button. Input 2 is routed to Output 1, indicated by the green Output 1 button. FIGURE 9. CXPS GUI Matrix Section For information about switching using the Matrix section of the web-server GUI, see Chapter 7, “Matrix Switching.” CXPS Manual Edition 1.
A B O U T T H E WE B - S E R V E R G U I Appearance and Functions of the GUI 40 Operation Edition 1.
M ATRIX S WITCHING ..... ................................... 7 This chapter describes the matrix switching capabilities of the CXPS. ABOUT MATRIX SWITCHING .................................................... The CXPS provides 36 x 36 DVI matrix switching and is controlled with the web-server GUI or by using RS-232 or Telnet commands. Any connected input’s channel can be switched to any output channel.
MATRIX SWITCHING Matrix Switching Control: GUI FIGURE 10. Matrix-Switching Section of the GUI Web Controller The dark gray input and output buttons on the GUI represent the inputs and outputs of the connected CXPS. The GUI for a fully configured CXPS will have 36 input buttons and 36 output buttons. To switch an input to an output 1 In the Matrix page of the GUI, click on a numbered input button to select the input you want to switch. The button will flash green, indicating that it has been selected.
Matrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and Telnet ..... MATRIX SWITCHING EXAMPLE TWO To route Input 1 to display at Outputs 6 and 7, select the Input 1 button, then select the Output 6 button, routing Input 1 to Output 6. Then, select the Input 1 button again, and select the Output 7 button, routing Input 1 to Output 7.
MATRIX SWITCHING Matrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and Telnet EXAMPLE In Figure 11, the switch command is used to route a DVI video source connected to Input 3 to three different output channels. If all three commands are issued in succession, the result is that Input 3 would appear on all three output devices. ............... ..................................
Matrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and Telnet ..... MATRIX SWITCHING EXAMPLE Referring to Figure 11, the OSTAT command would be used as follows: ............... .................................. Command Action OSTAT 1 Checks the input channel routed to Output 1. Returns input: 3. Simultaneous Switching Outputs Using RS-232/Telnet Simultaneous Switching Outputs commands, you can change multiple input-output assignments simultaneously using preset input-output pairs.
MATRIX SWITCHING Matrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and Telnet To simultaneously switch outputs using the preset input-output pairs, issue the command: SSORUN This will switch each input to display on its paired output, as specified by the pairs you selected in the previous step. US B S witc hi ng USB switching is an optional CXPS feature. USB switching may be performed using the three USB commands below.
8 V IDEO S CALING ..... ................................... ABOUT VIDEO SCALING .................................................... The CXPS output slots can each be populated with a scaler card- for a maximum of nine scaler cards possible. A Quad Dual-Link Scaler card (QDLS card) may be used in oddnumbered slots, while a Quad Single-Link Scaler card (QSLS card) may be used in odd or even numbered slots.
VI D E O S C A L IN G Preset Video Positioning For example, if you have a 1024 x 768 input and you route it through a QDLS output to a display device operating at 1900 x 1200, the image is automatically scaled up to fill the screen vertically. Black bands appear on either side of the image in the areas of unfilled pixels, and the 4:3 aspect ratio is maintained on the output. PRESET VIDEO POSITIONING ....................................................
Preset Video Positioning ..... VI D E O S C A L I N G FIT FIT scales an image up or down to match a display’s maximum resolution. At the same time, the proper aspect ratio of the video input is maintained and the entire picture is visible. The entire output image is “fit” onto the display.
VI D E O S C A L IN G Preset Video Positioning before filling the screen is cropped as scaling continues in order to fill the screen in the other dimension. When scaling down, the image is scaled until one dimension fills the screen. At that point, scaling ceases and the other dimension is cropped.
Custom Video Positioning ..... VI D E O S C A L I N G FILL COMMAND The command is: OWS
VI D E O S C A L IN G Pan and Zoom Pan and Zoom: RS-232/Telnet When using RS-232 or Telnet control, you have two types of pan/zoom controls. The first is a step pan or zoom, where you pan or zoom a percentage each time you issue the command. The second type of control is a continuous pan or zoom. This type of zoom is meant for use with a programmable external control device. PAN With the PAN command, you can to pan up, down, left, and right at slow or accelerated speeds.
Advanced Video Scaling Operations ..... VI D E O S C A L I N G When you issue this command, the following field appears to let you control the zoom action: Zoom control: <+> zoom in, <-> zoom out, quit + <---> - Each time you press + or -, you zoom in or out a set percentage. Accelerated zoom control: a <---> d CONTINUOUS PAN & ZOOM In addition to the standard pan and zoom controls described above, there are special controls meant for use with a programmable external control device.
VI D E O S C A L IN G Advanced Video Scaling Operations Genl ock Genlocking video signals is used when you want to synchronize the output timing to the input timing exactly. The image is passed through to the output without any scaling or timing shift. The command is: GL
V IDEO W INDOWING ..... ................................... 9 ABOUT VIDEO WINDOWING .................................................... Ov er vi ew With video windowing, multiple input signals can be displayed on one output display screen using RS-232/Telnet commands. This is because each window is connected to an output channel, like an output display would be.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G About Video Windowing CX PS Windowing Capabilities It is useful to consider the CXPS output connector arrangement, Figure 13, when describing CXPS windowing capabilities. FIGURE 13. CXPS Output Connector Arrangement The CXPS can be configured with up to 9 output cards (A through H), and each of those cards has 4 output channels. When a window is created, it is also connected to an output channel, just like an output display would be, for a maximum of 9 sets of 4 windows.
Output Timing Synchronization ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G windows possible in standard windowing mode, and two windows in picture-in-picture mode. NOTE: To change the video input routed to a window, perform the same steps as when routing an input to a normal output display screen, as described in Chapter 7, “Matrix Switching.” OUTPUT TIMING SYNCHRONIZATION ....................................................
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Output Timing Synchronization • is the output channel number connected to the windowing display. • is a number from the host table that represents the output timing of the you would like the windowing display to use (see Step 1 for help finding this number).
Standard Window Function ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G • is the number of the last channel in the range of output channels you would like to synchronize to . • Example: You would like t do create 3 windows on your display. The windowing display is connected to Output 2 and your windows will occupy output channels 2, 3, and 4. You will first need to synchronize outputs 3 and 4 to the timing of output 2. The command would be: GFRAMESYNC 2 4 STANDARD WINDOW FUNCTION .........
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Picture-In-Picture • is the number of the output channel you would like to use under windowing mode. NOTE: You may only select output channels that are in the same card as the composite output’s channel, as described in the “About Video Windowing” section and in Figure 13 on page 56. • The sequence of the entries determines the initial priority of those windows.
Picture-In-Picture ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G • is the number of the output that will be displayed as a window in the center of the foreground • is the number of the output that will be displayed as a window that fills the background, behind the window in the foreground. To turn off picture-in-picture mode, use the command: PIPOFF EXAMPLE Suppose you want to enable picture-in-picture function on output display 1.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Turning a Window On/Off TURNING A WINDOW ON/OFF .................................................... Using an RS-232/Telnet Window command, you can turn an individual window on or off, without affecting other windows. Window On/Off To turn a window on or off, issue the command: WIN Where: • is the number of the output displaying the windows. • is the number of the window (1-36) you would like to control.
Window Priority ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G houses a total of four windows, these windows would have numbered priorities 1 through 4, depending on their order. The window priority control is useful when windows overlap on the display screen.Window Priority 1 is the foremost window location on the display screen. Setting any window to Priority 1 will bring it to the foreground, on top of any windows it was previously behind.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Window Position and Size WINPRI Where: • is the number of the output displaying the windows. • is the number of the window (1-36) you would like to control. • is the priority number you would like to assign to the chosen output. WINDOW POSITION AND SIZE ....................................................
Window Position and Size ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G TO ADJUST WINDOW ALIGNMENT Using the window position alignment commands, you can adjust the position of the window while maintaining its size. You may center the window in the middle of the windowing output display, or you may adjust left, right, top, or bottom window alignment to move the selected window to the edge of the display screen in the selected direction.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Window Position and Size represent the portions of the windows that might extend past the display screen when using a single-link scaler card. FIGURE 16. An output display containing windows in dualview formation To arrange windows in dualview formation, issue the command: DV Where: • is the number of the output displaying the windows.
Window Position and Size ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G WINDOW TRIVIEW FORMATION The TriView command can be used to arrange a maximum of three windows. This command arranges them into triview formation according to the priorities assigned to them when window function was enabled. NOTE: Using a dual-link scaler card will allow windows to be sized down to approximately the size of a postage stamp.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Window Position and Size Switching an input to a window in triview formation will resize the window to fit as closely as possible within the portion of the screen assigned to that window. This means that the window may expand or shrink to fit into its area, with any remaining portions of the window extending off the screen. Once a window is moved or zoomed, it is no longer in triview formation.
Window Position and Size ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G To arrange windows in quad formation, issue the command: QS Where: • is the number of the output displaying the windows. Switching in Quad Formation Switching an input to a window in quad formation will resize the window to fit as closely as possible within the 1/4 of the screen assigned to that window.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Window Position and Size • is the number of the output displaying the windows. • is the number of the window (1-36) you would like to control WINDOW VIDEO POSITIONING PRESET TOOLS Each individual window’s displayed image may be independently manipulated via RS232/Telnet Input Window Size command. These commands apply preset video positioning to the specified output channel. NOTE: This command will affect window size and position.
Zooming and Panning Within a Window ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G ZOOMING AND PANNING WITHIN A WINDOW .................................................... The QDLS card output offers both pan and zoom functions. These functions let you focus on portions of an image and increase and decrease the zoom, and can be engaged using RS232 or Telnet control. Pan and Zoom When using RS-232 or Telnet control, you have two types of pan/zoom controls.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Zooming and Panning Within a Window A control field will appear that will allow you to interactively size the window to suit your needs and then pan within that window once it is as large as the entire display screen. •Zooming in will enlarge the window. •Zooming out will shrink the window. PAN With the PAN command, you can pan up, down, left, and right within a selected window. NOTE: You must zoom into a window before panning.
Cropping ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G CROPPING .................................................... By issuing the RS-232/Telnet CROP commands, areas of a window may be interactively cropped, or cropped at a specific location and size. Cropping a window will replace the removed portion with background. Cr opping Interactivel y The three steps involved in interactively cropping a window are listed below. 1.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Cropping 2. CHOOSE “CROP” You must choose to crop the selected window using the Toggle Crop Mode key, the lowercase “t” key. Pressing this key will change the Crop Control setting at the bottom of the control field to read “Normal” (as in Figure 19) or “Crop.” If Crop Control is set to “Normal,” no cropping action may be taken. 3.
Cropping ..... VI D E O WI N D O W I N G • and crop in pixels. • and crop in lines. • Crop mode: 0=normal, 1=crop CXPS Manual Edition 1.
VI D E O WI N D O W I N G Cropping 76 Operation Edition 1.
D ISSOLVE AND F ORCE E FFECTS ..... ................................... 10 This chapter provides instructions for using two of the CXPS’ special video effectsdissolve and force. NOTE: This chapter is applicable to CXPS firmware version 4.00 and above. ABOUT DISSOLVE AND FORCE .................................................... Overview The CXPS video dissolve feature creates a transition in which one output’s video fades intoand is gradually replaced by- the video of another.
DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS Output Timing Synchronization cards. For example, you may dissolve from channels 1 to any other channel on card A, and at the same time, dissolve from output 9 to any other channel on card C. FIGURE 20. CXPS Dissolve Capabilities OUTPUT TIMING SYNCHRONIZATION .................................................... NOTE: Output timing synchronization must be performed manually when using RS-232/Telnet control.
Output Timing Synchronization ..... DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS you will have to follow synchronization procedure several times- once for each card involved- before setting up the dissolve effect. NOTE: If you will be forcing, dissolving, or simultaneously dissolving to black ONLY (not between any output channels), you do not need to synchronize output timings before setting up the dissolve or force effects.
DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS Output Timing Synchronization When the Display is NOT Connected to the First Channel on the Ca rd: OUTPUT TIMING SYNCHRONIZATION STEP 1: THE HOSTLIST COMMAND Use the Hostlist command to find the number that represents the resolution of your chosen output display. To display the host table, use the HOSTLIST command, which will produce a list of output timings for each display’s resolution.
Dissolve and Force ..... DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS EXAMPLE Suppose you want set up the dissolve or force effect on output display 14, which is connected to channel 14. You have one window on this display, on channel 15. You would like to dissolve from channel 15 to channel 16 within this window. Remember, the display’s channel, channel 14, is the second channel on the card, as shown in Figure 20. Therefore, you would have to follow the three steps described earlier in this section.
DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS Dissolve and Force FIGURE 21. The Force Effect Di ssolve and Force The Dissolve commands allow the user to dissolve or force one window or output. The three steps involved are listed below. STEP 1. SET UP WINDOWING IF DESIRED If you would like to dissolve or force a window, you must set up windowing mode prior to setting up the dissolve effect. You can choose to use either standard windowing mode or picture-in-picture mode.
Dissolve and Force ..... DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS STEP 2. SET UP THE DISSOLVE OR FORCE EFFECT To set up dissolve or force effect settings, use the command: DISSETUP
DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS Dissolve and Force • DIS
Dissolve and Force ..... DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS • Issuing this command again will reverse the effect. NOTE: The DISFF command can only be used when dissolving between two output channels that are NOT under windowing mode. These channels must be connected to display screens. EXAMPLE: In Dissolve Setup (Step 1), you set up a dissolve effect to dissolve from the video on Output display 1 to the video on Output display 2.
DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS Dissolve and Force See “Standard Window Function” on page 59 or “Picture-In-Picture” on page 60 for instructions on setting up standard windowing or picture-in-picture modes. EXAMPLE Set Output 2 to display as a window in the foregrounds of Outputs 1 and 3 by issuing the picture-in-picture commands: PIPON 1 2 1 PIPON 3 2 3 Then set Output 8 to display as a window in the foregrounds of Outputs 5 and 6 by issuing the commands: PIPON 5 8 5 PIPON 6 8 6 STEP 2.
Dissolve and Force ..... DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS Choosing a dissolve rate of 1 will create a quick video “cut” transition, rather than a more gradual video dissolve transition. EXAMPLE After setting up picture-in-picture mode in the previous example, and choosing the dissolve rate of 120, the command is: SDO 1 120 1 3 5 6 This sets preset 1 to trigger output 1 to dissolve into output 3, and output 5 to dissolve into output 6 at a rate of 120. STEP 3.
DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS Dissolve and Force 88 Operation Edition 1.
W ALL P ROCESSING ..... ................................... 11 ABOUT WALL PROCESSING .................................................... The CXPS can route any input source to several output displays, which work together in unison to create one very large display, or “wall,” as shown in Figure 22. FIGURE 22. Wall Display Example WALL DISPLAY OUTPUT ARRANGEMENT ....................................................
WA L L P R O C E S S I N G Output Timing Synchronization OUTPUT TIMING SYNCHRONIZATION .................................................... Ov er vi ew The output timings of every output display in the wall must be the same. Before wall function is enabled, the timing of each output in the wall must be synchronized to the timing of the first output in the wall using RS-232/Telnet commands.
Wall Processing Function ..... WA L L P R O C E S S I N G THE FRAMESYNC COMMAND Use the Framesync command to specify every channel you would like to synchronize to the first output. The command is: FRAMESYNC ... Where: • is the first output channel used in your wall. • ... are the other output channels used in your wall, with a total of up to 35 slave channels possible (if your CXPS has 36 outputs).
WA L L P R O C E S S I N G Wall Processing Function Enabling Wall Proces si ng Function WHEN THE OUTPUTS USED ARE IN A RANGE To turn the wall processing on when the outputs used by your wall are in a range, issue the command: WALL ON Where: • is the input you would like to route to the wall display. • is the channel number of the first output display in the wall. (the display located at the upper left-hand corner of the wall).
Adjusting Wall Position ..... WA L L P R O C E S S I N G •
WA L L P R O C E S S I N G Switching Input Sources This will cause the wall adjustment control field to appear, as shown in Figure 24. FIGURE 24. The Wall Adjustment Control Field Wall Position Adjustment Control: • To move the wall’s position to the left one preset increment, press the lower-case “j” key. • To move the wall’s position to the right one preset increment, press the lower-case “l” key. • To move the wall’s position up one preset increment, press the lower-case “i” key.
Switching Input Sources ..... WA L L P R O C E S S I N G Where: • is the number of the input you would like to route to the wall. • is the first output number in the wall (the display in the upper lefthand corner). CXPS Manual Edition 1.
WA L L P R O C E S S I N G Switching Input Sources 96 Operation Edition 1.
RS-232 AND 10/100T P ROTOCOL ..... ................................... A CXPS COMMAND SET .................................................... The CXPS is controlled by using RS-232 or Ethernet connection using telnet protocol. Commonly used commands are presented and defined in the following tables covering scaling, switching, general system commands, wall processing, and windowing. FIRMWARE VERSION These commands are compatible with firmware version 5.62 and above. DISSOLVE AND FORCE COMMANDS .....
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set DISSOLVE AND FORCE COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action DISDEL DISDEL
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL SCALING COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action GAMMA
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set SCALING COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action SQUAREPIXEL SPXL
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL SCALING COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action ZM3
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set SWITCHING COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... 102 Command Syntax Action CREATEOUTPUTHOST COUTHOST Creates an output host timing in the designated slot number, with the specified parameters. is a value from 501 to 540. is limited to 16 characters. in Hz. is 3,4, or 5 wire.
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL SWITCHING COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action MSW MSW
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set SWITCHING COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action SWITCH SW
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL SYSTEM COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action CSM CSM Creates the startup macro. Issue this command, then issue every command you would like stored in the macro. When finished, press Esc and then carriage return to end the session. CUSTOMEDID CEDID Sets the EDID timing from the host table.
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set SYSTEM COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action HELP H Lists all user commands. HOSTLIST HLIST Lists the host timing table. ID ID Returns system information. INPUTAUTOPOWER INAUTOP Powers a converter connected to the CXPS.
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL SYSTEM COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action NEWEDID NEDID Creates a special EDID timing for the designated input, with the specified parameters. in Hz. is 3,4, or 5 wire. is vertical sync polarity; 1 = positive, 0 = negative. is horizontal sync polarity.
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set SYSTEM COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... 108 Command Syntax Action RESETNETPASSWORD RSTNPW Resets the network password to default. Default = blackdiamond External control must be turned off before this command is issued. The system should be rebooted after this command is issued. IMPORTANT: This command requires assistance from Black Diamond Video technical support.
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL WALL PROCESSING COMMANDS ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action CLEAREFFECT CLREFFECT Clears all effects in memory, including SSO, SDO, WINDOW, WALL, and DISSOLVE. EDGEBLEND EB
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set WINDOWING COMMANDS (For firmware version 5.62 and above) ............... ...................... ........................... 110 Command Syntax Action BORDER BORDER
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL WINDOWING COMMANDS (For firmware version 5.62 and above) ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action MAGFACTOR MAGFACTOR
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL CXPS Command Set WINDOWING COMMANDS (For firmware version 5.62 and above) ............... ...................... ........................... 112 Command Syntax Action QUADMAP2 QM2 Special command. - are the outputs feeding to those quadrants. The quadrants are numbered from left to right, top to bottom. Quadrants 1 and 3 will be filled with one input source, and Quadrants 2 and 4 will be filled with another input source.
CXPS Command Set ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL WINDOWING COMMANDS (For firmware version 5.62 and above) ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action WINPOS Controls the positioning and size of the output under windowing mode. Run the command in background mode. This command will run until it reaches the limit or receives a stop instruction.
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL Using an External Controller WINDOWING COMMANDS (For firmware version 5.62 and above) ............... ...................... ........................... Command Syntax Action ZOOM This type of pan and zoom is meant for use with a programmable external control device. Run the command in background mode. This command will run until it reaches the limit or receives a stop instruction.
Using an External Controller ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL Continuous Pan & Zoom CONTINUOUS PANNING AND ZOOMING AN OUTPUT DISPLAY This type of pan and zoom is meant for use with a programmable external control device. The continuous pan and zoom controls let you continue an action until the STOP command is issued. The command is: ZOOM
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL Using an External Controller Where: • is the number of the output channel connected to the window you want to control. • represents the type of pan or zoom. Remember: zooming in or out of a window using the ZOOM command will adjust the window’s size. ........ ...............
RS-232 Pinout ..... RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL RS-232 PINOUT .................................................... The RS-232 connector on the CXPS uses the pinout configuration as shown in Figure 25. FIGURE 25. CXPS Manual CXPS RS-232 Pinout Edition 1.
RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOL RS-232 Pinout 118 Reference Edition 1.
B U PGRADING F IRMWARE ..... ................................... As a hardware device, the CXPS contains firmware. Firmware is embedded software that provides the necessary machine instructions for how the device operates. From time to time, Black Diamond Video publishes firmware updates. These updates may add functionality to or improve the operational efficiency of the CXPS. Firmware updates, as they become available, are accessible from the Support page of the Black Diamond Video web site (www.
UPGRADING FIRMWARE 4 Open the 10/100T Network Connection between the control computer and the FTP Server within the CXPS by typing in the commands: open User: bdv Password: blackdiamond A prompt sign appears: > NOTE: If the IP address is not known, establish RS-232 control of the CXPS and issue the SHOWNET command. This returns the IP address of the device.
