Akai RMD-V3104U manual

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140 MVP MANUAL 1. INTRODUCTION The multi video processor (hereafter referred to as MVP below) is equipped with a serial interface conforming to RS-232C standards which can be connected to computers. This manual is required when connecting the MVP to the external computer and controlling adjustments and performance. This manual describes the methods[...]

141 MVP MANUAL FG Frame Ground Tx Trandmitted Data Rx Received Data RTS Requenst to Send CTS Clear to Send DSR Data Set Ready SG Signal Ground 1 14 25 13 Connection with External Computer <External Computer Side> <Video Processor Side> Straight RS-232C IN FG 1 1 FG TxD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD RTS 4 4 CTSl CTS 5 5 RTSl DSR 6 6 DSRl SG 7 7 SG[...]

142 MVP MANUAL 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING A COMPUTER AS A TERMINAL <When the IBM-PC/AT is used> ¶ Use commercially available communications software. ¶ Use PC-DOS internal commands (TYPE, COPY, etc.) Pay attention to use because only one-way transmission of data is possible in this case. <With the PC-9800 series> ¶ Use commercially av[...]

143 MVP MANUAL 4. OPERATING MODES 1. Normal mode : This mode is set when the power and reset switches are pressed. This makes the panel switch effective and sets the performance mode according to the switch settings. 2. Operation mode : Mode which enables MVP from the external computer. This mode is set when the ! command is transmitted after conne[...]

144 MVP MANUAL 5. Adjustment Mode ¶ NTSC Input Board Adjustment Mode: Mode in which the adjustment commands of the NTSC input board can be executed. (Adjustment items of the output board can be executed when desired) To end the adjustment mode, input AJN. Operation mode AJYC Enables the NTSC input board to be adjusted. AJN Adjustment mode end Powe[...]

145 MVP MANUAL 5. MVP VIDEO OUTPUT MODES ¶ The video output formats set by the mode switches are as shown in the following table. (At shipment, the mode switch value is set to “8”.) ¶ Bus format : NTSC .......................... NTSC digital signal transmission method. ¶ Output format : VBS (VIDEO signal), Can be switched between Y/C and RGB[...]

146 MVP MANUAL 6. ADJUSTMENT FUNCTIONS MVP enables the input and output boards to be adjusted and set by connecting the external computer. The following are items which can be set. (1) MVP settings • For adjusting the picture frame (output image position) (Coarse adjustments:Refer to &P, &Q command, fine adjustment:&G command), and co[...]

147 MVP MANUAL 7. PICTURE FRAME ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Adjust the MVP picture frame as follows. (1) Connect the RS-232C cable to the MVP panel. (Refer to (P.141) “Connection with MVP external computer”.) (2) Initialize the picture frame data in RAM. ex. &L0 (Refer to &L command.) (3) Set to the magnified screen to be adjusted. ex. M11C22[...]

148 MVP MANUAL (3) To set the system back to 4-screen magnification [@ command] Input: @h (h=8 or 9) Explanation: • For setting the system back to 4-screen magnification after convergence adjustment, etc. • Used also when the normal 4-screen magnification output cannot be obtained due to incorrect operations, etc. @8 ................... (Sets 4[...]

149 MVP MANUAL (2) To perform coarse adjustments of the picture frame [&P2, &Q2 commands] Input: &P2d 2 h 1 h 2 h 3 , &Q2d 2 h 1 h 2 h 3 Explanation: &P2 command: Horizontal direction &Q2 command: Vertical direction d 2 : Screen position (1 to 2) h 1 h 2 h 3 : crew start position data (&P2:000 to 1C5, &Q2:000 to 20A)[...]

150 MVP MANUAL (3) To store the picture frame data [&W command] Input : &W0, &W1 Explanation : &W0 : Sets the saved values to the settings at shipment. (Load data using the &L command.) &W1 : Saves the value adjusted. • The parameters saved by the &W command are as follows. • Picture frame data (Data changed by the &[...]

151 MVP MANUAL 3. To switch the image input [IFF command] Input: IFFa Explanation: Switches between the V IN input 4-screen enlarged display and the OPTION input 4-screen en- larged display. a: Image input (A or C) A: OPTION input image display C: V IN input image display Example) Parsonal computer LD MVP OPTION input V IN input IFFC LD IFFA 12 34 [...]

152 MVP MANUAL 4. To indicate the current MVP state [SYS command] Input: SYS Explanation : The current MVP state is shown when SYS is input. (Example) RMD-V3000 Series PROGRAM Ver. 1.00A ID 0 This is displayed continuously. MODE 8 DEMO 8 GEN LOCK INTERNAL MANUAL MODE L2 INPUT : V.SCAN BOARD L3 INPUT : NO BOARD L4 INPUT : NTSC BOARD STANDARD MODE VB[...]

153 MVP MANUAL *6 : Display of remote and manual states REMOTE MODE : Remote state MANUAL MODE : Manual state *7 : Slot number *8 : Type of input board NTSC BOARD : NTSC input board V.SCAN BOARD : Variable scan board (option) NO BOARD : No input board is incorporated *9 : NTSC input board state STANDARD MODE : When standard NTSC signal is input NO [...]

154 MVP MANUAL (3) Bright compensation [BRT command] Input: BRTd Explanation: Corrects the brightness of the NTSC input board. d : Compensation value 0 to F * BRTd : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode • To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC. (Refer to the AJYC command.) • The chang[...]

155 MVP MANUAL (5) Tint adjustment [TNT command] Input : TNTd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation: Corrects the tint of the NTSC input board. d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation value 0 to 255 TNT? : Help display TNT : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode • To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC. (Refer to th[...]

156 MVP MANUAL (5) To set the output to the NTSC mode [NT command] (6) To set the output to standard RGB mode [NTR command] (7) To set the output to the double-speed RGB mode [NTD command] Input : NT , NTR , NTD Explanation : • NT : Sets the NTSC input mode. H : 15.734 kHz V : 59.94 Hz Composite video, Y/C output • NTR : Sets the standard speed[...]

157 MVP MANUAL 8. DEMO PATTERN SETTINGS AND CAUTIONS The MVP does not have an RMD-V3216 type DEMO switch, but 2x2 enlarged screen automatic display is pos- sible by reading the input selector switch (OPTION/V IN) when the power is turned on and executing the com- mand corresponding to that setting. Because of this, upon shipment from the factory co[...]

158 MVP MANUAL 9. INSTALLING AND REMOVING BOARDS (Fig. A) (Fig. B) (Fig. C) Screw (3x6)x6 <Removal procedure> 1 Remove the front panel. 2 Remove the screws fastening the board to the removed. (Fig. C) 3 Lift the ejectors indicated with white arrows. (Fig. B) 4 Gently draw out the board along the rails. 5 Set the front panel back in place. For[...]

159 MVP MANUAL <Board layout> <Relationship between board insertion lanes and rear panel connectors> Board insertion lane Rear panel connector (refer to the diagram of the rear panel on page 18) L2 Ô OPTION L3 Ô V IN L4 Ô V OUT The board insertion lanes and rear panel connectors are paired as shown above. Lane exclusively for control[...]

160 MVP MANUAL 10. RMD-V3020 COMMAND REFERENCE (1) Outline of the RMD-V3020 • Introduction The RMD-V3020 is an input board (hereafter referred to as VS board) which supports variable scanning for inputting images of computer (hereafter referred to as PC) to the MVP. Horizontal frequency : 24 kHz to 35 kHz Vertical frequency : 55 Hz to 72 Hz Dot c[...]

161 MVP MANUAL (2) VS board command rules 0. Symbols aaa : Command consisting of 3 alphabet letters ddd : Basic commands : Decimals between 0 to 255 consisting of 1 to 3 digits. Can start with 0. Exceptional commands : Depends on each command. xxx : Special data. UP0 to UP9, UPF, DW0 to DW9, DWF, RES. hh : 2-character hexadecimals between 00 and FF[...]

162 MVP MANUAL 2. Exceptional commands • Model data commands TBL : Displays the current model data table. TBLhh : Displays the hh model data table. M : Displays the current model number. Mhh : Sets the hh model number. Fhh : Sets the hh model number data to the initial value. When the hh model data does not exist, “**NO DATA**” is displayed. [...]

163 MVP MANUAL (3) Tracking adjustment [TRK command] Input : TRKd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation: • d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation data 0 to 254 • Eliminates lateral vibration of displayed characters, shaking, and noises. TRK adjustment • A vertical line pattern in which the black and white lines change every dot as shown below is the ideal for adjustment[...]

164 MVP MANUAL (7) B, R clamp adjustment [BLV, RLV commands] Input : BLVd 1 d 2 d 3 , RLVd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation data 0 to 254 • BLV : Adjusts the B clamp level. RLV : Adjusts the R clamp level. • Use this command to adjust so that the white balance of the low light side of the images pro- duced by the MVP match[...]

165 MVP MANUAL (10) Horizontal, vertical blanking window position adjustment [HWN, VWN commands] Input : HWNd 1 d 2 d 3 , VWNd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 :Compensation data 0 to 254 • HWN :Adjusts the H blanking window position. VWN :Adjusts the V blanking window position. However, the picture inside the blanking window also moves. ([...]

166 MVP MANUAL (12) Full dot number compensation [HFD command] Input : HFDddd Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 :Compensation data 0 to 254 • Corrects the preset sampling clock. • Vertical bit lines can be erased by executing the HFD command. • The HFD and HPS data are correlated and have limited values. Bit lines Figure: Bit Lines which can be E[...]

167 MVP MANUAL (15) Vertical compression filter conversion rate input [LCV command] Input : LCVd 1 d 2 d 3 d 4 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 =00 to 15 (Add 0 before all numbers below 9) Vertical direction rate before conversion •d 3 d 4 =00 to 15 (Add 0 before all numbers below 9) Vertical direction rate after conversion Due to the use of a compressi[...]

168 MVP MANUAL (18) To select preset model [M command] Input : Mh 1 h 2 Explanation : • Refer to “VS Board Model Selection” described later for the VS board model selection. • Forcible locks the model data preset. Model data No. h 1 h 2 0 0 Discriminates the model. 0 1 VGA (640 x 480) 0 2 IBM-PC (EGA emulation) 0 3 Macintosh 13-inch monitor[...]

169 MVP MANUAL (19) Model fresh [F command] Input : Fh 1 h 2 Explanation : • Sets back to the model data preset at shipment. Model data No. h 1 h 2 0 0 Auto 0 1 VGA (640 x 480) 0 2 IBM-PC (EGA emulation) 0 3 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Standard) 0 4 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (RasterOps type) 0 5 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Power Mac)[...]

170 MVP MANUAL (21) Model table reference [TBL command] Input : TBLh 1 h 2 Explanation : hh model data No. (Refer to the M command for the model data No.) • Displays the data table of the model data h 1 h 2 model. When h 1 h 2 is omitted, displays the data table of the model connected to the VS board currently. (Example) : TBL MODEL NO.=09 AUTO ([...]

171 MVP MANUAL The relative address and data are as follows. However, relative addresses 20 to 3F are the system reservation range. Data Contents Model data No. Horizontal frequency NNN.NNN kHz (BCD 6 digits) Note 1 Total horizontal dots (BCD 4 digits) Horizontal effective start position (BCD 4 digits) Horizontal effective dot number (BCD 4 digits)[...]

172 MVP MANUAL (23) Vertical frequency input [VFQ command] Input : VFQd 1 d 2 d 3 .d 4 d 5 d 6 Explanation : • Directly changes the horizontal frequency of the model data table used for the VS board cur- rently. • Input the frequency using 6-digit decimal numbers. When data input is omitted, the vertical fre- quency on the current model data ta[...]

173 MVP MANUAL 11. MODE 99 The VS board contains preset data for autolocking 9 computer main models at shipment. However, looking at the recent PC market is taken into consideration, it is not possible to incorporate preset data in all models due to the diversification of manufacturers, models, and graphic mode, etc. For this reason, the variable s[...]

174 MVP MANUAL 12. VS BOARD MODEL SELECTION Auto locked Check frequency, line number using FRQ command Output in Mode 99 Locked in Mode 99? Preset PC? (01 to 09) Lock preset model data using M command. Frame, color adjustment When using the Mode 99 data as it is. The model may be outside the application range. NO YES YES NO Description With the VS [...]

175 MVP MANUAL 14. SELECTING THE SYNC SIGNAL When adjusting the VS board, care must be taken regarding the relation of the priority order of the sync signal. Order of selecting the sync signal The priority order for selecting the sync signal of the VS board is Separate sync > composite sync > Green on sync. However, if the sync signal of a ce[...]