Ampex 230 plus User manual

AMPEX
Ampex Corporation • OneofThe Signal Companies .'
AMPEX 230 plus
VideoDisplayTerminal
OperationManual
Computer ProductsDivision
200 N. Nash St.
El Segundo.CA 90245
[phone]
P/N 3515844-01 Telex 664490
March1986 [phone]
MarcmsBb
|n CA. (80Q) 231.1036

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
SECTION I- INSTALLATION
1.1 InstallationRequirements 1 -1
1.1.1 AC Power Cord and Plug 1-3
1.2 Installing the DisplayUnit 1 -4
1.2.1 The DisplayScreen 1 -5
1.2.1.1StatusLine 1-6
1.2.1.2 User Line 1-6
1.2.2InterfaceCableConnections 1-7
1.2.2.1 OptionalInterfaceConnections 1 -7
1.2.3 Keyboard Port Connection 1 -9
1.3 ON/OFFSwitch1-10
1.3.1 Power On Procedures 1-10
1.3.2Resetting the Terminal1-11
1.4 The Keyboard1-12
1.4.1MainKeypad1-12
1.4.1.1 AlphabetKeys:NationalCharacterSets 1 -12
1.4.1.2 CursorKeys1-13
1.4.1.3 Edit Keys - 1-14
1.4.2ControlKeys1-13
1.4.3NumericKeypad1-17
1.5 Locking and Unlocking the Keyboard 1-18
1.6 Indicators 1-18
SECTION II- SETTING UP
2.1 EnteringSet-upMode 2-1
2.1.1Set-upLines 2-1
2.1.2 ModifyingParameters 2-2
2.1.3Exiting and SavingChanges 2-2
2.1.4 ExitingwithTemporaryChanges 2-2
2.1.5 RetrievingPreviousValues 2-3
2.1.6 RetrievingDefaultValues 2-3
2.2 Set-UpLines 2-3
2.2.1Set-Up Line 1 2-6
2.2.2 Set-Up Line 2 2-8
2.2.3 Set-UpLine3 2-9
2.2.4Set-Up Line 4 2-10
2.2.5Set-Up Line 5 2-11
2.2.6 Set-Up Line 6 2-12
2.2.7Set-Up Line 7 2-13
2.2.8 Setting/Clearing Tab Stops 2-14
SECTION III- OPERATION
3.1 OperatingModes 3-1
3.1.1CommunicationsMode 3-2
3.2 DisplayingData 3-3
3.2.1VideoBackground 3-3
3.2.2VideoAttributes 3-3
3.2.2.1Embedded Attributes 3-5
3.2.2.2 Non-Embedded Attributes 3-5
3.2.3Displaying All Characters 3-7
3.2.4Double-SizeCharacters 3-7
3.2.5 SpecialGraphics 3-9

3.3 Scrolling and Flipping
3.3.1Scrolling and PageSize
3.3.2 No Scroll
3.3.3CustomizingScrolling
3.3.3.1 Defining a ScrollingRegion
3.3.3.2LockingLines
3.3.4 Flipping from Page to Page
3.4 Entering and EditingData
3.4.1Write-ProtectingData
3.4.2Moving the Cursor
3.4.2.1Cursor Keys
3.4.2.2Moving the Cursorusing an EscapeSequence
3.4.2.3Locating the Cursorwith an EscapeSequence
3.4.2.4EnteringData atthe HiddenCursor
3.4.3EditingData
3.4.3. 1 Defining the EditingMode
3.4.3.2 Edit Keys
3.5 ClearingData
3.6 EnteringFunctionCommands
3.6.1Using the FUNCT Key
3.6.2Using the Function Keys
3.6.2.1Programming the Function Keys
3.6.3Executing a Function Key from the Host
3.7 Sending
3.7.1ProgrammingDelimiters
3.7.2Programming the SEND Key
3.8 Printing
3.9 Programming the Editing Keys
3.10Setting the Time
SECTION IV- EMULATINGOTHERTERMINALS
4.1 EnhancedEmulation
4.2 ADDS
4.2.1 Viewpoint A1andA2
4.3 Ampex
4.3.1 210
4.4 Hazeltine
4.3.11500
4.5 TeleVideo
4.5.1 910
4.5.2 920
4.5.3924/914
4.5.4 925
4.5.5 950
4.6 Wyse
4.6.1 WY-50
SECTION V- TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Maintenance
5.2 Troubleshooting
5.2.1Printing Test
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3-10
3-13
3-14
3-14
3-16
3-18
3-19
3-19
3-20
3-20
3-24
3-25
3-26
3-26
3-26
3-27
3-30
3-31
3-31
3-32
3-32
3-34
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3-36
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3-38
3-39
3-42
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4-4
4-4
4-4
4-4
4-7
4-7
4-7
4-7
4-8
4-8
4-12
4-14
4-17
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5-1
5-3
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APPENDIX A -
APPENDIX B -
APPENDIX C -
APPENDIX D-
APPENDIXE-
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLING OPTIONS
NATIVEMODEESCAPE AND CONTROLSEQUENCES
EMULATIONSESCAPE AND CONTROLSEQUENCES
ASCIICODECHART
APPENDIX F- ASCII CODEDIFFERENCES BY CHARACTER SET
APPENDIX G -
APPENDIX H-
Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-2.
Figure1-3.
Figure1-4.
Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-6
Figure1-7.
Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-10.
Figure 1-11.
Figure 1-1 2.
Figure 2-1 .
Figure 2-2.
Figure2-3.
Figure2-4.
Figure2-5.
Figure2-6.
Figure2-7.
Figure2-8.
Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-3.
Figure3-4.
Figure 3-5.
Figure3-6.
Figure3-7.
Figure 3-8.
Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-3.
Figure4-4.
ASCII CODES FOR ROW/COLUMNNUMBERS
MONITORMODESYMBOLS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
TerminalDimensions
Terminal,FrontView
Power Cord/Plug Types
Terminal, Rear View
Terminal,DisplayAreas
Terminal,StatusLine
KeyboardPort on DisplayTerminal
CharacterKeys
CursorKeys
Editing Keys
ControlKeys
NumericKeypad
Set-Up Line 1
Set-UpLine 2
Set-UpLine 3
Set-UpLine4
Set- Up Line 5
Set-UpLine 6
Set- Up Line 7
Set-Up Line 8
Special Graphics
ScreenRelative to MemorySize
AlternativeDivisions of Memory
Scrolling Data
No Scroll
Scrolling Region
LockingLines
Flipping fromPage to Page
Ampex 210 Graphics
TV924SpecialGraphics
TV950 SpecialGraphics
WY-50 Special Graphics
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-9
1-12
1-13
1-14
1-15
1-17
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-5
2-5
2-5
2-5
3-9
3-10
3-11
3-12
3-13
3-15
3-17
3-18
4-6
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Table1-1.
Table1-2.
Table1-3.
Table1-4.
Table1-5.
Table 3-1 .
Table3-2.
Table 3-3.
Table3-4.
Table3-5.
Table 3-6.
Table3-7.
Table3-8.
Table3-9.
Table 3-10
Table 3-11.
Table 3-1 2.
Table3-13.
Table 3-1 4.
Table 3-1 5
Table 3-1 6.
Table 3-1 7.
Table 4-1.
Table4-2.
Table4-3.
Table4-4.
Table4-5.
Table 4-6.
Table4-7.
Table4-8.
Table 4-9.
Table 4-10.
Table 4-11.
Table 4-1 2.
LIST OF TABLES
Primary Port Pin Signal Assignments
Printer Port Pin Signal Assignments
Cursor Keys
EditKeys
ControlKeys
OperatingModeEscapeCodes
Description of OperatingModes
Video AttributeEscapeSequences
Cursor Keys
EditKeys
Clear Commands
Function Key Sequences
Values ofp1
Values ofp2
SendCommands
Effects of SendCommands
Default Delimiter Values for SEND
Programming the SEND Key
PrintCommands
Effects of PrintCommands
Default Codes and Effects for Editing Key
Default Codes and Effects for SHIFT/Editing Key
NormalversusEnhancedEmulation
Function Key ASCIICodeValues
Viewpoint Function Key Codes
VideoAttributes forTV920
Values ofp1for TV924 Fn Keys
Values ofp2for TV924 Fn Keys
TeleVideo VideoAttributes
TeleVideo ClearCommandCodes
Values ofp1for TV950 Fn Keys
Values ofp2for TV950 Fn Keys
WY-50 Function Key ASCIICodeValues
WY-50 ClearCommandCodes
1-8
1-8
1-13
1-14
1-15
3-1
3-1
3-4
3-20
3-28
3-31
3-32
3-33
3-33
3-34
3-35
3-36
3-37
3-38
3-38
3-40
3-41
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-8
4-9
4-9
4-13
4-13
4-14
4-14
4-17
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FOREWORD
The Ampex 230 plus desktopvideodisplayterminal isan input/output peripheralcapable
of interfacingwith a variety of computersystems and peripheraldevices. The Ampex 230
plus terminal hasitsownsetof operatingcharacteristics ("native mode"), is fullycompatible
with the Ampex 230 terminal, and emulates the followingterminals:
Manufacturer
ADDS
Ampex Corp.
Hazeltine
TeleVideo Systems,Inc.
Wyse Technology
Terminal Model
Viewpoint A1, Viewpoint A2
210
1500
910,920/912,924/914,925,950
WY-50
HOW TOUSE THISMANUAL
Thismanualcontains the informationnecessary to operate the Ampex 230 plus Video
Display Terminal.
The manualdescribes howthe Ampex 230 plus terminal works inits nativemode.
Although itis likelythat an action's effect (e.g.,INSERTCHARACTER) isthe samewhen
emulatinganotherterminal,differences are possible.Consult the manual forthe terminal
beingemulated ifthe effect isnotas expected.NOTE: The effect ofan actionavailable in
an emulation butnotinthe nativemode isnot described in thismanual.
Sections are summarized as follows:
FOREWORD
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
APPENDICES
Providesgeneralinformationabout the Ampex 230 plus videodisplay
terminal, including a physicaldescription and overview of features.
Explains howto physicallyinstall the terminal.
Describes howto customize the terminal's settings for operation.
Explains howto operate the terminal,including howto choose the
proper communicationsmode,differentways of displayingdata, howto
enter and editdata, howtouse functionkeys, sending and printing text,
andhowto re-program the programmablekeys.
Describes howto choose an emulation and notableoperational
differences between the Ampex 230 plus nativecharacteristics andthe
emulation's characteristics.
Provides a brief troubleshootingguide.
Provide specifications,optionalequipmentinstallation(including
nationalkeyboardcharactersets), all escape and controlsequences for
both the Ampex 230 plus and emulations,codes for cursoraddresses,
ASCII characters, and monitormodesymbols.
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Operating Modes
The terminal maybe operated ina variety of "modes", which maybe
selected from the computer orviathe keyboard. The availablemodes
include:
Mode
Block
Description
Stores a block of dataenteredfrom the keyboard
inthe terminal display memory.Data may then be
edited"on-screen" - beforebeingtransmitted to
the host.
Conversation
Local
Monitor
Protect( Text)
Write
Protected
Text)
Transmitsdata tothe hostcomputer asitis
enteredfrom the keyboard ona character-by-
character basis.
Executes terminalfunctionslocally - transmission
between the terminal andthe hostcomputer is
prohibited.
Controlcharactersentered viathe keyboard or
receivedfrom the host are displayed on screen
butnot interpreted or executed.
Protectstextentered in WriteProtectmodefrom
erasure,change, or transmission to computer or
printer. Used, for example, in data entry on
electronicforms.
Entered text is marked so that it will be protected
whenterminal isin Protectmode.
PageMemory The terminal can store 96 lines of data initsown memory, divisible into
units ofone page (96 lines), two pages (48 lines per page), or four
pages (24 lines per page).
Printing A printer canbe attached directly tothe terminal viathe terminal's
"Printer" port. Printing maybe controlled ina variety of ways :
ExtensionPrintsdatasent tothe terminal bythe hostwhile
(Copy) Print displaying itonthe screen.
PagePrintPrintinginitiated viathe keyboard or from the
host;prints the textfrom the Homeposition
throughcursor position; printing maybe either
formatted or unformatted.
TransparentPrintingcompletelycontrolled bythe computer:
Printprintingcannot be initiatedfrom the terminal;
printeddata isnot displayed onthe terminal
screen.
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Scrolling A variety of scrollingoptions maybe set, including:
Extended Page
Flip
Scroll Rate
ScrollRegion
A 48-line or 96-linepage maybe scrolledwithout
loss of data.
Data exceeding the lastline ofa page may
continue to scroll onthe samepage or "flip" toa
new page.
Data maybe scrolled atanyof four smooth rates
or ata "jumpscroll" rate.
Any block of adjacent rows maybe defined asthe
scrollingregion; oranysetof individual rows or
block of adjacent rows maybe "locked"whiledata
on the remaininglinesscroll.
Set-up
VideoAttributes
Terminaloperation is customizedusingmenu-drivenSet-Uplines,
accessed viathe SET-UPkey.Linesdisplaycurrentvalues of
terminal's operatingparameters.Parametervalues maybe changed
and saved.
Videoattributes canbe assignedfromeither the terminal keyboard or
the hostcomputer.Videoattributes maybe eitherembedded
(assigned toa field) or non-embedded(character-specific).Attributes
can be assignedsingly orin combination.
Blank (i.e., "invisible": characters not displayed)
Flash
Reverse
Underline
Half-Intensity(Dim)
MO

INSTALLATION
1.1.1 AC PowerCord and Plug
The Ampex 230 plus terminal is equipped witheither a 115 VAC/60 Hz power plug (for use
in the UnitedStates) ora 230 VAC/50 Hz powerplug(for use outside the United States).
Make surethat the cord and plug are appropriate forthe poweroutput you intend touse
(Figure 1-3).
NOTE: Ifyou will be using the terminal in either the UnitedKingdom or Australia, youmay
need to customize the power plug in order tofitthe receptacle.
WARNING
Before changing the plug, disconnect the cordfrom
the walloutlet (AC power).Electricshock may result if
the power cord is connected to AC powerwhen the
plug iscut from the cord.
-AC GROUND-GREEN
-LINE-BLACK
-AC GROUND-GREEN
-LINE-BLACK
-NEUTRAL-WHITE
NEMA TYPE 5-15P
NEUTRAL-BLUE
NEUTRAL-WHITE
CEE TYPE 22
I EC TYPE 320
A. POWER CABLE A
6295B
AC GROUND
(GREEN/YELLOW)
AC GROUND-GREEN/YELLOW
LINE-BROWN
NEUTRAL-BLUE
LINE-BROWN
DIN TYPE 49-406
CEE TYPE 7-7
SCHUKO
B. POWER CABLE B
CEE TYPE 22
IEC TYPE 320
Figure 1-3. PowerCord/PlugTypes
1-3

1.2
INSTALLING THE DISPLAYUNIT
The Displayunitconsists ofa Cathode Ray Tube(CRT)mounted ona pedestal(Figure 1-
2). The Displaytilts and swivels for the mostcomfortableviewingangle.
The pedestalholds the ON/OFFswitch forthe terminal, two "ports" for attaching the unit to
other equipment, anda "port" for connecting the keyboard tothe displayunit(seeFigure
1-4).
DISPLAY UNIT
POWER SWITCH
PEDESTAL UNIT
AUXILIARY (PRINTER)
RS232C PORT
FUSE HOLDER
PRIMARY RS232C PORT
REAR PANEL VIEW
Figure1-4.Terminal, Rear View
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INSTALLATION
1.2.1 The DisplayScreen
The DisplayScreen is wherecharacters you type or charactersreceivedfrom the host
computerappear.Twenty-sixrows maybe displayed(Figure 1 -5), divided as follows:
Row
Top
Middle 24 rows
Bottom
Contents
StatusLine(reports terminal's status)
Typed or receiveddata
UserLine(foroperator or applicationprogramentries)
Underneath the lowerrightside oftheCRTisa brightnesscontrol(seeFigure 1 -4).
A CRT Saver built into the terminalturns offthe display after about 10 minutes ifnonew
characters are sent tothe screen.Note: Ordinarily, Set-UpLine 1 flashes iftheCRT Saver
comes on.Youcansetthe terminal so that the set-uplinedoes not flash in thissituation
(Set-Up, Line 3: SAVERBLN).
NOTE
Youcan turn offtheCRT Saver in Set-Up(Line 2: SAVEOFF). Ifyou
turn offtheCRT Saver, be sure notto leavescreenintensity ata high
level for long periods of time.Doing somay wear the phosphor-coated
screenunnecessarily.
This, and otheroptionsaffecting the displayscreen,depend on choices you makewhen
you SET-UP(SectionII).
Figure1-5.Terminal,Display Areas
• STATUS
LINE
•24 DATA
LINES
• USER
LINE
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XJL-VX I IVJIM
1.2.1.1StatusLine
The StatusLine(top ofthe screen)reports onthe operatingstatus ofthe terminal: caps
lock, time of day, printing, operationattributes("modes"),videoattributes, DSR status, and
cursor position. See Figure 1-6fora complete listing of possible statusentries.
The StatusLine maybe turned off (Set-Up,Line 1: STATOFF). The CAPS indicator may
also be turned off (Set-Up,Line 3: CAPSOFF). The contents ofthe StatusLine maybe
sent tothe computer(see"SENDING" in Section III).
CAPS TIME 09-27 PTG EDTL
^ ^ J
CAPS LOCK TIME
INDICATOR OF
or XMIT' DAY
PF
PT
EDIT MODE
EDTL EDIT LINE
EDTP EDIT PAGE
INSL INSERT LINE
INSP INSERT PAGE
INTING
G. PAGE PRINT
v^ J
OPERA
BLK
FOX
HOX
LOC
MON
ATB
FLP
SSC
PRT
PGK
NG MODES
LOCK
ULL DUPLEXING! SHOWN)
ALF DUPLEX (NOT SHOWN)
OCAL (NOT SHOWN)
ONITOR (NOT SHOWN)
ATB BUFRH OSR 1-01-O01
w
-"LJL,
VISUAL ATTRIBUTES
8 BLANKED
U UNDEFINED
F FLASHING
R REVERSED VIDEO
CURSOR LO
(PAGE. ROtt
3ATA
SET
READY
TTRI8UTE ENABLE
LIP
PLIT SCREEN
ROTECT
ROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEY
•TRANSMITTING DATA
TPR - TRANSPARENT PRINT
CPP- COPY PRINT
UFP UNFORMATTED PRINT
BDIR BIDIRECTIONAL
PRINTER PORT ON
Figure1-6.Terminal,StatusLine
1.2.1.2 User Line
The UserLine(bottom of screen) isa "free" line reserved for operator or application
programentries. The length ofthe UserLinedependsupon the linelengthchosen in Set-
up: 80 or 132 columns.
Ordinarily, the UserLine isnot displayed.
To turn the UserLine ON,
enterthe sequence ESCg
To turn the UserLineOFF,
enterthe sequence ESCh
To enter dataonto the User Line,
1. Enterthe sequence ESCf
2. Type inthe desiredmessage.
3. Press RETURN (to signal the end ofthe message).
The contents ofthe UserLine maybe sent tothe computer(see"SENDING" in SectionIII).
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INSTALLATION
1.2.2 InterfaceCableConnections
The Ampex 230 plus terminal hastwo standardRS232Cserialportinterfaces(Figure1-4).
One, the "PRIMARY"port, is used to connect the terminal toa hostcomputer. The other,
the "PRINTER"port, is used to connect the terminaldirectly toa printer (a printer maybe
connecteddirectly tothe computer).
To connect the terminal tothe computerand/orprinter, usea standardRS232Cserial
cablewith a maleconnector onthe terminalend. The type of connector onthe opposite
endofthe cabledepends onthe connector ofthe computer (/modem/printer).
The maximumlength foran RS232Ccableconnecting the terminal and otherequipment
is 50 feet.
NOTE
It is recommended that youuse only shielded and jacketedcable.Using
such a cable will help minimizeelectromagneticinterference,protecting
your terminal andany otherelectronicdevicesnear the terminal.
Whenconnecting the terminal to otherequipment,makesurethatpins onthe terminal
connector are matched properly with the pins onthe connector ofthe otherequipment
(see Section V). Pin assignments forthe primary and printerport are givenbelow.
Table 1-1 provides pin signal assignments forthe primaryport.Table 1-2 provides pin
signal assignments for the printerport.
1.2.2.1 OptionalInterfaceConnections
The RS232Cconnection ofthe primaryport maybe replaced by either oftwo optional
interface connections:
RS422 Interface(formorespeed)
20 mA CurrentLoopInterface(forgreatercablelength)
These options are available in kitsfromAmpex andmaybe orderedthroughyour Ampex
Sales Representative.Whenordering, be sure to specify the partnumber forthe desired
kit:
RS422 Interface Kit:Ampex Part No. 3515412-02A
Current Loop Interface Kit: Ampex Part No. 3515413-02A
Procedures for installing bothoptions are given in Appendix B.
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OClr I
Table 1-1. PrimaryPort Pin SignalAssignments
Pin No. SignalNameSignalDirection
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20
Chassis ground
TransmitData
Receive Data
Request-to-Send
Clear-to-Send
Data-Set-Ready
Signal Ground
Data CarrierDetect
Data-Terminal-Ready
FromTerminal
To Terminal
From Terminal
To Terminal
To Terminal
To Terminal
FromTerminal
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20
Table1-2. Printer Port Pin SignalAssignments
Signal Name Signal Direction
Protectiveground
Transmit Data
ReceiveData
Request-to-Send
Clear-to-Send
Data-Set-Ready
SignalGround
Data Carrier Detect
Data-Terminal-Ready
To Terminal
From Terminal
To Terminal
From Terminal
FromTerminal
From Terminal
To Terminal
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SECTION I
1.3 ON/OFFSwitch
The ON/OFF(power)switch isa rocker-typeswitchlocated tothe rightrear ofthe unit.
1.3.1 Power On Procedures
When you turn onthe terminal, it performs a self-test to makesure itis workingproperly.
Thisself-testoperationchecks the followingareas/functions:
CMOS RAM(a check sumofthe terminal'sset-upinformation)
DATA RAM
DISPLAY RAM
ROM
VISUAL ATTRIBUTES(displays the test pattern*)
NOTE: the results ofthe self-test donot depend on whether ornotthe terminal is
connected toa computerand/or printer; i.e., youcan check the terminal is working
properlywithout first connecting itin yoursystem.
To turn onthe terminal:
1. Plug the powercordinto the properoutlet or receptacle.
Make sure all interfacecables are connectedproperly.
2. Setthe on/off switch toON (rear "swing" down).
IF THE SELF-TESTFINDS NO PROBLEMS,
the cursor will appear inthe HOMEposition(theupperleftcorner ofthe screen). The
terminal is ready for use.
* The test patternshows all character sets, the different videoattributes of characters, the
version number ofthe terminal's firmware, and manufacturer copyrightinformation.
Ordinarily, the testpattern isnot displayedduring the power-onself-test.
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INSTALLATION
IF THE SELF-TESTUNCOVERS A PROBLEM,
one ofthe followingmessages may appear:
CMOSCHECKSUM ERROR ROM ERROR
DATA RAM ERROR DISPLAY RAM ERROR
If youget CMOSCHECKSUM ERROR, dothe following:
press SHIFT/NO SCROLL (= SETUP)
press SHIFT/D
pressSHIFT/NOSCROLL (= SETUP)
pressSHIFT/S.
turn the terminal offand thenback on.
If the messagedoes not appear, youare ready to proceed.
If the messagereappears,contactyourservicerepresentative.
If yougetoneofthe othermessages, dothe following:
press CTRL/SHI FT/RESET
If the messagedoes not appear, youare ready to proceed.
If the messagereappears,contactyourservicerepresentative.
1.3.2Resetting the Terminal
Resetting the terminalreturns the terminal toits state at power-on(nothingdisplayed,
nothing in memory) and initiates a self-test; but powerremains on.
To reset the terminal and clear the screen,
press CTRL/SHIFT/RESET
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SECTION I
1.5 Locking and UnlockingKeyboard
It is possible to "lock" the keyboard. If the keyboard is locked, "KB LK" appears onthe
StatusLine.Typing or pressing anykey(or combination) is ignored,except for
CAPS LOCK
CTRL/SHIFT/RESET
SHIFT/NOSCROLL (= SETUP)
To lock the keyboard
- Viathe keyboard,pressSHIFT/NOSCROLL (=SETUP) and change KBON
toKBOFF(Line4),or
- enter or receive from the host the sequence ESC#
To unlock the keyboard -
a. Do the following:
1. Gotothe Set-Upprocedures(PressSHIFT/NOSCROLL).
2. Press the Down Arrow twice to move to Set-UpLine 3.
3. Press the RightArrow until "KB OFF" is highlighted.
4. Press the space bar to change KBOFFtoKBON.
5. PressSHIFT/NOSCROLL to exitSet-Up. OR
b. Press CTRUSHIFT/RESET to reset the terminal to defaultsettings
(KB ON); or
c. Receive from the host the sequence ESC "
1.6 INDICATORS
The terminal hastwo audioindicators.Althoughtheyhavebeen settoON, they canbe
turned offin Set-up.
Indicator Meaning
Keyclick Soundswhenever an alphabetic (a,b,c)or numeric (1, 2,3) character
key is typed.
BellSounds (a) when the terminalself-test is completed, (b) whentyped
charactersapproach the rightmargin(column 72if linelength = 80;
column 120 if linelength = 132), (c) when the terminalreceives a bell
control code.
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SETTING UP
SECTION II
SETTING UP
INTRODUCTION
The Ampex 230 plus terminal is designed to operate ina variety of ways,attached toa
variety of equipment. In order to makesurethat the terminal will workproperlywithyour
particularconfiguration of equipment, you mustfirst setitup; i.e., you mustcustomize itto
work withyourequipment.
This sectionexplains the options available in Set-upmode, howto enter and exitSet-up
mode, howto changesettings, andhowto save the changes.
2.1
ENTERINGSET-UPMODE
To enterSet-Up mode, press SHIFT/NO SCROLL =
mode, currentparametervalues are displayed.
SETUP. When you firstenterSet-Up
EnteringSet-Up signals (XOFF orDTR Low) the host to stoptransmission.ExitingSet-Up
signals(XOFF orDTR High) the terminal to resumetransmission.
2.1.1Set-UpLines
There are eightlines of parameters for customizingoperation ofthe terminal. Each line
displays asthe 26th(bottom) line onthe screen.Eachoption is contained ina "field",
displayed in half-intensity,reversevideo(darklettersagainst light background). The
cursor appears asa flashing block during set-up.
To move the cursorbetween fields ona set-up line, usethe appropriatearrowkey:
Arrow Kev
LEFT
RIGHT
Moves cursor to
Preceding field, if any
Followingfield, if any
To viewanotherset-upline,press the appropriatearrowkey:
Arrow Kev
UP
DOWN
Moves cursor to
Preceding line, ifany
Following line, ifany
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SECTION II
2.1.2ModifyingParameters
The fields on eachset-up line denote an optionwhichdetermines howthe terminal will
behave when you exitSet-upmode. The nature ofthe parameter is suggested bythe
particular valuedisplayed inthe field;e.g., "USA" isoneofthe settings forthe (implied)
option,desirednationalcharacterset.
The setting visible ina fieldwhen you firstenterSet-Upmode isthe setting in effect.
To seethe othervaleus fora parameter,continuepressing the Spacebar orthe "T" key.
If you wish to change toa new setting,scrollthough the choices until the desiredsetting is
visible inthe field.I.e., the valuedisplayed will bethe value putin effect when you exit.
Changes to parameters arenot madepermanent until you savethem.
2.1.3 Exiting and SavingChanges
Changes to parameters arenot madepermanent until you savethem to non-volatile
memory. Oncesaved,theyremain in non-volatilememory until you save new changes.
To save setting(s) as changed, press SHIFT/S (simultaneouslypress the SHIFT andS
keys). SHIFT/Ssaves the settings and causes the terminal to exitSet-UpMode.These
settingsremain in effect until you save new ones.
The followingfieldsrevert to theirdefaultsettingwhen you turn the terminal offand then
on:
Field DefaultSetting
Auxiliaryportstatus AUXOFF
Editing modeEDTL
GraphicsmodeGRAPH OFF
Keyboard lock KB ON
Number of lines per page 24 LN/PG
Page-to-page scrolling FLIP OFF
Printerportcommunication BIDIR OFF
Time of day 08-00
2.1.4 ExitingwithTemporaryChanges
Changes to parameters may also be temporary;i.e.,theyremain in effect until new
changes are made or until the terminal is turned off.
To leaveSet-Upwithtemporarychanges,pressSET-UP(SHIFT/NOSCROLL).
The values in non-volatilememory arenot affected when you exit Set-Up in thisway.
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SETTING UP
2.1.5 RetrievingPreviousValues
Becausechanges to parameters arenot permanent until you savethem, youcan recall the
set of last-savedvalues.
To recalllast-savedvalues,enter SHIFT/R whileviewing anyofthe Set-Uplines. The
settings will be restored andthe terminal will exit the Set-Upmode.
2.1.6 RetrievingDefaultValues
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You can alsoquicklyreturn all settings to their initial, or "default",values(theones setat
the factory).
To recall the defaultvalues and exit Set-Up,press SHIFT/D.
NOTE:SHIFT/Dalsoreturns any programmedfunction or editing keytoits defaultvalue
(see Section III for instructions onhowto programthese keys).
2.2. SET-UPLINES
There area total of eightSet-Uplinescontainingoperatingparameters and feature
selections.
SET-UPLINESETS PARAMETERS FOR
1 Emulationmode,keyboardcharacterset,appearance of
the display
2 Appearance ofthe display; Operation ofthe keyboard
3 Miscellaneous, including Enhancedemulation
4 Appearance ofthe display;Operation ofthe keyboard
5 Primaryport,i.e.,communicationwithhostcomputer.
6 Printer port, i.e.,communicationwithprinter.
7Endof messageterminators;Contents and transmission of
initial greeting to hostcomputer.
8 Tab stopsettings.
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