Aurora Multimedia Xtune User manual

Installation and
Operations
Manual
Manual Rev: 020901
Firmware Rev: 1.16 and above
Video Processor, Scaler, Switcher,
Integrated TV Tuner
X Tune
205 Commercial Court Morganville, NJ 07751
Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.auroramultimedia.com
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Table of Contents
Product Description ................................1
Warning ................................................. 2
Unpacking ............................................ 2
Installation ............................................. 2
Remote Control .................................... 4
On Screen Display (OSD) ....................... 6
Specifications ........................................ 15
Control Port ............................................ 17
RS-232 Protocol ..................................... 17
Warranty ............................................ 24
System Overview ................................... 3
Understanding PiP Modes ..................... 3
Front Panel ............................................ 5
Connector Specifications ..................... 21
Troubleshooting .................................... 22
Upgrading Firmware ............................. 23
FCC Statement ..................................... 24

1.0 Product Description
The XTune provides enhanced functionality to your display devices for a variety of
applications. Conference rooms, video conferencing, training facilities, video production,
home entertainment, and even office desktops will benefit from this small but powerful
device.
Features
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Video Processor, Scaler, Switcher. Hi Res PiP, Integrated TV Tuner
Multimedia Inputs: RF Input, Video/S-Video Input,
Computer/Component Input.
Compatible with 1080i, 720p, 480 i, 480p, VGA, SVGA, XGA input
resolutions.
Output Resolutions: VGA, SVGA, XGA, 852x480, 1280x768,
1366x768, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
Hi-Res PiP capabilities such as Side-by-Side images, Transulcent
PiP, Multi image PiP
MAD (Motion Adaptive De-interlacing) provides superior image
enhancements
3:2 Pulldown
Adaptive 4H comb filtering with Y/C processing produces
exceptionally high quality images with image enhancement and
noise suppression.
RS-232, IR, Contact Closure Control.
Compact Size. Only 8.4”W x 5.65”D x 1”H
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3.0 Unpacking
(1) - XTune
(1) - Installation and Operations Manual
(1) - 12 Volt (15 Watt) power supply
(1) - 47 Button Remote IRC-1
(1)-6PinMini DIN Male - Female 9 Pin (Firmware Upgrade / RS-232 Control Cable)
Note: Please examine the XTune for any signs of shipping damage.
2.0 : Static (Still) pictures will cause “burn in” on certain
types of displays and may damage the display device. Avoid
prolonged usage of the PiP and On Screen Display. When using
static images, reducing brightness and/or contrast can help
reduce the risk of damage to the display device. Refer to the
display’s owners and technical manual about additional
precautions.
Caution
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Video/S-Video Input
(DVD, VCR, etc.)
RGB / YPbPr Input
(Computer, Component Sources, etc.)
Antenna Input
(Cable TV, etc.)
For RS-232 Control use
the provided 6 pin mini
DIN to 9 pin female
cable.
4.0 Installation
XTune Setup/Connection

5.0 System Overview
The vast amount of features in the XTune can seem overwhelming at first. As you will see it is pretty easy to catch on
once explained.
Using the 47 button full featured remote many of the functions can be accessed directly. When the menu button is
pressed, an On Screen Display (OSD) generated from the XTune will appear. As a protection against burning the screen
the XTune menu will close if not used for 20 seconds. The menu structure and features are described in the OSD section
of the manual. The menu is the key to all the features inside the XTune.
When the unit is first powered on the first item to take care of is matching the output resolution and output format to the
display device. The XTune can output Component (YPbPr) or RGB at many different resolutions. These can be changed
from the Menu under Display Setup. Once this is done the image will look its best. For example, if the LCD projector has
a native resolution of XGA (1024 x 768) then the XTune should be set to output XGA. If you do not then the projector will
have to scale as well making the image less than perfect. Aurora has put in most of the standard resolutions. Check in
the specification section to make certain we have a resolution to match. If not please contact Aurora technical support
as we might be able to add an additional resolution if it is within the units capability.
The XTune has a Main channel and a PiP channel. Any input on the unit can be sent to the Main as well as the PiP but
with limitations to the combinations. The XTune can only PiP the 15 pin RGBHV / YPbPr -vs- Video / S-Video / TV. It is
possible to watch PC and TV at the same time but video with TV will not work. Audio can follow the Main input or the PiP
input by using the F3 key on the remote.
Full control over the Main and PiP channel independently can make viewing more enjoyable. Controls for brightness,
contrast, saturation, sharpness, size, phase, position, blending, and much more are available via the menu. It is
beneficial to play with all the different features to see the effects for better or worse to find what works best for your
viewing. The XTune will automatically try to make the best image when first locked on to the source but this can be
overridden for additional sharpness, or maybe some noise reduction.
PiP modes vary based on output resolution. Some resolutions have a full set of PiP modes while others are limited do to
the aspect ratio (4:3 vs 16:9) and resolution. Check in the specifications section of the manual for the PiP mode vs
resolution that are currently available. Future firmware upgrades may add additional modes so keep an eye out for
updates.
Another great feature of the XTune is the ability to upgrade the firmware for additional features or fixes. Try to keep an
eye out for the latest releases on www.auroramultimedia.com to take advantage of the new version. The firmware is
easily upload to the XTune with the Flash123 utility that is free on our web site.
Remember, people see things differently. What looks good to one person may not to another. The power of the XTune
allows you to tailor the image to just about anyones liking. Most important... ENJOY!!!
5.1 Understanding PiP modes
While the XTune is very powerful in the feature set, there are some hardware limitations based on output resolution and
source input resolution. The Main input can upscale and downscale any image. The PiP can only downscale or send
out equal resolution when outputting a progressive signal. That is why in some combinations the PiP window will not go as
large as other modes. For example, if the output is set to XGA and there is video in the PiP window, the window can only
go as high as 240p since the input resolution is a 480i and the output is a progressive signal. The resulting window will be
no larger than 1/3 the screen. The code protects a user from these limitations and will alert a user on screen when
certain configurations can not be done.
Side by Side mode has the toughest job since the PiP is forced to be at a specific size. PiP swap is not available in this
mode so it is easier to tell which side (Main or PiP) is better suited for the input vs the output. Example: XGA output will
only work if the RGB source is sent to the PiP side and the video is sent to the Main. However, in 1080i output it is best to
send RGB to the Main and Video to the PiP. If a combination does not work in side by side, try the opposite input (Main
vs PiP).
Overall, the PiP modes can be a very powerful tool if understood and implemented correctly. Presentations will benefit in
ways that could not be cost effectively done. Video Conferencing with the power of side by side and translucent PiP will
solve problems of years past trying to view hi-res computer with the far end. The best application for this unit is the one
you create!!!
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6.0 Remote Control
Using the Aurora IRC-1 47 Button Remote
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1. TUNER - Selects the XTune to be controlled from the remote
2. DISPLAY - Selects the Display Device
3. POWER - Turns on and off the XTune
4. F1 - Steps through the formats (Expand, Letter Box, Piller Box, etc)
5. F2 - Auto Adjust for RGB input
6. F3 - Audio follow (Main / PiP)
7. MUTE - Toggles the volume mute on/off
8. VOLUME - Ramps the volume up or down
9. CHANNEL - Changes the TV channel + or -
10. TV INPUT - Selects the TV Antenna as the Main input
Main Input Selection
11. VIDEO INPUT - Selects the Video as the Main input
12. SVIDEO INPUT - Selects the S-Video as the Main input
13. RGB INPUT - Selects the RGB as the Main input
14. YPBPR INPUT - Selects the YPbPr as the Main input
15. UP ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate and controls
PiP Blending (Single PiP no menus on the screen)
16. DOWN ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate and
controls PiP Blending (Single PiP no menus on
the screen)
17. LEFT ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate
18. RIGHT ARROW - Used with menu function to navigate
19. SELECT - Used with menu function to select a feature
20. MENU - Enters and exits OSD menu structure
21. INFO - Displays in the upper corner input and timing information
22-31 Keys - Used for channel selection
32. OSD - Toggles On Screen Display on/off
33. LAST - Returns to the last channel select
34. TV INPUT - Selects the TV Antenna as the PiP input
35. VIDEO INPUT - Selects the Video as the PiP input
36. SVIDEO INPUT - Selects the S-Video as the PiP input
37. RGB INPUT - Selects the RGB as the PiP input
38. YPBPR INPUT - Selects the YPbPr as the PiP input
39. ON/OFF - Turns Single PiP on and off
40. MOVE - Moves Single PiP to next area of display
41. SWAP - Main Input becomes PiP and vice-versa
42. MODE - Steps through all the PiP modes ex. single-pap-tile-etc
43. SIZE - Steps through different sizes PiP for Single Mode
44. ADV - Advances to next PiP window in the Tile modes
45. AUTO - Starts and stops 1 sec auto advance in the Tile Modes
PiP Input Selection
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5
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7
4
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9
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IRC-1
SELECT
POWER
DISPLAY
TUNER
MUTE
VOL
CH
MENU INFO
TV VIDEO SVIDEO
RGB YPbPr
ON/OFF
MODE
SWAP
MOVE
TV VIDEO SVIDEO
RGB YPbPr
AUTO
SIZE
F1 F2 F3
LAST
OSD
ADV
PiP
4567
10 11 12
13 15 14
17
19
18
20 16 21
22 23 24
25 26 27
28 29 30
32 31 33
34 35 36
37 39 38
40 41 42
43 44 45
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9
1 2
Make certain to press the
TUNER button to change the
control mode of the remote
to XTune.

7.0 Front Panel
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The XTune front panel is simple but very effective. The orange seven segment display shows the
current TV channel selected for Main or PiP channel.
: Increments the TV channel upCh+
Ch-
Vol+
Vol-
Menu
Select
Power
Select & Vol+ pressed together
Select & Vol- pressed together
: Decrements the TV channel down
: When no OSD menu is present it raises the volume. If the menu is present it functions as the
right arrow key. Front LED display will show v 52 if the level is at 52 for example. Times out after 3 sec.
: When no OSD menu is present it lowers the volume. If the menu is present it functions as the left
arrow key. Front LED display will show v 52 if the level is at 52 for example. Times out after 3 sec.
: Toggles the OSD menu on and off
: Confirms a selection when pressed
: Toggles the XTune power on and off. When turning on it takes about 2 seconds to initialize. If
the XTune loses power it will turn on when power is returned.
: Changes the output resolution. The LED will display r 01-r13
based on the resolution selected.
r 01 720x480I r 06 1280x720P r 11 852x480P
r 02 720x480P r 07 1920x1080I r 12 1280 x 768
r 03 720x576I r 08 VGA 60Hz r 13 1366 x 768
r 04 720x576I 100HZ r 09 SVGA 60HZ
r 05 720x576P r 10 XGA 60HZ
: Changes the output display format. The LED will display d 01 for
RGB and d 02 for YPbPr.
Special Functions:

8.0 On Screen Display (OSD)
1. The On Screen Display is activated with the “Menu” button.
2. The OSD is removed if the “Menu” key is again pressed.
3. Pressing the “Menu key returns to the previous menu level. All menus initially mark the first menu item.
8.1 OSD MAIN MENU
The first menu column is a set of icons displayed vertically within the OSD.
Each menu item is used to navigate to a submenu, which is displayed when the “Select” key is pressed.
The MAIN startup menu contains the following menu items:
8.2 MAIN VIDEO
when selected.
Pressing the “Select” key allows the value to be adjusted with the “<” and the “>” keys. The new value is saved when the
“Menu” key is pressed (Text turns white).
8.2.1 CONTRAST
Activates slider to adjust picture contrast.
The MAIN video menu contains the following menu items for main channel adjustment. The slider is displayed on the
right hand side of the sub menu items. The menu items are selected using “<” and “>” keys. The item is marked with “ ”h
MAIN VIDEO
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SATURATION
HUE
RED N/A
GREEN N/A
BLUE N/A
H SHARPNESS
V SHARPNESS
H POSITION
V POSITION
NOISE REDUCTION - OFF
MAIN VIDEO
PiP VIDEO
INPUT SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
TV SETUP
PiP SETUP
ADVANCED
MISCELLANEOUS
MAIN VIDEO
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SATURATION
HUE
RED N/A
GREEN N/A
BLUE N/A
H SHARPNESS
V SHARPNESS
H POSITION
V POSITION
NOISE REDUCTION - OFF
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On Screen Display (continued)
8.2.2 BRIGHTNESS
Activates slider to adjust picture brightness.
8.2.3 SATURATION
Activates slider to adjust color saturation. (This item is disabled when input is RGB.)
8.2.4 HUE
Activates slider to adjust hue. (This item is disabled when input is RGB.)
8.2.5 H SHARPNESS
Activates slider to adjust horizontal sharpness.
The PiP video menu contains the following menu items for PiP channel adjustment. The slider is displayed on the right
hand side of the sub menu items. The item is marked with “ ” when selected. Pressing “Select” allows the value to be
adjusted with “<” and “>” keys.
8.2.6 V SHARPNESS
Activates slider to adjust vertical sharpness
8.2.7 H POSITION
Activates slider to adjust horizontal input position.
8.2.8 V POSITION
Activates slider to adjust vertical input position.
8.2.9 NOISE REDUCTION
Enable or disable noise reduction filter in MAIN channel.
8.3 PiP VIDEO
8.3.1 CONTRAST
Activates slider to adjust picture contrast.
8.3.2 BRIGHTNESS
Activates slider to adjust picture brightness.
8.3.3 SATURATION
Activates slider to adjust color saturation. (This item is disabled when input is RGB).
8.3.4 HUE
Activates slider to adjust hue. (This item is disabled when input is RGB).
8.3.5 H POSITION
Activates slider to adjust horizontal input position.
h
PiP VIDEO
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SATURATION
HUE
RED N/A
GREEN N/A
BLUE N/A
SHARPNESS N/A
H POSITION
V POSITION
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On Screen Display (continued)
8.3.6 V POSITION
Activates slider to adjust vertical position.
For PiP channel signal source, move “ ” down and press “Select” key then change of PiP input using the “<” and “>”
keys.
8.4 INPUT SETUP
The Input Setup menu contains the sub-menu for input signal selection and input format selection. Both MAIN and PiP
channel can map to any one of the following video input. However, there are restrictions based on the board
configuration. The chart below shows the valid input combinations.
8.4.1 MAIN INPUT
For MAIN channel signal source, pressing the “Select” key permits the change of input using the “<” and “>’ keys. The
color of the selection is RED when it is changed. Press “Select” key to confirm the current selection.
8.4.2 PiP INPUT
h
INPUT SETUP
MAIN INPUT TV
PiP INPUT RGB
MAIN FORMAT AUTO
PiP FORMATAUTO
ADC CLOCK 1350
ADC PHASE 10
AUTO ADJUST
INPUT SETUP
MAIN INPUT TV
PiP INPUT RGB
MAIN FORMAT AUTO
PiP FORMATAUTO
ADC CLOCK 1350
ADC PHASE 10
AUTO ADJUST
MAIN PiP
TV
TV
VIDEO
VIDEO
SVIDEO
SVIDEO
RGB
RGB
RGB
RGB
YPbPr
RGB
YPbPr
RGB
YPbPr
TV
SVIDEO
VIDEO
YPbPr
YPbPr
YPbPr
TV
VIDEO
SVIDEO
Valid Input Combinations
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On Screen Display (continued)
8.4.3 MAIN FORMAT
Allows the user to manually override the auto input detection. The firmware detects the input format automatically and
converts it to selected display format.
8.4.4 PiP FORMAT
Allows the user to manually override the auto input detection. The firmware detects the input format automatically and
converts it to the selected display format.
8.4.5 ADC CLOCK
Allows the user to manually override the default ADC clock for various RGB graphic modes. The firmware detects the
input mode and programs the ADC clock accordingly. The menu item is disabled when the input is not RGB.
8.4.6 AUTO ADJUST
Selecting this feature when RGB is selected and a source is present will try to lock the Clock, Phase, H. Position, and V.
Position. If the Auto feature can not figure the value it will exit without any effect.
8.4.6 ADC PHASE
Allows the user to manually override the default ADC phase for various RGB graphic modes. The firmware programs the
ADC phase to zero for all input modes. The menu item is disabled when the input is not RGB.
INPUT SETUP
MAIN INPUT TV
PiP INPUT RGB
MAIN FORMAT AUTO
PiP FORMATAUTO
ADC CLOCK 1350
ADC PHASE 10
AUTO ADJUST
INPUT SETUP
MAIN INPUT TV
PiP INPUT RGB
MAIN FORMAT AUTO
PiP FORMATAUTO
ADC CLOCK 1350
ADC PHASE 10
AUTO ADJUST
INPUT SETUP
MAIN INPUT TV
PiP INPUT RGB
MAIN FORMAT AUTO
PiP FORMATAUTO
ADC CLOCK 1350
ADC PHASE 10
AUTO ADJUST
INPUT SETUP
MAIN INPUT TV
PiP INPUT RGB
MAIN FORMAT AUTO
PiP FORMATAUTO
ADC CLOCK 1350
ADC PHASE 10
AUTO ADJUST
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On Screen Display (continued)
8.5 DISPLAY SETUP
The display setup menu contains the sub-menu for output display timing and display format selection.
8.5.1 TIMING
Select from VGA, SVGA, XGA, 1366 x 768, 1280 x768, 852x480, 480i, 480p, 576p, 576i, 576i 100Hz, 720p, 1080i.
8.5.2 FORMAT
The output display format is can be set to 16:9 or 4:3 based on Timing setting.
8.5.3 H SCALE ADJUST
The user adjusts horizontal scale by “<” and “>” keys for the different types of plasmas and monitors. The horizontal
display active start position is adjusted accordingly to keep the image in the center position.
8.5.4 V SCALE ADJUST
The user adjusts vertical scale by the “<” and “>” keys for different types of Plasmas and monitors. The vertical display
active start position is adjusted accordingly to keep the image in the center position
8.6 TV CHANNEL
The TV channel menu displays the channel for each window (MAIN AND PiP) on the window list. This is an alternate
method of changing channels without the requirement of selecting a window.
8.6.1 MAIN
The MAIN window channel number is always the first on the list. For MAIN, pressing the “Select” keys permits the changing
of channels using the “<” and “>” keys or the numeric keys on remote control. As of version 1.16 the ability to ADD and
DELETE channels has been made available. Pressing the select key again will move to the ADD/DEL field for that
channel. Use the arrow keys to toggle between the choices. When using the channel + or - the DEL channels will be
passed.
8.6.2 PiP
For PiP, pressing the “Select” key permits the change of PiP window number using the “<” and “>” keys.
The corresponding channel number is updated when PiP # is changed. Pressing the “Select” again permits the change
of channels using the “<” and “>” keys or numeric keys on the remote control. The color of the number is RED when it is
selected or changed.
TV SETUP
MAIN CH 004 ADD
PiP #04 CH 069
TV SOURCE BCST
TV SETUP
MAIN CH 004 ADD
PiP #01 CH 027
TV SOURCE BCST
TV SETUP
MAIN CH 004 ADD
PiP #01 CH 027
TV SOURCE BCST
DISPLAY SETUP
TIMING 1920x1080i
FORMAT 16:9 FULL
H SCALE ADJUST
V SCALE ADJUST
DISPLAY SETUP
TIMING 1920x1080i
FORMAT 16:9 FULL
H SCALE ADJUST
V SCALE ADJUST
DISPLAY SETUP
TIMING 1920x1080i
FORMAT 16:9 FULL
H SCALE ADJUST
V SCALE ADJUST
DISPLAY SETUP
TIMING 1920x1080i
FORMAT 16:9 FULL
H SCALE ADJUST
V SCALE ADJUST
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TV SETUP
MAIN CH 004 DEL
PiP #01 CH 027
TV SOURCE BCST

On Screen Display (continued)
8.6.3 SOURCE
There are three choices for TV sources: BCST (broadcast), CATV(cable), IRC and HRC. The default setting is CATV.
8.7 PiP SETUP
The PiP setup menu is used to subdivide the screen into a pre-defined set of windows. The actual formats are different
depending on aspect ration of the output display.
8.7.1 PiP MODE
The PiP mode selection is either OFF (default), ONE(single PiP), or TILE 1+4, TILE 1+12, TILE 0+16(multiple PiP), Side-by-Side
images. The values of the corresponding setup are not displayed when PiP mode is OFF.
The sub-menu items: aspect, ration, size, and position apply to single PiP mode only.
Sub-menu items: ASPECT RATIO, SIZE, and POSITION apply only to single PiP mode.
i
Sub menu item TILE mode apply only to multiple PiP modes.
TV SETUP
MAIN CH 004 ADD
PiP #01 CH 027
TV SOURCE CATV
PiP SETUP
PiP MODE -OFF
ASPECT RATIO
SIZE
H POS
V POS
PiP BLENDING
PiP SETUP
PiP MODE -OFF
ASPECT RATIO
SIZE
H POS
V POS
PiP BLENDING
PiP SETUP
PiP MODE - ONE
ASPECT RATIO
SIZE
H POS
V POS
PiP BLENDING
PiP
MAIN
PiP SETUP
PiP MODE - TILE
ASPECT RATIO
SIZE
H POS
V POS
PiP BLENDING
MAIN
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On Screen Display (continued)
8.7.1.2 TILE MODE
The tile mode allows the user to see multiple PiP windows. The most common way to use tile mode is TV channel
browsing. Each PiP window has a unique TV channel number (section 8.6.2 PiP) and the display is updated every second
by moving the active PiP window sequentially. The TV tuner frequency is changed to the selected channel for each
corresponding PiP window. Since the reference board has only one TV tuner, MAIN window can not watch TV in real time.
The MAIN window can be setup for other video sources. Look at specifications section to see what modes are available
for the output timing selected.
8.7.1.3 SIDE BY SIDE MODE
The Side by Side mode allows the user to see two images, one MAIN and one PiP image together .
8.7.2 ASPECT RATIO
There are two selections for aspect ratio, 4:3 and 16:9, available for display. The firmware calculates the PiP window size
based on the selected aspect ratio and relative size value (1-10).
8.7.3 SIZE
The PiP window maintains its aspect ratio regardless of size adjustments. The size can be adjusted in range 1 to 10 (the
minimum to maximum PiP window size available). The PiP window size changes according to the output display
resolution selected for MAIN window.
8.7.4 POSITION
The single PiP window has 9 (nine) pre-defined positions for selection.
Top Left, Top Center, Top Right
Middle Left, Middle Center, Middle Right
Bottom Left, Bottom Center, Bottom Right
8.7.5 PiP BLENDING
PiP window blending level adjustment is available only when the single PiP window is displayed.
PiP SETUP
PiP MODE - TILE
ASPECT RATIO
SIZE
H POS
V POS
PiP BLENDING
PiP#1
MAIN
PiP#5
PiP#7
PiP#9
PiP#2 PiP#4PiP#3
PiP#6
PiP#8
PiP#10 PiP#11 PiP#12
PiP#1
PiP#5
PiP#9
PiP#13
PiP#2 PiP#4PiP#3
PiP#8
PiP#12
PiP#14 PiP#15 PiP#16
PiP#6 PiP#7
PiP#10 PiP#11
PiP#1
PiP#2
PiP#3
PiP#4
MAIN
PiP SETUP
PiP MODE - SIDEBYSIDE
ASPECT RATIO
SIZE
H POS
V POS
PiP BLENDING
MAIN PiP
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On Screen Display (continued)
8.8 ADVANCED
Allows a user to manual override the Motion Adaptive De-interlacing and to turn on and off the directional processing.
8.9 MISCELLANEOUS
8.9.1 FILM MODE
The film detection switches between VT, AFM, GFX, and SM automatically. This selection allows for manual selection of
the processing modes.
8.9.2 OSD POSITION
Allows the user to move OSD to different position on the screen. After the position is selected by “<” and “>” keys, the
OSD can be further adjusted in both (V) vertical and (H) horizontal directions. Values are incremented or decremented
by the “<” and “>” keys.
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ADVANCED
MADI - VT
MADI threshold
DI-on

On Screen Display (continued)
8.9.4 SYSTEM INFO
Displays information that is related to the system. The current installed firmware version is located here.
Updates to features and enhancements will be available on Aurora Multimedia’s web site.
Please download Aurora FLASH 123 software to assist you in updating the firmware.
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9.0 Specifications
Supported Video Input Timing
Supported RGB PC Graphics Input Timing
Input Format Horiz. Freq. Vertical Freq. Active Resolution Total Pixel Clock
(KHz) (Hz) (Pixels x Lines @ (Pixels x (MHz)
Field/Frame Rate, Lines)
Hz)
525/60 NTSC, ITU-R 15.75/1.001 60.0/1.001 720x480 @ 59.94 i 858x525 13.500
BT601-5, RS-170M
525/60 NTSC, CCIR 15.75/1.001 60.0/1.001 720x480 @ 59.94 p 858x525 27.000
656
625/50 PAL/SECAM, 15.625 50.000 720x576 @ 50.00 i 864x625 13.500
ITU-R BT601-5
625/50 PAL/SECAM, 15.625 50.000 720x576 @ 50.00 i 864x625 27.000
CCIR 656
480p 4:3, SMPTE 31.5/1.001 60.0/1.001 720x483 @ 59.94 p 858x525 27.000
293M
720p, SMPTE 296M 45.0/1.001 60.0/1.001 1280x720 @ 59.94 p 1650x750 74.25/1.001
1080i, SMPTE 274M 33.750/1.001 60.0/1.001 1920x1080 @ 59.94 i 2200x1125 74.25/1.001
Horizontal Vertical
Mode Resolution Nominal Nominal Sync Nominal Sync Nominal
Total Frequency Polarity Frequency Polarity Pixel Clock
+/-0.5kHz +/-1Hz (Mhz)
VGA 640x480 @ 60 Hz 800x525 31.469 N 59.940 N 25.175
SVGA 800x600 @ 56 Hz 1024x625 35.156 P 56.250 P
XGA 1024x768 @ 60 Hz 1344x806 48.363 N 60.004 N 65.000
VGA 640x480 @ 72 Hz 832x520 37.861 N 72.809 N
VGA 640x480 @ 75 Hz 840x500 37.500 N 75.000 N
VGA 640x480 @ 85 Hz 832x509 43.269 N 85.008 N
SVGA 800x600 @ 60 Hz 1056x628 37.879 P 60.317 P 40.000
SVGA 800x600 @ 72 Hz 1040x666 48.077 P 72.188 P
SVGA 800x600 @ 75 Hz 1056x625 46.875 P 75.000 P
SVGA 800x600 @ 75 Hz 1056x625 46.875 N 75.000 N
SVGA 800x600 @ 85 Hz 1048x631 53.674 P 85.061 P
XGA 1024x768 @ 60 Hz 1344x806 48.363 P 60.004 P 65.000
XGA 1024x768 @ 70 Hz 1328x806 56.476 N 70.069 N
XGA 1024x768 @ 70 Hz 1328x806 56.476 P 70.069 P
XGA 1024x768 @ 75 Hz 1312x800 60.023 N 75.029 N
XGA 1024x768 @ 75 Hz 1312x800 60.023 P 75.029 P
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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9.0 (continued)Specifications
Supported Output Timing
Timing Format Horiz. Freq. Vertical Freq. Active Resolution Total Pixel Clock
(KHz) (Hz) (Pixels x Lines @ (Pixels x (MHz)
Field/Frame Rate, Lines)
Hz)
NTSC 15.75/1.001 60.0/1.001 720x480 @ 59.94 i 858x525 13.500
NTSC line doubled 31.500/1.001 60.0/1.001 720x480 @ 59.94 p 858x525 27.000
PAL 31.250 100.0 720x576 @ 100 i 864x625 27.000
PAL line doubled 31.25 50.000 720x576 @ 50.00 p 864x625 27.000
720p 45.0/1.001 60.0/1.001 1280x720 @ 59.94 p 1650x750 74.25/1.001
1080i 33.750/1.001 60.0/1.001 1920x1080 @ 59.94 i 2200x1125 74.25/1.001
VGA 31.469 640x480 @ 60 Hz 800x525 25.175
XGA 48.363 1024x768 @ 60 Hz 1344x806 65.000
59.940
SVGA 37.879 60.317 800x600 @ 60 Hz 1056x628 40.000
60.004
852x480 31.40 60.0 852x480 @ 60 Hz 1000x525 31.500
1280x768 45.70 60.0 1280x768 @ 60 Hz 1688x802 77.300
1366x768 48.363 60.0 1366x768 @ 60 Hz 1600x806 77.300
The current modes are as of version 1.15 firmware.
All resolution outputs support Single PiP, PAP, and Side by Side.
0 + 16 Tile PiP - 720x576I 100HZ, 1920x1080I
1 + 12 Tile PiP - 1920x1080I
1 + 7 Tile PiP - 852x480P, 720x576I 100HZ, XGA 60HZ, 1280x720P, 1920x1080I
1 + 4 Tile PiP - 720x576I 100HZ, 1920x1080I
1 + 3 Tile PiP - 720x576I 100HZ
Supported PiP Modes vs Resolution
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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10.0
10.1 RS-232 Protocol
Control Port
!KEY_RIGHT
RS232 -
Contact Closure -
Pins 1,3,5 Note: Pin 2 must be disabled with jumper J9 removed (factory default)
Pins 1,2,4,6
Pin 1 - Ground Pin3-TX Pin5-RX
Pins 1,2: PiP Swap Pins 1,4: Channel + Pins 1,6: Channel - Pins 1,4,6: PiP On/Off
Pins 1,2,4,6: PiP Move Pins 1,2,4: Volumel + Pins 1,2,6: Volume -
Baud Rate: 9600 8N1
Note: Pin 2 must be enable with jumper J9 on XTune
Note: Protocol below is as of firmware version 1.15 New commands will be available on future
revisions to give more discrete full featured commands. Check on the Aurora website for the latest
firmware and RS232 command additions.
<CR> is 0D hex or 13 decimal
? IS A QUERY COMMAND (Does not have to be Case Sensitive)
! IS A COMMAND (Does not have to be Case Sensitive)
~ IS A RESPONSE (ALL RESPONSES ARE CAPITALS)
!KEY_LEFT<CR> Left
<CR> Right
!KEY_CH-<CR> Channel Down
!KEY_CH+<CR> Channel Up
!KEY_SEL<CR> Select
!KEY_MENU<CR> Menu
!KEY_0<CR> 0
!KEY_1<CR> 1
!KEY_2<CR> 2
!KEY_3<CR> 3
!KEY_4<CR> 4
!KEY_5<CR> 5
!KEY_6<CR> 6
!KEY_7<CR> 7
!KEY_8<CR> 8
!KEY_9<CR> 9
!KEY_PAUTO<CR> PiP Auto Start / Stop
!KEY_PSWAP<CR> PiP Swap
!KEY_PMOVE<CR> PiP Move
!KEY_PADV<CR> PiP Advance
!KEY_PONOFF<CR> PiP On/Off
!KEY_PSIZE<CR> PiP Size
!KEY_VOL+<CR> Volume up
!KEY_VOL-<CR> Volume down
!KEY_MUTE<CR> Volume mute
!KEY_RES<CR> Display Resolution
!KEY_DFORM<CR> Display Format
!KEY_PONOFF<CR> PiP On / Off
!KEY_PMOVE<CR> PiP Move
!KEY_PMODE<CR> PiP Mode
!KEY_PWR<CR> Power On / Off
!KEY_F1<CR> Function 1 key used for Format selection (pillar box, letter box, etc)
!KEY_F2<CR> Function 2 key (future use)
!KEY_F3<CR> Function 3 key audio follow mode (Main or PiP)
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10.1 (Continued)RS-232 Protocol
!KEY_UP<CR> Up arrow key
!KEY_DOWN<CR> Down arrow key
!KEY_OSD<CR> On Screen display on/off button
!KEY_LAST<CR> Toggles between the last 2 channels selected
!KEY_INFO<CR> Shows information on the screen
!KEY_MTV<CR> TV to Main
!KEY_MVID<CR> Video to Main
!KEY_MSVID<CR> SVideo to Main
!KEY_MRGB<CR> RGB to Main
!KEY_MYPBPR<CR> YPbPr to Main
!KEY_PTV<CR> TV to PiP
!KEY_PVID<CR> Video to PiP
!KEY_PSVID<CR> Svideo to PiP
!KEY_PRGB<CR> RGB to PiP
!KEY_PYPBPR<CR> YPbPr to PiP
!FLBOX<CR> Format Letter Box
!FPBOX<CR> Format Pillar Box
!FPAN<CR> Format Panoramic
!FAUTO<CR> Format Auto
!AUDMAIN<CR> Audio Follows Main
!AUDPiP<CR> Audio Follows PiP
?AUDIN<CR> Query what the audio follows. Responds with ~AUDMAIN<CR> or ~AUDPiP<CR>
!PWRON<CR> Power On
!PWROFF<CR> Power Off
?PWR<CR> Query Power status responds with ~PWRON<CR> or ~PWROFF<CR>
!VOLxx<CR> Volume Level Set xx=00 to 64 Responds with ~VOL52<cr> for volume level 52.
00 is Mute for this command. 52 is zero dB
?VOL<CR> Query Volume Level Responds with ~VOL10<CR> for volume level 10.
?MCH<CR> Query Main Channel Responds with ~MCH002<CR> for channel 2.
!MCHxxx<CR> Main Channel change !MCH025<CR> for channel 25. xxx = 001 to 125
!MSVIDPRGB<CR> Main to SVideo, PiP to RGB
!MVIDPRGB<CR> Main to Video, PiP to RGB
!MTVPRGB<CR> Main to TV, PiP to RGB
!MSVIDPYPBPR<CR> Main to SVideo, PiP to YPbPr
!MVIDPYPBPR<CR> Main to Video, PiP to YPbPr
!MTVPYPBPR<CR> Main to TV, PiP to YPbPr
!MRGBPSVID<CR> Main to RGB, PiP to SVideo
!MRGBPVID<CR> Main to RGB, PiP to Video
!MRGBPTV<CR> Main to RGB, PiP to TV
!MYPBPRPSVID<CR> Main to YPbPr, PiP to SVideo
!MYPBPRPVID<CR> Main to YPbPr, PiP to Video
!MYPBPRPTV<CR> Main to YPbPr, PiP to TV
!PONE<CR> SIngle PiP
!POFF<CR> Full Screen
!PSBS<CR> Side by Side
!PPAP<CR> PAP
!PT0+16<CR> 16 Tile
!PT1+4<CR> 1 Main 4 Tile
!PT1+7<CR> 1 Main 7 Tile
!PT1+12<CR> 1 Main 12 Tile
!PBxx<CR> PiP Blending Level xx= 01 to 16 The higher the number the less transparent
!PSxx<CR> PiP Size for Single Mode xx= 01 to 15 The higher the number the bigger the PiP
!PHxxxVxxx<CR> PiP Position for Sinlge Mode xxx = 000 to 100 Hxxx is Horizontal Position Vxxx is
Vertical Position
!PxxCHxxx<CR> PiP Channel Change Pxx is PiP number=1to16 CHxxx is PiP channel = 001 to 125
?PxxCH<CR> PiP Channel Query xx=1to16Responds with ~PxxCHxxx<CR> Pxx is PiP number
CHxxx is PiP channel