Eyeheight AR-2n User manual

AR-2n
Multimode Aspect Ratio Converter in a desktop chassis with
software control application.
user manual
eyeheight

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User Manual Versions
Date
Product
Version
MD S/W
Version
MD F/W
Version
Viper
Version
Changed
13/06/2008
AR-2 V100
AR-2 S104
AR-2MD
F100
V100
17/06/2008
AR-2 V101
AR-2 S106
AR-2MD
F100
V100
- fixed bug with x-fade not being updated when changed
- fixed infinite loop issue with fade to black and invalid input
video/powerup condition
25/06/2008
AR-2 V102
AR-2 S106
AR-2MD
F101
V100
added 507->487 remapping nd fixed hd audio CRC error
06/08/2008
AR-2 V103
AR-2 S106
AR-2MD
F101
V101
fixed numerous issues with VIPER build 100, rest no change
02/10/2008
AR-2MD
V104
AR-2MD
S117
AR-2MD
F113
V106
HD audio fixed, many software changes, many viper changes
14/10/2008
AR-2MD
V105
AR-2MD
S118
AR-2MD
F113
V106
Fixed issue with GPI changes setting variable in incorrect bank
22/10/2008
AR-2MD
V106
AR-2MD
S119
AR-2MD
F113
V106
Fixed bug that caused a memory to be saved in the wrong
location
Fixed a banking error with the simple protocol
07/11/2008
AR-2MD
V107
AR-2MD
S120
AR-2MD
F113
V106
fixed a couple of small issues, see log for details
Versions
Changes
Date
Software
1.0
Initial release
17/6/09
V106
1.1
Softpanel instructions re-directed
01/02/10
V106

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents..................................................................................................3
Table of Figures....................................................................................................5
1 System Overview ...............................................................................................6
1.1 The nanobox chassis..............................................................................6
1.2 The AR-2n product..................................................................................6
2 Setting up the AR-2n.........................................................................................8
2.1 Associated equipment.............................................................................8
2.2 Connecting the LE-2n using a soft panel................................................8
2.2.1 Installing the software..........................................................................9
2.3 Screen Layout.......................................................................................10
2.3.1 Toolbar...............................................................................................10
2.3.2 Device Info.........................................................................................11
2.3.3 Status Bar..........................................................................................11
2.3.4 Display Buttons..................................................................................11
2.3.5 Rotary Controls..................................................................................12
2.3.6 Next & Previous Buttons....................................................................12
2.4 Menu Navigation...................................................................................12
2.4.1 Go To Another Menu .........................................................................13
2.4.2 Single Parameter Adjustment............................................................13
2.4.3 Double Or Triple Parameter Adjustment............................................13
2.4.4 Information Display............................................................................13
2.5 Connecting the AR-2n using an FP-9. ..................................................13
2.5.1 Flexipanel controls.............................................................................15
2.5.2 Device Buttons...................................................................................15
2.5.3 Menu Navigation................................................................................15
2.5.4 Parameter adjustment of a green menu.............................................15
2.5.5 Parameter adjustment of a red menu.................................................16
2.5.6 Information display.............................................................................16
3 Connecting Video to the AR-2n........................................................................17
4 Other Features/Messaging...............................................................................18
4.1 Messaging with the soft java panel.......................................................18

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4.2 Messaging with an FP-9........................................................................18
4.3 Tamper Locking the AR-2n...................................................................19
4.4 Primary AR-2N control..........................................................................19
4.4.1 Setting the output video standard ......................................................19
4.4.2 Bypass mode operation.....................................................................19
4.4.3 Loading a memory.............................................................................20
4.4.4 Setting up the GPIs............................................................................22
4.4.5 Setting up embedded video signalling parameters ............................23
4.4.6 Setting up the transition parameters..................................................23
4.4.7 Setting the power-on default values...................................................24
4.5 Advanced AR-2N control ......................................................................24
4.5.1 Adjusting the output picture dimensions ............................................24
4.5.2 Adjusting the input picture blanking ...................................................25
4.5.3 Setting the Audio delay......................................................................25
4.5.4 Adjusting the advanced video options................................................26
4.5.5 Auto-ARC mode and the Clear all vars function ................................27
4.5.6 Saving a user memory.......................................................................28
4.5.7 Viewing a saved memory...................................................................30
4.6 The software upgrade process..............................................................31
4.7 Unit reset options..................................................................................31
5 The AR-2N Menu Set.......................................................................................33
6 Technical Appendix..........................................................................................71
6.1 GPI/Tally/RS232 technical information. ................................................71
6.1.1 GPI Inputs..........................................................................................71
6.1.2 GPI Splitter ........................................................................................72
6.2 Technical Specifications .......................................................................73
6.3 Aspect Ratio Terminology.....................................................................75

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Table of Figures
Figure 1-1 Figure 1 1 Nanobox chassis with worldwide PSU and USB Cable ......6
Figure 1-2 The AR-2n Front (top) and Rear (below). ............................................7
2-1 Diagram showing the power and data connections.........................................9
2-2 LE-2n Power and control connection using an FP-9.....................................14
Figure 2-3 Flexipanel (FP-9) controls..................................................................15
Figure 2-4 Types of menus showing their characteristic colours.........................15
Figure 3-1 - Video connections to the AR-2N......................................................17
Figure 3-2 AR-2n Connections............................................................................17
Figure 4-1 UK keyboard reference diagram........................................................18
Figure 6-1 Typical GPI Input ...............................................................................71
Figure 6-2 GPI Splitter. Has 2 RJ-45 Sockets, one for the Comms and one for the
GPI's ............................................................................................................72

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1System Overview
This manual describes the function of the AR-2n which is an AR-2S (SD-SDI) or
AR-2M (SD/HD-SDI) Aspect Ratio Converter (from now on referred to as ARC)
processing card connected within a nanobox desktop chassis.
1.1 The nanobox chassis
The nanobox chassis has been designed to provide a low cost way of operating a
single ARC card for stand-alone use without the complex and more expensive
infrastructure of an etherbox 1RU rack mount chassis (FB-9E) and 1RU
operational panel (FB-9). The AR-2n ARC card is operated by a java software
application for PC or MAC. Connection is via a supplied USB lead.
Figure 1-1 Figure 1 1 Nanobox chassis with worldwide PSU and USB Cable
1.2 The AR-2n product.
The AR-2n is a single channel aspect ratio converter and up/down-converter,
incorporating HD/SD auto-sensing and 3 field temporal processing. It is capable
of high quality bi-directional conversion between different aspect ratios such as
4:3, 14:9, 16:9, etc. with full 10-bit resolution.
In addition to the basic function of the AR-2n listed above, the unit also has the
following features:
WSS/VI control

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Blanking adjustments
Integrated embedded audio delay which compensates for internal and
external picture delay, settable from a control panel.
InvisiARC™technology for discrete aspect ratio switching
Advanced filter controls including Mosquito Noise Reduction and Block
Artefact Removal
Figure 1-2 The AR-2n Front (top) and Rear (below).

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2Setting up the AR-2n
2.1 Associated equipment.
The AR-2n can operate in two modes. Each of these modes is determined by a
factory set internal link option. The modes are:
1. Operation using a soft panel on a PC or a Mac computer.
2. Operation using a “hard” eyeheight FP-9 Flexipanel.
Respectively the associated equipment required for operation of the above
modes are:
1. A PC or Mac to operate the softpanel. (User provided) and a USB cable
(Supplied).
2. An FP-9 control panel with an RR-9E rear enclosure (Available from
eyeheight) and a standard ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors (user
supplied) is also required to connect the FP-9 panel to the AR-2n.
The AR-2n will always be shipped in mode 1 ( Soft Panel) unless the
customer specifies otherwise.
DO NOT CONNECT THE SUPPLIED USB/RJ45 CABLE TO THE
FRONT RJ45 LABELLED “PANEL” THIS COULD RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.
You cannot operate the softpanel and an FP-9E Flexipanel at the
same time.
2.2 Connecting the LE-2n using a soft panel.
This is the way the LE-2n is normally shipped. The data and power connections
are shown in the diagram below. After power up the Status light should turn from
red to green indicating that it is operational in soft panel mode. If the status light
goes orange the system was factory configured for operation with an FP-9 1RU
panel. In the unlikely event that the status light stays red then the system has
found an error and it will need returning to the factory.

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2-1 Diagram showing the power and data connections.
THE AR-2n UNIT MUST BE PLACED IN A COOL ENVIROMENT
(ROOM TEMPERATURE IS REASONABLE) WITH ADAQUATE
VENTELATION. DO NOT COVER OR USE IN AN UNVENTELATED
RESTRICTED SPACE.
2.2.1 Installing the software.
The software is provided on an eyeheight USB flash drive which is supplied with
the LE-2n.
The softPanel application requires no installation itself. Simply run “softpanel.jar”
However, it requires three platforms to be in place already:
Java Runtime Environment (Java 5 or later).
RxTx serial drivers for Java (see below).
USB to serial drivers.
For full installation instructions please refer to the softPanel_manual_20xx.pdf
which is available by selecting:
Support -> Manuals -> Software on our website at Eyeheight.com and is also
supplied on the memory stick which comes with the AR-2n.

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2.3 Screen Layout
2.3.1 Toolbar
File
oExit
Options
oCOM Port
Tick the name of the COM Port that you want to use.
The application will enumerate this list of your COM Ports when it
starts up.
oBaud Rate
This is the speed of the serial comms. You will need to use 115200.
oLarge Displays
If you find the Display Buttons too small, then you can tick this
option to increase the size at the expense of the resolution.
Multi-Device Mode
If you are using the softPanel with a nanoBox (NB-9), you will not need to
set this option.
This option should be set if you are using the softPanel with an etherBox
(FB-9E) to control more than one product, as you would a standard panel
(FP-9).
Tools
oRefresh
The softPanel will request a menu refresh from the active device.
It will also refresh the data displayed in the Device Info box.
oSend Message
The messaging system is used to send text messages from the
panel to a product.
For more info, see section 4.
oUn-acquire product
Like a standard Eyeheight panel (e.g., FP-9), the softPanel
Toolbar
Device
Info.
Status
Bar
Display
Buttons
Rotary
Controls
Next & Previous
Buttons