FOR-A VTW-350HS User manual

OPERATION
MANUAL
VTW-350HS
Video Type Writer
1st Edition
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Edition Revision History
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Date
Description
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2014/09/17
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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
[Grounding]
Caution
Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electricalshock.
Hazard
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
Caution
Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into the AC outlet.
[Operation]
Hazard
Do not operate the unit under hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheric
conditions. Doing so could result in fire, explosion, or other hazardousresults.
MHazard
Do not allowliquids,metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing
so could result in fire, other hazards, or a unit malfunction.
If a foreign material does enter the unit, turn the power off and immediately
disconnect the power cord. Remove the material and contact an authorizedservice
representative if damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid impact shock during transit, which may cause
malfunction. When you need to transport the unit, use the original or suitable
Caution alternative packing material.
Caution
Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage.
Disconnectthe powercordvia the powerplug only. Do not pull on the cable portion.
Stop
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged
cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check the power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to
the unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal
servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualifiedpersonnel.
Stop
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heatfactor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even
after the power has been disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power
supply are especially hazardous.
Hazard
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating the unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards
or a unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
[Consumables]
Consumable items that are used in the unit must be periodically replaced. For
further details on which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced,
refer to the specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life
of the consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are
Caution used, such items should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing
consumable items, contact your dealer.
To rack-mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Doing so may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet that are attached to
Caution the unit, do not reinsert the screws that secure the rubber feet.
If abnormal odors or noises are noticed coming from the unit, immediately turn the
power off and disconnect the power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions.
If problems similar to the above occur, contact an authorized service representative
Caution before attempting to operate the unit again.
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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
VTW-350HS Video Typewriter units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to
shipment. Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and
operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing listsbelow.
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
VTW-350HS
1
AC Cord
1 set
One AC cord and one AC cord retaining clip
Rack Mount Brackets
1 set
EIA standard type
Rubber Feet
1 set
DVI (29-pin)-VGA
conversion adapter
1
For VGA monitor connection
CD-ROM
1
VTW-350HS Operation manual (PDF)
VTW Software manual (PDF)
* The monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse for controlling VTW-350HS are available for the
separate purchase.
IMPORTANT
Do not install any additional software on the VTW-350HS. It may cause system
malfunction.
Toturn off the VTW-350HS, shut down Windows and then press the power switch on
the front of the unit.
When turning back on the VTW-350HS after powering off, wait at least 10seconds.
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are
missing, inform your supplier immediately.
Trademark
Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Embedded operating system is a trademark of MicrosoftCorporation.
Rack Mounting
The VTW-350HS can be mounted to EIA standard rack units. When rack mounting a unit, use the
supplied rack mount brackets (rack ears).
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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting ...........................................................................................................................7
1-1.Welcome ..............................................................................................................................7
1-2. Features...............................................................................................................................7
2. Panel Descriptions ......................................................................................................................8
2-1. Front Panel...........................................................................................................................8
2-2. Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................9
2-3. Serial Interfaces.................................................................................................................10
2-3-1. Remote........................................................................................................................10
2-3-2. RS-232C .....................................................................................................................10
2-4. Parallel Interface................................................................................................................11
2-4-1. GPI / ALARM...............................................................................................................11
3. Connections...............................................................................................................................14
3-1. Connecting Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse ......................................................................14
4. System Adjustment ...................................................................................................................15
4-1. Selecting Genlock Signal and Adjusting Phase.................................................................15
4-2. Output Settings ..................................................................................................................17
5. Specifications and Dimensions.................................................................................................18
5-1. Unit Specifications..............................................................................................................18
5-2. External Dimensions..........................................................................................................19
Appendix. How to Reset BIOS......................................................................................................20
1. Opening the BIOS Setup Menu.............................................................................................20
2. Main Menu Settings...............................................................................................................21
3. Configuration Menu Settings.................................................................................................22
4. Boot Menu Setting.................................................................................................................25
5. Saving Settings and Exiting BIOS Setup Menu....................................................................25
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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing VTW-350HS Video Typewriter you have entered the world of
FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will
turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audioneeds.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative.We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
1-2. Features
VTW-350HS is a low cost HD/SD Video Typewriter. With its lightweight, compact design, the
VTW-350HS is an extremely portable video typewriter perfect for relay applications. The
software offers a rich array of drawing functions, more than 260 transition functions, template
control, general-purpose file interface and more.
All the functions you need are packed into an extremely compact case. With its excellent cost
performance, the VTW-350HS makes CG production affordable forall.
More than 260 transition functions come standard, including roll, crawl, fade in, fade out,
slide and wipe
1U size compact design excellent for relay applications. The vibration-resistant case
makes it perfect for portable and on-boardapplications
Capable of capturing and storing still images from SDI inputs (video and key signals can
be stored simultaneously)
Program and preview outputs
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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
1
Status
Indicators
POWER
Lit green
Power is supplied to the unit.
Unlit
The unit is powered off or power cord is not
plugged in properly.
ACT
Not used
FAN
Unlit
All cooling fans are operating properly.
Lit red
One or more fans failed. Power off the unit and
replace the failed fan, if necessary.
2
Power
switch
Power
indicator
Switch used to turn unit power ON / OFF.
Power indicator will be lit green when power switch is turned ON.It
takes about 5 seconds for the indicator to be lit. Wait at least 10
seconds to turn ON after power switch is turnedOFF.
Be sure to shut down Windows before turning OFF this powerswitch.
3
USB1
USB2
Used to connect USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, and other USB
devices (USB2.0).
4
RESET
If the POWER indicator does not light up green 5 seconds after thepower
switch is turned on, press the RESET switch (Not for normal use.).
IMPORTANT
If the FAN indicator lights up red, there is a fan failure. Turn off the VTW-350HS and
contact your retailer.
VTW-350HS
VIDE O TYPEW RITE R
POWER
POWER ACT FAN
ON
USB 1 USB 2
RESET
OFF
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V
K
PGMV2
PGMK2
GPI/ALARM
RS-232C
REMOTE
DVI-I
OUTPUT
PGMV1 PGMK1 PREV V PREV K
GENLOCK IN
DVI-I
LAN2 LAN1 USB4USB3
2-2. Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
Refer to
1
INPUT
V
HD/SD SDI Video input with built-inframe
synchronizer, BNC
K
HD/SD SDI Key input with built-in framesynchronizer,
BNC
2
OUTPUT
PGM V1
HD/SD SDI program (On-air) output (Video), BNC
PGM K1
HD/SD SDI program (On-air) output (Key), BNC
PREV V
HD/SD SDI Preview output (Video), BNC
PREV K
HD/SD SDI Preview output (Key), BNC
3
OUTPUT
PGM V2
Program distribution output (Video), BNC
PGM K2
Program distribution output (Key), BNC
4
GENLOCK IN
External reference signal input (Black Burst signal or
Tri-level sync signal), BNC
(Terminate with 75Ω terminator, if unused.)
3
5
DVI-I
For digital monitor connection.
Use the supplied adapter for VGA monitorconnection.
Bottom DVI-I connector is unavailable.
6
GPI / ALARM
For power / fan alarm output and the GPIinput/output.
(15-pin D-sub, female)
2-4-1
7
RS232C
RS-232C serial port. 9-pin D-sub, male
2-3-2
8
REMOTE
RS-422 serial port. 9-pin D-sub, female.
2-3-1
9
LAN
1
LAN
2
For the connection to a computer Ethernet port.
(100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, RJ-45)
10
USB3
USB4
For the connection to USB devices such as a keyboard,
mouse, and other USB devices (USB 3.0).
3-1
11
AC IN
For the connection to AC power source via supplied
accessory cord. (100-240VAC 50/60Hz)
12
Ground Terminal
For grounding unit to protect operators against static
electricity and / or electrical shock.
13
Cooling Fan
For cooling unit to prevent overheating. Do notblock
the vent with other equipment or objects.
AC10 0 - 24 0V 5 0/6 0Hz I N
SE R. N O .
INPU T
OUTPU T
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2-3. Serial Interfaces
2-3-1. Remote
The remote connector is normally notactive.
9-pin D-sub, female
Pin Assignment
Pin No.
Signal
I/O
Description
1
FG
-
Frame ground
2
TX-
Out
Transmit data (-)
3
RX+
In
Receive data (+)
4
SG
Signal ground
5
NC
No connection
6
SG
Signal ground
7
TX+
Out
Transmit data (+)
8
RX-
In
Receive data (-)
9
FG
Frame ground
2-3-2. RS-232C
9-pin D-sub, male
Pin Assignment
Pin No.
Signal
I/O
Description
1
DCD
Detect carrier detect
2
RXD
In
Receive data
3
TXD
Out
Transmit data
4
DTR
Out
Data terminal ready
5
GND
Signal ground
6
DSR
In
Data set ready
7
CTS
In
Clear to send
8
RTS
Out
Request to send
9
RI
Ring indicator
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