Intuitive Circuits PostMark Micros User manual

PostMark®
Copyright © 2004 Intuitive Circuits, LLC
Point of Sale Terminal Camera Video Overlay System
Micros®Version

Hookup
•Attach noise free NTSC (or optional PAL) video source
• Not required if self-generated screen mode selected
•Attach to monitor, VCR, DVR, video transmitter, etc.
•Attach using supplied cable to “customer display”
port of Micros®POS terminal.
• Attach to pole display.
• Not required
• +8 to +14 volts DC (60 ma max.)
•2.1 mm x 5.5 mm DC coax plug, center tip positive
• Wall power supply included
Description
PostMark®interfaces Micros®point of sale terminals (POS) with security cameras
to produce a continuous overlay of transactions superimposed on the camera video
output. PostMark®can either interface between a Micros®point of sale terminal
and pole display or work standalone connected to a Micros®point of sale terminal.
Specifications
Dimensions: 5 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 1 1/4”
Weight: 7.8 oz.
Input voltage: 8.0 to 14.0 volts DC (60 ma max.)
DC plug: 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center tip positive
Operating temperature: -10 C to +70 C
Text area: 28 columns by 11 rows (308 characters)
Text / background: Adjustable brightness and translucent (see-through) levels
Video level: 1 volt peak to peak
Video impedance: Input 75 ohm, output 75 ohm resistively terminated
TTL input: 9,600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, inverted data
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Installation
On the back of PostMark®there are five connectors (see figure 2.) Make the
following hookups:
Connector
VIDEO IN (optional)
VIDEO OUT
TERMINAL
POLE DISPLAY
(optional)
DC 8-14 V
Fig 2.0 - Back view of PostMark®.Fig 1.0 - Front view of PostMark®.

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Action
Displays Screen Parameters Menu
Select terminal type
• Eclipse
• Workstation 4
Save into non-volatile memory all options that have
been changed
Discard all the option changes that have been made
since entering the menu
Configuration
PostMark®configuration is performed through an on-screen menu system which
allows PostMark®to be tailored for the specific customer requirements. At any time
press the "MENU" button to enter the on-screen menu configuration. The "UP,
DOWN, and ENTER" buttons move the cursor and change the values (see figure 1).
Main Menu:
Menu Option
Set Screen Parameters
POS Terminal
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Screen Parameters Menu:
Menu Option
Screen Mode
Background Frame
Translucent Text
Manual Adjustment
Total Rows
Horz Position
Vert Position
Exit to Main Menu
Action
• SELF-GEN - PostMark® generates its own blue
background screen. No camera required.
• OVERLAY - Overlay the on-screen text on the incoming
camera video source
• OFF - Pass the camera video through without overlaying
the on-screen text
• OFF - Do nothing
• ON - Display a black frame behind the on-screen text
• OFF - Do nothing
• ON-Allows the on-screen text to be see-through (less intrusive)
• OFF - Do nothing
• ON - Allows the on-screen text and background brightness
to be adjusted via internal potentiometers
The number of on-screen text rows that are displayed (1 - 11)
• LEFT - Left screen justify the on-screen text
• CENTER - Center screen justify the on-screen text
• RIGHT - Right screen justify the on-screen text
•TOP - Top screen justify the on-screen text
•CENTER - Center screen justify the on-screen text
•BOTTOM - Bottom screen justify the on-screen text
Exit to Main Menu

Intuitive Circuits, LLC
2275 Brinston
Troy, MI 48083
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.icircuits.com
Trouble Shooting Tips
Problem
Green LED off (won’t power up)
Screen is unreadable
Menu mode causes screen
to freeze
Pole display off (won’t power up)
Warranty & Service
If the product fails to perform as described in our product description or specification,
within 1 year from the date of shipment to the buyer, we will repair or replace the
product and/or accessories originally supplied. Failure due to improper installation,
misuse, abuse or accident is not covered by this warranty. Incidental and consequential
damages are not covered by this warranty.
The buyer must obtain a Return Material Authorization by calling [phone],
and shipping the defective product to Intuitive Circuits LLC, 2275 Brinston, Troy,
MI 48083, freight prepaid. After the warranty expires, we will promptly supply an
estimate for the repair cost.
Solution
• Verify power supply output (8 to 14 VDC).
• Verify polarity of supply to PostMark®.
• Verify the 250 ma internal fuse is good.
• Verify the PostMark®“VIDEO IN” has
a valid, noise free, video signal.
• DVR doesn’t support PostMark®self generated
menu screen. Attach monitor directly to
PostMark®VIDEO OUT for configuration.
• Verify pole display cable firmly plugged into
PostMark® .