TV One Multimedia Solutions Eclipse User manual

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Eclipse
External & PCI/ISA card
User's Manual
Release 3.0
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Introduction
About this manual
Please note that this manual covers two versions of the Eclipse: the CS-450 external
version, and the CS-460 internal PCI/ISA card version. While they share much of the
internal circuitry with each other, some control methods are not available on the internal
card version. Therefore, some parts of the manual may not apply to the version you have
bought. Side-tabs are used in the manual to highlight areas that apply to the internal
version, the external version, or both.
Features
The Eclipse provides high quality scan conversion (converting computer-type video
signals into television-type video signals), along with easy to use genlock and overlay
features. Its features and controllability make it the ideal method of overlaying computer
titles and graphics - for studio use, data/time overlay, presentations, video titling and
exhibitions.
The external unit is controllable via the on-screen display and push-buttons, infra-red
remote control or directly by a computer's RS232 port - so all features can be easily
accessed. The internal unit is limited to RS232 as standard, as it is intended mostly for
system integration - infra-red control is possible with an optional Infra-Red Receiver
Module. All settings can also be stored in non-volatile memory, and the external version
also features button-lock and Microsoft® serial mouse emulation.
For use in conjunction with other video equipment, the unit's built-in synchronization
(genlock) ability also means it can lock to an external video signal. Fine tuning of the
subcarrier phase adjustment is also possible.
This manual outlines the many features of the Eclipse, how to use them, and how to get the
best out of them. The different control methods are explained to allow you to choose the
most appropriate for your own uses.

Credits
Hardware and internal software designed by: R.P.D. Mallett and A.W. White B.Eng
AMIEE.
Eclipse instructions release 3.0 (c) August 2002. Written by R.P.D. Mallett.
CORIO is a registered trademark of Vine Micros Ltd.
Disclaimer
This product is designed for home and office use. This product is not designed or
intended for applications such as but not limited to aerospace aviation medical off-shore or
navigational use.
No warranty is made either expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall TV One
or Vine Micros Ltd or any supplier of this product be liable for errors found within, or be
liable for any direct indirect or consequential damages or loss in connection with the
purchase or use of this hardware software or manual. The sole and exclusive liability to
TV One or Vine Micros Ltd regardless of the form of action shall not exceed the
replacement cost of this product.
By using this product you have indicated that you have agreed to the terms listed above. If
you do not wish to agree or the above terms are contrary to your conditions of purchase
you may return the complete package unused to your supplier.
All trademarks and copyrights are acknowledged.
TV One Multimedia Solutions
1445 Jamike Drive #8
Erlanger, KY 41018 USA
www.tvone.com [email protected]
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Important
The Eclipse has many unique features and
operating methods, and because of this it is
important that the user acquaints his/herself
with the operating instructions that follow the
hardware sections.
Without doing so, the full potential of the
unit may not be utilized.

Contents
Hardware Checklist (CS-450 external version) 1
Hardware Setup (CS-450 external version) 2
Connecting the CS-450 Eclipse to a computer and monitor 2
Connecting the video outputs 2
Connecting the video input (for Genlock , Overlay, or Mix functions) 3
Connecting the serial cable (optional) 3
Connecting a power adapter 3
When you first turn on 3
Front-Panel Control (CS-450 external version) 4
Control methods 4
Illuminated buttons 4
Sounder 5
Special button usage on Power-up 5
Special multi-hold buttons 5
Hardware Checklist (CS-460 internal version) 6
Hardware Installation (CS-460 internal version) 7
Preventing static damage to your card and PC 7
CS-460 Eclipse PCI/ISA dual format 7
Installation of the card in a PC 8
Cable connections - PCI format 9
Cable connections - ISA format 10
Connecting the VGA Y-Splitter cable 10
Connecting the Video Breakout cable 10
Video Inputs (for Genlock , Overlay, or Mix functions) - marked '1' on each
connector 11
Video Outputs - marked '2' on each connector 11
Connecting the serial cable 11
When you first turn on 12

Reset switch (CS-460 internal version) 13
Performing a Factory Reset 13
NTSC selection 13
Infra-Red Remote Control 14
Introduction 14
For external version... 14
For internal PCI/ISA version... 14
What this section covers 14
RESET 15
STORE 15
U.SCAN / O.SCAN 15
FREEZE 15
AUTOSET 15
FILTER 16
SIZE & POS 17
ZOOM 17
MODE (Overlay mode) 17
KEY 18
FADE 18
LOCK - External version only. 18
LEVEL 19
How to do a 'manual set' 19
On-Screen Display 21
Introduction 21
Activating & Navigating the On-Screen Display (OSD) 21
Flicker Red. 21
Auto Set 22
Overlay... 22
Signal Type - selecting the video input 22
Mode 22

Keyer 22
Key Level 23
Fade Speed 23
SC Phase 24
Exit 24
Screen Size... 24
Out H-Center - altering the display's horizontal screen position 24
Out H-Width - altering the display's width 24
Out V-Center - altering the display's vertical screen position 24
Out V-Height - altering the display's height 24
Exit 25
Manual Set... 25
VGA Left 25
VGA Width 25
VGA Top 25
VGA Bot (bottom) 25
VGA Store 25
Exit 25
Advanced... 25
Advanced Menu 26
Advanced... 26
Video Standard - PAL/NTSC 26
Sense - for AutoSet function 26
Brightness 26
RGB Term. - Input impedance 27
RS232 - Control/Mouse 27
Baud rate - for RS232 control 27
RS232 ID 27
Sound - on/off 28
IR (Infra-red) - on/off 28

Sync Out - comp. sync polarity 28
Disp Credits (internal PCI/ISA version only) 28
Total Lines - information 29
Vert Freq - information 29
Exit 29
RS232 Control 30
Setup 30
Sending commands 30
Responses to commands 30
Notes on sending commands 30
Restricting RS232 commands to certain units 31
Changing Baud Rates 31
Using Genlock, Overlay, and Mix 35
Basic functional diagram of the overlay circuit 35
Advantages of this circuit 35
Keyer circuit 35
Overlay mode function 36
Overlay mode in everyday use 37
Use with a monochrome composite video source 37
Use with RGB Out 37
Limitations of the genlock circuit 38
Mouse Emulation (CS-450 external version) 39
Introduction 39
Hardware setup 39
Eclipse setup 39
Using the mouse emulator 39
Toggling Zoom/Pan and Mouse modes 40
Warranty Policy 41
Technical Support 42
Internet support 42

Email support 42
Telephone support 42
FAX support 42
Appendix A - Get the most from your unit 43
Hints & Tips 43
Appendix B - Troubleshooting 45
The picture on the video display is black and white 45
There is no picture on my video monitor 45
The picture on my video monitor is unstable or blank 45
There is no picture on the computer monitor 45
The display on the video monitor has a huge border around it 45
The unit does not respond to the Infra-red remote control 46
There is excessive flicker on the video monitor 46
The video monitor image is distorted 46
Some colors come out incorrectly on the video monitor 46
How can I reduce smearing? 46
How do I use the unit with a VCR? 47
The recorded image is poor 47
The mouse emulation isn't working 47
Genlocking is unstable 47
Unit will not lock up to an external source 47
I get random colors on screen when overlaying or mixing 47
Appendix C - Technical Specifications 49
Input - from computer video card 49
Signals 49
Resolutions 49
Outputs - to video monitors, etc. 49
Signals 49
Image Scaling & Positioning 51
Control Methods 51

RS232 wiring 52
Subcarrier lock & sync pulses 52
Genlock Overlay circuit 52
Power requirements - external version 52
Power requirements - internal PCI/ISA version 53
Color subcarrier frequency adjustments 54
European EMC 'CE' mark statement 55
EMC standards applied & passed 55
Grounding 55
FCC statement 56

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Hardware Checklist (CS-450 external
version)
MENU O/SCAN -
FREEZE +
MODE
FADE
Infra-red receiver
Your package should contain:
CS-450 Eclipse unit (as pictured above).
PC Monitor Cable.
Composite Video Cable.
S-Video Cable.
IRC4 Remote Control with two AAA batteries.
Eclipse Instruction Manual.
Power Adapter
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External version

Hardware Setup (CS-450 external version)
We recommend switching off all equipment before starting the setup.
Connecting the CS-450 Eclipse to a computer and monitor
Disconnect the monitor from the computer at the computer's video output. Connect this
cable to the 'PC OUT' connector on the back of the CS-450 Eclipse. Macintosh computers
may require an additional cable. This will let you see the monitor as before, even when
there is no power to the Eclipse.
Use the supplied computer-to-unit (HD-15 to HD-15) cable to connect the Eclipse to the
computer monitor output. Macintosh computers may require an additional cable. Connect
this to the 'PC IN' connector on the back of the Eclipse and to the monitor output on the
computer.
Power
RS232 PC In PC Out Composite S-Video RGB Out
OutIn OutIn
Rear of CS-450 Eclipse showing connectors
Connecting the video outputs
The Eclipse provides three different output types to allow connection to various video
displays and capture equipment (such as TVs and VCRs). The choice of output type
depends on what your equipment can accept.
Composite Video - use the composite video cable provided to connect from the
composite video output on the back of the Eclipse to the composite video input of
your target video equipment - eg. video monitor, TV, VCR, etc..
S-Video - use the S-Video cable provided to connect from the S-Video output on
the back of the Eclipse to the S-Video input of your target video equipment.
S-Video provides improved performance over Composite Video.
RGB - use the RGB out connector when the target device requires an RGBS (at
15.75kHz Horiz.) signal. This is for the converted PC image only and no external
video signal will be present.
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External version

Connecting the video input (for Genlock , Overlay, or Mix functions)
The Eclipse has the ability to synchronize its video output with another video signal
(called 'genlocking'), or it can even superimpose its video output on top of another video
signal (called 'overlay' or 'mix'). This is done by connecting a video signal to one of the
Eclipse's inputs, and selecting the appropriate genlock/overlay setting (see later in the
manual).
Feed your video signal (if you want to genlock or overlay) into either the Composite
Video IN or S-Video IN connectors. You should also ensure that the signal used is of the
right standard (PAL/NTSC), and that it is a clean, stable, standard signal. Video signals
with a lot of noise, tape 'drop-out', or glitches may not be suitable - you will be likely to
get poor performance with such a video input.
Connecting the serial cable (optional)
The Eclipse can be controlled from a computer, and used as a remote Microsoft® serial
mouse emulator by connecting its RS232 port to a computer's RS232 port. See the
sections on 'Mouse Control' and 'RS232 Control' later in this manual on how to use these
features.
Connecting a power adapter
The Eclipse requires a 12v DC (minimum 350mA) power supply - see 'Technical
Specifications' for further information on suitable power supplies. Plug the power adapter
into an AC outlet.
When you first turn on
Make sure that all leads are connected and that all other equipment is turned on - your
computer monitor should be functioning normally. Select the correct line input (AUX or
AV channel) on the target video equipment. The TV should now be displaying the same
picture as is on the computer monitor.
When the Eclipse is switched on, the green LED indicator on the front panel will
illuminate and the OSD (on-screen display) will display the version and copyright
details. If this does not happen refer to the troubleshooting section.
If there is a picture on the video monitor, but it is the wrong shape, position or
color it may be necessary to alter some of the status settings before a good picture
is displayed. For example: it may be necessary to switch to PAL or NTSC settings.
Further details on selecting the correct settings for your display follows in the
Advanced Features section.
If there is no picture on the video monitor then go to the troubleshooting section.
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External version

Front-Panel Control (CS-450 ext. version)
Control methods
There are 3 ways to control the CS-450 Eclipse:
1.By the buttons on the front panel
2.By the infra-red remote control unit
3.Directly from the computer via the serial (RS232) port
This section will describe what you can do with the 'quick-set' buttons on the front, which
are detailed at the bottom of the front-panel. The text at the top of the panel refers to use
when the on-screen display (OSD) menu is enabled when the MENU button is pressed -
and this, along with the infra-red and serial port control, is described later. The text at the
bottom of the panel refers to the 'quick-set' buttons detailed here.
Shown below is a diagram that indicates the main features of the front panel.
MENU O/SCAN -
FREEZE +
MODE
FADE
Infra-red receiver
Front of CS-450 Eclipse showing panel buttons
Illuminated buttons
These indicate the current state of the unit, and are also used to change the unit's state.
MENU. This is used to initiate front panel control of the unit via the on-screen
display (OSD), and to select the various options and features to change, and is
described in a later section. It illuminates green when power is on, and flashes if a
button or infra-red lock is active.
O/SCAN -. This enables and disables overscan mode - see the next section for
more details on what 'overscan' is. The button is illuminated when overscan is
selected.
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External version

FREEZE +. This button freezes the converted computer signal. The button
flashes when active.
MODE. This button cycles through the genlock and overlay modes available. It
illuminates whenever genlock or overlay is active. You should select the right
Signal Type before using this button (see On-Screen Display section).
FADE. This button will fade the converted computer signal in and out, and flashes
red when faded out.
Sounder
An internal sounder (buzzer) is used to confirm that a setting has changed with the buttons,
or to indicate that the Eclipse is saving settings to non-volatile memory. You will hear it a
fair bit during normal use, but it can be disabled if needed.
Special button usage on Power-up
Certain buttons can be held down when applying power to the unit, to perform certain
special functions:
Factory Reset. Hold down both the O/SCAN and FREEZE buttons when turning
the unit on. This will reset the unit to Factory settings (and set the unit into NTSC
video mode). It should only be used if the unit's settings give an invalid output that
the user cannot exit from, as all user-settings will be erased by this.
Set to NTSC mode. This is done by holding the O/SCAN button down when
turning on the unit. This changes the non-volatile PAL/NTSC setting to NTSC,
and will be remembered even when power is removed.
Set to PAL mode. This is done by holding the FREEZE button down when
turning on the unit. This changes the non-volatile PAL/NTSC setting to PAL, and
will be remembered even when power is removed.
Special multi-hold buttons
Certain buttons can be held together when the unit is on to perform other functions.
Store Current Settings. This is done by holding the MENU and FREEZE buttons
in together for about 2 seconds, and can be done at any time. This stores the
current settings (e.g. Overscan, Overlay mode, etc.) in Non-Volatile Memory,
which will be read back the next time the unit is turned on.
This option will emit a high-pitched beep when complete to indicate that data has been
successfully stored. If you manage to store an invalid setting, you may need to do a
Factory reset (see above).
If you hear high pitch beeps at other times, it indicates that other data is being stored into
memory - eg. information the Eclipse has deduced about the graphics resolution coming
from your computer, such as when you change your screen resolution.
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External version

Hardware Checklist (CS-460 internal
version)
Your package should contain:.
Eclipse PCI/ISA card with white support pillar attached.
PC Monitor Y-splitter Cable.
Video Breakout Cable (with 2 x composite video and 2 x S-Video).
5-Pin mini-DIN to 9-way RS232 Cable.
Eclipse Instruction Manual.
Please note that this unit gets its power from a spare hard-drive connector cable
within the PC. If you do not have a spare connection, you will need to use an
optional hard-drive connector Y-splitter cable.
If you wish to use the Infra-red control features of the units, you will also need:
Infra-Red Receiver Module.
IRC4 Infra-Red Remote Control Handset.
(These items are not supplied as standard, as they will normally only be used once during
the card's initial setup. Therefore a single Receiver Module & Remote Control can be
used on multiple Eclipse PCI/ISA cards.)
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Internal PCI/ISA version

Hardware Installation (CS-460 internal
version)
Preventing static damage to your card and PC
The CS-460 Eclipse card is an electronic circuit, and as such is susceptible to static
damage. To minimize the risk it should be handled by the edges only, and care should be
taken that you don't touch the board's circuitry. Leave the card in the Anti-Static
packaging until you are ready to install it in your computer.
Your PC is also susceptible to static damage, so follow the PC manufacturer's guidelines
for installing an internal card. Never touch the internal components on the circuit board of
the PC unless directed to. Seek help from your PC supplier if you are at all unsure about
what to do.
CS-460 Eclipse PCI/ISA dual format
This card can be altered to be either PCI or ISA format, simply by undoing the four
'hex-nuts' holding the back-plate to the 15-pin HiD connections, rotating the back-plate
180 degrees, and securely replacing the 4 'hex-nuts'.
In the diagram below, the PCI format is shown in detail.
The actual look, and therefore the connections, will be different depending on which way
round the back-plate is. The diagrams that follow will help to determine which way your
card is configured.
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Internal PCI/ISA version

Eclipse in ISA configuration
Holes
Pins
HD Power
Connector
Eclipse in PCI configuration
Pins
Holes
HD Power
Connector
Pillar
Pillar
Installation of the card in a PC
Please note: if you are at all unsure about how to install a card into your PC, seek help
from your PC retailer or supplier.
Follow the steps below carefully. TV One's warranty does not cover badly installed cards.
1.Ensure your PC is turned off and unplugged at the AC Outlet.
2.Disconnect all cables from the PC.
3.Remove the cover of the PC - take care not to lose any screws.
4.Check that there is a spare 4-pin 'Hard-drive' power connector fly-lead - as used
to power hard disk drives and CD ROM drives. This may be secured with a
cable-tie, and will therefore require loosening. If no spare fly-lead is found, you
will need to use a Y-splitter to split the power cable into two (not included).
5.Locate a spare slot to take either a PCI or an ISA card according to the format of
the Eclipse card, and check that the Hard-drive power connector fly-lead will
reach the slot's position. You may need to reconsider the slot to install into
depending on the length of this power fly-lead.
6.Remove the blanking plate and securing screw from that slot position.
7.Carefully insert the Eclipse card into the required slot, and replace the screw that
has been removed in step 6.
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Internal PCI/ISA version