Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RMD-V3104U Akai
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140 MVP MANUAL 1. INTRODUCTION The multi video processor (hereafter referred to as MVP below) is equipped with a serial interface conforming to RS-232C standards which can be connected to computers. This manual is required when connecting the MVP to the external computer and controlling adjustments and performance.
141 MVP MANUAL FG Frame Ground Tx Trandmitted Data Rx Received Data RTS Requenst to Send CTS Clear to Send DSR Data Set Ready SG Signal Ground 1 14 25 13 Connection with External Computer <External.
142 MVP MANUAL 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING A COMPUTER AS A TERMINAL <When the IBM-PC/AT is used> ¶ Use commercially available communications software. ¶ Use PC-DOS internal commands (TYPE, COPY, etc.) Pay attention to use because only one-way transmission of data is possible in this case.
143 MVP MANUAL 4. OPERATING MODES 1. Normal mode : This mode is set when the power and reset switches are pressed. This makes the panel switch effective and sets the performance mode according to the switch settings. 2. Operation mode : Mode which enables MVP from the external computer.
144 MVP MANUAL 5. Adjustment Mode ¶ NTSC Input Board Adjustment Mode: Mode in which the adjustment commands of the NTSC input board can be executed. (Adjustment items of the output board can be executed when desired) To end the adjustment mode, input AJN.
145 MVP MANUAL 5. MVP VIDEO OUTPUT MODES ¶ The video output formats set by the mode switches are as shown in the following table. (At shipment, the mode switch value is set to “8”.) ¶ Bus format : NTSC .......................... NTSC digital signal transmission method.
146 MVP MANUAL 6. ADJUSTMENT FUNCTIONS MVP enables the input and output boards to be adjusted and set by connecting the external computer. The following are items which can be set.
147 MVP MANUAL 7. PICTURE FRAME ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Adjust the MVP picture frame as follows. (1) Connect the RS-232C cable to the MVP panel. (Refer to (P.141) “Connection with MVP external computer”.) (2) Initialize the picture frame data in RAM.
148 MVP MANUAL (3) To set the system back to 4-screen magnification [@ command] Input: @h (h=8 or 9) Explanation: • For setting the system back to 4-screen magnification after convergence adjustment, etc. • Used also when the normal 4-screen magnification output cannot be obtained due to incorrect operations, etc.
149 MVP MANUAL (2) To perform coarse adjustments of the picture frame [&P2, &Q2 commands] Input: &P2d 2 h 1 h 2 h 3 , &Q2d 2 h 1 h 2 h 3 Explanation: &P2 command: Horizontal direct.
150 MVP MANUAL (3) To store the picture frame data [&W command] Input : &W0, &W1 Explanation : &W0 : Sets the saved values to the settings at shipment. (Load data using the &L command.) &W1 : Saves the value adjusted. • The parameters saved by the &W command are as follows.
151 MVP MANUAL 3. To switch the image input [IFF command] Input: IFFa Explanation: Switches between the V IN input 4-screen enlarged display and the OPTION input 4-screen en- larged display.
152 MVP MANUAL 4. To indicate the current MVP state [SYS command] Input: SYS Explanation : The current MVP state is shown when SYS is input. (Example) RMD-V3000 Series PROGRAM Ver. 1.00A ID 0 This is displayed continuously. MODE 8 DEMO 8 GEN LOCK INTERNAL MANUAL MODE L2 INPUT : V.
153 MVP MANUAL *6 : Display of remote and manual states REMOTE MODE : Remote state MANUAL MODE : Manual state *7 : Slot number *8 : Type of input board NTSC BOARD : NTSC input board V.
154 MVP MANUAL (3) Bright compensation [BRT command] Input: BRTd Explanation: Corrects the brightness of the NTSC input board. d : Compensation value 0 to F * BRTd : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode • To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC.
155 MVP MANUAL (5) Tint adjustment [TNT command] Input : TNTd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation: Corrects the tint of the NTSC input board. d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation value 0 to 255 TNT? : Help display TNT : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode • To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC.
156 MVP MANUAL (5) To set the output to the NTSC mode [NT command] (6) To set the output to standard RGB mode [NTR command] (7) To set the output to the double-speed RGB mode [NTD command] Input : NT , NTR , NTD Explanation : • NT : Sets the NTSC input mode.
157 MVP MANUAL 8. DEMO PATTERN SETTINGS AND CAUTIONS The MVP does not have an RMD-V3216 type DEMO switch, but 2x2 enlarged screen automatic display is pos- sible by reading the input selector switch (OPTION/V IN) when the power is turned on and executing the com- mand corresponding to that setting.
158 MVP MANUAL 9. INSTALLING AND REMOVING BOARDS (Fig. A) (Fig. B) (Fig. C) Screw (3x6)x6 <Removal procedure> 1 Remove the front panel. 2 Remove the screws fastening the board to the removed. (Fig. C) 3 Lift the ejectors indicated with white arrows.
159 MVP MANUAL <Board layout> <Relationship between board insertion lanes and rear panel connectors> Board insertion lane Rear panel connector (refer to the diagram of the rear panel on page 18) L2 Ô OPTION L3 Ô V IN L4 Ô V OUT The board insertion lanes and rear panel connectors are paired as shown above.
160 MVP MANUAL 10. RMD-V3020 COMMAND REFERENCE (1) Outline of the RMD-V3020 • Introduction The RMD-V3020 is an input board (hereafter referred to as VS board) which supports variable scanning for inputting images of computer (hereafter referred to as PC) to the MVP.
161 MVP MANUAL (2) VS board command rules 0. Symbols aaa : Command consisting of 3 alphabet letters ddd : Basic commands : Decimals between 0 to 255 consisting of 1 to 3 digits. Can start with 0. Exceptional commands : Depends on each command. xxx : Special data.
162 MVP MANUAL 2. Exceptional commands • Model data commands TBL : Displays the current model data table. TBLhh : Displays the hh model data table. M : Displays the current model number. Mhh : Sets the hh model number. Fhh : Sets the hh model number data to the initial value.
163 MVP MANUAL (3) Tracking adjustment [TRK command] Input : TRKd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation: • d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation data 0 to 254 • Eliminates lateral vibration of displayed characters, shaking, and noises.
164 MVP MANUAL (7) B, R clamp adjustment [BLV, RLV commands] Input : BLVd 1 d 2 d 3 , RLVd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation data 0 to 254 • BLV : Adjusts the B clamp level.
165 MVP MANUAL (10) Horizontal, vertical blanking window position adjustment [HWN, VWN commands] Input : HWNd 1 d 2 d 3 , VWNd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 :Compensation data 0 to 254 • HWN :Adjusts the H blanking window position. VWN :Adjusts the V blanking window position.
166 MVP MANUAL (12) Full dot number compensation [HFD command] Input : HFDddd Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 :Compensation data 0 to 254 • Corrects the preset sampling clock. • Vertical bit lines can be erased by executing the HFD command. • The HFD and HPS data are correlated and have limited values.
167 MVP MANUAL (15) Vertical compression filter conversion rate input [LCV command] Input : LCVd 1 d 2 d 3 d 4 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 =00 to 15 (Add 0 before all numbers below 9) Vertical direction.
168 MVP MANUAL (18) To select preset model [M command] Input : Mh 1 h 2 Explanation : • Refer to “VS Board Model Selection” described later for the VS board model selection. • Forcible locks the model data preset. Model data No. h 1 h 2 0 0 Discriminates the model.
169 MVP MANUAL (19) Model fresh [F command] Input : Fh 1 h 2 Explanation : • Sets back to the model data preset at shipment. Model data No. h 1 h 2 0 0 Auto 0 1 VGA (640 x 480) 0 2 IBM-PC (EGA emula.
170 MVP MANUAL (21) Model table reference [TBL command] Input : TBLh 1 h 2 Explanation : hh model data No. (Refer to the M command for the model data No.) • Displays the data table of the model data h 1 h 2 model. When h 1 h 2 is omitted, displays the data table of the model connected to the VS board currently.
171 MVP MANUAL The relative address and data are as follows. However, relative addresses 20 to 3F are the system reservation range. Data Contents Model data No.
172 MVP MANUAL (23) Vertical frequency input [VFQ command] Input : VFQd 1 d 2 d 3 .d 4 d 5 d 6 Explanation : • Directly changes the horizontal frequency of the model data table used for the VS board cur- rently. • Input the frequency using 6-digit decimal numbers.
173 MVP MANUAL 11. MODE 99 The VS board contains preset data for autolocking 9 computer main models at shipment. However, looking at the recent PC market is taken into consideration, it is not possible to incorporate preset data in all models due to the diversification of manufacturers, models, and graphic mode, etc.
174 MVP MANUAL 12. VS BOARD MODEL SELECTION Auto locked Check frequency, line number using FRQ command Output in Mode 99 Locked in Mode 99? Preset PC? (01 to 09) Lock preset model data using M command. Frame, color adjustment When using the Mode 99 data as it is.
175 MVP MANUAL 14. SELECTING THE SYNC SIGNAL When adjusting the VS board, care must be taken regarding the relation of the priority order of the sync signal. Order of selecting the sync signal The priority order for selecting the sync signal of the VS board is Separate sync > composite sync > Green on sync.
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