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  • Page 1 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Table of Contents Chapter Description Page Disclaimer 2 & 3 Safety Information and IPR Statement (Multi-language) Capability Summary Unpacking and Installation Functional Check Quick Start Discussion I/O Signal Flow Overview of Control Choices Menu Structure of Top Menu...
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  • Page 5: Disclaimer

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Disclaimer This product is intended for professional and/or home use. This product is not intended for use in a medical environment and does not have the required certifications for such use. Similarly, use aboard any aircraft or spacecraft while...
  • Page 6 859.282.8225 (Fax) Important Production Notice C2-5100 and C2-5200 are new model numbers for the TV One Universal Scaler product. Other than improvements in capability (a process that is part of all TV One Product Life Cycles), these products are exactly the same as the previous model designations;...

  • Page 7: Safety Information And Ipr Statement (Multi-Language)

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To insure the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit.
  • Page 8 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual VENTILATION Slots and openings in the sides of the unit are provided for ventilation. To insure reliable operation, avoid obstruction of these openings and insure the unit is installed in a well-ventilated area. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property.
  • Page 9 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual IMPORTANT: CONSIGNES DE SECURITE Afin de tirer le meilleur de ce produit, merci de lire attentivement ce manuel. Gardez-le dans un endroit sûr pour pouvoir le consulter à nouveau. Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas l’unité de sa protection.
  • Page 10 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual EMPLACEMENT L’installation de cette unité doit se faire dans un endroit frais et sec, éloigné de sources excessives de chaleur, de vibrations, de poussière, d’humidité et de froid. AERATION Les rainures et les ouvertures sur les cotés de l’unité servent à l’aérer. Pour permettre une utilisation sûre, évitez d’obstruer ces ouvertures et assurez-vous...
  • Page 11 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Para sacar el mejor provecho de este producto, léase este manual con detenimiento. Guárdelo en un lugar seguro para poder hacerle referencia en el futuro. Para reducir el riesgo de calambre, no quite la cubierta del aparato.
  • Page 12 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual VENTILACIÓN El aparato viene provisto de ranuras y agujeros en los lados para la ventilación. Para asegurar una operación eficaz, se debe evitar la obstrucción de estos agujeros y también asegurar que el aparato se instale en una zona con adecuada ventilación.
  • Page 13 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSVORSCHRIFTEN Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte sorgfältig, um Ihr Produkt optimal nützen zu können, und bewahren Sie sie zum späteren Nachschlagen an einem sicheren Ort auf. Entfernen Sie bitte keinesfalls die Abdeckung, um der Gefahr eines Stromschlags vorzubeugen.
  • Page 14 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual AUFSTELLUNG Das Gerät sollte an einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufgestellt werden, fern von übermäßiger Wärme, Vibrationen, Staub, Feuchtigkeit und Kälte. BELÜFTUNG Seitliche Schlitze und Öffnungen sorgen für die Belüftung des Geräts. Um die ordnungsgemäße Belüftung zu gewährleisten, dürfen diese Öffnungen nicht verdeckt werden.
  • Page 15 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Lees deze handleiding zorgvuldig door om het beste uit uw product te halen. Bewaar het op een veilige plek voor raadpleging in de toekomst. Haal nooit het omhulsel van de eenheid af, dit om de kans op een elektrische schok te verminderen.
  • Page 16 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual VENTILATIE De sleuven en openingen aan de zijkant van de eenheid zijn voor ventilatie. Zorg er voor dat de eenheid op een goed geventileerde plek geïnstalleerd wordt zodat deze betrouwbaar werkt. INTELLECTUEEL EIGENDOM Sommige IC chips in dit product bevatten vertrouwelijke informatie en/of fabrieksgeheimen.

  • Page 17: Capability Summary

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual CAPABILITY SUMMARY The C2-5000 series Universal Scalers use the proprietary CORIO2 Engine to control their capabilities. The CORIO2 series units are the second generation of the successful CORIO products. The features of both units make them powerful tools for any application requiring high quality video signal conversion or image manipulation.

  • Page 18: Unpacking And Installation

    1 RS-232 Cable (Null Modem) 1 AC Power Cable 1 Instruction Manual If any items are missing or defective, contact your supplier. If you are unable to resolve the problem with your supplier, contact TV One via the web at http://tvone.crmdesk.com for prompt replacement.

  • Page 19: Functional Check

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual FUNCTIONAL CHECK Important Safety Instructions For US Customers: If the AC outlets available are not suitable for the plug supplied with this unit, the plug should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug attached. For details see below.
  • Page 20 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual The wire colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED. (Make sure that neither of these wires is connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug).

  • Page 21: Quick Start Discussion

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Selecting RGB1 using the front panel buttons There are 10 assignable input buttons on the front of the unit and in the Factory Default setting button number “1” is assigned to the RGB1 input connector.
  • Page 22 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Quick Start: Assigning Inputs to Specific Buttons The unit has a front panel knob mechanically connected to a Rotary Encoder that has detents you can feel as you turn the knob. The knob is located between the LCD display and the input buttons and is labeled “Menu Select”.
  • Page 23 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right and press the knob again. This notifies the Scaler that you are about to change the input assignment to input number “3”. The brackets will disappear from around the input number and will appear around the section of the display that says “Input=RGB3”.
  • Page 24 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual We’ll begin at the Banner Screen. As with the Input Assignment exercise, the screen will look like this: CORIO2 C2-5100 TV One Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until you see the Program Source screen.
  • Page 25 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Next, rotate the Menu Select knob one detent to the right and you’ll be on the Lock Method screen. This is where we tell the Scaler that we want to do a PIP selection. Initially the screen will appear as follows:...
  • Page 26 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual The brackets have now ceased their flashing and on the monitor you should see the foreground image shown at 50% of its full screen size, replacing the middle of the background image: Foreground Image...
  • Page 27 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Adjust Scaler Parameters H/V shr. pos.% 25 [ 25] Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until you reach the Adjust Scaler Parameters exit menu: Adjust Scaler Parameters Exit Press the Menu Select knob once and then rotate the knob Counter-clockwise until you are back at the Banner screen on the LCD display.
  • Page 28 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual From there, just as in the PIP scenario, we set the Program source parameter to be the foreground image (which in this case is the image we wish to use as a Key source). Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until the Program source LCD screen is displayed and press the knob once.
  • Page 29 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Press the knob once to notify the Scaler that you want access to these menus and then rotate the knob to the right until the following screen appears: Adjust Lock/Overlay Y key min/max Press the knob and, when the brackets surrounding the “0” begin to flash, rotate the knob to the right until the background image disappears.

  • Page 30: O Signal Flow

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Pressing the knob again causes the brackets to begin flashing. Rotate the Menu Select knob to the right to zoom the image up to 1000%. Press the knob once to load the value into memory.
  • Page 31 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Video output, a YC output plus RGB and Composite Preview outputs. The C2- 5200 adds one SDI input and output that can also function as a genlock source. Connectors for RS-232 control and Ethernet based control are provided and will be discussed later in the manual.

  • Page 32: Overview Of Control Choices

    The TV One Z-Plus series of cable products are ideal for use with the Universal Scaler and either the Z-Plus cables or a competitive product that meets the same specifications must be used if full Scaler performance is to be realized.
  • Page 33 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual With the Universal Scaler, the menu is only one layer deep. From the top menu you step down just one level and go directly to the area you desire, where you can work within that functionality without ever going deeper into additional sub menus.

  • Page 34: Menu Structure Of Top Menu

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual selections within the top menu and various sub menus actually “do”. Once that is sorted out, you’ll be an expert with the Universal Scaler in no time. 10.0 THE TOP MENU The Top Menu is the first menu level. From here, you can make several universal settings and also branch out to the various sub menus.
  • Page 35 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 10.3 Program Source 1024 x 768 60Hz Program Source [RGB1] The Program Source LCD display shows the signal source that has been selected as the main input to the Scaler engine. This is the only input that supports special processing such as Zoom or Shrink.
  • Page 36 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 1024 x 768 60Hz Preview Source [RGB1] 10.5 Lock Source The Lock Source function is where you tell the Scaler what input is to be used for genlocking, Picture in Picture, Overlay and Underlay.
  • Page 37 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Lock Method Description Lock Source is unused and the chosen Output Image determines the resolution to output. Lock This is the Genlock mode. The Scaler will synchronize itself to the “Lock Source” signal, overriding the Output Image Settings.
  • Page 38 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 800 x 600 60Hz Output Image [17] [RGBHV] In the case of the default setting, the output is an RGBHV format signal with a Horizontal and Vertical resolution of 800 X 600 Pixels respectively plus a refresh rate of 60Hz.

  • Page 39: Sub Menu List

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 11.0 SUB MENUS There are six sub menus used in conjunction with the Top Menu: Setup Program Source Adjust Scaler Parameters Adjust Lock / Overlay Adjust Buttons Adjust Image Parameters System Rotating the Menu Select knob to the right from the Banner Screen and then pressing the knob selects one of the sub menus.
  • Page 40 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual one is called Autoset Status and the following screen will appear when you press the knob: Program Source [RGB1] Autoset Status [ Inactive] Unlike most selections you will make, this one doesn’t require that you press the Menu Select Knob and then make some sort of change to a parameter located between two flashing brackets.
  • Page 41 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual the Menu Select knob Clockwise and Counter-clockwise will move the image vertically and again, if you press the knob, the brackets will cease to flash. NOTE: Any time you make an adjustment to a parameter, you have only written the value to a volatile memory that will be lost should you unplug the Scaler.
  • Page 42 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual pixel thereby losing image resolution. The Input Pixel Phase screen allows you to sample the image precisely in the middle of the pixels. To make this adjustment, select an RGB source and then provide an image from that source with fine detail, preferably with very sharp vertical lines such as a multi-burst signal.
  • Page 43 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual present and perform the same selection as before until you have all the RGB signals properly defined. 12.6 RGB Contrast (RGB Only) Program Source [RGB1] RGB contr. [100] 100 100 One desirable feature of an RGB signal is the ability to adjust the individual signal components with minimal effect on the other components.
  • Page 44 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Select this screen by rotating the Menu Select knob until the above screen is present on the LCD display. Press the Menu Select knob and the brackets will begin to flash. Make your selection (the choices are listed in the table below) by rotating the Menu Select knob and then pressing the knob to select your choice.
  • Page 45 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 12.9 Brightness and Contrast (CV, YC) When your input selection is Composite Video (CV) or S-Video (YC), you have access to several screens that only work with those two signal formats. Brightness and Contrast are terms known to virtually anyone who has ever operated a television receiver and the adjustment is straightforward.
  • Page 46 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual can now adjust Hue as necessary. In the case of the Hue control, the available values are –90 through +90 with a default value of 0. Press the knob to load your new value into temporary memory. And press and hold the knob until you hear the ‘Beep’...
  • Page 47 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Program Source PAL BGDHI / NTSC M The default LCD display for selecting the signal format is shown above. As long as you are using NTSC, PAL or SECAM and not one of the subsets, the Scaler will automatically select the proper standard.
  • Page 48 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual The adjustment range of the knob is limited to values of –4 through +3 with 0 being the default. This may seem to be an insufficient range but it is enough to cancel out any delay you are likely to encounter.

  • Page 49: Adjust Scaler Parameters Sub Menu

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 13.0 ADJUST SCALER PARAMETERS SUB MENU Sub menu… Adjust Scaler parameters Much of the work being done by the CORIO2 Scaler engine is controlled from the Adjust Scaler Parameters Sub menu––the next in the series of Sub menus we will investigate.
  • Page 50 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual adjustments should the Scaler be unplugged. For these adjustment selections, you would need to permanently save both the Horizontal and Vertical values. 13.2 Image Freeze Adjust Scaler Parameters Image freeze [ Off] The next screen in sequence is the Image Freeze control. It’s a simple toggle control so once you are at the screen, pressing the Menu Select knob turns the feature On or Off.
  • Page 51 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual desired amount of shrinkage of the image and press the knob again to load the new value into memory and stop the brackets from flashing. Press the knob until you hear the ‘Beep’ to make the change permanent, otherwise the change will be lost if you unplug the Scaler from the AC source.
  • Page 52 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Flicker Mode Function Disables Flicker Reduction Suitable for most program sources Enough for most situations such as thin Med. line drawings. Highest amount of Flicker Reduction. High Can cause loss of Vertical Detail in some images.
  • Page 53 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 13.9 De-Glitch Adjust Scaler Parameters De-glitch Off] De-glitch is used to provide clean, seamless switching between video sources. With the Universal Scaler, it is unusual for the inputs to be synchronized with one another and the De-glitch function insures that the switches between these inputs do not cause the picture to breakup at the point of the switch.
  • Page 54 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Output RGB Level only works when in the RGB or YUV mode. The output signal type must therefore be RGB or YUV (not be CV or YC) for this menu to appear. (See Output Image selection criteria in the Top Menu area to set the output format).

  • Page 55: Adjust Lock/Overlay Sub Menu

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual operation: “Off”, “Low”, “Med.” or “High”. Once you have made your selection, press the Menu Select knob once to store the new value in temporary memory. Press and hold the knob until you hear the “Beep” to make a permanent change.
  • Page 56 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual From the TV One Banner Screen, rotate the Menu Select knob to the right until the following screen appears: Sub menu . . . Adjust lock/overlay Press the Menu Select knob once and the following screen will appear:...
  • Page 57 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 14.2 Lock Pixel Offset Adjust lock/overlay Lock pixel offset When parked on the Lock Pixel Offset LCD screen, pressing the Menu Select knob will cause the brackets to begin flashing. You can then rotate the knob one direction or the other as required to position the Locked image correctly (in the horizontal plane) with respect to the locked image.
  • Page 58 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual blue is the norm, it can be any color. Medium blue has become such a standard that there is a paint color called Chroma Key Blue. For a step-by-step tutorial on setting the values for a luminance key, refer back to the quick start segment of this manual.

  • Page 59: Adjust Buttons Sub Menu

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 14.5 SDI2 Input Type (C2-5200 Only) Adjust lock/overlay SDI2 Input Type [NTSC] This parameter allows the selection of the second SDI input (Genlock) to be set. This can only be set to either the PAL or NTSC standard.
  • Page 60 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Press the knob again and the brackets will begin to flash indicating that the Scaler is ready to accept the new input assignment. Rotate the Menu Select knob to the left until the number “1” appears and then select it by pressing the knob again.
  • Page 61 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Adjust Buttons Button 8 = input=[YC2] Now press the menu select knob and the brackets will start to flash. This notifies that Scaler that you are about to change the input assignment, rotate the knob right until the word 'Preset 1' is shown and then select it by pressing the knob again.
  • Page 62 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual This action has now stored all of the Scaler settings to memory. They will be the settings that are recalled when the Restore button (9) is pressed. The next step is to set the lock source and method associated with button...
  • Page 63 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Press and hold button number 8 until you hear a Beep and the info message 'Added to preset' is shown. (This records the second layer of information associated with button number 8’s preset condition).
  • Page 64 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 15.2 Instant Program Select Another feature within the Adjust Buttons Sub Menu controls how the Scaler performs its output switching. To adjust this feature, rotate the Menu Select knob until you see the following LCD display: Adjust Buttons Instant prog.

  • Page 65: Adjust Image Parameters Sub Menu

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 16.0 ADJUST IMAGE PARAMETERS SUB MENU This is the Fifth Sub Menu. It provides access to the Resolution Database within the Scaler. Sub menu . . . Adjust image parameters The Resolution Database is used by the Scaler to identify any incoming video signal and is also used to create an Output image.
  • Page 66 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Typically, the image number currently being used for input or output would be selected otherwise immediate feedback to your changes will not be available via your monitor. Press the Menu Select knob to confirm your selection and then rotate the knob one detent to the right to make the next LCD screen appear.
  • Page 67 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual flash and you can then adjust the number visible between the brackets. When you have finished your adjustment, press the knob again to record the change. 16.4 Lines per Frame 800 x 600 60 Hz Lines/f [ 628] = 60.317 hz...
  • Page 68 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual the left side of the monitor without changing the width of the sync pulse itself (another way to control where the image area starts). By adjusting this parameter, you can control the start of the back porch (with respect to the trailing edge of Horizontal Sync) and also its width.

  • Page 69: System Sub Menu

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Sync can be either negative polarity or positive polarity. To further complicate things, it is possible that you may want to make the Horizontal Sync polarity different from the Vertical Polarity. This control allows you to make that change.
  • Page 70 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Normally, the user will examine the added features of each new software release and determine if an update is worth doing. The greater period of time between the current date, and the date shown here, the greater the likelihood that there are useful changes and improvements present in the new release.
  • Page 71 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Just press the Menu Select knob and the ‘Buzzer’ will either be turned “On” or “Off”. 17.6 IR Remote On/Off System IR Remote [ On] The Universal Scaler can be controlled by an Infrared (IR) remote control. Norm- ally this function is left in the “On”...
  • Page 72 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 17.9 Power Cycles System Power cycles Power Cycles refers to how many times the unit has been powered since it left the factory. This is an informational screen. No action is taken regardless of the value shown here however, some users have an equipment cleaning or specification audit procedure and this information may be useful to those users.
  • Page 73 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual If the value is much below 5500 RPM, inspect the installation for blockage of either the air inputs or outputs and correct the situation immediately before the shutdown occurs to prevent loss of use during a critical presentation.
  • Page 74 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual temperature and then plug it in to the AC source, turn it on again and see if the fault has cleared. For faults not related to heat, Unplug the unit, wait five (5) minutes and then plug the unit into the AC source once again.

  • Page 75: Configuration Utility Interface

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.0 CONFIGURATION UTILITY INTERFACE A powerful utility is available for the C2-5100 Universal Scaler. Download the utility from http://tvone.crmdesk.com and run the set up program. Follow the on screen instructions to install the program on your PC. Once installed, you will be able to control multiple Scalers from your PC as well as change settings and modify system parameters.
  • Page 76 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual All current settings, resolutions and presets will be copied to a file on your computer and at this point, you can start controlling the Scaler from your computer. You could also check the Testcards item but it takes a long time to read the testcard data and you can still select the testcard button regardless of whether you have copied the actual data over to your PC.
  • Page 77 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual the “File” section of the tool bar. Using the Exit menu item instead of the “X” box to quit a program is called “Gracefully Exiting.” “File” Toolbar Item 18.1.2 Tools Toolbar Item The “Tools” menu item provides access to several functions associated with the utility.
  • Page 78 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.2.1 Selecting the Communications Port or IP Address “Serial Port” Toolbar Item Selecting a Serial Port: Select the “Communications Port” item on the Toolbar’s Communications sub menu, check the “Serial” item on the pop-up menu shown above and then check the port you wish to use.
  • Page 79 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.2.2 Multiple-Unit Control “Multiple Scaler” Toolbar Item With a suitable serial port router or Ethernet connection, you can control multiple Universal Scalers from the utility. This menu item allows you to enable paths to more than one Scaler and then control the Scaler in sequential fashion.
  • Page 80 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual “Load Presets” recalls previous saved preset conditions from the PC’s disk memory for execution. Note that a saved file is an ASCII file that can be manually edited as desired to create a complex presentation object.
  • Page 81 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Step One: Select the Image to Import Double click on the image you wish to import after which you’ll see the screen shown on the next page. We have decided to create a test card from a bitmap file...
  • Page 82 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Step Two: Selecting the Test Card name and Number You should accept the current file name or change it. (This is the name that the testcard fill will be assigned). Finally select the test card number and click the “OK”...
  • Page 83 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Step Three: Converting the image file to a Testcard Once you select the storage location, the image conversion routine will begin after which the Scaler will store the new Testcard in the designated location.
  • Page 84 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.6 Preferences “Preferences” Toolbar Items Of the three “Advanced” options, this one is the most benign. “Show SDI Options” will be required only if you are operating a C2-5200 Universal Scaler that has SDI capabilities. Similarly, unless you have the companion Audio Router, you won’t need to enable “Audio Options”.
  • Page 85 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.7 Resolution Editor As explained in an earlier tutorial on operating the Scaler from the Menu Select knob, changing resolution settings is an excellent way to destroy the Scaler’s usefulness unless you are totally sure you understand the theory behind the entries and are comfortable dealing with the resolution matrix.
  • Page 86 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual possible to constrain the Vertical size of the resolution by selecting a custom, 4:3 or 16/9 aspect ratio and then left clicking your mouse on the Vertical Resolution box which will then automatically calculate the Vertical Resolution for the given Horizontal Resolution and Aspect Ratio.
  • Page 87 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual If the resolution was added to the resolution table, then the table at the bottom of the screen will update and show the newly created resolution and all its timing parameters. New resolutions are named using the resolution H and V size;...
  • Page 88 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Using this menu it’s also possible to read all the resolutions out of the Scaler into the windows application by selecting ‘Scaler’->’Read’ from the above menu. At any time you can also use the ‘File’ menu and load a previously saved resolution table or save the current one as shown below: Creating resolutions can also be achieved by using a ‘Linux’...
  • Page 89 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Once you exit the resolution, create and edit tool, there will be a short delay while the resolution changes are updated in the main application.
  • Page 90 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.8 Firmware Updater “Firmware Update” Toolbar Item Selecting the “Firmware Update” toolbar item will display the above screen. Pressing the “Programmer” button will immediately start loading the version of software present in the CORIO2 sub-directory on your PC. (The CORIO2 directory is where the utility resides.
  • Page 91 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual function at all, particularly if the power is interrupted during the process. Should you encounter problems during a firmware update, check to see if the progress bar is still moving, indicating an update is in progress. If it stops for several minutes, abort the process and start again from the beginning.
  • Page 92 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.9.1 Default Button: Pressing the “Defaults” button displays the following screen: “Load Defaults” Function Clicking on the “Yes” button will restore the Scaler to the Factory Default Setting and override most of the changes you may have made to the Scaler set up. Click...
  • Page 93 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.9.2 Read Button: Pressing the Read Button loads the current settings from the Scaler into the utility’s memory. Reading this data does not unload the Scaler’s memory. It merely copies it to your PC.
  • Page 94 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Program Scaler Function Save Configuration Function 18.9.4 Save Button: If you have created a special set of operating conditions, pressing the Save Button will cause the above screen to appear. If you press the...
  • Page 95 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual name to the custom configuration and save it for future recall via the “Load” button. 18.9.5 Load Button: The “Load” button brings up a file access window where you can select from all your stored configurations. Select the desired file, click “Open”...
  • Page 96 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.10 “Tabbed” Screens There are seven folder tabs that contain the configuration information for the Scaler. Each folder Tab has a unique function for controlling some portion of the Scaler and can be either universal in nature or specific.
  • Page 97 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Below the buttons is a drop down list used to select the preview image, a way to flip and invert the output image and a Macro (or more correctly, a Keystroke recorder) recorder utility. The first two items are self-explanatory but the Macro recorder needs a short tutorial.
  • Page 98 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual “Input” Tab Note: Changes made using the utility are temporary unless you save the entire setup as a custom configuration. In other words, adjustments made here are treated the same way that control panel adjustments are treated if you neglect to press and hold the Menu Select knob until you heard the “Beep”.
  • Page 99 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.3 Output Tab: “Output” Tab The “Output” folder’s screen controls the characteristics of the Scaler’s output. Using the drop down list labeled ‘Output Image’, you can select NTSC or PAL as the output type or choose from several dozen RGB image formats.
  • Page 100 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.4 Lock Tab: “Lock” Tab The “Lock” tab screen duplicates the Lock method and Lock Source functionality of the Scaler’s front panel controls. Lock Source and Method are chosen from drop down lists and Digital Lock Source can also be selected here. You can set the pixel offset as well as the position of Keys and you can adjust the quality of the Key by using the slider controls in the lower right portion of the screen.
  • Page 101 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.5 Buttons Tab: “Buttons” Tab To change a button’s signal type or image parameter, you use the drop down list associated with each button. If you want to make the first button a YUV button, you can make the change just as you would with the front panel controls.
  • Page 102 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.6 System Tab “System” Tab The “System” folder screen shows the software version number, date of issuance, and the status of various monitored parameters (which are updated every 10 seconds). Pressing the ‘Store’ button causes the current operating parameters to be written to non-volatile memory so that settings will not be lost in the event of interruption of AC power.
  • Page 103 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 18.10.7 Settings Tab: “Settings” Tab The “Settings” folder’s screen shows the contents of the Scaler’s configuration memory. You can view all settings or settings for button presets only. This screen does not periodically refresh like the System screen described previously so a ‘Refresh’...

  • Page 104: Theory Of Operation

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 19.0 THEORY OF OPERATION The Scaler supports up to 10 inputs and when an operator selects an input, the Scaler routes the video from the selected connector to the correct decoder for the signal type.
  • Page 105 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual C2-5100/5200 Block Diagram...

  • Page 106: Equipment Return Procedure

    20.2 To return a unit for repair First contact TV One using the tvone.crmdesk.com website. Support personnel will determine whether a return to the factory is the appropriate solution. If that’s the case, a Return Authorization Number will be issued. You should provide the...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting And Technical Support

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Units should be returned via insured carrier or registered mail (thus allowing a trace to be made if the Scaler is lost in transit), with shipping costs and insurance arranged at your own risk and expense. Goods in transit are the responsibility of the sender and the supplier will not be responsible for transit losses.
  • Page 108 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 21.2.2 The image is shifted and not fully viewable There are several ways to correct this, depending on the actual problem. First adjust the output H/V shift value in the Output parameters menu until the white border that is displayed is centered on the Scaler output.
  • Page 109 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual and the two parts have to be 'bandwidth-limited' to avoid them interfering with each other. 21.2.8 I can no longer adjust the Output image resolution. When the unit is in Lock mode, the output resolution is fixed to be the same as the Lock source input resolution.

  • Page 110: Connector Pinouts

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 22.0 CONNECTOR PINOUTS RGB HD-15 female connector 1 Red 0.7v max. / 75 Ohms 2 Green 0.7v max. / 75 Ohms 3 Blue 0.7v max. / 75 Ohms 4 N/C 5 Ground 6 Red ground...

  • Page 111: Technical Specifications

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 23.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RGB video inputs and output Voltage levels: 0.5 to 1.0 Vpp input, 0.7Vpp output Sync types: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV Sync on green / YUV sync 0.3V to 1.0 Vpp input, 0.3Vpp output RGBHV / RGBS sync: TTL pos.
  • Page 112 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual Environmental Power: 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz Storage Temperature: 0 to +60 deg. C Storage Humidity 10% to 85%, non-condensing Operating Temperature: +10 to +45 deg. C Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, non-condensing General 1 RU 19"...

  • Page 113: 24.0 Warranty Policy

    In no event shall TV One be responsible or liable for any damage arising from the use of such defective products whether such damages be direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise, and...

  • Page 114: Contact Information

    C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual 25.0 Contact Information TV One USA TV One Latin America 1350 Jamike Drive 8260 NW 27 Street Erlanger, KY 41018 Suite 404 – Transal Park Miami, FL 33122 Tel 859-282-7303 Fax 859-282-8225 Tel 305-418-9305 sales@tvone.com...
  • Page 115 C2-5000 Series Universal Scaler Operation Manual...
  • Page 116 TV One USA TV One Latin America 1350 Jamike Drive 8260 NW 27 Street Erlanger, KY 41018 Suite 404 – Transal Park Miami, FL 33122 Tel 859-282-7303 Fax 859-282-8225 Tel 305-418-9305 sales@tvone.com Fax 305-418-3096 www.tvone.com sales.latinoamerica@tvone.com www.tvonela.com TV One Europe...

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