User’s Manual MODEL: tvc401 ANALOG WAY® TETRA VIO – AW5137 EDITION : 03/08
TETRA VIO ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated and should be retained for further reference. Please follow all of the warnings on this product and its operating instructions. CAUTION: WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this device to rain, humidity or intense heat sources (such as heaters or direct sunlight).
TETRA VIO INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Afin de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cet appareil nous vous conseillons de bien lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement de l’appareil avant utilisation. Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement afin de pouvoir les consulter ultérieurement. Respecter toutes les consignes marquées dans la documentation, sur le produit et sur ce document.
TETRA VIO SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Um den Betrieb dieses Geräts zu verstehen, raten wir Ihnen vor der Inbetriebnahme alle Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen genau zu lesen. Diese Sicherheits- und Betriebsanweisungen für einen späteren Gebrauch sicher aufbewahren. Alle in den Unterlagen, an dem Gerät und hier angegebenen Sicherheitsanweisungen einhalten.
TETRA VIO TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 QUICK START GUIDE - TETRA VIOTM .................................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................
QUICK START GUIDE - TETRA VIOTM ANALOG WAY EDITION : 03/08 CONNECTIONS: Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect the AC power supply cord to the TETRA VIO and to an AC power outlet. Connect your computer & video sources to the 3 universal inputs of the TETRA VIO. - If you need to connect a digital computer source, use the input #2 (DVI-I IN connector). - Connect your other analog sources to the inputs #1 and AUXILIARY (front panel). IMPORTANT: Connect only one source by input.
TETRA VIO TETRA VIOTM Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION 1-1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH YOUR DEVICE • 1 AC Power supply cord. • 1 HD15 to BNC (x5) breakout cable (male / female). • 1 DVI / HD15 adaptor (male / female). • 1 CD-ROM (Remote Control Software). • 1 User’s Manual. 1-2. GENERAL INFORMATION Tetra-VIO™ by Analog Way is a highly versatile A/V Switcher / Converter / Interface with 3 universal Inputs and 1 SD/HD-SDI Input.
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) TETRA VIO 1-2. GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) Tetra-VIO is a universal device with six functions in one: Scan Converter, Scaler, Standard converter with TBC, Audio De/Embedder, Switcher and Interface. Its high flexibility makes it essential in complex installations. It is extremely useful in solving signal compatibility issues at the last minute.
TETRA VIO Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) 1-5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ANALOG WAY R AUXILIARY UNIVERSAL INPUT: Universal (computer and video) input. This input accepts the following sources: AUDIO L+R: Audio stereo source on 2xRCA connectors. COMPUTER/TV/HDTV: Computer (RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB) or video (SDTV or HDTV) source with loopthrough on a HD15 female connector. Y / Cr / Cb: Component (SDTV or HDTV) sources with loopthrough on 3xRCA female connectors.
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION (continued) TETRA VIO 1-6. REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER: Standard IEC connector (100-250 VAC, 1A, 50-60Hz automatic). O / I: AC power switch (O = OFF, I = ON). UNIVERSAL INPUT #1: COMPUTER/TV/HDTV: Universal (computer and video) input. This input accepts one of the following sources: Computer or video source with loopthrough on a HD15 female connector.
TETRA VIO Chapter 2 : STARTING 2-1. CONNECTIONS Turn OFF all of your equipment before connecting. Connect the AC power supply cord to the TETRA VIO and to an AC power outlet. Connect your computer & video sources to the 3 universal inputs of the TETRA VIO. - If you need to connect a digital computer source, use the input #2 (DVI-I IN connector). - Connect your other analog sources to the inputs #1 and AUXILIARY (front panel). IMPORTANT: Connect only one source by input.
Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) TETRA VIO 2-2. INPUT #1 DESCRIPTION CONNECTION: You can connect to this input one of the following source: • A composite video source on the Y BNC connector or on the COMPUTER/TV/HDTV HD15 (bottom) connector. • A S.VIDEO source on the Y and Cr BNC connectors or on the COMPUTER/TV/HDTV HD15 (bottom) connector. • A Component video source (YCrCb or HD-YCrCb) on the Cr, Y and Cb BNC connectors or on the COMPUTER/TV/HDTV HD15 (bottom) connector.
TETRA VIO Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-3. INPUT #2 DESCRIPTION CONNECTION: You can connect to this input one of the following source: • A digital computer source on the DVI-I (IN) connector. • An analog computer source (RGBHV, RGsB, RGBS) on the DVI-I (IN) connector. NOTE: You can use the DVI / HD15 adaptor provided with the device to connect analog sources on the DVI-I (IN) connector. • You can also connect to this input a composite video source or a S.
Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) TETRA VIO 2-5. AUXILIARY INPUT DESCRIPTION CONNECTION: You can connect to this input one of the following source: • A Composite Video source on the C.V RCA connector or on the COMPUTER/TV/HDTV connector (bottom HD15). • A S.VIDEO source on the S.VIDEO connector (bottom 4-pin mini DIN) or on the Y & C connectors (bottom RCA) or on the COMPUTER/TV/HDTV connector (bottom HD15).
TETRA VIO Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) 2-6. OUTPUT DESCRIPTION CONNECTION: According to the Output format configuration you may connect one or many of the following devices: -A Hi-Resolution display device (projector, plasma screen...) to the HD15 connector, -A video device (TV, VCR...) to the mini DIN (S.VIDEO), BNC (composite PAL/NTSC) or HD15 connectors, -A DVI display device to the DVI-I connector, -A digital device to the SD/HD-SDI BNC connectors.
Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued) TETRA VIO 2-6. OUTPUT DESCRIPTION DVI-I PIN ASSIGNMENT: This connector can be used with digital signals as well as analog signals. The table hereafter explain the pin assignment of these connectors. Pin Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 TMDS Data 2TMDS Data 19 TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 1+ 10 TMDS Data 2 Shield TMDS Data 1 Shield 11 Not used. Not used. 12 Not used. Not used. 13 DDC Clock + 5V (Power) 14 DDC Data Ground for (+5V) 15 Analog Vertical Sync.
TETRA VIO Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE 3-1. SETTINGS We recommend resetting the TETRA VIO device to its default values, with the front panel display menu (CONTROL > Default value > Yes) before proceeding. Activate the auto-setting function (Press the SETUP front panel button or select auto-setting with the front panel display menu INPUT > Auto setting). This function detects automatically the input type of the source connected to the input connectors. Then the device performs an auto-centering function.
Chapter 3 : OPERATING MODE (continued) TETRA VIO 3-4. AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS Assign the audio input to the needed video input with the front panel display menu (INPUT > Input # > Audio input). The audio input available are Analog A, Analog B, Analog C, Analog Front, SPDIF and Embedded SDI (input #3 only). Adjust the master volume with the front panel knob (status mode) or with the front panel display menu (AUDIO > Output > Master volume).
TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION 4-1. INTRODUCTION The front panel display menu presents 2 modes: the STATUS MODE and the CONTROL MODE. • The STATUS MODE indicates the input and output status of the device. • The CONTROL MODE allows selecting and adjusting the parameters of the device. 4-2. CONTROL BUTTONS The front panel display is controlled by 2 buttons and 1 knob: knob: • In the CONTROL MODE, turn this knob to scroll thru the different menus.
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-4. CONTROL MODE The menus of the CONTROL MODE are configured as follow: INPUT Input Status Auto setting Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input Aux Type SDTV Composite SDTV Y/C Video YUV Video RGBS Computer HV/C Computer B&W DVI Video RGB DVI Video YUV DVI Comp 0-255 DVI Comp 16-235 SDI Video H. sync.
TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-4. CONTROL MODE (continued) Image Auto centering Blanking Adjust H. position... V. position... H. size... V. size... Optimize Clock... Phase... Aspect in 4/3 native Letterbox 16/9 anamorphic 16/9 native Aspect out 1:1 Full screen Cropped Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Under/over Underscan Overscan Enable H. position... V. position... H. size... V. size... Mode Preset Brightness… Black level… Contrast… Color...
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) TETRA VIO 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION [INPUT] [Input status] Indicates the status of the selected input. [Auto settings] This function detects automatically the input type of the source connected to the input connectors (DVI & RGB). Then the device performs an auto-centering function. [Input ---] Input type selection.
TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [OUTPUT] [Output Status] Displays the output status. [Output format] Output format selection. [Output rate] Output rate selection. [NTSC pedestal] NTSC pedestal selection. [Custom settings] This function allows customizing one or many output format. [Genlock tune] Genlock adjustments [Genlock H. ph] This function allows adjusting the genlock horizontal phase. [Genlock Sc.
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) TETRA VIO 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) 3[IMAGE] NOTE: The image menu contents will be different in case of input & output type selected. [Auto Centering]. Available with a computer source. Adjust automatically the image in the centering pattern. [Blanking adjust]. Available with a computer source. Select one of the following functions between: [H position] Horizontal position adjustment. [V position] Vertical position adjustment.
TETRA VIO Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [Under / over] • [Underscan]: Underscan mode. The entire image is visible on the screen. Computer mode is underscan. • [Overscan]: Overscan mode. The image is displayed about 8 % bigger than in underscan mode, to avoid seeing the corners and the borders. Standard TV display mode is overscan. [Brightness] Brightness adjustment. [Black level]. Available with a computer source.
Chapter 4 : FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS DESCRIPTION (continued) TETRA VIO 4-5. FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (continued) [CONTROL] [Versions] Version _._: update version. I1 to I4: Identification numbers. K, A, B, C, O, R: Internal firmware versions. [RS232/LAN port] Select the needed communication between: • [RS232]: Enables the RS-232 communication port. (Default setting). • [LAN]: Enables the LAN communication port.
TETRA VIO Chapter 5 : UPDATING THE DEVICE The TETRA VIO can be updated using a computer (PC) via its RS-232 communication port or via its LAN communication port. 5-1. UPDATE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Download the Tetra Vio Updater available on our Web site http://www.analogway.com Copy the file (eg: TetraVIO_UP_V0201900.exe) onto the computer used for the RS232 and execute it. Then follow the installation instruction (don’t forget to accept the license agreement). 5-2.
TETRA VIO Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Your device is shipped with a Windows compatible Remote Control Software. This software allows you to control and make all adjustments by a simple mouse click. NOTE: Preferably use Windows NT, 2000, XP or VISTA for LAN operation. 6-1. REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: Turn your computer ON and wait for Windows to completely start. Insert the CD-ROM into your drive: the ANALOG WAY home window will open automatically.
TETRA VIO Chapter 6 : REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (continued) 6-3. COMMUNICATION SETUP (continued) • CASE OF LAN PORT: - With the front panel display menu of the device, verify the configuration of the LAN communication port (CONTROL > LAN setup), then activate the LAN communication port (CONTROL > RS232/LAN > LAN). - With the Controls menu of the software, select RS232/LAN setup. Then in the Connection Configuration window select the UDP or TCP protocol and select the needed parameters.
TETRA VIO Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS • ANALOG COMPUTER Connectors: HD15 (inputs #1 & AUX), BNC (input #1) and DVI-I (input #2). Pixel frequency: Up to 165 MHz Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 - 4/3 Sync. types: RGBHV, RGB/S, RGsB (Sync On Green). Levels: R, G, B: 0.7 Vp/p. H & V Sync : TTL Composite Sync : TTL or 0.3 V. SOG (Sync On Green) : 0.3 V. Impedance: R, G, B: 75 ohms. H: 75 ohms or Hi-Z. V: Hi-Z. • DIGITAL COMPUTER INPUT Connectors: DVI-I (input #2).
TETRA VIO Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 7-1. COMPUTER & VIDEO INPUTS (continued) • S.VIDEO (Y/C) Connectors: 4-pin mini DIN (AUX input), RCA (AUX input), BNC (input #1), HD15 (inputs #1 & AUX) and DVI-I (input #2). Standards: PAL / SECAM (15.625 kHz - 50 Hz - 625 lines) NTSC (15.734 kHz - 60 Hz - 525 lines). Levels: Y: 1 Vp/p. C: 0.3 Vp/p. Impedance: 75 ohms. • COMPOSITE VIDEO Connectors: BNC (input #1), RCA (AUX input), HD15 (inputs #1 & AUX) and DVI-I (input #2).
Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) TETRA VIO 7-3. OUTPUTS • ANALOG COMPUTER Connectors: HD15 and DVI-I. Resolution: Up to 2048x1080 RB (reduced blanking*) -19/10. Up to 1920x1200 RB (reduced blanking*) -16/10. Up to 1600x1200 - 4/3. Sync. types: RGBHV, RGB/S, RGsB (Sync On Green). Levels: R, G, B = 0.7 Vp/p. H & V Sync = TTL Composite Sync = TTL and 0.3 V. SOG (Sync On Green) = 0.3 V. Impedance: R, G, B = 75 ohms. • DIGITAL COMPUTER Connector: DVI-I.
TETRA VIO Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 7-3. OUTPUTS (continued) • S.VIDEO (Y/C) Connectors: 4-pin mini DIN. Standards: NTSC - 525i @ 60 & 59.94 Hz - 15.734 kHz. PAL - 625i @ 50 Hz - 15.625 kHz Levels: Y: 1 Vp/p. C: 0.3 Vp/p (Chroma Burst). Impedance: 75 ohms. • COMPOSITE VIDEO Connectors: BNC. Standards: NTSC- 525i @ 60 & 59.94 Hz - 15.734 kHz. PAL - 625i @ 50 Hz - 15.625 kHz Level: 1 Vp/p. Impedance: 75 ohms. • SD-SDI Connectors: BNC (x2).
Chapter 7 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) TETRA VIO 7-4. ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Connectors: RCA (inputs C & AUX) and Jack 3.5mm (inputs A & B). Type: Stereo unbalanced. Levels: Stereo analog: Gain: Boost 0 to +18 dB. Vi = + 18 dBu (max). Zi = 22 kΩ. 7-5. DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Connector: RCA. Type: SPDIF Sampling frequency: Up to 48 kHz @ 20/24 bits. Gain: Boost 0 to +18 dB. 7-6. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT Connectors: RCA (x2) Type: Stereo unbalanced.
TETRA VIO APPENDIX A: PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE ANNEXE A: GUIDE DE PROGRAMMATION A-1: INTRODUCTION A-1: INTRODUCTION If you need to use your own Software Control program from a PC or WORKSTATION with an RS-232 port, the device allows communication through an ASCII code protocol. The device treats any character that it receives on the RS-232 as a possible command but only accepts legal commands. There is no starting/ending code needed in a command string.
APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A TETRA VIO A-4: COMMANDS AND RESPONSES TABLE COMMAND RESPONSE A-4: TABLE DES COMMANDES ET RÉPONSES COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX FRONT PANEL COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE LA FACE AVANT IC IC Selected input. Rd Ic Ic Input selection. Rd/Wr RZ RZ Freeze. Rd/Wr RK RK Centering. Rd/Wr Ia Ia Setup (auto setting) Rd/Wr OB OB BLACK output screen selection.
TETRA VIO APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION CUSTOM OUTPUT FORMAT SETTINGS OUTPUT COMMANDS / COMMANDES DE SORTIE OF OF Output format selection. Rd/Wr 0 31 OR OR Output rate selection. Rd/Wr 0 10 Op Op Pedestal activation (NTSC only) Rd/Wr 0 1 OZ OZ Analog video output type. Rd/Wr 0 3 OX OX Digital video output type. Rd/Wr 0 2 OP OP Test pattern.
APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE TETRA VIO COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE IMAGE COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU IMAGE RK RK Image centering (computer). RX RX Horizontal position (computer). RY RY Vertical position (computer). RW RW Horizontal size (computer). RH RH Vertical size (computer). RP RP Optimize > phase adjust. (computer). RD RD Optimize > clock adjust. (computer). RI RI MIN MAX DESCRIPTION 1 = CENTERING action (automatic reset).
TETRA VIO APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A COMMAND RESPONSE COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE /VALEUR TYPE COMMANDE RÉPONSE DESCRIPTION DE LA COMMANDE MIN MAX DESCRIPTION CONTROLS COMMANDS / COMMANDES DU MENU CONTROL Example: xU256. xU xU Device version. Rd 0 65535 256 (hexa) = 0001 0000 0000 (bin) = Version 1.00 65535 1 = LAN option. yo yo Options available. Rd 0 YK YK Key locking.
APPENDIX A / ANNEXE A TETRA VIO A-5: ASCII / HEX / DEC TABLE PAGE 40 A-5: TABLE ASCII / HEX / DEC ASCII HEX DEC ASCII HEX DEC ASCII HEX DEC space 20 32 @ 40 64 ` 60 96 ! 21 33 A 41 65 a 61 97 " 22 34 B 42 66 b 62 98 # 23 35 C 43 67 c 63 99 $ 24 36 D 44 68 d 64 100 % 25 37 E 45 69 e 65 101 & 26 38 F 46 70 f 66 102 ’ 27 39 G 47 71 g 67 103 ( 28 40 H 48 72 h 68 104 ) 29 41 I 49 73 i 69 105 * 2A 42 J 4A
TETRA VIO WARRANTY Analog Way warrants the product against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase (back to the factory). In the event of any malfunction during the warranty period, Analog Way will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective units, including free materials and labor.
