Specifications

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c. With Remote Software or Control Box
Two options are available to control the Merlin Plus split screen, line mark-
ers, and window size features. It is recommended that you use the Merlin Plus
Remote Software provided on the CD-ROM enclosed (see item 16 on page 7).
Using the software enables you to work more efficiently by using hotkeys and
leaving your hands on the computer keyboard at all times.
1. Merlin Plus with Remote Software
A. Connect using the USB port on your computer
• Connect the serial end of the USB Adapter to the serial end of Software
cable (item 15 on page 7).
• Plug the phone jack end into the port labeled “CONTROL BOX” on the
back of Merlin Plus.
• Plug the USB end into your computer
(see figure 1).
OR
B. Connect using the serial port on your computer
• Connect the software cable phone jack cord
(item 15 on page 7) into the port labeled “CON-
TROL BOX” on the back of Merlin Plus. • Con-
nect the 9-pin female adapter end of the soft-
ware cable into a serial port on the back of your
computer (see figure 2).
• Turn on the computer.
• Insert the Merlin Plus Remote Software CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
• After a few moments, a Welcome Menu will ap-
pear automatically. If no menu appears within 30
seconds, go to the Windows Explorer and double
click on the CD-ROM drive letter.
figure 1
figure 2
d. With External Video Source
If you want to use an external video source with
Merlin Plus, simply connect a RCA video cable
(see item 10 on page 7) from the video output of
your external device (for example a JORDY or
FLIPPER) to the port labeled “VIDEO IN” in the
back of Merlin Plus as shown in figure 1.
figure 3
• On the Merlin Plus Welcome Menu, click on
the Merlin Plus Software Installation icon. This
will bring up an installation wizard to walk you
through the set-up process.
• At the end of the installation process, you may
choose to run the application immediately. It is
recommended you choose this option. Please
note that the software will be always running as a
permanent application in the background on your
computer.
• For further details about the Remote Software,
please click on the HELP menu on the main ap-
plication window (see figure 3).
2. Merlin Plus with Control Box
Connect the phone jack end of the Control Box
Coil Cable (see item 13 on page 7) into the port
labeled “CONTROL BOX” on the back of Merlin
Plus(see figure 4).
figure 1
figure 4
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