SP-Tune for Sony User Manual Manual# 040726 Model: EBS-SP10 205 Commercial Court Morganville, NJ 07751 www.auroramultimedia.
SP-TUNE Technical Manual TABLE OF CONTENT 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................2 2 ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................................2 3 SUPPORTED IR TRANSMITTER(S) AND BASIC KEY FUNCTIONS .......................................2 4 QUICK START GUIDE ....................................................
SP-TUNE User Manual 1 Introduction The SP-TUNE is a high quality TV Tuner/Scaler. The SP-TUNE supports advanced functionality, like video format /scan rate conversions, audio effects, Closed Captioning decoding and output, V-Chip functions, cloning capabilities (using the RS-232 port), Sleep Timer, etc. The SP-TUNE video/audio/control output is intended to be connected to various types of displays. The SP-TUNE uses the IR detector of the display device or can use the built in IR sensor.
SP-TUNE User Manual The SP-TUNE is controlled using an IR remote controller. It utilizes IR receiver of the display via the Control S output port or the built in IR sensor. The SP-TUNE unit is compatible with the Sony IR remote transmitter(s) below (see Fig.1 & 2). These transmitter(s) can be used to control the SP-TUNE. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 For details of SP-TUNE operation refer to the corresponding chapter of this document.
SP-TUNE User Manual Fig. 1 IR Remote ON STBY ENTER VOLUME + VOLUME ARROWS CHROMA ID OFF CONTRAST + CONTRAST 0..9, digits Function Switch Power on Switch Power off Select option in menu Also finishes input in dialog panels Raises volume level Lowers volume level When menu active – move the cursor up/down/left/right Exit the current menu or dialog Displays the Menu Channel Up Channel Down When no dialog input active – directly enter tuner channel number to switch to. When dialog input active – enter digits.
SP-TUNE User Manual 6. Connect the power source to the Plasma Display (refer to Operating Instructions of the Display). 7. Connect the supplied 12v DC adapter to the SP-TUNE and the power outlet. Note that depending on pre-programmed settings the SP-TUNE can switch on automatically upon attaching power supply, or remain in a “sleep” state. In either case LEDs on SP-TUNE will blink for about half a second, then at least the upper LED should blink periodically (see the “LED functions” section for details).
SP-TUNE User Manual PFM-42V1 Control-S Cable Some older versions of the PFM-42V1 may require a different Control-S cable for proper IR Sensor control between the Plasma and EBS-SP10.
SP-TUNE User Manual • • • • • • • • “VGA”-connector Component (RGB+syncs, RGB with sync on green, or YPbPr) video input Audio inputs/outputs (8pin mini DIN) RS-232 port for display control Logic input port for current sensors IR Output for IR control of devices without RS-232 control RGB/YPbPr Output (480i/p signal for display device) IR Input for direct connection of IR from remote photo receivers IR Sensor (Built in Photo Sensor) Example of interconnections for a display device, SP-TUNE, VCR (or other
SP-TUNE User Manual The respective audio input channels are selected when the corresponding video input is selected (e.g., S-Video input). Component RGB+HV or YPbPr video signal can be connected to the 15-pin male connector of SPTUNE: - using the standard VGA cable for RGB+HV VGA signal; - using the supplied adapter cable for YPbPr signal (Y=Green RCA, Pb=Blue RCA, Pr=Red RCA). Different views of the SP-TUNE: 7.
SP-TUNE User Manual These reserved channel numbers are based on the values selected in the service menu and could be setup in many different ways as shown below. 26 - Composite video IN (Default is 126) 97 - S-Video IN (Default is 127) 108 - RGB+HV IN (Default is 128) 2 - YPbPr IN (Default is 129) When a user changes to one of the channels above the appropriate input will display instead of the normal TV channel signal.
SP-TUNE User Manual Key: “ON/STBY” Switch SP-TUNE power on/off. The display panel is switched accordingly if it is connected using the RS232 port or IR output port. 8.2 Menu Structure The menu system allows a user to control various aspects of SP-TUNE configuration. For all menus, up/down arrows move the cursor (yellow “selection” highlight) up/down. Central key selects the current submenu/option and finishes text entry (passwords, channel labels, etc.).
SP-TUNE User Manual This menu allows control of various “general” aspects of SP-TUNE behavior. Note that the *marked options are accessible only in Service mode, and not in Stand-alone mode. A/V Input Current time Timer On Timer Off Sleep timer Def. power 8.
SP-TUNE User Manual Timer Logo Video Position 8.5 Audio Settings Volume Spatial Effect 8.6 -- Time, in seconds, for which the “logo” picture is shown after SP-TUNE powering on. -- Opens the “Video position” submenu, allowing control of picture position on screen. -- Selects the current (default) volume level -- Specifies the strength of 3D-spatial effect Tuner Settings Default Chan -- Specifies the default channel, which will be selected upon SP-TUNE power-up.
SP-TUNE User Manual channel browsing using channel +/- buttons (so that a user browses through the defined channels only). Note that before this operation SP-TUNE must be connected to RF-antenna or cable TV. Add/Remove Channels – Allows user to add or remove channels (edit the “validity mask”) manually. Map A/V Input to Channel – Allows user to make an association between a channel number and the AV inputs. 8.
SP-TUNE User Manual Orbit Enable Orbit Range Orbit Cycle 8.8 -- Allows the enabling of Orbit mode on a per channel basis. -- Selects how much orbit movement will occur. -- Determines how often it will orbit. CC Settings This menu control Closed Caption decoder – CC signal type, and CC text color. CC State Foreground Background 8.9 -- CC decoder state: Off – Closed Caption output is switched off. -- Color for CC text foreground. -- Color for CC text background.
SP-TUNE User Manual If the password is reset, the user is prompted to enter new password on his/her first access to V-Chip limit. For all subsequent accesses the user will have to use the password that was specified during the first access. In the event the password is forgotten the V-Chip settings can reset by holding the enter button for 5 sec. When prompted for the password enter right, left, right, left, enter and it will be reset to default values. 8.
SP-TUNE User Manual 9 Firmware and Startup Picture update The internal software of SP-TUNE (the firmware) can be updated. This may be necessary to fix errors corrected in the newer releases of the firmware, or to enhance functionality. The similar procedure is used to update the “logo picture” that can be shown by SP-TUNE for a predefined time after power on.
SP-TUNE User Manual 10 Specifications 10.1 Power source 12v 15 Watt DC wall supply 5.65 Watts Maximum with 12v DC input 10.2 Applicable signals Color system: NTSC (RF and AV inputs) Scanning format: 525i (480i), 525p (480p) Receiving RF signals – US Standard Air, US Standard Cable, Cable HRC, Cable IRC Supported audio standards: auto-detection, BTSC-STEREO, BTSC-MONO+SAP Serial port – RS-232C compatible, can be used for Plasma Display control, firmware update, and SP-TUNE control/diagnostics.
SP-TUNE User Manual 6 – Composite audio Left IN 7 -- YPbPr audio Right IN 8 -- Right Line OUT 10.4 Dimensions Height: Depth: Length: 0.96” 4.18” 7.30” Plus 1.39” (35.3 mm) with mounting brackets 10.5 Weight Approx. 0.
SP-TUNE User Manual 11 Limited Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corp. Warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months for parts and labor from date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with same or similar model) at our option without charge for parts or labor for the specified warranty period (24 months parts and labor).
