Diamond Video Card Specifications

CXPS ManualEdition 1.08July 10, 2012BDVBLACK DIAMOND VIDEO

PRODUCT INFORMATIONKey Features4 Introduction Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WALL PROCESSINGSwitching Input Sources94 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual This will cause the wall adjustment control field to appear, as shown in F

. . . . .WALL PROCESSINGSwitching Input SourcesCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 95Where:• <input #> is the number of the input you would like

WALL PROCESSINGSwitching Input Sources96 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 97. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLA. . . .

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set98 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual DISDEL DISDEL <output #> Removes dissolve settings, resetting t

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 99GAMMA <red|green|blue> <output #> <value>Ad

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set100 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual SQUAREPIXEL SPXL <output #> <ON | OFF> Switches between

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 101ZM3 <output #> <output #> <output #> <z

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set102 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual CREATEOUTPUTHOST COUTHOST <slot #> <name> <hfp> &l

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 103MSW MSW <input #> <output #>...<output #>S

. . . . .PRODUCT INFORMATIONFront Panel DetailCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Introduction 5GENERAL• 6U high, rack mountable• Remote diagnostic capability. .

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set104 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual SWITCH SW <input #> <output #> Routes the input to the o

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 105CSM CSM Creates the startup macro. Issue this command, then

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set106 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual HELP H Lists all user commands.HOSTLIST HLIST Lists the host timing

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 107NEWEDID NEDID <INPUT #> <hfp> <hs> <hbp

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set108 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual RESETNETPASSWORD RSTNPW Resets the network password to default. Defa

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 109WALL PROCESSING COMMANDSCommand Syntax Action. . . . . . . .

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set110 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual WINDOWING COMMANDS (For firmware version 5.62 and above)Command Synt

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 111MAGFACTOR MAGFACTOR <output #> <factor>Adjusts t

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command Set112 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual QUADMAP2 QM2 <quad1> <quad2> <quad3> <quad4>

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLCXPS Command SetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 113WINPOS <window #><zi | zo | ml | mr | mu | md | sto

PRODUCT INFORMATIONRear Panel Detail6 Introduction Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLUsing an External Controller114 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLUsing an External ControllerCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 115Continuous Pan & ZoomCONTINUOUS PANNING AND

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLUsing an External Controller116 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual Where:• <window #> is the number of the output cha

. . . . .RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLRS-232 PinoutCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 AND 10/100T PROTOCOLRS-232 Pinout118 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Reference 119. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UPGRADING FIRMWAREBAs a hardware d

UPGRADING FIRMWARE120 Reference Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual 4 Open the 10/100T Network Connection between the control computer and the FTP Server within

. . . . .PRODUCT INFORMATIONRear Panel DetailCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Introduction 7On a fully-configured CXPS, Dual-Link DVI is supported on the foll

PRODUCT INFORMATIONOptions8 Introduction Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .PRODUCT INFORMATIONProduct SpecificationsCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Introduction 9Single-link DVI I/O rates 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or

PRODUCT INFORMATIONProduct Specifications10 Introduction Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Configuration 11. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONFIGURATION OPTIONS3This chap

CONFIGURATION OPTIONSVideo Options12 Configuration Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual For example, your system could be configured as 4 x 4 (1 input card, 1 out

. . . . .CONFIGURATION OPTIONSVideo OptionsCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Configuration 131, 2, 3, and 4, counting from the top of the card to the bottom. T

Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual TrademarksThe Black Diamond Video logo and CXPS are registered trademarks of Black Diamond Video, Inc. WarrantyWarranty Discl

CONFIGURATION OPTIONSUSB Options14 Configuration Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 15. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GETTING READY TO INSTALL4This ch

GETTING READY TO INSTALLSystem Test Installation Overview16 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual The system test installation consists of four steps.

. . . . .GETTING READY TO INSTALLFinal System Installation OverviewCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 17Step 3. Connect one or more Display Devices

GETTING READY TO INSTALLUsing DVI Converters18 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual All cabling from the DVI Converters to the CXPS should use Black

. . . . .GETTING READY TO INSTALLUsing Black Diamond Cable and Cable KitsCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 19Black Diamond Video’s Fiber Optic cab

GETTING READY TO INSTALLUsing Black Diamond Cable and Cable Kits20 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 21. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS5This c

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSystem Test Installation22 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual 4 Turn on the CXPS using the power switch on the rear panel.

. . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSystem Test InstallationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 23The RS-232 connection to the CXPS is established and

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Contents iii. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ContentsChapter 1 Welcome ...

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSystem Test Installation24 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual 3 Connect Output 1 of the CXPS to the display using Black Di

. . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System InstallationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System Installation26 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual 1 Connect any dual-link DVI signals to DVI input connectors

. . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System InstallationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 27DESCRIPTIONConnect all DVI or fiber-capable display

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System Installation28 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual Step 4: Establish Permanent Remote ControlWHAT YOU WILL NEE

. . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System InstallationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 29default setting for 10/100T Ethernet control of the

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System Installation30 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual On Microsoft Windows, you can use HyperTerminal for serial

. . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System InstallationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 31To exit the network connection, enter the command e

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System Installation32 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual The static IP address of the control computer is set.4 Clic

. . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFinal System InstallationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 33a Open your web browser and go to www.java.com.b Do

iv Contents Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual Startup Macro... 35Chapter 6 About the Web-Server GUI .

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSystem Reset34 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual The static IP address, subnet mask, and IP address gateway of the contro

. . . . .INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSStartup MacroCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Installation 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSStartup Macro36 Installation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 37. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ABOUT THE WEB-SERVER GUI6Matrix swi

ABOUT THE WEB-SERVER GUIAppearance and Functions of the GUI38 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .ABOUT THE WEB-SERVER GUIAppearance and Functions of the GUICXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 39For example, in Figure 9, the most-recently s

ABOUT THE WEB-SERVER GUIAppearance and Functions of the GUI40 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 41. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MATRIX SWITCHING7This chapter descr

MATRIX SWITCHINGMatrix Switching Control: GUI42 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual The dark gray input and output buttons on the GUI represent the inp

. . . . .MATRIX SWITCHINGMatrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and TelnetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 43EXAMPLE TWOTo route Input 1 to display at Out

. . . . .CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Contents vChapter 11 Wall Processing...89About Wall Processing...

MATRIX SWITCHINGMatrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and Telnet44 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual EXAMPLEIn Figure 11, the switch command is used to ro

. . . . .MATRIX SWITCHINGMatrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and TelnetCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 45EXAMPLEReferring to Figure 11, the OSTAT comm

MATRIX SWITCHINGMatrix-Switching Control: RS-232 and Telnet46 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual To simultaneously switch outputs using the preset inp

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 47. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VIDEO SCALING8. . . . . . . . . . .

VIDEO SCALINGPreset Video Positioning48 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual For example, if you have a 1024 x 768 input and you route it through a QDLS

. . . . .VIDEO SCALINGPreset Video PositioningCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 49FIT FIT scales an image up or down to match a display’s maximum res

VIDEO SCALINGPreset Video Positioning50 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual before filling the screen is cropped as scaling continues in order to fill

. . . . .VIDEO SCALINGCustom Video PositioningCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 51FILL COMMANDThe command is: OWS <output #> FILLwhere <outp

VIDEO SCALINGPan and Zoom52 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual Pan and Zoom: RS-232/TelnetWhen using RS-232 or Telnet control, you have two types of p

. . . . .VIDEO SCALINGAdvanced Video Scaling OperationsCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 53When you issue this command, the following field appears t

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VIDEO SCALINGAdvanced Video Scaling Operations54 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual GenlockGenlocking video signals is used when you want to synchroni

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 55. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VIDEO WINDOWING9. . . . . . . . . .

VIDEO WINDOWINGAbout Video Windowing56 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual CXPS Windowing CapabilitiesIt is useful to consider the CXPS output connecto

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGOutput Timing SynchronizationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 57windows possible in standard windowing mode, and two windows

VIDEO WINDOWINGOutput Timing Synchronization58 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual •<display output #> is the output channel number connected to

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGStandard Window FunctionCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 59• <last output> is the number of the last channel in the ra

VIDEO WINDOWINGPicture-In-Picture60 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual • <window #> is the number of the output channel you would like to use un

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGPicture-In-PictureCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 61• <foreground> is the number of the output that will be displayed

VIDEO WINDOWINGTurning a Window On/Off62 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow PriorityCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 63houses a total of four windows, these windows would have numbered prioriti

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Introduction 1. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WELCOME1. . . . . . . . . . . . .

VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow Position and Size64 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual WINPRI <display output #> <window #> <priority>Where:•

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow Position and SizeCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 65TO ADJUST WINDOW ALIGNMENTUsing the window position alignment com

VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow Position and Size66 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual represent the portions of the windows that might extend past the display

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow Position and SizeCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 67WINDOW TRIVIEW FORMATIONThe TriView command can be used to arrang

VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow Position and Size68 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual Switching an input to a window in triview formation will resize the windo

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow Position and SizeCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 69To arrange windows in quad formation, issue the command:QS <di

VIDEO WINDOWINGWindow Position and Size70 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual • <display output #> is the number of the output displaying the win

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGZooming and Panning Within a WindowCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VIDEO WINDOWINGZooming and Panning Within a Window72 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual A control field will appear that will allow you to interactive

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGCroppingCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WELCOMECustomer Service and Support2 Introduction Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:• Read and follow all instructions – Read all

VIDEO WINDOWINGCropping74 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual 2. CHOOSE “CROP”You must choose to crop the selected window using the Toggle Crop Mode ke

. . . . .VIDEO WINDOWINGCroppingCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 75• <left> and <right> crop in pixels.• <top> and <bottom>

VIDEO WINDOWINGCropping76 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 77. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTS10This ch

DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSOutput Timing Synchronization78 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual cards. For example, you may dissolve from channels 1 to a

. . . . .DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSOutput Timing SynchronizationCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 79you will have to follow synchronization procedure

DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSOutput Timing Synchronization80 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual When the Display is NOT Connected to the First Channel on

. . . . .DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and ForceCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 81EXAMPLESuppose you want set up the dissolve or force effect

DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and Force82 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual Dissolve and ForceThe Dissolve commands allow the user to dissolve o

. . . . .DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and ForceCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 83STEP 2. SET UP THE DISSOLVE OR FORCE EFFECTTo set up dissolv

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Introduction 3. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRODUCT INFORMATION2. . . . . . .

DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and Force84 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual • DIS <output #>Where:<Output #> is identical to the out

. . . . .DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and ForceCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 85• Issuing this command again will reverse the effect.EXAMPLE

DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and Force86 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual See “Standard Window Function” on page 59 or “Picture-In-Picture” on

. . . . .DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and ForceCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 87Choosing a dissolve rate of 1 will create a quick video “cut

DISSOLVE AND FORCE EFFECTSDissolve and Force88 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual

CXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 89. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WALL PROCESSING11. . . . . . . . .

WALL PROCESSINGOutput Timing Synchronization90 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .WALL PROCESSINGWall Processing FunctionCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 91THE FRAMESYNC COMMANDUse the Framesync command to specify every c

WALL PROCESSINGWall Processing Function92 Operation Edition 1.08 CXPS Manual Enabling Wall Processing FunctionWHEN THE OUTPUTS USED ARE IN A RANGETo t

. . . . .WALL PROCESSINGAdjusting Wall PositionCXPS Manual Edition 1.08 Operation 93• <output #> ... <output #> are the channel numbers ot