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Contents  
Chapter One • Introduction to the RGB 302/304  
RGB 302/304 Features ......................................................... 1-1  
SmartSave™ .......................................................... 1-2  
LCD Menu Driven Controls ..................................... 1-2  
Memory Blocks and Memory Cycling...................... 1-2  
Level Control (picture) ............................................. 1-2  
Peaking Control (sharpness)................................... 1-3  
Horizontal Shift Control (centering).......................... 1-3  
Vertical Shift Control (centering).............................. 1-3  
Automatic Sync Output Detection ........................... 1-3  
Automatic Sync Stripping ........................................ 1-3  
Keyboard Lockout ................................................... 1-3  
Auto-switching Power Supply.................................. 1-3  
Audio Interface ........................................................ 1-3  
DIP Switch Settings ................................................ 1-4  
RS-232 Control Interface for Remote Control .......... 1-4  
Benefits of Windows RGB 302/304 Software .......... 1-4  
Front Panel Controls .............................................................. 1-5  
Menu button ............................................................ 1-5  
Cursor buttons ........................................................ 1-5  
Next button ............................................................. 1-5  
LCD Display ........................................................... 1-5  
RGB 302/304 Specifications.................................................. 1-6  
ChapterTwo • Installing the RGB 302/304  
Easy Setup Procedure .......................................................... 2-1  
Rear Panel DIP Switch Settings ............................................ 2-3  
Audio Connections ................................................................ 2-3  
Installation Check .................................................................. 2-4  
Memory Cycling Feature ....................................................... 2-5  
Preset Memory Blocks .......................................................... 2-6  
Power Supply ........................................................................ 2-6  
RS-232 Interface Specifications ............................................ 2-6  
Application Diagrams............................................................. 2-7  
ChapterThree • Front Panel Menus  
RGB 302/304 Menu Sequence .............................................. 3-1  
Using the Menu System ........................................................ 3-2  
Default Cycle Menus ............................................................. 3-3  
Default Cycle Hot Keys ........................................... 3-4  
Language Menu ...................................................... 3-4  
Keyboard Lock/Unlock Menu .................................. 3-5  
Digital Display Sync Processing ............................. 3-5  
Image Controls Menus .......................................................... 3-6  
Horizontal Shift Menu .............................................. 3-6  
Vertical Shift Menu .................................................. 3-6  
Level Control Menu ................................................. 3-7  
Peaking Control Menu ............................................. 3-7  
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Sync Controls Menus ............................................................ 3-8  
Sync Output Menu .................................................. 3-8  
Horizontal Polarity Menu ......................................... 3-9  
Vertical Polarity Menu ............................................. 3-9  
Option Controls Menus ........................................................ 3-10  
LCD Backlite Menu ............................................... 3-10  
Memory Cycling Menu .......................................... 3-10  
System Reset Menu ............................................. 3-10  
Confirm Reset Menu ............................................. 3-11  
Exit Menu ............................................................................ 3-11  
Default Settings on Power Up .............................................. 3-11  
Default Settings on System Reset ....................................... 3-11  
Chapter Four • Using theWindows® Control Program  
Installing Windows® Control Software ................................... 4-1  
Normal Windows Control Panel ............................................. 4-2  
RGB 302/304 Help ................................................................ 4-3  
Appendix A • Programmer’s Guide  
Remote Control Port (RS-232) .............................................. A-1  
Host-to-RGB 302/304 Instructions ........................................ A-2  
Simple Commands ................................................................ A-3  
Error Codes .......................................................................... A-4  
RGB 302/304-Initiated Messages .......................................... A-5  
RGB 302/304 User’s Manual  
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Written and printed in the USA  
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Legend of Icons  
The following icons may be used in this manual:  
______ Important information – for example, an action or a  
step that must be done before proceeding.  
______ A Warning – possible dangerous voltage present.  
______ A Warning – possible damage could occur.  
___ A Note, a Hint, or a Tip that may be helpful.  
____ Possible Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage  
could result from touching electronic components.  
_____ Indicates word definitions. Additional information may  
be referenced in another section, or in another  
document.  
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RGB 302/304 Universal Digital Interface  
User’s manual  
Chapter One  
Introduction to the RGB 302/304  
SmartSave™  
LCD Menu Driven Controls  
Memory Blocks and Memory Cycling  
Image Display Controls  
Automatic Sync Output Detection  
Keyboard Lockout  
RS-232 Control Interface  
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Front Panel Controls  
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Chapter 1 • Introduction to the RGB 302/304  
The Extron RGB 302/304 is a digitally controlled  
UniversalAnalog/ECLComputer-VideoInterface. It  
can connect most computers to a video presentation  
device, such as a large screen projector or data  
monitor. TheRGB302/304’sSmartSavefeature  
automatically selects sync settings and other  
parameters for a quick and easy setup.  
Among the RGB 302/304 features are RGB input/  
output connectors, an MBC power jack, audio input/  
output connectors, an RS-232 connector, and rear  
panel DIP switches.  
The RGB 304 is identical in performance and features  
as the RGB 302 with the exception being that, unlike  
the RGB 302, the RGB 304 has its 9-pin Analog/ECL  
input, Audio input, and MBC power jack located on the  
front panel of the unit, as shown below. This difference  
allows the RGB 304 to be installed in situations where  
front panel access to such connectors may be  
necessary, such as the mounting of the unit in a rack  
mountenvironment.  
RGB 302/304 Features  
The RGB 302/304 features allow video output to be  
controlled in several ways:  
• Automatic sync output detection and setup for quick  
installation  
• Custom setup and adjustments made from the Front  
Panel (shown below)  
• RGB 302/304 Windows® software, through an RS-232  
interface  
• User-written programs through the RS-232 port  
RGB 302  
MENU  
NEXT  
RGB 304  
AUDIO IN  
ANALOG/ECL  
MBC  
MENU  
NEXT  
POWER  
INPUT  
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Chapter 1 • Introduction to the RGB 302/304  
SmartSave  
This unique feature greatly simplifies the video  
configuration setup of the RGB 302/304. The  
RGB 302/304 comes preset with various video  
configurations to match most computer video  
requirements. Theproperconfigurationis  
automatically selected and implemented for the user.  
In addition, the RGB 302/304 will automatically save  
any user modifications to the video configuration and  
will recall the correct configuration without need for  
userintervention.  
LCD Menu Driven Controls  
The RGB 302/304 does not have front panel “knobs”  
or “switches” to control its operation. Instead, the  
“controls” are displayed and adjusted using the Front  
Panel LCD display and the six front panel buttons.  
The Front Panel display can be used in any of four  
languages: English, French, Spanish and German.  
The display serves two purposes:  
1. The RGB 302/304 automatically detects and  
displays vital troubleshooting information, such as  
the horizontal and vertical scan frequencies.  
2. The user can step through and display any of the  
controls or features in the interface.  
___ Chapter 3 has details on using the Front Panel.  
Memory Blocks and Memory Cycling  
There are 15 preset memory blocks which store video  
format information, such as video, sync and control  
settings. Each block is preloaded by Extron and  
defines one video configuration (e.g. VESA3, MAC16",  
etc.). These preset memory blocks define most video  
requirements. Inaddition, thereare25user-definable  
memory blocks available.  
The RGB 302/304 automatically cycles through  
(Memory Cycling) the user-defined memory blocks  
and loads the video format that most closely matches  
the computer’s video output. Should a match not be  
found, the 15 preset memory blocks are searched  
next (refer to the section “Memory Cycling Feature” in  
Chapter2).  
Level Control (picture)  
This feature is similar to the brightness control on a  
data monitor and is used to adjust the intensity of the  
video level on the projector/monitor screen by using  
the cursor keys. There are 255 levels for this control.  
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Peaking Control (sharpness)  
This control is similar to the sharpness control on a  
data monitor. It is also used to compensate for long  
cable runs. There are eight Peaking levels which are  
selected by using the cursor keys.  
Horizontal Shift Control (centering)  
This feature shifts the displayed image to the left or  
right on the projector/monitor screen by using the  
cursor keys. There are 255 positions for this control.  
Vertical Shift Control (centering)  
This feature shifts the displayed image up or down on  
the projector/monitor screen by using the cursor keys.  
There are 255 positions for this control.  
Automatic Sync Output Detection  
The RGB 302/304 automatically detects which cables  
are connected and sends either Sync On Green,  
Composite Sync or Separate Horizontal and Vertical  
sync signals to the correct output cables. This  
function can be overridden through menu controls.  
Automatic Sync Stripping  
The RGB 302/304 automatically strips all incoming  
sync from the red, green, and blue channels for clean,  
crisp signal processing. Sync may be recombined with  
the green channel if necessary.  
Keyboard Lockout  
The RGB 302/304 features a Keyboard Lockout  
function which allows the user to “lock out” the front  
panel controls by using “hot keys”. This feature  
disables front panel operation after setup.  
Auto-switching Power Supply  
The RGB 302/304 is equipped with an internal auto-  
switching power supply that operates from any input  
voltage in the 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz range. No  
equipment changes are necessary.  
Audio Interface  
The RGB 302/304 includes a PC/computer audio (600  
ohm) to line-level audio (balanced) converter. For  
computers which have a sound card, the audio  
interface will process the audio signal along with the  
video (audio follow). The audio output can be  
connected to an external stereo system.  
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DIP Switch Settings  
The RGB 302/304 includes a rear panel DIP switch  
bank which will activate Digital Display Sync  
Processing, remove/pass serration pulses, and set 75  
Ohm/highimpedancevideoinputtermination.  
RS-232 Control Interface for Remote Control  
The RGB 302/304 has a built-in RS-232 interface to  
allow the unit to be controlled remotely in either of two  
ways:  
1. Use the Windows® RGB 302/304 Control Panel  
software provided by Extron (see next section).  
2. The user may write software to control the RGB 302/  
304 from a PC or control system. See the  
Programmer’s Guide in Appendix A.  
The RS-232 protocol is fixed at 9600 baud, no parity, 8  
data bits and 1 stop bit.  
Benefits of Windows® RGB 302/304 Software  
Using the Windows® software provided with the  
RGB 302/304 adds several advantages over Front  
Paneloperation.  
• All of the controls are quick and easy to use with  
the on-screen control panel.  
• Application setups can be stored as disk files,  
therefore, an unlimited number of setups can be  
stored and reloaded from the PC’s hard drive or  
floppy disk.  
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on using this software.  
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Front Panel Controls  
The Front Panel buttons (as shown below) have many  
functions, depending on which menu is accessed at  
any particular time. For example, the user can display  
and adjust controls to modify the video display. The  
specific functions for these buttons are described  
below.  
RGB 302  
MENU  
NEXT  
RGB 304  
AUDIO IN  
ANALOG/ECL  
MBC  
MENU  
NEXT  
POWER  
INPUT  
The LCD panel cycles through 3 default menus when  
the RGB 302/304 is first powered on. Refer to Chapter  
3 for instructions on using the RGB 302/304 menus.  
___ There is a built-in time-out function which will return to  
the default menu cycle if no buttons are pressed for  
approximately 8 seconds. By default, any changes  
which were made will be automatically saved upon the  
time-out.  
Menu button  
The Menu button is used to select and step through  
the four different menu classes (to be explained in  
Chapter3).  
MENU  
Next button  
The Next button is used to advance to the next  
submenu of a menu class or to return to the beginning  
of the menu class (see the menu flowchart on page 3-1).  
NEXT  
Cursor buttons  
The cursor buttons are typically used to step through  
the menu options before making a choice. These  
options could be alpha characters or numeric settings.  
The user may also want to change the value of the  
current setting (i.e., increase or decrease level, shift,  
peaking, etc.). These buttons also serve as  
convenient “hot keys” to various functions.  
LCD Display  
Besides displaying the menus, the LCD display  
provides some helpful information, such as which  
buttons to use when making choices.  
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Chapter 1 • Introduction to the RGB 302/304  
RGB302/304Specifications  
Part Number  
.. 60-243-01 (RGB 302)  
.. 60-244-01 (RGB 304)  
User’sManual  
Dimensions  
.. 68-354-01  
.. 8.75" W x 9.5" D x 1.75" H  
.. 5 lbs  
ShippingWeight  
Input Power  
.. 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,  
auto-switchable, internal  
Power Consumption  
.. 17 watts  
OperatingTemperature .. 0° C to 50° C  
Control Baud Rate  
InputSignal:  
.. 9600baud  
Video .. 2V p-p max  
VideoImpedance .. 75 terminated, 7.5 kuntermin.  
Sync .. Separate H & V Sync TTL (±)  
.. Composite H & V TTL (±)  
.. Sync on Green (-).3V  
.. Sync on Red, Green & Blue (-).3V  
Sync Impedance .. 10 kΩ  
Audio .. Connector: 3.5 mm jack  
AudioImpedance .. High Z  
Output Signal:  
Video .. .35V to 1V p-p with .7V applied  
VideoImpedance .. 75 Ω  
Sync .. Sync on Green (-)  
.. Composite Sync (-)  
.. Separate H & V (±)  
Sync Impedance .. 75 kΩ  
Audio .. Connector: 3.5 mm jack  
AudioImpedance .. 600 Ω  
FrequencyCompatability:  
Horizontal .. 15 - 125 kHz (automatically)  
Vertical .. 30 - 170 Hz (automatically)  
RGB Video Bandwidth .. 220 MHz (2 ns rise time)  
LCD Scan Rate Range:  
Horizontal .. 15 - 150 kHz  
Vertical .. 30 - 170 Hz  
LCD Menu (Front Panel): .. Back-litalphanumericdisplay  
(English, German, Spanish or  
French)  
Warranty  
.. Two years, parts and labor  
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User’s manual  
Chapter Two  
Installing the RGB 302/304  
Easy Setup Procedure  
DIP Switch Settings  
Audio Connections  
Installation Check  
Memory Cycling Feature  
RS-232 Specifications  
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RGB 302  
MENU  
NEXT  
100-240V  
0.5A  
RS-232  
OUTPUT  
B
R
G
H/HV  
V
AUDIO  
R
MBC  
L
POWER  
ANALOG/ECL  
INPUT  
50/60 Hz  
OUT  
IN  
RGB 304  
AUDIO IN  
ANALOG/ECL  
MBC  
MENU  
NEXT  
POWER  
INPUT  
100-240V  
0.5A  
OUTPUT  
B
R
G
H/HV  
V
AUDIO  
RS-232  
L
R
50/60 Hz  
OUT  
____ The diagrams above show the front and rear panels of  
the RGB 302 (top pair) and RGB 304 (bottom pair).  
Easy Setup Procedure  
These easy-to-follow steps describe the general setup  
of the RGB 302/304. Refer to the example Application  
Diagrams at the end of this chapter.  
1. Turn the computer and monitor power Off.  
Do not connect the RGB 302/304 power cable yet  
(there is no power switch).  
2. Disconnect and remove the computer’s local monitor  
video cable from the computer video port.  
3. Connect BNC output cables from the RGB 302/304  
to the data monitor/projector — all BNC outputs are  
RGB analog. The BNC connectors are marked R, B,  
G, H/V and V. They may be connected in any of  
three ways:  
• Red, Green/sync and Blue, for RGB with sync on  
Green. (3-cablehookup)  
• Red, Green, Blue and H/HV, for RGB with Composite  
sync signals. (4-cable hookup)  
• Red, Green, Blue, H/HV and V, for RGB with separate  
Horizontal and Vertical sync signals. (5-cablehookup)  
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____ The Extron RGB 302/304 automatically detects which  
cables are connected and sends sync signals to the  
correctoutput.  
4. Connect the Analog/ECL MBC video cable from the  
computer (Power PC, PC, Mac, or workstation) to  
the Analog/ECL Input connector on the RGB 302/  
304 and to the local monitor. See note below.  
ANALOG/ECL  
INPUT  
____ If a Laptop Breakout Cable (LBC) is being used, set  
DIP Switch 3 to Off. Refer to “Rear Panel DIP Switch  
Settings” in the next section.  
4a. MBC Power Connector — If an MBC buffer is  
being used, plug the phone jack into the MBC  
power female connector of the RGB 302/304.  
5. RS-232 Control (optional) — If using a PC or other  
system to control the RGB 302/304, connect the  
cable here (pinouts and interface specifications are  
given under the section “Installation Check” later in  
this chapter).  
RS-232  
6. Turn power On at the local computer monitor. Next,  
turn power On at the computer supplying the video  
input — (Power PC, PC, Mac or workstation).  
6a. Turn power On at the data monitor/projector.  
6b. Connect power to the RGB 302/304.  
7. Observe that the RGB 302/304 LCD display lights up  
and cycles through the three default menus (below).  
7a. The ID or Title Menu - Displays the name of  
the unit. To change this display, see “Editing  
the ID Screen” in Chapter 3.  
7b. The Scan Rate Menu - From the monitor  
breakout cable, the RGB 302/304 detects  
the scan rate frequencies and displays  
them. The scan rate display on the left is an  
example.  
7c. The Sync Output-Memory Cycling Menu -  
As an example, if the RGB 302/304 has  
detected an output with sync on Green and  
Memory Cycling is turned On, the first line  
will display “Sync Out: Green” and the  
second line will display “Mem Cycling: On” .  
Refer to the “Memory Cycling Feature”  
section in this chapter for a detailed  
explanationofMemoryCycling.  
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____ Memory Cycling can be On or Off. Sync Output can be  
Green, Comp (Composite), H&V (Separate Horizontal  
& Vertical), or Auto (Automatic). Automatic Sync  
means the RGB 302/304 detects which output  
connectors are currently active and will set and display  
the output sync as either Green, RGBS or RGBHV,  
dependingontheconnections.  
Rear Panel DIP Switch Settings  
The RGB 302/304 has three DIP switch settings:  
Switch 1: On = Digital Display Sync Processing  
Off = Processed sync (normal)  
Switch 2: On = Remove serration pulses  
On  
Off  
Off = Pass serration pulses (normal)  
1
2
3
Switch 3: On = 75-Ohm input termination  
Off = High impedance input termination  
AudioConnections  
The RGB 302/304 provides audio interfacing to the  
audio output which is connected to the user’s audio  
equipment. The user supplies the audio cables.  
RGB 302  
On the RGB 302, the audio input and output are both  
located on the rear panel, as shown in the diagram to  
AUDIO  
L
R
OUT  
IN  
theleft.  
RGB 304  
AUDIO  
The RGB 304 has the audio output  
L
R
located on the rear panel, but the  
audio input is situated on the front  
panel, as shown to the right.  
OUT  
AUDIO IN  
The audio interface is a PC/computer audio (600 ) to  
line-level audio (balanced) converter. If the computer  
has a sound card, the RGB 302/304 will distribute the  
audio with the video (audio follow).  
Although the input and output audio connectors are  
physically the same, they are used differently. See the  
illustration and the following descriptions for the  
correct wiring of audio inputs and outputs.  
Audio Input — Connect the stereo audio sources to  
Audio In. Input cables should be wired as follows:  
• Stereo left to Tip (+) contact  
• Stereo right to Ring (-) contact  
• Both commons to Sleeve (Gnd) contact  
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Audio Output (Left and Right) — There is one audio  
output using separate connectors for left and right  
channels. Connect the left and right output jacks to the  
inputs of an external audio system. The 3-contact  
outputs can be wired for balanced or unbalanced  
audio.  
• For unbalanced audio, use Tip (+) and Sleeve (Gnd)  
• For balanced audio, use Tip (+) and Ring (-)  
____ Observe polarity when making connections to keep left  
and right channels in phase.  
InstallationCheck  
To verify that the installation is complete, do the  
following:  
1. Check that the LCD default menus show the correct  
information (as previously described in Step 7). Use  
the menus as a troubleshooting aid.  
If no video input was detected, no memory  
block was loaded, and the display will show  
zeroes.  
The scan rate menu may be used for  
troubleshootingasfollows:  
• The timing for the RGB 302/304 is derived from  
the vertical sync signal. If the vertical sync signal  
is not present, both the vertical and horizontal  
frequencies will be zeroes, even if there is a  
horizontalsignalpresent.  
• If a vertical sync signal is detected and the  
horizontal sync is not detected, the vertical  
frequency is displayed, but the horizontal  
frequency is zeroes.  
2. Recheck the previous Easy Setup Procedure steps  
for correct cable connections, etc.  
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Memory Cycling Feature  
The RGB 302/304 is preset at the factory with fifteen  
video formats which are stored in memory blocks.  
These memory blocks contain video formats which  
will match most computers. There are also 25  
additional empty memory blocks which are user-  
defined.  
When a video input is connected and the RGB 302/  
304 is powered On, the 25 user-defined memory  
blocks are scanned (cycled) sequentially for a  
configuration which matches the computer’s video  
input. If a match is found, that format’s stored settings  
are implemented. If a match is not found, the 15 preset  
video formats are scanned next. If a match is found,  
that format and any adjustments to the image are  
automatically saved to a user-defined memory block (if  
Memory Cycling is set On). If a match is not found  
among the preset formats, a new video format will be  
created and stored (see note below) as a user-defined  
memoryblock.  
The 25 user-defined memory blocks are filled  
sequentially (1 to 25). If the last empty memory block  
(#25) has already been filled and a new video format is  
added, memory block #1 will be overwritten. Additional  
new formats will sequentially overwrite memory blocks  
#2, #3, #4, etc., and start over again at memory block  
#1, #2, #3, etc.  
The 15 preset memory blocks are permanently stored,  
while the 25 user-defined memory blocks can only be  
cleared by resetting the RGB 302/304 (refer to  
System Reset Menu in the “Option Controls Menus”  
section of Chapter 3). Powering Off the RGB 302/304  
will not delete any of the memory blocks.  
____ If Memory Cycling is disabled (set Off), any changes to  
a video configuration will not be stored in a memory  
block and no new memory blocks will be saved. Refer  
to Memory Cycling Menu in the “Option Controls  
Menus” section of Chapter 3.  
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Preset Memory Blocks  
The Memory Cycling feature supports 25 user-defined  
memory blocks for storing video configurations and 15  
permanently defined memory blocks. The 15 preset  
memory block video configurations are listed below.  
No. Format  
HorizontalFrequency[kHz]  
Vertical Frequency [Hz]  
1
VGA1  
31.5  
31.5  
31.5  
35.2  
37.9  
48.4  
56.4  
38.0  
48.0  
35.0  
49.7  
68.7  
71.7  
81.0  
63.9  
70  
70  
60  
56  
72  
60  
70  
60  
72  
67  
75  
75  
76  
76  
60  
2
VGA2  
3
VGA3  
4
VESA1  
VESA2  
VESA3  
VESA4  
VESA5  
VESA6  
Mac 13"  
Mac 16"  
Mac 21"  
Sun1  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Sun2  
SGI  
PowerSupply  
The RGB 302/304 is equipped with an internal auto-  
switching power supply that operates from any input  
voltage in the 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz range. No  
equipment changes are necessary.  
RS-232InterfaceSpecifications  
9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.  
RS-232 Connector Pins are assigned as follows:  
RS-232  
Pin Signal  
Pin Signal  
Pin Signal  
1
2
3
Transmit  
Receive  
4
5
6
Ground  
7
8
9
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ApplicationDiagrams  
The diagrams below show possible application setups  
for the RGB 302 and RGB 304.  
RGB 302  
Control  
System  
RS-232  
ECL  
G
MBC  
   M
NAINLOPUT  
SREM  
LDSYNC  
WER  
PO  
UDIO  
A
V
IN  
L
R
H/HV  
RGB 302  
T  
RS-232  
Control Cable  
OUTPUT  
B
G
MENU  
R
100-240V  
0.5A  
NEXT  
5
0
/
6
0
H
z
Rear  
Front  
BNC 4 or 5  
HR Cable  
MBC Cable  
Output  
Audio  
Local  
Monitor  
OR  
Data Monitor  
Large-Screen  
Data Projector  
Power PC, Macintosh  
or WorkStation  
Audio Amplifier  
RGB 304  
Control  
System  
A
MB
UDIO IN  
ANALOG/ECL  
RS-232  
PO  
WER  
75OHM  
SREM  
INPU
LDSYNC  
UDIO  
A
V
L
R
H/HV  
U
RGB 304  
OUTPUT  
B
G
MENU  
NEXT  
R
100-240V  
0.5A  
RS-232  
Control Cable  
5
0
/
6
0
H
z
Rear  
Front  
BNC 4 or 5  
HR Cable  
MBC Cable  
Output  
Audio  
Local  
Monitor  
OR  
Large-Screen  
Data Projector  
Data Monitor  
Power PC, Macintosh  
or WorkStation  
Audio Amplifier  
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User’s manual  
Chapter Three  
Front Panel Menus  
Menu Flowchart  
Default Cycle Menus  
Image Controls Menus  
Sync Controls Menus  
Option Controls Menus  
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RGB302/304MenuSequence  
The flowchart below describes, in top-to-bottom  
sequence, the four major menu classes of the RGB  
302/304: Default Cycle menus, Image Controls  
menus, Sync Controls menus, and Option Controls  
menus.  
POWER  
UP  
Default Cycle Menus  
2 Sec.  
Delay  
2 Sec.  
Delay  
2 Sec.  
Delay  
EXTRON RGB 302  
HI RES INTERFACE  
HORZ. 37.90 kHz  
VERT. 72.00 Hz  
SYNC OUT: Green  
MEM CYCLING: On  
At any time during the Default Cycle Menus:  
At any time during the Default Cycle Menus,  
to select a language:  
Press  
Press  
and  
and  
Simultaneously to get ‘KEYBOARD IS LOCKED’ or ‘KEYBOARD IS UNLOCKED’  
Simultaneously to edit the default ID Screen  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
then  
then  
then  
then  
Selects: ENGLISH  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
Selects: SPANISH  
Selects: GERMAN  
Selects: FRENCH  
MENU  
NEXT  
Press  
Press  
or  
or  
to adjust Vertical Shift  
to adjust Horizontal Shift  
Press MENU at any time to advance to the Image Controls Menus  
or else time-out to return to the Default Cycle Menus  
MENU  
Image Controls Menus  
(DIP Switch 1 set to ‘off’)  
HORIZONTAL SHIFT  
+006  
VERTICAL SHIFT  
+126  
LEVEL CONTROL  
+006  
IMAGE CONTROLS  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
(DIP Switch 1 set to ‘on’)  
SHIFT  
DISABLED  
PEAKING CONTROL  
MIN  
MAX  
NEXT  
Press MENU at any time to advance to the Sync Controls Menus  
or else time-out to return to the Default Cycle Menus  
MENU  
Sync Controls Menus  
SYNC OUTPUT  
Auto  
SYNC OUTPUT  
Green  
SYNC CONTROLS  
or  
or  
NEXT  
HORZ. POLARITY  
Norm  
SYNC OUTPUT  
Separate H&V  
SYNC OUTPUT  
Composite  
or  
+
-
NEXT  
NEXT  
VERT. POLARITY  
Norm  
+
-
NEXT  
Press MENU at any time to advance to the Option Controls Menus  
or else time-out to return to the Default Cycle Menus  
MENU  
Option Controls Menus  
BACKLITE  
Auto On  
MEMORY CYCLING  
On Off  
SYSTEM RESET?  
OPTION CONTROLS  
PRESS  
&
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
PLEASE WAIT  
RESETTING SYSTEM  
CONFIRM RESET  
PRESS  
Press  
and  
Simultaneously  
Press  
and  
Simultaneously  
&
TIME-OUT  
Default Cycle Menus  
Press MENU at any time to advance to the Exit Menu  
or else time-out to return to the Default Cycle Menus  
MENU  
Press NEXT (or time-out) to return to the Default Cycle Menus  
or Press MENU to return to the Image Controls Menus  
EXIT MENU  
NEXT  
MENU  
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Using the Menu System  
The RGB 302/304 control menus are accessed  
through the Front Panel (refer to Chapter 1, “Using the  
Front Panel” ). Use the LCD display, together with  
front panel keys (see below), to view or make  
changes to the current settings. Observe the monitor  
or projector screen while making adjustments. The  
menu flowchart on page 3-1 may be used as a guide  
while stepping through the menus.  
RGB 302  
MENU  
NEXT  
RGB 304  
AUDIO IN  
ANALOG/ECL  
MBC  
MENU  
NEXT  
POWER  
INPUT  
____ When using the front panel, a pause (time-out) of  
approximately 8 seconds will release the current menu  
mode and the RGB 302/304 returns to the 3-menu  
default cycle and saves any changes. If the user  
powers off the RGB 302/304 before returning to the  
default cycle (either by a time-out or Exit Menu), any  
new changes will not be saved.  
When making adjustments using the cursor keys (see  
below), stop when the proper adjustment has been  
reached and allow the time-out to occur to save the new  
settings.  
The menu system, as illustrated in the previous menu  
flowchart, consists of four major classes of menus:  
Default Cycle menus, Image Controls menus, Sync  
Controls menus, and Option Controls menus. These  
menus are discussed in detail later in this chapter.  
Pressing the Menu key (  
) will advance you to the  
MENU  
next class of menus as indicated in the flowchart. The  
Next key ( ) is used to step through the submenus  
NEXT  
or to return to the beginning of the menu class, while  
the cursor keys ( ) are used to  
change or select the settings. There are also special  
keys and key combinations, known as “hot keys”,  
which are discussed later in this chapter.  
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Default Cycle Menus  
When the RGB 302/304 is initially powered up, the  
RGB 302/304 is in a 3-menu default cycle. Several  
options are also accessible from the default menu  
cycle: a menu interface language, keyboard lock/  
unlock control, ID screen edit menu, and the image  
controls menus. The image controls menus, one of the  
four classes of menus, sets image shifting, level and  
peaking.  
When the RGB 302/304 is first powered up, the LCD  
displays three default menus for about 2 seconds  
each. From this default menu cycle, you can advance  
to the next class of menus, “Image Controls”, by  
pressing  
at any time.  
MENU  
This 3-menu default cycle can also be broken by  
simultaneously pressing the “hot keys” Next and  
Menu. This will cause the RGB 302/304 to switch  
from “default” mode to “menu” mode (see “Editing the  
ID Screen” below).  
• The ID Screen default menu identifies the  
interface and is factory programmed as  
shown here. However, this display can be  
edited to display a user-created message.  
Editing the ID Screen —  
To access the ID screen at any time from the default  
cycle, press the “hot keys”  
simultaneously.  
and  
NEXT  
MENU  
The first character on the ID screen will flash. When  
entering text, use the and keys to scroll  
through the alphabet and change the character, then  
press to go to the next character position, or use  
to back up.  
After creating the new message, pressing  
will  
NEXT  
return you to the default menu cycle and save any  
changes. The new information will now display on the  
ID screen. The default screen can still be restored if  
the system is reset (see System Reset in the “Option  
Controls Menus” section of this chapter).  
• The Scan Rate default menu displays the  
scan rate frequencies detected from the video  
input. This menu is for information only and  
cannot be modified by the user.  
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• The third default menu displays what type of  
Sync Output has been selected and  
whether the Memory Cycling feature has  
been turned On or Off. To change any of  
these menu settings, refer to Sync Output in  
the “Sync Controls Menus” section and  
refer to Memory Cycling in the “Option  
Controls Menus” section of this chapter.  
Default Cycle Hot Keys  
You may choose to “hot key” directly out of the default  
menu cycle (see note below) by pressing the or  
key. This will take you directly to the Horizontal  
Shift menu (see Horizontal Shift in the “Image  
Controls Menus” section of this chapter). Similarly, by  
pressing either the  
or  
key, you will go directly  
to the Vertical Shift menu (see Vertical Shift in the  
“Image Controls Menus” section of this chapter).  
____ Using these “hot keys” to exit from the default menu  
cycle will only work if DIP Switch 1, located on the rear  
panel of the RGB 302/304, has been set Off. Setting it  
to Off means the Digital Display Sync Processing is  
not active, but Normal sync processing is active. If  
Digital Display Sync Processing is active (Switch 1 set  
On), the “Shift Disabled” message will display. See  
“Rear Panel DIP Switch Settings” in Chapter 2 and  
“Digital Display Sync Processing” later in this chapter.  
Language Menu  
The user may change the menu language  
(English, Spanish, French or German) by  
doing the following: while in the default menu  
cycle, hold down the  
key first, then  
NEXT  
press the cursor key for the desired language  
(shown below). The default is English.  
+
+
Next and Up for English  
NEXT  
NEXT  
Next and Down for Spanish  
+
+
Next and Left for French  
NEXT  
NEXT  
Next and Right for German  
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Keyboard Lock/Unlock Menu  
Utilizingthe KeyboardLock/Unlockfeature  
allows the user to lock or unlock the front  
panel controls for security reasons. While in  
the default menu cycle, depressing the cursor  
keys  
and  
simultaneously for 2  
seconds will either lock or unlock the front  
panel controls, depending on the original front  
panel lock/unlock status.  
____ Once the keyboard is locked it will remain locked even  
when power to the RGB 302/304 is removed. To alert  
the user upon power up if the keyboard has been  
locked, the unit will show the locked message.  
Digital Display Sync Processing  
Digital Display Sync Processing (DDSP) is a DIP  
switch option for all three sync output choices and is  
normally set Off. This means that the incoming sync  
will be processed, shifted, and then sent to the  
presentationdisplay.  
On  
Off  
If DIP Switch 1 is set On, the sync will pass directly to  
the presentation display without being processed and  
the horizontal and vertical shift controls will have no  
effect on the sync output (the “Shift Disabled”  
message will be displayed).  
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2
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____ The following menus require use of the cursor keys to  
make adjustments or selections. As a matter of  
convenience (but excluding the use of “hot keys”),  
pressing either the  
or  
key will have the  
same effect. Similarly, pressing either the  
key will have the same effect.  
or  
Image Controls Menus  
From the Default Cycle menus, press  
MENU  
to advance to the Image Controls menus. The  
image which the RGB 302/304 displays on a  
monitor or projector screen can be adjusted  
through these menus. Press  
to go to the  
NEXT  
Horizontal Shift menu (see note below) or  
to advance to the Sync Controls menus.  
MENU  
____ If the “Shift Disabled” message is displayed, the unit  
has been set to the Digital Display Sync  
Processing mode. Refer to “Digital Display  
Sync Processing” earlier in this chapter.  
Horizontal Shift Menu  
The Horizontal Shift menu moves the  
displayed image left or right on the monitor/  
projection screen. From the default cycle, you  
can go directly to this menu by pressing either  
the  
or  
“hot key”. The default  
setting is “CENTER”.  
While observing the video screen, use the  
cursor keys  
and  
to adjust the  
horizontal centering. There are 255  
incremental steps for this control.  
When the adjustment is complete, release the  
cursor key and press  
to go to the  
NEXT  
Vertical Shift menu, or press  
to advance  
MENU  
to the Sync Controls menus, or allow the time-  
out to occur to save any changes.  
Vertical Shift Menu  
The Vertical Shift menu moves the displayed  
image up and down on the presentation  
screen. From the default cycle, you can go  
directly to this menu by pressing either the  
or  
“hot key”. The default setting is  
“CENTER”.  
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While observing the video screen, use the cursor keys  
and to adjust the vertical centering. There are  
255 incremental steps for this control.  
When the adjustment is complete, release the cursor  
key and press  
to go to the Level Control menu,  
NEXT  
or press  
to advance to the Sync Controls  
MENU  
menus, or allow the time-out to occur to save any  
changes.  
Level Control Menu  
The Level Control menu is similar to the  
brightness control on a data monitor. Using  
this menu, the user can change the video  
level (defaults to “CENTER”) using the  
cursor key to lower the level or the  
key to  
raise the level. Pressing the key once  
changes the setting by 001. Holding the key  
down continuously causes the setting to  
change faster. There are 255 incremental  
steps for this control.  
When the adjustment is complete, release the  
cursor key and press  
to go to the  
NEXT  
Peaking Control menu, or press  
to  
MENU  
advance to the Sync Controls menus, or allow  
the time-out to occur to save any changes.  
Peaking Control Menu  
The Peaking Control menu provides  
compensation for losses in signal quality due  
to cable capacitance. Use this control to  
adjust the sharpness of the picture on the  
presentation screen. Use the cursor keys  
or  
to move the indicator to the left  
or right. Observe the results on the monitor/  
projection screen while making the  
adjustment.There are eight possible Peaking  
settings.  
When the adjustment is complete, release the  
cursor key and press  
to return to the  
NEXT  
Image Controls menus, or press  
to  
MENU  
advance to the Sync Controls menus, or allow  
the time-out to occur to save any changes.  
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Sync Controls Menus  
The Sync Controls menus consists of the  
Sync Output menus. The Sync Output menu  
determines how the sync output of the RGB  
302/304 is specified. Press  
to go to the  
NEXT  
Sync Output menu, or press  
to advance  
MENU  
to the Option Controls menus, or allow the  
time-out to occur.  
Sync Output Menu  
As shown in the menu flowchart on page 3-1,  
there are four sets of Sync Output menus,  
one set for each sync source. The LCD will  
display one of four sync output menus:  
Green, Composite, Separate H&V (Separate  
Horizontal & Vertical), or Auto (Automatic  
Sync) - see note below.  
The Sync Output menu allows the user to  
change the sync output. The sync defaults to  
Automatic sync. However, it can be changed  
to Composite sync, Separate H & V sync, or  
Sync on Green by pressing the  
or  
cursor key. The currently selected sync  
setting will not flash, but the alternate settings  
will flash. To select an alternate sync setting,  
press  
. After selecting a new sync setting,  
NEXT  
allow the time-out to occur to save it.  
____ Automatic Sync means the RGB 302/304 detects  
which terminated* output connectors are currently  
active and will set the output sync as either Sync on  
Green, Composite Sync, or Separate H & V, depending  
upon the connections. If Separate H & V is detected,  
the Vertical and Horizontal polarities are set to  
negative(-).  
*610 ohms or less impedance  
Examples of Default Cycle menus which display sync  
output and Memory Cycling status are shown below.  
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If sync output is Auto, the possible sync  
output configurations are: sync on Green (3-  
cable hookup), Composite sync (4-wire  
hookup), or Separate H & V (5-wire hookup).  
See the example Default Cycle sync output  
menus on the left.  
If the sync output specified above was  
Separate H & V, the horizontal and vertical  
polarities may be changed as described in the  
next sections.  
Horizontal Polarity Menu  
The Horz. Polarity menu allows the user to  
change the horizontal polarity of the sync  
output. The horizontal polarity is selected by  
pressing either the  
or  
or  
or  
cursor key and choosing either normal  
<norm>, positive <+>, or negative <->.  
Normal means output polarity will be the same  
as input polarity with shifting allowed.  
Press  
to go to the Vertical Polarity  
NEXT  
menu, or press  
to advance to the Option  
MENU  
Controls menus, or allow the time-out to occur  
to save any changes.  
Vertical Polarity Menu  
The Vertical Polarity menu allows the user to  
change the vertical polarity of the sync  
output. The vertical polarity is selected by  
pressing either the  
or  
or  
or  
cursor key and selecting either normal  
<norm>, positive <+>, or negative <->.  
Normal means output polarity will be the same  
as input polarity with shifting allowed.  
Press  
to return to the Sync Controls  
NEXT  
menus, or press  
to advance to the  
MENU  
Option Controls menus, or allow the time-out  
to occur to save any changes.  
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Option Controls Menus  
Among the menu options for the RGB 302/304  
are the LCD Backlite, Memory Cycling, and  
SystemReset.  
Press  
press  
to go to the Backlite menu, or  
to advance to the Exit Menu, or  
NEXT  
MENU  
allow the time-out to occur.  
LCD Backlite Menu  
The LCD Backlite menu allows the user to  
permanently turn on the LCD backlite <On> or  
temporarily turn off the backlite <Auto>. The  
Auto state turns off the backlite whenever  
there is no activity for 15 seconds. Auto will  
turn on the backlite whenever any front panel  
key is pressed.  
Press the  
or  
or  
or  
key to  
select between <On> or <Auto>. Then press  
to go to the Memory Cycling menu, or  
NEXT  
press  
to return to the Image Controls  
MENU  
menus, or allow the time-out to occur to save  
any changes.  
Memory Cycling Menu  
The Memory Cycling menu allows the user  
to turn the memory cycling feature On or Off.  
Press the  
or  
or  
or  
key to  
select between <On> or <Off>. Then press  
to go to the System Reset menu, or  
NEXT  
press  
to return to the Image Controls  
MENU  
menus, or allow the time-out to occur to save  
any changes.  
Refer to the “Memory Cycling Feature”  
section in Chapter 2.  
System Reset Menu  
The System Reset menu allows the user to  
reset the RGB 302/304 to its factory settings.  
Press the  
and  
keys simultaneously  
to go to the Confirm Reset menu or press  
to return to the Option Controls menus,  
NEXT  
or press  
to return to the Image Controls  
MENU  
menus, or allow the time-out to occur.  
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Confirm Reset Menu  
The Confirm Reset menu actually resets the  
RGB 302/304 to its factory settings. Press the  
and  
keys simultaneously to reset or  
press  
to return to the default menu  
MENU  
cycle, or allow the time-out to occur. A reset  
message will be displayed if reset was  
selected.  
By allowing the time-out to occur, you will  
return to the default menu cycle.  
Exit Menu  
The Exit Menu menu allows the user to return  
to the Image Controls menus by pressing the  
key or the user may return to the default  
MENU  
menu cycle by either pressing  
allowing the time-out to occur.  
or by  
NEXT  
Default Settings on Power Up  
On power up, the RGB 302/304 will default to the last  
settings which were current just prior to the power off.  
All 25 user-defined memory blocks will be saved if  
Memory Cycling had been set On.  
Default Settings on System Reset  
On system reset, the RGB 302/304 will have the  
followingdefaultsettings:  
• Menu language is set to English  
• Backlite is set On  
• Memory Cycling is set On  
• Horizontal Shift is Center  
• Vertical Shift is Center  
• Level is Center  
• Peaking is Minimum  
• Sync Output is Automatic  
All 25 user-defined memory blocks will be cleared, but  
the 15 factory preset memory blocks will be retained.  
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User’s manual  
Chapter Four  
Using theWindows® Control Program  
Installing the Windows® Control Software  
Normal Windows Control Panel  
RGB 302/304 Help  
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Installing Windows® Control Software  
This chapter is dedicated to using Extron’s “Windows  
Control Program for RGB 302/304 via RS-232”  
software. Extron supplies this software that runs in the  
Windows® operating system, version 3.1 or later.  
Communication between the computer software and  
the RGB 302/304 is established after connecting the  
computer to the RS-232 Port on the rear panel of the  
RGB 302/304 (see diagrams below).  
1. Connect the PC’s Comm port to the RS-232  
connector on the back of the RGB 302/304.  
2. Power up the RGB 302/304, the PC, and load  
Windows.  
3. To install the software from the 3.5” floppy disk onto  
the hard disk, run SETUP.EXE from the floppy disk.  
(It’s just like any other Windows application.)  
___ The floppy disk has instructions printed on the label.  
The software can be run from the floppy drive or loaded  
onto the hard drive.  
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A
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L
R
H/HV  
T
OUTPUT  
B
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0.5A  
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100-240V  
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50/60  
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75OHM  
SREM  
LDSYNC  
UDIO  
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4. Installation of the software creates a Program Group  
(Windows 3.1) or a Folder (Windows 95®) called  
“Extron Electronics”. Icons for the Control Program  
and the Help Program are installed in that group or  
folder. The Window in the above illustration shows  
an Extron Program Group.  
5. Double-click on the RGB 302/304 Control Program  
icon to start the program. You will be asked to select  
the Comm Port. After selecting the Comm Port, the  
software looks for the RGB 302/304, “reads” its  
configuration, and then displays it in a window called  
“Extron’sRGB302/304InterfaceControlProgram”.  
Normal Windows Control Panel  
The following illustration shows an example of the  
normal Windows control panel. Among the convenient  
image adjusting features are controls for:  
• VerticalShifting  
• HorizontalShifting  
• Leveladjustment  
• Peakingadjustment  
• Scan rate (display only)  
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RGB302/304Help  
Double-click on the RGB 302 + 304 Help Icon (or  
press F1 at any time) to open the Help Window. An  
example of what this might look like is shown below.  
As with all Windows® Help files, clicking on the  
underlined words will give more detailed help.  
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User’s manual  
Appendix A  
Programmer’sGuide  
Remote Control Port – RS-232  
Host-to-RGB 302/304 Instructions  
Command/Response Table  
RGB 302/304-Initiated Messages  
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Remote Control Port (RS-232)  
The RGB 302/304 RS-232 port connector, shown  
below, is used to connect to a host or external  
controlling device, such as a computer or control  
system which can generate the proper command  
codes and recognize the RGB 302/304 responses.  
5
9
1
6
RS-232  
The RS-232 connector is a 9-pin D female with the  
followingpindesignations:  
Pin  
RS-232  
Usage  
1
2
Tx  
Noconnection  
TransmitData  
3
4
Rx  
Receive Data  
Noconnection  
5
Gnd  
SignalGround  
6
7
Noconnection  
Noconnection  
8
9
Noconnection  
Noconnection  
Commands and responses for programming the  
RGB 302/304 Interface from a Host system connected  
to the RS-232 port are listed on the next page.  
The RS-232 protocol is 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit and  
no parity.  
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Host-to-RGB302/304Instructions  
The RGB 302/304 will recognize certain ASCII  
characters as instructions. It then responds to those  
characterswithappropriateinformation.  
Unrecognizable codes will result in an error code as  
theresponse.  
Examples of RGB 302/304 RS-232 connections are  
shown here.  
RGB 302  
Control  
System  
-232  
S
R
L
C
C
O
B
L
T
M
NA  
U
7
A
INP  
SREM  
LDSYNC  
W
O
P
UDIO  
A
V
IN  
H
i
C
a
r
o
l
L
R
H/HV  
T
OUTPUT  
B
G
0.5A  
R
100-240V  
l
aro  
C
Hi  
RS-232  
z
50/60  
H
Control Cable  
RGB 304  
Control  
System  
-232  
S
R
75OHM  
SREM  
LDSYNC  
UDIO  
A
R
V
L
H/HV  
OUTPUT  
B
H
i
C
a
r
o
l
G
0.5A  
R
100-240V  
l
aro  
C
Hi  
z
50/60  
H
RS-232  
Control Cable  
Command/Response Table  
DefinitionsandAbbreviations:  
= CR/LF  
= 1 thru 8 (steps of peaking)  
(Hex values: 0D 0A)  
= -127 0 +127 (enhancement control range)  
= Controller software version to 2nd decimal place  
= xxx.xx (frequency in Hz or kHz)  
= Menu language (1 = English, 2 = Spanish,  
3 = French, 4 = German)  
= Output sync format where 0 = Automatic*, 1 = Sync  
on Green, 2 = Composite, 3 = H & V (normal), 4 = H &  
V (both +), 5 = H & V (+H, -V), 6 = H & V (-H, +V),  
and 7 = H & V (both -)  
* If executing the I/i command (Request Information)  
and sync output is set to Automatic (0), then 0 = RGB  
with sync on Green, 8 = RGB with separate H & V,  
and 9 = RGB with Composite sync.  
= 0 or 1, 0 = Off, 1 = On  
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SimpleCommands  
Commands  
ASCII  
Hex  
Response  
VideoLevelControl  
specify video level  
increment video level  
decrement video level  
Y
{ Y  
+ 59  
Brt  
Brt  
Brt  
7B + 59  
7D + 59  
} Y  
PeakingControl  
specify video peaking  
incrementvideopeaking  
decrementvideopeaking  
_
{_  
+ 5F  
7B + 5F  
7D + 5F  
Pkg  
Pkg  
Pkg  
{_  
Horizontal Shift  
specify horizontal shift  
increment horizontal shift  
H
+ 48  
7B + 48  
7D + 48  
Hph  
Hph  
Hph  
{H  
decrement horizontal shift }H  
Vertical Shift  
specify vertical shift  
increment vertical shift  
decrement vertical shift  
/
+ 2F  
7B + F  
7D + F  
Vph  
Vph  
Vph  
{ /  
} /  
Executive Mode (Front Panel Lockout)  
Executive mode on  
Executive mode off  
X
x
58  
78  
Exe 1↵  
Exe 0↵  
Read DIP Switches  
Read DIP switches  
Esc p 00 1B+70+30+30  
00 Dds  
Ser •Trm  
Write Sync Mode  
` ↵  
+ 60  
Syn  
MemoryCycling  
Enable  
.
,
2E  
2C  
Mem 1 ↵  
Mem 0 ↵  
Disable  
Backlite Display Mode  
Auto  
On  
S
s
53  
73  
Mut 1 ↵  
Mut 0 ↵  
Write ID Screen  
Esc P 02 (up to 32 characters) 1B+50+30+32  
Updated↵  
Read ID Screen  
Esc p 02 ↵  
1B+70+30+32 02 (up to 32 characters) ↵  
MenuLanguage  
English  
# 1  
# 2  
# 3  
# 4  
23 + 31  
23 + 32  
23 + 33  
23 + 34  
Fnc 1 ↵  
Fnc 2 ↵  
Fnc 3 ↵  
Fnc 4 ↵  
Spanish  
French  
German  
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Commands  
ASCII  
Hex  
Response  
Set Fade To Black  
FadeScreen  
B
b
42  
Blk 1 ↵  
Clear Fade To Black  
FadeScreen  
62  
Blk 0 ↵  
Unit Reset  
Reset Unit  
Esc P 99 1B+50+39+39  
Updated↵  
QuerySoftwareVersion  
Q/q  
N/n  
51/71  
QVER  
RequestPartNumber  
4E/6E  
N60-243-01 (for RGB 302)  
N60-244-01 (for RGB 304)  
RequestInformation  
I/i  
49/69  
Hph •Vph •Brt •Pkg •Syn •Mem •Exe •Mut •Blk •Fnc •Hrt  
•Vrt  
Example:Hph-112•Vph+009•Brt+000•Pkg1•Syn6•Mem1•Exe1•Mut0•Blk0•Fnc1•Hrt  
031.47•Vrt059.94↵  
Where:  
HorizontalShift(Hph)  
Vertical Shift (Vph)  
Level (Brt)  
Peaking(Pkg)  
Sync Mode (Syn)  
=
=
=
=
=
-112  
+9  
0
1
6 (Separate H & V with H = negative  
and V = positive)  
Memory Cycling (Mem)  
Executive Mode (Exe)  
Backlite Automode (Mut)  
Fade to Black (Blk)  
MenuLanguage(Fnc)  
Horizontal Scan Rate (Hrt) =  
Vertical Scan Rate (Vrt)  
=
=
=
=
=
1(Enabled)  
1 (On – Front Panel Locked Out)  
0 (Off – Backlite stays lit)  
0 (Off – Not faded)  
1 (Menu language is English)  
31.47 kHz  
=
59.94 Hz  
Error Codes  
Code  
E10  
Description  
Invalidcommand  
E13  
Invalid value (too large)  
E14  
Illegal command for this configuration (DIP Switch 1  
is set ON for Digital Display Sync Processing and  
Horizontal/Vertical Shift is requested)  
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RGB302/304-InitiatedMessages  
When a local event takes place, such as a Front Panel  
operation, the RGB 302/304 responds by sending a  
message to the Host. These RGB 302/304-initiated  
messages are listed below. As an example, the RGB  
302 messages would be:  
(C) COPYRIGHT 1998, EXTRON ELECTRONICS  
RGB 302, VX.XX ↵  
This message appears when AC power is first applied.  
(X.XX is the software version number.)  
Reconfig↵  
A change has been detected from the Front Panel, or  
a change in scan rate frequency has been detected, or  
an operation has occurred that requires a new  
memory block to be written. No response is expected  
from the host, but the host program, as an example,  
may want to request new status (I or i command).  
Resetand Updated↵  
These messages appear upon a System Reset from  
the Front Panel.  
Fnc  
The Menu language has been changed from the Front  
Panel.  
Exe  
The keyboard has been locked/unlocked from the  
FrontPanel.  
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