Multi-Channel Option Programmer's Guide

Document Number: 007-1812-030

Front Matter

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Conventions

1. Using the Multi-Channel Option
The Multi-Channel Option and the Graphics Subsystem
Video Output Formats and Raster Memory Boards

2. Using setmon
setmon Syntax
Setting Genlock
Cursor Position
Raster Memory Boards and Formats
Video Output Formats
Display Surface Dimensions
Programming Example

3. Using the Multi-Channel Option Panel
Setting Channel-specific Controls
Setting System-wide Controls
Saving Settings
Restoring Settings

A. Hardware Specifications
Electrical Levels
Sync Pair Outputs
Genlock Input
Format Timings
I/O Door Panel for Version with No Breakout Box
Breakout Box Connectors

B. Multi-Channel Option Error Messages
Messages Printed by IRIX Command Programs
Messages Printed during Boot or Found in SYSLOG

C. Setting VME Addresses
Setting VME Addresses for Crimson, POWER Series, or SkyWriter With IRIX 4.0.5H
Setting VME Addresses for Crimson, POWER Series, or SkyWriter With IRIX 5.1
Setting VME Addresses for Onyx With IRIX 5.0.1 or 5.1
Testing VME Addresses

D. Cabling the VIDI/O BOX

Glossary

4.

Index