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1. A 15 Map Font A 17 RS 232 Pinout COMM Port male A 19 INDEX Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page v SECTION ONE GETTING STARTED Section One Getting Started Introduction INTRODUCTION A Very Flexible Pointmaker Powerful The Pointmaker amp PVI X90 Presentation System by Boeckeler Instruments Inc combines the power of annotation with the features of a video scaler switcher and distribution amplifier It converts incoming NTSC or PAL televi sion format video signals to outgoing non interlaced computer video with higher scan rates It handles the input of up to four different a v components e g document presenter VCR computer DVD camera etc Any one of those components can be easily selected for simultaneous display on up to six differ ent computer monitors or projection systems In addition it supports up to ten different pointing marking controlling devices digitizing tablet touch screen light pen keyboard mouse devices etc for interacting with the displayed images S Total 1 221 75 f 5 00 172 50 O 5feenes 0 00 140 00 3 00 20 25 0 00 130 75 450 0 00 O00 22 25 2 50 13 00 0 00 104 25 5 250 575 000 73 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 1 50 750 0 00 38 25 4 25 0 00 59 50
2. 2 2 222222 153 SUG Graphics Display nannten 154 SUMY Men System 154 SUO Menu System 2 154 T Text Eabel oec em OR AIR RENE A STE RON A ee 155 TA Template Change nnie enri e ELEM WESS OE SUN VU bd E 156 TC Touch Screen Corner 1 156 U Undo Erase ega recu RRR KE ARM IR EORR RERO PEE Yee 156 Select an Overlay sec RR ea ERR nee nee 157 ET le ee Eee ee C ee M 157 Troubleshooting Guide ri arg A 3 Page iv Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Contents Quick Reference for A 5 Quick Reference for Digitizing A 5 Quick Reference for Light T selene ple alesse pongo Sap baw eee eee see eee A 6 Quick Reference for A 6 Quick Reference for Touch Screens and White A 7 Quick Reference for Other Mouse Devices A 8 Monitor Scan Rates nn Veo ie rrr ei pertes e odo tirs A 9 Current Compatible Scan A 10 COS S ANY ME A 11 Symbol Font
3. 53 Video Setup 2248 oed dA ep ae GARE UG Pn en RE RE rS 54 Turing Zap Icon OW Off d this E ee toT PIU Hep Mew ee 63 Turning Touch Screen Function Areas 64 Control Panels UTROL 65 The Audio 67 Adjusting Gain esse de rr eld eee RR an eee eie E gle ER dd 67 SECTION FOUR COMM PORT DEVICES 09 Comm Port 71 Controllers Requiring Calibration 1 71 Serial Port Aen etes be Ate og el e ehren een 45 Setting the Tablet 81 SECTION FIVE USING MARKERS Rev EX T eee essen R BS OvervleWac esee ub ALS oe EOS OR ate PER ERIS ee NS QE EE 87 Basic Marking Concepts 2 2 ae Rae ide Pt Sig see gab aw SN RR 87 Assigning Marker 89 Assigning Marker 1018 0 89 Assigning Line Styles o a Ra pk ed ET 90 Selecting Pointers yess aad nen Wh ah YD See etse oe 91 Turning the Active Pointer
4. Figure 1 12 Cutaway of back panel showing video input connectors Connecting a computer source NOTE Make all connections before applying power 1 Using a VGA cable connect the Pointmaker VGA IN 1 or VGA IN 2 input connector 15 pin HD to the monitor output port on the com puter NOTE If connecting a Macintosh consult your Macintosh Users Manual for instructions concerning what cable is needed The Point maker HD 15 VGA IN OUT ports are female Connecting Audio requires COMM 4 A board The optional COMM 4 A board adds audio switching capability to the PVI X90 Simply connect the corresponding audio source for each video source you are using The audio input signal will follow the video signal AUDIO our AUDIO IN e e e e e e e e e o VGAOUT4 VGAOUT3 VGAOUT2 VGAOUT1 VGAIN2 VGAIN1 S VIDEO2 S VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO 1 Figure 1 13 Audio Ports optional Page 26 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Installation Connecting audio inputs and outputs 1 Usinga stereo audio cable with RCA connectors at both ends make connections from the audio ports of your video source to the matching Audio Input connectors on the back of the PVI X90 For example use the Audio Input connectors labeled S Video 1 to match the video source connected to the Video Input port labeled S Video 1 2 Usinga stereo audio cab
5. lt Esc gt ZO Turn Zap Icon off lt Esc gt Z1 Turn Zap Icon on lt Esc gt ZT Toggle Zap Icon Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 157 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Page 158 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc APPENDIX Appendix Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Boeckeler s quality inspectors test each Pointmaker for software and hardware performance prior to shipment Therefore most problems which presenters encounter are related to installation The table below describes common prob lems and their solutions If after referring to this table a problem still exists call Boeckeler Instruments Inc at 800 552 2262 or 520 745 0001 and ask for technical assistance There are no user serviceable parts in the Pointmaker Do not open the cabinet Special Note The Pointmaker can be returned to factory default settings by pressing CTRL ALT END WARNING executing this command will erase all user settings including calibrations COMM port settings etc Soft boot CTRL ALT DEL is the same as cycling power Table 1 Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Solutions The green indicator light 1 Check that the Pointmaker is plugged into a live outlet on the front of the Pointmaker does not light up No image on monitor 1 Check that the monitor is plugged into a live
6. Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 73 Comm Port Operations Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Storing Copying a Calibration Background Information The PVI X90 has nine memory locations where calibrations can be stored for later recall They are numbered 1 through 9 Location O zero is considered the default memory location and stores what ever calibration was last done If you anticipate changing calibrations on a fre quent basis storing your calibrations in locations 1 9 makes it easy to change the active calibration without 1 going through the calibration procedure and 2 having to reboot the PVI X90 Figure 4 1 Copy Calibration dialog To store a copy of the last manual calibration stored in location 0 into what ever memory location you choose select the Copy Calibration command from the Calibration Menu Then select the numbered button for your desired memory location If there was a calibration previously stored in the location you select it will be overwritten Note You will probably want to make a written record of which cali brations you have stored in each location since the PVI X90 keeps only the location number Select a Calibration When you are ready to use a calibration you have previously stored choose Select Calibration from the Calibration menu Then select the numbered but ton for the memory location you desire The calibration stored in that locatio
7. SWITCHING TABLET MODES PC Control and Pointmaker Control The PVI PC20 software enables the Pointmaker DT 30 Digitizing Tablet to do double duty Along with controlling Pointmaker annotations and functions it can also be used as a mouse device for the PC PC Control 1 Openor maximize the PVI PC20 application The PVI PC20 Setup Menu will appear See PVI PC20 Setup Win dow on page 119 2 Be sure the communication connection is established between the PC and the Pointmaker See Establishing Communications with the Point maker on page 119 3 Minimize the application 4 Click the PC CONTROL icon on the digitizing tablet template The tablet may now be used as a PC mouse device It can no longer be used to draw and drop pointers but instead can be used to make desktop and application selections just as a PC mouse would Pointmaker Control 1 Click the POINTMAKER CONTROL icon on the digitizing tablet template The tablet may now be used as a Pointmaker annotation device NOTE The Pointmaker Control mode is not dependent upon the PVI PC20 software in any way Only in the PC CONTROL mode is it necessary for the PVI PC20 software to be running with an estab lished communication link between it and the Pointmaker See Establishing Communications with the Pointmaker on page 119 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 131 Switching Tablet Modes Section Six PVI P
8. Appendix on page A 5 Marking is described in Section Five Using Markers starting on page 85 Page 14 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Peripheral Devices Light Pen The Pointmaker LP 32 Light Pen diagrammed below comes standard with model PVI X90L but is also sold separately by Boeckeler Instruments In general the light pen is used to draw position pointers or make menu selec tions by pressing it against a CRT display screen It can also be used to access the menu system The position and movements of the pen are represented on one or more of the connected display devices Refer back to this section if needed for general instructions concerning its use Tip Button TiP BUTTON Barrel Button Figure 1 8 Pointmaker Light Pen Controller When the Tip Button is lightly traced without the tip depressed across the screen of the monitor it s possible to move active positionable pointers to the location of your choice Pointers are anchored by pressing the Button into the screen and releasing Freehand drawing is accomplished when the Tip But ton is pressed into the screen while moving it emulating the actions of a writing utensil BARREL BUTTON When clicked this button erases or undoes the most recently anchored marker When pressed this button clears all markers BorH BUTTONS The Tip Button is used in combinatio
9. 91 Marking 258 E ces phe EE scie asien 93 Entering the Marking 2 93 STT cents a ein en en PPS 93 Drawing or are PM pera gene tyes pes penned dpa eeur eed 94 Typing Text Labels ostendet uoces toh ale E CARO ENT 95 Sizing and Anchoring Frames 96 Stamping the Date Time eov e Sa ne Sk Saye dara 97 Clearing Markers 250v 2328822 ai SSeS te gre 101 Clearing All Markers RII e 101 Page ii Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Contents Undoing a Marker u ERE Ee eS Ee Es 101 Erasing Markers i22 meer Seht Su uber ee ger Wk e utem Rs 102 Using The 105 Activating the Chalkboard n 105 Manipulating 107 Paging Through Overlays asa e e e RR a EAR eee edd 107 Turning Off the Marker 108 SECTION SIX PVI PC20 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AND 6 111 OYELVIEW ES 113 rrr PER E TE 115 Installation pu er TRE e Eie er 115 Connecting Disconnecting 0 cece cece ce cette hh RKE hh n 119 E
10. Page 152 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands Esc SRHnnn Increases decreases the height of the scaled video image relative to its current setting nnn is a percentage value divided by 10 Note The absolute height range will not extend below 90 or above 110 of the unit s factory set ting Example to decrease the height of the video image by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SRH 053 Range 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 lt Esc gt SRSnnn Increases decreases the saturation on the scaled video image relative to its current setting nnn is a 3 digit decimal number Range 128 to 127 lt Esc gt SRUnnn Changes the hue on the scaled video image relative to its current setting nnn is a 3 digit decimal number Range 128 to 127 lt Esc gt SRWnnn Increases decreases the width of the scaled video image relative to its current setting nnn is a percentage value divided by 10 Note The absolute width range will not extend below 90 or above 110 of the unit s factory set ting Example to decrease the width of the video image by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SRW 053 Range 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 lt Esc gt SRXnnn Adjusts the horizontal position of the scaled video image relative to its current setting nnn is a percentage value divided by 10 Note The adjustment is limted to a 10
11. The color that the active marker displays is the color that the marker will be anchored in You can anchor markers of different colors on a single overlay The colors available during a presentation are based on those activated in the Color Palette menu See Customizing the Color Palette in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 44 If the color of the markers does not change from black the brightness level is too low and must be increased before selecting the color See Setting an Overlay Brightness Level in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 46 From Any Controller Activate the Change Color command from your control device see Quick Reference for Devices in Appendix on page A 5 All markers anchored from this point on will appear in the newly selected color NOTE If the pointer has been disengaged and the Display Color Change option in the Color Palette Menu has been activated a small block of color will briefly appear in the lower right of the screen to help you identify the new marker color The Display Color Change block does not appear when using the digitizing tablet NOTE In mouse devices be careful to click the tip or first button rather than press it Pressing the tip or first button could inadvert ently toggle the pointer on off or cause the menu system to appear Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 89 Assigning Marker Appear
12. lt Esc gt SUG5 VGA OUT 1 and 3 lt Esc gt SUG6 VGA OUT 2 and 3 lt Esc gt SUG7 VGA OUT 1 2 and 3 lt Esc gt SUG8 VGA OUT 4 lt Esc gt SUG9 VGA OUT and 4 lt Esc gt SUGA VGA OUT 2 and 4 lt Esc gt SUGB VGA OUT 1 2 and 4 lt Esc gt SUGC VGA OUT 3 and 4 lt Esc gt SUGD VGA OUT 1 3 and 4 lt Esc gt SUGE VGA OUT 2 3 and 4 lt Esc gt SUGF VGA OUT 1 2 3 and 4 SUM Menu System The SUM command displays the Main Menu Esc SUM Activate the menu system SUO Menu System Display The SUO command controls which video outputs can display the menu sys tem lt gt 8 0 01 VGA OUT 1 lt Esc gt SUO2 VGA OUT 2 lt Esc gt SUO3 VGA OUT 1 and 2 lt Esc gt SUO4 VGA OUT 3 Page 154 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands lt Esc gt SUOS VGA OUT 1 and 3 lt Esc gt SUO6 VGA OUT 2 and 3 lt Esc gt SUO7 VGA OUT 1 2 and 3 lt Esc gt SUO8 VGA OUT 4 lt Esc gt SUO9 VGA OUT 1 and 4 lt Esc gt SUOA VGA OUT 2 and 4 lt Esc gt SUOB VGA OUT 1 2 and 4 lt Esc gt SUOC VGA OUT 3 and 4 lt Esc gt SUOD VGA OUT 1 3 and 4 lt Esc gt SUOE VGA OUT 2 3 and 4 lt Esc gt SUOF VGA OUT 1 2 3 and 4 T Text Label The command controls active text labels Labels can be composed of sin gle characters or
13. overlay is hidden lt gt Disable pass through overlay is displayed lt Esc gt PAT Toggle pass through PT Pointer Type The PT command controls the display of pointer types contained in the Pointmaker lt Esc gt PTC Displays Circle Page 148 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands Esc PTDL Display Down Left Arrow Esc PTDO Display Down Arrow Esc PTDR Display Down Right Arrow lt Esc gt PTL Display Left Arrow lt Esc gt PTN Hide Pointer lt Esc gt PTP Display Cross Hairs lt Esc gt PTR Display Right Arrow lt Esc gt PTSC Display Small Circle lt Esc gt PTSP Display Small Cross Hairs lt Esc gt PTT1 Enable pointer toggle lt Esc gt PTT2 Turn pointer off lt Esc gt PTT3 Turn pointer on lt Esc gt PTT4 Toggle pointer on off lt Esc gt PTT5 Display next pointer selects next pointer in the sequence lt Esc gt PTT Disable pointer toggle lt Esc gt PTUL Display Up Left Arrow lt Esc gt PTU Display Up Arrow lt Esc gt PTUR Display Up Right Arrow PX Proximity On Off The PX command controls the pen proximity feature of digitizing tablets and light pens When proximity is on active pointers disappear when the pen is lifted from the drawing area When proximity is
14. total change either left or right of the unit s factory setting Example to lower the position of the video image by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SRX 053 Range 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 lt Esc gt SRYnnn Adjusts the vertical position of the scaled video image rela tive to its current setting nnn is a percentage value divided by 10 Note The adjustment is limted to a 10 total change either above or below the unit s factory setting Example to lower the position of the video image by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SRY 053 Range 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 SU Menu System Visibility The first set of SU commands control the visibility of the menu system These commands supercede the touch screen and digital tablet ability to dis play the menu system The keyboard command to display the menu will over ride these commands Esc SUO Turn menu visibility off lt Esc gt SU1 Turn menu visibility on lt Esc gt SUT Toggle menu visibility on off Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 153 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control SUG Graphics Display The SUG command controls which video outputs can display graphics lt Esc gt SUG1 VGA OUT 1 lt Esc gt SUG2 VGA OUT 2 lt Esc gt SUG3 VGA OUT 1 and 2 Esc SUG4 VGA OUT 3
15. 450 1375 36 00 0 00 218 00 3 25 0 00 8 i 400 0 00 56 50 i 0 00 000 000 000 250 000 2 50 175 450 075 450 075 1250 150 275 000 29 00 12 00 000 350 300 375 300 250 200 0 00 29 75 163 50 157 75 151 50 174 00 163 75 155 50 157 75 175 75 0 00 1299 50 Figure 1 1 Pointmaker Markings Over a Spreadsheet Effortless Interaction This Pointmaker model is especially powerful in classrooms courtrooms or meeting environments where a number of people need to mark images during discussions or presentations By locating controllers throughout the room and assigning a unique marker color to each it s possible to achieve a smooth coordination of discussion and marking among all participants Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 3 Introduction Section One Getting Started Making Your Point Marker Multiplicity The large variety of Pointmaker markers further enhances your ability to emphasize each point to an audience To begin with you can assign a variety of colors to the markers you create Marker options include varying line thick nesses with or without drop shadows text labels in multiple fonts and sizes arrows or pointers of differing shapes and sizes None of the markers affect the original images in any way Markers actually exist on a clear layer above the image called an overlay The figure below is a breakout of
16. A copyright message will briefly appear This is followed by port initialization After initialization users will be presented with a marker overlay dis playing any previously anchored markers NOTE If no video sources are connected the screen will display SEARCHING until you either connect a video source or enter the Menu System and select CHALK BOARD as your background See Selecting a Marking Background in Section Three Display and Audio Menus on page 53 If this process is different for you recheck installation or call Boeck eler Instruments for service at 800 552 2262 or 520 745 0001 NOTE To bypass port initialization press ESC Menu Basics If the keyboard is installed it is the only way you can enter the menu system If the keyboard is not installed you can access the menu system from one of the other control devices Default User Settings If there are settings that you wish to use frequently they can be saved as user defaults Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 33 Activation Section One Getting Started 1 First make your selections for the settings you wish to save 2 Re boot the unit using the CTRL ALT DEL key command or cycle the power with the power switch 3 When you see the Copyright screen during the boot process press CRTL ALT ENTER on the number pad to save your personal defaults The screen will acknowledge that the settings ha
17. CM Marker Move eode eed eda WIRE CERA e 139 CS Color Selection uerus RR re WE Hee Pe eis 139 DL Draw Eine ey 140 DP Drop M rker pon DX eU t iden d d edt tes 140 E ECHO 42 5 adem etate tua ade dea wien eu Nu 140 EM Erase Method ERU UE EAR REP SERI IR 141 ES Frame OSEE un o vente sis CUR RE NORD EI DUM 141 ET E Be US VECES SS 141 1 Marker Intensity or Brightness 141 IM Identify Mode for Multiple Users 142 L Line Style ii nes rennen e d e UE er EGER 142 M Input Port and Chalkboard 142 MO Video Outputs coed Ta 147 OY Offset for Light Ben u DR eS ORE N 148 PA Pass through o ses IG SEDE R A GER RN RAT tes 148 PT Pointer Type oo er ed en UE RA ER PER e dac 148 PX Proximity eco aie x RS en 149 R Restart Pointmaker ans wenn Rs e OS RISUS 150 5 D te Tirme Marker uns anna anna niet 150 SA Audio Settings u een Bank Ben ee na 150 SC Scaled Video 151 SR Scaled Video Adjustments Relative 152 SU Menu System
18. E Figure 2 6 Set Brightness dialog The Brightness Menu appears 4 Adjust the sliding scale using any of the following methods Move the colored slider by dragging it left or right Click on the plus or minus at each side of the scale to move the slider in small increments Click on the scale itself to move the slider to the desired location Adjust the brightness controls until the marker displays the desired brightness level NOTE Moving the cursor to the left will decrease brightness Mov ing the cursor to the right will increase brightness If the brightness is set too high for the monitor the markers will smear across the image 5 Exitthe menu system Setting a Brightness Level Using the Keyboard 1 Repeatedly press the CHANGE BRIGHTNESS F10 key until the marker displays the desired brightness level To scroll backwards through the brightness options press SHIFT CHANGE BRIGHTNESS F10 NOTE Brightness selections on the keyboard override any settings made in the menu system Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 47 Annotation Settings Section Two Annotation Menu Changing Pen Proximity When Pen Proximity is activated the active pointer will disappear as the pen tip is moved away from the digitizing tablet or as the light pen is moved away from the monitor When Pen Proximity is deactivated the active pointer will remain on screen even when the p
19. Or you may which to change the width and style of the drawing line See Assigning Line Styles on page 90 Drawing Freehand 1 Position the active pointer if one is displayed anywhere on the video image where the drawing is to begin Page 94 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Marking NOTE If you are using a touch screen or white board position a fin ger or marker pen 2 Activate the Draw command from your particular drawing device See Peripheral Devices in Section One Getting Started on page 11 3 Reposition the active marker if one is displayed and repeat the above procedures for another drawn line NOTE You may create as many drawings as desired Straight Line Drawing This feature works only using the keyboard see Quick Reference for Key board in Appendix on page A 6 1 Activate the Straight Draw command from the keyboard A cursor appears representing the first endpoint of the straight line 2 Using the arrow keys position the cursor where you want the line to begin and anchor it A second cursor appears joined by a line to the first endpoint 3 Position the second cursor where the line is to end and anchor it The line segment is complete 4 Ifdesired draw another straight line by positioning the new active cursor and anchoring it NOTE You may anchor as many lines as desired Typing Text Labels This
20. Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 109 Manipulating Overlays Section Five Using Markers Page 110 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc SECTION SIX PVI PC20 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AND USE Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Overview OVERVIEW Dual Control Customize Icon Use Saving amp Printing The PVI PC20 Input Device Software comes standard with all PVI X90 mod els The features it offers are PC Control Using DT 30 Digitizing Tablet Customization of Two Template Icons Saveor Print Displayed PC Images with Markers This software makes it possible to use the DT 30 Digitizing Tablet for two pur poses image annotation and PC control Icons on the template make it easy to switch modes between POINTMAKER CONTROL and PC CONTROL Pointmaker Control Figure 6 1 PVI PC20 Template Buttons Cutaway The software also allows you to customize two icons on the template by choosing from a list of common PC functions For example you can program the icons to minimize an application page forward page back or close an application Function keys can also be assigned Any images from the PC can be saved or printed along with the currently dis played markers Numerous file formats are available for saving files A default format can be assigned for quick saves during presentations Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation Sys
21. Select the DISPLAY option Page 64 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Display Menu The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Activate the TOUCH SCREEN CORNERS ON button When active the button contains a solid color fill Each activation of the button toggles it to the opposite state 4 Exitthe menu system Control Panels UTROL Option This selection activates deactivates the display of Control Panels which have been downloaded into the PVI X90 using the optional UTROL MT software for A V remote control If this option has not been purchased and programmed into the PVI X90 before it was shipped to you this menu selection will not be available 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Activate the CONTROL PANELS toggle button When active the button contains a solid color fill Each activation of the button toggles it to the opposite state When active the root control panel will be available upon exiting the menu system NOTE The control panel function when activated will initialize its settings before the standard Pointmaker initialization
22. e Framing keyboard installed e Stamping the Date Time Entering the Marking Mode Pointing The Pointmaker is in the marking mode by default The only time it is not in marking mode is when a menu is displayed In the Marking mode the image from the video source is displayed along with any stored markers An active pointer is also displayed unless it was disabled during setup See Turning the Active Pointer On Off on page 91 NOTE There is only one exception to always being in the Marking mode and that occurs when you are using the digitizing tablet with the PVI PC20 software and you are in the PC Control mode PC Control mode disengages the Marking mode and controls the com puter s on screen cursor like a standard PC mouse See Switching Tablet Modes in Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 131 You can move the pointer around the screen using it to direct the viewer s attention without anchoring it You can also position and anchor several point ers on the overlay giving you the opportunity to point in a more lasting man ner on several areas of the image Before using or anchoring a pointer you may want to select a new pointer type See Selecting Pointers on page 91 Or you may change the pointer color See Assigning Marker Colors on page 89 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 93 Marking Section Five Using Markers From Any Controlle
23. lt Esc gt MO9 VGA OUT 1 and 4 lt Esc gt MOA VGA OUT 2 and 4 lt Esc gt MOB VGA OUT 1 2 and 4 lt Esc gt MOC VGA OUT 3 and 4 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 147 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Esc MOD VGA OUT 1 3 and 4 lt Esc gt MOE VGA OUT 2 3 and 4 lt Esc gt MOF VGA OUT 1 2 3 and 4 O Offset for Light Pen The O commands tell the Pointmaker how far to offset the light pen marking relative to where the pen touches the screen using the XY coordinate grid See X Y Coordinate Grid on page 135 The coordinates are XXXX a numeric value for the horizontal axis point and Y YY Y a numeric value for the vertical axis point lt Esc gt OXXXXYYYY Move the offset to coordinates XXXX and YYYY Example lt gt 000250037 NOTE A negative pixel value can also be used That is the offset may be commanded in a negative direction horizontally to the left of the pen tip or in a negative direction vertically above the pen tip A combination of a negative and positive command would appear as follows where the offset is adjusted slightly to the left and below the pen tip lt gt 0 00250037 PA Pass through The PA command enables the video image to pass through the system without displaying the marker overlay lt gt 1 Enable pass through
24. the PVI X90 will display the chalkboard 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Select the VIDEO SETUP option Figure 3 3 Video Setup Menu The Video Setup menu appears 4 Select the VIDEO INPUT option Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 55 The Display Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus Figure 3 4 Video Input Menu The Video Input Menu appears 5 Select the INPUT SOURCE you wish to be scaled and displayed NOTE VGA input is passed through the Pointmaker without changes Digitizing Tablet The tablet template allows the direct selection of any video input by clicking on the appropriate command NOTE Composite 1 amp 2 are labeled Video 1 and Video 2 on the back of the Pointmaker Composite 1 Composite 2 S Video 1 S Video 2 VGA 1 VGA 2 Figure 3 5 Template Cutaway of Video Input Switches 6 Exit the menu system Selecting the Output Format for Video Sources The OUTPUT FORMAT determines the output resolution of your selected video input source 1 Activate the menu system Page 56 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Three Di
25. 1 Command Prefix lt Esc gt M 2 Port Type and Number C or Y composite or Y C 1 or 2 port 1 or 2 3 Video Standard N NTSC P PAL Commands for Composite and S Video Inputs lt Esc gt MCIN Composite Port 1 NTSC lt Esc gt MC1P Composite Port 1 PAL lt Esc gt MC2N Composite Port 2 NTSC lt Esc gt MC2P Composite Port 2 PAL lt Esc gt MYIN S Video Y C Port 1 NTSC lt Esc gt MY1P S Video Y C Port 1 PAL lt Esc gt MY2N S Video Y C Port 2 NTSC lt Esc gt MY2P S Video Y C Port 2 PAL VGA Ports Chalkboard Resolution amp Sync The MV command designates a VGA port and is followed by the VGA port number then a three digit number 000 to 075 from the Chalkboard Generation Table below When formulating a command for one of the VGA inputs it is required to enter one of the three digit numbers from the table below It uses the associated resolution and scan rate only if there is no video input Otherwise the autodetect feature on the PVI X90 will sense the video input and match it s resolution when generating the chalk board overriding the command Therefore if you have a video input it makes no difference what three digit number you enter in the com mand Composite sync is 4 wire H V horizontal vertical sync is 5 wire Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 143 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 2
26. C 1 Ctrl F11 Video In Y C 2 Ctrl F12 Video In VGA 1 Ctrl Print Screen Video In VGA 2 Ctrl Scroll Lock The commands in this table are for a compatible touch screen or white board when used with the Pointmaker PVI X90 If a function you want is not listed in this table then you must select that function on the digitizing tablet or in the menu system Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 7 Quick Reference for Devices Appendix COMMAND Anchor a Marker OPERATION Quickly tap screen where you want the marker anchored Clear Markers Tap lower right corner Color Change Marker Tap lower left corner Control Tap upper left corner to take control when multiple touch screens or tablets are installed and you have activated Selective or Priority User mode in the menu system Draw Press and drag finger Point Lightly drag finger across Tracking Area to position pointer To keep pointer positionable do not tap or press Undo Erase Marker Tap upper right corner If Erase Mode is activated in the the menu system this command activates Erase Mode instead of undoing a marker Menu System Access Operational only when keyboard not installed Tap upper center zone Quick Reference for Other Mouse Devices The commands in this table are for a compatible mouse device when
27. Cable To Pointmaker Keyboard or not used To Pointmaker COMM Port Figure 1 15 Connections for the Pointmaker Digitizing Tablet Connecting the LP 32 Light Pen NOTE Make all connections before applying power 1 Connect the light pen cable to the LIGHT PEN port on the back of the Pointmaker NOTE The light pen should be calibrated upon first installation and then anytime a new monitor is to be used with the light pen See Controllers Requiring Calibration in Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu on page 71 Connecting a Touch Screen NOTE Make all connections before applying power Upon first power up or whenever a new monitor is connected the touch screen should be calibrated NOTE If the touch screen is to be your only or first control device it s important to calibrate it at start up Be sure to review Controllers Requiring Calibration in Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu on page 71 before you do the initial power up Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 29 Installation Section One Getting Started 1 Connect the RS 232 interface toa COMM port on the back of the Pointmaker As indicated in the diagram below there will also be a video connec tion for the monitor Video IN Touch Screen RS 232 and Monitor Video OUT Pointmaker COMM PORT Figure 1 16 Typical Touch Screen Connections NOTE It is su
28. HDTV 1920 X 1080 60Hz interlaced H V 078 HDTV 1920 X 1080 60Hz interlaced composite 079 HDTV 1920 X 1080 30Hz H V 080 HDTV 1920 X 1080 30Hz composite 081 HDTV 1920 X 1080 50Hz H V 082 HDTV 1920 X 1080 50Hz composite 083 HDTV 1920 X 1080 50Hz interlaced H V 084 Page 146 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands Chalkboard Generation Table Resolution Sync command HDTV 1920 X 1080 50Hz interlaced composite 085 HDTV 1920 X 1080 25Hz H V 086 HDTV 1920 X 1080 25Hz composite 087 HDTV 1280 X 720 60Hz H V 088 HDTV 1280 X 720 60Hz composite 089 HDTV 1280 X 720 30Hz H V 090 HDTV 1280 X 720 30Hz composite 091 HDTV 1280 X 720 50Hz H V 092 HDTV 1280 X 720 50Hz composite 093 HDTV 1280 X 720 25Hz H V 094 HDTV 1280 X 720 25Hz composite 095 HDTV 1920 X 1035 60Hz interlaced H V 096 HDTV 1920 X 1035 60Hz interlaced composite 097 HDTV 720 X 483 60Hz H V 098 HDTV 720 X 483 60Hz composite 099 MO Video Output The MO commands indicate which VGA Out ports are enabled lt Esc gt MO1 VGA OUT 1 lt Esc gt MO2 VGA OUT 2 lt Esc gt MO3 VGA OUT 1 and 2 lt Esc gt MO4 VGA OUT 3 lt Esc gt MO5 VGA OUT 1 and3 lt Esc gt MO6 VGA OUT 2 and 3 lt Esc gt MO7 VGA OUT 1 2 and 3 lt Esc gt MO8 VGA OUT 4
29. See Configur ing Device Types in Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu on page 75 If the root control panel 1 contains comm port commands and 2 the Pointmaker is rebooted with the CONTROL PANELS but ton in the active state the control panel s programming will override whatever the current comm port settings are The device type setting for those serial ports will be changed to Untried since the Point maker s initialization procedure for those ports will be locked out Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 65 The Display Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus 4 Exitthe menu system Page 66 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Audio Menu THE AUDIO MENU The audio section applies only to units with the COMM 4 A board installed The Audio Menu contains selections for adjusting the gain of the audio inputs There is also a master gain adjustment which affects all of the audio input ports Adjusting Gain 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the AUDIO option Figure 3 14 The Audio Menu The Audio Menu appears 3 Select the input you wish to adjust or select the master gain Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker
30. Setup Menu and select the BRIGHTNESS option to tone down the settings on the brightness scale If using the keyboard press the CHANGE BRIGHTNESS F10 key to decrease brightness The monitor will adjust accordingly or mouse device will not operate properly Digitizing tablet light pen See Peripheral Devices in Section One Getting Started on page 11 See Installation in Section One Getting Started on page 25 Ifthe light pen is drawing over a dark image and drawing becomes erratic increase the brightness on the monitor Monitor displays a scrambled picture Check the horizontal hold control on the video monitor for proper adjustment Monitor is not compatible with video source Use compatible system Check to be sure that the video in and out connectors on the Pointmaker are secure Touch screen will not operate properly See Peripheral Devices in Section One Getting Started on page 11 See Installation in Section One Getting Started on page 25 ALSO refer to the manufacturer s operating instructions that came with the controller For touch screens calibration from copyright message may be needed Page A 4 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Appendix Quick Reference for Devices Quick REFERENCE FOR DEVICES This section contains tables for quick reference to the device commands for the PVI X90 Tables are arranged
31. VGA OUT4 VGAOUT3 VGAOUT2 YGA OUT 1 USB Connection Overview COMM 6 AUDIO IN VGA IN 2 VGA IN 1 S VIDEO2 S VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 COMM 5 COMM 4 COMM 3 D QUE GR EN Figure 1 4 Ports of COMM 4 A You can think of the component connections as falling into three groups The video sources which will supply the Pointmaker with the images you want to mark over The control devices which allow you to select and manipulate the markers They also allow you to assign various display settings within the Pointmaker The displays used to view the final output such as monitors pro jectors big screens LCD panels etc Video Source s Controller s Pointmaker Presentation System Display s 4 5 232 PVI X90 Figure 1 5 PVI X90 Flow Diagram In its base configurations the drawing of lines and markers are controlled using a digitizing tablet PVI X90D or standard light pen PVI X90L Both Page 6 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Introduction models include a keyboard All PVI X90 models are also compatible with most mouse devices and touch screens The Pointmaker PVI X90 is compatible with many common computer stan dards for VGA SVGA and Macintosh sources and displays via HD 15 input output connections Scan rate compatibility ranges from 31 5 kHz
32. activating the Size Frames command The frame is now sizeable Size the frame using the keyboard or other controller Upward commands make the frame taller Downward commands make the frame shorter Leftward commands makes the frame wider Rightward commands make the frame narrower For finer control in sizing activate the Fine Positioning command Store the size by pressing the ENTER or DROP Insert key The sized frame is ready for positioning Position the sized frame anywhere on the image then anchor it by pressing the ENTER or DROP Insert key A new active frame appears identical to the first If desired size and position the new active frame anywhere on the video image to frame a second area Exit Frames by pressing any other function key Stamping the Date Time This feature works only using the keyboard see Quick Reference for Key board in Appendix on page A 6 You can stamp an overlay with the current date and or time depending on which display mode you selected in the Set Date Time Menu Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 97 Marking Section Five Using Markers While active or positionable the date time stamp is represented by an icon The numerical date and or time will appear as soon as you anchor the icon You can anchor only one Date Time stamp on each overlay To reposition a stamp activate the command again The old stamp disappears and the new
33. decrease the height ofthe video image by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SCH 053 Range 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 lt Esc gt SCOnn Sets the output format for the scaled video image nn isa2 digit decimal number Choices are 00 640 x 480 at 60 Hz vertical frequency 01 640 x 480 at 72 Hz vertical frequency 02 640 x 480 at 75 Hz vertical frequency 03 640 x 480 at 85 Hz vertical frequency 04 800 x 600 at 56 Hz vertical frequency 05 800 x 600 at 60 Hz vertical frequency 06 800 x 600 at 72 Hz vertical frequency 07 800 x 600 at 75 Hz vertical frequency 08 800 x 600 at 85 Hz vertical frequency 09 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz vertical frequency 10 1024 x 768 at 70 Hz vertical frequency 11 1024 x 768 at 72 Hz vertical frequency 12 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz vertical frequency 13 1024 x 768 at 85 Hz vertical frequency Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 151 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control 14 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz vertical frequency 15 1280 x 1024 at 72 Hz vertical frequency 16 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz vertical frequency 17 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz vertical frequency lt Esc gt SCSnnn Sets the saturation on the scaled video image nnn is 3 digit decimal number Range 128 to 127 lt Esc gt SCUnnn Sets the hue on the scaled video imag
34. drill down to the spe cific option you wish to change Whenever the Main Menu is visible you can select directly from it to activate a different branch of submenus Digitizing Tablet Move pen tip lightly across the active area of the tablet until your selection is highlighted Push the tip in until your option is selected Light Pen Click pen tip on screen over the option you want to select Keyboard Use arrow keys to move to your selection and press the Enter key Touch Screen or White Board Tap the screen over the option you want to select Mouse Devices Click Left Button on your selection Figure 1 20 Sample Submenu Annotation Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 35 Activation Section One Getting Started Exiting Menus Exit a submenu by selecting any option in the Main Menu Exit the Main Menu by selecting EXIT Built in Help Messages The Pointmaker Help Menu that is accessed in the menu system offers opera tional help for auxiliary controllers such as the digitizing tablet light pen mouse device and touch screen plus some more generalized help information Keyboard help is accessed directly from the keyboard by pressing the HELP Esc key If presenters elect to use a hard copy version of help instead a mas ter for index card sized Quick Notes is provided at the conclusion of this section Accessing Help Messages l Activate the Main Menu 2 Selec
35. feature works only using the keyboard see Quick Reference for Key board in Appendix on page A 6 Anytime you press an alphanumeric key on the keyboard a text label begins Before you anchor a line of text you can choose to display it in one of six 6 fonts each of which offers one or more sizes These fonts are in order TI Roman 4 sizes Helvetica 4 sizes TI Dom Casual 4 sizes Fargo 3 sizes Symbol 1 size and Map 1 size Symbol and Map fonts are charted in Sec tion Five Appendices Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 95 Marking Section Five Using Markers Position the active marker anywhere on the image Create a line of text by pressing the desired text keys NOTE Do not anchor this line of text yet since only an active or positionable line of text will display the font options Select the desired font by repeatedly activating the Fonts command until the font appears on screen You can scroll backwards through the font options by activating the Reverse Toggle command Select a font size by repeatedly activating the Font Size command until the correct size appears on screen You can scroll backwards through the size options by activating the Reverse Toggle command Turn the text background on or off by activating the Text Back ground On Off command NOTE The color of the background is always blue Position the active label anywhere on the vid
36. or decrementing the gain relative to its current setting SAnC lt Esc gt SAnSmm Set the gain of an audio input port n is the number of the audio input port mm is a value in decibels from 51 to 09 lt Esc gt SA7Smm Set the master gain mm is a value in decibels from 51 to 09 lt Esc gt SAnCmm Adjust the gain of an audio input port n is the number of the audio input port mm is a value in decibels from 60 to 60 Page 150 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands Esc SA7Cmm Adjust the master gain mm is a value in decibels from 60 to 60 SC Scaled Video Adjustments The SC commands affect various parameters of the scaled video lt Esc gt SCBnnn Sets the brightness on the scaled video image nnn is a 3 digit decimal number Range 0 to 255 lt Esc gt SCCnnn Sets the contrast on the scaled video image nnn is a 3 digit decimal number Range 128 to 127 lt Esc gt SCFO Freezes the current video image stands for zero lt Esc gt SC1 Cancels the freeze command allowing the video image to return to normal lt Esc gt SCT Toggles the video freeze command lt Esc gt SCHnnn Increases decreases the height ofthe scaled video image from its base 100 setting nnn is a percentage value divided by 10 The height range will not extend below 90 or above 110 Example to
37. process all other devices must be set up manually The PVI X90 allows you to manually adjust communication settings for up to two of its ports See Setting Comm Port Parameters on page 78 This allows the PVI X90 to be integrated with 1 an A V system as a remote control command station where it can both control A V devices and mark over any images presented 2 aremote control system which can send commands to the PVI X90 controlling its various functions See Section Seven Com mands for RS 232 Control on page 133 3 a PC allowing you to control some PC functions from the PVI X90 and to save or print PC images with their Pointmaker mark ings See Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 111 Boeckeler offers an A V remote control system UTROL MT which allows you to create A V control panels on your PC and download them into the PVI X90 where they become seamlessly integrated into it s menu system Contact your dealer for details Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 75 Comm Port Operations Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Designating a Device Type 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select COMM PORT DEVICES The Comm Port Devices Menu appears See Figure 4 1 Comm Port Devices Menu on
38. some of the possibilities available to you when you re ready to start connecting components to your PVI X90 Pointmaker DT 30 Digitizing Tablets ZY Touch Screens Supports up to 10 markers controllers in whatever combination you choose s COMM ports 1 and 2 are standard Pointmaker an extra 4 or 8 can be added as options LP 32 Light Pen coms GB GB GE GE UU UH UB UB aa Ge oe SVIDEO2 ED C HE 4 000090 WV N Use any combination Connect up to 6 A V components of up to 4 2 composite 2 S Video Y C Pointmaker Keyboard high resolution 2 computer VGA displays or projectors Figure 1 3 Component Connections Audio Switching The PVI X90 handles audio switching through the optional COMM 4 A expansion board The 6 audio input ports follow the video inputs of the same name The board also includes 4 controller ports and a USB port for use as a command interface See Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control on page 133 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 5 Introduction Section One Getting Started AUDIO OUT
39. stamp appears ready for positioning Before anchoring a date time stamp you may want to select a new color for the stamp s text See Assigning Marker Colors on page 89 1 Activate the Show Date Time command A date time icon appears 2 Position the date time icon anywhere on the video image 3 select a solid or transparent label background activate the Text Background On Off command 4 Anchor the date time label The current date time label appears A date time cursor also appears on screen ready for the next action Setting Date Time Label Options This feature works only using the keyboard see Quick Reference for Key board in Appendix on page A 6 The Date Time function has a menu for setting its options The menu lets you set the current date and time It also allows the selection of which label is to be displayed DATE DATE TIME or TIME 1 Activate the SET DATE TIME MENU by pressing CTRL SHOW DATE TIME F8 Page 98 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Marking EXT Figure 5 1 Set Date Time Menu The Set Date Time Menu will be displayed on screen The top section of the menu is for changing and setting the date time The bot tom portion allows the user to select which label is to be placed on the overlay When the menu opens the EXIT command will be highlighted Use the POSI TIONING KEYs to move the highlight to
40. text blocks This command also allows you to set font and size lt Esc gt TTe Displays any single character c is any displayable character lt Esc gt TBecc Displays a block of characters ccc is however many display able characters you choose to display limited by screen display area Font selection commands can be assigned to the active text label after it 1s vis ible on the screen lt Esc gt TFO Change font to TI Roman lt Esc gt TFl Change font to Helvetica lt Esc gt TF2 Change font to TI Dom Casual lt Esc gt TF3 Change font to Fargo lt Esc gt TF4 Change font to Symbol lt Esc gt TF5 Change font to Map lt Esc gt TN Change to the next font lt Esc gt TP Change to the previous font Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 155 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Font size commands can be assigned to the active text label after it is visible on the screen lt Esc gt TSO Small works with TI Roman Helvetica TI Dom Casual Fargo Symbol Map lt Esc gt TS1 Medium works with TI Roman Helvetica TI Dom Casual Fargo lt Esc gt TS2 Large works with TI Roman Helvetica TI Dom Casual Fargo lt Esc gt TS3 Extra Large works with TI Roman Helvetica TI Dom Casual TA Template Change The TA command designates which template layout i
41. to most SVGA scan rates up to 85 kHz Most Macintosh scan rates are also handled up to 48 kHz Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 7 Introduction Section One Getting Started Page 8 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Features FEATURES e Video Scaling Multiple formats of television style interlaced video are changed to noninterlaced computer video e Multiple Video Sources Inputs for 2 composite 2 S Video and 2 computer Supports 4 3 aspect ratio Easily switches from one input to another e Multiple Video Outputs Outputs for up to 4 displays monitors panels or projectors Output resolutions 640 X 480 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1280 X 1024 Picture quality adjustments horizontal amp vertical position and width brightness contrast saturation and hue e Multiple Controllers Inputs for up to 10 pointing marking controlling devices e Two types of marking tools Freehand drawing tools in six different line options fine medium and bold with or without a drop shadow Pointers including arrows dots and cross hairs which may be moved or anchored anywhere on the screen Arrows may be preset to point in one of 8 different angles Dots and cross hairs may be pre selected in a small or large size e Four additional marking tools in keyboard model Straight line drawing mode allows underscoring
42. used with the Pointmaker PVI X90 If a function you want is not listed in this table then you must select that function on the digitizing tablet or in the menu system COMMAND Anchor a Marker OPERATION Click the Left First Button Clear Markers Press Right Second Button Color Change Marker Press Right Second Button then click Left First But ton Each click cycles to another color in the Color Palette Draw Press Left First Button and draw while pressing Point Lightly drag mouse across pad to position pointer To keep pointer positionable do not click or press any button Menu System Access Operational only when keyboard not installed Press Right Second Button then Left First Button pressing both together for about 5 seconds Undo Erase a Marker Click Right Second Button If Erase Mode is activated in the menu system this command activates Erase Mode instead of undoing a marker Page A 8 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Appendix Monitor Scan Rates MONITOR SCAN RATES As noted in the introduction the Pointmaker PVI X90 is compatible with most computer video standards When used with the Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT operating system certain video display settings may not be compatible with the Pointmaker Compatible scan rates are listed below If your application includes operation with Windo
43. where you draw and point using your finger or other pointer FUNCTION AREAS The regions on the touch screen that when tapped activate a function Tapping the upper left corner changes the color of the next marker Tapping the top center of the screen activates the menu system disabled if the keyboard is attached Tapping the upper right corner will undo erase the most recent marker Tap ping the lower right corner will switch between drawing and Page 20 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Peripheral Devices controlling a connected PC using the PVI PC20 software See Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 111 Tapping the lower left corner clears the screen of all markers Marker and Cursor Movement When operating the Pointmaker with a touch screen the pointer will be dis played and anchored any time you tap the screen unless the pointer is dis abled A pointer can t be repositioned using the touch screen however it can be cleared or erased from the screen Drawing takes place when you press a finger on the Tracking Area of the screen and drag across it Menu selections are made by tapping the menu selection you desire Calibrating the touch screen enhances the intuitive feel of drawing on the dis play and should be done upon the first installation and whenever a new touch screen or monitor is used See Controllers Requiring Cal
44. 0 x 1024 80 kHz 75 Hz H V 051 SVGA 1600 x 1200 75 kHz 60 Hz composite 052 SVGA 1600 x 1200 75 kHz 60 Hz H V 053 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 145 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Chalkboard Generation Table Resolution Sync command APOLLO 1024 x 800 63 9kHz 76 Hz composite 054 APOLLO 1024 x 800 63 9kHz 76 Hz H V 055 DEC 1024 x 864 54 0 kHz 60 Hz composite 056 DEC 1024 x 864 54 0 kHz 60 Hz H V 057 IBM 1360 x 1024 70 8 kHz 67 Hz composite 058 IBM 1360 x 1024 70 8 kHz 67 Hz H V 059 DEC 1024 x 768 57 4 kHz 72 Hz composite 060 DEC 1024 x 768 57 4 kHz 72 Hz H V 061 SGI 1280 x 1024 76 9 kHz 72 Hz composite 062 SGI 1280 x 1024 76 9 kHz 72 Hz H V 063 Mac 832 x 624 49 7 kHz 75 Hz composite 064 Mac 832 x 624 49 7 kHz 75 Hz H V 065 SVGA 1280 x 1024 91 1 kHz 85 Hz composite 066 SVGA 1280 x 1024 91 1 kHz 85 Hz H V 067 SVGA 1600 x 1200 81 3 kHz 65 Hz composite 068 SVGA 1600 x 1200 81 3 kHz 65 Hz H V 069 SVGA 1600 x 1200 87 5 kHz 70 Hz composite 070 SVGA 1600 x 1200 87 5 kHz 70 Hz H V 071 SVGA 1600 x 1200 93 8 kHz 75 Hz composite 072 SVGA 1600 x 1200 93 8 kHz 75 Hz H V 073 SVGA 1600 x 1200 106 3 kHz 85 Hz composite 074 SVGA 1600 x 1200 106 3 kHz 85 Hz H V 075 HDTV 1920 X 1080 60Hz H V 076 HDTV 1920 X 1080 60Hz composite 077
45. 170 the specifications describing monochrome electrical performance standards issued by the Electronic Industries Association EIA Also referred to as RS 170 Recommended Standard The EIA standard is used in North and South America Japan and most of Asia FONT a particular style of text such as Helvetica or Times Roman The six 6 fonts installed in the Pointmaker are available in one or more sizes FRAME the marker used to frame an image with a sizeable box or circle available only on the keyboard Filled frames are also available and would be used to block out certain areas of the image ICON BUTTON TABLET see button icon MARKERS pointers arrows cross hairs dots frames date time labels freehand draw ings and straight lines which can be placed and anchored on a Pointmaker marker overlay Page A 12 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Appendix Glossary NTSC the commonly accepted term describing the composite color version of the EIA RS 170 video standard The color version of EIA RS 170 is in process of standardization by the Electronics Industries Association EIA NTSC is used in North and South America Japan and most of Asia OFFSET the Pointmaker option which allows presenters to set the margin between the point the optional light pen touches the screen and the point where freehand drawing is to begin OVERLAY a combination
46. 32 Control Sample Commands for VGA Inputs lt Esc gt MV1018 VGA Port 1 VGA 640 x 480 37 9 kHz 72 Hz Compos ite sync Esc MV2009 VGA Port 2 SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 kHz 56 Hz H V sync Chalkboard Generation Table Resolution Sync command VGA 640 x 350 31 5 kHz 70 Hz composite 000 VGA 640 x 350 31 5 kHz 70 Hz H V 001 VGA 640 x 400 31 5 kHz 70 Hz composite 002 VGA 640 x 400 31 5 kHz 70 Hz H V 003 VGA 640 x 480 31 5 kHz 60 Hz composite 004 VGA 640 x 480 31 5 kHz 60 Hz H V 005 Mac 640 x 480 35 5 kHz 67 Hz composite 006 Mac 640 x 480 35 5 kHz 67 Hz H V 007 SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 kHz 56 Hz composite 008 SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 kHz 56 Hz H V 009 SVGA 1024 x 768 interlaced 35 5 kHz 87 43 Hz composite 010 SVGA 1024 x 768 interlaced 35 5 kHz 87 43 Hz H V 011 SVGA 1024 x 768 48 4 kHz 60 Hz composite 012 negative SVGA 1024 x 768 48 4 kHz 60 Hz H V 013 negative SVGA 1024 x 768 48 4 kHz 60 Hz composite 014 positive SVGA 1024 x 768 48 4 kHz 60 Hz H V 015 positive SVGA 1280 x 1024 63 9 kHz 60 Hz composite 016 SVGA 1280 x 1024 63 9 kHz 60 Hz H V 017 VGA 640 x 480 37 9 kHz 72 Hz composite 018 VGA 640 x 480 37 9 kHz 72 Hz H V 019 Mac 832 x 624 44 9 kHz 67 Hz composite 020 Mac 832 x 624 44 9 kHz 67 Hz H V 021 SVGA 1152 x 900 61 8 kHz 66 Hz composite 022 Page 144 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation
47. 4 Button 1 Button 2 C Minimize Current Window Select Next Window Maximize Current Window Restore Current Window C No Operation C Print C Save Cancel OK Cancel Apply Help Figure 6 6 PC Action Window for Button 1 The corresponding PC Action Window will appear 4 Inthe PC Action Window select the PC action that will be performed when the corresponding template icon is clicked A function key can be assigned by selecting the Keypress option Then position the cursor in the entry box and press the desired key combination Otherwise select from among the radio button options underneath it NOTE Keep in mind that the actions triggered by function keys are dependent on which program is active at the time you press it 5 Click OK to accept the setting The PC Action Window will close leaving the Button Properties Window If you wish to set more PC actions return to step 3 If you wish to assign Overlay Actions move to step 6 Otherwise click OK on the Assign Buttons Window to exit this process Page 122 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Setting Properties Assigning Overlay Pointmaker Actions to Template Buttons 6 Click the desired button number in the Overlay Action column Assign Buttons Save PC Action Overlay Action Button 1 Assign Overlay Action 2 x list Ove
48. A 1600 x 1200 106 3 85 Mac 640 x 480 35 5 67 Mac 832 x 624 44 9 67 Mac 832 x 624 49 7 75 Page A 10 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Appendix Glossary GLOSSARY ACTIVE MARKER a mode in which a marker can be altered Mainly associated with markers created using the keyboard all of which begin as active markers All other control devices except the touch screen have only one type of active marker pointers ANCHORED MARKER a marker which has been fixed onto an overlay It cannot be altered or moved It can only be erased cleared or covered with another marker If an active marker is anchored another identical active marker appears on screen BACKGROUND text background refers to the area immediately surrounding a line of text or a text label For video background see Chalkboard BLOOM markers or text which enlarge or blur on the monitor due to excessive bright ness BUTTON ICON TABLET the square or rectangular zone on the tablet Menu Strip that represents a PVI X90 function When this zone is clicked on with the pen tip that function is engaged CHALKBOARD the solid area behind the Pointmaker markers when in the Chalkboard mode Presenters may choose a source background or a solid background CLEAR the function for removing all markers from an overlay at once CLICK the action of quickly depressing and
49. ARD AUTO CHALKBOARD Figure 5 1 Background Menu The Background Menu appears 3 Select the CHALKBOARD option 4 Exit the menu system The chalkboard appears along with any markers you may have already anchored 5 exit the Chalkboard repeat steps 1 3 but select the VIDEO SOURCE option instead of CHALKBOARD The video source returns along with any markers you may have anchored on the chalkboard Page 106 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Manipulating Overlays MANIPULATING OVERLAYS With the keyboard installed you can display one of 10 stored marker overlays Also you can temporarily turn off the marker overlay without affecting the markers you store there If you have the PVI PC20 software installed and active and you use a VGA source you can page through 25 overlays from the keyboard or the tablet This section covers the following overlay functions e Paging Through Overlays in sequence or out of sequence e Turning an overlay Off On Paging Through Overlays Use these instructions when the keyboard or tablet is installed and you wish to display a new overlay After you display a new overlay you can add or clear markers from that overlay Overlays are saved automatically From the Keyboard To go to the next or previous overlay Activate the Next Overlay or Previous Overlay command see Quic
50. C20 Software Configuration and Use Page 132 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc SECTION SEVEN COMMANDS FOR RS 232 CONTROL Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Introduction INTRODUCTION The following commands can be used to program A V programmable remote control systems allowing the PVI X90 to be operated from a remote device All commands begin with an ASCII escape lt Esc gt code generated using the Esc key on your keyboard followed by a forward parenthesis The initiat ing code then appears as follows lt Esc gt All other characters which follow this command require a combination of alphanumeric codes X Y Coordinate Grid Numerous commands refer to a screen grid with coordinates based on an inter nal grid that is 1024 x 1024 units The grid can be absolute covering the entire screen area or relative to a current position The absolute grid coordi nate of 90000000 is at the upper left of the screen The grid coordinate of 10231023 then is in the lower right Relative grid coordinates can include negative numbers to indicate positions above or left of a current position In the illustration below XX XX a numeric value for the horizontal axis YYYY a numeric value for the vertical axis 0000 0000 lt X axis gt 12023 0000 E gt v 00000 1023 19023 1023 Figure 7 1 Screen
51. Grid Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 135 Introduction Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Page 136 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands COMMANDS A Autodetect Monitor The A command tells the Pointmaker whether to automatically detect what type of monitor is being used lt Esc gt Al Enables Autodetect lt Esc gt A Disables Autodetect NOTE The Autodetect command is overridden by the Monitor M command B Background The B command tells the Pointmaker which background to use lt Esc gt BV Video Background lt Esc gt BC Chalkboard Background lt Esc gt BT Video Chalkboard Toggle lt Esc gt BL1 Display Text Background on text and date time labels lt Esc gt BLO No Text Background on text and date time labels lt Esc gt BLT Toggle Text Background on text and date time labels C Active Marker Off On The C command turns the visibility of the active marker off or on If off note that it will reappear if the pointing device is moved Unlike turning the pointer off or on turning the active marker off or on will affect any active marker not just an active pointer This includes an active frame active text label and active date time label Esc CO Turn active marker off lt E
52. KERS Section Five Using Markers Overview OVERVIEW This section covers marking procedures you might follow while making a pre sentation It is assumed that you have basic familiarity with the operational buttons of your control device and how to use them to anchor a marker and draw See Peripheral Devices in Section One Getting Started on page 11 Basic Marking Concepts Markers Pointmaker Video Markers make it possible to create a variety of graphic shapes including text called markers which can be placed over a video image Available markers include pointers freehand drawing typed text straight line drawing sizeable frames and a date time label Control Devices Markers are created or placed using one or more control or marking devices The most commonly used controllers are digitizing tablets keyboards light pens touch screens and mouse devices Each type of device has its own strengths and weaknesses when used in a presentation Active amp Anchored Markers An active marker is a special kind of marker that floats over the image until it is anchored or fixed into a location assigned by the user While it is active its attributes can be altered Depending on the type of marker being created some of those attributes are position color size line thickness and shape Once a marker is anchored its attributes cannot be changed It can only be removed and re created or covered with ano
53. N When clicked the Left or First Button anchors pointers on the screen at the point they were positioned Freehand drawing is accomplished when this button is pressed down while continuing to write or draw with the device across a smooth surface or in midair in the case of a remote control Page 22 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Peripheral Devices Marker and RIGHT OR SECOND BUTTON When clicked this button erases the most recently anchored marker When pressed this button clears the screen entirely of markers BorH BUTTONS The two buttons can be used in combination to either change the color of a marker or access the menu system Menu access from the mouse device is disabled 1f the keyboard is connected Cursor Movement When operating the Pointmaker with the mouse device the cursor or active pointer may be moved anywhere on the screen by moving the device s track ball or by moving the remote control in midair The active pointer or cursor will move respectively For example dragging the mouse to the left on the mouse pad rotating a track ball to the left or aiming the remote control to the left of the remote receiver will correspondingly move the pointer to the left on the screen Directing the device to the right while drawing will draw a line to the right A complete list of commands for this controller is found in Quick Reference for Devi
54. OR C by tapping once on the touch screen OR D by tapping once on the White Board 3 Follow the calibration instructions displayed on the screen After the calibration is complete the Pointmaker will complete its startup and be ready for use Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 71 Comm Port Operations Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Calibrating the Light Pen Remote Control Touch Screen or White Board Using the Menu System 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the COMM PORT DEVICES option Figure 4 1 Comm Port Devices Menu The Comm Port Devices menu appears 3 Select the CALIBRATION option Page 72 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Comm Port Operations pae cen ESSEN Figure 4 2 Calibration Menu The Calibration Menu appears 4 In the Calibration Menu select the controller to be calibrated Figure 4 3 Calibrate Light Pen Screen The appropriate calibration screen appears 5 Follow the calibration instructions displayed After users perform final calibration procedures the Calibration Pro cedure display will automatically disappear and users will be returned to the menu system 6 Exit the menu system
55. PVI X90 Presentation System Page 67 The Audio Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus Figure 3 15 Sample Audio Gain slider The appropriate gain adjustment dialog appears Make the changes you desire by either clicking on the decibel scale where you want the level to be or by dragging the indicator to the level you desire Page 68 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc SECTION FOUR CoMM PORT DEVICES MENU Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Comm Port Operations COMM PORT OPERATIONS This section covers the various settings and options available through the use of the COMM ports on the PVI X90 Controllers Requiring Calibration Controllers which require calibration are light pen remote control touch screen and white board If you are using any of these as your initial controller Boeckeler recommends calibrating them upon first power up They can also be calibrated at any time using the selections in this part of the menu system if you are using the digitiz ing tablet or keyboard as your initial controller Calibrating the Light Pen Remote Control Touch Screen or White Board at Start Up 1 Power up the Pointmaker and wait for the copyright message to appear 2 During the 8 second copyright message activate the controller A by depressing and releasing the light pen tip button at any loca tion OR B by touching the left button on the remote control
56. Page 10 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Peripheral Devices PERIPHERAL DEVICES Aside from whatever video input devices you select for use with your PVI X90 peripherals for the Pointmaker fall easily into two categories Displays Big Screens Projectors LCDs CRTS etc Controllers Digitizing Tablets Light Pens Keyboards Touch Screens Mouse Devices etc Boeckeler Instruments does not supply or sell display devices at the time of this writing However most VGA and higher resolution devices are supported For information on display compatibility see Monitor Scan Rates in the Appendix on page A 9 Remember that you can connect up to four different display devices We do offer a number of control devices for use with the Pointmaker PVI X90 Some are included with certain models and some are sold separately This section describes the basic operation of the most commonly used control lers A complete list of commands for these controllers are found in Quick Reference for Devices in the Appendix on page A 5 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 11 Peripheral Devices Section One Getting Started Digitizing Tablet The Pointmaker DT 30 Digitizing Tablet diagrammed below comes stan dard with the PVI X90D In general the tablet is used to draw position point ers or make menu selection
57. Pointmaker Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System User s Manual Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System User s Manual Copyright 2007 by Boeckeler Instruments Inc 4650 S Butterfield Drive Tucson AZ 85714 520 745 0001 No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval System or translated into any language in any form by any means without the expressed written permission of Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker and Boeckeler are registered trademarks of Boeckeler Instruments Inc of Tucson Arizona All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies P N 100207 CONTENTS SECTION ONE GETTING STARTED a E EXE Introduction za a Mee RR WERE 3 A Very Flexible Pointmaker 2 0 0 eee cette nent et 2 3 l T Se eee aia ROT RE Aviso adieu ui ae s rr vieta ee eR 9 Peripheral Devices 4 2222202 ex Rr ser REA E I re RE TR 11 Digitizing Tablet us er Eee ue TARTE REE 12 Light Pen nun san Y UOS m EEE os p be Cu Us n 15 Keyboard 4 17 Touch Screem ate rasen ER Is 20 Mouse type Devices eens OHUM Meet E 22 Installation xev e neve Ves es dev 25 Connecting Video Sources oisi oho dase vere by dert BYWXPBANOGSZQUORE Ga
58. RES 25 Connecting Audio requires COMM A A 26 Connecting Control Devices Sara Mek EE ee eee 27 Connecting Displays us re ee EN 31 Activation s S silo Sis es REA RE TOE RCE TREE TR aed a ar ete E Sold 33 Power Up e re Bh oe VACUNA VU RCNH ETE 33 Men Basics e ec rp cad e Pet e teet ete clt tes 33 Builtin Help Messages suse RR SE XR eee X ERE Res 36 PVI PC20 Software Installation PC 37 SECTION TWO ANNOTATION MENU ev e em RR EU eee 39 Annotation Settings 41 POIDIGT S oes ects nel ARE i PE RETE RUD A god DN ds a aera tel 41 Selecting an Erase Method ard gR a RE Dre re 42 Selecting a Line Style omnee ret Ire en e ce eR AE EROR eir 43 Customizing the Color an BA oh ERU URLs NS 44 Setting an Overlay Brightness Level 4 46 Changing Pen Proximity i UE S ne e XR neh eee as 48 Pointer Toggle gt 9 oh ee eis WERKE OPI RE 48 Contents SECTION THREE DISPLAY AND AUDIO 6 51 The Displ y Menu cx morne I ee RE E RUE RE we ee See e ee ENIRO I E we 53 Selecting a Marking
59. System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands Chalkboard Generation Table Resolution Sync command SVGA 1152 x 900 61 8 kHz 66 Hz H V 023 SVGA 1152 x 900 71 7 kHz 76 Hz composite 024 SVGA 1152 x 900 71 7 kHz 76 Hz H V 025 SVGA 1024 x 768 56 5 kHz 70 Hz composite 026 SVGA 1024 x 768 56 5 kHz 70 Hz H V 027 SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 kHz 60 Hz composite 028 SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 kHz 60 Hz H V 029 SUN 1280 x 1024 81 0 kHz 76 Hz composite 030 SUN 1280 x 1024 81 0 kHz 76 Hz H V 031 SVGA 800 x 600 48 1 kHz 72 Hz composite 032 SVGA 800 x 600 48 1 kHz 72 Hz H V 033 VGA 640 x 400 37 9 kHz 85 Hz composite 034 VGA 640 x 400 37 9 kHz 85 Hz H V 035 SVGA 1024 x 768 60 kHz 75 Hz composite 036 SVGA 1024 x 768 60 kHz 75 Hz H V 037 SVGA 1024 x 768 68 7 kHz 85 Hz composite 038 SVGA 1024 x 768 68 7 kHz 85 Hz H V 039 SVGA 1152 x 864 67 5 kHz 75 Hz composite 040 SVGA 1152 x 864 67 5 kHz 75 Hz H V 041 VGA 640 x 480 37 5 kHz 75 Hz composite 042 VGA 640 x 480 37 5 kHz 75 Hz H V 043 VGA 640 x 480 43 3 kHz 85 Hz composite 044 VGA 640 x 480 43 3 kHz 85 Hz H V 045 SVGA 800 x 600 46 9 kHz 75 Hz composite 046 SVGA 800 x 600 46 9 kHz 75 Hz H V 047 SVGA 800 x 600 53 7 kHz 85 Hz composite 048 SVGA 800 x 600 53 7 kHz 85 Hz H V 049 SVGA 1280 x 1024 80 kHz 75 Hz composite 050 SVGA 128
60. Touch Screen Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 49 Annotation Settings Section Two Annotation Menu 1 Because there is no active pointer on a touch screen the ENABLE POINTER TOGGLE is inactive If users wish to turn off the pointer they can select NO POINTER in the Pointer Selection Menu Page 50 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc SECTION THREE DISPLAY AND AUDIO MENUS Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Display Menu THE DISPLAY MENU Selecting a Marking Background The Background Menu allows you to switch between whatever source video you are currently displaying and a solid background or chalkboard There are several ways to switch between the backgrounds using the tablet template the keyboard or the menu system The procedures for the tablet and keyboard are covered in detail in Using The Chalkboard in Section Five Using Markers on page 105 The instructions in this section describe how to change the background using the menu system 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the Display option Figure 3 1 The Display Menu The Display menu appears 3 Select the BACKGROUND option Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Pr
61. VI PC20 software is open and the PC image is from a paginated application such as PowerPoint these commands will display the next or previous page in that application in tandem with the next or previous overlay of Pointmaker markers If this is desired be sure that the first page of markers matches the first page of the application before changing to a new page The best way to sync up first pages is to first select the lt lt icon or First Page icon on the tablet then using the PC mouse go to the first page or slide of the application The overlay and application are now in sync 2 go to the first or last page select the First Page lt lt or Last Page gt gt icon located on the tablet Menu Strip The first or last overlay of markers appears Turning Off the Marker Overlay When the keyboard is installed you can turn off the Pointmaker overlay to view the video image without any markers When you turn the overlay on again the markers you anchored on that overlay will reappear You can only activate this command from the keyboard 1 Activate the Marker Overlay On Off command see Quick Reference for Keyboard in Appendix on page A 6 The markers disappear 2 Activate the Marker Overlay On Off command again Page 108 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Manipulating Overlays The markers reappear Boeckeler Instruments Inc
62. X90 commands and allow you to easily activate pointers colors and numerous other Point maker features When pressed clicked on a Menu Strip icon the Tip Button activates the function you select When the Tip Button is pressed anywhere on the Tracking Area and dragged pointing or draw ing takes place TTONS When clicked this button anchors the active pointer if a pointer is displayed BorH BUTTONS The Tip Button is used in combination with the Barrel Button to access the menu system where you can make selections not available from the tablet template The menu is activated by pressing and holding the barrel button while pressing the tip of the stylus into the drawing area for about five seconds This fea ture is disabled if the keyboard is connected Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 13 Peripheral Devices Section One Getting Started Marker and Cursor Movement Unlike a mouse controller a tablet allows users to make drawings and place pointers with absolute positioning Absolute positioning means that the posi tion of the stylus on the tablet surface corresponds directly to the position of the pointer on the screen For example if you place the stylus in the lower left corner of the tablet active area the active pointer will jump to the lower left corner of the screen A complete list of commands for this controller is found in Quick Reference for Devices in the
63. alphabetically by function The list below outlines the devices covered in this section e DT 30 Digitizing Tablet e Touch Screen or White e LP 32Light Pen e KB 20 Keyboard Board e Mouse devices Quick Reference for Digitizing Tablet The commands in this table are for the DT 30 digitizing tablet when used with the Pointmaker PVI X90 If a function you want is not listed in this table then you must select that function in the menu system COMMAND Anchor a Marker OPERATION Click Barrel Button when marker is in desired position Brightness Change Presenter Template only Click pen tip on brightness scale left Chalkboard Mode Click pen tip on Chalkboard icon To return to Video Source background click on Video icon This option on not available on Broadcaster template Clear Markers Click pen tip on Clear icon Color Change Marker Click Tip Button on Menu Strip icon in menu system click tip button while cursor is over desired option Control On Presenter Template only Click Tip Button on Control icon to take control when multiple tablets or touch screens are installed and you have activated Selective or Priority User mode in the menu system Draw Press Tip Button anywhere on Tracking Area of tablet and drag Line Thickness Change Click pen tip on icon displaying desired line thickness Page Through Overlays PC Template only Click icon disp
64. ance Section Five Using Markers Assigning Line Styles You can have drawn lines of different styles on a single overlay Once you draw the line or anchor a straight line you cannot change that line style How ever you can erase or undo the drawing and begin again See Clearing Markers on page 101 You can change line style directly from the digitizing tablet or from the key board You can also change the line style from other devices by accessing the menu system When the keyboard is installed you can only access the menu system from the keyboard From Digitizing Tablet 1 Click the pen tip on the desired line style icon on tablet All lines drawn from this point on will appear in the newly selected line width and style From the Keyboard 1 Activate the Line Style command see Quick Reference for Key board in Appendix on page A 6 A small sample of the active line style will appear briefly in the lower right hand corner of the screen 2 Repeatedly activate the Line Style command until the desired line style appears in the on screen sample You can scroll backwards through the line options by activating the Reverse Toggle command All lines drawn from this point on will appear in the newly selected line width and style From the Menu System See Selecting a Line Style in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 43 Page 90 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Sect
65. ar rel Button then Tip Button pressing both together for about 5 seconds Quick Reference for Light Pen The commands in this table are for the LP 32 light pen when used with the Pointmaker PVI X90 If a function you want is not listed in this table then you must select that function on the digitizing tablet or in the menu system COMMAND Anchor a Marker OPERATION Click the Tip Button into the screen and release Clear Markers Press Barrel Button Color Change Marker Press Barrel Button then click Tip Button Each click cycles to another color in the Color Palette To change Color Palette go to menu system Draw Press Tip Button on the screen and draw while pressing Point Lightly drag Tip Button across Tracking Area to position pointer To keep pointer positionable do not click or press any button Undo Erase Marker Click Barrel Button If Erase Mode is activated in the menu system this command activates Erase Mode instead of undoing a marker Menu System Access Operational only when keyboard not installed Press Bar rel Button then Tip Button pressing both together for about 5 seconds Quick Reference for Keyboard The commands in these tables are for the KB 20 keyboard when used with the Pointmaker PVI X90 MARKING COMMAND KEY Date Time Display F8 Date Time Setup Ctrl F8 Font Selection for Text Labels typed text F6 Fon
66. ars See Figure 2 1 Annotation Menu on page 41 3 Select the COLOR PALETTE option Page 44 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Two Annotation Menu Annotation Settings 4 5 COLOR PALETTE DISPLAY COLOR CHANGE Figure 2 5 Color Palette Menu The Color Palette Menu appears Select the colors you wish to use during the presentation A minimum of one color must be selected If only one color is selected users will be able to deselect this color only after a second color is chosen Only the colors surrounded by a solid fill will be available to the user during the presentation Enable or disable the DISPLAY COLOR CHANGE option When this option 1s enabled a small block of color will briefly appear in the lower right of the screen each time you change colors during a presentation making it easy for touch screen users to tell which color is currently selected For broadcasters and certain other presenters the color block appear ing on screen may not be desirable In these cases it is advised that the DISPLAY COLOR CHANGE option be disabled NOTE Because there is no need for a color block display with the Pointmaker digitizing tablet the DISPLAY COLOR CHANGE option has no affect when using that controller 6 Exitthe menu system Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 45 Annotation Settings Section Two Ann
67. ces in the Appendix on page A 5 Marking is described in Section Five Using Markers starting on page 85 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 23 Peripheral Devices Section One Getting Started Page 24 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Installation INSTALLATION Installation of the Pointmaker PVI X90 can be divided into the following four areas e Connect Video Sources composite S Video computer e Connect Control Devices e Connect Displays monitors and or projectors e Power Up leaving PVI X90 to last Connecting Video Sources The PVI X90 supports video input from up to six different sources 2 com posite 2 S Video and 2 computer For these procedures refer to Figure 1 12 Cutaway of back panel showing video input connectors on page 26 Four of the six possible video input connections are allocated to NTSC PAL composite or to S Video NOTE Make all connections before applying power If connecting Composite Video 1 Use a BNC cable to connect to a port labeled VIDEO 1 or 2 If connecting S Video 1 Usean S Video cable to connect to a port labeled S VIDEO 1 or 2 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 25 Installation Section One Getting Started VGA 2 IN 1 S VIDEO2 S VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 Eo 94
68. conference equipment slide to video convert ers visual presenters and more Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 13 Glossary Appendix Page A 14 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Appendix Symbol Font Chart keyboard SYMBOL FONT CHART a 7 E a T N SK se 4 ae eC 5 54 BEN 2p 3 J ot 9 C C x gt 2 271361 DJ E F H lt n H 47744 T pba K L M N 0 R 5 M imp 5 Ww Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 15 Symbol Font Chart keyboard Appendix WO o o G 1 2 3 4 5 6 f 8 9 U Em ETF e L x lt Page 16 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Appendix Map Font Chart keyboard MAP FONT CHART a 6 1 s7 7 225 de T inim m a pe d p L 1 Vv reo 7 uw D E F G bt bed et a I J K E D D L R ee oF L YO W Z Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 17 Map Font Chart keyboard Appendix B T HH 4 2 gt 3 lt Page A 18 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments I
69. d it in order to get the most accurate alignment for drawing and pointing with the Pointmaker tablet or other Pointmaker controllers Calibrating the PC Screen with the Pointmaker Overlays 1 Openor maximize the PVI PC20 application The PVI PC20 Setup Menu will appear See PVI PC20 Setup Win dow on page 119 2 Be sure the communication connection is established between the PC and the Pointmaker See Establishing Communications with the Point maker on page 119 3 Using the tablet stylus select the small cross hairs pointer on the tem plate NOTE Other pointers may be used but the small cross hairs pointer will give you greater targeting accuracy Be sure you are in POINT MAKER CONTROL Mode or you will not be able to select pointers See Switching Tablet Modes on page 131 4 Using the PC mouse click the SCREEN CALIBRATION button in the PC Setup Window Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 127 Calibrating the PC with the Pointmaker Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Li Set Up The of WS_FTPS Shortcut to Microsoft Network 2 Tciconf exe S Hsi Neighborhood Shortcut to lcipro exe IN GEO 59 10 AM Figure 6 9 First Screen Calibration Target A large cross hairs target will appear in the upper left of the PC screen 5 Using the tablet stylus align the center of the small cross hairs cursor over the center of the large cros
70. e nnn is a 3 digit decimal number Range 128 to 127 lt Esc gt SCWnnn Adjusts the width ofthe scaled video image by the per centage value divided by 10 indicated by the decimal num ber nnn For example to increase the width of the video image by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SCX053 Range is 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 lt Esc gt SCXnnn Adjusts the horizontal position of the scaled video image by the percentage value divided by 10 indicated by the decimal number nnn For example to move the video image to the right by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SCX053 Range is 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 lt Esc gt SCYnnn Adjusts the vertical position of the scaled video image by the percentage value divided by 10 indicated by the deci mal number nnn For example to move the video image up by 5 3 you would send the command lt Esc gt SCY 053 Range is 100 to 100 10 0 to 10 0 SR Scaled Video Adjustments Relative The SR commands offer relative adjustments of various scaled video parame ters lt Esc gt SRBnnn Increases decreases the brightness on the scaled video image relative to its current setting nnn is a 3 digit signed decimal number Range 255 to 255 lt Esc gt SRCnnn Increases decreases the contrast on the scaled video image relative to its current setting nnn is a 3 digit signed deci mal number Range 128 to 127
71. e Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select Annotation The Annotation menu appears See Figure 2 1 Annotation Menu on page 41 3 Select the Enable Pointer Toggle option to turn it on or off NOTE If the Enable Pointer Toggle button has a solid fill it is active If it is not filled it is inactive 4 Exitthe menu system To toggle the pointer off or on during a presentation Light Pen 1 First press the barrel button then press the tip button so that both buttons are pressed until the pointer disappears Then release both buttons To make the pointer reappear repeat the same procedure NOTE This button combination is also used to change pointer color and to activate the Menu Color change requires that the tip button be clicked rather than pressed Menu activation requires that the barrel button and tip button are pressed together for at least 5 seconds a longer period of time than required to make the pointer disappear Mouse 1 First press the second button then press the first button so that both buttons are pressed until the pointer disappears Then release both buttons To make the pointer reappear repeat the same procedure Digitizing Tablet 1 Usethe pen to click on the POINTER ON OFF icon on the tablet Menu Strip The pointer will disappear To make the pointer reap pear repeat the same procedure
72. e color 18 change line style 90 change marker color general instructions 89 using a light pen 6 using a mouse 8 using a touch screen 8 using the keyboard 7 using the tablet 5 clear 18 markers 10 A 11 clearing markers using a light pen 6 using a mouse 8 using a touch screen 8 using the digitizing tablet 101 using the keyboard 7 click A 11 color change 10 palette 10 A 11 com m port definition A 11 commands for using RS 232C port 135 connector A 12 control devices 87 control function 80 on touch screen 8 control key 18 Control Panels UTROL 65 control port dialog 79 Index 2 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Index controller A 12 copyright message 33 D date time label 97 set 17 show 10 17 A 12 Default User Settings 33 digitizing tablet 12 28 selecting templates 81 to operate as pc mouse 93 5 draw freehand 9 A 12 A 13 general instructions 94 straight line 17 A 12 using a mouse 8 using a touch screen 8 using the digitizing tablet 5 using the light pen 6 drop 18 insert key 18 shadow 10 A 12 E EIA RS 170 A 12 A 13 enter key 18 erase markers 102 mode 102 F Factory Settings 3 first button mouse device 22 first overlay definition 124 fonts 17 A 12 size 17 fonts for typed text labels 95 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Index 3 Index frames 17 96 7 A 12 size 17 function a
73. e parameters using any of the following methods Move the colored slider by dragging it left or right Click on the plus or minus at each side of the scale to move the slider in small increments Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 59 The Display Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus Click on the scale itself to move the slider to the desired location 6 Exit the menu system Selecting Video Digitizer Options for a Video Source The Video Digitizer Menu allows you to adjust the brightness contrast satura tion and hue of your video output 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Select the VIDEO SETUP option The Video Setup menu appears See Figure 3 3 Video Setup Menu on page 55 4 Select the VIDEO DIGITIZER option VIDEO DIGITIZER Brightness 128 Contrast 71 Saturation Figure 3 9 Video Digitizer Dialog The Video Digitizer dialog appears Page 60 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Display Menu This dialog has a transparent background to allow for visual feedback as you ma
74. en is pulled away from the tablet or monitor glass NOTE This assumes the active pointer has not been turned off See Turning the Active Pointer On Off in Section Five Using Mark ers on page 91 Changing Pen Proximity Pointer Toggle 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select Annotation The Annotation menu appears See Figure 2 1 Annotation Menu on page 41 Notice that the Pen Proximity selection is displayed near the bottom NOTE If the Pen Proximity option box displays a solid fill it is active If it is not filled Pen Proximity is inactive 3 Select the PEN PROXIMITY option to turn it on or off The fill in the Pen Proximity box will reflect the new status selected 4 Exit the menu system The ENABLE POINTER TOGGLE option gives you the ability to hide the pointer during a presentation You might want to engage this option if you expect to be drawing most of the time rather than pointing or if you need a pointer only occasionally If it is activated you can turn the pointer on or off during a presentation When deactivated the pointer remains visible at all times Page 48 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Two Annotation Menu Annotation Settings 1 Activate the menu system See Activating th
75. eo image then anchor the label The line of text is anchored You can anchor a new line of text imme diately below the previously anchored text line by not moving the cursor Or you can position the second line of text anywhere on the Screen NOTE To create a paragraph of several lines of text remember that text does not wrap so press ENTER or DROP Insert at the end of each line 7 Exit text typing mode by pressing any other function key Sizing and Anchoring Frames This feature works only using the keyboard see Quick Reference for Key board in Appendix on page A 6 The Pointmaker features four frame types box frame circle frame solid box frame and solid circle frame Frames remain active sizeable and positionable until you anchor them Page 96 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Marking Before anchoring a frame you may want change the frame color See Assign ing Marker Colors on page 89 Select a frame type by repeatedly activating the Frames command until the desired frame appears You can scroll backwards through the font options by activating the Reverse Toggle command The active frame appears ready for sizing and positioning A crossed line displayed within the boundaries of an active frame represents a solid frame The frame will be filled with the color of the active marker after you anchor it Enter the Sizing mode by
76. erase markers NOTE Entering Erase mode clears markers from any overlays that you might have stored Activating Erase Mode See Selecting an Erase Method in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 42 Erasing Markers Follow these instructions to erase markers Be sure you are in Erase mode before implementing these procedures See Selecting an Erase Method in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 42 Page 102 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Clearing Markers From the SMARTBoard 1 After marking activate the Undo Erase command by picking up the eraser 2 Wipe the eraser over your markers The markers disappear as you wipe When you finish erasing lift the eraser from the board Lifting the eraser closes the eraser function and enters Marking mode If you need to erase again repeat steps 1 3 From Other Drawing Devices 1 After marking activate the Undo Erase command for your particular controller A square eraser appears on screen ready for positioning 2 Drag the eraser over the markers The markers disappear as you wipe When you lift the drawing device that is your finger or stylus the Pointmaker closes the eraser func tion and enters Marking Mode If you need to erase again repeat the steps Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 103 Clearing Markers Section Five Using Mark
77. ers Page 104 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Using The Chalkboard UsiNG THE CHALKBOARD You can mark on a solid background chalkboard or the video image When turned on the chalkboard will continue to be displayed even when you select a new marker overlay Also the chalkboard will remain on screen until you turn it off The chalkboard is most easily selected from the digitizing tablet or key board but it can also be selected from the menu system Activating the Chalkboard Use these procedures to turn on the chalkboard From the Digitizing Tablet 1 Select the CHALKBOARD icon on the tablet template The chalkboard command is only available on certain templates The chalkboard appears 2 exit the Chalkboard select the VIDEO icon The video source returns From the Keyboard 1 Activate the CHALKBOARD ON OFF command see Quick Refer ence for Keyboard in Appendix on page A 6 The chalkboard appears 2 To exit the Chalkboard repeat step 1 The video source returns From the Menu System 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 105 Using The Chalkboard Section Five Using Markers 2 Select the BACKGROUND option SOURCE VIDEO CHALKBO
78. esentation System Page 53 The Display Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus Figure 3 2 Background Menu The Background Menu appears 4 Select the background desired Auto Chalkboard will cause the chalkboard to activate whenever there is no video source present NOTE When Auto Chalkboard is activated the unit will display Pointmaker Chalkboard at the bottom of the screen immediately after the initialization process at startup 5 Exitthe menu system You can now draw over the selected background Video Setup The Video Setup Menu gives the user a number of options for selecting and controlling the video sources connected to the PVI X90 Selecting the Input Source to be Displayed This command allows you to select from among the video components con nected to the Pointmaker The PVI X90 starts in the DEFAULT mode which automatically detects the video inputs and outputs on power up If multiple video sources are connected the source with the highest resolution is given priority provided there is a dis play that supports that source Priority from first to last is Macintosh SVGA VGA RGB NTSC or PAL Y C NTSC or PAL and composite NTSC or PAL Page 54 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Display Menu You can override the default selection by choosing a different video mode If there is an output but no input
79. et can be customized to perform vari ous PC or Pointmaker functions See Button Assignment Options on page 123 1 Openor maximize the PVI PC20 application The PVI PC20 Setup Menu will appear See Figure 6 2 PVI PC20 Setup Window on page 116 It can be connected or discon nected See Connecting Disconnecting on page 119 2 Click on the PROPERTIES button Assign Buttons Save PC Action Overlay Action First Overlay Button 2 Key Page Up Previous Overlay Button OK Cancel Help Figure 6 5 Button Properties Window The Button Properties Window will appear The options in this window allow you to assign an action to either of the but tons found on the digitizing tablet template See Figure 6 1 PVI PC20 Tem plate Buttons Cutaway on page 113 Assigning PC or Pointmaker Actions Only one type of action can be assigned to each button It must be either a PC Action or an Overlay Pointmaker Action Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 121 Setting Properties Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use If you wish to assign a PC Action continue with step 3 If you wish to assign an Overlay Action skip to step 6 Assigning PC Actions to Template Buttons 3 Click the desired button number in the PC Action column s Assign Buttons Save Digitizing Tablet Button 1 C Keypress
80. f each time they are activated 6 Exitthe menu system Graphics Output This command allows you to assign which output monitors will display the currently selected graphic input 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Select the VIDEO SETUP option The Video Setup menu appears See Figure 3 3 Video Setup Menu on page 55 Page 62 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Display Menu 4 Select the GRAPHICS OUTPUT option GRAPHICS OUTPUT Figure 3 11 Graphics Output dialog The Graphics Output dialog appears 5 Select which video outputs should display the current graphics By default all four video outputs are set to display graphics There is a solid color fill inside any button that is activated Activate any but ton to disable the display of graphics for the selected output The but tons toggle on or off each time they are activated 6 Exitthe menu system Turning Zap Icon On Off This selection toggles the display of the Zap icon on and off When turned on it is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the screen This is useful if you are switching between other vide
81. ggested that the touch screen not be operated concur rently with a light pen on the same monitor B Change Setup Undo Draw PC Clear Color Erase Toggle Markers 1 1 T Menu System is disabled if keyboard is attached Figure 1 17 Touch Screen Labels If desired copy the touch screen labels above cut them out and affix them to the corresponding corners of the touch screen This may help presenters unfamiliar with touch screen functions Each label identi fies the function of its assigned corner the filled block in the corner of each square identifies the corner ofthe monitor where it should be placed NOTE Stickers of touch screen labels are available from Boeckeler Instruments at 800 552 2262 or 520 745 0001 Connecting a Mouse Device 1 Using the 9 pin adapter provided connect the mouse pen device cable to a COMM port on the back of the Pointmaker Page 30 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Installation Connecting a PC for Use with the PVI PC20 Software 1 See Connecting the PC to the Pointmaker in Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 115 Connecting Displays The PVI X90 supports up to 4 high resolution display devices including CRT monitors LCD panels and projectors VGA OUT 4 VGA OUT 3 VGA OUT 2 VGA OUT 1 dlle 9 Figure 1 18 Cutaway of bac
82. h digitizing tablets and touch screens Other controllers work in the OPEN mode To Set a Priority Mode 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select COMM PORT DEVICES Page 80 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Comm Port Operations The Comm Port Devices Menu appears See Figure 4 1 Comm Port Devices Menu on page 72 3 Select SERIAL PORTS The Serial Ports dialog appears See Serial Ports Dialog on page 76 4 Select a priority mode If you select PRIORITY USER identify the user by selecting their port number It will highlight in pink when selected COMM port numbers are printed on the back of the PVI X90 unit 5 Exit the menu system Setting the Tablet Template If you have a DT 30 digitizing tablet you can select which paper template to use or you can assign certain PC functions to some of the tablet icons You can only use the PC functions and PC templates if you have installed the PVI PC20 software and have uninstalled the keyboard See Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 111 With a keyboard installed you can only use the PVI X90 with the Presenter and Broadcaster templates Selecting the Appropriate Template The PVI X90 with digitizing tablet ship
83. hrough the menu system When active this feature causes the active pointer to disappear each time you remove your drawing device from proximity Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 91 Assigning Marker Appearance Section Five Using Markers of the tablet or screen drawing surface See Changing Pen Proxim ity in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 46 From the Digitizing Tablet 1 Press the Pointer On Off icon on the tablet Menu Strip The pointer disappears 2 To make the pointer reappear repeat the procedure From the Keyboard 1 Activate the Pointer On Off command see Quick Reference for Key board in Appendix on page A 6 The pointer disappears 2 To make the pointer reappear repeat the procedure NOTE To turn off all active markers including active frames use the keyboard Active Marker On Off command From the Menu System Pointers are turned off in the same dialog where they are selected See Point ers in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 41 Page 92 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Marking MARKING This section covers pointing and drawing procedures The following outline lists the procedures in the general order that most presenters use them e Entering the Marking Mode e Pointing with positionable or anchored pointers Drawing e Typing Text keyboard installed
84. ibration in Sec tion Four Comm Port Devices Menu on page 71 A complete list of commands for this controller is found in Quick Reference for Devices in the Appendix on page A 5 Marking is described in Section Five Using Markers starting on page 85 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 21 Peripheral Devices Section One Getting Started Mouse type Devices Numerous other drawing devices are compatible with the Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System They fall into the general categories of mouse con trollers trackballs and wireless remote control devices Boeckeler Instru ments does not supply or sell any of these products These devices may be used like a writing utensil to draw position pointers or move a cursor by dragging the device across a mouse pad or in the case of remote controls in midair when aimed at the display The diagram and definitions listed below are generalizations for how the device might function connected to the Pointmaker Refer back to this section if needed for general instructions concerning their use a Left Button Trackball underneath Figure 1 11 Mouse Device There are so many of these types of devices that compatibility is probably best determined by simply trying the device If it can be used as a mouse type device on a personal computer it is likely to work with the Pointmaker LEFT OR FIRST BUTTO
85. ing frames before they are anchored You can also use them to navigate menus A complete list of commands for this controller is found in Quick Reference for Devices in the Appendix on page A 5 Marking is described in Section Five Using Markers starting on page 85 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 19 Peripheral Devices Section One Getting Started Touch Screen The touch screen diagrammed below is not supplied or sold by Boeckeler Instruments Most touch screens on the market are compatible with the Point maker PVI X90 It is a very popular and intuitive control device Some display devices have integrated touch screens It s also likely that you can attach a touch screen to a display device you currently own If you wish to use one with your Pointmaker check with your dealer or contact Boeckeler Instruments directly for information regarding compatibility In general the touch screen can be used to draw position pointers or make menu selections by touching or dragging your finger on the screen There are also five command areas which will activate Pointmaker functions when touched Refer back to this section if needed for general instructions concerning its use 4 Color Change 7 Function Areas Tracking Area Draw PC Y Markers Toggle Figure 1 10 Touch Screen Controller TRACKING AREA The area on the touch screen
86. ion Figure 2 2 The Pointers dialog The Pointers dialog appears 4 Select the pointer desired The selected pointer will highlight NOTE Select No Pointer if you want the pointer hidden from view 5 Exitthe menu system Selecting an Erase Method This option allows you to select the method you prefer for erasing markers using a block eraser to remove any parts you choose or using the Undo command to remove the most recently anchored marker The block eraser has three sizes small medium and large 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 Page 42 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Two Annotation Menu Annotation Settings 2 Select Annotation The Annotation menu appears See Figure 2 1 Annotation Menu on page 41 3 Select Erase Method ERASE METHOD SMALL ERASER MEDIUM ERASER LARGE ERASER Figure 2 3 Erase Method dialog The Erase Method dialog appears 4 Select either an eraser size or Undo Both methods cannot be used at the same time 5 Exit the menu system Caution When changing from undo to eraser mode all current annotations are deleted Selecting a Line Style This selection gives you a choice of three line thicknesses with or without line shadows 1 Activate the menu s
87. ion Five Using Markers Assigning Marker Appearance Selecting Pointers Select a pointer type while the pointer is active or positionable After you anchor the pointer you cannot change that pointer s type However you can erase or undo the anchored pointer and begin again See Clearing Markers on page 101 From the Digitizing Tablet 1 Click the pen tip on the desired pointer icon on tablet The corresponding active pointer appears on screen ready for posi tioning or anchoring From the Keyboard 1 Repeatedly activate the POINTERS command until the desired pointer type appears on screen see Quick Reference for Keyboard in Appendix on page A 6 You can scroll backwards through the pointer options by activating the Reverse Toggle command The pointer you selected appears on screen ready for positioning From the Menu System See Pointers in Section Two Annotation Menu on page 41 Turning the Active Pointer On Off Sometimes a presenter chooses not to have the pointer showing during a pre sentation This command allows you to turn the visibility of the pointer off or on When the active pointer is turned off you can still anchor pointers Since touch screens and whiteboards do not display active pointers you do not need to use the Pointer On Off command with those devices NOTE An alternative to the Pointer On Off command is using the Pen Proximity feature available on the tablet template or t
88. ion Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands CL Clear The CL command clears the markers from the video overlay lt Esc gt CL Clears All Markers CM Marker Move The CM command moves an active marker pointer frame label or text or date time label using the XY coordinate grid See X Y Coordinate Grid on page 135 The coordinates are XX XX a numeric value for the horizontal axis point and YYYY a numeric value for the vertical axis point lt Esc gt CMXXXXYYYY Move an active marker to coordinates XXXX and YYYY Example lt gt 00250037 CS Color Selection The CS command handles color attributes of an active marker These com mands will force an enable of the color selected without having to enable that color using the CE commands or going to the Setup Menu lt Esc gt CSR Select Red lt Esc gt CSW Select White lt Esc gt CSB Select Black lt Esc gt CSP Select Pink lt Esc gt CSG Select Green lt Esc gt CSY Select Yellow lt Esc gt CSC Select Cyan lt Esc gt CSN Select Next sequence forward to the next available color that has been enabled See CE Color Enable on page 138 lt Esc gt CSD1 Display Color Change display a sample block of the new color May be desired if a pointer is not being displayed The option may not be desired if users wish to change colors during a
89. isconnecting on page 119 2 Click on the PROPERTIES button The Button Properties Window will appear See Figure 6 5 Button Properties Window on page 121 3 Select the SAVE tab Assign Buttons Save Directory Browse C Filename Prefix Image Type SALES_SHOW PSD TIFF_UNCOM Cancel Help Figure 6 8 Save Properties Window The Save Properties Window will appear 4 Setthe directory where images are to be saved You can either type the directory location in the box under Direc tory or click the Browse button and navigate to the directory you desire 5 Type the prefix name for your saved files in the FILENAME PREFIX box NOTE A saved file will be given this name with a number appended to it Numbers begin with 1 and with each save the filename increases by 1 digit For example if the prefix is Sales Show the images will be saved in sequence as Sales Showl Sales Show2 Sales Show3 etc 6 Select the default file format for saved images using the IMAGE TYPE pull down menu Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 125 Setting Properties Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use The selected format will be displayed in the IMAGE TYPE window and is now the default setting anytime you save a displayed image NOTE Formats listed with UNCOM are uncompressed images which offer the fullest resolution but also create la
90. k Reference for Keyboard in Appendix on page A 6 The next or previous overlay of markers is displayed and an overlay briefly appears in the corner of the screen To go to an out of sequence overlay 1 Activate the Go To Overlay command see Quick Reference for Keyboard in Appendix on page A 6 A small sign appears in the lower right corner followed by an underscore prompting you to type a number 2 the overlay number The overlay corresponding to the number appears This selection is confirmed by a brief display of the overlay number in the lower right corner of the screen Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 107 Manipulating Overlays Section Five Using Markers NOTE If you do not respond within a few seconds the overlay does not change From the Digitizing Tablet These instructions assume that you have installed and programmed the PVI PC20 software See Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 111 and that you are using a VGA source It is also assumed that you have selected the PC Control tablet template in the menu system See Setting the Tablet Template in Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu on page 81 1 Select the POINTMAKER CONTROL icon 2 Select the Previous lt or Next gt icon on the tablet Menu Strip The next or previous overlay of markers appears 1 through 25 NOTE If the Pointmaker P
91. k panel showing video output connectors Connecting Monitors and or Projectors NOTE Make all connections before applying power 1 Usinga VGA cable connect one of the Pointmaker VGA OUT con nectors 15 pin HD to the input connector on the display computer monitor or LCD projector On the power up procedure which follows the Pointmaker will auto matically sync with any installed monitors If any monitors are added for a presentation turn off the Pointmaker connect the new monitor then power up NOTE If connecting a Macintosh most users will need to make this connection using a DB 15 to HD 15 cable The Pointmaker HD 15 VGA IN OUT ports are female Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 31 Installation Section One Getting Started Page 32 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Activation ACTIVATION Power Up 1 Plug the power cord of the inline power supply into the back of the Pointmaker and then into any grounded outlet 2 Plugthe power cords from any video source s controller s and dis play s into any grounded outlet 3 Turn on each of the connected units and then press the power button on the front panel of the Pointmaker NOTE In order for the Pointmaker to properly sync with the video signals the sources should be turned on first After a moment the display will show a video image
92. ke selections 5 Adjust any of the sliding scale parameters using any of the following methods Move the colored slider by dragging it left or right Click on the plus or minus at each side of the scale to move the slider in small increments Click on the scale to move the slider to that location 6 Exitthe menu system Menu Output This is where you assign which output monitors will display the menu system whenever it is activated 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Select the VIDEO SETUP option The Video Setup menu appears See Figure 3 3 Video Setup Menu on page 55 4 Select the MENU OUTPUT option Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 61 The Display Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus MENU OUTPUT Figure 3 10 Menu Output dialog The Menu Output dialog appears 5 Select which video outputs should display the menu system when it is displayed By default all four video outputs are set to display the menu system There is a solid color fill inside any button that is activated Activate any button to disable the display ofthe menus for the selected output The buttons toggle on or of
93. layed application and the Pointmaker marker overlay Automatically prints to printer selected in PVI PC20 Print Setup Menu Save Saves the entire screen as it 1s displayed including the Pointmaker markers Saves to the format and file location that are set in the PVI PC20 Save Menu See Setting Save Properties on page 124 First Overlay Goes to first overlay of markers This will always be Overlay 1 Previous Overlay Goes to previous overlay of markers If users are on Overlay 1 this will cycle back to Overlay 25 Next Overlay Goes to the next overlay of markers If users are on Overlay 25 this will cycle forward to Overlay 1 Last Overlay Goes to the last overlay of markers as designated in the PVI X90 Hardware Setup Menu Tablet Setup Factory setting for the last overlay is Overlay 25 None Has no affect on the marker overlay Used automatically if a PC action is assigned to the button Setting Save Properties If one of the template buttons is assigned to save the currently displayed image this section explains how to set properties for saving images 1 Openor maximize the PVI PC20 application Page 124 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Setting Properties The PVI PC20 Setup Menu will appear See Figure 6 2 PVI PC20 Setup Window on page 116 It can be connected or discon nected See Connecting D
94. laying page forward arrows page backward arrows or icons for going to the first or last overlay of markers PC Mouse Mode Operational on PC only when PVI PC 20 software is installed and activated On PC template click pen tip on PC Control icon Use tablet like PC mouse on computer screen e g click on a desktop icon to open an applica tion To return to Pointmaker marking click pen tip on Pointmaker Control icon Pen Proximity Broadcaster Template only Click pen tip on Pen Proxim ity icon to turn this feature on or off When activated the active pointer disappears as the pen tip is pulled away from the screen The pointer reappears when the pen tip is brought close again to the screen Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 5 Quick Reference for Devices Appendix COMMAND Point OPERATION Lightly drag Tip Button across Tracking Area to position pointer To keep pointer positionable do not click or press any stylus button Pointer Selection Click pen tip on desired pointer icon Undo Erase Marker Click pen tip on Undo icon If Erase Mode is activated in the menu system this command activates Erase Mode instead of undoing a marker Video Mode Change Click pen tip on icon displaying desired video format for example Composite or Y C Menu System Access Operational only when keyboard not installed Press B
95. le with RCA connectors on at least one end make connections from the Audio Out ports to the matching video output display device an audio amplifier etc The Audio Out connectors carry the audio from whatever audio source is selected If you deactivate a Video Output it s corresponding Audio Out will be muted See Activating Deactivating Video Outputs for Video Sources in Section Three Display and Audio Menus on page 56 Connecting Control Devices The PVI X90 allows up to 12 different control devices to be attached includ ing a keyboard and light pen The following steps describe how to set up some of the most popular devices For help in locating connectors on the Point maker refer to Figure 1 14 Cutaway example of back panel showing con troller connectors on page 28 NOTE Be sure the Pointmaker is powered down before connect ing or disconnecting any controllers It will automatically detect the controllers installed upon power up If users change controllers or add a new controller they will need to power down install the new controller s then power up Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 27 Installation Section One Getting Started ON OFF LIGHT PEN COMM 2 COMM 1 KEYBOARD e e KS EB Figure 1 14 Cutaway example of back panel showing controller connectors Connecting the KB 30 Kevboard NOTE Make all connections before app
96. lect dialog appears This dialog presents a scrolling list of all device types currently sup ported by the PVI X90 in alphabetical order The Page Up and Page Down buttons allow you to quickly scroll through the names until you find the device type you desire When you locate and select the name you wish to assign it will move to the center of the list where it will be highlighted The new device type is now assigned Device types which cannot be selected are in white When a button is selected a screen with further information about that device type will be displayed Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 77 Comm Port Operations Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu If a device type that is used for communicating with other systems 15 selected an arrow button will replace its 2 button Selecting that arrow button will activate the dialog for setting port parameters You can return to the Serial Ports dialog to make further changes by selecting Comm Port Devices and then selecting Serial Ports NOTE If you are designating a port for use with another system you will need to set Comm Port parameters before exiting the menu sys tem See Setting Comm Port Parameters on page 78 NOTE The PVI X90 must be rebooted for the new device type assignments to be made permanent optional Select the device type name you wish to change When the device type name instead of the a
97. ler Marker Usage If desired you can prioritize who s controller marker has precedence when more than one is installed Three different modes are available OPEN mode Allows all installed controllers to draw and point at any time All users may change the appearance of markers including clearing markers However while one user is drawing no other user can mark or change the appearance of markers SELECTIVE mode Adds slightly more organization requiring a user to first select CONTROL on the tablet or touch screen before they begin marking Again while one user is drawing no other user can mark or change the appearance of markers This option only works with digitizing tablets and touch screens Other controllers continue to work in the OPEN mode PRIORITY USER mode This mode allows one pre assigned user to take and release control of marking functions On first use the Pri ority User assigned in this menu is in control While in control a small zap character icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen When the Priority User is in control no other user can take control of marking functions The Priority User can release control to other users by again selecting CONTROL on the tablet or touch screen Use is then similar to the SELECTIVE mode users must select CONTROL in order to mark or change marker appearance The Priority User can take exclusive control at any time by selecting CONTROL This option only works wit
98. live broadcast lt Esc gt CSDO Do not display color change Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 139 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control lt Esc gt CSDT Toggle color change display DL Draw Line The DL command draws a line using the XY coordinate grid See X Y Coordinate Grid on page 135 The first coordinate series XXXXYYYY is the beginning point of the drawn line and the second series XXXXYYYY represents the end point of the drawn line lt Esc gt DLXXXXYYYYXXXXYYYY Draw a Line DP Drop Marker The DP command drops an active marker pointer frame label or cursor using the XY coordinate grid See X Y Coordinate Grid on page 135 The coordinates are XXXX a numeric value for the horizontal axis point and YYYY a numeric value for the vertical axis point lt Esc gt DPXXXXYYYY Drop an active marker at coordinates XXXX and YYYY Example lt Esc gt DP 25 0037 E Echo The E command tells the Pointmaker to echo the input over the RS 232 link in full in part or not at all lt Esc gt EA Echo all input lt Esc gt EC Echo all except commands lt Esc gt EN Disable echo Page 140 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands EM Erase Method The EM command ac
99. lying power NOTE If you are connecting both the keyboard and the digitizing tablet skip these instructions and proceed to the next section for con necting a digitizing tablet 1 Connect the Pointmaker keyboard cable to the KEYBOARD port on the back of the Pointmaker This is a female PS 2 port Connecting a DT 30 Digitizing Tablet Refer to Figure 1 14 Cutaway example of back panel showing controller connectors on page 28 for help in making these connec tions 1 Connectthe stylus to the digitizing tablet 2 Using the RS 232 cable provided with the digitizing tablet connect the female 9 pin connector to a COMM port on the back of the Point maker 3 Connect the power cable which runs off the tablet cable to the key board adapter cable provided with the digitizing tablet There is only one way to plug in these connectors 4 Connect one end of the keyboard adapter cable to the female KEY BOARD connector on the back of the Pointmaker for power Page 28 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Installation NOTE If the keyboard is also being attached connect the other end of the keyboard adapter cable to the Pointmaker keyboard The extra cable that runs off the keyboard adapter cable is extraneous for appli cations where the Pointmaker keyboard is not connected Tablet Mini DIN Adapter N To Pointmaker Keyboard Port Keyboard Adapter
100. mapping or other wise drawing a straight line Three different line thicknesses are available fine medium and bold with or without a drop shadow Text can be typed on the video image in one of 6 different fonts each available in one or more sizes You can add a text background to fur ther enhance the text on the video image Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 9 Features Section One Getting Started Frames in the shapes of circles or boxes may be sized and positioned to call attention to an area within the frame Filled frames allow you to block out portions of the video image useful in classroom exams or in blocking out extraneous visuals An active date time label can be placed on the video image to time an event The ability to position and anchor a combination of several markers and drawings on the screen at once Options for clearing lines and pointers from an overlay all at once one at a time beginning with the most recently anchored marker or selectively erased Ability to attribute a different color to each marker on the screen Up to 7 different colors are available for quick access The color palette can be minimized by presetting selections in a palette menu A drop shadow effect may be selected to further optimize the display of drawn lines The ability to store up to 25 different marker overlays of Pointmaker markers so that presentations may be prepared in adva
101. n becomes the active calibration Figure 4 2 Select Calibration dialog Page 74 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Comm Port Operations Serial Port Settings Serial ports are used for two main purposes 1 connecting controller marker devices 2 connecting to other systems remote control a second Pointmaker a PC This section explains the options available to you for each purpose The Serial Port dialog also allows you to assign a priority system to control users if multiple controller markers are connected Configuring Device Types Initialization of Device Types Serial ports are initialized when the PVI X90 is powered on During this process the PVI X90 attempts to determine what device type controller marker is connected to each port This procedure can be lengthy since the PVI X90 accommodates a wide range of devices and in its default detection mode autodetect it will run through the entire list of possibilities for each port Using the settings available in the Serial Ports menu it is possible for you to limit the initialization process for a designated port so that the PVI X90 looks for only the device type you specify This speeds up the initialization process considerably Integrating the PVI X90 with Other Systems Since only controller marker device types are able to be recognized during the initialization
102. n with the Barrel Button to either change the color of a marker or access the menu system Menu access from the light pen is disabled if the keyboard is connected Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 15 Peripheral Devices Section One Getting Started Marker and Cursor Movement When operating the Pointmaker with the light pen controller the active pointer may be moved anywhere on the screen by moving the light pen across the screen as one would move a writing utensil The pointer or drawing will follow this movement Calibration of the light pen sets the margin or offset between the point that the light pen touches the screen and the point that drawing takes place A greater offset allows presenters to draw without obscuring the view with their hand or finger Choosing no offset causes the drawing to appear directly under the pen tip Calibration is necessary each time a new monitor or display is con nected to the Pointmaker It can also be selected from the menu system any time you wish to re calibrate For calibration instructions see Controllers Requiring Calibration in Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu on page 71 A complete list of commands for this controller is found in Quick Reference for Devices in the Appendix on page A 5 Marking is described in Section Five Using Markers starting on page 85 Page 16 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler In
103. nc Appendix RS 232 Pinout COMM Port male RS 232 PINOUT COMM PORT MALE Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin1 Receive Transmit Data Signal Data Data Term Rdy Ground Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 6 Request Clear Pin 9 to Send to Send Figure A 1 RS 232 Pinout COMM Port Male Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 19 RS 232 Pinout COMM Port male Appendix Page A 20 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Index INDEX A a v programmable systems installation 135 absolute positioning on digitizing tablet 14 action keys 18 active area on digitizing tablet 12 active marker 87 A 11 off 18 active pointer 93 94 on off 91 anchored markers 87 A 11 anchoring a marker general instructions 94 using a light pen 6 using a mouse 8 using a touch screen 8 using the digitizing tablet 5 using the keyboard 7 arrow pointers 9 B background chalkboard or video source 105 menu 106 background selection for marking A 11 barrel button digitizing tablet 13 light pen 15 baud rate 79 bloom A 11 boeckeler instruments 4 A 3 brightness 10 46 broadcaster template for tablet 81 button icon definition A 11 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Index 1 Index calibrate light pen 16 72 touch screen 21 29 72 A 4 chalkboard 105 chalkboard feature 10 A 11 chalkboard on off 18 change brightness 18 47 chang
104. nce You can scroll forward or backward a page at a time or enter an overlay num ber to quickly display the desired overlay using the keyboard or RS 232 commands Compatibility with VGA SVGA and Macintosh scan rates up to 85 kHz Macintosh scan rates up to 48 kHz PC compatibility includes many nonstandard video scan rates in Windows 95 98 Connections in out are HD 15 high density Sync generation allows the Pointmaker to automatically select the sync if no live video is desired Instead of a live image a solid back ground appears ready to be used as you would use a whiteboard or chalkboard Keyboard control provides you a quick way to select many of the menu options without having to go to the menu system Instead func tion keys provide choices for pointer type background marker col ors brightness levels on screen help video source selection and more Pen Proximity feature allows you to determine visibility of the active pointer as the pen is moved away from the tablet or screen The pointer can be made to disappear as the pen is pulled away or to remain on the video image ready for positioning Brightness adjustment gives you the opportunity to set the brightness of the Pointmaker markers to coincide with the brightness level of the video signal so that the markers are displayed optimally for standard video or for professional broadcasting On Screen Help to assist you in quickly setting up your presentations
105. ng tablet 13 light pen 15 touch screen 20 A 4 calibration 21 29 72 labels 30 Touch Screen Function Areas 64 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Index 7 Index track ball on mouse device 23 tracking area digitizing tablet 12 touch screen 20 U undo 18 A 13 delete key 18 undo markers general instructions 101 using a mouse 8 using a touch screen 8 using the keyboard 7 using the tablet 102 6 V vga installation 26 video source A 13 selecting option 2 60 video modes default 54 W white board erase mode 103 windows 95 98 use with pointmaker 10 A 9 wireless remote control 22 2 Zap Icon Visibility 63 Index 8 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc
106. ntation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Comm Port Operations Control Port Choose this option if the PVI X90 is being used as an A V remote control command station if it is being controlled remotely using RS 232 commands or if it is being connected to a PC for use with the PVI PC20 software PVI to PVI Use this selection if the PVI X90 is being used to con nect to another Pointmaker system 1 Select the appropriate device type in the Device Select dialog for the port where you are connecting the other system See Designating a Device Type on page 76 Where a question mark is usually found you will instead see an arrow NOTE If the device type you desire for connecting to other systems is unavailable check to see if it is assigned to another port Remem ber only one use of each is allowed 2 Activate the arrow next to the device type to set its communication parameters Figure 4 5 Control Port Dialog The corresponding dialog appears Select the desired baud rate parity and stop bits NOTE Factory settings are 9600 baud no parity 1 stop bit Data bits which cannot be manually set are 8 data bits 3 Exit the menu system and recycle the power on the PVI X90 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 79 Comm Port Operations Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu The PVI X90 implements the new settings Prioritizing Control
107. o sources that are not connected to the PVI X90 With the Zap icon displayed it will be clear when you are displaying video from the PVI X90 Figure 3 12 Zap Icon 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 63 The Display Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Activate the ZAP ON button When active the button contains a solid color fill Each activation of the button toggles it to the opposite state 4 Exitthe menu system Turning Touch Screen Function Areas On Off This selection activates deactivates the touch sensitive function areas used with the touch screen controller See Touch Screen in Section One Get ting Started on page 20 When activated the function areas are sensitive to touch When deactivated they will not respond to touch Color H H Change _ 1 D Erase Tracking Area 4 Clear Draw PC V Markers Toggle i Figure 3 13 Touch Screen Controller 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2
108. ode on tablet 93 pen proximity 91 point general instructions 93 using a mouse 8 using a touch screen 8 using the digitizing tablet 6 using the keyboard 7 using the light pen 6 pointers 9 17 A 12 A 13 changing types 91 on off 17 pointmaker control mode 113 pointmaker control mode on tablet 108 port initialization 33 positioning keys 18 press A 11 13 previous overlay 18 definition 124 print 124 prioritizing multiple controllers priority user mode 80 81 proximity for pen 10 48 A 13 PVI to PVI port settings 79 pvi pc20 software 93 108 changing tablet templates 83 customizing tablet icons 82 R Recall Settings 7 resolution compatible A 10 restore current window 124 right button for mouse or wireless remote device 23 Index 6 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Index rs 232 135 commands for 135 rs 232 port parameters 78 S save 124 Save Settings 7 scan rates A 10 second button on mouse 23 select next window 123 selective mode for multiple controllers 80 Serial Ports 75 serial ports definition A 12 serial ports menu 76 shift 18 sizing frames 97 stamping the date time see also date time label 97 stop bits 79 straight line drawing 95 svga 10 sync generation 10 T tablet template menu 82 templates selecting 81 templates for digitizing tablet 81 text 18 text background on off 17 text keys 18 text labels 95 tip button digitizi
109. of one or more markers placed on the screen using the capa bilities of the Pointmaker These markers overlay a chosen video image While the markers are visible the actual overlay 1s invisible allowing users to mark directly on top of a video image or solid background if selected POINTERS the 8 different arrows 2 cross hairs and 2 dot pointers which may be selected and placed on a Pointmaker overlay in any number and in combina tion with other markers Pointers are considered markers However not all markers such as frames are pointers PRESS on the keyboard the action of pressing then releasing the function key On the auxiliary controller light pen etc a press 1s the action of depressing and not releasing a button until the desired effect takes place on the screen as opposed to a click of the button PROXIMITY a feature of the Pointmaker that affects the light pen or digitizing tablet When proximity is activated the active pointer automatically disappears each time the pen is lifted from the drawing area UNDO ERASE the keyboard function or button action on the auxiliary controller which allows presenters to erase anchored markers on an overlay one at a time beginning with the most recently anchored marker VIDEO SOURCE a device from which the Pointmaker receives a video image to mark over Examples of video sources include VHS recorder players cameras VGA computers television sets tele
110. off active pointers remain on screen when the pen is lifted lt Esc gt PX1 Turn proximity on lt Esc gt PXO Turn proximity off lt Esc gt PXT Toggle proximity Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 149 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control R Restart Pointmaker The R command restarts the Pointmaker Options include saving current set tings and markers in memory a soft boot or clearing memory of all settings and markers a hard boot lt Esc gt RS Restart saving current settings and markers in memory lt Esc gt RH Restart clearing current settings and markers S Date Time Marker The S command controls options concerning the date time marker It dis plays as an active marker lt Esc gt STO Displays date time marker in time only mode lt Esc gt SDO Displays date time marker in date only mode lt Esc gt SDT Displays date time marker in time only mode lt Esc gt SDSMMDDYYYY Set the date M month D Day Y year lt Esc gt STAHHMM Set time as a m H hour M minute lt Esc gt STPHHMM Set time as p m H hour M minute SA Audio Settings The SA command affects the audio signal of one of the six audio input ports or of the master gain There are two main branches of the SA command set ting the gain to an absolute value SAnS or incrementing
111. ointer remains on screen unless the pointer was disengaged NOTE Markers are cleared even if you are in PC Mode From Other Controllers 1 Activate the Clear command for your particular controller All markers disappear An active pointer remains on screen unless the pointer was disengaged Undoing a Marker Follow these instructions to undo a marker beginning with the most recently anchored marker or line segment You can repeat this command as often as needed until the screen is clear of markers Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 101 Clearing Markers Section Five Using Markers From the Digitizing Tablet 1 Press the tip button on the UNDO icon located on the tablet Menu Strip The most recently anchored marker disappears An active pointer remains on screen unless the pointer was disengaged NOTE You can undo markers even if you are in PC Mode From Other Controllers 1 Activate the Undo command for your particular controller The most recently anchored marker disappears An active pointer remains on screen unless the pointer was disengaged Erasing Markers Follow these instructions to erase markers from the overlay wiping them clear like a traditional eraser You activate Erase mode from the menu system but you erase the markers using your drawing device When you are in Erase mode you can no longer undo markers Conversely when you are in Undo Mode you cannot
112. on System Page 37 Activation Section One Getting Started Page 38 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc SECTION TWO ANNOTATION MENU Section Two Annotation Menu Annotation Settings ANNOTATION SETTINGS This section describes all of the options available in the Annotation Menu Also included when applicable are instructions for making the same selec tions using other controllers NOTE Keep in mind that when the keyboard is attached it becomes the only way to access the menu system However once the menu is activated other controllers tablet light pen etc can make selec tions from it Instructions for operating the menu system are covered earlier in this manual See Menu Basics in Section One Getting Started on page 33 Pointers There are several ways to select a pointers from the tablet template keyboard or menu system Instructions for using the pointers are covered in detail in Section Five Using Markers starting on page 85 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select Annotation Figure 2 1 Annotation Menu Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 41 Annotation Settings Section Two Annotation Menu The Annotation menu appears 3 Select the POINTERS opt
113. otation Menu Changing Colors Using the Digitizing Tablet Digitizing Tablet users do not need to access the menu system to select a marker color They may simply press the tablet icon depicting the color desired Choices made on the tablet override any selections made in the Color Palette Menu Setting an Overlay Brightness Level This option lets you select a brightness level for all displayed markers on any particular overlay helping you create optimum contrast between Pointmaker graphics and the video image This makes it possible to assign a different brightness level for each of the 25 overlays For more on overlays see Manipulating Overlays in Section Five Using Markers on page 107 Brightness is most easily controlled from the keyboard or the Presenter tem plate Controllers other than the keyboard must use the menu system to change the brightness level NOTE Adjust the brightness after placing at least one marker on the current overlay 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select Annotation The Annotation menu appears See Figure 2 1 Annotation Menu on page 41 3 Select the BRIGHTNESS option Page 46 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Two Annotation Menu Annotation Settings SETBRIGHTNESS E ER
114. outlet 2 Check that the monitor is switched on 3 Check that the monitor brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted The Pointmaker markers 1 Adjust system parameters on the video output device appear to bloom monitor or camera if in use such as contrast gain brightness color light and intensity 2 Decrease brightness of Pointmaker markers or use a different marker color Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 3 Troubleshooting Guide Appendix Table 1 Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Solutions not display a picture Monitor lights up but does Check that the video source and Pointmaker are each plugged into a live outlet Check that the video source and Pointmaker are both switched on Check that the proper cables are connected to the proper connectors on the video source the Pointmaker and the monitor Some sources and monitors have multiple output and input connectors Consult your computer manuals for correct connection information Bypass the Pointmaker by connecting the monitor directly to the video source If the video image still does not appear have the video source and monitor checked Monitor automatically adjusts brightness so that video image is dull while markers are bright Monitor is automatically adjusting for the overall brightness level of the markers and the video image On the Pointmaker enter the
115. p menu appears See Figure 3 3 Video Setup Menu on page 55 4 Select the VIDEO OUTPUT option VIDEO OUTPUT VGA1 VGA2 VGA3 VGA4 Figure 3 7 Video Output Menu The Video Output menu appears 5 Select the video output ports you wish to send the selected video input to 6 Exit the menu system Adjusting the Scaler Position for Video Sources The Video Scaler Position selection allows you to adjust the horizontal and vertical position and width of your video output Page 58 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Three Display and Audio Menus The Display Menu 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Select the VIDEO SETUP option The Video Setup menu appears See Figure 3 3 Video Setup Menu on page 55 4 Select the SCALER POSITION option VIDEO SCALER POSITION Horizontal Position 0 0 Horizontal Width 0 0 Vertical Position 0 0 Vertical Width Figure 3 8 Video Scaler Position dialog The Video Scaler Position dialog appears This dialog has a transparent background to allow for visual feedback as you make selections 5 Adjust any of the sliding scal
116. page 72 3 Select SERIAL PORTS Figure 4 3 Serial Ports Dialog The Serial Ports dialog appears NOTE All the serial ports installed on your PVI X90 are listed by port number with the device type displayed to the right of each num ber If the device type 1s in blue it has been assigned through the autodetect procedure at startup 4 Select the device type you wish to have permanently assigned If the device type can be permanently assigned some types cannot the color changes from blue to black With the device permanently assigned the next time the PVI X90 is powered up the autodetect Page 76 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Comm Port Operations procedure will skip this port If the assigned device needs initialized at startup it will be initialized according to the device type listed NOTE If the device type listed for a port cannot be permanently assigned for example device type unknown or if you try to assign more than one port for use with other systems See Integrating the PVI X90 with Other Systems on page 75 or you just wish to select a different type there are two ways to change it The next two steps describe how 5 optional Select the arrow to the right of the device type you wish to change ars 9e Computer Control Port a 721200117 Page Down Figure 4 4 Device Select Dialog The Device Se
117. r 1 Position the pointer anywhere on the video image to direct attention to an image detail Refer to instructions for your particular control device See Periph eral Devices in Section One Getting Started on page 11 2 If desired reposition the same active pointer anywhere on the image to make your second point and continue as often as desired 3 Ifdesired anchor the active pointer Refer to instructions for your particular control device See Periph eral Devices in Section One Getting Started on page 11 The pointer is anchored and a new active pointer appears on screen identical to the first NOTE Active pointers are not displayed for touch screens only anchored markers 4 Repeat any of these steps as often as desired Drawing You can draw on the Pointmaker overlay simply by beginning to draw The drawing feature allows you to circle important parts of the image write on the image or underscore particular parts of text You can draw freehand curves or straight lines To draw you can use the digitizing tablet stylus on the tablet drawing area the light pen on the CRT monitor screen your finger on a touch screen or a magic marker on the SMART Board You can also use other mouse devices to draw You cannot freehand draw using the keyboard but you can use it for straight line drawing Before drawing you may wish to change the drawing line color See Assign ing Marker Colors on page 89
118. r are used to create labels or markers Upper and lower case characters are available Each line of type may be freely positioned until it is anchored See Active amp Anchored Markers in Section Five Using Markers on page 87 Action keys perform an action other than marking such as posi tioning and anchoring a marker changing the color of a marker turning the Chalkboard on or off entering the menu system or Help moving to another marker overlay or erasing a marker These keys include HELP ESC CHANGE COLOR F9 CHANGE BRIGHTNESS F10 CHALKBOARD ON OFF F11 OVERLAY ON OFF F12 MENU SYSTEM PRINT SCREEN GO TO OVERLAY SCROLL LOCK ENTER KEY DROP INSERT ACTIVE MARKER OFF HOME PREVIOUS OVERLAY PAGE UP UNDO DELETE CLEAR ALL END NEXT OVERLAY PAGE DOWN CTRL SHIFT POSITIONING KEYS LEFT RIGHT UP AND DOWN Marker and Cursor Movement The POSITIONING arrow keys are the heart of movement when using the keyboard as a controller The active markers it creates float above the overlay and may be positioned vertically by pressing the up and down keys or horizontally using the right and left keys Once the marker is where you want it it is anchored on the overlay by pressing the DROP Insert or ENTER key Page 18 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Peripheral Devices POSITIONING keys are also used for siz
119. ra Comm Properties Printer Setup we Figure 6 4 PVI PC20 Setup Window The PVI PC20 Setup Window will appear on screen 2 Inthe PVI PC20 Setup Window click the CONNECT button The PVI PC20 software will establish communications with the Pointmaker The CONNECT button will change to DISCONNECT This indicates that the software is now ready for use NOTE The application must remain open and the connection must be intact in order for the PVI PC20 features to be used Its window can be minimized if you prefer Closing Communications with the Pointmaker Once you are finished using the PVI PC20 software the communications link should be closed Then exit the application Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 119 Connecting Disconnecting Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use 1 Inthe Setup Window click the DISCONNECT button The PVI PC20 will close communications with the Pointmaker The DISCONNECT button will change to CONNECT This indicates that the connection has closed 2 Ifyou are finished using the PVI PC20 software click the DONE but ton in the PVI PC20 Setup Window The application will close Page 120 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Setting Properties SETTING PROPERTIES Button Properties Two of the buttons on the digitizing tabl
120. rameters This is a very important step for establishing communications between the Pointmaker and your PC See Serial Port Settings in Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu on page 75 Setting PVI PC20 Communication Parameters 1 Click on the START button on the Windows tool bar then PRO GRAMS gt PVIPC20 The PVI PC20 Setup Window will appear on screen viet PVIPC20 Connect Print Properties Comm Setup Port com1 ilibratio Comm Properties Printer Setup we Figure 6 2 PVI PC20 Setup Window 2 Inthe PVI PC20 Setup Window click on the PORT pop up menu to display the list of PC COM ports 3 Click on the COM port number where the Pointmaker cable is con nected to your PC See Connecting the PC to the Pointmaker on page 115 4 When the desired port is displayed e g COM 2 click on the COM PROPERTIES button The corresponding Com Properties Window will be displayed Page 116 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Setup COM2 Properties EE 2 Port Settings Bits per second so Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits fi Flow control Advanced Restore Defaults Cancel Apply Figure 6 3 COM Properties Window 5 Setthe parameters to match those of the Pointmaker See Serial Port Settings in Section Fo
121. reas on touch screen 20 G go to overlay 4 18 H help feature 10 for auxiliary controllers 36 for keyboard 18 36 37 help on screen 7 l installation problems A 3 procedures 25 K keyboard 10 17 L last overlay definition 124 left button mouse or wireless remote device 22 light pen 15 A 4 A 13 offset calibration 16 73 line style 17 see also change line style 90 macintosh 10 marker overlay 10 A 12 A 13 marker overlays 94 turning on off 108 markers 87 active amp anchored 87 clearing 101 combination of 10 Index 4 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Index definition of 87 A 12 marking mode 93 103 procedures 93 maximize current window 124 menu strip on digitizing tablet 13 menu system 18 accessing using a light pen 6 using a mouse 8 using a touch screen 8 using the keyboard 7 using the tablet 6 minimize current window 123 mode open A 13 mouse device 22 A 4 next overlay 18 definition 124 no operation 124 none as tablet icon 124 NTSC A 13 0 offset margin A 13 open mode for multiple controllers 80 overlay 87 A 12 go to 4 18 turning on off 18 overlays see also marker overlays 107 number of 10 87 paging through 107 P paging through overlays 107 parity 79 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Index 5 Index pc action button assigments 122 pc control mode 113 pc control m
122. releasing a button on the Pointmaker auxiliary controller as opposed to a press of the button COLOR PALETTE a user defined group of colors which may be attributed to each active marker before anchored From 1 to 7 colors are available COM M PORT a serial port typically on a computer COM and designated as a COMM port on Pointmakers Serial devices that connect to these ports such as a Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 11 Glossary Appendix mouse or touch screen send and receive data in single bits of information one after the other thus the term serial CONNECTOR hardware installed on cable ends to provide cable attachment to an input or output device Input and output device ports which mate with this hardware are also called connectors CONTROLLER a device that controls the creation selection positioning anchoring and clearing of markers on the Pointmaker overlay Popular options include light pens digitizing tablets touch screens keyboards and mouse devices DRAW the Pointmaker feature which allows presenters to freehand draw or write over a video or computer image DROP SHADOW the Pointmaker option which allows presenters to attribute a shadow to drawing lines frames or straight lines for the purpose of creating a line that stands out from the video image Most colors have a black drop shadow Black has no drop shadow EIA RS
123. rger files 7 Click OK The Save Properties window will save your settings and close reveal ing the PVI PC20 Setup Window See PVI PC20 Setup Window on page 119 Setting Print Defaults Displayed images including markers can be printed by selecting the PRINT button on the PVI PC20 Setup Window See PVI PC20 Setup Window on page 119 They can also be printed by clicking a digitizing tablet icon that has been assigned the print PC Action See Assigning PC Actions to Template Buttons on page 122 1 Openor maximize the PVI PC20 application The PVI PC20 Setup Window will appear 2 Click on the PRINTER SETUP tab The standard Print Setup Window will appear 3 Make whatever settings you desire for printing your displayed images 4 Click OK The Print Setup window will save your settings and close revealing the PVI PC20 Setup Window Page 126 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Calibrating the PC with the Pointmaker CALIBRATING THE PC WITH THE POINTMAKER The calibration feature in the PVI PC20 software is offered for two reasons To maximize the accuracy of Pointmaker generated markers over PC generated images To ensure that the tablet stylus will operate the PC cursor as accu rately as it does the Pointmaker cursor You don t have to calibrate the Pointmaker with the PC screen However we recommen
124. rlay Button 2 None First Overlay Previous Overlay Next Overlay Last Overlay Cancel OK Cancel Figure 6 7 Overlay Action Window for Button 2 The corresponding Overlay Action Menu will appear 7 Inthe Overlay Action Window select the overlay action that will be performed when the corresponding template icon is clicked 8 Click OK to accept the setting The PC Action Window will close leaving the Button Properties Window If you wish to assign a PC Action go back to step 3 If you wish to assign an Overlay Action return to step 6 Otherwise click OK on the Assign Buttons Window to exit this process Button Assignment Options PC Actions Minimize Current Window Minimizes the open application If no application is open this command will have no effect Select Next Window Selects the next open application by highlighting the icon for that application in the Windows task bar Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 123 Setting Properties Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Overlay Actions Maximize Current Window Maximizes the application selected in the Windows task bar Restore Current Window Restores to full screen the maximized or displayed application No Operation Designates a no function zone on the tablet Print Prints the entire screen as it is displayed including any disp
125. rrow to its right 1s acti vated the device type will change without having to display the Device Select submenu This method is only recommended for those with more extensive experience in assigning device types Each time the name is selected it causes a different device type to appear The list of devices available using this method is an abbreviated version of the list seen in the Device Select dialog A click on the right side of the name moves forward one device A click on the left side of the name moves backward one device If you are using the keyboard to select it moves backward through the list only Keep clicking until the device type you desire 1s displayed It will be assigned permanently when the PVI X90 is rebooted NOTE If you are designating a port for use with another system you will need to set Comm Port parameters before exiting the menu sys tem See Setting Comm Port Parameters on page 78 NOTE The PVI X90 must be rebooted for the new device type assignments to be made permanent 7 Exitthe menu system and recycle the power on the PVI X90 The PVI X90 implements the new settings Setting Comm Port Parameters If you are assigning a port for communicating with another system See Inte grating the PVI X90 with Other Systems on page 75 you must select either Control Port or PVI to PVI as your device type The PVI X90 supports assigning only one port for each type Page 78 Pointmaker PVI X90 Prese
126. s The position and movements of the stylus also called a pen are represented on whatever display devices are activated Addi tionally most setup commands can be activated using the tablet rather than entering the menu system See Menu Basics on page 33 Refer back to this section if needed for general instructions concerning the tablet s operation Command Area Active Area where Tracking Area template Barrel fits Buttons Figure 1 6 DT 30 Digitizing Tablet Overview ACTIVE AREA This is the area on the tablet that responds to the stylus The tem plate is placed here This area measures 5 x 5 and includes the Command Area and the Tracking Area TRACKING AREA This is the region within the tablet s Active Area that responds to the stylus movements The Tracking Area corresponds to the screen area on the monitor or display Pointmaker users draw and point with the stylus in the Tracking Area Page 12 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Peripheral Devices Composite 1 Composite 2 S Video 1 S Video 2 VGA 1 VGA2 Brightness H Pointer On Off Pointmaker PVI X90 P Figure 1 7 Sample Template for PVI X90 COMMAND AREA TIP BUTTON BARREL Bu This is the top portion of the Active Area where Pointmaker commands can be activated The PVI X90 Template has image icons or words which stand for PVI
127. s activated for use with the digitizing tablet lt Esc gt TA Presenter template lt Esc gt TAl Broadcaster template lt Esc gt TA2 PC template TC Touch Screen Corner Control The TC commands tell the Pointmaker to enable or disable the corner func tion areas on a touch screen See Touch Screen in Section One Getting Started on page 20 lt Esc gt TCO Disable corner function areas lt Esc gt TC1 Enable corner function areas lt Esc gt TC2 Toggle corner function areas U Undo Erase The U command erases the last created anchored marker Each time this command is given an anchored marker will be erased from the overlay begin ning with the most recently anchored marker lt Esc gt U Undo the last anchored marker Page 156 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands V Select an Overlay The V command tells the Pointmaker which overlay to display lt Esc gt V Display overlay number specified replace with overlay number desired lt Esc gt VN Display next overlay lt Esc gt VP Display previous overlay NOTE To hide the overlay see the Pass through PA command Z Zap Icon The Z command allows you to turn the Zap Icon on and off When on it is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen
128. s each number is entered Press a for am or p for pm The highlight will move down to the Set Date amp Time box Press ENTER to set the changes 3 Use the POSITIONING KEYs to highlight one of the three display options DISPLAY DATE amp TIME DISPLAY DATE ONLY or DIS PLAY TIME ONLY 4 Press ENTER to activate your selection The selected box will fill with color to indicate it is activated 5 Use the POSITIONING KEYs to highlight the EXIT command 6 Press ENTER to exit the menu The entries you make will remain until you enter this menu to change them Page 100 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Clearing Markers CLEARING MARKERS After you anchor markers drawings lines frames and pointers you may want to clear the screen of all or some of the markers before proceeding to the next point of discussion You can erase markers in one of the three following ways e Clearing All Markers e Undoing the Most Recent Marker e Erasing Markers If you don t want to clear markers but just need to temporarily remove the marker overlay then use the Marker Overlay On Off command See Turning Off the Marker Overlay on page 108 Clearing All Markers Follow these instructions to clear the entire screen of markers From the Digitizing Tablet 1 Select the CLEAR icon on the tablet Menu Strip All markers disappear An active p
129. s hairs target then click the pen tip into the tablet ab My Computer Ful System Backup Copp ofws FTP95 Shortcut to Microsoft Network ESI Teiconfiexe m Network d Neighborhood Disconnect Comm Setup tout k Bin KODAK Picture pu Transfer _ Aston npr E NO 099 759 1013 Figure 6 10 Second Screen Calibration Target The target will disappear and another large cross hairs target will appear in the lower right of the PC screen 6 Again using the tablet stylus align the center of the small cross hairs cursor over the center of the large cross hairs target then click the pen tip into the tablet Page 128 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Calibrating the PC with the Pointmaker The target will disappear and the calibration process ends The screen is now calibrated The PVI PC20 Setup Menu will remain on screen so that you can make any other selections NOTE Boeckeler recommends recalibrating the screen anytime a new PC monitor or display is used Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 129 Calibrating the PC with the Pointmaker Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Page 130 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Switching Tablet Modes
130. s with all three templates When you select a paper template to use you must also select the same template in the PVI X90 menu system The Presenter template includes more options than the Broadcaster template The Broadcaster template features only the most commonly used marking functions preferred for on air use 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select COMM PORT DEVICES Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 81 Comm Port Operations Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu The Comm Port Devices Menu appears See Figure 4 1 Comm Port Devices Menu on page 72 3 Select TABLET TEMPLATE Figure 4 6 Tablet Template Menu The Tablet Template Menu appears 4 Activate the template you ll be using by selecting it The background of the selection turns pink 5 Exitthe menu system You can now use the corresponding paper template in the tablet Customizing Pointmaker Tablet Template Buttons You can customize each button in the top row of the PC tablet template to per form two functions a Pointmaker marking function and or a PC function For example you can program icon 1 to display the next overlay of markers AND minimize an active PC application You can assign both types of functions using the PVI PC20 Setup window See B
131. se gt C1 Turn active marker on lt Esc gt CT Toggle active marker visibility Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 137 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control CA Calibrations The CA command assigns a calibration to a selected port lt Esc gt CAOpnn Port p has calibration nn assigned to it pisa numeric value of 0 9 designating ports 1 10 nn is a numeric value 1 10 designating calibrations 1 10 Examples lt Esc gt CA0004 Utilize Cal 4 Port 1 lt Esc gt CA0505 Utilize Cal 5 Port 6 lt Esc gt CA0806 Utilize Cal 6 Port 9 CE Color Enable The CE command determines what colors are available from the color pal ette Refer to the CS commands for how to change the color of a marker using this enabled palette lt Esc gt CEWI Enable White lt Esc gt CEWO Disable White lt Esc gt CEB1 Enable Black lt Esc gt CEB Disable Black lt Esc gt CEP1 Enable Pink lt Esc gt CEP Disable Pink lt Esc gt CEG1 Enable Green lt Esc gt CEG Disable Green lt Esc gt CEY 1 Enable Yellow lt Esc gt CEY Disable Yellow lt Esc gt CEC1 Enable Cyan lt gt Disable lt Esc gt CER1 Enable Red lt Esc gt CER Disable Red Page 138 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Sect
132. some digitizing tablet template commands illustrating some of the marker options Each item is available at the click of a button Pointers Plain amp Shadowed Line Styles Background Hide Show Clear all Clear Last Pointer Markers or Erase Marker Colors Pointer On Off Undo Erase Figure 1 2 Breakout of PVI X90 Template Commands The keyboard controller supports some additional marker types frames a date time stamp and straight line drawing Frames include boxes and circles Frames can be sized in advance of a presentation then used to frame or fill certain areas of the video image Marker Manipulation One of the most powerful features for presentations using a Pointmaker is the ability to store up to 25 different marker overlays They can be created and saved ahead of time ready for quick recall during the presentation For more on overlays see Basic Marking Concepts in Section Five Using Mark ers on page 87 and Manipulating Overlays on page 107 As easily as the markers are created so are they easily erased either one at a time until the screen is clear or all at once And if a video image is not desired it s possible to quickly call up a solid background on the screen and use it like a chalkboard Page 4 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Introduction Ins and Outs Making Connections This diagram illustrates
133. splay and Audio Menus The Display Menu See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Select the VIDEO SETUP option The Video Setup menu appears See Figure 3 3 Video Setup Menu on page 55 4 Select the OUTPUT FORMAT option OUTPUT FORMAT 0 000X480 60 72 75 85 800 600 56 72 75 85 1024 768 60 70 72 75 85 1280 1024 60 72 75 85 Figure 3 6 Output Format Dialog The Output Format dialog appears This dialog has a transparent background to allow for visual feedback as you make selections 5 Select the resolution and frequency you desire 6 Exitthe menu system Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 57 The Display Menu Section Three Display and Audio Menus Activating Deactivating Video Outputs for Video Sources You can assign which output ports will display your source signal 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select the DISPLAY option The Display menu appears See Figure 3 1 The Display Menu on page 53 3 Select the VIDEO SETUP option The Video Setu
134. stablishing Communications with the 119 Closing Communications with the Pointmaker 119 Setting Properties esse la 121 Button Properties en er ae ee a 121 Setting Save Properties oco send era Bas a E 124 Setting Print Defaults ence rn mat at BR en 126 Calibrating the PC with the 127 Calibrating the PC Screen with the Pointmaker 127 Switching Tablet 131 PC Control and Pointmaker 1 131 SECTION SEVEN COMMANDS FOR RS 232 133 Introduction le Be oO TI ee 135 X Y Coordinate Grid oce RN MESURE RD EI A CORAM E 135 Commands INNEN RE wat a eei ean 137 A Autodetect Monitor sse sr rui SEE ees DONA e EU d 137 B Backgro nd eS es US e s E e tA tpe tene tees 137 C Active Marker 2 1 4 137 GCA Calibrations AERARII RU I EUER P D CE 138 CA CE Color T SIB OE uU IER CRM EC hs 138 CD Clear ss cos ote wee ran Ba 139 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page iii Contents
135. struments Inc Section One Getting Started Peripheral Devices Keyboard Controller The Pointmaker KB 30 Keyboard diagrammed below comes standard with all PVI X90 models It can be used to select type position save and erase Pointmaker markers along with changing their appearance When the key board is attached it becomes the only way to access the menu system Refer back to this section if needed for general instructions concerning its use MARKER KEYS Graphics ACTION KEYS 2 EX PO ens FO c Lobo ier IRR 2 4 er EN I X TY RAO Ty UD LR ARE ER T KELLER LT ZI MEET SELL TAI X MARKER KEYS Text Numbers Figure 1 9 Pointmaker Keyboard Controller MARKER KEYS These keys allow operators to select markers and the appearance of those markers Marker keys include POINTERS Fi LINE STYLE F2 FRAMES F3 SIZE FRAMES F4 STRAIGHT DRAW F5 FONTS F6 TEXT BKGRND ON OFF F7 SHOW DATE TIME F8 Auxiliary functions associated with several of these keys are activated by pressing CTRL the marker key Auxiliary func tions are POINTER ON OFF CTRL F1 FONT SIZE CTRL F6 SET DATE TIME CTRL F8 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 17 Peripheral Devices Section One Getting Started TEXT KEYS ACTION KEYS Text and number keys on the Pointmaker keyboard controlle
136. t Size for Text Labels typed text Ctrl F6 Page A 6 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Appendix Quick Reference for Devices Quick Reference for Touch Screens and White Boards MARKING COMMAND KEY Frame Selection circular or boxlike F3 Frame Sizing Activation F4 Frame Sizing Keys Positioning Keys Line Style F2 Pointers F1 Pointer Active On Off Ctrl F1 Straight Line Draw F5 Text Labels typed text AlphaNumeric Keys Text Background On Off F7 ACTION OPS COMMAND KEY Active Marker On Off Home Anchor Marker Insert Drop Change Brightness F10 Chalkboard On Off F11 Clear All Markers Clear End Color Change of Active Marker F9 Delete a Marker undo Undo Delete Help Escape Next Overlay Page Down Overlay of Markers On Off F12 Overlay Go to Scroll Lock Positioning Marker or Cursor Positioning Keys Positioning Marker Fine Control Ctrl Posit Key Previous Overlay Page Up Recall Settings at boot up copyright Ctrl Alt Page screen Down on Num Pad Reverse Toggle Order Shift Function Key Save Settings at boot up copyright screen Ctrl Alt Enter on Num Pad Select Enter or Drop Menu System Print Screen Video In Composite 1 Ctrl F9 Video In Composite 2 Ctrl F10 Video In Y
137. t the HELP option Figure 1 21 Help Menu The Help Menu appears 3 Inthe Help Menu select the desired option Choosing the DIGITIZING TABLET option for example will dis play help messages that specifically pertain to tablet operating proce dures Page 36 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Activation 4 Inthe Help Submenu select the desired help topic The Main Menu and Help Submenu will disappear and the selected Help Message will appear on screen NOTE The GENERAL INFORMATION option in the Help Menu features topics that are not dependent upon controller operation 5 To exit a help message follow the simple exit instructions displayed in each help message You will be returned to the Help Submenu 6 Toback up one menu from the Help Submenu select the PREVIOUS MENU option 7 To exit all help menus select any option the Main Menu Accessing Keyboard Help Messages The keyboard must be attached for this help function to operate 1 Press HELP Esc followed by the function key for which you desire help The Help Menu corresponding to the function key pressed will appear on screen 2 To exit the help press ENTER PVI PC20 Software Installation Pc only See Installing the PVI PC20 Software in Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 115 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentati
138. tem Page 113 Overview Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Page 114 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Setup SETUP The ability to switch to PC CONTROL Mode and the ability to customize and use the two tablet icons in the top row of the template is dependent on the PVI PC20 input device software being installed active can be minimized connected to an available PC COM port Installation Connecting the PC to the Pointmaker 1 Using the provided null modem RS 232 cable connect a COMM port on the back of the Pointmaker to a COM port on the computer Make a note of which port numbers are used on each unit Installing the PVI PC20 Software Installation for the Pointmaker PVI PC20 input device software for use with the DT 30 Digitizing Tablet 1 Insert the PVI PC20 Software CD or floppy disk into the appropriate disk drive 2 Click the START icon in the Windows tool bar and select RUN 3 Typein the drive letter of the CD ROM or floppy drive and type SETUP EXE e g D Setup exe 4 Select OK The PVI PC20 input device software will be installed 5 When installation is complete click OK to close installation Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 115 Setup Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Setting Pointmaker COMM Port Pa
139. tes the mode to use when multiple digitizing tab lets or touch screens are installed When PRIORITY USER mode is selected users will also need to send the command designating which controller COMM is the priority user lt Esc gt IMO Assigns Open Mode lt Esc gt IMS Assigns Selective Mode lt Esc gt IMP Assigns Priority User Mode lt Esc gt IMCXX Sets COMM port for Priority User XX the COMM port 01 10 The port selected should be con nected to a digitizing tablet or touch screen L Line Style The L command determines the line style to use when drawing a freehand line straight line or frame lt Esc gt LF Fine or thin line lt Esc gt LSF Fine or thin line with drop shadow lt Esc gt LM Medium line lt Esc gt LSM Medium line with drop shadow lt Esc gt LB Bold line lt Esc gt LSB Bold line with drop shadow M Input Port and Chalkboard Generation The M commands are designed to tell the PVI X90 several things about the incoming video signal which input port to activate Page 142 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Commands ifthe incoming signal is NTSC or PAL for Composite and S Video only the resolution and scan rate for generating the chalkboard when it s acti vated VGA only Command Structure for Composite and S Video Y C Ports
140. the appropriate box for your selec tion 2 Setthe date and or time if necessary If they are correct skip this step Setting the Date amp Time 1 Q G 4 3 Use the POSITIONING KEYS to move the highlight to the box with the date inside Enter the correct date The cursor will move across the screen as each number is entered Press ENTER to accept the entry The highlight will move down to the time box Enter the correct time The cursor will move across the screen as each number is entered Press for am or p for pm The highlight will move down to the Set Date amp Time box Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 99 Marking Section Five Using Markers 6 Press ENTER to set the changes Setting the Date 1 Q G 4 5 Use the POSITIONING KEYs to move the highlight to the box with the date inside Enter the correct date The cursor will move across the screen as each number is entered Press ENTER to accept the entry The highlight will move down to the time box Press ENTER to accept the current time The highlight moves down to the Set Date amp Time box Press ENTER to set the changes Setting the Time 1 Q G 4 Use the POSITIONING KEYS to move the highlight to the box with the time inside Enter the correct time The cursor will move across the screen a
141. ther marker Any markers created with the keyboard are active markers All other control devices except the touch screen have only one type of active marker avail able pointers Overlays Markers never alter the displayed video images because they are actually placed on a clear layer above the image called an overlay The Pointmaker can store up to 25 different overlays and each overlay can hold any combination of Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 87 Overview Section Five Using Markers markers A user can prepare overlays in advance of a presentation and then recall them at will when they are needed Once an overlay is recalled it can be changed or erased When the Pointmaker 1s powered down it will automati cally save the overlays in its memory Instructions for marking are divided into the following categories e Assigning Marker Appearance Marking e Clearing Markers e Using the Chalkboard Displaying Different Overlays Page 88 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Five Using Markers Assigning Marker Appearance ASSIGNING MARKER APPEARANCE While the marker is still active and before you begin to draw or place markers you can change the appearance of your drawing or next marker in one of sev eral ways Assign Marker Color Assign Line Style Assign Pointer Type Turn Pointer On Off Assigning Marker Colors
142. tivates your choice of erase methods ESC EMO Erase Method UNDO ESC EMI Erase using Small eraser ESC EM2 Erase using Medium eraser ESC EM3 Erase using Large eraser FS Frame Size The FS command defines an active frame lt Esc gt FSXXXXYYYY Designating the size of an active frame XXXX a numeric value for the horizontal dimension YY YY a numeric value for the vertical dimension Units range from 0001 to 1024 FT Frame Type The FT command tells the Pointmaker which type of frame to display on Screen lt Esc gt FTB Box Frame lt Esc gt FTB1 Filled Box Frame lt Esc gt FTCO Circle Frame lt gt Filled Circle Frame lt Esc gt FTN Next Frame 1 Marker Intensity or Brightness The command sets the intensity or brightness level for markers Positive or negative values may be coded lt Esc gt ISKXX Set the brightness level absolute XXX is numeric value between 256 and 256 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 141 Commands Section Seven Commands for RS 232 Control Esc ICXXX Increases brightness level relative XXX is numeric value between 256 and 256 lt Esc gt IC XXX Decreases brightness level relative XXX is numeric value between 256 and 256 IM Identify Mode for Multiple Users The IM command designa
143. ur Comm Port Devices Menu on page 75 NOTE FLOW CONTROL should always be set to HARDWARE 6 Ifdesired select the ADVANCED button to adjust the buffer NOTE These adjustments should be considered fine tuning to either help establish stable connections or to attempt improved perfor mance Lower settings can correct connection problems Higher settings can improve performance 7 When finished making selections in the COM Properties Window click OK You will be returned to the PVI PC20 Setup Window Settings made in the COM Properties Window will be saved 8 Select the Done button to exit this window Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 117 Setup Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Page 118 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use Connecting Disconnecting CONNECTING DISCONNECTING To utilize any of the PVI PC20 software features the PC needs an active com munications link with the Pointmaker Once you are through using it the link should be closed These instructions assume that the Setup procedures See Setup on page 115 have been completed Establishing Communications with the Pointmaker 1 Click on the START button on the Windows tool bar then PRO GRAMS gt PVIPC20 wick PYIPC2O Connect Print Properties Comm Setup Port cow lib
144. utton Properties in Section Six PVI PC20 Software Configuration and Use on page 121 Also you can assign four Pointmaker functions through the menu system You may prefer this latter method if all you want to do is assign the most common Pointmaker paging functions NOTE You are able to use PC tablet templates when you have unin stalled the keyboard and activated the PVI PC20 software Page 82 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Comm Port Operations 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select COMM PORT DEVICES The Comm Port Devices menu appears See Figure 4 1 Comm Port Devices Menu on page 72 3 Select TABLET SETUP Figure 4 7 PC Tablet Setup Menu with Factory Settings The Tablet Setup Menu appears 4 Select a Button 71 8 then repeatedly click on it to cycle through the options until the desired function appears inside the button 5 Repeatedly click on the LAST OVERLAY entry until the desired number appears 6 Exit the menu system Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 83 Comm Port Operations Section Four Comm Port Devices Menu Page 84 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc SECTION FIVE UsiNG MAR
145. ve been saved 4 The settings can be recalled at any time by pressing CTRL ALT PgDn on the number pad Activating the Menu Keyboard Press Menu System Print Screen key MAIN MENU ANNOTATION DISPLAY AUDIO COMM PORT DEVICES HELP EXIT MENU Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu Digitizing Tablet Press and hold the Barrel Button then the Tip Button on the drawing area Keep both pressed for about 5 seconds NOTE Press the tip button soon after the barrel button or the PVI X90 may interpret the barrel button press as a clear command Light Pen Press Barrel Button then Tip Button pressing both together for about 5 seconds NOTE Press the tip button soon after the barrel button or the PVI 83 may interpret the barrel button press as a clear command Touch Screen or White Board Tap upper center zone Page 34 Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Boeckeler Instruments Inc Section One Getting Started Activation Mouse Device Press Right Second Button then Left First Button pressing both together for about 5 seconds Making Menu Selections Once the menu system is displayed you can make selections from it to navi gate to the option s you wish to change A selection from the Main Menu causes a submenu to appear next to it A selection from the submenu displays a second submenu of choices based on the selection you make The entire menu system is an outline format that allows you to
146. ws 95 98 NT and the Point maker markers scroll vertically up or down the screen try changing the display setting of the computer system Adjusting the display setting of the computer can provide a different video scan rate one of which may be compatible with the Pointmaker Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page A 9 Monitor Scan Rates Appendix Current Compatible Scan Rates Resolutions are noninterlaced unless otherwise noted Horiz Scan Vert Sean Video Resolution Interlaced Refresh Rate kHz Rate Hz NTSC composite 525 lines per frame 15 734 60 NTSC Y C 525 lines per frame 15 734 60 NTSC RGB 15 734 60 VGA 640 x 350 31 5 70 VGA 640 x 400 31 5 70 VGA 640 x 400 37 9 85 VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 VGA 640 x 480 37 9 72 SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 56 SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 60 SVGA 800 x 600 48 1 72 XGA 1024 x 768 35 5 87 43 SVGA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 SVGA 1024 x 768 56 4 70 DEC 1024 x 768 57 4 72 SVGA 1024 x 768 60 0 75 SVGA 1024 x 768 68 7 85 APOLLO 1024 x 800 63 9 76 DEC 1024 x 864 54 0 60 SVGA 1152 x 864 67 5 75 SVGA 1152 x 900 61 8 66 SVGA 1152 x 900 71 7 76 SVGA 1280 x 1024 63 9 60 SGI 1280 x 1024 76 9 72 SUN 1280 x 1024 81 0 76 SVGA 1280 x 1024 91 1 85 IBM 1360 x 1024 70 8 67 SVGA 1600 x 1200 75 0 60 SVGA 1600 x 1200 81 3 65 SVGA 1600 x 1200 87 5 70 SVGA 1600 x 1200 93 8 75 SVG
147. ystem See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select Annotation E The Annotation menu appears See Figure 2 1 Annotation Menu on page 41 Boeckeler Instruments Inc Pointmaker PVI X90 Presentation System Page 43 Annotation Settings Section Two Annotation Menu 3 Select the Line Style option LINE STYLE N Lines with shadows Figure 2 4 Line Style dialog The Line Style dialog appears 4 Select the line style you desire 5 Exit the menu system Customizing the Color Palette With this menu you can select which colors out of a pool of 7 are available during a presentation It also lets you set an option for displaying the currently selected color on screen During a presentation control devices other than the tablet select colors by cycling through whatever colors are enabled in this menu Each time a button on the controller is pressed the next color in the cycle is activated If you only like to use two or three colors out of the seven it s more efficient to turn the others off The Color Palette menu gives you that ability 1 Activate the menu system See Activating the Menu in Section One Getting Started on page 34 The Main Menu appears See Figure 1 19 PVI X90 Main Menu on page 34 2 Select Annotation The Annotation menu appe

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