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1. NGM H BOLVINGON IYLSAYI WS S UO uado ue 0 125 I IY Itis its ANII 1 T14V9 WOW So PS THE KID CG a OEY E Setting Global Instructions Global instructions are those that affect all the crawls and messages you put into the Kid CG Other instructions are specific to each crawl and message The following are the only global instructions in the Kid and should be set before going forward To start press the Set Time Key TIME BETWEEN MESSAGES This screen allows you to set the time interval you wish between crawl and message presentations This interval can be set from 2 sec onds to 99 hrs 59 mins 59 seconds see window in the left margin This instruction applies to all 90 messages and 20 crawl lines Use the Arrow Keys to position the cursor make your entry then press the Enter Key SETTING THE CLOCK This screen allows you to set the time day of week and date The clock affects all the timing and scheduling functions in the Kid Again use the Arrow Keys to position the cursor make your entry then press the Enter Key Editing amp Creating Messages amp Crawls The Kid CG allows you to display text in three different places on a TV Monitor The area at the top of the screen2. The Kid CG Professional Character Generator THE KID CG Table of Contents Introduction amp Basic Features eee eeeneeeeeaenees 1 I E 1 Installing the Kid 1 Basic Installation Diagram 1 3 Using Standard Video and Photo CD Images Diagram 2 4 Multiple Unit Room Installation Using Existing TV System Diagram 3 5 Setting Global Instructions 2 0 6 Editing and Creating Messages and Crawls 6 Editing a 7 Editing _______ _ _ fi Editing a Crawl Line dee 9 Organizing your Memory 10 11 Changing the Chips 14 ATOM WIC TRACE ___ _______ 15 Warranty amp SEVICE 16 THE KID CG Introduction and Basic Features The Kid CG 15 an innovative multimedia communications device that 15 much more than a character generator It allows you the user to effectively communicate with your customers guests or residents Using text digital images and video you can educate inform and motivate your target audience in ways that would have cost thousands more before the introduction of this little giant This installation manual covers how you can take maximum advantage of the Kid CG It covers the following features User Friendly Controls Kodak r Photo 90 Messages 3 Pages Each CD Playe
3. the alternate video source Video 2 See page 4 The Kid CG can show any image number present on the Photo CD Disc in any combi nation and in any order you require This feature allows you complete random access to these images and the ability to create hundreds of text image combinations The Hold Time Boxes allow you to designate a specific dwell time for each page ina message The Kid CG automatically calculates the hold time by counting the number of characters on a page however there may be times when you want to extend or shorten the hold or dwell time because of specific requirements A page can be programmed to remain displayed from 1 to 99 seconds Be sure to enter all the digits in the hold time box even if the first digit is a zero Press enter the edit screen in the left margin will appear again Editing a Crawl Line STEP THREE Press the Edit Crawl key under the edit or create section top left hand comer The window in the left margin will appear Notice that the legend at the bottom of the screen indicates where you are In this case the screen 15 showing the first crawl line By pressing the FWD Key you can advance to the next crawl line crawl 2 The REV Key will bring you back to crawl 1 There are a total of 20 crawl lines in the Kid CG unit Each crawl can hold an average of 200 small size characters Type in the message as shown Please note the Time and Date commands The commands time and date in bracke
4. Troubleshooting continued 2 One such problem 1s tape jitter caused by the mechanism that pulls the actual tape across the VCR heads This jittering isn t usually noticeable to the naked eye and this will cause the Kid CG to work much harder in deciphering the video code and synchronizing to it We have found that higher quality VCRs do this much less than low quality ones Some problems may occur simply because the VCR heads need cleaning or adjusting VCR s generally need a thorough cleaning at least once a year your VCR manual should outline in detail both cleaning and maintenance procedures 3 The third major factor of poor video concerns the tape itself There usually is a big difference between high grade video tape and economical tape This itself could be a problem Also a factor is a tape s age and how much it has been used Video tape is not immortal it can and does wear out This could trigger a poor picture with spotty jittering messages It should be kept in mind that VCR tracking and or video enhancement devices now commonly available may improve the quality of the TV picture as well as the messages being sent 13 THE KID CG Changing the Chips The EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory is the brain of the Kid CG It controls the features and functions of the machine This programmable chip 1s filled with software commands There have been or may be a few different versions or revs of t
5. in the header as shown and press the Enter Key and the Header Color window will appear The Header Color window allows you to select one of 16 colors and 4 brightnesses for the header that you just created The header can be a different color than the message crawl line and background Press the Enter Key and the Header editing window will again appear Editing a Message STEP TWO Press the Edit Message key under the edit or create section top left hand corner The window in the left margin will appear Notice that the legend at the bottom of the screen indicates where you are In this case the screen is showing the first header topic message 1 Page 1 By pressing the FWD Key you can advance to the next message message 2 The REV Key will bring you back to message 1 There are a total of90 messages in the Kid unit The message will be displayed exactly how it is created on the screen Please note the following commands Shift N Keys Center Alignment Shift Keys Center Alignment Shift gt Keys Right Alignment Shift Keys Left Alignment Shift Rev or Fwd Keys allows you to move between pages within each message Return Key Equals a New Line Tab Key Allows single space tabs for column justification This allows you to have straight columns for schedules and tables Character Size Allow you to select either a large or small character font size Copy and Paste Key
6. is the Header or Topic area The main section of the screen is the message area and the bottom of the screen 1s the crawl line area Each of these areas are created and edited separately The Kid CG can store up to 90 messages and 20 crawl lines Each message and crawl line can be scheduled independently to appear during the times and day or days of the week that you require Each message contains three pages and can store an average of 200 small size characters The unit can store up to 90 headers or topics Please note that the Kid s memory is organized by header topic field All 90 messages can be linked to one header topic or each message can be linked to 1ts own header topic All the messages must be linked to header topic even if itis blank THE KID CG CHANNEL LINEUPS header color t 5 briahtiess ki CHANNEL LINEUPS CHANNEL LINEUPS E Channel 49 Showtime k t Channel 50 Cinemax Channel 52 Channel 18 F t Channel 25 t Channel 36 b Channel 26 ne Is Wow time m pase N Editing a Header STEP ONE Press the Edit Header key under the edit or create section top left hand corner The window in the left margin will appear Notice that the legend at the bottom of the screen indicates where you are In this case the screen is showing the first header topic By pressing the FWD Key you can advance to the next header header 2 The REV Key will bring you back to header 1 Type
7. Between Message Presentation Be sure the background color is set to if you are using a video source like a VCR or Photo CD player to an internally generated color O if you using the Kid CG by itself Warped or Very Bright Picture If you are using a monitor or monitor TV make sure the video impedance switch on the monitor 15 set to the correct setting 75 Ohm or HI 7 No Messages Appearing Poor video will cause the Kid CG to stop playing automatically Try a different station or VCR tape Check to make sure Time and Days To Play are correct Make sure the Kid CG is not in Pause mode press Play The Kid CG does not respond or white dots or lines appear on screen Press the Reset key This will not affect your messages If this fails try completely clearing memory as well as settings Thus use the Erase All Messages procedure see page 15 Messages don t appear on scheduled times Check Time to Start and Stop don t forget AM or PM and Days to Play If these correct then check the clock setting 11 THE KID CG Troubleshooting continued The edit screen 15 very wavy or it is too far left or right Take off the back panel remove the four screws and ease off the bottom In the center of the circuit board to the immediate left of the green circular cap lies the Screen Centering Adjuster Insert a small screwdriver and rotate slightly left or
8. atellite Receivers Laser Disc player and cable boxes When connected to a Kodak r Photo CD player the Kid CG can link messages to specific images When a linked message 15 scheduled to THE KID CG Installing the Kid continued play the Kid instructs the Photo CD player to play the correct image Diagram 2 page 4 shows a single source set up in which Kid CG 1s connected to the VR2X1 switch a standard source of video and Kodak r Photo CD player This switch allows the Kid to mix full motion video and the output of the Kodak Photo CD With this setup you can insert advertising and promotional image text combinations onto existing programming much like a commercial break The Kid CG activates 2 switch moving between the standard video source and the Kodak r Photo CD according to your schedule Diagram 3 page 5 shows a multi unit room installation using the existing TV system This installation 1s typical in hotels hospitals senior care facilities condo and apartment complexes and cable company headends The layouts shown in Diagrams 1 and 2 above can be fed into this type of system Interfacing a Kid CG with a Kodak Photo CD player is easily accomplished with an IR emitter provided by The picture below shows exactly how to place the interface cable so 1 controls the Kodak Photo CD The Kid CG Basic Installation Diagram 1 The Kid presenting texi The Kid presentin
9. ery backup when the unit 1s unplugged The battery is a Lithium CR 2025 which is available in any electronics or watch store To insure no memory loss should you unplug the Kid CG you should replace the battery at least every two years To replace the battery follow the steps below Do not unplug the Kid CG Remove four screws on bottom panel Slide the bottom panel off Locate battery as shown in drawing Carefully slide the battery out of socket with the flat edge of a small screwdriver 6 Insert the new battery into the socket making sure that the positive side pole faces up 7 Re assemble the bottom panel taking care not to pinch the keyboard connector between the cover and the bottom panel 8 Replace the four screws being careful not to over tighten them thus causing them to strip the threads BRB WN 15 Centering Adjustor Warranty amp Service D Co warrants your Kid to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year D Co covers both parts and labor SHOULD YOUR KID CG NEED SERVICING DURING THE FIRST YEAR D CO WILL USUALLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE UNIT AT ITS DISCRETION WITH IN 72 HOURS OF RECEIPT not including weekends holidays or shipping time The following will void the above warranty Abuse Accident Alteration 16
10. g text over ts own video background over pictures and graphics Page 3 produced by a Kodak Photo linking text and Images The Kid presenting text Over video source Va ee ee ere steerage Gry earns ng WELCOME E SUES With bacon emd heeh browne Tha le now 7 15 em VIDEO VIDEO or RF 34 or HF EVA WIDEO or RF 34 i m T _ CAMERA KODARS SATELLITE RECEIVER PHOTO CE PLAYER LASER DISC CABLE BOX THE KID CG The Kid CG Sample Installation Using Standard Video and Photo CD Images Diagram 2 eS A oes E GMT ats times wine ete ie re bart browne 2 90 AUDIO wan The Umo TAS AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO Video In OPTIONAL EDITING MONITOR PS SLIT TTT IFT CEH 2 24277 VIDEO E RF RF Video Audo Video Audio CONTROL UNE in Out Out In in VCR KODAK SATELLITE RECEIVER PHOTO CD PLAYER LASER DISC CABLE BOX ETC THE KID CG le Unit Room Us ip Existing TV System Diagram 3 Mult The Kid CG Installation
11. he EPROM A newer version could carry an improvement or correction of an older rev Thus the user may occasionally be asked by the Video Messenger Company to relay what version of the EPROM lies within their Kid CG To determine the EPROM version one must call up the Erase All Messages screen press the Shift amp Message keys hold down while pressing and releasing the Reset key and then releasing Shift amp Message At the lower right of the Erase All screen the rev number can be seen Simply record this number and then press N for no to exit this screen If you have installed anew EPROM you will say Y for yes at this prompt All the memory in the Kid CG will be completely erased Unplug the Kid CG Remove four screws on bottom panel Slide the bottom panel off Locate EPROM as shown in drawing Carefully pry EPROM out of socket with the flat edge of a small screwdriver 6 Insert the new EPROM into the socket making sure that the notch 1s in the right direction and all pins line up correctly 7 Press firmly to seat the EPROM Make sure there are no bent pins 8 Re assemble the bottom panel taking care not to pinch the keyboard connector between the cover and the bottom panel 9 Replace the four screws being careful not to over tighten them thus causing them to strip the threads BR W N e 14 Changing the Battery The Kid GG s messages and clock settings are stored using a batt
12. n be a different color than the message header and background Press the Enter Key and the Crawl Editing Window will again appear Organizing your Memory As mentioned on Page 7 the Kid CG has 90 messages All 90 messages can be linked to one header topic or each message can be linked to its own header topic If the order of message appearance 15 to you put each message under its own header topic The Kid CG software plays all messages by header number first then by message number under each header The more header topics you use the easier it will be to keep track of your messages by type For example all special offers can be put under one header while public an nouncements under another A separate log of header topics can be used to help the user and other managers in your organization know what 15 in the memory 10 THE KID CG Trouble Shooting No Picture Check power light Ifno light 1s on check power pack Make sure power pack 1s plugged in Check video cables make sure they are pressed in all the way No Editing Menu Be sure the Editing Monitor is plugged into the Video out Editing jack on the Kid CG If the problem still occurs then try another cable Message Jitters On Screen This could be caused by a poorly recorded VCR tape a copy protected VCR tape or a copy protected cable station You may wish to pause message playing if this occurs or obtain a higher quality VCR tape Screen Blips
13. next section only applies if you have a Kodak Photo CD player installed with the Kid CG Please refer to Diagrams 1 and 2 on pages 3 and 4 respectively The Kid CG can control a Photo CD player and put messages over the images it produces You can link a message to a specific Photo CD image creating a Text Image Combination This window tells the VM 1FS what image to retrieve from the CD player before playing the message Three images can be linked to the three individual pages with a message Photo CD Y N Using the Arrow keys to position the cursor in this selection box THE KID CG CHANNEL LINEUPS HBO b Channel 49 Showtime kkk Channel 50 Cinemax E E Channel 52 5 Fb b Channel 18 CNN b Channel 25 ES Channel 36 Overy Channel 26 The Time 15 Now tim s The timt a cHe Editing a Message continued Selecting Y or yes will instruct the Kid CG to play the message on the Photo CD output Ifyou have the VR2X1 switch installed see page 4 the Kid will switch to the Kodak Photo CD player issue a go to image 012 command and play the message s page 1 If there is a image in the second and third picture box the Kid CG will play the second and third pages of the message over the image s you designate Selecting or No 15 used when there is no Photo CD player It is also used when the VR2X1 switch and Photo CD are installed A N will cause the VR2X1 to switch to
14. nght until the Edit Screen becomes centered The messages will not sync to the video signal and the POOR VIDEO light is on The Poor Video indicator tells the user that the Kid CG 15 having trouble processing that particular video signal Sometimes the picture itself will look terrible but there may be times that the TV picture looks all right but the indicator 15 on and messages aren t playing for the Kid CG has automatically disengaged itself This problem 1s usually associated with VCRs and there are a few reasons why this might occur 1 Copy protected video tapes 2 VCR needs cleaning or adjusting 3 The tape is of poor quality or is old 1 Many pre recorded videos have copy protection built into them This basically consists of a degraded signal which largely affects the second copy producing a poor picture Most of the time copy protection 1s achieved by acting upon the portion of the tape unseen by the viewer the sync pulses located below the visible section of the TV screen This timing information sync pulses is crucial for the superimposing of text by the Kid Copy protection 1s designed to discourage people from reproducing video tapes On most character generators copy protection measures cause the text to jitter and jump The Kid CG has internal software and circuitry to prevent this from happening Occa sionally however several problems combine to make the video unreadable to the Kid CG 12 THE KID CG
15. play every day To choose certain days use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the day you want to change Press Y for yes and N for no then press the Enter key An old message that 1s scheduled only on certain days can be changed to play everyday by pressing A for Always Press the Enter Key and the Message Color window will appear The Message Color window allows you to select a background color for the message text or instruct the Kid CG to allow externally generated video to pass over which text with be superimposed or genlocked The background color commands are as follow e B Blue eG Green Black C Clear which allows external video to pass The Kid CG defaults to a Clear background unless otherwise instructed WARNING If you are not using a background video source be sure to change this setting to any other than C The Message Color window also allows you to select one of 16 colors and 4 brightnesses for the message text that you just created The message text can be a different color than the header crawl line and background Press the Enter Key and the Display Message On Window will again appear The Display Message On Window 15 the master control center for the Kid CG In this window you control The Kodak r Photo CD player the VR 2X1 video switch and the Hold time of each message page The flexibility of these controls are what make the Kid CG unique THE KODAK PHOTO CD PLAYER The
16. r 200 Characters Per Message Photo CD Holds Up To 700 20 Separate Crawl Lines Images on One CD Disk Color Text Schedule up to 270 images Two Font Sizes at a Time Each Page Can Accent Text Feature Bring Up An Image Schedule Frequency Low Cost to Put Images on Time and Day of Display Photo CD disk 3 10 Avg Edit Features WYSIWYG System available with Startup CD Display Tab Insert Delete Disk With 35 Photos and 5 Special Copy Paste Effect Backgrounds e Displays Time And Date Controls two sources of video with Anywhere On Screen the VR 2X1 Video Switch Standard Characters The Kid CG 1s equipped with the characters for English French Portuguese and Spanish The character is not shown on the keyboard To access this character hold down the Shift key and press the Accent Effect on off key Installing the Kid CG The Kid 15 a video bulletin board It can display text over its own color background Blue Red Green or Black standard video and control a Kodak r Photo CD Ina stand alone application simply hook the output connector to the input on your modula tor The edit out may be connected to the video input on a monitor 1f you have a dedicated one You can view editing by simply turning to the appropriate Channel on your system Diagram 1 on page 3 shows three single source set ups Theses sources can be the Kad CG itself or standard sources of video such as cameras S
17. s Allow you to copy repetitive messages and paste them into an empty message screen Accent Effect Key Allow you to use italics within a message Erase Key Allow you to erase an entire message Delete Key Allow you to erase one character at time Each message can store an average of 200 small size characters in its three pages These characters can be typed on one page or spread over all three Type in the message as shown and press the Enter Key and the Time to Start Stop window will appear THE KID CG Time to Start Stop 5 E L backond 9 message color brigntness ay s b 0 i ha bat pal page pad Wm 00 1 oni Prato Fictures UE GCH E Pan Fo lime 5 10 6 Editing a Message continued You can control when your message starts and stops playing If you want it to play all the time press the Enter or Play key If you want to change it from an assigned time to playing all the time press A for Always Press the Enter key and the Days to Play window will appear For some messages you may want to control the days that they appear This screen asks you what days you wish the message to appear If you press the Enter key without selecting any days the message will
18. ts can be inserted into any text string The commands can be used in the header message or crawl areas of the display When the text plays in which these commands are used the Kid CG will insert the current time and or date as designated Press the Enter Key and the Time to Start Stop Window will appear You can control when the crawl starts and stops playing If you want it to play all the time press the Enter or Play key If you want to change it from an assigned time to playing all the time press A for Always Press the Enter key and the Days to Play window will appear THE KID CG 8 AES 5 E Editing a Crawl Line continued For some crawl lines you may want to control the days that they appear This screen asks you what days you wish the crawl to appear If you press the Enter key without selecting any days the message will play every day To choose certain days use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the day you want to change Press Y for yes and for no then press the Enter key An existing crawl line that 15 scheduled only on certain days can be changed to play everyday by pressing A for Always Press the Enter Key and the Crawl Color window will appear The Crawl Color Window allows you to select one of 16 colors and 4 brightnesses for the crawl that you just created The crawl ca
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