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Pointmaker PVI-65 User Manual

Manual is about: HD/SD-SDI Broadcast Video Marker

Summary of PVI-65

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    Pointmaker ® pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker user’s manual.

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    Pointmaker ® pvi ™ - 65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker user’s manual.

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    Copyright © 2005 by boeckeler instruments, inc., 4650 s. Butter field drive, tucson, az 85714; (520)745-0001 no par t 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 p...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page i contents c ontents s ection o ne : g etting s tarted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Page ii - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Contents turning zap icon on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 turning touch screen function areas on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page iii contents x-y coordinate grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Page iv - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Contents quick reference for other mouse devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    S ection o ne : g etting s tarted.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 3 section one: getting started introduction introduction a professional marker for hd/sd-sdi powerful the pointmaker® pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker by boeckeler instruments, inc., now makes it possible to...

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    Page 4 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Introduction section one: getting started effortless interaction this pointmaker model can handle environments where a number of people need to mark images during discussions or presentations. By giving each per-...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 5 section one: getting started introduction on overlays, see “basic marking concepts“ in “section five: using markers” on page 61, and “manipulating overlays” on page 79. As easily as the markers are created, so ar...

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    Page 6 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Introduction section one: getting started.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 7 section one: getting started features features • hd/sd - sdi compatibility up to 1920x1080i, 720p . • multiple controllers inputs for up to 10 pointing/marking/controlling devices. • two types of marking tools fr...

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    Page 8 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Features section one: getting started • the ability to store up to 25 different marker overlays of pointmaker markers so that presentations may be prepared in advance. You can scroll forward or backward a page at...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 9 section one: getting started peripheral devices peripheral devices the peripherals for the pointmaker fall easily into two categories: • displays - sd-sdi or hd-sdi compatible displays • controllers - digitizing ...

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    Page 10 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Peripheral devices section one: getting started digitizing tablet the pointmaker digitizing tablet, similar to the one diagrammed below, comes standard with the pvi-65. In general, the tablet is used to draw, po...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 11 section one: getting started peripheral devices screen area on the monitor or display. Pointmaker users draw and point with the stylus in the tracking area. Figure 1-5: sample template for pvi-65 c ommand a rea ...

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    Page 12 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Peripheral devices section one: getting started the stylus into the drawing area for about five seconds. This fea- ture is disabled if the keyboard is connected. Marker and cursor movement unlike a mouse control...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 13 section one: getting started peripheral devices keyboard controller the pointmaker kb-30 keyboard, diagrammed below, comes standard with all pvi-65 models. It can be used to select, type, position, save and eras...

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    Page 14 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Peripheral devices section one: getting started t ext k eys text and number keys on the pointmaker keyboard controller are used to create labels or markers. Upper and lower case characters are available. Each li...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 15 section one: getting started peripheral devices 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: usi...

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    Page 16 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. 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- ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 17 section one: getting started peripheral devices 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 ...

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    Page 18 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Peripheral devices section one: getting started mouse-type devices numerous other drawing devices are compatible with the pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker. They fall into the general categories...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 19 section one: getting started peripheral devices r ight or s econd b utton when clicked, this button erases the most recently anchored marker. When pressed, this button clears the screen entirely of markers. B ot...

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    Page 20 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Peripheral devices section one: getting started.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 21 section one: getting started installation installation installation of the pointmaker pvi-65 can be divided into the following three areas: • connect video source and output(s) • connect control device(s) • powe...

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    Page 22 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Installation section one: getting started 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. ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 23 section one: getting started installation figure 1-11: connections for the pointmaker dt-30 digitizing tablet connecting a touch screen note: make all connections before applying power. Upon first power up, or w...

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    Page 24 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Installation section one: getting started figure 1-12: typical touch screen connections figure 1-13: touch screen labels if desired, copy the touch screen labels above, cut them out and affix them to the corresp...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 25 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. Power up your video source and ...

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    Page 26 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Activation section one: getting started figure 1-14: pvi-65 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: pr...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 27 section one: getting started activation figure 1-15: sample submenu (annotation) exiting menus exit a submenu by selecting any option in the main menu. Exit the main menu by selecting exit. Built-in help message...

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    Page 28 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Activation section one: getting started figure 1-16: help menu the help menu appears. 3. In the help menu, select the desired option. Choosing the digitizing tablet option, for example, will dis- play help messa...

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    S ection t wo : a nnotation m enu.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 31 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 sa...

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    Page 32 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Annotation settings section two: annotation menu 3. Select the pointers option. Figure 2-2: the pointers dialog. The pointers dialog appears. 4. Select the pointer desired. The selected pointer will highlight. N...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 33 section two: annotation menu annotation settings the annotation menu appears. (see figure 2-1:, “annotation menu” on page 31) 3. Select erase method. Figure 2-3: erase method dialog the erase method dialog appea...

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    Page 34 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Annotation settings section two: annotation menu 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...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 35 section two: annotation menu annotation settings figure 2-5: color palette menu the color palette menu appears. 4. Select the colors you wish to use during the presentation. A minimum of one color must be select...

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    Page 36 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Annotation settings section two: annotation 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 tab...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 37 section two: annotation menu annotation settings 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 draggi...

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    Page 38 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. 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. When pen proxim...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 39 section two: annotation menu annotation settings 1. Activate the menu system. (see “activating the menu“ in “section one: getting started” on page 25) the main menu appears. (see figure 1-14:, “pvi-65 main menu”...

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    Page 40 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Annotation settings section two: annotation menu.

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    S ection t hree : d isplay m enu.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 43 section three: display menu the display menu t he d isplay m enu programming video mode the second video out port, labeled hd/sd-sdi out 2, can be programmed for any of three different outputs: 1) program - vide...

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    Page 44 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. The display menu section three: display menu figure 3-2: program video mode menu the program video mode menu appears. 4. Select the mode desired. Program is video without annotation. Key is a key signal. Preview...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 45 section three: display menu the display menu the main menu appears. (see figure 1-14:, “pvi-65 main menu” on page 26) 2. Select the display option. The display menu appears. (see figure 3-1:, “the display menu.”...

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    Page 46 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. The display menu section three: display menu 2. Select the display option. The display menu appears. (see figure 3-1:, “the display menu.” on page 43). 3. Activate the touch screen corners on button. When active...

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    S ection f our : c omm p ort d evices m enu.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 49 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-65. Controllers requirin...

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    Page 50 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Comm port operations section four: comm port devices menu the main menu appears. (see figure 1-14:, “pvi-65 main menu” on page 26) 2. Select the comm port devices option. Figure 4-1: comm port devices menu the c...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 51 section four: comm port devices menu comm port operations figure 4-3: calibrate touch screen dialog the appropriate calibration screen appears. 5. Follow the calibration instructions displayed. After users perfo...

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    Page 52 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Comm port operations section four: comm port devices menu 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 b...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 53 section four: comm port devices menu comm port operations 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 p...

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    Page 54 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. 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 25) the main menu appears. (s...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 55 section four: comm port devices menu comm port operations 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 ...

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    Page 56 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Comm port operations section four: comm port devices menu 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 design...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 57 section four: comm port devices menu comm port operations pvi-to-pvi: use this selection if the pvi-65 is being used to connect to another pointmaker system. 1. Select the appropriate device type in the device s...

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    Page 58 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Comm port operations section four: comm port devices menu.

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    S ection f ive : u sing m arkers.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 61 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 ...

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    Page 62 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. 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....

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 63 section five: using markers assigning marker appearance a ssigning m arker a ppearance while the marker is still active, and before you begin to draw or place markers, you can change the appearance of your drawi...

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    Page 64 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Assigning marker appearance 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 chang...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 65 section 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....

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    Page 66 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. 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 38). From the digitizing tablet 1. Press ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 67 section five: using markers marking m arking this section covers pointing and drawing procedures. The following outline lists the procedures in the general order that most presenters use them. • entering the mar...

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    Page 68 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Marking section five: using markers 2. If desired, reposition the same active pointer anywhere on the image to make your second point, and continue as often as desired. 3. If desired, anchor the active pointer. ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 69 section five: using markers marking 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...

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    Page 70 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Marking section five: using markers you can scroll backwards through the font options, by activating the reverse toggle command. 4. Select a font size by repeatedly activating the font size command until the cor...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 71 section five: using markers marking solid frame. The frame will be filled with the color of the active marker after you anchor it. 2. Enter the sizing mode by activating the size frames command. The frame is now...

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    Page 72 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Marking section five: using markers a date/time icon appears. 2. Position the date/time icon anywhere on the video image. 3. To select a solid or transparent label background, activate the text background on/off...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 73 section five: using markers marking 2. Set the date and/or time if necessary. If they are correct, skip this step. Setting the date & time: (1) use the positioning keys to move the highlight to the box with the ...

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    Page 74 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Marking section five: using markers the cursor will move across the screen as each number is entered. (3) press “a” for am or “p” for pm. The highlight will move down to the set date & time box. (4) press enter ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 75 section five: using markers clearing markers c learing m arkers 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 ...

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    Page 76 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. 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 ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 77 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 w...

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    Page 78 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Clearing markers section five: using markers.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 79 section five: using markers manipulating overlays m anipulating o verlays with the keyboard installed, you can display one of 10 stored marker overlays. Also, you can temporarily turn off the marker overlay, wit...

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    Page 80 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Manipulating overlays section five: using markers 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...

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    S ection s ix : c ommands for rs-232 c ontrol.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 83 section six: commands for rs-232 control introduction introduction the following commands can be used to program a/v programmable remote control systems allowing thepvi-65 to be operated from a remote device. Al...

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    Page 84 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Introduction section six: commands for rs-232 control.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 85 section six: commands for rs-232 control commands commands (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 ...

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    Page 86 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Commands section six: commands for rs-232 control (cl) clear the “cl” command clears the markers from the video overlay. (cm) marker move the “cm” command moves an active marker (pointer, frame, label or text or...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 87 section six: commands for rs-232 control commands (dl) draw line the “dl” command draws a line using the xy coordinate grid. (see “x-y coordinate grid” on page 83) the first coordinate series xxxxyyyy is the beg...

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    Page 88 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Commands section six: commands for rs-232 control (em) erase method the “em” command activates your choice of erase methods. (fs) frame size the “fs” command defines an active frame. (ft) frame type the “ft” com...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 89 section six: commands for rs-232 control commands (im) identify mode for multiple users the “im” command designates the mode to use when multiple digitizing tab- lets or touch screens are installed. When priorit...

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    Page 90 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Commands section six: commands for rs-232 control (pt) pointer type the “pt” command controls the display of pointer types contained in the pointmaker. (px) proximity on/off the “px” command controls the pen pro...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 91 section six: commands for rs-232 control commands the drawing area. When proximity is off, active pointers remain on-screen when the pen is lifted. (r) restart pointmaker the “r” command restarts the pointmaker....

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    Page 92 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Commands section six: commands for rs-232 control note: if a new controller is installed, a soft restart will be necessary to initial- ize the device. (sum) menu system the “sum” command displays the main menu. ...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page 93 section six: commands for rs-232 control commands font size commands can be assigned to the active text label after it is visible on the screen: (tc) touch screen corner control the “tc” commands tell the pointm...

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    Page 94 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Commands section six: commands for rs-232 control 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...

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    A ppendix.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-3 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 encoun...

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    Page a-4 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Troubleshooting guide appendix monitor automatically adjusts brightness so that video image is dull while markers are bright. 1. Monitor is automatically adjusting for the overall brightness level of the marker...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-5 appendix quick reference for devices q uick r eference for d evices this section contains tables for quick reference to the device commands for the pvi-65. Tables are arranged alphabetically by function. The li...

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    Page a-6 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Quick reference for devices appendix quick reference for keyboard the commands in these tables are for the kb-20 keyboard when used with the pointmaker pvi-65. . Quick reference for touch screens and white boar...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-7 appendix quick reference for devices quick reference for other mouse devices the commands in this table are for a compatible mouse device when used with the pointmaker pvi-65. If a function you want is not list...

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    Page a-8 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Quick reference for devices appendix.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-9 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 (e...

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    Page a-10 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Glossary appendix controller -- a device that controls the creation, selection, positioning, anchoring and clearing of markers on the pointmaker overlay. Popular options include digi- tizing tablets, touch scr...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-11 appendix glossary the markers are visible, the actual overlay is invisible, allowing users to mark directly on top of a video image (or solid background if selected). Pointers -- the 8 different arrows, 2 cros...

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    Page a-12 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Glossary appendix.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-13 appendix symbol font chart (keyboard) symbol font chart (keyboard).

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    Page a-14 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Symbol font chart (keyboard) appendix.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-15 appendix map font chart (keyboard) map font chart (keyboard).

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    Page a-16 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Map font chart (keyboard) appendix.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - page a-17 appendix rs-232 pinout (comm port-male) rs-232 pinout (comm port-male) figure a-1: rs-232 pinout (comm port-male) pin 6 pin 7 request to send pin 8 clear to send pin 9 pin 1 pin 2 receive data pin 3 transmit d...

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    Page a-18 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Rs-232 pinout (comm port-male) appendix.

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - index-1 index i ndex a a/v programmable systems installation 83 absolute positioning on digitizing tablet 12 action keys 14 active area on digitizing tablet 10 active marker 61, a-9 off 14 active pointer 67, 68 on/off 6...

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    Index-2 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Index using a mouse 7 using a touch screen 7 using the keyboard 6 using the tablet 5 clear 14 markers 7, a-9 clearing markers using a mouse 7 using a touch screen 7 using the digitizing tablet 75 using the keybo...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - index-3 index using the digitizing tablet 5 drop 14 insert key 14 shadow 7, a-10 e eia rs-170 a-10 enter key 14 erase markers 76 mode 76 f first button (mouse device) 18 fonts 13, a-10 size 13 fonts (for typed text labe...

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    Index-4 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Index light pen offset calibration 51 line style 13 (see also "change line style") 64 m marker overlay 8, a-10, a-11 marker overlays 68 turning on/off 80 markers 61 active & anchored 61 clearing 75 combination o...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - index-5 index number of 8, 61 paging through 79 p paging through overlays 79 parity 57 pen proximity 65 point general instructions 67 using a mouse 7 using a touch screen 7 using the digitizing tablet 5 using the keyboa...

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    Index-6 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Index serial ports menu 54 shift 14 sizing frames 70 stamping the date/time (see also "date/time label") 71 stop bits 57 straight line drawing 69 t text 14 text background on/off 13 text keys 14 text labels 69 t...

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    Boeckeler instruments, inc. Pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker - index-7 index z zap icon visibility 44.

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    Index-8 - pointmaker pvi-65 hd/sd-sdi broadcast video marker boeckeler instruments, inc. Index.