The characteristics of the O1 output module are configurable in software, though certain special requirements may entail changing jumpers on the board. The recommended method of changing the video configuration of an output module is by using the Magic7 monitor -- appropriate command lines are provided below.
The following video modes are currently supported:
This mode is known to work with the following monitors: Hewlett-Packard 98752A, IBM 5081-16.
This is the default state to which the system returns on reset (Magic7 v6.31 or greater.). The pixels are just imperceptibly wider than square, if you worry about such things. This supports the Digital VRT16-HA/Sony GDM-1661.
The boards are shipped set to generate sync-on-green. If you require either separate sync or sync-on-everything, locate the jumpers just behind the RGB BNC connectors. Those marked JMP1, JMP3, and JMP5 enable sync on the B, G, and R components respectively, while JMP2, JMP4, and JMP6 remove it. One or the other of each pair of jumpers must be in place! Separate sync output appears on the connector marked CSync/HSync. Please don't touch any of the jumpers marked HOLO, TVOT, or CLK.
Magic7 Monitor: ox < module_no> vga
VGA monitors not only require separate sync, but further divide it into H and V components. You will first of all need to procure an appropriate adaptor cable. Also, move the jumper behind the Genlock/VSync connector from the GENL position to the VGA position.
Magic7 Monitor: ox < module_no> ntsc
Make sure the jumper behind the Genlock/VSync connector is in the GENL position. You can then connect a genlock source (either composite sync or black) to the Genlock input if you wish; composite sync out appears on the CSync/HSync connector.
The output cards may be configured to modes not detailed here, such as the HOLO modes. The above listing merely contains those modes supported by the Magic7 monitor "ox" command. Output cards may be configured to other modes by an application (such as gfbinit, or holoinit). Magic7 stores the configuration parameters for each output module, allowing applications to easily handle non-standard modes.
Magic7 Monitor: ox < module_no> sony2k
The (rare) 02 output modules only support a single configuration (2Kx2K, 60 Hz Progressive.) On reset, Magic7 will initialize all O2 cards found to sony2K mode.