OSD-ID (SA) is a standalone on-screen display board that overlays user defined text onto an incoming NTSC or optional PAL video source. Every position on the 28 column by 11 row screen (308 characters total) can contain a user selected character. All information is stored in non-volatile eeprom memory so even with loss of power OSD-ID (SA) retains all screen information. The on-board four button keypad allows users to program the screen with up/down/left/right cursor movements. An on-screen menu supports functions to clear the screen, select the text triggering method, and toggle the translucent option, a unique feature that allows live video to pass through the text like the major networks do with their logos. The text triggering method defines how, and when the text overlay screen is displayed.

Specifications:

Programming:

All text that appears on-screen is user selected and programmed via the four on-board buttons. Anytime during normal operation press and release the left and right buttons together to enter the on-screen editor. Below is a list of the buttons and their actions.

During normal operation

Button	Action
Left+Right	enter the editor (see Editor Mode)

Editor Mode

Button	Action
Left	move cursor left one position
Right	move cursor right one position
Up	move cursor up one position
Down	move cursor down one position
Left+Right	enter a character (see Character Entry Mode)
Up+Down	enter the options menu (see Options Menu)

Character Entry Mode (character blinks)

Button	Action
Left	cycle through the character set (ascending)
Right	cycle through the character set (descending)
Down	erase character (with space) and exit character entry mode
Left+Right	save selected character and exit character entry mode

Options Menu

Button	Action
Up	move menu selection arrow up
Down	move menu selection arrow down
Left+Right	perform action of selected menu item (see below)

Menu-option	Action
Return to editor	Exit menu and return to the Editor Mode
Exit editor	Exit Editor Mode and begin normal operation
Clear screen	Clear the entire 28x11 screen with spaces
Mode: A,T,B	Set then text triggering method. (How and when text is displayed during normal operation.) A = Always show text, T = Show text every 10 minutes for 15 seconds, B = Only show text when "UP" button is pressed
Translucent: Y,N	Translucent (see-through) text. Y = Yes, N = No

Operation:

The OSD-ID (SA) normal operation depends on what is selected in the options menu "Mode" entry. The three text trigger methods are: ALWAYS, TIMED, and BUTTON. If user selects ALWAYS (A) then the screen will always contain the overlaid text. If the TIMED (T) method is selected then every 10 minutes for 15 seconds the overlaid text is displayed then it disappears. This is useful for ham station identification. The TIMED method will also display text if OSD-ID's J1 "UP" pad is brought to ground (or the UP button is pressed.) It reacts similar to the 10 minute timer running out. And finally, if the BUTTON (B) method is selected then the overlaid text will display only while OSD-ID's J1 "UP" pad is grounded (or the UP button is being pressed.)

Warranty & Service:

If the product fails to perform as described in our product description or specification, within 90 days from the date of shipment to the buyer, we will repair or replace the product and/or accessories originally supplied. Failure due to improper installation, misuse, abuse or accident is not covered by this warranty. Incidental and consequential damages are not covered by this warranty.The buyer must obtain a Return Material Authorization by calling (248) 588-4400, and shipping the defective product to Intuitive Circuits, 3928 Wardlow Ct., Troy, MI 48083, freight prepaid. After the warranty expires, we will promptly supply an estimate for the repair cost.

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