VideoStamp HD
VideoStamp HD
VideoStamp HD

VideoStamp HD

Regular price
$595.00
Sale price
$595.00
Unit price
per 

Description:

VideoStamp® HD is a standalone on-screen HD video overlay device that overlays user defined text onto any incoming AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI (720p / 1080p) video source such as a video camera.  From any RS-232 or TTL source, such as a PC, control the display of 49 columns by 22 rows of information.
 
Included with VideoStamp® HD is a 110 VAC wall power supply and 6’ DB-9 serial cable.


Specifications:

Dimensions:
5 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
Weight:
10.2 oz.
RoHS compliant:
Yes
Input voltage:
8.0 to 14.0 volts DC (150 ma max.)
DC plug:
2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center tip positive
Operating temperature:
-20C to +60C
Video formats:
AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI (720P and 1080P)
Video level:
1 volt peak to peak
Video impedance:
Input 75 ohm, output 75 ohm resistively terminated
Text area:
49 columns by 22 rows
RS-232 serial or TTL input:
4,800 – 38,400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, inverted data

 


Connections:
VideoStamp® HD has four connectors:

Connector Hookup
VIDEO IN · Attach noise free AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI (720P and 1080P) video source
VIDEO OUT · Attach to HD video monitor, DVR, video transmitter, etc.
SERIAL PORT · Attach to 4,800 – 38,400 baud RS-232 or TTL source
· Female DB-9 connector type    
· Pin 2 Serial out (from VideoStamp® HD)    
· Pin 3 Serial in (to VideoStamp® HD)    
· Pin 5 Ground
DC IN · +8.0 to +14 volts VDC
·  2.1 mm x 5.5 mm DC coax plug, center tip positive
 
 
DIP Switch Configurations:
VideoStamp® HD has 4 internal DIP switches.  To access the DIP switches disconnect all cables from the VideoStamp® HD unit then remove the 2 screws from the rear of the enclosure.  The rear panel and bezel with the circuit board will slide out.
 
Note: DIP switches are only checked during power-up.

DIP # Description
1 Reserved
2 Reserved
3 Draw Font Screen        
OFF  = Normal Operation        
ON  = Draw Font Screen
4 Factory Reset        
OFF  = Normal Operation        
ON  = Factory Reset

 

Operation:

  • Apply power to the VideoStamp® HD
  • During power-up the yellow “Activity” LED will blink for 10 seconds
  • Data can now be sent via RS-232 or TTL
  • Press the MENU button to enter the on-screen menu configuration (see below)
  • Simultaneous press the UP/DOWN buttons to configure the incoming video input source (see below)
 
 
Configuring the incoming video source:
  • The VideoStamp® HD unit must be configured to match the incoming video input source (AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI 720p or 1080p)
  • To match the incoming video input source press and release the UP/DOWN buttons simultaneously to cycle through the video options until stable text is visible on-screen (you will see an on-screen menu)
  • Press the ENTER button and wait until for the normal operation screen
  • The configuration information is stored in non-volatile memory so information is retained even with loss of power to VideoStamp® HD
 
On-Screen Menu Configuration:
At any time press the MENU button to enter the on-screen menu configuration.  The UP, DOWN, and ENTER buttons move the cursor and change the settings.  All configuration information is stored in non-volatile memory so information is retained even with loss of power to VideoStamp® HD.
 
Main Menu:
Menu Option Action / Setting
Baud Rate Serial Port baud rate (4,800 - 38,400)
Horz Margin Screen horizontal margin (0 - 5) [Default 2]
Vert Margin Screen vertical margin (0 - 5) [Default 1]
Reset Margins Reset the margins to default
Acknowledgment OFF = Do not respond after command received [Default]
ON = Respond with Ack or Nak after command receivedAck (“OK” 0x0d 0x0a)Nak (“ERR” 0x0d 0x0a)
RS-232 Diagnostics... Display RS-232 diagnostics screen (ENTER for next screen, MENU to exit)
Save Changes and Exit Save changes and exit the Main Menu
Discard Changes and Exit Discard changes and exit the Main Menu

 
 
Communication Protocol:
Communicating with VideoStamp® HD requires sending the header ID byte (0xDE), followed by a command value, and appropriate number of data bytes (see table below.)  Note values are in hexadecimal (e.g. 0xDEh = 222 decimal).   

Command Value # Data Bytes Description
Verify Connection 0x01 0 Verify connection to VideoStamp HDResponds: "OK"<cr><lf> (regardless of Acknowledgment setting in main menu)
Clear Screen 0x02 0 Clear the entire screen with spacesResponds: "OK"<cr><lf>
Clear Row 0x03 1 Clear one row with spacesParameter 1: Row (0 - 21)Responds: "OK"<cr><lf>
Set Margins 0x04 2 Set screen marginsParameter 1: Horz (0 - 5) [Default 2]Parameter 2: Vert (0 - 5) [Default 1]Responds: "OK"<cr><lf>
Draw Text 0x05 2 + TEXT +NULL Draw on-screen textParameter 1: X Pos (0 - 48)Parameter 2: Y Pos (0 - 21)ASCII text (max 49 chars)NULL terminator (0x00)Responds: "OK"<cr><lf>
Configure Blink Text 0x06 2 + TEXT +NULL Configure blinking text messageParameter 1: X Pos (0 - 48)Parameter 2: Y Pos (0 - 21)ASCII text (max 49 chars)NULL terminator (0x00)Responds: "OK"<cr><lf>
Enable Blink State 0x07 1 Enable the blinking text state
Parameter 1:         
0 = clear text and stop blinking
1 = draw blink text and start blinkingResponds: "OK"<cr><lf>

Example: Clear the screen

Send 0xDE 0x02

Example: Draw “Hello” on-screen at cursor X Pos 4, Y Pos 2
0xDE 0x05 0x04 0x02 Hello 0x00
 
 

Warranty & Service: 

If the product fails to perform as described in our product description or specification, within 1 year 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 first obtain a Return Material Authorization number by calling (248) 588-4400, or send email to support@icircuits.com. Ship the defective product (with RMA number) to Intuitive Circuits, 3928 Wardlow Ct., Troy, MI 48083, freight prepaid.