Altinex Dual Twisted Pair Receiver to Computer / Component Video + Audio MT115-111 - Manual (Page 18)

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7.4 MENU MODE
Menu Mode commands allow virtually the same
functionality as programming commands. Unlike
the programming commands in the previous
sections, menu commands prompt the user to
select from a list of available options. The system
then responds based upon selections made by the
user.
7.4.1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Refer to section 7.2 for details on card functions
and examples. Following is a cross-reference
between menu mode and
programming
commands.
MENU COMMAND
Equalization [EQ]
Gain [GAIN]
Save [CnS]
Reset [CLR]
Version [VER]
Status [C]
Help [HELP]
7.4.2 USING MENU MODE
Do NOT press any keys except those relating to
the current menu. If you press the ENTER key
after entering a letter or digit, the original list of
systems will be displayed.
1. In order to enter Menu Mode, the system
needs to be connected to a computer
running RS-232 control software.
2. In the Terminal Window, press the ENTER
key on the keyboard.
3. The system checks all MultiTaskers on the
RS-232 bus and displays a list of available
systems.
Example: 1: U1
2: U2
3: U3
4. Enter the ID number of the desired system.
In the example above, enter a “1” for the
MultiTasker with unit ID 1.
5. The system then interrogates all the cards
available in its enclosure and displays a list
of available cards.
Example: 01: MT103-122
02: MT103-123
04: MT115-111
6. Enter the 2-digit ID and a menu for the card
will be displayed. In the example above,
enter “04” for the MT115-111.
7. The system will prompt for selections
specific to the selected card.
8. Read each menu carefully, and continue
selecting keys as prompted.
NOTE: Menus for data entry have two
prompts: “Key=” and “ESC” (escape). Press the
escape key to return to the previous menu.
7.4.3 MENU TYPES
1. MAIN MENU
The first menu displayed after selecting the
card is the Main Menu. This menu provides
access to the key functions related to the
card. Press the key representing the menu
item for access and a sub-menu will appear.
2. SUB-MENUS
Each menu item will display either a
sub-menu, or a list of options. Press the key
corresponding to the desired choice.