Using the Modem Feature

The Performance section of the screen gives an indication of the quality of the video.

Changes/frame is the average number of tiles that change for each frame sampled by the hardware. Flatness is an indication of what percentage of the screen contains tiles that are comprised of only one color.

The Regrab Screen button in the Actions section causes the screen to be re-captured. When making small changes to the video parameters, sometimes these changes are not reflected in the displayed screen immediately, particularly if the noise filter is enabled. Press this button to see the immediate effect of the changes.

Use the Show Diffs button to learn which parts of the screen are being sent over the Internet. When you click this button, the screen is cleared to a medium grey color. All blocks that are sent from that point on will show up on the screen as they are sent.

Click the button again to reset the screen to grey. To return to normal operation, click the Regrab button. It is very easy to visually identify the effect noise has on signal processing, using this feature.

The Auto Offset & Gain button in the Actions section invokes the automatic algorithm for setting the video parameters. The algorithm requires the factory calibration test pattern to be correctly displayed on the screen.

The Modem feature allows the CABCONS1716I to act as an Internet connection server for increased security and flexibility in connecting with the host computer.

Unlike the TCP/IP connection used with the standard Web configuration and VNC clients, the modem creates a one-to-one connection between the CABCONS1716I and the computer you are using, bypassing the public Internet completely.

NOTE: This feature requires both an external modem (most standard connection protocols are supported) and a dedicated phone line that can be connected to the modem for external access. While it is possible to use the modem feature through some PBX systems, this increases the complexity and reduces the performance of the connection. For clarity, the instructions presented here assume that the modem is connected to a typical POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) line that is not routed through a phone management system or shared with other devices.

If you wish to use this feature through a PBX system, it may require some experimentation and additional support from your telecom services provider, and is not supported by StarTech.com.

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