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Revision 2.1
(September 2009)

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  • Page 1 TACP-100 User’s Manual Revision 2.1 (September 2009)
  • Page 2 Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International Corporation or any of its affiliates.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5 Sample Layout Diagram ..............7 1.6 Configuration Setup Process...............9 1.7 Using the Touch Panel ..............10 1.8 Getting Your TACP Ready for Use............10 Stand-alone TACP Table Top Setting ..........11 Multiple TACP Setting................13 Rack Mounted TACP Setting.............16 1.9 Setting Up the Avitech Multiviewer Modules ........19...
  • Page 4 Avitech Control Panel..............20 2.1 Introduction ..................20 2.2 Configuring the ACP ................23 IP Table Editor ...................23 Page....................26 Setting the Button Attributes..............34 Writing the Configuration File to TACP..........47 Communicating With Multiviewers ..........53 3.1 Introduction ..................53 3.2 Connecting TACP to Modules ............54 3.3 ACP Run-Time...................55...
  • Page 5 ZX.......................76 A.4 MCC-8004 ASCII Z Command Format..........77 ZA.......................77 ZB.......................77 ZC.......................77 ZE.......................78 ZF.......................78 ZI.......................79 ZK.......................79 ZL.......................79 ZM.......................81 ZN.......................83 ZO.......................83 ZP.......................84 ZR.......................84 ZT.......................85 ZV.......................86 ZW.......................86 ZX.......................86 A.5 Rainier-2x Series ASCII Z Command Format ........87 ZA.......................87 ZC.......................87 ZF.......................88 ZJ.......................88 ZL.......................89 ZM.......................89 ZN.......................90 ZP.......................90 ZT.......................91 ZW.......................92 ZX.......................92...
  • Page 6 ZF.......................98 ZJ.......................98 ZM.......................99 ZP.....................100 ZT.....................100 ZX.....................101 A.8 VCC-8000 ASCII Z Command Format ..........102 ZA.....................102 ZC.....................102 ZE.....................103 ZF.....................103 ZI.....................103 ZJ.....................104 ZK.....................104 ZL.....................105 ZM.....................105 ZN.....................106 ZP.....................107 ZT.....................108 ZW.....................109 ZX.....................110 Firmware Upgrade ..............111 B.1 Requirements ..................111 B.2 Making the Connection ..............111 B.3 Configuring the IP Address..............113 Checking the TACP’s IP Address............116 B.4 Updating the Firmware ..............117 AX11015 Firmware ................118...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Limitation of liability: Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the defective product. In no event shall Avitech be liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.

  • Page 8: Extended Warranty Options

    Avitech equipment. Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period Avitech make its best offer to repair products that is outside the warranty period, provided the product has not reached its end of life (EOL). The minimum charge for such repair excluding shipping and handling is $200 (US dollars).

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 10: European Union Ce Marking And Compliance Notices

    European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC. Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC. Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 11: Australia And New Zealand C-Tick Marking And Compliance Notice

    Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice Statement of Compliance This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for radio interference.

  • Page 12: Preface

    Congratulations on purchasing the Avitech TACP-100 (Touch-screen Avitech Control Panel). The TACP is a touch sensitive display device that controls Avitech Multiviewer modules or module groups. It is equipped with 7-inch, color active TFT LCD display that supports 800×480 resolution. This is the perfect control panel for mobile or temporary installation where the use of a PC for control is not practical.

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    Chapter 1, Getting Started, gives you an overview of the TACP as well as identify its external components. Chapter 2, Avitech Control Panel, shows you how to create the configurations using the Avitech Control Panel (ACP) and save it to the TACP. Chapter 3, Communicating With Multiviewers, tells you how to use TACP to communicate with Avitech Multiviewers.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications as well as the external components of your Avitech TACP. It also guides you through the proce ss of setting up your TACP for use. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the look of t accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.
  • Page 15 6 feet Category 5 Ethernet Cable Proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) Cable (Refer to the “NOTE” below.) 3 RU Rack Mount Face Plate (optional) Set of Screws (optional) RS-232 Splitter Cable (optional) Utility Disc (contains software and user’s manual) (Refer to the “NOTE” below.) Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 16: Product Features

    NOTE: When the TACP is connected to the MCC-8001U, ACC-8000, and Rainier-4U1V and RS-232 is selected as the communication port, a RS-232 splitter cable is required. Due to space limitation, the serial connector is replaced with a RJ-45 connector. A proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable is needed for serial function.

  • Page 17: Software

    Surface or rack-mounted (optional 3 RU rack mount face plate upon request). Compatible with all Avitech product lines. Software Direct download grouping function from ACP over IP. Recall preset functions with just one push of a button. Using the ACP, the user interface on the TACP is customizable. The editable items include the display background, button style, button label, button size, location, Z command in each button, and the font size and color.

  • Page 18: Identifying The Front Hardware Components

    Maximum wet temperature: 35 °C (95 °F) Safety regulations FCC / CE / C-Tick, Class A Software Avitech Control Panel (ACP) Minimum supported version: V2.01 (dated 05/01/2009) Operating System compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008 IMPORTANT for Windows 2000 user: download the plug-in ®...

  • Page 19: Identifying The Rear Hardware Components

    1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components Power Switch 2-pin DIP Switch RS-232 Port Cable Tie Holder Ethernet Port 5V 3A DC Power Jack Stainless Steel Kick Stand...

  • Page 20: Sample Layout Diagram

    1.5 Sample Layout Diagram The following illustration shows a sample ACP + TACP peer-to-peer system connection. The TACP can control Multiviewer systems via itself, the ACP, as well as another TACP in one network. The ACP not only allows you to create the configuration, but also perform run-time communication with the Multiviewer systems.
  • Page 21 The following illustration shows a single TACP in a multiple Multiviewer System. The TACP can control the Multiviewer system independently once the configuration has been downloaded from the ACP. Each TACP is capable of controlling the Multiviewer system from seven different IP over the Ethernet switch.

  • Page 22: Configuration Setup Process

    1.6 Configuration Setup Process The following diagram shows you the typical configuration setup process. First Step: Setup IP address for the TACP and Multiviewers that the TACP will communicate with. Second Step: Create the configuration, including setting page layouts, buttons, and assigning Z commands.

  • Page 23: Using The Touch Panel

    It is suggested to use your finger tip, stylus, or pen tip to tap on the screen for better response. 1.8 Getting Your TACP Ready for Use The Avitech TACP can be set up in any three ways namely: Stand-alone TACP table top setting Multiple TACP setting...

  • Page 24: Stand-Alone Tacp Table Top Setting

    Stand-alone TACP Table Top Setting To set up a stand-alone table top Avitech TACP, perform the following steps: 1. Unpack the TACP from the EPE bag and set the stainless steel kick stand at approximately 60 degree angle on a steady surface.
  • Page 25 6. Perform screen calibration (when using your TACP for the very first time). Use your finger tip or a stylus to tap on the four red cubes appearing on the four corners of the touch panel. Make sure the color of each cube turns from to green 7.

  • Page 26: Multiple Tacp Setting

    Connection indicator Power indicator Multiple TACP Setting To set up multiple Avitech TACP, perform the following steps: 1. Unpack the TACP from the EPE bag and set the stainless steel kick stand at approximately 60 degree angle on a steady surface.
  • Page 27 2. Unpack the 5 V 3 A DC power adapter from the box and plug the DC cord of the power adapter to the power jack on the rear of the TACP. Rotate the nut clockwise to ensure it is firmly screwed into the power jack. 3.
  • Page 28 7. When it is finished, you will see the menu mode main page loading up. 8. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the TACP and the other end to the Ethernet switch/hub. NOTE: It is highly recommended that you connect the TACP to a clean local area network (LAN) to ensure a steady connection throughput.

  • Page 29: Rack Mounted Tacp Setting

    Connection indicator Power indicator Rack Mounted TACP Setting To set up the rack-mounted Avitech TACP, perform the following steps: 1. Unpack the TACP from the EPE bag and carefully place the TACP face down on the desk. 2. Unpack two pieces of rack mount face plate from the paper carton.
  • Page 30 5. Repeat the same steps for the other side. Upon securing the screws, this is what the front view looks like. 6. Secure the rack mount panel to the server rack. 7. Unpack the 5 V 3 A DC power adapter from the box and plug the DC cord of the power adapter to the power jack on the rear of the TACP.
  • Page 31 10. Turn on the TACP by pressing the power switch to the “I” (on) position. 11. Perform screen calibration (when using your TACP for the very first time). Use your finger tip or a stylus to tap on the four green dots appearing on the four corners of the touch-screen.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Avitech Multiviewer Modules

    1. Cascade the Avitech Multiviewer modules by following the installation instruction from the respective product user’s manual. 2. Launch the Galaxy program to assign the Avitech Multiviewer module’s hardware configuration such as group ID, module ID, output display layout, connection setting, etc. Then save the new configuration to flash memory before exiting the Galaxy program.

  • Page 33: Avitech Control Panel

    This chapter familiarizes you with configuring the Avitech software Control Panel (ACP) for use. 2.1 Introduction To create the configuration files for the TACP, you need to run the Avitech software Control Panel (ACP). The supported operating systems are Microso Wind ows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000.
  • Page 34 The ACP application files are found in three folders on the included utility disc (under the ACP_yyyymmdd folder) or can be downloaded from the Avitech web site, copy and save these to the host PC – Bin folder: where the program ACP-V201.exe is located.
  • Page 35 To start using the ACP, double-click ACP-V201.exe in the Bin folder. The following screen appears. The blue background is an 800×480 window, which is the same dimension as the touch panel. From here, you will create your own graphic layout (hereafter called a page) for the TACP.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Acp

    2.2 Configuring the ACP IP Table Editor Upon starting the ACP, create a new TACP IP table first. To create a new IP table, perform the following steps: 1. Click the IP Table Editor button if the IP Table Editor window was closed.
  • Page 37 2. Enter a name on the New TACP window to create a new TACP account. Then click the Add button. 3. Remove the unwanted TACP name by clicking the TACP Name drop down list and selecting the particular name, then click Delete. 4.
  • Page 38 RS-232 connection. Then enter a name to help you identify each module (optional). NOTE: The Avitech Modules IP Address is the IP address of the master module (the Avitech module that is communicating with the TACP through a direct cable connection) for each cascaded system.
  • Page 39 Page Add New Page Upon clicking the Add New Page button, the following window appears. Function Description Assign a name for the new page which can help identify the Page Name purpose of the page. Upon clicking this button the Image Selector window will pop up. Change Image You can search the Background folder under the Templates (Background...
  • Page 40 Function Description Layout The two drop down selector allows you to customize the display (Row × Column) matrix for the operation buttons appearing on the page (e.g., selecting 2 × 3 will produce a 6 button layout in a 2 by 3 matrix on this page) and will automatically scale the buttons to fill up the page.
  • Page 41 After making the desired selections click OK and the following 800×480 pixel window with customized layout will appear.
  • Page 42 Add New Button Upon clicking the Add New Button button on the TACP Editor window, a new button having the same attributes as the previously set buttons would appear on the middle of the screen.
  • Page 43 Moving and Re-sizing Button To move the particular button, use the mouse to click and highlight it. Place the mouse over the button and a cross symbol will appear. Click and hold the mouse button until the on screen button moves to the desired location. To re-size the button, use the mouse to click and highlight it.
  • Page 44 Press the Ctrl key and click the mouse button to select multiple on screen buttons. You can also use the above method to drag or re-size multiple buttons. Copy / Paste Buttons Right-click a particular button, then select copy. Then click Paste and the duplicate button appears. Group / Ungroup Buttons...
  • Page 45 Press and hold the Ctrl key and click multiple buttons to group multiple buttons. You can also right-click and drag the mouse button to highlight the enclosed on screen buttons. Then right-click the mouse on the grouped buttons and click Group.
  • Page 46 By clicking to select three or more buttons, you can use the Distribute function. Selecting Equal Horizontal / Vertical Space allows you to spread the page with evenly spaced buttons. Selecting Equal Horizontal / Vertical Center allows you to spread the buttons on the page from the center of one button to another.

  • Page 47: Setting The Button Attributes

    Undo / Redo Upon clicking the Undo button (or press Ctrl + Z) it allows you to cancel the last action including button resize, location, delete, add page, delete page, background, and order settings. The Redo button (or press Ctrl + Y) allows you to redo the previous action that was cancelled by the Undo button.
  • Page 48 2. The following screen appears. On the Type portion, you may assign the button type. Z-Command: button that stores the ASCII command lines. Text: contains the text box for the title. Next / Previous Page: button for turning the page.
  • Page 49 3. On the Image and Text portion, you may want to change the image for both Un-pressed and Pressed buttons; add text by entering it on the Text on Button window, change the font style by clicking on Font, and set the font color by clicking on the Color drop down menu.
  • Page 50 4. On the Z-Command portion, click the TACP drop down menu to select the desired TACP, and click the Connect to drop down menu to select the connecting IP address. Then click the Add Instruction button and you will see a message string with an IP address in the instruction box.
  • Page 51 6. If you prefer to use the GUI (graphical user interface) Z command generator, click the Z-Command Editor button. The following Z-Command Editor window appears. 7. Select the Module Type by clicking on the radio button, click on the Command and Attribute drop down menus to select the desired Z command and its attribute.
  • Page 52 8. Click the Generate button to display the ASCII Z command on the Z Command portion. 9. Click the Send button to send the Z command back to the instruction box in the Button Properties window.
  • Page 53 10. To test the Z command on the module, on the Connect section, select the connection method and click Connect to link the configuring PC to the module. NOTE: Selecting the IP connection method will allow detection of the master module type, but selecting Serial Port will not.
  • Page 54 13. For multiple TACP/ACP setup, one button can contain multiple Z commands to various TACP. Properties (Global Button) Right-click the mouse on any button and select Properties to access Global Button Properties page. Global Button Properties allows you to change the grouped button’s image, font, and font color.
  • Page 55 The following shows a sample finished page. Add New Page Click Add New Page to create more page layouts. Sort Pages Upon clicking the Sort Pages button, the Page Sort window would appear on screen allowing you to switch the page sequence after creating multiple pages. Click to highlight the page you wish to swap the order, and then use the arrow buttons to move forward or backward.
  • Page 56 One click on the selected page will bring up that page to the main window. Page Right-click Menu Upon right-clicking the mouse anywhere on the page, the following menu will pop-up. Select Cut / Copy / Paste Page to remove (Cut) or duplicate (Copy / Paste Page) a page, including the graphic layout and Z commands.
  • Page 57 Select Grid to display the grid dots as guide lines to help you align the buttons on the page. Select Properties and the Page Properties window will pop up. This allows you to change the Page Name (title) and the background image. TACP Editor Dialog –...
  • Page 58 Simulator window will pop-up. This allows you to run the button function tests before downloading the configuration to the TACP. The main window shows the page you just created. The Avitech Module Connect portion allows you to select which TACP you wish to simulate.
  • Page 59 Upon selecting the desired TACP, the corresponding module’s IP Address will be displayed. Make sure the modules shown are the ones you are going to connect to and they are set with the correct IP Address. If not, return to the IP Table Editor to update the IP address.

  • Page 60: Writing The Configuration File To Tacp

    Writing the Configuration File to TACP This section shows you how to transfer the configuration file to the TACP. Setting Up the TACP 1. Power on the TACP and the main page will be displayed. Tap the IP Setting button to access the IP setting page. 2.
  • Page 61 5. Click the OK button when finished. 6. The next screen will appear. When it is done, the TACP will automatically re-start. NOTE: For more information on how to configure the IP address from the PC, refer to Appendix C.
  • Page 62 From the ACP to the TACP Return to the ACP and click the Write to TACP button to access the TACP Write window.
  • Page 63 1. Select your TACP name from the Name drop down menu. Check if the IP Address is same as the TACP’s you just setup. 2. Select Operator_1 ~ Operator_3 on the TACP Configuration Update section. Click Connect to connect to the TACP over IP. NOTE: The following are the configuration size limitations: Maximum configuration size: 192 KB.
  • Page 64 3. When the ACP and the TACP is connected, the progress bar will turn green. 4. Click Burn to burn the configuration, including the IP address table, page layouts, buttons, and Z command strings to the TACP. NOTE: Click Burn IP Table only if you have already sent out the configuration but wish to update the IP address only.
  • Page 65 Checking the TACP 1. When the TACP is receiving files, it will show the following message. 2. When it is done, it will go back to menu mode main page.

  • Page 66: Communicating With Multiviewers

    Communicating With Multiviewers This chapter familiarizes you with setting up the PC to communicate with Multiviewers. 3.1 Introduction Each TACP can directly communicate with Multiviewer modules via seven different IP and one RS-232 connection. You can use the ACP to assign the IP address for each Multiviewer module or Multiviewer module groups.

  • Page 67: Connecting Tacp To Modules

    3.2 Connecting TACP to Modules NOTE: Before connecting the TACP and the modules, make sure to set the modules’ IP addresses first (refer to Appendix C for details). 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable originally connecting the ACP to the TACP from the PC end, and then connect it to the module’s IP port.

  • Page 68: Acp Run-Time

    Z commands to be passed from the master module to the slave modules (refers to Avitech modules that are cascaded with the master module and also accepts Z commands passed by the master modules) over a RS-485 cascade cable.
  • Page 69 3. Upon saving the configuration to the PC, a new file xxx.tacp will be created. 4. Exit the ACP program before going to the next step. Execute the ACP Run-Time 1. Connect the PC to the Multiviewer modules over IP or via RS-232. 2.
  • Page 70 3. The IP disconnection indicator will initially show on the panel indicating no connection. IP1- John IP 2 – Mary IP3- Tom IP4- Mike IP 5 – Paul IP6- Bill IP7- Tim IP disconnection indicator 4. The panel will be ready to use when the IP disconnection indicator disappears from the screen.
  • Page 71 IP addresses found on the .tacp file, the following window will pop-up and prompt you to select one TACP. 7. On the Avitech Modules Connect portion, select one TACP and click START. 8. When there is COM port communication, the Avitech Modules Connect portion will also show up and prompt for COM port # selection.

  • Page 72: Tacp Modes

    TACP Modes This chapter familiarizes you with the Avitech TACP modes: Menu mode Download mode Operation mode 4.1 Menu Mode The basic setup page in menu mode is shown next.

  • Page 73: Release

    The basic setup page in menu mode that is currently not connected is shown next. By clicking any OPERATOR button, the TACP will start the attempt to connect to the TACP. Disconnected from modules Release Before pressing the power switch button on the rear of the TACP to turn off power, tap the RELEASE button to release the IP connection between the TACP and the modules in order to properly turn off the TACP.

  • Page 74: Color Adjustment

    COLOR ADJUSTMENT The TACP allows you to manually adjust the LCD luminance and chromaticity (e.g., Brightness, Sharpness, Saturation, and Hue). To change the value of each item, just click the left / right arrow keys to adjust. The range of adjustment is from 0 to 100. Default value is 50.

  • Page 75: Ip Setting

    IP SETTING This page displays the current IP address of the local TACP. To change the value of the IP address, use up / down / left / right arrow keys to select the column first, then use the on-screen keypad to key in the new IP address. Then click OK when finished.

  • Page 76: Avitech Modules' Ip

    AVITECH MODULES’ IP The Avitech modules’ IP address page is comprised of the following: IP 1 ~ IP 7: shows the IP address of the Avitech Multiviewer modules. Baud Rate: shows the RS-232 baud rate of the Multiviewer modules. Every six seconds, the TACP will automatically detect the IP address signal.

  • Page 77: Calibration

    CALIBRATION When there is noticeable discrepancy in the operation of the touch screen function (wrong location on intended operation when using the TACP in room, too high, or too low temperature environments), perform the following steps to calibrate the touch screen: 1.

  • Page 78: Reset

    RESET When you want to erase the configurations on the TACP completely to return the TACP back to the factory default state, tap RESET and the following screen appears. Tap OK and upon resetting the TACP, you will be prompted to run calibration prior to entering the menu mode’s basic setup page.

  • Page 79: About

    ABOUT This page displays the TACP’s system-related information such as version, firmware version, and technical support. Firmware Version WT Vxxx yyyymmdd AX Vxxx yyyymmdd 4.2 Download Mode During the download process, the TACP’s screen will freeze.

  • Page 80: Operation Mode

    Upon finishing the download process, the TACP will revert back to an active state and display the last page prior to downloading. 4.3 Operation Mode A sample configuration layout page as transferred from the ACP is shown next. Modules that were configured but currently not connected are shown in red on the lower portion of the screen (e.g., IP-1 Mary, IP-5 John, IP-7 Justin).

  • Page 81: Ascii Z Command Buttons

    ASCII Z Command Buttons The buttons contain the ASCII code to communicate with the Avitech Multiviewer modules. The size, location, font style, and contents can be defined. Back / Next Buttons Allows you to return to the previous page or go to the next page.

  • Page 82: Ascii Z Command

    ASCII Z Command The TACP uses the ASCII Z command to control the Multiviewer modules connected to it. This chapter familiarizes you with using the Avitech ASCII Z commands available to different types of Multiviewer modules. A.1 ASCII Z Command Format...

  • Page 83: Acc-8000 Ascii Z Command Format

    Parameter 1 of color assignment (RRRGGGBBB) = is comprised of nine Arabic numerals, this is used in designating the color. Parameter 2 of on/off switch = “1” signifies ON while “0” signifies OFF. A.2 ACC-8000 ASCII Z Command Format ZM GGMMPP ## (resolution number) Format: Function: to change the output resolution, the resolution number refers to the...

  • Page 84: Mcc-8001U Ascii Z Command Format

    ZM 010000 10 Examples: sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 1600×1200 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency and automatically arrange all windows to the optimum size and position. ZM 000000 9 sets all the modules in all the groups to have a 1280×1024 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency.
  • Page 85 The following is a list of available ASCII Z commands for the MCC-8001U: ZC GGMMPP B[order]/L[abel] RRRGGGBBB (red ratio 000 ~ 255, Format: green ratio 000 ~ 255, blue ratio 000 ~ 255) (NoDimColor) Function: to set the border of the window (with/without 3D effect) and the label’s background color.
  • Page 86 ZL GGMMPP 0 255000000 000000255 “ CNN News Station ” Examples: sets GGMMPP to no transparency, text color red, label color blue, with text “ CNN News Station ”. NOTE: All windows will share the same label transparency setting. That is, upon changing one window’s label transparency, all other window’s label transparency will also be changed simultaneously.
  • Page 87 ZM 010000 10 Examples: sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 1600×1200 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency and automatically arrange all windows to the optimum size and position. ZM 000000 9 sets all the modules in all the groups to have a 1280×1024 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency.
  • Page 88 Description: If the filename includes space(s), use double quotation marks to signify the complete filename. If the filename is not specified when saving the file, system will backup the file into memory. ZP 000000 L 1.GP1 Examples: sets all the modules in all the groups to load the previously saved 1.GP1 preset file.
  • Page 89 Index Color Null Green Yellow Blue Pink Light Blue White ZT 000000 2 1 6 Examples: activate tally 2 for all the window(s) in all the module(s) for all the group(s) with pink color. ZT 010203 1 0 close tally 1 for group 1 module 2 window 3. NOTE: Upon changing a tally color, the same color is applied to the other tally of the same module.

  • Page 90: Mcc-8004 Ascii Z Command Format

    A.4 MCC-8004 ASCII Z Command Format The following is a list of available ASCII Z commands for the MCC-8004: ZA GGMMPP (accept clock) [NByN(2,3,……)] [Nth(1,2,……)] Format: Function: to set the automatic arrangement of windows. ZA 010900 2 1 Examples: Set group 1 module 9 to a 2×2 map position 1,2,3,4 (quad). ZA 010000 2 1 Set group 1’s all modules to quad.
  • Page 91 Function: to set the border of the window (with/without 3D effect), clock, and the label’s background color. Description: B[order] to signify the border of the window. L[abel] to signify the label’s background color. [NoDimColor] to signify the border’s 3D effect. You can add [NoDimColor] to remove the border’s 3D effect.
  • Page 92 ZF 010104 1 Examples: sets group 1 module 1 window 4 to full screen mode display. ZF 010104 0 disables full screen mode for group 1 module 1 window 4 and reverts it back to its former display size. ZI GGMMPP (if PP is 99 = clock) channel Format: Function: to set the input channel.
  • Page 93 ZK GGMM P S 1 11 22 33 Examples: sets GGMM’s preset time ID1 = 11:22:33. ZK GGMM P L 1 sets GGMM’s time to be the same as preset time of ID1. ZK GGMM P 2 use analog clock shape #2. ZK GGMM C[alibrate] HH MM Format 2: Function:...
  • Page 94 Function: to set the format for control. ZK GGMM 11 22 33 Examples: sets GGMM time to 11:22:33. ZK GGMM 11 22 33 0 sets GGMM time to 11:22:33 and counting down. ZK GGMM 1 sets GGMM clock to start counting upwards. ZL GGMMPP (clock) 00 ~ 255 (transparency) 000000000 Format: (RRRGGGBBB set text color) 000000000 (RRRGGGBBB set...
  • Page 95 Vertical Frequency Resolution 50 Hz 60 Hz 1280 × 768 1280 × 1024 1280 × 768 SONY LMD230 1280 × 768 SONY LMD172 1280 × 768 SONY LMD322 1360 × 768 1400 × 1050 1400 × 1050 1440 × 900 1600 ×...
  • Page 96 For turning on/off various options: ZN GGMMPP option (A[larm]/ Format: B[order]/C[lock control]/D[isplay closed caption]/E[xtend label background]/F[PGA selection] 0 (digital clock) / 1 (analog clock) /L[abel]/M[eter]/N[eedle of clock]/R[atio aspect]/S[afe area]/ V[ideo format display]/W[indow]) 1 (on) / 0 (off). Function: to turn on/off various options. ZN GGMM99 W 0 Examples: turns GGMM clock off.
  • Page 97 NOTE: PP can only be 00, when outputting to a particular window and particular channel’s audio; it will be based on the device’s saved setting. When it cannot be determined, then enter the value directly. ZP GGMMPP L[oad] / S[ave] filename.GP# Format: ZP GGMM (List preset(s).
  • Page 98 ZR GGMM01 4 3 16 9 Examples: sets GGMM01 SD video ratio as 4:3, HD video as 16:9. ZR 000000 16 9 4 3 sets all windows’ SD video ratio as 16:9, HD video as 4:3. ZR GGMMPP 7 12 7 12 sets GGMMPP’s SD and HD video ratio as 7:12.
  • Page 99 ZV GGMMPP volume (default = 32, range 0 ~ 127) Format: Function: to set the analog audio’s volume level. ZV GGMM01 0 Examples: turns GGMM’s window 1 analog audio to mute. ZW GGMMPP (accept clock) X position Y position W(idth) H(eight) Format: Function: to set the window’s position and size, or appear as the topmost...

  • Page 100: Rainier-2X Series Ascii Z Command Format

    A.5 Rainier-2x Series ASCII Z Command Format The following is a list of available ASCII Z commands for the Rainier-2x series: ZA GGMMPP [NByN(2,3,……)] [Nth(1,2,……)] Format: Function: to set the automatic arrangement of windows. ZA 010900 2 1 Examples: Set group 1 module 9 to a 2×2 map position 1,2,3,4 (quad). ZA 010000 2 1 Set group 1 all modules to quad.
  • Page 101 ZC 010101 B 000255000 Examples: sets the border color of group 1 module 1 window 1 as green with 3D effect. ZC 020202 B 255000000 ndc sets the border color of group 2 module 2 window 2 as red but without 3D effect.
  • Page 102 ZL GGMMPP 000000000 (text color RRRGGGBBB) 000000000 Format: (label color RRRGGGBBB) “TEXT” (label text string 32 ASCII characters maximum but it will depend on the font size. For example, upon entering label text "0123456789" at font size 3, Rainier-2x series will just show "012345678"). Function: to set the label’s text and text color.
  • Page 103 ZM 010000 10 Examples: sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 1600×1200 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency. ZM 000000 9 NA sets all the modules in all the groups would have a 1280×1024 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency with no automatic arrangement.
  • Page 104 ZP 000000 L 1.GP1 Examples: sets all the modules in all the groups to load the previously saved 1.GP1 preset file. ZP 020000 S 2.GP2 saves the current layout of all modules in group 2 to a preset file 2.GP2. ZP 000000 S saves the file of all modules in all the groups into flash memory.
  • Page 105 ZT 000000 2 1 6 Examples: activate tally 2 for all the window(s) in all the module(s) for all the group(s) with pink color. ZT 010203 1 0 close tally 1 for group 1 module 2 window 3. NOTE: Upon changing a tally color, the same color is applied to the other tally of the same module.

  • Page 106: Rainier-4X / 4X1V Series Ascii Z Command Format

    A.6 Rainier-4x / 4x1V Series ASCII Z Command Format The following is a list of available ASCII Z commands for the Rainier-4x / 4x1V series: ZC GGMMPP B[order]/L[abel] RRRGGGBBB (red ratio 000 ~ 255, Format: green ratio 000 ~ 255, blue ratio 000 ~ 255) (NoDimColor) Function: to set the border of the window (with/without 3D effect) and the label’s background color.
  • Page 107 ZF 010104 1 Examples: sets group 1 module 1 window 4 to full screen mode display. ZF 010104 0 disables full screen mode for group 1 module 1 window 4 and reverts it back to its former display size. ZF 010105 1 sets group 1 module 1 cascade in source (DVI-I Input port) to full screen mode display.
  • Page 108 Vertical Frequency Resolution 50 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 1280 × 768 1280 × 1024 1360 × 768 1400 × 1050 1440 × 900 1600 × 1200 * 39 * 10 * 52 1680 × 1050 * 41 * 40 * 53 1920 ×...
  • Page 109 ZP 000000 L 1.GP1 Examples: sets all the modules in all the groups to load the previously saved 1.GP1 preset file. ZP 020000 S 2.GP2 saves the current layout of all modules in group 2 to a preset file 2.GP2. ZP 000000 S saves the file of all modules in all the groups into flash memory.

  • Page 110: Rainier-4U1V Ascii Z Command Format

    ZX GGMMPP “label text” (include the quotation marks) # (font size Format: 1 ~ 4) Function: to change the label text and font size. Description: Include the quotation marks when entering the label text. The label will appear center-aligned on the window, maximum of 32 characters for each label but will also depend on the font size.
  • Page 111 ZC 010101 B 000255000 Examples: sets the border color of group 1 module 1 window 1 as green with 3D effect. ZC 020202 B 255000000 ndc sets the border color of group 2 module 2 window 2 as red but without 3D effect.
  • Page 112 ZJ 000000 I Examples: automatically adjust the image’s position and size on all the module(s) for all the group(s). ZJ 020000 G automatically adjust the image gain on all the module(s) in group ZM GGMMPP ## (resolution number) Format: Function: to change the output resolution, the resolution number refers to the list of resolutions the Rainier-4U/-4U1V supports.
  • Page 113 ZM 010000 10 Examples: sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 1600×1200 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency. ZM 000000 9 sets all the modules in all the groups would have a 1280×1024 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency. ZP GGMMPP L[oad] / S[ave] filename.GP# Format: Function:...
  • Page 114 Index Color Green Yellow Blue Pink Light Blue White ZT 000000 2 1 6 Examples: activate tally 2 for all the window(s) in all the module(s) for all the group(s) with pink color. ZT 010203 1 0 close tally 1 for group 1 module 2 window 3. NOTE: Upon changing a tally color, the same color is applied to the other tally of the same module.

  • Page 115: Vcc-8000 Ascii Z Command Format

    A.8 VCC-8000 ASCII Z Command Format The following is a list of available ASCII Z commands for the VCC-8000: ZA GGMMPP [NByN(2,3,……)] [Nth(1,2,……)] Format: Function: to set the automatic arrangement of windows. ZA 010900 2 1 Examples: Set group 1 module 9 to a 2×2 map position 1,2,3,4 (quad). ZA 010000 2 1 Set group 1’s all modules to quad.
  • Page 116 ZC 010101 B 000255000 Examples: sets the border color of group 1 module 1 window 1 as green with 3D effect. ZC 020202 B 255000000 ndc sets the border color of group 2 module 2 window 2 as red but without 3D effect.
  • Page 117 Description: For clock the channel values are 1 = internal, 2 = DVI, 6 = NTP (Network Time Protocol). ZI GGMM99 2 Examples: sets GGMM clock time to synchronize to DVI. ZJ GGMMPP I[mage] / G[ain] Format: to automatically adjust the analog VGA signal entering the DVI-I Function: Input port.
  • Page 118 ZK GGMM P S 1 11 22 33 Examples: sets GGMM’s preset time ID1 = 11:22:33. ZK GGMM P L 1 sets GGMM’s time to be the same as preset time of ID1. ZK GGMM P 2 use analog clock shape #2. Format for NTP calibration time: ZK GGMM C[alibrate] HH MM ZK GGMM C 2 30 execute NTP calibration every 2.5 hours.
  • Page 119 Function: to change the output resolution, the resolution number refers to the list of resolutions the VCC-8000 supports. Description: Vertical Frequency Resolution 50 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1280 × 720 1280 × 768 1280 ×...
  • Page 120 Function: to turn on/off various options. ZN 000000 O 0 Examples: turns off the OSD (on screen display) of all modules of all groups. ZN 010100 O 1 turns on the OSD of module 1 of group 1. ZN 020202 B 0 turns off the border of window 2 of module 2 of group 2.
  • Page 121 ZP 000000 L 1.GP1 Examples: sets all the modules in all the groups to load the previously saved 1.GP1 preset file. ZP 020000 S 2.GP2 saves the current layout of all modules in group 2 to a preset file 2.GP2. ZP 000000 S saves the file of all modules in all the groups into flash memory.
  • Page 122 ZT 000000 1 1 6 Examples: activate tally 1 for all the window(s) in all the module(s) for all the group(s) with pink color. ZT 010203 1 0 close tally 1 for group 1 module 2 window 3. NOTE: Upon changing a tally color, the same color is applied to the other tally of the same module.
  • Page 123 ZW GGMM01 Examples: sets GGMM’s window 1 as the top window. ZW GGMMPP 100 200 300 400 sets GGMMPP window at (100,200) top-left position and (400,600) bottom-right position. ZW 010101 0 0 0 0 turns group 1 module 1 window 1 off by setting the width or height to be 0.

  • Page 124: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade This chapter familiarizes you with updating the firmware of your Avitech TACP (two stages). B.1 Requirements To up date the firmware of your TACP, prepare the following: Ethernet cable Power adapter PC that is running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows...
  • Page 125 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the TACP’s Ethernet port 3. Press the power switch to power on the TACP. 4. Make sure that the power LED and the connection LED on the Ethernet port of the TACP glows yellow. When the power is on but the network connection is down, the connection LED will be off and the power LED will glow orange.

  • Page 126: Configuring The Ip Address

    B.3 Configuring the IP Address Make sure the IP address is in the same Subnet as your TACP. If the Subnet of your PC is not the same as your TACP and Multiviewer modules (e.g., 210.100.100.xx), you will have to update your PC’s. To do so, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 127 3. In the General tab, click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 128 4. If the IP setting is Obtain an IP address automatically, change it to Use the following IP address. Make sure to fill in your IP address along with Subnet mask and the Default gateway to be in the same range as your TACP’s. Leave the Preferred DNS server as is or leave it blank.

  • Page 129: Checking The Tacp's Ip Address

    Checking the TACP’s IP Address To check the TACP’s IP address, perform the following steps: 1. On your TACP tap IP SETTING. 2. The following screen appears showing the TACP’s IP address. To change the value of the IP address, use up / down / left / right arrow keys to select the column first (the column that is highlighted will be shown in red), then use the on-screen keypad to key in the new IP address.

  • Page 130: Updating The Firmware

    3. Tap OK and the following screen appears. 4. The TACP would automatically restart. B.4 Updating the Firmware IMPORTANT: If you need to update both AX11015 and WT8882 firmware, make sure to perform AX11015 firmware update first. Before updating the firmware, disconnect all wireless connections to your PC. It is highly recommended that you disable the Microsoft Windows firewall (refer to the Microsoft Windows manual for more details).

  • Page 131: Ax11015 Firmware

    AX11015 Firmware To update the AX11015 firmware, perform the following steps: 1. Double-click the ACP-V201.exe in the Bin folder to start ACP. 2. When the following screen appears, select the TACP Name you are updating firmware to on the IP Table Editor window. Also, check if the TACP IP is same as the TACP’s.
  • Page 132 4. Select the TACP Name and verify if the IP Address is the same as the TACP’s, then click Connect to connect to the TACP. The progress of connection would be shown. 5. On the Firmware Update section, click Load File to locate the latest firmware file (AT-TACP-AX V0.xx.g6 mm.dd.yyyy.bin) where xx is the version number.

  • Page 133: Wt8882 Firmware

    7. When the next screen appears, click OK to continue. The firmware update process may take about 60~90 seconds. 8. Upon finishing the firmware update process, the TACP would automatically be disconnected from the ACP. WT8882 Firmware To update the WT8882 firmware, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 134: Acp (More Information)

    ACP (More Information) This appendix provides additional information about the ACP. he Bin Upon double-clicking the mouse on th ACP-V201.exe file located in t folder, the following screen appears.

  • Page 135: Acp Menu Items

    C.1 ACP Menu Items Create a new configuration. Open configuration file that may consist of multiple pages and IP setting table. Configuration file is stored in the “TACP” folder. Save the configuration file using the default filename to the “TACP” folder.

  • Page 136: Setting Up The Module(S) Ip / Com Port Baud Rate

    C.2 Setting Up the Module(s) IP / COM Port Baud Rate Before connecting the TACP to the Avitech Multiviewer modules, you have to set module’s IP address and COM port baud rate. This section shows you how to change these using the ACP.
  • Page 137 To connect the PC to the Avitech Multiviewer modules, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the ACP configured PC with the master Multiviewer module over NOTE: To prevent Multiviewer interruption as well as get a faster response when the ACP...
  • Page 138 3. Click Configure Module IP to open Multiviewer Module Setting window. This is to check or modify the IP address / COM port baud rate of the master Multiviewer modules. NOTE: Use the Galaxy program if you wish to arrange cascaded modules into different groups (refer to the Galaxy program User’s Manual for more details).
  • Page 139 7. When the connection has been made, the progress bar will turn from red to green. You will see the current IP address and COM port Baud rate on the Current Setting section. 8. Enter the new IP address in the IP window, or change the module’s baud rate by clicking the Baud rate drop down menu, then click Apply.

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