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  • Page 1 LXLS11002 2-LAYER SWITCHER AND SCALER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.luxibel.com. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Operators Safety Summary

    Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover.
  • Page 4 Terms in This Manual and Equipment Marking WARNING Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc, which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or death of personnel. Note Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement. CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 5: Change History

    Change History The table below lists the changes to the Video Processor User Manual. Format Time ECO# Description Principal V1.0 2015-05-18 0000# Release Vira V1.1 2015-08-06 0001# 1. Update the front and back Vira panel. 2. Update the menu tree. 3.
  • Page 6 Introduction This chapter is designed to introduce you to the VENUS X1 User Manual. Areas to be covered are:  Chapter Structure  How to Use This Manual  Terms and Definitions  System Overview  Application Questions...

  • Page 7: Chapter Structure

    1. Introduction Chapter Structure Chapter Structure The following chapters provide instructions for all aspects of VENUS X1 operations. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Hardware Orientation Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Chapter 4 Menu Orientation Chapter 5 Communication Software Guideline Chapter 6 System Setup and Operations Chapter 7 Common Questions and Solutions...

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    1. Introduction How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Following are important tips for streamlining your use of this User Manual in its electronic ―PDF‖ form. Navigating Use Acrobat Reader’s ―bookmarks‖ to navigate to the desired location. All chapter files have the same bookmark structure for instant navigation to any section.

  • Page 9: Terms And Definitions

    1. Introduction Terms and Definitions Terms and Definitions The following terms and definitions are used throughout this guide.  “ASCII”: American Standard for Information Interchange. The standard code consisting of 7-bit coded characters (8 bits including parity check) used to exchange information between data processing systems, data communication systems, and associated equipment.
  • Page 10 1. Introduction Terms and Definitions used color bars are the SMPTE standard color bars. In PAL video, the most commonly used color bars are eight full field bars. In the computer, the most commonly used color bars are two rows of reversed color bars.
  • Page 11 1. Introduction Terms and Definitions  “Gamma”: The light output of a CRT is not linear with respect to the voltage input. The difference between what you should have and what is actually output is known as gamma.  “HDMI” - High – Definition Multimedia Interface: An interface used primarily in consumer electronics for the transmission of uncompressed high definition video, up to 8 channels of audio, and control signals, over a single cable.
  • Page 12 1. Introduction Terms and Definitions (25 fps) composite color transmission system.  “Operator”: Refers to the person who uses the system.  “PIP”: image-in-image. A small image within a larger image created by scaling down one of the images to make it smaller. Each image requires a separate video source such as a camera, VCR, or computer.
  • Page 13 1. Introduction Terms and Definitions feature causes the switcher to wait until the vertical interval to switch. This avoid a glitch (temporary scrambling) which normally is seen when switching between sources.  “SMPTE”: Society of Motion image and Television Engineers. A global organization, based in the United States, that sets standards for baseband visual communications.
  • Page 14 1. Introduction Terms and Definitions has a pixel by line resolution of 640×480 with a color palette of 16 bits and 256,000 colors.  “YCrCb”: Used to describe the color space for interlaced component video.  “YPbPr”: Used to describe the color space for progressive-scan (non-interlaced) component video.

  • Page 15: System Overview

    1. Introduction System Overview System Overview VENUS X1 is a multiple outputs video processor that accepts a wide variety of video signals, including DVI, VGA, HDMI. CVBS, SDI (SD/HD/3G compatible) and USB. VENUS X1 combines truly seamless, fade in fade out, glitch-free switching with advanced scaling technologies to meet the requirements of high quality, high resolution video presentations.

  • Page 16: Application Questions

    1. Introduction Application Question Application Questions RGBlink offers solutions to demanding technical problems. Any application questions, or required further information, please contact with our Customer Support Engineers. Refer to Appendix B for contact details.

  • Page 17: Hardware Orientation

    Hardware Orientation In This Chapter This chapter provides detailed information about the VENUS X1 hardware. The following topics are discussed:  VENUS X1 Back Panel  VENUS X1 Front Panel...

  • Page 18: Back Panel

    2. Hardware Orientation Back Panel Back Panel The figure below illustrates the professional interface and control signals of VENUS X1 back panel. INTERFACE INTERFACE S. V. D. C. U. H and Audio 1. 2. 3 CVBS Input BNC Optional Module Dial Switch VGA Input DB15 10/100M Interface...

  • Page 19: Input Interface

    2. Hardware Orientation Back Panel 7: RS232 Interface Used to connect the windows control program or device upgrade. INPUT Interface It includes 1 HDMI input by HDMI-A interface, 1 CVBS inputs by BNC interface, 1 VGA input by DB15 interface, and 1 DVI input by DVI-I interface, which can be compatible with HDMI.

  • Page 20: Dvi Output

    2. Hardware Orientation Back Panel DVI output, connect to the monitor or LED screen which has DVI interface (This connector can not support hot-plugging). DVI loop out, connect to the DVI input of the next VENUS X1 or the device with DVI input.

  • Page 21: Power Interface And Switch

    2. Hardware Orientation Back Panel VGA Input (V Optional Module): Input the video signal from HD player and computer, etc. input signal via the DB15 interface. DVI Input (D Optional Module): Input the video signal from computer, DVI signal generator. Connect to the same DVI interface on VENUS X1. (This connector does not support hot-plugging).
  • Page 22 2. Hardware Orientation Back Panel Interface Protection Block We equip the interface protection blocks on both sides of the back panel, the purpose are as follows: 1. Protect the interfaces, it avoids the interface damage that may caused if the back panel hits the ground. 2.

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    2. Hardware Orientation Front Panel Front Panel Plug in the power cord and push power to ON position. OLED module on the front panel will show RGBlink and go into its self verification before it load last setting config and send processed image to the target monitor. System default DVI input.
  • Page 24 2. Hardware Orientation Front Panel Note: INPUT DVI: NO INPUT--System default DVI signal, there is no input or the DVI signal is invalid. SV: 1.39--The software version is 1.39. SN: 0042--The serial number is 0042. : Recall Save 1. : Single device. : Unlock state.

  • Page 25: Oled Panel

    2. Hardware Orientation Front Panel VENUS X1 front panel as following: OLED Panel Used to show button menu and menus for interactive communication; Menu Button Used to adjust menu on OLED and for information interaction. Push the rotary button to confirm current options. Signal Buttons HDMI input selection button, push the button, its LED light turns on, output will be switched to this channel.
  • Page 26 2. Hardware Orientation Front Panel Optional module input selection button 8, push the button, its LED light turns on, output will be switched to this channel. Support signals include: SDI, VGA, DVI, CVBS, USB and HDMI. Optional module input selection button 9, push the button, its LED light turns on, output will be switched to this channel.
  • Page 27 2. Hardware Orientation Front Panel the PIP function, and change to the single image. OLED shows as follows: —>PIP LAYOUT PIP L+T SELECT IMAGE A SWAP IMAGE —>ALPHA For details, please refer to PIP function How to Set up the PIP.
  • Page 28 2. Hardware Orientation Front Panel —>SPLIT H TOTAL 1920 V TOTAL 1080 H POS —>V POS H SIZE 1920 V SIZE 1080 RESET For details, please refer to SPLIT Function How to Set up the SPLIT. Note The split function is only available for DVI port and the HDMI LOOP port of EXT 9, it needs a signal distributor if split with DVI port.
  • Page 29 2. Hardware Orientation Front Panel The OLED menu will show finish after finish loading. For details, please refer to LOAD Function How to Load the Saved Parameter. Advanced menu button: Push the button to enter the menu items. Turn the knob to select the relevant submenu.

  • Page 30: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides comprehensive installation instruction for VENUS X1 hardware: Following is the mechanic info of VENUS X1 for your reference. VENUS X1 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions For all VENUS X1 processor installation procedures, please observe the following important safety and handling rules to avoid damage to yourself and the equipment.  To protect users from electric shock, ensure that the chassis connects to earth via the ground wire provided in the AC power Cord. ...

  • Page 32: Menu Orientation

    Menu Orientation In This Chapter This chapter describes all VENUS X1 processor menus, including how they are accessed, the functions that are available, and descriptions of each menu tree (in block diagram format). The following topics are discussed: • MENU ...
  • Page 33 4. Menu Orientation MENU MENU Push the MENU to menu items, menu as shown: Turn the knob to select menu items. -> before the menu means it’s in selected state. Push the knob to enter corresponding setting or view the menu.
  • Page 34 4. Menu Orientation MENU INPUT Push the [MENU] button, OLED display menu, push the knob to select <INPUT>, show menus as follows: INPUT DETAIL: Show the current input source and input format. ZOOM: It can adjust the image zoom size and positions, settings including as follows:...
  • Page 35 4. Menu Orientation MENU V UP--image to up zoom. V DOWN--image to down zoom. V UP/DOWN--image to up and down zoom. H LEFT--image to left zoom. H RIGHT--image to right zoom. H LIFT/RIGHT--image to left and right zoom. CENTER--image from center to the edges zoom. RESET: If image quality distorts by improper operation, it can be recover by reset.
  • Page 36 4. Menu Orientation MENU V POS: Image vertical position. RESET: If image quality distorts by improper operation, it can be recover by reset. EDID MANAGE: Choose the detination port and source file, VENUS X1 supports the EDID manage ports and types are as follows: Supported EDID Supported EDID Manage Type Manage Port...
  • Page 37 4. Menu Orientation MENU select <OUTPUT>, show menus as follows: STANDARD: Push the knob to select left or right menu item, turn the knob to enter corresponding setting or view the menu. Users can choose different output formats by turning the knob, this option includes 21 common standard output resolutions, shown as follows: 800×600@60, 1024×768@60, 1024×768@75, 1280×720@50, 1280×720@60, 1280×768@60, 1280×800@60, 1280×1024@60,...
  • Page 38 4. Menu Orientation MENU BIT DEPTH: Can set the image bit depth. DVI default 8 bit, user don’t need to set it. HDMI default 10 bit, and can choose 8 bit or 12 bit. DATE RANGE: DVI1 output range, can set as RGB (graphic mode or YCbCr (video mode), RGB output scale range from 0 to 255, YCbCr range from 16 to 235.
  • Page 39 4. Menu Orientation MENU SHARPNESS: It can change the image sharpness via SHARPNESS setting. COLOR RED: It can change the image color red via this setting. COLOR GREEN: It can change the image color green via this setting. COLOR BLUE: It can change the image color blue via this setting. GAMMA: Gamma setting, push it to adjust the image gamma value;...
  • Page 40 4. Menu Orientation MENU RedOnBk2: Red On Black 2. RedOnWh1: Red On White 1. RedOnWh2: Red On White 2. BLEND MODE: Blend mode, with two modes, ―Mode 1‖ and ― Mode 2‖. Mode 1: Graphic content locate at the top and is non-transparent, background transparency is controlled by double-image transparency;...
  • Page 41 4. Menu Orientation MENU the Text Overlay Setting. Push the [MENU] button to go into the menu items, turn the knob button to select <PIP>, show menus as follows: PIP: Choose ON to set PIP mode. LAYOUT: There are 7 PIP layouts, can choose PIP layouts anyone, the corresponding results are as follows.
  • Page 42 4. Menu Orientation MENU SPLIT Push the [MENU] button to go into the menu items, turn the knob button to select <SPLIT>, the split modes include <FIXED SPLIT> and <NORMAL SPLIT>. FIXED SPLIT: Sub menus are as follows: SPLIT: Split function, can choose ―ON‖ or ―OFF‖. System default ―OFF‖. HORIZONTAL SPLIT: Horizontal fixed split, choose it and push the number button to set the total horizontal screen number.
  • Page 43 4. Menu Orientation MENU TRANSITION Push the [MENU] button to go into the menu items, turn the knob button to select <TRANSITION>, show menus as follows: DEINTERLACE: Force Deinterlace function, can choose ―ON‖ or ―OFF‖. ON: Force deinterlace. OFF: No deinterlace. IMAGE ENHANCE: Image enhancement function, used for image edge sharpening, color reduction and image scaling.
  • Page 44 4. Menu Orientation MENU WIPE BOTTOM RIGHT IN: WIPE BOTTOM LEFT OUT: WIPE LEFT IN: WIPE LEFT OUT: WIPE RIGHT IN: WIPE RIGHT OUT: WIPE TOP IN: WIPE TOP OUT: WIPE BOTTOM IN: WIPE BOTTOM OUT: Note: Means the image emerging. Means the image disappearing.

  • Page 45: Save Setup

    4. Menu Orientation MENU 0 to 16. Note User can also push the [MENU] button two times to set up the TRANSITION. SCALE Push the [MENU] button to go into the menu items, turn the knob button to select <SCALE>, show menus as follows: H SIZE: Width setting.
  • Page 46 4. Menu Orientation MENU Note User can also push the [LOAD/6] button to recall the saved parameters. DELAY CALL: Set delay the output time. When more than one equipment power on, and the processor is the end equipment in order to improve question that can’t identify the input signal and phenomenon that LED screen appear messy code and flash screen, now need to delay the input time.
  • Page 47 4. Menu Orientation MENU there are no signal output, it needs to input password and modify the using time to continue to work. HOT BACKUP: User can enable or disable the hot backup function. Choose ―ON‖ to set the backup signal for BACKUP_1 to BACKUP_5. It will switch to the backup signal if interrupt signal.

  • Page 48: Factory Reset

    4. Menu Orientation MENU choose the signal that will switch, and push the SCALE (TAKE) button, the signal will be switched to the LED display. For more details, please refer to: How to User Define the SCALE Key. OLED LUMINANCE: Set the OLED luminance, the adjustment range is 1~15.

  • Page 49: Quick Menu

    4. Menu Orientation QUICK MENU QUICK MENU Quick menu function are including: Special effects switching function, SAVE function, LOAD function, PIP function, SPLIT function, SCALE function, these functions are separate button defined, so not included in the MENU. SPECIAL EFFECTS SWITCHING Push the [MENU] button two times, and enter the effect switch function menu, effect menu shown as follows: DEINTERLACE: Force Deinterlace function, can choose ―ON‖...
  • Page 50 4. Menu Orientation QUICK MENU WIPE SOUARE IN: WIPE SOUARE OUT: WIPE TOP LIEFT IN: WIPE TOP LIEFT OUT: WIPE TOP RIGHT IN: WIPE TOP RIGHT OUT: WIPE BOTTOM LEFT IN: WIPE BOTTOM LEFT OUT: WIPE BOTTOM RIGHT IN: WIPE BOTTOM LEFT OUT: WIPE LEFT IN: WIPE LEFT OUT: WIPE RIGHT IN:...
  • Page 51 4. Menu Orientation QUICK MENU WIPE TOP IN: WIPE TOP OUT: WIPE BOTTOM IN: WIPE BOTTOM OUT: Note: Means the image emerging. Means the image disappearing. Arrows represents the direction of the image move, that is, the image that arrow point, is compressed or stretched to the direction that arrow indicates, until disappear or full screen.
  • Page 52 4. Menu Orientation QUICK MENU LOAD FUNCTION Push the [LOAD/6] button, the button led light turn on, and enter the load function menu. OLED module show as follows: RECALL SAVE —>SAVE 1 Button on is ready for recall Button flashes means just recall User can operate according to the OLED module information.
  • Page 53 4. Menu Orientation QUICK MENU Note Function reuse key [SPLIT], select image A or image B. SWAP IMAGE: It can set PIP to swap exchange, when choose ON, it can switch IMAGE A and IMAGE B. ALPHA: Use can set the image transparency, the regulating range is among 0 to 16.
  • Page 54 4. Menu Orientation QUICK MENU H POS: The horizontal position of the device when do split. V POS: The vertical position of the device when do split. H SIZE: The width of the device when do split. V SIZE: The height of the device when do split. RESET: If image quality distorts by improper operation, it can be recover by reset.

  • Page 55: Communication Software Guideline

    Communication Software Guideline In This Chapter This chapter provides detailed information about the control communication software. The following topics are discussed:  Software Installation  Software Operation  How to Connect Windows Control Program by RS232 Interface  How to Connect Windows Control Program by USB Interface ...

  • Page 56: Software Installation

    5. Communication Software Guideline Software Installation Software Installation VENUS X1 video processor is configured with user friendly communication software, support drag and drop operation for edit and display. Also it can be customized with schedule function. Double click to install, English version default for use, click ―Next‖...
  • Page 57 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Installation User can select ―Change‖ to choose the VENUS X1 install software:...
  • Page 58 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Installation Click ―Next‖ to go on: Click ―Next‖ to go on:...
  • Page 59 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Installation Click ―Next‖ to go on: Click ―Finish‖ and ready to run VENUS X1 console.

  • Page 60: Software Operation

    5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Software Operation Install communication which comes with the package of VENUS X1 device. Double click icon from home screen to run the software. Double click icon to run the software. VENUS X1 communication software interface as shown: Connection Besides the power cord, the product default equip with the RS-232 line, DB9F line, and RJ11 (6 B4C) line to connect VENUS X1 to the windows...

  • Page 61: File Toolbar

    5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Ethernet, user can fill any number less than 1023 in local port, the remote port must be 192.168.0.100 and the remote port must be 1000. After setting above, click the icon to connect with the net work. If successful connect, the icon becomes , status on the left button showing...

  • Page 62: Communication Toolbar

    5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Communication Toolbar : Open COM : Close COM : Set COM. Device Toolbar : Synchronization. : Save to flash. : Load form flash.

  • Page 63: Schedule Toolbar

    5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation : Factory setup. Schedule Toolbar : Customize schedule. : Execute schedule. Execute tasks according to schedule.
  • Page 64 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Output Resolution Toolbar User can choose different output resolution by selecting from pull down list. VENUS X1 has 21 output resolutions for users selection. Note Same as MENU OUTPUT STANDARD Display Mode Toolbar Choose to work in one window or two window. Layout Toolbar In single channel mode, the dialog is in grey and it is in limited use.
  • Page 65 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Note Same as MENU OUTPUT ASPECT RATIO. Signal Input Toolbar The white area displays the name of input signal when click the input interface on the left. The red box means current selected interface. When user select two window mode, click the input interface on the left to choose the channel signal.

  • Page 66: Image Toolbar

    5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Image Toolbar Scale, zoom or crop the image. Image 2 can’t choose in one window mode. Same operation in two window mode. Display Toolbar Users can set the display mode and gamma. There are three modes, black, live video and freeze frame.
  • Page 67 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Note Same as MENU PICTURE IMAGE QUALTY Images Display Toolbar User can customize the image position and size by dragging the image in this area. This process is sync to the parameters in image toolbars. User Mode Toolbar Users can recall the saved user mode1, mode2 or mode3.

  • Page 68: Information Toolbar

    5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Information Toolbar It is the VENUS X1 connect state, device name, software version and serial number. Control Synchronization: Read the current parameters of VENUS X1. Device IP: Users can set equipment IP, mask and gateway, usually used in one computer control or remote control several computers.
  • Page 69 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Output Adjust: Choose the output port and set the output mode, data range, bit depth and EDID Manage: Choose the EDID date source and input port. VENUS X1 supports the EDID manage ports and types are as follows:...
  • Page 70 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Supported EDID Supported EDID Manage Type Manage Port RGBVGA, OUT_VGA, FOLLOW, CUSTOM RGBDVI, RGBHDMI, OUT_DVI1, OUT_DVI2, FOLLOW, CUSTOM RGBDVI, RGBHDMI, OUT_DVI1, OUT_DVI2, EXT_HDMI FOLLOW, CUSTOM EXT_VGA RGBVGA, OUT_VGA, FOLLOW, CUSTOM RGBDVI, RGBHDMI, OUT_DVI1, OUT_DVI2, EXT_DVI FOLLOW, CUSTOM Audio:...
  • Page 71 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Split Joint: User can enable or disable the split joint function. When choose ―ON‖, choose the split mode, and set Equ Split or UnEqu Split according to actual need. Hot Backup: User can enable or disable the hot backup function. Choose ―ON‖ to set the backup signal for BACKUP_1 to BACKUP_5.
  • Page 72 5. Communication Software Guideline Software Operation Language This software supports both Chinese and English, user can switch the language by ―Language‖ option. Admin Advance Debug: User should input the password in the ―Admin Password‖ dialog for advance debug: Note Advance is only done by engineer. If need, please connect us for password.

  • Page 73: How To Connect Window Control Program By Rs232 Interface

    5. Communication Software Guideline How to Connect Windows Control Program by RS232 Interface How to Connect Window Control Program by RS232 Interface Firstly, install the control software in your PC. Take out the RS 232 cable as following（RS-232, with 9-pin on one end， RJ 11 on the other side）.
  • Page 74 5. Communication Software Guideline How to Connect Windows Control Program by RS232 Interface Click [Device Manager] ―+‖ on the left, check the COM number, as following, COM1 is offered. Remember the COM you are using and then run the control software, find [Communication] option.
  • Page 75 5. Communication Software Guideline How to Connect Windows Control Program by RS232 Interface Check and tap [Serial], Serial Port , for example, is COM6 which is checked from device manager. Set VENUS X1 Boud Rate to be :115200, Click [Confirm] after setting. Click [open serial], check if [COM] icon is on the bottom right corner，when there is the prompt green...

  • Page 76: Communication Software Control Guide

    5. Communication Software Control Guide How to Connect Window Control Program by USB Interface Connect Windows Control Program by USB Interface Install the driver. Connect the USB cable to the PC and the video processor. Turn on the VENUS X1, for the first time to use USB, the PC will remind finding the new hardware and ask to install the driver for this new driver: Install from the list or specified location, press ―NEXT‖: Press ―browser‖...
  • Page 77 5. Communication Software Control Guide How to Connect Window Control Program by USB Interface When the installation finish, can go to check the installed COM port inside the device management, as following image shows:...
  • Page 78 5. Communication Software Control Guide How to Connect Window Control Program by USB Interface Install the console software, and run after install, shows the interface of the console as following: Select the COM as installed just now, and set the VENUS X1 Boud Rate to be: 115200.
  • Page 79 5. Communication Software Control Guide How to Connect Window Control Program by USB Interface Press to start communication, when there is green point in the right down corner showing on the software, it means the communication is ok, and you can use the software to control the device now, the software operation is the same as VENUS X1.
  • Page 80 5. Communication Software Control Guide How to Connect Windows Control Program by LAN Interface Connect Windows Control Program by LAN Interface First, install the windows control software to the control computer; Connect VENUS X1 and computer with cable, the connection diagram is as follow: Power on VENUS X1 and start the network function, specific steps as below:...
  • Page 81 5. Communication Software Control Guide How to Connect Windows Control Program by LAN Interface Then press <Enter> button, the IP address (the red circle) will display on the computer: 192.168.0.132 . The third step: Equipment IP address :192.168.0.100. Computer IP address :192.168.0.132. The fourth step: the two IP address are in the same band, i.e.192.168.0.XXX, the fourth section numbers (XXX) will not repeat previous.
  • Page 82 5. Communication Software Control Guide How to Connect Windows Control Program by LAN Interface (TCP/IP),then Click properties, ， ， ， Now we can revise the equipment IP address to the same band with that of computer 192.168.0.XXX； The fifth step: Open windows control software, click ico, Interface display as below: Select [Enternet]:...

  • Page 83: System Setup And Operations

    System Setup and Operations In This Chapter This chapter provides comprehensive instructions for system setup and operations. The following topics are discussed:  Interface and Input Signal Option  How to Realize Single Image Switching  How to Set up the PIP ...

  • Page 84: Interface And Input Signal Option

    6. System Setup and Operations Interface and Input Signal Option Interface and Input Signal Option VENUS X1 Back Panel: INTERFACE INTERFACE S. V. D. C. U. H and Audio 1. 2. 3 CVBS Input BNC Optional Module Dial Switch VGA Input DB15 10/100M Interface DVI Input DVI-I USB Interface...
  • Page 85 6. System Setup and Operations Interface and Input Signal Option 1360×768@60, 1366×768@60, 1400×1050@60, 1440×900@60, 1536×1536@60, 1600×1200@60, 1680×1050@60, 1920×1080@50, 1920×1080@60, 1920×1200@60, 2048×1152@60, 2560×812@60, 2560×816@60. 14. DVI Loop out, connect to the DVI input of the next VENUS X1 or the device with DVI input. 10.

  • Page 86: How To Realize Single Image Switching

    6. System Setup and Operations How to Realize Single Image Switching How to Realize Single Image Switching System default DVI to the current input source, if need seamless switching other source such as VGA, push the VGA button, OLED module show as follows: SOURCE SELECT: SOURCE SELECT:...

  • Page 87: System Setup And Operation

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Set up the PIP How to Set up the PIP Push the [PIP/DSK] button, button LED light turns on, and enter to the PIP function menu. OLED module show as follows: ->PIP LAYOUT PIP L+T SELECT IMAGE A...

  • Page 88: How To Set Up The Split

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Set up the SPLIT How to Set up the SPLIT SPLIT is used when multiple VENUS X1 are used in cascade mode. When do cascade, connect the signals to the signal distributor first, and then connect from the outputs of the signal distributor to each input of VENUS X1.
  • Page 89 6. System Setup and Operation How to Set up the SPLIT —>SPLIT H TOTAL 1920 H TOTAL 1080 H POS —>V POS H SIZE 1920 V SIZE 1080 RESET SPLIT: Split function, can choose ―ON‖ or ―OFF‖. H TOTAL: LED screen Horizontal total size. V TOTAL: LED screen Vertical total size.

  • Page 90: Single Image

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Set the Size and Position of the Single Image How to Set the Size and Position of the Single Image Push the [SCALE] button, and enter the scale function menus, the OLED module show as follows: ->H SIZE 1920 1080...
  • Page 91 6. System Setup and Operation How to Choose and Custom Output Resolution How to Choose and Custom Output Resolution Choose standard resolution: Push the [MENU] button to enter the menu items, turn the knob and choose <OUTPUT>, push the knob to confirm, turn the knob to choose <STANDARD>, push the knob to confirm, turn the knob again to choose the output resolution according to actual need.
  • Page 92 6. System Setup and Operation How to Choose and Custom Output Resolution vertical size, and after the @ is the refresh rate. Only digital 50 or digital 60 supports for the refresh rate. Use the digital buttons to finish the settings, For example, input refresh rate 60.

  • Page 93: How To Realize The Screen Size Setting

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Realize the Screen Size Setting How to Realize the Screen Size Setting VENUS X1 supports the screen parameters to meet the requirement where user want to switch between scale screen size and full display size (like monitor).
  • Page 94 6. System Setup and Operation How to Zoom the Image How to Zoom the Image The image can be zoom in horizontal or vertical separately, to meet the special effects required. Push the [MENU] button to go into the menu items, turn the knob and choose <INPUT>, push the knob to confirm.

  • Page 95: How To Realize The Text Overlay Setting

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Realize the Text Overlay Setting How to Realize the Text Overlay Setting Before setting the text overlay, please make sure the input channel of the text. For example, set VGA input as the text channel. Then make sure the channel that the text will overlay, for example, overlay the text on DVI channel.
  • Page 96 6. System Setup and Operation How to Realize the Text Overlay Setting <PIP/DSK> button, and push [SCALE] button to adjust the size and position of VGA image, then set the VGA image to the required position. ->H SIZE 1920 1080 V SIZE H/V SIZE H POS...
  • Page 97 6. System Setup and Operation How to User Define the BLACK Key How to User Define the BLACK Key System default the [BLACK] button as black function. Push the button, its LED light turns on, the output will be switched to black, push the button again, its LED light is off, and output the video image.
  • Page 98 6. System Setup and Operation How to User Define the BLACK Key ->BLACK KEY FREEZE SCALE KEY SCALE (1) If choose <FREEZE>, push the button, its LED light turns on, and freeze the image. FREEZE IMAGE Push the button again, its LED light is off, and output the video image. VIDEO IMAGE (2) If choose <TEST PATTERN>, push the button, its LED light turns on, the output will be switched to test pattern.
  • Page 99 6. System Setup and Operation How to User Define the BLACK Key (3) If choose <BRIGHT>, push the button, its LED light turns on, user can adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, color red, color green, color blue and gamma. If image quality distorts by improper operation, it can be recover by reset.
  • Page 100 6. System Setup and Operation How to User Define the SCALE Key How to User Define the SCALE Key System default the [SCALE] button as scale function. push the button to enter the scale menu. Turn the knob to select the relevant sub menus. For more details, please refer to: How to Set the Size and Position of the Single...
  • Page 101 6. System Setup and Operation How to User Define the SCALE Key BLACK KEY BLACK ->SCALE KEY TAKE 5. After define SCALE KEY as TAKE, the SCALE button will light up, choose the signal that need to take first, the signal button you have selected will flash and the main menu will show the TAKE source you have selected: 6.

  • Page 102: How To Use Black Out

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Use Black Out How to Use Black Out Black out descriptions: Black signal realizes one-key-touch to a black screen. VENUS X1 provides black effect processing for output with cut black effect. Operation is as below: Push the [BLACK/0] button, then output will cut to BLACK, shown as below:...
  • Page 103 System Setup And Operation How to Realize LAN Remote Control Settings How to Realize LAN Remote Control Settings Firstly, to realize LAN remote control need to build up a LAN platform including: ①One computer (Laptop or computer, used to do remote control which installed windows control software in the computer, please refer to software installing part for installation software).
  • Page 104 System Setup And Operation How to Realize LAN Remote Control Settings Secondly refer to router’s instruction (user manual specification), and find out router’s default network segment. If router’s default network segment is 192.168.0.1, then it is same to processor IP address segment, open up windows control software and user can directly control on VENUS X1.
  • Page 105 System Setup And Operation How to Realize LAN Remote Control Settings Go to router setting part and find out ―LAN port setting‖, change the default value ―192.168.1.1‖ to be ―192.168.0.1‖. Save the setting and restart the router, then user can directly control on VENUS X1 via windows control software.

  • Page 106: How To Save The Parameter

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Save the Parameter How to Save the Parameter VENUS X1 provides 36 save preferences, operations are as follows: 1. Push the [SAVE/1] button, the button light is on, and enable the SAVE function. SAVE TO ->SAVE 1 Button is on can be saved...

  • Page 107: How To Load The Saved Parameter

    6. System Setup and Operation How to Load the Saved Parameter How to Load the Saved Parameter VENUS X1 provides 36 save preferences, operations are as follows: 1. Push the [LOAD/6] button, the button light is on, and enable the LOAD function.

  • Page 108: Common Questions And Solutions

    Common Questions and Solutions In This Chapter This chapter provides the common questions and solution for the video processor. The following topics are provided:  Input Jitter for I System of HDMI  DVI Quick Split Operation  There is Flash Point when Output to the LED Screen ...

  • Page 109: Input Jitter For I System Of Hdmi

    7. Common Questions and Solutions Input Jitter for I System of HDMI Change the Input as P System Some HDMI input of VENUS X1 will jitter for the I system of HDMI, please change the input as P system. Connect the HDMI Signal to the EXT_HDMI Input If user can’t change the input format as P system, please connect the I system signal to the EXT_HDMI input.
  • Page 110 7. Common Questions and Solutions video processors. Choose fixed split or normal split, and open the split function. 1. FIXED SPLIT: Set the horizontal split and vertical split according to actual need. 2. NORMAL SPLIT: Set the H TOTAL, V TOTAL, H POS, V POS, H SIZE and V SIZE according to actual need.
  • Page 111 7. Common Questions and Solutions APP Software cannot Properly Connected in Mobile Phone or Tablet Computer Confirm if Open the Ethernet Function Confirm if the second icon on the OLED module is @, if not, the ethernet function of device is not open. Push the [MENU] button, then choose <SYSTEM>, turn the knob and choose <ETHERNET>, set the <NETWORK>...
  • Page 112 7. Common Questions and Solutions HDMI, DVI Input Offset or cannot be Full Size Shown Manual Adjust the HDMI, DVI and EXT HDMI, EXT DVI Push the [MENU] button, then choose <INPUT>, turn the knob and choose <DVI/EXT ADJUST>, push the knob to confirm. Turn the knob to adjust the H POS and V POS.

  • Page 113: Specification

    Specification CVBS Input (Standard) Number of Inputs Connector Standard BNC Socket Supported PAL/NTSC Standards Signal Level 1Vpp±3db (0.7V Video+0.3v Sync ) 75 ohm Multiplex 480i,576i VGA Input (Standard) Number of Inputs Connector Standard DB15 Socket Supported Standard VGA-UXGA R、G、B、Hsync、Vsync:0 to1Vpp±3dB (0.7V Video+0.3v Signal Level Sync ) 75 ohm black level: 300mV Sync-tip: 0V...
  • Page 114 Number of Loop Out Connector Standard DVI-I socket Supported SMPTE: 625/25/50 PAL, 525/29.97/59.94 NTSC, Resolution 1080P50/59.94/60,1080i50/59.94/60, 720p50/59.94/60 VESA: 800×600@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1280×768@60Hz, 1280×1024@60Hz, 1600×1200@60Hz, 1920×1080@60Hz Signal Level TMDS pwl, single pixel input,165MHz bandwidth Format Standard HDMI 1.3 DVI Output (Standard) Number of Outputs Connector Standard DVI-I Socket Signal Level...
  • Page 115 3G-SDI Input (SDI optional module) 3G-SDI Input Number of Inputs Connector Standard BNC Socket 2.97Gb/s, 2.97/1.001Gb/s, 1.485Gb/s, 1.485/1.001Gb/s Data Rate and 270Mb/s SMPTE 425M - 3G Level A and Level B Formats Supported Standard SMPTE 425M (3G Level A) 4:2:2: 1920×1080/60 (1:1), 1920×1080/50 (1:1).
  • Page 116 720p50/59.94/60 VESA: 800×600@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1280×768@60Hz, 1280×1024@60Hz, 1600×1200@60Hz, 1920×1080@60Hz Signal Level TMDS pwl,single pixel input,165MHz bandwidth Format Standard HDMI 1.3 HDMI Loop Out Number of Loop Out Connector HDMI standard type A interface Supported SMPTE: 625/25/50 PAL, 525/29.97/59.94 NTSC, Resolution 1080P50/59.94/60,1080i50/59.94/60, 720p50/59.94/60 VESA: 800×600@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1280×768@60Hz, 1280×1024@60Hz, 1600×1200@60Hz,...
  • Page 117 1024@60, 1440×900@60,1600×1200@60) Resolution USB Input (USB optional module) Number of Inputs Standard USB port Connector Supported Standard Support general Image and video formats Audio Input (Audio optional module) Audio Input Number of Inputs Connector Standard RCA Socket Audio Standard 48Kbps 24bit Audio Output Number of Outputs Connector...

  • Page 118: Contact Information

    Contact Information Warranty: All video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standard and backed by a full 3 years parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective upon delivery date to customer and are non-transferable. RGBlink warranties are only valid to the original purchase/owner. Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modification, lighting strikes, abuse(drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages.

  • Page 119: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade The upgrade steps are as follows: (1) Connect the USB interface of VENUS X1 to the computer with a USB cable. (2) Plug in the power cord, and make sure the device is in normal operation. (3) Open the windows control program (4) Click the icon to set the serial port, shown as follow: (5) Load the program in the file path, then click ―Start‖.
  • Page 120 Load the program (6) It will pop up the following box if load successfully, or user need to re-download. (7) Reboot the device, and check the run state and version information.
  • Page 121 ptional Module Installation and Replacement Instruction VENUS X1 is based on replaceable input optional modules structure, user can install or replace the optional module according to actual need, specific steps are as follows: Install the Optional Module 1. Unscrew the 2 captive screws in input modules block, and pull out the input module block, as shown in figure: Captive Screw 2.
  • Page 122 Fixed screw of input module 3. Push the input modules into the device along the slide rail, and screw the captive screws, then install the input blocks, as shown in figure: 4. If install the SDI input module, please screw the SDI interface, as shown in figure:...
  • Page 123 5. Lock the input blocks, as shown in figure: Replace the Optional Module 1. Unscrew the captive screws, and pull out the input modules that will replace, as shown in figure: Captive Screw 2. Unscrew the fixed screws of input module, as shown in figure:...
  • Page 124 Fixed screw of input module 3. Take out the input modules that will replace, as shown in figure: 4. Install the input module that user need, as shown in figure:...
  • Page 125 5. Fix the input modules on the plate with screws, as shown in figure: Fixed screw of input module 6. Push the input modules into the device along the slide rail, and screw the captive screws, as shown in figure:...
  • Page 126 Captive Screw 7. Lock the input block, as shown in figure:...
  • Page 127 Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries. All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations.

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