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- Page 1 HDMI-8x8 MicroQ User Manual APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
- Page 2 MicroQ COPYRIGHT and TRADEMARK All rights reserved by APANTA LCC, Porland, Oregon, USA. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the product manufacturer. Changes are periodically made to the information in this document. They will be incorporated in subsequent editions.
- Page 3 MicroQ This hardware warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage: a) Caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate maintenance and care of the Product; b) Resulting from attempts by those other than Apantac representatives to install, repair, or service the Product;...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
MicroQ_Lite_Controller Software ........... 10 5.1 Getting Started ................10 5.2 Running the MicroQ_Lite_Controller ......... 10 5.3 Connecting to the MicroQ ............10 5.4 Configuring the Output .............. 14 5.5 Configuring the On Screen Elements ......... 15 5.5.1 Labels ..................15 5.5.2 Audio Meters ................ -
Page 5: What's In The Box
1 x Manual Important Note: Default IP address: 192.168.1.151 The configuration PC must be on the same subnet as the MicroQ, for example, “192.168.1.1” The default output resolution is set to 1024x768@59.95 Hz for 60Hz countries and 1024x768@60Hz for 50Hz countries to accommodate the most common display... -
Page 6: Specifications
MicroQ 3.0 Specifications Decription Compact video quad split Output 1 x HDMI, 1 x SDI Total Windows HDMI 800x480 to 1920x1200 (1080p) 50/59.94/60Hz Inputs 3G/HD/SD-SDI/Composite Matching the HDMI output resolution up to Serial Digital Video SMPTE 424M, 292M, 259M On Screen Display... -
Page 7: Hardware And Installation
MicroQ Hardware and Installation Front Panel Figure 4-1 MicroQ Front Panel APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
US-3x00 Rear Panel Figure 4-2: MicroQ Rear Panel Installation 4.3.1 The MicroQ is a fan-less device; therefore, it is very important the heating vents on the sides are not blocked Figure 4-3: MicroQ Venting... - Page 9 • Using the optiona VESA plate for mounting on the back of the monitors • Using the optional rack mount to mount 2 MicroQ’s side by side Figure 4-4: MicroQ Standard Mounting Plate Figure 4-5: MicroQ Optional Vesa Mounting Plate APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
- Page 10 MicroQ Figure 4-3: MicroQ Optional Vesa Mounting Plate with MicroQ Figure 4-6: MicroQ Optional Rack Mount APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
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Page 11: Microq_Lite_Controller Software
The MicroQ_Lite_Controller is design to allow you to quickly access all the feature sets of the MicroQ on a single User Interface. This section will help you get the MicroQ up and running with the MicroQ_Lite_Controller as quickly as possible. - Page 12 Click on the IP address box, if the desired IP address is not already entered. Figure 5.3: Save folder will create automatically • Once the MicroQ_Lite_Controller connects to the MicroQ a Save folder will be created in the same directory APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224...
- Page 13 After the MicroQ_Lite_Controller is connected to the MicroQ, the configuration surface will appear. Now you are ready to configure your layout Figure 5.4: MicroQ control GUI The default settings of the On screen Elements on the MicroQ are as follows, Labels • Default settings On top of the video Text - <Label>...
- Page 14 MicroQ Color – Dark Blue Audio meters • Default settings Width - 16 Alarms • Default settings Video – Off Audio - Off Tally • Default settings Left LED – Red Right LED – Green Safe area • Default settings Line color –...
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Page 15: Configuring The Output
MicroQ Configuring the Output Set Output resolution Figure 5.5: Set output resolution Set Output Frequency Figure 5.6: Set output timing Important Note: If your input sources are 59.94, the output resolution and timing must be set to 59.94Hz. Set HDMI/DVI Output Format... -
Page 16: Configuring The On Screen Elements
MicroQ Figure 5.7: Set output display format Set SDI Output Format The SDI output format must match the HDMI/DVI output timing. However, as an exception, if the HDMI/DVI output is set to 1080p, the SDI output can also be set to 1080i. - Page 17 MicroQ Change label background color Change label text color Change label width Change Label Width § • Fit to text: The label background will be the same width as the text • The maximum width is 32, which the same as the maximum number of characters •...
- Page 18 MicroQ Figure 5.10: Set label properties Figure 5.11: Change label text Figure 5.12: Change label background color APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
- Page 19 MicroQ Figure 5.13: Change label width APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
- Page 20 MicroQ Figure 5.14: Connect label transparency APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
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Page 21: Audio Meters
MicroQ 5.5.2 Audio Meters Figure 5.15: Set meters • Set Meters 0 – 8 meters can be turned on/off Meter width can be set to 4 – 16 pixels SDI embedded audio channels can be assigned to individual meters One pair of audio meters can be selected as monitor output to go to the analog audio output or the HDMI output Figure 5.16: Diso;ay 0 –... - Page 22 MicroQ Figure 5.17: Set meter width APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
- Page 23 MicroQ Figure 5.18: Set SDI audio channels APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
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Page 24: Border
MicroQ Figure 5.19: Set audio monitor output 5.5.3 Border Figure xx: Set borders • Set Borders Border can be turn on/off Border color can be set APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921... - Page 25 MicroQ Figure 5.20: Turn border on / off Figure 5.21: Set border color APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
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Page 26: Alarm Tags
MicroQ 5.5.4 Alarm Tags Figure 5.22: Set Alarm Tags • Set Alarm Tags Video Format and Audio Status alarm tags can be turned on/off Video Alarm Tags shows the following While video signal is present § • Displays video format, (NTSC/PAL, 525, 626, 720p, 1080i/p... -
Page 27: Auto Aspect Ratio
MicroQ Figure 5.24: Result after the alarm tags turned on 5.5.5 Auto Aspect Ratio • Set Auto Aspect Ratio Auto Ratio can be turn on/off Aspect Ratio can be set by the user to any ratio Default is 4x3 for SD and 16x9 for HD Figure 5.25: Set Aspect Ratio... -
Page 28: Tally
MicroQ 5.5.6 Tally Default: Tally LEDs are off Figure 5.26: Set Tally • Set Tally Tally 1 (left) and Tally 2 (right) can be turned on/off Border, UMD (Label) Text and UMD (Label) Backgruond can be assigned to be associated with the tally... - Page 29 MicroQ Figure 5.28: The result have the tally LEDs are turned on Figure 5.29: Assign border tally APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
- Page 30 MicroQ Figure 5.30: Assign UMD text tally (text tally) Figure 5.31: Assign UMD Background tally (Label tally) Figure 5.32: Set tally colors APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
- Page 31 MicroQ Figure 5.33: Set GPI Figure 5.34: Set GPI to trigger Tally APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921...
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Page 32: Safe Area
MicroQ Figure 5.35: Set TSL address Figure 5.36: Set TSL address 5.5.7 Safe Area Figure 5.37: Set Safe Area APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921... - Page 33 MicroQ • Set Safe Area Safe Area can be turn on/off With a mask § With a line § Or with both mask and line § The safe area line color can be changed The safe area can be freely assigned Figure 5.38: Turn on safe area...
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Page 34: Presets
MicroQ 5.5.8 Presets Figure 5.39: Save Preset Figure 5.40: Recall Presets APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921... -
Page 35: Front Panel Definitions
MicroQ 5.5.9 Front Panel Definitions Figure 5.41: Set Front Panel buttons Default: Fullscreen/Quad Off: Disable the buttons, so no one accidentally triggers them Fast Load Preset: As long as the preset names are set to 1.pt, 2.pt, 3.pt and 4.pt, buttons 1 will recall 1.pt, button 2 will recall 2.pt, button 3 will recall 3.pt and button 4 will recall 4.pt... -
Page 36: Write To Flash
MicroQ 5.5.10 Write to Flash It is a good idea to write to flash occasionally, just in case your PC experience problems Figure 5.43: Write to flash APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921... -
Page 37: Quit And Exit
MicroQ 5.5.11 Quit and Exit Figure 5.44: Quit Figure 5.45: Confirm and write to flash again APANTAC LLC, 7556 SW BRIDGEPORT ROAD, PORTLAND, OR 97224 INFO@APANTAC.COM, TEL: +1 503 968 3000, FAX: +1 503 389 7921... -
Page 38: Apantac Llc, 7556 Sw Bridgeport Road, Portland, Or
Audio: Set audio monitoring output Note: MicroQ only supports 2 groups of embedded audio (8 channels), audio monitoring must be done in pairs, therefore, when you choose meter 1, you will get a stereo pair of 1 and 2, when you choose 3, you will get a stereo pair of 3 and 4 and so on. - Page 39 MicroQ Examples: Command Description Audio 1 2 3 Select SDI input 1, Group 2, Channel 3 and 4 to the monitoring output Exit: Exit from text command mode Exits the text command mode. Press <CR> to return to text command mode...