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Jupiter Systems
Fusion Catalyst 4000
Getting Started Guide
January 18, 2013
A-FC4-000-03, Rev. I

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  • Page 1 Jupiter Systems Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide January 18, 2013 A-FC4-000-03, Rev. I...
  • Page 3: Copyright

    The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Jupiter Systems can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. The entire risk of the use or the result of the use of this Hardware and Software and documentation remains with the User.
  • Page 5: Warranty

    24 months from the date of shipment from Jupiter Systems. This warranty is in effect whether the product was purchased directly from Jupiter or through an authorized Jupiter distributor. Any product becoming defective within the time period specified will be repaired or replaced, at Jupiter’s option and at...
  • Page 6 (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Jupiter Systems with a copy of your receipt or purchase order number. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
  • Page 7: License Agreement

    This Software License Agreement (the Agreement) grants you a non-exclusive license to use the software supplied to you by Jupiter Systems (JUPITER), including software that may be owned by third parties and licensed to Jupiter, with the right to distribute and sublicense, which software (the Software) may be supplied to you on removable media, and/or as part of the equipment supplied by JUPITER.
  • Page 8 Upon any violation of any of the provisions of the Agreement, your rights to use the Software shall automatically terminate and you shall be obligated to return the Software to JUPITER or to destroy all copies of the Software. If you destroy such Software, you agree to send JUPITER written notification of such destruction.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Chassis ............5 2.2 What’s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box ......6 Chapter 3.
  • Page 10 Index ......... . . 41 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1-Introduction

    1. Introduction This Getting Started Guide will provide instructions on setting up the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Wall Controller. It will cover from opening the box to getting the wall up. This guide is meant for those people who are already familiar with Jupiter equipment.
  • Page 12: Terms Used In This Manual

    Display Wall. Arrays are always expressed in terms of standard coordinate notation (x, y), i.e. (5 x 2). Where x = the horizontal component and y = the vertical component. Below is a wall that is 5 displays wide and 2 displays high. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13: Hints, Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Warning Warnings are entries that bring to your attention items that will reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or product damage. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2-System Concepts

    Chapter 2—System Concepts 2. System Concepts The Fusion Catalyst 4000 is shipped in a single cardboard carton. The carton contains the Fusion Catalyst 4000 chassis and a tray that contains all the components that go with the system. The contents of this box and tray are listed below.
  • Page 16: What's In The Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box

    2—System Concepts 2.2 What’s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box The Fusion Catalyst 4000 System will be shipped as one box (single chassis system). Table 1: Container Contents Quantity Item Fusion Catalyst 4000 Main Chassis 1-2* Fusion Catalyst 4000 Expansion Chassis...
  • Page 17: Figure 1. Serial And Windows Key Labels

    What’s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box Figure 1 - Serial and Windows Key Labels Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 19: Chapter 3-Hardware Setup

    3.2.1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connections 1. Ensure that the power switch is off. 2. Connect the power cord to the rear of the Fusion Catalyst 4000 chassis. 3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports of the Fusion Catalyst 4000 chassis.
  • Page 20: Figure 2. Default Display Numbering, 3 X 3 Array

    Figure 2 - Default Display Numbering, 3 x 3 Array Figure 3 - Typical Fusion Catalyst 4000 Rear Chassis Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 21: Fusion Catalyst 4000 Cable Connections

    • Sound Board • RAID 5 Board Caution Do not use the VGA port. Jupiter Systems does not support 3.2.2 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Cable Connections The Catalyst system outputs can be connected with either DVI-D cables or analog (VGA) cables. If analog cables are used you will need to install the adapters shown here.
  • Page 22: Figure 5. Dvi Output Connections

    The Catalyst system DVI input channels are numbered on the rear panel. These channels correspond to the channel number selected in the software. DVI input connectors are blue. Figure 6 - DVI-I Input Connections Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 23 Install the power cord to the Fusion Catalyst. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. 3.2.2.2 Mouse and Keyboard Cables Plug the mouse and keyboard cables into any one of the USB ports. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 24: Catalystlink Input Board

    DVI-I, 3G SDI, and HD component nodes. • Each CatalystLink card features 4 PixelNet ports and supports up to 8 PixelNet Input nodes • Supports 4 destination windows per card Figure 7 - CatalystLink Input Board Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 25: Quad Hd Decoder Board

    4-lane Gen1 PCI Express. This board can generate up to four windows on the wall, using one or more inputs, with independent scaling possible on each window. Figure 8 - Quad HD Decoder Board Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 26: Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections

    Chrominance signal to the lower BNC connector (or by using an S-video to dual BNC adapter). Figure 9 - Octal Video Input Panel (8 inputs) – Front View Figure 10 - Octal Video Input Panel (16 inputs) – Front View Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 27: Figure 11. Octal Video Input Panel - Rear View

    Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections Figure 11 - Octal Video Input Panel – Rear View Figure 12 - Octal Cable Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 28: Figure 13. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map

    3—Hardware Setup Figure 13 - Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 29: Chapter 4-Configuring Network

    Windows. Note that you can find your Product ID on the side of the chassis. You will need this Product ID in order to complete the Windows installation if you re-install. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 30: Logging Onto The System

    It is recommended that you set up user accounts and passwords appropriate to your installation and company security policies. The factory has already setup a default user name, Jupiter. There is no password. The default user name can be used by typing Jupiter and pressing the Enter key.
  • Page 31: Changing The Computer Name

    Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System 4.3.2 Changing the Computer Name Open Control PanelSystemChange Settings link. Figure 14 - Change Settings link Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 32: Figure 15. Computer Name

    4—Configuring Network Enter a new name and click the Change button. Figure 15 - Computer Name Enter the information necessary for this system for a Computer Name on your network. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 33: Figure 16. Changing The Computer Name

    Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System Figure 16 - Changing the Computer Name If your network is setup for DHCP, skip to Configuring the ControlPoint Software. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 34: Setting Visual Effects

    1. Open My Computer properties dialog. 2. Select Advanced System Settings. The System Properties dialog appears as shown below. Figure 17 - Advanced System Settings 3. Select the Advanced tab on the System Properties dialog. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 35: Figure 18. Performance Options Dialog

    Figure 18 - Performance Options Dialog 5. Select the Visual Effects tab on the Performance Options dialog. 6. Select the Adjust for best performance option to un-check the entire list. 7. Select the Custom option. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 36: Figure 19. Custom Items List

    • Animate controls and elements inside windows • Fade or slide menus into view • Fade or slide ToolTips into view • Fade out menu items after clicking Figure 19 - Custom Items List Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 37: Figure 20. Custom Items List (Continued)

    9. Scroll down on the list and select the following items: • Smooth edges of screen fonts • Smooth scroll list boxes • Use visual styles on windows and buttons Figure 20 - Custom Items List (continued) 10. Click Apply and then OK. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 38: Configuring The Connections

    ControlPoint software. 1. Open Network Connections (right click Network Places and click Properties). Double-click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon (or right click the network icon and click Properties). Figure 21 - Connections Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 39: Figure 22. Local Area Connection

    3. Click the Properties button to get to the dialog shown in the following graphic. 4. Under the General tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4) to highlight it as shown below. Then click the Properties button. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 40: Figure 23. Network Protocols

    4—Configuring Network Figure 23 - Network Protocols Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 41: Figure 24. Tcp/Ipv4 Properties

    Fusion Catalyst System. Please be sure that you enter these numbers accurately. Your computer may not operate properly on the network, if the required addresses are not entered correctly. When done, click the OK button. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 42: Figure 25. Advanced Settings

    4—Configuring Network a. Enter IP and DNS settings as required by your network. Figure 25 - Advanced Settings b. Close out and save all settings by clicking successive OK buttons. Restart. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 43: Chapter 5-Controlpoint Software

    4. The Settings page within Display Settings will show the VirtualScreen as Display 1. The graphics port on the motherboard is shown as Display 2. The primary display for the system must be Display 1. Do not enable Display 2! Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 44: Virtual Screen Configuration

    5—ControlPoint Software 5.2 Virtual Screen Configuration 1. Run VSConfig: Go to Start Menu/Programs/Jupiter/ ControlPoint/VSConfig Figure 26 - VSConfig Program Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 45: Figure 27. Virtual Screen Configuration

    5. After Windows is restarted, it is necessary to restart Windows a second time. 6. If the wall layout is reconfigured, the Single Screen Resolution will go blank. In such cases, set the resolution and restart the system. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 46: Verifying The Device Map

    The Device Map dialog appears, displaying a tree-list of the system devices. If the dialog does not describe your system properly, go to the Windows Device Manager and check that all Fusion Catalyst Devices are correctly installed. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 47: Index Of Figures

    Figure 12. Octal Cable ........17 Figure 13. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map ....18 Figure 14.
  • Page 48 Figure 28. Device Map ........36 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 49: Index Of Tables

    Table 2. Accessory Tray Contents ......6 Table 3. User Name and Password ......20 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 51: Index

    ....13 Power Connections Chassis ........5 ......9 Rack Mount Configuring ....... 20 .......5 System Concepts ....28 Network Connections Connecting System ...... 9 Connections ........ 9 Container Contents ...... 6 ControlPoint ......1 Introduction Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 52 ....... 35 Wall Dimension ......25 Visual Effects Visual Effects ....26 Custom Settings ...... 26 Custom Settings Power Connections ..... 13 ....25 Performance Options Product ID Number ...... 7 VSConfig ........33 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 53 Index ........ 34 Starting Wall Dimension ..35 Virtual Screen Configuration Windows Key ......7 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide...

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