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MANUAL ENGLISH LS-190 LED Screen Processor Ordercode: 101600 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Table of contents Warning ....................................4 Safety Instructions ................................. 4 Operating Determinations ............................5 Connection with the mains............................6 Return Procedure ................................6 Claims ....................................6 Description of the device ..............................7 Frontside..................................7 Backside ..................................10 Installation ..................................12...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 8. System ..................................23 8.1. System Info .................................23 8.2. Date & Time ...............................23 8.3. Ethernet ................................23 8.4. Lock Front Panel ...............................23 8.5. License Setup ..............................23 8.6. Can Use Time ..............................23 Software Installation ................................24 Software Operation ..............................28 Connection ................................28 File Toolbar ................................29...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor How to Connect Windows Control Program by USB Interface ................51 Install the Driver ................................51 How to Perform Customized Output Resolution ....................54 How to Perform Single Image Switching ........................54 How to Set up the PIP ..............................55 How to Set up the Size and Position of the Single Image ...................55 How to Perform the Screen Size Setting .........................56...
Your shipment includes: LS-190 LED Screen Processor with IEC power cable (1,5 m) • 3 x dvi - dvi 1,5 m / 1 x USB A/B 1,5 m / 1 x DVI - DVI+VGA 10 cm / 1 x BNC - BNC 1,5 m / 1 x BNC - RCA •...
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only. • The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the LS-190 LED Screen Processor. The • manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER...
Description of the device LS-190 is the first LED video processor developed by DMT which supports the LED screen connection function. It supports inputs including 3 × CVBS, 1 × S-Video, 3 × YPbPr, 1 × VGA, 1 × DVI-I (compatible with HDMI), 1 ×...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor SAVE/PIP1: SAVE and PIP1 function button • Press the button to enter SAVE mode, turn the menu control (02) or press the number button to select the save position. Currently, 10 saving positions are supported. Press the button twice to enter PIP1 mode, turn the menu control (02) to select PIP setup.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor Fig. 02 05) Sending card # 1 LED indicator Red (power indicator): The LED is on when the device is connected to the power supply. Green (signal indicator): The LED is flashing when the sending card receives signal input.
16) Audio Inputs 17, 24) Audio Input of the Sending Card. 18, 25) USB Control Port of Sending Card Connect the device to a PC. The sending card is controlled by LED Studio Software or the LS-190 software controls. Ordercode: 101600...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor Fig. 04 19, 26) DVI Input Port of Sending Card Connect to the DVI output from the video processor. (This DVI connector does not support hot- plugging). 20) Audio Inputs 21) Audio Inputs 27) Ground/Earth connection...
Otherwise your device can become damaged and your warranty will become void. Installation Remove all packing materials from the LS-190 LED Screen Processor. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Main Menu Options 01) At start-up, the display will show 4 screens: 02) Press the MENU/EFFECT button (03) to enter the main menu. The display will show: 03) Turn the menu control (02) to toggle through the menu and press to access the submenus.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor 1. Input 01) While in main menu, turn the menu control (02) and select <INPUT>. 02) Press the menu control (02) to enter. 03) Turn the menu control (02) to select, and then press it to enter one of the following 5 options: 1.1.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor 2. Output 01) While in main menu, turn the menu control (02) and choose OUTPUT. 02) Press the menu control (02) to enter. 03) Turn the menu control (02) to choose, and then press it to enter one of the following 11 options: 2.1.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Mode 2: Graphic content is controlled by double-image transparency, the background is • completely transparent. • BLEND LEVEL: Set the image display transparency. The adjustment range is between 0-16. ABOVE/BELOW: • ABOVE: In image 2, if the pixel value is higher than the setting value, then the image is the graphic •...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor 3.3. Mode Choose the desired mode. The available modes are: CUT: Seamless switching FADE: Fade in fade out POP L+T: PUSH L+T: POP R+T: PUSH R+T: POP L+B: PUSH L+B: POP R+B: PUSH R+B: POP CENTRE:...
3.4. Fade Time Set the fade time settings. The adjustment range is between 0-1.0s. The LS-190 uses a seamless fade, while switching between sources. 3.5. Alpha Image transparency.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor 6. Display Connection 01) While in main menu, turn the menu control (02) and choose DISPLAY CONNECTION. 02) Press the menu control (02) to enter. 03) Turn the menu control (02) to choose, and then press it to enter one of the following 7 options: 6.1.
7.3. Delay Call 01) Delay of the input time. When multiple devices are powered on and the LS-190 is the last connected device, it is possible to set a delay to run synchronously with the other devices. The adjustment range is between 0-255 seconds.
System information. The pieces of information are: MCU VER: Current MCU version. • VIDEO VER: Current video version. • SN: Serial number of the LS-190. • IP: The device’s IP address. • 8.2. Date & Time Show and change the date or time. The available menus are: DATE: View the current date.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Software Installation The LS-190 video processor is very easy to configure with user friendly communication software, which supports “drag and drop” operations. The software IS NOT COMPATIBLE with Mac operating systems. 01) Double click to install. Click on “Next” to proceed.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 03) If need be, click on “Change” to select a different destination folder for the LS-190 software. Ordercode: 101600...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 04) Click on “Next” to proceed. 05) Click on “Next” to proceed. Ordercode: 101600...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 06) Click on “Next” to proceed. 07) Click on “Finish” to complete installation. Ordercode: 101600...
The display will show: Connection The LS-190 is equipped with the RS-232 line, DB9F line, and RJ11 (6 B4C) line, to connect the LS-190 to the control software and USB. For detailed information, please read “How to Connect Windows Control Program by RS232 Interface,”...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor File Toolbar 01) Click on the icon, in order to open a saved script and change its parameters. 02) Click on the icon, to save the current user parameters as a script. 03) Click on the icon to import templates.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 05) Click on the icon to proceed to the options. It is possible to choose an open device upon start- up, as well as using the previously saved scripts or execute the schedule edited before starting the software.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor 10) Close the software. Communication Toolbar 01) Click on one of the following icons: Open the COM Close the COM Set the COM Device Toolbar 01) Click on one of the following icons: Synchronization Save to flash Note: The same as MENU ->...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 02) Click on the icon to load from flash. Note: The same as MENU -> SAVE SETUP -> LOAD FROM. 03) Click on one of the following icons: Factory Setup Advance Note: Adjustments should be made only by a qualified engineer. Please contact us to receive the password.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Schedule Toolbar 01) Click on the icon to customize a schedule. 02) Click on the icon to execute the schedule. Execute the tasks in the order of appearance. Ordercode: 101600...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Output Resolution Toolbar It is possible to choose different output resolutions by selecting them from the pull-down menu. There are 20 output resolutions. Note: The same as MENU -> OUTPUT -> FORMAT OUT. Images Display Mode Toolbar 01) Choose whether you want to work in a single channel or dual channel.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Aspect Ratio Toolbar 01) Select the desired aspect ratio from the pull-down menu. The available options are: 4:3, 16:9, Normal. Note: The same as MENU -> OUTPUT - > RATIO. Signal Input Toolbar 01) When the signal interface (green color) is connected, the white area displays the input signal.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Display Toolbar By means of the Display toolbar, it is possible to set Alpha value of “Live Video” and “Freeze Frame.” When in “Live Video,” the video will play properly. When in “Freeze Frame,” playback will stop.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor LED Screen Toolbar Sending Card It is possible to choose the sending card type, sending card number. You can also set brightness, gamma, X, Y, width and height. Display Connection Set column, row, width, height, connect type, network port and the relative offset.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Images Display Toolbar Customize image position and size by dragging the image into this area. This process has the same effect as setting the parameters in the image toolbars. User Mode Toolbar Call up the saved user mode1, mode2 or mode3.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Minus Pixel Adjustment Set the minus pixel adjustment for DVI1 and DVI 2. Split Choose ON and set H total, V total, H position, V position, H size and V size. Note: The same as MENU -> SPLIT.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Layout By means of the layout it is possible to set a variety of double-picture modes. Alpha Delay Time Set Alpha delay time. Set the value to 0 or 50. Ordercode: 101600...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Device Schedule It is possible to set up the LS-190 to automatically play the assigned input video in time. It is also possible to choose either one-window or two-window mode and set ratio place. A maximum of 10 timing operations can be saved in the schedule.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor VGA Adjust Adjust your VGA’s contrast and brightness. You can also set the horizontal and vertical polarity. Output DE Delay Ordercode: 101600...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Device Info You can monitor the device’s total working time and, if need be, to reset or export it. Hot Backup Set to ON, in order to set the backup signal to BACKUP_1-5. When the received signal becomes interrupted, the device will switch to the preset backup signal.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Title Setting Set the color, position and rate of your subtitles. Test Pattern Select the desired test pattern. Help Click on “Version History” (software update history) or on “About” (software version and company information). Ordercode: 101600...
02) Connect the LS-190 to the computer with a network cable. See the diagram below: 03) Power on the LS-190, start the network function (MENU -> SYSTEM -> ETHERNET -> NETWORK) and adjust the settings to match the network settings of the PC.
03) If there is not any serial port on your PC you will need a serial to USB adapter. 04) Connect one end of the RJ11 download line to the RS232 on the LS-190. 05) Connect the end of USB side to the PC.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 08) Click on [Device Manager] and check the COM number. In the example below, COM1 is available. 09) Remember the COM number which you are using and then run the control software. 10) Find [Communication] option.
How to Connect Windows Control Program by USB Interface Install the Driver 01) Connect the USB cable to the PC and the LS-190. 02) Switch the LS-190 on. The PC will look for appropriate software. 03) Install the recommended software and click on“NEXT”. 04) Click on “NEXT”.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 05) When the installation is finished, check the installed COM port in the Device Manager. See the picture below: Ordercode: 101600...
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 06) Install the console software, and run it. The interface will show: 07) Select the COM, as before, and set the BaudRate to 115200. 08) Click on the button to connect. If the icon in the lower right corner turns green, it means that the connection is ok.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor How to Perform Customized Output Resolution 01) Press the MENU/EFFECT button to enter the menu. 02) Turn the menu control (02) and select [OUTPUT]. 03) Press the menu control (02) to enter. 04) Turn the menu control (02), select <OUTPUT FORMAT> and press the menu control (02) to enter.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor How to Set up the PIP 01) Press the SAVE/PIP1 button or the LOAD/PIP2 button twice. The display will show: 02) Turn the menu control (02) to select LAYOUT and press the menu control (02) to enter. Turn the menu...
How to Perform the Screen Size Setting When using the LS-190, it is possible to switch between scale screen size and full display size. This is only possible while working with a single display window. The example below uses the screen size 1408 x 832.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 05) Make sure that the VGA input is set to IMAGE B, and the CV1 input is set to IMAGE A. If not, select <PIP> and go to <SWAP WINDOW>. Press the menu control (02), to enter edit mode, and turn the menu control (02) to choose ON.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor How to Perform the Freeze and Live Image Switching 01) Press the FREEZE button, and freeze the current image: 02) Press the FREEZE button again, the currently frozen image will switch to live image: Note: It is also possible to activate FREEZE IMAGE or LIVE VIDEO via MENU -> OUTPUT -> DISPLAY MODE ->...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor How to Perform LED Display Connection While using the LS-190, it is possible to make 3 kinds of connections: Connect the Port D or Port U of one sending card to a LED display. • Connect both ports (D and U) of one sending card to a LED display.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 09) The settings are as follows: 10) Turn the menu control (02) to select <DISPLAY CONNECTION> and press the menu control (02) to enter. Press the menu control (02) again to confirm and then turn the menu control (02) to choose the desired connection mode.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor Connect Both Ports (D and U) of One Sending Card to a LED Display 01) Make sure that the device is operating in normal mode: both red power indicators and both green signal indicators are ON, when the device receives signal input.
LS-190 LED Screen Processor 13) Press the menu control (02) to confirm your choice and press the MENU/EFFECT button to return to the previous menu. 14) Turn the menu control (02) to select <SEND TO RECEIVER> and press the menu control (02) to save.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 10) Press the MENU/EFFECT button to return to the previous menu. Turn the menu control (02) to select <SENDING CARD SET>. 11) Press the menu control (02) to enter. 12) Turn the menu control (02) to select <X>, and set it to 360 (Note: X=VERTICAL CARD×WIDTH. VERTICAL CARD = 3, WIDTH = 120.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor Ordercode: 101600...
LS-190 LED Screen Processor How to Use Blackout Press the BLACK/0 button to perform a blackout. How to Save Parameters 01) Press the SAVE/PIP1 button to enable the SAVE function. 02) Turn the menu control (02) to select one of the 10 save positions (SAVE1-10).
01) Switch the LS-190 off. Set the two DIP switches to down position. 02) Connect one end of the RJ11 download line to the RS232 on the LS-190, and connect the other end to the serial port on your PC.
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LS-190 LED Screen Processor 03) Double click on the icon to run Flash Magic. 04) Select the right serial port and set the Baud rate to 9600. 05) Select LPC2368 to load the hex file for IP board upgrading. 06) Check the item below to confirm.
02) Start the network function (MENU -> SYSTEM -> ETHERNET -> NETWORK, select “ON”, and check the IP address of the LS-190. Make sure that the LS-190 and the PC both use the same IP address. 03) Open the website. Enter the current IP address, the username (admin) and the password (DMT123) and click on “OK.”...
03) If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again. 04) If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the LS-190, as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void.
01) Check if the DIP switches are set correctly. 02) Switch the LS-190 off. Check if the two red DIP switches are in the up position. If they are not, set them to the up position and reboot the LS-190.
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