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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OUTPUT FORMAT....................14 OUTPUT ADJUST ....................14 SCALE Settings ....................... 15 SCREEN Settings....................16 RATIO........................16 PICTURE Settings ....................16 Picture In Picture ..................... 16 TEXT OVERLAY ..................... 17 DISPLAY MODE...................... 18 GAMMA ........................19 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 3 Receiving Card Tab ....................25 Screen Connection Tab ................... 25 Firmware Update....................Video Panel Firmware Update ................Getting Started ....................5. Maintenance................Product Maintenance ..................6. Technical Specifications ............Returns.................... Contact Us ..................Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Vivid Drive 23N are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document. Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 2 of 31...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Enters the number 9 when editing a number value Navigates directly to the Save menu, or enters the number 0 when editing a number <SAVE/0> value <LOAD/10+> Navigates directly to the Load menu Page 3 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 7: Rear Overview

    12 DVI2+VGA OUT DVI output connector for sending scaled video signal to other devices Power In Power input socket for a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 4 of 31...

  • Page 8: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions 9.8 in 250 mm 1.8 in 45 mm 8.6 in 219 mm Page 5 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 9: Setup

    This will provide control and mapping options for the Vivid Drive 23N through a computer interface. Preview Monitor Connection You can link the Vivid Drive 23N to a monitor that will preview the LED output using a DVI cable plugged into the DVI2+VGA OUT port or an HDMI cable plugged into the HDMI LOOP port.

  • Page 10: Connection Diagram

    (DVI to DVI Jumper) Unscaled Video Input Unscaled Output Scaled Output PC running NovaLCTMars and/or Video Software Unscaled Output to the next Vivid Drive 23N Preview Monitor Vivid 4 Panel Assembly Page 7 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 11: Operation

    H POLARITY: _ _ _ V POLARITY: _ _ _ 800x600x60 1024x768x60 1024x768x75 1280x720x60 OUTPUT Selects output resolution and frequency STANDARD FORMAT from preset options 1280x720x50 1280x768x60 1280x800x60 1280x1024x60 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 8 of 31...
  • Page 12 Adjusts the brightness of the output CONTRAST 0–100 Adjusts the contrast of the output PICTURE SATURATION 0–100 Adjusts the saturation of the output SHARPNESS 0–100 Adjusts the sharpness of the output Page 9 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 13 Displays a test pattern MODE TEST 1–66 Selects from 66 available test patterns PATTERN TEST PATTERN Test patterns will not switch automatically AUTO SWITCH 1–10s Sets the interval between test patterns Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 10 of 31...
  • Page 14 0–16 Sets transparency DEINTERLACE Enables or disables deinterlacing SPLIT SPLIT Main Level SPLIT Enable/Disable Split H TOTAL 0–4096 Sets the size of the total panel assembly V TOTAL 0–4096 Page 11 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 15 Sets the language to Chinese 中文 FACTORY YES <SEL>, NO <MENU> Resets the product to factory settings RESET FACTORY RESET SAVE IP YES <SEL>, NO <MENU> Clears all saved settings RESET Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 12 of 31...

  • Page 16: Operating Settings Configuration

    Use the <SELECT> knob to select which setting to adjust, from H POS (horizontal position), V POS (vertical position), CLOCK (input signal clock), or PHASE (input signal phase). To set the Vivid Drive 23N to automatically select the optimum settings, select AUTO ADJUST. Press the <SELECT> knob.

  • Page 17: Output Settings

    Use the <SELECT> knob to select BIT DEPTH. Press the <SELECT> knob. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the value, from 8–12 BIT. Press the <SELECT> knob. Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 14 of 31...

  • Page 18: Scale Settings

    Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected parameter, or enter the desired value using the number buttons. Press the <SELECT> knob. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the SCALE is set as desired. Page 15 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 19: Screen Settings

    Use the <SELECT> knob to select PIP. Press the <SELECT> knob. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OFF (disables PIP) or ON (enables PIP). Press the <SELECT> knob. Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 16 of 31...

  • Page 20: Text Overlay

    2), BkOnWh1–2 (black on white 1 or 2), GrnOnBk1–2 (green on black 1 or 2), GrnOnWh1–2 (green on white 1 or 2), RedOnBk1–2 (red on black 1 or 2) or RedOnWh1–2 (red on white 1 or 2). Press the <SELECT> knob. Page 17 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 21: Display Mode

    Use the <SELECT> knob to select a mode, from BLACK SCREEN (no output), LIVE IMAGE (video output), FREEZE IMAGE (freezes the output on a single frame), FLAT IMAGE (a single solid color), or TEST PATTERN (a test pattern). Press the <SELECT> knob. Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 18 of 31...

  • Page 22: Gamma

    Use the <SELECT> knob to select from RED, GREEN, BLUE, or WHITE. Press the <SELECT> knob. FLAT COLOR To set the Vivid Drive 23N to output a custom static color from DVI1 OUT, follow the instructions below. Access the DISPLAY MODE setting, and set the MODE to FLAT IMAGE.

  • Page 23: Transition Settings

    Use the <SELECT> knob to select TRANSITION. Press the <SELECT> knob. Transition MODE The MODE determines the effect used when the Vivid Drive 23N transitions from one video source to another. To set the transition MODE, do the following: Access the TRANSITION Settings.

  • Page 24: Deinterlace

    Press the <SELECT> knob. SPLIT Settings The SPLIT settings split the video input into sections to output from 2 or more Vivid Drive 23N products onto the same connected panel assembly. This allows larger panel assemblies than can be controlled by a single Vivid Drive 23N.

  • Page 25: Load From

    Use the <SELECT> knob to select a save slot to load, from SAVE 1–10. Press the <SELECT> knob. DELAY CALL The DELAY CALL setting is for use with multiple Vivid Drive 23N products, to offset start-up times. To set the DELAY CALL, do the following: Access the SAVE SETUP Settings.

  • Page 26: Lock Front Panel

    Operation CHANGE TIME To set the time to be displayed by the Vivid Drive 23N, follow the instructions below. Access the DATE&TIME menu and enable TIMING CONTROL. Use the <SELECT> knob to select CHANGE TIME. Press the <SELECT> knob. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the hour.

  • Page 27: Language語言

    Operation LANGUAGE 語言 The menu of the Vivid Drive 23N can be displayed in either English or Chinese. To select the language, follow the instructions below. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu. Use the <SELECT> knob to select LANGUAGE語言.

  • Page 28: Novalctmars Software

    The NovaLCTMars software has many configuration settings for any panel assembly connected to the Vivid Drive 23N. The options are divided into 3 tabs that appear on a window after clicking Screen Configuration, selecting the product under Current Operation Communication Port, and clicking the Next button.

  • Page 29: Firmware Update

    Type admin again (There won’t be a field for this, just type anywhere in the window). The Program Loading window will pop up. If more than one Vivid Drive 23N is connected, select the one to be updated from the Current Operation Communication Port drop-down menu.

  • Page 30: Getting Started

    Operation Getting Started To set up a new assembly of Vivid 4 video panels with a Vivid Drive 23N, follow the instructions below. Download LCTMars (not Mac compatible) or SmartLCT from www.chauvetdj.com/products/vivid- drive-23n/. Install the selected software. Connect and cable the Vivid 4 panel assembly according to the Vivid 4 User Manual (available at www.chauvetdj.com).

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 28 of 31...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    PC Software Control Protocol NovaLCTMars NOVA Thermal Maximum External Temperature Cooling System 104 °F (40 °C) Convection Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number Vivid Drive 23N 21081387 781462217358 Page 29 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 33: Returns

    Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended. Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1 Page 30 of 31...

  • Page 34: Contact Us

    Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. Fol- low the instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details. Page 31 of 31 Vivid Drive 23N User Manual Rev. 1...

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