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Sequoia UHD / UHD+ / UHD/T / UHD/T+
Simplified UHD Multi-viewer Solution for Multiple Computer and Video
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Revision 1.0.1, (April, 2018)

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  • Page 1 User Manual Sequoia UHD / UHD+ / UHD/T / UHD/T+ Simplified UHD Multi-viewer Solution for Multiple Computer and Video System Revision 1.0.1, (April, 2018)

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    For example: On the Start menu select Settings. Any name that refers to a mode is underlined. For example: Windows can be adjusted by the Host cursor when the Sequoia UHD / UHD+ / UHD/T / UHD/T+ are in Host mode.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Package Contents ......................... 2 1.2 Product Features ........................3 1.3 Specifications ........................4 1.4 Connections to the Sequoia UHD / UHD+ / UHD/T / UHD/T+ ..........6 2. System Configuration ....................11 2.1 Installing a New Module on a Blank Slot ................11 2.2 Removing a Previously Installed Module .................
  • Page 4 Connections to the Controlling Sequoia UHD/T+ ............... 34 Powering Up the Devices ..................... 35 Configuring the Two Pacific X-IPT..................35 Configuring the Controlling Sequoia UHD/T+ as well as Sequoia UHD+ 1 and 2 .... 37 Routing TX to RX........................37 3. Basic Operations ...................... 38 Host Mode ..........................
  • Page 5 Define label ..........................46 Label outside video ....................... 47 Blending ..........................47 Label auto-hide........................47 Display label when full screen ..................... 47 Border ............................ 47 Border color .......................... 47 Border width .......................... 48 Active window border ......................48 Display active window border ....................48 Active window border color (Surfer mode) / (Normal mode) ..........
  • Page 6 6. Using the Touch-screen ................... 98 Host Mode ..........................98 Remote Mode ........................98 Tips on Navigating the Touch-screen Monitor Using the Sequoia UHD / UHD/T .... 98 6.1 Pop-up Selections ......................99 6.1.2 Functions (multiview display) ................. 99 6.2 Drop-down Auto-hide Menu .................... 100 6.3 Lock/Unlock Window Layout ...................

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or Limitation of Liability television interference caused by using other than recommended Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Sequoia UHD / UHD+ / UHD/T / UHD/T+. The information appearing in this manual applies to Sequoia UHD / UHD+ / UHD/T / UHD/T+, as well as the IP receiver modules (Sequoia UHD-IPc / UHD-IPf), UHD to HD converter module (Sequoia UHD2HD) and the KM card (Sequoia UHD-KM)), which can be ordered to create highly customized systems.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    12 V DC Power Adapter (optional) Standard Power Cord (USA customer only) Ear with Screw HDMI to DVI Adapter (optional) (installed on Sequoia UHD upon order for assembly on to rack mount) ® USB A/B Cable (length 1.8 m – optional) Cable (length 1.8 m –...

  • Page 10: Product Features

    The Sequoia UHD is also extremely scalable; users can easily expand the system by cascading up to 25 chassis which allows for the monitoring of up to 100 signal sources on multiple screens.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    2. Compatibility between the computer and the Sequoia UHD may depend on the computer’s BIOS Setup. If an incompatibility occurs, refer to the computer’s BIOS Setup and make sure USB port is enabled if this item exists in the computer’s BIOS Setup (typically found in the "Advanced"...
  • Page 12 Peripheral / File  USB type A port (for USB 2.0 hub) Sharing  GO! Bridge Utility software Up to 5 units (maximum for single Sequoia UHD system) Computer Connection Up to 25 units (maximum for cascaded Sequoia UHD systems) Method: ...

  • Page 13: Connections To The Sequoia Uhd / Uhd+ / Uhd/T / Uhd/T

    3. For best results with HDMI/DVI, use cables under 15 m long, or shorter if you use connection adapters. If you need to place your Sequoia UHD more than 15 m away from your sources, use a signal extender. 4. Use High Speed or Premium High Speed HDMI cables.
  • Page 14 SUHD-MB Future option – For Sequoia UHD+ only REF OUT For genlock signal output that supports Sequoia UHD+ proprietary. Four HDMI type A connectors for HDMI / DVI-D input sources (DVI to HDMI adapters may be needed). HDMI IN 1 ~ 4 Note: Transmission of audio signal is not included when using the DVI to HDMI adapter.
  • Page 15 Figure 1-2 Sequoia UHD/T / UHD/T+ Components Front Panel Glows green when the Sequoia UHD/T / UHD/T+ is connected to Indicator power. SUHD-MB/IP USB port connection to a fifth (local) computer and passes the keyboard/mouse control from it. Connects to a fifth (local) computer’s audio connectors via the proprietary Sequoia male to dual male Y splitter audio cable.
  • Page 16 Accepts one gigabit SFP (small form-factor pluggable) single-mode (VIDEO 1/2) transceiver module. RJ-45 connector for connecting with Avitech’s Pacific X-IPT / X-IPTR / X-IPTRS / X-IPt (transmitter) via CAT-5e/6 Ethernet cables.  Transmission of HDMI/DVI (with adapter) video, embedded audio and USB keyboard/mouse control signals ...
  • Page 17 For genlock signal input that supports: Black Burst, Tri-level and Sequoia UHD/T+ proprietary. Future option REF OUT For genlock signal output that supports Sequoia UHD/T+ proprietary. Rear Panel Power Connects to the 12 V DC / 9 A power adapter for redundant power.

  • Page 18: System Configuration

    Keyboard/Mouse Module:  SUHD-KM Module 1. Because the Sequoia UHD is available as a customizable system, the illustrations in this chapter and those used throughout the manual may differ from the model(s) you purchased. 2. Keep a note of which transmitter/receiver is connected to which port. You can use this information later when you rename transmitters/receivers in the IP TX List and IP RX List tables.

  • Page 19: Removing A Previously Installed Module

    Step 3. Align both sides of the SUHD-IP module to the rails of the slot, and then slide it all the way into the chassis. Figure 2-3 Align the New Module to the Rail on Both Sides Step 4. Tighten the screws on both sides to secure the newly installed module to the chassis. Figure 2-4 Tighten the Module Screws on Both Sides 2.2 Removing a Previously Installed Module To remove or replace an installed module, perform the following steps:...
  • Page 20 Step 3. Remove the two screws securing the module to the chassis. Figure 2-6 Remove the Two Module Screws Step 4. Grasp both left and right puller screws and pull the module away from the chassis. Step 5. Install another module (or a back plate cover) to the chassis and tighten both screws.

  • Page 21: Getting The Sequoia Uhd Ready

    The following figure show a typical setup with a single Sequoia UHD dual UHD monitor operation for five systems with one set of keyboard and mouse. DO NOT place any object on the front and side panels of the Sequoia UHD. Doing so may impair its internal components and/or its heat dissipation.
  • Page 22 Windows' on-screen steps to initialize the USB connection. Step 4. Connect a set of keyboard and mouse to the K/M USB type A ports of the Sequoia UHD that will be used to operate the Sequoia UHD and the four source computers.

  • Page 23: Sequoia Uhd/T With Pacific X-Ipt / X-Iptr (Rx) / X-Iprw / X-Iprg Connected Via Gigabit Igmp Switch

    Pacific X-IPTR with Pacific X-IPRW (workstation setup), Pacific X-IPTR (solo) and Pacific X-IPRG via gigabit IGMP switch. DO NOT place any object on the front and side panels of the Sequoia UHD. Doing so may impair its internal components and/or its heat dissipation.

  • Page 24: Connections To The Pacific X-Ipt

    (ID:6), but leave the other end unconnected for now. Connections to the Sequoia UHD/T Figure 2-10 Connections to the Sequoia UHD/T Diagram Step 1. Connect the video source from the left SUHD-IP VIDEO 1 HDMI OUT to the SUHD-MB/IPT HDMI IN 1 using the appropriate signal cable.

  • Page 25: Connections To The Pacific X-Iptr (Rx) And Pacific X-Iprw Workstation

    Step 2. Connect the video source from the left SUHD-IP VIDEO 2 HDMI OUT to the SUHD-MB/IPT HDMI IN 2 using the appropriate signal cable. Step 3. Connect the video source from the right SUHD-IP VIDEO 1 HDMI OUT to the SUHD-MB/IPT HDMI IN 3 using the appropriate signal cable.

  • Page 26: Connections To The Pacific X-Iptr (Rx)

    Step 5. Connect a set of keyboard and mouse to the USB type A ports of the Pacific X-IPRW that can be used for Sequoia UHD's right-click menu. When using your mouse with a 4K display, select a mouse that has a 2000 dpi setting.

  • Page 27: Connections To The Pacific X-Iprg

    Step 2. Connect power to the four monitor displays and turn on the devices. Step 3. Connect power to the gigabit IGMP switch. Step 4. Connect power to the Sequoia UHD/T, Pacific X-IPT, two IPTR-RX, X-IPRW and X-IPRG. Configuring the Pacific X-IPRG Step 1.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Pacific X-Ipt

    Notice that the blank IP TX List and IP RX List tables appear onscreen. Figure 2-14 Blank IP TX List and IP RX List Tables Step 2. Connect the other end of a standard CAT-5e/6 Ethernet cable coming from the KVMoIP (Ethernet) port to the Ethernet port of the gigabit IGMP switch.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Pacific X-Iptr Workstation

    Step 3. Replace the name to help you identify this particular TX. Figure 2-18 Replace the Name An alternative to steps 2 and 3 above is to double-click the name itself and edit it. Step 4. Right-click the entry for Pacific X-IPTHc (ID:1) and click to select Set TX channel. Change the channel number (0 ~ 9999) as this will serve as a reference when pairing with RX.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Pacific X-Iptr

    KVMoIP (Ethernet) port to the Ethernet port of the gigabit IGMP switch. The distance between the two devices can be up to 100 meters. Step 3. Right-click the entry for Sequoia UHD/T in the IP TX List table and click to select Rename. Or, double-click the name itself and edit it.

  • Page 31: Routing Tx To Rx

    Turning the RX EDID Read "Off" will help prevent display blinking during video routing. Sequoia UHD “Surfer” Mode Limitation When a remote source (i.e. TX1) that was routed (paired) to an RX window in Sequoia UHD (i.e. Image 1) is routed to a second RX (i.e. Pacific X-IPTR), and that Pacific X-IPTR...
  • Page 32 Notice that the "Surfer" feature is now functioning in all four "Image" windows. In summary: Sequoia UHD only allows a dedicated TX pairing (routing) to each of its four RXs. When any of the TX should also be paired (routed) to another RX other than Sequoia UHD, and that RX should acquire keyboard and mouse control, when mouse travel in Sequoia UHD's Remote operation mode (in "Surfer"...

  • Page 33: Sequoia Uhd To 2×2 Video Wall With Pacific X-Ipt Connected Via Gigabit Igmp Switch

    The following figure show a setup of a single Sequoia UHD 2×2 video wall connected to a Pacific X-IPT source via gigabit IGMP switch. DO NOT place any object on the front and side panels of the Sequoia UHD. Doing so may impair its internal components and/or its heat dissipation.

  • Page 34: Connections To The Pacific X-Ipt

    Connections to the Pacific X-IPT Figure 2-22 Connections to the Pacific X-IPT Diagram Step 1. Connect the video sources from remote computer 1~6 to the HDMI IN / VGA IN of Pacific X-IPTHc (ID:1~3) / X-IPTHf (ID:4~5) / X-IPTVc (ID:6) using the appropriate signal cable. Be sure to connect the first computer to HDMI IN (ID:1), the second computer to HDMI IN (ID:2), and so forth.

  • Page 35: Connections To The Sequoia Uhd

    Connections to the Sequoia UHD Figure 2-23 Connections to the Sequoia UHD Diagram Step 1. Connect the video source from the left SUHD-IP VIDEO 1 HDMI OUT to the SUHD-MB HDMI IN 1 using the appropriate signal cable. Step 2. Connect the video source from the left SUHD-IP VIDEO 2 HDMI OUT to the SUHD-MB HDMI IN 2 using the appropriate signal cable.

  • Page 36: Powering Up The Devices

    Step 2. Connect power to the video wall screens and turn on the devices. Step 3. Connect power to the gigabit IGMP switch. Step 4. Connect power to the Sequoia UHD and Pacific X-IPT. Configuring the Pacific X-IPT Step 1. Connect the other end of standard CAT-5e/6 Ethernet cable coming from the KVMoIP (Ethernet) port of Pacific X-IPTHc (ID:1) to the Ethernet port of the gigabit IGMP switch.
  • Page 37 Step 3. Right-click the entry for Pacific X-IPTHc (ID:1) and click to select Rename. Figure 2-24 Right-click Menu Select Rename Step 4. Replace the name to help you identify this particular TX. Figure 2-25 Replace the Name An alternative to steps 3 and 4 above would be to double-click the name and edit it directly. Step 5.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Sequoia Uhd

    Configuring the Sequoia UHD Step 1. Connect the other end of a standard CAT-5e/6 Ethernet cable coming from the SUHD-MB IP (Ethernet) port to the Ethernet port of the gigabit IGMP switch. The distance between the two devices can be up to 100 meters.

  • Page 39: Two Sequoia Uhd/T+ To 2×3 Video Wall With Two Pacific X-Ipt Connected Via Gigabit Igmp Switch

    The following figure show a setup of a two Sequoia UHDs 2×3 video wall connected to two Pacific X-IPT sources via gigabit IGMP switch. DO NOT place any object on the front and side panels of the Sequoia UHD. Doing so may impair its internal components and/or its heat dissipation.

  • Page 40: Connections To The Two Pacific X-Ipt

    Connections of the Two Sequoia UHD+ Connect to Wall Display Before proceeding with multiple Sequoia UHD+ configuration, be sure that each Sequoia UHD+ is set to a unique IP address (default is 192.168.0.5). Use the right-click menu System > Network.

  • Page 41: On The Sequoia Uhd+ 1

    Step 3. Perform steps 7~8 just like for the above Sequoia UHD+ 1. Step 4. Connect a BNC cable from the REF OUT of Sequoia UHD+ 1 SUHD-MB to the REF IN of Sequoia UHD+ 2 SUHD-MB. Connections to the Controlling Sequoia UHD/T+...

  • Page 42: Powering Up The Devices

    Step 2. Connect power to the video wall screens and turn on the devices. Step 3. Connect power to the gigabit IGMP switch. Step 4. Connect power to the three Sequoia UHD and two Pacific X-IPT. Configuring the Two Pacific X-IPT Step 1.
  • Page 43 Step 2. Press Ctrl, Ctrl, M hotkey. Or right-click your mouse anywhere on the wall screens and on the menu appearing, click Show IP TX/RX list to call up the IP TX List and IP RX List tables. Notice that information pertaining to the Pacific X-IPTHc (ID:1) appears as the first item in the IP TX List table.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Controlling Sequoia Uhd/T+ As Well As Sequoia Uhd+ 1 And 2

    System will automatically assign the name Local CH-1 to it so it is up to the end user whether to assign a new name. Step 3. Perform step 2 for RXs associated with the controlling Sequoia UHD/T+’s left SUHD-IP VIDEO 2 KVMoIP (Ethernet) port as well as for the right SUHD-IP VIDEO 1/2 KVMoIP (Ethernet) ports.

  • Page 45: Basic Operations

    Your Sequoia UHD can only enter Remote mode to take control of a computer when the correct USB type B port (USB IN 1 ~ 4) on your Sequoia UHD's rear panel is properly connected to the USB type A port of that computer (using a standard USB A/B cable).

  • Page 46: Host Mode

    Headphone: audio output via headphone is enabled  Headphone: audio output via headphone is disabled When Sequoia UHD detects that a particular computer’s USB port is not connected, the Enter remote mode pop-up icon on the corresponding window will be grayed-out. 3.1.2 Functions (multiview display) The Sequoia UHD allows free window resize/reposition directly through its’...

  • Page 47: Hot-Keys

    Table 3-1 Host Mode Functions 3.1.3 Hot-keys Hot-keys are available when utilizing the Sequoia UHD under the Host operation mode. Detailed below are the Host operation mode hot-keys. Keys This loads the window to full screen mode, while making the other Ctrl + F1 or F2 or F3 window(s) fade from view;...

  • Page 48: Remote Mode

    When using a keyboard without “Pause/Break” key, use “control + option (Alt) + shift + p” instead to perform Remote mode to Host mode switch. The following hot-keys are available when utilizing your Sequoia UHD on the fifth computer. Keys Host cursor to return from the second monitor to the multiview display.
  • Page 49 The following hot-keys are available when utilizing your Sequoia UHD under full screen Remote mode. Keys For “Image” window control switching action upon pressing the Shift key Shift + move the mouse to the left/ plus moving the mouse to the left/right sides of the window. Moving the mouse from one “Image”...

  • Page 50: Using The Mouse Right-Click Menu, Changing The Background Image And Salvo

    The menu, as shown in the figure below, can be called upon by right-clicking anywhere on the on-screen interface when the Sequoia UHD is in Host mode (default window border color is gray). When the mouse right-click menu is open, mouse travel to the fifth computer’s monitor is not allowed.

  • Page 51: Layout Preset

    They allow users to keep their desired layouts for later use without the need to repeatedly perform the same configuration. Saved presets are stored to the Sequoia UHD's flash memory and can be loaded anytime during the operation.

  • Page 52: Delete Preset By Name

    Display Change output resolution Set the frame rate and display resolution of your Sequoia UHD's display. Upon selecting a different frame rate or display resolution, a confirmation message will appear. Click Yes to confirm. Confine each window to a fixed width-to-height ratio; a resized window will Keep aspect also follow this aspect ratio.

  • Page 53: Label

    Right-click Menu desired color from Custom colors to be the background color. Label Display/hide the label of a selected/all window(s). On – default. Display label Display/hide the under monitor display (UMD) of a selected/all window(s) paired TX name. The IP UMD is shown beside the window’s label Display IP UMD (previous item) separated by the “/”...

  • Page 54: Label Outside Video

    Right-click Menu Custom Colors button (or directly drag a color from Basic colors to Custom colors if no adjustment is needed). Step 5. Repeat steps 1–4 for any additional color. Click to select a desired color from Custom colors to be the label color. Note: This item is not shown by default.

  • Page 55: Border Width

    Right-click Menu Step 2. Adjust the Hue, Saturation, and brightness Values. Step 3. Adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values. Step 4. Add the adjusted color to Custom colors by clicking the Add to Custom Colors button (or directly drag a color from Basic colors to Custom colors if no adjustment is needed).

  • Page 56: Video Alarm

    Right-click Menu Enable video loss and HDCP not supported detection by displaying an alert message(s) on any window that fails to receive video signal(s) or input signal with HDCP content not supported by monitor. On – default Video alarm Font color: RGB (229,229,229) RGB (229,229,229) Background color: RGB (191,25,25) RGB (31,157,229)

  • Page 57: Headphone Tally Color

    Right-click Menu Set the left tally color when embedded audio output in HDMI signal is turned on/off by performing the following: Step 1. In Basic colors on the upper left portion of the pop-up window, click to select a desired color. Step 2.

  • Page 58: Full Screen Control

    Right-click Menu Full screen control Note: This item may not be available when SUHD-2HD is installed instead of SUHD-KM. Enable a particular window in multi-display to enter Remote operation mode upon using any of the below methods to switch to full screen view: Automatically ...

  • Page 59: Audio Routing

    SUHD-2HD is installed instead of SUHD-KM. Set the Sequoia UHD audio-related parameters as well as audio signal source routing to the audio ports: HDMI output Audio delay (default is enabled) range: 100 (13.63 milliseconds – default) ~ 8191 (687.86 milliseconds).
  • Page 60 Note: Mixer is unavailable for HDMI 1 ~ HDMI 4 and SDI cascade. Mute and then clicking Apply allows for instant volume suppression. Note: The next item is applicable for Sequoia UHD+ / UHD/T+ only (for cascade purposes). SDI output allows you to select from the following audio input signal sources that will output to the rear panel’s CASCADE OUT port:...

  • Page 61: Marquee

    Right-click Menu  PC 2 (corresponds to the audio signal entering via the rear panel’s 2 port)  PC 3 (corresponds to the audio signal entering via the rear panel’s 3 port)  PC 4 (corresponds to the audio signal entering via the rear panel’s 4 port) ...
  • Page 62 Width: 100 ~ 3840 (default is 1000 pixels) Note: 1. Since the setting of x,y coordinates for Sequoia UHD is designed towards a 4K display, this also includes the positioning for marquee. The values (100 ~ 3840) for setting the Width will not change for a 1920×1080 resolution.

  • Page 63: Window Drag/Resize Preview Frame

    TX (transmitters); as well as displaying the IP RX List table (default position – lower right) showing all the RX (receivers) detected by your Sequoia UHD through the SUHD-IP as well as via the gigabit IGMP switch connected to the IP port of SUHD-MB or SUHD-MB/IP.
  • Page 64 (with embedded audio) signal transfer rate from TX device to RX device via IGMP switch. Click Disconnect to terminate connection between a TX and your Sequoia UHD. The Status column will change from Connected to Stopped. Click Connect to resume connection between a TX and your Sequoia UHD.
  • Page 65 RX appearing in the Name column. Click Disconnect to terminate connection between a TX and your Sequoia UHD or another RX. The Status column will change from Connected to Stopped. Click Connect to resume connection between a TX and your Sequoia UHD or another RX.
  • Page 66 > Display IP UMD (must be set On or All on). It allows you to assign the TX name to be displayed on each of the four windows corresponding to your Sequoia UHD’s SUHD-MB or SUHD-MB/IPT HDMI IN 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 ports routed from each of the two/four SUHD-IP HDMI OUT ports.

  • Page 67: Show Ip Salvo List

    See section 4.3 Salvo for details on using this feature. IP card setup Allows you to conveniently change all four names of your Sequoia UHD’s SUHD-IP RX (receiver) appearing in the Name column. If you have only one SUHD-IP card installed, depending if it is installed in the left slot or in the right slot, then only Local channel 1 / 2 or Local channel 3 / 4 will be available for setup.

  • Page 68: Network

    This will apply the network setting to Sequoia UHD. Note: The MAC address is a fixed address corresponding to the network interface chip in your Sequoia UHD. The DHCP check box (if toggled on) enables automatic assignment of an IP address to your Sequoia UHD;...

  • Page 69: Power / Fan / Thermal Alarm

    Note: This item is not shown by default. It is only available when upon unplugging the keyboard connected to the SUHD-MB USB type-A port on the rear panel of the Sequoia UHD and inserting a USB thumb drive. And then clicking “Cancel” when the file selector window appears.

  • Page 70: Language

    SUHD-KM (i.e. HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 is bundled with USB IN 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively). Reset your Sequoia UHD’s right-click menu settings to its factory-default state. Upon resetting your Sequoia UHD to its factory-default state, your Reset factory previously saved presets stored in the Sequoia UHD's flash memory will defaults be automatically removed;...

  • Page 71: Firmware Version

    4.2 Changing the Background Image The Sequoia UHD allows you to set the background image of the preview area of the in-system GUI. A dark backdrop with the Avitech logo serves as the default background image. Select an image file that will serve as the background image (allowed file formats are: BMP/JPEG/JPG/PNG only;...
  • Page 72 Step 3. Insert the thumb drive into the just vacant USB type-A port. The following sample screen will automatically appear. Figure 4-2 File Selector Window Step 4. Navigate to the folder containing your image file. Step 5. Select the image file. Step 6.

  • Page 73: Salvo

    4.3 Salvo 4.3.1 Configure a Salvo A salvo is a mapping of sources and destinations. It is configured and saved in the Sequoia UHD and can be applied by a single "Trigger salvo" command. Each “salvo” stores a group of pre-defined routings.
  • Page 74 Step 3. Assign a salvo name and click OK. Figure 4-5 Define Salvo Name Step 4. Method 1: drag and drop method After designating the name of the salvo, next assign the routing. Drag a TX (i.e. TX_1) on top of the salvo name (i.e.
  • Page 75 You can also delete a specific TX or a specific RX from a salvo by right-clicking it and clicking Delete TX or Delete RX on the menu respectively. Then, click OK to confirm. Deleting a TX from a salvo would remove the TX and the corresponding RX routed to it. While deleting a RX from a salvo would just remove that RX.

  • Page 76: Video Wall Management

    5.1 Basic Video Wall Management Setup 1. One Sequoia UHD – (SUHD-2HD card) can do 2×2 wall display (refer to the example in section 2.3.3 “Sequoia UHD to 2×2 Video Wall with Pacific X-IPT Connected via Gigabit IGMP Switch” for hardware connections).
  • Page 77 Take = to confirm and execute the video wall’s switching/routing action. Genlock = allows the video output of one source (coming from the REF OUT port of Sequoia UHD 1), or a specific reference signal from a signal generator, to be used to synchronize another source(s) together...
  • Page 78 (to REF IN port of Sequoia UHD 2). The aim in video applications is to ensure the coincidence of signals in time at a combining or switching point. When video sources are synchronized in this way, they are said to be generator-locked, or genlocked.
  • Page 79 Drag five (maximum up to six) Sequoia UHD (i.e. IP:192.168.0.181 up to 192.168.0.185) to the wall name (A (1 × 1)) you just created. Notice that as you drag each Sequoia UHD to the wall name it would then create a branch from the wall name.
  • Page 80 Drag the four Sequoia UHD+ (i.e. IP:192.168.0.185 up to 192.168.0.188) to the wall name (AAA (3 × 4)) you just created. Notice that as you drag each Sequoia UHD+ to the wall name it would then create a branch from the wall name.
  • Page 81 Step 4. Double-click the wall name. Figure 5-8 Double-click the Wall Name For 1×1 Wall Display The template for a 1×1 wall that comprises six displays appear. Figure 5-9 Six Displays Form an 1×1 Wall...
  • Page 82 For 2×3 Wall Display The template for a 2×3 wall that comprises a 2×2 wall beside a 2×1 wall appears. Figure 5-10 2×2 Wall Plus 2×1 Wall to Form a 2×3 Wall For 3×4 Wall Display The template for a 3×4 wall that comprises two 2×2 wall on top of two 1×2 wall appears. Figure 5-11 Two 2×2 Wall on Top of Two 1×2 Wall to Form a 3×4 Wall...

  • Page 83: Set Genlock Source

     Designate a Sequoia UHD to be the reference signal (i.e. Sequoia UHD with IP address: 192.168.0.185). Make sure that the BNC cable is connected to the REF OUT port.  Connect the other end of the BNC cable to the REF IN port of the Sequoia UHD with IP address: 192.168.0.186.
  • Page 84 Step 5. For 1×1 Wall Display Drag a Sequoia UHD to each of the five displays. Notice that the name and IP address of each Sequoia UHD is displayed in the center of each display. Figure 5-13 Drag a Sequoia UHD to Each Display To remove a Sequoia UHD that has been assigned to a display, right-click anywhere on the display and click wall display as well.
  • Page 85 For 3×4 Wall Display Drag a Sequoia UHD+ to each of the four displays. Notice that the name and IP address of each Sequoia UHD+ is displayed in the center of each wall template. Figure 5-15 Drag Each Sequoia UHD+ to the Wall Template Step 6.
  • Page 86 For 2×3 (and 3×4) Wall Display On the 2×2 wall template, right-click anywhere and then click Add window. Perform the same step to Add window on the 2×1 (and 1×2) wall template. Figure 5-17 Add Window to the 2×2 Wall Template Figure 5-18 Add Window to the 2×1 Wall Template...
  • Page 87 For 1×1 Wall Display Notice that a window outline appears on the upper left corner of a display of 1×1 wall template. Likewise, a window outline will appear on the upper left corner of the other four displays of 1×1 wall template upon adding a window to it.
  • Page 88 Figure 5-21 Window Outline Appears Upon Adding a New Window to the 2×1 Wall Template Step 7. Two methods are available when assigning TX source to a window: Method 1. Drag the TX snapshot or IP TX name to the blank window. Notice that the window now displays the corresponding TX source image.
  • Page 89 Figure 5-23 Drag the TX Snapshot to the Blank Window in the 2×2 Wall Template Figure 5-24 Drag the TX Snapshot to the Blank Window in the 2×1 Wall Template...
  • Page 90 Step 8. Before adding another new window, move aside (drag-and-drop) the first window so as not to cause the new window to cover-up the first window. Every new window will originate on the upper left corner of each wall. Figure 5-25 Adding a Second Window to the 1×1 Wall Template Figure 5-26 Adding a Second Window to the 2×2 Wall Template...
  • Page 91 Figure 5-27 Adding a Second Window to the 2×1 Wall Template Continue to add / move (by clicking a window and without letting go of the mouse button to drag it to its new location before letting go) / change window size (by clicking and dragging on any of the four sides of a window) in this area.
  • Page 92 Figure 5-28 Right-click Menu for a Window in a Wall Display Upon right-clicking a window in the wall display, the following commands are available: √ Remove window – removes a selected window from the wall. √ Remove all windows – removes all windows from the wall display. √...
  • Page 93 1. The smallest window size for any video wall configuration = 960×540. This means that if you are to set the Width of a window to be lower than 960 then system will automatically change it to 960. Likewise, if you are to set the Height of a window to be lower than 540 then system will automatically change it to 540.
  • Page 94 Figure 5-30 Right-click Menu for a Video Wall Name (Except 1×1 Video Wall) Upon right-clicking a video wall name, the following commands are available: √ Rename – rename a selected video wall. √ Delete – remove a video wall √ Show all device editors – show all wall displays in a 1×1 video wall that may have been closed.
  • Page 95 The Bezel gap window allows you to adjust the pixel (offset) needed to align the image seamlessly; more specifically the middle horizontal and vertical bezels of the wall display so that your image/video spread on the monitors will appear more natural. The next two illustrations show a sample 2×2 wall display before and after bezel gap adjustment.

  • Page 96: Additional Adjustments For 1×1 Wall Display

    5.2 Additional Adjustments For 1×1 Wall Display After adding a 1×1 wall display the default three horizontal walls by two vertical walls will appear. The system then allows you to rearrange the position of the six walls as well as remove any of the walls. Figure 5-33 Default 1×1 Wall Configuration For example we wish to rearrange the video wall layout to become like below (two large walls on top of three smaller walls).
  • Page 97 Step 1. Pick a wall to remove by right-clicking it and clicking the last item Remove device layout editor. Figure 5-35 Remove a Wall Step 2. Right-click the lower left wall and click the item Move/Resize device layout editor. Notice that the wall turns into a gray background signifying that it is now in layout edit mode.
  • Page 98 Step 3. While the wall is in layout edit mode, use the mouse to drag on the side(s) of the wall to enlarge or shrink it (aspect ratio will always be maintained when dragging on any of the sides). You can also reposition by clicking and dragging anywhere within the wall.
  • Page 99 Step 5. Right-click the lower middle wall and click the item Move/Resize device layout editor. Notice that the wall turns into a gray background signifying that it is now in layout edit mode. Figure 5-39 Wall in Layout Edit Mode Step 6.
  • Page 100 Step 7. When the following window appears click Align to size to select it. Then click OK. Figure 5-41 Click “Align to Size” Step 8. Click the wall that you wish to follow its size (left wall). Notice that the wall will shrink to be the same size as the wall you copied from.
  • Page 101 Step 10. With the middle and rightmost wall still in layout edit mode, use the mouse to drag both walls to its new position. Figure 5-43 Middle and Rightmost Wall in New Position Step 11. To align the middle wall vertically with the leftmost wall, right-click it and select Align to other device layout editor.
  • Page 102 Step 12. When the following window appears click Align to vertical position to select it. Then click Figure 5-45 Click “Align to Vertical Position” Step 13. Click the wall that you wish to follow its size (left wall). Notice that the wall will move upwards to align with the wall you copied from.
  • Page 103 Step 14. To align the rightmost wall horizontally with the upper wall, right-click it and select Align to other device layout editor. Figure 5-47 Click “Align to Other Device Layout Editor” Step 15. When the following window appears click Align to horizontal position to select it. Then click Figure 5-48 Click “Align to Horizontal Position”...
  • Page 104 Step 16. Click the wall that you wish to follow its size (upper wall). Notice that the wall will move to the left to align with the wall you copied from. Figure 5-49 Wall Aligns Horizontally Step 17. Right-click the middle wall and click Move/Resize device layout editor (with checkmark) to exit layout edit mode for this wall.

  • Page 105: Using The Touch-Screen

    Your Sequoia UHD / UHD/T can only enter Remote mode to take control of a computer when the correct USB type B port (USB IN 1 ~ 4) on your Sequoia UHD / UHD/T's rear panel is properly connected to the USB type A port of that computer (using a standard USB A/B cable).

  • Page 106: Pop-Up Selections

    Headphone: audio output via headphone is enabled  Headphone: audio output via headphone is disabled When Sequoia UHD / UHD/T detects that a particular computer’s USB port is not connected, the Enter remote mode pop-up icon on the corresponding window will be grayed-out.

  • Page 107: Drop-Down Auto-Hide Menu

    The next three icons each represent loading a saved preset 1/2/3. A preset is a file that contains user-configured layout with already-adjusted settings. Users can have multiple presets stored to the Sequoia UHD / UHD/T for future references, but only the three presets saved using the next three icons can be loaded from the drop-down auto-hide menu as shortcuts.

  • Page 108: Lock/Unlock Window Layout

     The next three icons each represent the action of saving the user-defined preset 1/2/3. Presets stored here can also be accessed by the mouse right-click menu. : Save user-defined preset 1 : Save user-defined preset 2 : Save user-defined preset 3 represents loading a saved “latest”...

  • Page 109: Audio Controls

     The lock icon locks the current layout of the Sequoia UHD / UHD/T's display, and disables any adjustment of window size and position. In case when two or more windows overlay, the selected window will still come to the top-most layer of the display and the other one will fade into background.

  • Page 110: Move/Resize/Close Window

    6.5 Move/Resize/Close Window A few simple gestures – tap, drag, and pinch – are all you need to use the touch-screen with Sequoia UHD. Figure 6-5 Using the Finger(s) to Tap and Drag To move a window, press and hold your finger on a window, and then drag your finger to move the window.

  • Page 111: Switch Control (Cycle) Between Full Screen Windows

    To exit from (full screen) Remote operation mode, tap the upper part of the touch-screen for approximately 1.5 seconds. The pop-up selections (upper right portion) will appear indicating that you are now back in Host mode. The below figure indicates the area with the green rectangle. Figure 6-7 Touch-screen: Exit Remote Operation Mode (When in Full Screen) If in case a multi-view window was tapped-and-dragged using two fingers until it appears as a full screen window, the above method is still applicable.
  • Page 112 To allow the full screen window to display the label; select from any of the following steps:  Use the mouse to call up the right-click menu, then click Label > Display label when full screen > On (use this option on a selected window where you performed the mouse right-click action only).

  • Page 113: Appendix A Using The Go! Bridge Utility

    Mac (O/S X 10.5 or later version only) A single Sequoia UHD can connect up to four plus one computer systems. The Sequoia UHD puts the images of four computer systems and simultaneously displays them. Thus, any of the four connected computers can be displayed and controlled on a single monitor.
  • Page 114 The following image will briefly appear onscreen. Figure A-2 GO! Bridge Initialization Go! Bridge Utility will not be executed automatically under Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 operating systems; click Run GSLoader.exe to continue when either or both computers display the below window. Likewise, the Go! Bridge Utility will not be executed automatically under Mac operating system, double-click the GO! Suite icon when either or both computers display it.
  • Page 115 Desktop content of the second computer. A “bridge” between the two computers is now established allowing transfer (copy/paste) of files and folders through the Sequoia UHD. Figure A-3 Sample GO! Bridge Desktop Content (Windows Operating System) in Main Panel...
  • Page 116 Step 2. For Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10, click this icon (for Mac OS click ) on the top-right corner of the Go! Bridge's interface, and then select Open Dock to open up the Dock panel as shown below. Multiple files/folders can be placed onto the Dock panel so that those destined for the same destination can be transferred at the same time.
  • Page 117  Delete – remove the file/folder from the list. Click OK to confirm. Figure A-6 Right-click File/Folder Menu on Main Panel Step 4. To manage files or folders added to the Dock panel, right-click the desired file or folder on the Dock panel, and then in the pop-up menu, select any of the following: ...
  • Page 118 Click the view icon as shown below to bring up the list of the default directory, the devices of the other computer, and recent path(s) previously browsed. Figure A-8 View Button...
  • Page 119 Click the add folder icon as shown below to add a new folder to the present directory of the other computer. You can also designate the name of the new folder ( on the upper left of Mac OS main panel). Figure A-9 Add New Folder and Designate the Name Click the monitor icon to switch from the main panel display (window mode) to...

  • Page 120: Appendix B Using The "Surfer" Feature

    Sequoia UHD is in Remote mode. By default, the “Surfer” feature is enabled upon starting up the Sequoia UHD. Notice that the window’s border will turn “yellow” (default), this signifies that your Sequoia UHD is now in Remote mode with “Surfer” function.

  • Page 121: Surfer" Feature On Uniform Quad Layout That Fills Entire Screen

    B.1 “Surfer” Feature on Uniform Quad Layout That Fills Entire Screen Below figure shows the “Image” window control switching action upon moving the mouse to the  window side. Moving the mouse from one “Image” window to another transfers control from the former window to the target window.
  • Page 122  Below figure shows the allowed “Image” window control switching action upon moving the mouse to the window sides. Moving the mouse from one “Image” window to another transfers control from the former window to the target window. No “Image” window control switching action will occur upon moving the mouse to the outer borders of the screen.

  • Page 123: Surfer" Feature On Non-Adjoining Quad Layout

    B.2 “Surfer” Feature on Non-adjoining Quad Layout Below figure shows possible “Image” window control switching actions. Moving the mouse from  one “Image” window to the other transfers control from the former window to the target window. No “Image” window control switching action will occur upon moving the mouse to the window sides without arrow.

  • Page 124: Monitor Control Switching (Dual Display Setup)

    B.3.2 Monitor Control Switching (Dual Display Setup)  Below figure shows possible monitor control switching action upon pressing the Ctrl key plus moving the mouse to the sides of the full screen display monitors. Moving the mouse from one full screen monitor to the next transfers control from the former display monitor to the latter one.

  • Page 125: Appendix C Using The Auto-Hide Menu

    A preset is a file that contains user-configured layout with already-adjusted settings. Users can have multiple presets stored to the Sequoia UHD for future references, but only the latest three presets saved can be loaded from the auto-hide menu as shortcuts (only presets saved by ...

  • Page 126: Appendix D Resetting To The Factory-Default State

    To reset your Sequoia UHD to its factory-default state using the dip switch, perform the following steps: Step 1. Power-off the Sequoia UHD. Step 2. Push number 2 (right) dip switch on Sequoia UHD’s rear panel downwards to the ON position. Figure D-1 Push Down the Number 2 (Right) Dip Switch Step 3.

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