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QuickScout A/D XL
Installation and user manual
TLS Communication GmbH
Marie-Curie-Straße 20
D – 40721 Hilden
Tel.: +49 (0) 2103 50 06 - 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2103 50 06 - 90
e-mail: info@tls-gmbh.com

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  • Page 1 QuickScout A/D XL Installation and user manual TLS Communication GmbH Tel.: +49 (0) 2103 50 06 - 0 Marie-Curie-Straße 20 Fax: +49 (0) 2103 50 06 - 90 D – 40721 Hilden e-mail: info@tls-gmbh.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating instructions Content C 1 General Information ..............3 C 2 Application area and intended use ..........8 C 3 Device display/housing ..............9 C 4 Device installation/cabling ............11 C 5 Initial operation ................19 C 6 Operation ..................42 C 7 –...

  • Page 3: C 1 General Information

    Operating instructions C 1 General Information C 1.1 Identification : ........... TLS Communication GmbH Manufacturer Marie-Curie-Straße 20 D-40721 Hilden Tel: +49 (0) 2103 5006 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2103 5006 90 Product: ............... QuickScout AD XL Version: ..................1.0 Installation and user manual: ..........State 06/13 File edition: ............
  • Page 4 Operating instructions C 1.2 Scope of delivery Consisting of: TLS QuickScout A/D XL Ident. No.: 1 x QuickScout A/D XL 863 9586 1 x Mains adaptor 870 6599 1 x Manual 870 6681 C 1.3 Technical data Power supply: ................5 V DC Input current: ..............
  • Page 5 Operating instructions VGA + Audio Input signals: ................ 0,7Vss RGB ..................... 5 V H/V .................. 5 V Sonstige (VGA) ....................4,5V Audio Output signals: ..............0,7 Vss RGB ...................... 5V H/V ..................... 5 V Sonstige ....................4,5 V Audio RGB bandwidth: ............. 350 MHz (±3dB) H/V Synchronisation: .............
  • Page 6 C 1.7 General safety notes This operating instructions contains basic notes to be observed when operating TLS QuickScout A/D XL. Follow the instructions closely to avoid errors. It is therefore imperative to read these operating instructions before working with TLS QuickScout A/D XL.
  • Page 7 Before starting any work, unplug all devices / equipment / areas and secure against accidental re-connection. C 1.9 Warranty TLS warranty for TLS QuickScout A/D XL is 36 months. Damages arising from improper operation or through use of force are not covered by this warranty. The warranty is invalidated if unauthorised persons open the device.

  • Page 8: C 2 Application Area And Intended Use

    QuickScout A/D XL. C 2 Application area and intended use The TLS QuickScout AD XL is used to switch two analogue and two digital sources on a display device. The integrated control capability selects according to the signal source the respective input. This guarantees a high quality image transmission in original quality.

  • Page 9: C 3 Device Display/Housing

    Operating instructions C 3 Device display/housing C 3.1 Front view TLS QuickScout A/D XL Sketch 1 Info Info HDCP Select Select Signal Signal HDMI 1 Select HDMI 2 DIP 1 Audio 1 Audio 2 Service VGA 1 Select VGA 2...
  • Page 10 Operating instructions 8. Signal inputs analogue VGA 1 – VGA 2 C 3.2 Rear view TLS QuickScout A/D XL Sketch 2 13 14 15 12 18 Sw LED Sw LED Tx Rx Sw LED Sw LED Control Bus OUT IN 1...

  • Page 11: C 4 Device Installation/Cabling

    10 Options). These clamping angles are not included in delivery of the TLS QuickScout A/D XL. C 4.2 Connectiong power supply The TLS QuickScout A/D XL has to be connected to power via the power supply included in delivery (Sketch 2, p. 10, connection 18). As of 06/13...
  • Page 12 Connect the module power supply to the power socket, only after having connected the display device and the audio playback device to the TLS QuickScout A/D XL. Only now switch on the devices / systems / room. C 4.3. Connecting display device and audio playback device...
  • Page 13 Avoid direct contact of single connection contacts of TLS QuickScout A/D XL! If this is not possible, please at least ensure before touching, that you are not electrostatically charged. By touching grounded metal parts, electrostatic energy can be diverted.
  • Page 14 Operating instructions The TLS QuickScout A/D XL has 4 I/O in-/outputs which can be flexibly switched. The inputs and the ground potential are located in a five pin connector. A connection of an inputs with the ground potential releases an input impulse.
  • Page 15 Operating instructions C 4.5.1 Connecting infrared emitter Via infrared communication infrared commands are transmitted from TLS QuickScout A/D XL to play-back devices. For this you need an infrared emitter, which is not included in delivery package of TLS QuickScout A/D XL.
  • Page 16 115200 8N1 parameters. The other interface can be freely configured. This RS232 interface is used to control the display device, the service port is used to configure the TLS QuickScout A/D XL and for maintenance. C 4.6.1 Connecting RS232 cable RS232 commands are transmitted to the end-devices using RS232 communication.
  • Page 17 Configuration tool USB/RS232 Ident.Nr. 8630054). By using this you can connect a computer with an USB interface with the RS232 service port of the TLS QuickScout A/D XL, to configure the TLS QuickScout A/D XL. C 4.7 Connecting external buttons...
  • Page 18 TLS QuickScout A/D XL. The TLS GreenLine Relax box is a remote controlled multiple switch. In addition, the device can also, when used with a TLS room control system, switch all the poles of a connected device (e.g. data/video projector) on or off after a pre-set period of time. The relay box is pre assembled with a connector plug at the 115/230 V cable and with a rubber connector for 115/230 V devices.

  • Page 19: C 5 Initial Operation

    „complement reset function“(page 33). For that the external control must close the contact for more than 200 ms. If the contact gets closed for more than 5 s, the TLS QuickScout A/D XL gets switched off. In addition the external control, e. g. die TLS GlobalControl, can execute further control tasks and even send SMS and Emails resp.
  • Page 20 – they are used for internal test functions during production. This reference does not apply to older devices of the TLS QuickScout system. C 5.2 Software The configuration of the TLS QuickScout A/D XL can be carried out with software QuickScout autoswitch configuration tool.
  • Page 21 Afterwards open the software. Please note, that you generally need an adaptor USB-RS232 and a cable for the communication with the TLS QuickScout A/D XL (see C 4.6) C 5.2.1.1 The home screen Via the home screen you reach the main program functions of a Windows program.
  • Page 22 Operating instructions C 5.2.1.2 System settings With the screen system settings you will be able to configure basic system settings. C 5.2.1.2.1 Projector timings In the first menu item Projector timings you define the specified time of the projector or the display device. As of 06/13...
  • Page 23 Operating instructions Start up time and safety time of the projector are usually not included in the projector manual. As an indicative value, for the start up time a value between 10 and 30 sec. is recommended, and for the safety time twice the cool down time.
  • Page 24 Operating instructions System stop time: The system stop time defines, how long no signal must be active, until the projector gets switched off automatically. Herewith you can prevent, that the projector will be switched off unnecessarily, if the connected notebook during operation gets on stand-by and sends no signal.
  • Page 25 C 5.2.1.2.3 Device settings The menu item Device settings is used amongst others to configure the many possibilities of the TLS QuickScout A/D XL to control the EDID and DDC data of the video inputs. Furthermore also operation modes of the select buttons, the audio switching and other hardware configurations can be made.
  • Page 26 EDID communication the display device. At the begin of the installation the TLS QuickScout A/D XL has to be connected once only with a TLS cable to the display device.
  • Page 27 Operating instructions To avoid this kind of problems, it is therefore recommended anyway to use high-quality TLS cables, not only to enable the EDID communication, but also to guarantee highest transmission quality. EDID direct connection In this operation mode a permanent EDID connection between signal source and display device is provided.
  • Page 28 In connection with the operation mode: Signal detection enabled Offers a powerful version of the use of TLS QuickScout A/D XL. The activivated signal detection causes, when toggling between the groups VGA1/HDMI 1 and VGA 2/HDMI2, always the switch to the active input.
  • Page 29 This operation mode enables in combination with the operation modes Toggle VGA1/HDM1 and signal detection enabled an intelligent solution with a TLS QuickScout A/D XL and each two VGA/HDMI/Audio connection plates with one button. Therewith an operation in 2 groups is possible, irrespective of whether analogue or digital signals are used.
  • Page 30 Enable power save modus In this operation mode the TLS QuickScout A/D XL is set into an energy saving mode after 10 s without any function. As soon as there is a signal again, or a button is pressed, the device will leave the energy saving mode.
  • Page 31 Operating instructions C 5.2.1.2.4 XL Settings – System ON / OFF In these input fields you define the turn on and off behaviour of TLS QuickScout A/D XL. Use the ON /OFF button to switch ON / OFF the system In this operation mode the inputs 1 + 2 of the I/O Port (see C 4.4)
  • Page 32 Operating instructions You can get the key switch from TLS under Ident. No 8639358 and under Ident. No. 8639682. Don´t use external inputs to switch ON / OFF the system This operation mode turns off the use of the input function of the I/O ports 1 + 2 and enables the operation as an output.
  • Page 33 Operating instructions XL Settings – Output settings Output 1 OFF: Output 2 DOWN: Output 3 Output 4 At this point the characteristics of the 4 outputs are defined. The timings are entered in seconds in the operation mode „activate for time x“.
  • Page 34 Operating instructions The RS232 control codes can be entered as decimal, hexadecimal or ASCII value in the respective table. To enter RS232 control codes, the field RS232 must be activated. Please note, that when entering a hexadecimal value, a % character hast to be entered before each number value.
  • Page 35 Operating instructions Each page has the Learn function for teaching infrared codes via your remote control. For this please click on the Learn button and another window appears: Press the start button. A timer starts running. You now have 10 seconds to teach the required IR code.
  • Page 36 Operating instructions In addition the Test function serves also to check the RS232 control sequences entered by you. Establish a RS232 connection to the device to be controlled and press the Test button. In that way you can verify directly the RS232 sequences after having entered them. Use the Test function! You will receive faultless control codes! The functions Key 3 and Key 4 contain even six input fields to be able to process enough control sequences for the selection of the...
  • Page 37 With the function Read an existing configuration will be uploaded from TLS QuickScout A/D XL and be displayed on your PC in the configuration software. Now you can change this configuration for example to adjust a new display device.
  • Page 38 Use the operating system’s terminal program and first establish a RS232 connection to the Service-Port. The connection parameters are: 115200, N, 8, 1 Afterwards plug the power supply of the TLS QuickScout A/D XL in the power socket. Now following request appears in your terminal program: Press a key on your computer and you’ll get an overview of five...
  • Page 39 C 5.3.2 Functions In this submenu you can configure the TLS QuickScout A/D XL. You will find the options available here, in the category device settings of the configuration software (see C 5.2.1.2.3 Device Settings).
  • Page 40 Operating instructions C 5.3.3 Monitoring Also in this menu item you get access to the configuration of TLS QuickScout A/D XL. You will find the options available here explained in the category device settings of the configuration software (see C 5.2.1.2.3 Device Settings).
  • Page 41 Thereby you need only one audio line to the amplifier/display device. By pressing a select button now the relevant audio is distributed. You select this operation mode at a device placed “in the middle” of a TLS QuickScout AD XL system.

  • Page 42: C 6 Operation

    LED flashes. It is recommended to combine this function with the activated signal detection of the TLS QuickScout A/D XL. With it a key stroke will only cause a switch on of the system, when there is effectively a video signal. An accidentally switch on of the system, e. g. by cleaning work, is thus prevented.
  • Page 43 C 6.4 Switching off the system Switching off the TLS QuickScout A/D XL can be done in multiple ways. Depending on the system configuration chosen by you, the switching off occurs e. g. by pressing for 5 sec. a select button of the TLS QuickScout A/D XL.

  • Page 44: C 7 - 9 N.n

    C 10.1 Expansion of TLS QuickScout Digital AD XL by further participants For the use of TLS QuickScout A/D XL with more than 4 participants, you can expand it to a complete system by using further TLS QuickScout AD, TLS QuickScout A and TLS QuickScout D.
  • Page 45 Operating instructions Plug a TLS VGA connection cable (male/male) into the VGA input provided VGA IN (Sketch 2) of the first module. Now connect the other side of the VGA connection cable with the VGA output VGA OUT (Sketch 2) of the second module.

  • Page 46: C 11 Care, Maintenance, Disposal, Support

    C 11.1 Cleaning Use a dry, soft cloth to clean TLS products; never use chemicals. C 11.2 Disposal If you want to discard your TLS device, dispose of the product in acc. with current regulations. Contact your municipal collection point. Manufacturer: TLS Communication GmbH Marie-Curie-Straße 20...

  • Page 47: C 12 Faq

    Does the switching over of the input source work properly? C 13 Wiring diagram and other diagrams Illustration of an application example: TLS QuickScout A/D XL with an upstream table installation module TAM 201 and Desptop Module, control of a projector and screen. As of 06/13...
  • Page 48 Operating instructions As of 06/13...
  • Page 49 Operating instructions Illustration of an application example: TLS QuickScout A/D XL system with 2 TLS QuickScout AD, control of a projector. As of 06/13...
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  • Page 52 Operating instructions TLS Produktprogramm Mobile Beschallungsanlagen Computer-Trainings-Systeme Sprachtrainingssysteme Übertragungstechnik Spezialkabel TLS Product range Portable Sound Systems Computer Training Systems Language Training Systems Transmission Technology Special Cables Visit our Website: www.tls-gmbh.com This product complies with the European directives and standards, provided that it is installed, maintained and used as described in the installation provisions and the operating instructions.

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