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Multiviewer , 4 hdmi/dvi/vga inputs + digital audio
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Multiviewer • 4 HDMI/DVI/VGA Inputs + Digital Audio
Installation
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  • Page 1 QuadraVista QF Multiviewer • 4 HDMI/DVI/VGA Inputs + Digital Audio Installation Operation Manual 10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933-7673 Houston, Texas 77099 techsupport@rose.com...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    QuadraVista QF™ to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below.
  • Page 3 This declaration is valid for the following product: Equipment: Video, Keyboard, Mouse Switching System Type: QuadraVista QF Hereby the equipment is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) and the Council Directive relating to Low Voltage (73/23/EEC).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Disclaimer System Introduction Features Compatibility Package contents System Overview Front Panel Additional Button Functions Setting output resolution to safe output modes Hardware Reset Displaying the OSD Rear Panel Installation KVM Console Connections Computer / Video Source Connections Powering up the System Connecting Audio Operating the unit with the On Screen Menu System...
  • Page 5 COMPUTER / EDID/DDC Menu Item USB DEVICE 1-4 Menu HELP Menu HELP / ABOUT Menu Item HELP / HOTKEY Menu Item QuadraVista QF Hotmouse Feature Activating the Hotmouse Cursor Hotmouse Cursor in Fullscreen Mode Hotmouse Cursor in Quad Mode Hotmouse Cursor in PiP Mode...
  • Page 6 Modifying the Size of the PiP images Hotmouse Cursor in Win Mode Changing the Active Channel Resizing Windows with the Hotmouse Cursor Moving Windows with the Hotmouse Cursor Activating and Operating the Hotmouse Menu Activating and Deactivating the Hotmouse Menu Hotmouse Menu Operation Hotmouse Menu in Display Modes Hotmouse Menu in Quad Mode and Fullscreen Mode...
  • Page 7 Figure 41. Single PiP Display Mode with scan Channel Selection Figure 42. Win Video Mode Settings Figure 43. Test Pattern Video Mode Settings Figure 44. QuadraVista QF Test Patterns Figure 45. CONFIGURATION / BACKUP Window Figure 46. CONFIGURATION / RECALL Window Figure 47.
  • Page 8 Figure 105. Single Scan PiP Mode Figure 106. HOTMOUSE Menu in Win Mode Figure 107. QuadraVista QF Serial Cable Pinouts Figure 108. Connecting Computer to QuadraVista QF for Direct Control Figure 109. Device Configuration Program (ConfDev) Window Figure 110. ConfDev Settings Window Figure 111.
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1. Connectors on Rear Panel of the QuadraVista QF Unit Table 2. QuadraVista QF Menu System Table 3. DCP Security Levels Table 4. Recommended USB Interfaces for Versions of Microsoft Windows Table 5. Feature Set for Available USB interfaces Table 6.

  • Page 10: Disclaimer

    The key advantage of the QuadraVista QF over conventional KVM switches is that it allows you to simultaneously display and manage four computers on a single console. It combines key features of a high-end KVM switch and a digital Quad viewer, scaling and converting video at both input and output.

  • Page 11: Features

    Package contents ■ QuadraVista QF unit ■ Rack mount kit ■ 1 x Power cord ■ Manual If the package contents are not correct, contact Rose Electronics or your reseller, so the problem can be quickly resolved. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 12: System Overview

    OVERVIEW System Overview This section describes the QuadraVista QF unit, its front panel buttons and LEDs, and rear panel connectors. A brief description of the functions of the front panel buttons is also given here. Front Panel The QuadraVista QF front panel has eight LED status indicators and eight buttons.

  • Page 13: Additional Button Functions

    640x480@60 Hz output is set, you can then use the OSD to choose resolutions that the monitor in use supports. Alternatively, hold buttons 1 and 2 for 2 seconds at a time to cycle through the following standard video modes: VGA 640x480@60Hz, SVGA 800x600@60 HZ, XGA 1024x768@60 Hz, UXGA 1600x1200@60 QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 14: Hardware Reset

    While the OSD menu is displayed, the active computer can still be operated by mouse or touch screen. Rear Panel The rear panel of QuadraVista QF features three audio output ports, four computer input ports, the Console (KVM) ports, a USB control port, an RS232 control port, four USB 2.0 device ports, and the a/c power connector and switch.
  • Page 15 USB control port. 6. RS/232 Control Port External serial control devices can be connected to this port to operate QuadraVista QF remotely. The port can also be used for firmware updates. (See Appendix F). 7. USB ports for Console Keyboard, Mouse, Touch screen, or Trackball Console USB keyboard and mouse, touch screen or trackball can be connected to these two ports.

  • Page 16: Installation

    QuadraVista as close as possible to the computers being connected. Plug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of QuadraVista QF with the power switch in the off position. Connect the power cord to a grounded power supply. Connect all cables before powering on the QuadraVista.

  • Page 17: Computer / Video Source Connections

    Switch off the computer and disconnect the keyboard, monitor and mouse. Connect a USB port on the computer to a QuadraVista QF USB input port using a single USB A-B cable. For computers with PS/2 keyboard and mouse, connect both computer ports to a QuadraVista QF PS/2 input port using a PS/2 Y cable.

  • Page 18: Connecting Audio

    Connecting Audio The QuadraVista QF can be connected to external powered speakers or audio devices for audio playback from any of the connected computers or video/audio sources. Three different output connection options are available (see Figure 11): 1. 3.5mm analog stereo jack 2.

  • Page 19: Operating The Unit With The On Screen Menu System

    TOUCH SCREEN Calibration / Mouse key emulation / Enlarge on touch MOUSE Enable Cross Channel Switching FADE Indicate use of smooth transitions MULTI MONITOR Assign mouse/keyboard to video BACKGROUND Select background type EDID Display of EDID monitor data QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 20: Table 2. Quadravista Qf Menu System

    Shows USB 2.0 matrix status and allows USB ports to be assigned to a device HELP ABOUT Firmware / hardware version, serial number, etc HOTKEY List of keyboard commands CONTACT Contact information Table 2. QuadraVista QF Menu System QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 21: Accessing The Osd

    “PiP” and “Win” buttons on the front panel for longer than one second. The OSD pops up in the center of the screen (on top of the video image). 2. Press “<Hotkey>” + “O” on the keyboard QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 22: Navigating The Osd

    Figure 12. Navigating the OSD through the Front Panel Navigation using the buttons on the QuadraVista QF front panel mirrors the use of the keyboard. Buttons 1 and 2 correspond to the  and  arrow keys, and buttons 3 and 4 correspond to the  and  arrow keys, or the + and –...

  • Page 23: System Menu

    HDCP encoding. QuadraVista QF displays this signal only when HDCP encoding is supported by the output device. The lower portion of the window displays the HDCP status of the output. The first line shows whether the connected monitor supports HDCP.

  • Page 24: System / Hotkey Menu Item

    Figure 15. SYSTEM / HOTKEY menu item Command Mode: The command mode is indicated by a flashing LED on the console keyboard. Default setting: Multiple hotkey – Ctrl + Alt Note: For a list of hotkeys to operate QuadraVista QF, see Appendix C. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 25: System / Hotmouse Menu Item

    SELECT button to open the HOTMOUSE window. Figure 16. SYSTEM / HOTMOUSE Window Hotmouse is an exclusive function that comes with QuadraVista QF. It works with a standard mouse or trackball, turning the mouse cursor into a numbered arrow for quick and easy navigation.

  • Page 26: System / Quad Mode Menu Item

    Alternatively, press front panel button Quad. To switch the selector from an active channel to another channel: Press Hotkey + arrow key. After the selector timeout has expired, the selector closes. Figure 18. Quad Mode Active Channel QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 27: System / Win Mode Menu Item

    The following function buttons will appear when the hotmouse cursor is moved to the top right corner of the signal window. ■ O: Open OSD hotmouse context menu. ■ S: Swap signal windows. When the button is clicked, the other window is selected. ■ R: Toggle aspect ratio locking for current window. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 28: System / Osd Position Menu Item

    Navigate to the OSD LANGUAGE menu item in the SYSTEM menu using the arrow keys, and press the Enter key / SELECT button to open the OSD Language window. Figure 22. SYSTEM / OSD LANGUAGE Menu Item Set OSD language to either English (default), Deutsch (German) or Español (Spanish). QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 29: System / Security Menu Item

    Before changing the security level, please set the configuration you wish to work with to the higher security level, under MODE > START. This configuration will be maintained when QuadraVista QF is reset, in case of power failure, or when power is turned off and on again.
  • Page 30 The settings at each security level are given below. Security Level 0: This is the default setting of QuadraVista QF. All settings are allowed and all functions are enabled. Security Level 8: Security Level 8 allows access to only one channel (computer) in a predefined display mode (Quad, Fullscreen or PiP mode).
  • Page 31 Switch video output to VGA (using hotkey ‘V’ or front panel buttons 1+2) Allowed Options: Security Level 2 Permissions SYSTEM DISABLE CHANNEL  CONSOLE MULTIMONITOR / VIDEO OUTPUT  VIDEO DVI/VGA / ROTATION / CROPPING  COMPUTER CHANNEL MAPPING / MOUSE / RESET PS/2  QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 32: System / Disable Channel Menu Item

    Unused channels are not selectable in Fullscreen mode For example, if three computers (channel 1 to 3) are connected to the QuadraVista QF, use the arrow keys to navigate to the number 3 and confirm by pressing the Enter key / SELECT button.

  • Page 33: System / Control Menu Item

    The default setting is off, which prevents any external control. Use a serial or a USB cable to connect a control unit to the RS-232 port (RJ 45) on the QuadraVista QF’s rear panel. To synchronize several devices, special “Y” cables are required.

  • Page 34: Dcp Control

    DCP Control This mode allows direct control of a single QuadraVista QF by means of a control device, e.g. a computer. The control device can query and change the mode of the QuadraVista QF. QuadraVista QF responds to each DCP message sent by the control device with a DCP reply. This reply includes the values of all settings queried or set by means of the last message.

  • Page 35: Dcp Synchronize

    Figure 30, SYSTEM / CONTROL Window - DCP synchronize Important Note: Every time a QuadraVista QF that has been set to synchronize is restarted, it will send all its settings to the next connected device. This also happens when DCP mode is set to synchronize in the OSD.

  • Page 36: Figure 31. Making Connections For Dcp Synchronize

    TX output to the RX input of Unit 3 through the Y-cable that links them. The synchronization chain can be of any length. However, the first and last units in the chain must not be connected, thereby creating a loop. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 37: Security Levels For Dcp

    The maximum security levels for simple element settings are shown below. These settings may be changed through DCP to the desired security level. CONSOLE CHANNEL VIDEO CHANNEL VIDEO LAYOUT PIP LAYOUT PIP HEIGHT PIP OFFSET PIP ZOOM PIP CHANNEL DUAL CHANNELS (L/R) PIP SCAN TIME Table 3. DCP Security Levels QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 38: Mode Menu

    MODE Menu This section covers the MODE menu of the OSD. It is used to define the video modes in which the QuadraVista QF should run, either currently or at start up. MODE / CURRENT Menu Item Select the video mode, which the unit should currently use.

  • Page 39: Video Modes

    Offset from top Use this option to change the position of the PiP images. PiP images can be moved vertically along the screen’s right hand border. Note: All PiP settings are also accessible from the Hotmouse menu. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 40: Pip Display Modes

    The size of the main and PiP images are optimized so that the main image and PiP images are shown as large as possible without overlapping. Figure 37. PiP triple Display Mode with Tiled Active Channel QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 41: Figure 38. Single Pip Display Mode

    In single direct PiP display mode, one channel is selected as permanent active channel. Only the PiP channel can be changed. Use the front panel buttons numbered 1 to 4 to change the PiP channel. Figure 40. Single PiP display mode with direct Channel Selection QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 42: Win Video Mode

    In single scan PiP display mode, one channel is selected as the active channel, with the other three channels being displayed in turn in the PiP channel. The QuadraVista QF will scan PIP channels, switching between them. The period a channel is displayed before it is switched is controlled by the Scan time option. This value can be between 1 and 9 seconds.

  • Page 43: Test Pattern Video Mode

    Test Pattern Video Mode Test Pattern video mode is used to check monitor quality (pixel errors, contrast, changes etc) or the functionality of the video output of the QuadraVista QF. Figure 43. Test Pattern Video Mode Settings When running test patterns, it is recommended that all available test patterns be used for the test procedure.

  • Page 44: Configuration Menu

    Navigate to the RECALL menu item in the CONFIGURATION menu using the arrow keys, and press the Enter key / SELECT button to open the RECALL window. Figure 46. CONFIGURATION / RECALL Window This menu option is used to reload the configuration that was last saved using the BACKUP menu item. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 45: Configuration / Factory Reset Menu Item

    As a safety precaution, save the current settings using the BACKUP menu item before using this option. Execution of this option completely resets the QuadraVista QF to factory defaults and reboots it. Factory Default Settings SYSTEM HOTKEY...
  • Page 46 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz and 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, digital (all channels) USB DEVICE 1-4: Status of transparent USB 2.0 switch = off (all devices) Switching mode = manual switching with warning (all devices) USB Device name “Device 1’’ to “Device 4” respectively QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 47: Console Menu

    The selected output mode is displayed for 10 seconds, along with the Mode / Test video screen. The new setting can be accepted within this period by pressing the Enter key / SELECT button; or the unit can be returned to the previous setting by pressing the Esc key / EXIT button. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 48: Console / Keyboard Menu Item

    Figure 50. MODE / TEST Video Output Window When the auto output mode is selected in the MODE window, the QuadraVista QF attempts to choose a resolution by reading the connected monitor’s EDID data. The EDID menu item (described below) can be used to determine whether the connected monitor provides this data.

  • Page 49: Console / Touchscreen Menu Item

    CONSOLE / TOUCHSCREEN Menu Item The QuadraVista QF enables the user to use a touch screen to change display modes and to control and switch between four computers. The QuadraVista QF supports many USB touch screens with commonly integrated touch controllers. A list of supported Touch Screens can be found in Appendix G on page 90 To control the QuadraVista QF from a touch screen, connect the VGA or DVI cable from the QuadraVista QF’s...
  • Page 50 The QuadraVista QF provides three modes to interpret user input on the touch screen as mouse clicks. 1. Mouse: A mouse button press is generated when the user’s finger touches the touch screen. Subsequently, when the user lifts the finger from the touch screen, a mouse button release is generated.

  • Page 51: Console / Mouse Menu Item

    Interfaces otherwise, relative mouse positioning Every monitor is reachable by mouse ■ Only the monitor connected to the Multiple QuadraVista QF is reachable by mouse monitors connected to ■ Recommended only for hosts that support a computer absolute mouse positioning...

  • Page 52: Console / Fade Menu Item

    CONSOLE / FADE Menu Item The FADE menu item controls the “Fade Through Black” feature of the QuadraVista QF. With this feature, when switching channels or display modes, the previous image fades to black, and the next image is faded in smoothly.

  • Page 53: Console / Background Menu Item

    ConfDev utility with DEVICELOAD BACKGROUND IMAGE. If no image has been pre-loaded, this option will not appear. Note: The background is shown only in Win mode. Default color for the other modes is black. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 54: Edid Menu Item

    EDID DETAILS window can be opened where more information from the EDID table is displayed. Note: EDID information can be copied to all four inputs and then made available to the connected sources. This is described in further detail in the COMPUTEREDID/DDC section. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 55: Video Menu

    A list of supported input and output video formats can be found in Appendix H. Signal Type key: s = Signal a = analog d = digital g = sync on green c = composite sync QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 56: Video / Dvi/Vga Menu Item

    VIDEO / DVI/VGA Menu Item The DVI-I connectors on the QuadraVista QF can handle both DVI and VGA signals. By using Y-cables, up to eight video sources (four VGA and four DVI) can be connected to the QuadraVista QF. The DVI/VGA menu item is used to specify whether the QuadraVista QF will display a DVI or VGA video signal.

  • Page 57: Video / Rotation Menu Item

    When the aspect ratio is not locked in Win mode, channels cannot be simultaneously reduced and enlarged in size. There may be further restrictions not known at this point. Figure 62. Sample Rotation by 90º QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 58: Video / Cropping Menu Item

    Navigate to the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST menu item in the VIDEO menu using the arrow keys, and press the Enter key / SELECT button to open the appropriate window. Figure 64. VIDEO / BRIGHTNESS and VIDEO / CONTRAST Windows QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 59: Video / Horiz Position And Vert Video / Position Menu Items (With Analog Input Only)

    Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Set automatic or manual horizontal / vertical positioning field for the required channel and set MAN for manual. Use the “+” or “-” keys in the value field to adjust the vertical position between –20 and +20, and the horizontal position between –63 and +63. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 60: Video / Screen Width Menu Item (With Analog Input Only)

    PHASE menu item is used to adjust phase. Navigate to the PHASE menu item in the VIDEO menu using the arrow keys, and press the Enter key / SELECT button to open the PHASE window. Figure 67. VIDEO / PHASE Window QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 61: Video / Format Menu Item

    By default, Fit to screen is disabled to display each source in its native aspect ratio in all display modes other than Win Mode (Quad, PiP, Full) of the QuadraVista-QF. Figure 69. Example of Fit To Screen in Quad Mode QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 62: Figure 70. Example Of Pip Mode On Wide Screen Monitors

    If an appropriate PiP size like 20% is used, PiP images are thus placed entirely outside the full screen channel. No screen content is overlapped, and the complete content of all the video sources are visible. Figure 70. Example of PIP Mode on Wide Screen Monitors QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 63: Computer Menu

    COMPUTER / AUDIO Menu Item The AUDIO menu item is used to control the audio output from the QuadraVista QF. Navigate to the AUDIO menu item in the COMPUTER menu using the arrow keys, and press the Enter key / SELECT button to open the AUDIO window.

  • Page 64: Figure 73. Audio / Volume Window

    Alternatively, to specify a fixed audio source, select one of the channels from the list. When the Switch channel on audio activity field is checked, the QuadraVista QF automatically switches to a channel on which an audio signal is detected.

  • Page 65: Computer / Name 1-4 Menu Item

    The NAME 1-4 menu item is used to assign a name to each of the four windows displayed when the QuadraVista QF is in HOTMOUSE mode. The assigned name will be displayed in the lower right corner of each window or quadrant for a specified time. The default timeout is 5 seconds, with a maximum timeout of 30...

  • Page 66: Computer / Keyboard Menu Item

    COMPUTER / KEYBOARD Menu Item The KEYBOARD menu item is used to view what keyboard type the QuadraVista QF has recognized for each connected computer. The possible keyboard types are USB, PC1, PC2 and PC3. Navigate to the KEYBOARD menu item in the COMPUTER menu using the arrow keys, and press the Enter key / SELECT button to open the KEYBOARD window.

  • Page 67: Table 4. Recommended Usb Interfaces For Versions Of Microsoft Windows

    Multi Monitor not  possible for the computer Table 5. Feature Set for Available USB interfaces QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 68: Computer / Reset Ps/2 Menu Item

    The EDID/DDC window can be invoked from the EDID window where the EDID for the channel can be programmed with two video modes. The video modes can be selected from the MODE window, which is invoked from the EDID/DDC window. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 69: Figure 79. Computer / Edid, Edid / Edid/Ddc And Edid/Ddc / Mode Windows

    It is recommended to program the preferred video modes for the connected signal source. The QuadraVista QF also uses these entries to distinguish between certain analog input video signals that are difficult to distinguish between automatically: The following groups of analog input signals present this problem for the unit.

  • Page 70: Figure 80. Copying Display Edid To Inputs

    SELECT button to switch between analog and digital. This setting specifies whether the EDID should identify the QuadraVista QF as an analog or digital device. It is usually safe to leave this setting at digital. The EDID/DDC window has the following options to write to the EDD table.

  • Page 71: Usb Device 1-4 Menu

    USB DEVICE 1-4 Menu The QuadraVista QF supports and switches transparent USB 2.0 devices such as printers, cameras, 3D mice, fingerprint readers, and external memory. A sample application for this feature can be as follows. Connect a memory stick to unit, copy data from a connected computer to the stick and from the stick to another connected computer.

  • Page 72: Figure 83. Computer / Usb Device 1-4 / Usb Device / Switching Mode Window

    When the channel/computer is switched, this USB device/port will automatically be switched to the activated channel/computer. Note: When the unit is powered on, all USB devices are disconnected from computers except for the devices which have been set to the automatically with active channel switching mode. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 73: Figure 84. Computer / Usb Device 1-4 / Usb Device / Change Name Window

    Use Hotkey + “u” (default Hotkey is Ctrl + Alt) to quickly access the USB DEVICE 1-4 window. This allows quick access to this window when switching manually. For example, to directly open the switching window of USB device/port 1 use Hotkey + F1. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 74: Help Menu

    HELP Menu The HELP menu of the OSD gives more information about the QuadraVista QF unit. Navigate to the desired menu item in the HELP menu using the arrow keys, and press the Enter key / SELECT button to open the corresponding window.

  • Page 75: Quadravista Qf Hotmouse Feature

    QuadraVista QF Hotmouse Feature The Hotmouse function is a special feature of the QuadraVista QF wherein a pointing device like a mouse, trackball or touch screen can quickly perform specialized functions, much like hotkeys on a keyboard. No software or additional hardware is required to access this functionality.

  • Page 76: Hotmouse Cursor In Fullscreen Mode

    An example of switching the active channel from channel 1 to channel 3 using hotmouse in Quad Mode is displayed below. Channel 1 is active Channel 3 is selected Channel 3 is active in Quad Mode using hotmouse cursor in Quad Mode Figure 90. Using the Hotmouse to Change the Active Channel in Quad Mode QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 77: Hotmouse Cursor In Pip Mode

    When the mouse button is held down over the PiP images, the hotmouse cursor’s appearance changes to a vertical double-headed arrow as shown in Figure 88. An example of using the hotmouse cursor to move the PiP images upward is shown below. Figure 92. Using the Hotmouse to Move the PiP Images Upward QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 78: Modifying The Size Of The Pip Images

    An example of switching the active channel from channel 2 to channel 3 using hotmouse in Win Mode is displayed below. Channel 2 is active Channel 3 is selected Channel 3 is active in Win Mode using hotmouse cursor in Win Mode Figure 95. Using the Hotmouse to Change the Active Channel in Win Mode QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 79: Resizing Windows With The Hotmouse Cursor

    When the hotmouse cursor is moved over the top right corner of the signal window, a menu with the following buttons will be displayed. ■ O: Open the OSD hotmouse context menu ■ S: Swap signal windows. When this is clicked, the other window is selected. ■ R: Toggle aspect ratio locking for the current window. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 80: Activating And Operating The Hotmouse Menu

    CLOSE to close the Hotmouse Menu window and exit the Hotmouse Function. Click on HELP to open the HOTMOUSE / HELP window Figure 99. HOTMOUSE / HELP Window QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 81: Hotmouse Menu In Display Modes

    The triple PiP mode can be triple gap, triple no gap or triple tile. In triple gap mode, the PiP images are displayed with a gap in place of the active channel. Figure 101. Triple Gap PiP Mode QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 82: Figure 102. Triple No Gap Pip Mode

    In triple tile mode, the size of the main image and the PiP images are optimized so that the main image and the PiP images are shown as large as possible without overlapping. Figure 103. Triple Tile PiP Mode The single PiP mode can be fixed, direct or scan. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 83: Figure 104. Single Fixed And Single Direct Pip Modes

    PiP channel directly. Figure 104. Single Fixed and Single Direct PiP Modes In single scan mode, the units cycles the single PiP through the channels at a set interval. Figure 105. Single Scan PiP Mode QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 84: Hotmouse Menu In Win Mode

    Once the channel windows have been positioned and/or resized as desired, enter Win Mode. Activate the hotmouse menu, select the desired location to save to and click on the Save field. The settings are then saved to the specified location. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 85: Maintenance And Repair

    This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container.

  • Page 86: Safety

    Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord until the ground has been restored. Servicing There are no user-serviceable parts inside these products. Only service-trained personnel must perform any servicing, maintenance, or repair. The user may adjust only items mentioned in this manual. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 87: Table 6. Quadravista Qf Specifications

    4 x for Active Channel, 1 x for each Display Mode Operating Temperature 41˚F to 113˚F / 5˚C to 45˚C 14˚F to 140˚F / -10˚C to 60˚C Storage Temperature 5 to 65% non-condensing Relative Humidity CE, FCC. RoHS Approvals Table 6. QuadraVista QF Specifications QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 88: Table 7. Quadravista Qf Part Numbers

    DVI-I Cable, VGA(F) to DVI-I(M), 10ft CAB-DVIDMM005 DVI-D Cable, Male/Male, 5ft CAB-DVIDMM010 DVI-D Cable, Male/Male, 10ft CAB-USBAB005 USB-AB Cable, 5ft CAB-USBAB010 USB-AB Cable, 10ft CAB-MD6MMnnn PS/2 to PS/2 (male/male) CAB-MD6M2MD6M PS/2 “Y” cable Table 7. QuadraVista QF Part Numbers QuadraVista QF Manual...
  • Page 89 Some examples of Double Click hotkeys are as follows. Notes: 1. When the QuadraVista QF is in command mode (hotkeys are activated), the LEDs on the keyboard will flash to indicate this. 2. In Double Click hotkey mode, pressing an invalid key causes the unit to exit command mode.

  • Page 90: Selecting Display Mode

    Hotkeys for some of the frequently used functions of the QuadraVista QF are given below. Selecting display mode Quad Mode Fullscreen Mode PiP Mode Win Mode Selecting active channel Set Computer 1 as the active channel Set Computer 2 as the active channel...

  • Page 91: Other Command Hotkeys

    Save current window settings to EEPROM Restore window settings from EEPROM and lose all changes Toggle transparent setting of current Win Mode (Figure 42) Undo up to 10 previous actions Redo up to 10 previous actions Select active channel in Win Mode QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 92: Figure 107. Quadravista Qf Serial Cable Pinouts

    Appendix D. Serial Cable Serial remote control of the QuadraVista QF requires a special adapter to connect a CAT5 cable the serial RJ45 port on the unit. This adapter is connected to the external serial control device (e.g. computer). A standard CAT5 cable is connected to the adapter.

  • Page 93: Figure 108. Connecting Computer To Quadravista Qf For Direct Control

    Appendix E. DCP-XML and the Device Configuration Program DCP-XML provides a means to control the QuadraVista QF remotely through a computer using the RS-232 serial port on the computer. DCP (Device Control Protocol) is an XML-based protocol. Using DCP, all the important settings of the QuadraVista QF can be queried and changed.

  • Page 94: Figure 109. Device Configuration Program (Confdev) Window

    Settings window. This window provides a means to set the font size for the OSD, set log parameters and the properties of the COM port to which the unit is connected. Figure 110. ConfDev Settings Window QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 95: Figure 111. Osd Main Screen

    Enter key to make a selection, or the Esc key to return to the previous menu. Uploading a Background Image The ConfDev program can be used to upload a background image to the QuadraVista QF. This image is displayed behind the windows in Win Mode. To upload an image, use the DEVICE LOAD BACKGROUND ...

  • Page 96: Figure 112. Uploading A Background Image To The Quadravista Qf

    A 256-color bitmap is uploaded from the Windows computer to the QuadraVista QF using the ConfDev program. Figure 112. Uploading a Background Image to the QuadraVista QF QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 97: Figure 113. Saving Device Configuration To Pc

    PC, use the DEVICE LOAD CONFIGURATION menu item in ConfDev. The  Open window will be displayed, and the desired configuration file can be loaded. Figure 114. Loading Device Configuration to the QuadraVista QF QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 98: Figure 115. Firmware Update Program

    LEDs 1-4 on the unit’s front panel will flash blue during the update. Additionally, the Update window shows the progress of the firmware upgrade. Figure 116. Firmware Update Progress When the firmware has been updated successfully, the QuadraVista QF restarts without changing the configuration. QuadraVista QF Manual...
  • Page 99 Appendix G. Supported Touch Screen Controllers The QuadraVista QF supports USB Touch Screens that have one of the following controllers built in. Tyco ELO Touch System: AccuTouch Five-Wire Resistive Touch Technology - includes models 1215L, 1229L, 1515L, 1522L,  1528L Medical, 1529L, 1537L, 1715L, 1729L, 1739L, 1915L,1928L, 1928L Medical, 1939L, 2020L IntelliTouch Surface Wave Touch Technology - elo 2701 Controller Series (IntelliTouch, SecureTouch) ...

  • Page 100: Video Input (Display Video Formats)

    1152x900 HDTVp 1280x720 22-50 CEA-861-E HDTVp 1280x720 CEA-861-E WXGA 1280x768 UWXGA 1280x960 UWXGA 1280x960 SXGA 1280x1024 SXGA 1280x1024 SXGA 1280x1024 SXGA 1280x1024 SXGA 1280x1024 WXGA 1360x768 22-60 SXGA+ 1400x1050 22-50 SXGA+ 1400x1050 1600x1024 UXGA 1600x1200 UXGA 1600x1200 QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 101: Table 8. Supported Input Video Formats

    Digital*: All video formats up to 162 MHz pixel clock following DMT, CVT or GTF standard timings are supported. Within this range, ANY digital resolution is supported. Analog input may not be detected correctly. COMPUTER / EDID/DDC Menu Item section on page 59. QuadraVista QF Manual...

  • Page 102: Table 9. Supported Output Video Formats

    Table 9. Supported Output Video Formats Note: When set to auto (by default), the QuadraVista QF reads the EDID of the monitor connected and automatically supports its resolution as described in the CONSOLE / VIDEO OUTPUT Menu Item section on page 38.
  • Page 103 Appendix I. Cascading QuadraVista QF Units The QuadraVista QF can be cascaded in order to display more than four video sources simultaneously on a single display. In this master-slave-system, any QuadraVista QF can be used as master or slave. One unit acts as the master unit. The console that has a keyboard, mouse and display or touch screen is connected to the output of the master unit.
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