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LED Pixelboard 500/256
ORDERCODE 101130

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  • Page 1 LED Pixelboard 500/256 ORDERCODE 101130...
  • Page 2 For more information: iwant@showtec.info You can get some of the best quality, best priced products on the market from Showtec. So next time, turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment. Always get the best -- with Showtec ! Thank you!
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Showtec Showtec LED Pixelboard Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Overall Requirements……….…………………….……………………….……………………….………..… Computer System Requirements……….……………………….……………………….………………….. Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… LED Pixelboard Limitations ……………………………………………………………………….……...…. Mounting System to LED Screen Connection……….………………………………………….……...….. Connecting 96 LED panels to 1 controller..…………………………………………………….……...……...
  • Page 4: Warning

    WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires! Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation.
  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

    The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely • (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
  • Page 6 Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. Cable International BROWN FASE BLUE YELLOW/GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth!
  • Page 7: Description

    Description of the device Features The LED Pixelboard is a fabulous LED Lighteffect from Showtec. • Inputs: DVI, VGA, RF, YC, YCbCr, SCART, and HDMI • 16million colors (24bit) • Effects: Video/flash/text/RGB color mixing and any PC based graphics • Play music videos (example Windows Mediaplayer) and DVDs from your computer •...
  • Page 8: Overall Requirements

    Overall Requirements • Windows XP computer with an available PCI slot • ATI graphics card or Nvdia Geforce with DVI Out • LED Pixelboard Controller (101140); 1 controller for every 6 panels wide and 16 panels high Computer System Requirements Minimum Operating system: Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2) Processor: Pentium 200 MHz with at least one free PCI slot...
  • Page 9: Led Pixelboard Limitations

    LED Pixelboard Limitations Horizontal Panels (Left/Right) Minimum 1 Panel 16 columns of LED clusters or 16 horizontal pixels/lines Maximum with 6 panels (1 Controller) 96 columns of LED clusters or 96 horizontal pixels/lines Maximum with 48 panels (2 Controllers) 768 columns of LED clusters or 768 horizontal pixels Vertical Panels (UP/Down) Minimum 1 Panel 16 rows of LED clusters or 16 vertical pixels/lines...
  • Page 10: Mounting System To Led Screen Connection

    1) PCB 2) Power supply 3) Power supply mounting plate 4) Mounting support B 5) Rubber seal 6) Plastic casing 7) Mounting support A 8) Handle 9) Display cover 10) Power connector 11) Cable watertight locking nut 12) Rubber seal 13) Watertight locking nut 14) Rubber seal 15) Watertight locking thread...
  • Page 11: Connecting 96 Led Panels To 1 Controller

    Connecting 96 LED panels to 1 controller...
  • Page 12: Maximum System Configuration

    Maximum System Configuration Other Setup Possibilities...
  • Page 13: Mounting System Connections

    Mounting System Connections Each LED Pixelboard can be locked to any other panel, using the interlocking connectors at the rear of each Pixelboard. Note: Always position the panels using the position guides. Inter-lock the LED Pixelboards together using the thumb-bolts. Always check that the thumb-bolts are tightly fastened using a spanner.
  • Page 14: Attaching The Flying Bracket

    Attaching the Flying Bracket The flying bracket attachment is used to rig a 1 meter section (Width) of the LED Pixelboard. It is designed to be attached to the very top row of a 1 meter section. Additional hardware is provided for interconnecting multiple flying brackets.
  • Page 17: Dip Switch Settings

    Dip switch settings A LED Pixelboard video display matrix may consist of up to 16 controllers or 16 individual grid sections in various pattern configurations. Each controller must be addressed according to your configuration so that the video appears whole and intact. Two internal dipswitches (JP1 & JP2) are addressed according to your system layout and configuration.
  • Page 18: Jp2 Dipswitches

    JP2 Dipswitches In order for video to display properly across multiple sections or drivers, each driver must be addressed accordingly. The JP2 dipswitch establishes the horizontal starting address or (vertical line) for each section of matrix. Just like the JP1 dipswitch, JP2 has different numerical designations for addressing. Dipswitches 6 and 7 always remain in the ON position.
  • Page 19 You can use the table below to quickly identify the dipswitch settings for your matrix width.
  • Page 20: Transmitter Card

    Transmitter Card Install the transmitter card in an available PCI slot in your computer. The transmitter card is the interface between your PC, LED Studio and the LED Pixelboard. You must use the DVI cable provided to connect from the computers DVI output to the DVI port on the transmitter card. Data Out 1 &...
  • Page 21: Transmitter Card Installation

    Transmitter card installation 1) Turn off your computer and disconnect from the powersource. Always take these precautions before opening the case and adding/removing components. 2) Insert the transmitter card into an available PCI slot in your computer. 3) Connect the DVI output from your computer’s display card to the DVI input on the transmitter card, using the DVI signal cable provided.
  • Page 22: Example System Configurations

    Example System Configurations...
  • Page 25: Speacial Applications

    Special Applications...
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec LED Pixelboard requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
  • Page 28: Product Specifications

    Product Specification Model: Showtec LED Pixelboard Gray Scale: Red/Green/Blue 256 grade(8 BIT) Colors: 256 x 256 x 256 = 16M Colors Supports Display: 640 X 480 / 800 X 600 / 1024 X 768 Supports Display Card: DVI Connector Display Card...
  • Page 29: Other Showtec Led Products

    Other Showtec LED Products: LED Deco-Tile Basic (41111) and LED Deco-Tile Pro (41112) LED Pixel Wash (42201) LED Pixel Track (42200) Quadra 20 (30984)
  • Page 30 Octopod 30 (30985) Trackpod 30 (30986) Octopod 90 (30987) Trackpod 90 (30988)
  • Page 31 Riva 90 (30989) LED Panel (41070) LED Wallpainter (41200) Aquapainter (41220)

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