Connect The Video Inputs And Outputs; Configuring The Videowall; Starting The Software - Extron electronics Quantum Ultra Series Setup Manual

3.
Connect the video inputs and outputs. Connect HDMI sources to connectors on the installed HDMI input cards. If
IN SMD 100 input cards are installed (Quantum Ultra 610 and 305 only), connect the LAN connectors on the cards to a
network for streaming sources. Connect DTP receivers (Quantum Ultra 610 and 305 only) or HDMI displays to connectors on
the output cards. Secure each HDMI device cable to the connector with a provided LockIt
4.
Connect a control device — For remote control, connect a control device or a computer to:
The RJ-45 LAN A to enable configuration and control of the Quantum Ultra via SIS commands, VCS, or EMS
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(Optional) The USB mini B Config connector to enable configuration and control via SIS commands or VCS
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(Optional) The 3-pole captive screw RS-232 connector to enable serial control via SIS commands
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5.
Connect power to the Quantum Ultra primary and redundant (optional) IEC connectors.
6.
Power on the Quantum Ultra and all connected devices.
7.
Download and install the Videowall Configuration Software on your computer.
8.
Configure sources, displays, EDID, and presets for your videowall system using VCS (see "Configuring the Videowall").

Configuring the Videowall

This section describes how to set up the videowall using the VCS program to configure and control the Quantum Ultra from the
computer. For detailed information, see the Videowall Configuration Software Help File, accessible from VCS.

Starting the Software

1.
Download VCS from
instructions).
2.
Open the software program either by double-clicking the VCS icon that is placed on your desktop during
installation (shown at right), or by clicking Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Videowall
Configuration Software. The Extron VCS program opens with the Start screen, Create New Project tab
(see figure 2) and a list of devices supported by the current version of VCS.
VCS Start Screen, Create New Project Tab
Figure 2.
3.
Select the radio button for your device and click the Create button (
on the network. The Connect to Device screen is displayed. In the Select Device(s) to Add: panel (see figure 3,
the next page) are displayed all detected devices of the type you selected on the Create New Project screen.
NOTE: A gateway IP address is required on the PC running VCS, in order for the Quantum Ultra to be detected. The
gateway address need not be valid or on the same subnet.
4.
Locate your Quantum Ultra on the device list and click the Add to System button at the left of the device name. If a project
already exists on the selected device, a prompt opens, asking if you want to apply your new project to the device (deleting
the previous project). Click OK to continue creating the project (or Cancel to stop the procedure).
Connection information is displayed in the System Devices panel. If the computer is successfully connected to the device,
the word Connected is displayed, preceded by a green dot, in the System Devices panel (
Multiple Quantum Ultra 610 and 305 devices can be added to a product. Only one Quantum Ultra Connect
NOTE:
device can be added.
www.extron.com (see the Quantum Ultra User Guide, also available on the Extron website, for
HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket.
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