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  • Page 1 Crestron CNX-DVP4 Digital Video Processor Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2003 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Contents Getting Started with the CNX-DVP4 – Quick Check List ... iii Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 ... 1 Introduction ...1 Features and Functions ...1 Specifications ...2 Minimum Equipment Required for Setup ...3 Operation Modes ...3 Physical Description...6 Memory ...10 Industry Compliance ...12...
  • Page 4 Appendix B: More CNX-DVP4 Features (Master Mode) ...77 VT Pro-e...77 SIMPL Windows...78 Advanced Features ...79 Appendix C: Cable Connection Information ...80 Appendix D: Output DVI Video from PC to CNX-DVP4 ...82 Appendix E: Viewport Commands...83 Cursor On/Cursor Off...83 Output...83 Touch...83 SmartTouch Connections ...84...

  • Page 5: Getting Started With The Cnx-Dvp4 - Quick Check List

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Getting Started with the CNX-DVP4 – Quick Check List For a quick reference, the following items allow for immediate setup of the CNX-DVP4. Details for each item are found on the appropriate page of this guide. Hardware (Refer to Hardware Hookup on page 16 and Compact Flash Installation on page 13 for more information) –...
  • Page 6 Digital Video Processor Crestron CNX-DVP4 This page intentionally left blank. • Contents Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A...

  • Page 7: Digital Video Processor: Cnx-Dvp4

    The CNX-DVP4 accepts both digital and analog inputs with RGB (VGA) resolutions up to 1600x1200, as well as NTSC/PAL Composite or S-Video sources. The output can be scaled from 800x600 to 1600x1200 to match the desired display resolution.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Digital Video Processor For flexibility in designing applications, the CNX-DVP4 can be controlled by a variety of pointing devices, including a serial mouse or touch-sensitive screen overlay connected via RS-232. The breakthrough 2-Series control engine is based on the 257 MIPS, 32-bit Motorola...

  • Page 9: Minimum Equipment Required For Setup

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 CNX-DVP4 Specifications (continued) 1 Crestron recommends that the CNX-DVP4 be the only device connected to the Crestron power supply 2 You can also use a Logitech compatible 3-button serial mouse. PS2 (or USB) mouse is incompatible, 3 The CNX-DVP4 occupies two rack spaces. Crestron recommends allowing ventilation above and NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers only.

  • Page 10: Master Mode

    Digital Video Processor Master Mode In Master Mode, the CNX-DVP4 is a standalone 2-Series control system that can control RS-232 serial, Cresnet or Ethernet devices, while still taking advantage of its video effect capabilities. In the simplified example that follows, buttons on the touchpanel control start or stop functions on the Beta deck and the four video input sources displayed on the plasma screen.

  • Page 11: Slave Mode

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Slave Mode In Slave Mode, the CNX-DVP4 operates as either a Cresnet or Ethernet device as part of a 2-series control system. In this simplified example, the CNX-DVP4 is part of a control system that includes IR, RS-232 serial, Cresnet and Ethernet devices. The touchpanels operate the CNX- DVP4 through the PRO2.

  • Page 12: Physical Description

    Two holes per ear are for inserting the rack mounting screws. The ears can be removed to reduce the size of the CNX-DVP4. If the ears are removed, the provided rubber feet can be mounted on the under side to stabilize the unit on a flat surface.

  • Page 13: Front View

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Digital Video Processor Physical Views with Ears Attached 3.47 in Front View (8.81 cm) Side View Top View Back View with Rack Mounting Ears Attached TOUCHSCREEN N ET COM 1 COM 3 COM 4 COM 2 MOUSE COMPUTER...
  • Page 14 C O MP DVI/RGB DVI/RGB CNX-DVP4. If making network connections to Cresnet peripherals, refer to “Network Wiring” on page 14. through only for the “Touch The PC” application). For telestrator, or AV device the pinout is device dependent (refer to the COM Port chart). DSR on pin 4 is always high or ON.
  • Page 15 800x600 to 1600x1200 (RGB) or 800x600 to 1280x1024 (digital). A DVI-I to RGB adapter for RGB output is supplied. The CNX- DVP4 comes with five DVI/RGB input/output adapters (Crestron P/N JDCMDVI-VGAMF-1). Refer to “Appendix C: Cable Connection Information” on page 80 for additional information.

  • Page 16: Memory

    NOTE: A CNXRMCLV or CNXRMC may be added to the system for Infrared control. Memory The CNX-DVP4 has 36MB of built-in memory (non-volatile and volatile). A total of 36MB is broken down as follows: 4MB flash (non-volatile), 32MB DRAM (volatile), and 256KB NVRAM. The CNX-DVP4 ships with 32MB of compact flash installed.
  • Page 17 NOTE: To check the size of the memory installed in the CNX-DVP4, use Viewport and type the SHOWHW command.

  • Page 18: Industry Compliance

    Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit. (e.g., use of power strips). Two “ears” are provided with the CNX-DVP4 so that the unit can be rack mounted. These ears must be installed prior to mounting. Complete the following procedure to attach ears to the unit.

  • Page 19: Compact Flash Installation

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Compact Flash Installation The CNX-DVP4’s onboard memory is enhanced with a 4GB expansion slot that supports off-the-shelf Type II compact flash memory (a 32MB compact flash card is provided) and the IBM Microdrive panel of the unit (Memory Expansion). Complete the following procedure to install the compact flash.

  • Page 20: Network Wiring

    If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the power factor of that unit is the power factor of the entire run. The length of the run in feet and the power factor of the run should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on the right side of the equation.

  • Page 21: Identity Code (Slave Mode On Cresnet)

    NET IDs of multiple CNX-DVP4s in the same system must be unique and changed from a PC via Viewport or from the setup menu of the CNX-DVP4, refer to page 24. Complete the following procedure to change the NET ID.

  • Page 22: Hardware Hookup

    NOTE: For additional information on video connections over Cat 5, refer to the latest version of the Crestron Cat 5 Wiring Reference Guide (Doc. 6137) which is available from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).

  • Page 23: Setting The Mouse Input Parameters In Viewport

    Connection Information” on page 80. NOTE: For additional information about Output DVI Video from PC to CNX- DVP4, refer to “Appendix D: Output DVI Video from PC to CNX-DVP4” on page Setting the Mouse Input Parameters in Viewport After connecting a pointing device to the Touchscreen/Mouse port, you must inform the CNX-DVP4 what kind of device has been installed.
  • Page 24 Digital Video Processor Set IP Information Via Viewport As shown in the following illustration, the CNX-DVP4 does not have an IP address assigned to it. IP Address Window NOTE: If an invalid IP address is entered, the subnet mask may be CHANGED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE EQUIPMENT to an appropriate subnet mask.

  • Page 25: Ip Table Setup

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 If the CNX-DVP4 is being placed on a corporate LAN or a LAN with other equipment besides Crestron equipment, the IP address, IP Mask and Default Router (also known as the Gateway) will be provided from an MIS Department of other network administrator.
  • Page 26 When all the necessary changes have been made, save the new table to disk and/or load it back into the unit. Do not overwrite the IP table in the CNX-DVP4 the next time the program is uploaded, unless the addresses in the program supercede those in the current IP table.

  • Page 27: Communicating Via Ethernet

    As with all 2-Series control systems, the CNX-DVP4 has the capability to function as a peripheral device, or “slave”, in a master/slave arrangement with another control system. Here the IP Table of the CNX-DVP4 must contain just one entry for the master control system.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Communications Via Ethernet

    Fixed from the IP Address field. “Port Settings” Window, TCP/IP Selected 3. Enter the IP address of the configured CNX-DVP4 and click OK. The Viewport prompt displays either CNX-DVP4 (master) or CslaveDVP4 (slave).

  • Page 29: Configuring The Cnx-Dvp4

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 NOTE: Verify that the IP Settings of the CNX-DVP4 are correct, and that the PC used to ping the unit can ping other devices that are on the CNX-DVP4's subnet. *Ping means "to get the attention of" or "to check for the presence of" another online device.

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    If the compact flash is installed with a loaded program, open Viewport, connect to the CNX-DVP4 (refer to “Establishing Communication with the CNX-DVP4” on page 49) and type setup at the >DVP4 (master) prompt, >CSLAVE CNX-DVP4 (slave) prompt, or >ESLAVE CNX-DVP4 (Ethernet slave) prompt.

  • Page 31: Interface Menu

    MENU also allows you to select Master, Ethernet slave mode, or Cresnet Slave mode. Use Master mode when you want the CNX-DVP4 to operate as a control system. Use the Slave mode when you want a control system to operate and control the CNX-DVP4 via Cresnet or Ethernet.

  • Page 32: Computer Rs-232 Port Menu

    INTERFACE MENU. Computer RS-232 Port Menu RS-232 parameters for the CNX-DVP4 must be set for communicating with Viewport via an RS-232 port. Options for baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and handshaking are available from COMPUTER RS-232 PORT MENU. Text within the selected button changes color from black to red.

  • Page 33: Standby Timeout

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Computer RS-232 Port Menu NOTE: Make sure these settings match the Port Settings for RS-232 in Viewport. After parameters have been set, select the Save and Return button, located at the bottom right corner of the COMPUTER RS-232 PORT MENU.

  • Page 34: Dvi, Rgb And Video

    (from a video source) and output (to a display device) video for optimal performance. Refer to “Hardware Hookup” on page 16 for proper video connections. Refer to “Appendix D: Output DVI Video from PC to CNX-DVP4” on page 82 for important information on DVI video.

  • Page 35: Video Display Customization

    Refer to the following information for customizing the output to a non-standard display. Video Display Customization The output of the CNX-DVP4 can be customized to match nearly any output display device through Viewport commands. You must know all of the parameters specified Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A RGB/DVI Resolution and Sync Options 3.
  • Page 36 Example, entering a horizontal resolution of 768: NOTE: Type: output to display current settings. The CNX-DVP4 will accept all valid entries. When the CNX-DVP4 encounters a number not in the firmware, the following message is displayed: 30 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 To display the current settings, type output at the CNX-DVP4 prompt: CNX-DVP4>output...

  • Page 37: Video Input Setup

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Example, entering a horizontal resolution of 875: NOTE: In this example, the CNX-DVP4 prompts you with the output number (1) for horizontal resolution. But you must know all the other parameters to make it function properly. Video Input Setup NOTE: Make sure you perform the Video Output Setup procedure first (refer to page 28).
  • Page 38 For example, going from 800 to 1200, you may have to scroll the screen to view the entire image. 32 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 RGB/Video/S-Video Buttons 2. Select input RGB 1, 2, 3 or 4. The RGB video calibrate screen appears, giving you two choices: AUTO CALIBRATE and DEFAULT CALIBRATION.
  • Page 39 NOTE: You may need to compare color bar and gray scale test patterns (refer to steps 10 and 11) to determine the correct adjustment. NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use a gray scale test pattern to check for any color in the gray pattern of the screen.

  • Page 40: Rgb Video Diagnostics

    DVI, RGB and Video Diagnostics Menu NOTE: If any of these inputs are composite, they are displayed in black and white. 34 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 1. The Check Color Ramp Output displays graduated shaded Red, Green, Blue, and gray scale test bars. The bars should appear smoothly graduated.

  • Page 41: Rgb Video Options

    CNX-DVP4 is flipping from a page with a small video window to a page with a larger window. If the source and the CNX-DVP4 have the same vertical frequency (example: 60 Hz for both), then the source on screen will change size in real time.

  • Page 42: Programming Software

    Translucency Buttons Programming Software Have a comment about NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of Crestron software? the most recently released features. The latest software is available from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).

  • Page 43: Programming With Simpl Windows

    The CNX-DVP4 may be utilized two ways to perform different functions: Local Processing Mode (Master) or Remote Processing Mode (Cresnet or Ethernet Slave). As shown in the following graphic, the CNX-DVP4 has been added to SIMPL Windows as a master or slave device.

  • Page 44: Local Processing Mode (Master)

    CNX-DVP4 Master CNX-DVP4 Cresnet Slave NOTE: The CNX-DVP4 is set to Cresnet slave mode (ID 54) by default. SIMPL Windows automatically changes NET ID values of a device added to a program if a duplicate device or a device with the same NET ID already exists in the program.

  • Page 45: Slot 3: C2Net-Device

    Symbols in Programming Manager” on page 44. Slot 3: C2Net-Device The C2Net-Device slot enables the CNX-DVP4 to control up to 252 Cresnet devices. Each Cresnet device is assigned a unique identifier called a Net ID, which is a hexadecimal value ranging from 03 to FE.

  • Page 46: Mouse Awareness

    Touch/Pad Area Enabled in VT Pro-e “Video Properties” Window But the CNX-DVP4 is different, in that there is more than one window being used and the mouse packets must be sent to a PC (or any device with a video or RGB 40 •...
  • Page 47 (There is already a reserved join number for the window, to tell which source to route there). There are up to 16 possible RGB/video sources on the CNX-DVP4, although they are not all available at the same time. The sources are as follows:...

  • Page 48: New Helper Symbols

    PRO2 for interpretation and then re- routed back out to the CNX-DVP4. If this kind of traffic is not desirable, then the PRO2 should contain a program and the CNX-DVP4 should be used as a master (standalone control system) with its own program, and the programs should send any shared data via Ethernet ISC or XSIG.

  • Page 49: Mouse Output Control

    Crestron Mouse Driver and Microsoft Serial Mouse Driver. All of the inputs are serial. When a string of the given format is issued to the CNX-DVP4 on this helper, control of the mouse cursor on the CNX-DVP4 is allowed. For example, if you want to control the CNX-DVP4's mouse cursor using a CNWM (wireless mouse), you would drop the CNWM onto a CNRFGWA definition.

  • Page 50: Cnx-Dvp4 Symbols In Programming Manager

    Output can be via RS-232, Cresnet or Ethernet. All of the inputs are analog. Setting a value for one of these joins tells the CNX-DVP4 to output the control strings in a particular format. The strings are issued on Slot 1's Serial List on the CNX-DVP4 definition, on the first 16 outputs, starting at join #1.
  • Page 51 COM port low, thus interrupting transmission of data. The CNX-DVP4 sends out approximately 20 bits of logic low to do a break. The <rts> (request to send) input and the <cts> (clear to send) output are hardware handshaking signals for use in applications where explicit handshaking control is required.
  • Page 52 Digital Video Processor Detail View of the CNX-DVP4 C2I TPS Symbol in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager The TPS touchpanel symbol defines the signals for Crestron's Ethernet and Cresnet TPS-series touchpanels. Typically, touchscreen layouts are designed in VT Pro-e, where buttons and other objects such as sliders and gauges are assigned join numbers that correspond to their function in the application.

  • Page 53: Converting Programs And Modules Created For Other

    The signal type is displayed on the Status Bar when the signal is highlighted. For additional information, refer to Doc. 6120, Crestron SIMPL Windows Symbol Guide. It may be downloaded from the Downloads | Product Manuals | Software section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Digital Signals (4000 maximum) A digital signal contains one bit of information and usually takes on one of two values: 1 or 0.

  • Page 54: Converting Simpl+ Modules

    Although X-Series processors support ambiguous signals, the 2-Series processor requires all signal types to be strictly defined. If the program you want to convert contains SIMPL+ or User modules, Crestron recommends that you first convert each module before converting the larger program.

  • Page 55: Establishing Communication With The Control System

    Other models, even from the same manufacturer, may not yield the same results. Serial Connection Connect the COMPUTER port on the CNX-DVP4 to one of the COM ports (usually COM 1) on the PC. Use a straight through RS-232 cable with a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female connector on the other.

  • Page 56: Tcp/Ip Connection

    CNX-DVP4 using the RS-232 connection, or you can establish a TCP/IP connection. For TCP/IP, use CAT5 cables with 8-pin RJ45 connectors to connect the LAN port on the CNX-DVP4 and the LAN port on the PC to the Ethernet hub. Alternatively, 50 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 •...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Communications

    Once the cable connections are made, open the Crestron Viewport and click Setup | Communication Settings on the menu to display the “Port Settings” window. Then click TCP/IP as the connection type. Enter the IP address of the CNX-DVP4 and click OK. Refer to “Communicating via Ethernet” on page 21 for more information.

  • Page 58: Advanced Console Commands

    2-Series control systems. You can access the CNX-DVP4 console in a variety of ways: via a serial connection (RS-232) with a PC, over Ethernet via the LAN port, or through Telnet. It is also possible to issue console commands through logic, by adding a Console symbol to the SIMPL Windows program.

  • Page 59: Programming With Vt Pro-E

    Console commands are provided for advanced programmers. However, most functions and commands can be selected from the various Viewport menus. Example Programs Example programs for the CNX-DVP4 are available from the Crestron FTP site (ftp://ftp.crestron.com). Select the Examples Folder and search for: SIMPLE_PAGE_FLIP-MASTER.ZIP.

  • Page 60: Analog Values For Input Selection

    Returning the value to zero will return to the default input. The following analog values correspond to each input video type. Analog Values for Input Selection 54 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 2. Using analog values to change sources. •...
  • Page 61 The following describes each CNX-DVP4 video effect. Window movement is selectable for the Pan and Reveal effects only. NOTE: A selected direction indicates that the movement or exposing of a window is toward the selected direction.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Video Effects

    Setting up Video Effects The following steps are required to properly set up each video effect. The Pan effect is used as an example. 56 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 N – exposes from the south S – exposes from the north 1.
  • Page 63 Crestron CNX-DVP4 Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A Join Type Selection (Example: Pan Effect, Transition Duration, Join Number 64 Assigned) 4. Select the Transition Effect and Direction and assign a unique analog join number. Join Type Selection (Example: Pan Effect, Transition Effect and Duration, Join Number 65 Assigned) 5.

  • Page 64: Video Effect Details

    Pan Selection The pan effect allows you to set duration and direction. Increases are made in 1/10 sec. increments, i.e. a value of 50 x 1/10 = 5 sec. 58 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 VIDEO SOURCE EFFECT DIRECTION VALUE...

  • Page 65: Cut And Zoom

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Cut and Zoom Cut and Zoom Selection NOTE: Cut and zoom are fixed in duration and direction values. Dissolve Dissolve Selection The dissolve effect allows you to set the duration. Increases are made in 1/10 sec. increments, i.e. a value of 50 x 1/10 = 5 sec.

  • Page 66: Rules For Backgrounds, Video Windows, Objects And

    Subpages – A subpage background is always in the back layer. It does not move in front of the video window on the main page, but is in front of the main page’s background when it appears. Objects are always on top. 60 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 DIRECTION VALUE Reveal...

  • Page 67: Reserved Join Numbers

    NOTE: Join Number Remapping (JNR) is not available on CNX-DVP4. System Digital Reserved Join Numbers for the CNX-DVP4 Calibration: Input Selection Digital Reserved Join Numbers NOTE: First select the desired input above, and then trigger the desired function from the following charts.
  • Page 68 Calibration: RGB Sync Lock Digital Reserved Join Numbers Calibration: Preset Digital Reserved Join Numbers – Join Numbers 19081 through 19112 Correspond to Preset 1 through Preset 32, Sequentially System Analog Reserved Join Numbers for the CNX-DVP4 62 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 JOIN NUMBER...

  • Page 69: Example Vt Pro-E Program

    Example VT Pro-e Program The following procedure is designed to demonstrate CNX-DVP4 video effect capabilities. Once the compiled program is loaded in the CNX-DVP4, the main video screen opens with a pan effect; the subsequent screen contains four video windows, each window displaying a different effect. For effect descriptions, refer to “Setting Up Video Effects”...
  • Page 70 New Project “ window appears. 2. Select the CNX-DVP4 as panel type. 3. Name the project (we suggest CNX-DVP4) in the File Name field and click Create. The new project is created. 4. Select Edit | Project Properties and select the resolution (for this example 1024 x 768) to match the display device.
  • Page 71 Crestron CNX-DVP4 Uploading VT Pro-e Projects to the CNX-DVP4 Since the CNX-DVP4 can operate as a touchpanel interface, you can upload VT Pro- e projects to it. Projects are loaded in the compact flash memory. Compiled projects are contained in VTZ files. You must be connected to another control system to upload projects.

  • Page 72: Touch The Pc

    Digital Video Processor Before uploading, open Viewport and click Diagnostics | Report Network Devices to verify that the CNX-DVP4 is being detected by the control system (As with any network device, the CNX-DVP4 must be identified by unique hexadecimal network IDs.
  • Page 73 Programmer’s Guide, Doc. 5916 in the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). 2. Connect the RS-232 cable from the CNX-DVP4 COM port (A-D) to a computer that has the serial mouse driver installed. Version number must be 2.56.18.
  • Page 74 SIMPL Windows Detail View Set the COM port (A-D) for 9600 baud, 8 bits,1 stop bit, No parity. b. Add the MOUSE COMMAND to serial text-i1 in CNX-DVP4 Slot-01 C21-TPS. NOTE: Touchpanel text-i1 is RGB-1. If you want the mouse command on RGB-2, place serial text on text-i2.
  • Page 75 The “Touch the PC” should be working. If it is proceed to next step, if not Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A SIMPL Windows Preferences – Special Symbol Set iii. Drop in a CNX-DVP4 in to the project, then right click on Slot 1 of the CNX-DVP4. Select Device Extender iv.

  • Page 76: Uploading Web Pages To The Cnx-Dvp4

    As with all Ethernet devices, the PC Interface must receive an entry in the IP Table of the CNX-DVP4. Here the IP ID must match the IP ID that was assigned in VT Pro-e, while the IP address must be set to local host: 127.0.0.1.

  • Page 77: Updating The Operating System

    Crestron CNX-DVP4 Updating the Operating System As with all 2-Series control systems, operating system files for the CNX-DVP4 have a .cuz extension. You can obtain .cuz updates (when available) from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). To download a firmware update, click the .cuz file and choose the Save to Disk option, then...

  • Page 78: Problem Solving

    Digital Video Processor Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following tables provide corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CNX-DVP4 Troubleshooting 72 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CNX-DVP4 does not CNX-DVP4 is not function.

  • Page 79: System Monitor Mode

    *The Test Manager utility is used for testing and debugging a SIMPL Windows program by System Monitor Mode The System Monitor allows you to reload firmware into the CNX-DVP4 in the event that you cannot load the firmware in the normal mode. Use the monitor mode only if you cannot load firmware in the CNX-DVP4 and only after tech support has instructed you to perform this function.
  • Page 80 Use 57600 (use with older .cuz files) 74 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 5. While powering up the CNX-DVP4, press and hold ALT and K on the keyboard until the following text (or similar) appears in Viewport. System Monitor [v1.001 (0001)]...

  • Page 81: Further Inquiries

    Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling: Firmware Upgrades To take advantage of all the CNX-DVP4’s features, it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware available. Therefore, please check Crestron’s website (http://www.crestron.com/downloads/software_updates.asp) for the latest version of firmware.

  • Page 82: Appendix A: File System

    File | Copy to CF function. SIMPL Windows makes the appropriate subdirectories. The same is true when you put web pages on the Compact Flash. The tools create the appropriate directories. 76 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 SECONDARY LEVEL...

  • Page 83: Appendix B: More Cnx-Dvp4 Features (Master Mode)

    NOTE: The Cresnet ID must be set to 02 for Master mode. To verify this, establish communications with the CNX-DVP4 in Viewport (refer to page 49) and enter setup at the CNX-DVP4 prompt. The Setup menu appears on the display device. Select System Setup | Interface to view the Interface menu (refer to Interface Menu on page 25).

  • Page 84: Simpl Windows

    78 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 1. Create a project, name it Page Flip for CNXDVP4 and select CNX-DVP4 as the panel type. 2. Create a new page, name it Logo, and select a logo graphic for the background.

  • Page 85: Advanced Features

    TPS Touchpanel Symbol Advanced Features One of the many exciting features of the CNX-DVP4 is its ability to change a video source on a selected page, instead of using page flips as described in the previous projects. This is performed using analog joins. For example, you could add buttons to the VT Pro-e project 1 Logo page that corresponds with all video sources.

  • Page 86: Appendix C: Cable Connection Information

    DIN to BNC adapter (adaptor not included). S-Video Connections When connecting S-Video cables to the CNX-DVP4, make sure to connect one set to one input. For example, connect one S-Video set to the Video Input 1 Y and C ports.
  • Page 87 Crestron CNX-DVP4 DVI/RGB Crestron supplies a 29-pin to 15-pin adapter for VGA analog signals (refer to page 8). Use the 29-pin DVI cable for digital video (six to eight foot maximum length). Refer to the following illustration for adapter pinouts. Refer to the table following the illustration for connection information.

  • Page 88: Appendix D: Output Dvi Video From Pc To Cnx-Dvp4

    To output DVI video from a Microsoft Windows-based (98/NT/2000) PC to the CNX-DVP4, the current DVI driver on the PC must be updated with a Plug and Play Monitor driver. This is accomplished using Desktop | Display Properties on a PC.

  • Page 89: Appendix E: Viewport Commands

    Appendix E: Viewport Commands This appendix contains information about some Viewport commands that are unique to the CNX-DVP4, i.e., they can be accessed only through the CNX-DVP4 prompt in Viewport. To run these commands, establish communications between the PC and the CNX-DVP4 (refer to page 49), open SIMPL Windows or VT Pro-e and select Tools | Viewport from the main menu.

  • Page 90: Smarttouch Connections

    Caltouch Allows user to calibrate the CNX-DVP4 to a touchscreen. Once a touchscreen is connected, typing caltouch and pressing Enter at the CNX-DVP4 prompt puts the system in the calibration mode. You then follow the screen prompts. You must perform a new calibration for every new touchscreen connected.

  • Page 91: Appendix F: Connecting A Mouse

    SIMPL Windows Detail View NOTE: When you set up for this mode, you can still have another mouse device plugged into the Touchscreen Mouse port and have it control the CNX-DVP4, for example: Micro touch, Elo Touchsystems, Microsoft mouse etc.
  • Page 92 Digital Video Processor 86 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 SIMPL Windows Preferences - Special Symbol Set iii. Drop in a CNX-DVP4 in to the project, then right click on Slot 1 of the CNX-DVP4. Insert Device Extender 2. Add the CNRFGWA 433.92 MHz gateway symbol.

  • Page 93: Using Tps-5000/6000 As A Touchscreen Mouse Connected Via Rs-232

    Crestron touchscreen. Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A 6. Add a digital value of 6 to the Crestron Mouse symbol for the right button mouse to work. This button is located on the bottom of the Smart mouse.

  • Page 94: Using Tps-5000/6000 As A Touchscreen Mouse Connected Via Ethernet

    Digital Video Processor Using TPS-5000/6000 as a Touchscreen Mouse Connected via Ethernet The advantage of this approach is that the mouse port on the CNX-DVP4 is still available and can be used by another pointing device. Equipment required: Software Required 88 •...
  • Page 95 11. Establish communication with the touchpanel in Viewport and add the new NOTE: When you set up for this mode, you can still have another mouse device plugged into the Touchscreen Mouse port and have it control the CNX-DVP4, for example: Micro touch, Elo Touchsystems, Microsoft mouse etc.
  • Page 96 Digital Video Processor Crestron CNX-DVP4 Mouse/Serial Control Symbol 90 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A...

  • Page 97: Using Tps-5000/6000 As A Touchscreen Mouse Connected Via Cresnet

    5. From “Project Properties” select Pad Area tab and select Pad 1 or 2 for Type: MOUSE and Communication via: SERIAL. 6. Send the project to the touchpanel. 7. In Viewport, set the CNX-DVP4 to Touch command # 8 (Crestron Tablet). 8. Perform Calibration from Viewport via the CALTOUCH command. Digital Video Processor...

  • Page 98: Appendix G: Application Notes

    CNX-DVP4 like transition and translucence effects. Full operation of the sympodium is conducted using a stylus. Best of all, in addition to its astounding graphics, the CNX-DVP4 also provides for display of up to 4 high-performance, fully scalable video and computer windows within the control GUI.
  • Page 99 TPS-VIDL-2) Detailed information for either solution can be found along with software modules/demo programs here: www.crestron.com/dealer-tech_resources/design_center/modules/smart_technologies For more information, please contact Crestron's Technical Sales Department by calling 800-237-2041 x294, or email techsales@crestron.com. Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A Serial Port...

  • Page 100: Index

    Cursor On/Cursor Off... 84 Device extenders... 42 Diagnostics Menu ... 28 Dissolve ... 55 DVI Video from PC to CNX-DVP4 ... 82 DVI, RGB and Video ... 28 DVI/RGB... 81 DVI-I Connector Input/Output Pinouts ... 9 94 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4 Crestron CNX-DVP4 e-Control 2 projects...70...
  • Page 101 Crestron CNX-DVP4 Network Wiring... 14 New Helper Symbols... 42 Non-volatile... 11 Output DVI Video from PC to CNX-DVP4 ... 82 Pan ... 55 Physical Description ... 6 Power Requirements... 2 Problem Solving ... 72 Programming Modes ... 37 Programming Software... 36 Programming with SIMPL Windows ...

  • Page 102: Software License Agreement

    This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by an authorized officer of Crestron. Updates may be licensed to You by Crestron with additional or different terms. This is the entire agreement between Crestron and You relating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings, communications or advertising relating to the Software.
  • Page 103 “applets” incorporated into the Software), the accompanying media and printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by Crestron or its suppliers. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

  • Page 104: Return And Warranty Policies

    CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation procedures.
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  • Page 106 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 01.03 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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