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Thank you for buying the VDPLAT1! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. The VDPLAT1 is a system that is suitable for a wide range of indoor applications such as architectural lighting, stage lighting and floor effect applications. The system is controlled using the simple and quick-to-learn software allowing the user to display many different formats of pictures, videos, text and graphics.
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Please note that the orientation of the connection must be as in the figure with the raised tongue on the left. Example: If the application requires a length of 2m, then this will require connection to the receiver as follows: J1: first row of animated tiles. J2: second row of animated tiles. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Tongue on the left Correct orientation for IDE 20 cable d. System Setup Diagram VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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• Turn on the computer and test the system NOTE: If the PC automatically reboots or turns off, please remove the DVI cable from the transmitter and try again. After the Windows desktop has loaded reconnect the DVI cable. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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(vertical pixels) of the LED matrix screen. Example: A tile screen of length 12 units (or 12m) would consist of 12 x 8 rows = 96rows. Therefore the receiver output ports J1to J12 must be connected to the LED floor tile. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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176 = 32 + 144, referring to the table, receiver switches 5(W128), 3(W32) and 11(-W32) must be in the ON position. Please refer to figure below for all columns and switch settings. The diagram below shows to correct settings for the receiver with a width of the LED matrix screen of 176 columns. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
Please follow out the instructions in Section 3 to verify all settings and/or re-install and then once again verify the settings. Please repeat this step until the green LED is flashing. If the green LED is still not flashing, please check and repeat step 1. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
VGA256 display, ATI display card (NVIDIA is not compatible). Insert the CD-ROM. Select the required version of the software for installation version (LEDStudioD.exe for demo version or LEDstudio.exe for the standard version. The installation wizard will start. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Once the hardware and interface cards are set up as described in sections 2 & 3. The LED matrix screen will now automatically display the area at the top-left corner of the <DESKTOP DISPLAY> on the PC monitor. The size of the VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
• Control Panel The user can control all of the functions of the software from the <Control Panel>. The main function menus in the <Control Panel> are <File>, <Control>, <Tool>, <Option>, <Test> & <Help>. e. File Menu VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Word> or <Paint> will automatically be the same as the preset screen area (factory setting). <MS Excel> and <Notepad> do not have this function. <Calc> - Calculator is simply to allow the user to carry out simple calculations. h. Option Menu VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Test Menu j. Help Menu VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
Text Window> & <File Window>. • Displaying Text in a Text Window This function is most suitable for simple text such as short welcome notes, notices, names, etc. Click the Create New Window button < > and select <Text Window>. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Text may be directly input into this window and all simple text formatting, font selection, colours, reveal actions, etc. may be directly performed in this window. Click the Create New Window button < > and select <Text Window>. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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• Displaying Text in a File Window Click the Create New Window button < > and select <File Window>. Click the Add File icon < >. Select file to be opened and then perform the required format and effect operations. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Click the Create New Window button < > and select <Static Text Window>. Input text directly into the Text box. Perform the desired format and action operations. m. Displaying Picture Files Click the Create New Window button < > and select “File Window”. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Closing the Text Edit will automatically store all actions to the Picture/Text window and will automatically be displayed when the program is played. n. Displaying Animations Click the Create New Window button < > and select “File Window”. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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There are two methods of displaying a table in the software. The user may either use the software directly to create a table in Table Window or by importing an existing table from Word or Excel (please see section “4.l” for more explanation). Click the Create New Window button < > and select “Table Window”. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Click the < > button in order to join/split the currently selected rows & columns. Figure showing the selected area being joined to make one box. Figure showing the selected bow being split back into its original rows and columns. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Click the < > button in this window and the following web page URL window will appear. Input the desired web homepage and click Ok (example: www.163.com). The screen will now return to the File Window. Here the settings can be adjusted to the file window and different effects actions may be performed. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Select Database by clicking the Select Database icon < >. The following window will appear: Select the required database files and perform the desired format and action operations. r. Displaying Date/Time Click the Create New Window button < > in Screen 1 and select <Date/Time Window>. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Time & Date display. s. Displaying External .exe Files Click the Create New Window button < > in Screen 1 and select <External Exe Window>. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Displaying Timer The Timer Window allows the user to display a timer counting to or from a certain time and date. Click the Create New Window button < > in Screen 1 and select <Timer Window>. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Select the VCD/DVD by clicking once on the <VCD/DVD> File name as it appears in the VCD/DVD window. v. Displaying Video NOTE: A TV/VIDEO card must be installed in the computer in order to display this format of file. Click the Create New Window button < > and select <Video Window>. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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Open <Schedule Table> from the <Option> menu. The following <Scheduled Command Table> will appear. Open the <Scheduled Command> by clicking the <ADD> button. The following table will appear: Click <Ok> and the following Window will appear showing the Scheduled Command Table. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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• Cancel Desktop Display Click the <Properties> button. Click the <Settings> button to bring up the following screen. Select <Monitor 2> by clicking on the Monitor 2 icon <> Deselect the <Extend my Windows desktop onto this VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
The manufacturer reserves the right to make amendments to this user manual at any time. For more info concerning this product, please visit our website www.hqpower.com. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. VDPLAT1 HQ POWER...
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