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Summary of Contents for Media Technologies Brick-2
- Page 1 Brick-2 Video Wall Processor User Guide Media Technologies...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PROGRAMMING THE PROCESSOR ..............10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LARGER ARRAY SIZES........ 13 ALIGNING MULTI-PROCESSOR VIDEO WALL IMAGE......... 14 PROCESSOR CONNECTOR PIN CONFIGURATIONS ........16 SAFETY / SEGURIDAD ..................17 COMPLIANCE......................18 © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 2 of 19... -
Page 3: Quick Start
The PC software needs to be installed to change the video input and output settings. 2 INSTALLING CONTROL SOFTWARE Insert the Media Technologies software CD in the drive and the installer should automatically run. If it does not run use Windows Explorer and double-click the file called ‘VideoWallControl.msi’... - Page 4 A page of buttons will appear with tabs to access up to 10 pages of buttons as shown below. You can run the examples with the processor connected, and edit them yourself to gain familiarity with our simple scripting language. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 4 of 19...
- Page 5 Create a new directory in My Documents called ‘Videowall’ to use for your projects. If you have manually installed the software, you will need to manually delete these directories if you uninstall the software. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 5 of 19...
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Page 6: Video Inputs
Both 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants of PAL, NTSC and SECAM are supported. If you require a variant not supported, contact us and we will endeavour to provide you with a software update. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 6 of 19... -
Page 7: Video Outputs
Software commands can be used to dynamically switch between Interlace and non-Interlace modes (see example scripts provided). IMPORTANT Select ‘Save in Flash’ for processor to use new video settings on power-up. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 7 of 19... -
Page 8: Aligning The Video Wall Image
To adjust the vertical position of a row of monitors, click on the rectangle to the left of the row as shown below. Adjust up and down using the vertical slider control. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 8 of 19... - Page 9 X-split = 6 and Y-split = 4. A test pattern can be displayed, but this feature is currently only suitable for square 4:3 arrays. Future updates will support test patterns for 16:9 array formats. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 9 of 19...
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Page 10: Programming The Processor
Downloading your scripts to the processor is only needed if you want to remove the PC and have the processor run the script on power-up, or if you want to change your video wall configuration ‘on the fly’ using single character RS232 commands. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 10 of 19... - Page 11 (1-9, A-F), or you can test it using the control software as follows:- Click DONE to exit the FLASH menu. Click KEYPAD. Click the value you assigned to your file. Observe the video wall to see if your mapping has worked. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 11 of 19...
- Page 12 Click Sector-3 to show all the files in processor memory Sector-3. Highlight “STARTUP.SFB” then click on “Initial Sequence” to assign this file to be the initial configuration file. You must reboot the processor for this operation to take effect. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 12 of 19...
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Page 13: Special Instructions For Larger Array Sizes
“technote_array_formats.pdf” supplied on the software CD. Example for 6x5 Video Wall Array An example 6x5 video wall can be configured using two 16-Channel Brick-2 processors (Processor-ID = 0 and Processor-ID = 1). Connect the monitors in the array as shown in the table below. -
Page 14: Aligning Multi-Processor Video Wall Image
To adjust the vertical position of a row of monitors, click on the rectangle to the left of the row which highlights the row to be adjusted. Adjust up and down using the vertical slider control. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 14 of 19... - Page 15 X-split = 6 and Y-split = 4. Additional information on connecting multiple processors can be found in “technote_daisychain.pdf” supplied on the software CD. Some example sequences for larger arrays are provided on the software CD. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 15 of 19...
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Page 16: Processor Connector Pin Configurations
Not used 6 - 9 Not used Loop RS-232 Control [ 9-pin Male 'D' ] Signal Type Not used Input Host-RX Output Host-TX Not used Not used 6 - 9 © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 16 of 19... -
Page 17: Safety / Seguridad
NO intento de verificar la seguridad eléctrica utilizando cualquiera de los conectores de vídeo o de control o de fijación o conectores de la unidad dañada y será anulada la garantía. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 17 of 19... -
Page 18: Compliance
Contact your supplier and check the terms and conditions of your purchase contract to ensure this product is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal. © Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008 Page 18 of 19... - Page 19 The information in this document is believed to be accurate in all respects at the time of printing, but is subject to change without notice. Media Technologies assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and disclaims responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of the information included herein.
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