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Schnick-Schnack-Systems Pixel-Gate Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Pixel-Gate oPeratinG instructions Version 0.4.818 english...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Schnick-Schnack-Systems and the Pixel-Gate Video Inputs ArtNet Output System Overviews System Architecture Cabling Example Installation Advice Menu System and Operation Controls Basic Operation Detailed Operation 4.3.1 Power up 4.3.2 Changing Modes 4.3.3 Quick Patch Mode 4.3.4 Pixel Patch Mode 4.3.4.1...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Power Supplies, accessoires and interfaces, which combine with these to create complete, bespoke systems and solutions. 1.2 Video inputs The Pixel-Gate can be accept the following digital video signals as inputs: DVI*: (progressive, 50 Hz/60 Hz) 640x480 768x576 (576 p)

  • Page 5: Artnet Output

    1.3 artnet output Min. 150 Universes Unicast if supported 10/100 Mbit *Supported resolutions in firmware version 1.0. Further resolutions are forthcoming. ** See 4.4: Doublebuffer Information. 2.0 system overviews 2.1 System Architecture SDI In/Thru‘ ArtNet DVI In/Out Pixel Gate www.schnickschnacksystems.com...

  • Page 6: Cabling Example

    2.2 cabling examples Simple system diagram, showing the topological position of the Pixel-Gate in an LED lighting system, relativeto the other system components. DVD Player Pixel Gate Computer with DVI Output Ethernet Switch Professional Video Player Computer with special Software...
  • Page 7 LED Tiles B, C System Power Supply 4E LED Strip C LED Strips B, L with Intelligenz Sys One LED Panel C60 LED Band C100 LED Panel C100 www.schnickschnacksystems.com...

  • Page 8: Installation Advice

    A damaged unit should not be used under any circumstades. Connect the video input and ArtNet output cables. If the Pixel-Gate is moved from a cold to a warm Power-up the Pixel-Gate, by connecting the mains environment, then a period of three hours should be input connector.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    4.3 Detailed operation 4.3.1 Power-up Schnick Pixel-Gate Schnack On power-up, the Pixel-Gate will initially display its Systems v0.4.818 info menu and software version for a few seconds. Following this, the Pixel-Gate will go to the last-set Patch Mode –Quick-Patch or Pixel-Patch. www.schnickschnacksystems.com...

  • Page 10: Changing Modes

    –DVI or SDI. A check mark (tick) in the small blue square to the right of this field, indicates that a valid input signal is being received by the Pixel-Gate. Use the Panel and Of fields to select the number of Panels in the x and y planes, along with the Panel type.

  • Page 11: Pixel Patch Mode

    4.3.4 Pixel-Patch Mode The Pixel-Patch mode accesses a patch which has Input DVI No Input been pre-prepared using Schnick-Schnack-Systems‘ File <not set> Patch <not set> Pixel-Patch software and stored on a standard Status no input SD card. Use the Edit key to scroll through the three data entry fields on the left of the display.

  • Page 12: Factory Defaults

    0x000000 values in the data entry fields may severely and Value 0x000000ffff irrevocably alter the performance of the Pixel-Gate. 4.3.6 Factory Defaults Pressing Shift+Enter together when in this mode, Restore Factory Defaults? will restore the factory default settings to the Pixel-Gate interface.

  • Page 13: Black Level

    It merely serves Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) the information to the Display Data Channel (DDC) of the source PC graphic card or DVD player, in order to match the resolution with Pixel-Gate. 4.3.8.3 Doublebuffering Switches doublebuffer on or off. Doublebuffer is...

  • Page 14: Artnet

    The polling rate indicates the rate at which new devices/system power packs in the network are searched for by the Pixel-Gate. If Pollrate is switched off, then the unit will check only once, on power-up, this action is not recommended.

  • Page 15: Doublebuffer Tips

    4.4.1 Doublebuffer tips · Doublebuffering must be activated · Since DMX 512 with a full packet length is limited to 44.1 Hz, the doublebuffer should be deactivated, if all 512 channels are to be used and/or standard DMX equipments is to be driven (Special cases where this does not apply: LED Panels C100, C60-50 and C60-25).
  • Page 16 4.6 Menu overview (v0.4.818) Press Quit to change mode. Change Mode? Quit Enter New Mode: Quick Patch New Mode: Pixel Patch New Mode: DEBUG New Mode: Factory Defaults New Mode: Info New Mode: Setup...
  • Page 17 DVI No Input File <not set> <not set> Patch Status no input DEBUG: 0x000000 Value 0x000000ffff Restore Factory Defaults? Quit Shift+Enter Schnick Pixel-Gate Schnack Systems v0.4.818 Black Level DVI DDC Framerate Doublebuffering Save Patch internally ArtNet Pollrate Broadcast Level Gamma Correction www.schnickschnacksystems.com...
  • Page 18 8.0 Declaration of eu conformity www.schnickschnacksystems.com...

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