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  • Page 1 VDPLAT2 ANIMATED RGB LED TILE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT INTRODUCTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL SETUP: QUICK REFERENCE SAFETY WARNING FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS 2006.6.28 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    PRODUCT INTRODUCTION The LED SCREEN is a system that is suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications such as architectural lighting , stage lighting, advertising & information boards, etc. The system is controlled using the simple and quick to learn LEDstudio software allowing the user to display many different formats of pictures, videos, text and graphics.

  • Page 5: Setup: Quick Reference

    HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL Carefully read the introduction, paying special attention to the SAFETY WARNING. Read Section 2 describing how to design a system and how the hardware should be installed. Follow the instructions in Section 3 explaining settings for INTERFACE CARDS. Section 4 describes how to install and operate the LEDstudio software PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION AND OPERATION...

  • Page 6: Led Screen

    ATTENTION This product left the place of manufacture in perfect condition. In order for safe operation and to maintain this condition, the user must always follow the instructions and safety warnings described in this user manual. Avoid shaking or strong impacts to any part of the equipment. Make sure that the all parts of the equipment are kept clean and free of dust.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS LED PANEL Voltage AC...220~240V,50/60Hz AC...100~120V,50/60Hz Rated Power 192W Output/LED 0.08W LED/Unit 2304PCS Dimensions 500X500X100MM Weight 7.1Kg/13.2Kg SIGNAL CARDS Gray Scale Red/Green/Blue 256 grade(8 BIT) Colors 256 256 256 = 16M Supports Display 640 480\800 600\1024 768 Supports Display Card DVI Connector Display Card Interface Cards (1 set) Data Collection Card 1pc,Display Driver Card 2pcs...
  • Page 8 LED MATRIX (HARDWARE) LIMITATIONS LED SCREEN INSTALLATION 2.2-1 LED SCREEN COMPONENTS 2.2-2 MOUNTING SYSTEM TO LED SCREEN CONNECTION 2.2-3 MOUNTING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 2.2-3 FLYING BRACKET RECEIVER to PANEL connections SETUP CHECKING 2006.6.28 2 LED MATRIX (hardware)
  • Page 9 LIMITATIONS VERTICAL: 1 panel = 16 rows of LED clusters = 16 vertical pixels Min. Max. (1 RECEIVER) 16 panels= 256 rows of LED clusters = 256 vertical pixels Max. (Multiple RECEIVER) 32 panels=512 rows of LED clusters = 512 vertical pixels HORIZONTAL : 1 panel = 16 columns of LED clusters = 16 horizontal pixels Min.

  • Page 10: Mounting System To Led Screen Connection

    ITEM • • • • • • • • • • Power supply Power supply mounting plate Mounting support B Rubber seal Plastic casing Mounting support A Handle Display cover Power connector Cable watertight locking nut Rubber seal Watertight locking nut Rubber seal Watertight locking thread Signal connector...

  • Page 11: Mounting System Connections

    M10 Hexagon Bolf 2.2-3 MOUNTING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Each LED PANEL can be locked to any other LED PANEL using the interlocking connectors at the rear of the panel. ALWAYS POSITION THE PANELS USING THE POSITION GUIDES. INTER-LOCK THE LED PANELS TOGETHER USING THE THUMB-BOLTS. IMPORTANT ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE THUMB-BOLTS ARE FASTENED TIGHT USING A SPANNER.
  • Page 12 2.2-4 FLYING BRACKET Each flying bracket is of length 1m and can be inter-connected to other flying brackets using the joint attachment to create longer lengths. The flying bracket is attached to the top row of LED PANELS using the bolts provided. When using the flying bracket, it is important to follow the below safety warnings: ITEM Joint attachment...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    2.2-5 SIGNAL & POWER CONNECTIONS When using many panels together, ensure that the panels are stacked tightly together, with the distance between panels being the same as the distance between LED clusters in every direction. RECEIVER 2 J16 J15 J14 J13 J12 J11 J10 J9 J8 J7 J6 J5 J4...
  • Page 14 RECEIVER to PANEL connections Each RECEIVER has 16 output ports (J1-J16) with one output ports controlling one LED Panel. The number of output ports used is determined by the height (H) of the LED MATRIX screen (see section 3.4 for further details on connection of RECEIVER output ports). EXAMPLE: If the application requires a vertical height of 2m, then this...
  • Page 15 SYSTEM CARD SETTINGS TRANSMITTER CARD SYSTEM CARDS INSTALLATION RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS RECEIVER SETTINGS 3.4-1 JP1 SWITCH SETTINGS 3.4-2 JP2 SWITCH SETTINGS 3.4-3 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ATI DISPLAY CARD SETTINGS SYSTEM CHECKING MAKING ADDITIONAL NET CABLE 2006.6.28 3 SYSTEM CARD SETTINGS...

  • Page 16: Transmitter Card

    TRANSMITTER CARD The TRANSMITTER CARD is installed in the PC and acts as an interface between the PC hardware & software and the LED MATRIX screen hardware. DVI PORT DATA OUT2 DATA OUT1 Fig.3.1-1 TRANSMITTER CARD The PIN definitions of the DVI Port must correspond to the PIN definitions of the Display Card.
  • Page 17 SYSTEM CARDS INSTALLATION Insert the Transmitter Card in the relevant available PCI slot in the PC. Connect the TRANSMITTER CARD and the DISPLAY CARD together using the DVI cable provided. Connect the serial port (OUT 1) to the RECEIVER card using the net cable. Connect the TRANSMITTER AUX Port and the PC COM Port using the cable provided.

  • Page 18: Receiver Output Connections

    RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS When installing the RECEIVER it is necessary to calculate the number of RECEIVER output ports required. This is calculated on the vertical height of the LED MATRIX screen in number of rows (H). Figure 3.4-1 shows the RECEIVER output ports J1-J16 Figure 3.3-1 RECEIVER output ports In order to calculate the number of RECEIVER output ports required, please refer to the table below (Fig.3.4-2).

  • Page 19: Receiver Settings

    RECEIVER SETTINGS When installing the RECEIVER it is necessary to calculate the position settings for the RECEIVER JP1 & JP2 switches. 3.4-1 JP1 SWITCH SETTINGS The JP1 SWITCH settings are determined by the horizontal width of the LED MATRIX screen in number of columns (W). The diagram below shows the default settings for the JP1 SWITCHES.
  • Page 20 EXAMPLE: FRONT VIEW An LED MATRIX screen of width 3m would consist of `6 x 16` columns = `96` pixel columns. Therefore as the default value of JP1 is 32. To calculate the correct position of JP1 we perform the following equation: Number of Pixel Columns (W) - 32 = JP1 switch settings - 32 = 64 Referring to the table 3.5-2, the JP1 switches should be as follows:...
  • Page 21 JP2 Switch Receiver Start Settings Position (S) 2006.6.28 3 SYSTEM CARD SETTINGS...
  • Page 22 EXAMPLE: An LED MATRIX screen of width 8m requires the use of 3 RECEIVERS (LED R16- HUB) as 1 RECEIVER can power up to 3 meters in width. In this example we have used Receiver 1 (R1) to power 3 meters of the screen, Receiver 2 (R2) to power 3 meters and Receiver 3 (R3) to power 2 meters of the LED screen.

  • Page 23: Special Applications

    3.4-3 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS When the LED screen is constructed in a way that is not a normal rectangle or square, it is necessary to use more RECEIVERS to power the LED screen and to act as independent addresses for each part of the LED screen. The diagram below shows a screen comprised of four main components, where R1, R2, R3 &...

  • Page 24: Ati Display Card Settings

    ATI DISPLAY CARD SETTINGS Right click the mouse on the open space of the desktop. The following menu will appear. Select <Advanced> and select the <Displays> window Click <Properties> and select <Settings>. The * Click the small red <Display Properties> menu will triangle at the top left- side appear of the FPD box (the button...

  • Page 25: System Checking

    SYSTEM CHECKING STEP 1: Check that the green LED on the TRANSMITTER card is flashing. If the green LED is flashing, please move to step 3. If the green LED is not flashing, please restart your computer and check the status of the green LED during the start up of your PC.
  • Page 26 MAKING ADDITIONAL NET CABLE NOTE: Standard NET CABLE cannot be used to replace the NET CABLE required to transmit the information for the LED MATRIX system. Please follow the following instructions in order to create extra NET CABLE. Bear back the outer casing of the wire by around 30mm The wires should now be colored as follows: white &...
  • Page 27 LEDstudio (SOFTWARE) INSTALLATION UNINSTALL GETTING STARTED MAIN OPERATION CONTROL PANEL & DISPLAY SCREEN 4.4-1 DISPLAY WINDOW 4.4-2 CONTROL PANEL FILE MENU CONTROL MENU TOOL MENU OPTION MENU TEST MENU 4.10 HELP MENU 4.11 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 4.12 DISPLAY TEXT 4.12-1 DISPLAYING TEXT IN TEXT WINDOW 4.12-2 SINGLE LINE TEXT WINDOW 4.12-3 DISPLAYING TEXT IN FILE WINDOW...
  • Page 28 4.19 DISPLAYING EXTERNAL EXE FILES 4.20 DISPLAYING TIMER 4.21 DISPLAYING VCD/DVD 4.21-1 PLAYING VCV/DVD DIRECTLY FROM THE CONTROL PANEL 4.21-2 DISPLAYING VCD/DVD IN VCD/DVD WINDOW 4.22 DISPLAYING VIDEO 4.23 DISPLAYING POWERPOINT 4.24 SCHEDULED COMMAND 4.24-1 EDIT SCHEDULED COMMANDS 4.24-2 DELETE SCHEDULED COMMANDS 4.24-3 START UP SCHEDULE 4.24-4 EXIT 4.25 DESKTOPDISPLAY...

  • Page 29: Installation

    INSTALLATION LEDstudio is compatible with most modern PCs. Please see the requirements below before installing the software into your PC. Operating System Windows XP/XP2 Hardware CPU: >200MHz Internal Memory: 32M Display: Standard VGA 256 Display(or better) Display Card: ATI display card (note that the NVIDIA display card is not compatible) Insert the CD-ROM Select the required version of the software for installation LEDStudioD.exe (demo version) or LEDStudio.exe Standard Version...

  • Page 30: Getting Started

    UNINSTALL The LEDstudio software also includes a complete program removal function. This allows the user to easily delete all LEDSTUDIO files, shortcuts & programs. The user may delete all the relevant files by selecting <ADD/DELETE> from the <CONTROL PANEL>Select <Automatic> in order to remove all relevant files. Figure 4.2 Uninstall LEDstudio GETTING STARTED Hardware Setup after installing the software please check that your Hardware is setup with...
  • Page 31 Check that the default settings for all three windows are as below. Please note that it is important that the system is set as 16 rows/zone in <System Setup>. Once the LEDMATRIX hardware and interface cards are set up as described in sections 2 & 3.

  • Page 32: Display Window

    4.4-1 DISPLAY WINDOW Display window shows the images that will be displayed on the LED MATRIX screen. The user can view all images whether it be text, pattern, photo, animations..etc. The images displayed in the Display window will be in-step with the images displayed on the LED MATRIX screen.

  • Page 33: Control Menu

    CONTROL MENU Play: Pause: Display current Pause the LEDstudio file LEDstudio file currently being displayed. Stop: Stop the LEDstudio file currently being displayed. Stop PowerPoint File: Play PowerPoint File: Stop PowerPoint Display PowerPoint file. File currently being displayed. Play VCD/DVD: Send File: Display VCD/DVD Send the current file...

  • Page 34: Option Menu

    OPTION MENU Screen Brightness/Contrast/Color: Restore to Default: set the brightness, contrast & color reset to factory settings (see figure 4.8-2) Screen Area: Move the Display Window to a new location. Please note that when displaying the Figure 4.8-2 LED Screen Brightness/Contrast/Color Play Background: Select to show the <Display Window>...
  • Page 35 TEST MENU Grey Test: Perform screen grey scale test Grid Test: Perform screen accuracy test on display. Dot Test: Perform screen high frequency test Color Bar Test: Perform screen color-layer test Check Position: Check coor Check Color: dinates of screen Check value of screen position color...

  • Page 36: Create A New Program

    4.11 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM Select <New> from the <File> menu to create a new file or simply click the new file icon < > The <Screen 1> window will appear (Figure 4.11-1) ---to add step ---to create new Window ---to delete a Step/Window ---to reposition Step/Window files ---to reposition Step/Window files...

  • Page 37: Display Text

    4.12 DISPLAY TEXT Text can be displayed in four different display window formats: <Text window>, <Single Line Text Window>, <Static Text Window> & <File Window> 4.12-1 DISPLAYING TEXT IN TEXT WINDOW This function is most suitable for simple text such as short welcome notes, notices, names...etc.
  • Page 38 Text may be directly input or copied into the <Text Edit> window. In this window all text formatting operations may be performed such as change font, color, background, paragraph format, reveal speed, reveal action, pause time...etc. Close the Text Edit window in order to return to the Text Window. All text and formatting operations will be stored and a Text file will be created.
  • Page 39 The following window will appear Figure 4.12-6 Single Text Wi n dow settings Directly input text into the text box and perform the required format and effect operations. (Note that for scrolling, please select left/right in the action box) 4.12-3 DISPLAYING TEXT IN FILE WINDOW Click the Create New Window button <...
  • Page 40 Click the Add File icon < > Figure 4.12-9 Select file to be opened and then perform the required format and effect operations. 4.12-4 DISPLAYING TEXT IN STATIC TEXT WINDOW Click the Create New Window button < > and select <Static Text Window>...
  • Page 41 4.13 DISPLAYING PICTURE FILES Click the Create New Window button < > and select File Window . Figure 4.13-1 New Window Figure 4.13-2 File Window settings Width: Set the width of frame Name: Frame: Name of current Set the width and color of display window Start X: the border frame...
  • Page 42 To insert Background click the browse icon . Select the Picture File to import as the background and click open. To insert Music click the sound icon . Select the Sound File to insert and click open. To insert Text click the Text box button. The following window will appear. Figure 4.13-5 Picture/Text Click the <Add>...
  • Page 43 Click the Add File icon < > Select file to be opened. After the Flash File is selected, effects operations can be performed using the tools shown in figure (4.14-3) Figure 4.14-3 Animation file actions window 4.15 DISPLAYING A TABLE There are two methods of displaying a table in the LEDstudio software.

  • Page 44: Add Table

    4.15-1 ADD TABLE Click the Add Table icon < > - --to set Table properties - --to add row/column --- to delete row/column Figure 4.15-3 Edit T able --- to join/split selected rows & columns 4.15-2 TABLE PROPERTIES Click the < > button in order to set the Table properties. The user may perform the required actions by setting the values in the diagram below.

  • Page 45: Delete Table

    4.15-4 DELETE TABLE Click the < > button to delete the last row/column. Figure 4.15-6 Delete T able 4.15-5 JOIN/SPLIT Click the < > button in order to join/split the currently selected rows & columns. Figure 4.14-7 shows the selected area being joined to make one box. Figure 4.15-7 Join T able Figure 4.154-8 shows the selected box being split back into its original rows and columns.
  • Page 46 4.16 DISPLAYING A WEB PAGE URL Click the Create New Window button < > and select File Window . The following window will appear. Figure 4.16-1 New Window Figure 4.16-2 File Window settings Width: Set the width of frame Name: Frame: Name of current Set the width and color of...
  • Page 47 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. Figure 4.16-4 Homepage window settings 4.17 DATABASE WINDOW Click the Create New Window button <...
  • Page 48 Select Database by clicking the Select Database icon < >. The following window will appear. Figure 4.17-3 Select Database Figure 4.17-4 Open Access File Select the required database files and perform the desired format and action operations. 4.18 DISPLAYING DATE/TIME Click the Create New Window button <...

  • Page 49: Analog Clock

    4.18-1 ANALOG CLOCK Selecting this style of clock will bring up the following screen. Here the user may adjust the settings as in the diagram below in order to perform the desired actions. Figure 4.18-3 Analog clock settings 4.18-2 DIGITAL CLOCK Selecting the digital clock will bring up the following screen.
  • Page 50 4.19 DISPLAYING EXTERNAL EXE FILES Click the Create New Window button < > in Screen 1 and select <External Exe Window>. The following window will appear. Figure 4.19-1 Figure 4.17-2 File Window settings Figure 4.19-2 Width: Set the width of frame Name: Frame: Name of current...
  • Page 51 4.20 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>. The following window will appear. Figure 4.20-1 New Window Figure 4.20-2 Timer window settings Width:...
  • Page 52 4.21 DISPLAYING VCD/DVD VCV/DVD can be played directly from the Control Panel or from the VCV/DVD window. 4.21-1 PLAYING VCD/DVD DIRECTLY FROM THE CONTROL PANEL Insert a VCD/DVD in the VCD/DVD reader drive. Select the file by clicking on <Play VCD/DVD> from the Control Menu. Figure 4.21-1 Play VCD/DVD 4.21-2 DISPLAYING VCD/DVD IN VCD/DVD WINDOW C l i c k t h e C r e a t e N e w W i n d o w b u t t o n <...

  • Page 53: Displaying Video

    4.22 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>. S e e f i g u r e 4.21-1 The following window will appear.
  • Page 54 4.23 DISPLAYING POWERPOINT Select <Play PowerPoint File> from the Control Menu. See figure 4.23-1 Figure 4.23-1 Play PowerPoint File Select the desired PowerPoint file by browsing in the <Open> menu. Click <Open> will import the PowerPoint file to the LED MATRIX screen. (Note: If the user wishes to control the order of programs, the user should use the Schedule Command Table see section 4.24) In order to stop the PowerPoint file, click on the control menu and then select <Stop...
  • Page 55 Open the <Scheduled Command> by clicking the <ADD> button (See above figure 4.24-2) The following table will appear. Program File: Command Properties: Select Program to be Select command (Note: default displayed (only includes: command is Turn on LED screen power Program Files, External .exe Files &...
  • Page 56 4.24-3 START UP SCHEDULE Click the <Start up schedule> button in order to put the Scheduled Command Table into operation. Figure 4.24-5 Start up schedule 4.24-4 EXIT Click <Exit> in order to store settings and return to control panel. 4.25 DESKTOPDISPLAY NOTE: This mode can only berealized using Windows98/XPoperating systems.) In the open area of the desktop click the right mouse button.The following...
  • Page 57 4.25-1 CANCEL DESKTOP DISPLAY Click the <Properties> button. Click the <Settings> button to bring up the following screen. Figure 4.25-2 Display Properties Select <Monitor 2> by clicking on the Monitor 2 icon <> Deselect the <Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor> Click <Apply>...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    4.26 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.26-1 DURING STARTUP MCI SYSTEM ERROR Microsoft Media Player has not been installed. Please install from the CD-ROM the file Mpsetup2K.exe (using WIN2k/XP/me) or Mpsetup98.exe (using win98) 4.26-2 DURING STARTUP LED SCREEN NOT FOUND OR COMMUNICATION ERROR? There is a connection problem between the PC and the LED MATRIX screen.

  • Page 59: Maintenance And Warranty

    MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING WARRANTY 2006.6.28 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY...

  • Page 60: Maintenance And Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING The equipment must be kept clean at all times. Dust, dirt and smoke residues must not be allowed to buildup on or within the equipment. Regular cleaning will guarantee that the light output of the equipment is not diminished. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol to clean the equipment.

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