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Article No: RGB-RD-UM-X2E009

Revision No: V1.9

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Page 1 USER MANUAL Article No: RGB-RD-UM-X2E009 Revision No: V1.9...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS................................ 1 Declarations..............................3 FCC/Warranty............................3 Operators Safety Summary........................4 Installation Safety Summary........................4 Chapter 1 Your Product............................ 6 1.1 In the Box............................6 1.2 Product Overview..........................7 1.2.1 Back Panel..........................8 1.2.2 Front Panel..........................10 1.2.3 Dimension..........................11 Chapter 2 Install Your Product........................12 2.1 Plug in Signals..........................
Page 3 Chapter 6 Appendix............................57 6.1 Specification.............................57 6.2 Software Upgrade..........................62 6.3 Install Options..........................63 6.3.1 Install Input Module......................63 6.3.2 Install Power Module......................66 6.4 Care and Preventive Maintenance....................69 6.4.1 Clean Cooling Fan......................... 69 6.5 Terms & Definitions......................... 70 6.6 Revision History..........................75 User Manual...
Page 4: Declarations
RGBlink. If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by RGBlink, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid.
Page 5: Operators Safety Summary
manual must be complied with by the customer. Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will eXPOSE dangerous voltages.
Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection
Unpacking and Inspection Before opening X2processor shipping box, inspect it for damage. If you find any damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments. As you open the box, compare its contents against the packing slip. If you find any shortages, contact your sales representative. Once you have removed all the components from their packaging and checked that all the listed components are present, visually inspect the system to ensure there was no damage during shipping.
Page 7: Chapter 1 Your Product
Chapter 1: Your Product Chapter 1 Your Product 1.1 In the Box AC Power Cord Network Cable HDMI to DVI Cable Cable Antistatic Bag Serial DB9 to Screw Driver USB Disk 3.5mm Jack Note: AC Power Cable supplied as standard according to destination market. Upgrading tool package and user manual are stored in the U disk, please keep it.
Page 8: Product Overview
Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2 Product Overview X2is a multiple outputs video processor, it offers nine card cages that accepts a wide variety of video signals, including VGA, CVBS, SDI, HDMI, H.264, 4K and USB (for media files play). X2combines truly seamless, fade in fade out, glitch-free switching with advanced scaling technologies to meet the requirements of high quality, high resolution video presentations.
Page 9: Back Panel
Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2.1 Back Panel Input Option Slots X2provides 4 input option slots, range of inputs are available for user fitting, including S-HDMI, SDI, VGA, CVBS, USB, HDMI, H.264 and 4K. S-HDMI Each HDMI module supports 4 HDMI-A inputs. Standard signal from computer can input.
Page 10: Control Connectors
Chapter 1: Your Product Connect to the ne×t device with SDI input. Preview Output Option Slots The preview module supports 2 H.264 output and 1 HDMI output. H.264 Connect to the ne×t device with RJ45 input. HDMI Connect to the display device, video processor or matri× with HDMI input. Genlock Connectors It includes 1 BNC connector and 1 HDMI-A connector BNC connector receive sync signal from the controller or signal generator...
Page 11: Front Panel
Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2.2 Front Panel Display OLED Display Displays current status of the product, and for feature selections provides interactive choices in conjunction with buttons on the front panel. Multi-Function Buttons Rotary Button This button used for menu selections and confirmation. The button is both rotary (turn to left and right), and push-button (confirm selection) Illuminated Buttons...
Page 12: Dimension
Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2.3 Dimension Following is the dimension of X2for your reference: User Manual...
Page 13: Chapter 2 Install Your Product
Chapter 2: Installing Your Product Chapter 2 Install Your Product 2.1 Plug in Signals Connect signals to the product (ensure all devices are powered off first). Tighten connector screws/locks where provided. For connector protection and for additional cable support this product is fitted with protection frames on either side of the device.
Page 14: Chapter 3 Use Your Product
Chapter 3 Use Your Product 3.1 Use the MENU Button Push the [MENU] button to enter the menu display. Turn the rotary knob to navigate to the menu item required. The  symbol shows the current item. Push the knob to select and enter into the menu item. As shown in the figure below: User Manual...
Page 15: Menu Structure
Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.2 MENU Structure The MENU structure is shown in the figure below: User Manual...
Page 16: Use The Menu
3.3 Use the Menu Use the menu system for convenient and intuitive operation. X2OLED display shows the menu items. The OLED display will show the default state when the menu is not in use, or the operation has timed out. Using the MENU button and rotary knob in the front panel, the OLED display will show the corresponding menus according to user selections.
Page 17: Main Menu
Shows the software version of the product. When not displayed here, the serial number can be found via the SYSTEM menu. Serial Number Shows the serial of the product. When not displayed here, the serial number can be found via the SYSTEM menu.
Page 18: System
3.3.4 System ->SYSTEM INFO >> DATE&TIME >> ETHERNET >> FAN CONTROL >> ->TIMER >> BEEF TEMPERATURE >> LIGHT STYLE MODE 7 Display the serial number of the device. DEVICE INFO SYSTEM INFO Display the version of input card, output card, COM. CARD and KEYPAD. TECH SUPPORT Display the factory sales, customer service, email and other contact information, etc.
Page 19: Language
Select the unit as ℃ or ℉. X2provides 8 kinds of light style, user can select any mode from mode 0 to LIGHT STYLE mode 7 according to actual need. 3.3.5 Language ->ENGLISH 中文 Language Select Chinese or English. 3.3.6 Factory Reset ->FACTORY RESET >>...
Page 20: Chapter 4 Control By Xpose
Chapter 4 Control by XPOSE 4.1 Software Installation Environment Requirements: Processor: 1 GHz or above 32 bit or 64 bit processor Memory: 2 GB or more Graphics: Support DirectX 9 128M or above (open AERO effect) Hard disk space: Above 16G (primary partitions, NTFS format) Monitor: Resolution must be 1280×720 pixel or above (it can not display normally if the resolution is lower than 1280×720) Operating system: Windows 7 or above (full version, not Ghost version or compact version)
Page 21 Note User should get the rights in “Roles Management” when install the software to disk C if the system is Windows 7 or above. Click “Install”: Click “Finish” and is ready to run the XPOSE management software: User Manual...
Page 22: Software Operation
4.2 Software Operation 4.2.1 Login to the Software Double click the icon on the desktop. Log in interface will be enter after opening, the user name is Admin, and there is no password, select “X2”, and enter into the software by clicking “Login”.
Page 23: Connect The Device
XPOSE management software interface is shown as follows. XPOSE management software contains the functions including: web links, search, output settings, operation mode, input settings, slave unit, access control and system settings. In the following parts, we will introduce these in detail. 4.2.2 Connect the Device First, set up the device IP, and ensure the IP of the computer and device is on the same network segment.
Page 24 Then it will search the device, and show the device name, device number and IP after search, as shown in the figure below: Finally, click the device to connect, as shown in the figure below: User Manual...
Page 25 The software will automatically synchronize after connection, as shown in the figure below: User Manual...
Page 26: Output Settings
4.2.3 Output Settings Click the “Output Settings”, and enter to the interface as follows: Output Setting, DE Setting, Test pattern and OSD are included in output settings, specific as follows: Output Setting Click the “Output Setting”, and pop-up window as follows: Output: Click the drop down arrow after the format, and select the output resolution in the pull-down menus according to actual need.
Page 27: Test Pattern
“Input Source” by sliding the switch. DE Setting Click the “DE Setting”, and pop-up window as follows: Brightness: The brightness adjustment range is between 0~128. Click “Set” to confirm. De: User can select one port or all ports, and enable the De function by sliding the De Switch. The settings for De include X, Y, width, height, line polarity and scene polarity.
Page 28 Output Mode: One output mode or more output mode can be selected. In one output mode, user need to enable the OSD function and select the output first. The operations are as follows: Size and Position Adjustment: The size and position can be adjusted by setting ×, Y, W and H. Font Setting: The font, font size, font type and font color can be set.
Page 29: Operation Mode
4.2.4 Operation Mode Click the “Operation Mode”, and enter to the interface as follows: Videowall Mode, Matrix Mode, Preview Mode and 3D-Mode are included in operation mode, specific as follows: Videowall Mode Click the “Videowall Mode”, and enter to the interface as follows: User Manual...
Page 30 Signal List The signal list is shown as follows: It displays the input module type, the quantity of inputs and input format. Right click the input for the following settings: Change Name: Select “New Name”, and input the new name, click “OK” after setting. Refresh Signals: Right click the input and select “Refresh Signals”.
Page 31 Display LOGO: Select the number of “Display LOGO”. Live/Freeze: Select “Live/Freeze”, the image is frozen. Cancel it, the image is live. USB Player: Right click the USB input, and select “USB Player”, it will enter to the USB Player interface, including movie and picture, default play the USB movie. USB movie player setting: Can select play in order, random, single cycle and all cycle, switch to pre or next, pause or play, and read the movie name, progress bar and time.
Page 32 Crop: Crop the left, top, width and height. Display Mode: Select “Live” or “Freeze”. Mirror: Enable or disable the mirror function, default “OFF”. Bypass Mode: Enable or disable the bypass mode. When select “ON”, the output format will be the same with the input format. Alpha: Set the alpha, the adjustment range is 0~128.
Page 33 LCD Type: Slide the monitor type switch, and select “LCD Type”. Besides H total, V total, row and column, user can custom the top border, bottom border, left border and right border in LCD type, as shown in the figure below: Note Top border and bottom border, left border and right border are changed equivalently.
Page 34 Close monitor: Click the icon on the top right corner of the monitor to close one monitor, or click the shortcut on the right side of the interface to close all monitors. Reset monitor: User can reset the monitor by clicking the shortcut on the right side of the interface.
Page 35 Rotation: Select the monitor, and set the rotation as 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° in the bottom of the interface. Click “OK” to confirm. As shown in the figure below: Right click the monitor can also rotate the monitor. Output Area Size Setting: Move the mouse to the output area and slide the mouse wheel, the output area size can be zoom in and out.
Page 36 Adjust Layer: Two ways can change the size and location of the opened layer: a. Drag the opened layer by mouse. The details are: move the mouse to the brink of the opened layer, when the mouse shows”<—>”, press the left key of the mouse and drag the window to a suitable size and then release the mouse.
Page 37 Scale: Set the X, Y, width and height. Crop: Crop the left, top, width and height. Display Mode: Select “Live” or “Freeze”. Mirror: Enable or disable the mirror function, default “OFF”. Bypass Mode: Enable or disable the bypass mode. When select “ON”, the output format will be the same with the input format.
Page 38 Then enter to the videowall mode, the bottom of the interface will display the H264 video, as shown in the figure below, which is for preview. Drag the signal to the H264 video area, the preview signal will be switched, as shown in the figure below: Click the arrow on both sides of the H264 video, the groups of the preview signals will be switched, as shown in the figure below:...
Page 39 Take The take interface is shown as the figure below: Set the alpha time, and the adjustment range is 0~10S. Slide the black scene switch to enable or disable the black function. Auto take on is the default state. If select black scene and auto take on, the preview image will black or seamless switch to LED display instantaneously.
Page 40 Slide the loop switch to enable or disable the loop function for the bank. If select “ON”, the bank play time can be set. Sync Click the sync shortcut “ ” to synchronize the current data. Load Script Click the load script shortcut “ ”, user can load the data from the computer.
Page 41 Click any output, and pop-up window as follows: X, Y, width, height, rotate can be set. If click “Advanced Setting”, pop-up window as follow: In advanced setting, scale and crop can be set. Not recommended to use “Advanced Setting”. Short Key Click the shortcut “...
Page 42: Matrix Mode
Use shortcut key to operate fast and easily. Matrix Mode Click the “Matrix Mode”, and pop-up window as follows: Click “OK”, and the system will synchronize the data, about 5 seconds later, it will enter the interface as follows: In matrix mode, any operations are unavailable except signal selection, bank selection, alpha time and black scene setting.
Page 43: Preview Mode
Source 1 will be switched to signal 3, click source 1, then click “TAKE” icon , the signal will be switched to the corresponding monitor. Connect the signal to the corresponding output after setting. Preview Mode Click the “Preview Mode”, and pop-up window as follows: Click “OK”, the system will synchronize the data, and it will finish about 5 seconds later, click “OK”, it will enter the interface as follows: User Manual...
Page 44 Select the preview mode, and select multiview or splice multiview, then select the preview image according to actual need. User can select max three outputs in one output card. The connection diagram area will show the corresponding splice guidance figure, as shown in the figure below: Click “Ok”, the settings will be displayed in the monitor, as shown in the figure below.
Page 45: Input Settings
Note The adjustment for monitor is available when there is no any layer in PST or PGM window. 4.2.5 Input Settings Click the “Input Settings”, and enter the interface as follows: DSK settings, source backup, source merge and H264 input settings are included in input settings, specific as follows: User Manual...
Page 46 DSK Settings Click the “DSK Settings”, and pop-up window as follows: Select DSK ON, as shown in figure , then set the input ports, including preset selection, custom mode, alpha and color setting. Click “Set” to confirm. Source Backup Click the “Source Backup”, and pop-up window as follows: Enable the hot backup function, as shown in figure , and set the backup signal for Hot Backup 1 to Hot Backup 8.
Page 47 Click any layer, then click any source, and the layer source can be switched, as shown in the figure below: User can also scale or crop the layer. H264 Input Settings Click the “H264 Input Settings”, and pop-up window as follows: Select the input board and input port.
Page 48: System Settings
4.2.6 System Settings Click the “System Settings”, and enter the interface as follows: Connect Setting, IP settings, System information,Streaming IP Power on Settin Fan Control, Factory Reset and Streaming Setting are included in system settings, specific as follows: Connect Setting Click the “Connet Setting”, and pop-up window as follows: Select the serial connect and Ethernet connect, the software will search all the devices if not select “Search by this configuration”.
Page 49: System Information
System Information Click the “System Information”, and pop-up window as follows: Display the device version information. Including device model, serial number, IP address, firmware version, etc. IP Settings Click the “IP Settings”, and pop-up window as follows: Default “Auto get ip address”. Users can also set IP address, mask and gateway manually. This is usually used if one computer control some devices or remote control.
Page 50 Factory Reset Click the “Factory Reset”, and pop-up window as follows: Select “Remove the LOGO”, and click “OK”, the LOGO will be removed. Select “Remove EDID”, and click “OK”, the EDID will be removed. Streaming IP & Power On Setting & Fan Setting Click the “Streaming IP Power On Setting Fan Control”, and pop-up window as follows: H264 Display: Enable or disable the H264 display function.
Page 51: Streaming Setting
Streaming Setting Click the “Streaming Setting ”, and enter the default mode of Streaming Setting and pop-up window as follows: Users can choose any one from the 16 signal source from right bottom section. Users can custom the streaming display by selecting Custom and choose Color Fill or Image Fill. Choose Color Fill as following example: Choose Image Fill, users can load image from computer, see below: User Manual...
Page 52 Transparency: range from 0-100 which can ajust the transparency of the the filled image or color on the streaming display text text: Users can type in the text to show on the streaming display. Font Size: Adjust the font size of the text, range from 0-100 X: Adjust the text horizontal position Y:Adjust the text vertical position Choose Color: Choose color for the text.
Page 53: Slave Unit
Total number of Row can not exceed 4, neither does the Column. 4.2.7 Slave Unit Click the “Slave Unit”, pop-up window as follows: If X2need to cascade with other devices, type in the number of devices and Set Numbers. IP of other devices will be shown. Users can close/open one by one or all. When any connecting port is open the dot behind Index number will turn green, otherwise it keeps red .
Page 54: Access Control
4.2.8 Access Control Click the “Access Control”, and enter the interface as follows: Role management and rights management are included in access control, specific as follows: Role Management Click the “Role Management”, and pop-up window as follows: Add: Input the user name and password, and select the user type as “Admin’ or “Users”, click “Add”...
Page 55 Select the admin or users in user’s list, then click the rights in “Managements Detail”. Click “OK” after setting. User can operate the rights that selected. User Info: Display all the Admin or Users list, double click it will unfold or fold the list. Management Details: The admin can manage all the admin users and users user.
Page 56: Chapter 5 Order Codes
Chapter 5 Order Codes 5.1 Product 310-0002-01-0 5.2 Options 5.2.1 Input Options 190-0002-02-1 Quad HDMI Input Module 190-0002-03-0 Triple VGA Input Module 190-0002-04-1 Quad SDI Input Module 190-0002-05-1 Quad CVBS Input Module 190-0002-09-1 Quad H.264 IP Streaming Input Module 190-0002-10-1 Quad USB Input Module 190-0002-11-0 4K@30 Digital Input Module...
Page 57: Other
5.2.3 Other 950-0001-00-0 Hot Swap PSU 200W 190-0002-50-1 Preview (PVW) Module H.264/HDMI User Manual...
Page 58: Chapter 6 Appendix
Chapter 6 Appendix 6.1 Specification CVBS Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 131.6(L)×20(W)（mm） Number of Inputs Connector Supported Standards PAL/NTSC/SECAM Signal Level 1Vpp±3db (0.7V Video+0.3v Sync ) 75 ohm Multiple× 480i | 576i VGA Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 131.6(L)×20(W)（mm）...
Page 59 S-HDMI Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 131.6(L)×20(W)（mm） Number of Inputs Connector HDMI-A Supported Resolution SMPTE 625/25/50 PAL, 525/29.97/59.94 NTSC, 720p@50/60 |1080i@50/59.94/60 | 1080p@50/59.94/60 VESA 800×600@60 | 1024×768@60 | 1280×768@60 | 1280×1024@60 | 1600×1200@60 | 1920×1080@60 Embedded Audio Select one from two inputs Channels Format Standard HDMI 1.3...
Page 60 640×480 | 704×576 | 720×404 | 720×480 | 720×540 | 720×576 | 850×480 | 1024×576 | 1280×720 | 1680×1056 | 1920×1080 Refresh Rates 25~60Hz Supported Standards H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Decoding Protocols H.264 baseline/main/high profile L5.0 MPEG4 SP L0–3/ASP L0–5 MJPEG/JPEG baseline 3G-SDI Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size...
Page 61 720p50/60 |1080i50/59.94/60 | 1080P50/59.94/60 VESA 800×600@60 |1024×768@60 | 1280×768@60 | 1280×1024@60 | 1600×1200@60 1920×1080@50 |1920×1080@60 | Supported Standards HDMI 1.3 SDI Output Module Interface Appearance Board Size 131.6(L)×20(W)（mm） Number of Outputs Connector SMPTE 425M (Level A) | SMPTE 424M | SMPTE 292M Supported Standards SMPTE 259M-C | DVB-ASI SMPTE...
Page 62 Interface Apperance Number of Inputs Connector RJ45 Supported Standard HDBaseT 1.0 SMPTE 720p@50/59.94/60 | 1080p@50/59.94/60 VESA 800×600@60 |1024×768@60/75/85 |1280×720@50/59.94/60 |1280×800@60 Supported Resolution |1280×960@60 | 1280×1024@60/75/85 | 1400×1050@60 |1600×1200@60 |1920×1080@23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 | 2048×1152@60 Communication Interface Interface Appearance Board Size 131.6(L)X20(W)（mm） Genlock Input Number of Inputs 1×BNC| 1×...
Page 63: Software Upgrade
Chapter 6: Appendi× 6.2 Software Upgrade Upgrade the software by the USB interface in the front panel of X2, the upgrade steps are as follows: 1. Copy the “*.pkg” file to the USB disk, and modify the file name to “_update.pkg”. 2.
Page 64: Install Options
Chapter 6: Appendix 6.3 Install Options 6.3.1 Install Input Module X2 and VENUS X3 support replaceable input and output optional modules, user can install or replace the optional module according to actual need. The installation steps of X2and VENUS X3 are the same.
Page 65 Chapter 6: Appendix Micro SD card DVI input module: 3. fix the input module block with fixed screws, as shown in figure: 4. Push the input modules into the device along the slide rail, and screw the captive screws, as shown in figure: User Manual...
Page 66 Chapter 6: Appendix Note: The install steps of output module installation and input/output module replacement are the same as above. User Manual...
Page 67: Install Power Module
Chapter 6: Appendix 6.3.2 Install Power Module One power module as standard for X2, as shown in figure 1: (Figure 1) If necessary, two power modules can be installed, the specific steps are as follows: 1. Unscrew the two M4 ground screws between the power module and power box with a screwdriver, and take out the power module fixed holder, as shown in figure 2: User Manual...
Page 68 Chapter 6: Appendix (Figure 2) 2. Unscrew the two M3*8 flat head screws on the left side of the power module holder with a screwdriver, and take out the power module holder, as shown in figure 3: (Figure 3) 3. Push the power module into the slot, as shown in figure 4: (Figure 4) 4.
Page 69 Chapter 6: Appendix (Figure 5) 5. fix the power box with two M3*8 flat head screws, and the installation is finished, as shown in figure 6: (Figure 6) User Manual...
Page 70: Care And Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: Appendix 6.4 Care and Preventive Maintenance 6.4.1 Clean Cooling Fan The fan is designed to keep the device cool and within temperature range during normal operation. Ensuring that the fan module is clean, dust free is important to maintain product warranty, correct working order and for safety.
Page 71: Terms & Definitions
Chapter 6: Appendi× 6.5 Terms & Definitions The following terms and definitions are used throughout this guide.  “ASCII”: American Standard for Information Interchange. The standard code consisting of 7-bit coded characters (8 bits including parity check) used to e×change information between data processing systems, data communication systems, and associated equipment.
Page 72 Chapter 6: Appendi× redder the light. Benchmark color temperature for the A/V industry include 5000°K, 6500°K, and 9000°K.  “Contrast ratio”: The radio of the high light output level divided by the low light output level. In theory, the contrast radio of the television system should be at least 100:1, if not 300:1. In reality, there are several limitations.
Page 73 Chapter 6: Appendi×  “MPEG”: Motion Picture Expect Group. A standard committee under the auspices of the International Standards Organization working on algorithm standards that allow digital compression, storage and transmission of moving image information such as motion video, CD-quality audio, and control data at CD-ROM bandwidth. The MPEG algorithm provides inter-frame compression of video images and can have an effective compression rate of 100:1 to 200:1.
Page 74 Chapter 6: Appendi×  “Scaling”: A conversion of a video or computer graphic signal from a starting resolution to a new resolution. Scaling from one resolution to another is typically done to optimize the signal for input to an image processor, transmission path or to improve its quality when presented on a particular display.
Page 75 Chapter 6: Appendi×  “YCrCb”: Used to describe the color space for interlaced component video.  “YPbPr”: Used to describe the color space for progressive-scan (non-interlaced) component video. User Manual...
Page 76: Revision History
Chapter 6: Appendi× 6.6 Revision History The table below lists the changes to the Video Processor User Manual. Format Time ECO# Description Principal V1.0 2015-06-11 0000# Release Vira V1.1 2015-07-16 0001# Add “Optional Module Installation and Vira Replacement Instruction” V1.2 2015-11-12 0002# 1.

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