SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Introduction The SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 (SPLITMUX) is a high quality video processor engine. The SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 supports advanced functionality such as video format /scan rate conversions, audio effects, real time image rotation (patents pending), and window effects. All these can be controlled via IR remote and RS-232 commands. The device is small enough to fit in tight areas.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Just a few examples of the SPLITMUX’s capabilities: Side by Side Single with PiP Single with Translucent PiP Single Rotated Dual Rotated Single Rotated PiP Single Rotated Translucent PiP Video Wall Mode Rotated Using 3 SPLITMUX Units...
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Accessories Supplied accessories: 1 - 12V / 14.4W DC wall power supply or International Supply Kit if applicable 1 - 8 pin mini DIN to 8 RCA Female audio I/O cable 1 - S-Video to Composite Video Adaptors...
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER IR Remote and basic key functions The SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 can be controlled using an IR remote control, via the front panel, or RS-232 commands. The remote is addressable for installing with multiple SPLITMUX units. To change the address on the remote: - Press and hold the ‘Up’...
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER For details of SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 operation, refer to the corresponding chapter of this document. Below is a brief description of the remote transmitter and the keys used for SPLITMUX control. IR Remote Function POWER Toggles Power On and Off...
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER LCD / Keypad Menu Select Power Network Technologies Inc The LCD helps to navigate through menus with the front keypad. - Menu: brings up the menu on the screen and the LCD - exits menu levels.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER • DVI/RGB/YPbPr OUTPUT for hi-res outputs. If a DVI-I breakout cable is used (see “Optional Accessories” page 4), RGBHV/YPbPr can be output in addition to the DVI. The supplied audio input/output adapter cable has labels on cables near RCA connectors.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Operating the SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 The SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 has many advanced features to enhance the typical viewing experience. A user can switch the unit on or off, control volume level, switch the current source, rotate an image, and many other functions.
The three source keys (section “A”) will select the source to be displayed on the DVI, screen. (Section “B” is not used for SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2.) In Single mode, the keys RGB, select the source immediately. In Dual mode a dialog will appear asking for window VIDEO selection.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 7.2.2 Window Setup This is where source, size, position, zoom, and crop can be modified per window. Once selected, the choice of window for modification will appear. Window Setup affects the characteristics of the window itself and not the image inside the window.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Window Position gives the ability to independently change the horizontal and vertical positions of a window. Note that to move a window, the size of that window must be smaller than the active area. Window Zoom gives the ability to proportionally change both the horizontal and vertical sizes of a window.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Video wall setup allows quick setup of a multiple monitor system. Enter the total number of columns and rows as well as the row and column of the one that’s being setup followed by apply changes. The output will be changed to the appropriate size. It is still necessary to account for the bezel size of the display device by manually changing the zoom, size or crop.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 7.2.4 Layout Setup The Layout Setup menu determines the way the windows are positioned and how many windows are displayed. Layout selects window layout from Single, PiP, and Dual Stack Type selects the positions of windows 1 and 2 in Dual mode. The selections are Left- Right and Up-Down.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER PiP Size adjusts the size of the PiP window from 0 - 100 percent with accuracy down to the tenths. PiP Position adjusts the position of the PiP window from 0 - 100 percent with accuracy down to the tenths.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Video settings adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue of picture output. All windows will be affected when adjusted. 7.2.6 Sound Setup Volume -- Selects the current (default) volume level Input -- Selects Analog or SPDIF for audio input...
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 7.2.8 System Setup This menu allows the selection of items which affect the overall SPLITMUX operation. Unit Address allows many SPLITMUX units to be connected via RS-485. When connecting multiple SPLITMUX units via the RS-485, each unit must be addressed differently. This address will be used when controlling via RS-232 from a control system or PC.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER OSD Setup turns on/off the Menu Transparency and OSD. Menu Transparency allows the menu to blend with the background. Show OSD can disable the On Screen Display. When using the front keypad for setup via the LCD, it will prevent the OSD from coming on the screen.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER ADC Calibration is for the RGBHV inputs color settings. The Auto will automatically adjust the gain and offset for each color when a test pattern is inputted. The Manual allows adjustment to a user’s reference or with external color analyzer.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Signal Timing This menu allows the adjusting and adding of input and output resolutions. There are currently ten user profiles for customized input and output resolutions. Horizontal Frequency and Pixel clock are automatically calculated inside the SPLITMUX. When done making changes, select Apply Changes to save.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Current Date and Time is important to the operation as the accuracy of the scheduler is based upon the settings in this menu. If the region the SPLITMUX is located in has daylight savings then it should be turned on to keep the time correct throughout the year.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER When an event is turned ON, the timer selected will cause the SPLITMUX and all other SPLITMUX units connected on the RS-485 bus to carry out a preset, power ON, or power OFF. If multiple SPLITMUX units are used, the schedulers can be used in all units to gain more events.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 9 Video Wall Functionality When multiple SPLITMUX units are used, a very powerful but yet cost effective video wall can be created. The SPLITMUX can create video walls that have real time vertical rotation of single or multiple images.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER Depending on input and output resolutions, video walls up to 32 x 32 can be created. Video walls with rotated images can be created as well with a combination of both rotated and non- rotated to create a puzzle effect.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 10 Real Time Image Rotation The SPLITMUX can do real-time image rotation with resolutions up to 1900 x 1200 @ 60Hz. Its patent pending multi-image rotation allows a display to show multiple rotated images at the same time.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 11 Troubleshooting Symptom Checks Key on remote is pressed but Check to see if the batteries are good. If the batteries are nothing happens good – check the cable connections between the Plasma Display and the SPLITMUX Also, make certain the SPLITMUX has power.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 12 RS-232 Protocol Serial Control Setup: 115k 8N1 (Default) Baud Rate: 2400 – 115k (Selectable). Serial Connector Type: 9 to 6 pin RS 232 cable (NULL- supplied). The SPLITMUX is addressable. Units will be addressable from 000-254.
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER COMMANDS FUNCTION NOTE KEY_NUM6 NUMBER 6 KEY_NUM7 NUMBER 7 KEY_NUM8 NUMBER 8 KEY_NUM9 NUMBER 9 KEY_LEFT LEFT ARROW KEY_RIGHT RIGHT ARROW KEY_UP UP ARROW KEY_DOWN DOWN ARROW KEY_SEL SELECT KEY_MENU MENU KEY_EXIT EXIT KEY_POWER POWER TOGGLE...
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER COMMANDS FUNCTION NOTE VPOSIT n m SET V.POSITION n (window):1, 2; m = 0 to 1000 HSIZE n m SET H.SIZE n (window):1, 2; m = 0 to 1000 VSIZE n m SET V.SIZE n (window):1, 2; m = 0 to 1000...
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER COMMANDS FUNCTION NOTE VERFLIPOFF VERTICAL FLIP OFF HORFLIPON HORIZONTAL FLIP ON HORFLIPOFF HORIZONTAL FLIP ON STACK n STACK DIRECTION n = UD, LR Inputs: DVI_A, RGB_A, SVIDEO_A ** Output resolutions: VGA 60Hz SXGA 60Hz USER 02...
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER COMMANDS FUNCTION NOTE ZOOM n ZOOM n (window): 1,2 INFO INFORMATION See below for detailed response info CROPLEFT n CROP LEFT PIXELS n (window): 1,2 CROPRIGHT n CROP RIGHT PIXELS n (window): 1,2 CROPTOP n CROP TOP PIXELS...
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER b. Power source 12v 14.4 Watt DC wall supply 2.1mm Power Connector (12 volts) Center is Positive - Outer Shell is Ground c. Connection terminals INPUT OUTPUT NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 Aurora, OH 44202...
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SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER S-Video/Composite 4 Pin miniDIN Connector: Mating Face of 4 miniDIN Female 1 Y Ground 2 C Ground 3 Y Intensity (Luminance) or Composite 4 C Color (Chrominance) Control Port 6 Pin miniDIN Connector: Mating Face of...
PC. Then the same SPLITMUX’s RS485 pins (485+, 485-, and Ground) are connected in parallel to all other SPLITMUX Control Ports at the RS485 connection pins. NTI has made available the SPLITMUX LOOP KIT which makes this task easier to connect.
SPLITMUX-SVDVI-2 DUAL SCREEN SPLITTER 14 Warranty The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com...
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