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  • Page 1 User Manual Sequoia 4H One of a kind multiviewing Revision 1.0.8, (March, 2014)

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    To assist us in making improvements to this user manual, we welcome any comments and constructive criticism. Please email us at: sales@avitechvideo.com. WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the Sequoia 4H. Doing so may void the warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are patented or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Getting Started ......................1 1.1 Package Contents ......................1 1.2 Product Features ....................... 3 1.3 Specifications ........................4 1.4 Connections to the Sequoia 4H ..................5 2. System Configuration ....................7 2.1 Getting the Sequoia 4H Ready ..................7 2.1.1 Basic Setup When Connecting to a Regular or Touch-screen Display ...
  • Page 4 B.5 Exit from Remote Operation Mode to Host Operation Mode ........24 B.6 Switch Control (Cycle) Between Windows..............26 Appendix C Using the Touch-to-Mouse Utility (for Windows XP only) ..... 28 Appendix D Resetting to the Factory-Default State ............ 29...

  • Page 5: User Manual Application

    USER MANUAL APPLICATION This manual contains information that is compatible to the following Sequoia 4H model: Cascade and “Surfer” feature version Cascade and Touch-Screen version Hardware Main Board Upper Board Firmware USB Host V0.00.39S11.26.2013 V0.00.33 05.27.2013 V0.01.09m 4h bldr1.40 V0.01.12s 4h bldr1.40 06.29.2012*...
  • Page 6 Revision No. Date Changes Applied Copied the illustration from NAB PPT product presentation 5/22/2012 (PDF format). Removed all mention of 10-bit and 12-bit input format 5/29/2012 support. Removed all mention of "Host" appearing in all application diagrams. Added "(optional)" to "All-in-one cable" in "package 1.0.5 6/5/2012 contents"...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or Limitation of Liability television interference caused by using other than recommended Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Sequoia 4H provides a simple solution for any user who works in an environment with multiple computers. The Sequoia 4H is able to seamlessly switch and control up to 4 computers with just a keyboard and mouse. Additionally, its scalability (through cascading) allows Sequoia to be ideal for both individual users and corporate applications.
  • Page 9 Rubber Foot (4 pcs) USB-A to USB-B Cable HDMI Cable (optional) Sequoia 5-in-1 Cable (optional) DVI to HDMI Adapter (optional) Table 1-1 Package Contents The following items are included if the optional rack mount kit was also ordered. Front Bracket Power Adapter Tray...

  • Page 10: Product Features

    Moreover, with Avitech’s Hook utility (patent pending), a laptop can be used to control the Sequoia 4H via the USB port located on the front panel For larger applications, it’s possible to cascade up to five Sequoia 4H’s and control up to 20 computers with just one keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    1.3 Specifications Input Automatic sensing  HDMI mode:  480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p HDMI or DVI  DVI-D mode: (via DVI to HDMI adapter)  Up to 1920×1200 Transmission of audio signal is not included when using the DVI to HDMI adapter.

  • Page 12: Connections To The Sequoia 4H

     Glows green when the Sequoia 4H is turned ON  MODE  Glows green when the Sequoia 4H is in Host operation mode  Glows amber when the Sequoia 4H is in Remote operation mode  1 to 4 Indicators ...
  • Page 13 For setup using the Phoenix-G software (Galaxy) and control using ASCII Z commands via a network connection Ethernet (IP) (Protocol: TCP/IP, UDP) Dip Switches Resets the Sequoia to factory-default settings; or updates firmware Power Switch Turns the Sequoia 4H power ON and OFF Table 1-4 Sequoia 4H Component Description...

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    This chapter discusses the process of setting up Sequoia 4H. 2.1 Getting the Sequoia 4H Ready The Sequoia 4H can be connected to most monitors and some touch-screen displays. It can also be cascaded with up to five (5) Sequoias for larger applications.
  • Page 15 Step 5. Connect the provided 12V DC power adapter to the Sequoia 4H and turn the Sequoia on. 1. For computers using the PS/2 connection instead of a USB connection; re-boot at this time.

  • Page 16: Basic Setup When Cascading Sequoia Devices

    The following figure shows three Sequoia 4H’s cascaded together; with each Sequoia 4H connected to four computers. Cascading is available on the Sequoia 4H, 2H2U, and 2x2V. A combination of any of these Sequoia devices can be cascaded to meet custom applications.
  • Page 17 (will disappear again after 5 seconds of inactivity). Move the mouse again to display the Host cursor. Step 6. Place the cursor on the display of the first Sequoia 4H with the mouse and keyboard connected to it, then perform a system configuration reset by pressing: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + R.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    When the Sequoia 4H is in Host operation mode, the Host cursor is controlled by the mouse connected to the Sequoia 4H. Or in the case of a cascaded setup, the cursor is controlled by the mouse that is connected to the Master Sequoia. The Host cursor controls the positions and sizes of the windows for up to four remote computers (up to 20 when cascaded).

  • Page 19: Host Operation Mode

    (Note: only USB connections are hot-pluggable). 3.1.2 Functions The Sequoia 4H allows the swapping of window positions, window size adjustments, and audio output selections. The following are summarized functions of the Host operation mode.

  • Page 20: Hot-Keys

    3.1.3 Hot-keys Hot-keys are available when utilizing the Sequoia 4H under the Host operation mode. Detailed below are the Host operation mode hot-keys. Keys Use Alt + F1 – F12 function keys (up to F23 with special keyboard) to load Alt + F# user-created preset files.

  • Page 21: Remote Operation Mode

    (Ctrl + Y) list in memory. 3.2 Remote Operation Mode 3.2.1 Hot-keys Hot-keys are available when utilizing the Sequoia 4H under the Remote operation mode.
Detailed below are the Remote operation mode hot-keys. Keys Exits from the Remote operation mode to the Host operation mode.
  • Page 22 Note: This function is only available when the computer and Sequoia are connected via the 5-in-1 cable’s USB port. Example: If Sequoia 4H is connected to 4 computers via the 5-in-1 cable, Ctrl + Pause then hot-key switching would be from: computer 1computer 2...

  • Page 23: Appendix A Using The Surfer Feature

    Appendix A Using the Surfer Feature “Surfer” feature is not available for Sequoia 4H with touch-screen display setup or with PS/2 connection. The “Surfer” feature is designed to make it easy to control multiple remote computer windows. Just moving the mouse to the window of another computer will allow the Sequoia’s (Host) keyboard and mouse to control that computer.

  • Page 24: Surfer" Feature On Uniform Quad Layout That Fills Entire Screen

    “Surfer” Feature on Uniform Quad Layout That Fills Entire Screen  Below figure shows the “Source” window control switching action upon moving the mouse to the window side. Moving the mouse from one “Source” window to another transfers control from the former window to the target window.
  • Page 25  Below figure shows the allowed “Source” window control switching action upon moving the mouse to the window sides (“shaded area” indicators). Moving the mouse from one “Source” window to another transfers control from the former window to the target window. No “Source”...

  • Page 26: Surfer" Feature On Non-Uniform Quad Layout

    Figure A-4 “Surfer” Feature on Default Preset 3 “Surfer” Feature on Non-uniform Quad Layout  Below figure shows possible “Source” window control switching actions. Moving the mouse from one “Source” window to the other transfers control from the former window to the target window. No “Source”...

  • Page 27: Surfer" Feature On Full Screen "Source" Window

    Figure A-5 “Surfer” Feature on Full Screen “Source” Window “Surfer” Feature on Cascaded System  Below figure shows a sample 3 Sequoia 4H cascaded system. The “Surfer” feature is confined within each Sequoia only. (refer to the abovementioned illustrations on using the “Surfer” feature in each Sequoia) ...
  • Page 28 Legend: Host operation mode action (moving between Sequoia 4H) = dotted line and arrow (no fill) Remote operation mode action (within a particular Sequoia 4H) = shaded area and arrow (with fill) Figure A-6 “Surfer” Feature on Cascaded System Up to 5 Sequoia 4H can be cascaded.

  • Page 29: Appendix B Using The Touch-Screen

    Lock/Unlock Window Layout When using a touch-screen monitor with the Sequoia 4H for the first time or after a factory reset make sure to perform a screen calibration. (For details refer to Chapter 2.1.1, “Basic Setup When Connecting to a Touch-screen Display.”)

  • Page 30: Pop-Up Selection

    Pop-up Selection Use a stylus (or finger) to tap the top right corner of a window and the following icons will appear: ) To execute an icon’s function press on it for approximately 1 second. To perform the “swap window function,” press on the icon for 1 second, then tap twice on the destination window.

  • Page 31: Move/Resize Window

    Move/Resize Window To move a window, tap anywhere near the center of the window and when the symbol appears, drag the window to a new position. To resize a window, tap anywhere near the edge of the window and when the directional arrows appear, drag the windows’...
  • Page 32 To exit from (Full Screen) Remote operation mode, press the upper or lower inch of the touch-screen for approximately 1.5 seconds. Note: Figure B-5 indicates these areas with the black rectangles. Figure B-5 Touch-screen: Exit Remote Operation Mode (When in Full Screen)

  • Page 33: Switch Control (Cycle) Between Windows

    Switch Control (Cycle) Between Windows To switch control from window 1window 2; press anywhere on window 2 for approximately 0.5 seconds. When the Swap with Active Window parameter is set to (ON), switching control from window 1 window 2 will also swap the locations of the windows. The “Swap with Active Window” parameter can only be adjusted using the Phoenix-G (Galaxy) control software.
  • Page 34 To switch Sources (cycle) while in Full Screen Remote operation mode; press within an inch of the left or right edges of the touch-screen and hold for approximately 1.5 seconds. (Refer to Figure B-7.)  Cycle Forward: press right side of screen: ...

  • Page 35: Appendix C Using The Touch-To-Mouse Utility (For Windows Xp Only)

    Appendix C Using the Touch-to-Mouse Utility (for Windows XP only) The Touch-to-Mouse utility is designed for use with a touch-screen monitor and a remote computer running Windows XP. To start the Touch-to-Mouse utility, perform the following steps: Step 1. Copy the file “Sequoia USB Touch Tool.exe” to the designated computer. Step 2.

  • Page 36: Appendix D Resetting To The Factory-Default State

    Appendix D Resetting to the Factory-Default State To reset your Sequoia to its factory-default state, perform the following steps: Step 1. Power-off the Sequoia by pressing the power switch. Step 2. Push number 2 (middle) dip switch located on Sequoia’s rear panel downwards to the ON position.

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