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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE NEEDS © COPYRIGHT REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................4 OPERATING DETERMINATIONS........................6 COMPONENTS OF A DISPLAY........................7 > > Control Systems ............................7 > > Mounting Elements and Connections of a Display..................9 > > Control System with Control Software PC Studio ................... 10 >...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    - download the latest version of the user manual from the Internet Thank you for having chosen a EUROLITE LED display. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy this device for a long period of time.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires! This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual.
  • Page 5 There must never enter any liquid into power outlets, extension cords or any holes in the housing of the device. If you suppose that also a minimal amount of liquid may have entered the device, it must immediately be disconnected. This is also valid, if the device was exposed to high humidity. Also if the device is still running, the device must be checked by a specialist if the liquid has reduced any insulation.

  • Page 6: Operating Determinations

    OPERATING DETERMINATIONS The DF-40 is a flexible display equipped with bright tri-color RGB LEDs. It was specially designed for projection of videos and graphics synchronous to the computer or the DF media player. The display bends, rolls and moulds around almost any shape for waves, columns, circles, arcs and angles. The modular design allows the horizontal and vertical built-up of indoor video screens.

  • Page 7: Components Of A Display

    COMPONENTS OF A DISPLAY The following describes all components needed to operate a DF-40 LED display....................................>> Control Systems Possible number of displays Resolution Minimum 1 display 22 x 22 pixels Maximum 6 displays with 1 control unit e.g. 22 x 132 pixels Maximum 1530 displays with 255 control units e.g.
  • Page 8 ....................................Possible number of displays Resolution Minimum 1 display 22 x 22 pixels Maximum 6 displays with 1 control unit e.g. 22 x 132 pixels Maximum 288 displays/48 control units with 1 media player e.g. 6336 x 6336 pixels Second video wall with identical picture with 1 media player e.g.

  • Page 9: Mounting Elements And Connections Of A Display

    ....................................>> Mounting Elements and Connections of a Display ....................................9/51 00066923.DOC, Version 1.0...

  • Page 10: Control System With Control Software Pc Studio

    ....................................>> Control System with Control Software PC Studio The control system consists of a control unit and the light effect software [PC Studio] and allows for control of DF displays together with a computer with Windows operating system and network card. Configuration, setting of control functions and design of light shows is done with the software.

  • Page 11: Media Player With Control Software Sd Studio

    ....................................>> Media Player with Control Software SD Studio Using the media player and the light effect software [SD Studio] the displays can be operated in stand-alone mode without a computer after the basic configuration. This makes the system perfect for rental use and mobile applications.
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  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION Attach the displays at your desired location using the included fixation strips. Alternatively you can e.g. affix hook bands to the rear. Caution! For installation in public or industrial areas, a series of safety instructions have to be followed that this manual can only give in part.

  • Page 14: Connections

    CONNECTIONS >> Only use patch cables type CAT5e or better between network card and control unit. >> Do not use a network hub or switch or any other network extension to connect the control unit to the computer. >> Do not bent or apply tension to the display's data cables and the power cable to prevent damage.
  • Page 15 ....................................Connecting the displays  Connect the control unit to the first display in the chain as shown. For this purpose, connect the control unit's data cable [PORT 1] to the display's data cable.  If needed, extension cables may be used. 1 and 3 meter cables are available as accessory. ...

  • Page 16: Media Player Operation

    ....................................>> Media Player Operation ....................................Connecting the displays and the control unit  Make the connections as described under PC operation.  For media player operation, a maximum of 48 control units can be connected in series. Connecting the media player ...

  • Page 17: Connection To The Mains

    ....................................Connection to the Mains DANGER OF LIFE! Installation of the power supply units by skilled personnel only. After having connected all components, connect each display to a power supply unit. Then connect the power supply units to a mains outlet. >>...

  • Page 18: Pc Studio

    PC STUDIO CONTROL SOFTWARE Depending on the operating mode, the matching PC program must be installed before taking the displays into operation. Both programs were designed as graphical user interface for use with the control unit and the media player. They allow for configuration, setting of control functions and design of light shows. The programs support all popular media formats, such as the video formats *.avi, *.swf, *.rm, *.mpeg, *.mpg, the image formats *.jpg, *.gif, *.bmp and the document formats *.txt, *.doc, *.excel, *.rtf.

  • Page 19: Pc Operation With The Control Software Pc Studio

    ....................................>> PC Operation with the Control Software PC Studio >> Caution! Use a separate network card for operating the control system [PC Studio]....................................Installation Connect the displays as described before and connect the first control unit in the chain to your computer. As soon as an ethernet connection is established, the computer displays a dialog window in the lower right corner of the screen (possibly limited connectivity is displayed, nevertheless, the ethernet connection is sufficient for operation).

  • Page 20: Graphical User Interface

    ....................................Graphical User Interface ....................................Toolbar ....................................Editor ....................................20/51 00066923.DOC, Version 1.0...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    ....................................Configuration The control software must be configured for use with the displays and the control units. All settings can be stored and loaded at any later stage. Start the program. The graphical user interface and the start tab will be displayed.

  • Page 22: Display Settings

    You can make basic settings for the program by checking the corresponding option: [Start when windows starts up]  starts the program automatically when Windows is started [Load file when starting]  loads last light show (*.act file) when the program is started [Play document when starts up] ...
  • Page 23 ....................................Call menu item [File]  [New] or click [ ] in the toolbar. In the [Create Sculpt] window, specify the size of the complete video wall in pixels: Enter width and height in the corresponding fields. Our example requires [132 x 66]. Then select [Plane] under [Sculpt]....................................
  • Page 24 ....................................Select [Return Col] for [Connection Mode]. If you are not in edit mode, call menu item [Edit]  [Add] or click [ ] in the toolbar. Each individual pixel of the displays must be assigned to the control units. For this, pixels must be marked according to the cabling.
  • Page 25 Repeat the procedure a last time for the third control unit. Click position [3] in field [No.] and drag a window from position [X:1, Y:66] to [X:132, Y:45]. The pixels marked will be displayed in blue. Use the commands in the toolbar to correct steps....................................

  • Page 26: Storing User Settings

    ....................................Storing User Settings Call menu item [File]  [Save] or click [ ] in the toolbar. Store your personal settings as *.scu file. Call menu item [File]  [Return] or [ ] in the toolbar to exit the edit window [Setting Sculpt Window] and return to the standard interface.

  • Page 27: Function Test

    ....................................Function Test For various function tests, select menu item [Test]....................................Play Window Adjustments Settings for the play window can be adjusted under menu item [Setting]  [Play window setting] by checking the corresponding option: [Top display]  The play window cannot be covered by other programs. [Show/Hide Play window] ...

  • Page 28: First Steps To A Show With Pc Studio

    ....................................>> First Steps to a Show with PC Studio You can project e.g. videos and graphics in all popular formats on your displays. Some example files come with the supplied DVD. Furthermore, it is possible to display websites, embed audio files and create shows using the program's editors.

  • Page 29: Creating A Show And Loading Video

    ....................................Creating a Show and Loading Video First create a new program by clicking [ ]. The tree structure indicates [Program]. In the right [Program] tab you can adjust various parameters such as name, play time, background and the picture mode.
  • Page 30 ....................................Click the [ ] symbol to create a new program window. To play a video file from the included DVD select [File window]. A new window is displayed: [Open]. Navigate to the desired file and click [Open]. In the [Window] tab enter the start position for the program window in the fields [StartX] and [StartY]. Also enter width and height in the corresponding fields.

  • Page 31: Storing Your Show

    ....................................Storing Your Show Call menu item [File]  [Save] or click [ ] in the toolbar to store your show as *.act file. Use the option [Open] or the [ ] symbol in the toolbar to load the show later on. You can also have the last show automatically loaded or loaded and played at each program start ...

  • Page 32: Sd Studio

    SD STUDIO CONTROL SOFTWARE >> Media Player Operation with the Control Software SD Studio Installation Install the control software [SD Studio] on your computer. For this purpose, start the installation program on the supplied DVD and follow the instructions of the installation program. ...

  • Page 33: Graphical User Interface

    ....................................Graphical User Interface ....................................Toolbar ....................................33/51 00066923.DOC, Version 1.0...

  • Page 34: Configuration

    ....................................Configuration The control software must be configured for use with the displays and the control units. All settings can be stored and loaded at any later stage. Start the program. When starting the program a dialog requesting the user settings [*.scu file] is displayed. Ignore this point during your initial configuration and click [Cancel].

  • Page 35: Display Settings

    ....................................Display Settings Call menu item [Setting]  [Setting Sculpt] to start the configuration. A dialog requesting the user settings [*.scu file] is displayed. Ignore this point during your initial configuration and click [Cancel]. • Later you can load your settings at this point. The edit window [Setting Sculpt Window] is displayed.
  • Page 36 ....................................Call menu item [File]  [New] or click [ ] in the toolbar. In the [Create Sculpt] window, specify the size of the complete video wall in pixels: Enter width and height in the corresponding fields. Our example requires [132 x 66] pixels. Then select [Plane] under [Sculpt].
  • Page 37 ....................................Select [Return Col] for [Connection Mode]. If you are not in edit mode, call menu item [Edit]  [Add] or click [ ] in the toolbar. Each individual pixel of the displays must be assigned to the control units. For this, pixels must be marked according to the cabling.
  • Page 38 Repeat the procedure a last time for the third control unit. Click position [3] in field [No.] and drag a window from position [X:1, Y:66] to [X:132, Y:45] The pixels marked will be displayed in blue. Use the commands in the toolbar to correct steps....................................

  • Page 39: Storing User Settings

    ....................................Storing User Settings Call menu item [File]  [Save] or click [ ] in the toolbar. Store your personal settings as *.scu file. Call menu item [File]  [Return] or [ ] in the toolbar to exit the edit window [Lighting Sculpt Window] and return to the standard interface.

  • Page 40: First Steps To A Show With Sd Studio

    ....................................>> First Steps to a Show with SD Studio You can project e.g. videos and graphics in all popular formats on your displays. Some example files come with the supplied DVD. Furthermore, it is possible to capture live video directly from your PC and create shows using the program's editors.
  • Page 41 ....................................To check the video start the playback by clicking [ ]. Press [ ] to stop the video. Go forward and backward in the video with the [position slider]. If needed, you can edit the video and copy sequences and insert them at a different spot. You can cut the video or remove sequences.

  • Page 42: Video Capture

    ....................................Video Capture Call menu item [Tool]  [Video capture transform]. • The standard interface will be closed and the capture dialog displayed....................................42/51 00066923.DOC, Version 1.0...

  • Page 43: Live Video Capture

    ....................................Live Video Capture Under [Capture region] enter the start position for the [Capture window] on the computer monitor in the fields [X] and [Y]. Specify the size in pixels: Enter width and height in the corresponding fields. • You can also use the mouse to do this. •...

  • Page 44: Video File Capture

    ....................................Video File Capture Specify the start position and size of the capture window as well as the number of frames for the video material. Captured live video and captured video files can be combined as desired. However, the size of the capture window must be identical in both cases otherwise the previously loaded material is lost.

  • Page 45: Checking And Editing

    ....................................Checking and Editing To check the captured video start the playback by clicking [Play]. Press [Stop] to stop the video. Go forward and backward in the video with the [position slider]. You can cut the video or remove sequences. Click [Delete] and enter the corresponding frames in the each of the dialogs.

  • Page 46: Storing Your Show

    ....................................Storing Your Show Call menu item [File]  [Save] or click [ ] in the toolbar to store your show as *.vid file. Use the option [File]  [Open] or the [ ] symbol in the toolbar to load the show later on....................................

  • Page 47: Exporting Your Show Onto The Sd Card

    ....................................Exporting Your Show Onto the SD Card Insert the included SD card into your computer's card reader. Call menu item [File]  [Output Controller Data]. Enter the desired frame range in the query dialog. Navigate to the SD card's drive and store your show as *.dat file. This process can take some time, depending on the size of the video.

  • Page 48: Playing Shows With The Media Player

    ....................................>> Playing Shows with the Media Player Insert the SD card into the media player. Switch on the media player. The player checks if a memory card is inserted and indicates [Reading...]. After the read-in the first *.dat file on the memory card is selected and playback is started [Filexx:].

  • Page 49: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents! DANGER TO LIFE! Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation! Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. WARNING! Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers! ....................................

  • Page 50: Problem Chart

    PROBLEM CHART >> Caution!  If the entire display is without image, make sure all cables are properly connected.  Only use cables type CAT5e or better.  Do not use a network hub or switch or any other network extension. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Windows XP, Vista or 7 32/64 bit Separate network card (100 Mbps) SD card reader for media player operation Accessories 80503620 EUROLITE DF power unit 80503625 DF signal extension cable 1m 80503630 DF signal extension cable 3m Please note: Every information is subject to change without prior notice. 08.03.2012 ©...

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