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Jupiter Systems
PixelNet Domain Control

User Manual

Version 1.1
August 21, 2009
A-900-011-00, Rev. D

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Jupiter Systems PixelNet Domain Control User Manual Version 1.1 August 21, 2009 A-900-011-00, Rev. D...

  • Page 3: Copyright

    The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not approved by Jupiter Systems can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Statement of Limited Warranty PixelNet Hardware Jupiter Systems warrants that the PixelNet Hardware sold by Jupiter are free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in accordance with the product specification for a period of 24 months from the date of shipment from Jupiter Systems.
  • Page 6 (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Jupiter Systems with a copy of your receipt or purchase order number. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.

  • Page 7: Using This Manual

    Cautions also alert you about physical connections that can cause the system to not operate properly. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1.2 The PixelNet Difference ........
  • Page 10 2.8 PixelNet Switch ........
  • Page 11 5.5.6 Input Channel Properties ....... 132 PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 12 Chapter 6. PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software ..151 6.1 PixelNet Domain Control Window ....... 151 6.1.1 Title Bar .
  • Page 13 6.9 PDC Help Menu ..........195 Appendix A. PixelNet Node Properties ....197 A.1 DVI Output Properties .
  • Page 14 Index ......... . 231 PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1-Introduction To Pixelnet

    Chapter 1—Introduction to PixelNet 1. Introduction to PixelNet PixelNet offers a new and revolutionary way to capture, distribute, display, and control digital and analog video streams. PixelNet input nodes capture a wide variety of source signals and output nodes display them simultaneously on a single display or display wall.
  • Page 16 Based on a switched, proprietary network, PixelNet consists of input nodes and output nodes that connect through a PixelNet Switch to a display wall via standard Cat 6 network cabling. PixelNet makes creating complex topologies of inputs, outputs, and display walls simple, inexpensive, and future proof.

  • Page 17: Outstanding Visual Quality

    All connections between nodes and switches are made using common Cat 6 cables up to 100 meters in length. PixelNet is completely digital in nature, and with digital input sources such as a DVI computer source or SDI video, the network can be digital end-to-end, resulting in the best possible visual performance.

  • Page 18: Window Borders And Titles

    1—Introduction to PixelNet 1.4 Window Borders and Titles PixelNet now offers options to apply colored borders to any window on the display wall and add titles to the borders using a text editor. Window layouts can be saved and instantly recalled on the wall, including the borders and titles.

  • Page 19: Quad Cvbs-Y/C Input Node

    Also, the AES-3id standard is supported. 1.6 PixelNet Switches Each PixelNet Network requires the use of at least one 48-port PixelNet Switch. PixelNet switches are based on a proprietary switching network and can not be used within a standard Ethernet network.

  • Page 20: Pixelnet Domain

    PixelNet Domain Server running PixelNet Control Software. 1.8 PixelNet Domain Server In order to run the PixelNet Domain Control Software, the PixelNet Domain Server requires a dedicated gigabit Ethernet port with jumbo packet support. Furthermore, all of the items shown in the Connection Properties list must be disabled (unchecked), before using the Server.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2-Pixelnet Hardware

    Chapter 2—PixelNet Hardware 2. PixelNet Hardware 2.1 Hardware Overview This chapter describes the hardware characteristics of the PixelNet DVI-I input node (“Figure 1”), the PixelNet HD Component input node (“Figure 2”), PixelNet 3G-SDI input node (“Figure 3” on page Quad CVBS-Y/C input node (“Figure 4”...

  • Page 22: Figure 2. Pixelnet Hd Component Input Node Front Panel

    2—PixelNet Hardware Figure 2 - PixelNet HD Component Input Node Front Panel Figure 3 - PixelNet 3G-SDI Input Node Front Panel Figure 4 - PixelNet Quad SD Input Node Front Panel Figure 5 - PixelNet Output Node Front Panel PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 23: Led Behavior

    Hardware Overview Figure 6 - PixelNet Audio Output Node Front Panel 2.1.1 LED Behavior The PixelNet nodes contain four LEDs—Active, Input, Output, and Fault. The Active, Input, and Output LEDs must be interpreted in conjunction with the Fault LED color.

  • Page 24: Hd Component Input Node

    2.2 HD Component Input Node • Supports SDTV (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) and HDTV (NTSC) • Provides analog component inputs (YPrPb) • Provides automatic format detection for plug-and-play simplicity • Provides two gigabit PixelNet ports PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 25: Dvi Input Node

    • Supports analog-to-analog and digital-to-digital loop-through • Provides choice of external (loop-through) or internal EDID • Provides automatic format detection for plug-and-play simplicity • Provides two gigabit PixelNet ports “Figure 8” on page 12 shows the rear panel of the DVI input node.

  • Page 26: Edid Switch

    • With the switch to the right towards the crossed-out monitor icon, the PC connects to an internal chip in the node with a built- in EDID table to get information about the maximum resolution that the node will support. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 27: Sdi Input Node

    Power Port 1 Port 2 Figure 9 - PixelNet 3G-SDI Input Node Rear View “Figure 9” on page 13 shows the rear panel of the 3G-SDI input node. Cable connections are also indicated in the figure. The 3G-SDI input node also provides loop through output.

  • Page 28: Quad Cvbs-Y/C Input Node

    • SD (480 i, 576 i)—at 25 or 30 fps • Handles NTSC/PAL/SECAM components, and S-Video signals • Supports automatic format detection for plug-and-play simplicity • Provides 8-bit 4:2:2 color processing • Provides two gigabit PixelNet ports PixelNet PixelNet Power...

  • Page 29: Teammate Output Node

    Distribution Amplifier (DA). Each DA port can support up to ten output nodes. Also, more than one DA can be daisy- chained from the first DA. The DA is available as a PixelNet option. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 30: Figure 12. Output Node Basic Sync Connections

    The following figure shows the basic daisy-chain connections for the Sync Port. Every node requires a T-Connector. Every branch of the T-Connector will be connected. Each end of the daisy-chain has a 75 Ohm terminator attached. Figure 12 - Output Node Basic Sync Connections PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 31: Figure 13. Output Node Sync Connections For > 10 Nodes

    TeamMate Output Node PixelNet Networks with greater than 10 output nodes, require the use of High-bandwidth Video Distribution Amplifiers. Figure 13 - Output Node Sync Connections for > 10 Nodes PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 32: Audio Output Node

    • Dynamic Range: 110dB • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% Analog Audio TRS AES 3id Optical PixelNet Port Power S/PDIF S/PDIF Figure 14 - Audio Output Node For more information, refer to “Audio Output Nodes” on page PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 33: Pixelnet Switch

    Use Cat 6 Ethernet cables to connect the RJ-45 ports on the nodes to the RJ-45 ports on the switch. Based on a proprietary switched network, the PixelNet consists of input nodes and output nodes that connect via standard Ethernet network cabling.

  • Page 34: Pixelnet Cable

    As a result, the ports must follow a top-to-bottom arrangement. 2.9 PixelNet Cable The PixelNet Network uses Cat 6 cables in its configurations. 2.9.1 Cat 6 Figure 18 - Cat 6 Cable PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3-Pixelnet Network

    3. PixelNet Network 3.1 Network Overview This chapter describes how to configure a PixelNet Network. PixelNet offers the flexibility that allows you to scale the system depending on the number of input and output nodes required by your installation. PixelNet provides for higher frame rates with very low latency.

  • Page 36: Figure 19. Single Switch Configuration

    3—PixelNet Network Figure 19 - Single Switch Configuration PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 37: Dual Switch Configuration

    The nodes connect to the switches through two Cat 6 cables. The two switches connect together with two 10 Gbps CX4 cables. “Figure 20” on page 23 provides an overview of a Dual Switch Configuration. Figure 20 - Dual Switch Configuration PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 38: Building A Dual Switch Network

    “Figure 22” on page 25) so that the data load is balanced. During operation, each of the connected 1G ports will blink with PixelNet activity. Also, ports 49 and 50 will show activity. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 39: Figure 22. Balanced Load-Pixelnet Switch Configuration

    Dual Switch Configuration Figure 22 - Balanced load—PixelNet Switch Configuration A PixelNet Dual Switch Network can manage a total of 24 input and 20 output nodes and one dedicated PDC computer, which requires one switch port. Note Put half of input nodes and half of output nodes on each switch to balance data load.

  • Page 40: Multiple Switch Configuration

    10 Gbps backbone switch with two 10 Gbps CX4 cables. The 10 GB backbone switch allows PixelNet to expand up to 239 nodes. At present, a maximum sized PixelNet network can have 239 nodes. “Figure 23”...

  • Page 41: Figure 23. Multiple Switch Configuration

    Multiple Switch Configuration Figure 23 - Multiple Switch Configuration PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 42: Replace Input Nodes

    3. Disconnect the failed input node from the PixelNet Domain. 4. Connect the new node directly to the ports on the switch (connected to the PixelNet Domain) where the failed node was connected.

  • Page 43: Replace Output Nodes

    4. Disconnect the failed output node from the PDC Domain. Note If you do not have a replacement output node, please contact Jupiter Technical Support to order one. 5. Connect the replacement node exactly in the way the failed node was connected in the PixelNet Domain.
  • Page 44 The Unassigned classification also disappears from the thumbnail. 13. Click Save, then Done on the PixelNet Domain Configuration dialog to save the configuration. Load the working configuration (PDC-->Configuration-->Load).

  • Page 45: Chapter 4-Pixelnet Installation

    • Attach input device cables to PixelNet input nodes • Attach output device cables to PixelNet output nodes • Connect PixelNet input node ports to the odd ports (top row) of the PixelNet Switch • Connect PixelNet output node ports to the even ports (bottom row) of the PixelNet Switch •...

  • Page 46: Disabling The Network Connection In Windows Xp

    4—PixelNet Installation 4.2.1 Disabling the Network Connection in Windows XP To disable the connection properties list on the PixelNet Domain Server: 1. Access the Network Connections section in the Server. (Network Connection—>LAN or High-Speed Internet). 2. Select the network connection to be used for PixelNet.

  • Page 47: Figure 25. Connection Properties In Xp

    7. In the dialog that opens, turn off all power saving options and all Wake On LAN options. Caution Turn off all the power saving and Wake On LAN options to ensure a reliable PixelNet network. 8. Click OK. 9. Close the Network Connections dialog. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 48: Disabling The Network Connection In Windows Vista

    4—PixelNet Installation 4.2.2 Disabling the Network Connection in Windows Vista To disable the connection properties list on the PixelNet Domain Server: 1. Access the Network Connections section in the Server. (Control Panel—>Network and Sharing Center—>Manage Network Connections—>Network Connections—>LAN or High- Speed Internet).

  • Page 49: Figure 27. Connection Properties In Vista

    7. In the dialog that opens, turn off all power saving options and all Wake On LAN options. Caution Turn off all the power saving and Wake On LAN options to ensure a reliable PixelNet network. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 50: Installation Procedure

    3. Click Browse and start the Setup.exe file in the CD directory. The installation program will install PDC in the following path in your computer—C:\Program Files\Jupiter\PDC 4. Click Run on the Security Warning dialog. Figure 28 - Security Warning PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 29. License Agreement

    Installation Procedure 5. Read the following license agreement carefully and click I accept the terms in the license agreement to acknowledge your license agreement. Figure 29 - License Agreement 6. Click Next. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 52: Figure 30. Installshield Wizard

    4—PixelNet Installation 7. Click Next to continue with the installation. Figure 30 - InstallShield Wizard 8. Choose Typical as the installation type. Click Next. Figure 31 - Setup Type PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 53: Figure 32. Ready To Install

    Installation Procedure 9. Click Install. You will see progress screens highlighting the installation progress. Figure 32 - Ready to Install 10. Click Finish. Figure 33 - Finish Install PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 54: Installing Pdc Applications

    • dotnetfx (Vista users do not need to install) • WinPCap 4.4.1 Installing dotnetfx 1. In My Computer open the PDC CD and locate the dotnetfx icon as shown below. Figure 34 - dotnetfx Application 2. Double-click to start the dotnetfx Install Wizard. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 55: Figure 35

    Installing PDC Applications 3. Read, understand, and agree to the terms of the End-User License Agreement before clicking I have read and accept the terms of the License Agreement. Figure 35 - .NET 3.5 Setup PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 56: Figure 36

    4—PixelNet Installation 4. Click Install. The installation progress screen displays. Figure 36 - .NET 3.5 Installation Progress Figure 37 - .NET 3.5 Installing Components PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 57: Installing Winpcap

    5. Click Finish when Setup is complete. Figure 38 - .NET 3.5 Setup Complete 4.4.2 Installing WinPcap 1. Locate the WinPcap application in the root of the PDC CD. 2. Click and start the WinPcap Install Wizard. Click Next. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 58: Figure 39. Winpcap Installer

    4—PixelNet Installation Figure 39 - WinPcap Installer 3. Click Next. Figure 40 - WinPcap Install Setup 4. If you accept the terms of the license agreement, click I Agree to continue. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 59: Figure 41. Winpcap License Agreement

    Installing PDC Applications Figure 41 - WinPcap License Agreement 5. Click Install. The installation progress will be highlighted in a screen. Figure 42 - WinPcap Installing 6. Click Finish when Setup is complete. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 60: Power-On Sequence

    Figure 43 - WinPcap Complete Setup 7. Restart the system after the software is installed. 4.4.3 Power-on Sequence In order for the PixelNet system to automatically detect the input sources and output displays, the following power-on sequence must be used: 1. Turn on displays 2.

  • Page 61: Starting Pdc

    Starting PDC 4.5 Starting PDC 1. Click on START. Figure 44 - Start Page PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 62: Figure 45. Start Program

    4—PixelNet Installation 2. Open the Start menu to start the PDC software as shown below. 3. Click on All ProgramsJupiterPDCPDC. Figure 45 - Start Program PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 63: Figure 46. Windows Security Alert Screen

    Starting PDC Depending on your firewall settings, the following dialog may be displayed the first time you start PDC. Figure 46 - Windows Security Alert Screen 4. Click the Unblock button. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 64: Figure 47. Start Up Screen

    4—PixelNet Installation The PDC software starts up with the following screen: Figure 47 - Start up Screen PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5-Pixelnet Domain Configuration

    Chapter 5—PixelNet Domain Configuration 5. PixelNet Domain Configuration Once the PDC software discovers the nodes, the PixelNet Domain Configuration dialog appears with the following tabs: • Domain Connection • Display Wall Configuration • Source Configuration Buttons: • Back: Reverts to the previous tab in the dialog.

  • Page 66: The Domain Connection Tab

    Ethernet connections. The initial PDC software launch will open this configuration dialog. Subsequent new configurations can be done by selecting New from the Configuration menu (Configuration—>New). Figure 48 - New Domain Connection PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Pixelnet Interface (Domain Connection)

    The Domain Connection Tab 5.2.1 Selecting a PixelNet Interface (Domain Connection) 1. Select the appropriate domain connection from the drop-down list. If you renamed the Network Connection as PixelNet Interface, (as suggested under "Disabling the Network Connection in Windows XP" on page 32) select this from the drop-down list.

  • Page 68: The Display Wall Configuration Tab

    • Screens X: Number of horizontal displays • Screens Y: Number of vertical displays • Display wall mimic: The mimic (blue rectangles) represents the display wall in rows and columns as selected from the Screen X and Y lists. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 69: Figure 50. Display Wall Configuration Tab

    The Display Wall Configuration Tab Figure 50 - Display Wall Configuration tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 70: Output Nodes

    Audio thumbnails also display the Name and Ethernet MAC address along with an icon that displays the operational status as playing or muted. Figure 51 - Display Wall Configuration—Audio Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 71: Figure 52. Display Wall Configuration-Video Tab

    The Display Wall Configuration Tab The Video Output Nodes will display and sort information based on the Display Options chosen. Figure 52 - Display Wall Configuration—Video Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 72: Display Options

    Node Name along with a classification below as Unassigned. • Show Resolution (selected by default): This option shows the resolution and refresh rate of the node. • Show MAC Address (selected by default): This option shows the MAC address of the node. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 73: Figure 53. Video Node Check Box Options

    Figure 53 - Video Node Check Box Options Select/deselect the check box options by clicking the check box next to each option. The right-click context menu on the node list includes Properties which is detailed under "Output Properties Dialog" on page PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 74: Audio Output Properties- Node Tab

    Node Tab—Audio Output Node Info The selected audio output node name appears in the Name field, along with the node’s MAC address. Upon initial start up, the name field will be blank. Figure 54 - Audio Output Properties—Node Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 75 • S/PDIF: The official name is IEC60958 Type II unbalanced, but Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) is a more common name. The audio range is very good with this solution. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 76: Output Properties

    Right-click on an output node to open the Properties menu. Double- clicking on a display also opens the Properties menu. Figure 55 - Output Node—Properties • Properties This menu item launches the Output Properties — Dialog. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 77: Output Properties Dialog

    • Cancel—Click this to cancel changes to the specific tab, but continue with the other tabs without closing the entire dialog. • Apply—Click this to apply the changes made on the specific tab, and continue with the other tabs without closing the entire dialog. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 78: Node Tab

    For configuring the wall you just need to name the node. The rest of the Output Properties deal with adjustments that are not essential for configuration. Proceed to "Wall Configuration" on page 73 to continue with the configuration. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 79 The output node in the display wall position, 1 is automatically designated as a Master Sync node. Sync information is covered in detail in Chapter 2. Refer to "SYNC Port" on page 15 for detailed information. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 80: Image Quality Tab

    Set the desired image brightness by clicking on and selecting the Brightness slider control. Brightness can be set from –100 to +100%. Brightness changes the image from a very dark image on one end to a very bright on the other end. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 81 Saturation slider control. Saturation can be set from 0 to 200. Saturation changes the image from no color (black and white) to very saturated colors. Saturation is not available as an option for RGB windows. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 82: Display Timing

    (or blanking) time. Vertical – Offset Vertical Offset has a range of from 1 to 200 and has the effect of positioning the image vertically within the display. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 83 1. On H pin - Sync on Horizontal pin 2. On Green - Sync on Green 3. Separate - Horizontal on H pin, Vertical on V pin 4. On V Pin - Sync on Vertical pin PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 84: Table 1. Sync Type

    This check box will be checked automatically if the software detects a negative sync pulse. Enable Auto-detect The Auto-detect function, when enabled, forces a lookup of VESA timing whenever the HActive, VActive, or VSync Rate properties change. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 85: All Parameters

    • To change the property value, double-click the chosen property to access the Change Property dialog as shown in “Figure 60”. If it is not a read-only property, it can be modified in the Value field. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 86: Figure 60. Change Property Dialog

    5—PixelNet Domain Configuration Figure 60 - Change Property Dialog Refer to "PixelNet Node Properties" on page 197 for more information on node properties. Attempting to edit the value of any Display Timing property when Auto Detect is enabled (i.e. set to 1, as shown in the “Figure 59”...

  • Page 87: Wall Configuration

    Figure 61 - Display Wall Name • Resolution: The drop-down menu contains common display resolutions. During your first installation, Jupiter recommends that you use one of these resolutions. After initial setup, you can choose Custom Modes in order to set up a custom resolution for displays requiring special resolutions not in the drop-down list.

  • Page 88: Figure 62. Set Display Resolution

    Figure 62 - Set Display Resolution Note The Display Resolution must be the same as the native resolution of the displays used in the display wall. Failure to do so will affect the quality of the display. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 89: Figure 63. Custom Mode Resolution

    Custom Mode. • Select, Custom Modes at the bottom of the Resolution drop-down list, only if none of the resolution options meet your display specifications. Figure 63 - Custom Mode Resolution PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 90: Custom Modes

    The first time Custom Display Mode runs, an empty Display Modes list appears as shown in the figure below: Figure 64 - Custom Display Modes Configuration 1. Click the New Mode button to bring up the entry dialog shown below. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 91: Figure 65. New Mode

    Enter the refresh frequency (Hz) required by the display device in the Freq. field. 4. Click the OK button. Once you enter the basic information and click OK, you will see the Display Timing dialog shown on the following page. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 92: Figure 66. Display Timing

    The default name of this custom mode is given as Width x Height x Frequency. You can modify it to a more descriptive name if you desire. Once the name is saved, the mode name will appear in the Node Resolution list followed by an asterisk. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 93: Import Timing Parameters

    Display Timing dialog fields from the selected output node. The following dialog appears: Figure 67 - Import from EDID Dialog 5. Choose No, if you want to keep the default values. Choose Yes, to keep the EDID values. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 94: Figure 68. Display Timing-Import From Edid

    Figure 68 - Display Timing—Import from EDID Note Items on the right of the Display Timing dialog are grayed out (read-only) because they are derived from either the new entries or the imported EDID settings. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 95: Figure 69. Save Display Mode Dialog

    6. Click the Save button. You will get the confirmation dialog shown below. Figure 69 - Save Display Mode Dialog 7. Click Yes. Once you save your new resolution, it will appear in the Display Modes list as shown below: Figure 70 - Display Modes List PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 96: Edit Custom Mode

    Figure 71 - Edit Node Enter the exact settings required by the display devices being used. The edit mode allows you to refine the basic settings until you reach the settings that give you a stable full screen display. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 97: Figure 72. Display Timing (Edit Mode)

    Figure 72 - Display Timing (Edit Mode) Note Items on the right of the Display Timing dialog are grayed out (read-only) because they are derived from either the new entries or the imported EDID settings. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 98: Delete Custom Mode

    5—PixelNet Domain Configuration After saving the Custom Display Mode, it will materialize in the Resolution drop-down menu (in the Display Wall Configuration tab of the PixelNet Domain Configuration dialog) with an asterisk (*) at the end. 5.3.4.4 Delete Custom Mode To delete a custom mode, you must first select it in the Display Modes list and then click the Delete Mode button.

  • Page 99: Parameter Listing

    Total Displayed pixels vertical VSyncWidth lines Width of vertical sync VBackPorch lines Width of vertical back porch VFrontPorch lines Width of vertical front porch VSync (Positive – Negative) Set Positive or Negative sync pulse PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 100: Assigning Nodes To Displays

    Screen X and Screen Y settings. The rectangles will be numbered in the default manner as described earlier. The white question mark (?) in these rectangles indicates that the node has not been assigned to a display in the display wall. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 101: To Assign A Video Node Perform The Following

    1. Select an Output Node icon from the Output Nodes section Video list. Click on one of the output node rectangles, it will be highlighted in white, the Jupiter logo will appear in one of the displays in the wall as shown in “Figure 75”...
  • Page 102 • the node icon will show the wall position as position number and array position; the monitor icon next to the Output name will turn from black to white in the node to indicate that it has been assigned. The Unassigned label will also disappear. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 103: Figure 76. Matching Position

    Figure 76 - Matching Position Note If the node icon is dropped on the wrong mimic display rectangle, right-click the rectangle and select Unassign. Drag the node icon to the correct mimic display rectangle. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 104: Figure 77. Display Wall Configuration Tab-After Assigning Outputs

    5—PixelNet Domain Configuration Figure 77 - Display Wall Configuration tab—After Assigning Outputs PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 105: Figure 78. Mapped Output-Display Positions

    While video output nodes are assigned to specific display assignments on the wall, audio output nodes are assigned to the display wall itself. Back in the display wall mimic, audio sources containing the assigned audio node can be saved to a specific layout. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 106: To Assign An Audio Node Perform The Following

    3. Drag and drop the selected audio node in the Audio Window below the blue rectangles. The Audio Window will display the assigned audio output nodes with an audio icon followed by the node name. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 107: Figure 79. Display Wall Configuration-Audio Tab

    • Icon indicating audio in play mode: • Icon indicating a muted audio node: Note This icon is actually a button. Clicking on the button toggles the audio state between play and mute and changes the icon. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 108: Window Right-Click Context Menu

    Channel A Channel is a physical connector on a PixelNet Node where input is supplied to PixelNet or Output is supplied to display devices. Nodes can have zero or more channels as shown in “Figure 80”...

  • Page 109: Figure 80. Channel Overview Of Input Nodes

    PDC: • Single Source • Grouped Source • Ganged Source • Cloned Source This section will illustrate and distinguish the four Sources. Figure 80 - Channel Overview of Input Nodes PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 110: Single Source

    With a Single Source, PDC receives one or two streams from one channel (up to four channels in the case of a Quad CVBS Y/C node) from a single source to be rendered in a window. Figure 81 - Single Source PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 111: Ganged Source

    Since the same input source is gradationally delivered by different nodes, the display will be rendered faster and encounter less congestion. Figure 82 - Ganged Source PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 112: Grouped Source

    5.4.3 Grouped Source A Grouped Source uses two or more streams where each stream carries a unique source rendered in its entirety while occupying a rectangular, non-overlapping portion of a window. Figure 83 - Grouped Source PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 113 A particular use of grouping sources can be—taking a computer output spread over two or more screens and displaying it together on the display wall as one group. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 114: Cloned Source

    The Sources tab on the PDC will show the number of cloned sources with a number highlighted on the upper right corner of the thumbnail icon. Figure 84 - Cloned Source PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 115 Understanding Channel, Stream, and Source Cloning sources better organizes the Sources list when multiple streams of the same source are open. With cloned sources, the Sources list does not scroll forever; distinguishing different sources is also easier this way. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 116: Source Configuration Tab

    5—PixelNet Domain Configuration 5.5 Source Configuration Tab Accessing the Source Configuration page prompts this message: Figure 85 - Source Configuration Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 117 • Source View (created by users) The Source Configuration tab of the PixelNet Domain Configuration dialog defines how to view and access Sources present in a PixelNet System. This action can be as simple as selecting all Channels and creating Sources with default names or creating custom combinations of Channels and Sources displayed in multiple levels of hierarchy.

  • Page 118: Input Channels

    The Input Channels section displays all the discovered input channels. Selecting channels highlights the associated Source in Source View. Naming is prefixed by the node type: DVI, HD, HDSDI, QSD, etc. Figure 86 - Input Channels—Sorting Options PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 119: Display Options

    • Show Resolution and Frame Rate • Show MAC Address • Show Thumbnails Select the check box options by clicking the checkbox next to each option. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 120: Source View Right-Click Context Menu

    Figure 87 - Source View Right-Click Menu Dragging and dropping a Channel onto a Source creates the link from node to Source. If the Source is already assigned to a node or nodes, PDC will ask for confirmation. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 121: Right-Click Context Menu For Folder

    Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V, DEL, Ctrl-X with a Source selected in the Source View should perform the expected action. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 122: Channel Combinations

    Component parts can exist as separate singular Sources, or as part of other groups. Stream count, however, will be the lowest common denominator of the nodes across all instances of the Channel. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 123: Creating A Grouped Source

    “Figure 89” on page 110. 3. Enter an appropriate name for the Grouped Source in the Source Info section. Include the node and source type within the Source Name to easily identify the Grouped Source in the PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 124: Figure 89. Grouped Source Properties

    • To display the Group vertically on the display wall, click the Tile Vertically check box. This will change the text beneath the check box to—Number of Input in Row; enter the number of channels in the Group in this field. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 125 Grouped Source). 6. Make the desired adjustments to the image display in the Source Properties dialog. For a more detailed explanation of the Source Properties dialog, refer to "Source Properties" on page 118. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 126: Creating A Ganged Source

    “Figure 91” on page 113. Enter an appropriate name for the Ganged Source in the Source Info section. Including the node and source type within the Source Name will make it easier to identify the Ganged Source PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 127: Figure 91. Ganged Source Properties

    • To display the Gang vertically on the display wall, click the Tile Vertically check box. This will change the text beneath the check box to—Number of Input in Row; enter the number of channels in the Gang in this field. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 128 Quad SD nodes (with four channels to process) will be the slowest in a Ganged Source. Refer to "Ganged Source " on page 97 for more information. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 129: Creating A Cloned Source

    Source Name will make it easier to identify the Cloned Source in the Source View section. The Source Type will be classified based on the kind of Source created. Figure 92 - Cloned Source Properties PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 130: Icons

    Once a channel is dropped into a source, that source has a valid definition, hence the icon will change to match either the aggregate or the channel icon. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 131: Table 3. Channel And Source Icons

    The channel and source icons are classified in the following table: Table 3: Channel and Source Icons Icon Description DVI Channel HD Channel 3G Channel Quad SD Channel Single Source Ganged Source Grouped Source Cloned Source PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 132: Source Properties

    5.5.5.1 Input Source Right-click Menu The Properties dialog can be accessed from the right-click menu: • Properties This menu item launches the Source Properties — dialog. Figure 93 - Input Source Right-click Menu PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 133: Source Properties-Source Tab

    As shipped from the factory, the name field is left blank.The type of Source is also classified below the Name field. When attempting to change the Input Source Name without closing the open windows for this node, the following error message will appear: PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 134 3. Enter the new name in the Name field. Note Jupiter strongly recommends naming the source and keeping a record of all the source names at an accessible place for immediate reference. Since configurations and layouts refer to sources by node names, naming the nodes makes replacing nodes or any future changes to the nodes easier to administer.

  • Page 135: Formatting Quad Sd

    5.5.5.3 Formatting Quad SD Video Format The Video Format section is unique to the Quad SD input node. Designate the appropriate video format from the drop-down menu in this field. Figure 95 - Source Properties—Source Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 136: 1920X1080 Horizontal Width

    Only HD Component or 3G-SDI input nodes contain the 1920x1080 Horizontal Width section. By default, the 1920 (16:9) mode is selected. However, to enable a higher frame rate choose the 1440 (4:3) option. Figure 96 - HD & 3G-SDI—Source Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 137: Source Properties-Cropping Tab

    Use the Transparency slider to adjust the image by gauging how much is being cropped from the original image. Figure 97 - Cropping Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 138: Figure 98. Image After Cropping

    5—PixelNet Domain Configuration Figure 98 - Image after Cropping PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 139: Source Properties-Image Quality Tab

    Brightness changes the image from a very dark image on one end to a very bright on the other end. Contrast Set the desired image Contrast by clicking on and selecting the Contrast slider control. Contrast can be set from 0 to 200%. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 140: Source Properties-Display Timing

    (black and white) to very saturated colors. Saturation is not available as an option for RGB windows. 5.5.5.7 Source Properties—Display Timing Selecting the Display Timing tab, opens up the following screen: Figure 100 - Source Properties—Display Timing Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 141 The Negative HSync Polarity (horizontal sync) check box sets the polarity of the horizontal sync pulse to a negative value. This check box will be checked automatically if the software detects a negative sync pulse. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 142: Table 4. Sync Type

    Buttons • OK—Click this to load changes to Name, Comments, and properties into the node. • Cancel—Click this to cancel changes to Name, Comments, and properties into the node. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 143: Source Properties-Image Enhancement

    Noise Reduction • General: This is General Noise Reduction (GNR). Set the desired GNR level by manually entering a numerical value between 0 and 63 or by click-selecting the value using the General slider control. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 144 Adaptive Contrast: • Amount: This is Adaptive Contrast Enhancement Level. Set the desired enhancement Level by manually entering a numerical value between 0 and 15 or by click-selecting the value using the Amount slider control. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 145: Source Properties-Audio Tab

    • Stereo: A standard stereo setup with left and right connectors • S/PDIF: A wired option with phono connectors used for termination. S/PDIF (for Sony/Philips digital interface) has a much better audio range than Stereo. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 146: Input Channel Properties

    "Input — Channel Properties—Node Tab" on page 133. • Refresh Thumbnail This menu item refreshes the thumbnail of — the selected input node. Double-clicking the thumbnail will also refresh it. Figure 103 - Right-click Menu PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 147: Input Channel Properties-Node Tab

    Figure 104 - Input Node Settings—HD Component 5.5.6.1.1 Input Node Name The name of the selected input node appears in the Name field with its MAC address listed below. During initial use, the name field appears blank. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 148 5.5.6.1.2 1920x1080 Horizontal Width Only HD Component or 3G-SDI input nodes contain the 1920x1080 Horizontal Width section. By default, the 1920 (16:9) mode is selected. However, to enable a higher frame rate choose the 1440 (4:3) option. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 149: Figure 105. Input Node-Rgb Signal

    Note The Auto Adjust Timing feature is only enabled in the DVI input node, when receiving an RGB signal. This feature will take at least 30 seconds to complete. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 150: Figure 106. Input Node-Dvi Signal

    • Detect Timing—Click this to force the node to reconnect and submit the timing details to verify whether the reported timing parameters were accurate. This button need only be used if the timing parameters look suspiciously abnormal. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 151 • No—Click No to revert to the wall and close any open displays or to just return to the previous mode. • Yes—Click Yes to load (in 2-3 seconds) the preferred mode. After loading, the following message appears. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 152 3. All the DVI input nodes will be listed in the Node column. 4. Select the node(s) whose mode will be changed. 5. Click Update. The following message will appear. After restarting the PDC, the analog/digital mode can be changed as the EDID section is active. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 153: Figure 107. Select Edid Table

    Caution For every change in mode between analog and digital, disconnect the cable from the node and reconnect it. Failure to disconnect and reconnect the cable may cause the EDID feature to not function properly. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 154: Figure 108. Quad Sd Input Node-Node Tab

    Within the Quad SD Input Channel Properties dialog, the channels and their configuration are graphical representations rather than a property/value pair. Quad SD input node Channels are referred by <base-name>:1, <base- name>:2, etc. in the Channel list. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 155: Input Channel Properties-Image Quality Tab

    • If the channel configuration is changed, the configuration must be re-saved to activate the changes. 5.5.6.2 Input Channel Properties—Image Quality Tab The Image Quality tab offers controls for Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. Figure 109 - Image Quality PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 156 Saturation slider control. Saturation can be set from 0 to 200. Saturation changes the image from no color (black and white) to very saturated colors. Saturation is not available as an option for RGB windows. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 157: Input Channel Properties-Display Timing

    Vertical – Height The Height parameter adjusts the displayed number of lines. The Height parameter usually will not need to be adjusted, except for an unusual signal. In most cases, blank lines will display. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 158: Table 5. Sync Type

    The Negative VSync Polarity (vertical sync) check box sets the polarity of the vertical sync pulse to a negative value. This check box will be checked automatically if the software detects a negative sync pulse. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 159 Enable Auto-detect This option automatically detects the timing and causes an auto refresh of the node when enabled. Attempting to modify Display Timing properties when auto-detect is enabled will prompt the following message: PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 160: Input Channel Properties-Image Enhancement

    63 or by click-selecting the value using the General slider control. • BAR: This is Block Artifact Reduction (BAR). Set the desired BAR level by manually entering a numerical value between 0 and 63 or by click-selecting the value using the BAR slider control. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 161 Adaptive Contrast: • Amount: This is Adaptive Contrast Enhancement Level. Set the desired enhancement Level by manually entering a numerical value between 0 and 15 or by click-selecting the value using the Amount slider control. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 162: Input Channel Properties-All Parameters

    The supported list of properties and values varies depending on the type of node (“Figure 112” shows a 3G-SDI Input Node). For a more detailed description of different node types and their properties, refer to "PixelNet Node Properties" on page 197. Figure 112 - 3G-SDI—All Parameters Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 163 To view the hexadecimal value of a property, mark the Hexadecimal checkbox in the Change Property window. To view the hexadecimal values of all the properties in the All Parameters tab, mark the Hexadecimal checkbox to the left of the OK button. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 165: Chapter 6-Pixelnet Domain Control (Pdc) Software

    (PDC) Software 6. PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software This chapter explains how to use the many functions of the PDC software. 6.1 PixelNet Domain Control Window The PixelNet Domain Controller Window appears with the main frame window showing the Title Bar,...
  • Page 166 6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Opens a saved layout Opens the Help menu Provides information about the window’s display dimen- sions and update rate in frames per second (fps). Adjusts the contrast of the window information text box Right-click menu for the slider bar where the movement is dictated by the chosen menu item: •...

  • Page 167: Display Wall Tab

    The content shown in each window is a sample of the input at a reduced resolution (320 x 240), a thumbnail. Regardless of the original resolution, the thumbnail always represents the node at 320 x 240; hence, the aspect ratio is not preserved in the thumbnail. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 168: Audio Window

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.1.4 Audio Window Whether the Audio window is displayed or hidden is controlled by the "PDC View Menu" on page 194 which is explained later in this chapter. The audio window displays the following: • Name of the audio output or MAC address if no name is given.

  • Page 169: Window Bar

    Figure 117 - Status Bar "Sources Tab" "Outputs Tab" are discussed in greater detail later in this chapter. 6.1.8 Window Right-Click Menu Right-clicking on a display wall window provides the following options: Figure 118 - Window Right-click Menu PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 170: Refresh Thumbnail

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.1.8.1 Refresh Thumbnail This menu item refreshes to show the latest content of the input in the window. Double-clicking the window will also refresh the thumbnail. 6.1.8.2 Pause Channel This menu item acts like the Pause button in a DVD player. Selecting this pauses the input signal;...

  • Page 171: Figure 119. Window Properties Dialog-Window Tab

    • Window Coordinates: This displays the window location and dimensions. Enforcing the Lock Aspect Ratio ensures that size adjustments to the window maintain the original width to height ratio. Figure 119 - Window Properties Dialog—Window Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 172: Figure 120. Transparency

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.1.8.8.2 Cropping Tab • Cropping: This section allows cropping the window on all four sides by entering the values or using the numeric up/down control. • Transparency: The Transparency slider allows the cropped area to be viewed in varying degrees of transparency. Using the Transparency slider, adjust the image by gauging how much is being cropped from the original image.

  • Page 173: Figure 121. Transparency Adjusted

    PixelNet Domain Control Window Figure 121 - Transparency Adjusted “Figure 120” on page 158 “Figure 121” on page 159 show two different adjustments for comparison. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 174: Figure 122. Color Space Tab

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Figure 122 - Color Space Tab 6.1.8.8.3 Color Space Tab • Color Space Format: This section has two options: • Use Default Settings—This is the default color setting selected for all windows on the wall.
  • Page 175 • Click the Back Color field to prompt a color matrix from which to select the background color. • Select the No Back Color option to not use a separate background color for the title. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 176: Figure 123. Frame & Title Tab

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software • The Transparency slider controls the degree of visibility for the background color. This is similar to the transparency slider used in the "Cropping Tab" on page 158. • Offset—This option allows to position the overlaid title by adjusting the offset coordinates.

  • Page 177: Window Title-Wildcard Symbols

    “Source name” and “Current time in 24-hour format”, enter the following in the Title Text field: %N%T. A non-symbol character or extra space between two symbols can be incorporated into the title without any adverse effect. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 178: Table 6. Window Title-Wildcard Symbols

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Table 6: Window Title—Wildcard Symbols Expanded Example Variances based on Source Type Representation Symbol Single Multi-Channel Sources Channel Group Gang Clone Sources Current date in 6/30/2009 N/A short format Current date in Monday, long format...

  • Page 179: Sources Tab

    The list of sources is sorted in alphabetical order. Figure 125 - Display wall showing one input Note The sources will be displayed by default by their MAC address. When a name is entered, it will be displayed. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 180: Figure 126. Display Wall Showing Four Inputs

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Figure 126 - Display wall showing four inputs Note Selecting a window in the display wall highlights the corresponding source in the sources panel as shown in “Figure 126” on page 166. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 181: Dual Streams

    Similarly, if the number reads “2”, neither of the input source’s two streams are displayed on the wall. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 182: Input Source Right-Click Menu

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Figure 128 - Zero available input stream 6.2.2 Input Source Right-click Menu Right-clicking on a source brings up two menu items: • Properties This menu item launches the dialog, "Source — Properties" on page 169.

  • Page 183: Source Properties

    Sources Tab Figure 129 - Right-click Menu 6.2.3 Source Properties Double-click on a source or click on Properties from the Source Right-click menu. The following dialog appears: Figure 130 - Source Properties PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 184: Sorting Options

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Note When accessed from the Sources tab of the PDC software, the Source Properties dialog is read-only on the Cropping, Image Quality, and Display Timing tabs. Only the Source tab and Image Enhancement tabs (where applicable) can be edited.

  • Page 185: Figure 131. Sort Options

    Sources Tab Figure 131 - Sort Options PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 186: Displaying A Video Source

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.2.5 Displaying a Video Source Perform the following tasks to display a video source: 1. Select the source icon. 2. Drag and drop it on the display area. 3. Select the window icon on the display wall and drag to position as needed.

  • Page 187: Outputs Tab

    Figure 132 - Displaying Audio Source 6.3 Outputs Tab Click the Outputs tab. The Outputs tab shows a list of the configured displays (i.e. 2x2 display wall has 4 displays) as shown below. Figure 133 - Outputs Tab—Nodes list PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 188: Properties

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.3.1 Properties Right-click on an output display to open the Properties menu. Double- clicking on a display also opens the Properties menu. Figure 134 - Output Node—Properties • Properties This menu item launches the Output Properties —...

  • Page 189: Open Layout

    The Configuration menu can be accessed from the default PDC dialog during subsequent uses of the PDC after a domain configuration has been saved. The PDC Configuration Menu provides the following options: Figure 136 - Configuration Menu PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 190: Load

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.5.1 Load Load launches a sub-menu with different Domain Configuration choices. Selecting a configuration causes PDC to immediately load and use the specified configuration. Loading a configuration changes the output assignments, resolutions, source configurations, as well as, the default layout (if it is selected).

  • Page 191: Manage

    2. Click Open. This closes the dialog and loads the chosen configuration. 6.5.2 Manage Clicking on Manage from the Configuration menu launches the PixelNet Domain Configuration Management dialog with choices to select the Domain Configuration to be loaded on PDC startup.

  • Page 192: Edit

    Selecting a specific Domain Configuration from the right of the dialog will cause it to load during the next PDC startup. 6.5.3 Edit Clicking on Edit opens the PixelNet Domain Configuration dialog displaying the Domain Connection tab. Select the Display Wall Configuration tab where any configuration aspect can be modified.

  • Page 193: Figure 141. Assign Output Dialog

    3. Reassigning the nodes follows the same process as assigning them initially. Refer to "Assigning Nodes to Displays " on page 86 for more information. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 194: New

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.5.4 New Choosing New will launch the Domain Configuration dialog with just the Domain Connection tab active. Refer to "The Domain Connection Tab" on page 52 for more information on how to proceed with this option.

  • Page 195: Reset Nodes

    When attempting to reset nodes, a confirmation dialog asks whether the intent is to proceed with the reset. Figure 144 - Reset Confirmation Note Restart PDC after resetting the nodes. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 196: Update Firmware

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.6.2 Update Firmware This section will describe the steps necessary to update the node firmware. 1. From the Tools menu select Update Firmware (ToolsUpdate Firmware). The following dialog appears as a warning to save the layout so that display modifications made until this point are not lost.

  • Page 197: Figure 146. Update Firmware Dialog

    Figure 146 - Update Firmware Dialog 4. In the Firmware File field, enter the following path, “C:\\Program Files\Jupiter\PDC\Firmware”, to the desired update file or Browse to the desired file. Each node type will have a firmware file listed. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 198: Figure 147. Access Firmware

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Figure 147 - Access Firmware 5. Select how the nodes will be listed with the following options: • List all nodes that match device type—This selection lists the nodes that match the type of node file selected in the Firmware File field.

  • Page 199: Figure 148. List Type Matched Nodes

    6. Select the nodes to be updated in the Nodes for Update section. Select multiple nodes to be updated simultaneously by holding down the Control key and clicking on the desired nodes. The Refresh Table button allows the PDC to find recently added nodes. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 200: Figure 149. Selecting Nodes For Update

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software Figure 149 - Selecting Nodes for Update 7. Click on the Update button. The update progress will be shown in the progress bar. The type of node being updated and the update status are shown below the bar. When the update is complete, the Status section will show “Update Firmware...

  • Page 201: Advanced Settings

    “Figure 151” on page 188, has the following tabs: • Display Wall • Input Nodes • Configuration • Layouts • Network The following section details how to use each tab in the Advanced Settings screen. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 202: Display Wall Tab

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.7.1 Display Wall Tab The Display Wall tab shows the current the display wall geometry and the grid granularity settings used for displays. Figure 151 - Display Wall Tab 6.7.1.1 Grid The Grid section allows specifying the positional characteristics of windows on the display wall.

  • Page 203: Input Nodes Tab

    • For 3G-SDI input nodes, the default is RGB-24 bit (8 color depth levels for red, green, and blue). • For Quad CVBS-Y/C input nodes, the default is YUV 422 (8 color depth levels for red, green, and blue). Figure 152 - Input Nodes tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 204 6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software When opening a new window, the default color depth for that window will be as shown in the figure above. However, a different color depth for a particular window can be selected by using the Window Properties Dialog.

  • Page 205: Configuration Tab

    This directory can be changed as needed. • The Use Customized Directory option allows setting the current directory to a folder of choice. The Number of Configurations in the list is also displayed. Figure 153 - Configuration Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 206: Layouts Tab

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.7.4 Layouts Tab A layout is a specific arrangement of windows on the display wall. When a layout is saved, it saves every window’s size, position, and other properties associated with the window. When a layout is recalled, all windows will open just as they were saved.

  • Page 207: Startup Layout

    6.7.5 Network Tab 6.7.5.1 Node Monitoring The Node Monitoring section allows to specify the frequency in which the Node Monitor performs its polls. This number is calculated in seconds. Figure 155 - Network Tab PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 208: Pdc View Menu

    6—PixelNet Domain Control (PDC) Software 6.8 PDC View Menu The PDC View Menu provides the following options: • Node Monitoring • Audio Figure 156 - PDC View Menu 6.8.1 Node Monitoring The Node Monitoring tab displays the operating parameters of the active input and output nodes.

  • Page 209: Pdc Help Menu

    • Contents—launches the Web Help dialog which offers PDC documentation searchable by table of contents. Search and glossary facilities are also availble. • About—launches the About PixelNet Domain Control dialog which carries information about the software version. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 211: Appendix A-Pixelnet Node Properties

    Depending on the dimensions, parameters, and use, the properties will change on the node. Also, most of the Node Properties are settings that are either used internally by the PixelNet Server or client, or are changeable through another PixelNet client page.

  • Page 212: Figure 160. Video Timing Parameter Definitions

    The parameter control page is analogous to the windows Registry editor. It is available on a stock system, but the keys and values are not documented; though very useful on the backend, the end-user has little use for it. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 213: Dvi Output Properties

    This denotes the pixel value of the HBackPorch horizontal segment behind the HSync marker This denotes the line value of the VBackPorch vertical segment behind the VSync marker Recognized Sync Types: Sync Type H/V and Composite HV. HV=0, Com- posite HV=2. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 214 VSync Rate 6000 Hertz Horizontal Sync Pulse HSync Width (given in pixels) VSync Width Vertical Sync Pulse (given in lines) Indicates whether External Sync Ext Sync signal is detected Gen Sync Generate Genlock Sync. Signal PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 215: Dvi Input Properties

    Displays the total vertical lines VTotal (Read Only if digi- that were charted on the video tal) stream Displays the active horizontal HActive (Read Only if digi- 1600 pixels that were charted on the tal) video stream PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 216 Level of brightness in Blue (Offset). Brightness [Blue] Range is -100 to 100. Level of contrast—All (Gain). Range Contrast [Mono] is 0 to 200. Level of contrast (Gain). Range is 0 Contrast [Red] to 200. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 217 Auto-Phase analog) Attempts to auto-discover active Auto-DE region (applies only to analog) Denotes whether the signal is inter- Interlaced laced. 0=No, 1=Yes. Cause freeze frame on all streams by Freeze Capture disabling capture. 0=Off, 1=On. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 218: Hd Component Properties

    HSync marker This denotes the line value of the VBackPorch vertical segment behind the VSync marker This denotes the Frame rate in HSync Rate 4495312 This denotes the Frame rate in VSync Rate 5993 centihertz PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 219 Maximum possible windows 0=disabled horizontal scaling, 1440 Mode 1=enabled horizontal scaling. General Noise Reduction Range is 0 to 63. Block Artifact Reduction Range is 0 to 63. Mosquito Noise Reduction Range is 0 to 63. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 220: Sdi Input Properties

    VBackPorch vertical segment behind the VSync marker This denotes the Frame rate in HSync Rate This denotes the Frame rate in VSync Rate centiHertz Level of brightness—All (Offset). Brightness [Mono] Range is -100 to 100. PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 221 General Noise Reduction Range is 0 to 63. Block Artifact Reduction Range is 0 to 63. Mosquito Noise Reduction Range is 0 to 63. Cause freeze frame on all windows by Freeze Capture disabling capture PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 222: Quad Cvbs-Y/C Input Properties

    VSync marker This denotes the Frame rate in HSync Rate This denotes the Frame rate in VSync Rate centiHertz HSync Width Horizontal Sync Pulse (pixels) VSync Width Vertical Sync Pulse (lines) PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 223 (NTSC-M, PAL-BDHI, etc.) Video Std 0 = NTSC; 1 = NTSC-M; 2 = NTSC- M-JP; 3 = NTSC-M-KR; 4 = PAL; 5 = PAL-BG; 6 = PAL-H; 7 = PAL-I. Comb Filter Option to use comb filter PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 225: Appendix B-Technical Support

    Display Controller. The Jupiter Systems web site is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for your convenience. As a new owner of a Jupiter Systems controller (or if you have a support contract), you will be entitled to access the protected area of the web site.

  • Page 226: Phone Support

    To avoid delays and provide the best support possible, we recommend contacting your dealer and use our web site or use e-mail before contacting Jupiter Systems Support staff directly.

  • Page 227: Appendix C-Return Merchandise Authorizations (Rma)

    Support person. The only person who can authorize an RMA is a Tech Support Representative. Do NOT send products of any kind to Jupiter Systems – if they do not have a RMA number plainly displayed on the outside of the package they will be refused by the receiving department and returned.

  • Page 228: Shipping Policy

    C.2 Shipping Policy In all cases the Customer must obtain an RMA number from Jupiter Systems and ship the unit or board to Jupiter Systems freight prepaid with the RMA number clearly indicated on the shipping label and on the waybill.

  • Page 229: Return Merchandise Authorization (Rma) Instructions

    Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Instructions All returns should be shipped freight prepaid. Any customs charges incurred by Jupiter on in-bound non-warranty shipments will be added to the repair charges. All systems are shipped back to the customer freight collect. Customer pays all customs charges incurred by using their own Customs Broker.
  • Page 230 C—Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) Jupiter Systems 31015 Huntwood Avenue Hayward, CA 94544-7007 RMA # ______________ PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 231: Glossary

    A bayonet type of twist lock connector Centigrade Carrier Detect Signal Indicating an operational Ethernet hardware interface Cat 6 Short for Category 6 (gigabit Ethernet), network cabling that is most commonly used for 1 Gbit/s networks such as 1000Base-TX Ethernet PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 232 Fahrenheit frames per second feet/foot Graphics The output from a graphics board to a monitor – what one sees as computer output on a monitor PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 233 The part of an S-Video signal that carries the picture information MAC address Media Access Control address is a unique identifier assigned to network devices (adapters, NICs, etc.) Megabyte Megabit Mbps Megabits per second Mean Time Between Failure MTBF Megahertz Millimeter PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 234 SECAM Sequential Color with Memory is an analog color television system Separated Video (chrominance and Luminance) S-Video Unshielded Twisted Pair network cabling PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 235 Video Graphics Adapter Watt(s) YPrPb YPrPb is the analog video signal carried by component video cables in consumer electronics. The green cable carries Y, the red cable carries Pr, and the blue cable carries Pb PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 237: Index Of Figures

    Figure 4. PixelNet Quad SD Input Node Front Panel ... . . 8 Figure 5. PixelNet Output Node Front Panel ....8 Figure 6.
  • Page 238 Figure 48. New Domain Connection ......52 Figure 49. Domain Connection tab—Selecting PixelNet Interface . . 53 Figure 50.
  • Page 239 Figure 93. Input Source Right-click Menu ....118 Figure 94. Input Source Settings ......119 PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 240 Figure 128. Zero available input stream ..... 168 Figure 129. Right-click Menu ......169 PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 241 Figure 137. Load Sub-menu ......176 Figure 138. More Configuration Files ..... . . 176 Figure 139. PixelNet Domain Configuration Management Dialog . 177 Figure 140.

  • Page 243: Index Of Tables

    Table 10. 3G-SDI Property List ......206 Table 11. Quad CVBS-Y/C Property List ..... 208 PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

  • Page 245: Index

    ... 24 Dual Switch Configuration .... 188 Display Wall Tab Building .... 189 Input Nodes Tab ..24 Dual Switch Network ....192 Layouts Tab All Parameters Tab .. 148 Input Channel Properties PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 246 Quad CVBS-Y/C Input Node Delete ..84 custom display modes EDID Digital/Analog Mode ..138 ......138 Digital/Analog Mode EDID ....137 ..138 DVI Input Node Updating DVI Nodes .. 137 Input Channel Properties Display Timing Dialog PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 247 HD Input Node (Front) ....170 Sorted by MAC ......195 Help Menu ..... 170 Sorted by Name ....195 About PDC ....170 Sorting Options Hotkeys ..214 International Shipping .... 194 node monitoring PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 248 All Parameters ... 68 Display Timing Tab .... 66 Image Quality Tab Rear Panel ....65 ... 13 Output Node 3G-SDI Input Node Output Tab Quad CVBS-Y/C Input Node ..173 Configured Displays Reset Nodes PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 249 ......94 ....... 212 Channel Updates ....100 ...... 211 Cloned Source Web Site ....97 ......153 Ganged Source thumbnail ....98 ......135 Grouped Source Timing ......95 ....135 Source Auto Adjust PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...
  • Page 250 ..... 194 Node Monitoring ......194 Wall Configuration Display Wall Configuration Tab Window ... 94 Right-Click Context Menu ....... 155 Window Bar Window Properties ....123 cropping ..123 transparency ..157 Window Properties Dialog PixelNet Domain Control User Manual...

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