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1. 0 0 0 0 eee eee 2 A Word about System Outputs llle esee ese 3 A Word about Scan Rates lslseeleleeeeeesen 4 QuadView XL Control 0 0 0 cece ene 5 QuadView XL Feature Summary 0 00 5 Installation and Set Up Lieu 7 In This Chapter oer RERBA RE S RES REOR ERA 7 Standard Supplied Components 000 7 Optional Items ose on Rer URP RERO 7 Rack Mounting e eccere cresie ee hp heh hp 8 QuadView XL Front Panel 0 0 00 c eee eee 9 QuadView XL Rear Panel 0 000 e eee eee 10 Connector Summary 00 0000 2000 12 Installing the QuadView XL 02002008 13 System Setup 15 Communications Setup 008 15 RS 232 Serial Control Setup 16 Network Connection Setup 19 Web Browser Control Setup 25 Timing Adjustments 008 26 Output Timing sees 26 Input Timing e serce ee eee 30 QuadView XL User s Guide INTRODUCTION 350 7820 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The QuadView XL is a high performance compact video windowing system that displays four live video or computer windows on a high resolution RGB display device Each of the four windows has three standard inputs and one optional input but only one input can be displayed at a time in a window The following high resolution sources can be used as inputs to each window e R
2. User defined presets QuadView XL stores and recalls up to ten user defined presets each containing information about window size and position image controls and image positioning on screen Remote control Complete system control is supported via the RS 232 serial port or the 10 100 BaseT Ethernet port Many control parameters can be stored in nonvolatile memory for later use e High resolution output The system s high resolution analog RGB output up to 1600 x 1200 pixels is ideal for use on a computer monitor or a high scan rate projector The output displays up to four windows simultaneously Auto sync QuadView XL automatically detects and locks to all computer sync signals Industry standard and custom video timings are supported Note that optional control software for Microsoft Windows environments is available from RGB Spectrum A WORD ABOUT WINDOW INPUTS Each QuadView XL window accepts any one of the component composite RGB and optionally digital inputs Using control commands users can dynamically switch between any one of the input sources but the limit of one source per channel remains in effect For example you could connect RGB from a PC S Video from a camera and Composite video from a VHS tape deck all to Window 1 s input connectors and then switch between them using control commands Note that because the Component and RGB input signals use the same 15 pin D in
3. installation or application improper maintenance or repair alteration accident or negligence in use improper temperature humidity or other environmental condition storage transportation or handling RGB shall have no obligations under this warranty with respect to any defect unless it receives notice and a description of such defect no later than five 5 business days following the expiration of the warranty period THE WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL RGB BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE PURCHASER S INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EITHER SEPARATELY OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE EXTENDED WARRANTY An annual extended warranty may be purchased Should the product fail to operate properly during the covered period RGB will repair the product and restore it to normal operation without charge for labor and parts For further information on obtaining an extended warranty email support rgb com or call 510 814 7000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 350 7820 Introduction 2i d CREER I hl 1 Product Overview l l eee 1 System Features xou ep ue vie eee eRe eee ks aR 2 A Word about Window Inputs
4. a 5 6 7 8 0 G gt 00 RS 232 o W o Graphics Output 1 Graphics Output 2 o o o o M 10 100 BaseT 1 AC Power Connector 4 Input Channel 3 7 Graphic Output 2 2 Input Channel 1 5 Input Channel 4 8 RS 232 Serial Port 3 Input Channel 2 6 Graphic Output 1 9 Ethernet Port Descriptions of each section and connector are provided below 1 AC Power Connector One AC Power Connector IEC 320 three pin is provided for the system s universal power supply which operates from any power source with a line voltage in the range of 100 260 VAC 2 Input Channel 1 Four connectors are provided for Input Channel 1 as illustrated and described below This input supports composite S Video component and optionally DVI video signals Figure 2 3 Input Channel Connectors Composite Video One BNC female connector is provided for NTSC or PAL composite video a signal that typically originates from a VCR or camera An adapter may be required when connecting this input to consumer equipment which typically uses a phono connector for composite video professional equipment typically uses BNC connectors 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 10 350 7820 Note 3 4 5 Note 6 7 INSTALLATION AND SET UP QuadView XL Rear Panel S Video One 4 pin mini DIN connector is provided for NTSC or PAL S Video a signal that is typically of higher quality than composite video a
5. gt lt name gt and press Enter Example To name input 1 PowerPoint 1 type INN 1 PowerPoint 1 Use the Input Save function to store the selected input s parameters in one of 50 slots in the Input List These settings are recalled whenever the signal is reapplied to the QuadView XL Type InputSave lt input gt 1 50 or the short form INS lt input gt 1 50 and press Enter Example To save input 1 in Input List slot 21 type INS 1 21 This completes the procedure for adjusting naming and saving the selected input Repeat steps 4 through 10 for all remaining QuadView XL inputs QuadView XL User s Guide 32
6. GB YP P component Composite video e S Video e DVI optional On your high resolution display all types of input sources can be mixed and matched simultaneously and each input can be independently scaled positioned and zoomed Text graphics and video windows displayed simultaneously Figure 1 1 QuadView XL Displays Four Inputs on a Single Monitor The QuadView XL outputs a high resolution image at a user selected scan rate up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution Access to all QuadView XL functions is supported remotely by either RS 232 serial communications or via network control Ethernet 10 100 BaseT QuadView XL User s Guide 1 350 7820 INTRODUCTION System Features i SYSTEM FEATURES The QuadView XL includes the following standard features and functions e Flexible input channels As standard each input channel accepts NTSC PAL composite S Video YP P component or high resolution RGB signals Optionally a digital input module DVI format is available for each channel Full 24 bit color processing is used throughout the system Note HDTV High Definition Television input signals can be processed through a channel s RGB YP P connector Window manipulation Windows can be positioned scaled and clipped to any size or shape desired Scaling is continuous up to the full size of the display raster The system also supports zooming in on a region within a window and input freezing
7. IP address but this address must be changed if you want to use your QuadView XL on a network Important Consult your network administrator to obtain a valid IP address before commencing the network setup procedure A Recommendation If you intend to use QuadView XL directly on a Local Area Network LAN change the unit s IP address before putting it on the network This can be accomplished one of two ways Use the serial port to change the IP address IPADDRess command Refer to the IP Address Setup via Serial Port section below for details 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 19 350 7820 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup Connect QuadView XL directly to a PC using the QuadView XL s Ethernet port Refer to the IP Address Setup via Ethernet Port section below for details IP Address Setup via Serial Port Use the following steps to change the QuadView XU s IP address using the serial port 1 Connect the QuadView XL as outlined in the RS 232 Serial Control Setup section 2 With communications established type IPADDR and press Enter QuadView XL should respond with the current IP address Make a note of the address before proceeding with the next step 3 Type IPADDR followed by the new IP address provided to you by your network administrator A Example If the new IP address is 192 168 100 15 type IPADDR 192 168 100 15 and press Enter 4 QuadView XL should respond
8. L User s Guide 4 INTRODUCTION QuadView XL Control QUADVIEW XL CONTROL System control for the QuadView XL is provided via the RS 232 serial port or the 10 100 BaseT Ethernet port There are no controls on the chassis itself e The RS 232 serial port connects to an ASCII terminal any computer with a serial port or an external device such as a touchpad Commands are sent from the terminal or computer to the QuadView XL Refer to Chapter 4 ASCII Command Set for a complete description of command syntax The Ethernet port 10 100BaseT allows multiple QuadView systems to be connected to a local area network LAN or directly to a PC properly equipped with a network card Note that direct connection requires the use of an Ethernet hub or Ethernet cross over cable QUADVIEW XL FEATURE SUMMARY Following is a concise summary of QuadView XL features e System Inputs e Outputs Displays up to four RGB video windows on any output Full 24 bit color processing is used throughout System control via serial RS 232 or Ethernet Compact 1RU package Supports a wide range of analog RGB inputs with resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 75 Hz frame rate Supports HDTV YP P input with tri level sync Optional DVI inputs up to 1600 x 1200 60Hz Video inputs are selectable between S Video and Composite formats in both NTSC and PAL video standards Dual output connectors each support DVI and an
9. L via Telnet please continue with the Timing Adjustments section e Ifyou will be controlling QuadView XL via the system s internal web browser continue with the Web Browser Control Setup section IP Address Setup via Ethernet Port Use the steps in this section to change the QuadView XL s IP address using the Ethernet port A Telnet terminal or session should be used and a Telnet application is provided as standard with Windows operating systems To avoid conflicts between QuadView XL s default IP address and your network it is recommended that you set up the Quad View XL by initially connecting directly to a PC and not connecting via the network The following procedure assumes that you have this direct connection between PC and QuadView XL Use the following procedure to set up the IP address via Telnet 1 Using an Ethernet crossover cable connect QuadView XU s Ethernet port directly to the network port of your PC 2 Starta Telnet session on your PC Click Start Run to display the Run Dialog In the Open field type CMD aS shown in the sample below x Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open CMD Cancel Browse Figure 2 11 Run Dialog Sample 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 22 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup i 3 Click OK to display the Command Window as shown below INNTAsystem32 cmd e
10. ON AND SET UP System Setup 9 Using the Output Timing Load function enter the ID of the timing parameters that you selected in step 2 Type OPTLOAD lt 1 64 gt and press Enter A Example If the output timing ID was 21 type oPTLOAD 21 Enter 10 Save the selected output timing settings in a register using the Output Timing Save function The next time you use the same display QuadView XL recalls your saved settings and uses them for the output timing To save settings in one of 10 available timing slots type OPTS SL sd0 and press Enter A Example To save the timing parameters in register 2 type OPTS 2 Enter 11 Adjust the display to match QuadView XL s output Note Fora single display leave the display s auto sync circuitry on Use the display s controls to center the test pattern and ensure that the entire test pattern is completely visible In some special applications you may choose to change the output parameters of the QuadView XL rather than using the display adjustments In this case you should use QuadView XL s Output Timing Interactive procedure to match the display settings Refer to the Advanced Output Timing section for details Note The Output Timing Interactive procedure can also be used to fine tune a single display 12 With the display adjusted adjust the QuadView XU s input timing using the Input Interactive procedure Refer to the Input Timing
11. P address and discard the new address 8 If you pressed y in the step above QuadView XL will restart and the Telnet connection will be lost Repeat steps 2 through 4 to establish a new Telnet session except in step 4 type the new IP address 9 Confirm the new setting by typing the command IPADDR and press Enter If the QuadView XL has accepted the command it will respond with the new IP address 10 Confirm that you have a working Telnet connection Type HELP and press Enter If communications have been set up correctly Quad View XL responds with a list of available commands as shown below QuadView amp L Copyright lt c gt 2803 RGB Spectrum HostTiming IMage LoaD INput DELete INput Interactive LIST Name Save Timing INputLIST IPADDRess Reset Source Rectangle SATuration SETRATE Settings Import SYStem INFO UNderScan Border Color Destination Rectangle IDentify Label Color Label Justification Label Position Preset LiSt Preset NAME Source Rectangle BackGround SouRCe BRIightness Double Buffer Fade To Black Filter TYPE Freeze Full Screen HANDShaking HOST HUE INput AutoSync INput Format INput LIST Clear INput LOAD INput Phase INput SouRCe INput INputTiming IPGateWay OutPut Reference OutPut Timing Name OutPut Timing List Clear OutPut Timing Interactive OutPut Timing OutPutID OVerScan POSition QuadVi ew Recall Configuration Restore Factory Defaults Save Co
12. QuadView XL User s Guide SPECTRUM DOCUMENT e QuadView XL User s Guide e P N 350 7820 Revision 1 December 2003 Printed in U S A COPYRIGHT 2003 RGB Spectrum Inc All rights reserved This document in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from RGB Spectrum Inc e QuadView is a registered trademark of RGB Spectrum Inc NOTICE RGB Spectrum reserves the right to make any modification to this guide or the information contained herein at any time without notice All features functions and specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation COMPANY ADDRESS RGB Spectrum 950 Marina Village Pkwy Alameda CA 94501 Telephone 510 814 7000 e Fax 510 814 7026 e o o o e e o o LIMITED WARRANTY RGB Spectrum RGB warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service when correctly installed and maintained for a period of one 1 year from date of shipment RGB s liability under this warranty is limited solely to replacing repairing or issuing credit for any product which is shown to be defective during the warranty period Purchaser shall 1 notify RGB promptly in writing of any claims and ii provide RGB with an opportunity to inspect and test the product claimed to be defective Warranty does not cover misuse abuse improper
13. S lL 105 and press Enter A Example To save the timing parameters in register 9 type OPTS 9 Enter Every time you turn on the QuadView XL s power the last output setting used will be automatically recalled Note that if an RFD Return to Factory Default is performed your custom settings will be lost and QuadView XL will start with the factory default output settings This completes the advanced output timing procedure Please continue with the Input Timing procedure outlined below INPUT TIMING When you connect a graphics signal to a QuadView XL input the QuadView XL will automatically search for a match between the signal and the list of signal types that it stores internally This list consists of the combination of standard VESA defined signals and user defined signals e Ifthe signal found in the list is an exact match then no further adjustment is needed However if some adjustment is required then following the adjustment procedure the new parameters can be saved to the user list In this way the next time the same signal is connected no adjustment will be required Two command methods are available for adjusting input timing on each of the four input windows e The Input Timing function is an advanced feature that enables you to fine tune each input by entering exact timing numbers In Chapter 4 refer to the Input Commands and Timing Parameters sections for details The Input Interact
14. a 15 pin male D sub connector The QuadView XL s input connector will support 3 4 or 5 wire connections In Appendix 7 refer to the High Resolution Analog Connector section for pinout information Forachannel s optional digital input use a standard DVI cable In Appendix 7 refer to the DVI I Connector section for pinout information Remember that multiple sources can be connected to each input composite S Video RGB and digital but only one input can be shown in a window at atime You can chose which of these sources to display on a given window by using the INputSouRCe command Refer to Chapter 4 ASCII Command Set for a complete description of QuadView XL commands 3 Connect Graphic Output s Using a DVI I interconnect cable connect Graphic Outputs 1 and 2 to the desired destination displays Remember that each output connector supports both analog and DVI output signals Note With a standard DVI interconnect cable you can connect directly to a DVI capable monitor Ifyou wish to connect to a monitor with an analog RGB input you will need to use an adapter which converts from the DVI connector directly to a 15 pin D sub connector 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 13 INSTALLATION AND SET UP Installing the QuadView XL i Alternatively standard cables are readily available to convert from the DVI connector to either 15 pin D connectors or BNC connectors You can connect to a DVI inpu
15. alog signals Analog RGB output up to 1600 x 1200 75Hz DVI output up to 1600 x 1200 60Hz Adjustable output gamma to optimize performance with a variety of display technologies Output can free run or genlock to input channel 1 e Special features 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide High quality filtering for window resizing INTRODUCTION QuadView XL Feature Summary Pan zoom border label and freeze each window Fade output to background Colored backgrounds Export Import system settings 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 6 INSTALLATION AND SET UP IN THIS CHAPTER This chapter provides instructions for installing and setting up your QuadView XL system The following topics are discussed e Standard Supplied Components e Optional Items e Rack Mounting e QuadView XL Front Panel e QuadView XL Rear Panel Installing the QuadView XL e System Setup STANDARD SUPPLIED COMPONENTS The following equipment is included in the QuadView XL shipping carton Table 2 1 Standard Supplied Components QuadView XL QuadView XL User Manual on CD ROM 350 7820 Power cord 110 or 220 volt 520 1188 or 520 0271 1 DVI VGA Adapter p n to be provided OPTIONAL ITEMS RGB Spectrum can optionally provide additional equipment that may be useful in installing and operating the QuadView XL The items listed below may be 350 7820 QuadView XL User s G
16. aphic Output 1 which provides both analog and DVI output signals on the same connector Each output s image is identical Using the proper cable customer supplied you can connect this output to a DVI capable monitor an analog RGB monitor or both simultaneously Graphic Output 2 One DVI I multi pin connector is provided for Graphic Output 2 which is identical to Graphic Output 1 QuadView XL User s Guide Il INSTALLATION AND SET UP QuadView XL Rear Panel 8 RS 232 Serial Port One 9 pin female D Sub connector is provided for local RS 232 control from an external device Please note Usethis connector when the controlling device is physically close to QuadView XL and control across a network is not required Connection to a PC controller or serial terminal can be made using this connector 9 Ethernet Port One 10 100 Base T Ethernet RJ 45 connector is provided for network control Using a standard Ethernet cable you can connect directly to a local area network LAN Use this port when control over a network is a requirement Note QuadView XL can be controlled by using either the RS 232 port or the 10 100 Base T Ethernet port Typically only one of the two methods are used but both can be connected at the same time CONNECTOR The table below summarizes the connectors used on the QuadView XL rear SUMMARY panel Input connectors are identical per each of the four input modules Table 2 3 C
17. e RS 232 Connector section for advanced information on RS 232 connection parameters Please continue with the System Setup section Ethernet Control To control the QuadView XL over a network connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN Ethernet hub or switch to the QuadView XL s 10 100 Base T QuadView XL User s Guide 14 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup i Ethernet port This method allows you to use a Telnet session or a standard web browser to access QuadView XL s internal web server Ethernet is also ideal for controlling multiple QuadView XLs eliminating the need to daisy chain units Note A PC can be connected directly to the QuadView XL s Ethernet port without being connected to a network For this direct connect method use an inexpensive Ethernet hub or an Ethernet cross over cable In Appendix 7 refer to the Ethernet Connector section for pinout details Please continue with the System Setup section SYSTEM SETUP The following topics are discussed in this section Communications Setup Timing Adjustments Note Before applying power make sure that all cables are connected correctly and that the QuadView XL power switch is in the OFF position With all cables properly connected turn the QuadView XL ON COMMUNICATIONS The communications setup procedure consists of setting up an external device SETUP to communicate with the QuadView XL This can be accomplished usi
18. he display monitor Note that these adjustment commands are case sensitive i move up m move down j move left 1 move right The goal is to position the upper left corner for maximum image visibility or for multi monitor configurations to position the corner to precisely match the position of an adjacent monitor image With the upper left corner properly adjusted use the keyboard controls listed below to position the bottom right corner of the box at the bottom right corner of the display monitor I move up M move down J move left L move right Similarly the goal is to position the bottom right corner for maximum visibility or for multi monitor configurations to position the corner to precisely match the position of an adjacent monitor image To exit the function type q and press Enter This returns the system to the normal command mode of operation Repeat steps 2 through 5 This repetition is necessary to accurately fine tune the timing parameters Once the display is adjusted use the Output Timing Save function to save parameters in memory QuadView XL allows you to save up to ten user defined settings These settings may then be recalled at any time to quickly change the system s output settings To save settings in one of 10 available timing slots type QuadView XL User s Guide 29 350 7820 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup i Output Timing Save 1 10 or the short form OPT
19. ide 18 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup i Please note Ifapromptis displayed in the window as shown above your PC is successfully connected to QuadView XL Ifyou do not see a prompt or any characters there is a connection problem Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance for basic troubleshooting steps 8 Ifapromptis displayed in the Hyperterminal window you can test out the system Type HELP and press Enter If communications have been set up correctly QuadView XL responds with a list of available commands If QuadView XL does not respond refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Operation via RS 232 and a terminal emulation program typically involves issuing commands and their associated parameters A Example To reduce the contrast setting for input channel 3 by 20 below nominal to the 80 level type CON 3 80 Refer to Chapter 4 ASCII Command Set for a complete command list NETWORK CONNECTION SETUP Use the steps in this section as a prerequisite for both Telnet control and Web Browser control When connecting systems via Ethernet the setup of communications parameters is automatic However because this is a network connection a unique address known as the IP address must be set up For proper setup QuadView XL requires a fixed IP address also known as a static IP address At the factory QuadView XL is programmed with a default
20. ive function enables you to adjust each input s timing interactively Note that interactive timing applies only to graphics inputs This method is described below Use the following steps to adjust input timing interactively The procedure takes you through the complete adjustment for one window including naming and saving settings and then asks you to repeat steps for each remaining input 1 Ensure that you have a working serial or Telnet connection to Quad View XL depending upon your configuration 2 To perform interactive input timing ensure that the desired input sources are connected to the appropriate QuadView XL input modules Connect as many inputs as required up to 4 Refer to the Installing the QuadView XL section for instructions QuadView XL User s Guide 30 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup 3 Select RGB or DVI input type as required for each input using the Input Source command Use the following figure for reference DVI 1 RGB 1 Composite 1 S Video 1 Figure 2 15 Input Channel Connectors Type INSRC lt input gt RGB DVI COMPOSITE1 COMPOSITE2 SVIDEO and press Enter Please note the following points regarding the command s arguments When using an RGB graphic input connected to the RGB connector select the RGB argument When using a digital video input connected to the DVI connector select the DVI argument A Example If a digital DVI sou
21. nd e Sample rate is directly proportional to the product of of pixels per line x lines x refresh rate Therefore if a higher refresh rate is desired the sample rate must be increased For example A 1600 x 1200 output 60 Hz refresh rate requires a pixel clock of 162 MHz which is equal to the maximum pixel clock of 162 MHz A 1600 x 1200 output 65 Hz refresh rate requires a pixel clock of 175 MHz which is greater than the maximum of 162 MHz e A higher refresh rate can also be achieved by reducing either the of pixels per line or the of lines per frame Note that the ratio of active pixels per line to the number of active lines is the aspect ratio typically 4 3 or 16 9 For example A 1600 x 1200 output 85 Hz refresh rate requires a pixel clock of 229 5 MHz which is greater than the maximum pixel clock of 162 MHz A 1280 x 960 output 85 Hz refresh rate requires a pixel clock of 148 5 MHz which is less than the maximum pixel clock of 162 MHz When configuring your system the important factor to remember is the interrelation between specifications e Yes you can adjust your system s output resolution up to 1600 pixels by 1200 lines Yes you can adjust the system s output horizontal scan rate from 12 to 125 kHz e No you can not configure resolution at 1600 x 1200 with a refresh rate of 100 Hz because of the inherent interrelation between factors QuadView X
22. nd originates from many DVD players and cameras Note that this connector can alternatively be used to connect a second composite input A special cable will be needed to convert from the mini DIN connector to BNC or phono connector that is typically used for composite video signals RGB YPjP One 15 pin female D sub connector is provided for either high resolution analog RGB input or YP P component video This input supports 3 4 or 5 wire connections and is typically used to connect the output of a computer to QuadView XL Typically the output of a computer is provided in RGB format and connected to QuadView XL on this input This input may also be used to connect HDTV signals which can originate in RGB or YP P formats Digital One DVI I connector is used for the optional digital input typically used to connect an external computer graphics output to the QuadView XL Input Channel 2 Four connectors are provided for Input Channel 2 which is identical to Input Channel 1 See the Input Channel 1 description for details Input Channel 3 Four connectors are provided for Input Channel 3 which is identical to Input Channel 1 Input Channel 4 Four connectors are provided for Input Channel 4 which is identical to Input Channel 1 The four input channels are configured identically AII inputs are self terminating Graphic Output 1 One DVI I multi pin connector is provided for Gr
23. nfiguration Settings Export SIZE Test Pattern Update FirmWare VideoAspectRatio Window Border Width Window Enable Window Label BackGround Color Window Label Enable Window Label Name Window Preset Delete Window Preset LoaD Window Preset Save ZooM Figure 2 14 QuadView XL Help Screen QuadView XL User s Guide 24 350 7820 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup Refer to Chapter 4 ASCII Command Set for a complete command list Note To close a Telnet session type EXIT or use the keystroke sequence Control D Please note If you will be controlling QuadView XL via Telnet please continue with the Timing Adjustments section If you will be controlling QuadView XL via the system s internal web browser continue with the Web Browser Control Setup section WEB BROWSER CONTROL SETUP QuadView XL s Web Browser interface provides a graphical alternative to the command based setup and control used with serial control This method uses the QuadView XU s internal Web Server allowing you to set up and operate the system from a standard browser A Please note the following important recommendations To minimize compatibility issues between browsers it is recommended that you use the Internet Explorer web browser To use QuadView XL on your LAN Local Area Network ensure that the QuadView XL has an IP address that is compatible with your LAN Changes to the default IP address
24. ng one EU E eps of three control methods e RS 232 Control This method uses a command line interface to control QuadView XL through a terminal emulation program Refer to the RS 232 Serial Control Setup section for instructions Telnet Control Telnet control provides a command line interface to the QuadView XL using the 10 100 BASE T network port Operationally this interface is almost identical to RS 232 control but the setup procedure is different Refer to the Network Connection Setup section for instructions e Web Browser Control This method uses a graphical interface through QuadView XU s internal web server via Ethernet Two setup procedures are required Network Connection Setup Web Browser Control Setup Once communications have been established with one of the above methods you will be able to adjust all QuadView XL system parameters 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 15 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup Refer to Chapter 4 ASCII Command Set for a complete description of QuadView XL commands RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL SETUP The RS 232 serial control method uses an ASCII terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or Procomm to communicate with the QuadView XL Use the following steps to connect and control via RS 232 1 Ensure that the QuadView XL s RS 232 Serial Port is connected to the COM port of your computer or othe
25. nnectors The T stands for integrated as each connector is comprised of one analog and one digital output The output image is identical on each connector and available simultaneously in both analog and digital All input signals to the QuadView XL are converted to the selected output resolution adjustable up to 1600 pixels by 1200 lines with horizontal scan rates adjustable from 12 to 125 KHz By using a customer supplied breakout cable up to four high resolution displays can be driven from the two output connectors two analog and two digital displays without the need for DAs distribution amplifiers In Appendix 7 refer to the DVI I Connector section for complete wiring details on the DVI I connector 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 3 350 7820 INTRODUCTION A Word about Scan Rates i A WORD ABOUT SCAN RATES QuadView XL specifications state that output resolution is adjustable up to 1600 pixels by 1200 lines and horizontal scan rates are adjustable from 15 to 125 kHz However users should be aware that there are several important constraints to system resolution including e Maximum pixel clock also known as sample rate e Maximum number of pixels that can be processed e Maximum number of lines that can be processed These factors are all interrelated with the system s refresh rate also known as frame rate When configuring your system output following are a few rules of thumb to keep in mi
26. onnector Types Composite video input BNC Female S Video input 4 pin mini DIN Female RGB YP P input 15 pin HD D Sub Female Digital input optional DVI I Female Graphic Output DVI I Female RS 232 Serial 9 pin D Sub Female Ethernet 10 100 Base T 8 pin RJ 45 Female Refer to Appendix 7 for pinout details on all connectors 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 12 INSTALLATION AND SET UP Installing the QuadView XL j INSTALLING THE QUADVIEW XL This section provides QuadView XL installation instructions All connections are made to the rear of the chassis Refer to Figure 2 2 for the location of each connector Note Ensure that the QuadView XL is rack mounted before continuing If not refer to the Rack Mounting section for instructions Use the following steps to install the QuadView XL 1 Connect Power Connect a power cord to the AC Power Connec tor The QuadView XL is equipped with a universal 100 264 V 50 400 Hz power supply 2 Connect Inputs Connect the desired video and or computer sources to input channels 1 through 4 Note For achannel s composite input use a standard BNC cable Forachannel s S Video input use a standard 4 pin mini DIN S Video cable Note that if you choose to use this input as a second composite input you will need min DIN to BNC or DIN to phono adapter cable Forachannel s RGB YP P input use a standard VGA cable with
27. ower Switch Descriptions of each control and indicator are provided below 1 Alarm LED The Alarm LED glows solid amber when the QuadView XL s internal electronics have exceeded the maximum internal temperature of 60 degrees Celsius Note that this is a warning only and users should take corrective action to avoid damage to the unit 2 Activity LED The Activity LED blinks green when there is data traffic over the QuadView XU s Ethernet connection 3 Link LED The Link LED glows solid amber when there is a valid Ethernet connection between QuadView XL and another Ethernet device Note that if an RS 232 connection only is used this LED will be off 4 Reset Button Press the Reset Button to reset only the QuadView XL s IP address All other system parameters remain unchanged Use an unfolded paper clip to press the button located inside the small access hole 5 Restore Defaults Button Press the Restore Defaults Button to reset all system parameters except the IP address to their default Use an unfolded paper clip to press the button located inside the small access hole Note that this function is the same as the RestoreFactoryDefaults command 6 AC Power Switch Use the AC Power Switch to turn the QuadView XL on and off When the unit is on the LED inside the switch glows red 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 9 INSTALLATION AND SET UP QuadView XL Rear Panel E QUADVIEW XL REAR PANEL 4 9 3
28. put connector you can not connect both RGB and component inputs to a given channel simultaneously QuadView XL User s Guide 2 INTRODUCTION A Word about System Outputs Please note the following important points regarding inputs e Video inputs can originate from devices such as TV cameras video cassette recorders DVD players or video teleconferencing systems Analog RGB inputs typically originate from a computer These inputs can be interlaced or non interlaced up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution and refresh rates or frame rate up to 200 Hz e The system s computer inputs can be configured with any sync format sync on green composite sync or separate H and V drive The figure below illustrates a block diagram of the QuadView XL showing the four identical inputs and two identical outputs Analog RGB Y PB PR Component DVI optional Composite Analog S Video DVI Analog RGB Channel 1 Output 1 To High gt Resolution Monitor s Analog RGB Y PB PR Component DVI optional Composite Analog S Video DVI Channel 2 Output 2 Analog RGB Analog RGB Y PB PR Component DVI optional Composite Analog S Video Channel 3 Analog RGB Y PB PR Component DVI optional Composite Analog S Video RS 232 Channel 4 Control 10 100BaseT Figure 1 2 QuadView XL Block Diagram A WORD ABOUT SYSTEM OUTPUTS As standard the system provides two identical DVI I output co
29. r details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region United States of America 1 z Area code 972 Phone number Cone ia ETUR Carcel Figure 2 6 Connect To Dialog Sample 4 Inthe Connect To Dialog ignore the Country Area Code and Phone Number fields In the Connect Using field and select your PC s COM port to which the serial cable from QuadView XL is connected 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 17 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup 5 Click OK to display the COM Properties Dialog Port Settings Bits per second so Data bits e x Parity oe e Stop bits h s Flow control 39 Restore Defaults Figure 2 7 COM Properties Dialog Sample 6 Configure your PC to match the QuadView XU s pre configured factory settings as follows Bits per second baud 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control On Off QuadView XL can be configured to operate at baud rates from 9600 baud to 115 kbaud In Chapter 4 refer to the Serial Port Commands section for details about changing baud rates 7 Click OK to display the Hyperterminal window Mf Board Meeting HyperTerminal EL nj x File Edit view Call Transfer Help Di 3 sole l 4 gt Connected 0 00 51 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Printecho 7 Figure 2 8 Hyperterminal Window Sample 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Gu
30. r terminal control device as out lined in the Installing the QuadView XL section 2 On your PC launch Hyperterminal by clicking Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt Hyperterminal ley Programs Aia Communications gt A Fax L EM B ArcSoft r B Entertainment ae g L3 Documents 4 Fa AT amp T Global Network gt amp Games gt B Internet Connection Wizard amp Settings gt e Canon amp System Tools p NetMeeting A Firstgear for Print Server gt il Address Book Network and Dial up Connections Gk Search Hardware gt gj Calculator d Phone Dialer 2 Help Internet Explorer Gi command Prompt m HyperTerminal 8 is e Microsoft Hardware gt s Imaging Run amp Microvision Applications A a Notepad 3 Ms office gt WY paint xg Eject PC 5 Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition gt 2 O amp Accessibility Figure 2 4 Hyperterminal Path 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 16 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup This action displays the Connection Description Dialog a sample of which is shown below Connection Description 2 xl Ap New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name Board Meeting Cancel Figure 2 5 Connection Description Dialog Sample 3 Inthe dialog enter a name choose an icon and click OK to display the Connect To Dialog Connect Toes Ne Board Meeting Ente
31. rameters that most closely match those of your display monitor as you noted in step 1 Make a note of the reference ID for this set of parameters column 1 in the Output Format List This ID will be used in a subsequent step In Chapter 4 refer to the Output Format List section for a complete list of output timing parameters Example If your monitor is VESA 800 x 600 75Hz the reference ID is 21 Example If your monitor is VESA 1280 x 1024 75Hz the reference ID is 32 Ensure that the following connections have been made QuadView XL is properly connected to the display monitor s The controlling device such as an ASCII terminal or PC is properly connected to the QuadView XL either via serial or Ethernet connection If required refer to the Installing the Quad View XL section for instructions Turn on the QuadView XL Turn on your display monitor s Turn on the controlling device allowing time for it to boot up From the PC establish a serial or Telnet connection to QuadView XL depending upon your configuration If required refer to the Communications Setup section for instructions With communications properly established turn on the color bar test pattern Type TP BARS and press Enter Verify that the color bar signal is visible on your display At this point however it may not properly fit your display QuadView XL User s Guide 27 350 7820 INSTALLATI
32. rce is connected to input 2 type INSRC 2 DVI and press Enter 4 To begin the input timing procedure type InputInteractive lt input gt or the short form INI lt input gt and press Enter An alignment signal will appear over the selected full screen input A Example To adjust input 1 interactively type INI 1 5 Starting with the upper left corner of the image use the keyboard controls listed below to position the image within the white frame The goal is to position the corner for maximum image visibility Note that these adjustment commands are case sensitive i move up m move down j move left 1 move right 6 With the upper left corner properly adjusted adjust the lower right corner next by using these keyboard controls 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 31 10 11 350 7820 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup I move up M move down J move left L move right To exit the function type q and press Enter This returns the system to the normal command mode of operation Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the selected input This repetition is necessary to accurately fine tune the timing parameters Use the Input Name function to name the input source up to 17 alphanumeric characters in length Spaces are not allowed in the name but underscores and upper lower case characters are OK Type InputName lt input gt lt name gt or the short form INN lt input
33. rs The first ten entries in the Output Format List are reserved for user defined entries The user entry feature is also helpful for special applications where a preset timing parameter needs to be adjusted and then stored in a registers In some cases you may also need to create your own custom timing parameters Use the following steps to set up the QuadView XL s output timing Note This setup procedure applies to both analog and digital displays 1 Obtain a copy of your display monitor s operations manual or techni cal guide and make a note of the following important parameters Type Is the display monitor a CRT or LCD monitor Format Is the display monitor Analog or Digital Resolution Note the display monitor s native horizontal and vertical resolution e g 1600 x 1200 QuadView XL User s Guide 26 350 7820 ey Ue s INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup Refresh rate Note the display monitor s optimum refresh rate e g 60Hz 75Hz etc Syne For analog monitors note the type of Sync required 5 wire 4 wire or 3 wire Sync polarity Note the preferred Sync Polarity positive or negative Interlace Most graphics displays are non interlaced but interlaced signals are used in some special applications Note the required interlace setting interlace or non interlace for your display Review the list of output parameters in the Output Format List and find the set of pa
34. section for instructions Advanced Output Timing For most applications and timings the steps outlined in the Output Timing section are adequate for matching QuadView XL s output to your display However for greater accuracy particularly with dual or multi monitor configurations you can fine tune output settings using the Output Timing Interactive function The interactive mode places a cursor on screen that defines the boundaries of the output signal also known as the active picture Unlike other Quad View XL commands the interactive mode is one that waits for keystrokes to position the picture while all other commands are locked out Additionally users must exit the mode before normal command line interface functions can be issued QuadView XL User s Guide 28 350 7820 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup Use the following steps to adjust output timing interactively 1 Ensure that you ve followed preliminary steps 1 through 8 in the Output Timing section and that you have selected color bars as the QuadView XL s test pattern output Begin the interactive output timing procedure Type Output Timing Interactive or the short form of the command OPTINT and press Enter A white box and cross hair appear on your output display Starting with the upper left corner of the white box use the keyboard controls listed below to position the top left corner of the box at the top left corner of t
35. should be made before putting your QuadView XL on the network Refer to the Network Connection Setup section for complete instructions QuadView XL User s Guide 25 TIMING ADJUSTMENTS 350 7820 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup i For best results the timing parameters of a signal must match the display device Please note Forthe QuadView XL output the output settings should be set to match the display e Forthe QuadView XL graphics inputs the QuadView XL input settings should match the characteristics of the input signals QuadView XL system timing consists of two procedures e Output Timing Input Timing The output timing procedure should be performed first followed by the input timing procedure OUTPUT TIMING The Output Timing procedure enables you to match the QuadView XL s output signal to the graphic display monitor s that you are using QuadView XL generates a wide range of preset VESA compliant output formats and also enables users to define custom values The overall procedure has three parts Learn the characteristics of your display monitor Load the required output format using the Output Timing Load function Use your display s controls to center and size the image A list of common signal types that QuadView XL supports can be found in the Output Format List in Chapter 4 Note that QuadView XL can be used with non standard displays by entering your own timing paramete
36. t and an analog RGB input simultaneously with the use of a special break out cable Using the two Graphic Output connectors numerous output combinations are possible six of which are listed below Table 2 4 Output Display Combinations 1 digital display Graphic Output 1 Digital Out 1 analog display Graphic Output 1 Analog Out 1 digital and 1 analog display Graphic Output 1 Analog and Digital out 2 digital displays Graphic Output 1 Digital Out Graphic Output 2 Digital Out 2 analog displays Graphic Output 1 Analog Out Graphic Output 2 Analog Out 2 digital and 2 analog displays Graphic Output 1 Analog and Digital out Graphic Output 2 Analog and Digital out In Appendix 7 refer to the DVI I Connector section for detailed wiring instructions for the Graphic Output connectors Note Analog display devices must be able to accept RGB inputs of at least 15 kHz 4 Select a Control Method either via an RS 422 serial connection or via an Ethernet connection Serial Control To control QuadView XL using a terminal emulation program such as Hyperterminal or Procomm connect the COM port of your computer or other terminal control device to Quad View XL s RS 232 serial port This enables you to control the QuadView XL using ASCII commands A straight through cable with one to one wiring will typically be required Note In Appendix 7 refer to th
37. uide 7 INSTALLATION AND SET UP Rack Mounting i purchased separately from RGB Spectrum Table 2 2 Optional Items VGA Cable 520 0298 1 15 pin HD Male to 15 pin HD Male 6 ft Use to connect your analog output inputs to sources with a female VGA connector VGA to BNC 520 0251 1 15 pin HD Male to a 5 BNC cable Adapter bundle Male 6 ft 10 inches Use to connect the analog output inputs to sources with BNC connectors DVI cable Used to connect the optional DVI digital output to a DVI capable display device Contact RGB Spectrum for details RACK MOUNTING The QuadView XL chassis is designed to be mounted in a standard 19 rack Please note the following important points Ensure that the QuadView XL is positioned in the rack where the side air intake and exhaust vents are not blocked e Rack mount the unit from the front rack ears using four rack screws not supplied Rack threads may be metric or otherwise depending upon the rack type e Itis typically easier to install the lower of the two mounting holes first Important Do not use the QuadView XL as a shelf to support other pieces of equipment If you do the rack ears and mounting screws may be damaged 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 8 INSTALLATION AND SET UP QuadView XL Front Panel QUADVIEW XL FRONT PANEL QuadView XL 1 Alarm LED 3 Link LED 5 Restore Defaults Button 2 Activity LED 4 Reset Button 6 AC P
38. with the following message The system must be restarted for your changes to take effect Do you want to restart the system y n Press y to restart Quad View XL and use the newly assigned IP address Press n to retain the current IP address and discard the new address 5 Confirm the new setting by typing the command IPADDR If the QuadView XL has accepted the command it responds with the new IP address that you just entered 6 Ensure that an Ethernet cable is connected from your LAN Ethernet hub or switch to the QuadView XL s 10 100 Base T Ethernet port 7 Check that the Link LED on the front panel is lit This LED glows solid amber when there is a valid Ethernet connection between QuadView XL and another Ethernet device Refer to the QuadView XL Front Panel section for the location of the Link LED 8 Starta Telnet session on your PC Note that a Telnet application is provided as standard with Microsoft Windows operating systems Click Start gt Run to display the Run Dialog In the Open field type CMD QuadView XL User s Guide 20 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup i as shown in the sample below LL 21x p Type the name of a program Folder document or gt Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open CMD Cancel Browse Figure 2 9 Run Dialog Sample 9 Click OK to display the Command Window a sample of which is shown below IC NWINNTVs
39. xe osoft Windows 2000 Version 5 66 2195 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2000 Microsoft Corp CoN Figure 2 12 Command Window Sample 4 In the command window type TELNET 192 168 1 100 8000 and press Enter This is the default IP address and port number for the QuadView XL At this point the Telnet Terminal Window should start and QuadView XL should respond with the product name and copyright notice S ICWINNTXsystem32 cmd exe telnet 192 168 1 100 8000 QuadView KL Copyright lt c 2003 RGB Spectrum Figure 2 13 QuadView XL Login Sample 5 To determine the current IP address type the command IPADDR and press Enter QuadView XL should respond with the current IP address Make a note of the address for future reference Note If you want a complete list of product details including other IP settings type ID 6 Inthe Command Window type IPADDR followed by the QuadView XL s new IP Address as provided by your network administrator A Example If the new IP address is 192 168 100 15 type 192 169 100 15 8000 and press Enter 350 7820 QuadView XL User s Guide 23 350 7820 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup 7 QuadView XL should respond with the following message The system must be restarted for your changes to take effect Do you want to restart the system y n Press y to restart and use the new IP address Press n to retain the current I
40. ystem32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5 00 2195 lt C Copyright 1985 2000 Microsoft Corp ER 2 Figure 2 10 Command Window Sample 10 In the Command Window type TELNET followed by the QuadView XU s new IP Address followed by the number 8000 the QuadView XU s default port Note that there must be a space between the IP address and the port number 8000 A Example If the new IP address is 192 168 100 15 type TELNET 192 1068 100 15 8000 and press Enter At this point the Telnet Terminal Window should start and QuadView XL should respond with the product name and copyright notice 11 Confirm that you have a working Telnet connection Type HELP and press Enter If communications have been set up correctly QuadView XL responds with a list of available commands This completes IP Address setup via the serial port and subsequently successful commanding of the system via Telnet Note that operation via Telnet typically involves issuing commands and their associated parameters A Example To reduce the contrast setting for input channel 3 by 20 below nominal type CON 3 80 QuadView XL User s Guide 21 INSTALLATION AND SET UP System Setup i Note To close a Telnet session type EXIT or use the keystroke sequence Control D Refer to Chapter 4 ASCII Command Set for a complete command list Please note e f you will be controlling QuadView X

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