DVI Buffer Box & LCS Software user manual
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1. 16 Probable cause s No power to DVI Buffer Box via DVI input cable DVI Buffer Box not connected to a COM port from 1 to 4 Conflict with another device connected to COM port 1 to 4 The DVI splitter does not relay the DDCCLOCK and DDCDATA signals on pins 6 and 7 to every output Outdated firmware Failure to save settings in non volatile EEPROM memory Some panels set for a previous application Table 1 Troubleshooting DVI Buffer Box user manual Remedy Check the DVI com LED If it is not lit check DVI input connections and verify that the media server is running Check the RS 232 connections and verify that the device is connected to a COM port from 1 to 4 When connected properly the RS 232 com LED will flash in response to commands from LCS Exit LCS and restart Test system without other devices connected to COM ports 1 4 Assign the conflicting to device to COM port 5 or higher Short term reset panels and exit LCS Long term replace DVI splitter See LC Series user manual for recommendation Update panel firmware Click Save Parameters after making changes to settings Refresh wall then apply factory default settings and save so all panels have same settings Adjust settings as desired and save again DVI Buffer Box specifications Physical Lens a a see gt A A A a as 75 mm 3 in A Specs peice a ee ee ee den 150 mm 6 in AA O O 33 mm 1 3 in Well2. E ia Wall Size Origin Pixel Position Wall Size Origin Pixel Position x 12 i Hor Aoig y Xx 09 Mo Hor 09001 M y Y 7 00 Vert A000 Martin vu o Vert 20000 artin HEEENNEENNEN PTT TT TT HEEENEEENNEN ACER Era PEPE E BECA Figure 9 Opt mini zing the grid Using LCS 9 Pixel Position fields The position fields allow you to fine tune the pixel coordinates of the video image The values in the horizontal and vertical fields are pixel offsets that are added to each panel s video coordinates as determined by its XY address Figure 10 Pixel position adjustment Change the pixel position values as described on page 8 under How to change numeric values To adjust the pixel position of the video image 1 Click Run to view the image on the LED curtain 2 To move the image to the right or left adjust the Hor value up or down 3 To move the image up or down adjust the Vert value up or down 4 To save the settings in each panel s non volatile memory click Save Parameters If you need to move the image more than the position fields allow change the XY coordinates of the video wall with the addressing controls Addressing controls Show Addresses button Clicking Show Addresses freezes the video output and displays the XY coordinates on the panels Click Run to clear the address display Enable Move check box When Enable Move is selected the XY coordinate address of the selected panel can be set
3. in Read Firmware to FIRM_UPD_ BIN Update Frmware to orePare E Update Firmware bo all Panels l i me Reset Panel This option copies firmware from a selected panel to the Ics ESE folder on the PC s C drive The firmware can then be installed on i nla en other panels This is useful if some panels have outdated firmware but there is no convenient Internet access Figure 20 Options menu Service technicians with access to an EEPROM burner can use the file to make a copy of the panel s EEPROM including calibration values To copy firmware from a panel to the PC 1 In the grid display click the panel to copy from 2 Select Options gt Read Firmware to FIRM_UPD_ BIN from the main menu 3 Allow the process several minutes to complete 4 To confirm the operation verify that the firmware is located in the Ics folder Update Firmware to one panel This option installs firmware on the currently selected panel To install firmware in a single panel 1 Download the firmware update from the Support Area of the Martin web site at www martin com and save it in the C Ics folder Click in the grid display to select a panel to update Select Options gt Update Firmware to one unit from the menu Click the firmware file to install Click Open At the panel reset prompt click Yes or No The panel will flicker and the progress indicator rotates during the update When the update is completed LCS writes Fin
4. click i nstall x Click this button to install Ics software to the specified destination directory button Directory C Program Files Jcs Change Directory Exit Setup Figure 3 Destination dialog 7 The Choose Program Group dialog opens The text entered in the Program Group field determines the name that appears in the All Programs list Change the name if desired 22 Ics Choose Program Group X Setup will add items to the group shown in the Program Group box You can enter a new group name or select one from the Existing Groups list Program Group Existing Groups Accessories Administrative Tools Microsoft Office Startup Cancel Figure 4 Program Group dialog 8 Click Continue to finish the installation process When completed successfully a confirmation dialog opens Click OK Ics Setup Ics Setup was completed successfully Using LCS 7 Starting the application The installation wizard places a shortcut to LCS in your program list To start LCS 1 Connect the DVI Buffer Box to the computer s COM port and verify that its DVI com LED is lit 2 Click the Windows start button then click All Programs Figure 5 LCS icon 3 Point to the LCS program group and click the LCS icon 4 If starting LCS for the first time click the Factory Default and 300Hz buttons After starting LCS automatically detects connected panels and displays their firmware version numbers in the gri
5. run mode and off freeze mode Freeze mode is required when displaying addresses or using the color fill function The other commands can be executed in run or freeze mode Factory Default button Clicking Factory Default returns all panels to LCS default values for wall brightness pixel position and cooling mode The settings take effect immediately but are not saved in the panels non volatile memories until Save Parameters is pressed Fill Color The Fill Color fields allow you to fill the screen with a solid color for test and adjustment purposes Each control ranges in value from 0 off to 255 full intensity Figure 15 Fill Colors The maximum brightness that can be achieved using the Fill Color fields is limited by the Wall Brightness settings Change the color values as described on page 8 under How to change numeric values To clear the fill color click Run DVI Buffer Box user manual Genlock controls Genlock Phase Off f Dy Phase Off check box i a Wepre The Phase Off check box determines whether panels are 501 301 6He phase synchronized genlocked to the selected signal When checked panels will be frequency tuned only when you perform the tuning procedure below This may provide better performance if the sync signal is irregular or unstable Figure 16 Tuning controls DVI External Vsync radio buttons These radio buttons select the synchronization reference signal e To synchronize panel
6. time it takes to execute commands set the wall size see page 9 to the minimum required to display the video curtain Messages Oszillator 311 ee Signalfrequenz 50 z Displapfrequenz 301 4 Hz Relation displayinput 6 0200 Figure 7 Execution status indicator 8 DVI Buffer Box user manual Main window controls This section describes the controls found in the main LCS window Grid display Wall Size Origin Pixel Position y The grid display represents the K DS mM pE BLAN Martin panels in the video curtain and is used to select panels 2140 panel Panels are shown in grey A single al Pixels grey cell represents an LC 1140 panel A double grey cell represents an LC 2140 panel 1140 panel l 25 x 25 pixels The selected panel is shown in reen Em Ils are shown in 4 en PA Un selected panel Wall Size and origin no panel fields Figure 8 Grid display The Wall Size fields determine the number of cells in the grid display The Origin fields determine the XY coordinates of the top left cell which are 0 0 by default Change the values as described on page 8 under How to change numeric values To adjust the wall size and origin for optimal display 1 Click Connect Increase the top Origin field X to eliminate empty rows above the panels Increase the bottom Origin field Y to eliminate empty columns to the left of the panels Adjust the X and Y Wall Size fields as required to display all panels
7. to splitter or LC panel Connect with video devices powered off BNC term jumper Provides BNC cable termination Used when the DVI Buffer Box is the last device on the cable 60 Hz jumper Selects 60 Hz monitor emulation o go o a o o o o O O la 50 Hz jumper Selects 50 Hz monitor emulation RS 232 socket Serial data port for connection to PC BNC socket Genlock composite video signal input from video control desk or other video device RS 232 com LED blue Flashes when data is exchanged with PC DVI com LED red Lights when the box is receiving 5V power through the video input Figure 1 Connections overview Installation and setup DVI video connection The DVI Buffer Box accepts a 1024 x 768 XGA DVI D single link digital and DDC signal EEE It has two DVI connectors one for input and one for output Although CES E the video signal is DVI D single link the connectors are DVI I dual link type The advantage of this solution is that any DVI cable can be used although only the pins that carry the DVI D single link signal are actually used DVI I dual link connector The DVI Buffer Box is powered by the 5 V power line in the DVI input oy aS cable The DVI Com LED lights when the device is receiving power DVI D single link pins Up to 6 panels may be connected in series daisy chained to the DVI output in first generation For more information regardi
8. 52000 En rines are o cro ras odiado essa das 16 DVI Buffer Box specifications o oooocoooccooornnooonn n nee ene eens 17 Disposing of this product Martin products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as amended by Directive 2003 108 EC where applicable Help preserve the environment Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products Introduction Thank you for selecting the DVI Buffer Box for LC Series LED video display panels from Martin This document describes how to connect the DVI Buffer Box and how to install and use the included LC software For the latest software updates documentation and other information about this and all Martin products please visit the Martin web site at http www martin com Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e mailed to service martin dk or posted to Technical Documentation Service Department Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 Aarhus N Denmark About the DVI Buffer Box The DVI Buffer Box is an accessory device for use with LC Series LED video panels It serves the following functions e 1024 x 768 XGA monitor emulation required by the PC or Maxedia media server e Genlock synchronization with o
9. DVI Buffer Box for LC Series Video Screen user manual mi iho NN IN di Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters ee Ze 150 Mi 2007 Martin Professional A S All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Martin Professional A S Information subject to change without notice Martin Professional A S and all affil lated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual P N 35000207 Rev A Contents DIMENSIONS 1 nen ened enn e nen nee e nen ees 2 WAN OGUCUOW a ernennen nee ee ec nee ebenen belegten ebenen 4 About the DVI Butler BOX u 2 2 50 40 050 aa ad seria 4 AT A N 4 Intended Users 40420 40 00 0m a ani we aan Ba a depen aa ade 4 Inel dedilems csucs res E OI 4 Installation and Setup 5 DVI Buffer Box connections and jumper settings 0 0 0 nennen 5 SING WG a ade aorta io ee naeh ee re en en ee 7 SOMWAare INstallalon a u canina reir reir ies 7 Starting the application 24s4 uu4 40 240 serrana 8 IMDPOHARLUSAG IP nern drest Errun en EEr a eee rae Err bee Peel EERENS EEEE et eee et 8 Main window controls 0 ccc ne ee eee ee eee eee eens 9 OBIONSMENU seus as ed e ibs Rod ida oi 15 Tro blesh oting ze 2 0
10. Level Adjust function allows you to adjust the color levels in eee individual panels to compensate for differences in performance Frere The red green and blue fields display the brightness levels for the RE selected panel The values can be refreshed by clicking Connect or the EN All Levels gt PC button The radio buttons are not intended to be clicked Default ta 100 Use the Fill Color fields instead to select the color to adjust All Levels gt PC To adjust individual panel levels 1 Select red green or blue using the Fill Color fields Do not select the white fill color 2 Place a check in the Panel Level Adjust Enable check box 3 An on panel cursor appears when the panel level adjust function is enabled Use the trackball recommended or other pointing device to select a panel 4 With the cursor on the desired panel hold the left button down and move the pointing device up or right to increase the color intensity or down or left to decrease it Release the left button Clicking Default to 100 brings all levels to 100 in the selected panel Using the same fill color repeat the process for each panel that needs adjustment Repeat for the other fill colors When all adjustments have been made click Save Parameters to save the panel levels in non volatile memory Remove the check from the Enable check box Figure 14 Panel Level Adjust e Freeze Run buttons The Freeze Run buttons toggle the video stream on
11. d display If no version numbers appear in the grid display check all connections and verify that the DVI Buffer Box is connected LCS 2 59 Setup for LC Ledwall series DIR c Program Files lcs Options Help Exit Wall Brightness Pixel Position Panel Level Hor A 0001 y vor Martin Default to 100 All Levels gt PC Genlock FF nem 1111 7 O_o lt lt Automatic c t Show Addressing pee Addresses M Enable Move Split Addresses TTTTTITITITITITITITITITITITITT A p A E AELA Hotresh Wall Show SEE TITITITITITITITITITITITITITTTT Temperatures TITITITITITI TATI TATI TITITTTTTT Save Parameters TITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT v 200z 305 PM TTTTTTTTTTITITITITI TI TIT IT TIT III TIT TTT TTT TTT TIT TT TI TIT ITITITITITITITITA Figure 6 LCS screen Important usage tips How to change numeric values In LCS you change numeric values by moving the PC s pointing device a trackball is recommended while holding down the left button as follows 1 Place the cursor over the field to modify 2 Hold down the left button of the pointing device 3 Move the pointing device up or to the right to increase the value or down or to the left to decrease the value 4 Release the left button Allow commands to execute Commands must be allowed to execute before launching new commands Execution is indicated by rotation of the line above the Messages field Wait until rotations stops before continuing Tip To minimize the
12. dates Dr ci sra e eo pi ee rad leas 0 2 kg 0 44 lbs Monitor Emulation MONTOS sa Bs 23 Dee ode Bata a kien cts a isa keller XGA 1024 x 768 DV A Sih REQUCIICY lt lt reise Set 8 AAA ARA 50 or 60 Hz DVESONa INP secre Oars oboe hehe ia aran DVI D single link Construction GAS arar a e ote ee wre he ees A A a es Aluminum Go fo sign mee ctr Reece a ee N ne E Black io iced ae A a Sak et ee eig IP 20 Connections Video NOU zu sado ana DVI D single link DVI I dual link connectors provided Fo 232 Se al POM gd a e ri e hee IDE IIA io is eee DB9 SYNC COMPOSE VICO Ms AS A irn sr BNC Thermal Maximum ambient temperature Ta Max nannaa nannaa ra 40 C 104 F Minimum ambient temperature Ta MiN ooooooocoooorn o 0 C 32 F Approvals EMO ar o ld ena ree EL EN 60950 EINEMO 25 0305 Benni EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Included Items RS 232 cable LC software CD ROM 2 jumper caps User manual included on CD ROM Accessories DV IED Cables 1 3 SEN a a AE wade lous P N 91611265 DVI D Cable 32 17 126 ns ar ia mir A P N 91611266 DV IED Cable 3m 197 Mi ss euere ee P N 91611267 Martin DVI splitter 2 oUtpUt 00 ooo P N 91611280 Martin DVI Splitter OUT OU 2 82er P N 91611290 Martin DVI splitter B OUtput 22222 nennen nn een P N 91611281 Ordering Information Martin DVI buffer box LC series 2222 een P N 91611269 Specifications subject to change without notice DVI Buffer Box specificat
13. ernal sync Tune 300Hz 50 1 301 8Hz Show Addressing i E Addresses Enable Move Refresh Wall Split Addresses Addresses Show Temperatures IP Switch Save Parameters Figure 17 Firmware version display Using LCS 13 Refresh Wall button Clicking Refresh Wall refreshes all panels with the current LCS values Save Parameters button Clicking Save Parameters saves any changes to settings in each panel s non volatile memory f not saved changes to the settings will be lost when the panels are powered off Show Temperatures button Clicking Show Temperatures displays the temperature of the LC panels DSP circuit boards in the grid display Significantly higher temperature in one panel probably indicates a defective cooling fan which must be replaced Addressing Show Addresses Enable Move Split Addresses DIP Switch Figure 18 Temperature display Fan Cooling radio buttons Fan Cooling The Fan Cooling radio buttons determine the operation of the A ne panels cooling fans e Constant operates the fans continuously and provides Figure 19 Fan cooling maximum cooling e Automatic runs the fans at intervals when the panel electronics are below 35 C 95 F resulting in quieter operation To save the fan setting in each panel s non volatile memory click Save Parameters DVI Buffer Box user manual Options menu options o a eee Arrange Windows F Read Firmware Eo FIRM UPD BIM
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15. ish please connect after 20 sec Wait 20 seconds and press Connect DORA WD Update Firmware to all panels i update complete This options installs firmware on all panels To install firmware 1 Download the firmware file from the Support Area of the Martin web site at www martin com and save it in the C Ics folder TAT 2 Select Options gt Update Firmware to all panels progress from the menu 3 Click the firmware file to install Click Open 4 At the Overwrite all or only older versions prompt click No unless you are installing an older version of firmware 5 The update occurs one panel at a time The panel s Figure 21 Firmware update progress firmware version number is displayed while the update is in progress and underlined when completed When all panels are updated LCS writes the message finish 6 Press the Connect button to refresh the grid display Reset Panel This option resets the selected panel with the settings stored in the panel s non volatile memory Unsaved settings will be lost Reset complete Wall This option resets all panels Resetting is recommended after making settings changes to confirm that the settings have been saved Using LCS 15 Troubleshooting Problem LCS does not connect to any panels LCS message bar reads No RS232 DSP Interface found at startup Some panels respond to LCS some do not Panels do not start up with the expected settings
16. ll at the position of the panels with the same address Click Split Addresses Click Show Addresses to refresh panel address display Move the XY coordinate addresses of each of the split panels as described above mann DIP Switch button Setting the XY coordinate address in LCS overrides a panel s DIP switch address Clicking DIP Switch erases the software set address and returns the selected panel to its DIP switch set address To return a panel to its DIP address 1 Inthe grid display click the desired panel 2 Click DIP Switch 3 Click Show Addresses to refresh panel address display 4 To undo the change before saving reset the panel with the Reset Panel command in the Options menu 5 To save the setting click Save Parameters Note Any change to the DIP switch itself also returns the address to the DIP switch address Wall Brightness Wall Brightness The Wall Brightness fields adjust the global luminance Y and red blue and green intensity values Freeze Run The panels are factory calibrated to provide maximum brightness at a luminance value of 150 Higher Y values may boost dark signals Change the overall and individual color values as described on page 8 under How to change numeric values Figure 13 Wall Brightness To save the wall brightness values in each panel s non volatile memory click Save Parameters Using LCS 11 Panel Level Adjust Panel Level The Panel
17. ng DVI link configuration please refer to the LC 1140 2140 LED Video Screen user manual Figure 2 DVI connectors To connect the DVI signal 1 Power all panels and devices off while making connections 2 Use a short 1 5 m DVI D cable to connect the DVI output from the source Martin Maxedia for example to the DVI Buffer Box input 3 Use a short 1 5 m or medium length 3 2 m DVI D cable to connect the DVI output from the DVI Buffer Box to the first panel or splitter The total DVI D cable length from the video source to the first panel or splitter may not exceed 5 m 16 ft Genlock connection The video curtain can be synchronized with other video devices via an external synchronization signal connected to the DVI Buffer Box A composite video signal or master sync pulse signal may be used When using an external signal connect the cable from the signal source or previous video device to the BNC terminal You will need a cable splitter T connector not included if the signal must be fed to additional devices Select a BNC termination option as described below under Jumper settings PC connection The DVI Buffer Box communicates with the LC software through the PC s serial COM port To connect the DVI Buffer Box to a PC connect the included serial cable to the RS 232 port on the buffer box and a COM port from 1 to 4 on the PC LCS automatically detects the hardware when it starts up The serial cable connects pi
18. ns 2 3 and 5 on each end Tip If a longer serial cable is needed use a shielded data cable with the shield connected to pin 5 on each end No documentation or support is available for the selection or use of an accessory serial port adaptor Jumper settings DVI signal frequency and BNC cable termination are selected with the jumpers on the DVI Buffer Box Set as follows e Place one jumper cap on either the 50 Hz or 60 Hz jumper to match the frequency of the DVI source e If the DVI Buffer Box is the last device connected to the sync cable place a jumper cap on the BNC term jumper When not used store the termination jumper cap by placing it on one pin as shown to right DVI Buffer Box user manual Using LCS Software installation LCS runs on Windows XP To install the software 1 Save your documents and close any open programs 2 Insert the LCS CD ROM in the disk drive 3 Locate and double click the installation file named lcs XXX or lcs XXX exe where the XXX is the software version number 4 An installation wizard opens You are prompted to close all applications Click OK to continue or Exit Setup if you need to go back 5 The next dialog prompts you for the installation destination The default location is C Program FilesWcs To select another location click Change Directory 6 Click the install button shown below 22 Ics Setup Begin the installation by clicking the button below
19. s using the signal at the BNC connector select External Vsync e To synchronize panels using the DVI signal select DVI Tune button Clicking Tune causes LCS to calculate the optimum refresh frequency based on the selected synchronization signal To tune the video refresh frequency 1 Click on any panel in the grid display 2 Select a signal source DVI or External Vsync 3 For genlock synchronization remove the check from the Phase Off check box When checked panels are frequency tuned only 4 Click Tune The DVI signal and panel refresh frequencies are displayed as the process runs If the No Panel message appears select a panel and try again 5 Allow the tuning process 2 to 3 minutes to complete The Tune button changes back to light grey when tuning is completed 6 Click Save Parameters to save the refresh frequency in each panel s non volatile memory 300 Hz button Clicking 300Hz resets the panel refresh frequency to approximately 300 Hz This may be required if the panels cannot be tuned because the video input is unstable or missing Connect button Click Connect to refresh the grid display anytime after changing address settings and to display the panels firmware version numbers Options Help Exit an ai a E G 1002 all Size Origin Pixel Position 02 Hor 00T TI TE Vert f0000 Martin EN Freeze Aun Fill E i Factory Default Genlock W Phase Off fe pyl Ext
20. ther video devices e Interface between panels and LCS the LC series panel management PC software About LCS The LC software allows the user to e Set video curtain luminance and color levels e Adjust individual panel levels e View and set each panel s XY coordinate address overriding the panel DIP switch e Tune the panel frequency for the video source Set vertical and horizontal video offset e Generate test colors Select panel cooling mode and view panel temperature e View panel firmware version number e Upgrade panel firmware Intended users As part of a video display system the DVI Buffer Box is intended to be installed by qualified video technicians The product is for professional use only It is not for household use LCS is intended for use by qualified video technicians and projectionists Included items The DVI Buffer Box is shipped with the following items e LC software CD ROM e RS 232 serial cable e 2jumper caps e User manual on CD ROM 4 DVI Buffer Box user manual Installation and setup Important Always remove power from the system before connecting or disconnecting video cables DVI Buffer Box connections and jumper settings BNC term 60Hz 50Hz lee RS 232 LNO IAC xl W v RS 232 DVI BNC com com 000000 eee O00O0O DVI IN socket DVI D single link digital input from video source Connect with video devices powered off DVI OUT socket DVI D single link digital output
21. using LCS This overrides the panel s DIP switch address setting Addressing Addressing Show Show Addresses iw Enable Move Addresses ke Enable Move Split Addresses Split Addresses 7 Show E Show Temperatures DIP Switch Temperatures DIF Switch Figure 11 Moving a panel in LCS To change a panel address Click the Show Addresses button Place a check in Enable Move check box In the grid display left click the panel to move Right click the cell at the desired XY coordinates for the panel Click Show Addresses to update the address displayed on the panel To save the new address in memory click Save Parameters When all panels are addressed remove the check from the Enable Move check box to prevent accidental changes NO Pr RO NS DVI Buffer Box user manual Split Addresses button Click Split Addresses when 2 or more panels have the same XY coordinates This gives each panel a new randomly assigned XY coordinate address Once split into individual addresses the panels can be moved to new positions Note This procedure will reset the grid display s origin to O 0 2 panels with same XY coordinates panels split to different positions Figure 12 Splitting identical addresses To split 2 or more panels with identical addresses If there are no empty cells in the grid display add a row or column to the grid using the Wall Size fields Click the Show Addresses button In the grid display click the ce
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