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1. NOTE 7he Browse button only appears if you are working directly on the controller 3 Click Save MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 15 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE To change application properties 1 Select the application and click Edit The Details panel becomes active as the Editing panel Manage Registered Applications TVC 500 x JERES BRO Paint CAWindows system32 mspaint exe Browse Working Directory Browse Cancel Figure 2 15 Edit Registered Application Panel 2 Change the information as required and click Save to save the changes For more information see Application Details on page 2 16 NOTE 7he Browse button only appears if you are working directly on the controller Application Details This panel lets you specify files and switches required to run an application on the display wall This detail information appears on the New Registered Application dialog and the Edit lt application gt dialog Name Name identifies the application Application Path Identifies the location of the application on the controller for example C Program Files Adobe Acrobat Acrobat exe Command Line Identify switches for example s with ppt files start up files for example initialization configuration images etc and data files for example PDF xls etc required to run the application the way you want
2. Pase E Deselect Show Active Scenario Window ba fa Registered Media Arrange Scenarios Stop Scenario Minimize Applications Sources Tasks Tasks Edit Cakubtor Scenario01 TVC 500 Figure 4 21 Scenario Editor To add a media or application window to the scenario click the Registered Applications Media Sources or Scenarios button in the Insert panel and select the element to add 3 4 14 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 4 Click and drag windows to position them for the scenario NOTE You can display wireframes for the applications currently running on the display wall to help you position additional applications around them Click Edit Panel gt Show Active Windows 5 Click and drag window edges and corners to size the windows or use the Arrange panel to control your layout See Arrange on page 4 10 6 Right click the application or media window and select Properties The appropriate Properties dialog appears Configure the application or media window as required e Application settings see Application Details on page 4 15 e MediaManager settings see MediaManager Details on page 4 15 7 When you are satisfied with the layout click Scenario panel gt Save As 8 Enter a name for the scenario and click OK to confirm Ap
3. D2R2 E ele Name FEE as fT gt BackupChannet None MaxSampleRate 60 Color Balance Brightness Red fad Green _ Channel Properties VEC ce Name Voit Horizontal Offset ______ Input tt z VideoType Composite Votice Color Balance Contrast jeo NTSC z ClampingOtteet Fei Z aso fects channels 1 16 Nom Lapis tracka a Image Adustments Pinel Tracking w Be ms res taal Channel Properties Remote Desito Eg Contrast Ed Saturation Nome Remote Deskiop Save Cancel H Save Figure 2 5 Channel Properties Dialog Name All The default name for a channel is based on the channel s device type for example RGB 03 You can rename channels so that users can identify the contents from the name but if you have already created profiles that refer to the old name those profiles need to be updated Profile references to names that no longer exist result ina Channel None Selected message in the MediaManager window Input RGB Video The Input specifies which input port on the device to use When you try to open a window to an input that is already being used the window displays a device in use image in the MediaManager window The range of Input s available depends on the number of modules installed on the specified device type NOTE D2R2E modules ca
4. NOTE Jf vou want MediaManager to connect to RDClient without password security contact your system administrator to determine if you are operating in a secure environment such as a secure LAN or firewall protected network If you are not working in a secure environment the No Authentication option is not recommended On the VNC Server Password dialog specify and confirm the password that MediaManager will use to connect to RDClient The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters Click OK to close the dialog VNC Password Authentication New Password Confirm Password Figure 5 16 Password Authentication Click OK to close the dialog On the Connections tab make sure the option Accept connections on port is checked and specify the port MediaManager will use to connect to RDClient MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 6 On the Desktop tab specify the background information that will be sent to the display wall Unless the information is reguired performance can be improved by selecting all options Not sending the wallpaper and interface effects decreases processor usage and network bandwidth e Remove desktop wallpaper turns OFF the wallpaper on the client PC and also disables Active Desktop components e Disable user interface effects disables desktop enhancements such as font smoothing window title bar shading menu
5. 2 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Working Directory The default working directory is the application directory The working directory updates automatically if a data file in a different folder is specified in the Command Line field 2 2 3 QuickLaunch QuickLaunch can be installed on the desktop for quick and easy access to WallManager RemoteControl and WallManager scenarios CHAISTIE Video 01 Video 02 Video 03 Figure 2 16 QuickLaunch Button Bar Install QuickLaunch 1 To install QuickLaunch from WallManager click the WallManager button and select Client Applications The Client Application dialog appears G gt Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite laf E resets Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite TVC 500 g Client Applications RemoteControl dd Close Controller Views Install Remote 3 WallManager Options X Exit WallManager Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Pe Install WallManager Restore Settings Figure 2 17 Client Applications Window 2 Click QuickLaunch 3 If security is enabled log in using a valid user account on the controller The QuickLaunch bar and QuickLaunch shortcut are on your desktop CHAISTIE i QuickLaunch Figure 2 18 Initial QuickLaunch bar and QuickLaunch shortcut MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 17 020 1
6. Figure 4 3 Installing Client Applications Connect RemoteControl Installs RemoteControl which allows you to control the display wall with your remote mouse and keyboard QuickLaunch Installs QuickLaunch bar on your desktop for easy access to the WallManager functions you need most The QuickLaunch bar is configurable Install WallLaunch Installs WallLaunch on your desktop for easy access to the Scenarios on the controller Install RemoteDesktop Client Installs RemoteDesktop Client and use your desktop as a source for MediaManager on the display wall Install WallManager Prerequisites Installs the supporting software for WallManager 4 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Install WallManager Installs WallManager for remote access and control of the display wall Ensure that the supporting software is installed before starting this installation 4 2 2 Controller Tab WallManager opens automatically at the Controller tab The CONTROLLER tab provides a real time live representation of the display wall The Controller ribbon includes controls for connecting to and managing multiple display walls Controllers di Add Ar dae Controllers Figure 4 4 Expanded Controllers Panel Controller Gallery Identifies the TVC controller that has been added to the WallManager application Click an icon to open a view for the controller o
7. For first time installations you may be prompted with an internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software 4 To identify the controller click Settings Settings Host ve 1210 tesd Language English English Save Cancel Figure 5 9 Settings Enter the controller host name or IP address in the Host field Select the language for RemoteControl to work with and click Save On the RemoteControl Client dialog Figure 5 8 click Connect If security is enabled log in with valid user and password Co a ER VEN When you are connected to the controller the RemoteControl Client window shows the status of the connection in the lower left panel and the Disconnect button is enabled EB RemoteControl Disconnect CHRISTIE Seinos Exit Press Shift Esc to take control Clear Log Figure 5 10 Connection Status 9 Press SHIFT ESC to take control 5 8 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC Releasing Control 1 To release control of the controller press SHIFT ESC again 5 3 RemoteDesktop RemoteDesktop lets you display and interact with Windows and Linux desktops by setting up the client PCs as sources for MediaManager windows The controller comes installed with the serve
8. I get a message saying Could not start scenario what does this mean e MediaManager requires the following Services to be running a Onthe TVC controller access Start gt Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services b In the services window scroll down the list to the Christie entries All Christie services should have a status of Started c For Christie services that are not running right click the service and choose Start e MediaServer is a background application that should be running in order to launch MediaManager windows Check your Task Manager to ensure this program is running If MediaServer is not running a Navigate to Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt Christie MediaServer e Rebooting the TVC controller will generally resolve any issues relating to required applications not running MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 7 1 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Index A applications closing 4 19 moving amp resizing 4 18 registered 2 12 B backup channel 2 7 browser setup Firefox 4 21 Internet Explorer 4 20 C channel properties brightness 2 8 clamping offset 2 9 contrast 2 8 horizontal offset 2 9 host name IP 2 8 hue 2 9 input 2 7 maximum sample rate 2 8 name 2 7 overlay 2 7 password 2 8 pixel tracking 2 9 port 2 8 saturation 2 9 vertical offset 2 9 video standard 2 8 video type 2 7 channels change properties 3 6 create 2 5 del
9. Information about common issues Documentation Conventions Fields buttons panel names and other elements that you need to interact with on the screen are formatted like this in stepped procedures For example in the MediaManager window click Profile gt Create Shortcut Screen elements in introductory paragraphs descriptive text and notes are formatted the same as the surrounding text Text that must be entered as specified in the guide is monospaced For example in the Run dialog type D autorun autorun exe MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 1 1 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 1 MASTERSuite Lite Introduction CHAISTIE e An arrow gt indicates movement through menu options For example File gt Save indicates select Save from the File menu e Operational states are CAPITALIZED For example turn device ON e Listed items where order is of no significance are preceded by bullets e Numbered items are to be performed in the order in which they appear 1 4 Related Documents Software setup and operation information is included in the on line help The TVC 500 Operation Manual includes information about the controller the input modules and system configurations The MASTERSuite Installation Guide includes information required in the event that the controller software must be re installed 1 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 2 Software Se
10. Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE To remove an application from the list of available applications 1 Select the application and click Remove The application moves to the Unavailable Applications list and cannot be included in scenarios Manage Registered Applications TVC 500 x Available Applications Ja Copy IE Christie Setup Manager Edit WA Christie Setup Manager amp Christie WallManager E Global Flags Tl UN Ct Dane Unavailable Applications OK Figure 2 13 Remove Registered Application NOTE To move an application back to the Available Applications list select the application and click Restore 2 14 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration To register an application 1 In the Manage Registered Applications window click New The Details panel becomes active as the New Registered Application panel Manage Registered Applications TVC 500 x OE Vak Af New Registered Application Name Application Path Browse Command Line Working Directory Browse Cancel Figure 2 14 New Registered Application Panel 2 Complete the New Registered Application panel For more information see Application Details on page 2 16 Registered applications are run on the controller therefore application path and working directory must be on the controller
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12. 3 5 Open a Scenario for Editing ee sesse se ese ee se Ge ee ee Gee ek eke 4 18 4 3 6 Start a Scenario ssscneeseescsssssnenseccesnenesesosncnnesennsnnnsesnasnanasens 4 18 Start a Scenario in Wall View eeeeeeseceeceeeteeseeeeeeeeseneeeneeeenee 4 18 vi MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHK 1S TIE y Contents 4 3 7 Arrange the Display Wall in Real Time esse sesse seek ee ee ee 4 18 Moving an Application esse ee see se ek Ge Gee GR Gee AR ek ee Re eke 4 18 Resizing an Application se see se ee Ge Gee GR Gee Re ek ee Re eke 4 19 Closing an Application ees ee se ee ee Ge Gee RA Gee AR ek ee Re eke 4 19 4 3 8 Stop a Scenario Lees se ee se se ee GR Ge ee ee Ge Se ee ee Se Re ee Ee ee Pe 4 19 Stop a Scenario Manually 00 ccccceesecscesseceeceeceeeeseeeeeeteeereees 4 19 Stop a Scenario with another Scenario iese ee ee ee 4 19 4 3 9 Shutting Down WallManager esse sees ae ee RA GR RR ER Ee 4 19 4 4 About Wall Vie Wets ar i E 4 20 4 5 Browser Setup for Wall Viewer ccccesccescesscesceseeeseeeeeeeceseenseeseeenes 4 20 EERBAAR EE N N EG 4 20 d 2 EitelOX ii E E N Se ED ee ae Eie een de 4 21 5 Remote Operation Client PC 5 1 WallManager on a Remote PC eececseceeseseeeeeeceneeeeeeceeeneeenseeeneens 5 2 5 2 Remote Control EE eene gee Gen SE oge ERK serps torch aei a 5 4 5 2 1 RemoteControl Server esse ses se Ge ee eieiei ek ek Re 5 4 RemoteControl Server Setup is
13. Click Profile gt Open The Open dialog appears Open Profile Name Description Default MediaManager Profile I Load Profile in New Window Cancel Figure 3 7 Open Profile 2 Select a profile and click Load Profile The MediaManager window changes to reflect the settings specified in the profile and the contents of the first channel in the profile automatically displays 3 2 8 Modify an Existing Profile 1 Open a MediaManager window with the profile you want to change 2 Modify the profile settings You can change channel and window settings 3 Once you have configured the current MediaManager window to your satisfaction click Profile gt Save to overwrite the current profile 3 2 9 Manage Channels The Channel Configuration dialog is accessed from the Administration menu It allows you to quickly edit an existing channel add copy or delete channels or restore all default channels For more information see 2 1 3 Manage Channels 3 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 4 Managing the Display Wall Once media channel and profiles MediaManager and scenarios WallManager are set up you can access and control the display wall in a number of ways Table 4 1 Remote Operation Functions Application Functionality WallManager e Installation required on remote PC e Full scenario management including create edit start stop
14. Once located client application installs are identical MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 1 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 5 1 WallManager on a Remote PC Recommended specification for remote installation e 1 7GHz or faster processor e IGB or greater RAM e 200MB available hard disk space Dot Net Framework and WallManager To install WallManager 1 Start an internet browser 2 Enter the name or IP address of the controller for example http controller and press Enter CHEISTIE TVC 500 EEEH English z E Remember Language Select Figure 5 1 WallViewer Initial Screen NOTE f you cannot connect to Wall Viewer make sure that the Christie Web Server is running on the controller 5 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 3 Select the language you want to work in and click Select The Client Applications page opens s Controller Ti RAF 22 27 CHAISTIE Client Applications Dm var me 2 Help At ockdown Mode BF Administration Client Applications g Client Applications Connect m RemoteControl as Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Install Install Prerequisites Fo Prerequisites WallManager Figure 5 2 Client Applications Panel 4 To install required supporting software click Install WallManager Prerequisites N
15. Parity None v Stop bits 1 Flow Control None X Language English English OK Cancel Figure 5 28 Settings MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 19 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE Adjust the communication settings to match your device and click OK to save the settings and dismiss the Settings dialog Click New to setup the controller The Serial Event Properties dialog appears Serial Event Properties _ x Serial Data Record Action Stat v Eseg Scenario Name Scenario1 Current Channel Name New Channel Name Figure 5 29 Serial Event Properties Record the serial data associated with a button or action on the serial control device by clicking the Record button The RS 232 controller listens and records the next action at the serial control device NOTE You can specify the serial data string associated with a button or action on the serial control device by hand For more information see the documentation that came with your serial control device Select an action to be associated with the serial data string e Start the scenario specified in the Scenario Name field e Stop the scenario specified in the Scenario Name field e Switch the video source All video sources playing the Current Channel Name are switched to play the New Channel Name independent of scenario settings Click Save to save the data and close the dialog 5 20 MASTERSuit
16. can also cause irregular updates when one or more windows are open If you notice irregular updates or ghosting decrease the Maximum Sample Rate value until the updates occur more smoothly Password RemoteDesktop A password is only required to connect to a remote desktop if authentication has been enabled with a password in the RDClient application on the remote desktop Specify the password that was set up on the remote desktop s RDClient If a password is not provided when the channel is set up and authentication is enabled you will be prompted for the password when the channel is selected for display Image Adjustments RGB Video The bottom half of the Channel Properties window is dedicated to image adjustment settings The options that appear in this section change depending on whether you are working with Video or RGB signals Most options have an adjustable slide bar Moving it toward the right increases the value of the setting and moving to the left decreases it The exact value appears to the right of the slide bar Brightness RGB Video Adjust the slide bar until the desired image brightness is achieved A high brightness setting could turn the black areas of an image to dark gray This could create an overall washed out appearance of the image If the brightness setting is set too low the dark areas of an image appear black crushed Contrast RGB Video Adjust the slide bar until the desired
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18. image contrast is achieved A high contrast setting can cause the light areas of the image to appear white and distorted If the contrast setting is too low the image could appear dim 2 8 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Brightness Color Balancing RGB Adjust the slide bar until the desired color balance is achieved for brightness This adjustment is made separately for each color channel Contrast Color Balancing RGB Adjust the slide bar until the desired color balance is achieved for contrast This adjustment is made separately for each color channel Saturation Video Adjust the slide bar until the desired color saturation is achieved Hue Video Adjust the slide bar until the image displays the desired hue Applies only to NTSC video output Use Pixel Tracking RGB Check to enable pixel tracking Adjust the slide bar to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel sampling clock to correct the consistency of the image Pixel Phase RGB Adjust the slide bar so that any evident shimmer in the displayed image disappears and the image remains stable Horizontal Offset RGB Adjust the slide bar to shift the image from left to right Vertical Offset RGB Adjust the slide bar to shift the image up or down Clamping Offset RGB Adjust the slide bar when the image displays strong horizontal streaks
19. in respect of that particular default or omission or any subsequent default or omission of the same or different kind In any event time shall continue to be of the essence without the necessity of specific reinstatement Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein The Parties hereby will attorn to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Contents 1 MASTERSuite Lite Introduction 1 1 About MASTERSuite Lite eee sesse ee Ge ee eek ge ee ek ke Re GR Gee Ge 1 1 1 2 In This Document i iii Bee le a eet ee ees 1 1 1 3 Documentation Convention see se ee se ee eek ge Ge GR Re Re GR GR ee 1 1 1 4 Related Documents esse see ee ee RA GR RA GR GR AR Re RR Re Re Re ee ee ee 1 2 2 Software Setup and Administration 2 1 MediaManager SEtUD iese ee ee RA GR RA GR GR AR Re GR Re Re Re Re ee ee ee 2 1 2 11 Start MediaManager sei ES EES ES EA SG GERS nnes 2 2 2 1 2 Configure Language ee ee ee ee RA Ee GRA GR GR AR AR AR Re Re ee 2 3 2 1 3 Manage Channelg iis Ee EER AE Ee SR EG SEKER RR EE SEGE RE GER EER ee ees 2 4 Rename Channels iese see see ee Ge ee ee Ge Ge ee GR ee GR ek ee Re ek ee 2 4 Create New Channel iii SESDE Ego ee EG ees ieee 2 5 Edit Channel Properties iese esse se ee Ga RAR
20. or appears dim In these cases the clamp position requires adjustment to match the frequency of the incoming signal 2 2 WallManager Setup WallManager is a client application used to set up TVC display walls WallManager is pre installed on the TVC controller Use WallManager to e Set up applications for use on the display wall e Set up scenarios display wall layouts This setup section includes the following e 2 2 1 Initialize WallManager on the Controller e 2 2 2 Manage Applications in WallManager e 2 2 2 Manage Applications in WallManager e 2 2 3 QuickLaunch MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 9 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 2 2 1 Initialize WallManager on the Controller 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallManager 2 To add a controller to the Controller tab click the Add Controller button WallManager detects available network computers automatically Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite Controller Views Scenarios Zoom Wall Views Figure 2 6 Add a TVC Controller 3 Select the controller from the list and click OK The controller is added to the Controller gallery Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite aw troller 9 yg di Add a TVC 500 AE Controllers Controller Vie Scenarios Zoom Wall Views Figure 2 7 Controller Added to WallManager NOTE Jf the controller is not in t
21. s exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the Software that does not meet the Warranty Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days whichever is longer MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Exclusions and Limitation of Liability In no event shall the Licensor be liable for any loss of data or profits or special incidental indirect or consequential damages including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use the Software even if the Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages In no event will the Licensor be liable for any damages caused by the Licensee s failure to meet Licensee s responsibilities which responsibilities include without limitation the provision of properly functioning and compatible hardware operating systems or applications software or arising out of incomplete or inaccurate information provided to the Licensor In any case the Licensor s entire liability under this Agreement shall be limited to CDN 1 000 TERMINATION AND DEFAULT Termination The Licensor may terminate this Agreement if the Licensee breaches or is in default of any obligation Should this Agreement be terminated for any reason the Licensee a
22. the media currently displayed on the wall Snapshot Captures the windows currently showing on the display wall and adds them to the scenario Adds the captured applications to the registered application list if they are not already there Scenario Properties Opens the Properties dialog for the scenario To view properties for a new scenario save the scenario Name Identifies the scenario Date Created Indicates when the scenario was created Date Modified Indicates when the scenario was last edited Modified By Identifies who edited the scenario Description Displays the short description provided when the scenario was created Task List Shows the tasks that comprise the scenario Window Properties Opens the Application Properties dialog for the selected window Name Identifies the application Command Line Identifies command line arguments such as the file to load Working Directory Identifies the working directory for the application Window Preferences Identifies the size and position of the application window NOTE f the selected window is a MediaManager window this option opens the Window Profile Settings dialog For information about individual settings see Working with MediaManager on page 3 4 Arrange Se ta Arrange Figure 4 14 Arrange Panel Expanded Bring to Front Moves the selected windows on top of other windows Send to Back Moves the selected windows beh
23. time installations you may be prompted with an internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software 3 Click Next and type the user information 5 CHRISTIE RDClient Setup User Information Enter the following information to personalize your installation Full Name Organization Christie The settings for this application can be installed for the current user or for all users that share this computer You must have administrator rights to install the settings for all users Install this application for Anyone who uses this computer Only for me Christie Wise Installation Wizard R lt Back Neus Cancel Figure 5 13 User Information 5 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 4 Click Next and specify where the program files are stored Fi CHRISTIE RDClient Setup Destination Folder Select a folder where the application will be installed The Wise Installation Wizard wil install the files for CHRISTIE RDClient in the following folder To install into a different folder click the Browse button and select another folder You can choose not to install CHRISTIE RDClient by clicking Cancel to exit the Wise Installation Wizard Destination Folder C P
24. 00566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE Configure QuickLaunch 1 Right click on QuickLaunch and select Configure The QuickLaunch Configuration dialog appears QuickLaunch Configuration Host Scenario Buttons tve 500 Bcenario01 Language English English x Layout Number of columns WA w Font size hals Button padding k Z View Desktop Touchscreen C Always On Top Application Buttons O WaliManager LJ RemoteControl L Move Up Move Down Save Cancel Figure 2 19 QuickLaunch Configuration 2 Specify how you want QuickLaunch to look Check the items you want to appear on QuickLaunch NOTES The scenario list is retrieved automatically from the controller when you open QuickLaunch 2 The Touchscreen option in the View panel makes the buttons larger so they are easier to work with on a touchscreen 4 Click Save NOTE 7he Host field allows you to change your server if you have more than one controller set up 2 18 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall MediaManager is a software application viewing video RGB and remote desktop sources on a multi display wall 3 1 About MediaManager MediaManager is an interactive application Changes made to the settings in MediaManager are seen immediately on the display wall You can use MediaManager on
25. 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHRISTIE View Context Menu TVC 500 Fit Controller View to Screen Selected Window yy Bring to Front My Send to Back X Close Figure 4 9 Controller View Context Menu Fit Controller View to Screen Fits the controller view to the workspace Bring to Front Brings the selected window on top of other windows Send to Back Sends the selected window behind other windows Close Closes the selected window 4 2 3 Edit Scenario Tab The Edit Scenario tab allows you to create and edit collections of applications media windows and tasks that can be saved and run again When you create a scenario you can add existing scenarios applications and media windows and lay them out in the workspace Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite wlx be BERG BoP Pea dt TE TALE Windows Registered Media Scenarios Stop Scenario Minimize Applications Sources asks O Tasks Edit Figure 4 10 Scenario Editor Stop Scenario and Minimize tasks do not display in the graphical workspace To view a list of elements in the scenario including element not displayed in the workspace click the List View button at the lower right of the workspace MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAIS TIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 7 a Bl Christ
26. 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE 4 4 About WallViewer Wall Viewer is a browser based application that lets you access MASTERSuite Lite Application Installs remotely for example if you want to install WallManager on laptop in addition to the controller The WallViewer application is hosted by Christie Web Server which runs on the controller You can access Wall Viewer from client NT 2000 XP Windows 7 workstations from a browser To access the controller open a browser and type the controller name or IP address in the address bar 4 5 Browser Setup for WallViewer Browser setup affects how WallViewer looks and functions Internet Explorer and Firefox are supported 4 5 1 Internet Explorer To check your Internet Explorer settings 1 In Internet Explorer click Tools gt Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog appears 2 Click the Advanced tab 3 Inthe Browsing section make sure the Reuse windows for launching shortcuts option is unchecked 4 In the Java Sun section make sure the Use JRE for lt applet gt option is checked where the version number is 1 6 0_16 or later 4 20 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall iocrnet Options EF General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Settings O Use UTF 8 for mailto links a Use JRE 1 6 0_16 for lt a
27. Adjust the channel properties As you adjust channel settings you can see the effect on the display wall NOTE Profiles refer to channel names Changing a channel name causes existing profiles that refer to the old name to display an Invalid Input message instead of the content Rename channels with caution and remember to update your profiles 3 Click Save to save the settings to a channel configuration file XML file NOTE Click Cancel to return the settings to the most recently saved State Crop or Zoom the Image Crop and Zoom settings allow you to trim or trim and zoom in on a portion of the window These settings are saved for specific channels in a profile The same channel can have different crop or zoom settings in different profiles but each profile can have only one crop setting or one zoom setting 3 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 1 Once you have selected a channel in the MediaManager window e CTRL left click hold and drag the cursor to select the area to crop When you release the mouse button the window automatically resizes to the selected area This key and mouse combination can be used without opening the Crop and Zoom dialog e ALT left click hold and drag the cursor to select the area to zoom When you release the mouse button the contents automatically zoom in on the selected area The win
28. MASTERSuite Lite A USER MANUAL 020 100566 01 CHRISTIE MASTERSuite Lite USER MANUAL 020 100566 01 Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this document is accurate and reliable however due to constant research the information in this document is subject to change without notice COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2005 2010 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved This document contains proprietary information of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc and may not be reproduced stored in a retrieval system transferred to other documents disclosed to other manufacturers or used for manufacturing or for any other purpose in whole or in part without prior written permission of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie Digital Systems USA Inc reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice The information furnished in this publication was believed to be accurate and reliable Christie Digital Systems USA Inc makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Christie Digital Systems USA Inc shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS All drawings including system layout hardware devices controls and indicators screens and maintenance draw
29. OTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an Internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software 5 Follow the directions in the installation wizard 6 To install WallManager click Install WallManager NOTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an Internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software Follow the directions in the installation wizard Close the browser running the WallViewer application and access WallMananger using Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt Christie WallManager NOTE For information about installing and using the other client applications refer to the list on page 5 1 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 3 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 5 2 RemoteControl MASTERSuite includes the ability to take control of the wall display cursor using a remote workstation s mouse and keyboard Depending on how RemoteControl has been configured a user with a higher security level may be able to take control from a user with a lower security level The system will notify you if someone else gains control RemoteC
30. OTES See 2 2 WallManager Setup for information about administrative tasks such as registering applications 2 See 5 Remote Operation Client PC for information about interacting with the wall from a remote workstation MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 11 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHIS TIE j 4 3 1 Start WallManager WallManager can be run on the controller or on a client workstation 1 Ensure that the TVC controller s and the display wall s are powered on 2 Start WallManager e To start WallManager on the controller click on the Christie WallManager shortcut from the desktop To start WallManager on a client workstation click Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallManager On initial startup the Controllers panel will be empty Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite Figure 4 16 Add Controller to WallManager NOTE f WallManager fails to run ensure that NET Framework is up to date If not click the WallManager button gt Client Applications gt WallManager Prerequisites fo install it 3 To adda controller to WallManager desktop click the Add controller button WallManager detects visible networked computers XPE008064537CB6 Figure 4 17 List of Networked Computers 4 12 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 4 Select the controller from the
31. R GR AR ee Re ee ee ee 2 5 Delete a Channel EG RE fede bets Ee ee radi EER EE eg Eed ede 2 5 Restore Default Channels iese ese ee se se ee RA ee GR ek ee Re ek ee 2 6 Select Device Dialog isiin iia wie See RED GR Ee EER ge Dee 2 6 Channel Properties Dialog iese ee sa RR GR RR Re Re Re ee ee 2 6 2 2 WallManager Setup ese ee ee Re Ge RA GR RA GR GR AR Re GR AR Re Re ee ee ee 2 9 2 2 1 Initialize WallManager on the Controller iese sesse see ee 2 10 Language Selection ee ek ee Ge Gee GR Gee AR Re Re eke 2 11 2 2 2 Manage Applications in WallManager siese se se seek ee ee eke 2 12 Edit the List of Registered Applications iese se seek ee ee ee 2 12 Application Details iese ee se Re Gee AR Ge Re san 2 16 2 2 3 OuickLaunch ee ee ee ee ee Ee RA GR RA GR RA GR RR Re Ee ee 2 17 Install Quickaunch ss Ancien GR EE es 2 17 Configure OuickLaunch e ee ee ee ee RA GR RA GR RA GR ee Re 2 18 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 3 1 About MediaManager siese see ee ee ek ek Ge Ge AR Ge Ge ee GRA Ge ee GR Re GR ek ee 3 1 3 1 1 Profile vs Channel ee sees ee se ee GR RA GR RA Re RR Re ee Re ee ee ee 3 1 3 1 2 MediaManager LaYOUL i esse see se Ge Ge ee Ge Re AR eke Re ek ek Re ke 3 2 3 1 3 Profile Menu ee ee ae RA GR RA GR RA GR RA Re RR Re ee Re tR ee 3 3 3 14 Settings Menu Ee Ge Ee dc eine SE BR Ge DE SE Ee EER ES ane Gee 3 3 3 1 5 Administration MENU ee se ee Ga RA GR RA RR RR Re Re ee ee ee 3 4
32. ager assists you by stepping through the most commonly used dialogs Open Loads a saved profile The Open dialog allows you to open the profile into the current window or into a new window Save Saves changes to an existing profile using the Save dialog If you are not working with an existing profile this option automatically opens the Save As dialog Save As Saves the profile with the option to specify a filename Create Shortcut Creates a shortcut to the current profile Manage Profiles Opens the Profiles dialog where you can manage your profiles Exit Closes down the MediaManager window 3 1 4 Settings Menu The Settings menu allows you to work with Channel options Channel Selection The Channel Selection dialog allows you to select a channel to be loaded in the current window or into a new window Window Preferences The Window Preferences dialog allows you to specify the window size position and style of the current MediaManager window See Window Preferences Dialog on page 3 8 for more information MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 3 3 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE Crop and Zoom The Crop and Zoom dialog allows you to focus ona specific part of the window s content See Crop or Zoom the Image on page 3 6 Current Channel Settings Opens the Channel Properties dialog where you can change channel settings of the currently displa
33. all the controllers that have the scenario Stop Stops the selected scenario immediately If multiple controllers are selected the selected scenario will stop on all the controllers that are running the scenario Minimize Minimizes the windows associated with the selected scenario to the controller task bar Restore Restores the minimized windows associated with the selected scenario Details Opens the Scenario Details dialog which contains information about the scenario including a list of tasks and scheduling information New Scenario Opens the scenario editor at a blank layout for the selected controller Delete Scenario Deletes the selected scenario from the selected controllers Edit Scenario Opens the scenario editor for the selected scenario Manage DO Registered Applications Manage Figure 4 7 Manage Panel Register Applications Opens the Manage Registered Applications dialog which lists the applications that can be run on the display wall You can edit the existing list or an individual application s properties The list is compiled automatically based on the contents of the controller s Program Files directory MediaManager is automatically registered See 2 2 2 Manage Applications in WallManager 4 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall WallManager Workspace The controller views in the work
34. animation and so on NOTE Update performance depends on the general performance of the remote workstation the graphics drawing activity of the information being sent to the display wall network performance and the frame rate setting specified in the MediaManager channel setup If the workstation is running very sluggishly while there is an active RDClient connection it is possible to improve the workstation performance by decreasing the RemoteDesktop frame rate in MediaManager 7 On the Capture Method tab you can specify how the information sent to the display will be updated amp RDClient Properties Authentication Connections Desktop Capture Method Languages Pall for changes to the desktop Use VNC hooks to track changes Z Poll console windows for updates C Capture alpha blended windows Figure 5 17 RD Client Properties Capture Method e Poll for changes to the desktop choose this option when the client PC is running video VNC server polls strips of the screen for changes The polling mechanism attempts to minimize the load on the server computer while delivering a reasonable level of responsiveness The upgrading may visibly degrade if you have a slow connection MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 13 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE e Use VNC hooks to track changes choose this option unless you want to send video from the client PC to the dis
35. button The Allowed Sites dialog appears Allowed Sites x You can specify which web sites are alowed to open popup windows Type the exact address of the site you want to allow and then cick Allow Address of web site Site Status Fre 5100 Allow Remove Site Remove Al Sites ET ee Figure 4 28 Allowed Sites 4 Add the controller host name to the list of sites that can display pop ups and click OK 5 Make sure the Load Images Enable Java and Enable JavaScript options are checked in the Web Features panel 6 Click Advanced in the navigation panel at the left otis NN x F General Accessibility A te T Move system caret with focus selection changes id IT Use Find As You Type 5 Browsing ka Web Features Resize large images to fit in the browser window Ee Use autoscraliing rd i T Use smooth scrolling re Tabbed Browsing is Wi Le Open links From other applications in anew window anew tab in the most recent window C the most recent tab window Hide the tab bar when only one website is open di fa Figure 4 29 Firefox Options Advanced Settings 7 In the Advanced tab make sure the Open links from other application in option is set to a new window 8 Click OK to close the Options dialog 4 22 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 5 Remote Operation Client PC MASTERSuite includ
36. can select 2 Screen to display all four signals on one screen Aspect Ratio Use the Aspect Ratio drop down menu to select the aspect ratio of the MediaManager window The size of the MediaManager window automatically changes when a different aspect ratio is selected The default aspect ratio setting is Device Check the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box to keep the window at the specified aspect ratio when scaling Position Use the text boxes labeled X and Y to enter coordinates that specify where the MediaManager window displays on the display wall The coordinates entered specify where the top left corner of the MediaManager window is located The default coordinates are 0 0 Check the Lock Position check box to prevent moving the window to another position 3 8 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall Size Use the text boxes labeled Width and Height to specify the exact pixel size of the MediaManager window content only some consideration should be given to the thin borders 4 pixels each side title bar depends on size of font and caption bar By default the size is the native size of the window content Check the Lock Size check box to prevent resizing the window Always on Top Check this option to keep the current MediaManager window on top None Select this option when you want to display the current contents of the
37. dow remains the same size This key and mouse combination can be used without opening the Crop and Zoom dialog To save the changes click Profile gt Save NOTES Alternatively you can access the Crop and Zoom dialog by clicking Settings gt Crop Zoom In the Crop and Zoom dialog enter the number of horizontal and vertical pixels you don t want to see in the image by entering the values in the Top Bottom Right Left text boxes or use the Up Down arrow keys to incrementally increase the value 2 You can reset to the original size by clicking the Reset button 3 2 4 Change the Appearance of the MediaManager Window You can change the MediaManager window properties for example by removing the title bar Window properties remain effective for the window regardless of the channel input source being displayed Change the Style Size Position or Aspect Ratio 1 Click Settings gt Window Preferences The Window Preferences dialog appears Window Preferences Aspect Ratio Position x y Size w h Size and Position I Lock Position T Lock Size I Always On Top Device 2707 I Maintain Aspect Ratio 640 Borders And Title Bar C None Borders Only Both Cancel Figure 3 6 MediaManager Window Preferences MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE 2 Adjust the window settings to t
38. e J lt Back next gt Cancel Figure 5 21 Custom Setup 6 Click Next and the Ready to Install the Program window appears a WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard lt Back __instal_ Cancel Figure 5 22 Ready to Install the Program 5 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 7 Click Install The wizard displays progress information and then the InstallShield Wizard Completed window ra WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed wallLaunch Click Finish to exit the wizard Figure 5 23 Installation Complete Notification 8 Click Finish to dismiss the wizard 9 Close the Client Applications window Select Language for WallLaunch You can specify the language to use in WallLaunch 1 Start WallLaunch by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallLaunch The WallLaunch window appears sa WallLaunch Image Media Player Stop Everything Video 01 4 Video 02 Settings Video 03 Video 1 Centered Close Figure 5 24 WallLaunch 2 Click the S
39. e 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 6 Setting Wall Display Properties MediaManager on the TVC 500 supports the D4C module see 6 1 Configuring TVC500 Display Properties NOTE For technical information about the graphics cards see the Specifications section of the TVC Hardware Manual 6 1 Configuring TVC500 Display Properties The Christie Setup Manager lets you customize the number placement and resolution of the screens Important Close all MediaManager windows RGB and or Video before changing the display properties If these settings are modified while MediaManager windows are open the system will exhibit artifacts or unpredictable behavior until the system is re booted 6 1 1 Change Display Settings Adjust the display layout 1 Ensure that all of your display devices are plugged in NOTE Sequential numbering is assigned dynamically to connected displays based on the connector position Until you finish and lock the layout the numbering is subject to change each time a display is plugged in or unplugged 2 Click Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt Christie Setup Manager The Christie Setup Manager automatically detects the displays connected to the controller and lays them out in a default configuration MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 6 1 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 6 Setting Wall Display Properties CHRISTIE 7 El Id
40. e Manage registered applications e Install client applications e Backup restore settings Remote Views e Wire outline of display elements WallViewer e Install client applications e Web based no installation required WallLaunch e Start stop existing scenarios QuickLaunch e Start existing scenarios e Start WallManager and RemoteControl Remote e Control the TVC controller with Control a remote PC s mouse and keyboard Assumes a direct view of the display wall RS232 e Start stop existing scenarios Control e Switch channels in running Server MediaManager windows MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Table 4 2 Remote Desktop Display Application Functionality Remote Views Remote e Configure communication so No Desktop that the remote PC desktop VNC can be mirrored in real time in a MediaManager window on the display wall e Can share control of remote desktop with controller s mouse and keyboard 4 1 About WallManager WallManager is a client server software package providing powerful and flexible remote management of tiled multiple display walls Use WallManager to manage remote access launch and control applications on the display wall and perform other related functions WallManager includes the following functionality e Monitors and handles communication between th
41. e TVC controller and client NT 2000 XP Windows 7 workstations e Launches applications on the display wall as requested from clients The WallManager software comes installed on your controller It stores controller and scenario information as XML files on the controller Christie services must be running on the controller for the WallManager client software to work See 7 Scenarios 4 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 4 2 WallManager Layout WallManager s ribbon interface provides easy access to display wall controls and scenario management controls ET Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite Ta A Controller 8 B 7 8 amp Start Minimize ae O amp Stop fj Restore m Registered z H Detais g Applications Manage Figure 4 1 New Installation of WallManager Right Click Menus Context sensitive right click menus provides access to functionality based on mode and window content e Right click on an item in the controller workspace to quickly access a subset of window controls See Controllers Views on page 4 5 for information about individual options 4 2 1 WallManager Button Menu Click the WallManager button to access the menu GR ld Save Settings H Save Settings As isd Restore Settings 38 Install Client Applications a Close Controller Views iE waliMansger Opuons X Ext Wal
42. e from snapshot 4 17 create new 4 14 edit 4 18 snapshot 4 17 start from Wallview 4 18 stop 4 19 scenario QuickLaunch Bar 2 18 setup Firefox 4 21 Internet Explorer 4 20 MediaManager 2 1 2 2 WallManager 2 9 system specification recommended 5 2 T touchscreen QuickLaunch Bar 2 18 V vertical offset 2 9 W WallLaunch 5 15 WallManager 4 1 browser setup 4 20 create scenario 4 14 edit scenario 4 18 initialize on controller 2 10 language 2 11 layout 4 2 real time changes 4 18 registered applications 2 12 remote operations 5 1 setup 2 9 shutting down 4 19 start scenario 4 18 stop scenario 4 19 window aspect ratio 3 8 position 3 8 size 3 9 Z zoom WallManager 4 7 Index 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010
43. e or the Documentation Use Restrictions Licensee shall not a modify adapt decompile disassemble reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for the Software or create derivative works based on the Software or the Documentation b assign this License or redistribute encumber sell MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE transfer lease or grant a sublicense of the Software or the licenses granted herein or otherwise transfer rights to the Software to any person or entity except as and when authorized by the Licensor in writing c directly or indirectly export or transmit the Software either alone or bundled with other software to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any applicable laws without the appropriate prior written consent of the applicable government entity or department Licensee will make reasonable efforts to prevent any unauthorized use of the Software or Documentation by third parties and will advise Licensee s employees of the restrictions upon use restrictions herein MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Term of Maintenance and Support The Licensor shall provide maintenance and support services related to the Software Support Services for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software Support Services are governed by the Licensor s policies and programs described in materials provided by the Licensor Any supp
44. eControl Settings Opens the Settings dialog and allows you to specify connection information and to control access to specified IP addresses Clear Log Select this option to clear the Status Log Exit Select this option to exit the RemoteControl dialog Clients Connected This field identifies the number of computers that have an open RemoteControl connection Client in Control This field identifies the WallManager user who is currently in control of the display wall cursor RemoteControl Server Settings Dialog Use the Settings dialog to change connection parameters and to limit access to specific IP addresses Port Identifies the port that the server listens to for requests from the RemoteControl client Use the default value If you need to change the port number contact your network administrator Timeout Identifies the length of time that a connection can be idle before it is disconnected Use the default value If you need to change this value contact your network administrator IP Address Host This list identifies the computers that can access the display wall through the RemoteControl function Add Use this button to add an IP address or host name Delete Use this button to delete the selected IP address or host name from the list 5 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC Restrict Access to Hosts in the L
45. entity Screen Layout Horizontal 7 Make thie my primary display LockLivn F Resolution per Screen Q 1660 1051 ow Cancel Apaly Figure 6 1 Setup Manager To change the position of individual projectors in the layout grid a Check the Identify option to display the numbering on the displays b Click a projector icon and drag it to a new position in the layout grid To change the layout grid select an option from the Screen Layout list The numbered screen icons display in the selected layout To change the resolution adjust the Resolution Per Screen slider When you have made your changes check the Lock option to lock the display numbering Locking disables dynamic numbering Click OK to exit Change Primary Display A small P in the top left corner of a display icon indicates that the display is the primary display The Windows task bar is shown on this display only To change the primary display 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt Christie Setup Manager The Christie Setup Manager automatically detects the displays connected to the controller Click to select a display in the layout Check the Make this my primary display checkbox or press Ctrl P Click OK to exit 6 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 7 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 WallManager 7 1 1 Scenarios Whenever try to start MediaManager
46. es the following client applications for remote operation of and remote interaction with the display wall WallManager allows you to view and control the controller desktop from a remote PC For installation see 5 WallManager on a Remote PC Interactions with applications such as moving and sizing in WallManager are duplicated in real time on the wall display For more information see 4 3 8 Stop a Scenario RemoteControl allows you to control the display wall using the mouse and keyboard at a remote PC See 3 2 RemoteControl RemoteDesktop allows you to set up a client PC as a source for MediaManager You can control the display of the desktop through MediaManager See 5 3 RemoteDesktop WallLaunch allows you to start existing scenarios on the display wall without starting WallManager WallLaunch can be run on the controller or on a remote PC desktop See 5 4 WallLaunch Christie RS 232 Control Server allows you to start and stop scenarios using a serial control device like Crestron or AMX See 5 5 Christie RS 232 Control Server QuickLaunch allows you to start existing scenarios on the display wall without starting WallManager QuickLaunch can be run on the controller or on a remote PC desktop For more information see QuickLaunch on page 2 17 Client applications can be installed from WallManager WallManager button gt Client Applications or from Wall Viewer Administration tab gt Client Applications
47. esse see se see Ga RR Re ee Re 6 1 6 1 1 Change Display SettingS ies sesse ee se se ee GR Gee GR ek Re Re ek ee 6 1 Adjust the display layout ese ee ee ee Re Re ee ee ee Re 6 1 Change Primary Display iese ese se ee eek Ge GR AR ee GR GR Ge Rek 6 2 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 WallManager ooo cecesscssessecescesecesceseeeneeseseccesesenecaeecaecaeecaesaeseeenaees 7 1 MEET ir io RE EE EE OE EE EE EE 7 1 viii MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 1 MASTERSuite Lite Introduction 1 1 About MASTERSuite Lite MASTERSuite is a collection of integrated software modules that allows for flexibility when working with the TVC 500 display wall 1 2 In This Document 1 3 Chapter I Introduction The current chapter Chapter 2 Software Setup and Administration MediaManager and WallManager can be configured to best suit your environment Chapter 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall MediaManager allows you to specify and configure media to be shown on the display wall Chapter 4 Managing the Display Wall WallManager allows you to control the display walls remotely and it allows you to create scenarios that include multiple windows Chapter 5 Remote Operation Client PC A variety of small applications are provided that extend remote operation functionality Chapter 6 Setting Wall Display Properties Advanced display property settings Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
48. ete 2 5 edit properties 2 5 managing 3 10 rename 2 4 restore defaults 2 6 selection 3 5 Christie QuickLaunch Bar 2 17 clamping offset 2 9 crop zoom 3 6 D D4 6 1 device types input modules input modules 2 6 dialogs Remote Control Server 5 6 Remote Control Server Settings 5 6 Select Device 2 6 Window Preferences 3 8 display wall appearance 3 6 real time changes 4 18 H horizontal offset 2 9 hue 2 9 l initializing WallManager 2 11 L language 2 3 initialization 2 1 1 Linux display desktop 5 14 M managing channels 2 4 MediaManager 2 4 create profile shortcut 3 9 crop zoom 3 6 language 2 3 layout 3 2 managing channels 3 10 open profile 3 10 overwrite profile 3 10 profile vs channel 3 1 quick start 3 5 RemoteDesktop 5 9 5 14 rename channels 2 4 save profile 3 9 setup 2 1 2 2 start 3 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Index 1 Index CHRISTIE menus administration 3 4 profile 3 3 settings 3 3 P pixel tracking 2 9 Q QuickLaunch Bar 2 17 scenarios 2 18 quickstart MediaManager 3 5 R RDClient 5 9 configuring 5 12 start 5 11 recommended system specification 5 2 refresh channel 3 5 Remote Control 5 4 remote operations 5 1 RemoteClient troubleshooting 5 7 RemoteDesktop 5 9 RemoteDesktop device type 2 6 rename channels 2 4 restore default channels 2 6 RS232 Control Server 5 19 S scenario add application 4 15 add scenario 4 16 creat
49. ettings button The Settings dialog appears sai Settings Language English English Save Cancel Figure 5 25 WallLaunch Settings 3 Select the language you want to use with WallLaunch and click Save MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 17 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE j Start a Scenario Using WallLaunch WallLaunch automatically lists all the scenarios that are available when you start WallLaunch If WallManager security is enabled you will only see the scenarios available for your security level 1 Start WallLaunch by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallLaunch The WallLaunch window appears wat Walllaunch Image Media Player Stop Everything ideo 01 Video 02 Settings Video 03 Video 1 Centered Create Shortcut Close Figure 5 26 WallLaunch 2 Select a scenario and click Start The scenario is started on the display wall Create a Scenario Shortcut WallLaunch allows you to create shortcuts for scenarios for example on a remote desktop 1 Start WallLaunch by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallLaunch The WallLaunch window appears 2 Select a scenario and click Create Shortcut A dialog window opens prompting you to select where to create the shortcut Edit a WallLaunch Shortcut WallLaunch allows you to create shortc
50. ev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration 2 1 2 Configure Language 1 In the MediaManager window click Administration gt Languages The submenu lists the supported languages A MedisManager Default Profile Channel None Brofile Settings Administration Help Channel Configuration Ctrl Shift M Languages v English BAY O Erangais Deutsch BAR 30 9 Espa ol Italiano Figure 2 2 Language Selection 2 Select a language The change is immediate All MediaManager dialogs and windows are converted to the selected language NOTE Text fields such as Name and Descriptions are not affected These fields can be entered in any language regardless of the language selected for MediaManager MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 3 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 2 1 3 Manage Channels The first time you start the MediaManager software it creates a default set of input source channels The channels are based on the input modules detected in the system You can rename channels to make the channel contents clearer to users You can also change properties such as brightness For detailed descriptions of the settings you can change see Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 This section includes the following e Rename Channels Create New Channel e Edit Channel Properties De
51. ew the preliminary list and remove from the list the applications that are not suitable for wall display Edit the List of Registered Applications 1 Ifyou have enabled security sign on with an account that has Registered Application permissions va Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite Controller Pass 38 SEE a BEE z Controller View T Scenario01 Figure 2 11 Registered Applications Button 2 12 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration 2 To access the Manage Registered Applications dialog click the Registered Application button Manage Registered Applications TVC 500 x Available Applications Ef Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 Copy E Christie Setup Manager Edit B Christie Setup Manager amp Christie WallManager Global Flags Tag UN ct Baar Remove Unavailable Applications OK Figure 2 12 Manage Registered Applications Dialog 3 Complete tasks as required e To remove an application from the list of available applications on page 2 14 e To change application properties on page 2 16 e To register an application on page 2 15 e To change application properties on page 2 16 NOTE For information about the controls see Application Details on page 2 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 13 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010
52. glish Ly Figure 5 5 Configuration 3 Accept the default values for Port and Timeout If you need to change the values contact your system administrator for appropriate settings 4 Select the language option and Save To restrict access to the display wall to a list of specific IP addresses click the Access Control tab The Access Control dialog appears s Settings xi Configuration Access Control PR aAddress Host 192168232162 192 168 1 20 v Restrict access to hosts in the list above Figure 5 6 Authentication 6 Check the Restrict Access to hosts in the list above option 7 Click Add enter the IP address of the computer that can access the display wall and click OK MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 5 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 8 Repeat for each IP address you want to be able to access 9 Click Save to save the setup information NOTE You can also use WallManager s security to restrict users by name Make sure WallManager security is enabled Enable RemoteControl permission only for those users who should have access to this function Only users with valid WallManager accounts and with RemoteControl permission will be able to use RemoteControl RemoteControl Server Dialog The RemoteControl Server dialog provides status information about the RemoteControl function Status Log Shows the status of Remot
53. grees to immediately cease using the Software and to return to the Licensor all copies of the Software The Licensee s obligation under this section shall survive the termination of the Agreement GENERAL Notices Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement all notices demands or other communications to the Licensor hereunder shall be in writing including telecopy and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered during normal business hours by hand Federal Express United Parcel Service or other reputable overnight commercial delivery service by telecopy confirmation of receipt received or by mail with return receipt requested addressed as follows Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc Legal Department 809 Wellington Street North Kitchener Ontario N2G 4Y7 Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement Waiver No waiver by the Licensor of any particular default or omission committed by the Licensee shall affect or impair the right of the Licensor in respect of any subsequent default or omission of the same or a different kind No delay or failure by the Licensor to exercise any rights in connection with MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual iii 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE any default or omission committed by the Licensee shall affect or impair the Licensor s rights
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55. he desired size and position You can see the changes immediately NOTE You can optionally lock any of the settings that you adjust by checking the appropriate checkbox so that they cannot be changed accidentally 3 Inthe Borders and Title Bar panel select the desired window style NOTE Removing the title bar also removes the menu bar If you remove the title bar you can still access all menu options by right clicking the cursor anywhere in the MediaManager window 4 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box To save the changes in the profile click Profile gt Save Window Preferences Dialog The Window Preferences dialog allows you to change the appearance of the MediaManager window Preset Size Use the drop down menu to adjust the size of the MediaManager window to best suit your installation Select the option Native Source default if you want to display the window based on the resolution of the input signal Custom is automatically selected if the window size is scaled to another size not available from the option list Select 1 4 Source Source 2x Source or 4x Source to resize the window based on the size of the input signal When you select Vs Screen Screen Single Screen or 2x2 Screen the incoming signal is resized based on screen size For example select 2x2 Screen if you want to display any source signal across a 2x2 display wall or if you have a single screen and four incoming signals you
56. he list you can type the name or IP address in the Select Network Computer field 2 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHRISTIE 4 To connect to the controller and add the display wall to the workspace click the controller icon Figure 2 8 Connected Controller Wire Frame View Language Selection Click the WallManager button and choose WallManager Options LH Save Settings A Save Settings As led Restore Settings J Install Client Applications l DP Close Controller Views Figure 2 9 WallManager Options The WallManager Options dialog opens at the Popular options panel mae EB Change the most popular options in WallManager 5 0 Lite Client Personalize your WallManager 5 0 Lite Client TVCADMIN User name Language Engish Figure 2 10 WallManager Language Selection MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 2 Select the language you want to use with your installation of WallManager 3 Click OK to close the options dialog 2 2 2 Manage Applications in WallManager WallManager allows you to start applications on the display wall including MediaManager windows Initially WallManager scans the controller s Start Menu program list to identify applications that can be run Revi
57. iMansger Figure 4 2 WallManager Button Menu Save Settings Save Settings As Use these options to back up WallManager preferences and settings for the selected controllers The default file name includes the system date MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 3 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Restore Settings Opens the Restore Controller Settings dialog where you can specify the restores files for the selected controllers Install Client Applications Opens the Client Applications window where you can install client applets such as the Christie QuickLaunch bar and RemoteControl See Client Applications Dialog on page 4 4 Close Controller Views Closes all active controller views It does not affect the operational state of the controllers WallManager Options Opens the options dialog Popular gt User Name Initials Identifies the primary user of the WallManager software Popular gt Language Identifies the language WallManager uses Save gt Restore Identifies the default storage location for backup files Exit WallManager Closes WallManager Closing WallManager does not shut down the display wall Client Applications Dialog Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite tve 500 x g Client Applications Connect stall Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client In Install el enoges EF Prerequisites WallManager
58. ideo 05 vec Composite Video 06 vec Composite Video 07 vec Composite Video 08 var Composite olslolalsl el Ed ra IT Load Channel In New Window Load Channel Cancel Figure 3 4 Channel Selection 2 Select a channel and click Load Channel The channel content appears in the MediaManager window 3 To save the changes click Profile gt Save NOTE You can refresh a channel by pressing CTRL F5 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 3 5 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE 3 2 3 Change the Appearance of the Displayed Source The Channel Properties window allows you to control the appearance of the source For example you can change the brightness or the sample rate Change Channel Properties The Channel Properties window contains different properties for each of the device types Changing a channel affects all profiles that refer to that channel 1 Once you have selected a channel in the MediaManager window click Settings gt Current Channel Settings The Channel Properties dialog appears Channel Properties Remote Desktop Name Remote Desktop 01 Pot 5900 Password Max Sample Rate 15 Remote Control Backup Channel None gt Figure 3 5 Channel Properties NOTE The contents of the Channel Properties dialog are different depending on the device type associated with the channel See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 2
59. ie WallManager 5 0 Lite laf Controller Edit Scenario WAN oe se BB om D EP amp P Copy 7 Select All Re 5 Save SaveAs Close Deselect Show Active Scenario Window Ak ti Registered Media Scenarios Stop Scenario Minimize Faste Deselect Windows Properties Properties Applications Sources gt fasks Tasks Scenario Edit _ Arrange Insert a Scenario01 TVC 500 Cute Calcula Start Application Zoom Wall Views Figure 4 11 Scenario Editor List View Scenario HE Save SaveAs Close Figure 4 12 Scenario Panel Expanded Save Saves changes to an existing scenario Save As Opens the Save As dialog where you can specify a name for the scenario Close Closes the Edit Scenario tab Edit P cut 9 Delete 7 Se Ta HY Copy 7 Select All i Show Active Scenario Window Mh Paste eE Windows Properties Properties Edit Figure 4 13 Edit Panel Cut Copy Paste Cut and paste items in the scenario using these standard commands Delete Deletes the selected window s Select All Selects all items in the Scenario Deselect Deselects items in the Scenario MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 9 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Show Active Windows Shows what is currently displayed on the display wall It allows you to build a scenario that fits with
60. ified in the scenario When resizing certain applications will crop at some point Closing an Application Click to select the application window and right click to access the menu Select Window gt Close 4 3 8 Stop a Scenario If security is enabled you must log in with Stop Scenario permissions in order to be able to stop scenarios Stop a Scenario Manually The Scenarios gallery shows a list of available scenarios Select the scenario you want to stop and click Stop The applications that belong to the scenario are removed from the display wall E E eB at CO Scenarioo1 N Delete Stop Minimize Restore Details j ggi Figure 4 25 Scenario Gallery NOTE You can stop any window on the display Click the window and right click to access the Close option Stop a Scenario with another Scenario Scenarios can include Stop Scenario tasks These tasks specify scenarios that will be shut down automatically before the new scenario is started 4 3 9 Shutting Down WallManager Close the WallManager application at any time Shutting down the WallManager application does not shut down the display wall Scenarios and remote access are controlled by Christie Web Server WallServer exe running on the controller and continue to run until the service is stopped To shut down the WallManager application access the WallManager button menu and click Exit WallManager MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 19 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11
61. ind other windows 4 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Insert The Insert panel provides access to the elements that can be included in a scenario ODE EO a Registered Media Scenarios Stop Scenario Minimize Applications Sources asks Insert Figure 4 15 Insert Panel Expanded Registered Applications Lists the applications that are available to be included in scenarios Also provides access to application management see Manage Applications in WallManager on page 2 12 Media Sources Lists the channels and profiles that have been defined in MediaManager for the current controller See 2 3 Manage Channels Scenarios Lists the existing scenarios on the current controller Stop Scenarios Lists a Stop task for each scenario on the controller and includes a Stop All Scenarios option Use this list to identify the scenarios that should be stopped before the current scenario is run Minimize Tasks Lists a Minimize task for each scenario on the controller and includes a Minimize All Scenarios option Edit Context Menu The Editing workspace includes a context sensitive menu that provides quick access to the commands in the ribbon Right click in the workspace to view available commands 4 3 Working With WallManager This section provides information about getting content displayed on the display wall N
62. ings are provided to enhance understanding of the accompanying text These graphics are representations only they are not necessarily drawn to scale and may not represent parts of your specific machine TRADEMARKS MASTERSUITE WALLMANAGER MEDIAMANAGER and TVC are trademarks of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners CHRISTIE SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement the Agreement is a legal Agreement between the end user either an individual or business entity Licensee and Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie or Licensor for the software known commercially as MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite Software If Licensee does not accept the terms of this Agreement Licensee shall return the Christie product and the software to the vendor LICENSE AND RESTRICTIONS Ownership of Software Christie and its third party suppliers retain title and ownership of all rights including copyright and all other intellectual property rights in and to the Software and accompanying written materials the Documentation and all copies thereof regardless of form or media This License is not a sale of any rights in or to the Software or the Documentation or any copy thereof Licensee acquires no right whatsoever to the Software or the Documentation except the right to use the Software and the Documentation in accordance wit
63. ist Above Enable this option to restrict access to RemoteControl functionality to the list shown No other computers will be allowed access Save Use this button to save the RemoteControl settings Troubleshooting RemoteControl Client Message Failed to connect to server Possible Solution e Make sure RemoteControl service is running on the controller e Check that the Host Address specified on the RemoteControl Client window correctly points to your controller Message A required privilege is not held by the client Possible Solution e Make sure RemoteControl service is running on the controller with Administrative permissions with act as part of the operating system enabled e Consult your RS 232 controller documentation for further details 5 2 2 RemoteControl Client Taking Control 1 In WallManager click the WallManager button and select Install Client Applications Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite TVC 500 x B Client Applications Connect RemoteControl Desai Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Prerequisites Install WallManager Figure 5 7 Client Applications 2 Click Connect RemoteControl MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 7 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 3 Close the Client Applications window FB RemoteControl Connect CHRISTIE ME Clear Log Figure 5 8 RemoteControl Client NOTE
64. its own or with WallManager which adds the ability to layout scenarios with multiple MediaManager and application windows 3 1 1 Profile vs Channel A Channel represents a specific signal source such as a camera DVD player PC on the network etc It stores all the optimized input settings for the source such as its specific hardware connection brightness contrast hue etc Channels can be uniquely named to make selection easier eliminating the need to remember how the signal is connected and what input settings are associated with it Channels can be created copied deleted and edited See 2 3 Manage Channels A Profile is a group of settings that describes what is shown in the window and how it is displayed Such settings include window size position and style Profiles allow you to quickly set up a display wall or change a display wall layout without having to reset window properties A Profile can specify one channel to be displayed or more than one channel to be cycled Profiles are saved on the system s hard drive as xml files The number of Profiles that can be created and stored is limited to the memory available on the hard drive See 3 3 Profile Menu and 3 1 4 Settings Menu MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 3 1 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE 3 1 2 MediaManager Layout MediaManager is installed on the controller It is accessed from the displa
65. lemental software code provided to the Licensee as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the Software and subject to the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Product Warranties The Licensor warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software This warranty is void if the Licensee or any third party changes or modifies the Software The liability of this Licensor under this section is limited to the correction of any error or malfunction and shall not include liability for loss of data loss of computer time any direct damages or any indirect or consequential damages This warranty only extends to those failures communicated to the Licensor in writing within 90 days of the receipt of the Christie Digital product The Licensor does not warrant that the Software is free from any minor defects or that it will operate uninterrupted The Licensor does not make any other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose title and non infringement with regard to the Software Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations or duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you Licensee s Remedy The Licensor s entire liability and the Licensee
66. lete a Channel Restore Default Channels e Select Device Dialog e Channel Properties Dialog Rename Channels MediaManager channels are named for their respective input modules Renaming channels to reflect content makes it easier to identify the correct input source when you set up media windows on the display wall IMPORTANT Profiles refer to channel names If you change a channel name after it has been included in a profile change the profile to refer to the new name 1 In the MediaManager window click Administration gt Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration dialog appears Channel Configuration Name Device Type Input 5 Rename RGB 01 Edit RGB 02 D2R2E D2R2E Video 01 ver Composite Video 02 vec Composite Video 03 ver Composite Video 04 VBC Composite Video 05 Vec Composite Add Copy Delete olelslelal sloer Video 06 vec Composite Video 07 vec Composite Video 08 vec Composite Video 09 Vec Composite Video 10 vec Composite Video 11 vec Composite Restore Defaults 2a Close Figure 2 3 Channel Configuration 2 Select the channel you want to rename 2 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration 3 Click Rename The Name cell for the selected channel is activated 4 Modify the name and press Enter Create New Channel 1 In the MediaManager wi
67. list and click OK The controller is added to the Controller gallery Complete this step even if you are working on the controller Figure 4 18 Controller Added to WallManager NOTE f your controller does not appear in the list enter the controller name or IP address manually If you still cannot connect contact your system administrator 5 To connect to the controller and display an outline of the associated display wall click the controller icon AA 7 Scenario01 Figure 4 19 Connected Controller NOTES To install QuickLaunch see 2 2 3 QuickLaunch 2 For information about starting scenarios and tasks see 4 3 6 Start a Scenario MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 13 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHRISTIE 4 3 2 Create a New Scenario You can build a scenario from scratch or you can capture the current wall display layout The scenario editor makes a temporary record of the scenario as you build it If you leave the editor to view other information in WallManager you are prompted to save the scenario Build a New Scenario 1 In WallManager click to select the controller you want to work with 2 In the Scenarios panel click Add OB Delete Start Stop Minimize Restore Details Edit Scenarios Figure 4 20 Expanded Scenarios Panel The scenario editing window appears Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite jo woe BE EA D AE EA
68. n the WallManager workspace Add Opens the Select Network Computer list The list contains all the networked computers in your domain Remove Removes the selected controller from the panel Logout All Supported in full version only Controllers Views Select All F Deselect All Hide All E Fit to Screen z Figure 4 5 Expanded Controller Views Panel Select All Opens a view of each connected controller in the Controllers panel and selects the views for further action Select None Deselects all the controller views Hide All Closes all the controller views Does not log out or disconnect from the controllers Fit to Screen Fits the selected view to the workspace area When multiple views are selected the layout of the group is fit to the space without altering proportions or layout Cascade Supported in full version only Side by Side Supported in full version only MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 5 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Scenarios gt di New E Scenarioot P Ca EB a 9 Delete Stop Minimize Restore Details ga Scenarios Figure 4 6 Expanded Scenarios Panel Scenario Gallery Identifies the scenarios you have access to The list contains all scenarios on the selected controller Start Starts the selected scenario immediately If multiple controllers are selected the selected scenario will start on
69. nager window 3 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 3 2 2 Quick Start with Profiles MediaManager provides some assistance for creating profiles for single channel display It walks you through the dialogs most commonly used to set up a basic profile To start click Profile gt New The dialogs in the quick start are modified to include Next and Previous buttons and prompt you to save the profile at the end The Cancel button cancels the quick start e Channel Selection See Select a Single Source on page 3 5 e Window Preferences See Change the Style Size Position or Aspect Ratio on page 3 7 For a complete list of setup tasks and options see the introduction to 3 2 Working with MediaManager Select an Input Source for Display MediaManager organizes input sources as channels Each MediaManager window can display one input source that is one channel at a time You can select multiple channels to be displayed in sequence e Select a Single Source on page 3 5 NOTE You can also load channels by loading a profile Select a Single Source 1 In the MediaManager window click Settings gt Channel Selection The Channel Selection dialog appears Channel Selection Name Device Type Input a RGB 01 D2R2E D2R2E RGB 02 D2R2E D2R2E Video 02 vec Composite Video 03 vec Composite Video 04 Vec Composite V
70. ndow click Administration gt Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration dialog appears 2 Click Add The Select Device dialog appears Select Device Select Device Type EE gt Conc Figure 2 4 Select Device Dialog 3 Select the appropriate device from the Select Device Type list For example for a remote desktop channel pick RemoteDesktop 4 Click OK The new channel is added to the list 5 With the new channel selected click Edit The Channel Properties dialog for the specified device type appears See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 6 Change the channel settings until you are satisfied with the effect and click Save NOTE Alternatively select an existing channel and click Copy The new channel has the same properties Edit Channel Properties 1 In the Channel Configuration dialog select the channel you want to change and click Edit 2 Adjust the channel properties See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 3 Click Save Delete a Channel 1 In the Channel Configuration dialog select the channel you want to delete and click Delete 2 Click Yes to confirm MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 5 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE Restore Default Channels Restores all channels to their default settings Notes 1 You cannot restore a single default channel 2 The action of restoring default channels is final y
71. nnot have more than 4 windows displaying the same input channel Remote Control Indicates whether the user at the controller can take control of the displayed remote desktop using the controller s keyboard and mouse When Remote Control is checked MediaManager right click menus are not available in the MediaManager window displaying the remote desktop Mouse and keyboard actions in the remote desktop window are sent to the remote desktop Backup channel Identifies the channel Media Manager will switch to if the current channel is selected but not available Video Type Video Identifies the type of video signal MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 7 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE Video Standard Video Select the proper video standard from the Video Standard drop down menu This specifies which video standard the signal has been encoded in Host Name IP RemoteDesktop Host Name IP specifies the IP address or full name of the remote computer Port RemoteDesktop Port specifies the port number of the remote computer Maximum Sample Rate RGB RemoteDesktop The Maximum Sample Rate specifies how quickly the window updates refreshes in frames per second The maximum attainable refresh rate is dependent on how much bandwidth is available on the PCI bus Setting a high sample rate reduces bandwidth availability for other applications and other RGB windows It
72. on the controller Scenario Details You can add an existing scenario to a new scenario in the same way that you add applications and media sources by clicking a scenario in the list When you add a scenario the windows and tasks are added to the current scenario No connection to the selected scenario is maintained that is the scenario that was included can be changed or deleted without affecting the current scenario 4 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Create a New Scenario From a Snapshot When creating a scenario from a snapshot WallManager ignores windows associated with the operating system For example it does not capture Explorer folders To include an Explorer window in your scenario add it manually 1 In the Controller tab lay out the display wall the way you want it to look e Start applications and media windows on the controller desktop directly as you would applications on your remote PC e Start scenarios and work with the scenario windows See 4 3 7 Arrange the Display Wall in Real Time 2 Inthe Scenarios panel click New Scenario In the Edit Scenario tab click Edit Panel gt Snapshot WallManager captures the applications and media windows running on the display wall Each window is automatically configured with its proper program name working directory and current position and size 4 3 3 Add a Stop Scenario Task to
73. ontrol involves the following two components e 5 2 1 RemoteControl Server e RemoteControl Server Setup on page 5 4 e RemoteControl Server Dialog on page 5 6 e RemoteControl Server Settings Dialog on page 5 6 Troubleshooting RemoteControl Client on page 5 7 e 5 2 2 RemoteControl Client e Taking Control on page 5 7 e Releasing Control on page 5 9 5 2 1 RemoteControl Server RemoteControl Server Setup The controller comes installed with RemoteControl software RemoteControl allows you to control the controller keyboard and mouse using IP protocol from a remote networked workstation The remote workstation must be running Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows 7 RemoteControl runs as a service on the controller and displays an icon in the controller s system tray ae BD 1 22 PM Figure 5 3 System Tray 5 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 1 On the controller double click the RemoteControl Server icon in the system tray The RemoteControl Server dialog appears BE Settings Clear Log Clients Connected Client in Control 0 Nobody Figure 5 4 RemoteControl Server 2 Click Settings The Settings dialog appears with the Configuration tab displayed Ls Configuration Access Control Port 1099 Timeout mins 0 secs Language English En
74. ou cannot regain the channels once they are deleted 1 In the MediaManager window click Administration gt Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration dialog appears 2 In the Channel Configuration dialog click Restore Defaults 3 Click Yes to confirm the deletion of existing information and the restoration of the channel defaults Select Device Dialog Select Device Type The device type identifies the channel s input module from which the MediaManager window receives a signal Devices are V8C Select this device type when you want to display the video sources connected to the V8C module This device supports multiple videos per display device D2R2 E Select this device type when you want to display an analog or digital RGB source connected to any D2R2 E module RemoteDesktop Select this device when you want to display the desktop of some other computer on the network other than the controller NOTE RDClient must be installed on the other PC for the remote desktop feature to work Channel Properties Dialog The Channel Properties dialog allows you to review and change the properties associated with a channel The options available from the Channel Properties dialog depend on whether the signal source is from a video an RGB device or a RemoteDesktop 2 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Channel Properties
75. play wall This update mechanism is more efficient than continuous polling but relies on certain properties of Windows applications and so can miss updates in some situations It polls the screen infrequently to catch any missed updates VNC Hooks cannot track console windows because of limitations in the operating system Check Poll console windows for updates to poll console windows for changes then VNC Server will track the visible parts of console windows e Capture alpha blended windows choose this option when you need to display an application with tool tips This option increases the load on the server and may cause the cursor to flicker On the Languages tab select the language MediaManager will use to display the RDClient Properties dialog Click OK to confirm your changes and close the dialog Changes take effect as soon as you click OK Note the IP address the port number and password You will need this information to set up a Remote Desktop channel in MediaManager see Create New Channel on page 2 5 5 3 2 Set up a Linux Desktop for Display To mirror the desktop of a Linux machine you need a program like KDE Desktop Sharing or x11vnc These programs allow you to view and interact with the Linux desktop using the RD Client on the display wall The KDE Desktop Sharing program is installed with the KDE Network package on KDE Linux systems x1 1vnc and similar VNC programs are available free for download on the Inte
76. plication Details Specify a working directory and command line parameters in the Working Directory and Command Line fields as required and click OK Command Line parameters can include start up files for example initialization configuration images etc and data files for example pdf xls etc MediaManager Details Media sources include configured profiles as well as default profiles for each available channel For each MediaManager window you want to include in the scenario WallManager automatically applies any channel and profiles settings you have set up in MediaManager You can review and change them using the Windows Profile Settings dialog MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 15 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Window Profile Settings x window Name RGB 01 Description Channel RGB 01 Preset Size Custom gt Pasitientuy 1371 112 Aspect Ratio Device Size w h 1267 858 Size and Position Borders And Title Bar Maintain Aspect Ratio None Lock Position Borders Only Lock Size Both T Always On Top OK Cancel Figure 4 22 Window Profile Settings See 3 2 Working with MediaManager for information about the individual settings NOTE Changes implemented using this dialog are saved with the scenario only To change a profile permanently you will need to work with the full version of MediaManager
77. pplet gt requires restart Z Always use ClearType for HTML Enable automatic image resizing Play animations in webpages Z Play sounds in webpages i Show pictures den Printing 1 Print background colors and images Search from the Address bar 4 gt Takes effect after you restart Internet Explorer Restore advanced settings Reset Internet Explorer settings Deletes all temporary files disables browser BE add ons and resets al the changed settings You should only use this if your browser is in an unusable state Figure 4 26 Internet Explorer Advanced Settings 5 In the Multimedia section make sure Show Pictures is checked 6 Click DO to close the Internet Properties dialog 4 5 2 Firefox To check your Firefox settings 1 In Firefox click Tools gt Options The Options dialog appears ri General I Block Popup Windows Allowed Sites A eee dl 1 allow web sites to install software Allowed Sites Privacy EE TV Load Images Exceptions 2 I For the originating web site only Web Features gt erable jaa ae D I Enable Javascript Advanced Downloads Advanced Figure 4 27 Firefox Options Web Features 2 Click Web Features in the navigation panel at the left MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 21 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE 3 Inthe Web Features panel if the Block Popup Windows option is checked click the Allowed Sites
78. r portion of RemoteDesktop The remote workstation needs to be set up to allow MediaManager to connect e RDClient e Setup a Linux Desktop for Display 5 3 1 RDClient Installing RDClient Starting RDClient e Configuring RDClient e Closing RDClient Installing RDClient 1 In WallManager click the WallManager button and select Install Client Applications Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite TVC 500 x G Client applications Connect RemoteControl QuickLaunch Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Prerequisites Install WallManager Figure 5 11 Client Applications MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 9 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 2 Click Install Remote Desktop Client to start the installation wizard 6 CHRISTIE RDClient Setup Welcome to the CHRISTIE RDClient Installation Wizard Itis tong recommended that you exit al Windows programs before running this setup program Click Cancel to quit the setup program then close any programs you have running Click Nest to continue the installation WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Figure 5 12 RDClient Installation Wizard NOTE For first
79. rnet Follow the installation and setup instructions for your VNC program Ensure that your VNC program allows the connection for example in the KDE Desktop Sharing application check Allow uninvited connections x11 VNC allows connections by default Ensure that your firewall does not block the connection Note the Linux system IP address and the port number and password used by the Linux VNC program You will need this information to set up a Remote Desktop channel in MediaManager see Create New Channel on page 2 5 5 14 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE ad Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 5 4 WallLaunch WallLaunch allows you to start scenarios from a remote PC without opening WallManager By passing parameters to the WallLaunch program users are able to create multiple desktop shortcuts for launching frequently used scenarios Direct calls to WallLaunch can be incorporated into end user software to allow for specified tasks and events to be launched for example when alarm conditions are encountered Install WallLaunch 1 In WallManager click the WallManager button and select Install Client Applications Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite TVC 500 x G Client applications Connect RemoteControl QuickLaunch Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Prerequisites Install WallManager Figure 5 18 Client Applications 2 Click Install WallLaunch to star
80. rogram Files Christie Digital Spstems Wise Installation Wizard R lt Back _Newt gt Cancel Figure 5 14 Destination Folder Click Next and Next again to confirm the installation When the installation is complete click Finish to dismiss the wizard Close the Client Applications window Starting RDClient Start RDClient by double clicking on the icon located on the desktop or by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt RDClient When RDClient is running its icon is visible in the system tray HO oisam When a user is connected to RDClient the RDClient icon background changes from black to white to show that there is an active connection CHD SB susan Closing RDClient To close the RDClient application right click the RDClient tray icon and select Close RDClient from the menu MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 11 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE j Configuring RDClient 1 To open RDClient Properties double click the RDClient icon in the system tray On the Authentication tab make sure the VNC Password Authentication option is selected and click the Configure button amp RDClient Properties Desktop Capture Method Languages Authentication Connections No Authentication VNC Password Authentication Configure tance Figure 5 15 RDClient Properties Authentication Tab
81. scenario loaded 4 Edit the scenario e Remove windows e Add windows e Resize and reposition windows 5 When you are satisfied with your changes click Scenario panel gt Save or Save As 6 Restart the scenario to see the changes 4 3 6 Start a Scenario Start a Scenario in WallView The Controller tab lists all available scenarios on the selected controllers 1 On the Controller tab select a scenario in the Scenarios panel NOTE 70 view scenario details click Scenarios panel gt Scenario Details The scenarios for the selected controller are listed Click a scenario to view the details 2 Click Start 4 3 7 Arrange the Display Wall in Real Time The Controller tab provides a real time live representation of the display wall You can interact with the display wall by manipulating the windows in the controller view in the workspace Moving an Application Click to select the application window and then use the left mouse button to drag to a new location This re location is temporary upon re launch the application returns to the location specified in the scenario 4 18 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Resizing an Application Click to select the application window and then use the left mouse button to drag the borders of the application This resizing is temporary upon re launch the application returns to the size spec
82. sie se sae RR Re ee Re ee ee ee 5 4 RemoteControl Server Dialog ie ie se ee AR ee Re Re Ee ee 5 6 RemoteControl Server Settings Dialog iese see ee ee ee ee 5 6 Troubleshooting RemoteControl Client ees see ee ee 5 7 5 2 2 RemoteControl Client sesse se se ee Ge Re GR Re Re GR Re 5 7 Taking Control se EE EE Ge Ee GE ee ee Ge EE Ee ken ces 5 7 Releasing Control esse se sesse sk GR ee Re GR Ge Ge AR Ge Ge ee GR Gee ee 5 9 EE ul OR OE ER OE EE EE DE 5 9 Dede ERDEIENE EE ED GR O N 5 9 Installing RDCHENT 3 42 30 EERS RE GR GERS eyii 5 9 Starting RDClient ee ee ee RA GR RA GR RA GR RR Re GE Re ee ee 5 11 Closing dae RR ER N OE EG 5 11 Configuring RDClient ee se ee ee Ge RA GR RA GR RA GR ee Re 5 12 5 3 2 Set up a Linux Desktop for Display iese see ee ee Re 5 14 5 4 WallLaunoh ss es Ge a SE eons eee eee 5 15 Install WallLaunch e ee se ee ee ee ee ee RA GR RA GR RA GR ee Re 5 15 Select Language for WalllLaunch ees see se RR Re ee Re 5 17 Start a Scenario Using WallLaunch n se 5 18 Create a Scenario Shortcut ee ee ee RA GR RA GR ee Re 5 18 Edit a WallLaunch Shortcut e esse ee ee Ge RA GR RA GR ee Re 5 18 5 5 Christie RS 232 Control Server iese es sesse ee se Ge ee RA Gee ee ek ee Re ke 5 19 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual vii 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Contents CHEISTIE 6 Setting Wall Display Properties 6 1 Configuring TVC500 Display Properties s
83. space display wire frame outlines and layout of active windows in real time Christie WallManager 5 0 Lite Bog Sle 3 e Stat ip ae 7 Scenario E Stop E z OD mes ie istered a Details F Applications jleontoner enarios Manage Figure 4 8 Workspace Zoomed In on One Controller View Local Alias Highlight the controller name in the controller view title bar and type a new name The local alias is used to identify the controller for the current PC only To view the server name open the Controllers gallery and hover the mouse cursor over the controller button A popup briefly displays available information about the controller including the server name Mouse Functions Move Window Click and drag a window to its new location Resize Window Click and drag a window border or corner to resize a window Scroll Use the mouse wheel to scroll up or down or use the scroll bars to reposition the part you want to see Zoom Hold down the CTRL key and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out Use the scroll bars to reposition the part you want to see See also Zoom Buttons Zoom Buttons Use the zoom in and zoom out buttons at the bottom right of the WallManager window to adjust the size of the image of the display wall in order to see details and work with applications Use the scroll bars to reposition the part you want to see MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 7 020 100566 01 Rev 1
84. t the installation wizard Pe WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for WallLaunch The InstallShield R Wizard wil install WallLaunch on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Figure 5 19 WallLaunch Installation Wizard NOTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an Internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software 3 Click Next and type the user information MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 5 15 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 4 Click Next and the Server Name window appears a WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Server Name Please enter the name of the server you want to control Server Name EE lt Back J Net Cancel Figure 5 20 Server Name 5 Identify the controller and click Next The Custom Setup window appears fe WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Custom Setup Select the program Features you want installed a Click on an icon in the list below to change how a Feature is installed F EB REE eature Description This Feature requires 1808KB on your hard drive Install to C Program Files Christie Digital Systems MasterSuite WallLaunch Chang
85. the Scenario Scenarios can include Stop Scenario tasks These tasks specify scenarios that will be shut down before the new scenario is started C a elel Registered Media Scenarios top Scena Minimize Applications Sources asks Tasks Insert Figure 4 23 Stop Scenario Tasks Button 1 To include a Stop Scenario task open the scenario for editing 2 Click Insert gt Stop Scenarios and select a scenario from the list 4 3 4 Add a Minimize Task to the Scenario Scenarios can include Minimize tasks These tasks specify scenarios that will be minimized to the task bar when the new scenario is started O 8 amp eja Registered Media Scenarios Stop Scenario Minimize Applications Sources asks Tasks Insert Figure 4 24 Minimize Scenarios Button 1 To include a Minimize task open the scenario for editing 2 Click Insert gt Minimize Tasks and select a scenario from the list MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 4 17 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE 4 3 5 Open a Scenario for Editing You can edit an existing scenario to add or remove windows change position or sizing If security is enabled you must login with Edit Scenario permission in order to access the scenario editor 1 In WallManager click the Controller tab 2 On the Scenarios panel click the scenario you want to edit 3 In the right panel click Edit The Edit Scenario tab appears with the
86. tup and Administration MASTERSuite is a suite of programs used to configure MediaManager and display WallManager media content on a TVC display wall The controller comes with MASTERSuite installed If for any reason you need to re install the MASTERSuite software on the controller see the MASTERSuite Installation Manual This section includes 2 1 MediaManager Setup 2 2 WallManager Setup 2 1 MediaManager Setup Once you have set up channels and profiles in MediaManager you can include MediaManager content in WallManager scenarios 2 1 1 Start MediaManager 2 1 2 Configure Language 2 1 3 Manage Channels 2 2 WallManager Setup MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 2 1 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 2 1 1 Start MediaManager The first time you start MediaManager the License window appears Read and accept the License to continue 1 Log into the controller with an administration level user account 2 At the display wall click Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt Christie MediaManager The default window appears CA MediaManager Default Profile Channel None sels Profile Settings Administration Help CHRISTIE Figure 2 1 Default MediaManager Window The default window can be changed for future start up by changing the default profile 2 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 R
87. uts to start a scenario You can edit such a shortcut to change what the shortcut does 1 Right click the shortcut and click Properties 2 In the Target field move the cursor to the end of the command You should see the following hhostname Iscenario where hostname identifies the system that the scenario will be run on 5 18 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 3 You can make the following changes e To change the shortcut to stop a scenario change the l to a k in the I scenario parameter e To specify a different host change the hostname in the hhostname parameter 5 5 Christie RS 232 Control Server The RS 232 Control Server allows you to start and stop scenarios on the display wall using a serial device e g Crestron or AMX The controller comes installed with the RS 232 Control Server and the service runs automatically when the controller is turned ON AKLO m 2 15PM 1 On the controller open the RS 232 Control Server window by double clicking on the RS 232 icon in the system tray The Christie RS 232 Control Server dialog appears Christie R8232 Control Server E 5 x Serial Data Action Scenario Current Channel New Channel Settings Figure 5 27 RS232 Control Server 2 Click the Settings button The Settings dialog appears settings x Port com v Bits per second 9600 v Data bits sv
88. window without borders If you choose this window style use the right click menu to access window options Borders Only Select this option to display the window with a thin border only and without menu and title bar If you choose this window style use the right click menu to access menu options Both default Select this option when you want the MediaManager window menu and title bar to display 3 2 5 Save Current MediaManager Window Settings as a Profile When you are satisfied with the way the MediaManager window looks you can save your settings to a MediaManager profile e To save a new profile click Profile gt Save As and specify a name for the new profile in the space provided Click OK e To save over the current profile click Profile gt Save The settings are automatically saved to the current profile If the MediaManager window has not been saved the Save As dialog appears 3 2 6 Create a Shortcut to Open a MediaManager Window Once you have saved a MediaManager profile you can create a desktop shortcut to launch a MediaManager window using the saved profile 1 Inthe MediaManager window click Profile gt Create Shortcut The Save Shortcut dialog opens 2 Browse to the location you want to save the shortcut to and click Save MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 3 9 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE 3 2 7 Open an Existing Profile 1
89. y wall desktop and opens on the display wall You can access MediaManager functions through the menus CA MesiaManager Default Profile Chane None e Profile Settings Administration Help Figure 3 1 MediaManager Profile Settings New Ctrl N Channel Selection CtrlsL Open Ctr 0 Window Preferences Ctrl P we EE Crop and Zoom Ctrl4Z Save As Current Channel Settings Ctrl Shift S Create Shortcut Ctrl R Manage Profiles Ctrl M Exit Ctrl X Administration Help Channel Configuration Ctrl Shift M Help Contents Ctrl H z Diagnostics Ctrl D About Christie MediaManager Languages Figure 3 2 MediaManager Menus You can optionally hide a MediaManager window s menu bar by clicking Settings gt Windows Preferences and selecting Borders Only or None on the Windows Preferences dialog You can access the menu options by clicking the right mouse button anywhere in the MediaManager window 3 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 Lite User Manual 020 100566 01 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall S MediaManager Default Profile Channel None ele Profile Settings Administration Help Profile Settings gt Administration gt Help gt Figure 3 3 Context Sensitive Menu Right Click 3 1 3 Profile Menu The Profile menu allows you to work with profiles New Creates a new profile MediaMan
90. yed channel The settings that can be changed depend on the channel s device See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 3 1 5 Administration Menu Channel Configuration Select this option to work with the channel list The Channel Configuration dialog allows you to add delete and rename channels It also allows you to open the Channel Properties dialog for the selected channel See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 Language Select this option to change the language of the MediaManager displays 3 1 6 Help Menu Help Contents Select this option to access the online help for MediaManager Diagnostics Select this option to review information about the system 3 2 Working with MediaManager MediaManager works behind the scenes with a virtual copy of a profile You can manipulate the look and feel of the window through the interactive dialogs and then save the changes Clicking OK on MediaManager dialogs generally saves the changes to the virtual copy To save the changes to file click Profile gt Save As or Profile gt Save 3 2 1 Start MediaManager On the wall display desktop double click on the Christie MediaManager icon located on the desktop OR navigate through the Start menu to start using MediaManager Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt Christie MediaManager When you start MediaManager the default window appears MediaManager is configured to display a blank MediaMa

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