Avtech Sequoia 4H User Manual

User Manual

Revision 1.0.0, (March, 2014)

Sequoia 4H

One of a kind multiviewing

User Manual

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual contains information on how to use Avitech proprietary Phoenix-G (formerly Galaxy) software to
configure the Sequoia 4H.

Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text.

provides additional hints or information that requires special attention.

identifies warnings which must be strictly followed.

Any name of a menu, command, icon or button displayed on the screen is shown in a bold typeset. For example: On
the Start menu select Settings.

To assist us in making improvements to this user manual, we welcome any comments and constructive criticism.
Email us at: [e-mail].

WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble the Sequoia 4H. Doing so may void the warranty. There are no serviceable parts
inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

TRADEMARKS

All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
COPYRIGHT

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the
express written permission of Avitech International Corporation. Avitech International Corporation may have
patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter
in this document. Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation, the furnishing of this document
does not provide any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International
Corporation or any of its affiliates.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For any questions regarding the information provided in this guide, call our technical support help line at
425-885-3863, or our toll free help line at 1-877-AVI-TECH or, email us also at [e-mail]

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Contents

About This Manual .................................................................................................................... ii

Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... ii

User Manual Application .......................................................................................................... v

User Manual History ................................................................................................................. v

Warranty .................................................................................................................................... vi

Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................................... vi

Extended Warranty Options .................................................................................................... vi

Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period ............................................................. vi

Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................... vi

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .................................................... vi

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ....................................................... vi

Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice ................................. vi

1. Phoenix-G Configuration ............................................................................................ 1

1.1 Connection Method ........................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Pinging the Sequoia 4H..................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-G Software ................................................................................ 1

2. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-G Software .............................................................. 4

2.1 Group Layout Menu ........................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Select Menu ........................................................................................................................ 4

2.3 Settings Menu .................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 System Parameter Menu ................................................................................................... 9

2.5 Module Parameter Menu ................................................................................................. 13

2.6 GUI View Menu ................................................................................................................. 20

2.7 Special Screen Layout Menu .......................................................................................... 20

2.8 Help Menu ......................................................................................................................... 22

2.9 Quick Keys – Change Window to/from Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents 27

2.10 Window Layout ................................................................................................................ 28

2.10.1 Default Window Layouts .................................................................................... 28

2.10.2 Arranging Windows ........................................................................................... 29

2.11 Mouse Right-click Menu.................................................................................................. 30

2.11.1 Resizing Window ................................................................................................ 31

2.11.2 Setting Label Properties .................................................................................... 32

2.11.3 Setting Border Properties ................................................................................. 33

2.11.4 Setting Alarm ...................................................................................................... 34

2.11.5 Check Signal ....................................................................................................... 35

2.11.6 Auto Remove Black Bar .................................................................................... 35

2.11.7 Quick Cropping an Image on a Window .......................................................... 36

2.11.8 Specifying the Size of a Cropped Image.......................................................... 36

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2.11.9 Restore ................................................................................................................ 36

2.11.10 Pan Image ........................................................................................................... 37

2.11.11 Aspect Auto Detect ............................................................................................ 38

2.12 Turning On/Off the Window/Label ................................................................................. 39

2.13 Saving to a Flash File ...................................................................................................... 40

2.14 Saving a Preset ................................................................................................................ 41

2.15 Loading File ...................................................................................................................... 42

2.16 Making Adjustments ........................................................................................................ 43

2.17 Audio Setup ...................................................................................................................... 44

2.18 Control Video Fade .......................................................................................................... 45

Appendix A Setting Up Static IP .................................................................................. 46

A.1 Method 1: Change IP Address of Sequoia 4H Chassis ................................................ 46

A.2 Method 2: Change IP Address of the Controlling Computer ...................................... 49

For Windows XP .............................................................................................................. 49

For Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 49

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USER MANUAL APPLICATION

Cascade and “Surfer” feature version

Cascade and Touch-Screen version

Hardware

Main Board

R5

R5

Upper Board

R6

R6

Firmware

USB Host

V0.00.39S11.26.2013

V0.00.33 05.27.2013

USB Device

V0.01.12s 4h bldr1.40

11.13.2013

V0.01.09m 4h bldr1.40

06.29.2012*
V0.01.09t 4h bldr1.40 06.29.2012
(* apply for regular shipment only)

Control Board

V1.00.17 12.24.2013

V1.00.17 12.24.2013

Upper Board FPGA

V1.00.g9 04.11.2012

V1.00.g9 04.11.2012

ST

V5.01.g0 04.01.2013

V5.01.g0 04.01.2013

Software (Utility)

Phoenix-G

V1.03 or later

V1.03 or later

Hook

V1.06

V1.06

USB Touch Tool

V1.03

V1.03

Avitech Control Panel
(ACP)

V2.04

V2.04

ASCII Test

V4.3

V4.3

Revision No.

Date

Changes Applied

1.0.0

4/28/2011

First version

7/8/2011

Edited "background picture" portion.

7/15/2011

Edited "Others" UI screenshot.

9/9/2011

Updated "Sequoia Properties" UI and description.

4/6/2012

Edited "crop size" & "pan image" portions.

6/15/2012

Incomplete info in Import/Export (.txt) portion.
Added new program functions.

7/9/2013

Updates based on new program version.

9/23/2013

Updates based on new program version.

This manual contains information that is compatible to the following Sequoia 4H model:

USER MANUAL HISTORY

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Warranty

Avitech International Corporation (herein after referred to as “Avitech”)

warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its
facility (the “Product”), that these products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 1 year or 15 months from the
date of shipment of the Product to the purchaser. There is a 3 month
grace period between shipping and installation.

If the Product proves to be defective during the 1 year warranty period,

the purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Avitech’s sole obligation under
this warranty is expressly limited, at Avitech’s sole option, to:

(a) repairing the defective Product without charge for parts and labor;
or (b) providing a replacement in exchange for the defective Product;
or (c) if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or
provide a replacement Product in good working order, then the
purchaser shall be entitled to recover damages subject to the limitation
of liability set forth below.

Limitation of Liability

Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase

price paid for the defective product. In no event shall Avitech be liable
for any incidental, special, or consequential damages, including
without limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.

If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product
as provided under the terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term
of the warranty on the replacement Product exceed the number of
months remaining on the warranty covering the defective Product.
Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and supplied by Avitech

carries the respective manufacturer’s warranty. Avitech assumes no

warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment
manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied,
including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.

This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or
damage: (a) caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate
maintenance and care of the Product; (b) resulting from attempts by
other than Avitech representatives to install, repair, or service the
Product; (c) caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating
environment or connection of the Product to incompatible equipment;
or (d) caused by the modification of the Product or integration with
other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulties of servicing the Product.

Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically
covered by the Hardware Warranty, will be repaired at the price of
parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are
warranted for a period of 90 days from date of reshipment to customer.

Extended Warranty Options

Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide
continuous coverage for the Product after the expiration of the
Warranty Period. Contact an Avitech sales representative for details
on the options that are available for the Avitech equipment.

Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period

Avitech makes its best offer to repair a product that is outside the
warranty period, provided the product has not reached its end of life
(EOL). The minimum charge for such repair excluding shipping and
handling is $200 (US dollars).

AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

● 15377 NE 90th Street Redmond, WA 98052 USA

● TOLL FREE 1 877 AVITECH

● PHONE [phone]

● FAX [phone]

● [e-mail]

● http://avitechvideo.com

Regulatory Information

Marking labels located on the exterior of the device indicate the
regulations that the model complies with. Please check the marking
labels on the device and refer to the corresponding statements in this
chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly
shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended
cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Statements of Compliance

English

This product follows the provisions of the European Directive
1999/5/EC.

Dansk (Danish)

Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv
1999/5/EC.

Nederlands (Dutch)

Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
1999/5/EC.

Suomi (Finnish)

Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.

Français (French)

Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne
1999/5/EC.

Deutsch (German)

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen
Richtlinie 1999/5/EC.

Ελληνικά (Greek)

To προϊόν αυτό πληροί τις προβλέψεις της Ευρωπαϊκής Οδηγίας
1999/5/EC.

Íslenska (Icelandic)

Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer
1999/5/EC.

Italiano (Italian)

Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.

Norsk (Norwegian)

Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske
direktivet 1999/5/EC.

Português (Portuguese)

Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.

Español (Spanish)

Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo
1999/5/EC.

Svenska (Swedish)

Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.

Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and
Compliance Notice
Statement of Compliance

This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for
radio interference.

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1. Phoenix-G Configuration

Make sure the Sequoia 4H is powered on and connected properly to your computer through Ethernet before
launching the Phoenix-G software.

The Avitech Phoenix-G program (formerly Galaxy) requires no installation. Just copy the system files to
your computer’s hard drive. This chapter introduces the Phoenix-G software for setting up the Sequoia
4H.

1.1 Connection Method

Connect your Sequoia 4H to the controlling computer through an Ethernet cable.
Before running the Phoenix-G software, change the computer’s DHCP LAN connection to a static IP,

with a similar range as the Sequoia 4H (e.g., ”210.100.100.151” – factory-default setting). Or, change
the IP address of the Sequoia 4H to a similar range as the controlling computer. See Appendix A for
details.

1.2 Pinging the Sequoia 4H

Make sure you can ping the chassis at “210.100.100.151” (factory-default IP address).

Step 1. Click StartAll ProgramsAccessoriesCommand Prompt. The Command Prompt

screen will appear.
Step 2. Type “ping 210.100.100.151” and press Enter.
Step 3. Type “exit” to exit the Command Prompt screen.

1.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-G Software

Step 1. Run the Phoenix-G software by double-clicking Phoenix-G.exe. Under IP select User Define

and enter the Sequoia’s IP address, or select Automatically Search.

Figure 1-1 Phoenix-G Software: Set Communication Mode

Step 2. Before clicking OK (next step), press the Ctrl + Esc keys (on keyboard connected to front panel

of Sequoia 4H) to make sure that you are not in host (MKC – mouse keyboard controller) mode.

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The following warning message may appear in case Ctrl + Esc keys were not pressed. Click

OK.

Figure 1-2 Phoenix-G Software: Press “Ctrl” + “Esc” Keys

Step 3. The computer will start searching for Sequoia and then ask to confirm connection. Click OK.

Figure 1-3 Phoenix-G Software: Connection Configuration

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Phoenix-G “Control” and “Option” window will appear.

 “Control” window is for creating and configuring the layout.

 Logo icon Avitech Phoenix-G (formerly Galaxy): proprietary logo and name of

software.

 1920×1200 (60Hz): shows the output resolution and frequency of the monitor.

 “Option” window is for video window/label setup; save/load file; adjust image; window size/

position setting, monitor audio, and fader control.

Figure 1-4 Phoenix-G Software: Control and Option Window

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2. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-G Software

Some items appearing on the menus of the Phoenix-G software may not be available (grayed-out).

The layout size available for your particular model will depend on the monitor’s resolution as well as the
smallest window-size limitation.

This chapter introduces you to the Phoenix-G (formerly Galaxy) software for setting the features of your
Sequoia 4H, and familiarizes you with the menus appearing on the Phoenix-G software.

2.1 Group Layout Menu

Right-click the title bar to access the Group Layout menu. Select from 2×2 up to 8×8 as possible grid
positions on the monitor.

Figure 2-1 Phoenix-G Software: Group Layout Menu

2.2 Select Menu

Figure 2-2 Phoenix-G Software: Select Menu

Open Option Menu

Toggle on/off the Option window.
Dock Option Menu

Return the Option window to its default position on the right side of the Phoenix-G control

window. This option will not be available (grayed-out) if the previous item Open Option Menu

is disabled (without checkmark).

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2.3 Settings Menu

1. When the monitor is unable to provide the EDID signal it will display at 1024×768 / 60Hz. The extended
display identification data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a computer display to describe its
capabilities to a graphics card.

2. When the Detect Display Resolution option is selected (with checkmark) all the presets will be
displayed in the optimum resolution. Likewise, when the Detect Display Resolution option is not
selected (without checkmark) and you have set the desired resolution using the Set Output Mode, all
the presets will be displayed in the desired resolution that you have set.

Figure 2-3 Phoenix-G Software: Settings Menu

By default the Sequoia will automatically set the optimum display resolution so Set Output Mode will be
grayed-out (disabled). When using the Sequoia for the first time or upon setting the device to its
factory-default setting, automatic detection of optimum display resolution will occur. Use the Phoenix-G
software to disable this feature by performing the following steps:

Step 1. Click Settings then Module Parameter.
Step 2. Click to unselect (remove the checkmark) the Detect Display Resolution option.

Figure 2-4 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Module Parameter””Detect Display Resolution”

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Step 3. Click Settings and then click Set Output Mode.

When the Detect Display Resolution option is “on,” the Set Output Mode function is not available
(grayed-out).

Changing the output resolution for overlay will cause the output windows to appear on the monitor or, in the
case of fixed window layout (e.g., 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, etc.), may cause misalignment. To fix this, just choose a
new window layout.

When the Flashing Window Border option is enabled (with checkmark) the border of the window where
the mouse cursor just resided will blink twice to notify you of its location.

Figure 2-5 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Set Output Mode”

Step 4. Set the output resolution to match the monitor’s resolution. Select the Refresh Frequency,

then the Mode, and then click OK. You will notice that the selected resolution is displayed on
the title bar of Phoenix-G software.

Figure 2-6 Phoenix-G Software: Select ”Refresh Frequency” and “Mode”

Figure 2-7 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Flashing Window Border”

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When you have unplugged the IP cable and re-connected it, click Reconnect (Network) to continue the
configuration process.

Import/Export (.txt) allows you to import a label from / export label to Microsoft® Office Word or Notepad to
be edited externally.

Figure 2-8 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Reconnect (Network)”

Figure 2-9 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Import/Export (.txt)”

Step 1. The convenient way is to export file (label) as a Label (ANSI) “txt” file by assigning a filename.

Figure 2-10 Phoenix-G Software: Export Label as Text File

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Step 2. Edit the text in the file. When you are done editing the label (highlighted as shown below), save

the “txt” file and import it. The on-screen labels will be updated.

Figure 2-11 Phoenix-G Software: Edit the Label

Step 3. Export all firmware/hardware information to a text file by clicking Export (.txt) and assigning a

filename.

Figure 2-12 Phoenix-G Software: Export Information as Text File

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Step 4. Click Save. The next screen shows the text file opened using Notepad.

Save System Files to Flash allows you to save all configuration settings to flash memory. If the system
configuration has been changed, save the changes first before continuing to other configuration settings.
The progress of saving to flash memory will be displayed.

Figure 2-13 Sample Firmware/Hardware Information Text File

2.4 System Parameter Menu

Figure 2-14 Phoenix-G Software: “System Parameter” Menu

Figure 2-15 Phoenix-G Software: Save System Files to Flash

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Figure 2-16 Phoenix-G Software: “Advanced”

Use Broadcast Load File –

is for loading presets / switching resolutions / group reset. When enabled (with a checkmark),
Phoenix-G software will broadcast the command allowing simultaneous execution of the
command. This feature should always be enabled.

Automatically Backup Files to Hard Drive –

When enabled (with checkmark), the Phoenix-G software will save all backup files to the
computer hard drive’s “c:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\IP210.100.100.151” folder.
You may change the destination folder by clicking Browse to select a different location for the
backup information.

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Figure 2-17 Phoenix-G Software: “Sequoia Properties” Window

Active Window Border –

Allows you to set the border color of the active window. Each pixel/line can be set to have a
different color; all lines can be set to be the same color (All lines) by clicking the radio button
(Line #). Then click Select color to choose the color. There are 8 options for choosing the 3D
border. Click the radio button for one of the 3D borders to select it.

Switch primary and secondary buttons –

To swap the two mouse buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and the
left button as the right button, click the checkbox to enable this.

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