Barco DX-700 User Manual

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• Revision: 02

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shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Barco.

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Barco provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/ or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information in this publication; these changes are incorporated in new editions of this publication.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A 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 may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.

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Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults Barco must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.

The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by Barco, being a component of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco.

If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in p articular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not

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agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.

The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in this manual must be complied with by the customer.

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Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufactures.

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Barco, Inc.

11101 Trade Center Drive Rancho Cordova, California 95670 USA

• Phone: (916) 859-2500

• Fax: (916) 859-2515

• Website: www.barco.com

Barco N.V. Noordlaan 5 8520 Kuurne BELGIUM

• Phone: +32 56.36.82.11

• Fax: +32 56.35.16.51

T echnical Support

• Customer Service Portal — www.barco.com/esupport

• (866) 374-7878 — Events (24/7)

• (866) 469-8036 — Digital Cinema (24/7)

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The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.

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There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.

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This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.

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This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals. A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.

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Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel.

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To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to quali fied service personnel.

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To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

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Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.

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Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or statement.

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The table below lists the changes to the DX-700 User’s Guide.

Table 0-1. Change History

Rev Date ECP # Description Approved By

A 6/14/07 (ECO) 1846 DX-700 User’s Guide Kent Vogel 02 5/19/10 578655 DX-700 User’s Guide Revisions:

• Addition of Genlock options

• Addition of the Expert Menu

• Implementation of stacking

• Implementation of output grouping

• Implementation of new delay features

• Revision of all menu trees

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How to Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Table of Contents and Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the DX-700. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Firmware Version 2.10 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Firmware Version 2.30 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Introduction to the Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Introduction to the Wizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sample DVI Output Module Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sample NNI Output Module Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Understanding Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Single Bank Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Multiple Bank Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Grouping Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DX-700 Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

External Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cross-bank Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Stacking and Video Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Expansion Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

DX-700 Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

DX-700 Video Processing Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

DX-700 Input Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

DX-700 Input Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Firmware Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Application Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connectivity Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Single Bank, Single Input Source, Single Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Single Bank, Triple Input Sources, Ungrouped Output . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Single Bank, Single Input Source, Grouped Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

DX-700 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Touch Screen Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Test Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DX-700 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Input Module Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Input Module Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Output Module Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Output Module Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

DVI Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

NNI Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

System Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

DX-700 Monitor Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Module Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Module Configuration Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Module Insertion and Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Module Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Module Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Storing Spare Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Cable and Adapter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Rack-Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Power Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Format Connection Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Quick Setup and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Quick Function Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Controlling the DX-700. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Power-Up Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Output Table Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setup Wizard Menu Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Setup Wizard Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Group Color Scheme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Using the Input Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Input Wizard Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Input Wizard Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using the Preset Management Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Preset Management Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Preset Management Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Recall a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Rename a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Delete a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Delete All Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Using the Input Management Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Input Management Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Input Management Operations Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Input Management Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Global Input Management Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Changing Z-Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Adjusting Window Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Adjusting Viewport Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Adjusting Image Processing Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Adjusting Input Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Adjusting Video Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Adjusting Color Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Adjusting Input Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Saving Input Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Using the Display Management Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Display Management Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Display Management Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Managing LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Managing Fiberlink Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Forcing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Using the DX-700 Management Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

DX-700 Management Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

DX-700 Management Menu Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Using the DX-700 Status Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Viewing Test Pattern Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Viewing Tile Power Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Naming the DX-700 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Using the Ethernet Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Using the Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Using the Front Panel Display Adjustments Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Resetting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Performing a Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Using the Test Pattern Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Using the Monitor Output Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Using the EDID Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Understanding Genlock Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Setting Genlock Using the Bank Sync Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Setting the Master Sync Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Using the Expert Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Pre-selecting the Delay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Refreshing the Canvas Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Setting Output Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Saving DX-700 Management Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Front Panel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Firmware Upgrade Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Computer and Download Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Upgrading Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Input Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

DVI Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

NNI Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Genlock Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Physical and Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Agency Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Delay Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Delay Table 50 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Delay Table 60 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Analog 15-pin D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

DVI-I Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Standard DVI-I Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Proprietary DVI-I Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Diagnostic Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

DMX Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

NNI Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Remote Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Command Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Update/Set Command Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Query Command Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

DX-700 Response to Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Important Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Establishing Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

DX-700 Remote Command Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

DX-700 Remote Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Output LED Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

SCRPWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

WALLCONTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

WALLGAMMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

WALLOSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

WALLOSDLIST?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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FIBERRXPWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

FIBERKEYREF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

FIBERFILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

FIBERSN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

FIBERPCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

FIBERSOFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

FIBERFIRM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

FIBERRTIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Monitor Output Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

MORES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

MSAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

MOBANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Preset Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

PSCALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

PSNUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

PSPRN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

PTRANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Miscellaneous Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

DISCOVERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

WHOAREYOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

CLOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

BANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Customer Service Portal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Return Material Authorization (RMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Fiberlink NNI Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Fiberlink NNI Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Fiberlink NNI Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

LED Error Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Site Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Cable and Adapter Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Securing the Dust Cap on the Fiber Optic Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Installing the Fiberlink NNI Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Power Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Proper Fiber Optic Cable Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

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This chapter is designed to introduce you to the DX-700 User’s Guide. Areas to be covered are:

• Firmware Version

• Chapter Structure

• How to Use This Guide

• Conventions

• About the DX-700

• Connectivity Diagrams

• Application Questions

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Firmware Version

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This version of the DX-700 User’s Guide is based on firmware version 2.30.

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The following chapters provide instructions for all aspects of DX-700 operations:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides a system overview, a list of features, and a

system connectivity diagram.

• Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation” on page 33 provides detailed diagrams of the

DX-700’s front and rear panels.

• Chapter 3, “Installation” on page 61 provides comprehensive system installation

instructions.

• Chapter 4, “Operation” on page 69 provides menu trees, plus comprehensive

DX-700 operating instructions.

• Chapter 5, “Upgrading Firmware” on page 167 outlines procedures for

upgrading DX-700 firmware.

• Appendix A, “Specifications” on page 171 lists the DX-700’s specifications.

• Appendix B, “Remote Control Protocol” on page 185 provides information

regarding remote control commands and protocol.

• Appendix C, “Contact Information” on page 203 lists important Barco contact,

RMA, warranty and technical support details.

• Appendix D, “Fiberlink NNI Installati on ” on page 205 provides setup and

operating instructions for the optional Fiberlink NNI Multi-mode Transmitter and Receiver.

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This section provides important tips for streamlining the use of this User’s Guide in its electronic PDF form.

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Use Acrobat Reader’s “bookmarks” to navigate to the desired location. All chapter files have the same bookmark structure for instant navigation to any section. Please note:

• Extensive hyperlinks are provided within the chapters.

• Use Acrobat’s “Go to Previous View” and “Return to Next View” buttons to trace

your complete navigational path.

• Use the “Previous Page” and “Next Page” buttons to go to the previous or next

page within a file.

• Use Acrobat’s extensive search capabilities, such as the “Find” tool and “Search

Index” tool to perform comprehensive searches as required.

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How to Use This Guide

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Use the Table of Contents bookmarks to navigate a desired topic. Click any item to instantly jump to that section of the guide. You can also use the Index to jump to specific topics within a chapter. Each page number in the Index is a hyperlink.

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The following conventions are used throughout this guide:

• The symbol  denotes an operations procedure.

• The symbol S denotes an example.

• Entries written in bold-face capital letters denote physical buttons or connectors.

S Press ENTER to ...

• Button labels on the Touch Screen are shown in bold letters between braces.

S Press {Input Wizard} to …

• A sequence of steps is represented by the menu names, separated by arrows (>).

S Press {DX-700 Management} > {Test Patterns} > {Bank 2}

... indicates the following sequence:

a. From the Home Menu, press {DX-700 Management}. b. On the DX-700 Management Menu, press {Test Patterns}. c. On the Output Selection Menu, select {Bank 2}.

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About the DX-700

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Overview

• Basic Features

• New Features

• Theory of Operation

• Understanding Banks

• Grouping Outputs

• DX-700 Stacking

• DX-700 Scaling

• DX-700 Video Processing Delay

• DX-700 Input Identification

• DX-700 Input Switching

• Firmware Upgrades

• Application Questions

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The DX-700 is a multi-window video processor designed as a versatile front-end to all Barco LED products.

• Current LED products such as MiPIX, MiTRIX, MiSTRIP, DLite, OLite, SLite and

ILite are supported via the DVI LED interface on the DVI output module.

• Next generation LED products such as NX-4 are supported via the NNI LED

interface on the DX-700’s NNI output module.

Image processing and LED wall configuration and control functions are adjusted from the DX-700 front panel, or from Barco’s Director Toolset. Refer to the “Basic Features section on page 17 for additional details.

Important

Please note:

Director Toolset version 2.0 or later is required.

• To ensure trouble-free installation and operation of your DX-700, please follow all

procedures in the following two sections:

~ Chapter 3, “Installation” on page 61. ~ Chapter 4, “Operation” on page 69.

• Should you have any questions regarding the installation or operation of the

DX-700, please consult with the factory. Refer to Appendix C, “Contact

Information” on page 203 for contact details.

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Basic features of the DX-700=system are listed below:

• System Features ~ Basic configuration is performed using front panel controls on the DX-

700. Advanced configuration is performed using Director Toolset.

~ Seven rear panel slots are provided for input and output modules. All

modules are fully shielded and field-installable.

~ Input and output modules can be configured into “banks” of functionality

— essentially, independent video processors capable of driving one or more LED walls.

~ The System Module provides Ethernet, diagnostic, DMX and genlock

ports. Analog and digital monitor outputs are provided. DX-700 can be genlocked to an external reference, to a selected input, or set to free-run.

~ Rack-mountable chassis (5RU).

• Input Features ~ Input modules provide “universal” connections for DVI (RGB or YCbCr),

Dual-DVI (RGB), Component Analog (RGB or YPbPr), NTSC/PAL, CVBS or Y/C, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and Dual HD-SDI formats. Multiple input modules can be assigned to a bank.

~ All inputs except DVI provide a minimum 10-bit color depth, in either

4:4:4 or 4:2:2 format. An advanced motion-adaptive de-interlacer converts interlaced or progressive segmented frame (PSF) inputs to progressive format.

~ Processing is performed with a 12-bit minimum color depth. ~ Input balancing can be applied to any input.

• Output Features ~ Output modules are available in two formats: DVI (for legacy Barco tiles),

and NNI (for next-generation Barco tiles).

~ Each output module has three output connections that can be driven

independently or “grouped.” When there are two output modules in a bank, all six output connections can be driven independently or grouped.

~ Up to two output modules can be included in a bank. Refer to the

“Understanding Banks” section on page 24 fo r details.

~ Video layers can be alpha-blended (e.g., assigned an attribute of

invisible, opaque, or any level in between), regardless of layer priority.

~ Color-keying is supported, using any input module as a key source. ~ A variety of digital video effects are supported, including freeze, strobe,

and linear color transformations (e.g., monochrome and inverted video).

• Operational Modes ~ Setup and Input wizards ~ Preset save and recall ~ Input, display and system management ~ Input source adjustments (saturation, input balance, sharpness, etc.)

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About the DX-700

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About the DX-700

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

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The following features and functions were implemented in firmware version 2.10:

• Firmware Version 2.10 Features

• Firmware Version 2.30 Features

• External Stacking — This mode enables multiple DX-700 units to be joined

together to increase the overall canvas size, either horizontally or vertically. For details, refer to the “E

xternal Stacking” section on page 26.

• Cross-bank Stacking — This mode enables multiple banks to be connected

together within a single DX-700 chassis, using the expansion links on an input module. Cross-bank stacking supports synchronizing inputs in multiple banks. For more information, refer to the “Cross-bank Stacking

” section on page 26.

• Input Formats — The following additional input formats are now detected: ~ 1920 x 1080pSF @ 30 and 29.97 ~ 1280 x 720 @ 60 ~ 1280 x 800 @ 60 ~ 1360 x 768 @ 60 ~ 1440 x 900 @ 60, 75 and 85 ~ 1680 x 1050 @ 60

• Autosave — a check box has been added on the Expert Menu to turn the

Autosave mode on or off. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Using the Expert Menu” section on page 15 8.

• Tiles and Modules — Support has been added for the following LED tiles and

modules:

~ TF-20 ~ T-20 ~ I6 BK

• Apply Over Black — On the Preset Recall Menu, an Apply over Black

checkbox has been added. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Pre set Management

Operations” section on page 104.

• Z-Order Support — On the Input Management Menu, support has been added

for Z-Order. In Chapter 4, refer to the “I section on page 10 9.

nput Management Menu Operations”

• Luma Keying — The luma keying function has been implemented for control by

Director Toolset only. Refer to the “Director Toolset User’s Guide.”

• Input Sharpness — On Image Processing Tab 1 (I.P. 1 ), a sharpness

adjustment has been implemented. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Adjusting Image

Processing Parameters” section on page 115.

• Cable Equalization — On Image Processing Tab 1 (I.P. 1), a cable equalization

adjustment has been implemented. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Adjusting Image

Processing Parameters” section on page 115.

• Soft Reset — Users can now perform both Factory and Soft system resets. In

Chapter 4, refer to the “R

esetting the System” section on page 145 for details.

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About the DX-700

• Output Timing — Controls for output timing have been added to the Expert

Menu. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Using the Expert Menu” section on page 158.

• A Minimum Delay Mode has been added. Refer to the “DX-700 Video

Processing Delay” section on page 28 for details.

• Restore Scaling — In the Output Display Menu, buttons have been added to

allow users to reset tile H/V scaling parameters. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Display Management Operations

• PTRANS Command — This remote command allows users to select the Preset

transition type. In Appendix B, refer to the “Remote Commands page 186 for details.

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The following features have been implemented in firmware version 2.30:

• A Reduced Delay Mode has been added, which provides a significant reduction

in video processing delay. Refer to the “DX-700 V ideo Processing Delay” section on page 28 for details.

• Tiles and Modules — support has been added for the following LED tiles and

modules:

~ T-16 tiles ~ TF-16 tiles ~ FLX series modules

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About the DX-700

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

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The DX-700 processor enables you to set up video walls, and define input sources and LED outputs with precision. The DX-700's input and output modules are configured into "banks," consisting of one or more input modules, and either one or two output modules.

Each bank enables you to combine inputs and outputs into independent video processors, capable of driving one or more LED walls. Refer to the “Understanding Banks page 24 for additional information on banks.

The DX-700's overall workspace is called the "canvas," the region in which you configure inputs and outputs. Each bank provides a maximum canvas size of 2048 x 1080 pixels (or 1080 x 2048 pixels). By default, the canvas appears as a black background in both th e LED and monitor outputs.

• Introduction to the Canvas

• Introduction to the Wizards

• Sample DVI Output Module Configurations

• Sample NNI Output Module Configurations

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Figure 1-1. DX-700 Canvas Examples

Within the canvas, you can place up to six output regions, provided that the selected bank includes two output modules. For input flexibility, you can scale input sources to fit LED outputs precisely, or you can select just a portion of an input to fit a wall.

Output modules are extremely versatile:

• Each module’s three outputs can be driven independently — each connected to a

different type of LED wall.

• Two or more outputs can be grouped together, in order to form a larger overall

video wall comprised of the same type of tiles.

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Please note:

• When using DVI output modules, the maximum output resolution (e.g., 2048 x

1080) is achieved with two DVI output modules. With NNI output modules, only one module is required.

• In a dual-bank system, two canvases are available for use — but each bank does

not have knowledge of the other bank’s configuration.

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The DX-700 includes two special “wizards” that facilitate the overall setup:

• When you run the Setup Wizard, the DX-700 detects all tiles that are connected

to each output module, and then takes you through the output setup and grouping steps. Once each output is set up, the DX-700 places its rectangular “pixel region” on the canvas. At the conclusion of the Setup Wizard, you can automatically enter the Input Wizard.

• When you run the Input Wizard, the DX-700 asks you to choose an output,

choose an input module, and then choose a specific input. Next, the system leads you through the setup and scaling steps. When complete, you will store a “preset,” and then repeat the procedure for all remaining inputs.

Note

If the Setup Wizard is used, the placement of output “regions” on the canvas is automatic. If Director Toolset is used, outputs can be placed anywhere on the canvas. The DX-700 starts output placement at coordinate H0, V0, and continues by placing each subsequent region based on the previous output’s horizontal width and vertical size — without overlapping, and without leaving gaps. If the DX-700 can’t place output regions adjacent horizontally, it attempts to place them vertically. This canvas placement is visible on the monitor output.

Important

Output modules have a limited pixel capacity per output, as outlined in the following two sections.

A DX-700 “preset” is a non-volatile file that stores bankspecific configurations for all inputs and outputs, including LED wall settings.

If the DX-700 determines that the canvas’ available pixel space will be exceeded, you are asked to use the Director Toolset for further configuration. Similarly, if “creative” LEDs are used (such as MiTRIX and MiSTRIP), you will also be asked to use the Director Toolset.

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For DVI output modules, each output is limited to the following parameters:

• A rectangular shape

• Up to 480,000 pixels

• Any orientation up to 2048 pixels on a side

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Using one DVI output module (3 outputs), the following sample configurations are possible, without exceeding pixel capacity:

• Example 1: 3 x (600 x 800 pixels)

• Example 2: 3 x (230 x 2048 pixels)

2048 pixels

1080

pixels

1080

pixels

Module 1

Output 1

600 x 800

Module 1

Output 2

600 x 800

Module 1, Output 1

230 x 2048

Module 1, Output 3

230 x 2048

Module 1, Output 3

230 x 2048

Module 1

Output 3

600 x 800

Figure 1-2. Sample DVI canvases that use one output module

In the following illustration, using two DVI output modules (with 6 available outputs), the following sample configurations are possible without exceeding pixel capacity:

• Example 1: 4 x different resolutions and aspect ratios

• Example 2: 6 x (340 x 1080 pixels)

2048 pixels

Module 2

Output 1

600 x 250

Output 3

500 x 700

1080

pixels

Module 1

Output 1

600 x 500

Module 1,

340 x 900

Module 1, Output 2

1080

pixels

340 x 1080

Module 1, Output 1

Module 1, Output 2

Module 1, Output 3

Module 2, Output 1

Module 2, Output 2

340 x 1080

Module 2, Output 3

Figure 1-3. Sample DVI canvases that use two output modules

Note

Remember that LED walls do not have to be the same size and aspect ratio, and that the outputs can be used individually or grouped to form larger walls.

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For NNI output modules, each output is limited to the following parameters:

• A rectangular shape

• Up to 786,432 pixels

• Any orientation up to 2048 pixels on a side

Using one NNI output module (3 outputs), the following sample configuration is possible, without exceeding pixel capacity:

2048 pixels

Module 1

1080

pixels

Figure 1-4. Sample canvas using one NNI output module

Please note the following important points regarding the canvas:

Output 1

1024 x 768

Module 1

Output 2

1024 x 768

• For both NNI and DVI output modules, if smaller tile arrays are used, more output

regions can be placed on the canvas — up to the maximum of 6 outputs.

• You cannot mix tile categories (DVI interface and NNI interface) within a bank.

• If your specific tile configuration exceeds the capacity of DX-700’s wizards, you

must use the

Toolset User’s Guide.”

Director Toolset. For more information, refer to the “Director

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DX-700 supports a wide number of flexible system configurations. Input and output modules are installed in “banks,” consisting of one or more input modules and either one or two output modules (with two being the maximum allowed in a bank). By definition, a is a way of combining inputs and outputs into independent video processors that are capable of driving one or more LED walls.

A single DX-700

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The figure below illustrates two examples of single bank configurations:

bank

=supports both single and multi-bank configurations, as detailed below.

• Single Bank Configurations

• Multiple Bank Configurations

Bank 1

Input

Blank

Multi-input, single output

Figure 1-5. Single bank configuration examples

Please note the following points regarding single bank configurations:

Input

Output

Power

System

Blank

Bank 1

Input

Blank

Multi-input, dual output

Output

Power

System

• A single bank has a maximum “canvas” size of 2048 x 1080 pixels (or 1080 x

2048 pixels). This overall region can be divided as required betw een three outputs (using one output module), or six outputs (using two output modules).

• From two to six physical outputs can be “grouped” electronically to form a larger

“logical” output. This grouping enables you to control a larger LED display — larger than is possible with a single output. Refe r to the “ section on page 26 of this chapter for more information.

Grouping Outputs”

• Based on seven slots for input and output modules, you can use up to six input

modules in a bank with one output module, or up to five input modules in a bank with two output modules.

Numerous output combinations are possible within a single bank — because each output can be driven independently or grouped with other outputs. Remember that a maximum of two output modules can be included in a bank.

• A single output module can drive up to three attached displays from any portion of

the canvas.

• The LED displays driven by the outputs can be configured with any type of tile

within a single tile category. For example:

~ All legacy tiles used: Output 1 (MiPIX), Output 2 (DLite 7), Output 3

(OLite 612)

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~ All new tiles used: Outputs 1, 2 and 3 (NX-4)

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Important

You cannot mix tile categories within a bank. Thus, the following combination is

not allowed:

• Output Module 1: MiPIX, DLite 7

• Output Module 2: NX-4

• Remember that output “grouping” is supported within a single bank. This means

that each output can be configured to drive a portion of a larger overall di splay.

In Chapter 2, refer to the “

Input Module” section on page 41 for important information on

the configuration of modules and banks.

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The figure below illustrates two examples of multi-bank configurations:

Bank 1

Blank

Bank 2 Bank 3

Input

Output

Triple bank, single input

Bank 1

Input

Output

System

Power

Input

Bank 2

Input

Output

Dual bank, multi-input

Input

Output

System

Power

Figure 1-6. Multi-bank configuration examples

Please note the following points regarding multi-bank DX-700 configurations:

• Each bank in a multi-bank configuration has a maximum canvas size of 2048 x

1080 pixels. Each canvas can be divided as required between three outputs (using one output module), or six outputs (using two output modules).

• Each input module within a bank can add its video image to that bank's canvas.

• A single output module within a bank can drive one or more attached displays

from any portion of that bank’s canvas. The displays can be any type of tile within the “new” or “legacy” categories, but you cannot mix tile categories within a bank.

Note

One bank can be assigned to drive NNI interface tiles, while another bank can be assigned to drive DVI interface tiles.

• Numerous output combinations are possible within a multi-bank system, similar to

those combinations described and illustrated in the “

Configurations” section on page 24.

In Chapter 2, refer to the “

Input Module” section on page 41 for important information on

the configuration of modules and banks.

Single Bank

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Within a single bank of a DX-700, you can group up to six physical outputs in a bank to form a larger logical output display. This grouping enables you to control an LED display that is larger than can be controlled with a single output.

The you have set up two or more outputs in a single bank. In Chapter 4, refer to the “

Setup Wizard” section on page 80 for more information about grouping outputs.

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Stacking is the practice of increasing the canvas size in order to display video output across a larger area, either horizontally or vertically. The DX-700 provides two types of stacking:

The following topics are discussed in this section:

Display Layout Menu within the Setup Wizard is used to implement grouping, after

Using the

• “External” stacking occurs across DX-700 machines. In this configuration, you

create physical connections across two or more DX-700s. Each machine’s inputs are made available to the next DX-700(s). A "lock" signal must also be sent from the "master" frame to all "slave" frames in the stack.

• “Cross-bank” stacking occurs across banks in a single DX-700 unit. In this

type of stacking, one bank’s input connectors are linked to the corresponding input connectors of another bank. This function allows a single input source to be visible on the canvas of both banks.

• External Stacking

• Cross-bank Stacking

• Stacking and Video Delay

• Expansion Links

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The external stacking function enables multiple DX-700 units to be joined together in order to increase the overall canvas size — either horizontally or vertically. When working in this mode, all DX-700 units must have the same configuration, as follows:

• Video sources are all connected to input modules of the “master” DX-700.

• On each of the master’s input modules, the Expansion Out DVI port is connected

to the

DVI Input port on the first slave unit’s input modules. Similarly, the first

slave connects to the second, etc.

• A Sync output on the master unit’s System module allows slave units to genlock.

This signal can also be daisy-chained to several DX-700

Note

Use Director Toolset to set up external stacking.

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The expansion links on a DX-700 input module can be used to connect multiple banks together within a single DX-700 chassis — a feature called cross-bank stacking. The advantage is that a single input can be displayed across multiple banks.

For cross-bank stacking, the linked banks must all have the same configuration, as follows:

• Video sources are all connected to the first bank’s input modules.

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• For input modules in the first bank, expansion link cables from the Expansion Out

DVI ports are connected to the second bank’s DVI inputs.

Note

Use Director Toolset to set up cross-bank stacking.

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An additional benefit of both cross-bank and external stacking is that a system configuration requiring vertical output stacking (in a single bank) can be built wi thout incurring video delay.

S Consider a configuration that uses two outputs within a bank, each driving a

wall section, and the two wall sections comprise the overall image. If the two sections are oriented horizontally, there is no additional delay. If the two sections are vertically oriented, extra delay is added. Here, moving to either a cross-bank or external stacking configuration may alleviate the extra delay.

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When multiple DX-700 units (or multiple DX-700 banks) are linked to create a final output image that’s larger than is possible using only one unit, all DX-700 units must process each input

identically. This guarantees that there are no discontinuities in color balance, sample

phase and other parameters at boundaries between each DX-700 output image. To satisfy this requirement, the input module in the first DX-700 unit (or bank) receives the

original video source and processes it in preparation for scaling. The video stream is then digitally transmitted via the input module’s (or banks) — exactly as presented to the first module’s scaler.

Please note:

Expansion Port to the remaining DX-700 units

• The input module’s dedicated Expansion Output is a standard dual-link DVI-I

connector.

• The input module’s DVI Input port doubles as the Expansion Input, using a

standard dual-link DVI-I connector.

• Dual-link DVI-I cables (customer-supplied) are required for these connect ions.

Contact your Barco sales representative for details.

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The DX-700 utilizes scalers on each input module and on the System module. Each scaler uses a triple-buffered frame memory to minimize motion artifacts such as frame tearing due to asynchronous frame rates.

• On the input module, the scaler output provides a maximum horizontal active size

of 2048 pixels and a maximum vertical active size of 2048 lines.

~ The maximum input to the scaler cannot exceed 2048 x 1536 pixels. ~ The scaler’s output cannot exceed the DX-700’s overall canvas size of

2048 x 1080 (or 1080 x 2048) pixels.

• On the System module, the scaler receives the image on the canvas. For

monitoring purposes, this scaler enables you to size the output to the resolution of your selected monitor (DVI or analog). You can monitor individual LED outputs, groups or the full canvas. Video from output modules is not affected.

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The DX-700 has three video processing delay modes:

Please note the following important points:

In Chapter 4, refer to the “ instructions on setting and changing the delay mode. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Specifications” section on page 178 for delay specifications at 50 Hz and 60 Hz.

• Minimum Delay Mode

Use this mode when you require the absolute minimum delay, and you are willing to forego some quality. The mode is very good for content that contains low details. Please note:

~ Delay: 2ms for interlaced sources and 2ms for progressive sources. ~ Image Quality: There is a slight loss in quality compared to the

Reduced and Standard delay modes.

~ Functionality: The DX-700 processes only one input field of video

versus two input fields (that compose a full frame). One field is stil l greater than the resolution of the LED wall, and all pixels on the wall are functioning.

• Reduced Delay Mode

Use this recommended mode for most applications. This mode creates no processing artifacts and is best suited for live events. Please note

~ Delay: 23ms for interlaced sources and 2ms for progressive sources. ~ Image Quality: This mode provides the highest and best image quality. ~ Functionality: The DX-700 processes both input fields using Barco’s

proprietary scaling technology, thus producing the best image quality.

• Standard Delay Mode

Use this mode for very large LED walls. Please note:

~ Delay: 80ms for interlaced sources and 40-60ms for progressive

sources.

~ Image Quality: This mode also provides the highest and best image

quality, identical to the

Reduced Delay Mode.

~ Functionality: The DX-700 processes both input fields using Barco’s

proprietary scaling technology, thus producing the best image quality.

• To select the delay mode via the DX-700 front panel, you must first “pre-select”

the desired mode on the accessed via the mode is selected, you must use the

Expert Menu under the DX-700 Management Menu. Once the

Reduced/Minimum Delay Menu. This menu is

Setup Wizard to activate the selected mode.

• T o select the delay mode via Director T oolset, use the Synchronization Section

on the

Configuration Menu.

• All delay modes are set up on a “per bank” basis. This means that one bank can

be set to DX-700 front panel for setup, the “pre-selection” and to apply (or change) modes for any bank.

Standard, while another can be set to Reduced. If you are using the

Setup Wizard must be used

• On a particular output module, If you set output 1 to the minimum or reduced

delay mode, the remaining outputs default to standard mode. However, if you group outputs, the assigned delay mode applies to the entire group.

Pre-selecting the Delay Mode” section on page 159 for

Delay

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With digital inputs (DVI or SDI), the DX-700 can accurately identify the source’s format and resolution. Typically, no user adjustments will be required to fully acquire the image. Please note:

• DVI inputs are typically RGB; however, some sources can provide DVI in the

colorspace. Because there is no clear way to distinguish between RGB

bCr

and YC and YC can select the correct colorspace.

• Analog inputs cannot always be accurately identified, but the DX-700 will

sufficiently acquire any valid source and provide a visible image at the output. User input may be required to set the exact input timing and colorspace details.

DVI inputs, the colorspace defaults to RGB for computer resolutions,

bCr

for HD video resolutions. If the default colorspace is incorrect, the user

bCr

Note

The HD-15 (RGB IN) connector on the input module only supports computer resolutions. It does not support SD / HD resolutions. The three BNC connectors ( composite, S-Video or Component input.

YUV) can accept

• Automatic input identification may not always be accurate for some modes of dual

HD-SDI input. In this configuration, user selection will be required.

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The DX-700 enables you to switch inputs. Please note:

• Using the internal mixer on each input module, seamless transitions can be

performed between inputs, as long as the new (incoming) source is valid and stable. Transitions through black can also be performed.

• External source switching can also be performed: ~ During the “external” switching process, any video output derived fro m

the source goes black if the sources being switched are asynchronous.

~ When sources are synchronous (such as genlocked cameras), the

switch through black will be minimal.

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The DX-700 enables you to upgrade its operating firmware via the Director Toolset. For details, refer to Chapter 5, “

Upgrading Firmware” on page 167.

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At Barco, we take pride in offering unique solutions to demanding technical problems. If you have application questions, require further information or would like to discuss your application requirements in more detail, please call (916) 859-2500. Our Customer Support Engineers will be happy to supply you with the support you need. Refer to Appendix C, “

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This section provides several sample “single bank” connectivity diagrams.

• Single Bank, Single Input Source, Single Output

• Single Bank, Triple Input Sources, Ungrouped Output

• Single Bank, Single Input Source, Grouped Output

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The figure below illustrates a sample DX-700 “single bank” configuration. In this configuration, the bank consists of a single input module and a single output module. One input source is mapped to one of the output module’s three output connectors, and is used to drive a single video wall.

Source 1

Blank Panel

Input Module

Output Module

Laptop PC

(Director Toolset)

Ethernet

Switch

Figure 1-7. Sample system configuration: single input, single output

System Module

Sync

Generator

Power Supply

LED Wall 1

OLite

DVI or RGB

Monitor

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The figure below illustrates another sample DX-700 “single bank” configuration. In this diagram, the bank consists of one output module and three input modules. Three different input sources are mapped to the output module’s three output connections, and are used to drive three video walls of different sizes and aspect ratios.

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

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LED Wall 3

MiTRIX

Blank Panel

Laptop PC

(Director Toolset)

Input Module

Ethernet

Switch

Output Module

System Module

Sync

Generator

Power Supply

LED Wall 2

ILite

LED Wall 1

OLite

DVI or RGB

Monitor

Figure 1-8. Sample system configuration: triple input, triple output (ungrouped)

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The figure below illustrates a sample DX-700 “single bank” configuration. In this diagram, the bank consists of a single input module and a single output module. A single input source is mapped to all three of the output module’s output connectors. These outputs are grouped to display three LED walls simultaneously, creating one large canvas on which to display the video.

Source 1

Blank Panel

Laptop PC

(Director Toolset)

Blank Panel

Input Module

Ethernet

Switch

Output Module

System Module

Sync

Generator

Power Supply

DVI or RGB

Monitor

LED Wall 1

NX-4

LED Wall 2

NX-4

Figure 1-9. Sample system configuration: single input, triple output (grouped)

LED Wall 3

NX-4

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This chapter provides detailed diagrams of the DX-700’s front and rear panels, along wit h comprehensive explanations of each.

The following topics are discussed:

• DX-700 Front Panel

• DX-700 Rear Panel

• Module Installation and Configuration

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DX-700 Front Panel

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The figure below illustrates the DX-700 front panel:

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ENTER

TEST

PAT

PRESETS

BLACK

Figure 2-1. DX-700 Front Panel, with Home Menu

1) Handles 4) Focus

2) Softkeys 5) Navigation Section

3) Touch Screen 6) Function Section

Following are descriptions of each front panel section:

1) Handles

The front panel includes two recessed handles that enable you to easily insert or withdraw the chassis from a rack. Chassis weight varies depending on the number of input and output modules installed. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on page 176 for details.

2) Softkeys

Six un-labeled buttons called “softkeys” are located to the left of the Touch Screen. Softkey labels (when present) appear as

blue buttons in the Touch

Screen’s left-hand column, indicating an associated function. To activate the function or access the indicated menu, press the blue button on the T ouch Screen, or press the adjacent softkey.

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3) Touch Screen

The Touch Screen is the DX-700’s primary user interface, which enables you to access (or activate) all menus and functions in a variety of ways. Refer to the “

Touch Screen” section on page 36 for details.

4) Focus

The cyan-colored “focus” highlight indicates a button that can be activated by pressing used to move the focus. Refer to the Navigation Section below for details.

5) Navigation Section

The Navigation Section includes four “arrow” buttons (left, right, up and down), plus a central

ENTER

ENTER in the Navigation Section. The Navigation buttons are also

ENTER button.

Figure 2-2. Navigation Section

On screen, the arrow buttons are used to move the “focus” from button to button, and they are also used to scroll lists up and down. T o activate a function using the navigation keys, move the focus to the desired button and press

6) Function Section

The Function Section includes three buttons dedicated to single functions.

TEST

PAT

PRESETS

BLACK

Figure 2-3. Function Section

~ Press TEST PAT to access the Test Pattern Menu, which enables you

to assign an internal test pattern to selected outputs. Refer to the “

Patterns” section on page 38 for additional details.

~ Press PRESETS to access the Preset Management Menu, which

allows you to recall and manage presets. In Chapter 4, refer to the “

Using the Preset Management Menu” section on page 103 for details.

ENTER.

Test

Important

The TEST PAT and PRESETS buttons are not accessible from all menus (e.g., when you are in a Wizard).

~ The BLACK button is a toggle. Press once to take all outputs to black.

The button lights when pressed, and the DX-700 displays a black test pattern on all enabled outputs. Press again to restore the previous output video configuration.

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The Touch Screen is a 640 x 480 color LCD that shows all menus and functions. Y ou can use the Touch Screen in a variety of ways:

• Press the desired button on the Touch Screen itself.

• Press a softkey that is directly adjacent to a blue Touch Screen button.

• Use the four arrow buttons in the Navigation Section to move the cyan-colored

“focus” highlight to a particular button on screen. Then, press the highlighted menu or activate the selected function.

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The following conventions apply to the Touch Screen:

• Black buttons are used to activate functions and access various menus and

“wizards.” These buttons can only be pressed on the Touch Screen, or accessed via the navigation keys.

ENTER to access

Figure 2-4. Sample Black Button

• Blue buttons are softkey labels only. These buttons can either be pressed on the

Touch Screen, or activated by pressing the adjacent softkey.

Figure 2-5. Sample Blue “Softkey” Button

• Green buttons appear in pop-up menus or dialogs. These buttons typically offer

a choice (

Figure 2-6. Sample Green “Choice” Button

Yes or No), or a confirmation such as OK.

• Red backgrounds in a pop-up indicate a warning, cauti on, or error condition.

Figure 2-7. Sample Warning Pop-up

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• Lists are used to display a variety of stored information, including Presets and

resolution formats.

Figure 2-8. Sample Preset List

• Sliders are used to adjust various display parameters, and each includes a

variety of individual controls:

Figure 2-9. Sample Slider

a) Arrows c) Slider Bar b) Slider Button d) Value Box

Following are descriptions of each slider section:

a) Arrows

Press the left or right Arrows to increase or decrease the selected value (or parameter) by one digit with each press. This is a “fine” adjustment.

b) Slider Button

Press and drag the Slider button left or right to increment or decrement the selected value. This is a “course” adjustment.

c) Slider Bar

Touch the Slider Bar at any location (to the left or right of the Slider Button) to instantly move the button to that location. This is also a “course” adjustment.

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d) Value Box

The Value Box always displays the selected parameter’s current value, and the box updates as you make adjustments. For

Box to display a keypad, a sample of which is shown below:

Figure 2-10. Sample keypad

direct numeric entry, press the Value

~ Press the desired number buttons for the selected parameter. Entries

shift left in the register.

~ Press Clear to clear the entire register. ~ Press < Bksp to clear the last digit entered. ~ Press Cancel to cancel numeric entry, and clear the keypad from the

screen. The previous value is retained.

~ Press OK to accept the new value and clear the keypad.

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The DX-700 includes several locations where internal test patterns can be enabled:

• In the Input Management Menu, select an input card, then select the {Window

Settings Tab}

. These patterns are used to test a source within its assigned output region

on the canvas.

• In the DX-700 Management Menu, press {Monitor Setup} to display the Monitor

Output Menu

patterns enable you to display a test pattern on the monitor (that is connected to the System Module).

• In the DX-700 Management Menu, press {Test Patterns} to display the Output

Selection Menu. Next, select an output to display the Output Test Pattern

. This menu enables you to display a test pattern for the selected output (or

group of outputs).

. Next, press {Test Pattern} to display the Input Test Pattern

. Next, press {Test Pat} to display the Test Pattern Menu. These

Note

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The following internal test patterns are provided:

• H Gray Ramp

• V Gray Ramp

• Color Bars

• 16 x 16 Grid

• 32 x 32 Grid

• Burst

• 75% Bars

• 50% Gray

• H Gray Steps

• V Gray Steps

• Adj (Adjust) Grid

• Black

• White

• Adj (Adjust) Color

Test patterns can be programmed in any of three forms:

• Each output port contains a test pattern sized to that port's output resolution.

• A single test pattern is created that fills the entire area of all stacked outputs within

an output bank.

• A single test pattern is created that fills the entire area of all outputs when stacking

multiple DX-700 units.

Please note the following additional points:

• The test pattern generator can also be programmed to individually enable or

disable each RGB primary. This feature allows the programmable gray level pattern to generate any intensity of any primary.

• Any test pattern can be put into diagonal motion.

• The test pattern generator can create raster boxes, which encompass an

individual output's pixel area, the entire stacked output or the source’s perimeter.

In Chapter 4, refer to the “ additional information.

Using the Test Pattern Menu” section on page 148 for

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The figure below illustrates the DX-700 rear panel:

1 2 3

EXP OUT DVI / EXP IN

1 - HD/SDI - 2

EXP OUT DVI / EXP IN

RGBHV

1 - HD/SDI - 2

Y / COMP C / Pb Pr

EXP OUT DVI / EXP IN

RGBHV

1 - HD/SDI - 2

Y / COMP C / Pb Pr

RGBHV

Y / COMP C / Pb Pr

LED OUT 1 LED OUT 2 LED OUT 3

Figure 2-1. DX-700 Rear Panel, with sample DVI I/O configuration

1) Input / Output Section 3) Power Supply

2) System Module

Following are descriptions of each rear panel connector:

1) Input / Output Section

The Input / Output Section provi des seven slots for both input and output modules, which can be arranged in a variety of configurations and “banks.” Each module is fully shielded and field-installable.

~ A single “universal” input module is available. Refer to the “Input

Module” section on page 41 f or details.

~ Two different output modules are availab l e (DVI and NNI). Refer to the

“

Output Modules” section on page 45 for details.

~ Refer to the “Input Module” section on page 41 for important rules

governing the configuration and placement of modules.

2) System Module

The System Module is standard on all DX-700 units. It provides connections for synchronization, monitoring, control and diagnostics. Refer to the “

Module” section on page 51 for details.

GENLOCK EXP

V INH / CS IN LOCK

MONITOR

DIAGNOSTICETHERNETDMX THRUDMX IN

100-240V

50-60 Hz, 5.0 A

System

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3) Power Supply

The Power Supply connects the DX-700 to your facility’s AC power source. The integral switch turns the unit on and off. Twin fans are provided for cooling. In Appendix A, refer to the “ page 176 for power details.

Physical and Electrical Specifications” section on

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Input Module Block Diagram

• Input Module Description

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The figure below illustrates a simplified block diagram of the Input Module:

Input Module

DVI or Dual DVI In

RGB In

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or

Dual HD-SDI In

YUV In (Composite,

S-Video, Component)

Figure 2-2. Block Diagram - Input Module

Connections

Bus

Expansion Out

Video Out to next Input Module or Output Module

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DX-700 Input Modules provide the system’s input, scaling, and mixing functions. Within each module, the input source is selected from among the various input connectors and scaled to the required size and position in the final display. The module is fully shielded and field-installable.

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The figure below illustrates the DX-700’s universal Input Modul e.

EXP OUT DVI / EXP IN

RGBHV

1 - HD/SDI - 2

Y / COMP C / Pb Pr

Figure 2-3. DX-700 Input Module

1) Thumb Screws 5) HD / SDI Input

2) Latches 6) Component Input

3) Expansion Out 7) DVI / Expansion Input

4) RGBHV Input

1) Thum b Screws

Two captive, spring-loaded Thumb Screws are provided to secure the module to the DX-700 chassis.

2) Latches

Two Latches are provided to ensure precise module insertion and extraction. Care is required when inserting or removing modules. Refer to the “

Module

Insertion and Extraction” section on page 57 for instructions.

3) Expansion Out

One DVI-I connector is provided for the EXP OUT (Expansion Out) port, which is used only with external and cross-bank stacking configurations. The port connects input modules together, guaranteeing that inputs are identical across banks or units. Input 1 on the “master” must connect to input 1 on the slave, etc.

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~ For external stacking configurations between units, the EXP OUT port

(on the “master”) connects to the unit’s input module. Additional units can be stacked in this manner.

DVI / EXP IN port on the first slave

Unit 1

Input Module 1

EXP OUT DVI / EXP IN

RGBHV

Input

Blank

Input

Output

System

Master

Power

Slave

Input

System

Power

Output

Unit 2

Input Module 1

Blank

Figure 2-4. Sample Expansion Port configuration, external stacking

~ For cross-bank stacking configurations in one unit, the EXP OUT port

(on bank 1) connects to the banks can be stacked in this manner.

DVI / EXP IN port (on bank 2). Additional

Bank 1 Bank 2

Unit 1

Input Module 1

EXP OUT

RGBHV

DVI / EXP IN

Input Module 1

Unit 2

Input

Blank

Input

Output

Power

System

Figure 2-5. Sample Expansion Port configuration, cross-bank stacking

In Chapter 1, refer to the “DX-700 Stacking” section on page 26 for additional information about stacking and expansion links. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Connector Pinouts” section on page 180 for pinout information.

DVI-I

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4) RGBHV Input

One 15-pin D connector is provided for the RGBHV input. This port accepts RGBHV inputs up to QXGA, with a maximum 240 MHz pixel clock. The pixel clock is the speed at which pixels are drawn or refreshed. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 179 for pinout information.

5) HD / SDI Input

Two BNC connectors (labelled 1 and 2) are provided for the HD / SDI input. A variety of input combinations are possible:

~ 2 x SD-SDI — Connect one SD-SDI source to connector 1, and a second ~ 2 x HD-SDI — Connect one HD-SDI source to connector 1, and a ~ 1 x SD-SDI, 1 x HD-SDI — Connect one SD-SDI source to either ~ 1 x Dual HD-SDI — Connect the (two-wire) Dual HD-SDI source to

In all cases, the DX-700 auto-detects which inputs have video present.

6) Component Input

Three BNC connectors (Y / Comp, C / Pb and Pr) are provided for either a composite, S-Video or Component input. In Chapter 3, refer to the “

Connection Table” section on page 68 for a table of format combinations.

7) DVI / Expansion Input

One DVI-I connector is provided for the DVI / EXP IN port. This port accepts single or dual DVI inputs, with resolutions up to QXGA (2048 x 1536) with a maximum 240 MHz pixel clock. In Appendix A, refer to the “

Pinouts” section on page 180 for pinout information.

SD-SDI source to the connector

second HD-SDI source to connector

connector

connectors

1 or 2, and one HD-SDI source to the other connector.

1 and 2.

Format

DVI-I Connector

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Output Module Description

• Output Module Block Diagrams

• DVI Output Module

• NNI Output Module

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The DX-700 offers two output modules:

• The DVI Output Module is designed for existing (legacy) LED products such as

MiPIX, DLite 7 and OLite 612.

• The NNI Output Module is designed for next generation LED products, such as

the NX-4, NX-6, FLX, and any future NNI-based LED tiles.

Each output module (regardless of type), provides three outputs. These outputs can drive one or more attached displays from any portion of a selected source image. In Chapter 1, refer to the “ module is fully shielded and field-installable.

Please note:

• A maximum of two output modules is allowed per bank.

• Each individual output is limited to a maximum resolution, depending on the type

• If a single output exceeds the maximum parameter, outputs can be “grouped” in

Understanding Banks” section on page 24 for more information. Each output

of module:

~ For DVI output modules, each output is limited to 800x600 pixels. ~ For NNI output modules, each output is limited to 1024x768 pixels.

order to increase the size of the output image. In Chapter 1, refer to the “

of Operation” section on page 20 for additional information on maximum output

resolution and the DX-700’s “canvas.”

Theory

Note

Important

The output aspect ratio is flexible. For example, for DVI modules, you can set the ratio to 800 x 600, 600 x 800, 300 x 1600, etc.

You cannot mix tile categories within a bank. Thus, the following combination is

not allowed:

• Output Module 1: MiPIX, DLite 7 (legacy tiles)

• Output Module 2: NX-4 (next generation tiles)

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The figure below illustrates a simplified block diagram of the DVI Output Module:

DVI Output Module

DVI Out 1

DVI Out 2

DVI Out 3

from Input Module(s)

Video In

Figure 2-6. Block Diagram - DVI Output Module

Bus Connections

Connections

Bus

Video Out to System Module

The figure below illustrates a simplified block diagram of the NNI Output Module:

NNI Output Module

NNI Out 1

NNI Out 2

NNI Out 3

from Input Module(s)

Video In

Figure 2-7. Block Diagram - NNI Output Module

Bus Connections

Connections

Bus

Video Out to System Module

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The figure below illustrates the DX-700’s DVI Output Module.

LED OUT 1 LED OUT 2 LED OUT 3

DX-700 Rear Panel

Figure 2-8. DX-700 DVI Output Module

1) Thumb Screws 3) DVI Outputs

2) Latches

1) Thum b Screws

Two captive, spring-loaded Thumb Screws are provided to secure the module into the DX-700 chassis.

2) Latches

Two Latches are provided to ensure precise module insertion and extraction. Care is required when inserting or removing modules. Refer to the “

Insertion and Extraction” section on page 57 for instructions.

3) DVI Outputs

Three DVI-I connectors are provided for DVI Outputs, which connect to existing (legacy) LED products such as MiPIX and OLite 612. Each output can drive one attached display from any portion of a selected source image. Each output is

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limited to a maximum resolution of 800 x 600. In Appendix A, refer to the “DVI-I

Connector Pinouts” section on page 180 for pinouts.

Warning

The DVI-I connectors on the DVI output module use proprietary signals and pinouts.

Do not connect the output of a DVI output module to anything other than the input of a Barco DVI LED tile. Even though the connector is a DVI-I type connector, it is not a DVI signal, and serious damage could result if, for example, the output was plugged into a DVI-type monitor.

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The figure below illustrates the DX-700’s NNI Output Module.

LED OUT 1 LED OUT 2 LED OUT 3

DX-700 Rear Panel

Figure 2-9. DX-700 NNI Output Module

1) Thumb Screws 3) NNI Outputs

2) Latches

1) Thum b Screws

Two captive, spring-loaded Thumb Screws are provided to secure the module into the DX-700 chassis.

2) Latches

Two Latches are provided to ensure precise module insertion and extraction. Care is required when inserting or removing modules. Refer to the “

Insertion and Extraction” section on page 57 for instructions.

3) NNI Outputs

Three HDMI-type connectors are provided for NNI Outputs, which connect to new LED products such as NX-4. Each output can drive one attached display from any portion of a selected source image, and each output is limited to a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768.

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In Appendix A, refer to the “NNI Connector” section on page 184 for pinout information.

Warning

The HDMI-type connectors on the NNI Output Module use proprietary signals and pinouts.

Do not connect the output of an NNI Output Module to anything other than the input of a Barco NNI LED tile. Even though the connector is an HDMI-type connector, it is not an HDMI signal, and serious damage could result if, for example, the output was plugged into an HDMI monitor.

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DX-700 Rear Panel

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One System Module is a requirement in all DX-700 units, and its location is always to the left of the well as connections for synchronization, monitoring, control and diagnostics.

The figure below illustrates the System Module:

Power Supply. The module provides the real-time OS (Operating System), as

GENLOCK EXP

V INH / CS IN LOCK

MONITOR

DIAGNOSTICETHERNETDMX THRUDMX IN

Figure 2-10. DX-700 System Module

1) Screws 6) DVI Monitor Out

2) Latches 7) DMX In

3) Genlock Inputs 8) DMX Thru

4) Expansion Lock Output 9) Ethernet

5) RGBHV Monitor Out 10) Diagnostic Port

1) Screws

Four standard Screws are provided to secure the module into the DX-700 chassis. The System Module does not use thumb screws.

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2) Latches

Two Latches are provided to ensure precise module insertion and extraction. Care is required when inserting or removing modules. Refer to the “

Insertion and Extraction” section on page 57 for instructions.

3) Genlock Inputs

Two BNC connectors are provided for the DX-700’s Genlock Inputs, one each for

H / CS IN and V IN. These connections enable the DX-700 to lock to an external

black burst or composite sync signal.

4) Expansion Lock Output

One BNC connector is provided for the DX-700’s Expansion Lock Output (EXP

LOCK), a signal that enables the DX-700 to synchronize additional DX-700 units

— when external stacking is used. The connects to the synchronized in this manner.

Genlock

Source

V INH / CS IN LOCK

Module

EXP LOCK port (on the “master”)

H / CS IN connector on the first slave unit. Additional units can be

Unit 1

System Module

Master

GENLOCK EXP

Input

Blank

DMX THRUDMX IN

Input

System

Power

Output

GENLOCK EXP

V INH / CS IN LOCK

Input

DMX THRUDMX IN

Unit 2

System Module

Blank

Input

Output

System

Figure 2-11. Sample genlock configuration, external stacking

Note that when the EXP LOCK signal connects to a slave DX-700, it also serves as a serial communication link between units to provide real-time command execution across all connected DX-700s.

5) RGBHV Monitor Out

One 15-pin D connector is provided for the RGBHV Monitor Output. In Appendix A, refer to the “ RGB connector pinouts. Refer to the “

Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 179 for

DX-700 Monitor Outputs” section on

page 54 for additional information on both monitor output ports.

Slave

Power

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6) DVI Monitor Out

One DVI-I connector is provided for the DVI Monitor Output. In Appendix A, refer to the “ pinouts. Refer to the “ information on both monitor output ports.

7) DMX In

One XLR5 connector is provided for DMX Input. This port enables you to control the DX-700 from a lighting console or other DMX-capable device. In Appendix A, refer to the “

DVI-I Connector Pinouts” section on page 180 for DVI-I connector

DX-700 Monitor Outputs” section on page 54 for additional

DMX Connector” section on page 184 for pinouts.

Note

8) DMX Thru

One XLR5 connector is provided for DMX Thru. This port enables you to loop control from the “master” DX-700 to additional slave units. In Appendix A, refer to the “

DMX Connector” section on page 184 for pinouts.

Note

9) Ethernet

One RJ-45 connector is provided for 100BaseT Ethernet communications with DX-700, using a socket connection over TCP/IP. The port is typically used for communications with Barco’s

The DX-700 defaults to DHCP operation. The default static IP address is

192.168.000.200. Please note:

DMX control is currently not implemented.

Director Toolset Graphical User Interface (GUI).

~ The DX-700 returns to the DHCP mode after a factory reset. ~ This address can be changed using the Ethernet Menu. In Chapter 4,

refer to the “

In Appendix A, refer to the “ pinouts.

10) Diagnostic Port

One 9-pin D connector (Diagnostic) is provided for RS-232 serial communications with the DX-700. The port is reserved for factory and technical support use only.

In Appendix A, refer to the “ connector illustration.

Using the Ethernet Menu” section on page 142 for details.

Ethernet Connector” section on page 183 for

Diagnostic Connector” section on page 183 for a

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The DX-700 provides two identical monitor outputs, one each in RGB and DVI formats. Both outputs show the same video. Please note:

• Each port’s output resolution can be selected, from 640 x 480 up to 2048 x 1080.

• Each monitor port enables you to view any of the active primary outputs, or the

ports can be configured to display the overall output image (all wall sections) of a selected bank.

• A scaler within the System Module scales the selected video to fit into the

monitor's output resolution.

• The output that you wish to monitor is selected on the Monitor Output Menu, and

the selection applies to both the RGB and DVI monitor outputs. In Chapter 4, refer to the “

Using the Monitor Output Menu” section on page 150 for details.

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Module Configuration Rules

• Module Insertion and Extraction

• Storing Sp a re Modules

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DX-700 input and output modules can be configured in a variety of ways, but important sets of rules apply to their placement. As a prerequisite, ensure that you are familiar with th e “

Understanding Banks” section, on page 24 in Chapter 1.

Please note the following important “module” rules:

• In the most basic of DX-700 “single bank” configurations, you must have at least

one input module and one output module — to rout e video to an LED wall.

• As you face the rear of the chassis, the right-most module within the entire Input /

Output Section must always be an Output Module, and it must always be right-

justified against the System Module.

2. Hardware Orientation

Module Installation and Configuration

Input / Output Section

Input

Blank

Correct Justification Incorrect Justification

Figure 2-12. Right justification of Output Modules against the System Module

Input

Output

Power

System

Input / Output Section

Input

Blank

Input

Output

Blank

System

• Within any bank, all modules must be adjacent to each other — with no blank

panels in-between, and all

Bank 1

Input

Blank

Output

Output Module(s) are always right-justified.

Bank 1

Blank

Input

Output

Blank

Input

Power

System

Blank

Output

System

Power

Correct Justification Incorrect Justification

Figure 2-13. Adjacent modules within a bank

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• In multi-bank configurations, all banks must be directly adjacent to one another,

with no blank panels in between.

Output

Bank 2

Input

Output

With the exception of “spare” modules, if the DX-700

Bank 1

Input

Blank

Correct Justification

Figure 2-14. Adjacent banks

Important

determines that any modules are incorrectly installed (or missing), a prompts you to power down the DX-700 and re-configure your modules properly.

If the above prompt occurs, and provided that a System Module is properly installed, on the

button, and access a subset of management functions. In Chapter 4, refer to the “ page 77 for details.

Bank 1 Bank 2

System

Input

Power

Input

Output

Incorrect Justification

Blank

Input

Output

System

Startup Diagnostic Menu appears which

Startup Diagnostic

you will be able to press the {DX-700 Management}

Power-Up Initialization” section on

Power

Important

The DX-700 will not recognize modules that are installed to the left of a blank panel. They will be treated as spares. Refer to the “

Storing Sp are Modules” section on p age 59 for

additional details.

Multi-bank configurations are currently not implemented.

For proper chassis cooling, slots that do not contain input or output modules must always have blank panels installed.

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Module Installation and Configuration

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The following procedures apply to input, output, and system modules.

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 To insert a module:

1. Ensure that the DX-700 power is off.

2. Orient the module so that the power connector is at the bottom.

Power Connector

Figure 2-15. Rear view of module: correct orientation of power connector

3. Carefully insert the module, and push it into the chassis until the module’s top

latch is stopped against the chassis.

Chassis

Latch

Insert module

until the latch stops against

the chassis

Module

Figure 2-16. Module latch stopped against chassis

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4. Raise the top latch until you can slide the module farther into the chassis — up to

the latch’s pivot point.

Raise latch, slide module farther in,

until it stops

against pivot point

Figure 2-17. Latch raised, module inserted to pivot point

5. Simultaneously push both latches towards the center of the module, until the

module is fully seated against the chassis.

Pivot Point

Caution

Always push both latches simultaneously. If you use one latch only, you can damage the module.

Simultaneously

push both latches

towards the center

of the module

CAUTION:

Always use both

latches. Damage

will result if you

use a single latch

Figure 2-18. Latches pushed simultaneously towards center

6. Tighten both retaining screws to secure the module.

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 To extract a module:

1. Ensure that the DX-700 power is off.

2. Loosen both retaining screws on the module.

3. Simultaneously push both latches away from the center of the module.

Caution

Always push both latches simultaneously. If you use one latch only, you can damage the module.

4. When both latches are clear of the chassis, remove the module.

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The DX-700 enables you to store spare modules within a chassis.

 Use the following steps to store spare modules in your DX-700 chassis:

1. Configure a bank properly, according to the rules outlined in the “Module

Configuration Rules” section on page 55.

2. Install a blank panel immediately to the left of the bank’s left-most input module.

3. In the remaining slots, insert spare input and output modules as desired. The

DX-700 will ignore these modules during initialization, and treat them as spares.

Spares Bank 1

Input

Output

Blank

Input

Output

Power

System

Figure 2-19. Spare Modules

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This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing the DX-700 hardware. The following topics are discussed:

• Safety Precautions

• Unpacking and Inspection

• Site Preparation

• Cable and Adapter Information

• Rack-Mount Installation

• Power Installation

• Signal Connection

• Format Connection Table

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Safety Precautions

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For all DX-700 installation procedures, observe the following important safety and handling rules to avoid damage to yourself and the equipment:

• To protect users from electric shock, ensure that the power supplies for each unit

connect to earth via the ground wire provided in the AC power cord.

• The AC Socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily

accessible.

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Before opening the DX-700 box, inspect it for damage. If you find any dama ge, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments. As you open the box, compare its contents against the packing slip. If you find any shortages, contact your Barco sales representative.

Once you have removed all the components from their packaging and checked that all the listed components are present, visually inspect each unit to ensure there was no damage during shipping. If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments.

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The environment in which you install your DX-700(s) should be clean, properly lit, free from static, and have adequate power, ventilation, and space for all components.

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The table below provides information regarding supplied cables and adapters:

Table 3-1. DX-700 cables and adapters

Cable / Adapter Description Quantity

AC Power Cord 7 foot, 10A 1 US, 1 EU Ethernet Cable 15M 1 Crossover adapter 1 DVI Cable 5 M. One cable provided with each DVI output module 1 NNI Cable Latching cable, 7.5 M. One cable provided with each NNI output module 1

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Please note:

• No cables are supplied with input modules. Customers must provide their own

DVI-I, RGB, and SDI cables. Some cables (e.g., DVI-I) ca n be pu rch ased from Barco. Please contact your Barco sales representative for details.

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DX-700 units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front rack-mount hardware. Please note the following important points:

• Rear rack-mount brackets are installed on the base unit, as shipped.

• When rack mounting the unit, remember that the maximum ambient operating

temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C.

• Leave sufficient front and rear space to ensure that the airflow through the fan and

vent holes is not restricted.

• When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly to prevent

hazardous conditions that may be created by uneven weight distribution.

• Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit.

• Reliable grounding (earthing) of rack-mounted equipment shou ld be maintained.

• Rack mount the unit from the front rack ears using four rack screws (not supplied).

Rack threads may be metric or otherwise — depending upon the rack type.

• Install the lower of the two mounting holes first.

3. Installation

Rack-Mount Installation

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 Use the following steps to install power to the DX-700:

1. Connect an AC power cord to the AC Power Connector on the rear of the DX-700,

and then to an AC outlet.

2. Connect AC Power cords (or AC adapters) to all peripheral equipment, such as

video sources and PCs. Please note:

3. Ensure that your LED wall(s) are properly assembled, and that all power cords are

distributed and connected to all tiles — in the proper sequence. Refer to your specific LED tile’s User’s Guide for details.

~ Connect each unit only to a properly rated supply circuit. ~ Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

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DX-700 is rated to operate with the following specifications:

• Input Power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

• Power Consumption: 500 watts maximum

DX-700 performs line voltage selection automatically, and no user controls are required. The AC power cords must be accessible so that they can be removed during field servicing.

Warning

Figure 3-1. Tandem Prong-type Plug

Avertissement

When the DX-700 is used in the 230-volt mode, a UL listed line cord rated for 250 volts at 15 amps must be used and must conform to IEC-227 and IEC-245 standards. This cord will be fitted with a tandem prong-type plug.

The rear panel ON/OFF switch does not disconnect the unit from input AC power. To facilitate disconnection of AC power, the power cord must be connected to an accessible outlet near the unit.

Building Branch Circuit Protection: For 115 V use 20 A, for 230 V use 8 A.

La choix de la ligne de voltage se réalise automatiquement par le DX-700 Transformateur Graphique. On n'a pas besoin du controller usager pour la choix de la ligne de voltage.

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This section provides basic instructions for connecting physical sources and signals, to and from the DX-700.

3. Installation

Signal Connection

Note

Setup instructions are provided in Chapter 4, “Operation.”

 Use the following steps to connect signals to/from t he DX-700:

1. Input module connections a. Connect outputs from your selected sources to DX-700’s inputs. The

“universal” input module accepts inputs in analog, component, DVI, Dual-DVI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and Dual HD-SDI formats.

• In Chapter 2, refer to the “ details on all input module connectors.

• For analog connections, refer to the “

Table” section on page 68 for connection details using a

customer supplied breakout cable.

Note

b. Repeat step 1a for all additional input modules in your configuration.

2. Stacking connections

Note

There are no looping inputs on the input module.

Cross-bank stacking and external stacking functions are currently not implemented.

Input Module” section on page 41 for

Format Connection

3. DVI output module connections

Each DVI output module provides three identical outputs, each limited to a maximum resolution of 800 x 600.

a. Ensure that your “legacy” LED wall(s) are properly assembled, and that

all data cables are connected to all tiles — in the proper sequence. Refer to your specific LED tile’s User’s Guide for details.

b. Per your configuration, co nnect the DVI output(s) to the data input(s) of

your LED wall(s). In Chapter2, refer to the “ section on page 47 for details on all module connectors.

c. (Option) If you are using a fiber optic link:

• Ensure that power is properly connected to all Fiberlink units.

• Per your configuration, connect DVI outputs to the inputs of the Fiberlink Transmitter(s).

• Per your configuration, connect fiber optic cables from the outputs of the Fiberlink Transmitter(s) to the inputs of the Fiberlink Receiver(s).

• Connect the output of the Fiberlink Receiver(s) to the data input of your LED wall(s).

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d. Repeat steps 2a through 2c for all additional DVI output modules in your

system configuration.

Important

Warning

4. NNI output module connections

Each NNI output module provides three identical outputs, each limited to a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768.

a. Ensure that your “new generation” LED walls (such as the Barco NX-4

and FLX) are properly assembled and cabled. Refer to your specific LED tile’s

b. Per your configuration, co nnect the NNI output(s) to the data input(s) of

your LED wall(s). In Chapter2, refer to the “ section on page 49 for details on all module connectors.

c. (Option) If you are using a fiber optic link:

d. Repeat steps 3a through 3c for all additional NNI output modules in your

system configuration.

You cannot mix output module types within a bank.

The DVI-I connectors on the DVI output module use proprietary signals and pinouts.

User’s Guide for details.

NNI Output Module”

• Ensure that power is properly connected to all Fiberlink units.

• Per your configuration, connect NNI outputs to the inputs of the Fiberlink Transmitter(s).

• Per your configuration, connect fiber optic cables from the outputs of the Fiberlink Transmitter(s) to the inputs of the Fiberlink Receiver(s).

• Connect the output of the Fiberlink Receiver(s) to the data input of your LED wall(s).

Warning

5. Genlock connections

In Chapter 2, refer to the “System Module” section on page 51 for details on all module connectors.

a. To genlock the DX-700 using a single sync connection, connect a

composite sync or black burst signal to the

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The HDMI-type connectors on the NNI output module use proprietary signals and pinouts.

Do not connect the output of an NNI output module to anything other than the input of a Barco NNI LED tile. Even though the connector is an HDMI-type connector, it is not an HDMI signal, and serious damage could result if, for example, the output was plugged into an HDMI monitor.

H / CS IN connector.

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b. To genlock the DX-700 using separate connections, connect horizontal

and vertical sync signals to the

H / CS IN and V IN connectors.

Note

6. Director Toolset connections

Director Toolset is required for LED wall calibration and certain advanced LED configurations, but it is not required for initial setup. The DX-700 Setup Wizard is used for “basic” setups.

a. Connect the Ethernet port on your laptop PC to the Ethernet port on

DX-700. Use a crossover cable for a direct connection, or use a standard Ethernet cable in conjunction with an Ethernet switch.

b. Ensure that the Director Toolset is properly installed on the laptop PC.

7. Monitor connections a.

Connect an analog monitor to the RGB Monitor output, and/or a DVI monitor to the show the same monitor signal.

8. DMX connections

Note

This completes system signal connection. Please continue with system setup, menu orientation and operations, as outlined in Chapter 4, “

To “freerun” DX-700, no sync connections are required. Use

Genlock Menu to select freerun. In Chapter 4, refer to

the

Understanding Genlock Options” section on page 153.

the “

DVI Monitor output, per your requirements. Both outputs

DMX control is currently not implemented.

Operation” on page 69.

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Format Connection Table

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Use the following table to connect various source formats to the DX-700, using the system’s

Cells with checks denote the connections required for the indicated format .

YUV input (3 x BNC connectors) on the input module. Please note:

• RGB format — typical devices: Computers

• S-Video (Y/C) format — typical devices: S-Video DVD or VCR

• YUV or YP

(Betacam) format — typical devices: DVD player, Betacam deck

bPr

• Composite format — typical devices: NTSC/PAL DVD or VCR

Table 3-2. Analog Input Combinations using YUV input

Input

Connector

V 3 (P

Composite

Video

S-Video

(Y/C)

33 (Luma)

3 (Chroma)

3 (Luma) 3 (G)

3 (P

YUV

(YP

)

bPr

) 3 (B)

) 3 (R)

RGB

Sync on G

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This chapter provides comprehensive menu descriptions and detailed operating instructions for the DX-700. The following topics are discussed:

• Quick Setup and Operations

• Quick Function Reference

• Controlling the DX-700

• Power-Up Initialization

• Using the Home Menu

• Output Table Description

• Using the Setup Wizard

• Using the Input Wizard

• Using the Preset Management Menu

• Using the Input Management Menu

• Using the Display Management Menu

• Using the DX-700 Management Menu

• Front Panel Lockout

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Quick Setup and Operations

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For the optimum speed in system setup and operations, this section provides a quick “recipe” for system setup and operations. Links are provided for each complete procedure outlined below.

Important

This quick start procedure works for Barco (legacy) LED products such as MiPIX, DLite 7 and OLite 612, and newer NNI-based LED products such as NX-4 and NX-6.

The procedure does such as MiTRIX, MiSPHERE and MiSTRIP. For those products, please refer to the “

Guide” for instructions.

not work for “creative” LED products

Director Toolset User’s

 Use the following “recipe” for quick system setup and operations:

1. Ensure that your LED wall(s) are properly installed and cabled.

2. Ensure that the DX-700 is properly installed in your equipment rack. In Chapter 3,

refer to the “

3. Ensure that all DX-700 modules are firmly seated and installed in the proper

configuration. In Chapter 2, refer to the “ section on page 55 for instructions.

4. Ensure that all sources and signals are properly connected to/from the DX-700. In

Chapter 3, refer to the “

5. Turn on power to your LED walls and Fiberlink connections.

6. Turn on power to the DX -7 00 . Refe r to th e “Power-Up Initialization” section on

page 77 for details.

7. If you are using the DX-700 for the first time, or if it has just returned from a show,

perform a factory reset to remove saved presets and restore system default settings. Refer to the “ more information.

8. Calibrate the Touch Screen. Refer to the “Using the Front Panel Display

Adjustments Menu” section on page 145 for details.

9. If you wish to set a specific delay mode (other than Standard delay mode), access

the

Reduced/Minimum Delay Menu and “pre-select” the desired mode. Refer to

the “

Pre-selecting the Delay Mode” section on page 159 for instructions on

setting and changing the delay mode.

10. Run the Setup Wizard to set up your LED wall outputs and create “groups.”

Refer to the “

Rack-Mount Installation” section on page 63 for instructions.

Module Installation and Con figuration”

Signal Connection” section on page 65 for instructions.

Performing a Factory Reset” section on page 146 for

Using the Setup Wizard” section on page 80 for instructions.

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11. Run the Input Wi zard. Refer to the “Using the Input Wizard” section on page 93

for complete instructions.

Important

12. Fine tune your inputs as required. Refer to the “Using the Input Management

Menu” section on page 107 for instructions.

13. Fine tune your displays as re quired. Refer to the “Using the Display

Management Menu” section on page 124 for instructions.

14. Recall the desired preset, and you’re ready to go. Refer to the “Using the Preset

Management Menu” section on page 103 for instructions.

This completes the “quick setup” procedure.

Ensure that you save a system “preset” after you configure each input.

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Quick Function Reference

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Use the following table to quickly access the proper menu for a specific function. Both hyperlinks and page numbers are provided.

Table 4-1. DX-700 Quick Function Reference Table

How to: Use the Following: Page

Adjust clip to sub-black Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjust color space Adjust display brightness Adjust image freeze Adjust image polarity Adjust image processing Adjust image strobe Adjust image to monochrome Adjust input balance Adjust input brightness Adjust input contrast Adjust input H position Adjust input H total Adjust input hue Adjust input opacity Adjust input size and position Adjust input pixel phase Adjust input RGB brightness

Adjusting Viewport Settings 114 Using the Front Panel Display Adjustments Menu 145 Adjusting Video Effects 119 Adjusting Video Effects 119 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjusting Video Effects 119 Adjusting Video Effects 119 Adjusting Input Balance 118 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjusting Input Timing 121 Adjusting Input Timing 121 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjusting Video Effects 119 Using the Input Wizard 93 Adjusting Input Timing 121 Adjusting Input Balance 118

Adjust input RGB contrast Adjust input saturation Adjust input sharpness Adjust input timing Adjust input V Position Adjust input view port Adjust luma tracking Adjust RGB color key values Adjust RGB threshold and mask values Adjust video effects

Adjusting Input Balance 118 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjusting Input Timing 121 Adjusting Input Timing 121 Using the Input Wizard 93 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Adjusting Color Effects 120 Adjusting Color Effects 120 Adjusting Video Effects 119

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Table 4-1. DX-700 Quick Function Reference Table (Continued)

How to: Use the Following: Page

Adjust viewport settings Adjusting Viewport Settings 114 Adjust wall contrast Adjust wall contrast Adjust wall gamma Adjust wall gamma Adjust wall OSD Adjust window settings Auto acquire the input Calibrate the display Change the canvas orientation Change IP address Change monitor video Change Z-Order Check the firmware version Control the DX-700 Delay processing pre-selection Delete a single preset Delete all presets

Using the Input Wizard 93 Managing LED 126 Using the Input Wizard 93 Managing LED 126 Managing LED 126 Adjusting Window Settings 112 Adjusting Viewport Settings 114 Using the Front Panel Display Adjustments Menu 145 Refreshing the Canvas Size 160 Using the Ethernet Menu 142 Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Changing Z-Order 110 Using the DX-700 Status Menu 138 Controlling the DX-700 76 Pre-selecting the Delay Mode 159 Delete a Preset 106 Delete All Presets 106

Display a single output on the monitor Display an input test pattern Display Fiberlink properties Display monitor raster box Display monitor test patterns Display output raster box Display output test patterns Display the canvas (bank) on the monitor Display wall internal test patterns Enable a color key Force display power on/off Freeze an input Generate Fiberlink receiver test patterns Generate Fiberlink transmitter test patterns Group outputs

Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Adjusting Window Settings 112 Managing Fiberlink Settings 130 Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Using the Test Pattern Menu 148 Using the Test Pattern Menu 148 Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Managing LED 126 Adjusting Color Effects 120 Forcing the Display 133 Adjusting Video Effects 119 Managing Fiberlink Settings 130 Managing Fiberlink Settings 130 Using the Setup Wizard 80

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Table 4-1. DX-700 Quick Function Reference Table (Continued)

How to: Use the Following: Page

Lock / Unlock front panel Front Panel Lockout 165 Manage a display Manage an LED display Manage Ethernet Manage Fiberlink Manage Inputs Perform a factory reset Perform a system save Perform a system save Perform front panel tests Perform key tests Perform system diagnostics Perform system tests Power on DX-700 Reboot the system Recall a preset Rename a preset Restore default system configurations

Using the Display Management Menu 124 Managing LED 126 Using the Ethernet Menu 142 Managing Fiberlink Settings 130 Using the Input Management Menu 107 Performing a Factory Reset 146 Global Input Management Functions 109 Saving DX-700 Management Settings 164 Using the Diagnostics Menu 143 Using the Diagnostics Menu 143 Using the Diagnostics Menu 143 Using the Diagnostics Menu 143 Power-Up Initialization 77 Rebooting the System 145 Recall a Preset 104 Rename a Preset 105 Performing a Factory Reset 146

Save a preset Save the system Save the system Select an input Set delay mode processing Set EDID parameters for any input Set EDID parameters for the active input Set monitor format Set monitor test patterns Set output test patterns Set static IP or DHCP Set up inputs Set up monitor Set up outputs Strobe an input

Using the Input Wizard 93 Global Input Management Functions 109 Saving DX-700 Management Settings 164 Using the Input Wizard 93 Pre-selecting the Delay Mode 159 Using the EDID Menu 151 Adjusting Image Processing Parameters 115 Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Using the Test Pattern Menu 148 Using the Ethernet Menu 142 Using the Input Wizard 93 Using the Monitor Output Menu 150 Using the Setup Wizard 80 Adjusting Video Effects 119

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Table 4-1. DX-700 Quick Function Reference Table (Continued)

How to: Use the Following: Page

Test communications Using the Diagnostics Menu 143 Test the display Test the system Use the DX-700 Management Menu Use the EDID menu Use the Genlock menu Use the Home Menu Use the Input Wizard Use the Setup Wizard View Ethernet status View system status

Using the Diagnostics Menu 143 Using the Diagnostics Menu 143 Using the DX-700 Management Menu 134 Using the EDID Menu 151 Understanding Genlock Options 153 Using the Home Menu 78 Using the Input Wizard 93 Using the Setup Wizard 80 Using the Ethernet Menu 142 Using the DX-700 Status Menu 138

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Controlling the DX-700

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This section reviews the methods by which you can control the DX-700. The front panel is ideal for all “basic” system configurations, while the Director Toolset is required for more advanced system configurations. All control methods are discussed below.

• Touch Screen

Use the Touch Screen to access (activate) all menus and functions. “Touchable” controls include buttons, arrows, sliders, value boxes, lists, keypads, and graphic displays of DX-700 modules (with integral buttons). In Chapter 2, refer to the

Touch Screen Conventions” section on page 36 for additional information.

“

• Softkeys

Six un-labeled buttons called Softkeys are located to the left of the T ouch Screen. Softkey labels (when present) appear as hand column, indicating an associated function. To activate a function, press the blue button on the Touch Screen or press the adjacent softkey.

• Navigation Buttons

On the front panel, the Navigation Section includes four “arrow” buttons plus an

ENTER button. As an alternate to pressing Touch Screen buttons, use the arrows

to move the cyan-colored “ function, press

• Function Section

Below the Navigation Section, the Function Section includes three buttons.

~ Press TEST P AT to access the Test Pattern Menu. Refer to the “Using

the Test Pattern Menu” section on page 148 for details.

~ Press PRESETS to access the Preset Management Menu. Refer to the

“

Using the Preset Management Menu” section on page 103 for details.

~ Press BLACK to take all outputs to black. Press again to restore the

previous output video configuration.

• The Director Toolset (version 2.0 or later) is required for more “advanced”

system configurations, including those involving Barco’s “creative” series of tiles and modules. The DX-700 and provide it with information concerning tile setup and configuration.

blue buttons in the Touch Screen’s left-

focus” from button to button. To activate a highlighted

ENTER.

Director Toolset is a software application used to control the

Note

Operations of the Director Toolset are not covered in this guide. Refer to the “ more information.

Director Toolset User’s Guide” for

• The DX-700 can be controlled remotely. Refer to Appendix B, “Remote Control

Protocol” on page 185 for details.

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 Use the following steps to power-up the DX-700:

1. After connecting AC to the DX-700, locate the Power Switch on the rear of the

chassis, and turn the power splash screen appears.

4. Operation

Power-Up Initialization

ON. While the system is initializing, the DX-700

Figure 4-1. DX-700 Splash Screen

During this interval, the DX-700 discovers how your system’s banks and modules are configured. After a brief pause, the

2. When using the DX-700 for the first time or when using a system that has just

returned from a show, perform a

Performing a Factory Reset” on page 146.

“

Important

If the above prompt occurs, and provided that a System Module is properly installed, on the

Startup Diagnostic Menu you can press {DX-700 Management} and access a subset of

management functions:

With the exception of “spare” modules, if the system determines that any modules are incorrectly installed or missing, a you to power down the system and re-configure the modules.

Startup Diagnostic Menu appears which prompts

Home Menu appears.

Factory Reset. For details, refer to the

• {Properties}

• {Ethernet}

• {Diagnostic}

• {System Reset}

Refer to the “ DX-700

Using the DX-700 Management Menu” section on page 134 for details on all

management functions.

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Using the Home Menu

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The figure below illustrates the Home Menu.

Figure 4-2. DX-700 Home Menu

Use the Home Menu to run setup wizards and manage all aspects of DX-700 operations. On this menu:

• Press {Setup Wizard} to run the Setup Wizard for outputs, followed by the Input

Wizard for input setup. Refer to the “Using the Setup Wizard” section on

page 80 for i nstructions.

• Press {Input Wizard} to run the input wizard, which includes input setup and

preset creation. Refer to the “ instructions.

Using the Input Wizard” section on page 93 for

• Press {Preset Management} to recall presets. Refer to the “Using the Preset

Management Menu” section on page 103 for instructions.

• Press {Input Management} to adjust properties of any active input — such as

wall position, brightness, and effects. Refer to the “

Menu” section on page 107 for instructions.

Using the Input Management

• Press {Display Management} to manage output display (LED) parameters and

Fiberlink module parameters. The

Receiver are used to connect the DX-700 to NNI-based LED tiles via a fiber optic

cable. Refer to the “ for instructions. Refer to Appendix D, “ for more information about the Fiberlink modules.

Using the Display Management Menu” section on page 124

Fiberlink NNI Multi-mode Transmitter and

Fiberlink NNI Installation” on page 205

• Press {DX-700 Management} to view system properties, configure your monitor,

run diagnostics and test patterns, adjust Ethernet properties, save a system “startup” file, reset the system, set genlock parameters, or configure “expert” modes such as delay processing. Refer to the “ section on page 134 for instructions.

Using the DX-700 Management Menu”

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For your reference, an “output table”' is provided at the top of various DX-700 menus, such

Output Selection Menu shown in the illustration below.

as the

4. Operation

Output Table Description

Output Table

Figure 4-3. Output Selection Menu (sample)

The table lists the following information from left to right:

• Output: DX-700 Output #. Numbering within a bank is as follows:

Figure 4-4. Output numbering

• Tx: Fiberlink transmitter status: ON, OFF, or -- (n/a).

• Rx: Fiberlink receiver status: ON, OFF, or -- (n/a).

• Tiles: # of tiles detected, as connected to the specific output.

• Type: Type of Barco LED tile.

In the table, the color of the text is significant:

• White text indicates “tiles not detected.”

• Red text indicates “tiles detected,” but the output is not set up.

• Green text indicates the output is set up.

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In the rear panel graphic, the color of the output buttons mirrors that of the text:

For the Fiberlink information, as shown below:

Tx Column Rx Column Description

• A Green button indicates that tiles are detected and the output is set up.

• A Red button indicates that tiles are detected, but the output is not set up.

• A Gray button indicates an output on which tiles are not de t ect ed .

• Cyan indicates “focus.”

Tx and Rx columns in the table, different combinations of status provide important

Table 4-2. Tx and Rx status combinations

ON ON Fiberlink NNI Transmitter is detected. Receiver is

ON OFF Transmitter is detected. Receiver is detected, but it is off.

ON – – Transmitter is detected. Receiver is not detected. The

– – – – Transmitter is not detected. Receiver is not detected.

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Setup Wizard Menu Trees

• Setup Wizard Operations

• Group Color Scheme

detected. The system will list tile quantities and type — provided that tiles are properly connected to the receiver.

The system will not list tile quantities and type.

system will not list tile quantities and type.

The system will not list tile quantities and type.

Fiberlink is not used. Instead, a direct connection is used between DX-700 and the tiles. The system will list tile quantities and type — provided that tiles are properly connected to DX-700.

Fiberlink is not used. Instead, CompactLink is used, but it is transparent to DX-700.

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Using the Setup Wizard

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The Setup Wizard menu tree varies slightly, depending on the type of output module that you are setting up. The figure below illustrates the Setup Wizard menu tree for

Output Modules:

DVI

Home Menu

Setup Wizard

Rolling Smoothly?

Yes No

Setup Wizard Initial Menu

Select Output

Wall Positioning Menu

Apply Set Columns

Output Position Menu

Set RowsNext

Set Direction

Set Start

H Position V Position

H Size V Size

Bank Selection Menu

Select Bank

If one output

Note: DVI output module selected

Output Selection Menu

is set up

Standard mode

Not all outputs set

up. Continue?

Yes No

Delay Mode Dependency

pre-selected

Select this output as

the reduced/minimum

Setup Dependency

If two outputs

are set up

If one output

is set up

delay output? Yes No

Delay mode

disabled

DisplayNext

Reduced or Minimum

mode pre-selected

Setup Dependency

If all outputs

are set up

Display

If two or three

outputs are set up

Select one of the outputs as the reduced/minimum

delay output?

Yes No

Delay Output Selection Menu Select Output

is set up

NTSC

Computer

Panel

Display #

Grid SizeNo

Setup Dependency

If two or three

outputs are set up

Dis-similar Tiles Similar Tiles

Test Pattern Check Menu

Moving Smoothly?

Yes No

Set up additional displays

Click physical

button in Output

Selection Pane

Grid Size

Display Output Selection Menu

Click physical

output connector in

rear panel view

Input Wizard

Return?

Yes No

If one output

Output Frame Rate Menu

Next PAL

Output Setup Complete

Display Layout Menu

Test Pattern Check Menu

Yes

Display Reset H Output Position V Output Position

Accept Position

Figure 4-5. Setup Wizard Menu Tree for DVI Output Modules

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The figure below illustrates the Setup Wizard menu tree for NNI Output Modules:

Home Menu

Setup Wizard

Rolling Smoothly?

Yes No

Output Position Menu

Bank Selection Menu

Setup Wizard Initial Menu

Select Output

Check Cabling

Detect

H Size V Size

Select Bank

Output Selection Menu

If one output

is set up

Standard mode

pre-selected

Note: NNI output module selected

Setup Dependency

Not all outputs set

up. Continue?

Yes No

Delay Mode Dependency

Select this output as

the reduced/minimum

delay output? Yes No

Delay mode

If two outputs

are set up

DisplayNext

Reduced or Minimum

mode pre-selected

Setup Dependency

If one output

is set up

disabled

If all outputs

are set up

Display

If two or three

outputs are set up

Select one of the outputs as the reduced/minimum

delay output?

Yes No

Delay Output Selection Menu Select Output

is set up

NTSC

Computer

Panel

Display #

Grid SizeNo

Setup Dependency

If two or three

outputs are set up

Dis-similar Tiles Similar Tiles

Test Pattern Check Menu

Moving Smoothly?

Yes No

Set up additional displays

Click physical

button in Output

Selection Pane

Input Wizard

Return?

Yes No

If one output

Output Frame Rate Menu

Next PAL

Output Setup Complete

Display Layout Menu

Test Pattern Check Menu

Yes

Display Reset H Output Position V Output Position

Accept Position

Figure 4-6. Setup Wizard Menu Tree for NNI Output Modules

Note

In the previous two menu trees, the {Previous} and {Home} buttons have been omitted for simplicity.

Grid Size

Display Output Selection Menu

Click physical

output connector in

rear panel view

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Using the Setup Wizard

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The Setup Wizard steps you through the process of setting up outputs, setting up output groups (if required), and then takes you directly to the Input Wizard to set up inputs.

The first portion of the Setup Wizard, which starts below, deals exclusively with output and group setup. In this procedure (for each output), you will set the size of the output raster to match the size of your LED wall.

Before you begin, be sure that all LED walls are connected to the DX-700.

 Use the following steps to use the Setup Wizard:

1. Ensure that all your LED wall(s) are properly installed and cabled.

2. Ensure that all outputs from all output modules are properly connected to the

inputs of your wall(s).

Important

3. On the Reduced/Minimum Delay Menu, ensure that you pre-select the desired

type of delay processing you want for a selected output: standard, reduced, or minimum delay mode. Refer to the “ page 159 for instructions on setting and changing the delay mode.

4. From the Home Menu, press {Setup Wizard} to display the Bank Selection

This step is critical. Once you enter the Setup Wizard, all LED walls that you wish to set up must be connected to the various DX-700 outputs. If you forget to set up an output and you opt to set it up after concluding the wizard, you will be required to set up

all walls again after you re-enter the wizard.

Pre-selecting the Delay Mode” section on

Figure 4-7. Setup Wizard: Bank Selection Menu (sample)

5. Directly above the rear-panel graphic, press the button for the bank whose

outputs you wish to set up.

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The Setup Wizard Initial Menu appears.

Figure 4-8. Setup Wizard: Initial Menu (sample)

This menu reminds you to verify all of your data, power and processor connections. At the top of the menu, the label which you are configuring outputs.

6. Press {Next}. The system discovers the system configuration, including all input

and output modules, and all LED connections to all outputs. At the conclusion of the discovery process, the graphic of the rear panel and a representation of the installed modules.

Output Selection Menu appears, which includes a

Bank: [n] indicates the bank on

Figure 4-9. Setup Wizard: Output Selection Menu (sample)

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At the top of the Output Selection Menu, the output table lists current system information. Refer to the “ description of the data. Below the table is the rear panel graphic. Please note:

Output Table Description” section on page 79 for a

~ Each output is a button. ~ Color is significant:

Red indicates “tiles detected,” but the output is not set up.

•

Green indicates the output is set up. Gray indicates “tiles not detected.”

•

Cyan indicates “focus.”

7. Press the button for the output that you wish to set up.

Note

8. Depending on the type of output module(s), the following options are available:

If you press a gray button for an output in which tiles have not been detected, the system provides a series of intelligent troubleshooting tests for power, cables and Fiberlink connections.

~ For a bank that uses NNI output modules, the Test Pattern Rolling

prompt appears. Please continue with step

14.

~ For a bank that uses DVI output modules, the Wall Positioning Menu

appears. Please continue with step

9. For tiles connected to DVI output modules, the Wall Positioning Men u enables

you to set dimensions, direction, and the starting point. The number of “detected” tiles is shown. The figure below shows the

Figure 4-10. Wall Positioning Menu: Set Dimensions Section (sample)

9 below.

Set Dimensions Section of the menu.

~ Press {Set Columns}, and use the keypad to enter the number of

columns in the wall. The

Set Start Section of the menu updates.

~ Press {Set Rows}, and use the keypad to enter the number of rows in

the wall. Both the

10. In the Set Direction Section, press the button for the direction in which your tiles

are wired — either

{Horizontal} or {Vertical}.

Set Direction and Set Start sections update.

Figure 4-11. Wall Positioning Menu: Set Direction Section (sample)

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11. In the Set Start Section, press the button for the point at which your wiring starts

— either

Figure 4-12. Wall Positioning Menu: Set Start Section (sample)

12. Press {Apply}.

{Top Left}, {Bottom Left}, {Top Right}, or {Bottom Right}.

~ If all parameters have been properly set, the {Next} button appears. ~ If the system detects a mismatch between the number of tiles detected

and the number entered, a pop-up message appears. You will need to start the procedure again from step

13. Press {Next}.

14. The Test Pattern Rolling prompt appears.

Figure 4-13. Test Pattern Rolling Prompt

~ Press {Yes} if the test pattern is rolling smoothly. The Output Position

Menu is displayed. Please continue with step 15.

~ Press {No} if the test pattern is not rolling smoothly:

• For DVI tiles, the system remains on the , enabling you to re-enter correct tile information.

• For NNI tiles, you will be asked to check all cabling, and then

click the

Figure 4-14. Detect function for NNI tiles

After clicking {Detect}, the system returns to the Output

Selection Menu

{Detect} button.

Wall Positioning

at the beginning of the wizard.

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15. The Output Position Menu enables you to precisely adjust image size and

position until all four sides of the raster box are visible.

Figure 4-15. Se tup Wizard: Output Position Menu (sample)

To adjust the raster box (in pixels):

~ For DVI tiles, use the {Horizontal Position}, {Vertical Position},

{Horizontal Size} and {Vertical Size} controls.

~ For NNI tiles, use the {Horizontal Size} and {Vertical Size} controls.

The other sliders do not appear.

16. Press {Next} to display the Output Selection Menu again. Several options are

available:

~ To set up any remaining outputs, select an output and repeat the setup

procedure from step

~ If you have only one output set up, press {Next}. Please continue with

17.

step

~ If two or more outputs have been set up, press {Display}. Please

continue with step

17. (One output is set up) If there are remaining outputs to set up, you will be

prompted to continue. If you elect to continue, and if you have pre-selected the “reduced” or “minimum” delay modes on the you will be prompted to assign the current output as the delay output.

18.

Reduced/Minimum Delay Menu,

Figure 4-16. Select current output as the delay mode output

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•Select {Yes} to assign the output to operate in the selected

delay mode.

•Select

{No} to disable the selected delay mode in the DX-700.

Important

Once a selection is made (either appears. Please continue with step

18. (Two or more outputs are set up) If there are remaining outputs to set up, you

will be prompted to continue. If you elect to continue, and if you have pre-selected the “reduced” or “minimum” delay modes, you will be prompted to select a specific output as the reduced or minimum delay output.

Figure 4-17. Se lect specific output as the delay mode output

Choosing {Yes} does not enable the selected delay mode immediately. The mode will be enabled once an input is selected and routed to the designated output, from within the

Input Wizard routine.

{Yes} or {No}), the Output Frame Rate Menu

22.

•Select {Yes} to display the Delay Output Selection Menu,

which is essentially identical to the Select an output and press

•Select

{No} to disable the selected delay mode in the DX-700.

Output Selection Menu.

{OK} in the confirmation dialog.

Important

Once a selection is made (either

Choosing {Yes} and selecting an output does not enable the selected delay mode immediately. The mode will be enabled once an input is selected and routed to the designated output, from within the

Input Wizard routine.

{Yes} or {No}), two branches are available:

~ If dissimilar types of tiles were set up on each output, the Test Pattern

Check Menu appears. Please continue with step 19.

~ If similar types of tiles were set up on each output, the Display Layout

Menu appears, which enables you to group outputs if desired. Please

continue with step

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19. The Test Pattern Check Menu generates a rolling test pattern for all outputs.

Figure 4-18. Se tup Wizard: Test Pattern Check Menu (sample)

Verify that the test pattern is moving smoothly , and if required, adjust the grid size (in pixels).

~ Press {Yes} if the test pattern is moving smoothly. The Output Frame

Rate Menu appears. Please continue with step 22.

~ Press {No} if the pattern is not moving smoothly. The system returns to

the

Output Selection Menu, from which you must repeat or modify the

setup process. Please continue with step

20. The Display Layout Menu enables you to configure output groups (if desired),

provided that similar types of tiles were set up on two or more outputs. On the menu itself, a group is referred to as a “ comprised of two our more outputs, and which is treated as one by the system. Please note:

display,” which is essentially an array

~ If you do not want to group a particular output, select an arbitrary display

number (from 1 to 6), and set it’s output position as 1 (Horizontal) by 1 (Vertical).

~ If you do want to group two or more outputs, select an arbitrary display

number (from 1 to 6), and set the desired Horizontal by Vertical array.

Important

It is strongly recommended that you set up all of your outputs, prior to accessing the the

Output Selection Menu at any point by pressing

{Previous}, all group information for the bank is cleared.

Display Layout Menu. If you return to

Important

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The Display Layout Menu is arranged into four sections:

~ The top section shows the current bank, and provides help text.

Figure 4-19. Setup Wizard: Display Layout Menu (sample)

~ The Display Selection Section enables you to choose an arbitrary

display number (from 1 to 6), for the group you wish to create.

Note

Each group that you create is assigned a unique color. These colors are used on various menus and buttons to denote the groups. Refer to the “ section on page 92 for details.

~ The Output Position Section indicates the number of remaining

outputs, enables you to set the selected group’s physical dimensions, and allows you to “accept” the group’s position.

~ Finally, the Output Selection Section enables you to associate each

output position with a physical DX-700 output.

 Use the following steps to configure a group:

a. In the Display Selection Section, select an arbitrary display number

that you wish to configure (from 1 to 6). Display

Note

b. In the Output Position Section, indicate how the group is arranged —

in terms of your physical walls. For example:

You can also use this control to switch between groups that have already been set up, to view their configurations.

• If you have three walls constructed side by side, each

connected to an output, your output position is

• If you have four walls constructed in a square, then your output

position is

H2 x V2.

Group Color Scheme”

1 is the default.

H3 x V1.

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Press the {Horizontal} value box, and use the keypad to enter the number of horizontal outputs. Press the the keypad to enter the number of vertical outputs.

If required, press

c. Press {Accept Position} to display a graphic in the Output Selection

Section

square represents an output position.

that represents your selected H and V arrangement. Each gray

{Display Reset} to reset the H and V values to 1 x 1.

{Verti ca l} value box, and use

Figure 4-20. Display Layout Menu: Output Position Arrangement (sample)

d. To associate each logical output position with a physical DX-700 output,

press a gray “output” square. The appears, with a representation of the rear panel, and buttons for each physical output that you have set up.

e. On the Display Output Selection Menu, press the button for the output

you want to associate. The system returns to the and in the selected button — along with the group’s unique color. Refer to the “

Group Color Scheme” section on page 92 for color details.

Figure 4-21. Output Assignment

f. Repeat steps d and e for all remaining outputs, if desired.

Important

Output Selection Section, the assignment appears on the

At least one output must be configured as a group (even in a 1 x 1 array), in order to proceed to the next step. However, you do not have to configure groups for all outputs. Depending on your wall configurations, you can configure groups only for those outputs that you wish to combine into larger arrays, and leave the remaining outputs “ungrouped.”

Display Output Selection Menu

Display Layout Menu,

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Note that two additional options are available prior to completing the “group” configuration procedure:

• If you want to review the available physical outputs, press

{Panel} to display the Display Output Selection Menu.

• Press

{Previous} to return to the Output Selection Menu.

Caution

g. With all desired groups configured, press {Next}. If you have not set up

all outputs, you will be prompted to continue. When the

21. On the Test Pattern Check Menu, verify that the system-generated test pattern is

moving smoothly, and if required, adjust the grid size (in pixels).

If you return to the Output Selection Menu, all group information for the bank will be cleared.

{Yes} is selected,

Test Pattern Check Menu appears.

~ Press {Yes} if the test pattern is moving smoothly. The Output Frame

Rate Menu

appears. Please continue with step 22.

~ Press {No} if the pattern is not moving smoothly. The system returns to

Display Layout Menu, where you must modify the group(s).

the

22. On the Output Frame Rate Menu, select the desired output frame rate, then {Next} to display the Output Setup Complete Menu. This completes the

select output setup wizard.

~ Press {Next} to enter the Input Wizard. Y ou will be prompted to enter the

Input Wizard; press “

Using the Input Wizard” section on page 93.

{OK} at the prompt. Please continue with the

~ Press {Home} to exit the Setup Wizard completely.

Note

If you exit the wizard, it is strongly recommended that you run the Input Wizard next.

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When you create a group on the Display Layout Menu, unique colors are assigned to each group, to enable you to identify groups easily and quickly. Once a group is created, from that point forward, these colors appear on buttons in the

Status Menu , and the buttons in the Display Layout Menu.

The figure below illustrates the group color scheme:

Group: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 4-22. Group colors

Remember that group numbers are arbitrary reference numbers (from 1 to 6), for the various groups you can create.

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Input Wizard Menu Tree

• Input Wizard Operations

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The figure below illustrates the Input Wizard menu tree:

Home Menu

Input Wizard

4. Operation

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Output Selection Menu

Input Selection Menu

Delay On / Off

Input Connection Menu

Refresh

Dual SDI Input Mode Select Menu

Apply 1080p

Selected Delay

Mode Applied

Window Settings Menu

Restore

Bank

Output

Input Card

RGBHV

Y / Pb / Pr

DVI SDI - 1 SDI - 2

Dual SDI

4:4:4 10-bit 4:4:4 12-bit 4:4:2 10-bit

Window Left Window Top

Window Width

Window Height

Viewport Adjust Menu

Wall Contrast Adjustment Menu

Apply

Wall Gamma Adjustment Menu

Apply

Next Outdoor

Save Configuration Menu Save Next

Setup Complete Menu

Viewport Left Viewport Top

Viewport Width

Viewport Height

NIT Value

Indoor

Keyboard

Enter

Set up another?

Yes No

Figure 4-23. Input Wizard Menu Tree

Note

In the menu tree above, the {Previous} and {Home} buttons have been omitted for simplicity.

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During the output setup procedure (as described in the “Setup Wizard Operations” section) you set the raster size for each output to match the size of your wall. That procedure created a specific “pixel space” or output region for each output on the canvas.

The size, position, contrast and gamma.

Input Wizard enables you to place an input inside each output region, and adjust its

Note

These parameters can also be fine-tuned outside of the Input Wizard, by using the tools in the Refer to the “ on page 107 for details.

Using the Input Management Menu” section

Input Management Menu.

 Use the following steps to use the Input Wizard:

1. There are two ways to enter the Input Wizard:

~ From the Home Menu, press {Input Wizard}. ~ From the Setup Wizard, the Input Wizard starts automatically upon

completion of the Setup Wizard’s output setup and grouping steps.

2. Upon entering the Input Wizard, the Output Selection Menu appears.

Figure 4-24. Input Wizard: Output Selection Menu (sample)

The rear panel graphic shows which banks are present, and which outputs (and groups) have been set up within those banks. Color is significant:

~ Cyan indicates “focus” ~ Gray indicates an output that has been set up, but not gr ouped. ~ Group colors are identical to those in the Setup Wizard. Refer to the

Group Color Scheme” section on page 92 for color details.

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Select the bank, then select the output (or output group) to which you want to assign a specific input.

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3. The Input Selection Menu appears with an input card in focus. If there are

multiple input cards installed for the bank, you can select the desired input card. The green connector indicates the “currently” selected input, or the “default” input (if this is the first time the Input Wizard has bee n used).

Figure 4-25. Input Wizard: Input Selection Menu (sample)

a. Select the input card that contains the input that you wish to set up. b. Use the radio buttons to enable or disable the selected delay mode. This

function provides a final opportunity to enable/disable delay, before the mode is actually applied.

4. The Input Connection Menu appears for the selected input card.

Figure 4-26. Input Wizard: Input Connection Menu (sample)

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This menu provides a simplified graphic of the selected input module.

~ If the system detects sync for an input, its button is active. ~ If the system does not detect sync, the button is inact i ve. ~ The system must detect HD sync on both HD/SDI inputs, in order for the

Dual SDI button to appear.

~ If you connect an input source to the input module at this point in the

wizard, press the screen with new (updated) button status.

Select the input that you wish to set up.

5. One of the following two actions occurs:

{Refresh}. The system will search for sync, and re-draw

~ When the Dual SDI input is selected, the Dual SDI Data Mode Select

Menu appears. Please continue with step 6.

~ When either of the HD/SDI 1, HD/SDI 2, DVI, RGBHV or YPbPr inputs

are selected, the with step

6. When a Dual SDI input is selected, the Dual SDI Data Mode Select Menu

appears.

Window Settings Menu appears. Please continue

Figure 4-27. Input Wizard: Dual SDI Data Mode Menu (sample)

Select the exact type of dual SDI data that is connected and press {Apply} to display the

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7. After you select an input from the Input Connection Menu (or the Dual SDI Dat a Mode Select Menu), the W indow Settings Menu appears with the selected input

resolution displayed at the top.

Note

At this point in the Input Wizard, the selected delay mode is applied.

Figure 4-28. Input Wizard: Window Settings Menu (sample)

The Window Settings Menu scales the selected input source to precisely fit the selected output region.

2048 pixels

Source

1024 x 768

Figure 4-29. Window Set tings Adjustment

Output 1

PIP

500 x 400

Canvas

1080

pixels

S Example: If your output region is 500x400 and your input resolution is

1024x768, the system scales the input down to fit the 500x400 wall.

The following controls are available (all adjustments are in pixels):

~ Use the Window Left slider to adjust horizontal position. This slider

moves the image left or right.

~ Use the Window Top slider to adjust the input’s vertical position. This

slider moves the image up or down.

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~ Use the Window Width slider to adjust horizontal size. This slider

expands or contracts the image from the left edge.

~ Use the Window Height slider to adjust the input’s vertical size. This

slider expands or contracts the image from the bottom edge.

~ If required, press {Restore} to return the source to its default values.

8. Press {Next} to display the Viewport Adjust Menu.

Figure 4-30. Input Wizard: Viewport Adjust Menu (sample)

The Viewport Adjust Menu enables you to select (or “isolat e”) a portion of the input source to fit within the selected output region. It adjusts the scale of the image within the viewport — essentially sizing and positioning the input.

2048 pixels

ISO

400 x 300

Source

1024 x 768

Figure 4-31. Viewport Adjustment

Output 1

PIP

500 x 400

Canvas

S Example: Your 1024x768 input is scaled down to fit the 500x400 region.

Using viewport settings, you zoom in (or “isolate”) a portion of the input, adjusting it as desired to fill the output region.

The following controls are available (all adjustments are in pixels):

~ Use the Viewport Left slider to adjust horizontal position. ~ Use the Viewport Top slider to adjust the input’s vertical position. ~ Use the Viewport Width slider to adjust horizontal size.

1080

pixels

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~ Use the Viewport Height slider to adjust the input’s vertical size. ~ If required, press {Restore} to return the source to its default values.

9. Press {Next} to display the Wall Contrast Adjustment Menu.

4. Operation

Figure 4-32. Input Wizard: Wall Contrast Adjustment Menu (sample)

The Wall Contrast Adjustment Menu enables you to set the wall contrast by adjusting the white values.

~ Use the NIT Value slider to adjust the wall’s contrast. ~ Press {Apply} to update the wall with the new settings.

10. Press {Next} to display the Wall Gamma Adjustment Menu.

Figure 4-33. Input Wizard: Wall Gamma Adjustment Menu (sample)

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The Wall Gamma Adjustment Menu enables you to adjust the wall’s gamma curve. Two gamma “presets” are provided as standard: If another curve was stored in the wall and detected by the system, that “stored” curve will be shown as a button.

{Indoor} and {Outdoor}.

Note

11. Press the button for the desired gamma curve, then press {Apply} to update th e

wall with the new gamma settings.

Important

12. Press {Next} to display the Save Configuration Menu, shown in the following

illustration.

Additional gamma curves can be selected. Refer to the

Managing LED” section on page 126 for details.

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The selected gamma curve will be applied to all tiles in the LED wall, even if the tiles have different gamma curves.

Figure 4-34. Input Wizard: Save Configuration Menu

The Save Configuration Menu enables you to save a preset configuration.

Note

A DX-700 “preset” is a file that stores bank-specific input configurations and wall settings in non-volatile memory. Each preset is a snapshot of

all outputs in the selected bank.

S Example: The bank has three ungrouped outputs and three input modules.

Y ou have already assigned a DVI input (from input module 1) to output 1, and you have just used the Input Wizard to assign an RGBHV input (from input

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Firmware Version

How to Use This Guide

About the DX-700

• Overview

• Firmware Version 2.10 Features

• Introduction to the Canvas

• Single Bank Configurations

• External Stacking

• Cross-bank Stacking

Connectivity Diagrams

• Single Bank, Single Input Source, Single Output

DX-700 Front Panel

The Touch Screen is a 640 x 480 color LCD that shows all menus and functions. Y ou can use the Touch Screen in a variety of ways:

DX-700 Rear Panel

• Input Module Block Diagram

• Input Module Description

Input Module

• Output Module Description

The figure below illustrates the DX-700’s DVI Output Module.

The figure below illustrates the DX-700’s NNI Output Module.

One System Module is a requirement in all DX-700 units, and its location is always to the left of the well as connections for synchronization, monitoring, control and diagnostics.

• Module Configuration Rules

Module Installation and Configuration

Safety Precautions

Rack-Mount Installation

Signal Connection

Format Connection Table

Quick Setup and Operations

Quick Function Reference

Controlling the DX-700

Power-Up Initialization

Using the Home Menu

Output Table Description

Using the Setup Wizard

Using the Input Wizard

Figure 4-23. Input Wizard Menu Tree