Barco DX-700 User Manual

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• Manual #: 26-0601000-00

• Revision: 02

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© Barco. May 19, 2010
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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: [phone]

• Fax: [phone]

• Website: www.barco.com

Barco N.V.
Noordlaan 5
8520 Kuurne
BELGIUM

• Phone: [phone]

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T echnical Support

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

• [phone] — Events (24/7)

• [phone] — 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.

Note

Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or
statement.

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presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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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

Kent Vogel

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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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Output Fiberlink Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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 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.

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• 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

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• 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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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

1

2

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

1

1080

pixels

Module 1

Output 1

600 x 500

Module 1,

340 x 900

Module 1, Output 2

1080

pixels

340 x 1080

340 x 1080

340 x 1080

340 x 1080

340 x 1080

Module 1, Output 1

Module 1, Output 2

Module 1, Output 3

Module 2, Output 1

Module 2, Output 2

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

Input

Blank

Blank

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

Blank

Bank 1

Input

Input

Blank

Multi-input, dual output

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

Input

Output

Output

Triple bank, single input

Bank 1

Input

Output

System

Power

Input

Input

Bank 2

Input

Output

Dual bank, multi-input

Input

Output

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.

=units.

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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

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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

YC

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 [phone]. Our Customer
Support Engineers will be happy to supply you with the support you need. Refer to
Appendix C, “

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Connectivity Diagrams

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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

Blank Panel

Blank Panel

Blank Panel

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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