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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ....................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................. 1
Claims ................................................................................................................ 1
Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 1
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3
Front Overview................................................................................................... 3
Rear Overview ................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel Description............................................................................................ 4
Product Dimensions ...................................................................................... 5
3. Setup ........................................................................................... 6
AC Power...................................................................................................... 6
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 6
Orientation.......................................................................................................... 6
Rigging ............................................................................................................... 6
Signal Connections ....................................................................................... 6
Video Source Connection .................................................................................. 6
NovaLCTMars Connection................................................................................. 6
Preview Monitor Connection .............................................................................. 6
Connection Diagram .......................................................................................... 7
4. Operation .................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 8
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 8
Operating Settings Configuration .................................................................. 13
INPUT Settings .................................................................................................. 13
INPUT DETAIL ........................................................................................................ 13
ZOOM ADJUST ....................................................................................................... 13
VGA ADJUST .......................................................................................................... 13
ADC ADJUST .......................................................................................................... 13
OUTPUT Settings .............................................................................................. 14
OUTPUT DETAIL .................................................................................................... 14
OUTPUT FORMAT.................................................................................................. 14
OUTPUT ADJUST ................................................................................................... 14
SCALE Settings....................................................................................................... 15
SCREEN Settings.................................................................................................... 16
RATIO...................................................................................................................... 16
PICTURE Settings ................................................................................................... 16
Picture In Picture ..................................................................................................... 16
TEXT OVERLAY ..................................................................................................... 17
DISPLAY MODE...................................................................................................... 18
GAMMA ................................................................................................................... 19
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TRANSITION Settings .......................................................................................
Transition MODE ..................................................................................................... 20
FADE TIME ............................................................................................................. 20
Transition ALPHA .................................................................................................... 20
DEINTERLACE ....................................................................................................... 21
20
SPLIT Settings ................................................................................................... 21
SPLIT Total.............................................................................................................. 21
SPLIT Position and Size.......................................................................................... 21
SAVE SETUP Settings....................................................................................... 21
SAVE TO ................................................................................................................. 21
LOAD FROM ........................................................................................................... 22
DELAY CALL ........................................................................................................... 22
SYSTEM Settings .............................................................................................. 22
SYSTEM INFO ........................................................................................................ 22
TECH SUPPORT .................................................................................................... 22
DATE&TIME ............................................................................................................ 22
LOCK FRONT PANEL............................................................................................. 23
HOT BACKUP ......................................................................................................... 23
EDID FOLLOW ........................................................................................................ 23
LANGUAGE語言 .................................................... 24
FACTORY RESET ............................................................................................. 24
Total Reset .............................................................................................................. 24
SAVE IP RESET...................................................................................................... 24
NovaLCTMars Software................................................................................ 25
Software Setup................................................................................................... 25
Screen Configuration ......................................................................................... 25
Sending Card Tab ................................................................................................... 25
Receiving Card Tab ................................................................................................. 25
Screen Connection Tab ........................................................................................... 25
Firmware Update................................................................................................ 26
Video Panel Firmware Update ........................................................................... 26
Getting Started.............................................................................................. 27
5. Maintenance................................................................................ 28
Product Maintenance .................................................................................... 28
6. Technical Specifications ........................................................... 29
Returns............................................................................................ 30
Contact Us ...................................................................................... 31
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Before You Begin

1. Before You Begin

What Is Included

• Vivid Drive 23N
• Power Cord
• Rack Mount Adapter
• DVI-to-DVI Jumper

Unpacking Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

Claims

If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.

Text Conventions

Convention Meaning
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings A menu option not to be modified
<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON A value to be entered or selected
• USB Cable
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide

Symbols

Symbol Meaning
Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.

Disclaimer

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetdj.com
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2018 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Vivid Drive 23N are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &
Sons LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Before You Begin

Safety Notes

• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.
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Introduction
LCD Display
SELECT Knob
1
MENU
10+
23456
7890

2. Introduction

Product Overview

Front Overview

Control Panel Description
Button/Knob Function
SELECT
Knob
<CV/1> Selects CVBS input source, or enters the number 1 when editing a number value
<HDMI/2> Selects HDMI input source, or enters the number 2 when editing a number value
<SDI/3> Enters the number 3 when editing a number value
<VGA/4> Selects VGA input source, or enters the number 4 when editing a number value
<YPbPr/5> Selects YPbPr input source, or enters the number 5 when editing a number value
<BLACK/6> Blacks out the video output, or enters the number 6 when editing a number value
<MENU>
<SCALE/7>
<SPLIT/8> Navigates directly to the Split menu, or enters the number 8 when editing a number value
<COM/9> Enters the number 9 when editing a number value
<SAVE/0>
<LOAD/10+> Navigates directly to the Load menu
Rotate to navigate upwards or downwards through the menu list, and increase or decrease a selected numeric value. Push to enable the currently displayed menu option or set the currently selected value into the selected function.
Exits the current menu or function. Press and hold for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the control panel.
Navigates directly to the Scale menu, or enters the number 7 when editing a number value
Navigates directly to the Save menu, or enters the number 0 when editing a number value
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Introduction
12 3 4 56
1178 910 1312

Rear Overview

Rear Panel Description
# Port Function
1RS232RJ12 port for remote control system connection. 2 USB B 1 USB B port for firmware updates
3 DVI In
4 USB B 2 USB B port for connecting to NovaLCT Mars 5 Ethernet Out 2 6 Ethernet Out 1 7CVBS INBNC connector for CVBS input 8 VGA/YPbPr IN DE-15 connector for video input from a VGA or YPbPr source 9 HDMI IN HDMI input port to scaler. This port must be used to use the scaler.
10 HDMI LOOP HDMI output port for sending non-scaled HDMI video signal to other devices
11 DVI1 OUT
12 DVI2+VGA OUT DVI output connector for sending scaled video signal to other devices 13 Power In Power input socket for a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DVI input connector for video signal from DVI1 OUT (11) or a pre-scaled video source
Ethernet ports for sending video signal to video panels (6 is port 1, 5 is port 2)
DVI output connector for sending scaled video signal to the DVI In port (3). This port must be connected to DVI In (3) for the scaler to be used.
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Product Dimensions

9.8 in
250 mm
8.6 in
219 mm
1.8 in
45 mm
Introduction
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Setup
Insert into slot and
secure with screws
Rack Mount Adapter Empty Slot Cover

3. Setup

AC Power

The Vivid Drive 23N has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (a circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid th e risk of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation

The Vivid Drive 23N comes with a Rack Mount Adapter for mounting the product in a standard 19” rack.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
• Make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight. (see the Technical Specifications
Mounting Diagram
)

Signal Connections

The Vivid Drive 23N uses the NOVA control protocol to send video signal to the connected panels. The Vivid Drive 23N has USB and Ethernet ports for interfacing with a computer, an HDMI port for unscaled video input, a DVI port for scaled video input, as well as 2 ethernet out ports, and both HDMI and DVI out ports.

Video Source Connection

You can link the Vivid Drive 23N directly to a video source using a DVI connection (for pre-scaled video sources) or an HDMI connection (for unscaled video sources). There is also a BNC connector for CVBS input and a DE-15 connector for VGA or YPbPr input.

NovaLCTMars Connection

You can link the Vivid Drive 23N to a computer running the NovaLCTMars software using a USB (type B) connection. This will provide control and mapping options for the Vivid Drive 23N through a computer interface.

Preview Monitor Connection

You can link the Vivid Drive 23N to a monitor that will preview the LED output using a DVI cable plugged into the DVI2+VGA OUT port or an HDMI cable plugged into the HDMI LOOP port.
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Connection Diagram

Unscaled Output
Data Connection for NovaLCTMars
Unscaled Video Input
Pre-scaled Video Input
Internal
Scaler
Output
(DVI to DVI
Jumper)
Output to Panel
Assembly
PC running
NovaLCTMars
and/or Video
Software
Vivid Drive 23N
Preview Monitor
Vivid 4 Panel Assembly
Unscaled Output
to the next
Vivid Drive 23N
Scaled Output
Setup
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Operation

4. Operation

Control Panel Operation

Please refer to the Front Overview for a detailed description of the control panel.

Menu Map

PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
INPUT INPUT Main Level
INPUT
DETAIL
V UP 0–768 Stretches the video upwards
V DOWN 0–768 Stretches the video downwards
V UP/DOWN 0–384 Stretches the video up and down
ZOOM
ADJUST
VGA
INPUT
ADJUST
ADC
ADJUST
SDI ADJUST
OUTPUT OUTPUT Main Level
OUTPUT
DETAIL
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
FORMAT
H LEFT 0–1024 Stretches the video leftwards
H RIGHT 0–1024 Stretches the video rightwards
H LEFT/
RIGHT
CENTER 0–384 Stretches the video in all directions
H POS -100–100 Adjusts horizontal position of VGA video V POS -100–100 Adjusts vertical position of VGA video
CLOCK -100–100 Adjusts the VGA input signal clock
PHASE -100–100 Adjusts the VGA input signal phase
ADC AUTO
ADJUST
ADC RESET
ALL H POS 27–227 V POS 27–227
ANTI-ALIAS
DATA RANGE: _ _ _ _ _
STANDARD
_ _ _ _ _ Displays the currently selected input
0–512 Stretches the video left and right
RESET Resets all Zoom Adjust settings
AUTO ADJUST Automatically adjusts VGA input signal
YES <SEL>, NO <MENU> Automatically adjusts the brightness
YES <SEL>, NO <MENU> Resets the ADC setting
STEP_126
STEP_7
RESET
_ _ _ _x_ _ _ _x_ _
DVI MODE: _ _ _
BIT DEPTH: _ _ BIT
DE: _ _ _ DE H POS: _ _ _ _ _ DE V POS: _ _ _ _ _
DE H SIZE: _ _ _ _ _
DE V SIZE: _ _ _ _ _
H POLARITY: _ _ _ V POLARITY: _ _ _
800x600x60 1024x768x60 1024x768x75 1280x720x60 1280x720x50 1280x768x60 1280x800x60
1280x1024x60
Reserved for future use
Displays currently set output resolution and frequency, DVI mode, bit depth, data range, DE (VGA or YPbPr) signal status, position and size, and the horizontal and vertical polarity.
Selects output resolution and frequency from preset options
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PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
OUTPUT (cont.) OUTPUT Main Level (cont.)
1360x768x60 1366x768x60
1400x1050x60
1440x800x60 1440x900x60
1600x1200x60
OUTPUT
FORMAT
(cont.)
OUTPUT ADJUST
OUTPUT (cont.)
SCALE
SCREEN
RATIO
PICTURE
STANDARD
(cont.)
CUSTOM
DVI MODE
BIT DEPTH
DATA
RANGE
DE ADJUST
H SIZE 61–_ _ _ _ Sets the width of DVI1 OUT V SIZE 61–_ _ _ _ Sets the height of DVI1 OUT H POS -100–_ _ _ _ Sets the horizontal position of DVI1 OUT V POS -16–_ _ _ _ Sets the vertical position of DVI1 OUT
H SIZE 61–_ _ _ _ Sets the width of DVI2+VGA OUT V SIZE 61–_ _ _ _ Sets the Height of DVI2+VGA OUT H POS 0–_ _ _ _ V POS 0–_ _ _ _ Sets the vertical position of DVI2+VGA OUT
MODE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST 0–100 Adjusts the contrast of the output SATURATION SHARPNESS 0–100 Adjusts the sharpness of the output
8 BIT
1680x1050x60 1920x1080x60 1920x1080x50 1920x1120x60 1920x1200x60 2048x1152x60
2560x812x60 1560x816x60
_ _ _ _x_ _ _ _x_ _
DVI Sets the protocol to DVI (default)
HDMI Sets the protocol to HDMI
(DVI) /
DE
H POS 0–_ _ _ _ _ Adjusts the horizontal position V POS 0–_ _ _ _ _ Adjusts the vertical position
H SIZE 61–_ _ _ _ Adjusts the horizontal size (width)
V SIZE 61–_ _ _ _ Adjusts the vertical size (height)
H POLARITY
V POLARITY
RESET Resets all output adjust settings
RESET Resets scale settings
RESET Resets screen settings
4:3 Sets the aspect ratio to 4:3
16:9 Sets the aspect ration to 16:9
NORMAL Does not alter the aspect ratio
8–12 BIT
IMAGE RGB color space
VIDEO YUV color space
FULL SIZE DVI2+VGA OUT outputs unscaled video
SCREEN SIZE DVI2+VGA OUT outputs scaled video
0–100 Adjusts the brightness of the output
0–100 Adjusts the saturation of the output
(HDMI)
OFF
ON
POS NEG POS NEG
Selects output resolution and frequency from preset options
Sets custom resolution and frequency
Sets bit depth in HDMI mode
Enables or disables digital encoding
Sets the phase of the horizontal scan
Sets the phase of the vertical scan
Sets the horizontal position of DVI2+VGA OUT
Operation
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Operation
PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
OUTPUT (cont.) OUTPUT Main Level (cont.)
COLOR RED 0–100 Adjusts the overall red level
PICTURE
(cont.)
PIP
TEXT
OUTPUT (cont.)
OVERLAY
DISPLAY
MODE
COLOR GRN 0–100 Adjusts the overall green level
COLOR
BLUE
RESET Resets all picture settings
PIP
LAYOUT
SWAP
IMAGE
ALPHA 0–16 Sets transparency of PIP
SELECT
TEXT
OVERLAY
PRESET
BLEND
MODE
BLEND
LEVEL
ABOVE/
BELOW
AND/OR
RED 0–248 Sets custom red level of overlay
GREEN 0–252 Sets custom green level of overlay
BLUE 0–248 Sets custom blue level of overlay
MODE
TEST
TEST
PATTERN
PATTERN
AUTO
SWITCH
0–100 Adjusts the overall blue level
OFF
ON
PIP L+T PIP appears at top left of output PBP L+R Output is split vertically (left and right) PBP T+B Output is split horizontally (top and bottom)
OFF
ON
IMAGE A Enables scaling of Image A IMAGE B Enables scaling of Image B
OFF
ON
User Custom color WhOnBk1 White on black 1 WhOnBk2 White on black 2 BkOnWh1 Black on white 1 BkOnWh2 Black on white 2
GrnOnBk1 Green on black 1
GrnOnBk2 Green on black 2 GrnOnWh1 Green on white 1 GrnOnWh2 Green on white 2
RedOnBk1 Red on black 1
RedOnBk2 Red on black 2 RedOnWh1 Red on white 1 RedOnWh2 Red on white 2
MODE1 Text is solid, background is transparent MODE2 Text is transparent, no background
0–15 Sets overlay transparency
BELOW Below mode
ABOVE Above mode
OR Or mode (left)
AND And mode (right)
BLACK SCREEN Blacks out the output
LIVE IMAGE Video output
FREEZE IMAGE Freezes the output on a single frame
FLAT IMAGE Displays a single color
TEST PATTERN Displays a test pattern
1–66 Selects from 66 available test patterns
OFF Test patterns will not switch automatically
1–10s Sets the interval between test patterns
Enables or disables PIP
Switches Image A with Image B
Enables or disables overlay
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PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
OUTPUT (cont.) OUTPUT Main Level (cont.)
RED 0–255
Sets the color of test pattern 65GREEN 0–255
BLUE 0–255
TEST
DISPLAY
MODE
(cont.)
OUTPUT (cont.)
GAMMA
TRANSITION TRANSITION Main Level
MODE
TRANSITION
FADE TIME 0.0–1.0s Sets time a transition takes
ALPHA 0–16 Sets transparency
DEINTERLACE
SPLIT SPLIT Main Level
SPLIT
H TOTAL 0–4096
SPLIT
V TOTAL 0–4096
PATTERN
(cont.)
FLAT
COLOR
HOR STEP 0–64
VER STEP 0–64
RED
COLOR
RED 0–255
GREEN 0–255
BLUE 0–255
LINEAR
sRGB
-1.2
1.2
-1.4
1.4
-1.6
1.6
CUT No transition
FAD E Video sources fade when transitioning
POP L+T Video source 2 enters from top left
PUSH L+T Video source 1 exits at top left
POP R+T Video source 2 enters from top right
PUSH R+T Video source 1 exits at top right
POP L+B Video source 2 enters from bottom left
PUSH L+B Video source 1 exits at bottom left
POP R+B Video source 2 enters from bottom right PUSH R+B Video source 1 exits at bottom right POP CENT Video source 2 expands from the center
PUSH CENT Video source 1 shrinks into the center
POP LEFT Video source 2 enters from the left PUSH LEFT Video source 1 exits to the left POP RIGHT Video source 2 enters from the right
PUSH RIGHT Video source 1 exits to the right
POP TOP Video source 2 enters from the top
PUSH TOP Video source 1 exits to the top
POP BOTTOM Video source 2 enters from the bottom
PUSH BOTTOM Video source 1 exits to the bottom
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE
Sets the number of steps in test pattern 66
Sets the color of test pattern 66
Sets the single color to be displayed in Flat Image mode
Sets the gamma of the output
Enables or disables deinterlacing
Enable/Disable Split
Sets the size of the total panel assembly
Operation
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Operation
PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
SPLIT (cont.) SPLIT Main Level (cont.)
H POS 0–_ _ _ _ V POS 0–_ _ _ _ H SIZE 0–_ _ _ _
SPLIT
V SIZE 0–_ _ _ _
SAVE SETUP SAVE SETUP Main Level
SAVE TO SAVE 1–10 Saves the current settings LOAD FROM SAVE 1–10 Loads the desired saved settings DELAY CALL 0–255s Sets output delay for multi-driver chains
SYSTEM SYSTEM Main Level
SYSTEM
INFO
TECH
SYSTEM
SUPPORT
SYSTEM (cont.) SYSTEM Main Level (cont.)
DATE&TIME
LOCK FRONT PANEL
LICENSE
SETUP
SYSTEM (cont.)
CAN USE
TIME
HOT
BACKUP
USB
UPGRADE
EDID
FOLLOW
LANGUAGE
FACTORY
RESET
語言
SALES HOTLINE: (800) 762-1084
WORK TIME: _ _d:_ _h:_ _m
TOTAL TIME: _ _d:_ _h:_ _m
TIMING
CONTROL
CHANGE
DATE
CHANGE
TIME
HOT
BACKUP
BACKUP_1–5
FACTO RY
RESET
SAVE IP
RESET
MCU VER: _._ _
SN: _ _ _ _
AFTER-SALE SERVICE:
DATE: YYYY-MM-DD Displays the current date
TIME: HH:MM:SS Displays the current time
BOOT TIMES: _ _
ON
OFF
YYYY-MM-DD Sets the date
HH:MM:SS Sets the time
YES <SEL>, NO <MENU>
ENTER PASSWORD
000000–999999
NO LIMIT No function
OFF
ON
CV1
HDMI
YPbPr
VGA
SDI
YES <SEL>, NO <MENU> Enables a scaler firmware update by USB
OFF
ON
ENG Sets the language to English
中文
YES <SEL>, NO <MENU> Resets the product to factory settings
YES <SEL>, NO <MENU> Clears all saved settings
Sets the position of this driver’s output on the panel assembly
Sets the size of this driver’s output on the panel assembly
Displays system informationVIDEO VER: _._ _
Displays phone numbers for assistance
Displays how long the product has been running
Displays the total time for which the product has run
Displays number of times the product has been turned on
Enables/Disables clock control
Locks the front panel (hold <MENU> for 3 seconds to unlock)
No function
Enables/Disables hot backup
Designates backup signals in order of priority
Enables/Disables EDID following
Sets the language to Chinese
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Operation

Operating Settings Configuration

INPUT Settings

The INPUT settings define the parameters of the video source to be edited by the internal scaler of the Vivid Drive 23N. To access the INPUT settings, do the following:
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select INPUT.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
INPUT DETAIL
To view which input is currently selected, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the INPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select INPUT DETAIL.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
ZOOM ADJUST
The ZOOM ADJUST settings select which portion of the video input to be processed by the internal scaler. To access and adjust the ZOOM ADJUST settings, do the following:
1. Access the INPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select ZOOM ADJUST.
1. Press the <SELECT> knob.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select which direction (or directions) to stretch the video input, from
V UP (upwards), V DOWN (downwards), V UP/DOWN (both up and down), H LEFT (leftwards), H RIGHT (rightwards), H LEFT/RIGHT (both left and right), or CENTER (all 4 directions). To reset
all zoom values, select RESET.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected zoom value.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the zoom is set as desired.
VGA ADJUST
The VGA ADJUST settings adjust the position and synchronization of a VGA video source. To access and adjust the VGA ADJUST settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the INPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select VGA ADJUST.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select which setting to adjust, from H POS (horizontal position), V POS (vertical position), CLOCK (input signal clock), or PHASE (input signal phase). To set the Vivid Drive 23N to automatically select the optimum settings, select AUTO ADJUST.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. If not using the AUTO ADJUST function, turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected value.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the signal is adjusted as desired.
ADC ADJUST
The ADC ADJUST setting controls the analog to digital conversion. To set the ADC ADJUST, do the following:
1. Access the INPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select ADC ADJUST.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select ADC AUTO ADJUST (to automatically adjust the ADC setting) or ADC RESET ALL (to reset the ADC setting).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Press the <SELECT> knob to confirm, or <MENU> to cancel.
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Operation

OUTPUT Settings

The OUTPUT settings control the output that the internal scaler sends from DVI1 OUT. To access the OUTPUT settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select OUTPUT.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
OUTPUT DETAIL
To view the current OUTPUT settings, do the following:
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select OUTPUT DETAIL.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
OUTPUT FORMAT
The OUTPUT FORMAT settings set the resolution and frequency of the output. To access and adjust the OUTPUT FORMAT, follow the instruction below.
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select OUTPUT FORMAT.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either STANDARD (choose from a preset resolution and frequency) or CUSTOM (set a custom resolution and frequency).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. If STANDARD: a. Use the <SELECT> knob to select from the list of standard resolutions and frequencies, from
800x600x60 to 1560x816x60. b. Press the <SELECT> knob. If CUSTOM: a. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the width value. b. Press the <SELECT> knob. c. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the height value. d. Press the <SELECT> knob. e. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the resolution value. f. Press the <SELECT> knob. g. Repeat from step 4 if necessary to set the resolution and frequency as desired.
OUTPUT ADJUST
The OUTPUT ADJUST settings include the DVI MODE, BIT DEPTH, DATA RANGE, and DE ADJUST settings. To access the OUTPUT ADJUST settings, do the following:
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select OUTPUT ADJUST.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
DVI MODE
The DVI MODE selects DVI or HDMI mode. To set the DVI MODE, follow the instruction below.
1. Access the OUTPUT ADJUST
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DVI MODE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either DVI or HDMI.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
BIT DEPTH
The BIT DEPTH setting determines the quality of the video signal quantization. If the DVI MODE is set to DVI, the BIT DEPTH will be 8 BIT. To adjust the BIT DEPTH when the DVI MODE is set to HDMI, do the
following:
1. Access the OUTPUT ADJUST
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select BIT DEPTH.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the value, from 8–12 BIT.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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DATA RANGE
The DATA RANGE setting determines the color space of the output. To set the DATA RANGE, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the OUTPUT ADJUST
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DATA RANGE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either IMAGE (RGB color space) or VIDEO (YUV color
space).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
DE ADJUST
The DE ADJUST settings control the digital encoding. To access and adjust the DE ADJUST settings, do the following:
1. Access the OUTPUT ADJUST
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DE ADJUST.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DE.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select ON (to enable the DE ADJUST settings) or OFF (to disable the DE ADJUST settings). This must be set to ON for the DE ADJUST settings to work.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
To set the position and size:
1. From the DE ADJUST menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select from H POS (horizontal position), V POS (vertical position), H SIZE (horizontal size), or V SIZE (vertical size).
2. Press the <SELECT> knob.
3. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected value.
4. Press the <SELECT> knob.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until the position and size is set as desired.
To set the phase/polarity:
1. From the DE ADJUST menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select H POLARITY (horizontal phase) or V POLARITY (vertical phase).
2. Press the <SELECT> knob.
3. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either POS (positive) or NEG (negative).
4. Press the <SELECT> knob.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until the polarities are set as desired.
If necessary, to reset the DE ADJUST settings:
1. From the DE ADJUST menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select RESET.
2. Press the <SELECT> knob.
SCALE Settings
The SCALE settings control the size and position of the output from DVI1 OUT. To access and adjust the SCALE
settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SCALE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select from H SIZE (horizontal size), V SIZE (vertical size), H POS (horizontal position), or V POS (vertical position). To reset the SCALE settings, select RESET.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected parameter, or enter the desired value using the number buttons.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the SCALE is set as desired.
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SCREEN Settings
The SCREEN settings control the size and position of the output to DVI1 OUT and DVI2+VGA OUT. To access and adjust the
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SCREEN.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select from H SIZE (horizontal size), V SIZE (vertical size), H POS (horizontal position), or V POS (vertical position).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected parameter.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
8. Use the <SELECT> knob to select MODE.
9. Press the <SELECT> knob.
10. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either FULL SIZE (outputs unscaled video) or SCREEN SIZE (outputs scaled video).
11. Press the <SELECT> knob.
12. If necessary, to reset the SCREEN settings, use the <SELECT> knob to select RESET and press the <SELECT> knob.
RATIO
The RATIO setting sets the aspect ratio of the output from DVI1 OUT. To set the RATIO setting, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select RATIO.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select an aspect ratio, from 4:3, 16:9, or NORMAL (does not alter the aspect ratio).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
PICTURE Settings
The PICTURE settings control the color balance and related aspects of the output from DVI1 OUT. To access and adjust the PICTURE settings, do the following:
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select PICTURE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select a setting to adjust, from BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
SATURATION, SHARPNESS, COLOR RED, COLOR GRN, or COLOR BLUE. To reset the PICTURE settings, select RESET.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected parameter.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the product outputs as desired.
Picture In Picture
The Picture In Picture (PIP) settings allow 2 video inputs to display simultaneously. To access and enable or disable the PIP settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select PIP.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select PIP.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OFF (disables PIP) or ON (enables PIP).
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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PIP LAYOUT
The LAYOUT setting determines where the second video input will appear on the connected panel assembly. To set the LAYOUT, do the following:
1. Access and enable the Picture In Picture
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select LAYOUT.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select a layout arrangement, from PIP L+T (second input appears in the top left), PBP L+R (output is split left and right), or PBP T+B (output is split top and bottom).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
SWAP IMAGE
The SWAP IMAGE setting toggles which video input is set as the Picture In Picture input. To toggle SWAP IMAGE, follow the instructions below.
1. Access and enable the Picture In Picture
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SWAP IMAGE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OFF (does not switch inputs) or ON (switches inputs).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
ALPHA
The ALPHA setting controls the transparency of the Picture In Picture image. To set the ALPHA, do the following:
1. Access and enable the Picture In Picture
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select ALPHA.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the transparency, from 0–16.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
SELECT
The SELECT setting determines which video input can be scaled by the SCALE function. To select which input to scale, follow the instructions below.
1. Access and enable the Picture In Picture
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SELECT.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either IMAGE A or IMAGE B.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
TEXT OVERLAY
The TEXT OVERLAY function allows display areas to be defined for text output only. To access and enable or disable the TEXT OVERLAY function, do the following:
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select TEXT OVERLAY.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select TEXT OVERLAY.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OFF (disables TEXT OVERLAY) or ON (enables TEXT OVERLAY).
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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TEXT OVERLAY PRESET
The PRESET setting selects a pre-set color scheme for the TEXT OVERLAY. To select a PRESET, follow the instructions below.
1. Access and enable the TEXT OVERLAY
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select PRESET.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select User (see Custom Color or 2), BkOnWh1–2 (black on white 1 or 2), GrnOnBk1–2 (green on black 1 or 2), GrnOnWh1–2 (green on white 1 or 2), RedOnBk1–2 (red on black 1 or 2) or RedOnWh1–2 (red on white 1 or 2).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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BLEND MODE
The BLEND MODE determines which, the background or the text, of the TEXT OVERLAY is transparent. To select the BLEND MODE, do the following:
1. Access and enable the TEXT OVERLAY
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select BLEND MODE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either MODE1 (the text is solid, the background is transparent) or MODE2 (the text is transparent, no background).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
BLEND LEVEL
The BLEND LEVEL setting sets the transparency of the TEXT OVERLAY. To set the BLEND LEVEL, follow the instructions below.
1. Access and enable the TEXT OVERLAY
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select BLEND LEVEL.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the transparency, from 0–15.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
ABOVE/BELOW
The ABOVE/BELOW setting selects the vertical location (ABOVE or BELOW) of the peripheral secondary content. To select the ABOVE/BELOW mode, do the following:
1. Access and enable the TEXT OVERLAY
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select ABOVE/BELOW.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either BELOW or ABOVE.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
AND/OR
The AND/OR setting selects the horizontal location (left or right) of the peripheral secondary content. To select the AND/OR mode, follow the instructions below.
1. Access and enable the TEXT OVERLAY
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select AND/OR.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OR (left) or AND (right).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
Custom Color
To set a custom color for the TEXT OVERLAY, do the following:
1. Access and enable the TEXT OVERLAY
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select a color level to set, from RED, GREEN, or BLUE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the value of the selected color.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the TEXT OVERLAY is colored as desired.
DISPLAY MODE
The DISPLAY MODE settings determines what is output from DVI1 OUT. To access and select the DISPLAY MODE, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DISPLAY MODE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select MODE.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select a mode, from BLACK SCREEN (no output), LIVE IMAGE (video output), FREEZE IMAGE (freezes the output on a single frame), FLAT IMAGE (a single solid color), or TEST PATTERN (a test pattern).
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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TEST PATTERN
To set the Vivid Drive 23N to output a specific test pattern from DVI1 OUT, do the following:
1. Access the DISPLAY MODE
2. From the DISPLAY MODE menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select TEST PATTERN.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select TEST PATTERN.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select a test pattern, from 1–66.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
To set if and how often the TEST PATTERN switches from one to the next:
1. From the first TEST PATTERN menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select AUTO SWITCH.
2. Press the <SELECT> knob.
3. Use the <SELECT> knob to select from OFF (will not switch automatically between test patterns) or from 1–10s (sets the interval between switches from 1 to 10 seconds).
4. Press the <SELECT> knob.
For TEST PATTERN 65, the color and number of vertical and horizontal steps can be customized. To do so:
1. From the first TEST PATTERN menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select from RED, GREEN, BLUE, HOR STEP (horizontal steps), or VER STEP (vertical steps).
2. Press the <SELECT> knob.
3. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected parameter.
4. Press the <SELECT> knob.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until the TEST PATTERN appears as desired.
For TEST PATTERN 66, the color can be chosen. To do so:
1. From the first TEST PATTERN menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select COLOR.
2. Press the <SELECT> knob.
3. Use the <SELECT> knob to select from RED, GREEN, BLUE, or WHITE.
4. Press the <SELECT> knob.
FLAT COLOR
To set the Vivid Drive 23N to output a custom static color from DVI1 OUT, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the DISPLAY MODE
2. From the DISPLAY MODE menu level, use the <SELECT> knob to select FLAT COLOR.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select which color level to adjust, from RED, GREEN, or BLUE.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected color value, from 0–255.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the color is set as desired.
GAMMA
To s e t t he GAMMA correction, do the following:
1. Access the OUTPUT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select GAMMA.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select from LINEAR, sRGB, -1.2, 1.2, -1.4, 1.4, -1.6, or 1.6.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
setting, and set the MODE to TEST PATTERN.
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TRANSITION Settings

The TRANSITION settings determine how the Vivid Drive 23N displays the switch when changing video sources. To access the TRANSITION settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select TRANSITION.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
Transition MODE
The MODE determines the effect used when the Vivid Drive 23N transitions from one video source to another. To set the transition MODE, do the following:
1. Access the TRANSITION Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select MODE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select an effect, from:
• CUT (no effect),
• FADE (fade effect),
• POP L+T (new video enters from top left),
• PUSH L+T (old video exits at top left),
• POP R+T (new video enters from top right),
• PUSH R+T (old video exits at top right),
• POP L+B (new video enters from bottom left),
• PUSH L+B (old video exits at bottom left),
• POP R+B (new video enters from bottom right),
• PUSH R+B (old video exits at bottom right),
• POP CENT (new video expands from the center),
• PUSH CENT (old video shrinks into the center),
• POP LEFT (new video enters from the left),
• PUSH LEFT (old video exits to the left),
• POP RIGHT (new video enters from the right),
• PUSH RIGHT (old video exits to the right),
• POP TOP (new video enters from the top),
• PUSH TOP (old video exits to the top),
• POP BOTTOM (new video enters from the bottom),
or
• PUSH BOTTOM (old video exits to the bottom).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
FADE TIME
The FADE TIME setting determines the length of time it takes for a transition to complete. To set the FADE TIME, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the TRANSITION Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select FADE TIME.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the amount of time, from 0.0–1.0s (seconds).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
Transition ALPHA
The ALPHA setting controls the transparency of transitioning video sources. To set the ALPHA, do the following:
1. Access the TRANSITION Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select ALPHA.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the transparency, from 0–16.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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DEINTERLACE
The DEINTERLACE function converts interlaced video signals to a non-interlaced format. To enable or disable deinterlacing, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the TRANSITION Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DEINTERLACE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either ON (deinterlaces video signals) or OFF (does not deinterlace video signals).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.

SPLIT Settings

The SPLIT settings split the video input into sections to output from 2 or more Vivid Drive 23N products onto the same connected panel assembly. This allows larger panel assemblies than can be controlled by a single Vivid Drive 23N. To access and enable or disable the SPLIT settings, do the following:
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SPLIT.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SPLIT.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OFF (disables SPLIT) or ON (enables SPLIT).
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
SPLIT Total
The SPLIT total settings H TOTAL and V TOTAL determine the total size of the connected panel assembly. To set the totals, follow the instructions below.
1. Access and enable the SPLIT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either H TOTAL (total horizontal size) or V TOTAL (total vertical size).
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected parameter.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the total size of the connected panel assembly is set accurately.
SPLIT Position and Size
The SPLIT position (H POS and V POS) and size (H SIZE and V SIZE) settings determine the location and size of a specific Vivid Drive 23N product’s output on the connected panel assembly. To set the position and size, do the following:
1. Access and enable the SPLIT Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select from H POS (horizontal position), V POS (vertical position), H SIZE (horizontal size), or V SIZE (vertical size).
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the selected parameter.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the size and position are set as desired.

SAVE SETUP Settings

The SAVE SETUP settings allow up to 10 different configurations of the Vivid Drive 23N to be stored and reloaded. To access the SAVE SETUP settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SAVE SETUP.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
SAVE TO
The SAVE TO function saves the currently set configurations of the Vivid Drive 23N to one of 10 SAVE slots. To save the current configuration of the Vivid Drive 23N, do the following:
1. Access the SAVE SETUP Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SAVE TO.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select a save slot, from SAVE 1–10.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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LOAD FROM
The LOAD FROM function loads previously saved configurations from one of the 10 SAVE slots. To load a saved configuration, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the SAVE SETUP Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select LOAD FROM.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select a save slot to load, from SAVE 1–10.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
DELAY CALL
The DELAY CALL setting is for use with multiple Vivid Drive 23N products, to offset start-up times. To set the DELAY CALL, do the following:
1. Access the SAVE SETUP Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DELAY CALL.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the interval, from 0–255s (seconds).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.

SYSTEM Settings

The SYSTEM settings include various functions such as backup and firmware updates. To access the SYSTEM settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SYSTEM.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
SYSTEM INFO
To view the SYSTEM INFO, do the following:
1. Access the SYSTEM Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SYSTEM INFO.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
TECH SUPPORT
To view phone numbers with which sales support can be contacted, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the SYSTEM Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select TECH SUPPORT.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
DATE&TIME
The DATE&TIME menu displays the time and related statistics for the Vivid Drive 23N, and allows the date and time to be set. To access, view, and enable or disable control of this menu, do the following:
1. Access the SYSTEM Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select DATE&TIME.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select TIMING CONTROL.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either ON (enables control) or OFF (disables control).
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
CHANGE DATE
To set the date to be displayed by the Vivid Drive 23N, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the DATE&TIME
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select CHANGE DATE.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the year.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the month.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
8. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the day.
9. Press the <SELECT> knob.
10. If necessary, repeat steps 2 to 9 until the date is set correctly.
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CHANGE TIME
To set the time to be displayed by the Vivid Drive 23N, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the DATE&TIME
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select CHANGE TIME.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the hour.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the minute.
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
8. Turn the <SELECT> knob to increase or decrease the second.
9. Press the <SELECT> knob.
10. If necessary, repeat steps 2 to 9 until the date is set correctly.
LOCK FRONT PANEL
To lock the front panel from use, do the following.
1. Access the SYSTEM Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select LOCK FRONT PANEL.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Press the <SELECT> knob to confirm, or <MENU> to cancel.
To unlock, hold <MENU> for 3 seconds.
HOT BACKUP
The HOT BACKUP function allows changes to settings to be preserved after power cycling without actively saving the configuration.
To enable or disable HOT BACKUP, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the SYSTEM Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select HOT BACKUP.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select HOT BACKUP.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OFF (disables the function) or ON (enables the function).
7. Press the <SELECT> knob.
To designate the priority order of the input video signals, do the following:
1. Enable HOT BACKUP.
2. From the first HOT BACKUP menu, use the <SELECT> knob to select a backup, from BACKUP_1–5 (1 is first, 5 is last).
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select which video source to designate as the selected priority, from CV1, HDMI, YPbPr, VGA, or SDI.
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the backups are set as desired.
EDID FOLLOW
The EDID FOLLOW function allows the Vivid Drive 23N to detect the specifications of connected panels. To enable or disable EDID FOLLOW, do the following:
1. Access the SYSTEM Settings
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select EDID FOLLOW.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either OFF (disables the function) or ON (enables the function).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.
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LANGUAGE語言

The menu of the Vivid Drive 23N can be displayed in either English or Chinese. To select the language, follow the instructions below.
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Use the <SELECT> knob to select either ENG (English) or 中文 (Chinese).
5. Press the <SELECT> knob.

FACTORY RESET

The FACTORY RESET functions can either completely reset the product back to factory settings, or rest only the saved configurations in the SAVE function. To access the FACTORY RESET menu, do the following:
1. Press the <SELECT> knob to enter the menu.
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
Total Reset
To perform a total FACTORY RESET, follow the instructions below.
1. Access the FACTORY RESET
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select FACTORY RESET.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Press the <SELECT> knob to confirm, or press <MENU> to cancel.
SAVE IP RESET
To clear all saved configurations from the SAVE function, do the following:
1. Access the FACTORY RESET
2. Use the <SELECT> knob to select SAVE IP RESET.
3. Press the <SELECT> knob.
4. Press the <SELECT> knob to confirm, or press <MENU> to cancel.
LANGUAGE
FACTORY RESET
menu.
menu.
語言.
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Operation

NovaLCTMars Software

The Vivid Drive 23N can be configured by a computer running the NovaLCTMars software, through a USB connection. You can download the NovaLCTMars software from www.chauvetdj.com/products/vivid-drive-
23n/.

Software Setup

To install and access all functions of the NovaLCTMars software:
1. Download the NovaLCTMars software from www.chauvetdj.com/products/vivid-drive-23n/
2. Run the setup file.
3. After installing the application and all included drivers, connect the Vivid Drive 23N and run the software.
4. Click User (U) in the menu running across the top of the window to open the drop-down menu.
5. Click Advanced User Login (A).
6. Type admin into the password field, and press the Login button on the screen, or press the Enter key.
Connect the Vivid Drive 23N to the computer before running NovaLCTMars.

Screen Configuration

The NovaLCTMars software has many configuration settings for any panel assembly connected to the Vivid Drive 23N. The options are divided into 3 tabs that appear on a window after clicking Screen
Configuration, selecting the product under Current Operation Communication Port, and clicking the Next button.
Sending Card Tab
On the Sending Card tab, the resolution and refresh rate can be set. From this tab the product’s redundancy can be set, system configurations can be saved, and the product can also be restored to factory default settings.
Receiving Card Tab
On the Receiving Card tab, the parameters sent to the software the last time this tab was viewed will be displayed. This tab displays many options that can be edited, but Chauvet does NOT recommend altering any of them. From this tab the firmware for connected video panels can be uploaded and downloaded.
Screen Connection Tab
On the Screen Connection Tab, there are three options for configuring the size of the connected panel assembly, the distribution between video output ports, and the data flow: Simple, Standard, and Complex.
• Simple Screen mode selects from preset data paths.
• Standard Screen mode allows the data flow and port distribution to be programmed manually with
a visual interface.
• Complex Screen mode allows the configuration to be entered in a flow chart by driver number, port,
and panel number, as well as dimensions and offset coordinates in pixels.
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Operation

Firmware Update

To update the firmware of the Vivid Drive 23N, follow the instructions below.
1. On a Windows PC, download the latest firmware update from www.chauvetdj.com/products/vivid-
drive-23n/.
2. Plug the product into power, connect it to the computer, and open NovaLCTMars.
3. Click User (U) in the menu running across the top of the window to open the drop-down menu.
4. Click Advanced User Login (A).
5. Type admin into the password field, and press the Login button on the screen, or press the Enter key.
6. Type admin again (There won’t be a field for this, just type anywhere in the window). The Program Loading window will pop up.
7. If more than one Vivid Drive 23N is connected, select the one to be updated from the Current Operation Communication Port drop-down menu.
8. Click the button to the right of Program Path, and browse to find and select the firmware update file.
9. Select the Sending Card check-box.
10. Click Update.
11. On the Vivid Drive 23N, access the SYSTEM Settings
12. Use the <SELECT> knob to select USB UPGRADE.
13. Press the <SELECT> knob.
14. Press the <SELECT> knob to confirm, or press <MENU> to cancel.

Video Panel Firmware Update

To update the firmware for a video panel connected to the Vivid Drive 23N, do the following:
1. Download the latest firmware update from the manufacturer website. For example, the latest firmware update for the Vivid 4 from CHAUVET DJ can be downloaded from www.chauvetdj.com.
2. Plug the video panel and Vivid Drive 23N into power, connect the products together and to the computer, and open NovaLCTMars.
3. Click User (U) in the menu running across the top of the window to open the drop-down menu.
4. Click Advanced User Login (A).
5. Type admin into the password field, and press the Login button on the screen, or press the Enter key.
6. Type admin again (There won’t be a field for this, just type anywhere in the window). The Program Loading window will pop up.
7. If more than one Vivid Drive 23N is connected, select the one connected to the panel to be updated from the Current Operation Communication Port drop-down menu.
8. Click the button to the right of Program Path, and browse to find and select the firmware update file.
9. Select the Receiving Card FPGA check-box.
10. Click Update.
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Operation

Getting Started

To set up a new assembly of Vivid 4 video panels with a Vivid Drive 23N, follow the instructions below.
1. Download LCTMars (not Mac compatible) or SmartLCT from www.chauvetdj.com/products/vivid-
drive-23n/.
2. Install the selected software.
3. Connect and cable the Vivid 4 panel assembly according to the Vivid 4 User Manual (available at
www.chauvetdj.com
4. Connect the Vivid 4 panel assembly to power
5. Connect the Vivid Drive 23N to power.
6. Connect the Vivid 4 panel assembly to Ethernet Out 1 on the Vivid Drive 23N. (See Rear
Overview)
7. Connect the computer to USB B 2 on the Vivid Drive 23N. (See Rear Overview
8. Run the software and follow instructions from LCTMars or SmartLCT to map the video panel assembly as desired.
9. Connect the video source to the Vivid Drive 23N.
Using the internal scaler of the Vivid Drive 23N:
a. Connect the DVI to DVI jumper as shown in Connection Diagram b. Connect the video source to HDMI IN, VGA/YPbPr IN, or CVBS IN. c. Press the button that corresponds with the video source being used (<HDMI/2>, <VGA/4>,
<YPbPr/5>, or <CV/1>). (See Front Overview
d. Send video signal to the Vivid Drive 23N. e. Follow the SCALE Settings
assembly.
Using pre-scaled video, bypassing the internal scaler of the Vivid Drive 23N: a. Connect the video source to DVI In. b. Send video signal to the Vivid Drive 23N.
).
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instructions to fit the video output to the connected panel
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Maintenance

5. Maintenance

Product Maintenance

Dust build-up reduces performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the product’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean your products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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Technical Specifications

6. Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight
Length Width Height Weight
8.6 in (219 mm) 9.8 in (250 mm) 1.8 in (45 mm) 3.1 lb (1.4 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection
Switching (internal) 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging
Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption 40 W 40 W
Operating Current 0.4 A 0.2 A
Fuse F 1 A, 250 V F 1 A, 250 V
Power I/O U.S./Worldwide UK/Europe
Power input connector IEC IEC
Power Cord plug Edison (U.S.) Local Plug
Video
Input Purpose Output Purpose
1 BNC CVBS 2x RJ45 Video Output
1 DE-15 VGA VGA, YPbPr 1 HDMI Preview/Loop Output
1 HDMI HDMI, DVI DVI1 Scaler Out, to Mapper
1 DVI Mapper In, from Scaler DVI2 Preview Output
Maximum Supported Panels Maximum Supported LEDs
30 per RJ45 1,310,720
Connections
Input Purpose Output Purpose
1 USB Type B Firmware Updates 1 USB Type B Software Connection
1 RJ12 RS-232 Linking
Control
PC Software Control Protocol
NovaLCTMars NOVA
Thermal
Maximum External Temperature Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C) Convection
Ordering
Product Name Item Code UPC Number
Vivid Drive 23N 21081387 781462217358
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Returns

Returns
In case you need to get support or return a product:
• If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
• If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in France, contact Chauvet France.
• If you are located in Germany, contact Chauvet Germany.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetdj.com Germany, or Mexico.
If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetdj.com
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.
To submit a service request online, go to www.chauvetdj.com/service-request Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. Chauvet
will not issue call tags. Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA
number.
for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France,
for contact details.
.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
•RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).
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Contact Us

World Headquarters
UK
Benelux
France
Germany
Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B
Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
General Information Technical Support
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: (844) 393-7575
Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015
Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 Website: www.chauvetdj.com
Address: Unit 1C Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
NG16 6NT
Voice: + 44 (0) 17 73 511115
Fax : +44 (0) 1773 511110
Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
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Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Address: 3, Rue Ampère
91380 Chilly-Mazarin
France Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11
28759 Bremen
Germany Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
(Entrance by Calle 2)
Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetdj.mx
Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010
Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
Contact Us
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. Fol­low the instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.
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