Extron electronic QGE 100 User Manual

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QGE 100 • Setup Guide

The QGE 100 Quantum Graphics Encoder encodes an RGB or DVI signal from a source computer or similar graphical device
and streams it to a Quantum® Elite Videowall Processor, computer, or other viewing device over an IP network. The viewing
device can then decode the image data and reproduce the original source image, displaying it at its original or scaled
resolution. The QGE is connected between a source computer and its monitor, keyboard, and mouse without affecting the
performance of the computer. From these connections it obtains data about changes in the display content, along with
keyboard and mouse actions.

NOTE: For full installation, configuration, and operation details, see the QGE 100 User Guide at www.extron.com.

Rear Panel Features and Connections

Reserved for
Future Use

COM 2

Power connector

a

Ethernet port

b

Peripheral mouse connector

c

PC mouse connector

d

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COM1 serial port

e

DVI-I In monitor port

f

DVI-I Out loop-through connector

g

PC keyboard connector

h

Peripheral keyboard connector

i

12V DC IN
REG

1.5A MAX

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qualified service personnel

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PERIPH PC

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COM 1

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DVI-I DVI-I

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Installation Steps

1. Disconnect power from the QGE and power off all other equipment in the system.

2. Connect the QGE to the source computer:

NOTE: If you do not intend to use keyboard and mouse control of the source computer through the QGE 100, omit

the first four bullets (connecting the QGE between the source computer and its keyboard and mouse).

z Connect the PS/2 mouse of the source computer to the QGE Periph mouse port (

z Connect the PS/2 keyboard of the source computer to the QGE Periph keyboard port (

z Connect the QGE mouse PC port (

z Connect the QGE keyboard PC port (

z Connect the DVI-I In (

z Connect the monitor of the source computer to the DVI-I Out loop-through connector (

3. Connect the QGE to the network. Connect the QGE Ethernet port to the network of your viewing device.

4. Connect power to the QGE 100 (see “Connecting Power to the QGE 100,” below).

) monitor port of the QGE to the monitor port of the source computer.

f

) to the PS/2 mouse connector of the source computer.

d

) to the PS/2 keyboard connector of the source computer.

h

in the diagram above).

c

).

i

) of the QGE.

g

NOTE: Always power up the QGE 100 before the source computer; otherwise, the QGE does not correctly detect

the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

5. Power on the source computer.

CAUTION: Always power on the source computer and QGE 100 after making all connections between them.

Connecting Power to the QGE 100

1. Plug the mini DIN connector of the provided 12 VDC power supply into the rear panel connector labeled “12V DC.”

2. Connect the provided power cord between the IEC connector of the power supply and an AC outlet. (The QGE 100

power supply is double-insulated and does not require an earth to ground connection.)

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QGE 100 • Setup Guide (Continued)

Front Panel Features

1

3

LAN
STATUS

QUANTUM GRAPHICS ENCODER

QGE 100

2

Power LED (green) — Lights when the unit has power.

a

LAN LED (amber) —

b

z Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

z Unlit: No data is being transmitted or no source is connected.

Status LED (amber) —

c

z Lit steadily: The unit is connected to a valid source and is functioning normally.

z Blinking regularly: The unit is functioning normally; no source is connected.

z Unlit: The unit is not functioning correctly.

NOTE: When the QGE 100 is powered on, the three LEDs light steadily for approximately 10 seconds.

Configuring the QGE 100

To set up the QGE 100, use the QGE 100 Administrator software, which is provided with the product on the Extron
Videowall Processing CD.

1. Install and start the QGE 100 Administrator program:

a. Load the Videowall CD in the external disk drive of your viewing computer.

b. On the external root directory of the CD, locate and double-click the Administrator icon, located at:

QGE 100\Software\QGE 100 Administrator\QGE 100 Administrator Vn.nn.exe. The installation wizard opens.

c. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens to complete the program installation.

d. On your desktop, click Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > QGE 100 > QGE 100 Administrator >

QGE 100 Administrator. The main application window opens with the QGE 100 List section displaying all QGE 100s

detected on the network.

2. Log in as administrator by selecting Log in from the Admin menu and entering Admin (the

default password) on the Log in: Password screen. This enables you to access the fields in the
Configure QGE 100 Properties section.

3. On the QGE 100 list, click the name of the QGE that you want to configure, then click the

Connect button.

4. In the Performance Settings section under Configure QGE 100 Properties, select the following settings:

z Frame Rate Limit: From this menu, select the refresh rate (number of frames per second) (5 is recommended).

z Bandwidth Limit: From this menu, select the maximum possible flow of data streaming onto the network (5000 is

recommended).

5. Make changes to the network settings as desired:

a. In the Network Settings section, click the Advanced Network Settings button. The Network Settings screen opens.

b. The factory default IP address for the QGE 100 is 172.28.231.98. To change this, enter a new address in the

IP Address field on the Network Settings screen.

c. Enter subnet mask, gateway, DNS server, and WINS server addresses as appropriate. You can also enter a name for

the QGE and select the network speed from the drop-down menu.

d. When finished entering network settings, click OK to close the Network Settings screen and enable your changes.

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