Jupiter Systems
Fusion Catalyst 4000
Getting Started Guide
January 18, 2013
A-FC4-000-03, Rev. I
Copyright
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Warranty
Statement of Limited Warranty
FOR JUPITER FUSION CA TALYST DISPLA Y WALL CONTROLLERS and PIXELNET
HARDWARE
Jupiter Systems warrants that the Fusion Catalyst Display Wall Controllers sold by Jupiter are free from
defects in material and workmanship and will perform in accordance with the product specification for a
period of 24 months from the date of shipment from Jupiter Systems. This warranty is in effect whether the
product was purchased directly from Jupiter or through an authorized Jupiter distributor. Any product
becoming defective within the time period specified will be repaired or replaced, at Jupiter’s option and at
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product to the customer within the U.S. will be borne by Jupiter.
Products returned to Jupiter must have a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. To obtain an
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Warranty
Software Warranty and Special Provisions
Limited Warranty
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return of the price paid, or (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet this Limited
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Table of Contents
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Finding What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Terms Used In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Hints, Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. System Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 What’s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3. Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Connecting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 CatalystLink Input Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Quad HD Decoder Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 4. Configuring Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 First Time Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 Logging onto the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3 Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Contents
4.3.1 Configuring the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3.2 Changing the Computer Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3.3 Setting Visual Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3.4 Configuring the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 5. ControlPoint Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.1 Configuring the ControlPoint Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2 Virtual Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3 Verifying the Device Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Index of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Index of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Chapter 1—Introduction
1. Introduction
This Getting Started Guide will provide instructions on setting up the
Fusion Catalyst 4000 Wall Controller. It will cover from opening the box to
getting the wall up. This guide is meant for those people who are already
familiar with Jupiter equipment. Please refer to the full manual for detailed
instructions on installing and using this equipment.
Please refer to the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Hardware Manual and
ControlPoint Software Manual.
1.1 Finding What You Need
There are four (4) basic sections in the guide:
• The Fusion Catalyst 4000 System
• Hardware Setup
• Configuring Network
• Software Setup
These sections are enumerated in the upper right of every page to make
‘thumb searchers’ easy and fast. The Table of Contents on page iii lists
all major and minor subject headings in an outline form.
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1—Introduction
1.2 Terms Used In This Manual
Graphics = AN OUTPUT - the output from a graphics adapter to a display
device (as in one of the wall controller’s graphics channels).
Display Device = any device used to display graphics information from a
computer, such as a monitor, flat panel, or any of numerous projector
types.
Video = AN INPUT – an NTSC/PAL composite or S-Video signal (as in a
Video Window showing such a source signal, Video window).
DVI Source = AN INPUT - the digital output of another computer fed to
a DVI Capture Board via an HD15 connector and viewed in a DVI window.
DVI Output = AN OUTPUT - graphics output to a display device, either
analog via an HD15 connector or digital via the DVI connector on the
display device.
Window = a standard WINDOWS construct - a frame with content that
can be moved around the Windows desktop and sized
Array or Wall Array = this is the rows and columns of that make up the
Display Wall. Arrays are always expressed in terms of standard coordinate
notation (x, y), i.e. (5 x 2). Where x = the horizontal component and y =
the vertical component. Below is a wall that is 5 displays wide and 2
displays high.
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Hints, Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
1.3 Hints, Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
There are four specific special entries used in this manual to get your
attention.
• Hint
• Note
• Caution
• Warning
These entries are listed in their order of importance. You will find them in
this manual in the format shown in the examples below.
Hint Hints are items that will likely make your operation of the system
simpler, easier, quicker, or more efficient.
Note Notes are entries that bring your attention to specific items or to alert
you to items that we want to be sure you see, read, and understand
before continuing with a procedure or ensuring proper operation of
the system.
Caution Cautions are entries that bring your attention to items that may
damage the operating system if not done properly, done when not
supposed to be done, or done out of sequence; or, to items that may
cause the system to malfunction or not operate properly. Cautions
will also be used to bring your attention to items such as physical
connections that can cause your system to operate improperly.
Warning Warnings are entries that bring to your attention items that will
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or product damage.
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Chapter 2—System Concept s
2. System Concepts
The Fusion Catalyst 4000 is shipped in a single cardboard carton. The
carton contains the Fusion Catalyst 4000 chassis and a tray that contains
all the components that go with the system. The contents of this box and
tray are listed below.
2.1 Chassis
Jupiter recommends that two people be present when unpacking the
chassis. To unpack:
1. Open the box, remove the components tray from the carton, and
set it aside.
2. Fold the flaps back against the sides of the box; while one person
holds the carton, another person can lift the chassis (with foam
packing) out of the carton.
3. Remove the foam packing pieces and place the Fusion Catalyst
chassis on a bench or table.
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2—System Concepts
2.2 What’s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box
The Fusion Catalyst 4000 System will be shipped as one box (single
chassis system).
Table 1: Container Contents
Quantity Item
1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Main Chassis
1-2* Fusion Catalyst 4000 Expansion Chassis
1-6* Streaming Video System (SVS-8)
1 Accessory Tray
The Accessory Tray contains the following items:
Table 2: Accessory Tray Contents
Quantity Item
0-96* DVI-I to VGA Connector Adaptors
1 USB Keyboard - 104 key
1 USB Mouse – 2 button/wheel
1 AC Power Cord – 3 conductor
1 Operating System Package
1-3*
1* Windows 7 64-bit package
1 ControlPoint CD-ROM
1Restore DVD
1Quick Start Guide
Rack mount set of 2 slides &
hardware
* Depends on system configuration
Caution This package contains Windows DVD disks. The Product ID number
that is required to install or reinstall Windows and the serial key label
are both affixed to the side panel of the chassis.
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What’s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box
Figure 1 - Serial and Windows Key Labels
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Chapter 3—Hardware Setup
3. Hardware Setup
This section describes the hardware setup for the Fusion Catalyst 4000
Wall Controller.
3.1 Rack Mount
Mount the Fusion Catalyst System chassis in the 19-inch rack designated
for this system. Refer to the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Hardware Manual
for specific information on installing the chassis in the 19-inch rack. It is
recommended that you have two people working together to install the
Fusion chassis in the 19-inch rack assembly.
3.2 Connecting the System
The following sections describe how to connect the cables to the Fusion
Catalyst 4000 System. Refer to the sections referenced in the Fusion
Catalyst 4000 Hardware Manual for specific information on a hardware
component.
3.2.1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connections
1. Ensure that the power switch is off.
2. Connect the power cord to the rear of the Fusion Catalyst 4000
chassis.
3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports of the Fusion
Catalyst 4000 chassis.
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3—Hardware Setup
4. Connect the display cables to the proper graphics output
connectors on the rear of the system. Display devices in a wall
are numbered top left to bottom right counting across to the
right and moving down.
Figure 2 - Default Display Numbering, 3 x 3 Array
Figure 3 - Typical Fusion Catalyst 4000 Rear Chassis
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Connecting the System
The following boards are Optional:
• Dual or Quad Channel Gigabit Ethernet Board
• Quad HD Decoder Board
• CatalystLink Board
• Sound Board
• RAID 5 Board
Caution Do not use the VGA port. Jupiter Systems does not support
it.
3.2.2 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Cable Connections
The Catalyst system outputs can be connected with either DVI-D cables or
analog (VGA) cables. If analog cables are used you will need to install the
adapters shown here.
Note Jupiter Systems does not ship the DVI-I to HD 15 Adapters
with Fusion Catalyst 4000.
Figure 4 - DVI-I to HD 15 Adapters
Catalyst output connectors are white. Cables must be connected in output
order. Graphics channels are labeled on the rear of the chassis. Output
channels correspond to display numbering in front view of the wall as
shown in Figure 13 - “Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map” on
page 18.
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3—Hardware Setup
Figure 5 - DVI Output Connections
The Catalyst system DVI input channels are numbered on the rear panel.
These channels correspond to the channel number selected in the
software. DVI inpu t connectors are blue.
Figure 6 - DVI-I Input Connections
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Connecting the System
Warning To prevent shock or accidental static discharge, make sure
that the Fusion Catalyst and projectors are OFF and
properly grounded (connected to a three wire AC source)
before attempting to connect the analog or DVI cables
between the projectors and the Fusion Catalyst. Failure to
do this may result in damage to the graphics output
circuitry.
Note It is important to note that the Graphics Board, in
conjunction with the DVI-I Connectors, has output and
connections for BOTH digital DVI signals and analog VGA
signals. There is a 5 meter limit to the length of cables used
for digital output to digital monitors.
3.2.2.1 Power Connections
Install the power cord to the Fusion Catalyst. Plug the power cord into an
AC outlet.
3.2.2.2 Mouse and Keyboard Cables
Plug the mouse and keyboard cables into any one of the USB ports.
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3—Hardware Setup
3.3 CatalystLink Input Board
The CatalystLink board provides additional input capability from PixelNet
nodes, including DVI-I, 3G SDI, and HD component nodes.
• Each CatalystLink card features 4 PixelNet ports and supports up
to 8 PixelNet Input nodes
• Supports 4 destination windows per card
Figure 7 - CatalystLink Input Board
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Quad HD Decoder Board
3.4 Quad HD Decoder Board
The Quad HD Decoder board allows SD/HD encoded stream sources to be
brought into the system. The Quad HD Decoder board is a dedicated
hardware decoder that can decode four simultaneous SD/HD streams in
various encoded formats and transport method.
The Quad HD Decoder board consists of 4 RJ45 Ethernet connectors and
connection to the baseboard is a 4-lane Gen1 PCI Express. This board can
generate up to four windows on the wall, using one or more inputs, with
independent scaling possible on each window.
Figure 8 - Quad HD Decoder Board
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3—Hardware Setup
3.5 Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections
If the system includes the optional Octal Video Input Panel, connect the
panel to the appropriate Octal Video Board using the Octal Video Cable
(SCSI-type cable). This cable has yellow labels.
Each Input Panel supports up to two Octal Video Boards. The first Octal
Board (counted by the lowest chassis slot number) will be connected to the
left side of the Input Panel. The second board (next Octal Board in the
chassis) will be connected to the right side connector on the panel. Input
channels are counted from left to right (looking at the front of the panel).
Each BNC connector pair is labeled with an input number. The first set of 8
Octal Video inputs (left side) on the first Octal Video Input Panel are
labeled 1 to 8; the second set, if installed, will be labeled 9 to 16.
Each vertical pair of BNC connectors supports a single composite signal by
connecting a BNC cable to the upper connector (or a single S-video signal
by connecting the Luminance signal to the upper BNC connector) and the
Chrominance signal to the lower BNC connector (or by using an S-video to
dual BNC adapter).
Figure 9 - Octal Video Input Panel (8 inputs) – Front View
Figure 10 - Octal Video Input Panel (16 inputs) – Front View
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Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections
Figure 11 - Octal Video Input Panel – Rear View
Figure 12 - Octal Cable
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3—Hardware Setup
Figure 13 - Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map
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Chapter 4—Configuring Network
4. Configuring Network
This section describes the various steps needed to configure the network
and connections in your Fusion Catalyst System. These steps usually only
have to be performed one time when the system is installed.
4.1 First Time Startup
Note It is recommended that you have a standard multi-sync
monitor (or flat panel) available for configuring your Wall
Controller for the first time. Your Wall Controller has been
configured at the factory for a single display and a
resolution of 1024x768 at 60 Hz refresh rate.
Power-on the Fusion Catalyst and wait for Windows to boot. The factory
has already entered the Windows Product ID; however, you will be
required to answer a few other questions for Windows. Note that you can
find your Product ID on the side of the chassis. You will need this Product
ID in order to complete the Windows installation if you re-install.
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4—Configuring Network
4.2 Logging onto the System
The first time you enter the system, the desktop will appear without any
need to log in. It is recommended that you set up user accounts and
passwords appropriate to your installation and company security policies.
The factory has already setup a default user name, Jupiter. There is no
password. The default user name can be used by typing Jupiter and
pressing the Enter key.
Table 3: User Name and Password
Windows User Name Password
7 Jupiter (none)
4.3 Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System
This section covers configuring your Fusion Catalyst System.
4.3.1 Configuring the Network
Because your display controller has been completely installed at the
factory, only a few entries (listed below) will make the controller
operational on a network. If your network is setup for DHCP, you may w ant
to change the computer name (in the next section), then skip the network
configuration steps following that.
You are advised to contact your network administrator before configuring
the network parameters. If your system is not using DHCP, you will need to
have IP address, subnet mask, computer name, and workgroup names
ready when doing the Network Configuration. If you do not know how to
enter these parameters or do not have them available, please see your
network administrator.
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Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System
4.3.2 Changing the Computer Name
Open Control PanelSystemChange Settings link.
Figure 14 - Change Settings link
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4—Configuring Network
Enter a new name and click the Change button.
Figure 15 - Computer Name
Enter the information necessary for this system for a Computer Name on
your network.
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Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System
Figure 16 - Changing the Computer Name
If your network is setup for DHCP, skip to Configuring the ControlPoint
Software.
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4—Configuring Network
4.3.3 Setting Visual Effects
The following settings are required for optimal Fusion Catalyst
performance in Windows 7.
Steps to do the settings:
1. Open My Computer properties dialog.
2. Select Advanced System Settings. The System Properties
dialog appears as shown below.
Figure 17 - Advanced System Settings
3. Select the Advanced tab on the System Properties dialog.
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4. Click on the Settings button in the Performance group. The
Performance Options dialog appears.
Figure 18 - Performance Options Dialog
5. Select the Visual Effects tab on the Performance Options
dialog.
6. Select the Adjust for best performance option to un-check the
entire list.
7. Select the Custom option.
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8. In the Custom item list, select (check) the following items, as
shown on figures below:
• Animate controls and elements inside windows
• Fade or slide menus into view
• Fade or slide ToolTips into view
• Fade out menu items after clicking
Figure 19 - Custom Items List
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9. Scroll down on the list and select the following items:
• Smooth edges of screen fonts
• Smooth scroll list boxes
• Use visual styles on windows and buttons
Figure 20 - Custom Items List (continued)
10. Click Apply and then OK.
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4—Configuring Network
4.3.4 Configuring the Connections
If your network is configured for DHCP, you should skip this section and
jump to the next section on configuring the ControlPoint software.
1. Open Network Connections (right click Network Places and
click Properties). Double-click the appropriate Local Area
Connection icon (or right click the network icon and click
Properties).
Figure 21 - Connections
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2. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon to bring up the
dialog shown below.
Figure 22 - Local Area Connection
3. Click the Properties button to get to the dialog shown in the
following graphic.
4. Under the General tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/
IPv4) to highlight it as shown below. Then click the Properties
button.
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Figure 23 - Network Protocols
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5. After clicking the Properties button, you will see the dialog
below. Set the IP Address and all other parameters appropriate
to your installation.
Figure 24 - TCP/IPV4 Properties
If you do obtain IP and DNS server addresses automatically from your
network, you will need to type in the proper addresses as shown in the
figure above. If you do not have a v alid address for your individual system
or you do not know what address your network uses, you will need to
contact your IT department or network administrator to get the proper
addresses. You will need to enter an IP addresses for each Ethernet
adapter installed in the Fusion Catalyst System.
Please be sure that you enter these numbers accurately. Your computer
may not operate properly on the network, if the required addresses are not
entered correctly. When done, click the OK button.
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a. Enter IP and DNS settings as required by your network.
Figure 25 - Advanced Settings
b. Close out and save all settings by clicking successive OK
buttons. Restart.
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Chapter 5—ControlPoint Sof tware
5. ControlPoint Software
5.1 Configuring the ControlPoint Software
Your Display Wall can be configured with the VSConfig utility in a few
basic steps. These steps will be covered in detail in the following sections.
1. Configure the Display Devices (projectors, cubes, monitors, flat
panels); resolution, color depth, and frequency.
2. Configure the wall itself – the number of rows and the number of
displays in each row.
Cautions: 1. User Access Control (UAC) needs to be turned off to run
VSConfig.
2. Close ALL windows before making any changes to items
in VSConfig.
3. You must restart your Fusion Wall Controller system
TWICE whenever any changes are applied to the
VSConfig.
4. The Settings page within Display Settings will show
the VirtualScreen as Display 1. The graphics port on the
motherboard is shown as Display 2. The primary display for
the system must be Display 1. Do not enable Display 2!
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5.2 Virtual Screen Configuration
1. Run VSConfig: Go to Start Menu/Programs/Jupiter/
ControlPoint/VSConfig
Figure 26 - VSConfig Program
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Virtual Screen Configuration
2. Set the wall dimension to 2x2 (i.e. set Screens Horizontally and
Screens Vertically fields to 2).
Figure 27 - Virtual Screen Configuration
3. Set the desired single screen resolution. In the following
example, it is: 1680 x 1050 x 32
4. Click OK. When prompted for restarting Windows, click Yes.
5. After Windows is restarted, it is necessary to restart Windows a
second time.
6. If the wall layout is reconfigured, the Single Screen Resolution
will go blank. In such cases, set the resolution and restart the
system.
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5—ControlPoint Software
5.3 Verifying the Device Map
In order for your system to operate properly, the Device Map must
correctly describe your system. The following figure shows a
representation of the Device Map.
1. Open the Device Map by starting the VSConfig dialog.
2. Click the Device Map button.
Figure 28 - Device Map
The Device Map dialog appears, displaying a tree-list of the system
devices. If the dialog does not describe your system properly, go to the
Windows Device Manager and check that all Fusion Catalyst Devices are
correctly installed.
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Index of Figures
Figure 1. Serial and Windows Key Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Figure 2. Default Display Numbering, 3 x 3 Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Figure 3. Typical Fusion Catalyst 4000 Rear Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Figure 4. DVI-I to HD 15 Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Figure 5. DVI Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Figure 6. DVI-I Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Figure 7. CatalystLink Input Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Figure 8. Quad HD Decoder Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Figure 9. Octal Video Input Panel (8 inputs) – Front View . . . . . . .16
Index of Figures
Figure 10. Octal Video Input Panel (16 inputs) – Front View . . . . .16
Figure 11. Octal Video Input Panel – Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 12. Octal Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Figure 13. Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Figure 14. Change Settings link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Figure 15. Computer Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Figure 16. Changing the Computer Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Figure 17. Advanced System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Figure 18. Performance Options Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Figure 19. Custom Items List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Figure 20. Custom Items List (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Figure 21. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Figure 22. Local Area Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Figure 23. Network Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Figures
Figure 24. TCP/IPV4 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Figure 25. Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Figure 26. VSConfig Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Figure 27. Virtual Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Figure 28. Device Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Index of Tables
Table 1. Container Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 2. Accessory Tray Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 3. User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Index of Tables
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Index
Index
A
Accessory Tray ............................6
Advanced Settings
System Properties ................... 24
B
Boards and Accessories
CatalystLink Board ................... 14
Quad HD Decoder Board ............ 15
C
Cable Connections ..................... 11
CatalystLink Board
Boards and Accessories ............. 14
Change Settings
Chassis
.......................................5
Configuring
Network Connections ................ 28
Connecting System
Connections
Container Contents
ControlPoint
Introduction .............................1
........................ 21
............................... 20
......................9
................................9
......................6
Copyright
................................... iii
Custom Settings
Visual Effects ..........................26
D
Device Map
Verifying ...............................36
Virtual Screen Configuration .......36
F
Fusion Catalyst 4000
Accessory Tray ..........................6
Cable Connections ...................11
Change Computer Name ............23
Change Settings ......................21
Configuring ............................20
Connecting System ....................9
Connections .............................9
Container Contents ....................6
First Time Startup ....................19
Logging On ............................20
Octal Video Connections ............16
Optional Boards .......................11
Power Connections ...................13
Rack Mount ..............................9
System Concepts .......................5
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Index
H
Hardware Setup ...........................9
Hardware Warranty
...................... v
I
IP Settings
Advanced .............................. 32
TCP/IPV4 Properties ................. 31
L
License Agreement ......................vii
Local Area Connection Properties
Network Protocol ..................... 30
Local Area Connection Status
...... 29
N
Q
Quad HD Decoder Board
Boards and Accessories .............15
R
Rack Mount .................................9
S
Serial Key Label ...........................7
Setting Visual Effects
Single Screen Resolution
Virtual Screen Configuration .......35
Software Warranty
Starting
VSConfig ...............................34
System Concepts
System Properties
Advanced Settings ...................24
..................24
......................vi
.........................5
Network Connections
Configuring ............................ 28
Network Protocol
Local Area Connection Properties .30
O
Octal Video Connections ............. 16
P
Performance Options
Custom ................................. 26
Visual Effects .......................... 25
Custom Settings ................... 26
Power Connections
Product ID Number
..................... 13
......................7
T
TCP/IPV4 Properties
IP Settings .............................31
V
Verifying
Device Map ............................36
Virtual Screen Configuration
Device Map ............................36
Single Screen Resolution ...........35
Wall Dimension .......................35
Visual Effects
Custom Settings ......................26
Performance Options ................25
VSConfig
...................................33
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Index
Starting ................................ 34
W
Wall Dimension
Virtual Screen Configuration ....... 35
Windows Key
..............................7
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