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Worship

Center

Broadcast

System

Installation Guide

Just Add Power Cardware Company

www.justaddpower.com

[email protected]

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Worship Center Broadcast System

Installation Guide Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................3

WCBS Functions ........................................................................................................................................3

System Components ................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................................................5

Receiver Box Installation............................................................................................................................5

Connect Receivers to the Video Genie™ Bus Ports...................................................................................6

Video Genie™ DS1 Hardware Installation and Configuration................................................................... 6

Worship Center Broadcast System Software Installation and Configuration.................................................8

1 of 3 Install the WCBS Graphical User Interface.................................................................................. 8

2 of 3 Install the HotKeys utility program ............................................................................................10

3 of 3 Customize the Worship Center Broadcast System Graphical User Interface .............................11

Change Serial Port ....................................................................................................................................11

Disable or Enable Hotkeys........................................................................................................................ 11

Change Messages...................................................................................................................................... 12

Message Save........................................................................................................................................ 12

Change Delay Timer ................................................................................................................................. 12

IR Learning Mode..................................................................................................................................... 13

Worship Center Broadcast System Operation............................................................................................... 14

Broadcast Buttons ..................................................................................................................................... 14

A/V Source Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 14

Resolution Button .....................................................................................................................................14

MONITOR Preview Buttons .................................................................................................................... 14

Control Buttons.........................................................................................................................................15

Matrix Buttons .......................................................................................................................................... 15

F10 – Split Button..................................................................................................................................... 15

IR Matrix .................................................................................................................................................. 15

RS232 Remote Control............................................................................................................................. 16

Total Control Console Basic Operation ........................................................................................................ 19

Total Control Console™ System setup..................................................................................................... 22

Panel Key Sounds on/ off ......................................................................................................................... 22

IR Command Learning ............................................................................................................................. 22

Group Port Setting ....................................................................................................................................23

Video Scaler Resolution setting................................................................................................................ 23

Basic Trouble Shooting Techniques ............................................................................................................. 25

Example Diagnostic Procedures ...................................................................................................................25

Specific Problem Diagnosis..........................................................................................................................26

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Introduction

Welcome to the Worship Center Broadcast System (WCBS). The primary function of the WCBS is to connect computers and video devices (VCR, Camera, DVD, Satellite, etc.) to viewing screens. The viewing screens can be LCD projectors, CRT monitors, LCD panels, and other compatible VGA devices. The typical installation includes the Video Genie DS1 matrix switcher that combines a video scaler (converts Video signals to high resolution VGA signals), a video switch (instantly switches between several VGA and Video signals), and a CAT5e based audio/video distribution system (inexpensive industry standard cabling).

The WCBS is a hardware-based audio/video switching system that can be installed with any computer system using VGA compatible graphics (this includes IBM compatible PC’s and Macintosh PC’s running any operating system). The WCBS requires you to install a small Receiver Box adjacent to every viewing screen that will be connected to the system.

Your choice of the WCBS will give you many benefits:

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Easy to use system – a simple click of the mouse performs most functions.

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Fast Switching - Eliminates the unwanted delay seen switching from Video Mode to VGA mode

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Easy Expansion – You can use WCBS to transmit the video and audio to an unlimited number of viewing screens.

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Enhanced Functionality – The WCBS can be used for more sophisticated functions such as Multicasting (showing different video signals to different groups)

One of the greatest strengths of the WCBS is realized because the system is entirely hardware based. You can install your WCBS system with complete confidence that it will in no way impact your software or system performance. This is possible because WCBS requires no software, no drivers, no memory, and no interrupts.

WCBS Functions

The easy to use functions of the WCBS are quite sophisticated, allowing the owner to apply the most effective audio/video distribution strategies possible.

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Darken All Screens/Projectors

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Darken Group Screens/Projectors

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Broadcast Audio/Video to All

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Broadcast Audio/Video to Group

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Independent Rear Projector Output

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Matrix output (audio/video are independent)

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Video Genie™ DS1 supports full motion full screen video (60 fps) from 4 sources

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Support for unlimited attached devices

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Infrared Remote Control learning (DS1)

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Software based RS232 Remote Control

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All functions delivered over CAT5e cable

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System Components

You dealer should have helped you order the right components to install your WCBS. If you ever need to order replacement parts, or make additions to your system, please refer to the following chart:

Item

Part Number

Projector Connector™ Transmitter – Type B

VBS-PTP-308B Video Genie™ DS0 2x10 Matrix Switcher/Transmitter

VBS-ST-308AS Video Genie™ DS1 3x10 Matrix Switcher/Scaler/Transmitter

VBS-ST-308AV Projector Connector™ Passive Receiver (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60M)

VBS-PTP-108B-xxM Projector Connector™ Extended Receiver – 200’ to 1000’ distances

VBS-PTP-300M Projector Connector™ Dual Monitor Active Receiver

VBS-ST-1082B UTP Terminators

VBS-TR8 Total Control Console™

VBS-ST-400A Guiding Light™ Keyboard

VBS-SLK-4502

Projector Connector™ Transmitter/Receivers

Video Genie™ DS0

Video Genie™ DS1

Projector Connector™ Extended Receiver

Projector Connector™ Dual Monitor Receiver

Total Control Console™

Guiding Light™ Keyboard

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Installation Procedure

The installation of the WCBS is quite easy and can be summarized as follows:

1. Install a Receiver Box at each viewing device (page 5)

2. Connect all Receiver Boxes devices to the Video Genie Transmitter (page 6)

3. Install Video Genie™

Detailed instructions for each step are provided on the following pages.

Receiver Box Installation

Use the VBS-PTP-108B Receiver Box for Projectors and Stand Alone Monitors installed within 60 Meters (200’) of the Video Genie. The VBS-PTP-108B is available in 6 models, tuned with Video Gain settings for UTP/STP cables in 10M increments. Choose the model that is closest to the installed cable distance.

Use the VBS-PTP-300M Receiver Box for cable distances between 200’ and 1,000’. The VBS -PTP-300M has fine tuning knobs to adjust the gain/focus for optimal image outputs.

Use the VBS-ST-1082B Dual Monitor Receiver for locations with multiple monitors. This device also has the option to display a local VGA source when the WCBS transmitter is in break mode (i.e. rolling announcements in the Narthex or Hallway when not showing a worship service)

Installation of the VBS-PTP-108B Receiver Box should be performed as follows:

1. Turn off the power to the projector or monitor.

2. Locate the VBS-PTP-108B Receiver Box kit for the viewing device. Each VBS-PTP-108B Receiver Box kit includes the following items:

Receiver Box AC Adapter

1.2M VGA Cable

3. Use the VGA Cable to connect the computer monitor or projector to

the VGA port labeled monitor

Longer VGA cables can be used to

accommodate conduits and other cosmetic connections.

4. If you are going to broadcast sounds to this position, you can use a

3.5mm stereo mini-plug type cable to connect the speakers or headphones from the display station to the green 3 audio out port on the

Receiver Box.

5. If you are installing the VBS-ST-1082B receiver you can connect the VGA Output of the announcements PC to the port labeled VGA. This VGA signal will be displayed on the attached monitor/projector when the WCBS is not controlling the output device.

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Connect Receivers to the Video Genie™ Bus Ports

The Video Genie™ has 8 UTP/STP Bus Ports. You can connect one VBS-PTP receiver to each port with a single twisted pair cable. You can attach multiple VBS-ST dual monitor receivers to each bus port in a daisy-chain. When installing multiple receivers on a best port we suggest that you follow these guidelines for the best quality audio/video transmissions:

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Keep the CAT5e cable length from the Video Genie™ to the first receiver box under 50 Meters.

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Keep the CAT5e cable distance between any two receiver boxes in a chain under 25 Meters.

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Do not connect more than 10 receiver stations in a single chain.

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Try to keep the total CAT5e cable length out of any booster port under 100 Meters.

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Whenever possible, use the shortest possible cable lengths.

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Install a Blue Terminator plug in the open bus port at the end of a receiver daisy-chain.

While it is certainly possible to achieve acceptable results outside of these guidelines, keep in mind that the local environmental conditions (type of devices, amount of RFI noise, dirty power, defective lighting ballasts, etc.) will dictate the maximum distance that can be supported.

Video Genie™ DS1 Hardware Installation and Configuration

The Video Genie™ DS1 Scaler allows the WCBS Operator to connect up to 4 standard Video devices plus 2 VGA devices to the WCBS. For example, a VCR, DVD Player, Satellite Dish, and a Video Camera could all be connected to the WCBS using one Video Genie™ Scaler.

1. Connect the Worship Center PC VGA Adapter to the PC1 VGA Port of the Video Genie™ Scaler.

2. Connect the MONITOR Port of the Video Genie™ Scaler to the VGA Monitor in the Control Booth.

3. Connect the PC1-IN Port of the Video Genie™ Scaler to the SOUND-OUT port of the Worship Center PC Sound Card

4. If a second VGA signal is desired (i.e. PC-In-The-Pulpit), connect that device to the VGA-2 Port of the Video Genie™.

5. Connect the PROJECTOR Port of the Video Genie™ to the “rear of house” projector. If you are not using a rear of house projector you may want to use this for a second VGA Monitor in the Control Booth, allowing the operator to preview multiple items at the same time.

6. Connect the PC OUT Stereo Out port of the Video Genie™ Scaler to the operators Headphones or Speakers

7. Connect up to 4 Video Devices to the Video Genie™ Scaler using standard video cables.

8. Optional: Connect a composite video monitor to the A/V OUT port for A/V preview functions.

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9. Connect the green 3.5mm stereo AMP OUT port of the Video Genie™ to the house Audio Amplifier if desired (unbalanced signal cable). This will let you route the A/V devices sound signals back to the house sound system using the audio matrix functions.

10. Connect the IR Blaster Extension Cables to the IR OUT ports on the front and route the transmitters to the IR EYE location of the devices to be controlled by the Video Genie™.

11. Connect the single IR Learning Eye to the IR IN PORT on the front of the Video Genie™.

12. If you are using the Windows GUI to control the system, connect the control PC COM port to the DB9 port on the front of the Video Genie™ marked CONTROL.

13. If you are using the Total Control Console to control the system, connect the CONSOLE to the PANEL port on the Video Genie™ with an RJ11 cable.

14. If you want the option to simultaneously use both control systems (Windows GUI and Console), you will need to use the optional RS232 BRIDGE device (contact Just Add Power support for details).

15. Connect the twisted pair BUS ports to the Receiver Boxes. Do not turn on the Video Genie™ or

Receiver Boxes until the CAT5e Cables have been connected to all of the receivers to prevent accidental electrical surges.

16. Install UTP Terminator plugs in any unused BUS ports. Be sure to check the Video Genie™ UTP ports and all of the Receiver Box chains UTP ports.

17. Connect the Power Cord to an appropriate electrical outlet.

18. Optional: Plug the guiding Light Keyboard into the control PC using a USB port, or the PS/2 adapter.

19. Power on all devices and proceed with the software installation for Windows GUI control of the system.

20. Optional: Connect a microphone to the MIC port if you want to be able to talk to the remote viewing locations with a microphone in the booth.

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Worship Center Broadcast System Software Installation and Configuration

The software to control the Worship Center Broadcast System is distributed on a CDROM that should have been shipped with your system. The system software is for PC’s running practically any version of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. If you are using Windows NT, 2K, or XP, you should first log onto the computer using an ID with full administrator privileges.

1 of 3 Install the WCBS Graphical User Interface

1. Insert the CDROM into the Supervisor PC (the one with the RS232 interface). The CD should autorun, if this does not happen, browse the CD and run the SETUP.EXE program. The Welcome screen should appear. You must click on the “Next” button to continue.

2. The Software License Agreement screen should appear. You must click on the option to accept the terms in the license agreement first. Then you should click on the “Next” button to continue.

3. The Customer Information screen should appear. Please input your User Name and Organization, and then click on the “Next” button to continue.

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4. Simply click on the symbol next to the feature you want to install and choose the option to install that feature (i.e. This feature will be installed on local hard drive).

5. The Ready To Install screen should appear. You should not need to change anything on this screen. Simply click on the “Next” button to continue.

6. The Installation Completed screen should appear. Now click on the “Finish” button to exit the installation Wizard.

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2 of 3 Install the HotKeys utility program

The HotKeys utility program is used in conjunction with the Guiding Light Keyboard to control the Worship Center Broadcast System. The HotKeys utility is a freeware program that is provided at no cost. The complete source code for the HotKeys program can be found in a ZIP file on the WCBS Installation CDROM.

1. Browse the Supervisor PC and locate the HKSETUP.EXE program, which should be located in the C:\SLPORTAP directory.

2. Run the HKSETUP program, and accept all of the default choices.

3. Reboot the Supervisor PC and the HotKeys program should start automatically.

4. Right Click on the HotKeys Icon in the Windows Toolbar -

5. The HotKeys options menu should appear:

6. Click on “Edit hotkeys…” and the HotKeys Editor screen should appear:

7. Click on the “Load” Button and the “Select Hotkey Definition File” dialog will appear. You should browse your PC to locate the file C:\SLPORTAP\WCBS.HKD and load that file into HotKeys. This will customize HotKeys to match the functions on the Guiding Light™ keyboard.

8. After you “Load” the Definition File, you can use the same screens to add additional HotKeys to activate other functions on the Worship PC.

NOTE: The default setting for the HotKeys on the Guiding Light™ Keyboard is set to have the operator press the CTRL key and the WINDOWS key at the same time, and while holding them down, press one of the designated F keys.

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3 of 3 Customize the Worship Center Broadcast System Graphical User Interface

The WCBS has several options for customization. The least you should do is make sure the COM port settings are set to match the RS232 port. Beyond that, you can also change the names of all the buttons to match the attached devices.

1. Start the WCBS GUI. Locate the shortcut

icon on the desktop and double click it to start the

GUI. You can also start the GUI by locating the WCBS in the Programs Menu.

NOTE: If the control PC is dedicated to the Worship Center, it is a good idea to copy this shortcut into the STARTUP folder, as this will activate the WCBS every time the computer is turned on.

2. The first time you start the program you will be prompted to choose the COM port on the Worship PC being used to control the system. Don’t “guess” this, you should be certain of the COM port before using the software to control the system.

3. The WCBS GUI will appear, and the default settings will be activated – The screens will go “dark”, PC1 will appear on Monitor 1, AV1 will be the active AV Source.

4. Click on the “Setu p” button to access the service menu. An input box will appear and you will be prompted to enter the service

password. The service password is “ecivres” (that’s “service” spelled backwards! The password prompt is only required once per active session. If you close the WCBS application, you will be prompted for the password the next time you click on Setup.

5. The Service Options menu will appear. You can choose any of the options presented:

Change Serial Port

You must make sure the correct serial port is being used. This setting must be confirmed before you can perform any of the following functions.

Disable or Enable Hotkeys

If you are using the Guiding Light™ Keyboard (or any other PC keyboard) to control the system with the Hotkeys program, you should enable this function. Otherwise disable hotkeys to cut down on the PC overhead associated with the system.

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Change Messages

The Change Language function in Advanced Setup can be used to customize the WCBS program for use in almost any location. When you choose this option, you are presented a series of 3 screens that list all of the messages (approximate 120 messages) used in the Windows interface. On the each screen you will see the following information:

The first two columns are “fixed” data t hat cannot be changed. The third column (blue text) can be replaced with any text you desire. It should be noted that some fields are limited in length on the Control PC. For example, messages in the yellow feedback area should be kept under 25 characters. Other fields, such as menu entries, can be up to 80 characters long.

After you finish changing the messages on a screen, you should click the right arrow to go to the next screen. On page 2 you can choose the right arrow to go to the next screen, and the left arrow to go the previous screen. On page 3, you can choose a left arrow to go back to page 2, or the Language Save button to save your changes.

NOTE: It may be helpful to rename the AV devices to match the equipment. For example you could rename “AV1 – F1” to “Camera 1 – F1”. Every message on the screen can be customized to match the customer installation.

Message Save

When you click on the Message Save button, you will see several options, including a Save/Restore routine. There is one other detail about Alternate Messages that you may need to know. At this time, the language files are limited to Latin characters. Users with a need for alternate character sets should send a message to Just Add Power support. The unique requirements for non-Latin characters usually require special treatment.

Change Delay Timer

The Delay Timer settings should only be changed when Just Add Power support has identified a problem with screen transitions on the customer projection system. This will give a longer black screen time between transitions.

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IR Learning Mode

Use this option to “teach” your Video Genie DS1 up to 48 different IR commands. The process is simple, but it must be followed in the exact order specified below. The first prompt you will see is the following message in the Status Box:

At the same time there will be a message box prompting you for the next step. First click on OK in the message box.

After you click OK, the Status box will prompt you to click on the IR Button you want to learn:

To the right side of the WCBS GUI you will see the IR Control Panel (you may have to expand the GUI window to see this panel). Click on one of the 12 buttons that you want to teach the system. It should be noted that the button Icon does not have to match the function you are teaching the system. The icons are provided as a suggestion for organization, but they don’t have any real impact on what the system does. At the same time, you should be aware that the IR output follows the 4 AV sources. When you teach the system the “play” command for AV1, that IR signal is only broadcast out of the AV1 IR Blaster port.

Now you are ready to click on the AV Source. Simply click on AV1, AV2, AV3, or AV4 on the left side of the WCBS Windows GUI. You must first click on “OK”, and

then you can indicate the AV Source.

The next step is when you teach the system. First click OK on this prompt, then the status box will flash a message advising you to press the button on the remote control, while aiming it at the learning eye of the Video Genie.

After about 5 seconds the flashing will stop, and the command will have been learned by the system. Keep repeating this process to learn additional commands, or click on RESET to get out of IR Learning Mode.

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Worship Center Broadcast System Operation

The software to control the Worship Center Broadcast System can be controlled with the mouse, or with the HotKeys shortcuts marked on the Guiding Light™ keyboard.

The HotKeys are activated by holding down the Ctrl key and the Windows Key at the same time, and then pressing one of the designated F Keys.

The HotKeys are especially helpful, as they can be used while operating the worship software

presentation program in the foreground. The buttons on the GUI are organized into logical columns:

Broadcast Buttons

These are the main action buttons. They decide what is being sent to the projector screens.

F7 - Darken This will put a black screen up on all the projectors. F5 - PC1VGA This will put the signal from PC1-VGA on all the projectors. F6 - PC2VGA This will put the signal from PC2-VGA on all the projectors. F8 – A/V IN This will put the current AV Source on all projectors. F10 - Split This will take the system in and out of Split Mode (Multicasting)

A/V Source Buttons

The first 4 buttons let you choose between the 4 A/V inputs (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4) using the first 4 F keys on the Guiding Light™ keyboard. The active A/V Source will also be displayed on the Composite A/V OUT port of the Video Genie™

Resolution Button

Choose the option that matches your computer VGA output settings to help deliver the best possible transition between sources.

MONITOR Preview Buttons

The MONITOR and PROJECTOR ports operate independently. Monitor 1 column is used for the preview monitor in the booth. Monitor 2 column is for the rear PROJECTOR port or second preview screen.

Darken This will put a black screen up on the target monitor/projector. PC1 VGA This will put the signal from PC1-VGA on the target monitor/projector. PC2 VGA This will put the signal from PC2-VGA on the target monitor/projector.

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A/V Source This will put the current AV Source on the target monitor/projector.

Control Buttons

Reset Same as pressing F7 Darken, F1 AV1 Setup Used to customize WCBS Settings Quit Used to exit the WCBS GUI. RS232 Used to remotely control devices using ASCII or HEX commands through your PC

Matrix Buttons

The audio and video Matrix functions can operate independently. When Audio Matrix is OFF, the audio follows the active Video source to each of the four target zones. When the Matrix is ON, the audio is routed according to your selection.

F10 – Split Button

When SPLIT MODE is on, you can assign different outputs to each bus port as Zone A or Zone B. At the same time, the rear projector port operates independently from the rest of the system. Total Control Console Operation

IR Matrix

When you select an A/V source and make it active, the IR Control switches to the associated IR port (i.e. AV1 and IR1, AV2 and IR2). However, you can override the default and choose to control a different IR device while the other AV device is still active. For example, you could use this function to queue a DVD player while the Video Camera is still being broadcast.

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RS232 Remote Control

When you click on the RS232 option, the following ASCII screen appears:

If the projector you are controlling provided HEX instructions, click on “GoToHex” (see next page for HEX Usage advise)

ASCII Usage:

There are 13 command lines that you can teach the Simple Projector Control System. Here are the fields presented for each command:

Click on the “Play” button to execute a command

Next to the Play button you can enter a friendly description of the commands function

Next to the description you enter the ASCII command you want the Play button to send

If you need an ASCII “Carriage Return” BEFORE the command click <CR> Before

If you need an ASCII “Carriage Return” AFTER the command click <CR> After

Baud – enter the number correctly or things won’t work!

Parity – valid inputs are “n” for NONE, “e” for “EVEN”, and “o” for ODD

Length – typically 7, 8, or 9

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Stop Bit – typically 1 or 0

COM Port – you can assign a different Com port to each command.

When you click on “GoToHex” the program, the following HEX screen appears:

If the projector you are controlling provided ASCII instructions, click on “GoToASC”

HEX Usage:

There are 13 command lines that you can teach the Simple Projector Control System. Here are the fields presented for each command:

Click on the “Play” button to execute a command

Next to the Play button you can enter a friendly description of the commands function

Next to the description you enter the HEX command you want the Play button to send. HEX commands can only be in the range “0123456789ABCDEF” and must be entered in pairs with NO SPACES between the pairs.

Baud – enter the number correctly or things won’t work!

Parity – valid inputs are “n” for NONE, “e” for “EVEN”, and “o” for ODD

Length – typically 7, 8, or 9

Stop Bit – typically 1 or 0

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COM Port – you can assign a different Com port to each command.

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Total Control Console Basic Operation

LCD

To preview PC1/PC2/Video on the control booth LCD preview Monitor 1

Function

Procedure

Preview PC1 on LCD

Press [LCD] • Press [PC1]

Preview PC2 on LCD

Press [LCD] • Press [PC2]

Preview Video1 on LCD

Press [LCD] • Press [Video1]

Preview Video2 on LCD

Press [LCD] • Press [Video2]

Preview Video3 on LCD

Press [LCD] • Press [Video3]

Preview Video4 on LCD

Press [LCD] • Press [Video4]

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Broadcast to ALL

To broadcast to all bus ports (Group A or B).

Function

Procedure

Broadcast PC1 to all

Press [ALL] • Press [PC1]

Broadcast PC2 to all

Press [ALL] • Press [PC2]

Broadcast Video1 to all

Press [ALL] • Press [Video1]

Broadcast Video2 to all

Press [ALL] • Press [Video2]

Broadcast Video3 to all

Press [ALL] • Press [Video3]

Broadcast Video4 to all.

Press [ALL] • Press [Video4]

Rear of House Projector

To show PC1/PC2/Video on the Rear of House projector port (or secondary booth monitor)

Function

Procedure

Show PC1 on Projector

Press [Projector] • Press [PC1]

Show PC2 on Projector

Press [Projector] • Press [PC2]

Show Video1 on Projector

Press [Projector] • Press [Video1]

Show Video2 on Projector

Press [Projector] • Press [Video2]

Show Video3 on Projector

Press [Projector] • Press [Video3]

Show Video4 on Projector

Press [Projector] • Press [Video4]

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Group A

To broadcast to group A monitors and projectors

Function

Procedure

Broadcast PC1 to Group A

Press [Group A] • Press [PC1]

Broadcast PC2 to Group A

Press [Group A] • Press [PC2]

Broadcast Video1 to Group A

Press [Group A] • Press [Video1]

Broadcast Video2 to Group A

Press [Group A] • Press [Video2]

Broadcast Video3 to Group A

Press [Group A] • Press [Video3]

Broadcast Video4 to Group A

Press [Group A] • Press [Video4]

Group B

To broadcast to group B students, make students view the subject immediately.

Function

Procedure

Broadcast PC1 to Group B

Press [Group B] • Press [PC1]

Broadcast PC2 to Group B

Press [Group B] • Press [PC2]

Broadcast Video1 to Group B

Press [Group B] • Press [Video1]

Broadcast Video2 to Group B

Press [Group B] • Press [Video2]

Broadcast Video3 to Group B

Press [Group B] • Press [Video3]

Broadcast Video4 to Group B

Press [Group B] • Press [Video4]

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Darken

Press

[Darken]

once to darken the bus port devices (Group A or B).

Mute

Press

[Mute]

once to mute the sound being sent to the monitors and projectors.

Break

Press

[Break]

to release all broadcast functions (enables local input on narthex monitors)

AV devices remote control

Choose AV device, then press control keys like

[play]

[stop]

. The WCBS Operator can control most

common AV devices with this function.

Total Control Console™ System setup

There are 4 setup modes: Panel Key Sounds, IR Command Learning, Group Port settings, Scaler Resolution

Panel Key Sounds on/ off

Used to indicate whether the key press beeping sounds are to be on or off

Press 1 time ◊ press 1 time (panel sound off) ◊ press to finish.

Press 1 time ◊ press 1 time (Panel sound on) ◊ press to finish

IR Command Learning

You must teach the Video Genie™ the IR commands associated with each device, and with each key. You can use this procedure to teach the Video Genie™ up to 48 IR Commands (For example: DVD◊ Play, Pause, and Eject.

Press 1 time ◊ press 10 times (to enter IR learning mode)

1. Select the Video Device you want to learn (i.e. to learn Video 2 controls press , the LED will be on. _ ◊ Press the function key on the panel you wish to teach the system. (For example play

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2. Aim the device IR transmitter at Video Genie™ IR receiver. Then press the remote controller function

key (for example “Play”).

3. The Video Genie™ IR IN Led will flash; to indicate the IR learning is finished.

(Repeat steps 1~3 to setup the other IR functions you want to teach the system)

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To quit the IR Learning setup, press 1 time.

Things to check in case the IR controller does not learn correctly:

1. Remote controller power is low.

2. Remote controller is too far from the “IR IN” (IR receiver).

3. Remote controller transmitter not aimed at the “IR IN” (IR receiver).

4. The time you are pressing on the Remote controller key is too long or too short.

5. Light interference. (The IR receiver learning sequence can be interfered with by light or reflection.

You can try to change the distance of transmitter and receiver, or shade the devices during learning).

Group Port Setting

Used to set up the Video Genie BUS ports P1~P8 to be Group A or Group B. For example: to set BUS P1 to be Group A, and P5 to be Group B

Press 1 time

◊ Press 10 times (to enter the group setting function)

◊ Press 1 1 time

◊ Press 1 time (The

BUS port P1 is now in Group A

)

◊ Press “5” 1 time

◊ Press 1 time (The

BUS port P5 is Group B

)…. repeat the steps to complete the group setting.

◊ To quit the group setting, press 1 time.

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Default group setting: P1~P4◊ Group A P5~P8◊ Group B

Video Scaler Resolution setting

Used to choose the scaler output resolution setting, including 1440*900, 800*600, 1024*768, and 1280*1024. For example, to set up the Video2 device output resolution to be 800*600:

Press 1 time

◊ Press 1 time (will let you see the resolution setting changes on the projectors)

◊ Press 1 time

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◊ Press 10 times (to enter scaler resolution setting mode)

◊ Press 1 time to change to the next resolution in the sequence. Keep pressing until the

desired resolution has been selected

◊ To quit the scaler resolution setup mode, press 1 time.

Spare F keys:

reserved for future application

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Basic Trouble Shooting Techniques

The WCBS system is very simple to diagnose. Please use the following steps when you have a problem:

1) Be sure to have a few spare CAT5e cables and RJ45 Cable Joiners. The RJ45 Cable Joiners are especially useful if you have to send a device out for repairs. You can simply replace the missing device in a booster chain with a Cable Joiner. This will leave the remaining devices “online” and ready.

2) Make sure the Video Genie is plugged in, and the power switch is turned on. Look for the red LED on the front panel. It may be possible that the power cable is connected to an electrical outlet that is not working correctly.

3) Make sure all the bus cables are connected securely and in the proper sequence. NOTE: installing the cabling in the wrong sequence causes the most common problem we have with WCBS installations! Also take care to make sure that the Terminators are installed in the open ports of the Video Genie™ and each receiver box daisy-chain row.

4) If you are not getting sound, make sure the audio cables are connected securely and in the proper sequence. Don’t be surprised if you find that some “helpful” visitor has reversed your audio cable connections!

5) If the trouble is only occurring at an individual station, first check whether the cable connections on the station are correct and secure. If the cables are correct, then proceed to “swap” the Receiver Box and Video device.

6) If you are having trouble with an entire row, you may use the following method to determine where the trouble is:

Example Diagnostic Procedures

In the following example, let’s assume that the problem is within the second receiver (counting left to right from the Video Genie™).

Step 1:

Reboot the Video Genie™, and Receiver devices. Sometimes a simple power off/on sequence will

solve the problem.

Step 2:

Connect the individual row to a different BUS port on the Video Genie™ to see if the trouble goes

away. If the problem is “fixed”, go with the different bus port, or rep lace the Video Genie™.

Step 3:

Split the row near the “middle” to see if the trouble goes away. If the problem is “fixed”, you now know that the trouble is with a device in the disconnected stations. Otherwise the problem is within the remaining connected stations.

Genie

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Step 4: Split the row near the “middle” of the remaining stations to see if the trouble goes away. If the problem is “fixed”, you now know that the trouble is with a device in the disconnected stations. Otherwise, the problem is within the remaining connected stations.

Step 5: Split up the remaining stations to identify which station device is causing the problem.

Specific Problem Diagnosis

After you have located a problem device, you can proceed with the following checklist to determine the cause of the problem:

No video at the display device after the receiver box is installed

θ Make sure the power is “on” at the electrical outlet. θ Make sure the BUS cable is terminated correctly and pushed in completely. θ Try a different Resolution – some older projectors and monitors cannot show higher settings θ Try different cables (CAT5e and VGA extension). θ Try a different AC Adapter – this can be easy to overlook! θ Replace the Receiver Box. θ When in doubt, test the monitor or projector by plugging it directly into a laptop PC or other VGA

signal source.

Video at the display device is blurred, double vision, or the colors are wrong

θ Make sure the Terminator is installed in the row and is pushed into the port completely. θ Try a different terminator θ Try different cables (CAT5e and VGA extension).

We are now sure the trouble is at the second station

Genie

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