ViewZ PRO S3 Graphics MaxWall User Manual
User Manual
PRO S3 Graphics MaxWall
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-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................5
1.1 PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................5
1.2 ABOUT SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................5
1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................5
1.4 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................5
1.5 USER GUIDE OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................6
CHAPTER2 INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................7
2.1 SLAVE INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................7
2.2 SERVER INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 10
2.3 MASTER INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 13
2.4 PATCH INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER3 QUICK REFERENCE ................................................................................................ 16
3.1 SLAVE CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 16
3.2 LAUNCH SLAVE ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 SERVER CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................. 17
3.4 LAUNCH SERVER .................................................................................................................. 18
3.5 LOG IN MASTER .................................................................................................................... 18
3.6 CREATE A NEW MODEL ....................................................................................................... 19
3.7 CREATE A NEW PLAN ........................................................................................................... 19
3.8 RELEASE MISSIONS .............................................................................................................. 19
3.9 MESSAGE ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.10 OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.11 REVIEW THE RUNNING TASK ........................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER4 SLAVE FEATURE SETTINGS .................................................................................. 20
4.1 SLAVE CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 20
4.2 LAUNCH SLAVE ..................................................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER5 SERVER FEATURE SETTING ................................................................................. 25
5.1 SERVER CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................. 25
5.2 LAUNCH THE SERVER .......................................................................................................... 35
CHAPTER6 MASTER FEATURE GUIDE .................................................................................... 36
6.1 LOG IN ..................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2 MODEL .................................................................................................................................... 48
6.3 PLAN ........................................................................................................................................ 52
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6.4 MISSION .................................................................................................................................. 56
6.5 MESSAGE ............................................................................................................................... 58
6.6 OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 59
CHAPTER7 RS232TOOLS ............................................................................................................. 60
7.1 SLAVE RS232 SETTING ......................................................................................................... 60
7.2 MASTER RS232 SETTING ...................................................................................................... 62
7.3 USING RS232T ......................................................................................................................... 63
CHAPTER8 SMARTTRANSMITTER ........................................................................................... 65
8.1 SMARTTRANSMITTER INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 65
8.2 RUN SMARTTRANSMITTER ................................................................................................. 68
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Chapter1 Introduction
Master
Server
Slave
CPU
No special requirements
No special requirements
2.0 GHz Dual Core or
above
System
Memory
1GB DDR or more
1GB DDR or more
2GB DDR or more
Display
Card
No special requirements
No special requirements
uH8 video card or later
OS
Windows XP or new
Windows XP or new
Windows 7 or new
1.1 Purpose
PRO S3 MaxWall is a powerful and user-friendly video surveillance software for Control room.
This user manual provides important information of the PRO S3 Graphics - MaxWall and it helps
user to install and use PRO S3 MaxWall System.
1.2 About Software
PRO S3 Graphics - MaxWall System gives you the benefit of Multi-screen monitoring
system solution at a low cost. PRO S3 MaxWall contains Slave, Master and Server. Slave is
used to be installed on Multi-screen monitor machine which is responsible for displaying all the
monitor signals. Server is used to be installed on other machine which is responsible for
communicating with Slave and Master. User can control Slave machine by Master.
1.3 System requirements
Table1-1
1.4 Software requirements
User needs to install ViewZ embedded or PRO S3 Graphics VideoWall driver on Slave
machine.
Before installing the PRO S3 MaxWall, please install the following software for playing media
files:
PRO S3 Graphics Video Filters: for playing Video files
Runtime：for running MaxWall（need to be installed on Master and Server machine）
Download path: http://search.microsoft.com/en-us/DownloadResults.aspx?q=runtime
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1.5 User Guide Overview
This User Guide describes the features of PRO S3 MaxWall and provides instructions on how to
operate it, as well as referencing functions provided by the PRO S3 MaxWall.
The User Guide is divided into two sections:
• Quick Start Section: An overview of the PRO S3 MaxWall. Start at the beginning of this
section if you are a new user with the Server Edition or just want to familiarize yourself with PRO
S3 MaxWall‟s capabilities. [Quick start].
• Component Reference Section: describes all windows, menus, commands and other
functions. Refer to this section to learn more about specific functions in PRO S3 MaxWall.
[Components]
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Chapter2 Installation
Master
Slave
Slave
Server Matrix
Output
Output
Source
Source
RS232line
Control line Data line
This chapter will introduce the basic operation of PRO S3 MaxWal-MultiSlave. User can
quickly use PRO S3 MaxWal-MultiSlave after reading this chapter.
Machine1: Install Slave
Machine2: Install Server
Machine3: Install Master
2.1 Slave Installation
1. Run Slavesetup.msi on Machine1 to start Slave installation.
2. Click the Next button in the Welcome page.
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Figure 2.1-1
3. In the End-User License Agreement page, check “I accept the terms in the License
Agreement” and click the Next button.
Figure 2.1-2
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4. Setup type: Choose Typical.
Figure 2.1-3
5. Click the Install button to begin the installation.
Figure 2.1-4
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6. Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard and complete the installation.
Figure 2.1-5
After installation, there will be two new icons on the desktop. Slave configuration is used to
change Slave configuration, Slave is used to start Slave.
2.2 Server Installation
1. Run serversetup.msi on Machine2 to start Slave installation.
2. Click the Next button in the Welcome page.
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Figure 2-2-1
3. In the End-User License Agreement page, check “I accept the terms in the License
Agreement” and click the Next button.
4. Click the Next button to continue.
Figure 2-2-2
Figure 2-2-3
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5. Setup type: Choose Typical.
5. Click the Finish button to exit.
Figure 2-2-4
Figure 2.2-5
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2.3 Master Installation
1. Run mastersetup.msi on machine3 to start master installation.
2. Click the Next button in the Welcome page.
Figure 2.3-1
3. In the End-User License Agreement page, check „I accept the terms in the License
Agreement’; click the Next button.
Figure 2.3-2
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4. Setup type: Click Typical.
Figure 2.3-3
5. Click the Install button to begin the installation.
Figure 2.3-4
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6. Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard and complete the installation.
Figure 2.3-5
2.4 Patch Installation
Check whether patch is in package, patch package helps user to update the SW Version
without uninstalling and reinstalling.
Figure 2.4-1
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Chapter3 Quick Reference
3.1 Slave Configuration
Before running Slave, user needs to set Slave Configuration.
1. Double click the “SlaveConfig” icon, you can change “Slave” configuration.
2. In Network page, user can change the port.
3. In Password page, user can change the password for Master.
4. In Video page, user can add local video files path into Master interface.
5. In Application page, user can add local applications path into Master interface.
6. In Sensors page, user can set Slave machine hardware info warning value.
7. In Mode page, user can set XRGB, YUY2 color setting.
3.2 Launch Slave
Sentinel HASP Driver/License Key
Plug the USB license key into Slave machine before running the Slave.
Figure 3.1-1
Figure 3.2-1
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[Windows 7, Service Pack 1] A USB driver for the license key must be installed if your operating
system is Windows 7. The driver is included in the PRO S3 MaxWall software installation
package and will be installed with PRO S3 MaxWall.
The USB license key must remain plugged into a USB port during the process of running Client.
If the license key is not present when client is launched, the following dialog will appear:
Figure 3.2-2
After completing the settings, double-click the Slave icon on desktop.
Note: You must restart Slave after changing the Slave Configuration.
3.3 Server Configuration
Double-Click ServerConfig icon on machine2 desktop, user can change Server Config.
1. In Network page, user can change the port for Master.
2. In Password page, user can change the password for Master.
3. In Slave page, user can add or delete Slave and set Slave Layout position.
4. In Matrix page, user can use and edit matrix.
5. In Source Group page, user can create and edit Source Group.
6. In Mode page, user can choose Slave running mode on Slave machine.
7. In Import/Export page, user can import or export Slave and Server setting database for use.
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Figure 3.3-1
3.4 Launch Server
Double-Click Server icon on machine2 desktop to launch the Server.
3.5 Log in Master
Double-Click Master icon on desktop, input password, address, port, and click the OK button to
log in Master.
Note: The default settings are as follows:
Password: admin
Address: Slave server Computer IP
Port: 2020
Figure 3.5-1
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3.6 Create a new model
1. Select the Model page; click the “New model” button on the menu bar to create a new model.
2. Drag a source from the Source list into the model windows. Select the layer, drag the layer
edge to change its sizes.
3. Click “Save model” button to save current model.
4. Click „Run model‟ button to publish the model to slave for playback.
3.7 Create a new plan
1. Select the Plan page; click the “New plan” button on the menu bar to create a new plan
2. Drag the model from the Model list into the Plan windows.
3. Right click model in plan windows, select “Adjust Item” to change its duration time.
4. Click “Save Plan” button to save the current plan.
3.8 Release missions
1. Select the Mission page, drag a “model” or “plan” from the Model list or the Plan list into the left
mission window.
2. Select and drag task in Mission window to change its duration time. Or, right click the task and
select “Adjust Item” to change its duration time.
3. Click “Save mission” to save this schedule.
4. Click “Run mission” to run this schedule.
3.9 Message
1．Select „message‟ section, click the menu of „Create message‟ to make a new message.
2．Save and play the message, it will display on Slave(Videowall)
3.10 Options
1. Click Option page, it shows Slave properties, such as monitor resolution.
2. Double-click “Screen Grid column” and ”Screen Grid Row”, you can change their values.
3.11 Review the running task
1. Select Current page, it shows the content playing on Slave.
2. Left Current Task window shows running task, model window shows the task‟s model that is
running on Slave.
3. Click “Send changes to Slave in realtime” button, you can edit the model that is currently
running.
4. Click “Control Server Remotely”, you can remotely control Slave-side by using a mouse & key
board. Click “Esc” to exit.
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Chapter4 Slave Feature Settings
4.1 Slave Configuration
Double-click SlaveConfig icon on desktop.
4.1.1 Slave Port Settings
Use this setting to change Slave and Server communication Port. Default Port: 6028.
Figure 4.1-1
User can customize the port, the modified port will be saved and kept for future use.
4.1.2 Change Passwords
In Network page, set Slave passwords. Default Password: Admin.
Note: keep passwords in Slave-side.
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Figure 4.1-2
4.1.3 Add Media
In Media page, user can set the media upload path, this path will be shown in Master page as
media source. User can set it as sharing to Master account, so that master account can perform
media upload accordingly.
Media page provides a background image setting, this background should be a picture or clip.
Enable this function and the background will be stored there.
Figure 4.1-3
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