Canopus HDMA-4000, User Manual

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Sync playback using the HDMA-4000Sync Sync playback using the HDMA-4000Sync
By executing sync playback using multiple HDMA-4000Sync units, playback on a
giant screen, which consists of multiple monitors, or 3D video where videos for
the right and left eyes are played in sync, will be available. The following diagram
shows an example of sync playback, using three HDMA-4000Sync units.
Connecting devices Connecting devices
An example of synchronized playback with the HDMA-4000Sync.
Switch
System controller
DU-100HP
RS-232C
Master
Slave
Slave
HUB
LAN
Reference
signal
The control signal input to the master unit will
be transmitted to slave units via LAN.
Distributor
Power amplifier
(Dolby Digital decoder)
Projector
Three-screen multi-monitor
Speaker
(5.1 ch)
Video output
HDSC1
Note 1: Set one of the three HDMA-4000Sync units as the master and the others
as slaves.
* For instructions on how to set master and slave modes, see: “HDMA-4000Sync
settings,” on the next page.
Note 2: Connect three HDMA-4000Sync units to a HUB with LAN cables.
Note 3: Connect the master to a serial controller with an RS-232C cable.
Note 4: Connect one PC to the HUB.
* This PC is used to display a Web browser to set up units. It is not necessary to keep
it connected once setting up has been completed.
Note 5: Connect external reference signal cables to the 3 HDMA-4000Sync units
for synchronization.
* The output signal from the HDSC1, Grass Valley converter, is recommended as an
external reference signal.
For details, see the section entitled “External sync input” in the HDMA-4000Sync
table in the Appendix.