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Control System with Control Software PC Studio

The control system consists of a control unit and the light effect software [

PC Studio

] and allows for control

of DF displays together with a computer with Windows operating system and network card. Configuration,
setting of control functions and design of light shows is done with the software. The data is transmitted from
the computer to the control unit via the included patch cable. If needed, a longer standard CAT5e patch
cable may be used. A control units connects a maximum of six DF displays in series. To built-up a large
video wall up to 255 control units can be connected in series using patch cables.

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Operating Elements and Connections of the Control Unit

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Summary of Contents for DF40

Page 1: ... COPYRIGHT REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE NEEDS USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Settings 22 Storing User Settings 26 Function Test 27 Play Window Adjustments 27 First Steps to a Show with PC Studio 28 Program Types 28 Creating a Show and Loading Video 29 Storing Your Show 31 Playing Your Show 31 SD STUDIO 32 Media Player Operation with the Control Software SD Studio 32 Installation 32 File Types 32 Graphical User Interface 33 Toolbar 33 Configuration 34 Display Settings 35 St...

Page 3: ...on involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual consider this manual to be part of the total product keep this manual for the entire service life of the product pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product download the latest version of the user manual from the Internet Thank you for having c...

Page 4: ...in the power plug last The power plug must always be inserted without force Make sure that the plug is tightly connected with the outlet Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Never touch them with wet hands as this could lead to mortal electrical shock Never modify bend strain mechanically put p...

Page 5: ...as reduced any insulation Reduced insulation can cause mortal electrical shock There must never be any objects entering into the device This is especially valid for metal parts If any metal parts like staples or coarse metal chips enter into the device the device must be taken out of operation and disconnected immediately Malfunction or short circuits caused by metal parts may cause mortal injurie...

Page 6: ...ture of 25 C This device must only be operated in an altitude between 20 and 2000 m over NN Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device When choosing the installation spot please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust There should not be any cables lying around You endanger your own and the safety of others Make sure the area...

Page 7: ...ribes all components needed to operate a DF 40 LED display Control Systems Possible number of displays Resolution Minimum 1 display 22 x 22 pixels Maximum 6 displays with 1 control unit e g 22 x 132 pixels Maximum 1530 displays with 255 control units e g 33600 x 33600 pixels ...

Page 8: ...lution Minimum 1 display 22 x 22 pixels Maximum 6 displays with 1 control unit e g 22 x 132 pixels Maximum 288 displays 48 control units with 1 media player e g 6336 x 6336 pixels Second video wall with identical picture with 1 media player e g 6336 x 6336 pixels ...

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Page 10: ... card Configuration setting of control functions and design of light shows is done with the software The data is transmitted from the computer to the control unit via the included patch cable If needed a longer standard CAT5e patch cable may be used A control units connects a maximum of six DF displays in series To built up a large video wall up to 255 control units can be connected in series usin...

Page 11: ... similar to the computer operating mode All user settings and data are then loaded on to the included SD memory card for playback on the media player As with the computer operating mode data transmission to the displays is done via control units The media player offers two ethernet outputs for this purpose Up to 48 control units can be connected in series on any of the two outputs This corresponds...

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Page 13: ...nd constructed in a way that it can hold 4 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation DANGER OF FIRE When installing the device make sure there is no highly inflammable material decoration articles etc within a distance of min 0 5 m The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by an expert before taking into operation for the ...

Page 14: ...C Operation Connecting the control unit Connect the data signal input Ethernet IN right jack of the control unit to the ethernet port RJ45 jack of the computer via the included patch cable The control unit s output Ethernet OUT left jack serves for relaying the data signal to the input Ethernet IN on the next control unit A maximum of 255 control units can be connected in series If needed a standa...

Page 15: ...cables are available as accessory The other data cable on the display serves for relaying the data signal to a subsequent display A control unit connects up to 6 displays in series The connectors are equipped with a lock which is released by pressing the lever down This user manual describes the data flow from left to right Cabling can also be made differently When configuring the software later o...

Page 16: ...e connected in series Connecting the media player Connect the media player to the control unit For this purpose connect one of the data signal outputs Ethernet OUT 1 2 of the media player to the data signal input Ethernet IN right jack of the control unit Both data signal outputs of the media player can be used as desired If necessary the second output can be used for a second video wall displayin...

Page 17: ... do operate them at full brightness over an extended period brightness adjustment is part of the configuration later on Connect the control units to a mains outlet The power indicator PWR lights up Connect the media player to a mains outlet Caution Make sure an SD card is inserted in the media player prior to switching on the unit Otherwise the media player may be irreparably damaged After operati...

Page 18: ...m mpeg mpg the image formats jpg gif bmp and the document formats txt doc excel rtf If there are speakers connected to your computer you can optimally playback the audio part of videos or play background music The program supports the audio formats mp3 midi mid wma wav snd and au As drivers and software are constantly being developed your installation screens and procedures may vary slightly from ...

Page 19: ...ol unit will light up once the data link has been established Now install the control software PC Studio on your computer For this purpose start the installation program on the supplied DVD and follow the instructions of the installation program In order to install the control software you must log on to your computer as administrator or user with administrator rights File Types The control system...

Page 20: ...00066923 DOC Version 1 0 20 51 Graphical User Interface Toolbar Editor ...

Page 21: ...item Setting System Setting to start the configuration In the Software Setting tab enter the start position for the play window Play window on the computer monitor in fields StartX and StartY Then specify the size in pixels enter width and height in the corresponding fields Our example requires 132 x 66 The position and size of the play window changes accordingly Note The size of the play window s...

Page 22: ...oftware version Exit does not turn off LED display exiting the program does not turn off displays Shutdown Timing sets a shut off timer In the Bright Color Settings tab you can adjust the brightness and colors for the displays This can also be done at any later stage Display Settings Call menu item Setting Setting Sculpt to start the configuration A query dialog window for password entry is displa...

Page 23: ... menu item File New or click in the toolbar In the Create Sculpt window specify the size of the complete video wall in pixels Enter width and height in the corresponding fields Our example requires 132 x 66 Then select Plane under Sculpt ...

Page 24: ... center of the program The window s width x height is displayed to the right For our example configuration with 3 control units and 18 displays we need to drag 3 windows with 132 x 22 pixels each Start with the first control unit by clicking position 1 in field No Based on the left to right cabling method drag a window from the lower left side to the upper right side For better orientation use the...

Page 25: ...ommands in the toolbar to correct steps Call menu item Setting Slave Setting The Slave Setting window is displayed Make the following adjustments in the Slave Setting window Light Type BGR Clock Rate 1 00 MHz Gray Level 16384 Port Number 1 Bright 40 Caution Do not set the value for brightness Bright above 40 Otherwise the displays may be damaged due to excessive heat built up Click Apply to apply ...

Page 26: ...ring User Settings Call menu item File Save or click in the toolbar Store your personal settings as scu file Call menu item File Return or in the toolbar to exit the edit window Setting Sculpt Window and return to the standard interface ...

Page 27: ...king the corresponding option Top display The play window cannot be covered by other programs Show Hide Play window Shows hides the play window Play window translucency The play window becomes transparent which makes the underlying content visible on your displays as well This option is mandatory for the lighting control software MADRIX Lock Play window The play window is locked and cannot be drag...

Page 28: ...ext window Editor for short texts one or more lines Video window Video signal of external devices webcam TV Date time window Date and time Time window Time Web window Websites YouTube Facebook Twitter Design window Effect editor Depending on the type several parameters such as background position text play time and effects are adjustable For each file type create a new program window This window c...

Page 29: ...h as name play time background and the picture mode Tip Load a background image for breaks during your show without a video Hence your video wall will always display an image instead of going black In addition to images you can embed audio files with Background music Add The program supports the audio formats mp3 midi mid wma wav snd and au Tip Connect speakers to your computer to get ideal audio ...

Page 30: ...tartX and StartY Also enter width and height in the corresponding fields If needed you can adjust further parameters such as name frame and image mode If you check Lock the program window is locked and cannot be dragged with the mouse The File tab indicates the file name file path and the play time If needed you can shorten the play time and adjust a number of repeats Create further programs in th...

Page 31: ...r on You can also have the last show automatically loaded or loaded and played at each program start page 22 Playing Your Show Call menu item Control Play or click in the toolbar The editor tools will be closed and a smaller version of the program is displayed The video is displayed in the play window on your computer monitor and synchronously on the displays Click for pause Press to stop the show...

Page 32: ...r user with administrator rights File Types The control system SD Studio uses different types of files The following table lists all types and their function SD Studio scu Stores the configuration settings size color brightness etc of the displays map Backup copy of the scu file vid Contains the complete light show with all parameters adjusted This file does not contain embedded files such as vide...

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Page 34: ...ll settings can be stored and loaded at any later stage Start the program When starting the program a dialog requesting the user settings scu file is displayed Ignore this point during your initial configuration and click Cancel Later you can load your settings at this point After the query dialog the standard user interface is opened ...

Page 35: ...esting the user settings scu file is displayed Ignore this point during your initial configuration and click Cancel Later you can load your settings at this point The edit window Setting Sculpt Window is displayed This is where your settings for the displays are being made This part is similar to the control software PC Studio ...

Page 36: ...u item File New or click in the toolbar In the Create Sculpt window specify the size of the complete video wall in pixels Enter width and height in the corresponding fields Our example requires 132 x 66 pixels Then select Plane under Sculpt ...

Page 37: ... center of the monitor The window s width x height is displayed to the right For our example configuration with 3 control units and 18 displays we need to drag 3 windows with 132 x 22 pixels each Start with the first control unit by clicking position 1 in field No Based on the left to right cabling method drag a window from the lower left side to the upper right side For better orientation use the...

Page 38: ...nds in the toolbar to correct steps Call menu item Setting Lighting Setting The Lighting Setting window is displayed Make the following adjustments in the Lighting Setting window LightType BGR Clock Rate 1 00 MHz Gray Level 32 Port Number 1 Bright 40 Caution Do not set the value for brightness Bright above 40 Otherwise the displays may be damaged due to excessive heat built up Click Apply to apply...

Page 39: ...ing User Settings Call menu item File Save or click in the toolbar Store your personal settings as scu file Call menu item File Return or in the toolbar to exit the edit window Lighting Sculpt Window and return to the standard interface ...

Page 40: ...rmore it is possible to capture live video directly from your PC and create shows using the program s editors Creating a Show and Loading Video To load a video call menu item File Import Navigate to the desired file Under Import specify the number of frames to be imported Under Import mode select among two image modes Center and Stretch Click Open The video will be imported and displayed in the gr...

Page 41: ...rames in each of the query dialogs You can adjust the video playback speed in the dropdown menu Speed You can open further videos and insert them at any position For this drag the position slider to the desired position or enter the corresponding numbers in the query dialog To add more scenes to your show call menu item File Add Scene Later the media player will play all scenes one after the other...

Page 42: ...00066923 DOC Version 1 0 42 51 Video Capture Call menu item Tool Video capture transform The standard interface will be closed and the capture dialog displayed ...

Page 43: ... fields You can also use the mouse to do this The capture window can be as large as desired it will be automatically matched to the play window s size Under Capture parameter enter the speed Speed and number of frames FrameNu for the video to be captured Click Capture to start capturing Our example shows video capture of a section in Windows Media Player You can also use other media players call w...

Page 44: ...video files can be combined as desired However the size of the capture window must be identical in both cases otherwise the previously loaded material is lost Navigate to the desired file and click Open Contrary to the indication only avi files can be loaded The video is played once and captured by the program according to the number of frames specified Please wait until the process is completed ...

Page 45: ...tion slider You can cut the video or remove sequences Click Delete and enter the corresponding frames in the each of the dialogs You can open further videos and insert them at any position For this drag the position slider to the desired position Storing Your Video For storing the video material as vid file click Save Click Ok to exit the capture dialog and return to the standard user interface ...

Page 46: ...66923 DOC Version 1 0 46 51 Storing Your Show Call menu item File Save or click in the toolbar to store your show as vid file Use the option File Open or the symbol in the toolbar to load the show later on ...

Page 47: ...tus A dialog will inform you about the successful data transmission Store your files only on the main directory The media player will not recognize subdirectories The files can be renamed moved copied or deleted Store further shows in the same way Prior to removing the SD card from the card reader disable it from the operating system correctly using the Safely Remove Hardware option Always make su...

Page 48: ...otherwise the setting procedure will be stopped To adjust the LED brightness call menu item Bright There are 16 steps available To adjust the frame rate call menu item Speed The frame rate can be adjusted between 25 and 200 fps To invert colors call menu item InvertColors and select Yes To return to standard colors select No Data transmission to a second video wall with the same image can be time ...

Page 49: ...ce Please use a soft lint free and moistened cloth Never use alcohol or solvents Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation DANGER TO LIFE Should you need any spare parts please use genuine parts WARNING Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers ...

Page 50: ... Reconfigure the control software and your computer if necessary Deinstall the control software and install it again Entire display without image Network card is not properly connected Deactivate your firewall or network bridge System settings are wrong Reconfigure the control software and your computer if necessary Deinstall the control software and install it again Displays and control units are...

Page 51: ...Signal input RJ45 CAT5e Signal link RJ45 CAT5e Number of displays max 6 per control unit Serial connection max 255 control units for PC operation max 48 control units for media player operation Dimensions LxWxH 160 x 155 x 50 mm Weight 1 kg DF Media Player Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 10 W Signal output 2 x RJ45 CAT5e Storage medium SD memory card up to 2 GB incl Dimensions...

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