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Quantum Series Videowall Processing Systems • Installation and Maintenance

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Page 1: ...User Guide Quantum Elite and Quantum Connect Quantum Processors Videowall Processing Systems 68 2010 01 Rev E 12 19 PRELIMINARY...

Page 2: ...a en el producto avisa al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento recogidas en la documentaci n proporcionada con el equipo Para obtener informaci n sobre directric...

Page 3: ...ault PowerCage PURE3 Quantum ShareLink Show Me SoundField SpeedMount SpeedSwitch StudioStation System INTEGRATOR TeamWork TouchLink V Lock VideoLounge VN Matrix VoiceLift WallVault WindoWall XPA XTP X...

Page 4: ...non blind es STP Afin de s assurer de la compatibilit entre FCC Classe A et CE les c bles STP et les connecteurs STP sont n cessaires NOTES This 1st paragraph is for TP ONLY delete for all others pro...

Page 5: ...X X1 X2 X2 X2 CE NOTE For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this guide the character 0 is the number zero and O is the capital letter o Computer responses and directory pat...

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Page 7: ...Elite 408 and Quantum Connect Front Panels 57 Maintenance 59 Cleaning Ventilation Grilles and Filters 59 Removing and Replacing Components 59 Operation 61 Powering On and Off 61 Using the Control Pane...

Page 8: ...Information 80 Mounting 80 UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting 80 Rack Mounting the Quantum Processor 81 Mounting the QC 101 82 Network Setup 83 What is an IP Address 83 Choosing IP Addresses 83 Subnet M...

Page 9: ...apabilities These processors feature high performance video scaling technology that produces very high quality images The Elite models can be populated at the factory with any combination of DVI I or...

Page 10: ...e available Connect 82 is configured with one HDMI output card two HDMI outputs per card Connect 84 is configured with two HDMI output cards four HDMI outputs per card NOTE The Connect models do not s...

Page 11: ...er videowall or additional input sources HDCP compliant input output options HDCP encrypted content can be displayed on HDCP compatible displays when Quantum HDMI input and output cards are used HDCP...

Page 12: ...are you can set the EDID properties for each of the inputs installed in your Quantum card frame as well as view the current EDID that has been set for each input Quantum Control Panel The Quantum proc...

Page 13: ...ransfer bus carries video and RGB source data between the input and output cards It can carry the equivalent of 48 full resolution standard definition video sources in real time If more data needs to...

Page 14: ...of sources that can be displayed can be significantly increased if you display them at less than their native spatial resolution For example if sources are displayed at one quarter of their native sp...

Page 15: ...ayed with a Quantum logo design This logo is stored on the internal flash drive or hard disk For further details on controlling source window content size and positioning see the Quantum Control Softw...

Page 16: ...s or overlaps The output card supports layouts that require a maximum of 128 rectangles in total shared between both output channels for example 64 on each channel or 128 on one channel Therefore up t...

Page 17: ...urces to be displayed simultaneously in real time Hardware requirements Scenario 1 The hardware requirements for scenario 1 128 inputs displayed on one screen are 1 output card Only one output channel...

Page 18: ...aking each window 800x600 pixels Figure 4 Example of Tiled Full Resolution Video Sources on a Tiled Display Because each window is larger than the native source resolution each source is transferred a...

Page 19: ...ario six UXGA 1600x1200 display devices create a 3x2 tiled display of 144 video source windows arranged in a 12x12 array The total display size is 4800x2400 pixels making each window approximately 133...

Page 20: ...sources can be displayed simultaneously by a Quantum processor at any time Scenario 4 Maximum number of sources on the largest display Screen layout Scenario 4 In this scenario eight UXGA displays cr...

Page 21: ...limit of 132 real time video source windows is imposed by the maximum number of card slots being used Expansion options Scenario 4 Assuming that all video sources are using single field deinterlacing...

Page 22: ...on TLP Pro 1020T 10 Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel Extron IPCP Pro 250 IP Link Pro Control Processor Extron Quantum Connect Control Software QUANTUM CONNECT 408 VIDEO WALL PROCESSOR DATA Help Syste...

Page 23: ...r all servicing to qualified service personnel COM 1 OUT IN COM 2 DVI I DVI I 12V DC REG 1 5A MAX PERIPH PC Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel COM 1 OUT IN COM 2 DVI I DVI I 12V DC REG...

Page 24: ...LLES DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE MEDIA I OUT HDCP COMPLIANT OUT HDCP COMPLIANT OUT HDCP COMPLIANT OUT HDCP COMPLIANT IN HDCP COMPLIANT IN IN IN STANDBY ON PQLS HDMI OPEN CLOSE FL...

Page 25: ...ro 1020T 10 Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel Extron IPCP Pro 250 IP Link Pro Control Processor Extron QC 101 E Controller for Quantum Elite Extron JMP 9600 2K HD Video Player Help System Off Display...

Page 26: ...ntum processor for a videowall follow the steps below see the application diagrams starting on page 14 for connection examples 1 Disconnect power from the processor and turn off all other equipment in...

Page 27: ...anel is a component To view and use the Control Panel you must have a keyboard mouse and monitor connected to the appropriate cards in the Quantum chassis see Keyboard Mouse Monitor USB and Media Card...

Page 28: ...S 2 keyboard card B Control card E Media I and Media II network USB and monitor ports C Input and output cards F Power connector A Slot 0 By default this slot is empty If all other input and output sl...

Page 29: ...l Panel see Using the Control Panel on page 61 E Media I and Media II network USB and monitor ports On the Quantum Elite 615 the following ports are contained on this card Media I and II network ports...

Page 30: ...ut cards and one output card Figure 15 Quantum Elite 408 Rear Panel A Power connector D Input and output cards B Unused slots E USB card C Control card F Monitor Media I and Media II network and keybo...

Page 31: ...ations on page 39 for more information on card placement Quantum Connect 82 and 84 Each of these models is available in only one configuration Connect 84 has four HDMI input cards installed in slots 3...

Page 32: ...example via a network switch Computer connections A direct connection uses a single cable that is connected between the network port of the computer and the Quantum Control port A 6 foot 1 8 meters cr...

Page 33: ...RUCT VENTILATION GRILLES DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ATTENTION OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES Control Port Ethernet 100Base T Straight through Ca...

Page 34: ...alled to the left of the last SDI card 3 DVI installed to the left of the last HDMI card 4 RGB YUV installed to the left of the last DVI card 5 Video S video installed to the left of the last RGB card...

Page 35: ...lay has the same resolution as the source Ruth Dire Extron Electronics Ruth Dire Extron Electronics Ruth Dire Extron Electronics Input Card Card Outputs a Unity Image Source Is Not Scaled Unity Native...

Page 36: ...m source display with signals as low as 20 of normal amplitude NOTE Due to the dynamic nature of AGC an identical source fed to different inputs may not display with identical results Deinterlacing So...

Page 37: ...sources to the Video S video input card 1 Connect the 26 pin D connector of the breakout cable to the top connector on the Video S video card The bottom connector is used only for S video sources 2 C...

Page 38: ...7 in 2 CVBS or Y 2 in 11 Ground 20 CVBS or Y 8 in 3 CVBS or Y 3 in 12 Ground 21 CVBS or Y 9 in 4 CVBS or Y 4 in 13 Ground 22 CVBS or Y 10 in 5 CVBS or Y 5 in 14 Ground 23 CVBS or Y 11 in 6 CVBS or Y 6...

Page 39: ...input card via breakout cables 8 IN DVD Composite Breakout Cable Breakout Cable TUNER Composite CAMERA Composite S VIDEO DEVICE Y C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Composite Vid...

Page 40: ...5 model can accommodate up to 14 input cards allowing a maximum of 28 RGB or HD source inputs two per card The Quantum Elite 408 can accommodate up to 7 input cards allowing a maximum of 14 RGB YPrPb...

Page 41: ...nc 4 No Connection 9 DDC 5 V DC 3 Blue 8 Gnd Blue Return 2 Green 7 Gnd Green Return 1 Red 6 Gnd Red Return DDC Clock 15 V sync 14 C sync H sync 13 DDC Data 12 Gnd DDC 11 Figure 22 Pin Assignments for...

Page 42: ...14 input cards allowing a maximum of 28 DVI video source inputs two per card The Quantum Elite 408 can accommodate up to 7 input cards allowing a maximum of 14 DVI video source inputs If more inputs a...

Page 43: ...urces to the input connectors on this card The two HDMI connectors are identical and can be used interchangeably They provide down scaling of sources as required NOTE The HDMI connectors also support...

Page 44: ...wo per card The Quantum Elite 408 and the Quantum Connect can each have up to 7 HDMI input cards with a maximum of 14 HDMI video inputs If more inputs are required multiple card frames can be used HDM...

Page 45: ...are supported and deinterlaced properly prior to being placed onto the RAPT bus By default deinterlacing is enabled To save bandwidth on the RAPT bus if deinterlacing is not a priority you can disable...

Page 46: ...ing Systems Installation and Maintenance 38 SDI input card connection example 14 SDI Source SDI Source HD BNC to Standard BNC Adapter Cable HD BNC to Standard BNC Adapter Cable IN 3G HD SD SDI Figure...

Page 47: ...to enable you to secure the HDMI device cable to the HDMI output connector see the provided LockIt HDMI Lacing Bracket Installation Guide card for information on attaching the bracket Signal formats T...

Page 48: ...cting an analog display you can use either a DVI A type connector and cable or the provided DVI to VGA adapter to allow connection of a conventional 15 pin style VGA cable Output connector pin assignm...

Page 49: ...h Dire Extron Electronics Input Card Card Outputs a Unity Image Source Is Not Scaled Unity Native Resolution 1 1 Source Is Scaled Up Magnification RAPT Bus Output Card Ruth Dire Extron Electronics Inp...

Page 50: ...n Example Output Channel Mapping When connecting multi screen displays consider the order in which screens are connected to the various output channels You can use the Quantum Control Software to map...

Page 51: ...s seen from a viewing position in front of the screen The digits to the left of the decimal point are the slot number of the card and the digit to the right of the decimal point is the output channel...

Page 52: ...Quantum Series Videowall Processing Systems Installation and Maintenance 44 Figure 33 Channel Mapping Examples for Quantum Elite 408 and Quantum Connect...

Page 53: ...installed in slot 8 82 models or 7 and 8 84 models Input cards are installed in the remaining slots nearest the output cards Maximum number of inputs and outputs Quantum Elite 615 Output Cards Output...

Page 54: ...rear panel The Control Panel screens enable you to perform such tasks as changing network settings resetting the unit to its default settings and placing the processor in service mode see Using the Co...

Page 55: ...e 408 and Quantum Connect keyboard mouse and monitor connections On the Quantum Elite 408 and the Quantum Connect one mini DIN connector for both the keyboard and the mouse is on the last card on the...

Page 56: ...On the Quantum Elite 615 a mini DIN connector for the keyboard is located on the second card from the right in the card cage The monitor connector is on the last card on the right along with the USB c...

Page 57: ...cess the Quantum Control Panel see figure 39 Using the Control Panel screens you can perform functions such as loading image files to the Quantum from the connected USB storage device or uploading fir...

Page 58: ...QGE streams data at approximately 5 to 10 frames per second It is best suited to sources with low to moderate motion content QGE 100 sources are delivered to the Quantum over an IP network The Video S...

Page 59: ...ork using the appropriate cable Crossover cable Direct connection between the computer and the Quantum processor A 6 foot 1 8 meters crossover cable is provided with the Quantum Straight through patch...

Page 60: ...Elite 615 Access Panels A Upper access panel Covers the top section of the front panel which contains the four fan modules B Thumbscrews Loosen these screws by hand or using a screwdriver in order to...

Page 61: ...ans located behind the upper access panel provide forced air ventilation drawing air in through the upper access panel and exhausting via the rear panel vents The fan modules are hot swappable if a fa...

Page 62: ...your Quantum processor front panel contains a black rectangular Reset button located directly below the Power switch do not press it Doing so could damage the operating system Si la face avant de votr...

Page 63: ...n the front panel of the Quantum Elite 408 and of the Quantum Connect Figure 44 Quantum Elite 408 Access Panel Figure 45 Quantum Connect Access Panel A LED windows Holes through which the Power and Da...

Page 64: ...heating Si un ventilateur tombe en panne remplacez le dans les plus brefs d lais afin d viter la surchauffe D Power switch This rocker switch powers the unit on and off E Hard disk drive This 80 GB ID...

Page 65: ...aced if they should fail These modules are hot swappable which means that they can be replaced while the unit is powered on and operating Replacing a fan To replace a cooling fan module 1 Open or remo...

Page 66: ...e green status LED above the PSU power switch is extinguished NOTE The alarm also sounds when a functioning PSU is disconnected or powered off To remove and replace a PSU 1 Rotate the latch on the low...

Page 67: ...e the settings available through the Control Panel This section describes the functions you can perform while the system is operating The following topics are covered Powering On and Off Using the Con...

Page 68: ...board mouse and monitor are connected to the Quantum the Control Panel boots up When the system is completely powered up the Control Panel screen is displayed Powering off If the Control Panel is not...

Page 69: ...tors on the Quantum rear panel see Keyboard Mouse Monitor USB and Media Cards on page 46 5 Connect a monitor to the 15 pin VGA connector on the rear panel Media I and II card Quantum Elite 615 or Keyb...

Page 70: ...dows XP embedded configuration Default Setup Resets the processor to its factory default settings Install Software Enables you to update the Quantum firmware on your unit Shutdown Reboots or shuts dow...

Page 71: ...ter any changes in the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address fields or select the DHCP Enabled check box to specify automatic assignment of these addresses Machine Name If desired enter a...

Page 72: ...e Install Software window select Install Software then click OK Figure 53 Install Software Window 4 On the Open window that appears navigate to My Computer 5 Double click on External X drive for the d...

Page 73: ...igure 55 Firmware File on the Control Panel Quantum D Drive When the installation is complete a message appears notifying you that the processor is rebooting Figure 56 Rebooting Message ATTENTION Wait...

Page 74: ...ox opens 3 From the What do you want the computer to do drop down menu select Shut Down then click OK After a few seconds the processor and the monitor turn off Committing the Current Settings to Flas...

Page 75: ...for details on using this software Computer System Requirements For the Quantum Control Software to function correctly and reliably it must be installed on a computer that meets or exceeds the followi...

Page 76: ...ect icon that was placed on the desktop during installation From the desktop click Start All Programs Extron Electronics Quantum Elite or Connect Quantum Elite or Connect The Quantum Control Software...

Page 77: ...rnative to a traditional PC to create configurations and link the Quantum processor to a control system via RS 232 Two models are available QC 101 E for Quantum Elite models and QC 101 C for the Quant...

Page 78: ...oard and mouse combination and a flash drive if needed to these two connectors to create and save Quantum Elite or Connect configuration project files see the Quantum Control Software User Guide avail...

Page 79: ...ports see figure 59 D and the network or the Quantum rear panel Control connector If connecting through a LAN ensure that the QC 101 and all Quantum processors are on the same subnet See Ethernet Con...

Page 80: ...Connection Connecting for RS 232 Control To send control commands to the Quantum processor via the QC 101 controller connect a control device such as the Extron IPL Pro or IPCP Pro control processors...

Page 81: ...ing the Quantum Control Software on page 67 to load the software See the Quantum Control Software User Guide available at www extron com to create a project 3 Configure the RS 232 connection see Confi...

Page 82: ...e name of the LAN port currently in use Figure 63 Selecting a LAN Port 3 From the LAN pop up menu select Properties 4 On the LAN properties dialog box scroll to locate and select the Internet Protocol...

Page 83: ...ddress must be on the same subnet as those of the Quantum processors Figure 65 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties Dialog Box 6 In the QC 101 Shell window click the Commit C Drive button s...

Page 84: ...ect file directly to the QC 101 D drive and double click its filename to open the project 2 Test presets and input switching within the Quantum Control Software to ensure that the project is satisfact...

Page 85: ...nlit Power is off Blinking The system configuration files are booting the unit is not operational Lit steadily Power is on and the unit is operational B LAN 1 LED and C LAN 2 LED Indicate the activity...

Page 86: ...compatible with the maximum ambient temperature TMA of 95 F 35 C Reduced air flow Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not c...

Page 87: ...the following when mounting the processor Support Always use additional support at the sides or rear of the Quantum unit attached to both the front and rear rack posts Ensure that the shelf or other m...

Page 88: ...ure the processor to the rack using the supplied bolts Figure 69 Rack Mounting the Quantum Processor ATTENTION Because of the weight of the Quantum processor you may need to provide additional support...

Page 89: ...he host identifier Choosing IP Addresses If the computer and Quantum processor are directly connected or connected via their own independent network follow the guidelines below for choosing the IP add...

Page 90: ...et mask The basic values depend on the class of IP address being used Class Name Subnet Mask Class A 255 0 0 0 Class B 255 255 0 0 Class C 255 255 255 0 See Subnetting a Primer on the next page for mo...

Page 91: ...portions of their IP addresses in common It is not the purpose of this guide to describe TCP IP protocol in detail However some understanding of TCP IP subnetting is necessary in order to understand...

Page 92: ...ed between two IP addresses Figure 72 Subnet Mask and Octets Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet the local device IP address is compared to the remote device IP...

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