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Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Finding What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Terms Used In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 Hints, Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2. System Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 What’s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 3. Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.1 Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.2 Connecting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.2.1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.2.2 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.3 CatalystLink Input Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.4 Quad HD Decoder Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.5 Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 4. Configuring Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.1 First Time Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.2 Logging onto the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.3 Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Page 1: ...Jupiter Systems Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide January 18 2013 A FC4 000 03 Rev I ...

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Page 3: ...ations not expressly approved by Jupiter Systems can void the user s authority to operate this equipment The entire risk of the use or the result of the use of this Hardware and Software and documentation remains with the User Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translate...

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Page 5: ...ILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR AT JUPITER S OPTION RETURN OF THE PRODUCT TO JUPITER FOR A REFUND OF THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO JUPITER S PRODUCTS AND IS THE CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCTS Jupiter does not warrant the product for fitness for an...

Page 6: ...f the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer No Other Warranties To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law Jupiter Systems disclaims all other warranties either expressed or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials No Liability fo...

Page 7: ...ment supplied by JUPITER You may not sublicense any rights granted in the Agreement You may not transfer the Software except upon i a transfer of this License Agreement ii a transfer of the JUPITER hardware equipment with which the Software was supplied iii your providing the transferee with a copy of this Agreement iv the transferee accepting the terms and conditions of the Agreement If you trans...

Page 8: ...expressly permitted by the terms of this Agreement You shall ensure that each copy used or possessed by or for the government is labeled to reflect the foregoing Upon any violation of any of the provisions of the Agreement your rights to use the Software shall automatically terminate and you shall be obligated to return the Software to JUPITER or to destroy all copies of the Software If you destro...

Page 9: ... 1 Chassis 5 2 2 What s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box 6 Chapter 3 Hardware Setup 9 3 1 Rack Mount 9 3 2 Connecting the System 9 3 2 1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connections 9 3 2 2 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Cable Connections 11 3 3 CatalystLink Input Board 14 3 4 Quad HD Decoder Board 15 3 5 Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections 16 Chapter 4 Configuring Network 19 4 1 First Time Startup 19 4 2 Loggi...

Page 10: ...Changing the Computer Name 21 4 3 3 Setting Visual Effects 24 4 3 4 Configuring the Connections 28 Chapter 5 ControlPoint Software 33 5 1 Configuring the ControlPoint Software 33 5 2 Virtual Screen Configuration 34 5 3 Verifying the Device Map 36 Index of Figures 37 Index of Tables 39 Index 41 ...

Page 11: ...Please refer to the full manual for detailed instructions on installing and using this equipment Please refer to the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Hardware Manual and ControlPoint Software Manual 1 1 Finding What You Need There are four 4 basic sections in the guide The Fusion Catalyst 4000 System Hardware Setup Configuring Network Software Setup These sections are enumerated in the upper right of every pa...

Page 12: ...VI Source AN INPUT the digital output of another computer fed to a DVI Capture Board via an HD15 connector and viewed in a DVI window DVI Output AN OUTPUT graphics output to a display device either analog via an HD15 connector or digital via the DVI connector on the display device Window a standard WINDOWS construct a frame with content that can be moved around the Windows desktop and sized Array ...

Page 13: ...attention to specific items or to alert you to items that we want to be sure you see read and understand before continuing with a procedure or ensuring proper operation of the system Caution Cautions are entries that bring your attention to items that may damage the operating system if not done properly done when not supposed to be done or done out of sequence or to items that may cause the system...

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Page 15: ...tem The contents of this box and tray are listed below 2 1 Chassis Jupiter recommends that two people be present when unpacking the chassis To unpack 1 Open the box remove the components tray from the carton and set it aside 2 Fold the flaps back against the sides of the box while one person holds the carton another person can lift the chassis with foam packing out of the carton 3 Remove the foam ...

Page 16: ...s required to install or reinstall Windows and the serial key label are both affixed to the side panel of the chassis Quantity Item 1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Main Chassis 1 2 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Expansion Chassis 1 6 Streaming Video System SVS 8 1 Accessory Tray Table 2 Accessory Tray Contents Quantity Item 0 96 DVI I to VGA Connector Adaptors 1 USB Keyboard 104 key 1 USB Mouse 2 button wheel 1 AC P...

Page 17: ...What s in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Box Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 7 Figure 1 Serial and Windows Key Labels ...

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Page 19: ...It is recommended that you have two people working together to install the Fusion chassis in the 19 inch rack assembly 3 2 Connecting the System The following sections describe how to connect the cables to the Fusion Catalyst 4000 System Refer to the sections referenced in the Fusion Catalyst 4000 Hardware Manual for specific information on a hardware component 3 2 1 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connectio...

Page 20: ...ay cables to the proper graphics output connectors on the rear of the system Display devices in a wall are numbered top left to bottom right counting across to the right and moving down Figure 2 Default Display Numbering 3 x 3 Array Figure 3 Typical Fusion Catalyst 4000 Rear Chassis ...

Page 21: ... outputs can be connected with either DVI D cables or analog VGA cables If analog cables are used you will need to install the adapters shown here Note Jupiter Systems does not ship the DVI I to HD 15 Adapters with Fusion Catalyst 4000 Figure 4 DVI I to HD 15 Adapters Catalyst output connectors are white Cables must be connected in output order Graphics channels are labeled on the rear of the chas...

Page 22: ...Started Guide Figure 5 DVI Output Connections The Catalyst system DVI input channels are numbered on the rear panel These channels correspond to the channel number selected in the software DVI input connectors are blue Figure 6 DVI I Input Connections ...

Page 23: ...ilure to do this may result in damage to the graphics output circuitry Note It is important to note that the Graphics Board in conjunction with the DVI I Connectors has output and connections for BOTH digital DVI signals and analog VGA signals There is a 5 meter limit to the length of cables used for digital output to digital monitors 3 2 2 1 Power Connections Install the power cord to the Fusion ...

Page 24: ...d The CatalystLink board provides additional input capability from PixelNet nodes including DVI I 3G SDI and HD component nodes Each CatalystLink card features 4 PixelNet ports and supports up to 8 PixelNet Input nodes Supports 4 destination windows per card Figure 7 CatalystLink Input Board ...

Page 25: ...is a dedicated hardware decoder that can decode four simultaneous SD HD streams in various encoded formats and transport method The Quad HD Decoder board consists of 4 RJ45 Ethernet connectors and connection to the baseboard is a 4 lane Gen1 PCI Express This board can generate up to four windows on the wall using one or more inputs with independent scaling possible on each window Figure 8 Quad HD ...

Page 26: ...the right side connector on the panel Input channels are counted from left to right looking at the front of the panel Each BNC connector pair is labeled with an input number The first set of 8 Octal Video inputs left side on the first Octal Video Input Panel are labeled 1 to 8 the second set if installed will be labeled 9 to 16 Each vertical pair of BNC connectors supports a single composite signa...

Page 27: ...Optional Octal Video Input Panel Connections Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 17 Figure 11 Octal Video Input Panel Rear View Figure 12 Octal Cable ...

Page 28: ...3 Hardware Setup 18 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide Figure 13 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map ...

Page 29: ... multi sync monitor or flat panel available for configuring your Wall Controller for the first time Your Wall Controller has been configured at the factory for a single display and a resolution of 1024x768 at 60 Hz refresh rate Power on the Fusion Catalyst and wait for Windows to boot The factory has already entered the Windows Product ID however you will be required to answer a few other question...

Page 30: ...ur Fusion Catalyst System 4 3 1 Configuring the Network Because your display controller has been completely installed at the factory only a few entries listed below will make the controller operational on a network If your network is setup for DHCP you may want to change the computer name in the next section then skip the network configuration steps following that You are advised to contact your n...

Page 31: ...Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 21 4 3 2 Changing the Computer Name Open Control Panel System Change Settings link Figure 14 Change Settings link ...

Page 32: ...ring Network 22 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide Enter a new name and click the Change button Figure 15 Computer Name Enter the information necessary for this system for a Computer Name on your network ...

Page 33: ...Configuring the Fusion Catalyst System Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 23 Figure 16 Changing the Computer Name If your network is setup for DHCP skip to Configuring the ControlPoint Software ...

Page 34: ...ettings are required for optimal Fusion Catalyst performance in Windows 7 Steps to do the settings 1 Open My Computer properties dialog 2 Select Advanced System Settings The System Properties dialog appears as shown below Figure 17 Advanced System Settings 3 Select the Advanced tab on the System Properties dialog ...

Page 35: ... on the Settings button in the Performance group The Performance Options dialog appears Figure 18 Performance Options Dialog 5 Select the Visual Effects tab on the Performance Options dialog 6 Select the Adjust for best performance option to un check the entire list 7 Select the Custom option ...

Page 36: ... Guide 8 In the Custom item list select check the following items as shown on figures below Animate controls and elements inside windows Fade or slide menus into view Fade or slide ToolTips into view Fade out menu items after clicking Figure 19 Custom Items List ...

Page 37: ...lyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 27 9 Scroll down on the list and select the following items Smooth edges of screen fonts Smooth scroll list boxes Use visual styles on windows and buttons Figure 20 Custom Items List continued 10 Click Apply and then OK ...

Page 38: ...onfigured for DHCP you should skip this section and jump to the next section on configuring the ControlPoint software 1 Open Network Connections right click Network Places and click Properties Double click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon or right click the network icon and click Properties Figure 21 Connections ...

Page 39: ...ocal Area Connection icon to bring up the dialog shown below Figure 22 Local Area Connection 3 Click the Properties button to get to the dialog shown in the following graphic 4 Under the General tab select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 to highlight it as shown below Then click the Properties button ...

Page 40: ...4 Configuring Network 30 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide Figure 23 Network Protocols ...

Page 41: ...e in the proper addresses as shown in the figure above If you do not have a valid address for your individual system or you do not know what address your network uses you will need to contact your IT department or network administrator to get the proper addresses You will need to enter an IP addresses for each Ethernet adapter installed in the Fusion Catalyst System Please be sure that you enter t...

Page 42: ... Network 32 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide a Enter IP and DNS settings as required by your network Figure 25 Advanced Settings b Close out and save all settings by clicking successive OK buttons Restart ...

Page 43: ...r depth and frequency 2 Configure the wall itself the number of rows and the number of displays in each row Cautions 1 User Access Control UAC needs to be turned off to run VSConfig 2 Close ALL windows before making any changes to items in VSConfig 3 You must restart your Fusion Wall Controller system TWICE whenever any changes are applied to the VSConfig 4 The Settings page within Display Setting...

Page 44: ...5 ControlPoint Software 34 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 5 2 Virtual Screen Configuration 1 Run VSConfig Go to Start Menu Programs Jupiter ControlPoint VSConfig Figure 26 VSConfig Program ...

Page 45: ...ual Screen Configuration 3 Set the desired single screen resolution In the following example it is 1680 x 1050 x 32 4 Click OK When prompted for restarting Windows click Yes 5 After Windows is restarted it is necessary to restart Windows a second time 6 If the wall layout is reconfigured the Single Screen Resolution will go blank In such cases set the resolution and restart the system ...

Page 46: ... The following figure shows a representation of the Device Map 1 Open the Device Map by starting the VSConfig dialog 2 Click the Device Map button Figure 28 Device Map The Device Map dialog appears displaying a tree list of the system devices If the dialog does not describe your system properly go to the Windows Device Manager and check that all Fusion Catalyst Devices are correctly installed ...

Page 47: ...oder Board 15 Figure 9 Octal Video Input Panel 8 inputs Front View 16 Figure 10 Octal Video Input Panel 16 inputs Front View 16 Figure 11 Octal Video Input Panel Rear View 17 Figure 12 Octal Cable 17 Figure 13 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Connection Map 18 Figure 14 Change Settings link 21 Figure 15 Computer Name 22 Figure 16 Changing the Computer Name 23 Figure 17 Advanced System Settings 24 Figure 18 Pe...

Page 48: ...s 38 Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide Figure 24 TCP IPV4 Properties 31 Figure 25 Advanced Settings 32 Figure 26 VSConfig Program 34 Figure 27 Virtual Screen Configuration 35 Figure 28 Device Map 36 ...

Page 49: ...Index of Tables Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 39 Index of Tables Table 1 Container Contents 6 Table 2 Accessory Tray Contents 6 Table 3 User Name and Password 20 ...

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Page 51: ...onnections 28 Connecting System 9 Connections 9 Container Contents 6 ControlPoint Introduction 1 Copyright iii Custom Settings Visual Effects 26 D Device Map Verifying 36 Virtual Screen Configuration 36 F Fusion Catalyst 4000 Accessory Tray 6 Cable Connections 11 Change Computer Name 23 Change Settings 21 Configuring 20 Connecting System 9 Connections 9 Container Contents 6 First Time Startup 19 L...

Page 52: ...Options Custom 26 Visual Effects 25 Custom Settings 26 Power Connections 13 Product ID Number 7 Q Quad HD Decoder Board Boards and Accessories 15 R Rack Mount 9 S Serial Key Label 7 Setting Visual Effects 24 Single Screen Resolution Virtual Screen Configuration 35 Software Warranty vi Starting VSConfig 34 System Concepts 5 System Properties Advanced Settings 24 T TCP IPV4 Properties IP Settings 31...

Page 53: ...Index Fusion Catalyst 4000 Getting Started Guide 43 Starting 34 W Wall Dimension Virtual Screen Configuration 35 Windows Key 7 ...

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