System Overview
13 VSM Pro User Guide
VSM Pro accommodates a variety of lighting network designs by supporting both low-voltage
lighting fixtures and Powercore
®
fixtures.
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Low-voltage fixtures work in unison with Ethernet Power / Data Supplies. Ethernet Power /
Data Supplies blend power processing with data transmission capabilities.
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Powercore fixtures work with Ethernet Data Enablers. Powercore fixtures perform onboard
power processing and receive Ethernet data via the Data Enablers.
About Video Maps
A video map allows VSM Pro to map the LED nodes in an installation back to individual pixels in
the source media. VMT software, installed on a computer connected to the dedicated LAN,
allows you to create and upload video maps.
Note:
Once configured with an IP address, the computer can upload VMT video maps
and connect to the VSM Pro User Interface. The computer can be disconnected when
not in use for map creation or tasks via the User Interface.
Testing a Video Display using VSM Pro
VSM Pro has multiple built-in test patterns, both static images and moving images. Following
installation, you can use the test patterns to verify that fixtures and nodes are functioning, test a
video map, isolate issues, and identify any network bandwidth issues that could slow output.
Additionally, the Display Frame feature allows capture of a single video frame, enabling you to
preview video output.
Video Signal Correction and Network Bandwidth Fine-Tuning
When working with large-scale lighting networks, you may need to optimize the video output
from VSM Pro. VSM Pro offers the following video output processing features:
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Video color intensity correction including adjustable gamma, black level, and white
level settings
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Noise reduction
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Node distribution
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Frame rate control
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Packet synchronization
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Field interlacing pattern options
