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1. Eo ooo 201918 17 16151413 12 1110 98 7654 3 21 VideoMAX Modules 2 MAX NOTE Slots 6 9 are also used for VideoMASTER Switch Modules Video Input Modules or Quad Ethernet Modules How to connect VideoMAX Module 1 ox IA 1 S Video Input N Q IES 2A OE 3A 0E 4A en 5A 0mm 6A Q ME ATA 9 85 8A A 4 8 S Video Inputs Y_C Input 8 Composite Video Inputs 09 10A 1 S Video Input y 0mm 11A gt 3u gt 0 OR 18A muha O M85 12A DE 13A OR 14A HE 15A ame 16A Video Inputs HITA t _ t ree 8 S Video Inputs Y C Input 8 Composite Video Inputs Figure 2 6 Connecting video sources to VideoMAX modules 2 6 FRC 5000 User s Manual A SETUP RGB Sources RGB sources can be connected to the optional RGBMASTER modules A maximum of 4 optional RGBMASTER modules can be installed in the system Looking at the controller from the rear the RGBMASTER modules are located to the right of the DisplayMASTER modules the left most RGBMASTER module is considered module 1 Each RGBMASTER module has two connectors with the top one numbered as input 1 See Figure 2 7 for modu
2. Figure 2 8 Connecting a single VIM to four DisplayMASTER Modules Multiple VIMs Mulitple VIMs can be installed into the controller to allow for a maximum of 1 video input per display device The limitation is that each video input source can only be viewed on the displays to which the video has been distributed To distribute video across the display wall using multiple VIMs connect the ribbon cable from the VIM to the jumper labeled J3 on each DisplayMASTER module Only one VIM can be connected to a DisplayMASTER module at any time Installing VideoMASTER Switch Modules VSM The VSM can be configured in one of three ways depending on how the modules were wired internally NOTE In each of the three configurations you are limited to displaying one video per display device e Single VideoMASTER Switch module connected to 4 DisplayMASTER modules 1 to16 screens This configuration allows for 16 composite 8 S video inputs to be displayed anywhere across the display wall 1 video per display device limitation e 2 VideoMASTER Switch modules connected to 4 DisplayMASTER modules 1 to 16 screens This configuration allows for 32 composite 16 S video inputs to be displayed anywhere across the display wall 1 video per display device limitation e 2 VideoMASTER Switch modules connected to 6 DisplayMASTER modules 1 to 24 screens This configuration allows for 16 composite 8 S Video inputs to be displaye
3. Periodic Capture Configuration r Frequency Save every 10 Seconds C Frames Destination Periodic Capture Folder C AMyCaptures Browse Base Folder Name Base File Name folder image Capture Duration Unlimited Assign Hotkey emi Files I Continuou c jo Megabytes I Continuous C E E fo fo Length of time hh mm ss Start Capture Figure 5 13 Periodic Capture Configuration section of the content Capture dialog box FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 13 MediaMASTER IS The options in Frequency allow you to specify how often to capture the image in seconds or in frames The frequency specified is approximate The minimum frequency and precision of capture is dependent on system loading Default 1 image every 10 seconds The options in Destination allow you to specify a folder name and the location where the captured image files will be saved Periodic Capture Folder Specifies the folder where the images will be saved Use the Browse button to navigate your file system to select an existing folder to be used for periodic capture By default images from a periodic capture will be stored in CAMyCaptures Base File Name Specifies the base name the image file will have By default the base file name for a periodic capture is image but can be changed to suit Following the base name is a 4 digit sequential number automatically assigned by the system The options in Capture Duration allow you to
4. i A 201918 17 16151413 121110 98 765 4 3 21 VideoMASTER Switch Modules 2 MAX NOTE Slots 6 9 are also used for VideoMAX Video Input Modules or Quad Ethernet Modules How to connect VideoSwitch VideoSwitch Module 1 a 1 Module 2 NOTE n a for 20 and 24 heads 0 a 7 4 A A 16 Composite 8 S Video Inputs C_Y Input 16 Composite Video Inputs Video Inputs Figure 2 5 Connecting composite s video sources to VideoMASTER modules Connecting to the VideoMAX Module The VideoMAX module is another optional input module that can be installed into the controller This module has nine decoders built in Each decoder has two inputs A and B of which only one can be viewed at any given time The VideoMAX module allows 18 video sources to be connected and 9 of them to be displayed simultaneously on a display wall A maximum of 2 VideoMAX modules can be installed in the system FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 5 SETUP eae NOTE To view multiple videos on any given display the video sources must be connected to a single VideoMAX module For example only one VideoMAX can drive a display at any given time The way in which video is distributed is directly related to the way the modules are wired internally Refer to 2 4 Installing Input Modules Wiring and Hardware when doing so Rear Input Panel
5. Adjust Brightness to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image Range 1 100 Default Depends on source Image Contrast Adjust Contrast to increase or decrease the perceived difference between light and dark area of your image If contrast is set too high the light parts of the image will lose detail and clarity If contrast is set too low the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and the image will be dim Start low and increase so that whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become white ie crushed Range 1 100 Default 50 for video 75 for RGB FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 7 MediaMASTER x 5 8 FRC 5000 User s Manual Color Saturation Video Adjust Saturation to change the color saturation of a video image Range 1 100 Default 50 Color Hue Video Adjust Hue to change the tint or shade of color of the video output Only available when NTSC video standard is selected AGC Video Enable AGC to activate the automatic gain control circuit to ensure properly bright images AGC affects decoded video images only Delete the checkmark if a decoded video image exhibits strange color artifacts such as stripes in highly saturated colors indicating an incompatibility between the source and the AGC Luma Gain Video Luma Gain is available when AGC is not enabled Adjust the Luma Gain slide bar to change the brightness of video sources that d
6. E Ww allM anager ent lolx EH File Configure View window Help 18 x 25 E aj elel e x 1531 Y 805 40 Figure 7 9 WallManager Main Window FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 11 Contro MASTER M In addition to the various menu options on the toolbar WallManager s main large window provides a wireframe representation or mimic of the display wall i e applications running on the display wall will also appear here in a simple wireframe format where you can select them and conveniently move resize or close them The color of the wireframe indicates the current accessibility of the application See Arranging Applications on the Display Wall in this section for a complete explanation of wireframes WHAT CAN I ACCESS Note that in Control MASTER you might not have access to the entire display wall in the WallManager main window screens available to you are shown in white and any restricted screens are gray These access rights sometimes referred to as your virtual screen access reflect the user configuration specified for you by your system administrator For example in Figure 7 10 User A can access only the top left screen of the 4 screen wall whereas User B can access all four screens Ar pje PE 7 P tl 5 r taj 4 Fa Hee pma Pt Sina ami ek un eral Figure 7 10 White screens are accessible gray screens are restricted Regardless of which scr
7. J FRC 5000 Display Wall Controlle MediaMASTER Or X y ControMasTER walls RemoteMASTER Remc x NT 2000 Client WWorkStation App X ControlMASTER Wall X 7 RemoteMASTER Remd Feature Description This feature will be installed on the local hard drive This feature requires 364KB on your hard drive Current location F Program Files Christie RemoteS erver Browse Figure 8 16 Custom Setup Dialog box 3 The program files will be copied to the installation folder A SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ji FRC 5000 MASTER Suite TM Setup 3 m e xf Updating System O The features you selected are currently being installed P a Registering product m Wise Installation Wizard 4 When installing WallServer component you will be presented with a dialog box to create an FRC administrator This user must be logged into the FRC for proper functionality of the Control MASTER and RemoteMASTER software 5 The installation is now complete Click Finish Depending on which components were installed you will be prompted to reboot the system ji FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup loj xj FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM has been successfully installed Click the Finish button to exit this installation i Cancel FRC 5000 User s Manual 8 11 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION IE MM Vew Manual 8 7 Additional This will open up the online manual in pdf form You need a pdf viewer
8. Server Port The socket port used for the WallManager WallServer communication This should be set to 1000 Projector Serial Port The FRC 5000 serial port used for RS 232 communications Projector controls such as test patterns brightness etc are sent to this port Projector Baud Rate Transfer rate used on the projector serial port Projector Model The projectors used in the display wall Projector Enabled read only Status of serial link to projector Panel Serial Port If a compatible RS 232 controller is present enter which port is connected to the FRC 5000 controller Panel Baud Rate If a compatible RS 232 controller is present enter the user account required for access to it Panel Enabled read only Status of serial link to panel Configuring WallManager Running WallManager for the first time Connection Settings Make sure that WallServer is running on the FRC 5000 controller Primary Server Each workstation client must then be configured as described below to ensure proper communication with the server NOTE If WallServer software or the Primary Server is unavailable WallManager displays a prompt upon startup and checks the Secondary Server If neither server is available WallManager can be opened but will not display an active wall window From a workstation use the FRCAdmin account to start WallManager by double clicking the WallManager icon on t
9. NOTE A warning box appears if the application is part of a scheduled event Figure 7 18 Continue as desired Y This is a scheduled task Stopping it will disable the task until it s next scheduled start date time Continue Yes No Figure 7 18 Click Yes to close a scheduled task No to keep it running Tasks scheduled to be running at the current time cannot be deleted from the Task Editor Likewise you can t use the controller s keyboard and or mouse to permanently remove a scheduled task from the wall it reappears after 5 seconds Instead you can move up the task s scheduled End at time to the present Displaying Non configured Applications NOTE This feature is intended for a single display of an application such as for a quick one time test or trial Frequently run applications should be configured on a task list and scheduled See Building Your Application Task List Introduction To run a non configured application on the display wall 1 In the main WallManager window click File gt Run 2 Select the desired file and click Open Any application started in this manner will be centered using Y4 of your allotted display area once launched you can reposition and or resize as desired see Arranging Applications on the Display Wall E NOTE WallManager users rarely work with projector tasks The information 7 7 Working with provided here is recommended for administrators only Projectors Overview In yo
10. 4 Channel Analog 03 000623 01P VideoMASTER Switch Module 38 804850 01 VideoMAX Module can only be installed in units that have Windows XP or Windows 2000 kits are available if required also requires DisplayMASTER with digital overlay 38 804856 01 RGBMASTER Dual RGB Input Module 38 804851 01 Sound Module 03 000624 01P NETWORKING 4 port 10 100 NIC 38 804852 01 TO Enhanced Keyboard Black 03 000618 01P 3 Button Mouse Black 03 000621 01P SOFTWARE Windows 2000 with MASTERSuite 38 804859 01 Windows XP with MASTERSuite 38 804860 01 MANUALS FRC 5000 User s Manual 54 017167 xxP order 54 017167 03P for FRCO001 FRC 5000 Service Instruction Booklet 54 017169 xxP AAA Company and Products ie CHRISTIE Technical Support Section 10 About CHRISTIE Christie Digital Systems is a world leader in high performance projection solutions for cinema control rooms rental staging 3 D immersive meeting rooms conference rooms and fixed installation environments Christie has more than 70 year expertise in cinema projection technology and more than 25 000 large screen projection solutions installed worldwide As the first DLP Cinema licensee Christie is playing a leading role in developing digital cinema projection Christie is an Academy Award recipient for its gearless projectors and has won numerous industry accola
11. Chroma 15 Luma 16 Chroma 16 Luma 17 Chroma 17 Luma 18 Chroma 18 ONoakhr WDM OAN oa rom 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 eu _ o FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 15 Section 3 System Alarm Monitoring MM The FRC 5000 is equipped with an alarm monitoring system If a failure is detected 3 1 About the Alarm with one of the chassis components the SCSI drives and or the temperature of the Monitoring CPU the system will respond by sending out an audible alarm and illuminating an System LED on the front panel See Figure 3 1 PASS FAIL LEDS Hard Disk System Drive LED Power Reset Status gi A Monitor POWER OK FAIL HDD QS Master o SYSTEM RESET ON OFF m Oo O STATUS MONITOR i e Switch Ecg O oN w gt _ a O 9 PU j QIQ e e o 2 o o JT JR o RI T RI l i LCD Display O Contrast 5 Adjustment ood el gt TK O Alarm Reset Button Power Supply Power Supply ON OFF Switch Status LED Figure 3 1 Front Panel Status Monitoring System FRC 5000 User s Manual 3 1 System Alarm Monitoring PI Monitoring C
12. Greate Shortcut Window Preferences Content Capture Language gt Help gt Exit Figure 5 1 Accessing MediaMASTER options To close and exit MediaMASTER select Exit from the top menu bar or using the mouse right click in the window and select Exit You can also select from the title bar The MediaMASTER window can be moved to another location by applying and holding a left click with the PC mouse anywhere inside the window or on the titlebar and moving it to a new location When you click inside the MediaMASTER window the cursor will turn into a 4 pointed arrow Figure 5 2 to indicate that the window can be moved If Lock Position is enabled U in the Window Preferences dialog box then the cursor will not change and you will not be able to move the MediaMASTER window Profiles Input Settings Window Preferences Content Capture Language Help Exit Figure 5 2 Move window cursor icon To resize aMediaMASTER window apply and hold a left click on the window border Move the mouse button to resize the window If Lock Size is enabled U or the window style is set to Bare you will not be able to resize the window A Media MASTER 5 2 Profiles Accessing the Profiles menu Creating a Profile What is a Profile Profiles are saved input settings for a specific source They allow you to quickly select a specific input device RGB Video channel and all the input settings associated with
13. and hotkeys for events will automatically include E or e For example in Figure 7 23 the user is creating a T1 or t1 hot key when actually used the user will preface it with either L launch or K kill as desired To use the hot key shown below to start this task the user would enter the keystroke LT1 To stop this task the user would enter the keystroke KT1 Application Task Editor Event Scheduling Task Name Hot Program Name Program Path Command Working D Add Calculator 1 calc exe CAWINDOWS system32 Charmap charmap exe C AWINDOWS system32 Delete Notepad 999 notepad exe CAWINDOWS system32 _ Simulate Start Task Name Calculator Hot Key EE ses Program Name calc exe Browse Program Path C WINDOWS system32 Default Position xpi Y Command Line Document Working Directory Height Cancel 400 Figure 7 23 Define a hotkey for any task T or event E Using Hot Keys in WallManager To start stop a task or event with its hot key enter the defined key strokes plus lt Enter gt anytime from within the WallManager main The task or event application or projector will appear disappear as usual Make sure to also enter the L or K FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 27 Contro MASTER M prefix needed to define whether you are Launching starting or Killing stopping the task o
14. be helpful when troubleshooting 1 SELECT IT Right click with the mouse anywhere within WallManager s wireframe representation of the application if you can t select it the application lies outside of your accessible area of the wall 2 DISPLAY PROPERTIES Right click again and select Properties from the drop down menu This will display the Properties window Figure 7 17 Properties N Ea User Access ves Scheduled No Executable File Process ID F Window Position xp Y fi 7 width 1023 Height 767 a Figure 7 17 Properties for an application This read only menu indicates if you have access to this application and whether or not the application is a scheduled event The path and filename of the application as well as its monitored process I D also appears along with its current size location If there is no Executable File entry the application is merely being simulated in WallManager FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 21 Contro MASTER M Closing an Application on the Display Wall When an accessible application on the display wall is no longer needed you can close it from within WallManager in the User menu you must have been granted the Close security under the Wall heading 1 Right click with the mouse anywhere within the wireframe representation of the application 2 Select Close from the drop down menu or click the x button in the wireframe s top right corner
15. under the Server Configuration Options tab NOTE WallServer Projector reads the Windows Registry for this Co A o E information Also shown is the RS Model C50 al 232 serial communication link 7 information if present Panel Serial Port Comi v Baud Rate 9600 vi Panel User Panel 3 Make modifications in the Settings window as necessary and click OK Figure 7 3 Cana Figure 7 3 WallServer Server Configuration Options window sample FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 3 Contro MASTER M From the Settings window you can select the Information Tab at the top When selected it displays a read only window indicating the number of projectors available in your display wall and what the combined resolution is Changing the WallServer Configuration Many WallServer settings are read from the Windows registry thus they are determined automatically upon startup and require no further adjustment If however if you must change your WallServer settings first make sure to close any WallManager sessions that may be running Any changes in WallServer configuration settings will then be recognized in future WallManager sessions i e you must close and restart WallServer Table 7 1 WallServer Server Configuration Options Setting Definition Network Server Name The server name assigned when NT was setup check your System properties in Control Panel to find the registered computer name
16. 2 VSMs to 1 4 DisplayMASTER modules 2 10 FRC 5000 User s Manual A SETUP Connecting 2 VSMs to 6 DisplayMASTER modules When you are connecting two VSMs to multiple Display MASTER modules you must use a ribbon cable with 2 connectors See Figure 2 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 Before installing VSM modules in the following configuration make sure to open remove jumper links LK1 to LK16 z NSA L MER INPUTS 8 16 J5 INPUTS 1 8 J4 i Connect J4 from VSM 2 to J4 on VSM L1 Connect J5 from VSM 2 to JS on VSM L1 Connect J6 from VSM 1 to J3 on DisplayMASTER 1 Connect J7 from VSM 1 to J3 on DisplayMASTER 2 Connect J8 from VSM 1 to J3 on DisplayMASTER 3 Connect J9 from VSM 1 to J3 on DisplayMASTER 4 Connect J6 from VSM 2 to J3 on DisplayMASTER 5 Connect J7 from VSM 2 to J3 on DisplayMASTER 6 Starting with the DisplayMASTER module closest to the VSM connect the jumper J9 to J10 on the next module and connect J9 from that module to J10 on the next and so on until all DisplayMASTER modules are connected NOTE No inputs on VSM 1 OUTPUTS 1 4 J6 sooo EE J10 lt u10 OUTPUTS 5 8 J7 OUTPUTS 9 12 J8 OUTPUTS 13 16 J9 J3 J3 a E BE This con
17. 32 4M alter the hour DEE e Doubleclick sae 7 either box Cancel Figure 7 15 Entering a new time shown is Hourly option e For an Hourly event In the Start At and End At editing boxes include the first hour for running the event default is current hour Subsequent hourly launchings will ignore this hour data and read only the rest of the setting minutes seconds for running the event in the requested time slot For best results enter End At text first e Fora Weekly or Monthly event also enter a checkmark for the days on which the event is to occur SM Ewer FE Start At 11 01 51 AM even MTRO Figure 8 1 Enter weekly information Editing a Task or Event You can edit properties for a previously defined task or event at any time Highlight the task or event and edit as desired When done click Apply then OK Stopping a Task or Event You can stop a non scheduled task event under the following conditions e The task event is not scheduled to be running at the current time e The task event must have been manually started with the Start button Highlight the task or event and click Stop or Stop Event in the Event Scheduling window then OK Because scheduled tasks events cannot be stopped with the Stop Event button it ensures no interference with the display schedule See Toggling Tasks On Off below 7 18 FRC 5000 User s Manual A Control MASTER Arranging Applications on the
18. 4 Projectors must be initialized in WallManager if you intend to carry out projector tasks or events on the wall Initializing establishes the number and type of projectors present enabling WallManager to properly communicate with each projector and is necessary under the following conditions e After initial setup of your wall e If you install a different model of projector e If one or more new projectors are added Note however that this initialization is necessary only if you intend to carry out projector tasks or events it is not necessary for any other WallManager functions such as configuring and scheduling applications How to initialize your projectors 1 In WallManager s main window click Configure gt Projector 2 Click on the Initialize Projectors tab 3 All current known projectors if any will appear in the window according to row column wall addresses ignore all values at this point since you will be re establishing them Click on the Reset All button 4 Wait until all values stabilize then click OK or Apply Or click Cancel if you do not want to initialize FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 23 ControIMASTER Building your Projector Task List Introduction 7 24 FRC 5000 User s Manual Task Editor Event Scheduling Initialize Projectors Row Column BMin BMax CMin CMax_ al 2 1 2 Reset All Cancel onl Figure 7 20 Initialize Projectors As with applicati
19. 6 Wall Access 7 6 Vv Virtual Screen Access Defining for Users 7 6 W Wall Addresses And Projector IDs 7 23 Wall Coordinates Specifying in Task Editor 7 15 WallLaunch Icons as Hot Keys 7 30 WallManager Connecting to WallServer 7 11 Main Window 7 11 WallServer Configuring 7 3 Reconnecting To 7 11 Shutting Down 7 10 Window Position For Tasks in an Event 7 17 Wireframes 7 12 Using 7 19 Working Directory 7 15 Z ZOOM FUNCTIONS 7 12
20. Creating FRC 5000 Controller Administrator x Set the NT 2000 Username and Password for the FRC 5000 Controller Administrator Username FR CAdmin Password Confirm Password Cancel 5 Click OK i Created new FAC 5000 Administrator successfully 6 The installation is now complete Click Finish You will now be prompted to reboot your system The system must be rebooted before the changes will take place Ps 1 Select NT 2000 Client Workstation Applications and click Next 85 NT 2000 Client Workstation 18 FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup Applications Select Installation Type Select the desired installation type O FRC 5000 Display Wall Controller Applications Install o MediaMASTER o RemoteMASTER RemoteServer o ControIMASTER WWallServer HT 2000 Client Workstation Applications Install o ControIMASTER WWallManager VYallLaunch o RemoteMASTER RemoteClient O Custom You can select which features you would like to install Figure 8 14 MASTERSuite installation type dialog box 8 8 FRC 5000 User s Manual A SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2 Click Next to start installation i FRC 5000 MASTER Suite TM Setup ioj x Ready to Install the Application O Click Next to begin installation 4 os Click the Back button to reenter the installation information or click Cancel to exit the wizard Wise Installation Wizard 3 The program files will be c
21. WallManager s User Window 3 From the User window click Add The default user name New appears in the white User Editor window and the User Name box 4 USER NAME Change the New user name as desired Use an NT username already established in the Domain or Workgroup 5 VIRTUAL SCREEN ACCESS In the Virtual Screen Access field specify what portion of the display wall this user will be managing or click on Disable to prevent this user from working with any screens 6 SECURITY Specify what rights this user will have when using WallManager a Users Enter a checkmark to enable this user to add delete users or change existing privileges for any user Initially only the FRCAdmin account can specify these user privileges if you want only the FRCAdmin account to have the ability to manage users delete the checkmark for all other users 7 6 FRC 5000 User s Manual A Control MASTER Mapping of Drives 7 Q Application Enter a checkmark to enable this user to work with applications on the display wall Within the Application list you can further refine which specific Application functions this user can utilize if nothing is specified the user will only be able to access the Application command in WallManager s Configure menu Uncheck the application box to prevent the user from working with applications entirely Configure Tasks Create tasks amp add to the Task List Start Tasks Start tasks from t
22. and events e Continually updates and displays all wall activity in a 1000 entry log WallManager installs on all NT 2000 workstations communicating with your controller These user friendly components offer flexible management of the display wall from the NT client and include the following functions e Adds edits or deletes tasks and events for wall display e Provides local wireframe mock ups of applications for easy manipulation on client NT 2000 workstations e Simulates display for creating preliminary mock ups e Manages precise scheduling hourly monthly etc of applications and projector tasks e Manages an application s position and size on the wall e Manages user s rights wall access amp security e Adjusts basic projector parameters stand by on off etc e Adds edits or deletes scheduled projector tasks e Offers hot keys for quick changes via keystrokes or RS 232 communications e Grabs a Snapshot of configuration data from currently running applications e Provides a Panic Mode for emergency control of the display wall e Enables use of a backup FRC 5000 controller in the event of a primary FRC 5000 controller failure FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 1 Contro MASTER x Ms When installing the WallServer component on the controller a dialog box appears 7 1 The asking to create a user account to use with the ControIMASTER software FRCAdmin account Creating FRC 5000 Cont
23. at the rear of the chassis and will give a failure if the temperature exceeds 70 C Turning the Alarm Off To turn off the alarm triggered by a chassis component failure press the ALARM RESET button on the front input panel The FAIL LED will continue to flash until the faulty module has been replaced and the ALARM RESET button is pressed again Monitoring Hard Disk Drives HDD Failure in RAID array If your system has been setup with RAID and one of the hard drives fails the SCSI Raid Controller will emit an audible alarm and the HDD LED will illuminate red To determine which hard drive has failed you must enter the SCSI BIOS or run the Adaptec management pro software provided with but not installed on your FRC 5000 Once the hard drive has been replaced you must rebuild the hard drive Refer to the Adaptec manual provided with your system Turning the Alarm Off HDD Failure To turn off the alarm triggered by a hard drive failure run the Adaptec Management Pro software provided with but not installed on your FRC 5000 or reboot the system and enter the SCSI BIOS need a multi sync display device for this Click on Silence Alarm Monitoring CPU Temperature Reset Alarm CPU If the CPU temperature exceeds 70 C an audible alarm will sound This will continue until the CPU temperature is brought below 70 C 3 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual Section 4 DisplayMASTER Ps DisplayMASTER allows you to customize your
24. dialog box Changing the Use the Style drop down menu to select a window style for use with the Window Style MediaMASTER window Menu and Title Bar Displays both the menu bar and title bar of the window Borders Only Displays a thin border around the MediaMASTER window Menu and title bar are not shown Right click in the window to access menu structure e Bare No Borders Displays window content only no borders Right click in the window to access menu structure Note The window cannot be resized using the mouse Default Menu and Title Bar Preset Size Use the Preset Size drop down menu to select the size of the MediaMASTER window The Native or reference size is determined by the resolution of the input signal Choose one of the following window preset sizes 14 Scales the window content to 14 native resolution 1 Scales the window content to native resolution Native Sets the window back to native resolution 2x Scales the window content to 2x native resolution 4x Scales the window content to 2x native resolution Custom This gets automatically selected if the window size has been scaled to any other size Default Native FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 9 MediaMASTER IS Aspect Ratio Specifying Window Size 5 10 Specifying Window Position Cropping Blanking Windows FRC 5000 User s Manual Use the Aspect Ratio drop down menu to select the aspect ratio of the MediaMASTER window The size of t
25. for Quick Displays for use of hot keys while running WallManager Installation of WallManager on a client workstation also installs the WallLaunch component WallLaunch is a stand alone application facilitating direct communication with WallServer via IP This module is installed on user workstations and allows users to launch tasks and events without running WallManager By passing parameters to the WallLaunch program users are able to create multiple desktop shortcuts for launching frequent tasks and events Direct calls to WallLaunch can be incorporated into end user software to allow for specified tasks and events to be launched when alarm conditions are encountered WallLaunch provides two additional ways to utilize hot keys already defined in WallManager One method uses the WallLaunch command box the other uses a WallLaunch desktop shortcut For either method the hot keys must be assigned in WallManager but you do not have to run WallManager to use them To launch or stop a task event using the WallLaunch command box 1 From a workstation click on the original WallLaunch desktop shortcut A WallLaunch dialog box will open on your desktop Task T or t E allLaunch O Command LT1 Launch Hot Key L or 1 999 Figure 8 2 Sample launch task hot key command in WallLaunch 2 In the Command field enter the desired hot key as defined in WallManager Preface the hotkey with either L launch or
26. manual are the property of their respective owners SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement the Agreement is a legal Agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Christie Digital Systems Inc for the software known commercially as MASTERSuite includes DisplayMASTER MediaMASTER RemoteMASTER ControIMASTER contained in the FRC 5000 Display Wall Controller the Christie Digital Product By using the Christie Digital Product you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as well as the terms of the Microsoft End User License Agreement for the pre installed operating system and the software license agreements of any other pre installed application software or device drivers If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement return the Christie Digital Product to the vendor LICENSE AND RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSE License of Software The Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee a perpetual personal nonexclusive non transferable license to use the Software in conjunction with the Christie Digital Product FRC 5000 User s Manual FRC 5000 User s Manual Copies The Licensee shall not make any unauthorized copies of the Software or any portion of it Licensee shall not reverse engineer disassemble or de compile the Software or any portion of it Authorized Copies Licensee is permitted to make one archival or backup copy of the Software Note the RemoteS
27. pixel to pixel resolution for resizing windows moving windows clicking buttons etc pixel scaling should be set to Pixel Scaling 1 to 1 With pixel scaling set 1 to 1 the mouse cursor will wrap around the screen While in control press CTRL F2 to toggle pixel scaling Pixel scaling toggles from Scaled to 1 to 1 as indicated on the In Control window Figure 6 10 FRC 5000 User s Manual 6 5 RemoteMASTE R II Releasing Control You can release control of the controller by pressing CTRL F1 You can regain control if you click the Activate button again Figure 6 9 Forced Release Control Itis possible that while you are in control of the controller another RemoteClient user will take control When this is the case a message box will appear Figure 6 12 Click OK to return to the RemoteClient dialog window RemoteClient Es d t We lost control of the host Figure 6 12 Message box indicating loss of control Shutting Down To shutdown RemoteClient click on X in the upper right hand corner of the RemoteClient RemoteClient dialog window It is not necessary to disconnect from the RemoteServer in order to shutdown RemoteClient as 6 4 Troubleshooting RemoteClient Problem When attempting to connect to the server the Client Log indicates Failed to connect to server Figure 6 13 Solution e Make sure RemoteServer is running e Check that the Server Address and Port match that of the RemoteServer sett
28. provided Software on the to open this file FRC 5000 Software CD Install Adobe Acrobat Reader This will install the Adobe Acrobat pdf viewer needed for viewing the manual from the CD Install WinaXe 6 2 Trial This allows you to install an X Server for viewing X Compliant applications on the FRC 5000 8 12 FRC 5000 User s Manual Oo 9 1 FRC 5000 Service Parts Service Parts List Refer to the following list for all replaceable parts and modules currently available for upgraded FRC001 and FRC002 models FRC 5000 Base Systems Section 9 MODULE PART NUMBER FRC 5000 4 Graphics Display Controller 38 FRC001 01 or 38 FRC002 01 FRC 5000 8 Graphics Display Controller 38 FRC001 02 or 38 FRC002 02 FRC 5000 12 Graphics Display Controller 38 FRC001 03 or 38 FRC002 03 FRC 5000 16 Graphics Display Controller 38 FRC001 04 or 38 FRC002 04 FRC 5000 20 Graphics Display Controller 38 FRC001 05 or 38 FRC002 05 FRC 5000 24 Graphics Display Controller 38 FRC001 06 or 38 FRC002 06 Replacement Optional and Upgrade Components components applicable to all models unless indicated otherwise MODULE CHASSIS PART NUMBER Hot Swap Cooling Fan 03 000152 01P Hot Swap Power Module 620W 03 000613 01P Hot Swap Power Module 810W 03 000613 02P Power Supply Fan Module 620 810W Chassis 03 000151 01P Hot Swap Chassis Filter 03 001430 01P PROCESSI
29. specify how many images the system should save Unlimited When checked the software will continue capturing frames at the specified frequency until there is no hard drive space available Files Specifies how many files to save before stopping Megabytes Specifies how much space on the hard drive to use for Periodic Capture before stopping Length of Time Specifies how long the system should continue taking snapshots Continuous When checked for Files files will be saved to disk until the specified number of files has been saved If checked for Megabytes files will be saved to disk until the amount of drive space specified has been used When a limit is reached the capture procedure will loop back and begin overwriting the files that were first saved to disk This way the user will always have access to the most recently captured files The text field Assign Hot Key allows you to assign a specific key sequence so that you can quickly initiate periodic capture of the MediaMASTER window saving the captured images using the current Content Capture settings Although the Assign HotKey field appears grayed out you can select it and enter a key sequence There is no default hotkey assigned for periodic content capture More than one hotkey can be assigned Start Periodic Capture To start periodic capture click on the Start Capture button or use a hot key assigned to this feature if applicable 5 14 FRC 5000 User s Manual A M
30. user accounts will take effect the next time the user starts WallManager Changes to the current account take affect when you click Apply Deleting Users The FRCAdmin or any other account with Users security privileges can delete WallManager users as described below Once deleted users will no longer be able to use WallManager NOTE Users who have jobs scheduled cannot be deleted 1 2 3 4 Log on with Users security privileges such as through FRCAdmin In the main WallManager window click Configure gt User requires Users security privileges The User window will appear In User window click on the user account you wish to delete Click on the Delete button then click OK FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 13 Contro MASTER M en 7 6 Working with the Display Wall Building your REN et un Application Task List Users with the necessary Application security rights can develop and maintain a list of tasks to send to the display wall whether scheduled for a specific time or not This Task List may specify for example the regular launching i e display of an application such as displaying a particular spreadsheet on the last day of each month Or you may simply want to define a task so that it will be available for display at any time For every application task you wish to display on the wall you must establish 2 main display parameters in WallManager They are e what to display
31. will emit 1 long beep followed by 2 short beeps during the boot process NOTE 2 If the controller emits one continuous beep it indicates that one of the system alarms has been triggered or a possible RAID problem Refer to Section 3 System Alarm Monitoring for details The controller should always be powered off and unplugged whenever it requires servicing or whenever a module requires replacement You should never remove the top cover of the controller with the power on To power off the controller Shutdown Windows and turn the main power switch on the front panel to the OFF position Unplug the line cord from the wall outlet prior to servicing FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 3 SETUP PI NOTE The power switch to each power supply modules can be left in the ON position when powering down the controller Only when the power supply is to be swapped out of the system should the power switch be turned to the OFF position A A AA 2 3 Source Connections All source connections are made to the connectors found on the controller s rear input panel The number of optional input modules such as VideoMASTER Switch VideoMAX and RGBMASTER can vary depending on your intended application The number of standard modules in a system DisplayMASTER and Video Input Modules can also vary The second half of this section Installing Input Modules Wiring and Hardware describes how the modules are wired internally for the most common modu
32. would be to set the Program Path to either WMI WMC or YA A WallManager configuration of an application s Program Path as D Problem Since WM1 s drive D is not shared WallServer on FRC5K would not be able to run any applications from this drive 7 8 FRC 5000 User s Manual A Control MASTER Solution In order to run applications from WM1 s D drive this drive would have to be shared out and the application s Program Path would have to be set as specified in the solution to Problem A A WallManager configuration of an application s Program Path as Z Problem Since WM1 s drive Z is mapped differently than FRC5K s drive Z WallServer on FRC5K would be searching for the application on a different server ServerY C Solution In order to run applications from ServerX C Drive either the UNC path name would have to be specified in the application s Program Path field or both WM1 and FRC5K would have to map a common drive letter to this path e g both machines could map W to ServerX C Drive A WallServer launch of an application on the wall from the C drive Problem WallManager running on WMI monitors applications that are launched on the wall If an application is launched from the FRC3K C drive WallManager will try to manage this application from the C drive it recognizes on WM If this application does not exist in the same path on WMI the user will not have access to the application i
33. 1 708 36 Figure 7 16 Simulating the Wall Layout in WallManager 7 20 FRC 5000 User s Manual A Control MASTER Toggling Tasks On Off Hot Keys 4 Work with simulated wireframes as desired for improved size location etc note their titlebars are bright green when selected and dark green when not selected 5 Click the wireframe s close button If you are satisfied with your changes save them If not don t save them the originally configured size and position settings for each application will be retained To delete a simulated event or task from your virtual screen To prevent simulations from appearing in WallManager toggle the Simulated Applications off in the WallManager View menu Note For scheduled tasks running at the current time Use the Toggle Task button in the Event Scheduling window to stop or re start a task that is scheduled to be running at the current time When stopped the task will remain closed until its next scheduled launch Stopping a scheduled task with Toggle Task is identical to closing its wireframe in WallManager s mimic window To define a hot key shortcut for the highlighted task or event enter a value from 1 999 in the Hot Key field See Hot Key Shortcuts for Quick Displays later in this section Determining Hot Keys for Application Tasks or Events If desired you can investigate the properties of an application Such information can
34. 1 Open a MediaMASTER window 2 On your keyboard hold down the Ctrl control key The window will come up with a crop from x 123 y 123 message indicating that you can now select the area you want to crop 3 Using your mouse hold the left mouse button down and select the region of the window you want to keep A border will be drawn across the region of the window you are selecting Figure 5 10 4 Release the mouse button to complete your selection The window will resize to fit the cropped area when Lock Window Size is unchecked JE MediaMASTER RGBMASTER Channel 1 Profiles Input Settings Window Preferences Content Capture Language Help Exit 10l x Figure 5 10 Cropping using the mouse To undo cropping hold down the Ctrl control key and with the mouse right click on the MediaMASTER window FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 11 MediaMASTER ME SEA 5 5 Content Capture Access Content Capture Capture Format 5 12 FRC 5000 User s Manual You can take a snapshot of the current image displayed in MediaMASTER or a series of images using the Content Capture dialog box The Content Capture dialog box allows you to e Select the format and quality of the image capture e Select the frequency of a capture single or periodic e Choose a location on the hard drive to save images Content Capture E x Format Single Capture Configuration C BMP Single Capture Folder JPG C MyCaptures Browse Qu
35. 500 500 Delete Event Task Name UserName Program Program Path Calculator FRCAdmin calc exe CAWINDOWS system Charmap FRCAdmin charmap CAWINDOWS system Notepad FRCAdmin notepad e CAWINDOWS system Window Position Start At 1 7 01 3 50 06 PM x _ wh End At 1 7 01 4 00 06 PM Width 500 Height 500 Figure 7 14 Select a task from the Task List dialog box and click OK 5 With a task selected you can edit Window Position values in order to resize and reposition the task for use in this event Note that these changes will not alter the task s default size and position as specified in the Task List 6 Edit the Event Name as desired 7 SCHEDULE THE EVENT e Select the Run Frequency desired hourly daily weekly monthly etc The tasks included in this event will occur at the specified time interval Note that one of the options is non scheduled Use this if you do not need to display the event at a particular time e Edit the End At and Start At text boxes to define a valid time slot for running the event This information is required for all regularly scheduled events but not for non scheduled events e If present edit the day of every month week Enter a checkmark for each day of the month or week you want the event to occur For example You can schedule an event for launch on the on the 1 2 3 24 and 25 of every month starting at 10 50am and ending at 4 30pm Se
36. 8 of those inputs can be displayed across the display wall video distribution dependant on internal cabling Connecting 1 VMM connected to 4 DisplayMASTER modules When you are connecting a VMM to a DisplayMASTER module you must use a ribbon cable with 5 connectors Two separate ribbon cables come off the VMM each connecting to a connector on the DisplayMASTER module See Figure 2 12 1 Connect J6 from the VMM to J7 on all DisplayMASTER modules 2 Connect J7 from the VMM to J8 on all DisplayMASTER modules L XVINOSPIA z o o lt E gt 7 4 m D YaLSVWAeldsiq MENS ICE J6 J7 J7 J7 J7 J8 J8 J8 5 8 This configuration offers 9 inputs and 16 outputs Figure 2 12 Connect 1 VMM to 4 DisplayMASTER modules FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 13 SETUP Connecting 2 VMMs to 4 DisplayMASTER modules Figure 2 13 1 Connect J6 from the first VMM to J7 on all DisplayMASTER module 2 Connect J7 from the second VMM to J8 on all DisplayMASTER modules Z XVINOSPIA L XVINO PIA YuasvinAeldsiq BRENNT LEI 4ua svw erdsiq J6 J6 J7 This configuration offers 18 inputs and 16 outputs Figure 2 13 Connect 2 VMMs to 1 4 DisplayMASTER module
37. 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 and 1600 x 1200 Changing refresh rate Select the refresh frequency of the system by selecting a value from the Refresh Rate drop down menu This should be set to the frequency expected by the display device The refresh rates available depend on the resolution selected and correspond to the VESA standards Changing Color Depth Modify the color depth used by the system by selecting choices from the Color Palette drop down menu The choices are 8bpp 16bpp recommended or 24bpp Section 5 MediaMASTER RGB Video Viewer Overview 5 1 Using MediaMASTER Software Start MediaMASTER MediaMASTER is a software application specifically designed for viewing video and RGB sources You can perform modify or select any of the following using MediaMASTER e select an input source to display depends on the input modules installed in your system e save customized input settings as a Profile for a commonly used input e modify MediaMASTER window display settings e save snapshots of current images displayed in MediaMASTER e access MediaMASTER help The MediaMASTER main window is composed of six options consisting of drop down menus Profiles Language and Help and dialog boxes Input Settings Window Preferences and Content Capture You can select one of these options from the top menu bar or by right clicking the mouse anywhere in the MediaMASTER window and highlighting the option yo
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39. Display Wall Deleting a Task or Event You can delete a previously defined task or event from your Task List at any time Highlight the task or event in the Task List and click the Delete button When done click OK NOTE If you want to only temporarily prevent a scheduled event from running change its Run Frequency to Not Scheduled rather than deleting the event entirely You won t lose the task configuration this way Applications appearing on the display wall also appear in wireframe representations in WallManager s main window Use wireframes to conveniently resize move or close an application Working with Wireframes In WallManager s main window the wireframe titlebar color indicates whether or not you can access this application and whether or not you have selected it Q Accessible applications v gray not selected v blue selected a Inaccessible applications v black not selected v brown tried to be selected a Simulated applications 1 e not on the display wall Y dull green not selected V bright green selected Selecting an Application Right click with the mouse anywhere within the wireframe representation the cursor will change to a four headed arrow and the selected application will change color If you can t select the application it is likely outside your virtual screen access area Moving an Application Select the application as described above then use the left mouse butto
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41. K kill stop Then include either a T or t task or an E or e event as necessary followed by the assigned hot key number Click Start to display the login box 3 Enter your password as usual 4 The task or event will appear if L or disappear if K on the display wall along with the usual wireframe representation in WallManager if it is running To launch or stop a task event using the WallLaunch desktop shortcut 1 From a workstation right click on your original WallLaunch desktop icon From the pop up list select Shortcut to create a duplicate icon 2 Right click the new icon shortcut and select Properties 3 Inthe Properties window select the Shortcut tab The Shortcut window will appear Figure 7 24 FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 29 WallLaunch Properties General Shortcut Compatibility WallLaunch Target type Application Target location WallManager Target iles Christie W allM anager allLaunch exe Cltl Start in C Program Files Christie WallM anager Shortcut key None Run Normal window Comment Find Target Change Icon Advanced DK Cancel Apply Figure 7 24 WallLaunch Properties Shortcut window sample 4 At the end of the existing Target string add one of the character strings as shown in bold in Figure 7 24 NOTE Use method A for maximum security Use method B if you prefer maximum speed a
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43. NG 20 Slot Backplane 03 000627 02P SBC Single Board Computer for FRC001 models 03 000628 01P SBC Single Board Computer 03 000628 02P 1GHz CPU for FRCOO1 models 03 000619 01P 2 4GHz CPU 400FSB for FRC002 models 03 000619 03P CPU Heatsink amp Fan for FRC001 models 03 000153 01P CPU Heatsink amp Fan for FRC002 models 03 000153 02P MEMORY 512MB RAM Module 03 000626 01P 256MB RAM Module 03 000626 03P STORAGE SCSI Raid Controller 03 000625 01P Hard Drive Carrier 03 000617 01P Hard Drive Hot Swap Frame 03 000616 01P 18 4 GB Hard Drive 15K RPM 38 804854 04 36 7 GB Hard Drive 10K RPM FRCOO1 models 38 804854 02 36 7 GB Hard Drive 15K RPM 38 804854 05 73 4 GB Hard Drive 10K RPM FRCOO1 models 38 804854 03 more FRC 5000 User s Manual 9 1 SERVICE PARTS LIST II MODULE PART NUMBER 9 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual 52 x CD ROM Drive Black 03 000614 01P 1 44MB Floppy Drive Black 03 000615 01P MULTIMEDIA DisplayMASTER 4 Channel Graphics Module FRC001 03 000622 01P DisplayMASTER 4 Channel Graphics Module includes digital overlay for VideoMAX 03 000622 02P Digital Overlay Upgrade converts the DisplayMASTER 4 Channel Graphics Module Analog to Digital for VideoMAX upgrade 38 804861 01 1 card per box Video Input Module
44. OTE Projector tasks won t appear on the wall unless you click the Send button Do this at any time from within the Projector Task Editor Once you have defined one or more specific projector tasks you can specify exactly when the task is to occur 1 In WallManager s main window click Configure gt Projector 2 Click the Event Scheduling tab FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 25 Contro MASTER M 7 26 FRC 5000 User s Manual Task Editor Event Scheduling Initialize Projectors Event List 6 00 00 PM Taskls for selected event Task Name ES N Power off Add Event 7 00 00 AM Delete Event Add Task gt Delete Task Event Name power off Start Event Stop Event Run Frequency D aily Y Hotkey 0 3 T Power paar iran rar caranan os Brightness iria rara rra Start At ls 00 00PM fp aiis tite ttrttsesereet Contrast Cancel Apply Figure 7 22 Event Scheduling for Projectors 3 Click the Add Event button A new event called New will appear in the Event List window enter a unique name in the Event Name box at any time 4 Click the Add Task button A list of your configured tasks will appear in the Tasks s for Selected Event list note it shows only the tasks that you have configured 5 Inthe Tasks s for Selected Event list select which task you want to include in this event 6 Set the brightness and or contrast level desired A change here affects the task only when run as par
45. RemoteClient icon located on the desktop or by navigating through the start menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt RemoteClient The RemoteClient window will appear Figure 6 6 RemoteClient FE oj x Server Address FR C 5000 Client Log Figure 6 6 RemoteClient window FRC 5000 User s Manual 6 3 RemoteMASTE R II Configuring RemoteClient To configure RemoteClient do the following 1 Start RemoteClient 2 Inthe Server Address edit box enter the IP address or Computer Name of the FRC 5000 controller running RemoteServer 3 In the Port edit box enter the port number that RemoteServer will be running on The default port number is 3000 The Server Address and Port edit boxes are located on the RemoteClient window Figure 6 6 Connect to RemoteServer To connect a RemoteClient to RemoteServer do the following 1 Click the Connect button located on the RemoteClient window The User Logon dialog box will appear Figure 6 7 RemoteClient User Logon E User Name User Logon Password Cancel Domain lt DEFAULT gt Figure 6 7 User Logon dialog window 2 Enter your username in the User Name edit box Enter your password in the Password edit box Leave the Domain set to lt DEFAULT gt or type in lt DEFAULT gt if you want to logon to the RemoteServer specified default domain Otherwise enter the appropriate domain name where your username is valid 3 Cli
46. SETUP ee Connecting 2 VSMs to 4 DisplayMASTER modules When you are connecting two VSMs to multiple DisplayMASTER modules you must use a ribbon cable with 3 connectors VSM 1 and VSM 2 are connected together before being connected to the DisplayMASTER modules The VSM closest to the DisplayMASTER modules is 1 See Figure 2 10 NOTE The two VSMs must be connected even if the controller does not have 4 DisplayMASTER modules installed 1 Connect J6 from VSM 2 to J6 VSM 1 and to J3 on DisplayMASTER 1 module furthest from VSM 1 2 Connect J7 from VSM 2 to J7 VSM 1 and to J3 on DisplayMASTER 2 3 Connect J8 from VSM 2 to J8 VSM 1 and to J3 on DisplayMASTER 3 4 Connect J9 from VSM 2 to J9 VSM 1 and to J3 on DisplayMASTER 4 5 Starting with the DisplayMASTER module closest to the VSM connect the jumper J9 to J10 on the next module and connect J9 from that module to J10 on the next and so on until all DisplayMASTER modules are connected Before installing VSM F 5 modules in the following INPUTE 516 ie configuration make sure to Inputs open remove jumper links 17 32 INPUTS 1 8 LK17 to LK32 J4 OUTPUTS 1 4 J6 OUTPUTS 5 8 J7 OUTPUTS 9 12 J8 OUTPUTS 13 16 J9 This configuration offers 32 inputs and 16 outputs Figure 2 10 Connecting
47. Turn FRC power on 2 Insert Windows 2000 XP CD into CD ROM 3 When option press enter to boot from CD appears hit Enter 4 Follow the on screen instructions Installing FRC 5000 Drivers To install the FRC 5000 drivers do the following Insert MASTERSuite software CD into CD ROM The auto run should bring up the following dialog box If not select Start gt Run gt type the following D mastersuite exe substitute D with your CD ROM drive letter FRC 5000 User s Manual 8 1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION CHKISTIE N Installation CD Project Present Perform Install MASTERSuite Drivers Install MASTERSuite Application View MASTERSuite Manual Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Install WinaXe 6 2 Trial Browse CD Figure 8 3 Installation Dialog Box 1 Click on Install MASTERSuite Drivers The driver checklist dialog box appears FRC 5000 Driver Installation x Select Drivers To Install IV Christie DisplayMASTER 1 30 IV VideoMAX 0 15 0 0 V RGBMASTER 4 1 0 0 M VideoMASTER Switch 0 0 4 5 Cancel Figure 8 4 Driver Checklist 2 Make sure all drivers are checked and click Next The Configuration dialog box appears 8 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FRC 5000 Driver Installation Resolution 1024 x 768 v Color Depth High Color 16 bit v Refresh Rate 60 Hz X Number of Screens 4 Screen Configuration 2 2 v Order Left to Right then Top to Bottom C Order To
48. ality Base File Name Assign Hotkey fioo a snapshot Capture Now L al Periodic Capture Configuration r Frequency Save every fro Seconds Frames Destination Periodic Capture Folder Cm Captures Browse Base Folder Name Base File Name folder image Capture Duration Unlimited r 110 Files F Continuous o fi 0 Megabytes 7 Continuou Start Capture fi z fo 3 j Length of time hh mm ss Assign Hotkey Help Cancel Figure 5 11 Content Capture Dialog Box Select Content Capture from the MediaMASTER menu bar or the right click menu You can select the format and set the quality you want the captured image to be saved in by selecting JPG or BMP Only when JPG is selected can you enter a value for quality Format C BMP JPG Quality fig H A Media MASTER Configuring Single Frame Capture options Capturing a Single Frame Snapshot Configuring Periodic Capture options In Single Capture Configuration you can select the name and location of where the image file s will be stored when using the snapshot or single capture feature Figure 5 12 Single Capture Configuration Single Capture Folder C MyCaptures Browse Base File Name Assign Hotkey snapshot Capture Now The text field Single Capture Folder specifies the folder where the image will be saved Use your Browse button to navigate your file system to locate a spec
49. angement drop down menu All the possible configurations for the number of screens you entered in the field No of Screens will be available for you to select NOTE The FRC 5000 must be configured in a rectangular array Changing number of screens in a display Change the number of screens in your display by entering a value or click on the up down arrows in the No of Screens field The value entered depends on the number of DisplayMASTER modules installed in your FRC 5000 system Each DisplayMASTER module can handle up to 4 screens The maximum number of DisplayMASTER modules any system can have is 6 making the maximum number of screens handled 24 It is important that the value does not exceed the hardware limitations of your system If this value is set beyond the capabilities of your hardware the system will display as a 1 x 1 As you change the value of No of Screens the picture shown under Screen Configuration will change automatically Note If you increase the number of screens beyond what was configured at the time when the system is booted you will be asked to reboot the system before the changes take place This is because the operating system initializes only the used adapters Changing resolution Set the resolution that each adapter will output by adjusting the Resolution per Screen slidebar This should be set to the resolution expected by the display devices The system can output the following VESA standards 640 x 480
50. anual 7 5 Contro MASTER M WallManager is now configured on this workstation and can be run using the FRCAdmin account you are now ready to add other users Changing WallManager Configuration Change WallManager configuration settings only if there is a change to the name or IP address of the controller running WallServer Creating WallManager You must have Users security privileges in order to add WallManager users and or Users specify their WallManager privileges Initially only the FRCAdmin account has these privileges through this account you can add standard WallManager users as well as other users for whom you can grant Users security privileges 1 Log on with Users security privileges rights such as FRCAdmin 2 In the main WallManager window click Configure gt User The User window will appear User Editor User Name From A From C ToR 1 1 FRCAdmin 1 E 1 1 1 Add Delete Virtual Screen Access Row Column Row Column From 18 18 To 118 1 Disable User Name tester Security M Users V Application IV Projector lv ll Configure Tasks Y Configure Tasks Close Start Tasks IV Send Commands Stop Tasks Y Event Scheduling lt In fu Ove erride Panic Mode lt I lt I lt I Event Scheduling IV Start Events Start Events Stop Events SnapShot Simulate lt I lt I lt I lt I Figure 7 6
51. ask or event and edit as desired When done click Apply then OK A Control MASTER Hot Key Shortcuts For Quick Displays Deleting a Projector Task or Event You can delete a previously defined projector task or event at any time In your Task List or Event List highlight the task or event in the Task List and click the Delete Task or Delete Event button When done click OK NOTE If you want to only temporarily prevent a scheduled event from running change its Run Frequency to Not Scheduled rather than deleting the event entirely You won t lose the task configuration this way Assigning Hot Keys A Hot Key is an optional keystroke sequence that you can assign in WallManager for starting or stopping a configured task or event You can then quickly start or stop the task or event in the future by using a 3 5 character keystroke from a variety of locations within Control MASTER software You can create up to 999 task hot keys and 999 event hot keys 1 Ineither the Task Editor or Event Scheduling application or projector highlight the desired task or event and enter a valid number from 1 999 in the Hot Key field If the number has already been assigned a message box appears requesting a valid unused number 2 Click OK when done The number along with a T if task or E if event preceding it has now been defined as a hot key Note that hotkeys defined for tasks will automatically include T or t
52. ation and setup of the controller it is recommended that you become familiar with the components of your controller Refer to Section I for a complete overview of the components and where they are located STEP 1 Connect keyboard and mouse 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse to the PS 2 Y adapter 2 Connect this adapter to the PS 2 port on the back of the controller located on the SBC board Figure 2 1 Step 2 Connect Display Devices Each system comes standard with one Quad VGA cable and DisplayMASTER module but can be customized to hold up to 6 DisplayMASTER modules For each DisplayMASTER module you have in your system you can connect up to 4 display devices The system will detect any display device not connected during the boot up process 1 Connect the 44 pin end of the Quad VGA cable to the DisplayMASTER module on the back of the FRC 2 Connect the other 4 ends of the Quad VGA cable to your display devices The manner in which you connect each cable end should reflect how you desire to number your display devices By software default numbering occurs from the top left of the display wall and continues across each row and down The numbering pattern can be changed to start from top left continuing down each column and then across however this also requires a re install of the FRC drivers from the MASTERSuite software files See Section 8 Software Installation Figure 2 2 illustrates the two methods available for disp
53. ck 4 or higher 2000 XP workstations clients you are now ready to configure your Control MASTER software for use with a display wall IMPORTANT Keep in mind that ControIMASTER software components are initially accessible through one account only the FRCAdmin account created before installation All settings must be configured through this account DO NOT DELETE the FRCAdmin account Configuring WallServer Running WallServer for the first time 1 Using the FRCAdmin account start WallServer by double clicking the WallServer icon on the controller s desktop or use Start gt FRC 5000 MASTERSuite gt WallServer in Windows This will call up the main WallServer window Figure 7 2 FRC 5000 WallServer File View Help 2 Date Time Computer Name Message 24 9 2003 1 33 46 PM FRC 5000 Process list has changed E 4 9 2003 1 33 46 PM FRC 5000 Initialized monitoring panel serial panel port 2 at baud rate 9600 E 4 9 2003 1 33 46 PM FRC 5000 Initialized monitoring projector serial port 1 at baud rate 9600 4 9 2003 1 33 46 PM FRC 5000 Listening on port 1000 E 4 9 2003 1 33 46 PM FRC 5000 Database opened Figure 7 2 WallServer Main Window on Display Wall 2 From the WallServer menu select Settings View gt Settings A Settings window erver Configuration Options Information appears with server name ports awak baud rate and projector model listed ee Pon 1000
54. ck the Logon button to begin connecting to RemoteServer Click Cancel to cancel logon If connection to RemoteServer was successful you will see it under Client Log in the RemoteClient window If RemoteServer was not configured to allow your username IP address or computer name to access RemoteServer an error will appear Figure 6 8 Contact your system administrator to resolve this error RemoteClient Error xj Q RemoteServer will not allow you access Figure 6 8 Error message indicating access denied from RemoteServer Once you are ready to take control of the FRC 5000 mouse and keyboard click the Activate button on the RemoteClient window Figure 6 9 Taking Control If you decide to connect to a different server running RemoteServer click the Disconnect button and reconfigure the server address and port number to that of the new server 6 4 FRC 5000 User s Manual A RemoteMASTER When Someone Else has Control Toggling Mouse Pixel Scale RemoteClient Server Address Port 192 168 196 220 3000 Activate Client Log Successful Logon Updating Resolution 1024 768 Successful connection to server Attempting to connect to server About Figure 6 9 RemoteClient dialog window connected to RemoteServer Once in control of the FRC 5000 Controller you will see the n Control window Figure 6 10 All of your keyboard and mouse inputs are redirected to the FRC5000 Controller Al
55. com under Contact Christie Fill out the information in the table below and keep with your records for future reference Purchase Record Controller Serial Number Purchase Date NOTE The serial number can be found on the license label You can also register your product on line by visiting www christiedigital com gt Service and Support gt Product Registration This will keep you in touch with all the latest product information such as updates technical bulletins downloads and Christie newsletters This manual is intended to instruct users on how to install configure and use the FRC 5000 controller Sections 1 through 3 provide the user with a general overview of the controller its components features and alarm monitoring system It includes instructions on quick setup and how to connect various external sources It also provides a look inside the controller and how the various components are wired together Sections 4 through 8 describe in detail the MASTER Suite software which includes MediaMASTER Remote MASTER and ControlMASTER applications Section 9 provides a spare parts list FRC 5000 User s Manual 1 3 Section 2 Installation amp Setup Me This section provides the following information Overview ee AA a Hl 2 1 Quick Start e Quick setup instructions e Source connections e A look inside the controller and how hardware components are wired together Before you begin install
56. configured events to your Event List Note that Snapshot will capture only those applications residing in directories accessible with your NT security privileges and which are positioned completely within the boundaries specified for you by your WallManager administrator To take a snapshot of the display wall do the following 1 Click Configure gt Application 2 Click the Event Scheduling tab 3 Click the Snapshot button 4 If desired set new Schedule Name Run Frequency and time parameters for this new scheduled event 5 Click OK to close the dialog box Simulating a Task or Event Sometimes you may prefer to quickly mock up simulate one or more application tasks or events within your WallManager virtual screen without actually launching them on the display wall This simulation enables you to use WallManager wireframes to graphically experiment with the size and layout of applications while keeping the current display wall intact 1 Highlight the desired task or event in your Task Editor or Events Scheduling window 2 Select the Simulate Task or Simulate Event button 3 Repeat for any additional tasks or events you wish to simulate then click OK to close the dialog box Your WallManager virtual screen will appear with the wireframe applications as they are currently configured for the display wall but the display wall itself won t change BER igure View Window Help ERFT T 219 2
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58. d anywhere across the display wall 1 video per display device limitation 2 8 FRC 5000 User s Manual A SETUP No modification to jumper links required on the VSM in the following configuration Connecting a single VSM to 4 DisplayMASTER modules A single VSM can be connected to up to 4 DisplayMASTER modules using ribbon cables with 2 connectors One ribbon cable required per connection See Figure 2 9 1 2 3 4 5 Connect J6 from the VSM to J3 on DisplayMASTER module 1 module furthest from the VSM Connect J7 from the VSM to J3 on DisplayMASTER module 2 Connect J8 from the VSM to J3 on DisplayMASTER module 3 Connect J9 from the VSM to J3 on DisplayMASTER module 4 module closest to the VSM Starting with the DisplayMASTER module closest to the VSM connect the jumper J9 to J10 on the next module and connect J9 from that module to J10 on the next and so on until all DisplayMASTER modules are connected z Q 2 T 5 5 16 9 El E puts ea 2 E E gt a gt gt m 4 4 gt D 2 3 lo Nas 2 n ajososo 8 a J10 J10 ZA OUTPUTS 1 4 J6 OUTPUTS 5 8 J7 1 OUTPUTS 9 12 J8 OUTPUTS 13 16 us J3 J3 J9 This configuration offers 16 inputs and 16 outputs Figure 2 9 Connect a single VSM to 1 4 DisplayMASTER modules FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 9
59. d position Click Next to accept changes and advance to the next screen which is the Content Capture dialog box 4 Modify the options in Content Capture and click Next 5 Specify a profile name create your own and the directory in which to store it The default directory is Install Directory MyProfiles 6 Click Save 7 MediaMASTER now loads the created profile FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 3 MediaMASTER x Saving the current MediaMASTER window as a Profile Selecting a Profile Modifying a Profile Creating a Profile Shortcut desktop shortcut 5 4 5 3 Input Settings Access the Input Settings Window FRC 5000 User s Manual 1 Configure your MediaMASTER window on the display wall Make sure the proper content is being displayed and the window properties are correct 2 Click Profiles gt Save As 3 Specify a profile name and the directory in which to store it The default directory is Install Directory MyProfiles 4 Click Save Click Profiles gt Open to select and open a profile in the current MediaMASTER window or click Profiles gt Open in New Window to open the profile in a new MediaMASTER window You can modify and or overwrite an existing profile by doing the following 1 Open a MediaMASTER window with the profile that you want to modify 2 Modify the settings in the Input Settings Window Preferences Content Capture dialog boxes 3 Click Profiles gt Save to overwrite the e
60. des namely for DigiPro the world s first purpose built rental staging projector Specializing in a full range of film projection solutions Christie sells gearless projectors electromechanical film handling systems consoles autowind film handling systems endless loop film systems automation devices and Xenolite bulbs Christie is also the only manufacturer to offer a comprehensive line of video data graphics projection solutions based on three current technology platforms Digital Light Processing DLP Poly Silicon LCD and Cathode Ray Tube CRT To complete this entire line of projection solutions Christie sells videowalls rear screen enclosures input modules and interfaces Christie employs more than 200 professionals worldwide Design manufacturing and assembly facilities are located in Canada and the United States Branches are located in Germany Hong Kong Luxembourg Singapore and the United Kingdom UK along with consulting offices in Italy and Spain Christie is a jointly owned subsidiary of Ushio America Inc and Ushio Inc You can reach the FRC 5000 Controllers Development and Support Group at Christie by sending e mail to mailto support christiedigital com In North America phone 1 800 221 8025 Updated contact information can be found at http www christiedigital com under contact us Complete contact information is provided on the following page FRC 5000 User s Manual 10 1 ABOUT CHR
61. designed wall management software to control and display several applications simultaneously The FRC 5000 comes factory pre configured to suit individual needs Some FRC 5000 key features Support for up to 24 display channel outputs per unit Support for 32 with VideoMASTER Switch and 36 with VideoMAX external video input per unit Support for up to 8 external RGB inputs per unit Support for up to 8 Ethernet interfaces per unit Flexible storage sizes and configurations DisplayMASTER MediaMASTER RGB and Video software RemoteMASTER workstation display wall control ControIMASTER display wall management software Hot swappable 4 module power supply All data transfer is managed by Ultral60 SCSI RAID controller Optional Video Input Modules available Figure 1 1 The FRC 5000 Controller FRC 5000 User s Manual 1 1 INTRODUCTION II The FRC 5000 controller is packaged and shipped in a pre configured manner The 1 2 Components presas PP p g following list includes all standard components Components that are optional are marked with an asterisk Please ensure that you have received all components Main Box e FRC 5000 Controller See 1 21 for a complete listing of all FRC internal components FRC 5000 User Manual 54 017167 xxP Keyboard Mouse Sliding Rail Rack Mounting Kit Quad VGA splitter cable 1 per DisplayMASTER module Video Input Module 1 per DisplayMASTER module Video Switch 16 BNC Breakout Cables 1 per Vide
62. diaMASTER v0 8 Build 339 Microsoft Windows 2000 5 0 2195 Service Pack 2 Christie DisplayMASTER for NT4W1 19M RGBMASTER Version 4 0 6 0 MideoMAX Version 0 0 7 0 Using Video Switch Logical Devices 1 Device Number 0 Inputs 16 Outputs 32 Capability Flags 1 Driver Version 512 Hardware Version 2 Save To File Figure 5 17 Diagnostic Information dialog box If you are experiencing difficulties with your FRC controller save the information in the Diagnostic Information window by selecting the Save to File button at the bottom of the window and send this file with a detailed description of the problem to CHRISTIE at controllers christiedigital com Section 6 RemoteMASTER Ps Remote MASTER is a client server application that allows an operator to control the Overview 6 1 Installation 6 2 Using RemoteServer Start RemoteServer FRC 5000 keyboard and mouse from a remote PC on the network The remote PC must be running Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 or Windows XP Before installing RemoteMASTER you must have an FRC 5000 Controller on an NT network consisting of the following FRC 5000 Controller with e Windows NT 4 0 and Service Pack 4 or higher Windows 2000 or Windows XP e 1MB disk space Windows Client PC Workstations with e Windows NT 4 0 and Service Pack 4 or higher Windows 2000 or Windows XP e 1MB disk space Please refer to the Software Installation section in this
63. display configuration by specifying Overview the following parameters number and configuration of screens resolution color depth and refresh rate of your display Re 4 1 Using DisplayMASTER Software Start DisplayMASTER 1 2 3 4 Click on Settings Click on Advanced Select the Display MASTER tab to access the DisplayMASTER window Figure Ah WARNING Right click on the desktop and select Properties Default Monitor and Christie DisplayMASTER V1 24C 2 X General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot DisplayMASTER Screen Configuration Click on screen to select as DOS Master screen Resolution per Screen Color Palette Lower Higher High Color 16 bit y 1024 by 768 pixels x A No of Screens Screen Arrangement Refresh Rate BE 2x2 60Henz CHRISTIE Cancel Figure 4 1 DisplayMASTER Window Before changing any screen settings close down all MediaMASTER RGB Video windows If these settings are changed while RGB or Video windows are displayed the system will show artifacts or unpredictable behavior until the system is rebooted Modify Display The DisplayMASTER window is divided into several sections enabling you to Configuration customize the way you view your display FRC 5000 User s Manual 4 1 DisplayMAST ER HS 4 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual Changing screen configuration Change the display screen configuration by selecting the Screen Arr
64. e s demo ppt at the beginning of the Command Line Set the default X Y display wall coordinates desired for positioning the upper left corner of the application on the wall Also set the desired width and height Location and size must lie within your screen access boundaries defined in Users rights If you want to save and then configure another application click Apply Otherwise click OK to save your editing or Cancel to start over So far the application task is not scheduled You can launch it at any time by selecting the application in the Task Editor window and clicking the Start button The application will appear on the display wall at the position and size specified as well as in a wireframe representation in your WallManager window To stop the task select it in the Task Editor window and click the Stop button FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 15 Contro MASTER IE NOTE The Program Path of any configured application task must be common to both the WallManager machine and the FRC 5000 controller running WallServer For details see Mapping of Drives in 7 3 Getting Started Scheduling Applications for Display Once an Application Task has been configured see Configuring Applications for Display above you can add it to an event and schedule it for launching on the display wall A broad range of run frequencies are available including hourly daily monthly and weekly WallServer checks for scheduled events upon startu
65. e sending serial commands from the RS 232 control device to the FRC 5000 controller Also make sure the FRC 5000 controller serial port field is correct it must be the port connected to the RS 232 control device and that the baud rate is supported by your RS 232 control device 3 Create the message for the RS 232 control device to send to the FRC 5000 controller Protocol is as follows Begin transmission L or Launch K ork Kill stop 1 3 digit hot key 02hLT 03h T ort Task E ore Event End transmission NOTE h indicates a hex value Figure 7 26 RS 232 Protocol for Hot Keys Note that leading zeros will be applied for 1 2 digit hot keys i e 1 will be sent as 001 automatically 50 will be sent as 050 automatically etc Consult your RS 232 controller documentation for further details FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 31 Section 8 Software Installation Me This section describes the complete process for installing all software necessary for Overview 8 1 Installing Windows 2000 XP the FRC 5000 to run For a full system re install you must first install XP then the drivers then the MASTERSuite software For software upgrades you will only have to install new drivers and or the MASTERSuite software package not the Operating system When installing Windows2000 XP you must have a multi sync display device attached to output 1 of the FRC 5000 1
66. e also Hints for Editing Text Boxes next page 8 Click Apply to save your scheduling and add another task to the current event or to schedule another event Otherwise click OK to save and leave this window or click Cancel to start over Colored boxes in the Task s for Selected Events list Application Event Scheduling indicate the current status of each task GREEN This task is currently running e YELLOW This scheduled task has been terminated closed until its next scheduled startup e RED This task is not currently running The Events Scheduling window for applications lists all events on the left including those that launch projector tasks but lists only application tasks on the right FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 17 Contro MASTER M NOTE In rare instances you may want certain projector parameters such as a change in projector status or wall brightness to accompany an event See Working With Projectors later in this section Hints for Editing Text Boxes e Unless an application s Run Frequency is Always scheduled or Not scheduled you must supply End At and End At dates times The End At time must be later than the End At time Enter End At first e If desired double click the End At and Start At text boxes to more easily edit hour minutes seconds Clock x Edit last 10 50 32 AM it last a gt Start At after the hour Hrs Mins Secs AM PM gt gt ES Edit first m End At fi 0 55
67. e slots 7 amp 6 6 MAX if adding more 0000 0000 EF o ooo gt Composite Video Input 4 NOTE VIMs in general can be installed in any available slot from Slot 6 to Slot 19 The illustration shows a system with 6 DisplayMASTER modules with VIMs to the right Figure 2 4 Connecting Video Sources to a Video Input Module 2 4 FRC 5000 User s Manual a SET UP Connecting to the VideoMASTER Switch Module VSM The VSM is an optional input module that can be installed into the controller to provide composite and s video connections A maximum of 2 VSMs can be installed in the system To connect to a VSM module you need a 16 BNC breakout cable Connect the cable to the top D Sub connector on the VSM If you have two VSMs installed in your controller the VSM furthest to the left is considered module 1 Refer to Figure 2 5 for connection of composite and s videos sources to VideoMASTER modules 16 Shielded Multi conductor Cables Male Eo o oo E22 Exa
68. e where to display it What to display Determine the source program name and path of the desired application Note that this application must exist on mapped network drives so that Control MASTER software can find it Enter the location in WallManager s Configure gt Application gt Task Editor window Where to display Specify default X Y display wall coordinates for the upper left corner of the application You can also specify its size Enter these values in WallManager s Configure gt Application gt Task Editor window If desired override these defaults for a specific scheduled task in the Configure gt A pplication gt Event Scheduling window When to display If you want to schedule the task for a specific time you must define when to display it Specify the frequency and duration of the task or group of tasks called an event Enter these values in WallManager s Configure gt gt Application gt Event Scheduling window 7 14 FRC 5000 User s Manual A ControiMASTER Configuring Applications for Display To specify an application s source and where you want to display it on the wall do the following 1 In the main WallManager window click Configure gt Application The 2 3 4 5 Application window will appear by default the Task Editor will also be present Figure 7 12 Application x Task Editor Event Scheduling Task Name Hot Ke Program N Program Path g Add Ca
69. edia MASTER E 1 Click on the MediaMASTER window 5 6 Quick Access 2 Press the Page Up or Page Down key to bring up the Quick Access menu This Menu allows you to scroll through the various adjustment settings 3 Press the 1 or 1 key to quickly change the following parameters without bringing up the Input Settings window e Video Adjustments Channel Video Standard Brightness Contrast Saturation e RGB Adjustments Channel Brightness Contrast Pixel Tracking Pixel Phase Horizontal Offset Vertical Offset Clamping Offset MMM Select the language you want to use by accessing the Language drop down menu from 5 7 Changing the menu bar or by right clicking the menu Figure 5 14 Language Default English loxi Profiles Input Settings Window Preferences Content Capture Language Help Exit v English Figure 5 14 Language drop down menu HE 5 8 Help Menu Accessing Online Help To access online help select Help from the menu bar or using the right click menu select Contents Figure 5 15 AR T e 8 _ Hide Back Print Options D Specifying Refresh Rate Applies to RGB Contents Index Search Favorites E 4 Input Settings Dialog B 2 Accessing the Inp 2 Selecting Device T 2 Selecting Video Ty 2 Selecting Video St Specifying Refresh 2 Specifying Timeout 2 Selecting Input Ch 2 Brightness Applies 2 Contrast Applies tc 2 Saturation Applies 2 Pix
70. eens you can access the total X Y resolution of the display wall appears at the bottom of the WallManager window X pixels across the wall Y pixels from top to bottom of the wall Wall addresses row column appear in the center of each screen CHANGING THE WINDOW Use the Window menu options Zoom In or Zoom Out as desired zoom factor of 40 160 displays on status bar Or use Zoom to Sandbox to create a best fit of your working area 7 12 FRC 5000 User s Manual WallManager Toolbar and Status Bar Managing Users WallManager ent3000 File Configure View Window Help Saa E 19 2 X 495 Y 156 27 NUM For Help press F1 Figure 7 11 Zoom to Sandbox for a best fit of your working area Use and or move the WallManager Toolbar and Status Bar as desired Editing User Privileges The FRCAdmin or any other account with Users security privileges can modify a user s WallManager privileges at any time as described below 1 2 3 4 Log on with Users security privileges such as through FRCAdmin In the main WallManager window click Configure gt User requires Users security privileges The User window will appear In User window click on the user account you wish to modify Modify the Virtual Screen Access and Security options as desired see Steps 5 and 6 in Adding Users if you need help Changes made to other
71. el Tracking Apr 2 Pixel Phase Appli 2 Horizontal Offset 2 Vertical Offset App 2 Clamping Offset 4 P ainda rt il gt This specifies how quicklythe RGB window should update The refresh ofthe RGB window is dependant on how much bandwidth is available on the PCI bus Setting a high refresh rate will reduce bandwidth availability for other applications and other RGB windows il The range is from 1 to 100 The default setting for this is 100 Specifying Timeout Period Applies to RGB This specifies in milliseconds how long the window should wait to receive the next frame Ifthe window does not receive a frame by this e gt Figure 5 15 Online Help Identifying MediaMASTER You can identify the version and build number of the installed MediaMASTER Version application by selecting Help gt About from the menu bar The About MediaMASTER dialog box will appear Figure 5 16 FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 15 5 16 Diagnostics box FRC 5000 User s Manual About MediaMASTER f x MediaMASTER v0 8 Build 339 Copyright 2002 Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc CHXISTIE Project Present Perform Close Figure 5 16 About MediaMASTER dialog box Access system diagnostic information by selecting Help gt Diagnostics from the menu bar This will bring up the Diagnostic Information window Figure 5 17 Diagnostic Information E x Me
72. ents To shut down WallManager click File Exit or the 8 button on the application window title bar es NOTES Use of shortcuts requires Hot Keys assigned in WallManager See 7 5 7 8 Beyond Using WallManager Hot Key Shortcuts for Quick Displays WallManager Shortcuts Although ControIMASTER s WallManager component offers comprehensive management of a display wall through its application and projector Task Lists there may be instances when you need even faster and more convenient methods of changing the display For example you may want to quickly launch an application with simple keystrokes in WallManager instead of having to navigate to WallManager s Task Editor where you must select the desired task and click Start Or you may want the flexibility of quickly previewing something scheduled for a later date You may even want to by pass WallManager entirely launching configured tasks via WallLaunch or if present in your system via serial commands from an RS 232 controller to the FRC 5000 controller 7 28 FRC 5000 User s Manual A ControliMASTER Two Ways of Using Hot Keys in WallLaunch ControIMASTER offers three types of shortcuts all of which utilize hot keys that you ve assigned for tasks or events in WallManager Depending on your application you may prefer one type of shortcut over another Described here are the shortcuts used outside of WallManager tefer to 7 5 Using WallManager Hot Key Shortcuts
73. erver and WallManager modules can be installed on an unlimited number of client workstations Proprietary Notices All copies of the Software must include all Licensor s copyright trademark or proprietary notices Modifications and Derivative Works The Licensee may not modify or create derivative versions of the Software Sublicensing This Agreement does not grant the Licensee the right to grant sublicenses of the Software and the Licensee shall not grant any such sublicense without the prior written approval of the Licensor Other Restrictions The Licensee shall not i rent lease distribute or otherwise transfer the Software and or ii export the Software in violation of federal export laws and regulations Ownership The Licensed Software is and shall at all times remain the property of the Licensor and no right title or ownership interest of any kind shall pass to the Licensee except in a accordance with this Agreement MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Term of Maintenance and Support The Licensor shall provide maintenance and support services related to the Software Support Services Support Services are governed by the Licensor s policies and programs described in materials provided by the Licensor Any supplemental software code provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the Software and subject to the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement WARRANTY AND LI
74. evices are detected in the system The order of selection is VideoMAX first then VideoMASTER You can specify which type of video signal should be displayed by selecting one of the following video types e Composite A Video 1 BNC connector e Composite B Video 1 BNC connector second input for VideoMAX Module e S Video 2 BNC connectors Default Composite A Select the proper video standard from the Video Standard drop cm down box This will specify which video standard the signal has NTSC 4 43 50 been encoded in The various forms of NTSC PAL and SECAM nl are listed Figure 5 7 Default NTSC M Figure 5 7 The Maximum Sample Rate specifies how quickly the RGB window will update refresh The range is 1 to 30 The maximum attainable refresh rate is dependent on how much bandwidth is available on the PCI bus Setting a high sample rate will reduce bandwidth availability for other applications and other RGB windows and possibly cause irregular updates when one or more windows are open If you notice irregular updates or ghosting decrease the maximum sample rate value until the updates occur more smoothly Default 15 A Media MASTER Specifying Timeout Period RGB Selecting Input Channel Image Adjustments The Timeout Period specifies in milliseconds how long the window should wait to receive the next frame If the window does not receive a frame by this time it will display a No Signa
75. figuration offers 16 inputs and 24 outputs Figure 2 11 Connecting 2 VSMs to 6 DisplayMASTER modules FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 11 SETUP Table 2 1 VideoMASTER Switch Input Cabling Chart z i VideoSwitch j le N Composite Input S Video Input Module No Cable Number Chroma 1 Luma 1 Chroma 2 Luma 2 Chroma 3 Luma 3 Chroma 4 Luma 4 Chroma 5 Luma 5 Chroma 6 Luma 6 Chroma 7 Luma 7 Chroma 8 Luma 8 Chroma 9 Luma 9 Chroma 10 Luma 10 Chroma 11 Luma 11 Chroma 12 Luma 12 Chroma 13 Luma 13 Chroma 14 Luma 14 Chroma 15 Luma 15 Chroma 16 Luma 16 OnN OOA OMN 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 FRC 5000 User s Manual A SETUP Installing VideoMAX Modules VMM A maximum of 2 VideoMAX modules can be installed in a controller The VideoMAX module can be configured in one of three ways e Single VideoMAX module connected to 4 DisplayMASTER modules This configuration allows for 18 composite 9 S video inputs to be connected and 9 of those inputs can be displayed anywhere across the display wall e 2 VideoMAX modules connected to 4 DisplayMASTER modules This configuration allows for 36 composite 18 S video inputs to be connected and 18 of those inputs can be displayed across the display wall e 2 VideoMAX modules connected to 6 DisplayMASTER modules This configuration allows for 36 composite 18 S Video inputs to be connected and 1
76. from WallServer 7 29 E Event Scheduling Applications 7 16 Projectors 7 25 Events Adding From Snapshot 7 20 Closing 7 22 Deleting 7 19 7 27 Editing 7 27 Preventing 7 19 Scheduling for Applications 7 16 Scheduling for Projectors 7 26 Simulating 7 20 Starting with Hot Keys 7 28 Starting With WallLaunch 7 29 index Hot Keys Assigning 7 27 Using in WallManager 7 28 M Mapping Drives 7 8 P Panic Mode 7 28 Power Checkbox 7 25 7 26 Program Paths 7 8 7 15 Projector Event Scheduling 7 26 R Run Frequency Description 7 17 How to Set or Edit 7 18 In Projector Events 7 26 S Scheduling Application Tasks Events 7 16 Projector Tasks Events 7 26 Shutting Down WallServer 7 10 Simulating Tasks or Events 7 20 Snapshot 7 20 Standby Checkbox 7 25 T Task Editor For Applications 7 15 For Projector Tasks 7 25 Task List Applictations Creating Adding To 7 15 Task List Introduction 7 14 FRC 5000 User s Manual Index 1 Index Index 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual Tasks Adding to a Projector Event 7 26 Adding to an App Event 7 16 Current Status 7 17 Deleting 7 19 7 27 Editing 7 18 7 27 Starting with Hot Keys 7 28 Starting with WallLaunch 7 29 Window Position 7 17 Test Patterns 7 25 Toggle Task Button 7 27 U Users Creating for WallManager 7 6 Creating Configuring Accounts 7 2 Deleting 7 13 Editing User Configuration 7 13 Security Privileges 7
77. hassis Components When the controller is first powered up and continuously throughout operation chassis components are monitored by the alarm monitoring system The two LEDS labeled OK and FAIL on the main input panel illuminate to indicate the status of components The OK LED illuminates green and the FAIL LED illuminates red The two LEDS will alternately illuminate in the event a failure is detected The following chassis components are monitored by the alarm monitoring system e Beginning of cycle e Power Supply 1 Pass Fail A failure indicates that one or more power supplies are no longer working To identify the faulty power supply module look for the orange LED on its front panel e Supply 1 Fan Pass Fail A failure indicates that the cooling fan for the power supply is not working properly and must be replaced e MBM Fan 1 Pass Fail If the RPM of the fan is lower than 2 000 RPM it will trigger a failure Fan 1 is on the left side of the chassis e MBM Fan 2 Pass Fail If the RPM of the fan is lower than 2 000 RPM it will trigger a failure Fan 2 is the middle fan e MBM Fan 3 Pass Fail If the RPM of the fan is lower than 2 000 RPM it will trigger a failure Fan 3 is on the right side of the chassis e Drive Bays Temp Pass Fail This monitors the temperature at the front of the chassis and will give a failure if the temperature exceeds 70 C e Main Board Temp Pass Fail This monitors the temperature
78. he MediaMASTER window will immediately change when a different aspect ratio is applied Device This specifies the aspect ratio of the detected input signal 4 3 This specifies a 4 3 aspect ratio 5 4 This specifies a 5 4 aspect ratio 16 9 This specifies a 16 9 aspect ratio Custom This gets automatically selected if the window aspect ratio has been adjusted from one of the default settings This only sets the aspect ratio of the current window back to the chosen aspect ratio Default Device Locking Aspect Ratio checkbox Enter a checkmark U in the Maintain Aspect Ratio checkbox to keep the window at the specified aspect ratio when scaling Default Not Checked Use the Size text boxes width x height to specify the exact size of your MediaMASTER window Default Native size of window content plus borders and menu size Locking Window Size Enter a checkmark U in the Lock Size checkbox to prevent the window from being resized Once enabled you will not be able to resize the window using the mouse Style Preset Size Aspect Ratio and Size fields are disabled appear grayed out Default Not Checked Use the Position text boxes X and Y co ordinate to specify where the window should be on the display wall The co ordinates entered will specify where the top left corner of the MediaMASTER window will be located Default 50 50 Locking Window Position Enter a checkmark U in the Lock Position checkbox to preven
79. he Task List Stop Tasks Stop tasks from the Task List Event Scheduling Schedule events made up of tasks from the application Task List Start Events start events from the application Event List e Stop Events Stop events from the application Event List e SnapShot Create a snapshot of the applications on the wall adding their configurations to the Task List and a numbered snapshot event to the Event List e Simulate Mock up graphic representations of Task List applications on your monitor without launching them on the wall Projectors Enter a checkmark to enable this user to execute projector functions available through WallManager Within this list you can further refine which specific Projector functions this user will be able to utilize Uncheck the projector box to prevent the user from working with projectors entirely e Configure Tasks Create projector tasks and add them to the Task List Send Commands Send projector commands to the projectors Event Scheduling Schedule project tasks Start Events Start events from the projector Event List Wall Enter a checkmark to enable this user to execute special wall functions available through WallManager Within this list you can further refine which specific wall functions this user will be able to utilize Delete the top checkmark to prevent the user from working with these functions entirely e Close Close an application running on the wall e Run Use Fi
80. he desktop or use Start gt FRC 5000 MASTERSuite gt WallManager in Windows The WallManager main window will appear 7 4 FRC 5000 User s Manual Figure 7 4 WallManager main window when not connected to WallServer Then in WallManager establish client server communications as described below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In the main WallManager window click Configure gt Connection Settings Network Primary Server HAM Primary Port 1000 Secondary Server SecondaryServer Secondary Port 1000 VW Auto Connect Figure 7 5 Enter Server Information In the Primary Server field enter the IP address or hostname if available of your FRC 5000 controller The Primary Port field corresponds to the network server port already configured in WallServer and should not require a change In the Secondary Server field enter the IP address or hostname if available of your backup FRC 5000 controller If you have no secondary server leave the field as is Enter a checkmark default in the Auto Connect box to automatically connect to the Primary Secondary Servers each time WallManager is launched recommended Click OK to return to the main WallManager window Note that at this point WallManager is not yet communicating with WallServer WallManager RWC Y 20 40 In the main WallManager window select File gt Connect Enter the FRCAdmin password and click OK FRC 5000 User s M
81. her related functions NOTES 1 Make sure WallServer is running on your FRC 5000 controller 2 If launching WallManager for the first time refer back to Configuring WallManager in 7 3 Getting Started A ControiMASTER Logging On Users must be configured for using ControIMASTER as described in 7 2 Pre Installation Creating Configuring Users and 7 3 Getting Started Creating WallManager Users Then log on 1 Log on to a workstation and start WallManager by double clicking the WallManager icon on the desktop or use Start gt FRC 5000 MASTERSuite gt WallManager in Windows WallManager will establish communications with WallServer and ask for your password NOTE If WallServer software or the Primary Server is unavailable WallManager displays a prompt upon startup and checks the Secondary Server If neither server is available WallManager can be opened but will not display an active wall window 2 Enter your password and click OK Server FRC 5000 User FRCAdmin _ Cancel Password Figure 7 8 Logon window 3 The main WallManager window will appear on your workstation monitor Reconnecting to WallServer If WallManager has been disconnected from the server click File gt Connect to reconnect and continue with normal WallManager operation The WallManager Main Window The main WallManager window on your workstation monitor provides complete tools for managing WallServer applications run on the display wall
82. ific folder or enter the location and folder directly into the text entry field The default folder is C MyCaptures Figure 5 12 The text field Base File Name specifies the base name the image file will have You can enter a name into the text field or use the default Following the base name is a 4 digit sequential number automatically assigned by the system The default base file name for a single capture is Snapshot The text field Assign Hot Key allows you to assign a specific key sequence so that you can quickly take a current snapshot of the MediaMASTER window Although the Assign HotKey field appears grayed out you can select it and enter a key sequence NOTES 1 There is no default hotkey 2 When you take a snapshot using the hotkey the image is saved using all the current Content Capture settings You can take a single frame capture of the current MediaMASTER window by doing one of the following Right click on the MediaMASTER window and select Snapshot Click on Capture Now in the Single Capture Configuration section of the Content Capture dialog box With the MediaMASTER window selected type in the hotkey assigned in the Content Capture dialog box In Periodic Capture Configuration you can specify the frequency of image capture select the name and location of where the captured image files will be saved and set the duration Figure 5 13 This feature allows you to automate the process of image capture
83. ings e Check that the controller is networked to your client computer running RemoteClient RemoteClient Of x Server Address Port FRC 5000 3000 Connect Client Log EZA Falled to connect to SOREL s Attempting to connect to server About Figure 6 13 Client Log Information 6 6 FRC 5000 User s Manual RemoteMASTER Problem When attempting to logon to RemoteServer and the logon fails with a message box error Figure 6 14 Solution e Make sure that RemoteServer is running on the controller with Administrative privileges with act as part of the operating system right enabled RemoteClient Ed ES 4 required privilege is not held by the client Figure 6 14 Logon error FRC 5000 User s Manual 6 7 en ee ST Overview Section 7 ControIMASTER ControIMASTER software is a client server software package providing powerful and flexible remote management of a multi display wall from one or more Windows NT 2000 workstations The software consists of two main components WallServer and WallManager WallLaunch WallServer installs on your controller and provides the following display wall services to client computers e Monitors and handles all WallManager requests from client NT 2000 workstations e Launches applications on the display wall as requested from clients e Adjusts projector settings via RS 232 communications e Monitors the network clock for scheduled tasks
84. install FRC 5000 MASTER Suite TM by clicking Cancel to exit the Wise Installation Wizard Destination Folder C Program Files Christiet Browse Wise Installation Wizard Figure 8 10 Destination Select Dialog box Cancel FRC 5000 User s Manual 8 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION IE At this point you are given the option to perform 1 of 3 installations types Below is a description of each Please refer to the corresponding section to complete the installation e FRC 5000 Display Wall Controller Applications This setup is to be run only on the FRC 5000 controller This will install all of the controller applications MediaMasater WallServer and RemoteServer See Section 8 4 e NT 2000 Client Workstation Applications This setup is to be run on the client workstations These workstations will need to be on the same network as the FRC 5000 This will install WallManager and RemoteClient See Section 8 5 e Custom This allows you to specify which of the 5 applications will be installed See Section 8 6 A 4 Select FRC 5000 Display Wall Controller Applications and click Next 84 FRC 5000 Display Wall iS FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup Controller Appli cati ons Select Installation Type O Select the desired installation type gt lt lt FRC 5000 Display Wall Controller Applications Install o MediaMASTER o RemoteMASTER RemoteServer o ControlMASTER WallServer O HT 2000 Clien
85. iod or thirty days whichever is longer Exclusions and Limitation of Liability In no event shall the Licensor be liable for any loss of data or profits or special incidental indirect or consequential damages including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use the Software even if the Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages In no event will the Licensor be liable for any damages caused by the Licensee s failure to meet Licensee s responsibilities which responsibilities include without limitation the provision of properly functioning and compatible hardware operating systems or applications software or arising out of incomplete or inaccurate information provided to the Licensor In any case the Licensor s entire liability under this Agreement shall be limited to CDN 3 000 TERMINATION AND DEFAULT Termination The Licensor may terminate this Agreement if the Licensee breaches or is in default of any obligation Should this Agreement be terminated for any reason the Licensee agrees to immediately cease using the Software and to return to the Licensor all copies of the Software The Licensee s obligation under this section shall survive the termination of the Agreement GENERAL Notices Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement a
86. isplay colors which are incorrectly saturated Pixel Tracking RGB Adjust Pixel Tracking to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel sampling clock to correct consistency of the image Range 0 3000 Default Depends on Source Pixel Phase RGB Adjust Pixel Phase so that any shimmer disappears and the image is stable throughout Range 1 100 Default 50 Horizontal Offset RGB Adjust Horizontal Offset to shift the image horizontally Range 48 112 Default 0 Vertical Offset RGB Adjust Vertical Offset to shift the image vertically Range 31 10 Default 0 Clamping Offset RGB Adjust Clamping Offset when the image displays strong horizontal streaks or appears dim In these cases the clamp position requires adjustment to match the timing of the incoming signal Range 0 100 Default 0 en Media MASTER E The Window Preferences dialog box allows you to modify window specific 5 4 Window MediaMASTER settings Preferences Accessing Windows Window Preferences can be selected from the MediaMASTER menu bar or the right Preferences click menu Figure 5 8 xi Style Menu and Title Bar y Preset Size Native y I Always on Top Aspect Ratio Device y IV Maintain Aspect Ratio Size 672 x 464 T Lock Size Width Height Position 626 182 I Lock Position x W Cropping Blanking jee jo Left 0 3 Reset jo Right i i Bottom Help Cancel Figure 5 8 Window Preferences
87. ithout notice FRC 5000 User s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS a 8 Software Installation 9 Service Parts List 10 About CHRISTIE FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 5 Using WallMana ger iii dis 7 10 7 6 Working with the Display Wall ooooonnccnncnnccnocanoconocnnonnnnancnnncnnncconccnn nono nocnno ns 7 14 7 7 Working with Projectors serrenda a epi e a ra Ta eioi 7 22 7 8 Beyond WallManager Shortcuts 000 0 cee ceecesceseeeeceeeeeeeseecaeecsaecsaeesaecnaeenseeees 7 28 8 1 Installing Windows 2000 XP 0 eee ceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeseecsaeceseeesaecaaecnaesaeesaeeseeees 8 1 8 2 MASTERSuite Installation Overview oooooccconcnnoncnoncnonnnnnnonononnncnnncnnncrnncconoconacnno 8 4 8 3 Installing the MASTERSuite Software nuensessessnessessnersnnennnesnnesnnesnnnennennn 8 4 8 4 FRC 5000 Display Wall Controller Applications ursuur20r sn sneesnnesnneenn 8 6 8 5 NT 2000 Client Workstation Applications zusseesseersnersnessnessersnesnnenneenn 8 8 8 6 Custom Installation sick siete sees ne seen 8 10 8 7 Additional Software found on the FRC 5000 Software CD ueenne 8 12 Ol Service Parts List ae Ra en R E 9 1 Company and Products iii ll ti 10 1 CHRISTIE Technical Support ecra neei aeeoa E EE AE CEEE 10 1 1 1 Introduction Section 1 Introduction The FRC 5000 Controller is a device much like a computer that when connected to the projectors in a display wall allows the user through specially
88. l image in the capture window This specifies the RGB device is not capturing any signal on this channel Specifying a timeout period of 0 will cause the window to display the last captured image if there is a signal loss The Input Channel specifies which input port on the device to use When you try to open a window to an input that is already being used the window will display an input already open image in the capture window Depending on the Device Type you have selected the following input channels are valid If VideoMASTER selected choose e 4 if using a VIM module e 1 16 if using 1 VideoMASTER Switch module e 1 32 if 2 VideoMASTER Switch modules installed in a system with 4 or less display modules If VideoMAX selected choose e 1 18 you can choose between 2 video sources per decoder Composite A S Video or Composite B If RGBMASTER selected choose e 1 8 2 channels per module NOTE VideoMAX and RGBMASTER cannot have multiple windows displaying the same input channel The bottom half of the Input Settings dialog box is dedicated to image adjustment settings You can modify the settings available by moving the arrow on the slidebar or by entering a value in the numeric box to the right The settings that are available for adjustment depends on whether you are using Video or RGB signals See Figure 5 4 for Video and Figure 5 5 for RGB All image adjustment settings are described below Image Brightness
89. l keys are functional including system keys CTRL ALT WINKEY except for CTRL ALT DEL which still executes on your local machine RemoteClient IN CONTROL Press CTRL F1 to Release Control Press CTRL F2 to toggle pixel scaling Pixel Scaling Scaled Figure 6 10 INCONTROL dialog window CTRL F1 and CTRL F2 are only functional locally and are required by RemoteClient when RemoteClient is in control of the FRC 5000 Controller These key combinations will be explained in detail later There is the possibility that another RemoteClient user is currently controlling the FRC 5000 Controller When this is the case a message box will appear Figure 6 11 after you have tried taking control RemoteClient 7 Someone has control already Do you want control ne Figure 6 11 Message box prompt to take control Click Yes to force the current controlling RemoteClient to release control so that you can take control Click No to leave the current controlling RemoteClient in control While controlling the keyboard and mouse of the controller you have the option to change the pixel scaling of the mouse movement across the display wall It is common to have a display wall of 8000 x 6000 pixels being controlled by a RemoteClient using a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution When this is the case it is easier to navigate the mouse cursor across the wall with pixel scaling set to Scaled When it s required that the mouse cursor needs a
90. lay wall numbering FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 1 SETUP 2 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual oS O o le 0 l dage elle lie JHUNN projectors NO 1 2 31 4 5 6 Y y y y y y Display Wall Display Wall Numbering Numbering default alternative Figure 2 2 Display Wall Numbering Display Device Display Card Cable 1 A ho jp A Je Wd a NE a JJ COn A ED CS p 7 A Ba E Figure 2 3 Display Wall Cabling Step 3 Connect Ethernet if connecting to a network Connect the CATS cable to the RJ45 connector located on the rear panel Step 4 Connect Video Sources Connect source cables to the appropriate video modules VideoMASTER Switch VideoMAX and VIM See 2 3 Source Connections Step 5 Connect RGB Sources Connect a VGA cable with an HD 15 connector to RGB modules See 2 3 Source Connections Step 6 Connect AC Power Cords Connect the controller s line cords 2 to the AC receptacles located in the top left and right corners front panel and to proper AC The input power required is 100 240VAC A SETUP aaa t 2 2 Powering ON OFF Powering ON Initialization Process A Powering OFF Step 7 Power ON the FRC See 2 2 Powering ON OFF Step 8 For XP only first time use When you start the controller
91. lculator 1 Calc exe Ent CdriveSOS NTW4 system32 Character Map charmap exe Ent Cdrive OS NTW4 system32 Delete Notepad 999 notepad exe Ent Cdrive OS NTW4 system32 Simulate gt Start Task Name Calculator Hot Key 18 Stop Program Name Caceres Browse Program Path S Ent Cdrive OS NTW4 system32 r Default Position 1 fi Command Line Document x Y Working Directory Width 800 Height 600 Cancel Apply Figure 7 12 Default Application Window Task Editor In the Task Editor window click on Add A new task called New will appear in the task list Edit the Task Name as desired Then enter its Program Name exe and Program Path or use the browse button to find the application in your file system The Program Path specified must be common to both the FRC 5000 controller running WallServer and the NT workstation running WallManager This can be accomplished with a UNC path or with a commonly mapped shared network drive If an application requires start up files init config images etc specify the location of these files in the Working Directory field default is the application s program path OPTIONAL Some applications support the ability to display a specific data file such as a document or presentation upon startup If so click the Document button to find the file the necessary Command Line and Working Directory will complete automatically Enter any switches desired for exampl
92. le configurations Composite or S Video Connecting to the Video Input Module VIM Sources Composite and or s video sources can be connected to the controller using the connectors available on the Video Input Module VIM Each controller comes standard with one VIM but can be modified to include multiple VIMs up to a maximum of 6 which will provide the capability of displaying multiple composite or s video sources NOTE If you have VideoMAX or VideoSwitch input modules installed VIM is not available When one VIM is installed you have the capability of displaying up to 4 composite or 2 S video sources anywhere on the display wall If needed you can connect both source types on a single VIM e you can connect one S video and two composite video sources on a single VIM Figure 2 4 shows how to connect s video and composite video Each input is numbered and can be selected from software The image you display will depend on which input source is selected and where the input window appears on the wall Rear Input Panel How to connect T Video Input Module VIM z e O p O ef S VIDEO and or COMPOSITE VIDEO Any VIM Composite Video Input 1 IG S Video Y Input ae MR EZ Composite Video Input 2 Il Input 2 La Composite Video Input 3 201918 17 16151413 1211109 8 7 65 4 3 21 Video Input Modules MX Us
93. le gt Run to perform a quick launch of an appliction e Override Panic Mode With Override Panic Mode access the user can declare a Panic Mode condition and shut down the scheduler Only Panic Mode users are allowed to start tasks while in Panic Mode all other users will be in read only mode When you have configured this user as desired click Apply to continue creating users changes are saved in the database Click OK when you are done To cancel your editing click Cancel Users can be added or their rights reconfigured at any time by using an account with Users security privileges See Editing User Privileges later in this section When launching applications the location i e program path of all required application files must be common to both the machine running WallManager and the FRC 5000 controller running WallServer This path is required in order to configure FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 7 Contro MASTER M applications for launching and must be the same as the location used by the FRC 5000 controller for scheduling this application launch Set common Program Paths in either of two ways map common drive letters to shared drives or use UNC path names Example of System Setup Consider the following system setup where Drives C and Z are mapped differently between the workstation and the FRC 5000 controller Workstation running WallManager FRC 5000 controller running WallServer Co
94. le location and complete input numbering details Rear Input Panel How to connect i RGBMASTER RGBMASTER an e O gt O e E Module 2 8 IB iB g D RGB Ues o G Input 1 6 Input 3 2 SERRE dll Ele OI 2019 18 17 1615141312111098 7654 3 21 Etc E Use slots 188 19 if adding more RGBMASTER Modules 4 MAX Figure 2 7 Connecting RGB sources to RGBMASTER modules A This sub section provides a look inside the controller and provides instructions on 2 4 Installing Input how to install new input modules NOTES 1 All illustrations are top views looking Modules Wiring at the controller from the front 2 RGBMASTER modules do not require any internal and Hardware wiring CAUTION Do not twist ribbon cables when connecting modules Installing Video Input Modules VIMs Single VIM A single VIM can support the connection of up to 6 DisplayMASTER modules using the long ribbon cable with 6 connectors This ribbon cable connects to the jumper on the DisplayMASTER module labeled J3 See Figure 2 8 shows connection to 4 DisplayMASTER modules FRC 5000 User s Manual 2 7 SETUP PO YALSVINAe dsiq VIM
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96. lt value is the name of the system that RemoteServer is currently running on Change this value if you want a different default domain name If changes have been made click Apply and then click Close If there are no changes click on Close to close the Setup window en RemoteMASTER ee 6 3 Using RemoteClient Start RemoteClient 4 After closing the Setup window click Access Control located on the RemoteServer window The IP Address Username r r SERVER Access Allowed Access Control window will 192 168 1 2 Access Albwed appear Figure 6 4 DefaultUser Access Allowed RemoteServer Access Control x 5 Click Add to add an IP address Computer Name or Username that will be allowed access to RemoteServer To delete an entry from the access list highlight the entry or multiple entries and click Delete 6 Click Close to close the Access an Date Close Control window and return to the RemoteServer window Figure 6 4 Access Control Window NOTE In order for any RemoteClient user to access RemoteServer the IP address Computer Name or Username must be entered in the list of allows users 7 RemoteServer is ready to run You can now minimize RemoteServer by pressing the minimize button in the upper right hand corner of the window Closing RemoteServer i xi 2 Are you sure you want to close RemoteServer No Figure 6 5 Closing RemoteServer prompt Start RemoteClient by double clicking on the
97. manual for detailed instructions Start RemoteServer by double clicking on the RemoteServer icon located on the desktop or by navigating through the start menu Start gt Program gt Christie gt RemoteServer When RemoteServer is running its icon is visible in the system tray See Figure 6 1 RemoteServer Figure 6 1 RemoteServer icon in system tray FRC 5000 User s Manual 6 1 RemoteMASTER Configure RemoteServer 6 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual remotesevee 35 lala Server Log Access Control Setup Clients Client in Control i 0 perms No One ay About Figure 6 2 RemoteServer dialog window To configure RemoteServer do the following 1 Start RemoteServer 2 Click Setup Figure 6 2 and the Serup window will appear Figure 6 3 3 Make changes to ServerPort and Default Domain Name if required Figure 6 3 Server Port represents the port that RemoteServer will listen for RemoteServer Setup xj requests from RemoteClient The Server Port Default Domain Name default port value is 3000 3000 JFRC 5000 Changing this value is only necessary when another server application is using the same port number If this is not the case leave the port number at 3000 Figure 6 3 Setup Window for Configuring Port and Domain Default Domain Name represents the domain or system that RemoteClient user log into when they do not specify a domain name in their login screen The defau
98. mputer name WM1 Computer name FRC5KC Drive C Shared as WMC Drive C Shared as FRC5KC Drive D Not shared Drive D Not shared Drive X Mapped as FRC5K Cdrive Drive X Mapped as FRC5K Cdrive Drive Y Mapped as WMI WMC Drive Y Mapped as WM1 WMC Drive Z Mapped as SERVERX C Drive Drive Z Mapped as SERVERY C Drive Valid cases for configuring applications done in WallManager and launching them done in WallServer e Configure or launch application with Program Path of FRC5K Cdrive e Configure or launch application with Program Path of WM1 WMC e Configure or launch application with Program Path of XA e Configure or launch application with Program Path of YA The following cases are invalid and will result in unexpected behavior A WallManager configuration of an application s Program Path as C Problem WallManager will be able to locate the application on the C drive of WM1 but WallServer will be searching for this application on the C drive of FRC5K Two things can happen in this situation If this application does not exist on the C drive of FRCSK WallServer will be unable to locate this application when scheduling If this application does exist in the same path on FRCSK the application will be found for scheduling but it will use any required configuration files etc from FRC5K instead of from WM1 as was intended Solution The proper way to run an application from the C drive of WM1
99. n the display wall mimic If the application does exist in the same location on WM1 the application may be accessible but unexpected behavior may be experienced This is similar to Problem A Solution For WallManager management the correct ways to launch an application residing on the C drive of FRCSK would be to run this application from X or to browse through Network Neighborhood to the shared C drive on FRCSK Ms This section describes the server component of Control MASTER software 7 4 Using WallServer Starting WallServer The WallServer Log WallServer must be running and configured as described in 7 3 Getting Started in order to monitor and carry out WallManager requests Note that WallServer stores all user task projector and schedule information in a database on your FRC 5000 controller Make sure there is adequate space on the controller to accommodate this database growth Start WallServer by double clicking the WallServer icon on the desktop or use Start gt FRC 5000 MASTERSuite gt WallServer in Windows When WallServer is running a log of server processes appears sample shown below FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 9 WallServer Toolbar and Status Bar Shutting down WallServer 7 10 7 5 Using WallManager Starting WallManager FRC 5000 User s Manual FRC 5000 WallServer File View Help 2 Date Time Computer Name Message m 4 8 2003 4 01 18 PM FRC 5000 Process list has changed B
100. n to drag to a new location This re location is temporary upon re launch the application returns to the location specified in your Task List Resizing an Application Select the application as described above then use the left mouse button to drag the borders of the application This resizing is temporary upon re launch the application returns to the size specified in your Task List When resizing certain applications will crop at some point Maximizing an Application To maximize an application so that it fills your entire allotted display area select the application as described above Right click again and select Fit from the drop down menu NOTE You cannot minimize or cancel once you have maximized FRC 5000 User s Manual 7 19 Contro MASTER M Closing an Application Select the application as described above Right click again and select Close from the drop down menu Or if it is a scheduled task use the Toggle Task button in the Events Scheduling window The task will remain closed until its next scheduled launch Taking a Snapshot of Current Applications i The Snapshot button captures applications currently running on the display wall and adds these tasks to your Task List each automatically configured with its proper program name program path and current position and size The tasks are also added to a single new numbered snapshot event in your Event List providing a quick and reliable way to add properly
101. nd are not concerned with the fact that your password appears permanently in Shortcut Properties for the new icon shortcut 5 6 7 7 30 FRC 5000 User s Manual al Will require a password when using this hot key I launch k kill space Target Ckt1 t task e event hotkey B No password required when using this hot key space space capital P Target Ckt1 Ppassword your password I launch Ske k kill t tas e event hotkey Figure 7 25 Enter which hot key and if desired password to use You may want to change the icon appearance to differentiate it from the original WallLaunch icon Click Change Icon and select a new graphic Click OK in the Shortcut window You ll now be able to use the new icon to activate or stop the task or event corresponding to your Target editing Repeat as desired for any other hot key A ControiMASTER Using Hot Keys via RS 232 If an RS 232 control device is connected to your FRC 5000 controller you can send Communications hot key commands via a single keypress on the RS 232 controller 1 e without WallManager WallLaunch or passwords The display will update accordingly 1 Make sure your RS 232 control device is connected to the FRC 5000 controller and is properly configured as described in your RS 232 control device documentation 2 In WallServer s Settings window enter the name of the Panel User who will b
102. ndowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList Figure 7 7 WallServer Database e This log contains the last 1000 entries with the most recent processes appearing at the top of the list e A green square indicates that the process was completed normally A yellow or red square indicates that the process did not complete normally and should be checked by the network administrator e The log clears itself of all entries whenever WallServer is re launched Use and or move the WallServer Toolbar and Status Bar as desired If WallServer stops running a warning message is sent to all active WallManager clients Clients can exit WallManager and try to connect to another WallServer or wait for the server to start again To shut down WallServer click File gt Exit or the button on the application window title bar Before attempting to use WallManager make sure all ControIMASTER software components have been installed and configured as described in 7 2 Pre Installation and 7 3 Getting Started of this section WallManagerefficiently manages a display wall from one or more NT 2000 XP workstations This software resides on each workstation and communicates with WallServer which is running on your FRC 5000 Use WallManager to manage users and determine their privileges launch and control applicatioon on the display wall configure certain basic projector parameters schedule taks and perform ot
103. o Switch module Video Max 16 BNC Breakout Cable 2 per Video Max module White Box X FRC 5000 Software CD SoundBlaster CD Adaptec RAID CD Operating System CD Adaptec Manual PS 2 Y adapter for keyboard and mouse connection to SBC 2 AC line cords 2 FRC 5000 front panel keys Bracket Mounting Kit Mounting Hardware Kit for Rail Rack Mounting Kit Bolts amp Washers 3 Hard Drive bay locking keys White po oo Do ee o coo FRC 5000 Internal SBC Single Board Computer Components RAM 256 MB 768 MB 1 GB amount depends on model purchased Hard drive Floppy disk drive CD ROM drive Com 1 Parallel connector Com 2 connector USB connectors Raid SCSI controller DisplayMASTER modules Video Input Module not installed 1f Video MAX or Video Switch card ordered VideoMAX modules Hot Swap Hard Drive Kit optional replaces the single hard drive Quad Ethernet modules RGBMaster modules Video Switch modules ADA Indicates optional components that may not be part of the system 1 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual A INTRODUCTION E Tf you encounter any problems with the FRC 5000 Controller and require assistance 1 3 Purchase Record and Servicing AAA A A 1 4 Using this Manual contact CHRISTIE s Controllers Development and Support Group by sending e mail to mailto support christiedigital com In North America phone 1 800 221 8025 Updated contact information can be found at http www christiedigital
104. ons WallManager enables each user to develop and maintain a list of Projector tasks This Task List may stipulate for example the regular power up of a certain projector or the display of test patterns across a single row Or you may simply want to create a frequently used projector task so that it will be available and ready for you to run at any time One or more projector tasks can be scheduled together as an event Or they can be included with an event made up of application tasks enabling customized projector settings to accompany the launched application s For every projector task you wish to execute you must establish the name of the tasks which projector functions are to change brightness contrast power on off standby and or test patterns and for which projector the changes are to be applied If desired you can then add the configured projector task or tasks to a new or existing scheduled event Configuring Projector Task for Display 1 In WallManager s main window click Configure Projector The Task Editor window should appear A ControiMASTER Scheduling Projector Tasks or Events Projector x Task Editor Event Scheduling Initialize Projectors Task Name Hot Pwr Stby Bright Contr TestPattem From 100 50 1 High brightness From C Power off 2 N 1 1 ai Power on gt Send Task Name Power off Hot Key g Test Pattem Power Y Standby Brightness Projec
105. opied to the installation folder fg FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup PER Updating System SO The features you selected are currently being installed Writing system registry values Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE ODBC ODBC INIXCMASTER Name Driverld Value 25 Wise Installation Wizard O 4 The installation is now complete Click Finish fg FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup A ES m ww AR u a FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM has been successfully installed Click the Finish button to exit this installation FRC 5000 User s Manual 8 9 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 8 6 Custom Installation FRC 5000 User s Manual 1 Select Custom and click Next i FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup Select Installation Type Select the desired installation type O FRC 5000 Display Wall Controller Applications Install o MediaMA amp STER o RemoteMASTER RemoteServer o ControlMASTER VYallServer O HT 2000 Client Workstation Applications Install o ControMASTER WWallianager VYallLaunch o RemoteMASTER RemoteClient Custom You can select which features you vould like to install Figure 8 15 MASTERSuite installation type dialog box 2 Select the components that you would like to install Click on the component and select entire feature will be installed on local hard drive ie FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup Select Features Please select which features you would like to install
106. p and every few seconds thereafter performing any required actions immediately 1 In the main WallManager window click Configure gt Application The Application window will appear 2 Click on the Event Scheduling tab 3 Click Add Event a New event name will appear in the Event List window Task Editor Event Scheduling Event List New Taskls for selected event Task Name x y w H Add Event Character Map 1 1 1 767 ERA Delete Event Add Task gt Delete Task Event Name New Start Event Stop Event Simulate Event Toggle Task 6 1 01 1 17 00 PM Run Frequency Once Hot Key 0 E Simulate Task Snap Shot Window Position Start At 6721 01 1 17 00 PM sf eh End At 6 1 01 2 17 00 PM Width 1023 Height 767 Cancel Apply Figure 7 13 Application Window Event Scheduling 4 Click Add Task Your list of configured tasks will appear in a dialog box Figure 7 13 Select any task that you want to include in this new scheduled event Although the event can consist of one or more tasks each task must be added individually to the right hand box called Task s for Selected Event 7 16 FRC 5000 User s Manual AS Control MASTER Application x Task Editor Event Scheduling Event List calc_and_char 12 10 00 2 07 50 test 12 10 00 1 45 55 test2 1 12 10 00 2 01 44 Task s for selected event Task Name x v w hH Add Event calculator 1 1 800 600 Mchamapexe 1 1
107. p to Bottom then Left to Right Cancel Figure 8 5 Configuration dialog box 3 Select the resolution per display device color depth refresh rate number of 4 screens and screen configuration to match your display wall The radio button selection determines how the screen order will be numbered used for 20 24 head systems using multiple VIM s or multiple VideoMAX to split your wall vertically for displaying video The drivers will now be installed During the installation the following dialog box will appear for each driver 5 Click the Continue Anyway button each time this screen appears Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware RGBMASTER has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure 8 6 Driver signature dialog box 6 Reboot the FRC 5000 The display will now be set to the configuration specified FRC 5000 User s Manual 8 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION IE MM The following is a list of software components provided for use with the FRC 5000 8 2 MASTERSuite which comp
108. r event Example KE1 lt Enter gt will kill stop the event having Hot Key 1 Using Hot Keys Elsewhere See the Beyond WallManager Shortcuts section of this manual to use your defined hot keys without running WallManager Panic Mode Select WallManager s Panic Mode File Panic Mode when an unusual situation arises that requires stopping the scheduler and allowing only Panic Mode users to start applications on the wall All other users will have read only access This status is indicated with a checkmark in their own WallManager File Panic Mode menu and by a dialog box triggered with any attempts at launching Applications running when Panic Mode is set continue to run unless a Panic Mode user stops them Shutting Down WallManager NOTE Panic Mode can only be toggled on or off by users with this privilege set in their user profile Al IMPORTANT CAUTION While in Panic Mode make sure that at least one user retains their right to toggle the function called Override Panic Mode in User window off Otherwise WallManager will become read only to everyone and must be re installed Disconnecting from WallServer If you want to disconnect from WallServer but leave WallManager open select File Close Standard Shutdown Close WallManager at any time Anything scheduled to run through this client will run as long as WallServer is still running Closing WallManager on one client does not affect other WallManager cli
109. rein The Parties hereby will attorn to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario FRC 5000 User s Manual iii iv FRC 5000 User s Manual Typographical Conventions Please note the following typographical conventions used throughout this manual Bold type is used to highlight important information safety warnings text entry box field name tab name check mark item radio button selection in a dialog box Bold italic type surrounded by quotation marks indicates information you type For example enter the file name abcdef Dialog boxes menus icons references to other segments of the document special notes are set in Italic Type For example Main menu An arrow indicates movement through menu options For example File gt Save indicates select Save from the File menu Operational states are CAPITALIZED For example turn device ON Push buttons LEDs and operational switches are in SMALL CAPS Listed items where order is of no significance are preceded by bullets Numbered items are to be performed in the order in which they appear FRC 5000 CONTROLLER User s Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Setup 3 System Alarm Monitoring 4 DisplayMASTER 5 MediaMASTER 6 RemoteMASTER 7 ControIMASTER Contents Page 1 1 Introduction ta AA ernennen 1 1 12 Components metia tia a isa 1 2 1 3 Purchase Record and ServiciOB concnncnnn
110. rise the MASTER Suite software Installation Overview e MediaMASTER This application allows you to display Video and RGB sources on the display wall e ControIMASTER WallServer This server client application allows for remote administration of the wall and setting up predefined layouts e RemoteMASTER RemoteServer This server client application allows operators on the network access the FRC 5000 s keyboard and mouse through their local PC The following is a list of software components provided for workstations on the same network as the FRC 5000 which are going to run the Control Center or Remote Master applications The workstations must be running Windows NT 4 0 with service pack 4 or higher Windows 2000 or Windows XP e ControIMASTER WallManager Application to remotely manage the display wall WallServer must be running on the FRC 5000 for this functionality e RemoteMASTER Remote Client Application to access FRCs keyboard and mouse from your local machine A 1 Insert FRC 5000 Software CD into your CD ROM The auto run will bring up 8 3 Installing the the following dialog box MASTERSuite CHXISTIE RN Installation CD Project Present Perform Install MASTERSuite Drivers Install MASTERSuite Application View MASTERSuite Manual Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Install WinaXe 6 2 Trial Browse CD Figure 8 7 Installation Dialog Box 2 Click Install MASTERSuite Application The following screen is sho
111. roadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList e B FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process position size has changed Broadcasting UpdatewindowRectangle FRC 5000 Process position size has changed Broadcasting Update WindowRectangle FRC 5000 Process position size has changed Broadcasting UpdatewindowRectangle FRC 5000 Process position size has changed Broadcasting UpdatewWindowRectangle FRC 5000 Process position size has changed Broadcasting UpdatewindowRectangle FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWindowList FRC 5000 Process list has changed Broadcasting RetrieveProcessWi
112. roller Adminis ES Set the NT 2000 Username and Password for the FRC 5000 Controller Administrator Username FRCAdmin Password Confirm Password Cancel Figure 7 1 Creating FRC 5000 Administrator Account Specify a Username for use with Control MASTER Note this is the account that you must initially log into Control MASTER with This account has been pre installed at the factory Username FRCAdmin and Password lt no password assigned gt MMMM Before installing Control MASTER software components use an administrator 7 2 Pre installation account to create and configure one or more user accounts users as described in Creating Adding a ControlMASTER User Users will then be able to access WallServer and Configuring WallManager immediately upon installation Users Adding a ControIMASTER User Use an administrator account to create user accounts on the controller for any existing user that will be using Control MASTER software Note that because WallServer uses the local Windows XP login username and password for login on the controller make sure that each ControIMASTER login is identical to their local XP login Each user that will run this software must have an account setup with their username on the controller 7 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual A Control MASTER E With Wall Server installed on the FRC 5000 server and WallManager installed on 7 3 Getting Started one or more Windows NT 4 0 Service pa
113. s Connecting 2 VMMs to 6 DisplayMASTER modules Figure 2 14 1 Connect J6 from the first VMM to J7 on DisplayMASTER modules 1 2 and 3 2 Connect J7 from the second VMM to J8 on DisplayMASTER modules 4 5 and 6 MASTER y 2 g Y 2 5 a 5 3 o open closed J11 J6 J6 J7 J7 J8 J8 TA u This configuration offers 18 inputs and 24 outputs Figure 2 14 Connect 2 VMMs to 1 6 DisplayMASTER modules 2 14 FRC 5000 User s Manual SETUP Table 2 2 VideoMAX Input Connection a VideoMax BNC Cable Composite Input S Video Input M dulo Number Breakout Cable 1A Top 1 Luma 1 Chroma 1 Luma 2 Chroma 2 Luma 3 Chroma 3 Luma 4 Chroma 4 Luma 5 Chroma 5 Luma 6 Chroma 6 Luma 7 Chroma 7 Luma 8 Chroma 8 Luma 9 Chroma 9 Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Top Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom oo on u Pwom 0 Luma 10 Chroma 10 Luma 11 Chroma 11 Luma 12 Chroma 12 Luma 13 Chroma 13 Luma 14 Chroma 14 Luma 15
114. t Workstation Applications Install o ControIMASTER V YallManager WWallLaunch o RemoteMASTER RemoteClient O Custom You can select which features you vould like to install Figure 8 11 MASTERSuite installation type dialog box 2 Click Next to start the installation 8 6 FRC 5000 User s Manual A SOFTWARE INSTALLATION jf FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup ioj xj Ready to Install the Application O Click Next to begin installation a FAS Click the Back button to reenter the installation information or click Cancel to exit the wizard Wise Installation Wizard Figure 8 12 Start Installation 3 The program files will be copied to the installation folder fe FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup Mal Es Updating System O The features you selected are currently being installed a ETA Writing system registry values Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESSOFTWARESODBC ODBC ININCMASTER Name Driverld Value 25 Wise Installation Wizard Figure 8 13 Copying Files to hard drive 4 The following dialog box appears asking to setup an administrator for the FRC 5000 Controller This user will have to log into the FRC 5000 controller to use the ControIMASTER or RemoteMASTER software Specify a username and password Click OK to continue This user can be manually setup see Creating the user FRCAdmin from the Control MASTER section of this manual FRC 5000 User s Manual 8 7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION II
115. t of this scheduled event it does not affect the Task Editor configuration NOTE If you don t want to change brightness or contrast keep both slidebar controls all the way to the left 7 Make sure the Power checkbox is checked if you want the projectors on for this task Note that a change affects this task only when run as part of this scheduled event it does not affect the Task Editor configuration 8 Set Run Frequency and Start At choose the desired frequency days and times for starting the projector event See Scheduling Applications for Display if you need help entering this scheduling information NOTE Once does not function with projector events If you want to add more tasks to the event or if you want to schedule additional events click Apply otherwise click OK The new event s will be saved Click Cancel if you don t want to save your scheduled event s The Event Scheduling window for projectors lists all events on the left including those that launch applications but lists only projector tasks on the right Assigning Hot Keys for Projector Tasks or Events To define a hot key shortcut for the highlighted task or event enter a value from 1 999 in the Hot Key field See Hot Key Shortcuts for Quick Displays below Editing a Projector Task or Event You can edit properties for a previously defined projector task or event at any time In your Task Editor or Event Scheduling window highlight the t
116. t the top left corner of the window from being moved Once enabled you will not be able to move the window using the mouse or enter data into X and Y fields The window can still be resized Default Not Checked Always on Top Enter a checkmark U in the Always on Top checkbox to display the MediaMASTER window in the foreground when another window is open When two overlapping windows have this feature selected the most recently selected window will be in the foreground You can choose not to display various image data by cropping or blanking a certain number of columns or rows from each edge of the input signal Cropping can be done in two ways You can select the region of the image you want to display using the en Media MASTER mouse or you can specify the number of columns and rows you don t want to see in the image through the Window Preferences dialog box Cropping Blanking using Window Preferences 1 Open Window Preferences dialog box 2 Inthe Cropping Blanking dialog boxes Figure 5 9 specify which section to crop from and how many lines to crop The MediaMASTER window will adjust to fit the size of the cropped image To undo cropping click on the Reset button at the center of the cropping dialog boxes This will undo cropping and return the image to normal size Cropping Blanking Top o 3 Left 0 Reset 0 a Right 0 Bottom Figure 5 9 Cropping Blanking dialog boxes Cropping Blanking using the mouse
117. that device Profiles are set by the user and saved on the system hard drive The number of profiles one can create is determined by the memory available on the hard drive The benefit of creating profiles is that it allows you to change your display wall layout quickly without having to set the various input settings for an input device that you use often This section explains how to create customize and use profiles To access the Profiles drop down menu select Profiles from the menu bar or using the mouse right click anywhere in the MediaMASTER window and highlight the option Profiles Figure 5 3 BU MediaMASTER ideoMASTER Channel 1 i 0 x Profiles Input Settings Window Preferences Content Capture Language Help Exit New Cri N Open Ctrl o Open in New Window Save Ctri 5 Save S Greate Shortcut Figure 5 3 Accessing Profiles Menu Profiles can be created in two ways You can use the Profile Wizard or you can save the current MediaMASTER window and all of its current settings Using the Profile Wizard 1 Click on Profiles gt New from the MediaMASTER menu bar The Input Settings dialog box appears 2 Modify the options in Input Settings for the device and channel you are using Click Next to accept the changes you made in Input Settings and to advance to the next screen which is the Window Preferences dialog box 3 Modify the options in Window Preferences such as window size an
118. tments a N et re Ve al AA cae gta ae se a ean a rag 800 Piel Phase o ae 50 Horizontal Offset GT PI O Veil o ac NS Clamping Offset TAa 5 e coca Figure 5 5 Input Settings dialog box for RGB FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 5 MediaMASTER x Selecting Device Type Video vs RGB device Selecting Video Type for Video Selecting Video Standard 5 6 for Video Specifying Maximum Sample Rate for RGB FRC 5000 User s Manual You can select from which device input module the current Device Type window will get its signal by checking off one of the device types VideoMASTER in the Input Settings dialog box Figure 5 6 Choose from one of the following device types VideoMAx C RGBMASTER e VideoMASTER Selecting this device type allows you to display the video sources connected to any Video Input Module VIM or VideoMASTER Switch module These devices support only one active video Figure 5 6 e VideoMAX Selecting this device type allows you to display the video sources connected to any VideoMAX module This device type supports multi video per display device e RGBMASTER Selecting this device type allows you to display an RGB source connected to any RGBMASTER module NOTES 1 If the device is not detected in the system the option will appear grayed out and cannot be selected 2 Each MediaMASTER window will default to a video device Which video device depends on what d
119. tor Address Range Tirar Row Column Column Row erre rar i From 13 To 2 E Cancel Apply Figure 7 21 Task Editor for Projectors 2 Click Add A new task called New will appear enter a unique name in the Task Name box at any time 3 Choose from the following options and adjust or clear as desired for this task Power turns the selected projectors on off Standby puts the selected projectors in standby mode Brightness sets Brightness to a specific level in the selected projectors If you don t want to change Brightness keep the slidebar control all the way to the left Contrast sets Contrast to a specific level in the selected projectors If you don t want to change Contrast keep the slidebar control all the way to the left Test Patterns displays a DLV 280 test pattern at the selected projector address Set to off if you don t want to send any test pattern Projector Address Range row column settings determine on which projectors the task will occur NOTE Gray checkmarks do nothing each checkbox should either be cleared or have a black checkmark 4 If you want to define additional tasks click Apply otherwise click OK The new task will be saved Or to start the task on the designated projector s click Send the settings will remain in effect on the wall until they are changed via another Send command Click Cancel if you don t want to save your task settings N
120. u want Any changes made to the options in the dialog boxes will be seen immediately To accept the changes made and return to the main MediaMASTER window you must click on the OK button located at the bottom of the window To cancel any changes you made in these windows and to return to previous settings select Cancel To start MediaMASTER double click on the MediaMASTER icon located on the desktop OR navigate through the start menu Start gt Programs gt gt Christie gt gt MediaMASTER The MediaMASTER default window will appear which is configured to display Channel 1 Video Input on Screen 1 NOTES 1 To display other sources in the MediaMASTER window see 5 3 Input Settings 2 To start MediaMASTER with an input other than the default see 5 2 Profiles FRC 5000 User s Manual 5 1 MediaMASTER II Accessing MediaMASTER Options Exit MediaMASTER Moving a MediaMASTER Window Resizing a MediaMASTER Window 5 2 FRC 5000 User s Manual To select any of the six MediaMASTER options use the top menu bar shown on the left in Figure 5 1 or using the mouse right click anywhere in the window and select the option from the right click menu shown on right Snapshot Hil MediaMASTER VideoMASTER Channel 1 ioj xi Profiles gt Profiles Input Settings Window Preferences Content Capture Language Help Exit Input Settin as New Ctrl Open Ctri O Open in New Window Save Ctrl s Save As
121. ur display images are generated by multiple Christie projectors arranged in rows and columns to form a rectangular wall Although all projectors offer comprehensive image adjustments through their own internal software certain basic projector functions can also be controlled in WallManager if desired These are powering on and off using standby mode adjusting brightness and contrast and 1f available displaying internal test patterns Wall Addresses and Projector Ids Every projector in your wall has a WallManager address describing its specific row column screen location These addresses begin with the upper left corner screen 7 22 FRC 5000 User s Manual Initializing Projectors ControIMASTER 1 1 and continue across the top row 1 2 then 1 3 then 1 4 etc Addresses in the second row continue in the same manner beginning at the left screen 2 1 See Figure 7 19 Fe 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 4 3 2 3 Lee Figure 7 19 Sample wall addresses You will need to know addresses in your wall when you want to work with an individual projector in WallManager WallManager addresses map in the same order as projector IDs For example in a 2x2 wall PROJ ID 1 PROJ ID 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 PROJ ID 3 PROJ ID 4 Screen Address 1 1 maps to Projector ID 1 Screen Address 1 2 maps to Projector ID 2 Screen Address 2 1 maps to Projector ID 3 Screen Address 2 2 maps to Projector ID
122. with XP for the first time you may be prompted through a series of introductory screens to configure your controller Follow the instructions on each screen before continuing to the next Step 9 Continue with normal operation See Section 4 on how to configure your display wall and Section 5 8 for specific software applications Before powering up the FRC 5000 controller The controller has four power supply modules that can be accessed from the front panel Each of these modules is equipped with an on off switch Turn each power supply ON before turning the controller s master power switch on Keep these modules ON during normal operation of the controller 1 Turn the master power switch located in the top left corner on the front panel to the ON position At this time the system will begin to cycle through its initialization and boot process approximately 2 minutes The following sequence of events will occur immediately upon powering up your controller e System will release one long beep e Power supply LED s will change from orange to green e LED panel will cycle through chassis hardware component check e Screen 1 first display device will display boot process Depending on your display device capabilities you may or may not see the boot up process resolution of boot sequence is 640x480 e Windows XP 2000 login screen appears NOTE 1 For each DisplayMASTER output not plugged into a display device the FRC
123. wn Wait for the welcome screen to appear 8 4 FRC 5000 User s Manual FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM The Wise Installation Wizard is extracting files to your local computer please wait Cancel Figure 8 8 Installation setup 3 When the screen below is shown click Next 5000 MASTER Suite TM Setup Welcome to the FRC 5000 Wizard before running this setup program intemational treaties AS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2 5 x MASTERSuite TM Installation It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs Click Cancel to quit the setup program then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue the installation WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Figure 8 9 Welcome Screen Cancel 4 Click Browse to specify a destination install folder or Click Next to accept the default folder C Program Files Christie ji FRC 5000 MASTERSuite TM Setup loj xj Destination Folder O Select a folder where the application will be installed P The Wise Installation Wizard will install the files for FRC 5000 MASTER Suite TM in the following folder To install into a different folder click the Browse button and select another folder You can choose not to
124. xisting profile with new settings or click Profiles gt Save as to create a new profile with these new settings specify a new profile name A desktop shortcut can be created to launch a MediaMASTER window using a profile 1 Open the desired profile in a MediaMASTER window 2 From the menu bar click Profiles gt Create Shortcut 3 Specify a name and location for the shortcut Default location Desktop 4 Click Save The Input Settings dialog box allows you to select a signal based on input type and device It also enables you to modify various image settings for the signal you have selected NOTE The settings available for image adjustment are dependent on whether the signal is Video or RGB Input Settings can be selected from the MediaMASTER menu bar or the right click menu The dialog box will differ slightly depending on the source type you have selected See Figure 5 4 for Video and Figure 5 5 for RGB en Media MASTER Input Settings x m Device Type r Video Type pca type POIRI Channel 1 z C VideoMASTER C SVideo CV e VideoMAx E ae Video Standa C RGBMASTER Composite B Iniscw E Image Adjustments 5 o el E Contrast 1 i i 1 50 Saturation i 1 i 50 o e 1 EnableAGC Iv taatia _ so Input Settings x Device Type a ie C VideoMAX Maximum Sample Rate fis fps RGBMASTER Timeout Period 1000 ng Image Adjus

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