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Christie MASTERSuite 5.0 User Manual

1. Edit Channel Properties Delete a Channel e Restore Default Channels e Select Device Dialog e Channel Properties Dialog Rename Channels MediaManager channels are named for their respective input modules Renaming channels to reflect content makes it easier to identify the correct input source when you set up media windows on the display wall IMPORTANT Profiles refer to channel names If you change a channel name after it has been included in a profile change the profile to refer to the new name 1 In the MediaManager window click Administration gt Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration dialog appears k Remote Deskt Network D2R2 D2R2 D2R2 D2R2 Restore Defaults 1 1 1 2 3 4 D2R2 D2R2 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 visa Composite Close Figure 2 3 Channel Configuration 2 Select the channel you want to rename 3 Click Rename The Name cell for the selected channel is activated 4 Modify the name and press Enter 2 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Create New Channel 1 In the MediaManager window click Administration gt Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration dialog appears 2 Click Add The Select Device dialog appears Select Device xl Select Device Type coe Figure 2 4 Select Device Dialog 3 Select the appropriate device from the se
2. Figure 2 8 Add a TVC Controller 2 To adda controller to the Controller tab click the Add Controller button WallManager detects available network computers automatically 3 Select the controller from the list and click OK The controller is added to the Controller gallery Christie WallManager 5 0 AX eaa Ta a Stat E Minimize fa a pe neces G stop 5 Restore B i w taunch Cag Display Control Live View Interactive Mode Registered Device Applications Tasks A Demis J Figure 2 9 Controller Added to WallManager NOTE f the controller is not in the list you can type the name or IP address in the Select Network Computer field 4 To connect to the controller and add the display wall to the workspace click the controller icon 2 12 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Figure 2 10 Connected Controller Wire Frame View NOTE f WallManager security is enabled enter a valid user name and password Figure 2 11 Security Enabled Login Language Selection Each installation of WallManager on a remote PC can work with their preferred language 1 Click the WallManager button and choose WallManager Options xe Qe B my Display Contro J WallManager Options X Ex Figure 2 12 WallManager Options MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 13 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Sof
3. Launch z E nispiay Control Displays Controllers Controller Views Demo Display LiveView Speed h Zoom Wall Views Figure 2 28 Registered Applications Button 2 To access the Manage Registered Applications dialog click the Registered Application button Manage Registered Applications x Available Applications a Calculator Christie WallManager a Copy Cluster Administrator a Event Notifier Config l p Edit Eya HP Array Configuration Utility HP Array Configuration Utility CLT HP Array Diagnostic Utility Lin nentinne tatanestnd Manament tinct Mine Restore Remove ALC Unavailable Applications Registered Application Details Name Cluster Administrator Application Path CAWINDOWS Cluster CluAdminexe Command Line Work ing Directory Save Cancel Figure 2 29 Manage Registered Applications Dialog MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 27 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE To remove an application from the list of available applications Select the application and click Remove The application moves to the Unavailable Applications list and cannot be included in scenarios Manage Registered Applications x Available Applications denen calculator a Copy E Cluster Administrator o onig D E
4. Stat Stop jevice Figure 4 1 New Installation of WallManager MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 3 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Right Click Menu Context sensitive right click menu provides access to functionality based on mode and window content e Right click on a view in wire frame or Live View mode to access a subset of the Controller Views options See Controller Views for information about individual options e Right click on a view in Interactive mode to access the right click menu of the element on the controller desktop For example right click on a MediaManager window in the controller view opens the MediaManager context menu 4 2 1 WallManager Button Menu Click the WallManager button to access the menu SAR 38 Install Client Applications I Close Controller views J WallManager Options X Exit WallManager Figure 4 2 WallManager Button Menu Save Settings Save Settings As Use these options to back up WallManager preferences and settings for the selected controllers The default file name includes the system date Restore Settings Opens the Restore Controller Settings dialog where you can specify the restores files for the selected controllers Security Settings Opens the Security Settings dialog where you can manage WallManager security for remote access to the selected controllers See WallManager Security on page 2 17 I
5. Scenarios 3 E Minimize dh a Image Ty Z Media Player Ima Slag Bw 7 Stop Everything 7 Video 01 E Stop vets g Schedule Figure 4 6 Expanded Scenarios Panel Scenario Gallery Identifies the scenarios you have access to If security is not enabled all scenarios on the selected controllers appear in the list If security has been enabled the list includes scenarios associated with the current user and the scenarios created by users whose security level is the same as or lower than the current user Start Starts the selected scenario immediately If multiple controllers are selected the selected scenario will start on all the controllers that have the scenario MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 7 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHACISTIE Stop Stops the selected scenario immediately If multiple controllers are selected the selected scenario will stop on all the controllers that are running the scenario Minimize Minimizes the windows associated with the selected scenario to the controller task bar Restore Restores the minimized windows associated with the selected scenario Details Opens the Scenario Details dialog which contains information about the scenario including a list of tasks and scheduling information New Scenario Opens the scenario editor at a blank layout for the selected controller Delete Scenario Deletes the selected scenario fr
6. selection 3 6 text overlay 3 13 Christie QuickLaunch Bar 2 34 clamping offset 2 9 content capture duration 3 20 file format 3 17 3 19 multiple frame 3 18 multiple frames 3 19 single frame 3 16 3 17 crop zoom 3 9 D D4 6 1 color palette 6 2 refresh rate 6 2 resolution 6 2 screen configuration 6 2 start 6 1 device tasks scenarios 4 25 dialogs Multiple Frame 3 19 Remote Control Server 5 7 Remote Control Server Settings 5 7 Select Device 2 6 Single Frame 3 17 Text Overlay 3 14 Window Preferences 3 11 display wall appearance 3 9 real time changes 4 29 H horizontal offset 2 9 hotkey configuration 2 10 hue 2 9 initializing WM 2 13 interactive mode 4 29 K keyboard shortcuts 2 10 TWIST 1 5 4 User Manual 020 100143 05 Rev 1 03 2010 Index 1 CHAISTIE L language 2 3 initialization 2 13 Linux display desktop 5 15 LiveView speed 4 10 luma gain 2 9 M MediaManager create profile shortcut 3 20 crop zoom 3 9 language 2 3 layout 3 2 managing channels 3 21 open profile 3 21 overwrite profile 3 21 profile vs channel 3 1 quick start 3 6 RemoteDesktop 5 10 5 15 save profile 3 20 setup 2 1 2 2 start 3 5 text overlay 3 13 menus Administration 3 5 administration 3 5 capture 3 4 cycling 3 4 profile 3 3 settings 3 3 P panic mode 4 30 pixel tracking 2 9 ports TCP IP 4 34 preferences port 4 34 profiles text overlay 3 12 Q QuickLaunch Bar 2 34 scenarios 2 36 quicks
7. 4 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE 4 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 4 1 About WallManager WallManager is a client server software package providing powerful and flexible remote management of tiled multiple display walls Use WallManager to manage users remote access security launch and control applications on the display wall schedule scenarios and perform other related functions WallManager includes the following functionality e Monitors and handles communication between the TVC controller and client NT 2000 XP workstations e Launches applications on the display wall as requested from clients e Monitors the network clock for scheduled scenarios The WallManager comes installed on your controller It stores all user task projector and schedule information as XML files on the controller Christie services must be running on the controller for the WallManager client software to work See 7 4 1 Scenarios PowerTool integration provides access to projector control See the PowerTool User Manual for more information 4 2 WallManager Layout WallManager s ribbon interface provides easy access to display wall controls controller status and scenario management controls Dram AB Christie WallManager 5 0 agg Controller E Controller Status E Da Fi g Cl A bam wn Mod peen ma ma Eepe ze i w i e Mode etais S Dis o App Wall Magnificatio a
8. CHRISTIE Video 01 Figure 2 41 QuickLaunch Button Bar 2 34 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Install QuickLaunch 1 To install QuickLaunch from WallManager click the WallManager button and select Client Applications The Client Application dialog appears gt BAR Christie WallManager 5 0 lafx ld Save Settings St Buh eer ts Restore Settings AP close controtier views E WaliManager Options X Exit WallManager Install Install WallManager Prerequisites MiaiManagen Install PowerTool Figure 2 42 Client Applications Window 2 Click QuickLaunch If security is enabled log in using a valid user account on the controller The QuickLaunch bar and QuickLaunch shortcut appears on your desktop N Ai c asrie QuickLaunch Figure 2 43 Initial QuickLaunch bar and QuickLaunch shortcut MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 35 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHFcISTIE Configure QuickLaunch 1 Right click on QuickLaunch and select Configure The QuickLaunch Configuration dialog appears QuickLaunch Configuration Host Scenario Buttons five 1210 test_ E image C Media Player W Stop Everything Language Video 01 English English x K video 02 l Video 1 Centered Layout E Number of columns Two
9. e Set up user levels and users e Set up applications for use on the display wall e Set up display wall partitioning and access e Set up scenarios display wall layouts and schedules This setup section assumes that you are working directly on the TVC controller It includes the following 2 2 1 Initialize WallManager on the Controller e 2 2 2 Setting Up Additional Controllers e 2 2 3 WallManager Status e 2 2 4 Security e 2 2 5 Manage Users e 2 2 6 Disable WallManager Security e 2 2 7 Manage Applications in WallManager e 2 2 8 Manage Server Status Notification e 2 2 9 Manage Device Tasks e 2 2 10 QuickLaunch Interactive Mode allows you to work with the controller desktop including media windows and applications from a remote PC If you have multiple controllers to set up you can work at one controller and connect to additional controllers The setup activities all require an active connection to the controller being set up MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 11 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHFISTIE 2 2 1 Initialize WallManager on the Controller 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallManager Christie WallManager 5 0 Sessa Fr aaa a Registered Device Applications Tasks ut Ali Live View Interactive Lockdown Wali Screen FLIER start Stop Minimize Restore Details Launch A Display Control
10. natch CChinese Sinpified Chinese Traditional Brench German Japanese Korean Spanish Figure 2 2 Language Selection 2 Select a language The change is immediate All MediaManager dialogs and windows are converted to the selected language NOTE Text fields such as Name and Descriptions are not affected by this change These fields can be entered in any language regardless of the language selected for MediaManager Wrong Language Selected Use the following procedure if you have configured MediaManager to use a language that you cannot read 1 Inthe MediaManager window click the fifth 5 menu in the menu bar 2 On the fifth menu click the third 3 item to expand the list of supported languages 3 Select the desired language English is the first option See Figure 2 2 2 1 3 Manage Channels The first time you start the MediaManager software it creates a default set of input source channels The channels are based on the input modules detected in the system You can rename channels to make the channel contents clearer MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 3 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE to users You can also change properties such as brightness For detailed descriptions of the settings you can change see Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 This section includes the following Rename Channels Create New Channel
11. Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software 3 Click Next and type the user information 6 CHRISTIE RDClient Setup User Information Enter the following information to personalize your installation pod Full Name Organization Chiste The settings for this application can be installed for the current user or for all users that share this computer You must have administrator rights to install the settings for all users Install this application for Anyone who uses this computer O Only for me Christie Wise Installation Wizard R lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 5 15 User Information 4 Click Next and specify where the program files are stored 6 CHRISTIE RDClient Setup Destination Folder Select a folder where the application will be installed The Wise Installation Wizard will install the files for CHRISTIE RDClient in the following folder To install into a different folder click the Browse button and select another folder You can choose not to install CHRISTIE RDClient by clicking Cancel to exit the Wise Installation Wizard Destination Folder C Program Files Christie Digital Spstems Wise Installation Wizard R lt Back __Next gt Cancel Figure 5 16 Destination Folder MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 11 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote
12. Once located client application installs are identical MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 1 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHIS TIE 5 1 WallManager on a Remote PC Recommended specification for remote installation 1 7GHz or faster processor IGB or greater RAM e 200MB available hard disk space Dot Net Framework and WallManager To install WallManager 1 Start an internet browser 2 Enter the name or IP address of the controller for example http controller and press Enter Language Selection Windows Internet Explorer CHAISTIE Wall Viewer tvc 1210 test ETER Engish o Y E Remember Language Select Figure 5 1 WallViewer Initial Screen NOTE f WallViewer is not available make sure that the Christie Web Server is running on the controller 3 If WallManager security is enabled log in with a valid user account Select the language you want to work in and click Select Wall Viewer opens at the Wall View tab 5 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC do ernet Explore 5 ontrolle 00 28 Pies Lockdown Mode BJ waiview 439 administration Edit View Window a Scenarios f Fa Image gt g Media Player A amp Stop Everything i o a Video 01 i og Video 02 Video 03 FP Video Centere ih Figure 5 2 Display Wall 5 Cli
13. The task is added to the scenario List View 4 3 5 Add a Minimize Task to the Scenario Scenarios can include Minimize tasks These tasks specify scenarios that will be minimized to the task bar when the new scenario is started TRE Registered Media Scenarios Device Stop Scenjjjio Minimiz Applications Sources Tasks gt Tasks Insert Figure 4 35 Minimize Scenarios Button 1 To include a Minimize task open the scenario for editing 2 Click Insert gt Minimize Tasks and select a scenario from the list The task is added to the scenario List View 4 3 6 Open a Scenario for Editing You can edit an existing scenario to add or remove windows change position or sizing If security is enabled you must login with Edit Scenario permission in order to access the scenario editor 1 In WallManager click the Controller tab 2 On the Scenarios panel click the scenario you want to edit 3 In the right panel click Edit The Edit Scenario tab appears with the scenario loaded 4 Edit the scenario e Remove windows e Add windows e Resize and reposition windows e Security Access 5 When you are satisfied with your changes click Scenario panel gt Save or Save As 6 Restart the scenario to see the changes MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 27 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHFISTIE 4 3 7 Start a Scenario Start a Scenario in WallView The Controller tab lists all av
14. To connect to the controller and display an outline of the associated 5 display wall click the controller icon a ean wie WallMa Be 6 i Scenaro01 5 E Figure 4 27 Connected Controller 4 21 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHACISTIE NOTE Jf WallManager security is enabled enter a valid user name and password Login x TVC 1210 test User Name Password Cancel Figure 4 28 Security Login NOTES To install QuickLaunch see 2 2 10 QuickLaunch 2 For information about starting scenarios and tasks see 4 3 7 Start a Scenario 4 3 2 Create a New Scenario You can build a scenario from scratch or you can capture the current wall display layout The scenario editor makes a temporary record of the scenario as you build it If you leave the editor to view other information in WallManager you are prompted to save the scenario NOTE f security is enabled you must login with Edit Scenario permission in order to access the scenario editor Build a New Scenario 1 In WallManager click to select the controller you want to work with 2 Inthe Scenarios panel click Add Minimize gt image Z Media Player Bi Minninn Mi Ee eal J E Restore i Ste Schedul 2 Stop Everything Z Video 01 op E Deas f chedule Figure 4 29 Expanded Scenarios Panel The scenario editing window appears 4 22 MASTER
15. click Insert gt Device Tasks and select a task from the list 2 Check the Device task in the List View G sags Christie WallManager 5 0 BbS Controller Edit Scenario Controller Status HWN B cut 9 Delete gp c e 5 az a Ga Copy Select All Save SaveAs Close lt Show Active Snapshot E Registered Media Scenarios Device Stop Scenario Minimize BD Deselect Windows a t Applications Sources Tasks Tasks Tasks Scenario Edit Arrange Insert BRA New Scenario Dem te G RGBOI RGB HEH Z list view Task Description ier Top Width Height aicist kii ia aaas 1221 802 RGB01 MediaManager o o LiveView Speed iu Zoom Wall Views OAN Figure 4 33 Scenario Editor List View Remove a Task To remove a task select the task in the List View and press Edit panel gt Delete 4 3 4 Add a Stop Scenario Task to the Scenario Scenarios can include Stop Scenario tasks These tasks specify scenarios that will be shut down before the new scenario is started o E Registered Media Scenarios DevicelStop Scenalib Minimize Applications Sources Tasks 7 Insert Figure 4 34 Stop Scenario Tasks Button 1 To include a Stop Scenario task open the scenario for editing 2 Click Insert gt Stop Scenarios and select a scenario from the list 4 26 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall
16. code provided to the Licensee 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 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Product Warranties The Licensor warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software This warranty is void if the Licensee or any third party changes or modifies the Software The liability of this Licensor under this section is limited to the correction of any error or malfunction and shall not include liability for loss of data loss of computer time any direct damages or any indirect or consequential damages This warranty only extends to those failures communicated to the Licensor in writing within 90 days of the receipt of the Christie Digital product The Licensor does not warrant that the Software is free from any minor defects or that it will operate uninterrupted The Licensor does not make any other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose title and non infringement with regard to the Software Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations or duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you Licensee s Remedy The Licensor s entire liability and the Licensee s exclusive
17. security 2 16 setup 2 11 shutting down 4 31 start scenario 4 28 status 2 16 stop scenario 4 30 TWIST 1 5 4 User Manual Index 3 020 100143 05 Rev 1 03 2010
18. you must log in with Stop Scenario permissions in order to be able to stop scenarios Stop a Scenario Manually The Scenarios gallery shows a list of available scenarios Select the scenario you want to stop and click Stop The applications that belong to the scenario are removed from the display wall Video 01 C Image 5 a i Bw Stop E O Stop Everything 7 Test01 Schedule as Scenarios Figure 4 36 Scenario Gallery NOTE You can stop any window on the display Click the window and right click to access the Close option Stop a Scenario Through Scheduling Scenarios can be scheduled for a specific time span When the time span expires the scenario will automatically close Stop a Scenario with another Scenario Scenarios can include Stop Scenario tasks These tasks specify scenarios that will be shut down automatically before the new scenario is started 4 3 11 Lockdown Mode Lockdown mode shuts down the WallManager scheduler so that no new scenarios can be started on the display wall automatically Scheduling will be enabled again when lockdown mode is turned OFF 4 30 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall If security has been enabled users with a security level lower than Level 1 will be unable to interact with the display wall until lockdown mode is turned OFF If their session is closed during lockdown mode these users will not be
19. 30 Settings 3 Adjust the communication settings to match your device and click OK to save the settings and dismiss the Settings dialog 4 Click New to setup the controller The Serial Event Properties dialog appears Serial Event Properties a x Serial Data Record Action Start v rosea Scenario Name Scenario1 v Current Channel Name New Channel Name Figure 5 31 Serial Event Properties 5 Record the serial data associated with a button or action on the serial control device by clicking the Record button The RS 232 controller listens and records the next action at the serial control device 5 20 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHKISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC NOTE You can specify the serial data string associated with a button or action on the serial control device by hand For more information see the documentation that came with your serial control device 6 Select an action to be associated with the serial data string e Start the scenario specified in the Scenario Name field e Stop the scenario specified in the Scenario Name field e Switch the video source All video sources playing the Current Channel Name are switched to play the New Channel Name independent of scenario settings 7 Click Save to save the data and close the dialog MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 21 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE 6 Setting Wall Display Proper
20. Administration gt Keyboard Shortcuts The Keyboard Shortcuts dialog appears x Action Description Current Keyboard Shortcut al ChlsShitteS Capture Single Frame ubt Statt Multiple Frame Capture Cult Restore Defaults Edt Cancel Figure 2 6 Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog 2 Scroll down to see the complete list Customize a Hotkey Assignment 1 Onthe Keyboard Shortcuts dialog highlight a task in the window and click Edit The Assign Hotkey dialog box appears assign keyboard shortcut Enter new Keyboard Shortcut IES cn Figure 2 7 Assign Hotkey Dialog 2 Type a hotkey combination in the Enter New Keyboard Shortcut field and click OK Notes 1 You cannot assign the same hotkey to more than one task 2 The ALT key is not available for MediaManager shortcuts 3 Some hotkeys are reserved for Microsoft Windows tasks and cannot be used on another task Restore Default Keyboard Shortcuts 1 On the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog click Restore Defaults 2 Confirm the restoration of all the default shortcuts 2 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHACISTIE i Section 2 Software Setup and Administration 2 2 WallManager Setup WallManager is a client application used to set up TVC display walls WallManager is pre installed on the TVC controller with security disabled Please see 2 2 4 Security Use WallManager to e Enable MASTERSuite security for remote access
21. Capture Limit LimitedTo x 10 mB I Continuous Stat ok Cancel Figure 3 11 Multiple Frame Capture 2 Inthe Folder Location field identify the folder in which all sequence subfolders are to be saved 3 Identify a file name in the Base File Name field NOTE Image file names are composed of a base name that you provide and a suffix For example if you provide the name Camera as the name for the snapshots and select the sequence base _ 1 2 3 the first four snapshots are called Cameral_1 Cameral_2 Cameral 3 and Cameral_ 4 If you specify no sequence only the base name is used and the image is replaced by each succeeding capture 4 Select the sequence numbering style for the images in the File Name Sequence field 5 Identify a folder name in the Base Folder Name field 6 Select the sequence numbering style for the folders in the Folder Name Sequence field NOTE The folder name sequence allows you to indicate when a new folder should be started New folder names are built from the base name and the date and or time sequence selected For example if you provide 3 18 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIiE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall the name Cameral and select base _ date new folder at midnight a new folder is created at midnight with a name like Cameral_2005_4_1 7 Select the Image Type When JPG is selected you can specify t
22. Figure 5 27 WallLaunch Settings 3 Select the language you want to use with WallLaunch and click Save Start a Scenario Using WallLaunch WallLaunch automatically lists all the scenarios that are available when you start WallLaunch If WallManager security is enabled you will only see the scenarios available for your security level 1 Start WallLaunch by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallLaunch The WallLaunch window appears wt Walllaunch Image Media Player Stop Everything fdeoot o i ideo 02 Settings Video 03 Video 1 Centered Create Shortcut Close Figure 5 28 WallLaunch 2 Select a scenario and click Start The scenario is started on the display wall MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHKASTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC Create a Scenario Shortcut WallLaunch allows you to create shortcuts for scenarios for example on a remote desktop 1 Start WallLaunch by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallLaunch The WallLaunch window appears 2 Select a scenario and click Create Shortcut A dialog window opens prompting you to select where to create the shortcut Edit a WallLaunch Shortcut WallLaunch allows you to create shortcuts to start a scenario You can edit such a shortcut to change what the shortcut does 1 Right click on the shortcu
23. Font size i0 Button padding View Desktop Touchscreen J Always On Top Application Buttons x WallManager i7 Wallviewer x RemoteControl Move Down Save Cancel Figure 2 44 QuickLaunch Configuration 2 Specify how you want QuickLaunch to look Check the items you want to appear on QuickLaunch NOTES The scenario list is retrieved automatically from the controller when you open QuickLaunch 2 The Touchscreen option in the View panel makes the buttons larger so they are easier to work with on a touchscreen 4 Click Save NOTE The Host field allows you to change your server if you have more than one controller set up 2 36 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall MediaManager is a software application specifically designed for viewing video RGB and remote desktop sources on a multi display wall 3 1 About MediaManager MediaManager is an interactive application Changes made to the settings in MediaManager are seen immediately on the display wall You can use MediaManager on its own or with WallManager which adds the ability to schedule MediaManager windows and control the display wall remotely Adding to test reference function in robohelp 3 1 1 Profile vs Channel It is important to make the distinction between a Profile and a Channel since these terms are used throughout the software menus and this manual A Ch
24. Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 5 Click Next and Next again to confirm the installation 6 When the installation is complete click Finish to dismiss the wizard 7 Close the Client Applications window Starting RDClient Start RDClient by double clicking on the icon located on the desktop or by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt RDClient When RDClient is running its icon is visible in the system tray CHD BA 215m When a user is connected to RDClient the RDClient icon background changes from black to white to show that there is an active connection CMS susan Closing RDClient To close the RDClient application right click on the RDClient tray icon and select Close RDClient from the menu Configuring RDClient 1 To open RDClient Properties double click the RDClient icon in the system tray 2 On the Authentication tab make sure the VNC Password Authentication option is selected and click the Configure button amp RDClient Properties Desktop Capture Method Languages Authentication Connections No Authentication VNC Password Authentication Figure 5 17 RDClient Properties Authentication Tab 5 12 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAASTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC NOTE f you want MediaManager to connect to RDClient without password security contact your system administrator to determ
25. User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIiE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall Channel Select this option to display the text overlay specified on the Channel Properties dialog Overlay Text Enter the text you want to display with the selected source in the Overlay Text field The overlay text appears in the Preview Text window below Appearance Section You can change the way the text looks and preview the changes as you make them Select the style and size of your text from the Font and Size drop down lists respectively You can change the appearance of the text by checking the Bold Italic or Underline checkboxes Enable the Scale with Window option to automatically resize the text overlay in relation to the window s horizontal size Scaling only changes the text in relation to the window s horizontal size Enable the Transparent Background option to float the text over the content without a background box Click the Choose Foreground Color button to open a color selection window Select the color you want and click OK Click the Choose Background Color button to open a color selection window Select the color you want and click OK NOTE Background color is applied to the entire caption bar Enable Use Outline to apply a thin one pixel outline around each character of the text overlay this only applies to True Type fonts Click the Choose Outline Color button to open a color s
26. Views on page 4 6 The following instructions assume that you are working directly on the controller 2 1 1 Start MediaManager 2 1 2 Configure Language 2 1 3 Manage Channels 2 1 4 Hotkey Configuration NOTE MASTERSuite security is controlled in WallManager See 2 2 4 Security MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 1 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHFISTIE 2 1 1 Start MediaManager The first time you start MediaManager the License window appears Read and accept the License to continue 1 Log into the controller with an administration level user account 2 At the display wall click Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt Christie MediaManager The default window appears JE MediaManager Default Profile Channel None E loj x Profile Settings Capture Cycling Administration Capture to Window Help Figure 2 1 Default MediaManager Window The default window can be changed for future start up by changing the default profile 2 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration 2 1 2 Configure Language Select the Language 1 Inthe MediaManager window click Administration gt Languages The submenu lists the supported languages Administration Capture to Window Help Channel Configuration Ctrl Shift M Keyboard Shortcuts Cerk Languages gt
27. a Linux Desktop for Display 5 3 1 RDClient Installing RDClient Starting RDClient Configuring RDClient e Closing RDClient Installing RDClient 1 In WallManager click the WallManager button and select Install Client Applications Manager 5 0 TVC 1210 test G Client applications Connect i 7 RemoteControl l pinerih Install WallLaunch peer Install ae E A Install WaliManager ao Ean oe Install PowerTool Figure 5 13 Client Applications 2 Click Install Remote Desktop Client to start the installation wizard 5 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAASTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 6 CHRISTIE RDClient Setup Welcome to the CHRISTIE RDClient Installation Wizard Itis strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this setup program 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 international treaties 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 eee Figure 5 14 RDClient Installation Wizard NOTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears
28. a scenario in the Scenarios panel In the Scenarios panel click Schedule and select a schedule to edit or delete In the Scheduled Item dialog e Change schedule details and click OK to save or e Click Delete to remove the open schedule 4 28 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 4 3 8 Arrange the Display Wall in Real Time The Controller tab provides a real time live representation of the display wall You can interact with the display wall by manipulating the windows in the controller view in the workspace NOTE f security is enabled you must login with Wall View and Wall View Edit permissions in order to work with the display in real time Working with Wire Frames and Live View The Controller tab allows you to manipulate the display wall windows with or without the content showing If you have a large number of media windows on the display wall you may find it easier and faster to work with Live View OFF 1 On the Controller tab select the controller you want to work with 2 To turn Live View off click Controller Views panel gt Live View Moving an Application Click to select the application window and then use the left mouse button to drag to a new location This re location is temporary upon re launch the application returns to the location specified in the scenario Resizing an Application Click to select the application wind
29. able to login again until lockdown mode is turned OFF Only level 1 users can log in during lockdown e To initiate lockdown mode click the Lockdown Mode button at the top left of the Controller View window in the workspace If security has been enabled Lockdown mode can only be initiated by users with Lockdown mode permission e To exit Lockdown Mode click the Lockdown Mode button at the top left of the Controller View window If security is enabled you must have security level equal to or higher than the user who initiated Lockdown mode You must also have Lockdown permissions 4 3 12 Shutting Down WallManager Close the WallManager application at any time Shutting down the WallManager application does not shut down the display wall Nor does it shut down scheduled scenarios or remote access Scheduled scenarios and remote access are controlled by Christie Web Server WallServer exe running on the controller and continue to run until the service is stopped To shut down the WallManager application access the WallManager button menu and click Exit WallManager 4 4 About WallViewer WallViewer is a browser based application that lets you to view tiled multiple display wall remotely WallViewer includes the following functionality e Launches and stops WallManager scenarios e Displays a representation of the display wall as a wireframe layoutor as a graphic representation of the displayed content using LiveView The Wall Viewer a
30. clicking the Previous and Next buttons Single Frame Dialog The Capture Single Frame dialog allows you to set up and review single frame snapshots Folder Location You can specify the location where the single capture image files will be stored Use the Browse button to quickly navigate your file system to locate a specific folder Click on the folder you want the folder name appears in the Folder Location text box Base Name Enter the prefix you want to apply to your image captures in the Base File Name text box or use the default snapshot As each capture is taken a sequential number is automatically added to the base name For example if you enter the prefix Camera1 into the Base File Name text box and take 4 captures you might see the following in your capture folder Cameral_1 jpg Cameral_2 jpg Cameral_3 jpg and Cameral_4 jpg File Name Sequence You can choose to include the date and time in your Filename Click the file name sequence list and select the numbering style you want Image Type Enable BMP PNG or JPG to specify which file format you want the image captures in When JPG is selected you can specify the quality of the image captured by entering a value or using the up down arrow keys under the Quality option In general the higher you set the value for Quality the better the image quality and the larger the file size Any value from 1 100 can be entered Preview Review existing im
31. internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software 4 To identify the controller click Settings Settings Host itve 1210 tesif Language English English Cancel Figure 5 11 Settings Enter the controller host name or IP address in the Host field 6 Select the language you want RemoteControl to work with and click Save On the RemoteControl Client dialog Figure 5 10 click Connect If security is enabled log in with valid user and password When you are connected to the controller the RemoteControl Client window shows the status of the connection in the lower left panel and the Disconnect button is enabled RemoteControl CHAISTIE Press Shift Esc to take control Figure 5 12 Connection Status 9 Press SHIFT ESC to take control MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 9 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE Releasing Control 1 To release control of the controller press SHIFT ESC again 5 3 RemoteDesktop RemoteDesktop lets you display and interact with Windows and Linux desktops by setting up the client PCs as sources for MediaManager windows The controller comes installed with the server portion of RemoteDesktop The remote workstation needs to be set up to allow MediaManager to connect e RDClient Setup
32. of that particular default or omission or any subsequent default or omission of the same or different kind In any event time shall continue to be of the essence without the necessity of specific reinstatement Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein The Parties hereby will attorn to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIE j Contents 1 MASTERSuite Introduction 1 1 About MASTERSuite 2 eccccccceesecscesseceeceaeceeceeeeseeeseeeeeeseaeeeeeenes 1 1 1 2 In this DOCUMENE sisii i 1 1 1 3 Related Document cc eeceeeseseceecsteecesceseneeeceecneeseeseeaecaeeecerseaenaees 1 1 2 Software Setup and Administration 2 1 MediaManager Setup memcrennnecinnnn ii ascends 2 1 2 1 1 Start MediaManager cceccecceeseesseescesceeeeeeecaeeeecaeeeaecaeeneenseees 2 2 2 1 2 Configure Lam guage eiss cccsccssssvscscsadeceeiscnscecescectadscussoteadesnasecesiede 2 3 Select the Language cceccecsessesseesseseeeseceeeeseceseeaeceeeeeeneeeseas 2 3 Wrong Language Selected ceccecceesescecsceeseeeceseeeecesenteenseees 2 3 2 1 3 Manage Chantnels cccccccccsessecseceseeeeceseeeeeesceseeeeeeneeneecaeeeeaees 2 3 Rename Channel iiss cssiceacesesteiveeeesscriariens secrseenevinrceavseeeenieses 2
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35. that provides quick access to the commands in the ribbon Right click in the workspace to view available commands 4 2 5 Controller Status Tab The Controller Status tab displays a summary of the current status of the TVC controller and provides access to controller status notification maintenance j Christie WallManager 5 0 a amp x OET Controller Controller Status ee eee ma W TVCSOURCE Redundancy State Redundant Intel Xeon Physical Address 00 23 7D A7 41 24 OK 1000 Mbit Sec Status oK Status Size OK 34 73 GB Location Temperature Celcius Threshold Celcius Ambient 20 Memory 110 cru 100 cru 100 Memory Boards 10 Board i a Board Status Total Memory System Board AdvancedEcc 1 0 GB Fault Tolerant Fans Location Redundancy State Memory Modules System Redundant Module Board Status System Redundant 1 System Board OK System Redundant System Redundant cu Not Redundant Legend Vv ox A Degraded Figure 4 21 TVC Controller Status Tab MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 17 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHACISTIE i Controllers dp Ada tie reer a By Logout alr Controllers Figure 4 22 E
36. video image only Disable this option if a decoded video image exhibits strange color artifacts such as stripes in highly saturated colors This may indicate an incompatibility between the sources and the AGC Luma Gain Video Adjust the slide bar to change the brightness of video sources that display incorrectly saturated colors Use Pixel Tracking RGB Check to enable pixel tracking Adjust the slide bar to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel sampling clock to correct the consistency of the image Pixel Phase RGB Adjust the slide bar so that any evident shimmer in the displayed image disappears and the image remains stable Horizontal Offset RGB Adjust the slide bar to shift the image from left to right Vertical Offset RGB Adjust the slide bar to shift the image up or down Clamping Offset RGB Adjust the slide bar when the image displays strong horizontal streaks or appears dim In these cases the clamp position requires adjustment to match the frequency of the incoming signal MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 9 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 2 1 4 Hotkey Configuration Many common tasks in MediaManager have been assigned hotkeys For example you can create a new profile by pressing CTRL N You can customize the hotkey assignments Review Current Hotkey Configuration 1 To review the current hotkey configuration click
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38. 20 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 3 2 3 Change the Appearance of the Displayed Source The Channel Properties window allows you to control the appearance of the source For example you can change the brightness or the sample rate Change Channel Properties The Channel Properties window contains different properties for each of the device types Changing a channel affects all profiles that refer to that channel 1 Once you have selected a channel in the MediaManager window click Settings gt Current Channel Settings The Channel Properties dialog appears x Name Overlay Text i o Host Name IP 192 168 229 104 Port 5900 Password Max Sample Rate 15 X Remote Contro I Backup Channel None Cancel Figure 3 6 Channel Properties NOTE The contents of the Channel Properties dialog are different depending on the device type associated with the channel See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 2 Adjust the channel properties As you adjust channel settings you can see the effect on the display wall NOTE Profiles refer to channel names Changing a channel name causes existing profiles that refer to the old name to display an Invalid Input message instead of the content Rename channels with caution and remember to update your profiles 3 Click Save to save the settings to a channel configuration file XML file NOTE Click
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40. 8 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIiE Section 6 Setting Wall Display Properties field depends on the number of D44 D4 modules installed in your controller Important Each D4A D4 module can be connected to a maximum of four display devices The maximum number of D4A modules that can be installed in a controller is 16 making a total of 64 screens that can be handled The maximum number of D4 modules that can be installed in a controller is 10 making a total of 40 screens that can be handled It is important you do not exceed the hardware limitations of your system If the value is set beyond the capabilities of your hardware the system will display asa 1x 1 1600 x 1200 60Hz NOTE Jf you increase the number of screens beyond what is configured at the time the system is booted you will be required to reboot the system before the changes take place This is due to the operating system initializing only the used adapters Screen Arrangement Select this drop down menu to choose a display wall configuration All valid display wall configurations are listed Source of Mode The display driver reads the Extended Display Information Data EDID from each monitor and reads the Registry to find detailed display timing information The Source of Mode group box shows which mode sources are available for the selected resolution and color depth Source of Mode has 4 options e Default Monitor timing information from the display driver s inter
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42. Cancel to return the settings to the most recently saved State Crop or Zoom the Image Crop and Zoom settings allow you to trim or trim and zoom in on a portion of the window These settings are saved for specific channels in a profile The same channel can have different crop or zoom settings in different profiles but each profile can have only one crop setting or one zoom setting MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 9 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHFISTIE 1 Once you have selected a channel in the MediaManager window e CTRL left click hold and drag the cursor to select the area to crop When you release the mouse button the window automatically resizes to the selected area This key and mouse combination can be used without opening the Crop and Zoom dialog e ALT left click hold and drag the cursor to select the area to zoom When you release the mouse button the contents automatically zoom in on the selected area The window remains the same size This key and mouse combination can be used without opening the Crop and Zoom dialog 2 To save the changes click Profile gt Save Notes 1 Alternatively you can access the Crop and Zoom dialog by clicking Settings gt Crop Zoom In the Crop and Zoom dialog enter the number of horizontal and vertical pixels you don t want to see in the image by entering the values in the Top Bottom Right Left text boxes or use the Up Down ar
43. Channel Properties 3 Enter the text in the Overlay Text field and click Save 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 for each channel requiring customized overlay text 5 Except for channel specific text text overlay information is defined and saved in the profile To turn channel specific text overlays ON and to edit the appearance of the text overlays see Add a Text Overlay on page 3 12 Turn Text Overlays ON or OFF Text overlays are controlled in the Text Overlay dialog 1 Click Settings gt Text Overlay The Text Overlay dialog appears 2 Select one of the options at the top of the dialog e Disabled Turns text overlays OFF e Profile Displays the text specified on the Text Overlay dialog e Channel Displays the text specified in the Channel Properties dialog 3 Click OK to close the dialog 4 To save the changes in the profile click Profile gt Save Text Overlay Dialog Enter the desired text in the Overlay Text field and click OK By default the text appears centered at the bottom of the window The text overlay information is stored with the profile You can optionally change the appearance of the text by adjusting a variety of settings on the Text Overlay window NOTE You can also specify a separate text overlay for each channel Disabled Select this option to display no text overlay Profile Select this option to display the text overlay specified on the Text Overlay dialog 3 14 MASTERSuite 5 0
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45. MASTERSuite USER MANUAL 020 100448 01 CHRISTIE MASTERSuite USER MANUAL 020 100448 01 Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this document is accurate and reliable however due to constant research the information in this document is subject to change without notice COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2009 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved This document contains proprietary information of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc and may not be reproduced stored in a retrieval system transferred to other documents disclosed to other manufacturers or used for manufacturing or for any other purpose in whole or in part without prior written permission of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie Digital Systems USA Inc reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice The information furnished in this publication was believed to be accurate and reliable Christie Digital Systems USA Inc makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Christie Digital Systems USA Inc shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS All drawings including system layout hardware devices controls and indicators screens and maintenance drawings are provi
46. Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIiE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Display Wall Workspace The workspace displays a real time representation of the information shown on the display wall You can turn LiveView ON and see the contents of the windows as displayed on the wall The right click menu lets you position resize minimize or close the windows on the display wall using the mouse Edit Menu Select All Use this option to select all the windows Clear Selection Use this option to deselect any selected windows View Menu Zoom Select from these options to help you focus on the part of the display wall you want to work with Zoom to fit Select this option to fit the contents of the display wall into the WallView window This setting make sure you can see the entire display wall Zoom to Actual Select this option to zoom in to the display wall s resolution Zoom In Select this option to narrow the focus on a specific part of the display wall Zoom Out Select this option to view more of the wall display Snap to Grid Select this option to toggle an underlying grid to make aligning windows easier Display Snap Grid Select this option to show the underlying grid Screen Co ordinates Select this option to toggle screen co ordinate labeling Screen Boundaries Select this option to toggle boundary display Window Menu LiveView Use this option to view th
47. RSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 7 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE Troubleshooting RemoteControl Client Message Failed to connect to server Possible Solution e Make sure RemoteControl service is running on the controller e Check that the Host Address specified on the RemoteControl Client window correctly points to your controller Message A required privilege is not held by the client Possible Solution e Make sure RemoteControl service is running on the controller with Administrative permissions with act as part of the operating system enabled e Consult your RS 232 controller documentation for further details 5 2 2 RemoteControl Client Taking Control 1 In WallManager click the WallManager button and select Install Client Applications Client Applications Connect 5 RemoteControl Qaan Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Install if Install WallManager Prerequisites WaiManager Install PowerTool Figure 5 9 Client Applications 2 Click Connect RemoteControl 3 Close the Client Applications window 5 8 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC RemoteControl Connect CHAISTIE Settings Exit Clear Log Figure 5 10 Remote Control Client NOTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an
48. S BAR Christie WallManager 5 0 Eja Controller Controller Status Wali Magnification o MagnifcationLevel window Width 1715 Window Position X oss ooo g 2 TEAR E Ir Movabie Magriner Window Height a82 Window Position Y 410 E weno Figure 4 10 Wall Magnification Tab Settings Figure 4 11 Settings Panel Magnification Level Indicates how many times the area will be enlarged Movable Magnifier Indicates where the magnifier can be moved to enlarge a different area of the display wall e Check to make the magnification area moveable Moving the enlarged view window moves the magnification area and changes the contents of the view window e Uncheck to anchor the magnification area to the original position Moving the enlarged view does not change the contents MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 11 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHFcISTIE Magnification Window Size and Location Window Width 812 Window Position 376 Window Height 910 Window Position Y 592 Magnification Window Size and Location Figure 4 12 Magnification Window Size and Location Panel Window Width Height Identify the dimensions of the area being magnified Window Position X Y Identifies the position of the top left corner of the area Launch g Launch Launches the magnification window on the display launa wall Enlarged View Window You c
49. Setup 6 Click Next and the Ready to Install the Program window appears Be WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation lick Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit rd lt Back Install Cancel Figure 5 24 Ready to Install the Program 7 Click Install The wizard displays progress information and then the InstallShield Wizard Completed window re WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed WallLaunch Click Finish to exit the wizard Figure 5 25 Installation Complete Notification 8 Click Finish to dismiss the wizard 9 Close the Client Applications window MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 17 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHRISTIE Select Language for WallLaunch You can specify the language to use in WallLaunch 1 Start WallLaunch by navigating through the Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallLaunch The WallLaunch window appears wat Walllaunch Image Media Player Stop Everything Video 01 ideo 02 Settings Wideo 03 Video 1 Centered Figure 5 26 WallLaunch 2 Click the Settings button The Settings dialog appears o Settings Language English English Save Cancel
50. Suite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE 3 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall E BAR Christie WallManager 5 0 agg Controller Edit Scenario Controller Status Wa iit eS Sir Oe Par a Save SaveAs Close _ Show Active Snapshot Sy Registered Media Scenarios Device Stop Scenario Minimize Tasks Tasks Paste Deselect windows Applications Sources asks Tasks si l Edit arrange Insert j BRAA New Scenario Dem le Z list view 2 LiveView Speed y Zoom Wall Views Figure 4 30 Scenario Editor 3 To add a media or application window to the scenario click the Registered Applications Media Sources or Scenarios button in the Insert panel and select the element to add 4 Click and drag windows to position them for the scenario Click and drag window edges and corners to size the windows or use the Arrange panel to control your layout See Arrange on page 4 15 6 Right click the application or media window and select Properties The appropriate Properties dialog appears Configure the application or media window as required e Application settings see Application Details on page 4 24 e MediaManager settings see MediaManager Details on page 4 24 7 When you are satisfied with your layout click Scenario panel gt Save As Enter a name for the scenario and click OK to confirm To
51. ager channel setup If the workstation is running very sluggishly while there is an active RDClient connection it is possible to improve the workstation performance by decreasing the RemoteDesktop frame rate in MediaManager MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 13 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHRISTIE On the Capture Method tab you can specify how the information sent to the display will be updated amp RDClient Properties Authentication Connections Desktop Capture Method Languages Poll for changes to the desktop Use VNC hooks to track changes v Poll console windows for updates Capture alpha blended windows Figure 5 19 RD Client Properties Capture Method Poll for changes to the desktop choose this option when the client PC is running video VNC server polls strips of the screen for changes The polling mechanism attempts to minimize the load on the server computer while delivering a reasonable level of responsiveness The upgrading may visibly degrade if you have a slow connection Use VNC hooks to track changes choose this option unless you want to send video from the client PC to the display wall This update mechanism is more efficient than continuous polling but relies on certain properties of Windows applications and so can miss updates in some situations It polls the screen infrequently to catch any missed updates VNC Hooks cannot
52. ages in the Preview panel Use the Preview and Next buttons to browse through your snapshots Capture Use this button to capture a snapshot of the image in the window Discard Use the Discard button to delete the image displayed in the Preview panel MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 17 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE Capture Multiple Snapshots Automatically You can start to capture a sequence of snapshots of the MediaManager window s content at any time by pressing a combination of shortcut keys for example CTRL 1 By default the system captures an image every 10 seconds and store sequences of snapshots in the C MyCaptures folder Click CTRL 2 to stop the capture You can customize snapshot frequency location storage limits and file naming NOTE Shortcut keys are customizable For a current list of shortcut keys click Administration gt Keyboard Shortcuts and view the list in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog 1 Click Capture gt Configure gt Multiple Frame The Multiple Frame dialog appears For more information about the fields see Multiple Frame Dialog on page 3 19 Piss Folder Location EENM Base Folder Name folder Folder Name Sequence No Sequence z Base File Name image File Name Sequence base 1 2 3 Names Incremented By 1 Image Type C BMP C PNG spa fioo x Capture Every 10 Seconds
53. ailable scenarios on the selected controllers 1 2 On the Controller tab select a scenario in the Scenarios panel NOTE To view scenario details click Scenarios panel gt Scenario Details The scenarios for the selected controller are listed Click a scenario to view the details Click Start Scheduling a Scenario for Automatic Start You can schedule a scenario to run once or you can create a recurring schedule for example hourly or weekly WallManager checks for scheduled events at startup and at regular intervals while it runs 1 2 3 5 On the Controller tab select a scenario in the Scenarios panel In the Scenarios panel click Schedule gt Add To identify when the scenario can be run specify a Start date and time and an End date and time For example you can specify that a scenario can be run from June 1 1pm to June 30 2pm Select the run frequency from the Recur options The applications media windows and device tasks will be run at the specified time interval during the date and time periods specified With the current example if you select daily the scenario will be run every day between the specified times e If you select the Weekly option you will need to specify which days of the week apply e Ifyou select the Monthly option you will need to specify the dates that apply Click OK to add the schedule to the scenario To Edit Delete a Schedule 1 2 On the Controller tab select
54. an work with the magnification window in Interactive mode Click Options in the top left corner to get the following options Always On Top See Through Window Zoom Save Configuration Settings Figure 4 13 Magnification Options Always on Top Indicates whether the magnification window should be in front of all other windows See Through Window Indicates whether the magnification window should be transparent Zoom Changes the level of magnification Save Configuration Settings Saves the current settings to a configuration file Use the configuration file information to create magnified views for scenarios Exit Closes the magnification window 4 12 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE j Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 4 2 4 Edit Scenario Tab The Edit Scenario tab allows you to create and edit collections of applications media windows and tasks that can be saved and scheduled When you create a scenario the workspace is blank When you edit a scenario application and media windows display in the workspace Christie WallManager 5 0 Edit Scenario J p Bat Wose gg af bol Fal OT Sau D gt Paste Gy Deselect windows AA New Scenario Dem Figure 4 14 Scenario Editor Device tasks Stop scenarios and Minimize tasks do not display in the graphical workspace To view a list of elements in the scenario including device tasks click the List Vi
55. and drag a window border or corner to resize a window Scroll Use the mouse wheel to scroll up or down or use the scroll bars to reposition the part you want to see Zoom Hold down the Ctrl key and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out Use the scroll bars to reposition the part you want to see See also Zoom Buttons MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 9 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Zoom Buttons Use the zoom in and zoom out buttons at the bottom right of the WallManager window to adjust the size of the image of the display wall in order to see details and work with applications Use the scroll bars to reposition the part you want to see LiveView Speed When using LiveView or Interactive mode this slider adjusts the frequency of background image updates Move the slider to the left to slow down updates or to the right to speed up updates e A higher frequency of updates keeps the display wall image more up to date and reflects a faster response time when working with applications in the WallManager window However this uses more of your system resources CPU and RAM and can slow down application response times for WallManager and other applications running at the same time e A lower frequency of background image updates uses fewer resources but may slow down the display of feedback for working with applications in the WallManager window and it may introduc
56. annel represents a specific signal source such as a camera DVD player PC on the network etc It stores all the optimized input settings for the source such as its specific hardware connection brightness contrast hue etc Channels can be uniquely named to make selection easier eliminating the need to remember how the signal is connected and what input settings are associated with it Channels can be created copied deleted and edited See 2 1 3 Manage Channels A Profile is a group of settings that describes what is shown in the window and how it is displayed Such settings include window size position and style as well as text overlay and content capture Profiles allow you to quickly set up a display wall or change a display wall layout without having to reset window properties A Profile can specify one channel to be displayed or more than one channel to be cycled Profiles are saved on the system s hard drive as xml files The number of Profiles that can be created and stored is limited to the memory available on the hard drive See 3 3 Profile Menu and 3 1 4 Settings Menu MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 1 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHFISTIE 3 1 2 MediaManager Layout MediaManager is installed on the controller It is accessed from the display wall desktop and opens on the display wall You can access MediaManager functions through the menus I MediaManage
57. ay multiple V9 channels if the channels are from the same input card MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 7 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE Cycle Through Multiple Sources 1 In the MediaManager window click Cycling gt Configure The Cycling Configuration dialog appears Lc x Available Channels Name Device Type Input a Remote Desktop 01 Remote Desktop 02 Remote Desktop Network RGB 01 RGB 02 D2R2 D2R2 RGB 03 D2R2 D2R2 RGB 04 D2R2 D2R2 RGB 05 D2R2 D2R2 RGB 06 D2R2 D2R2 idan OO ICA L Add Holon alwn E e Channel Cycling List Name Device Type Input Duration Sec Duration Seconds ok caca Figure 3 5 Cycling Configuration Click a channel to select it To add the selected channel s click Add NOTE Select a channel in the lower list and click Remove to remove an item from the cycling list Specify the amount of time to display for the selected channels in the Channel Cycling List by entering a value in the Duration field and clicking Apply NOTE You can have different display durations for specific channels or groups of channels You can use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to re order the Channel Cycling list Click Start Cycle to begin cycling through the channels in the MediaManager window Click OK to close the dialog To save the changes click Profile gt Save MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 0
58. before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software Follow the directions in the installation wizard To install WallManager click Install WallManager NOTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software 10 Follow the directions in the installation wizard 11 Close the browser running WallViewer application NOTE For information about installing and using the other client applications refer to 5 Remote Operation Client PC 5 2 RemoteControl MASTERSuite includes the ability to take control of the wall display cursor using a remote workstation s mouse and keyboard Depending on how RemoteControl has been configured a user with a higher security level may be able to take control from a user with a lower security level The system will notify you if someone else gains control MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC RemoteControl involves the following two components e 5 2 1 RemoteControl Server e RemoteControl Server Setup on page 5 5 e RemoteControl Server Dialog on page 5 7 e RemoteControl Serv
59. ck the Administration tab Hee fA Christie WallViewer Windows Internet Explorer Controller Time 13 27 14 CHAISTIE WallViewer Administration Status tvc 1210 test 2 Heip ALockdown Mode i 3 Administration Status oe rae Controller Name tvc 1210 test Security isles Scheduler Enabled wall width 2 Wall Height 2 Revision 5 0 Refresh Preferences Wallview Defaults Liveview enabled Refresh Rate Low O Medium High Language English x Remember Language Figure 5 3 Client Applications Button 6 Click Client Applications in the left panel MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 3 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHIS TIE i gt Christie WallViewer Windows Internet Explorer Sa ai Controller Time 13 29 42 CHAISTIE Wali Viewer Client Applications sikka aas P Heip ALockdown Mode BJ wanview yt Administration Client applications J Client applications B controller status Remotec QuickLaunch lel Backup Settings RemoteControl lal Restore Settings Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Install Install beset h Prerequisites WallManager Install PowerTool Figure 5 4 Client Applications Panel 7 To install required supporting software click Install WallManager Prerequisites NOTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an internet download dialog
60. click Start gt Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt WallManager MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 19 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAIS TIE i On initial startup the Controllers panel will be empty Christie WallManager 5 0 Registered Device Applications Tasks Gout al Live View Interactive Lockdown Wall Screen Start Stop Minimize Restore Detaiis y Me n Mode Magnification Capture a eaae een Figure 4 24 Add Controller to WallManager NOTE f WallManager fails to run ensure that NET 3 1 SP1 has been installed If not click the WallManager button gt Client Applications gt WallManager Prerequisites to install it 3 To add a controller to WallManager desktop click the Add controller button WallManager detects visible networked computers Figure 4 25 List of Networked Computers 4 Select the controller from the list and click OK The controller is added to the Controller gallery Complete this step even if you are working on the controller 4 20 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall ristie WallManager 5 0 D Scenarios Displays Manage TVCSOURCK Figure 4 26 Controller Added to WallManager NOTE Jf your controller does not appear in the list enter the controller name or IP address manually If you still cannot connect contact your system administrator
61. ded to enhance understanding of the accompanying text These graphics are representations only they are not necessarily drawn to scale and may not represent parts of your specific machine TRADEMARKS MASTERSUITE WALLMANAGER MEDIAMANAGER are trademarks of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners CHRISTIE SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement the Agreement is a legal Agreement between the end user either an individual or business entity Licensee and Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie or Licensor for the software known commercially as MASTERSuite 5 0 Software If Licensee does not accept the terms of this Agreement Licensee shall return the Christie product and the software to the vendor LICENSE AND RESTRICTIONS Ownership of Software Christie and its third party suppliers retain title and ownership of all rights including copyright and all other intellectual property rights in and to the Software and accompanying written materials the Documentation and all copies thereof regardless of form or media This License is not a sale of any rights in or to the Software or the Documentation or any copy thereof Licensee acquires no right whatsoever to the Software or the Documentation except the right to use the Software and the Documentation in accordance with the terms of t
62. default working directory is the application directory The working directory updates automatically if a data file in a different folder is specified in the Command Line field 2 2 8 Manage Server Status Notification You can use WallManager to set up TVC controllers to send notification of status changes to e mail addresses you specify Set Up Status Notification E mail Server 1 In WallManager click the Controller Status tab A GAR Christie WallManager 5 0 3 mfx Controller Controller Status A dp Ada TVCSOURCE G Logout all Controllers W Central Processing Unit W Power Supply 1 f l Condition CPU Name Status Internal Core Speed Condition Bay Status ef Intel Xeon OK 2Ghz Vv 1 Ok v 2 OK m W Network Interface Card W Storage Subsystem Condition Adapter Physical Address Status I Speed Drive Controllers v 1 00 23 7D A7 41 24 OK 1000 Mbit Sec Condition Controller Mor J 1 SMARTAr WV Thermal Environment Disk Drives x gt Figure 2 34 Configure E mail Server Button 2 Click Configure The Configure Notification E mail Server dialog appears Configure Notification Email Server x o Embe Email server From Address Email Server Authentication User Name Password Confirm Password Enter the username and password required to access your Email server Cancel Figure 2 35 Configu
63. dialog appears EET A TVC 1210 test TVCSOURCE F Enable Security Figure 2 19 Password Required to Enable Security 2 Select the controller to work with and check Enable Security 3 Sign in with a valid Level 1 account Administrator MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 17 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHFISTIE The User and User Group administration functions display when security is enabled Security Settings x TVC 1210 test TVC 1210 test Users Groups 3P Level1 P Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 TVCSOURCE V Enable Security OK Cancel Figure 2 20 Security Enabled 4 Continue to 2 2 5 Manage Users to set up permissions and user accounts for people who need access 2 2 5 Manage Users WallManager permissions and users can only be added or edited when WallManager security is enabled Permissions for WallManager functions are specified for the four user levels Users permissions assigned by assigning the user to a group level e Edit User Group Permissions e Security Settings Create a Wall Partition Adda WallManager User e User Settings e Change User Password e Edit User Information Delete a User Edit User Group Permissions WallManager software supports 4 user group levels The software is shipped with permissions to WallManager functions disabled for all groups except for Lev
64. dit B HP Array Configuration Utility El HP Array Configuration Utility CLI B HP Array Diagnostic Utility FEM un neatinne tntnctestct E bet Miansene Unavailable Applications oK Figure 2 30 Remove Registered Application NOTE To move an application back to the Available Applications list select the application and click Restore 2 28 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration To register an application 1 Inthe Manage Registered Applications window click New The Details panel becomes active as the New Registered Application panel Manage Registered Applications x DIODE BD ws E a a New Registered Application Name Application Path Command Line Working Directory Figure 2 31 New Registered Application Panel 2 Complete the New Registered Application panel For more information see Application Details on page 2 30 e Registered applications are run on the controller therefore application path and working directory must be on the controller e Ifyou are working remotely you can check the presence and location of applications by viewing My Computer on the controller in Interactive mode 3 Click Save NOTE When on the controller the application details panel includes browse buttons for quick access to applications New Registered Application Nami Application Path Br
65. e co FAB Figure 2 16 Two Connected Controllers MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 15 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHFISTIE 2 2 3 WallManager Status 1 Click the Controller Status tab and select the controller to review aog W Central Processing Unit Condition Name Status v 1 Intel Xeon oK V Network Interface Card Condition Physical Address statws v 1 00 23 70 A7 8i 24 OK 1000 MbitSec Status SMARTArray E2001 OK V Thermal Environment iain Controtier Status Size Temperature Sensors 4 OK 34 73 GB Condition Location Temperature Celcius Threshold Celcius Ambient Memory cru cru 10 Board Fault Tolerant Fans Location Redundancy State System Redundant System Redundant System Redundant System Redundant cu Not Redundant Figure 2 17 Status for Selected Controller 2 2 4 Security Security settings are controller specific When working with multiple controllers a user can have administrative previleges on one controller and not on another Windows Security The Windows Server 2003 operating system provides log in control for direct access to the controller and the displa
66. e InstallShield Wizard for WallLaunch The Installshield R Wizard will install WallLaunch on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Figure 5 21 WallLaunch Installation Wizard NOTE For first time installations you may be prompted with an internet download dialog before the InstallShield Wizard appears Make sure the Run option is selected and click OK You may also be prompted with a security warning Click Run to install the software Click Next and type the user information 4 Click Next and the Server Name window appears Pe WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Server Name Please enter the name of the server you want to contral Server Name focahos lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 5 22 Server Name 5 Identify the controller and click Next The Custom Setup window appears 5 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHS TIE i Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC Be WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Custom Setup Select the program features you want installed lick on an icon in the list below to change how a feature is installed Feature Description FB Waltaunch ee This feature requires 1808KB on your hard drive Install to C Program Files Christie Digital Systems MasterSuite WallLaunch Change Hep Space __ lt Back _ _Next gt Cancel Figure 5 23 Custom
67. e Text Overlay Dialog on page 3 14 e All devices can display a transparent background for text overlays NOTE The Text Preview panel does not scale text For best results scale the MediaManager window to the source s native size during Text Overlay setup Set up the text overlay and check the Scale with Window option Alternatively you can make the window the desired size and set up the text overlay in an appropriate size 4 To save the changes in the profile click Profile gt Save 5 Ifyou chose to customize channel specific text overlays see Customize Overlay Text to Channels on page 3 13 Customize Overlay Text to Channels You can customize text overlay content in a window for example to identify the source of the content 1 To specify text for multiple channels click Administration gt Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration dialog appears 2 Click a channel to select it and click the Edit button The Channel Properties dialog appears The Channel Properties dialog contents depend on the channel selected See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 13 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHFISTIE Channel Properties Remote Des xi Name Overlay Text EENE Host Name IP 192 168 229 104 Port 5900 Password Max Sample Rate 15 gt Remote Contro T Backup Channel None M az Figure 3 9
68. e artifacts such as ghost dialog boxes when a dialog is moved View Context Menu tvc 1210 test Fit Controller View to Screen Live View Lockdown Mode Inte PAPA Wall Ma Selected Window Gg Bring to Front Mg Send to Back X Close Figure 4 9 Controller View Context Menu Fit Controller View to Screen Fits the controller view to the workspace Live View Lockdown Mode Interactive View Wall Magnification See Controllers Views on page 4 6 Bring to Front Brings the selected window on top of other windows Send to Back Sends the selected window behind other windows Close Closes the selected window Schedule Dialog Controller Time Shows the date and time on the selected controller Start Identifies the start time of the schedule Click the arrow to view a calendar for date selection Edit the Time directly Stop Identifies the stop time of the schedule Click the arrow to view a calendar for date selection Edit the Time directly 4 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Recur Indicates how often the schedule recurs Delete Deletes the current schedule 4 2 3 Wall Magnification Tab Wall Magnification allows you to identify an area on the display wall to magnify The magnification window can be directly over the specified area or it can be moved to the side
69. e default values for Port and Timeout If you need to change the values contact your system administrator for appropriate settings 4 Select the language option and Save To restrict access to the display wall to a list of specific IP addresses click the Access Control tab The Access Control dialog appears Configuration Access Control IP Address Host 192 168 232 162 192 168 1 20 Figure 5 8 Authentication Check the Restrict Access to hosts in the list above option Click Add enter the IP address of the computer that can access the display wall and click OK 8 Repeat for each IP address you want to be able to access 9 Click Save to save the setup information NOTE You can also use WallManager 5 security to restrict users by name Make sure WallManager security is enabled Enable RemoteControl permission only for those users who should have access to this function Only users with valid WallManager accounts and with RemoteControl permission will be able to use RemoteControl 5 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAKISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC RemoteControl Server Dialog The RemoteControl Server dialog provides status information about the RemoteControl function Status Log Shows the status of RemoteControl Settings Opens the Settings dialog and allows you to specify connection informati
70. e information shown on the display walls in wire frame Live View or Interactive mode The default wire frame view shows the outlines and layout of active windows A 6 AB Christie WallManager 5 0 yo A controler Controller Status a Seer ron eee eee Seen ra oa Registered Device Applications Tasks Live View Interacti ee eee ECHR jo Fy Zoom Wall Views Figure 4 8 Workspace Zoomed In on One Controller View Quick Access Buttons at the top left of a view window Provide quick access to key view functions Log Out Live View Interactive Mode Lockdown Mode and Wall Magnification see Controllers Views on page 4 6 and additional visual feedback about the state of the controller The button backgrounds of active modes turn from transparent to orange Local Alias Highlight the controller name in the controller view title bar and type a new name The local alias is used to identify the controller for the current PC only To view the server name open the Controllers gallery and hover the mouse cursor over the controller button A popup briefly displays available information about the controller including the server name Mouse Functions Move Window In wire frame and Live View click and drag a window to its new location In Interactive mode treat windows as you would applications on your desktop For example click and drag the title bar to a new location Resize Window Click
71. e selected window with content To view all windows with content enable Live View in the Preferences section of the Administration tab Order Use these options to position windows that overlap To Front Select this option to move the selected window on top of the other windows To Back Select this option to move the selected window behind the other windows MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 33 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Size Use these options to quickly adjust the windows to a preset size Maximize Select this option to stretch the application across the entire display wall Minimize Select this option to minimize the selected window to the Display Walls task bar Fit to Display Select this option to fit the selected window to the screen Select a window right click in the screen you want to fit the selected window to and click Window gt Size gt Fit to Display NOTE Some application windows have properties that prevent them from being fit to the display Such as MediaManager windows with a locked aspect ratio position or size Some applications like the Windows calculator do not resize Restore Select this option to restore minimized and maximized windows Right click in the WallView window and click Size gt Restore and select the window you want to restore Close Select this option to close the application 4 4 2 Set WallView Preferenc
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73. ected controller Security Settings x jj TVC 1210 test Users 3 Groups I Enable Security Level 1 3 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 TVCSOURCE K Cancel Figure 2 27 Security Settings Dialog 4 Uncheck the Enable Security option in the right panel NOTE Disabling security does not delete the users and user information If you enable security again user information becomes active 2 2 7 Manage Applications in WallManager WallManager allows you to start applications on the display wall including MediaManager windows Initially WallManager scans the Controller s Start Menu program list to identify applications that can be run Review the preliminary list and remove from the list the applications that are not suitable for wall display To remove an application from the list of available applications on page 2 28 To change application properties on page 2 30 To register an application on page 2 29 To change application properties on page 2 30 e Application Details on page 2 30 2 26 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Edit the List of Registered Applications 1 Ifyou have enabled security sign on with an account that has Registered Application permissions BAB gt Christie WallManager 5 0 agg Controler Controller Status a La eset Se ER o 7 Scenario01 F sto E 8
74. ed on the current controller and provides access to device task management See 2 2 9 Manage Device Tasks Stop Scenarios Lists a Stop task for each scenario on the controller and includes a Stop All Scenarios option Use this list to identify the scenarios that should be stopped before the current scenario is run Minimize Tasks Lists a Minimize task for each scenario on the controller and includes a Minimize All Scenarios option Security Access ean BAB Christie WallManager5 0 agg li Edit Scenario Controller Status Rae Boon Bs B 5 e JE Cd Ba a a Call Active Snapshot istered Media Scenarios Device Stop Scenario Minimi 3 Close Paste Deselect awa i i larson ie Saas Seas Tass Scenario at nie BRAA Test TV E tever Fee I Level3 M Level 4 Figure 4 20 Security Access Panel Expanded 4 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Security Access Indicates which permission groups will have access to the scenario All users with higher permissions than the creator automatically have access Level users always have access to everything Checking a user level also indicates what that permission group sees For example Figure 4 20 indicates that Level three users only see the top left quadrant of the display wall Edit Context Menu The Editing workspace includes a context sensitive menu
75. el 1 Level 1 users always have access to all WallManager functionality Only a Level user can turn security ON and OFF The other user groups can be defined as required for example Power User Administrator Everyone Permissions for applications are initially enabled for all groups 2 18 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration To edit User Group Permissions 1 Click the WallManager button and choose Security Settings 2 Select the controller you want to work with 3 If required log in with an account that has User Maintenance permissions on the selected controller 4 To edit permissions click the group level you want to work with for example Level 2 Security Settings x S TVC 1210 test Level 2 Users Groups Group Name Level 2 Level Description This is the power users group a Privilege Level 2 Level 3 vilege Level 2 Level 4 TVCSOURCE User Name First Name Last Name vier 1 1 1 2 Figure 2 21 User Group Permissions NOTE Level cannot be edited Level I users always have access to everything 5 Check only the functions and applications that you want the users in this group to have access to and click Apply 6 Repeat this process for all the groups you want to use NOTE For information about permissions options see Security Settings on page 2 20 7 Click OK to save you
76. election window Select the color you want and click OK Outline settings apply to True Type fonts only Position the text overlay by clicking in the Preview Text panel You can select one of the 15 preset locations by clicking the desired area in the window or you can drag the text by clicking and holding while you move the mouse Preset positions place the text overlay 5 pixels from the edge 3 2 5 Capture Snapshots of the MediaManager Window You can set up the system to capture snapshots of the content This section includes the following MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 15 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHFISTIE Capture a Snapshot Manually You can capture a snapshot of the MediaManager window s content at any time by pressing a combination of shortcut keys for example CTRL C By default the system stores snapshots in the C MyCaptures folder You can customize the snapshot name and location For more information see Single Frame Dialog on page 3 17 NOTE Shortcut keys are customizable For a current list of shortcut keys click Administration gt Keyboard Shortcuts and view the list in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog 1 To configure single snapshots click Capture gt Configure gt Single Frame The Single Frame dialog appears Folder Location Browse Base File Name snapshot File Name Sequence base _ 1 2 3 INames Incremented By 1 z Image T
77. elongs to Last Name Identifies the last name of the person the account belongs to MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 23 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHACISTIE i Group Identifies the security level of the account Password Verify Password Use these options to set or reset the current user s password Create Button Click this button to save the changes Change User Password 1 2 Click the WallManager button and choose Security Settings Select the controller you want to work with If required log in with an account that has User Maintenance permissions on the selected controller To access the user maintenance controls click Users Choose a user from the list and click Change Password Change Password x TVC 1210 test UserName admin First Name admin LastName admin New Password Verify New Password Change Password On All Servers Cancel Figure 2 25 Change Password Dialog Complete the Change Password dialog If the user has access to multiple controllers check Change Password On All Servers WallManager will check all connected controllers and update the password for all matching combinations of the user name and old password Edit User Information Click the WallManager button and choose Security Settings Select the controller you want to work with If required log in with an account that has User Maintenance permiss
78. end remote operation functionality Chapter 6Setting Wall Display Properties Advanced display property settings Chapter 7Troubleshooting Information about common issues 1 3 Related Documents Software setup and operation information is included in the on line help The TVC Controller manual includes information about the controller the expansion chassis the input modules and system configurations The Installation Guide includes information required in the event that the controller software must be re installed MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 1 1 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE 2 Software Setup and Administration MASTERSuite is a suite of programs used to configure MediaManager and display WallManager media content on a TVC display wall The controller comes with MASTERSuite installed If for any reason you need to re install the MASTERSuite software on the controller see the MASTERSuite Installation Manual This section includes 2 1 MediaManager Setup 2 2 WallManager Setup 2 1 MediaManager Setup Set up MediaManager on the controller or on a laptop using WallManager Once you have set up channels and profiles in MediaManager you can include MediaManager content in WallManager scenarios and work with MediaManager remotely To work with MediaManager remotely install WallManager and access MediaManager in WallManager s Interactive mode See 5 WallManager on a Remote PC and Controllers
79. ent e Install client applications e Server status e Manage server status notifications e Backup restore settings e Lockdown Mode e Manage multiple controllers from one machine MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 1 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Table 4 1 Remote Operation Functions Application WallViewer Functionality e Web based no installation required e Start stop existing scenarios and tasks e Re arrange scenario elements on the display wall e Install client applications Server status e Backup restore settings e Lockdown Mode Remote Views e Wire outline of display elements e Window based LiveView WallLaunch e Start stop existing scenarios QuickLaunch e Start existing scenarios e Start WallManager WallViewer and RemoteControl Remote Control e Control the TVC controller with a remote PC s mouse and keyboard Assumes a direct view of the display wall RS232 Control Server e Start stop existing scenarios e Switch channels in running MediaManager windows Table 4 2 Remote Desktop Display Functionality Remote Views Remote Desktop VNC e Configure communication so that the remote PC desktop can be mirrored in real time in a MediaManager window on the display wall e Can share control of remote desktop with controller s mouse and keyboard No
80. er Settings Dialog on page 5 7 Troubleshooting RemoteControl Client on page 5 8 e 5 2 2 RemoteControl Client Taking Control on page 5 8 e Releasing Control on page 5 10 5 2 1 RemoteControl Server RemoteControl Server Setup The controller comes installed with RemoteControl software RemoteControl allows you to control the controller keyboard and mouse using IP protocol from a remote networked workstation The remote workstation must be running Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 or Windows XP If WallManager security is enabled the user at the remote workstation must login with a valid WallManager username and password RemoteControl runs as a service on the controller and displays an icon in the controller s system tray me BAD 1 22PM Figure 5 5 System Tray 1 On the controller double click the RemoteControl Server icon in the system tray The RemoteControl Server dialog appears ao Settings Clear Log Clients Connected Client in Control 0 Nobody Figure 5 6 RemoteControl Server MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 5 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 2 Click Settings The Settings dialog appears with the Configuration tab displayed x Configuration Access Control Port 1099 Timeout s mins oH secs Language English English F Save Cancel Figure 5 7 Configuration 3 Accept th
81. es WallView is set up to open windows with LiveView disabled You can change this behavior in the Preferences section of the Administration tab 4 34 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 1 To enable LiveView for all windows click the Administration tab The Administration Status window appears Controller Time 07 39 55 CHAISTIE WallViewer Administration Status tvc 1210 test Client applications a3 Administration Status B controller status Controller Name tvc 1210 test Backup Settings Security Enabled A Restore Settings Scheduler Enabled User Name admin Group Name Level 1 Level 1 wall Width 2 wall Height 2 Revision 5 0 Preferences Wallview Defaults V Liveview enabled Refresh Rate Low O Medium High Language English _ Remember Language WallView Port 4242 Figure 4 38 WallView Preferences 2 In the Preferences panel check the WallView Defaults gt LiveView Enabled checkbox and click Update NOTE The refresh rate for LiveView is set automatically to High The speed depends on your CPU memory and the number of clients accessing the server If you experience slow browser response consider lowering the refresh rate 3 Select the language to use in WallManager and check Remember Language to make the selection permanent 4 You can change the TCP IP port that WallV
82. esolution per Screen Refresh Rate Colour Palette 7380 by 7034 piels remmar asa No Screens Screen Arrangement Source of Mode TEE 2x2 zj R Default c I Force DVI Compatible Modes Only Cancel Figure 6 1 Display Properties 5 Update the settings as required For information about the settings see Screen Configuration Options on page 6 2 6 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog Screen Configuration Options Resolution per Screen Enter a resolution that each adapter will output by adjusting the slide bar This should be set to the resolution expected by the display devices See the following table for available display modes If the Compatible Modes Only checkbox is enabled then the available resolutions will be restricted to modes that are compatible with the display device Refresh Rate Use the Refresh Rate drop down menu to select a refresh frequency for the system The refresh rates available depend on the resolution selected They correspond to the VESA standards Color Palette Use the Color Palette drop down menu to select a color depth setting used by the system Select from 8bpp 16bpp recommended setting or 32 bpp No of Screens Enter the number of screens in your display wall by entering a value in the No of Screens field You can increase or decrease the value in this field using the up or down arrows The value you enter in this MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 10044
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84. ew button at the lower right of the workspace Christie WallManager 5 0 Edit Scenario ram kreeni get e Ea Sme smes Gose ce Deter MA samsat R y Z List View Task RGB01 MediaManager Figure 4 15 Scenario Editor List View MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 13 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHFISTIE Scenario HN Save SaveAs Close Figure 4 16 Scenario Panel Expanded Save Saves changes to an existing scenario Save As Opens the Save As dialog where you can specify a name for the scenario Close Closes the Edit Scenario tab Edit P cut 9 Delete Copy Select All Paste Ty Deselect Windows Figure 4 17 Edit Panel Cut Copy Paste Cut and paste items in the scenario using these standard commands Delete Deletes the selected window s Select All Selects all items in the Scenario Deselect Deselects items in the Scenario Show Active Windows Shows what is currently displayed on the display wall Snapshot Captures the windows currently showing on the display wall and adds them to the scenario Adds the captured applications to the registered application list if they are not already there Scenario Properties Opens the Properties dialog for the scenario Name Identifies the scenario Date Created Indicates when the scenario was created Date Modified Indicates when the scenario was
85. for easy access to the Scenarios on the controller Install RemoteDesktop Client Installs RemoteDesktop Client and use your desktop as a source for MediaManager on the display wall Install WallManager Prerequisites Installs the supporting software for WallManager Install WallManager Installs WallManager for remote access and control of the display wall Ensure that the supporting software is installed before starting this installation Install PowerTool Installs PowerTool for access and control of display projectors MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 5 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE 4 2 2 Controller Tab WallManager opens automatically at the Controller tab The controller tab provides a real time live representation of the display wall The Controller ribbon includes controls for connecting to and managing multiple display walls Controllers dp Aaa B Logout All Controllers Figure 4 4 Expanded Controllers Panel Controller Gallery Identifies the TVC controllers that have been added to the WallManager application A lock on the controller icon indicates that the controller requires a valid user name and password Click an icon to open a view for the controller on the WallManager workspace Add Opens the Select Network Computer list The list contains all the networked computers in your domain Logout All Logs out of and closes all co
86. fter you restart Internet Explorer Restore advanced settings Reset Internet Explorer settings Deletes all temporary files disables browser Ree add ons and resets all the changed settings You should only use this if your browser is in an unusable state Lo o cma Epp Figure 4 39 Internet Explorer Advanced Settings 5 Inthe Multimedia section make sure Show Pictures is checked 6 Close the Internet Properties dialog 4 5 2 Firefox To check your Firefox settings 4 36 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall 1 In Firefox click Tools gt Options The Options dialog appears Til Web Features General F Block Popup Windows Allowed Sites ai F Allow web sites to install software Allowed Sites Privacy Load Images Exceptions I for the originating web site only Web Features F tenable java ik I Enable Javascript Advanced Downloads Advanced Figure 4 40 Firefox Options Web Features 2 Click Web Features in the navigation panel at the left In the Web Features panel if the Block Popup Windows option is checked click the Allowed Sites button The Allowed Sites dialog appears ME xl You can specify which web sites are allowed to open popup windows Type the exact address of the site you want to allow and then click Allow Address of web site Site Status frc 5100 Allow Remove Site Re
87. ger window changes to reflect the settings specified in the profile and the contents of the first channel in the profile automatically displays 3 2 9 Modify an Existing Profile 1 Open a MediaManager window with the profile you want to change 2 Modify the profile settings You can change channel and window settings 3 Once you have configured the current MediaManager window to your satisfaction click Profile gt Save to overwrite the current profile 3 2 10 Manage Channels The Channel Configuration dialog is accessed from the Administration menu It allows you to quickly edit an existing channel add copy or delete channels or restore all default channels For more information see 2 1 3 Manage Channels MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 21 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE 4 Managing the Display Wall Once media channel and profiles MediaManager and scenarios WallManager are set up you can access and control the display wall in a number of ways Table 4 1 Remote Operation Functions Application Functionality Remote Views WallManager Installation required on e Wire outline remote PC of display elements e Full scenario management including create edit e Full LiveView schedule start stop e Full interaction including working with applications directly on the controller e Manage registered applications and device tasks e Manage remote access security e Integrated projector managem
88. hannel Cycling Select this option to start and stop cycling through the channels associated with the current profile This option is only available if more than one channel is specified in the profile s cycling list 3 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 3 1 7 Administration Menu Channel Configuration Select this option to work with the channel list The Channel Configuration dialog allows you to add delete and rename channels It also allows you to open the Channel Properties dialog for the selected channel See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 Setup Keyboard Shortcuts Select this option to configure keyboard shortcuts for common tasks Language Select this option to change the language of the MediaManager displays 3 1 8 Capture to Window Capture to Window captures an image of the MediaManager window and displays it automatically in a new window The source MediaManager window continues to play 3 1 9 Help Menu Help Contents Select this option to access the online help for MediaManager Diagnostics Select this option to review information about the system 3 2 Working with MediaManager MediaManager works behind the scenes with a virtual copy of a profile You can manipulate the look and feel of the window through the interactive dialogs and then save the changes Clicking OK on MediaManager dialog
89. he quality of the image captured by entering a value from 1 to 100 In general the higher you set the value the better the image quality and the larger the file size 8 Identify how often to take a snapshot in the Capture Every field 9 Identify how many snapshots should be stored in the Capture Limit field 10 Click Start to begin taking snapshots or OK to save the settings and dismiss the dialog 11 To save the changes in the profile click Profile gt Save Multiple Frame Dialog The Multiple Frame dialog allows you to automate the process of image capture by specifying a timed interval Folder Location Use the Browse button to quickly navigate your file system to select where you want your image capture folders to be stored Base Folder Name Specify a name for the subfolders Folder Name Sequence You can choose to include the date and time in your subfolder name Click the folder name sequence list and select the numbering style you want Base File Name Enter the prefix you want to apply to your image captures in the Base File Name text box or use the default image As each capture is taken a sequential number is automatically added to the base name For example if you enter the prefix Camera into the Base File Name text box and take 4 captures you will see the following in your capture folder Cameral_1 jpg Cameral_2 jpg Cameral_3 jpg and Cameral_4 jpg File Name Sequence You can choose to
90. he window s content See Crop or Zoom the Image on page 3 9 Text Overlay Select this option to enable and set up the appearance of overlay text and to specify the text for profile level overlays For more information see Text Overlay Dialog on page 3 14 Current Channel Settings Select this option to change channel settings of the currently displayed channel The settings that can be changed depend on the channel s device See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 3 1 5 Capture Menu The Capture menu allows you to set up and initiate image captures of the channel content Configure Use these options to setup capture options Single Frame Select this option to set up image properties and storage location for single snapshots See Single Frame Dialog on page 3 17 e Multiple Frame Select this option to set up image properties and storage location for image sets See Multiple Frame Dialog on page 3 19 Single Frame Select this option to capture an image of the current contents of the MediaManager window Start Stop Multiple Frame Select this option to start and stop the automatic capture of multiple images of the contents of the MediaManager window 3 1 6 Cycling Menu The Cycling menu allows you to control channel cycling in the MediaManager window Configure Select this option to select and arrange channels to display in windows that see the current profile Start Stop C
91. his License Third Party Licenses Licensee acknowledges that the Software may utilize software and other materials provided by third parties Such third parties may enforce the provisions of this License to the extent such third party software and other materials are used by Licensee Any limitation of liabilities in this License also apply to such third party suppliers and the third party software and other materials provided by them Such limitation of liabilities apply to the Software as a whole and are not cumulative Grant of License The Licensor grants to Licensee a non exclusive and non transferable right to use for personal or internal business purposes the executable version of the Software and the Documentation as long as Licensee complies with the terms and conditions of this License Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted to Licensee Copy Restrictions Licensee may keep one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes Unauthorized copying or distribution of the Software including Software which has been modified merged or included with other software or of the Documentation is expressly prohibited unless agreed to in writing by Christie Licensee must reproduce and include the copyright notice on any backup copy of the Software and Documentation Licensee may not remove any proprietary rights or copyright notice or identification which indicates the ownership by Christie of the Software or the Docume
92. iew uses to communicate with the server Only qualified system administrators should change the port number New sessions start using the new port as soon as the Update button is clicked Existing sessions continue using the old port NOTE When security is enabled you only see the WallView Port field if you have permissions to change it 4 5 Browser Setup for WallViewer Browser setup affects how WallViewer looks and functions MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 35 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE 4 5 1 Internet Explorer To check your Internet Explorer settings 1 In Internet Explorer click Tools gt Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog appears 2 Click the Advanced tab In the Browsing section make sure the Reuse windows for launching shortcuts option is unchecked 4 In the Java Sun section make sure the Use JRE 4_ for lt applet gt option is checked where the version number is 1 6 0_ 16 or later 8 o General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Settings Use UTF 8 For mailto links E Use JRE 1 6 0_16 for lt applet gt requires restart Always use ClearType for HTML Enable automatic image resizing Play animations in webpages Play sounds in webpages Show pictures i Printing I Print background colors and images g Search from the Address bar fia 4 gt Takes effect a
93. include the date and time in your Filename Click the file name sequence list and select the numbering style you want Image Type Enable BMP PNG or JPG to specify which file format you want the image captures in When JPG is selected you can specify the quality of the image captured by entering a value or using the up down arrow keys under the Quality option In general the higher you set the value for Quality the better the image quality and the larger the file size Any value from 1 100 can be entered MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 19 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE Capture Every Use this option to specify how often the system should save a snapshot You can specify the frequency in number of seconds or in number of frames Capture Limit Use this option to specify how many snapshots the system should save e Select None when you want the software to continue capturing images at the specified frequency until there is no hard drive space available e Select Limited To when you want to limit the number of images saved e Specify the image capture time span in number of seconds minutes hours or frames e Specify the maximum amount of disk space to be used e By default image capture stops when a limit is reached Enable the Continuous checkbox to continue capturing Once a limit is reached the capture process loops back and begins overwriting the oldest file
94. ine if you are operating in a secure environment such as a secure LAN or firewall protected network If you are not working in a secure environment the No Authentication option is not recommended 3 On the VNC Server Password dialog specify and confirm the password that MediaManager will use to connect to RDClient The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters Click OK to close the dialog New Password Confirm Password _ Cancel Figure 5 18 Password Authentication 4 Click OK to close the dialog On the Connections tab make sure the option Accept connections on port is checked and specify the port MediaManager will use to connect to RDClient 6 On the Desktop tab specify the background information that will be sent to the display wall Unless the information is required performance can be improved by selecting all options Not sending the wallpaper and interface effects decreases processor usage and network bandwidth e Remove desktop wallpaper turns OFF the wallpaper on the client PC and also disables Active Desktop components e Disable user interface effects disables desktop enhancements such as font smoothing window title bar shading menu animation and so on NOTE Update performance depends on the general performance of the remote workstation the graphics drawing activity of the information being sent to the display wall network performance and the frame rate setting specified in the MediaMan
95. ing Position Use the text boxes labeled X and Y to enter coordinates that specify where the MediaManager window displays on the display wall The coordinates entered specify where the top left corner of the MediaManager window is located The default coordinates are 0 0 Check the Lock Position check box to prevent moving the window to another position MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 11 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE Size Use the text boxes labeled Width and Height to specify the exact pixel size of the MediaManager window content only some consideration should be given to the thin borders 4 pixels each side title bar depends on size of font and caption bar By default the size is the native size of the window content Check the Lock Size check box to prevent resizing the window Always on Top Check this option to keep the current MediaManager window on top None Select this option when you want to display the current contents of the window without borders If you choose this window style use the right click menu to access window options Borders Only Select this option to display the window with a thin border only and without menu and title bar If you choose this window style use the right click menu to access menu options Both default Select this option when you want the MediaManager window menu and title bar to di
96. ing the cursor anywhere in the MediaManager window 4 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box 5 To save the changes in the profile click Profile gt Save Window Preferences Dialog The Window Preferences dialog allows you to change the appearance of the MediaManager window Preset Size Use the drop down menu to adjust the size of the MediaManager window to best suit your installation Select the option Native Source default if you want to display the window based on the resolution of the input signal Custom is automatically selected if the window size is scaled to another size not available from the option list Select 1 4 Source 1 2 Source 2x Source or 4x Source to resize the window based on the size of the input signal When you select 1 3 Screen 1 2 Screen Single Screen or 2x2 Screen the incoming signal is resized based on screen size For example select 2x2 Screen if you want to display any source signal across a 2x2 display wall or if you have a single screen and four incoming signals you can select 1 2 Screen to display all four signals on one screen Aspect Ratio Use the Aspect Ratio drop down menu to select the aspect ratio of the MediaManager window The size of the MediaManager window automatically changes when a different aspect ratio is selected The default aspect ratio setting is Device Check the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box to keep the window at the specified aspect ratio when scal
97. ions on the selected controller To access the user maintenance controls click Users 2 24 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration 5 Choose a user from the list and click Edit Edit User z TVC 1210 test User Name johns First Name John Last Name Smith Group Level 2 OK Cancel Figure 2 26 Edit User Dialog Complete the Edit User dialog NOTE Any changes made to other user accounts take effect the next time the user starts WallManager Changes to the current account take effect when you click OK Delete a User NOTE You cannot delete the last Level 1 user in the system l 2 3 Click the WallManager button and choose Security Settings Select the controller you want to work with If required log in with an account that has User Maintenance permissions on the selected controller To access the user maintenance controls click Users Choose a user to be deleted from the list and click Remove Confirm the deletion 2 2 6 Disable WallManager Security Only a user with Level 1 security access can disable WallManager security 1 Click the WallManager button and choose Security Settings 2 Select the controller you want to work with MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 25 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 3 Login with Levell user account on the sel
98. ive MOde sccsseeeecsesseeeeesceseeeeeeceeceeseeeeeaeeaeeeees 7 1 7 2 Launch Display Control iccssc escieiccee sence scecesccenonsesseveentoussdecesusenoesoeonons 7 1 7 3 Sec tity PermisSionS isorosi anenee EET 7 2 T4 WallMana get ccceccessesccescesseeeceseeeeeceeeseecsecaaesaecaeesaeeaeceessrenseserseneeats 7 2 TAA ScCenanO8vsncctic eisai totendedoencieals nacanecuni EE 7 2 7 4 2 Wall Magnification cccceccessecsseeeseeeceseeesecaeeeecseeseeeaeeeeeseees 7 3 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual ix 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE 1 MASTERSuite Introduction 1 1 About MASTERSuite MASTERSuite is a collection of integrated software modules that allows for flexibility when working with the display wall MASTERSuite is comprised of MediaManager WallManager and a collection of applications for easy remote operation 1 2 In this Document Chapter I Introduction The current chapter Chapter 2Software Setup and Administration MediaManager and WallManager can be configured to best suit your environment Chapter 3Showing Media on the Display Wall MediaManager allows you to specify and configure media to be shown on the display wall Chapter 4Managing the Display Wall WallManager allows you to control the display walls remotely and it allows you to create and schedule scenarios that include multiple windows Chapter 5 Remote Operation Client PC A variety of small applications are provided that ext
99. last edited Modified By Identifies who edited the scenario Description Displays the short description provided when the scenario was created Task List Shows the tasks that comprise the scenario Schedule Shows scheduling information for the scenario 4 14 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Window Properties Opens the Application Properties dialog for the selected window Name Identifies the application Command Line Identifies command line arguments such as the file to load Working Directory Identifies the working directory for the application Window Preferences Identifies the size and position of the application window NOTE f the selected window is a MediaManager window this option opens the Window Profile Settings dialog For information about individual settings see Working with MediaManager on page 3 5 Arrange ES Sd Ael tae gt Arrange Figure 4 18 Arrange Panel Expanded Top Row Align Select two or more windows and click the align button HF asc to align all of the windows with the first selected window The TALAT button shows the current alignment option Click the arrow Alan let Align Rights beside the button to show all the alignment options Align Midas Align Centers the Size options to resize the selected windows according to the sizing of the first se
100. lect device type list For example for a remote desktop channel pick RemoteDesktop 4 Click OK The new channel is added to the list 5 With the new channel selected click Edit The Channel Properties dialog for the specified device type appears See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 6 Change the channel settings until you are satisfied with the effect and click Save NOTE Alternatively select an existing channel and click Copy The new channel has the same properties Edit Channel Properties 1 In the Channel Configuration dialog select the channel you want to change and click Edit 2 Adjust the channel properties See Channel Properties Dialog on page 2 6 3 Click Save Delete a Channel 1 In the Channel Configuration dialog select the channel you want to delete and click Delete 2 Click Yes to confirm Restore Default Channels Restores all channels to their default settings Notes 1 You cannot restore a single default channel 2 The action of restoring default channels is final you cannot regain the channels once they are deleted MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 5 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHFISTIE In the MediaManager window click Administration gt Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration dialog appears In the Channel Configuration dialog click Restore Defaults Click Yes to confirm the deletion of existing informati
101. lected window Fit to Display Fit the selected window to the display Full Screen Fit the current window to the display wall Bottom Row Snap to Grid Toggles forcing windows to snap to the underlying grid Snap to Display Toggles forcing windows to snap to the closest display Snap to Active Windows Toggles forcing selected windows in the scenario to snap to the closest active window Snap to Scenario Windows Toggles forcing selected windows to snap to the closest window in the scenario Bring to Front Moves the selected windows on top of other windows Send to Back Moves the selected windows behind other windows MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 15 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHIS TIE Insert The Insert panel provides access to the elements that can be included in a scenario a er_ Edit Scenario Controller Status E eR re le Figure 4 19 Insert Panel Expanded Registered Applications Lists the applications that are available to be included in scenarios Also provides access to application management see Manage Applications in WallManager on page 2 26 Media Sources Lists the channels and profiles that have been defined in MediaManager for the current controller See 2 3 Manage Channels Scenarios Lists the existing scenarios on the current controller Device Tasks Lists the device tasks that have been defin
102. move All Sites OK Cancel Figure 4 41 Allowed Sites 4 Add the controller host name to the list of sites that can display pop ups and click OK 5 Make sure the Load Images Enable Java and Enable JavaScript options are checked in the Web Features panel 6 Click Advanced in the navigation panel at the left MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 4 37 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHIS TIE i lotions EE eee x E Advanced General P Accessibility A IT Move system caret with Focus selection changes Privacy I Use Find As You Type ee Web Features 7 Resize large images to fit in the browser window id I Use autoscrolling Downloads IT Use smooth scrolling Oe Tabbed Browsing 0 ae Open links from other applications in Advanced igs ia a new window anew tab in the most recent window the most recent tabjwindow I Hide the tab bar when only one website is open i i ET Gal Figure 4 42 Firefox Options Advanced Settings 7 Inthe Advanced tab make sure the Open links from other application in option is set to a new window 8 Click Ok to close the Options dialog 4 38 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE 5 Remote Operation Client PC MASTERSuite includes the following client applications for remote operation of and remote interaction with the display wall WallManager allows you to view a
103. nal tables e Custom Monitor timing information from the Registry For more information see 6 1 2 Defining Custom Modes e Monitor Master Monitor timing information from the monitor attached to output 1 of the D4 D4A outputs e Monitor Each The monitor timing information from each monitor is used for the output connected to that monitor Force DVI Output When the display driver initializes it reads the EDIDs of the attached screens to determine if the DVI digital or analog outputs should be used If the display device does not provide EDID information then this control is used to decide which output to enable If the check box is in an indeterminate state it signifies the enabled outputs are not as requested by the user This will occur if a mixture of analog and digital screens are used or if the type of display device used is different to the Force DVI state Since the DVI digital output supports a lower pixel dot clock frequency than the analog output the resolution dialog is updated when the check box is changed to reflect the resolutions supported by the active output MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 6 3 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 6 Setting Wall Display Properties CHAISTIE Compatible Mode Only If EDID information is available for the display device s then checking this box restricts the list of available resolutions to those that are compatible with the monitor s If EDID information i
104. nd control the controller desktop from a remote PC For installation see 5 WallManager on a Remote PC Interactive Mode in WallManager allows you to work remotely with applications running on the display wall The applications display in WallManager on the client PC Interactions with applications in WallManager are duplicated in real time on the wall display For more information see 4 3 9 Working in Interactive Mode RemoteControl allows you to control the display wall using the mouse and keyboard at a remote PC See 5 2 RemoteControl RemoteDesktop allows you to set up a client PC as a source for MediaManager You can control the display of the desktop through MediaManager See 5 3 RemoteDesktop WallLaunch allows you to start existing scenarios on the display wall without starting WallManager WallLaunch can be run on the controller or on a remote PC desktop See 5 4 WallLaunch Christie RS 232 Control Server allows you to start and stop scenarios using a serial control device like Crestron or AMX See 5 5 Christie RS 232 Control Server QuickLaunch allows you to start existing scenarios on the display wall without starting WallManager QuickLaunch can be run on the controller or on a remote PC desktop For more information see QuickLaunch on page 2 34 Client applications can be installed from WallManager WallManager button gt Client Applications or from Wall Viewer Administration tab gt Client Applications
105. ng used the window displays a device in use image in the MediaManager window The range of Input s available depends on the number of modules installed on the specified device type NOTE D2R2 modules cannot have more than 4 windows displaying the same input channel Remote Control Indicates whether the user at the controller can take control of the displayed remote desktop using the controller s keyboard and mouse When Remote Control is checked MediaManager right click menus are not available in the MediaManager window displaying the remote desktop Mouse and keyboard actions in the remote desktop window are sent to the remote desktop MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 7 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE Backup channel Identifies the channel Media Manager will switch to if the current channel is selected but not available Video Type Video Specify the type of video signal that should be displayed by selecting one of the following video types e Composite A Video 1 BNC connector default e Composite B Video 1 BNC connector second input for V9 module S Video 2 BNC connectors Video Standard Video Select the proper video standard from the Video Standard drop down menu This specifies which video standard the signal has been encoded in Host Name IP RemoteDesktop Host Name IP specifies the IP address or full name of the remo
106. nitiate lockdown mode Lockdown mode limits user activity on the display wall and shuts down the scheduler until you exit Lockdown mode For more information see 4 3 Lockdown Mode User Maintenance Check this option to allow users to add delete users or change permissions Projector Setup Check this option to allow users to execute projector functions available through WallManager and PowerTool Manage Device Tasks Check this option to allow users to set up additional device tasks that can be run in a scenario Registered Applications Check this to allow users to edit the list of registered applications and application properties Edit Schedules Check this option to allow users to edit scheduling information for scenarios 2 20 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIE i Section 2 Software Setup and Administration RemoteControl Check this option to allow users to access the wall using the RemoteControl application Launch MediaManager Check this option to allow users to start MediaManager on the wall Controller Status Check this option to allow users to view the Controller Status tab for the current controller SNMP E mail Use this option to give users access to the SNMP e mail setup Applications Use these options to specify which registered applications the user can run on the display wall Create a Wall Partition Wall partition
107. nstall Client Applications Opens the Client Applications window where you can install client applets such as the Christie QuickLaunch bar and RemoteControl See Client Applications Dialog on page 4 5 Close Controller Views Closes all active controller views It does not affect the operational state of the controllers WallManager Options Opens the options dialog Popular gt User Name Initials Identifies the primary user of the WallManager software Popular gt Language Identifies the language WallManager uses 4 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Save gt Restore Identifies the default storage location for backup files Exit WallManager Closes WallManager Closing WallManager does not shut down the display wall Client Applications Dialog g Client Applications Connect ii RemoteControl E Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Install Install WallManager Prerequisites aaae Install PowerTool Figure 4 3 Installing Client Applications Connect RemoteControl Installs RemoteControl which allows you to control the display wall with your remote mouse and keyboard QuickLaunch Installs QuickLaunch bar on your desktop for easy access to the WallManager functions you need most The QuickLaunch bar is configurable Install WallLaunch Installs WallLaunch on your desktop
108. ntain Aspect Ratio None Lock Position Borders Only Lock Size Both W Always On Top a Cancel Figure 4 31 Window Profile Settings A number of settings are not applied because they do not make sense in the context of scheduled scenarios For example the ability to review a snapshot has been removed from the Single Capture tab The Appearance panel on the Text Overlay tab has been streamlined in the WallManager version functionality remains the same See 3 2 Working with MediaManager for information about the individual settings 4 24 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall NOTE Changes implemented using this dialog are saved with the scenario only To change a profile permanently you will need to work with the full version of MediaManager on the controller Scenario Details You can add an existing scenario to a new scenario in the same way that you add applications and media sources by clicking a scenario in the list When you add a scenario the windows and tasks are added to the current scenario No connection to the selected scenario is maintained that is the scenario that was included can be changed or deleted without affecting the current scenario Create a New Scenario From a Snapshot When creating a scenario from a snapshot WallManager ignores windows associated with the operating system For example it does not capt
109. ntation Use Restrictions Licensee shall not a modify adapt decompile disassemble reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for the Software or create derivative works based on the Software or the Documentation b assign this License or redistribute encumber sell MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE transfer lease or grant a sublicense of the Software or the licenses granted herein or otherwise transfer rights to the Software to any person or entity except as and when authorized by the Licensor in writing c directly or indirectly export or transmit the Software either alone or bundled with other software to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any applicable laws without the appropriate prior written consent of the applicable government entity or department Licensee will make reasonable efforts to prevent any unauthorized use of the Software or Documentation by third parties and will advise Licensee s employees of the restrictions upon use restrictions herein MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Term of Maintenance and Support The Licensor shall provide maintenance and support services related to the Software Support Services for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software Support Services are governed by the Licensor s policies and programs described in materials provided by the Licensor Any supplemental software
110. ntrollers that have security enabled Remove Removes the selected controller from the panel Controllers Views p o A g p By Select All Deselect All gt Hide All Live View Interactive Lockdown Wall Screen i Fit to Screen TA Cascade Side by Side Mode Mode Magnification Capture Controller Views Figure 4 5 Expanded Controller Views Panel Live View Toggles Live View mode for the selected controller views Live View mode shows the contents of the display wall in real time When Live View is enabled selected windows are outlined in yellow Interactive Mode Toggles Interactive mode for the selected controllers Interactive mode shows the contents of the display wall in real time and allows you to interact with application on the desktop as if they were running on your PC including context sensitive right click menus The quality of the interaction depends on your network speed When Interactive mode is enabled selected windows are outlined in blue Lockdown Mode Toggles Lockdown mode for the selected controllers Lockdown mode logs out all remote WallManager users with permissions less than Levell Users cannot sign back in until Lockdown mode is turned 4 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall off Scheduled scenario starts are suspended as well When Lockdown mode is enabled the controller view in the WallManager workspace is o
111. ol application is not installed on your system 1 Click the WallManager button at the top left of the WallManager window 2 Choose Install Client Applications 3 Click PowerTool to install the application on your system MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 7 1 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 7 Troubleshooting CHAIS TIE i 7 3 Security Permissions Some areas of the application are not displayed and or cannot set permissions for e If changes have been made which would affect Security Permissions options the TVC controller may require a restart before the new or updated options display under Security Settings and Permissions e Security Settings or Permissions are not available for that area of the application Please contact our support team at support christiedigital com for further assistance 7 4 WallManager 7 4 1 Scenarios Whenever I try to start MediaManager I get a message saying Could not start scenario what does this mean e MediaManager requires the following Services to be running a Onthe TVC controller access Start gt Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services b In the services window scroll down the list to the Christie entries All Christie services should have a status of Started c For Christie services that are not running right click the service and choose Start e MediaServer is a background application that should be running in order to launch MediaManager wind
112. om the selected controllers Edit Scenario Opens the scenario editor for the selected scenario Schedule Opens the Schedule menu for the selected scenario The menu identifies the controller List of Schedules Lists the schedules defined for the scenario Each schedule is indicates the schedule type for example once or daily Add Opens the scheduling dialog See Schedule Dialog on page 4 10 Displays Displays Provides access to PowerTool in which you can set up and control the projectors in the display wall See the PowerTools User Manual Manage CO a Registered Device Applications Tasks Manage Figure 4 7 Manage Panel Register Applications Opens the Manage Registered Applications dialog which lists the applications that can be run on the display wall You can edit the existing list or an individual application s properties The list is compiled automatically based on the contents of the controller s Program Files directory MediaManager is automatically registered See 2 2 7 Manage Applications in WallManager Device tasks Opens the Manager Device Tasks dialog which allows you to create device tasks that can be included in scenarios See 2 2 9 Manage Device Tasks MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall WallManager Workspace The controller views in the workspace display real time representations of th
113. on for example in the KDE Desktop Sharing application check Allow uninvited connections x11 VNC allows connections by default Ensure that your firewall does not block the connection e Note the Linux system IP address and the port number and password used by the Linux VNC program You will need this information to set up a Remote Desktop channel in MediaManager see Create New Channel on page 2 5 5 4 WallLaunch WallLaunch allows you to start scenarios from a remote PC without opening WallManager By passing parameters to the WallLaunch program users are able to create multiple desktop shortcuts for launching frequently used scenarios Direct calls to WallLaunch can be incorporated into end user software to allow for specified tasks and events to be launched for example when alarm conditions are encountered Install WallLaunch 1 In WallManager click the WallManager button and select Install Client Applications allManager 5 0 TVC 1210 Client Applications Connect f i RemoteControl ESTEE Install Remote Install WallLaunch Desktop Client Install Install WallManager Prerequisites _Waittanacer ade Install PowerTool Figure 5 20 Client Applications MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 15 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 2 Click Install WallLaunch to start the installation wizard fe WallLaunch InstallShield Wizard Welcome to th
114. on and the restoration of the channel defaults Select Device Dialog Select Device Type The device type identifies the channel s input module from which the MediaManager window receives a signal Devices are V16A Select this device when you want to display the video sources connected to the V16A module This module supports multiple videos per display device V4 Select this device when you want to display video sources connected to the V4 module This device supports only one active video per display device V9 Select this device type when you want to display the video sources connected to the V9 module This device supports multiple videos per display device D2R2 Select this device type when you want to display an analog or digital RGB source connected to any D2R2 module RemoteDesktop Select this device when you want to display the desktop of some other computer on the network other than the controller NOTE RDClient must be installed on the other PC for the remote desktop feature to work Channel Properties Dialog The Channel Properties dialog allows you to review and change the properties associated with a channel The options available from the Channel Properties dialog depend on whether the signal source is from a video an RGB device or a RemoteDesktop 2 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Channel Pr
115. on and to control access to specified IP addresses Clear Log Select this option to clear the Status Log Exit Select this option to exit the RemoteControl dialog Clients Connected This field identifies the number of computers that have an open RemoteControl connection Client in Control This field identifies the WallManager user who is currently in control of the display wall cursor RemoteControl Server Settings Dialog Use the Settings dialog to change connection parameters and to limit access to specific IP addresses Port Identifies the port that the server listens to for requests from the RemoteControl client Use the default value If you need to change the port number contact your network administrator Timeout Identifies the length of time that a connection can be idle before it is disconnected Use the default value If you need to change this value contact your network administrator IP Address Host This list identifies the computers that can access the display wall through the RemoteControl function Add Use this button to add an IP address or host name Delete Use this button to delete the selected IP address or host name from the list Restrict Access to Hosts in the List Above Enable this option to restrict access to RemoteControl functionality to the list shown No other computers will be allowed access Save Use this button to save the RemoteControl settings MASTE
116. operties Remote Desk annel Properties VIGA x Name Overlay Tent Overlay Text wen oo eo E VideoStandant iTSCH Host Name P Image Adjustments Bri jJ pa f a Sa o EEE Channel Properties D2R2 ena Luma Gain EE OveriayTest E weh e MaxSampleRate 0 gt Color Balance Brightness jz a Red c fra 3 fie a Green m fie Blue _ fas Vertical Offset A 3 Colo Balance Contrast Clamping Offset g a Red fas 3 Use Pixel Tracking Green j 26 3 Pixel Tracking f __ ma Blue j fas se Peer Figure 2 5 Channel Properties Dialog Name All The default name for a channel is based on the channel s device type for example RGB 03 You can rename channels so that users can identify the contents from the name but if you have already created profiles that refer to the old name those profiles need to be updated Profile references to names that no longer exist result in a Channel None Selected message in the MediaManager window Overlay Text All The default overlay text reflects the default channel name You can change it to identify the channel s source For example Back door Input RGB Video The Input specifies which input port on the device to use When you try to open a window to an input that is already bei
117. options see the introduction to 3 2 Working with MediaManager Select an Input Source for Display MediaManager organizes input sources as channels Each MediaManager window can display one input source that is one channel at a time You can select multiple channels to be displayed in sequence Select a Single Source on page 3 7 Cycle Through Multiple Sources on page 3 8 NOTE You can also load channels by loading a profile If the profile has a list of channels the first channel in the cycling list automatically displays in the MediaManager window If the profile has only one channel that channel is displayed 3 6 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall Select a Single Source 1 In the MediaManager window click Settings gt Channel Selection The Channel Selection dialog appears x Name Device Type Input Remote Desktop 01 Remote Desktop Network 1 Remote Desktop 02 Remote Desktop Network RGB 02 D2R2 D2R2 2 RGB 03 D2R2 D2R2 3 RGB 04 D2R2 D2R2 4 RGB 05 D2R2 D2R2 5 RGB 06 D2R2 D2R2 6 1 2 Video 01 VISA Composite Video 02 VIBA Composite Figure 3 4 Channel Selection 2 Select a channel and click Load Channel The channel content appears in the MediaManager window 3 To save the changes click Profile gt Save NOTE You can refresh a channel by pressing CTRL F5 NOTE 4 single display output can displ
118. ow and 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 the scenario When resizing certain applications will crop at some point Closing an Application Click to select the application window and right click to access the menu Select Window gt Close 4 3 9 Working in Interactive Mode WallManager includes an interactive mode that allows you to work on a remote PC with applications that are running on the display wall In this way you can accurately manipulate the display wall when you cannot see it 1 On the Controller tab right click the wall display and click Interactive View 2 Use your mouse and keyboard to control the cursor and work with the controller desktop and the application and media windows MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 29 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHACISTIE i Mouse clicks on your desktop are mirrored on the display wall Your interaction with the applications on your desktop is mirrored on the display wall as well NOTE nteractive mode provides full access to MediaManager functionality Use the right click menu to access options Because interactive mode works with the files and applications running on the controller the changes you make will be saved with the channels and profiles you work with 4 3 10 Stop a Scenario If security is enabled
119. ows Check your Task Manager to ensure this program is running If MediaServer is not running a Browse to the Jetty folder in the MASTERSuite directory structure The default location is c Program files Christie Digital Systems MASTERSuite Christie Jetty b In the Jetty folder double click MediaServer exe to start the application e Rebooting the TVC controller will generally resolve any issues relating to required applications not running 7 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHKISTIE Section 7 Troubleshooting 7 4 2 Wall Magnification After I launch Wall Magnification on my wall cannot turn it off With the appropriate server selected in Wall View right click the WallMagnification application and choose the Close option MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 7 3 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHISTIE A AGC 2 9 applications closing 4 29 moving amp resizing 4 29 B backup channel 2 8 browser setup Firefox 4 36 Internet Explorer 4 36 C capture to window 3 5 channel properties AGC 2 9 brightness 2 9 clamping offset 2 9 contrast 2 9 horizontal offset 2 9 host name ip 2 8 hue 2 9 input 2 7 luma gain 2 9 maximum sample rate 2 8 name 2 7 overlay 2 7 password 2 8 pixel tracking 2 9 port 2 8 saturation 2 9 vertical offset 2 9 video standard 2 8 video type 2 8 channels change properties 3 9 cycling 3 8 delete 2 5 edit properties 2 5 managing 3 21 rename 2 4
120. owse Command Line Working Directory Browse Figure 2 32 Registering Applications on the Controller MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 29 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE To change application properties 1 Select the application and click Edit The Details panel becomes active as the Editing panel Manage Registered Applications x DSO Teens CAWINDOWS system32 Figure 2 33 Edit Registered Application Panel 2 Change the information as required and click Save to save the changes For more information see Application Details on page 2 30 Application Details This panel lets you specify files and switches required to run an application on the display wall This detail information appears on the New Registered Application dialog and the Edit lt application gt dialog Name Name identifies the application Application Path Identifies the location of the application on the controller for example C Program Files Adobe Acrobat Acrobat exe Command Line Identify switches for example s with ppt files start up files for example initialization configuration images etc and data files for example PDF xls etc required to run the application the way you want 2 30 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Working Directory The
121. pplication is hosted by Christie Web Server which runs on the controller You can access WallViewer from client NT 2000 XP workstations from a browser Security for WallViewer is managed in the WallManager software See 2 2 4 Security MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 31 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHIS TIE j 4 4 1 WallView Tab WallViewer opens automatically in the WallView tab WallView provides a real time live representation of the display wall The panel on the left lists available scenarios with status indicators that turn green when a scenario is running The panel on the right shows the applications and media currently on the display wall Controller Time CHAISTIE Wali Viewer Wallview lab1 BB waiview GBS administration Edit View Window t Scenarioot Ros 02 rosoi Figure 4 37 WallView Tab You can select application windows and move resize or close them See 4 3 8 Arrange the Display Wall in Real Time A right click menu allows you to change the appearance of WallView For example you can turn LiveView ON or OFF you can zoom the window and you can display a grid and window labels Scenarios The panel on the left lists the scenarios available on the display wall The right click menu allows you to start and stop scenarios and to review their properties You can double click a scenario to view the tasks that comprise it 4 32 MASTERSuite 5 0 User
122. r Default Profile Channel None Profile Settings capture Cycling Administration Capture to Window Help Figure 3 1 MediaManager Brofile Settings Capture New Ctri N Channel Selection Ctri L Configure gt Open Ctri 0 Window Preferences Ctrl P Single Frame Ctrl C Save ctrles Crop and Zoom Ctrl4zZ Start Multiple Frame Ctri 1 Save As Text Overlay Ctrl T Create Shortcut Ctrl Current Channel Settings Ctrl Shift 5 Manage Profiles Ctr Ext Ctrlex Help Configure Ctrl Shift C Channel Configuration Ctrl Shift M Help Contents Ctrl H Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl K Diagnostics Ctrl D Ctri A Languages About Christie MediaManager Figure 3 2 MediaManager Menus Shortcut keys are fully customizable See 2 1 4 Hotkey Configuration You can optionally hide a MediaManager window s menu bar by clicking Settings gt Windows Preferences and selecting Borders Only or None on the Windows Preferences dialog You can access the menu options by clicking the right mouse button anywhere in the MediaManager window 3 2 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall lB x Figure 3 3 Context Sensitive Menu Right Click 3 1 3 Profile Menu The Profile menu allows you to work with profiles New Select this option to create a new profile MediaManager assi
123. r changes and close the dialog box MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 19 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHACISTIE i Security Settings Permissions Use these options to specify what the user can do in WallManager New users are automatically granted the permissions assigned to their security group WallView View Check this option to allow users to see the contents of the display wall in WallView WallView Edit Check this option to allow users to have some basic control over windows on the display wall For example users can move or close windows on the display wall without either Live View or Interactive Mode enabled Interactive Mode Check this option to allows users to interact with the contents of application windows Wall Partitioning Check this option to limit user access to a portion of the display wall Uncheck this option to give users full access See Create a Wall Partition on page 2 21 WallView Port Modify Check this option to allow users to change the port WallManager uses to communicate with the server This setting should only be made available to system administrators Start Scenario Check this option to allow users to start scenarios Stop Scenario Check this option to allow users to stop scenarios Edit Scenario Check this option to allow users to create and change scenarios Lockdown Mode Check this option to allow users to i
124. re Notification E mail Server Dialog 3 Click Enable to activate the set up dialog 4 Identify the E mail Server to use for status notification e mails 5 Identify the From Address to send e mail status notifications from The address must be a valid e mail address on the e mail server MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 31 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 6 If your e mail server requires authentication check the Authentication Enabled checkbox and specify a valid e mail user and password with permission to send e mails 7 Click Update Add a Status Notification E mail Recipient 1 Click Add Christie WallManager 5 0 X 5 C7 Controller Controller Status A dp ada 9B Remove a TVCSOURCE G logout ad Controllers ients a f Central Processing Unit f Power Supply _congition cpu Name _ Status Internal Core Speed Condition Bay Status J 1 Intel Xeon OK 2 Ghz J 1 OK Vv 2 OK W Network Interface Card f Storage Subsystem Condition Adapter Physical Address Status Speed Drive Controllers 1 00 23 7D A7 41 24 ok 1000 Mbit Sec eee reee Mo Vv 4 SMARTAn Y Thermal Environment Disk Drives gt Figure 2 36 Add E mail Notification Recipient Button 2 The Add Notification Recipient dialog appears Add Notification Recipient Email Addre
125. remedy shall be repair or replacement of the Software that does not meet the Warranty Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days whichever is longer ii MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHISTIE 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 1 000 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 immedia
126. row keys to incrementally increase the value 2 You can reset to the original size by clicking the Reset button 3 2 4 Change the Appearance of the MediaManager Window You can change the MediaManager window properties for example by removing the title bar or adding a text overlay Window properties remain effective for the window regardless of the channel input source being displayed Change the Style Size Position or Aspect Ratio 1 Click Settings gt Window Preferences The Window Preferences dialog appears x Preset Size TEREECIIES Le Aspect Ratio Device la Position x y 1203 314 Size w h 1032 820 Size and Position Borders And Title Bar I7 Maintain Aspect Ratio None I Lock Position C Borders Only I Lock Size Both I Always On Top e Cant Figure 3 7 MediaManager Window Preferences 3 10 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 2 Adjust the window settings to the desired size and position You can see the changes immediately NOTE You can optionally lock any of the settings that you adjust by checking the appropriate checkbox so that they cannot be changed accidentally 3 Inthe Borders and Title Bar panel select the desired window style NOTE Removing the title bar also removes the menu bar If you remove the title bar you can still access all menu options by right click
127. rs to the right of the slide bar 2 8 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIE i Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Brightness RGB Video Adjust the slide bar until the desired image brightness is achieved A high brightness setting could turn the black areas of an image to dark gray This could create an overall washed out appearance of the image If the brightness setting is set too low the dark areas of an image appear black crushed Contrast RGB Video Adjust the slide bar until the desired image contrast is achieved A high contrast setting can cause the light areas of the image to appear white and distorted If the contrast setting is too low the image could appear dim Brightness Color Balancing RGB Adjust the slide bar until the desired color balance is achieved for brightness This adjustment is made separately for each color channel Contrast Color Balancing RGB Adjust the slide bar until the desired color balance is achieved for contrast This adjustment is made separately for each color channel Saturation Video Adjust the slide bar until the desired color saturation is achieved Hue Video Adjust the slide bar until the image displays the desired hue Applies only to NTSC video output Enable AGC Video Enable AGC to activate the automatic gain control circuit to make sure properly bright images AGC affects decoded
128. s already captured in the series OK Click this button to save the automatic capture setup Start Stop Capture Click this button to start and stop capturing a series of snapshots 3 2 6 Save Current MediaManager Window Settings as a Profile When you are satisfied with the way the MediaManager window looks you can save your settings to a MediaManager profile e To save a new profile click Profile gt Save As and specify a name for the new profile in the space provided Click OK To save over the current profile click Profile gt Save The settings are automatically saved to the current profile If the MediaManager window has not been saved the Save As dialog appears 3 2 7 Create a Shortcut to Open a MediaManager Window Once you have saved a MediaManager profile you can create a desktop shortcut to launch a MediaManager window using the saved profile 1 Inthe MediaManager window click Profile gt Create Shortcut The Save Shortcut dialog opens 2 Browse to the location you want to save the shortcut to and click Save 3 20 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 3 2 8 Open an Existing Profile 1 Click Profile gt Open The Open dialog appears Pren xl judy s desktop for testing docs T Load Profile in New Window sire _ ce Figure 3 12 Open Profile 2 Select a profile and click Load Profile The MediaMana
129. s are part of the user group definition All of the display wall is available by default When you create a wall partition you limit user access to the area of the partition in the following ways WallManager and WallViewer users who belong to the group see only the partition defined for the group WallManager and Wall Viewer users can interact only with elements they can see in their partition provided they have permission to access those elements WallManager users can only create or edit scenarios for their partition provided they have scenario editing permissions Partitions do not prevent users with direct access to the controller and display wall from seeing and interacting with elements on the entire display wall using the TVC controller mouse and keyboard To create a partition 1 Click the WallManager button and choose Security Settings 2 Select the controller you want to work with 3 If required log in with an account that has User Maintenance permissions on the selected controller 4 To access the user maintenance controls click the group you want to restrict 5 Check Wall Partitioning and click Edit MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 21 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE 6 Inthe Edit Group Wall Access dialog click and drag to draw the area users have access to 1 1 1 2 HEADE ZV BB Allow all Bi clear 4f
130. s e mail notification of controller status changes E mail Server Identifies the e mail server to use to notifications From Address Identifies the e mail address to send the notifications from 4 18 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIiE Section 4 Managing the Display Wall Authentication Enabled Enables or disables e mail authentication Enable this option if the e mail server requires authentication If you enable this option you must fill in the User Name and Password User Name Identifies the user account to use for authentication on the e mail server Password Confirm Password Identifies the user account password 4 3 Working With WallManager This section provides information about getting content displayed on the display wall Notes 1 See 2 2 WallManager Setup for information about administrative tasks such as creating new WallManager users registering applications and changing security options 2 See 5 Remote Operation Client PC for information about interacting with the wall from a remote workstation 4 3 1 Start WallManager WallManager can be run on the controller or on a client workstation 1 Ensure that the TVC controller s and the display wall s are powered on 2 Start WallManager e To start WallManager on the controller click on the Christie WallManager shortcut from the desktop e To start WallManager on a client workstation
131. s generally saves the changes to the virtual copy To save the changes to file click Profile gt Save As or Profile gt Save 3 2 1 Start MediaManager On the wall display desktop double click on the Christie MediaManager icon located on the desktop OR navigate through the Start menu to start using MediaManager Start gt All Programs gt Christie gt MASTERSuite gt Christie MediaManager When you start MediaManager the default window appears MediaManager is configured to display a blank MediaManager window MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 5 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHFISTIE 3 2 2 Quick Start with Profiles MediaManager provides some assistance for creating profiles for single channel display It walks you through the dialogs most commonly used to set up a basic profile To start click Profile gt New The dialogs in the quick start are modified to include Next and Previous buttons and prompt you to save the profile at the end The Cancel button cancels the quick start e Channel Selection See Select a Single Source on page 3 7 e Window Preferences See Change the Style Size Position or Aspect Ratio on page 3 10 e Text Overlay See Add a Text Overlay on page 3 12 Single Frame Capture See Capture a Snapshot Manually on page 3 16 e Multiple Frame Capture See Capture Multiple Snapshots Automatically on page 3 18 For a complete list of setup tasks and
132. s not available then this control has no effect 6 1 2 Defining Custom Modes The D4A module allows you to define Custom Modes in the Registry for each device Registry entries for multiple devices are numbered Device0 Devicel etc HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Services DGC 123 Device0d For the D4 module use HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Services Hor izon Device In aREG_MULTI_SZ value named Mode Each mode definition is on a single line there can be multiple mode definitions each on a new line The mode definition should be typed in the following format as a comma separated string X Y Refresh hfp hsync hbp vfp vsync vbp hpol vpol dotclock For example 1280 1024 50 24 240 144 3 3 1 0 0 90139 The following table explains what each value represents Parameter Details X Active display width in pixels Y Active display height in lines Refresh Refresh rate displayed in dialog Also used for calculating dot clock if no dot clock value is provided hfp Horizontal front porch in pixels value must be divisible by 8 hsync Horizontal sync width in pixels value must be divisible by 8 hbp Horizontal back porch in pixels value must be divisible by 8 vfp Vertical front porch in lines vsync Vertical sync width in lines vbp Vertical back porch in lines hpol Horizontal sync polarity 0 negative 1 positive vpol Vertical sync polarity 0 negative 1 positive dotclock Pixel dot clock in KH
133. save a copy of the scenario on an additional controller check the Export To option in the Save As dialog and select a controller All connected controllers are listed NOTE You can display wire frames for the applications currently running on the display wall to help you position additional applications around them Click Edit Panel gt Show Active Windows MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 23 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAISTIE Application Details Specify a working directory and command line parameters in the Working Directory and Command Line fields as required and click OK Command Line parameters can include start up files for example initialization configuration images etc and data files for example pdf xls etc MediaManager Details Media sources include configured profiles as well as default profiles for each available channel For each MediaManager window you want to include in the scenario WallManager automatically applies any channel and profiles settings you have set up in MediaManager You can review and change them using the Windows Profile Settings dialog Window Profile Settings x window Cycling Single Capture Multiple Capture Overlay Text Name Video 01 Description Channel Video 01 Preset Size Custom Positionfey 921 245 Aspect Ratio Device gt Size w h aso 5 320 F Size and Position Borders And Title Bar Mai
134. snap To Gria ok Cancel Figure 2 22 Edit Group Wall Access Dialog 7 Click OK to confirm the change and close the dialog 8 Click OK to close the Security Settings dialog and click OK to confirm the changes Add a WallManager User When managing users with access to multiple controllers take care to duplicate user and password information on each controller a user has access to Password changes can be applied to multiple controllers if the user name and password combinations are identical 1 Click the WallManager button and choose Security Settings 2 Select the controller you want to work with 3 If required log in with an account that has User Maintenance permissions on the selected controller 2 22 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration 4 To access the user maintenance controls click Users Security Settings k S TVC 1210 test EA Groups Level Level 2 3P Level 3 P Level 4 TVCSOURCE Figure 2 23 Security Settings Dialog 5 To create a new user click Create Figure 2 24 Create User Dialog 6 Complete the Create User form For information about the user information see User Settings on page 2 23 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each new user User Settings User Name Identifies the account being modified First Name Identifies the first name of the person the account b
135. splay Add a Text Overlay You can display text over the content in a window for example to identify the source of the content 1 Click Settings gt Text Overlay The Text Overlay dialog appears x Overlay Text Disabled C Profle C Channel Appearance Arial fie X W Bod T laie J Underline Scale With Window I Transparent Background I Use Outline True Type Fonts Choose Foreground Color Choose Background Color Text Preview Click on aregion or caption bar to position text Further movementis relative to this egon Click onthe text preview and use the arrow keys for fine positioning lt lt Previous Cancel Figure 3 8 Text Overlay MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAcISTIiE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall 2 By default text overlay is disabled To turn text overlay ON select the type of overlay to use Profile or Channel e Ifyou select Profile the text is specified in the Overlay Text field Type the text you want to appear over the channel content The text appears in the MediaManager window e Ifyou are specifying settings for channel specific overlays you do not need to specify the text The text specified in each channel s properties dialog is used The default text string is the channel name 3 Adjust the appearance of the text overlay until you are satisfied with the look and position and click OK to close the dialog Se
136. ss Enter the Email address of the recipient ofcontroller status notifications and select the language the recipient would want the notification delivered in Language English Create Cancel Figure 2 37 Add E mail Notification Recipient Dialog oe a Click Create Enter the e mail address of the recipient you want to add to the list Specify the language to use for the recipient 2 32 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration Remove a Status Notification E mail Recipient 1 In the Recipients panel select the e mail address and click Remove Christie WallManager 5 0 Condition CPU Name Internal Core Speed v 1 Intel Xeon 2Ghz W Network Interface Card Condition Adapter Physical Address Status Speed Drive Controllers 1 00 23 7D A7 41 24 OK 1000 Mbit Sec PT Prenen Mor Vv 4 SMARTAn C E i Figure 2 38 Remove E mail Notification Recipient Button 2 Confirm the delete 2 2 9 Manage Device Tasks You can create device tasks that specify an action to be performed on a device and include it in a scenario For example you can send instructions to a networked projector to close a shutter or power off Device control should be reserved for Administrator level users who know and understand the serial command interfaces of their equipment NOTE For ad
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138. sts you by stepping through the most commonly used dialogs Open Select this option to load a saved profile The Open dialog allows you to open the profile into the current window or into a new window Save Select this option to save changes to an existing profile using the Save dialog If you are not working with an existing profile this option automatically opens the Save As dialog Save As Select this option when creating a new profile or when you want to save an existing profile under a new name Create Shortcut Select this option to create a shortcut to the current profile Manage Profiles Select this option to manage your profile list Exit Select this option to close down the MediaManager window 3 1 4 Settings Menu The Settings menu allows you to work with all Channel options except Channel Cycling properties which are under the Cycling menu Channel Selection The Channel Selection dialog allows you to select a channel to be loaded in the current window or into a new window MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 3 3 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall CHAISTIE Window Preferences The Window Preferences dialog allows you to specify the window size position and style of the current MediaManager window See Window Preferences Dialog on page 3 11 for more information Crop and Zoom The Crop and Zoom dialog allows you to focus on a specific part of t
139. t and click Properties 2 Inthe Target field move the cursor to the end of the command You should see the following hhostname Iscenario where hostname identifies the system that the scenario will be run on 3 You can make the following changes e To change the shortcut to stop a scenario change the l to a k in the l scenario parameter e To specify a different host change the hostname in the hhostname parameter 5 5 Christie RS 232 Control Server The RS 232 Control Server allows you to start and stop scenarios on the display wall using a serial device e g Crestron or AMX The controller comes installed with the RS 232 Control Server and the service runs automatically when the controller is turned ON E EGRO mk 2 15PM MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 5 19 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC CHAISTIE 1 On the controller open the RS 232 Control Server window by double clicking on the RS 232 icon in the system tray The Christie RS 232 Control Server dialog appears Christie RS232 Control Server 5 Sie x Serial Data Action Scenario Current Channel New Channel New Settings Figure 5 29 RS232 Control Server 2 Click the Settings button The Settings dialog appears settings 3 xj Port COMI v Bits per second 9600 v Data bits 8v Parity None v Stop bits 1v Flow Control None m Language English English X oK Cancel Figure 5
140. tart MediaManager 3 6 R R2 device type 2 6 RDClient 5 10 configuring 5 12 start 5 12 recommended specification 5 2 refresh channel 3 7 Remote Desktop device type 2 6 remote operations 5 1 Remote Control 5 4 RemoteDesktop 5 10 RS232 Control Server 5 19 WallLaunch 5 15 RemoteClient troubleshooting 5 8 RemoteDesktop 5 10 RS232 Control Server 5 19 S scenario add application 4 24 add device 4 25 add scenario 4 25 create from snapshot 4 25 create new 4 22 edit 4 27 snapshot 4 25 start from Wallview 4 28 stop 4 30 scenario QuickLaunch Bar 2 36 security limit user access 2 21 security WallManager 2 16 set up MediaManager 2 1 2 2 WallManager 2 11 setup Firefox 4 36 Internet Explorer 4 36 Index 2 TWIST 1 5 4 User Manual 020 100143 05 Rev 1 03 2010 CHISTIE specification recommended 5 2 status WallManager 2 16 window aspect ratio 3 11 position 3 11 size 3 12 T text overlay Z channels 3 13 zoom WallManager 4 9 4 10 display 3 14 profile 3 12 text 3 15 text attributes 3 15 touchscreen QuickLaunch Bar 2 36 U update frequency 4 10 V V9 device type 2 6 vertical offset 2 9 W wall partitioning 2 21 WallLaunch 5 15 WallManager 4 1 adding users 2 22 browser setup 4 35 change port for WallView 4 34 create scenario 4 22 deleting users 2 25 disable security 2 25 edit scenario 4 27 layout 4 3 panic mode 4 30 real time changes 4 29 registered applications 2 26 remote operations 5 1
141. te computer Port RemoteDesktop Port specifies the port number of the remote computer Maximum Sample Rate RGB RemoteDesktop The Maximum Sample Rate specifies how quickly the window updates refreshes in frames per second The maximum attainable refresh rate is dependent on how much bandwidth is available on the PCI bus Setting a high sample rate reduces bandwidth availability for other applications and other RGB windows It can also 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 Password RemoteDesktop A password is only required to connect to a remote desktop if authentication has been enabled with a password in the RDClient application on the remote desktop Specify the password that was set up on the remote desktop s RDClient If a password is not provided when the channel is set up and authentication is enabled you will be prompted for the password when the channel is selected for display Image Adjustments RGB Video The bottom half of the Channel Properties window is dedicated to image adjustment settings The options that appear in this section change depending on whether you are working with Video or RGB signals Most options have an adjustable slide bar Moving it toward the right increases the value of the setting and moving to the left decreases it The exact value appea
142. tely 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 all notices demands or other communications to the Licensor hereunder shall be in writing including telecopy and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered during normal business hours by hand Federal Express United Parcel Service or other reputable overnight commercial delivery service by telecopy confirmation of receipt received or by mail with return receipt requested addressed as follows Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc Legal Department 809 Wellington Street North Kitchener Ontario N2G 4Y7 Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement Waiver No waiver by the Licensor of any particular default or omission committed by the Licensee shall affect or impair the right of the Licensor in respect of any subsequent default or omission of the same or a different kind No delay or failure by the Licensor to exercise any rights in connection with MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual iii 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHAISTIE any default or omission committed by the Licensee shall affect or impair the Licensor s rights in respect
143. ties MediaManager supports two graphics cards the D4A module and the original D4 module For technical information about the two graphics cards see the Specifications section of the TVC Hardware Manual 6 1 Configuring Display Properties Additional display properties for the D4A and D4 modules allow you to customize the way you view your display wall You can specify parameters such as number and configuration of screens color depth and refresh rate Important Close all MediaManager windows RGB and or Video before changing the display properties If these settings are modified while MediaManager windows are open the system will exhibit artifacts or unpredictable behavior until the system is re booted 6 1 1 Change display Settings To access the additional display properties do the following 1 Right click on the desktop and select Properties 2 Click on the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button 4 On the Advanced Settings dialog click the Christie tab The Screen Configuration represents the number of screens and configuration of the currently defined display wall This will change automatically as the settings in the rest of the window are modified MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 6 1 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 6 Setting Wall Display Properties CHAISTIE Default Monitor and D 2 x General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot CHRISTIE Screen Configuration CHRISTIE R
144. track console windows because of limitations in the operating system Check Poll console windows for updates to poll console windows for changes then VNC Server will track the visible parts of console windows Capture alpha blended windows choose this option when you need to display an application with tool tips This option increases the load on the server and may cause the cursor to flicker On the Languages tab select the language MediaManager will use to display the RDClient Properties dialog Click OK to confirm your changes and close the dialog Changes take effect as soon as you click OK Note the IP address the port number and password You will need this information to set up a Remote Desktop channel in MediaManager see Create New Channel on page 2 5 5 14 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHKAISTIE Section 5 Remote Operation Client PC 5 3 2 Set up a Linux Desktop for Display To mirror the desktop of a Linux machine you will need a program like KDE Desktop Sharing or x1lvnc These programs allow you to view and interact with the Linux desktop using the RD Client on the display wall The KDE Desktop Sharing program is installed with the KDE Network package on KDE Linux systems x11vnc and similar VNC programs are available free for download on the internet Follow the installation and setup instructions for your VNC program Ensure that your VNC program allows the connecti
145. tware Setup and Administration CHFISTIE The WallManager Options dialog opens at the Popular options panel Laamaso lai abs AaS kabai Save Restore Personalize your WallManager 5 0 Client Username _jnewell Initials Resources Language English l ZE Figure 2 13 WallManager Language Selection 2 Select the language you want to use with your installation of WallManager 3 Click OK to close the options dialog 2 2 2 Setting Up Additional Controllers You can connect to multiple controllers and complete all the setup from one machine Setting up multiple controllers at once lets you export scenarios from one controller to another Add a Controller 1 To add a controller click the Add Controller icon and select an additional controller from the list Aam ank z Controller Co a B Ce ih 7 Re ed Devi _ TVCSOURCE J i Display Control Applications Tasks TVCSOURCE VE AKOS XPE008064537CB6 Figure 2 14 Add a controller 2 14 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration For each additional controller a labelled icon is added to the Controller tab B 3 Demo Display TVCSOURCE Figure 2 15 Second controller added not connected 2 To connect to the controller click the Controller tab and select the controller icon The display wall for the selected controller is added to the workspac
146. ure Explorer folders To include an Explorer window in your scenario add it manually 1 In the Controller tab lay out the display wall the way you want it to look e Start applications and media windows on the controller desktop directly as you would applications on your remote PC e Start scenarios and work with the scenario windows See 4 3 8 Arrange the Display Wall in Real Time 2 Inthe Scenarios panel click New Scenario In the Edit Scenario tab click Edit Panel gt Snapshot WallManager captures the applications and media windows running on the display wall Each window is automatically configured with its proper program name working directory and current position and size 4 3 3 Add a Device Task to the Scenario Note that Device tasks setup is an advanced administrative feature which requires knowledge about the use of serial commands For information about creating device tasks see 2 2 9 Manage Device Tasks MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 4 25 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 4 Managing the Display Wall CHAcISTIE Add a Device Task WallManager allows you to include device tasks in addition to projector tasks For example you can include a task in a scenario to turn on a projector or adjust the room lighting mages bel laa Registered Media Scenargils Device flop Scenario Minimize Applications Sources Tasks Ir Figure 4 32 Device Tasks Button 1 Inthe Edit Scenario tab
147. utlined in red The red outline does not appear on the display wall Wall Magnification Opens the Wall Magnification tab where you can select an area on the display wall to magnify For more information see 4 2 3 Wall Magnification Tab Screen Capture Captures the selected display wall at the controller s native resolution The image is saved as a bmp file Neither Live View nor Interactive mode are required to capture a display wall If multiple controllers are selected the last controller selected is captured Select All Opens a view of each connected controller in the Controllers panel and selects the views for further action If security is enabled WallManager prompts you to log in for each secured controller Select None Deselects all the controller views Hide All Closes all the controller views Does not log out or disconnect from the controllers Fit to Screen Fits the selected view or views to the workspace area When multiple views are selected the layout of the group is fit to the space without altering proportions or layout Cascade Arranges the selected views in a cascade without adjusting size Side by Side Arranges the selected views side by side Align Top Bottom Center Aligns the selected views along the top or bottom edge or along the midpoint of each view Full Arranges the selected views side by side matches and maximizes the sizes for best fit in the workspace
148. vanced projector setup and control functions press Launch Display Control 1 Click Device Tasks Christie WallManager 5 0 eS ee Cee Cnn a Controller Views J Stop Everything Z Video 01 ARAA TWVC 1210 test erx Figure 2 39 Device Tasks Button MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 2 33 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 Section 2 Software Setup and Administration CHAISTIE The Manage Device Tasks dialog lists the device tasks defined for the selected controller Manage Device Tasks x New Device Task Name New Device Task Description Command Connection Type Serial Byte Size COM Port COM Parity Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits Figure 2 40 Manage Device Tasks Dialog 2 To create a new task complete the New Device Task panel e Name and describe the device task for easy recognition and use when constructing scenarios Ensure that the command is accurate e Ensure the communication information is correct Contact your system administrator for communication settings NOTE When you add a device task to a scenario WallManager forwards the specified command to the device or devices at the specified COM port or IP address port WallManager does not know what the command is or the type of device receiving it 2 2 10 QuickLaunch QuickLaunch can be installed on the desktop for quick and easy access to WallManager Wall Viewer RemoteControl and WallManager scenarios
149. xpanded Controllers Panel Controller Gallery Identifies the TVC controllers that have been added to the WallManager application A lock on the controller icon indicates that the controller requires a valid user name and password Click an icon to view the controller s status Add Opens the Select Network Computer list The list contains all the networked computers in your domain Remove Removes the selected controller from the panel Logout All Logs out of and closes all controllers that have security enabled Recipients E mail Notification of Status dp Add T D amp johns company co amp janeb company co Configure Recipients Figure 4 23 Recipients Panel Recipients Gallery Lists the e mail accounts to be notified when the status of a component changes Add Opens the Add Notification Recipient dialog box E mail Address Identifies the e mail address to be notified Language Identifies the language to be used for the notification Remove Removes the selected e mail address from the list Edit Opens the Edit Notification Recipient dialog box E mail Address Identifies the e mail address to add to the notification list Language Identifies the language to be used for the contact Configure Opens the Configure Notification E mail Server where you can identify the e mail server to use and the credentials required to access the e mail server Enable Enable
150. y wall Once logged in you can interact directly with the display wall including starting MediaManager windows or other applications For information about Windows security 1 Click the Windows Start button 2 Click Help and Support 3 Search for User and Passwords 4 Review the Users and Passwords Overview 2 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Software Setup and Administration WallManager Security WallManager security controls access to WallManager functions such as scenarios and scheduling It also controls remote access and the ability to work with multiple controllers and display walls from one machine The TVC controller ships with WallManager security disabled If you do not want to enable security you can skip directly to 2 2 7 Manage Applications in WallManager IMPORTANT You can continue to operate the controller without enabling WallManager security If security is not enabled and the controller is connected to a network the controller is open to anyone who has access to your network To enable WallManager security 1 Click the WallManager button and choose Security aaa Christie WallManager 5 0 7 Sh or P Q eaa manens an NA x amp Stop fj Restore i Live View Interactive Registered a Mode W aw Details Disptey Control Applications Tasks Figure 2 18 Security Settings Button The Security Settings
151. ype BMP C PNG sre fioo z Preview CAMyCaptures snapshot_1 ipg Capture Discard Next gt gt lt lt Previous Cancel Next gt gt Figure 3 10 Single Frame Capture 2 Identify the folder where snapshots are to be saved in the Folder Location field 3 Identify a base name in the Base File Name field NOTE Image file names are composed of a base name that you provide and a suffix For example if you provide the name Camera as the name for the snapshots and select the sequence base _ 1 2 3 the first four snapshots will be called Cameral_1 Cameral_2 Cameral_3 and Cameral_4 If you specify no sequence only the base name is used and the image is replaced by each succeeding capture 4 Select the sequence numbering style in the File Name Sequence field 5 Select the Image Type When JPG is selected you can specify the quality of the image captured by entering a value from 1 to 100 In 3 16 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Showing Media on the Display Wall general the higher you set the value the better the image quality will be and the larger the file size 6 Click Capture to create a snapshot The snapshot is displayed in the Preview panel 7 Click OK to close the dialog 8 To save the changes in the profile click Profile gt Save NOTE You can scroll through all the images in the default directory by
152. z optional Allows more accurate control of the dot clock NOTE f this registry value is amended the Christie tab must be closed then re opened to make sure the new values are read from the Registry 6 4 MASTERSuite 5 0 User Manual 020 100448 01 Rev 1 03 2010 CHRISTIE 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Live View Interactive Mode Interactive Mode doesn t match how my wall appears e Check the Controller tab and ensure that you are connected to the correct wall Deselect all controllers close all WallView windows and then re connect to the wall e Your computer may have stopped communicating with the wall or is not receiving the updates correctly Close WallManager and re open it to re establish the connection Some of my key presses don t do anything in Interactive Mode Some keys and key combinations are not captured by Interactive Mode This allows you to maintain control of both your system and the TVC controller s at the same time If you would like to control the controller only use RemoteControl see 5 2RemoteControl RemoteControl lets you use your mouse and keyboard for one TVC controller at a time You must be able to see the display wall to use RemoteControl as WallManager does not track the position of the cursor on the display wall 7 2 Launch Display Control The Launch Display Control button is greyed out or does nothing Launch Display Control accesses the Christie PowerTool application If the PowerTo

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