A-JSE-000-00 J-Series SW Mgmt Manual

J-Series Video Wall Controller
Software Management Manual
February 17, 2022
A-JSE-000-00, Rev. 1
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are named in instructions as markers so you know you are in the right place.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Advantages/Uses of Windows Application....................................................................... 3
1.2 Advantages/Uses of Web Client ...................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 2. WINDOWS APPLICATION
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2.1 Get Started with the Windows Application ....................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Install Windows Application ................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Connect to the J-Series VWC ................................................................................ 9
2.1.2.1 Connect Directly via Ethernet................................................................. 10
2.1.2.2 Connect via Network .............................................................................. 10
2.1.2.3 Connect via Serial for Local Management ............................................. 10
2.1.2.3.1 Connect via Serial to the J100 ............................................... 11
2.1.2.3.2 Connect via Serial to the J-Series Modular Chassis .............. 12
2.1.2.3.3 Communication via Serial Connector ..................................... 13
2.1.3 Login .................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Main Tab. Inputs to Layout ............................................................................................ 16
2.2.1 Mimic Layout........................................................................................................ 16
2.2.1.1 Add an Input Using Size and Position Controls...................................... 18
2.2.1.2 Window Information, Moving and Resizing Windows............................. 19
2.2.1.3 Right Click Video Window Options — Layers ........................................ 20
2.2.1.4 Right Click Video Window "Fit To" Options ............................................ 22
2.2.1.5 Input Sources and Video Windows ........................................................ 23
2.2.1.5.1 Search Input Sources............................................................. 25
2.2.1.5.2 Rename Input Sources........................................................... 25
2.2.1.5.3 Crop Input Sources ................................................................ 26
2.2.1.5.4 Add Label or Graphic to an Input Source ............................... 27
2.2.1.5.5 Hide/Show Input Source Label............................................... 27
2.2.1.5.6 Set Background Color When No Signal ................................. 28
2.2.1.5.7 Group Video Windows............................................................ 28
2.2.1.5.8 Lock Aspect Ratio .................................................................. 29
2.2.1.5.9 Lock a Specific Window ......................................................... 29
2.2.1.5.10 Clear a Video Window.......................................................... 29
2.2.2 Manage JVWC..................................................................................................... 30
2.2.3 Layouts ................................................................................................................ 31
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2.2.3.2
2.2.3.3
2.2.3.4
2.2.3.5
2.2.3.6
2.2.3.7
2.2.3.8
Create a Layout...................................................................................... 31
Select a Layout....................................................................................... 32
Edit a Layout .......................................................................................... 32
Clear a Layout ........................................................................................ 33
Delete a Layout ...................................................................................... 33
Save a Layout ........................................................................................ 34
Lock a Layout ......................................................................................... 34
Layout Cycling........................................................................................ 35
2.3 Setup.............................................................................................................................. 36
2.3.1 Communication Configuration.............................................................................. 36
2.3.1.1 Opening Communication Settings on Launch ........................................ 37
2.3.1.2 Discover IP address ............................................................................... 37
2.3.1.3 Change IP address................................................................................. 37
2.3.2 Video Wall Configuration ..................................................................................... 38
2.3.2.1 Define Video Wall Geometry .................................................................. 39
2.3.2.2 Output Mapping...................................................................................... 40
2.3.2.3 Setting Output Resolution ...................................................................... 42
2.3.3 EDID .................................................................................................................... 44
2.3.4 Firmware .............................................................................................................. 45
2.3.5 Users.................................................................................................................... 46
2.3.5.1 Add a User ............................................................................................. 46
2.3.5.2 Edit a User.............................................................................................. 47
2.3.5.3 Delete a User ......................................................................................... 47
2.3.5.4 Set User Permissions............................................................................. 47
2.3.5.5 Change User Password ......................................................................... 47
2.3.6 License................................................................................................................. 48
2.3.7 Device Info ........................................................................................................... 48
2.4 Tools .............................................................................................................................. 49
2.4.1 Backup ................................................................................................................. 49
2.4.2 Restore ................................................................................................................ 50
CHAPTER 3. WEB CLIENT
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3.1 Login .............................................................................................................................. 52
3.2 Mimic Dashboard ........................................................................................................... 53
3.2.1 Mimic Dashboard Layout ..................................................................................... 53
3.2.1.1 Mimic Control Pane ................................................................................ 56
3.2.1.1.1 Input Source ........................................................................... 58
3.2.1.1.2 IP Signal ................................................................................. 62
3.2.1.1.3 Layouts................................................................................... 62
3.2.1.2 Mimic Layout Cycling Controls ............................................................... 65
3.2.1.3 Mimic Layout Control Bar ....................................................................... 66
3.2.2 Video Wall Selector/J-Series Status .................................................................... 67
3.2.2.1 Video Wall Selection .............................................................................. 67
3.2.2.2 JWVC Status .......................................................................................... 67
3.2.3 System Tool Bar .................................................................................................. 70
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3.3 Settings: Wall Configuration and Image Support ........................................................... 71
3.3.1 Video Wall Configuration ..................................................................................... 72
3.3.2 Background Image............................................................................................... 75
3.3.3 Custom Resolution............................................................................................... 76
3.3.4 EDID .................................................................................................................... 77
3.4 Settings: Administrative ................................................................................................. 78
3.4.1 Backup and Restore ............................................................................................ 78
3.4.2 Alarm.................................................................................................................... 80
3.4.3 Users.................................................................................................................... 80
3.4.4 System Config...................................................................................................... 83
3.4.5 Card Upgrade ...................................................................................................... 83
3.4.6 System Upgrade .................................................................................................. 84
3.4.7 License................................................................................................................. 84
CHAPTER 4. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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4.1 Hardware Faults............................................................................................................. 85
4.2 Technical Assistance ..................................................................................................... 85
4.3 Contact Information........................................................................................................ 85
Index
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your Jupiter Systems J-Series Video Wall Controller (referred as J-Series
hereafter), a family of highly stable video wall processors which fully support 4K UHD inputs and
outputs.
Video wall controllers take video inputs and provide the means to arranging video streams on a
display or series of displays, cropping video streams and other alterations and additions like
adding station logos.
Figure 1: J-Series architecture
The J-Series family has models which support from 56 inputs and 20 outputs to four inputs and
four outputs. Each J-Series model supports a different amount of inputs and outputs. The J600
and J400 chassis support multiple boards, so have many different input and output port
configurations. The J100 models have a fixed number of input and output ports.
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Figure 2: Video Wall Controllers: input streams to display devices
J-Series are based on a simple yet powerful concept. Simply rename all the sources, configure
the geometry of the video wall to match the displays and the system is done with the
configuration. The web based configuration and management tool makes set up a snap.
The control method is web based and the operation is flexible and intuitive. Users are able to
check real-time operating status, hardware temperature, warnings and the auto adjusted fan
speed information via the GUI web-based software.
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Advantages/Uses of Windows Application
The J-Series Video Wall Controller (JVWC) has three options for configuring the content for
video walls (or even one display, multiple displays are not required).
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Windows based application, also known as J-Series Client (see Chapter 2, Windows
Application, on page 5)
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Web based client (see Chapter 3, Web Client, on page 51)
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API based for control systems (see J-Series API Guide)
Note: The J100 series uses the Windows based application. The J400 and J600 models can use
either the Windows based application or the Web based application.
1.1 Advantages/Uses of Windows Application
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Direct connection to JVWC from PC
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Discover IP address (when within the same subnet)
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Controls all J-Series models mentioned in this manual
1.2 Advantages/Uses of Web Client
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Full JVWC status
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Ease of control of multiple video walls
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Available only for J400 and J600 JVWC
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Chapter 2
WINDOWS APPLICATION
With the J–Series Windows application client you drag and drop your files onto the Mimic Layout
from the Mimic dashboard.
The J-Series Windows application client is referred to as the J-Series Client or Windows App.
When you are ready to get started see section 2.1, Get Started with the Windows Application, on
page 8 to install the software, login, add users and set passwords.
Figure 1: Drag and Drop. The input’s video window will be created on the segment where it is dropped
Next would be setting up the wall geometry to match the physical display devices. Configurable
items which support the layout like setting up video wall parameters, geometry, output resolution,
bezel correction, output channel mapping are provided in the Setup tab. See section 2.3.2, Video
Wall Configuration, on page 38 for details.
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Also included in the Setup tab are communications parameters, a firmware upgrade mechanism,
device information, UI language, and license. User accounts are included as well.
Backup and restore capabilities are provided in the Tools tab.
Figure 2: Windows Application tabs
Each tab has an options ribbon which can be hidden or shown by clicking the Customize icon at
the upper left. The Customize icon also hides/shows the logout (Exit on the menu).
Figure 3: Customize Logout/Options Ribbon
Most of the time users will be in the Main tab adjusting video windows on the Mimic layout. For
an understanding of how to configure video content on the Mimic layout, and to start configuring
layouts please see section 2.2, Main Tab. Inputs to Layout, on page 16.
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Figure 4: The Main tab is also called the Mimic layout
By default the layout geometry is two by two segments and two by two sub-segments. Other
geometries may be configured as shown in section 2.3.2.1, Define Video Wall Geometry, on
page 39.
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2.1 Get Started with the Windows Application
When you first install and startup your JVWC follow the steps in this chapter to get going.
Note: Even if you plan on using the JVWC Web Client it is important to have knowledge of the JSeries Windows Application. If you alter the IP address and later lose it, you can use the steps
within this procedure to discover the IP address.
Installation and First Startup Process
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Install the Windows application, J-Series Client
See section 2.1.1, Install Windows Application, on page 9
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Physically Connect to the J-Series device
There are options for physical connections — directly to the JVWC from a PC, across a network, or via a DB-9/RS232 serial port. Please see section 2.1.2, Connect to the J-Series VWC,
on page 9 for information for each option.
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Login
Please see section 2.1.3, Login, on page 15, for default user name and password and other
notes.
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Change the admin password
Please see section 2.3.5.5, Change User Password, on page 47.
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Change the IP address
Please see section 2.3.1.3, Change IP address, on page 37.
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Add users
Please see section 2.3.5.1, Add a User, on page 46.
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2.1.1 Install Windows Application
The J-Series Windows Application Client is available at jupiter.com/support.
Figure 5: J-Series Video Wall Controller Windows Application
Install the J-Series Client
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Go to jupiter.com/support
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Look for the Software Downloads section of the page
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Click the Download Software link for J-Series
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When the file is downloaded, double-click the application to install
2.1.2 Connect to the J-Series VWC
While there are several models of J-Series Video Wall Controllers (JVWC), they all have a port
labeled NET which is an RJ-45 port for Ethernet for connecting directly to the JVWC or via your
network.
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section 2.1.2.1, Connect Directly via Ethernet, on page 10
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section 2.1.2.2, Connect via Network, on page 10
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section 2.1.2.3, Connect via Serial for Local Management, on page 10
Note: If you have lost or do not remember the IP address, please refer to section 2.3.1.2,
Discover IP address, on page 37.
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2.1.2.1 Connect Directly via Ethernet
To connect directly to the JVWC, create an Ethernet connection on your PC. Since the default IP
address is 10.2.1.100, you will need to be in the 10.2.1.xxx subnet.
Note: Do not set your PC to the default IP address for the JVWC.
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Connect an Ethernet cable to the NET port on the JVWC
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the PC
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Be in the same subnet as the JVWC
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Launch the J-Series Client or go to Communication settings within the Setup tab
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Click Find IP
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Select the JVWC and click Select
2.1.2.2 Connect via Network
To connect to the JVWC you need to connect the JVWC to your network.
You will need your PC to be in the same subnet as the JVWC
Note: Do not set your PC to the default IP address for the JVWC.
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Connect an Ethernet cable to the NET port on the JVWC
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Connect the Ethernet cable to your network
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Be in the same subnet as the JVWC
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Launch the J-Series Client or go to Communication settings within the Setup tab
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Click Find IP
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Select the JVWC and click Select
2.1.2.3 Connect via Serial for Local Management
Serial connections are different for J100 and the chassis:
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section 2.1.2.3.1, Connect via Serial to the J100, on page 11
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section 2.1.2.3.2, Connect via Serial to the J-Series Modular Chassis, on page 12
Once connected they use the same commands within the J-Series client:
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2.1.2.3.1 Connect via Serial to the J100
To connect to the J100 you use the RS232 3pin to DB9 cable which is shipped with the J100.
Figure 6: Serial RS232 connection on J100
Table 1: RS232 (DB9F/3P) cable pinout
Pin
Signal
Description
1
Transmit (T)
Transmit Data (Tx)
2
GND
Ground
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Receive (R)
Receive Data (Rx)
J100 Serial Connect Procedure
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Connect the RS232 3 pin connector to the J100
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Connect to your PC using one of the following options:
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<Option1: Your PC has a DB9 connector>
If your PC uses a DB9 connector you can connect directly to it using the provided 3pin to
DB9 cable.
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<Option2: Your PC has a USB connector>
If your PC does not have a DB9 connector but has a USB connector, you can use a DB9
to USB cable (which you need to purchase separately) and then connect the cable to the
DB9 cable from the J100 and the USB to your PC.
Use the Windows App to communicate with the J100 as described in section 2.1.2.3.3,
Communication via Serial Connector, on page 13.
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2.1.2.3.2 Connect via Serial to the J-Series Modular Chassis
To connect to the J600/J400 install the chassis per the installation instructions in the J-Series
Modular Video Wall Controller Hardware Guide, then connect to your PC.
J-Series Modular Chassis Connect Procedure
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Install the CPU Control Board and power on per the installation instructions in the J-Series
Modular Video Wall Controller Hardware Guide
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Connect the RS232/DB9 to DB9 cable to the CPU Board
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Connect to your PC using one of the following options:
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<Option1: Your PC has a DB9 connector>
If your PC uses a DB9 connector you can connect directly to it using the provided 3pin to
DB9 cable.
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<Option2: Your PC has a USB connector>
If your PC does not have a DB9 connector but has a USB connector, you can use a DB9
to USB cable (which you need to purchase separately) and then connect the cable to the
DB9 cable from the J100 and the USB to your PC.
Use the Windows App to communicate with the J100 as described in section 2.1.2.3.3,
Communication via Serial Connector, on page 13.
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2.1.2.3.3 Communication via Serial Connector
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Open the Windows App
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In the Setup menu ribbon, select Communication
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In Communication Settings select COM (Serial Port) Settings
Figure 7: Setup communication method between PC and the JVWC
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To read the configuration, click Read Config from COM
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and MAC Address will be displayed.
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Figure 8: Read Config From COM
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To write the configuration to the unit, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway
and click Write Config To COM
Figure 9: Write Config To COM
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2.1.3 Login
Once you login to the J-Series Video Wall Controller you should set new user name and
password for the admin user and create usernames and passwords for other users. Please see
section 2.3.5, Users, on page 46.
Table 2: Default Login Credentials
Default IP Address
10.2.1.100
Username
admin
Password
There is no password, just select admin, leave the Password box blank and click OK.
Figure 10: J-Series Windows Application client login screen
To change the IP address see section 2.3.1.3, Change IP address, on page 37.
Note: When changing the IP address from the default IP address, please write down the new IP
address.
You can use the Windows Application to discover the IP address. See section 2.3.1.2, Discover
IP address, on page 37.
Another option to discover the IP address if you do not have it is to plug a computer directly into
the J-Series processor and run IP scanner software to discover the IP address
When the J-Series Client does not access a JVWC it will provide the option to open
Communication Settings. See section 2.3.1.1, Opening Communication Settings on Launch,
on page 37.
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2.2 Main Tab. Inputs to Layout
The Main tab is where you configure layouts for display on the video wall. From the Main tab,
also call the Mimic Dashboard, you add, move or remove, position and size video inputs on the
layout. Once the input is on the layout it is called a video window.
You layer video windows or parts of video windows above or below other video windows.
You can create multiple layouts, then have them rotate through the layouts in a video carousel
like fashion.
The layout geometry (rows and columns) as well as the mapping of segments of the video wall to
display devices are configured in section 2.3.2, Video Wall Configuration, on page 38 in the
Setup section.
2.2.1 Mimic Layout
The Mimic Layout is the canvas for defining how video content appears on the video wall.
Figure 11: Mimic Dashboard
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Main Tab. Inputs to Layout
Add an Input Source to a Layout Using Drag and Drop
When you drag and drop an image it will size itself and place itself as a video window. However
once the video window is on the layout, you can move it and resize it.
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From the Input Sources section on the left hand of the page, select an image
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Drag the icon from the Input Sources section and drop it on the layout
Figure 12: Drag and Drop. The input’s video window will be created on the segment where it is dropped
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2.2.1.1 Add an Input Using Size and Position Controls
Figure 13: Using Windows Operation – New
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From the Input Source list select the input
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Click New from the Windows Operation section of the Main tab ribbon
The new video window will be displayed in the default position as well as the Window Properties dialog.
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In the Window title section text box enter a name for the source
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In the Window position section use the X and Y selectors to determine the position of the
new video window
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In the Window size section use the W and H (Width and Height) selectors to determine the
size of the new video window
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2.2.1.2 Window Information, Moving and Resizing Windows
Once the video window is created you can see sizing and position information. You can move the
window by dragging it around the layout. By grabbing a corner you can resize the window.
Figure 14: Window information and control and sizing options
On the upper right hand corner of the video window are window control options to delete, resize
the window via a dialog box, size up the window to the next largest cell size, or return the video
window to its initial position.
Figure 15: Window sizing and position controls
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2.2.1.3 Right Click Video Window Options — Layers
Right clicking a video window provides more options. The upper section of the menu provides the
means to layer video windows. Figure 17. Managing the layer of the video windows shows the
four inputs before pushing Input 3 down a level. Figure 18 shows the result of the action.
Figure 16: Right click video window options
Figure 17: Managing the layer of the video windows
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Figure 18: Result of reordering the layers by dropping down Input 3 behind Input 4
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2.2.1.4 Right Click Video Window "Fit To" Options
The Fit To options use the geometry of the layout to make it easy to size video window. To select
the Fit To options as shown in Figure 16 on page 20, select a video window and right click the
mouse.
Table 3: The "fit to" options for resizing and repositioning
Fit To Options
Description
Fit to current Sub Screen
The video window is resized and positioned to fit the Sub Screen in which
the upper left hand corner of the video window resides.
Fit to current screen or Sub Screen
The video window is resized and position to fit the next largest set of
segment or sub segments. In other words each corner of the video window
will be extended to the next segment.
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The upper left corner will be extended to the upper left corner of the
segment in which the upper left corner resides
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The upper right corner will be extended to the upper right corner of the
segment in which the upper right corner resides
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The lower left corner will be extended to the lower left corner of the
segment in which the lower left corner resides
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The lower right corner will be extended to the lower right corner of the
segment in which the lower right corner resides
Fit to the whole Video Wall
The video window is resized to fit the entire video wall
All inputs fit to current Sub Screen
Each video window is resized and positions to fit the current Sub Screen in
which that window resides
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Main Tab. Inputs to Layout
2.2.1.5 Input Sources and Video Windows
There are three basic list views for the input sources, a list view which only shows the name, and
two views which show a image from the input source when a preview card is installed in a
chassis JVWC or the fixed port JVWC has the preview option.
Note: Views of video content within the application requires the preview card on the J600/J400
series or the preview model for the J100 series.
Preview Setup
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In the Setup ribbon, click Preview Setting
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In the Confidence Monitoring Setup screen enter the Channel Number, IP Address
a
Select the Channel Number
The channel numbers are auto-populated based on where the card is in the chassis or
which model of J100. For a J188, the Channel number is 9.
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Add IP Address, Sub Mask (Subnet Mask) and Gateway (Default Gateway)
The IP Address is the IP address for the preview functionality. It just needs to be unique
on the Subnet, which also means different from the IP address of management
communication for the device.
Sub Mask and Gateway would be the same as for the management IP settings.
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Set Refresh Rate, Image Bandwidth, and Graphic Quality for the preview
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In the Preview Display section, click the checkbox for Display preview on the workspace
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Click OK
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Figure 19: Input Sources views and search options with preview
Figure 20: Input Sources views and search options without preview
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Main Tab. Inputs to Layout
All the Input Source lists include a search tool for locating input sources from a long list. For ease
of use it is important to have quickly recognizable names for each input.
Figure 21: Right click options for Input Sources
Naming Input Sources makes it easier to recognize the source both in the Input Sources list as
well as from the video window when it is on the Mimic layout.
2.2.1.5.1 Search Input Sources
The search facility for Input Sources filters the list based on the text entered in the search text
box. Click the magnifying glass to filter. Delete the text to clear the filter.
2.2.1.5.2 Rename Input Sources
To rename an input source, right click on the source, select Rename, then in the Rename dialog
enter a new name and click OK.
When you crop and input source, the cropped input essentially becomes another source and is
shown below as part of the initial source. Expand the initial source to see the cropped input. The
cropped input source may be named upon creation or later by selecting Edit Source Cutting.
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2.2.1.5.3 Crop Input Sources
To crop an input source, right click on the source, select Add Source Cutting then in the Source
Cutting dialog enter a new name for the cropped input source, crop the input by cutting pixels
from the Top, Left, Right, and Bottom, then click OK.
You may also rename or edit the cropped input stream. Right click on the source, select Edit
Source Cutting then in the Source Cutting dialog enter a new name for the cropped input
source, crop the input by cutting pixels from the Top, Left, Right, and Bottom, then click OK.
To delete a cropped input, select the cropped input, right click and select Delete Source
Cutting.
Figure 22: Edit cropping and naming
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2.2.1.5.4 Add Label or Graphic to an Input Source
You can add a label or a graphic to a video window. Right click the input source and select Input
Label Setup. Select a Text Input Label or a Customized Picture Input Label. Enter the label
or select the picture, make adjustments and click OK.
When you click OK, Show Input Label will be selected and the caption or graphic will be
displayed on the video window.
Figure 23: Right click input source to add a caption or graphic to the video window from the source
2.2.1.5.5 Hide/Show Input Source Label
To show or hide the input label: right click the input source and select or deselect Show Input
Label.
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2.2.1.5.6 Set Background Color When No Signal
When the input source is receiving no signal, a background color may be set for the video
window. Right click the input source, select Set No Signal Background Color, then from the
Color dialog select a color and click OK.
You may also define custom colors.
Figure 24: Set background color when there is no signal from the input source.
2.2.1.5.7 Group Video Windows
You can group video windows so they can be moved around the mimic layout. There are four
groups to which a video window can be assigned — Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, and Group 4.
You assign each video window individually. Right click the video window, select Group, then the
group number. Do the same for the next video windows you want to be in the group.
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2.2.1.5.8 Lock Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio for a video window can be set. Right click the video window, select Lock the
Aspect Ratio, then the specific aspect ratio.
Figure 25: Lock the aspect ratio for a window
2.2.1.5.9 Lock a Specific Window
To lock or unlock a specific video window, select the video window, right click, then select
Locked Position.
Figure 26: Lock/unlock a specific video window with right click
2.2.1.5.10 Clear a Video Window
To remove a video window from the Mimic layout, select the window, then either right click and
select Close, or select Close from the Windows Operation section of the Main tab ribbon.
To clear all of the video windows from a layout at one time see section 2.2.3.4, Clear a Layout,
on page 33.
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2.2.2 Manage JVWC
Manage in the Controller section in the Main tab ribbon provides a way to make it easy to switch
between controllers. Add a controller by entering the IP address, naming the controller, and
clicking Add.
Figure 27: Add a JVWC
The Main, Settings, and Tools menu ribbons will have fewer or more options depending on the
selected JVWC.
Figure 28: The Main menu ribbon
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2.2.3 Layouts
Several different layouts with different input sources can be created. Layouts are made up of one
or more video windows. Video windows may be sized, placed and layered on a layout.
Multiple layouts may be cycled, so that each input video is displayed on the screen from a set
amount of time. For example a display wall in a mall may shift between message from tenants
and other advertisements.
Note: Using appropriate names for layouts will make selecting them for cycling much easier.
2.2.3.1 Create a Layout
To create a new layout you select an existing layout, change the layout, then save the layout with
a new Layout ID and Layout Name.
1
Select an existing layout (see section 2.2.3.2, Select a Layout, on page 32)
2
Change the layout (see section 2.2.3.3, Edit a Layout, on page 32)
3
Save the layout with a new Layout ID and Layout Name (see section 2.2.3.6, Save a
Layout, on page 34)
Figure 29: Layout Management: Name
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Click Manage from the Layouts section of the Main tab menu ribbon
2
Enter a name for the layout in the Name text box
3
Select an Icon and click the Add to Toolbar check box for the layout to appear in menu
ribbon
4
Click OK
2.2.3.2 Select a Layout
Figure 30: Select a Layout (Call a Layout)
1
Open an existing layout by clicking Call on the Main menu ribbon
2
From the Layout Name dropdown in the Call Layout dialog select a layout
3
Click OK
2.2.3.3 Edit a Layout
1
Open an existing layout by clicking Call on the Main menu ribbon
2
From the Layout Name dropdown in the Call Layout dialog select a layout
3
On the Mimic layout remove any unwanted video windows or other attributes of the existing
layout
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a
Move a video window by dragging and dropping or using the other methods of moving
(section 2.2.1.2, Window Information, Moving and Resizing Windows, on page 19)
b
Delete a video window by selecting the video window and using the delete/backspace
key or by clicking Clear from the Windows Operation section of the Main menu ribbon
c
Resize a video window by stretching or other methods of resizing (section 2.2.1.2,
Window Information, Moving and Resizing Windows, on page 19)
d
Layer the video windows as described in section 2.2.1.3, Right Click Video Window
Options — Layers, on page 20
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4
Click Save from the Layouts section of the Main menu ribbon
5
In the Save Layout dialog you will see the ID and Name for the layout, if it is different than
the layout you want select the appropriate layout ID.
6
Click OK
2.2.3.4 Clear a Layout
Click Clear from the Windows Operation section of the Main ribbon. Click Yes on the
Confirm dialog to clear the layout.
2.2.3.5 Delete a Layout
Figure 31: Layout Management: Delete
1
Click Manage from the Layouts section of the Main tab menu ribbon
2
Select the layout from the window which shows the current layouts
The layout name will show in the Name text box
3
Click Delete
4
Click OK
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2.2.3.6 Save a Layout
Figure 32: Save a Layout
1
Click Save from the Layouts section of the Main menu ribbon
2
In the Save Layout dialog you will see the ID and Name for the layout, if it is different than
the layout you want select the appropriate Layout ID.
3
Click OK
2.2.3.7 Lock a Layout
To lock a layout click Lock from the Windows Operation section of the Main ribbon. Once
locked, to unlock you click Lock again. In Figure 33. Windows Operation: Lock a Layout the left
hand image shows the option before locking the layout; the image on the right is displayed when
the layout is locked.
Figure 33: Windows Operation: Lock a Layout
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2.2.3.8 Layout Cycling
Layout cycling is having the video wall cycle through layouts. This mechanism can be used to
simply set up a series of layouts with different inputs to cycle through. Defining the layouts to use
for cycling and configuring cycling intervals in Layouts | Manage.
To turn on layout cycling, click Layout Cycle in the Layouts section of the Main tab ribbon
menu. To turn if off, you click again to deselect Layout Cycle.
Figure 34: Layout Cycling On
Layout Cycle will cycle through all layouts which have a check in the Cycle column.
Interval sets an interval time for the selected layout.
Default Cycle Interval sets a regular amount of time for all layouts. For the selected layout to
use the default interval set interval to 0 (00:00:00)
Figure 35: Layout Management: Cycling
If you change layouts while layout are cycling, click Refresh in the Layouts section to update the layout cycle.
Figure 36: Refresh
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2.3 Setup
In the J-Series Client, the Setup tab provides the communication to the JVWC, configures the
software to match the physical video wall, and provides user management.
2.3.1 Communication Configuration
In the Communication Settings page you can access the JVWC by IP address or discover the
IP address.
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2.3.1.1 Opening Communication Settings on Launch
If the J-Series client does not find a JVWC upon launching, it provides an option to launch the
application to open Communication Settings. Click OK to open the Communication Settings
page.
From Communication Settings you can discover the IP address, or set other communication
parameters as needed for your situation.
Figure 38: Message when JVWC is not found
2.3.1.2 Discover IP address
When you do not know the IP address to access the login screen, the J-Series Client will
discover it.
Once you’ve discovered the IP address select it and click OK.
Note: You have to be on the same subnet as the JWVC device for the IP address to be
discovered.
1
Open Communication from the Setup tab
2
In the Network Settings Detection and Options section, click Find IP
3
Click Select
4
Click OK
2.3.1.3 Change IP address
1
Open Communication from the Setup tab
2
Click Advanced
3
In the IP Address box in the Controller IP and MAC Options section, enter the new IP
Address
4
Click Change Controller IP
5
Click OK
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2.3.2 Video Wall Configuration
Configure the geometry of the video wall to match the displays in Video Wall Settings. Match
the Output Channels to the display devices whether tile systems or larger displays. Select or
define the Output Resolution, Adjust Horizontal and Vertical Bezels to compensate for the
distance the bezels of the display devices add to the image and configuration is complete.
Figure 39: Video Wall Configuration Settings
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2.3.2.1 Define Video Wall Geometry
Video wall geometry should match the layout of the physical display for the video wall. The video
wall geometry sets up the video wall segments in the layout which are used for the output
mapping.
The default setup is for four displays. Two rows of side by side monitors or a setting of 2 * 2 as
shown in Figure 39. Video Wall Configuration Settings.
The below examples show geometry for
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two displays side by side, so the setting is 2 columns and 1 row. The Sub screen are 2* 2.
•
two displays side by side, but with three rows for the Sub screens (2 * 3).
Figure 40: Setting Geometry to two columns one row
Figure 41: Setting sub screen to two columns three rows
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2.3.2.2 Output Mapping
Output mapping is setting up the channels from the Mimic layout to the video wall. Whether the
output channels are to single displays or to tile display systems, the concept is the same. The
Mimic layout literally mimics the physical attributes of the video wall. You just set up a segment of
the layout to the physical devices.
Note: The Output mapping figures shown below intentionally leave out the J-Series controller
and the tile system controllers as the designer of the layouts need not be distracted by the
hardware once the video wall is configured.
Figure 42: Output mapping from layout to display devices
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Figure 43: Output mapping from layout to video wall with display tiles
Configure Output Mapping
1
Select Video Wall from the Setup tab menu ribbon
2
From the Output Channels section drag an output channel and drop it on a video wall
segment
3
Set up all the output channels needed for this video wall configuration
4
Click OK
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2.3.2.3 Setting Output Resolution
Output resolution is set for the video wall. Normally you will set the video resolution depending on
how close the viewers will be to the display and the size of the display.
Figure 44: Selecting Resolution
Set Output Resolution
1
Select Video Wall from the Setup tab menu ribbon
2
In the Output Resolution section of the Video Wall Settings page, select the resolution
from the Resolution dropdown
3
Click Add
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Figure 45: Creating a custom Output Resolution
Create Custom Output Resolution
1
Select Video Wall from the Setup tab menu ribbon
2
In the Output Resolution section of the Video Wall Settings page, click Advance
3
Define the parameter for the custom resolution
4
Click OK
Table 4: Custom Resolution Parameters
UI Label
Description
Horizontal Active Pixels
Number of visible pixels in one horizontal line.
Horizontal Front Porch
Horizontal blanking period that occurs between the end of the active period and the
beginning of the synchronization pulse.
Horizontal Sync Width
Width of the horizontal blanking period during which the synchronization pulse triggers
horizontal re-scanning.
Horizontal Total Pixels
The maximum number of total horizontal pixels.
Horizontal Sync Polarity
If the horizontal synchronization polarity is positive (+), the value of the horizontal
synchronization pulse is higher than the baseline value. If the horizontal synchronization
polarity is negative (-), the value of the horizontal synchronization pulse is lower than
the baseline value.
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Table 4: Custom Resolution Parameters
UI Label
Description
Vertical Active Lines
Number of visible pixels in one vertical line.
Vertical Front Porch
Vertical blanking period that occurs between the end of the active period and the
beginning of the synchronization pulse.
Vertical Sync Width
Width of the vertical blanking period during which the synchronization pulse triggers
vertical re-scanning.
Vertical Total Lines
The maximum number of vertical lines.
Vertical Sync Polarity
If the vertical synchronization polarity value is positive (+), the value of the vertical
synchronization pulse is higher than the baseline value. If the vertical synchronization
polarity value is negative (-), the value of the vertical synchronization pulse is lower than
the baseline value.
Refresh Rate
Frequency at which the entire screen is refreshed.
2.3.3 EDID
EDID (Extended Display Identification) describes the monitor’s ID and capabilities
Figure 46: EDID page
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Figure 47: Firmware Upgrade page
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2.3.5 Users
Administrators can create several users. Different access permissions can be assigned which
will allow multiple users to work on different parts of the video wall.
Access is defined by access to tabs within the Windows Application.
Table 5: User Permissions
Permission Level
Can Access These Tabs
Administrator
Main/Setup/Tools
Super User
Main/Setup (Device Information & Language)
User
Main
Figure 48: User Management screen
2.3.5.1 Add a User
1
Click User from the Setup tab
2
Click Add
3
In the appropriate boxes enter the Username, FullName for the user, and the Password
4
From the Type dropdown select the type of permissions to give the user
5
Click Save
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2.3.5.2 Edit a User
Note: All the attributes for a user except the username can be changed. To change a username
you would need to delete the user and create a new user.
1
Click User from the Setup tab
2
From the User List select a User
3
Click Edit
4
In the appropriate boxes enter the full name for the user, and the password
5
From the Type dropdown select the type of permissions to give the user
6
Click Save
2.3.5.3 Delete a User
1
Click User from the Setup tab
2
From the User List select a User
3
Click Delete
4
Click Save
2.3.5.4 Set User Permissions
1
Click User from the Setup tab
2
From the User List select a User
3
Click Edit
4
From the Type dropdown select the type of permissions to give the user
See TableGroup 2, User Permissions for a definition of the permissions.
5
Click Save
2.3.5.5 Change User Password
Note: Be very careful changing the password for an Administrator if it is the only Administrator.
Note: Change the password for an Administrator is the same as changing the password for other
users.
1
Click User from the Setup tab
2
From the User List select a User
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4
In the Password and the Repeat Password text boxes enter the new password
5
From the Type dropdown select the type of permissions to give the user
6
Click Save
2.3.6 License
License page is only for demo units.
Figure 49: License page
2.3.7 Device Info
Figure 50: Device Info page
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2.4 Tools
2.4.1 Backup
Figure 51: Backup page
1
From the Tools tab click Backup
2
Select a directory to save the backup
3
Name the backup
4
Click Save
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2.4.2 Restore
Figure 52: Browse to the proper backup file
Figure 53: Restore warning
1
From the Tools tab click Restore
2
Locate the version of the backup with which you want to restore the system
3
Select the backup file and click Open
4
On the Confirm dialog for the restore, click Yes
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WEB CLIENT
With the J–Series Web-based flexible and intuitive management, users can see the video wall
layout, additional layouts as well as check the real-time operating status, hardware temperature,
alarms, warning hints and the auto-adjusted fan speed information from the Mimic dashboard.
Figure 1:
Mimic Layout
Configurable items which support the dashboard are accessed via the Settings icon on the
System Tool Bar. For an understanding of the layout of the user interface, please see Section
3.2, Mimic Dashboard, on page 53.
Note: The Web Client is available only for the J600 and J400 models.
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3.1 Login
Once you login to the J-Series Video Wall Controller (JVWC) you should set new user name and
password for the admin user and create usernames and passwords for other users. Please see
Section 3.4.3, Users, on page 80.
Table 1: Default Login Credentials
Default IP Address
10.2.1.100
Username
admin
Password
Jupiter@1
Figure 2: J-Series Web client login screen
To change the IP address see Section 3.4.4, System Config, on page 83.
Note: When changing the IP address from the default IP address, please write down the
new IP address. There is no way to reset the machine back to the factory default from the
Web Client.
You can use the Windows Application to discover the IP address. See Section 2.3.1.2,
Discover IP address, on page 37.
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3.2 Mimic Dashboard
The Mimic dashboard is the main screen for the J-Series Web Client. Not only does this
dashboard provide for adding input to the screen with many controls to adjust, but also provides
visibility to the functioning of the J-Series Video Wall Controller.
Figure 3: The Mimic Dashboard
For configuration information about creating a video wall:
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Add an Input Source to a Layout on page 54
•
Create a New Mimic Layout on page 64
•
Edit an Existing Mimic Layout on page 64
•
Add Background Image to a Layout on page 75
•
Set Custom Resolution on page 76
For information about checking the status of the J-Series Video Wall Controller see Section
3.2.2.2, JWVC Status, on page 67.
3.2.1 Mimic Dashboard Layout
The Mimic Layout shows the selected Mimic layout for the video wall. With the Mimic Layout you
define where video input will be displayed on the video wall.
From the Mimic Dashboard, you drag and drop input source to the Mimic Layout. Once the input
source is dropped on the layout it can be moved, sized, and brought in front of or behind other
inputs.
Upon login, the Web Client displays the Mimic Dashboard. By default a 2x2 video wall is
displayed. Configuration options are shown in Section 3.3.1, Video Wall Configuration, on
page 72.
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Add an Input Source to a Layout
Input sources are auto-discovered from the JVWC.
1
From the Input Source section of the Mimic Control Panel, click and drag the input source
onto the Mimic Layout.
2
Drop the input source on the Mimic Layout.
The input video window will snap to the grid. However once the video window is dropped you
may reposition it.
3
Reposition or resize the video window.
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Resize the video window by clicking it then size it by clicking one of the selection points
on the corners or midpoint of each side, then drag that point to resize the video window.
c
Put the video window in front or behind video windows which are already in the layout.
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3.2.1.1 Mimic Control Pane
The Mimic Control pane has three sections:
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Section 3.2.1.1.1, Input Source, on page 58
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Section 3.2.1.1.2, IP Signal, on page 62
•
Section 3.2.1.1.3, Layouts, on page 62
Note: Views of video content within the Web client requires the preview card on the J600/
J400 series.
Figure 4: Three Sections of Mimic Control Panel With List and Thumbnail Views
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Figure 5: Three Sections of Mimic Control Panel With List and Thumbnail Views with Preview
Figure 6: Three Sections of Mimic Control Panel With List and Thumbnail Views without Preview
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3.2.1.1.1 Input Source
Within the Input Source section of the Mimic Control Panel, not only can you drag inputs to put
them in the layout, but you can also modify an input by
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Cropping (Crop Input)
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Renaming (Rename Input Source on page 59)
•
Adding a label or graphic (Add Label or Graphic to Video Window on page 60)
Crop Input
Figure 7: Cropping Example
Creating a cropped input creates a sub-item for the existing input. This sub-item may then be
dragged to the Mimic layout to create a new video window.
1
In the Input Source section of the Mimic Control panel select the input source to crop
2
Right click the input source and select Crop
3
In the Name text box enter a name
This name will be displayed in the Input Source as a sub-item of the existing input source
4
Using the six selection points on the dotted line cropping box, adjust the cropping
You may also alter the size and position of the cropping area by entering numbers in the Top,
Bottom, Left, Right, Width, and Height fields as described in Table 2. Crop Input Options
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Note: Views of video content within the application requires the preview card on the J600/
J400 series or the preview model for the J100 series.
Table 2: Crop Input Options
UI Label
Description
Name
Provide a name for the cropped input. This new cropped input by this name will be
displayed as a sub-item to the existing input.
For the Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Width, and Height parameters, they will change as you manually resize the
cropping parameters in the upper image. Adjusting the parameters in each of these fields will also automatically
resize the cropping in the image. The image will change after you click outside of the size/position parameter you
just changed.
Top (Pixels)
With 0 being the top, this parameter shows how many pixels the top of the cropping is
from the top of the input
Bottom (Pixels)
With 0 being the bottom, this parameter shows how many pixels the top of the cropping
is from the bottom of the input
Left (Pixels)
With 0 being the left, this parameter shows how many pixels the left side of the cropping
is from the left side of the input
Right (Pixels)
With 0 being the right, this parameter shows how many pixels the right side of the
cropping is from the right side of the input
width (Pixels)
This parameter shows the width of the cropping in pixels
height (Pixels)
This parameter shows the height of the cropping in pixels
Note: The minimum cropped area size is 32x32 pixels.
Rename Input Source
Figure 8: Rename Input Example
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In the Input Source section of the Mimic Control panel select the input source to rename
2
Right click the input source and select Rename
3
In the Input Source Name text box enter a name
This name will be displayed in the Input Source list
4
Click Yes
Add Label or Graphic to Video Window
Figure 9: Set Input Example with Preview
Figure 10: Set Input Label Example
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In the Input Source section of the Mimic Control panel select the input source to add a label
or graphic
2
Right click the input source and select Input Label Setting
3
To add a Label
4
5
a
Select Text
b
Enter the label text in Input Label Title
c
Set Text Size, Text Font, Input Label Color
d
Select Bold and/or Background Color
To add a graphic
a
Select Picture
b
Click Choose a Picture then browse and select the picture
c
Resize the picture if desired by using the Enlarge dropdown
d
Reposition the graphic on the mock screen in the Input Label dialog
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Table 3: Input Label Options
UI Label
Description
Show input label
Hide/Show input label
Position X (Pixel)
Enter the position of the input label with reference to the X coordinate
Position Y (Pixel)
Enter the position of the input label with reference to the Y coordinate
Text/Picture (Large
Input Label)
Select Text/Picture as input label
Input Label Title
Enter the title for input label
Text Size, Bold
Enter the size of the text; Bold font weight
Text Font
Select the font of the text
Input Label Color
Select the color of the text
Background Color
Select the color of the background
Enlarge
Select the zoom levels of the input label
3.2.1.1.2 IP Signal
Figure 11: IP Signal page
3.2.1.1.3 Layouts
Layouts define how the video wall will look. You can add multiple video windows, modify inputs
as discussed in Section 3.2.1, Mimic Dashboard Layout, on page 53. Multiple layouts may also
be used in a carousel like mode by setting an interval for switching between the layouts for a
video wall.
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Figure 12: Layout Viewed by List or Thumbnail
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Create a New Mimic Layout
1
From the Layout section of the Mimic Control Panel, select any existing layout
2
Clear any unwanted video windows or other elements from the existing layout
3
Add new video windows and arrange the layout
4
Click the Save Layout icon in the Mimic Layout Control bar
5
In the Save Layout dialog, enter a Layout Sort ID and a Layout Name.
Note: Using the same Layout Sort ID as an existing layout will overwrite that layout.
6
Click OK.
Edit an Existing Mimic Layout
1
From the Layout section of the Mimic Control Panel, select the existing layout
2
Make the modifications
3
Click the Save Layout icon in the Mimic Layout Control bar
4
In the Save Layout dialog, enter the same Layout Sort ID
You can use the same Layout Name or enter a new Layout Name
Note: Using the same Layout Sort ID as an existing layout will overwrite that layout.
5
Click OK
Delete a Layout
1
From the Mimic Control panel select the Layout section.
2
Select a layout, right click, then select Delete.
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3.2.1.2 Mimic Layout Cycling Controls
Mimic Layouts may be cycled, so that one layout may be viewed for a determined amount of
time, then shift to another layout. The Mimic Layout Cycling Control bar sets whether video
window information is displayed, the interval a time before switching to the next layout, and
whether changes to the layouts being cycled should be displayed at the time of the change.
Figure 13: Mimic Layout Cycling Control Bar
Table 4: Mimic Layout Cycling Control Bar
Item
Description
Show Window Info
Displays the video window identification number (WinId), the position of the video
window and the dimensions of the video window.
Position: 0, 0, the origin point, is the top left of the video wall. the x, y pair describe the
position of the pixel in the upper left corner of the video window. A video window which
is in the upper left corner of the Mimic layout will have position 0,0.
The first number describes the number of pixels to the right of the origin point
horizontally. the second number describes the number of pixels below the origin point.
Dimension: The size, in Pixels, width x height, of the video window.
Layouts Interval
Defines the amount of time each layout will be on the screen in seconds if Layouts
Interval ON/OFF is set to ON.
Layouts Interval ON/
OFF
Rotates the display through the available layouts.
Real-Time Mode
ON — enable real-time layout editing
OFF — disable real-time layout editing
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3.2.1.3 Mimic Layout Control Bar
The Mimic Layout Control Bar clears the active layout, saves the active layout, locks or unlocks
the active layout, or allows you to put a background image which will be behind the video inputs,
but is displayed when no video inputs are in front of the image.
Figure 14: Mimic Layout Control Bar
Table 5: Mimic Layout Control Bar Options
Name
Icon
Description
Clear All
Clears the video windows from the current layout
Save Layout
Saves the current layout. You will need to provide a Sort ID and a Layout
Name.
ON — enable layout in the layout list
OFF — disable layout in the layout list
Layout Launcher
Launches a panel for selecting existing layouts.
Note that layouts may also be selected from the Layouts portion of the Mimic
Control Panel.
Lock
This icon shows that the current layout is unlocked. Clicking the icon will lock
the layout so it cannot be altered.
Unlock
This icon shows that the current layout is locked. Clicking the icon will unlock
the layout so it can be altered.
Background Image
Clicking this icon displays or hides the background image. The background
image(s) can be defined in .....
Figure 15: Setting Scenes Timing Interval
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3.2.2 Video Wall Selector/J-Series Status
Multiple Video Walls (up to four) may be managed from the Mimic Dashboard.
Figure 16: Video Wall/J-Series Status Selector
Selecting a video wall and controller status selector
To select which video wall to display in the current Mimic layout, click the tab with the name of
the video wall. Video walls are named in Section 3.3.1, Video Wall Configuration, on page 72.
3.2.2.1 Video Wall Selection
Selecting a video wall displays that video wall from the Mimic dashboard as described in Section
3.2, Mimic Dashboard, on page 53.
3.2.2.2 JWVC Status
Selecting the Status tab shows you the status of the video wall controller. The System will auto
detect chassis size and configuration, I/O cards and function cards in the chassis. The Status
screen shows
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Normal or abnormal running status
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Card ambient temperature and chip temperature
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Input resolution
•
Fan rotation speed in real time
•
Current power consumption
•
Alarms
•
Serial number, hardware version, firmware version
Click any status element within the chassis to get real time running status for cards, power supply
units (PSU), fans, or for the chassis and its firmware.
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Figure 17: Status of J400 video wall controller
The color status for each element in the chassis has three states:
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Alarm
The element is not operating or is not within proper operating parameters
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Running
The element is operating properly
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None
The element is not in use
In the Figure 17. Status of J400 video wall controller example a J400’s status is displayed.
Note: A green indicator in I/O cards means the card or port is available for input or output,
a gray indicator means the card or port is unavailable for input or output port or is not yet
configured.
Click an element such as a card, fan or power supply unit (PSU) to see information about the
element. Cards include information such as the serial number, hardware version, and resolution.
Figure 18: Control Card Status
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Figure 19: Input Card Status
Figure 20: Fan Card Status
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3.2.3 System Tool Bar
Figure 21: The system tool bar shows basic information about the user, hot standby alarms and UI language
Table 6: System Tool Bar
UI Element
Icon
Description
User name
text
In this example the user name is admin
Hot Standby
The red don’t circle means that Hot Standby is not enabled
Alarm
Flashes red when alarm occurs (Future functionality)
Logout
Logout from the Web client
Settings
Go to the Settings view
Language dropdown
Select the language for the Web client
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3.3 Settings: Wall Configuration and Image Support
Figure 22: Settings
From the Mimic Dashboard, click the Settings icon in the System Toolbar to enter the Settings
pages. Navigate the settings pages via the Settings Menu pane at the left.
To return to the Mimic Dashboard from the Settings pages, click Mimic in the System Toolbar.
Figure 23: The Settings Menu
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3.3.1 Video Wall Configuration
From the Settings: Video Wall page you define the geometry of the video wall to match the
physical displays. You map wall segments to video displays in the Output List.
Figure 24: Settings Video Wall: Add a Video Wall
Figure 25: Walls, Sub-Windows, Columns and Rows
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Figure 26: Video Wall Configuration Parameters
Table 7: Video Wall Configuration Parameters
UI Label
Description
Video Wall Name
User-defined video wall name
Screen (Columns x Rows)
Defines the columns and rows for layouts
Sub-Windows
Sub-Windows are sections within the main columns and rows. See Figure 25.
Walls, Sub-Windows, Columns and Rows.
Resolution
The output resolution for the video wall
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Table 7: Video Wall Configuration Parameters
UI Label
Description
Horizontal and Vertical Bezel
Correction
Define the display bezel for bezel correction. Each monitor within a video wall
has a bezel, a bit of supporting material that is wrapped around the screen. In
order for angled lines to appear properly, you have to adjust for the width of the
bezel.
Mode
Selects the type of video wall: LCD, LED, Edge Blender, Matrix....
Show Channel
Display relevant output channel ID on each display device
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3.3.2 Background Image
A User-Defined image can be added as background image of video wall.
Figure 27: Background Image Settings
Add Background Image to a Layout
1
Within Settings, click on Background Image in the left menu bar
2
Near the bottom of the screen, click + to upload a background image
3
Select which video wall to display the image...and click config
4
Display or hide the background image with the <<background icon>> on the Mimic
dashboard.
Note: The max resolution of background image is 8192*4095 and supports JPG and
BMP format. Up to eight background images can be uploaded.
Note: Loading a background image onto a video wall will consume one layer on the
output board. This use of the layer may cause less source windows to be able to put up
on a display within the video wall.
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3.3.3 Custom Resolution
Set Custom Resolution
Figure 28: Custom resolution settings
1
Select Custom Resolution from the settings menu pane.
2
Click Add
3
In the Customer Resolution dialog, name the custom resolution
This name will be selectable in the Resolution dropdown in the Video Wall page. See Section
3.3.1, Video Wall Configuration, on page 72 which uses the resolution setting.
4
Define the settings for the custom resolution.
Figure 29: Custom resolution settings
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3.3.4 EDID
EDID (Extended Display Identification) describes the monitor’s ID and capabilities
Figure 30: EDID page
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3.4 Settings: Administrative
In the Administrative section you set up and manage users, backup and restore system
configurations, upgrade systems and cards, and view alarm logs.
3.4.1 Backup and Restore
Users can save the current system configuration as a backup file to local PC or upload the
previous backup file to restore.
Backup the Current System Configuration
Backup the system configuration to a backup file.
Figure 31: Backup images
1
Select Backup from the settings menu pane
2
Click Backup Data
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Restore a System Configuration
Figure 32: Upload and Restore
1
Select Backup from the settings menu pane
2
Select a backup image
Figure 33: Backup images
3
Click Restore to restore the system to the backup image
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3.4.2 Alarm
Figure 34: Alarm page
3.4.3 Users
Administrators can create several users. Different access permissions can be assigned which
will allow multiple users to work on different parts of the video wall.
Figure 35: Add new user
Create User Account
1
Select Users from the settings menu pane
2
Click Add to add a new user account
3
Input the user’s information (Full Name, Account ID, Password, Phone, Email, Availability
Availability is Yes if user can log in immediate, No if just setting up user account now and
user will be allowed to access in the future.
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Note: Phone number and email are checked for proper format. Phone number format is
all numeric, no spaces, dashes, parens, or periods and must begin with 1, for example
Jupiter’s phone number (510) 675-1000 would be entered 15106751000.
4
At the bottom of the screen click Yes
5
Set access privileges for the user as shown in Set Access Privileges
Set Access Privileges
1
Select user account
2
Click Authorities
3
Select the Video Wall Controller
4
Select the input or output port
Access privileges for each input/output port can be managed individually.
Figure 36: Defining access privilege
Table 8: Access Privilege Definitions
Access Privilege
Description
Enable
User may access this port. The user will see the port in their input or output list.
Disable
User cannot access this port. The user will not see the port in their input or output list.
Inherit
The setting will follow the same access privilege as upper level access privilege, so if
the HDMI 1-1 status is inherit, since VWC is an upper level to that port and its status
’Enable’ then the user will see the HDMI 1-1 port in their input list.
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Figure 37: Edit user account
Edit User
1
Select User within Settings menu pane
2
Select the user whose account you wish to modify and click the edit icon
3
Make the appropriate changes and click Yes to save the changes
Figure 38: Delete user
Delete User
1
Select User within the Settings menu pane
2
Select the user whose account you wish to delete and click Delete
3
When asked to confirm deletion of the user, click OK
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3.4.4 System Config
Change the IP Address of the J-Series Video Wall Controller
Figure 39: Change IP address
1
Select System Config from the Settings pane
2
Enter the new IP address in the top text box
3
Click Save
3.4.5 Card Upgrade
Figure 40: Card Upgrade page
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3.4.6 System Upgrade
Figure 41: System Upgrade page
3.4.7 License
License page is only for demo units.
Figure 42: License page example
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Hardware Faults
•
Technical Assistance
•
Contact Information
4.1 Hardware Faults
If you require assistance with any suspected hardware fault, please contact the vendor from
whom you purchased the display while within the full warranty period for the display.
4.2 Technical Assistance
If you require technical assistance, please contact Jupiter Systems' technical support team.
Please provide as much information to the support team about the fault and any steps you have
taken in trying to resolve the issue.
4.3 Contact Information
•
Website
www.jupiter.com /support
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Phone
1-510-675-1000
•
Email
support@jupiter.com
•
Mail (physical)
ATTN: Technical Support
Jupiter Systems
31015 Huntwood Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544-7007
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Index
A
Add an Input Source to a Layout, Web Client 54
Add an Input Using Size and Position Controls 18
Add Label or Graphic to Video Window, Web
Client 60
Advantages/Uses of Web Client 3
Advantages/Uses of Windows Application 3
Alarm, Web Client 80
B
Background Image, Web Client 75
Backup, Backup the Current System
Configuration, Web Client 78
Backup, Windows Application 49
Crop Input, Web Client 58
Custom Resolution, Web Client 76
Cycle Interval, Windows Application 35
D
Default IP Address 15
Default Login Credentials, Web Client 52
Default Username 15
Define Video Wall Geometry, Windows
Application 39
Delete a Layout, Web Client 64
Delete a Layout, Windows Application 33
Delete User, Web Client 82
Device Info, Windows Application 48
Discover IP address 37
E
C
Change IP address 37
Change IP address, Web Client 83
Clear a Layout, Windows Application 33
Clear a Video Window, Windows Application 29
Communication Settings, Windows Application,
36
Communication via Serial Connector 13
Connect Directly via Ethernet 10
Connect to the J-Series VWC 9
Connect via Network 10
Connect via Serial for Local Management 10
Connect via Serial to the J100 11
Connect via Serial to the J-Series Modular
Chassis 12
Contact Information 85
Control Card Status, Web Client 68
Create a Layout, Windows Application 31
Create a New Mimic Layout, Web Client 64
Create Custom Output Resolution, Windows
Application 43
Create User Account, Web Client 80
EDID, Web Client 77
EDID, Windows Application 44
Edit a Layout, Windows Application 32
Edit an Existing Mimic Layout, Web Client 64
Extended Display Identification, Web Client 77
F
Firmware Upgrade, Windows Application 45
G
Get Started 8
Group Video Windows, Windows Application 28
H
Hide/Show Input Source Label, Windows
Application, 27
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I
P
Input Label Options, Web Client 62
Input Source, Web Client 58
Input Sources 17
Input Sources and Video Windows 23
Inputs to Layout 16
Install the J-Series Client 9
Install Windows Application 9
Installation 8
IP Signal, Web Client 62
Password, Default 15
Preview Setup 23
J
J100 Serial Connect Procedure 11
J-Series architecture 1
J-Series Modular Chassis Connect Procedure 12
J-Series Status, Web Client 67
L
Layout Cycling, Windows Application 35
Layout Management, Windows Application 31
Layouts, Web Client 62
Layouts, Windows Application 31
License for demo units, , Web Client 84
License, Demo Units, Windows Application 48
List and Thumbnail Views, Web Client 56
Lock a Layout, Windows Application 34
Lock a Specific Window, Windows Application 29
Lock Aspect Ratio, Windows Application 29
Login, Web Client 52
R
Read Config from COM 13
Rename Input Source, Web Client 59
Restore a System Configuration Upload and
Restore, Web Client 79
Restore, Windows Application 50
Ribbon 6
Right Click Video Window Options 20
S
Save a Layout, Windows Application 34
Select a Layout, Windows Application 32
Serial RS232 connection on J100 11
Set Access Privileges, Web Client 81
Set Background Color When No Signal, Windows
Application 28
Setting Output Resolution, Windows Application 42
Setting Scenes Timing Interval, Web Client 66
Settings Menu, Web Client 71
Setup communication method between PC and the
JVWC 13
Switch between controllers, Windows Application
30
System Tool Bar, Web Client 70
System Upgrade, Web Client 84
M
T
Main Tab 16
Mimic Control Pane, Web Client 56
Mimic Dashboard, Web Client 53
Mimic Layout 16
Mimic Layout Control Bar Options, Web Client 66
Mimic Layout Control Bar, Web Client 66
Mimic Layout Cycling Control Bar, Web Client 65
Mimic Layout Cycling Controls, Web Client 65
Mimic Layout, Web Client 51
Moving and Resizing Windows 19
Technical Assistance 85
Technical Support 85
O
User, Add a User, Windows Application 46
User, Change User Password, Windows
Application 47
User, Delete a User, Windows Application 47
User, Edit a User, Windows Application 47
User, Set User Permissions, Windows Application
47
Output Channels, Windows Application 41
Output Mapping, Windows Application 40
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Users, Web Client 80
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Video 38
Video Wall Configuration Parameters, Web Client
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Video Wall Configuration, Web Client 72
Video Wall Configuration, Windows Application 38
W
Windows Application, "Fit To" Options 22
Windows Application, Add Label or Graphic to an
Input Source 27
Windows Application, Crop Input Sources 26
Windows Application, Hide/Show Input Source
Label 27
Windows Application, Input Sources and Video
Windows 23
Windows Application, Input Sources search options
24
Wall Configuration and Image Support, Web Client
71
Window sizing and position controls 19
Windows Application 8
Windows Application tab 6
Windows Application, Ordering Layers 20
Windows Application, Rename Input Sources 25
Windows Application, Search Input Sources 25
Windows Application, Source Cutting 26
Write Config To COM 14
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