Barco Intercom System R5976214 User Manual

R5976214  
user’s manual  
PLUS  
Video Insertion Unit  
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Guarantee and Compensation  
BARCO provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated  
terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for  
damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults. BARCO must  
be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.  
The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and  
software on the date of commissioning, at the latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event  
of justified notice of complaint, BARCO can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own  
discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful,  
the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract (redhibi-  
tion). All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage,  
and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by  
BARCO, being a component of the system or independent services, will be deemed invalid pro-  
vided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing  
or due to the intent or gross negligence on the part of BARCO.  
If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on good delivered by BARCO,  
or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned or operated  
incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in  
the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the  
guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic cir-  
cuitry provided by the purchaser, e. g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are  
not subject to the guarantee provided by BARCO either.  
The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in  
this manual must be complied with by the customer.  
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Revision sheet  
To:  
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Contents  
1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................1-1  
1.1 How this manual is organized .............................................................................................1-2  
1.2 Styles and Symbols .............................................................................................................1-3  
1.3 Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................1-4  
1.3.1 Precautions..................................................................................................................1-4  
1.3.2 Unpacking of Devices ................................................................................................1-6  
1.3.3 Installation ..................................................................................................................1-6  
1.3.4 Servicing.....................................................................................................................1-6  
1.3.5 Cleaning......................................................................................................................1-6  
1.3.6 Re-Packing..................................................................................................................1-6  
2 Summary ......................................................................................................................................2-1  
2.1 Properties.............................................................................................................................2-2  
3 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................3-1  
3.1 Examining ...........................................................................................................................3-2  
3.1.1 VISUPLUS .......................................................................................................................3-2  
3.1.2 Control PC for VISUPLUS Standalone ...........................................................................3-4  
3.2 Cabling ................................................................................................................................3-5  
3.2.1 Power Supply..............................................................................................................3-5  
3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI) ..........................................................................................3-6  
3.2.3 Digital Output Unit MDR26.......................................................................................3-8  
3.2.4 Analog Output Unit ....................................................................................................3-9  
3.2.5 Video Input Unit.......................................................................................................3-11  
3.2.6 RGB Input Unit ........................................................................................................3-12  
3.2.7 Processor Board........................................................................................................3-13  
3.3 Starting Up ........................................................................................................................3-16  
3.3.1 Connecting................................................................................................................3-16  
3.3.2 Switching on.............................................................................................................3-20  
3.3.3 Switching off ............................................................................................................3-20  
4 Operating......................................................................................................................................4-1  
4.1 Display Capabilities ............................................................................................................4-2  
4.1.1 Video Input Unit.........................................................................................................4-3  
4.1.2 RGB Input Unit (SXGA)............................................................................................4-4  
4.1.3 Output Units ...............................................................................................................4-5  
4.1.4 Video Switcher ...........................................................................................................4-6  
4.2 Operation.............................................................................................................................4-7  
5 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................5-1  
5.1 Exchange of Consumables ..................................................................................................5-2  
5.1.1 Replacing the Filter Pad of VISUPLUS...........................................................................5-2  
5.2 Cleaning...............................................................................................................................5-2  
6 Command Reference....................................................................................................................6-1  
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6.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................6-2  
6.2 Notation Conventions..........................................................................................................6-2  
6.3 VISUPLUS Internals.................................................................................................................6-3  
6.4 VISUPLUS Operation Protocol ................................................................................................6-4  
6.4.1 Error / Info messages..................................................................................................6-4  
6.4.2 Return value................................................................................................................6-4  
6.4.3 ACK / NACK .............................................................................................................6-4  
6.5 Commands...........................................................................................................................6-5  
6.5.1 <CR> ..........................................................................................................................6-6  
6.5.2 SET_BAUDRATE .....................................................................................................6-6  
6.5.3 AUTO_CONFIG ........................................................................................................6-6  
6.5.4 VERBOSE..................................................................................................................6-7  
6.5.5 HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM ................................................................6-7  
6.5.6 OPU_SET_POS..........................................................................................................6-9  
6.5.7 OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM............................................................6-10  
6.5.8 IPU_LNK_TO_WIN ................................................................................................6-10  
6.5.9 WIN_LNK_TO_SRC ...............................................................................................6-11  
6.5.10 WIN_SET_POS......................................................................................................6-11  
6.5.11 WIN_SET_VIEWPORT ........................................................................................6-12  
6.5.12 WIN_BRING_TO_TOP.........................................................................................6-12  
6.5.13 WIN_SHOW...........................................................................................................6-12  
6.5.14 WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM..........................................................6-13  
6.5.15 SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM...........................................................6-14  
6.5.16 ENABLE_UPDATE...............................................................................................6-16  
6.5.17 TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE.....................................................................................6-17  
6.5.18 VERSION...............................................................................................................6-17  
6.6 Way of operations .............................................................................................................6-18  
7 Technical Appendix.....................................................................................................................7-1  
7.1 Technical Data.....................................................................................................................7-2  
7.2 Interfaces .............................................................................................................................7-6  
7.3 Order Codes.......................................................................................................................7-11  
8 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................8-1  
8.1 Communication to VISUPLUS Fails........................................................................................8-2  
8.2 Hot Line...............................................................................................................................8-3  
9 Index.............................................................................................................................................9-1  
9.1 Table of Tables....................................................................................................................9-1  
9.2 Table of Figures...................................................................................................................9-2  
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1 Introduction  
This chapter explains the structure of the manual itself and the used typographic styles and sym-  
bols. Safety information is provided concerning the operation of computer systems from BARCO.  
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1.1 How this manual is organized  
PLUS  
This manual describes design and startup of VISU  
vided into nine chapters:  
Video Insertion Unit from BARCO. It is di-  
Introduction  
explains the structure of the manual itself and the used typographic styles and symbols. Safety  
information is provided concerning the operation of computer systems from BARCO.  
Summary  
PLUS  
gives an overview about the features of VISU  
.
Getting Started  
PLUS  
describes the set up of VISU  
.
Operating  
shows the capabilities which VISUPLUS offers displaying graphics and video.  
Maintenance  
PLUS  
describes the maintenance of VISU  
.
Command Reference  
provides an overview of the serial commands and an instruction how to use.  
Technical Appendix  
gives tabular overviews about the technical details of VISUPLUS, its components and of their in-  
terfaces.  
Troubleshooting  
gives advice, if your VISUPLUS does not operate properly.  
Index  
gives a list of the tables and figures, used in this manual.  
Chapters, pages, figures and tables are numbered separately. Chapters are indicated by a »point  
syntax«, e. g. 4.2.3, pages by a »dash syntax«, e. g. 2-1, as figures and tables are, e. g. figure 5-4.  
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1.2 Styles and Symbols  
The typographic styles and the symbols used in this document have the following meaning:  
Helvetica bold  
Labels, menus and buttons are printed in the Helvetica bold font.  
Condensed  
Links to both other chapters of this manual and to sites in the Internet are  
printed condensed. In the on-line version of this manual all hyperlinks  
appear teal.  
Courier  
Names of files and parts from programs are printed in the Courier font.  
Courier bold  
Inputs you are supposed to do from the keyboard are printed in Courier  
bold font.  
Within a piece of programming code this arrow marks a line, that must be made up  
in two lines, though meant to be one line.  
This arrow marks tips and notes.  
The book is a reference to enclosed manuals.  
If you do not heed instructions indicated by this symbol there is a risk of damage to  
the equipment!  
If you do not heed instructions indicated by this symbol there is a risk of electrical  
shock and danger to personal health!  
This symbol marks passages concerning solely the VISUPLUS in conjunction with  
EOS.  
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1.3 Safety Instructions  
This section describes safety precautions, which must be observed when installing and operating a  
product from BARCO.  
1.3.1 Precautions  
For your own protection, observe the following safety precautions when installing,  
operating and servicing your device:  
Before operating the units please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference!  
Observe all warnings and instructions printed on the devices!  
Servicing not explicitly mentioned in this manual should never be carried out by unauthorized  
personnel! Never open the case of the unit without first disconnecting the power supply cord!  
To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture!  
This product should be operated from an AC power source!  
This unit may be connected to an IT power system!  
Check that the voltage and frequency of your power supply match those printed on the device  
label with the rated electrical values!  
If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power com-  
pany!  
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.  
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug!  
This equipment must be grounded (earthed) via the supplied 3 conductor AC power cable. (If  
the supplied power cable is not the correct on, consult your dealer.)  
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Mains lead (AC Power cord) with CEE 7 plug:  
The wires of the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:  
yellow + green  
blue  
Earth (Ground)  
Neutral  
brown  
Line (Life)  
Figure 1-1  
CEE 7 plug  
Power cord with ANSI 73.11 plug:  
The wires of the power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.  
yellow + green  
black  
Earth (Ground)  
Neutral  
white  
Line ( Life)  
Figure 1-2  
ANSI 73.11 plug  
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will  
walk on the cord. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on  
the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dan-  
gerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the set and have it checked by qualified service personnel before resuming op-  
erations.  
Lightning - For extra protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is lift un-  
attended and unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent  
damage to the unit due to lightning and AC power-line surges.  
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1.3.2 Unpacking of Devices  
Note advises on the packaging for unpacking!  
1.3.3 Installation  
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious  
damage to it.  
Do not use this unit near water.  
Use only the power cord supplied with your unit. While appearing to be similar, other power  
cords have not been safety tested at the factory and may not be used to power the unit. For a  
replacement power cord, contact your dealer.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable  
operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or  
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat reg-  
ister. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation or enclosure unless proper ventila-  
tion is provided.  
The maximum recommended ambient temperature for this equipment is 40° C.  
When using the unit in a multi-unit rack assembly or closed assembly the ambient temperature  
inside the assembly may not succeed the maximum rated ambient temperature.  
When installed in a rack, the installation should be such that the amount of airflow required for  
safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The mounting of the equipment should be  
such that no hazardous condition is achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.  
1.3.4 Servicing  
Mechanical or electrical modifications others than described in this manual must not be made to  
the devices. BARCO is not liable for damages resulting from modified devices.  
Only authorized personnel should carry out other maintenance work not explicitly  
mentioned in this installation manual!  
Never open the case of VISUPLUS without first disconnecting the power supply cord!  
Measurements and tests with the opened device may be carried out only in the  
factory or by specially trained personnel, due to the dangers of electrical shock.  
1.3.5 Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. See section 5.2 Cleaning for a cleaning instruction!  
1.3.6 Re-Packing  
Keep the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have  
to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your set as it was originally packed at the fac-  
tory.  
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2 Summary  
PLUS  
This chapter gives an overview about the features of VISU  
.
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2.1 Properties  
PLUS  
With VISU  
(Video Insertion Unit) live video and RGB data can be displayed on ATLAS and  
OVERVIEW Display Walls and be integrated into the X window applications or a Microsoft Win-  
dows desktop controlled by EOS.  
PLUS  
The video- and RGB-windows displayed by VISU  
can be manipulated in contrast, brightness,  
color etc. As well they can be zoomed in and out.  
PLUS  
The VISU  
system is a modular system, which holds a processor board, one to four input mod-  
ules and one to four output modules. Any combination of inputs and outputs is possible, i.e. you  
may for example have two output cards, two video input cards and two RGB input cards installed.  
This then offers you the possibility to display two video and two RGB sources anywhere within a  
2x1 or 1x2 display matrix area.  
Two VISUPLUS setups are possible:  
VISUPLUS – EOS Setup  
With VISUPLUS live video and RGB pictures can be inserted into the display of the EOS X Terminal  
or EOS Workstation for Windows NT/2000. In this way, video or RGB data may be displayed  
within an X window or a video window respectively and may be controlled in the same way as any  
other window concerning resizing and moving.  
PLUS  
VISU  
Eos  
19:00  
ISUPL  
US  
V
EOS  
Ethernet, TCP/IP  
Figure 2-1  
VISUPLUS – EOS setup  
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VISUPLUS – Standalone Setup  
PLUS  
A VISU  
standalone system is mainly used in application areas where there is a need for dis-  
playing different information sources (Video or RGB) within a matrix of display systems (projec-  
tors or other display medium). Sources displayed may be moved, re-scaled and treated in a number  
of other ways via control software, which is installed on a control PC. To control the functions of  
VISUPLUS and to locate and size the video and RGB windows an additional control PC is needed.  
This control PC is operated with the Linux operating system.  
PLUS  
PLUS  
The VISU  
standalone product is almost identical to the VISU  
product for EOS systems. The  
functionality is largely the same, some minor hardware aspects together with some internal opera-  
tion differs between both products.  
ISUP  
LUS  
V
Control PC  
Figure 2-2  
VISUPLUS – standalone setup  
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Control Room Management Software OSIRIS and APOLLO  
Depending on the used operating system of the EOS and control PC respectively, either the wall  
PLUS  
management software OSIRIS or APOLLO can be used to control the VISU  
.
PLUS  
PLUS  
PLUS  
OSIRIS is used for a VISU  
with digital or analog output in a VISU  
– EOS or VISU  
standalone setup when EOS or the control PC is operated as X terminal. The EOS X Server that is  
installed on EOS or the control PC provides the multi screen capability. The table below gives you  
an overview about the releases of OSIRIS and the X Server that have to be used with your specific  
VISUPLUS hardware configuration:  
VisuPlus configuration  
Osiris  
X Server  
EOS setup, analog output  
V 1.1.1 and later  
V 1.1.3 and later  
V 1.2.0 and later  
V 1.2.0 and later  
V 1.3.2 and later  
V 1.3.2 and later  
R2.11 and later  
R2.21 and later  
R2.2 and later  
R2.21 and later  
R3.06 and later  
R3.06 and later  
standalone setup, analog output  
EOS setup, digital output MDR26 connector  
standalone setup, digital output MDR26 connector  
EOS setup, digital output DVI connector  
standalone setup, digital output DVI connector  
Table 2-1  
dependencies of VISUPLUS, OSIRIS and X Server  
APOLLO serves to control a VISUPLUS with digital output connected to an EOS Workstation for Win-  
dows NT/2000.  
VisuPlus configuration  
Apollo  
Display Driver  
EOS setup, digital output MDR26 connector  
EOS setup, digital output DVI connector  
R1.4.1 and later  
R1.4.3 and later  
R3.0 and later  
R3.1 and later  
Table 2-2  
dependencies of VISUPLUS, APOLLO and EOS Display Driver  
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3 Getting Started  
PLUS  
This chapter describes the set up of VISU  
.
PLUS  
If your VISU  
is already configured within your working place you can skip this chapter and  
continue with section 4 Operating.  
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3.1 Examining  
PLUS  
3.1.1 VISU  
The front of VISUPLUS looks like this or similar:  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
air supply  
handle of filter mounting  
restart button  
LED: status  
LED: power on  
LCD display for system messages  
reserved for future use!  
reserved for future use!  
power button  
Figure 3-1  
PLUS  
front view of VISU  
Next to the air supply openings [1] there is the handle of the filter mounting [2].  
In the center there are three buttons. The upper one is the reset button [3], the lower one is the  
power button [9]. The two LEDs next to the switches indicate status [4] respectively power on [5].  
On the right hand side there is an LCD display for system messages [6].  
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The Back  
The back of your VISUPLUS looks like this or similar:  
10, 19  
11  
air supply  
output card 0  
output card 1  
output card 2  
output card 3  
input card 0  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
input card 1  
17  
input card 2  
18  
input card 3  
20  
mains connection  
processor board  
21  
Figure 3-2  
PLUS  
rear view of VISU  
On the lower left hand side there is the mains connection [20].  
In the left middle there are up to four output cards [11-14], lined up one under each other. In the  
right middle there are up to four input cards [15-18], lined up one under each other. Under the in-  
put and output cards, the processor board [21] is located.  
To protect VISUPLUS from overheating, the air supply openings in the case shall be  
kept free of obstructions!  
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3.1.2 Control PC for VISUPLUS Standalone  
The control PC for VISUPLUS standalone comes with its own documentation to you, please read it  
carefully.  
The control PC provides a serial and a parallel port that is used to connect to the processor board  
PLUS  
of the VISU  
and therewith control the VISUPLUS. The serial port is located on a Multiport I/O  
card. For the parallel port either the standard parallel port of the computer can be used or if avail-  
able a parallel port of the Multiport I/O Card. The Multiport I/O Card is inserted in an expansion  
slot of the control PC.  
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3.2 Cabling  
3.2.1 Power Supply  
Check the power rating on your outlet before connecting VISUPLUS to the wall outlet  
or to a power strip. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you  
are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.  
VISUPLUS is designed to operate with single-phase power systems having a  
grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug  
into any other type of power system.  
To connect VISUPLUS to the power supply, follow these steps:  
Plug the female end of the power cord into the mains connection [20].  
Figure 3-3  
PLUS  
mains connection of VISU  
Plug the male end of the power cord into a power outlet.  
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3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI)  
There are three different types of output units for connecting to the projection modules of an  
OVERVIEW or ATLAS Display Wall: digital output unit DVI, digital output unit MDR26 and ana-  
log output unit.  
To connect to digital projection modules the digital output unit DVI can be used.  
Within a VisuPlus – Eos configuration the graphical information of Eos is also  
inserted into the output unit of VisuPlus  
.
Each of these output units provides the facility for connecting one projection module.  
Digital and analog output units may not be mixed within one VisuPlus or within  
multiple VisuPlus in the same chain! Nevertheless digital output units with DVI  
connector and with MDR26 connector can be used in the same device.  
PLUS  
Furthermore in a VISU  
- EOS configuration the digital output unit DVI is able to loop through  
DDC information from the display device to the EOS.  
Connectors  
The digital output unit has two connectors. The In connector [1] is to connect to a digital graphic  
channel of EOS within a VISUPLUS – EOS Setup. The Out connector [2] is to connect to the projection  
module.  
1
2
1
2
In  
Out  
Figure 3-4  
digital output unit (DVI)  
Cable  
The DVI-D to DVI-D cable is used to connect the Out connector [2] of the digital output unit  
(DVI) with a digital projection module, see figure below.  
Figure 3-5  
DVI-D to DVI-D cable  
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Order  
The (digital or analog) output units are numbered from top to bottom beginning with 0.  
OPU 0  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
in  
in  
in  
in  
out  
out  
out  
out  
OPU 1  
OPU 2  
OPU 3  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
Figure 3-6  
numbering of output units  
PLUS  
If multiple VISU  
are used, the output units are numbered continuously beginning with the out-  
PLUS  
put units of the VISU  
that is connected directly to the EOS or control PC, continuing with the  
output units of the VISUPLUS that is directly connected to the first VISUPLUS etc.  
VisuPlus  
I
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OPU 0  
OPU 1  
OPU 2  
OPU 3  
OPU 4  
OPU 5  
OPU 6  
OPU 7  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
in  
in  
in  
in  
out  
out  
out  
out  
in  
in  
in  
in  
out  
out  
out  
out  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
VISU+  
OPU DVI  
Figure 3-7  
PLUS  
output units in multiple VISU  
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3.2.3 Digital Output Unit MDR26  
PLUS  
VISU  
can be equipped with digital output units with MDR26 connector for connecting digital  
projection modules of an OVERVIEW or ATLAS Display Wall.  
Within a VisuPlus – Eos configuration the graphical information of Eos is also  
inserted into the output unit of VisuPlus  
.
Each of these output units provides the facility for connecting one projection module.  
Digital and analog output units may not be mixed within one VisuPlus or within  
mulitple VisuPlus in the same chain!  
Connectors  
The digital output unit has two connectors. The RGB In connector [1] is to connect to a digital  
graphic channel of EOS within a VISUPLUS – EOS Setup. The Out connector [2] is to connect to the  
projection module.  
1
2
In  
Out  
Figure 3-8  
digital output unit  
Order  
Analog output units are numbered in exactly the same way like the digital output units, see section  
3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI).  
MDR26 Cable  
The PanelLink cable is used to connect the Out connector [2] of the digital output unit with a digi-  
tal projection module, see figure below.  
Within a VISUPLUS – EOS setup a shorter version of the PanelLink cable (1.5 m) is used to connect  
the digital output of EOS with the In connector [1] of the digital input unit.  
Figure 3-9  
MDR26 to MDR26 cable  
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3.2.4 Analog Output Unit  
PLUS  
VISU  
can be equipped with analog output units for connecting analog projection modules or  
CRT monitors.  
Within a VisuPlus – Eos configuration the graphical information of Eos is as well  
inserted in the OPU.  
Each of these output units provides the facility for connecting one analog projection module or  
CRT monitor.  
Digital and analog output units may not be mixed within one VisuPlus or within  
mulitple VisuPlus in the same chain!  
Connectors  
The analog output unit has two connectors. The In connector [1] is used to connect an analog  
graphics channel of EOS in a VISUPLUS – EOS Setup. The Out connector [2] is used to connect to the  
projector.  
1
2
RGB in  
RGB out  
Figure 3-10  
analog output unit  
Order  
Analog output units are numbered in exactly the same way like the digital output units, see section  
3.2.2 Digital Output Unit (DVI).  
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D15 – D15 Cable  
Within a VISUPLUS – EOS setup the D15 – D15 cable is used to connect the analog output of EOS  
with the RGB in connector of the analog input unit.  
Figure 3-11  
D15 – D15 cable  
D15 – BNC Cable  
The D15 – BNC cable is used to connect the output connector of the analog output unit with an  
analog projection module or a CRT monitor. The table below shows the order of the output signals  
as they are in the BNC connectors:  
signal  
identification  
Red  
red wire  
Green  
Blue  
green wire  
blue wire  
Hsync  
Vsync  
undefined color, next to blue wire and not green wire  
undefined color, next to Hsync and not blue wire  
Table 3-1  
color coding of BNC connectors  
In a VisuPlus – Eos setup the processor board has to be synchronized with the  
outgoing signal. Therefore the horizontal sync has to be connected to the HS in  
connector of the processor board, the vertical sync has to be connected to the  
VS in of the processor board, see section 3.2.7 Processor Board.  
Figure 3-12  
D15 – BNC cable  
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3.2.5 Video Input Unit  
PLUS  
VISU  
can be equipped with video input units to insert video data. Each of these video input  
units provides the facility for connecting one video source and to loop through the signal.  
Connectors  
1
2
3
4
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
Figure 3-13  
video input unit  
A composite video source can be connected to the VIDEO in [1] connector or an SVHS video  
source can be connected to the SVHS in [3] connector. The video signal can be actively looped  
through and with the VIDEO out [2] and SVHS out [4] connector respectively the signal can be con-  
PLUS  
nected to another device or VISU  
.
Order  
The input units are numbered from top to bottom beginning with 0. Video and RGB input units  
may be mixed.  
Video IPU 0  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
SVHS out  
Video IPU 1  
RGB IPU 2  
RGB IPU 3  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
Figure 3-14  
numbering of input units  
PLUS  
If multiple VISU  
are used, the input units are numbered continuously beginning with the input  
units of the VISUPLUS that is connected directly to the EOS or control PC, continuing with the input  
units of the VISUPLUS that is directly connected to the first VISUPLUS etc.  
VisuPlus  
I
VisuPlus II  
IPU 0  
IPU 1  
IPU 2  
IPU 3  
IPU 4  
IPU 5  
IPU 6  
IPU 7  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
SVHS out  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
SVHS out  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
RGB in  
RGB out  
Figure 3-15  
PLUS  
input units in multiple VISU  
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3.2.6 RGB Input Unit  
VISUPLUS can be equipped with RGB input units to insert RGB data. Each of these RGB input units  
provides the facility for connecting one RGB source and to loop through the signal.  
Connectors  
1
2
RGB in  
RGB out  
Figure 3-16  
RGB input unit  
An RGB source can be connected to the RGB in [1] connector. If wished the ability to actively loop  
through the RGB signal can be used and with the RGB out [2] connector the signal can be con-  
nected to another device.  
The RGB out connector may only be used to loop the signal through to connect to  
an other device, e.g. a monitor. Don’t insert the signal to another VISUPLUS. Use an  
extra device like RGB/Matrix switcher instead!  
If an RGB signal is connected from a Barco Magic interface then a  
BNC T-connector has to be used, which has to be connected as close as possible  
to the RGB input unit. The Hsync and Vsync line have to be terminated with a 75  
Ohm terminator.  
In this case only separate sync (HS, VS) may be used. Composite sync (Cs) may  
not be used!  
Order  
The order of the RGB input units is explained in section 3.2.5 Video Input Unit.  
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3.2.7 Processor Board  
The processor board (CPU) contains several connectors to control, reset and synchronize the  
PLUS  
VISU  
.
Connectors  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RS232 in  
HS in  
serial connection to EOS or control PC  
horizontal synchronization input  
horizontal synchronization loop through  
vertical synchronization input  
vertical synchronization loop through  
reset input  
to proj.  
VS in  
to proj.  
RESET in  
RESET out  
RS232 out  
reset loop through  
serial connection to next VISUPLUS or other serially controlled de-  
vice  
Figure 3-17  
processor board  
The RS232 in connector [1] is to connect the EOS or control PC with the VISUPLUS. The RS232 out  
connector [8] is to connect another VISUPLUS or any other device that is as well controlled via the se-  
rial interface.  
In VisuPlus – Eos setup the HS in [2] and VS in [4] connectors are to insert the  
horizontal and vertical synchronization. When required (projectors without the  
sync on green capability for example), the output sync connectors to proj. [3], [5]  
may be used to loop through the sync signals towards the sync input of the  
projectors.  
Under no circumstances may the sync outputs be looped through to the next  
VisuPlus. With multiple VisuPlus, use the syncs from an output channel of that  
particular VisuPlus  
!
PLUS  
The connectors for the synchronization [2], [3], [4] and [5] are not used for the digital VISU  
.
The RESET in connector [6] is to insert the reset signal from EOS or the control PC. If multiple  
VISUPLUS are used, the RESET out connector [7] is to be used to loop through the reset signal to the  
PLUS  
next VISU  
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VISUPLUS Load Cable (D9 – D9)  
PLUS  
In order to upload the operating system to the VISUPLUS devices and control the VISU  
windows  
(position and aspect ratio) a serial connection has to be established between the VISUPLUS and EOS  
or the control PC.  
PLUS  
The serial cable is also used to establish the serial connection between multiple VISU  
.
Figure 3-18  
VISUPLUS load cable  
VISUPLUS Reset Cable (D25 – BNC)  
The VISUPLUS reset cable is used to connect the parallel port of EOS and the control PC respectively  
with the reset in port [6] of the VISUPLUS. By means of this connection the VISUPLUS can be reset re-  
motely.  
Figure 3-19  
VISUPLUS reset cable  
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BNC - BNC Cable  
The BNC – BNC cable is used to establish the connection between multiple VISUPLUS in a  
chain. It connects the RESET out connector [7] of a VISUPLUS with the RESET in connector [6]  
PLUS  
of the next VISU  
.
Figure 3-20  
BNC - BNC cable  
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3.3 Starting Up  
3.3.1 Connecting  
Plug in the power cable on the back panel of your VISUPLUS. Please refer to section 3.2.1 Power  
Supply!  
Connect the serial port of the Multiport I/O Card of EOS and the control PC respectively with the  
RS232 in port of the processor board. If more than one VISUPLUS is used connect the RS232 out port  
PLUS  
of the processor board of the first VISU  
with the RS232 in port of the processor board of the  
next VISUPLUS and so on, see section 3.2.7 Processor Board.  
Connect the parallel port of the EOS and the control PC respectively with the RESET in port of the  
PLUS  
processor board of VISUPLUS. If more than one VISU  
is used connect the RESET out port of the  
PLUS  
processor board of the first VISU  
with the RESET in port of the processor board of the next  
VISUPLUS and so on, see section 3.2.7 Processor Board.  
Connect the video or RGB sources with the respective in port on the video or RGB input unit, refer  
to section 3.2.5 Video Input Unit and 3.2.6 RGB Input Unit.  
Interfaces and long cabling can influence the image quality (sharpness and color).  
To reduce the color degradation, one can tune the interface while its image is  
being displayed directly on a projector, before connecting it to the input of the  
VISUPLUS! This takes some time, but it pays off in the end!  
PLUS  
For the connection of cables for the graphical data three different setups of VISU  
have to be  
distinguished, depending on analog or digital output units and on EOS or standalone setup:  
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VISUPLUS – EOS setup (digital)  
If EOS controls VISUPLUS and data is transferred digitally, connect the data cables as follows:  
Connect the first graphic port of EOS with the in ports of the first digital output unit of VISUPLUS and  
so on. Refer to section 3.2.3 Digital Output Unit for the order of the output units and to the user’s  
manual Eos X Terminal for the order of the graphic channels of EOS 7.3 Order Codes. Connect the  
out ports of the digital output units with the OVERVIEW or ATLAS projection modules.  
Within a VisuPlus – Eos setup the VisuPlus units need to be powered on even if no  
video or RGB-signal is inserted at all due to the loop through of the graphic signals  
of Eos.  
Figure 3-21  
data and control cabling: VISUPLUS – EOS setup, digital  
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VISUPLUS – EOS setup (analog)  
If EOS controls VISUPLUS and analog data is transferred, connect the data cables as follows:  
PLUS  
Connect the first graphic port of EOS with the in ports of the first analog output unit of VISU  
and so on. Refer to section 3.2.4 Analog Output Unit for the order of the output units and to the user’s  
manual Eos X Terminal for the order of the graphic channels of EOS, see section 7.3 Order Codes.  
Connect the out ports of the analog output units with the analog projection modules or CRT  
PLUS  
monitors. The Hsync and Vsync of the last used output of each VISU  
needs to be connected to  
the HS in and the VS in of the processor boards, see section 3.2.4 Analog Output Unit.  
VisuPlus II  
4 x to projector  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
SVHS out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
Video/RGB  
sources  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
CPU  
to proj  
RS232 in  
HS in  
HS out  
VS in  
RESET in  
RESET out  
RS232 out  
VisuPlus  
I
4 x to projector  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
SVHS out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
Video/RGB  
sources  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
CPU  
to proj  
RS232 in  
HS in  
HS out  
VS in  
RESET in  
RESET out  
RS232 out  
Eos  
Graph. Graph. Graph. Graph. Net- Multi-  
Card Card Card Card work port  
1
2
3
4
Card  
I/O  
Figure 3-22  
Plus  
data and control cabling: Visu  
– Eos setup, analog  
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VisuPlus – standalone setup (digital and analog)  
PLUS  
If VISU  
is setup in a standalone configuration and is controlled by a control PC the cabling of  
the digital or analog output units follows the same scheme. Therefore just the cabling for the ana-  
log setup is explicitly given. The cabling of the digital setup has to be established accordingly.  
Connect the data cables as follows:  
Connect the out ports of the analog output units with the analog projection modules or CRT  
monitors.  
4 x to projector  
VisuPlus II  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
SVHS out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
Video/RGB  
sources  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
CPU  
to proj  
RS232 in  
HS in  
HS out  
VS in  
RESET in  
RESET out  
RS232 out  
4 x to projector  
VisuPlus  
I
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB in  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
RGB out  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO in  
VIDEO out  
VIDEO out  
SVHS in  
SVHS in  
SVHS out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
VIDEO IPU  
Video/RGB  
sources  
SVHS out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
OPU  
VISU+  
RGB IPU  
RGB in  
RGB out  
VISU+  
CPU  
to proj  
RS232 in  
HS in  
HS out  
VS in  
RESET in  
RESET out  
RS232 out  
Control PC  
Figure 3-23  
– standalone setup, analog  
Plus  
data and control cabling: Visu  
Under no circumstances, connect any signal to either one of the sync-BNC  
connectors (HS in [2], to proj. [3], VS in [4], to proj. [5]) on the processor board of  
PLUS  
the stand-alone VISU  
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3.3.2 Switching on  
Switch on VISUPLUS by applying the power switch [9] on front! When multiple VISU  
are used,  
PLUS  
the order in which the VISUPLUS are switched on is of no importance.  
When the system is powered on, the green LED: Power [5] on the front panel will lighten up. If it  
does not lighten up, see section 8 Troubleshooting.  
When the system is switched on, the red LED: Status [4] on the front panel will light up for one  
second. When the status LED stays lighted up, see section 8 Troubleshooting.  
Within a VisuPlus – Eos setup the VisuPlus units need to be powered on even if no  
video or RGB-signal is inserted at all due to the loop through of the graphic signals  
of Eos.  
3.3.3 Switching off  
To switch off VISUPLUS just push the power switch [9] on the front of VISUPLUS to 0.  
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4 Operating  
This chapter shows the capabilities that VISUPLUS offers for displaying video and RGB signals.  
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4.1 Display Capabilities  
Up to four input units can be integrated in VISUPLUS to be able to display video or RGB sources on  
an ATLAS or OVERVIEW Display Wall. RGB and video input units can be integrated within the  
same VISUPLUS device.  
The video and RGB windows are freely movable. The video or RGB input can be scaled up and  
down. Downscaling is possible up to 16 × 16 pixels, upscaling is unlimited.  
The video and RGB windows can separately be frozen, hidden and shown. It can be zoomed in  
and out and the windows may overlap. Contrast, brightness, chroma, hue and sharpness of the  
video windows can be adopted. Resolution, phase and color of the RGB windows can be adopted.  
If multiple VISUPLUS are used the video and RGB data can only be displayed on the modules where  
PLUS  
the VISUPLUS is connected. A video switcher can be used to provide the same signal to all VISU  
devices if this signal is to be displayed on several projection modules, which are connected to  
multiple VISUPLUS units.  
If no source is connected or if a window is moved out of the display area of the projection modules  
where the VISUPLUS is connected to, the content of the window is black (analog output units) or has  
a background color (digital output units).  
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4.1.1 Video Input Unit  
Video data in the video input unit is processed with a color depth of 24 bit.  
At a video input unit composite video and SVHS video can be connected. Only one source can be  
displayed at one time.  
The video input unit supports the most common video standards. All supported standards are listed  
in the table below. Unsupported standards may be converted first to a supported standard using a  
separate converter!  
NTSC-M (U.S., many others)  
NTSC-Japan (Japan)  
PAL-B (many)  
autodetect  
manual selection  
autodetect  
PAL-D (China)  
autodetect  
PAL-K  
autodetect  
PAL-G (many)  
autodetect  
PAL-H (Belgium)  
autodetect  
PAL-I (Great Britain, others)  
PAL-M (Brazil)  
autodetect  
manual selection  
manual selection  
manual selection  
manual selection  
PAL-N (Paraguay, Uruguay)  
PAL-N combination (Argentina)  
SECAM-B/G/D/K/K1/L (Eastern  
Europe, France, Middle East)  
Table 4-1  
supported video standards  
The manual selection can be defined by means of the OSIRIS or APOLLO software.  
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4.1.2 RGB Input Unit (SXGA)  
The RGB input unit has a maximum resolution of 1280×1024 pixels. It processes data internally  
with a color depth of 16 bpp.  
max. resolution  
max. pixelclock  
max. line rate  
max. frame rate  
input  
1280×1024  
160 MHz  
100 kHz  
120 Hz  
Separate sync and Composite sync signals with an amplitude  
between 0.3 V and 5 V, Sync-on-green  
detection of the synctype  
sampling  
automatic  
R, G, B -> 5, 6, 5  
intelligent  
scaling mode  
sources  
non interlaced  
Table 4-2  
display properties of RGB input unit  
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4.1.3 Output Units  
Module Overlapping Windows  
If the VISUPLUS is equipped with analog output units and a window is positioned on multiple pro-  
jection modules, at the vertical border of a module two pixels are not displayed. One can choose  
whether two pixels on the left or two pixels on the right or one pixel on each side is not displayed.  
Displaying RGB windows with more than 1024x768 Pixels  
The following remarks must be considered when displaying RGB windows, due to the internal  
output line size of 1024 bit per row of the output card:  
Output resolutions up to 1024 pixels per row can be displayed without any limitation.  
At higher resolutions the pixels will be scaled to fit in the buffer. A resolution of 1280×1024  
will then internally be stored at 640×1024 pixels. To overcome this the horizontal size will be  
doubled towards the projector.  
An RGB input of 800×600 pixels is optimally displayed:  
At an output resolution of 1024×768  
The RGB window needs not to be enlarged. All pixels fit in the line buffer.  
At an output resolution of 1280×1024  
If the RGB window is doubled to a size of 1600.  
If orbiting is required, there has to be an overlap of 16 pixels between 2 outputs. Since this over-  
lapping area has to be contained within the same buffer size of 1024, the usable resolution has to  
be reduced further to 1008 (=1024-16) horizontally. In order to keep the aspect ratio correct, the  
PLUS  
output resolution of 1008 x 756 per screen is the best choice for optimal usage of the VISU  
.
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4.1.4 Video Switcher  
Integrating a video switcher improves the possibilities of moving video and RGB windows on the  
Display Wall. A connected video or RGB source can then not only be displayed in the display  
PLUS  
PLUS  
section of one VISU  
but can be moved within the whole area of all VISU  
connected to the  
source via the video switcher. The figures below illustrate the possibilities to display video and  
RGB windows without and with video switcher:  
No video switcher is used:  
The display of the video and RGB windows is restricted to the projection modules, which are  
connected to one specific VISUPLUS (left image). If a window is moved over the borders of the  
display area, no content can be shown in the concerned area (right image):  
P
P
VISU LUS I display area  
VISU LUS II display area  
ISUP  
LUS I display area  
ISUP  
LUS II display area  
V
V
3
3
1
1
2
2
4
4
P
P
VISU LUS I  
VISU LUS II  
Eos /  
ControlPC  
ISUP  
LUS I  
ISUP  
V
LUS II  
Eos /  
ControlPC  
V
Video 1  
Video 1  
Video 2  
Video 3  
Video 4  
Video 2  
Video 3  
Video 4  
Figure 4-1  
display without video switcher  
A video switcher is used:  
Video and RGB windows can be displayed on all projection modules, which are connected to  
any VISUPLUS that is connected to the video switcher.  
P
P
VISU LUS I display area  
VISU LUS II display area  
3
1
2
4
P
P
VISU LUS I  
VISU LUS II  
Eos /  
ControlPC  
Video 1  
Video 2  
Video 3  
Video 4  
Video switcher  
Figure 4-2  
display with video switcher  
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4.2 Operation  
The VISUPLUS is controlled by means of EOS or the control PC. Therefore on EOS and the control PC  
respectively the Wall Management Software OSIRIS or APOLLO has to be installed, depending on  
the operating system. The operation of the VISUPLUS is explained in the user’s manual of OSIRIS as  
well as in the user’s manual of APOLLO.  
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5 Maintenance  
VISUPLUS requires very little maintenance. Some maintenance operations are nevertheless necessary  
PLUS  
to maintain distortion free operation of VISU  
.
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5.1 Exchange of Consumables  
5.1.1 Replacing the Filter Pad of VISU  
PLUS  
The filter pad of the VISUPLUS case has to be changed in intervals, depending on the grade of pollu-  
tion of the air. See section 7.3 Order Codes for ordering filter pads.  
PLUS  
The air filter is located behind the ventilation slits on the front of VISU  
.
Unlock the front cover of VISUPLUS with the key!  
Pull the handle of the filter mounting into your direction!  
Pull out the filter mounting to the right!  
Remove the old filter pad!  
Insert a new filter pad!  
Insert the mounting into VISUPLUS until the handle engages!  
Lock the front cover!  
5.2 Cleaning  
To keep the cabinet looking brand-new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may  
be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents,  
such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet.  
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
Never clean the case of VisuPlus without first disconnecting the power supply cord!  
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners!  
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6 Command Reference  
PLUS  
This chapter provides an overview of the serial commands used to control the VISU  
and an in-  
struction how to use them.  
Usually EOS and the control PC take use of these protocols by means of the wall management  
software. Nevertheless it may be helpful to know the protocol for a debug mode (e.g. MS Hyper  
Terminal).  
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6.1 Introduction  
PLUS  
The host computer (EOS or the control PC) communicates with one or more VISU  
protocol.  
via a serial  
There are two different communication protocols used towards the VISUPLUS. The first protocol is  
PLUS  
used after start-up or restart, and takes care of downloading and starting the necessary VISU  
software. The other protocol is used after the previous one, and takes care of real time VISU  
operation:  
-
-
PLUS  
Initialization: Hardware settings (output resolution, output phase, ...).  
Video settings (contrast, brightness, freeze, ...).  
RGB input settings (horizontal and vertical resolution, horizontal and vertical phase, ...).  
Source placement.  
The following sections describe this last protocol.  
Please contact Barco for the download protocol.  
6.2 Notation Conventions  
The syntax elements of VISUPLUS commands are signified as follows:  
< >  
Angled brackets surrounding a syntax item indicate a user-defined argu-  
ment. Do not enter the brackets in commands.  
<CR>  
VisuNr  
IpuNr  
The ASCII Carriage Return.  
VISUPLUS number in a serial chain. The first one has number 0.  
Input unit (video or RGB) number, which is a physical board in one of the  
VISUPLUS of the chain.  
The first IpuNr of a VISUPLUS (top most location) = 4 * VisuNr.  
SrcNr  
Source number, the output of an image-generating device (camera, video,  
computer image...), ranging from 0 to 63.  
WinNr  
OpuNr  
Window number, a real window on the screen, ranging from 0 to 63.  
Output unit number, which is a physical board in one of the VISUPLUS of the  
chain. The first OpuNr of a VISUPLUS (top most location) = 4 * VisuNr.  
Source  
Window  
IPU  
A source is an output of an image-generating device (Camera, video,  
TVDM…). In the VISUPLUS data structure, each source has a unique source  
number: SrcNr  
A VISUPLUS window is the image in one single X window or video window.  
In the VISUPLUS data structure, each window has a unique window number:  
WinNr  
An IPU is a physical board of a VISUPLUS. In the VISUPLUS data structure,  
each IPU has a unique IPU number: IpuNr  
Table 6-1  
Plus  
syntax elements of Visu  
commands  
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6.3 VISU  
Internals  
The internal data structure is been split into three different tables: source table, window table and  
PLUS  
input unit table. These three tables are stored on each VISU  
in the chain. The source table and  
the window table have the same content on each VISUPLUS, as they contain information about the  
configuration of the whole system. The input unit table is unique on each VISUPLUS as it contains in-  
formation about the input units of the specific VISUPLUS where it is stored.  
PLUS  
This is done to decrease the amount of communication towards the VISU  
switchers.  
when using matrix-  
Input Unit Table  
Window Table  
Source Table  
IPU x+0 parameters  
IPU x+1 parameters  
IPU x+2 parameters  
IPU x+3 parameters  
0
3
Window 0 parameters  
Window 1 parameters  
Window 2 parameters  
Window 3 parameters  
Window 4 parameters  
0
-1  
3
Source 0 parameters  
Source 1 parameters  
Source 2 parameters  
Source 3 parameters  
Source 4 parameters  
-1  
2
4
-1  
-1  
Window 63 parameters  
Source 63 parameters  
Figure 6-1  
Plus  
data tables of Visu  
Source Table  
The source table can store source specific parameters for up to 64 (0..63) different sources.  
A source can be a video (parameters: Contrast, Brightness, …) or RGB (parameters: Resolution,  
Phases, …).  
Window table  
The window table can store parameters for up to 64 (0..63) different windows.  
Parameters are the window position, size and viewport, also some window specific parameters  
(Sharpness, Freeze, …).  
A window of this table can be linked to a source and an input unit. It is necessary that a complete  
link exists: source – window – input unit. The linked source will be displayed in the window.  
There is no link when the source-link is –1, so an empty window will appear!  
Multiple windows can display the same source.  
Input Unit Table:  
The input unit table can store parameters for 4 (0..3) different input units. Parameters are all for  
internal use!  
The input units are numbered continuously beginning with the input units of the VISUPLUS that is  
connected directly to the EOS or control PC (VisuNr = 0), continuing with the input units of the  
next VISUPLUS in the chain (VisuNr = 1). The number of the input unit (IpuNr) is then:  
IpuNr = VisuNr * 4 + local IPU number  
The local IPU number is the same for each unit from top to bottom 0, 1, 2, 3.  
An input unit of this table can be linked to a window. This input will be used to display the source  
linked to that window. After start up of the VISUPLUS all windows are linked to the sources on a one-  
to-one bases. (window 0 source 0, window 1 source 1, …)  
There is no link when the window-link is –1, so this input unit is not used at a certain time!  
Multiple input units, of different VISUPLUS, can be used to display one window.  
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6.4 VISU  
Operation Protocol  
The VISUPLUS-operation protocol is completely ASCII based. Characters are placed in capitals.  
Numbers are transferred as ASCII coded words (example number -128 is transferred as ASCII(-  
128)). Every command (send from host computer or returning from VISUPLUS) must end with a  
<CR>. The protocol runs on a baudrate of 9600, 19200 or 38400 with (preferred) or without hard-  
ware handshaking (RTS/CTS).  
PLUS  
Multiple VISU  
are placed in a chain and all the configuration commands must be send to the  
PLUS  
PLUS  
first VISU  
in the chain. This VISU  
takes care of the communication towards the other  
PLUS  
VISU  
.
One command cycle can be separated into several parts:  
Command send to first VISUPLUS in chain.  
Write command: Error and/or Info messages coming back from first VISUPLUS in chain.  
Read command: Return value coming back from first VISUPLUS in chain.  
ACK / NACK coming back from first VISUPLUS in chain.  
6.4.1 Error / Info messages  
An info message gives information about the currently executed command.  
Syntax:  
VISU INFO VISU <VisuNr>: <InfoMessage> <CR>  
An Error message gives error information about the currently executed command.  
Syntax:  
VISU ERROR VISU <VisuNr>: <ErrorMessage> <CR>  
6.4.2 Return value  
A return value comes back when the VISUPLUS is executing a read command.  
Syntax:  
VISU <ReturnValue> <CR>  
6.4.3 ACK / NACK  
Every command send to the VISUPLUS is acknowledged (ACK) or not acknowledged (NACK) by this  
VISUPLUS. You get an Acknowledge when no error has occurred during the execution of a com-  
mand. You can get a not Acknowledge when an error has occurred during the execution of a  
command.  
Syntax:  
VISU ACK <CR>  
VISU NACK <CR>  
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6.5 Commands  
PLUS  
There are two ways of sending commands to a VISU  
.
One way is sending the complete ASCI command name.  
The other way is sending a command shortcut, which is a ASCII(#) followed by the command in-  
dex incremented by the ASCII(A). This method improves the speed of communication. It also  
don’t send info messages to its LCD-display or source of commands (EOS / control PC).  
Overview  
The table below gives a brief overview about the VISUPLUS commands. You find a detailed descrip-  
tion of the commands further on in this section.  
command  
shortcut  
description  
PLUS  
<CR>  
check for answer of first VISU  
defines VISUPLUS baudrate  
SET_BAUDRATE  
AUTO_CONFIG  
VERBOSE  
#[  
#W  
#Z  
configuration of VISUPLUS chain  
enable/disable VISUPLUS from sending info mes-  
sages  
HW_SET_PARAM  
HW_GET_PARAM  
OPU_SET_POS  
#U  
#V  
#P  
set hardware parameters  
get hardware parameters  
reinitialize VISUPLUS / set position of VISU  
PLUS  
output units  
OPU_SET_PARAM  
OPU_GET_PARAM  
IPU_LNK_TO_WIN  
WIN_LNK_TO_SRC  
WIN_SET_POS  
#Q  
#R  
#C  
#M  
#D  
#E  
set parameters of an output unit  
get parameters of an output unit  
link an input unit to a window  
link a window to a source  
size and position of a window  
WIN_SET_VIEWPORT  
specifies the visible portion of a source in its  
window  
WIN_BRING_TO_TOP  
WIN_SHOW  
#F  
#G  
#H  
bring a window to top  
show/hide a window  
WIN_SET_PARAM  
set parameter of a window(non video/RGB spe-  
cific)  
WIN_GET_PARAM  
#I  
get a parameter of a window (non video/RGB  
specific)  
SRC_SET_PARAM  
SRC_GET_PARAM  
ENABLE_UPDATE  
TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE  
VERSION  
#N  
#O  
#X  
#Y  
#\  
set parameters of a source  
get parameters of a source  
enable (force)/disable update of the Screen  
try update of the screen  
retrieves VISUPLUS internal software version  
Table 6-2  
Plus  
Visu  
commands - overview  
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6.5.1 <CR>  
PLUS  
PLUS  
The <CR> command is used to check if the first VISU  
answers. The first VISU  
sends its  
prompt VISU>back to the host computer. This is the only command that doesn’t end with ACKor  
NACK!  
Syntax:  
VISU <CR>  
PLUS  
Return from first VISU  
:
VISU>  
6.5.2 SET_BAUDRATE  
The baudrate of the VISUPLUS is always 9600 Baud at start-up. The SET_BAUDRATEcommand can  
change this towards higher baudrates, like 19600 and 38400 Baud.  
Syntax:  
VISU SET_BAUDRATE <Value> <CR>  
VISU #[ <Value> <CR>  
Arguments of SET_BAUCRATE:  
Value  
Description  
96  
baudrate set to 9600 baud  
baudrate set to 19600 baud  
baudrate set to 38400 baud  
196  
384  
Table 6-3  
arguments of SET_BAUDRATE command  
6.5.3 AUTO_CONFIG  
PLUS  
PLUS  
The AUTO_CONFIG command configures the VISU  
chain, so that every VISU  
knows its  
number in the chain.  
Syntax:  
VISU AUTO_CONFIG 0 <LastVisuNrInChain> <CR>  
VISU #W 0 <LastVisuNrInChain> <CR>  
PLUS  
Example with a chain of four VISU  
:
VISU AUTO_CONFIG 0 3  
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6.5.4 VERBOSE  
The VERBOSEcommand enables or disables the VISUPLUS from sending INFO messages.  
Syntax:  
VISU VERBOSE <VALUE> <CR>  
VISU #Z <VALUE> <CR>  
Arguments of VERBOSE:  
Value  
Description  
0
1
disable the VISUPLUS from sending INFO messages  
enable the VISUPLUS to send INFO messages  
Table 6-4  
arguments of VERBOSE command  
6.5.5 HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM  
The HW_SET_PARAM command is used to configure hardware parameters. With the  
HW_GET_PARAM command is it possible to retrieve a hardware parameter.  
Syntax:  
VISU HW_SET_PARAM <PARAMETER> <VALUE> <CR>  
VISU #U <PARAMETER> <VALUE> <CR>  
VISU HW_GET_PARAM <PARAMETER> <CR>  
VISU #V <PARAMETER> <CR>  
Parameters and correlated values:  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
0
1
2
1..511  
1..255  
horizontal phase (Hphase)  
vertical phase (Vphase)  
enables / disables standalone mode:  
VISUPLUS – EOS setup: synchronize VISUPLUS on external  
Syncs  
0
1
VISUPLUS standalone setup: synchronize VISUPLUS on inter-  
nal generated Syncs  
3
1..1023  
line period for internal generated horizontal sync  
calculation: 33*Requested LineTime (µs);  
only valid for VISUPLUS –standalone setup  
4
5
1..63  
horizontal sync width;  
only valid for VISUPLUS –standalone setup  
1..2047  
internal total pixels per line (HTotalVisu)  
calculation: (67*HTotalOutput)/PxlClk  
where PxlClk is output pixelclock in MHz  
6
1..2047  
total lines per frame  
horizontal resolution:  
24  
1..1024  
> 1024  
value remains the indicated value  
value / 2 (e.g. 1280 640)  
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26  
1..1024  
vertical resolution  
horizontal orbit size (HorbitSize):  
for VISUPLUS on CRT projectors  
for all other cases  
1..16  
0
27  
vertical orbit size (VorbitSize):  
for VISUPLUS on CRT projectors  
for all other cases  
1..16  
0
28  
29  
(Hphase -  
HorbitSize) ..  
(Hphase)  
horizontal orbit step  
Only valid when orbiting is used!  
(Vphase -  
VorbitSize) ..  
(Vphase)  
vertical orbit step  
Only valid when orbiting is used!  
34  
35  
1..2047  
0..3  
output total pixels per line (HTotalOutput)  
frameRateDivider: Reduces processing framerate, with 0  
full framerate mode  
37  
44  
output Type  
PLUS  
2
3
analog VISU  
PLUS  
digital VISU  
freezes all inserted images on the wall  
1
0
freeze inserted images  
unfreeze all inserted images  
45  
46  
0..255  
0..255  
color key, red component; to use with digital VISUPLUS only  
PLUS  
color key, green component; to use with digital VISU  
only  
PLUS  
47  
48  
49  
50  
0..255  
0..255  
0..255  
0..255  
color key, blue component; to use with digital VISU  
only  
PLUS  
background, red component; to use with digital VISU  
only  
PLUS  
background, green component; to use with digital VISU  
only  
PLUS  
background, blue component; to use with digital VISU  
only  
Table 6-5  
arguments of HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM commands  
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6.5.6 OPU_SET_POS  
The OPU_SET_POScommand has two functions. One of them is reinitializing the VISUPLUS. The  
other one is used to give a specific output unit an X and Y coordinate. These coordinates are the  
physical position of the outputs on the matrix of the Display Wall.  
Syntax for Reinitializing:  
VISU OPU_SET_POS –1 -1 –1 <CR>  
VISU #P –1 -1 –1 <CR>  
Syntax for Positioning  
VISU OPU_SET_POS <OpuNr> <X> <Y> <CR>  
VISU #P <OpuNr> <X> <Y> <CR>  
For the numbering of the output units see section 3.2.3 Digital Output Unit.  
Argument  
<OpuNr>  
<X>  
Value  
Description  
indication of output unit  
1..255  
1..255  
x coordinate of the output in the wall  
<Y>  
y coordinate of the output in the wall  
Table 6-6  
arguments of OPU_SET_POS command  
Example:  
OPU: 0  
OPU: 1  
X: 1  
OPU: 4  
X: 2  
OPU: 5  
X: 3  
X: 0  
Y: 0  
Y: 0  
Y: 0  
Y: 0  
OPU: 2  
X: 0  
OPU: 3  
X: 1  
OPU: 6  
X: 2  
OPU: 7  
X: 3  
Y: 1  
Y: 1  
Y: 1  
Y: 1  
Figure 6-2  
numbering of OPU’s and projection modules  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 0 0 0 <CR>  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 1 1 0 <CR>  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 2 0 1 <CR>  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 3 1 1 <CR>  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 4 2 0 <CR>  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 5 3 0 <CR>  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 6 2 1 <CR>  
VISU OPU_SET_POS 7 3 1 <CR>  
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6.5.7 OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM  
The OPU_SET_PARAMcommand is used to configure output unit specific settings.  
The OPU_GET_PARAMcommand is used to retrieve those settings.  
Syntax:  
VISU OPU_SET_PARAM <OpuNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
VISU #Q <OpuNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
VISU OPU_GET_PARAM < OpuNr> < Parameter> <CR>  
VISU #R < OpuNr> < Parameter> <CR>  
Parameters and correlated values:  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1..127  
1..127  
1..127  
1..127  
1..127  
1..127  
1
output insertion image red gain  
output insertion image cut off  
output insertion image green gain  
output insertion image green off  
output insertion image blue gain  
output insertion image blue off  
updates Ramdac color table after loading parameter  
0..63  
output sampling phase: adapt insertion image on external  
(EOS image) one  
Table 6-7  
parameters of OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM command  
6.5.8 IPU_LNK_TO_WIN  
The IPU_LNK_TO_WINcommand is used to link physical input units (Video or RGB) to Win-  
dows.  
PLUS  
One VISU  
unit can contain up to four input units and four output units. But for bigger Display  
PLUS  
Walls, multiple VISU  
need to be cascaded. If you want to display one window with the same  
source on more than four output units, one input unit of every VISUPLUS needs to have that source as  
input (loop-through, matrix-switcher, …). All the VISUPLUS need to know what input unit is used to  
display his portion of the complete window. This is done by the IPU_LNK_TO_WINcommand.  
Syntax to create or remove a link:  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR>  
VISU #C <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR>  
Syntax to remove all links:  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN –1 –1 <CR>  
VISU #C –1 –1 <CR>  
A link must be first removed before a new one can be created!  
A link can only be made if a physical board is available!  
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Values of <WinNr>:  
Value  
Description  
0..63  
-1  
create link to this window  
remove the link, IpuNr not used  
Table 6-8  
values of <WinNr> of IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command  
Example:  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 0 0 <CR>  
: input unit 0 linked to window 0  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 1 –1 <CR> : input unit 1 not used  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 2 1 <CR>  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 3 2 <CR>  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 4 3 <CR>  
: input unit 2 linked to window 1  
: input unit 3 linked to window 2  
: input unit 4 linked to window 3  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 5 –1 <CR> : input unit 5 not used  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 6 4 <CR>  
: input unit 6 linked to window 4  
: input unit 7 linked to window 1, a loop through  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN 7 1 <CR>  
from input unit 2  
6.5.9 WIN_LNK_TO_SRC  
The WIN_LNK_TO_SRCcommand is used to link a window to sources.  
Syntax to create or remove a link:  
VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR>  
VISU #M <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR>  
Syntax to remove all links:  
VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC –1 -1 <CR>  
VISU #M –1 –1 <CR>  
Values of <SrcNr>:  
Value  
Description  
0..63  
-1  
create link to this window  
remove the link, IpuNr not used  
Table 6-9  
values of <SrcNr> of WIN_LINK_TO_SRC command  
A link must first be removed before a new one can be created!  
6.5.10 WIN_SET_POS  
The WIN_SET_POS command places a specified window on a specified place with a specified  
size.  
Syntax:  
VISU WIN_SET_POS <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR>  
VISU #D <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR>  
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6.5.11 WIN_SET_VIEWPORT  
The WIN_SET_VIEWPORTspecifies the displayed portion of a source in its window. The view-  
port values are given in pro mile!  
Syntax:  
VISU WIN_SET_VIEWPORT <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd>  
<CR>  
VISU #E <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR>  
6.5.12 WIN_BRING_TO_TOP  
The WIN_BRING_TO_TOPcommand brings a WinNR-window to the top.  
Syntax:  
VISU WIN_BRING_TO_TOP <WinNR> <CR>  
VISU #F <WinNR> <CR>  
6.5.13 WIN_SHOW  
The WIN_SHOW command makes it possible to show or hide a window.  
Syntax:  
VISU WIN_SHOW <WinNr> <Value> <CR>  
Values of <Value>:  
Value  
Description  
0
1
hide window  
show window  
Table 6-10  
values of <Value> of WIN_SHOW command  
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6.5.14 WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM  
The WIN_SET_PARAMcommand is used to configure source independent window settings. The  
WIN_GET_PARAMcommand is used to retrieve those settings.  
Syntax:  
VISU WIN_SET_PARAM <WinNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
VISU #H <WinNr> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
VISU WIN_GET_PARAM <WinNr> <Parameter> <CR>  
VISU #I <WinNr> <Parameter> <CR>  
Parameters and correlated values:  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
0
1
0..100  
window sharpness  
freeze/unfreeze source in window  
0
1
unfreeze (default)  
freeze  
2
force horizontal scaling  
0
1
2
3
4
no scaling (default)  
force scaling divide by 2  
force scaling divide by 3  
force scaling divide by 4  
force scaling divide by 5  
3
force vertical scaling  
0
1
2
3
4
no scaling (default)  
force scaling divide by 2  
force scaling divide by 3  
force scaling divide by 4  
force scaling divide by 5  
Table 6-11  
arguments of WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM commands  
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6.5.15 SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM  
The SRC_SET_PARAMcommand is used to configure source specific settings.  
The SRC_GET_PARAMcommand is used to retrieve those settings.  
Syntax:  
VISU SRC_SET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
VISU #N <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
VISU SRC_GET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <CR>  
VISU #O <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <CR>  
Values of <SrcType>:  
Value  
Description  
3
5
video input  
RGB input  
Table 6-12  
values of <SrcType> of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command  
Video parameters and correlated values:  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
0
source input type  
0
1
BNC input  
SVHS input  
1
2
4
5
6
7
0..511  
video contrast  
video brightness  
video hue  
-128..127  
-128..127  
0..511  
video chroma U  
video chroma V  
video format  
0..511  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
auto  
auto  
PAL forced  
PAL-N forced  
PAL-N combination forced  
PAL-M forced  
NTSC-M forced  
NTSC-Japan forced  
SECAM forced  
Table 6-13  
video parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command  
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RGB parameters and correlated values:  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
0
source input type  
0
1
disabled  
enabled  
1
0..1280  
0..1024  
0..511  
0..255  
0..2047  
0..31  
horizontal resolution  
vertical resolution  
horizontal phase  
vertical phase  
2
3
4
5
horizontal total pixels  
sampling phase  
6
7
0..67  
red coarse gain  
8
0..31  
red fine gain  
9
0..255  
0..67  
red cut off  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
green coarse gain  
green fine gain  
0..31  
0..255  
0..67  
green cut off  
blue coarse gain  
blue fine gain  
0..31  
0..255  
0..67  
blue cut off  
red coarse gain offset  
red fine gain offset  
red cut off offset  
green coarse gain offset  
green fine gain offset  
green cut off offset  
blue coarse gain offset  
blue fine gain offset  
blue cut off offset  
0..31  
0..255  
0..67  
0..31  
0..255  
0..67  
0..31  
0..255  
Table 6-14  
RGB parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command  
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6.5.16 ENABLE_UPDATE  
The ENABLE_UPDATE command enables or disables the updating of the Display Wall. When  
disabled, values can be loaded to the VISUPLUS, but will not be updated on the Display Wall. When  
enabled, a forced update will be done and loading new parmeters will every time update the Dis-  
play Wall.  
Use this command to disable screen-updates before loading new parameters to the VISUPLUS, and  
enable it again afterwards to force a complete update.  
The command must be used as follows:  
Disable update.  
Send all necessary window and source commands (WIN_SET_POS, WIN_SHOW,  
WIN_TO_TOP).  
Enable (force) update.  
Syntax:  
VISU ENABLE_UPDATE <Value> <CR>  
VISU #X<Value> <CR>  
Values:  
Value  
Description  
0
7
disable updating  
enable (force) updating  
Table 6-15  
values of ENABLE_UPDATE command  
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6.5.17 TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE  
The TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE tries an update to see if there is bandwidth enough within the  
VISUPLUS to transfer all source data from inputs to outputs.  
Syntax:  
VISU TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE <CR>  
VISU #Y <CR>  
If there is bandwidth enough, no error messages will come back; it can be proceeded with a real  
ENABLE_UPDATE. Sometimes there is not enough bandwidth (especially with high-resolution  
PLUS  
RGB sources), following error message will be sent back from the VISU  
:
Syntax:  
VISU ERROR VISU <VisuNr>: Insufficient transfer bandwidth  
<AmountOfValues> <WinNr> … <WinNr>  
Arguments:  
Arguments  
Description  
<AmountOfValues>  
<WinNr>  
amount of following values  
a window number, which has bandwidth problems  
Table 6-16  
arguments of TRY_ENABLE_PUDATE command  
The first thing to do to solve those problems is reducing the processing frame rate (see  
HW_SET_PARAM) and retry. Only reduce it to halve the frame rate (Value = 1) when video is  
used! You can go further when using RGB. When this is not enough you can always start to force  
downscaling of sources (see WIN_SET_PARAM).  
6.5.18 VERSION  
PLUS  
This command retrieves the version of the software running on the VISU  
.
Syntax:  
VISU VERSION <CR>  
VISU #X <CR>  
Return Value:  
Version visu960 : vX.X.X.X  
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6.6 Way of operations  
PLUS  
Configuration of VISU  
Following describes the order in which the VISUPLUS has to be configured:  
Check communication with the first VISUPLUS in the chain  
VISU<CR>  
Change baudrate if required  
VISU SET_BAUDRATE <Value> <CR>  
Configure the chain  
VISU AUTO_CONFIG 0 <LastVisuNrInChain> <CR>  
Updates disabled  
VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 0 <CR>  
PLUS  
Reinitialize VISU  
VISU OPU_SET_POS –1 –1 –1 <CR>  
Define all hardware parameters  
VISU HW_SET_PARAM <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
Define all Output-coordinates  
VISU OPU_SET_POS <OpuNr> <X> <Y> <CR>  
Define all Source parameters  
VISU SRC_SET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
Reset default links between input units windows sources  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN –1 –1 <CR>  
VISU WIN_LINK_TO_SRC –1 –1 <CR>  
(Re-) Define links between input units windows sources  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR>  
VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR>  
Define Windows position, size, viewport and priority starting with the one that has the lowest  
priority.  
VISU WIN_SET_POS <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR>  
VISU WIN_SET_VIEWPORT <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd>  
<CR>  
VISU WIN_SHOW <WinNr> <Value> <CR>  
VISU WIN_BRING_TO_TOP <WinNr> <CR>  
Try update and solve bandwidth problems  
VISU TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE <CR>  
Enable (force) update  
VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 7 <CR>  
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PLUS  
Operation of VISU  
Following describes the operation of VISUPLUS after configuration:  
disable updates  
VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 0 <CR>  
(re-) define Links between input units windows sources  
VISU IPU_LNK_TO_WIN <IpuNr> <WinNr> <CR>  
VISU WIN_LNK_TO_SRC <WinNr> <SrcNr> <CR>  
(re-) define Window position, size, viewport and priority  
VISU WIN_SET_POS <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd> <CR>  
VISU WIN_SET_VIEWPORT <WinNr> <XStart> <YStart> <XEnd> <YEnd>  
<CR>  
VISU WIN_SHOW <WinNr> <Value> <CR>  
VISU WIN_BRING_TO_TOP <WinNr> <CR>  
try update + solve bandwidth problems  
VISU TRY_ENABLE_UPDATE <CR>  
enable (force) update  
VISU ENABLE_UPDATE 7 <CR>  
go back to first point  
Updating of Parameters  
Source parameters can also be updated during operation if necessary:  
VISU SRC_SET_PARAM <SrcNr> <SrcType> <Parameter> <Value> <CR>  
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7 Technical Appendix  
This chapter provides tabular overviews about the technical details of VISUPLUS, its components and  
of their interfaces.  
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7.1 Technical Data  
PLUS  
VISU  
dimensions (h/w/d)  
weight  
177mm/435mm/450mm | 6.97 in./17.13 in./17.72 in.  
14.6kg | 32.2lbs. (base unit)  
15,98kg | 35.23lbs. (equipped with 4 input and 4 output units)  
power mains  
90 – 240V, 60 - 50Hz  
power supply  
150W  
operating conditions  
0 .. 40° Celsius at max. 80% humidity, non condensing  
Table 7-1  
PLUS  
properties VISU  
Digital Output Board (DVI)  
functions  
upscaling  
source priority  
digital colorkeying  
digital insertion in an external signal  
resolution & colors  
maximum pixelclock  
800×600×24bpp  
1024×768×24bpp  
1280×1024×24bpp  
67MHz (internal)  
108MHz (from EOS and to projector)  
graphical output standard  
bus connection  
operating conditions  
dimensions  
PanelLink  
propriety  
0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing  
220mm×117mm  
plugs  
1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus  
2 DVI-D connectors  
Table 7-2  
properties digital output board DVI  
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Digital Output Board (MDR26)  
functions  
upscaling  
source priority  
digital colorkeying  
digital insertion in an external signal  
resolution & colors  
maximum pixelclock  
800×600×24bpp  
1024×768×24bpp  
1280×1024×24bpp  
67MHz (internal)  
112MHz(from EOS and to projector)  
graphical output standard  
bus connection  
operating conditions  
dimensions  
PanelLink  
propriety  
0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing  
220mm×117mm  
plugs  
1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU proprierty bus  
2 26pin PanelLink connectors  
Table 7-3  
properties digital output board MDR26  
Analog Output Board  
functions  
upscaling  
source priority  
analog colorkeying  
analog insertion in an external signal  
resolution & colors  
800×600×24bpp  
1024×768×24bpp  
1280×1024×24bpp  
maximum pixelclock  
67MHz (internal)  
134MHz(from EOS and to projector)  
graphical output standard  
RGsB  
RGB HV  
bus connection  
operating conditions  
dimensions  
propriety  
0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing  
220mm×117mm  
plugs  
1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus  
1 15pin SubMinD HD male connector, VGA compatible  
1 15pin SubMinD HD female connector, VGA compatible  
Table 7-4  
properties analog output board  
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RGB Input Board  
functions  
A/D conversion  
downscaling  
frame rate control  
maximal resolution  
1280×1024×24bpp  
160MHz  
maximum pixelclock  
maximum line frequency  
maximum frame frequency  
supported sync types  
100kHz  
120Hz  
separate sync: Hsync + Vsync  
composite sync: Csync  
sync-on-green  
color depth  
16-bit (R-G-B: 5-6-5)  
propriety  
bus connection  
operating conditions  
dimensions  
0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing  
220mm×101mm  
plugs  
1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus  
1 15pin SubMinD HD male connector, VGA compatible  
1 15pin SubMinD HD female connector, VGA compatible  
Table 7-5  
properties RGB input board  
Video Input Board  
functions  
video decoding  
de-interlacing with median filter  
downscaling  
frame rate control  
video norm  
CCIR 601 compatible  
16-bit YUV  
color depth  
bus connection  
operating conditions  
dimensions  
plugs  
propriety  
0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing  
220mm×101mm  
1 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the VISU propriety bus  
2 BNC connector  
2 4-in mini-DIN connectors  
Table 7-6  
properties video input board  
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Processor board  
functions  
serial communication handling  
hardware control  
VISUPLUS bus control  
supported sync types  
bus connection  
operating conditions  
dimensions  
separate sync: Hsync + Vsync  
proprierty  
0..50°C at max. 80% humidity, non condensing  
220mm×234mm  
plugs  
2 55pin 2mm ZPAQ connector to the Visu propriety bus  
2 9pin SubMinD connector, RS232 compatible  
6 BNC connector  
Table 7-7  
properties processor board  
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7.2 Interfaces  
PLUS  
Seen from outside VISU  
.
Processor Board  
5
1
9
6
1
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
5
TxD  
RxD  
CTS  
RTS  
GND  
Figure 7-1  
D9 female pin assignment  
1
5
6
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RxD  
TxD  
RTS  
CTS  
GND  
Figure 7-2  
D9 male pin assignment  
1
2
1
Signal  
Shield  
2
Figure 7-3  
BNC connector pin assignment  
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Digital Output Board DVI  
1
8
C1 C2  
C5  
C3 C4  
9
17  
9
24 16  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Data2–  
Data1–  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
Data0–  
Data2+  
10  
Data1+  
Data0+  
Data2 Shield  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Data1 Shield  
Data0 Shield  
DDC Clock  
DDC Data  
+5V Power  
Clock Shield  
Clock+  
Ground (return for  
+5V, Hsync, and  
Vsync)  
8
16  
Hot Plug Detect  
GND  
24  
Clock-  
C1  
C2  
C5  
C3  
C4  
Figure 7-4  
DVI in and out connector PanelLink pin assignment  
Digital Output Board MDR26  
13  
26  
1
14  
Pin  
PanelLink  
Pin  
PanelLink  
1
2
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
3
4
RxC-  
GND  
Rx0+  
RxC+  
Rx0-  
GND  
5
6
7
8
GND  
Rx1+  
Rx2-  
Rx1-  
GND  
Rx2+  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Figure 7-5  
MDR26 in connector PanelLink pin assignment  
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13  
26  
1
14  
Pin  
PanelLink  
Pin  
PanelLink  
1
2
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
3
4
Tx2+  
GND  
Tx1–  
Tx2–  
Tx1+  
GND  
5
6
7
8
GND  
Tx0–  
TxC+  
Tx0+  
GND  
TxC–  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Figure 7-6  
MDR26 out connector PanelLink pin assignment  
Analog Output Board, RGB in – RGB input unit, RGB out  
1
5
6
10  
11 15  
1
2
3
4
5
red  
6
7
red GND  
11  
12  
green  
blue  
green GND  
blue GND  
8
13  
14  
15  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
9
10  
sync GND  
Figure 7-7  
RGB male connector pin assignment  
Analog Output Board, RGB out – RGB Input Unit, RGB in  
5
1
10  
6
15 11  
1
2
3
4
5
red  
6
7
red GND  
11  
12  
green  
blue  
green GND  
blue GND  
8
13  
14  
15  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
9
10  
sync GND  
Figure 7-8  
RGB female connector pin assignment  
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Video Input Board, Video in/out  
1
2
1
2
Signal  
Shield  
Figure 7-9  
BNC connector pin assignment  
3
4
2
1
S-Video  
1
2
3
4
GND  
GND  
Y
C
Figure 7-10  
4-pole mini-DINconnector pin assignment  
Reset Cable (D25 – BNC)  
to pin10  
1
2
signal  
shield  
shield  
1
2
2
to pin 1  
10  
11  
12  
13  
16  
20  
21  
to pin 21  
to pin 16  
to pin 13  
to pin 11  
Figure 7-11  
reset cable pin assignment  
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Load Cable (D9 – D9)  
5
1
5
1
9
6
9
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 7-12  
load cable pin assignment  
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7.3 Order Codes  
Hardware  
R5976214  
user’s manual VISUPLUS Video Insertion Unit, English  
user’s manual EOS X Terminal, English  
RSDOC30612  
R9830602  
VISUPLUS base unit  
R9842140  
R9830621  
R9830623  
digital output board DVI  
analog output board, to be used in VISUPLUS – EOS setup  
analog output board, to be used in VISUPLUS stand alone setup  
R9830611  
R9830646  
R7626261  
R7626275  
R9832060  
R347989  
video input board  
RGB input board, compatible with XGA and SXGA  
back plane  
processor board  
control PC, Linux  
dust filter  
Data cables and adapters  
RSGBP27122  
RSGBP27123  
RSGBP27124  
MDR26 <–> MDR26, max. XGA, 2 m  
MDR26 <–> MDR26, max. XGA, 10 m  
MDR26 <–> MDR26, max. XGA, 1,5 m  
RSCBL31360  
RSCBL31361  
RSCBL31362  
DVI-D –> MDR26, max. XGA, 1,5 m  
DVI-D –> MDR26, max. XGA, 2 m  
DVI-D –> MDR26, max. XGA, 10 m  
RSCBL31890  
RSCBL31891  
RSCBL31892  
MDR26 –> DVI-D, max. XGA, 1,5 m  
MDR26 –> DVI-D, max. XGA, 2 m  
MDR26 –> DVI-D, max. XGA, 10 m  
RSCBL32060  
RSCBL32062  
RSCBL32063  
DVI-D <–> DVI-D, max. SXGA, 2 m  
DVI-D <–> DVI-D, max. XGA, 5 m  
DVI-D <–> DVI-D, max. XGA, 10 m  
RSCBL32040  
RSCBL32041  
RSCBL32042  
DVI-D <–> DVI-D optical, max. SXGA, 10 m  
DVI-D <–> DVI-D optical, max. SXGA, 20 m  
DVI-D <–> DVI-D optical, max. SXGA, 50 m  
RSCBL32030  
RSCBL32050  
MDR26 –> DVI-D adapter  
DVI-D –> MDR26 adapter  
Software  
RSCRS31972  
RSCRS3045B  
user’s manual APOLLO  
APOLLO, basic package  
(containing:  
RSCRS30451  
RSCRS30452  
RSCRS30455  
Desktop Management  
Remote Pointer  
Device Control)  
R9830830  
APOLLO, full package  
(containing:  
Apollo basic package  
Video viewers (required for VISU  
Screen viewer  
PLUS  
RSCRS30453  
RSCRS30454  
RSCRS3045I  
)
Screen scraper)  
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R5976144  
R9832080  
R9830830  
user’s manual OSIRIS  
VISUPLUS support license  
OSIRIS Wall Management Software, Basic  
(containing:  
R9832000  
Base module  
R9832001  
R9832002  
R9832003  
R9832004  
remote pointer  
VISUPLUS insertion  
projector control module  
control manager)  
R9830835  
OSIRIS Wall Management Software, Full Version  
(containing:  
OSIRIS Basic  
R9832005  
R9832006  
R9832007  
matrix switch control module  
UPS security control module  
external serial device module)  
R9832020  
license OSIRIS for VISUPLUS stand alone  
Table 7-8  
order codes  
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8 Troubleshooting  
Check this chapter for help, if your VISUPLUS does not operate properly and for information how to  
contact the technical support of BARCO.  
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8.1 Communication to VISUPLUS Fails  
The LCD display on the front of VISUPLUS shows system messages concerning operation and errors.  
The error messages that may appear, are all related with commands sent from an EOS or control  
PC. The software on these devices will take care of the generated error messages.  
In the case that the communication to the VISUPLUS (-chain) fails (e.g. no host present – message)  
the following should be done:  
Check the control cabling of the processor board:  
The VISUPLUS load cabling or the VISUPLUS reset cabling may be not correct or incomplete. See  
section 3.3.1 Connecting to check if the cabling is correct. Verify all connections.  
Restart VisuPlus  
:
After checking the cabling and correcting it, if necessary, power off all VISUPLUS in the chain,  
wait one minute and power on the VISUPLUS again. Retry the download.  
Check result:  
Check if the download has taken place correctly. If it still is not successful call for technical as-  
sistance, see section 8.2 Hot Line. To provide information for the technical assistance, please  
continue with error detection as follows:  
Status LED:  
Check the status LED on the front of all VISUPLUS, see section 3.1.1 VisuPlus.  
If one ore more are on, remove the VisuPlus reset cable from the RS232 in connector [1] of the  
processor board, 3.2.7 Processor Board and check again the status LED. Please report this reac-  
tion of the status LED as well to the technical assistance.  
If the status LEDs are off, check the LCD panel of the first VISUPLUS in the chain. Is there -  
readable - text on the display? What text?  
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8.2 Hot Line  
Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions!  
BARCO N.V. Projection Systems - Europe  
Nordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne  
Phone: +32-56-368-211, Fax: +32-56-368-251  
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9 Index  
9.1 Table of Tables  
Table 2-1 interaction of VISUPLUS, OSIRIS and X Server .......................................................................2-4  
Table 3-1 color coding of BNC connectors........................................................................................3-10  
Table 4-1 supported video standards....................................................................................................4-3  
Table 4-2 display properties of RGB input unit ...................................................................................4-4  
Table 6-1 syntax elements of VisuPlus commands ................................................................................6-2  
Table 6-2 VisuPlus commands - overview .............................................................................................6-5  
Table 6-3 arguments of SET_BAUDRATE command........................................................................6-6  
Table 6-4 arguments of VERBOSE command.....................................................................................6-7  
Table 6-5 arguments of HW_SET_PARAM / HW_GET_PARAM commands .................................6-8  
Table 6-6 arguments of OPU_SET_POS command.............................................................................6-9  
Table 6-7 parameters of OPU_SET_PARAM / OPU_GET_PARAM command .............................6-10  
Table 6-8 values of <WinNr> of IPU_LNK_TO_WIN command ....................................................6-11  
Table 6-9 values of <SrcNr> of WIN_LINK_TO_SRC command ...................................................6-11  
Table 6-10 values of <Value> of WIN_SHOW command ................................................................6-12  
Table 6-11 arguments of WIN_SET_PARAM / WIN_GET_PARAM commands...........................6-13  
Table 6-12 values of <SrcType> of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command ............6-14  
Table 6-13 video parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command ..................6-14  
Table 6-14 RGB parameters of SRC_SET_PARAM / SRC_GET_PARAM command...................6-15  
Table 6-15 values of ENABLE_UPDATE command........................................................................6-16  
Table 6-16 arguments of TRY_ENABLE_PUDATE command .......................................................6-17  
Table 7-1 properties VISUPLUS................................................................................................................7-2  
Table 7-2 properties digital output board .............................................................................................7-2  
Table 7-3 properties analog output board.............................................................................................7-3  
Table 7-4 properties RGB input board .................................................................................................7-4  
Table 7-5 properties video input board.................................................................................................7-4  
Table 7-6 properties processor board ...................................................................................................7-5  
Table 7-7 order codes .........................................................................................................................7-12  
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9.2 Table of Figures  
Figure 1-1 CEE 7 plug  
1-5  
1-5  
Figure 1-2 ANSI 73.11 plug  
Figure 2-1 VISUPLUS – EOS setup  
Figure 2-2 VISUPLUS – standalone setup  
2-2  
2-3  
PLUS  
Figure 3-1 front view of VISU  
3-2  
PLUS  
Figure 3-2 rear view of VISU  
3-3  
PLUS  
Figure 3-3 mains connection of VISU  
Figure 3-4 digital output unit (DVI)  
Figure 3-5 DVI-D to DVI-D cable  
Figure 3-6 numbering of output units  
Figure 3-7 output units in multiple VISU  
Figure 3-9 digital output unit  
3-5  
3-6  
3-6  
3-7  
PLUS  
3-7  
3-8  
Figure 3-10 PanelLink cable  
3-8  
Figure 3-11 analog output unit  
Figure 3-12 D15 – D15 cable  
3-9  
3-10  
3-10  
3-11  
3-11  
3-11  
3-12  
3-13  
3-14  
3-14  
3-15  
3-17  
3-18  
3-19  
4-6  
Figure 3-13 D15 – BNC cable  
Figure 3-14 video input unit  
Figure 3-15 numbering of input units  
Figure 3-16 input units in multiple VISU  
Figure 3-17 RGB input unit  
PLUS  
Figure 3-18 processor board  
Figure 3-19 VISUPLUS load cable  
Figure 3-20 VISUPLUS reset cable  
Figure 3-21 BNC - BNC cable  
Figure 3-22 data and control cabling: VISUPLUS – EOS setup, digital  
Figure 3-23 data and control cabling: VisuPlus – Eos setup, analog  
Figure 3-24 data and control cabling: VisuPlus – standalone setup, analog  
Figure 4-1 display without video switcher  
Figure 4-2 display with video switcher  
4-6  
Figure 6-1 data tables of VisuPlus  
6-3  
Figure 6-2 numbering of OPU’s and projection modules  
Figure 7-1 D9 female pin assignment  
6-9  
7-6  
Figure 7-2 D9 male pin assignment  
7-6  
Figure 7-3 BNC connector pin assignment  
7-6  
Figure 7-4 DVI in and out connector PanelLink pin assignment  
Figure 7-6 MDR26 in connector PanelLink pin assignment  
Figure 7-7 MDR26 out connector PanelLink pin assignment  
Figure 7-8 RGB male connector pin assignment  
Figure 7-9 RGB female connector pin assignment  
Figure 7-10 BNC connector pin assignment  
7-7  
7-7  
7-8  
7-8  
7-8  
7-9  
Figure 7-11 4-pole mini-DINconnector pin assignment  
Figure 7-12 reset cable pin assignment  
7-9  
7-9  
Figure 7-13 load cable pin assignment  
7-10  
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