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VS1912 User Manual FCC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
VS1912 User Manual Safety This product has been classified as Information Technology Equipment. SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China.
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VS1912 User Manual Package Contents The VS1912 12-Port DP Video Wall Media Player package consists of: 1 VS1912 12-Port DP Video Wall Media Player 12 DisplayPort to DVI Adapters 1 Power Cord 1 Mounting Kit 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
VS1912 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii User Information . . . . . . . . .
VS1912 User Manual Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adding Profiles to a Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Editing Profiles in a Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Saving a Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VS1912 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VS1912 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the VS1912 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
VS1912 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VS1912 12-Port DP Video Wall Media Player is a PC-based media player which provides an ideal solution for multi-display applications such as digital signage, video walls, projection screens and digital board installations. The VS1912 supports video wall configurations with up to 12 displays and allows you to design creative video walls in various asymmetric layouts.
VS1912 User Manual Features Supports DisplayPort – an advanced video interface for the clear video display Lockable connectors for the DisplayPort ports Single system for Digital Signage / Video Wall displays Video Wall feature provides profiles that you can customize into various layouts using a web GUI Supports Asymmetric Video Wall applications Small form factor: 1U Flexible scheduling for different profiles Widgets available: Video / Images / Flash / Webpage / Text / Banner / Clock / RS
Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements The following equipment is required for a complete VS1912 installation: Source Device Multimedia played by the VS1912 originates from two possible sources: Media files copied to the VS1912’s internal storage (see page 15 for details). A media device connected to the VS1912’s HDMI input port (see page 17 for details).
VS1912 User Manual Components Front View 2 1 3 No. Component Description 1 Power Button Press this button to turn the VS1912 on / off. 2 Bi-directional Serial ports Connect a computer or high-end system controller via these serial ports. 3 DisplayPort Output ports The cables from the DisplayPort display devices plug into these ports.
Chapter 1. Introduction Rear View 6 No. 3 5 7 4 Component 1 2 Function 1 Audio Output port The cable that connects to the audio input port on speakers plugs in here. 2 USB 2.0 ports These ports are used for importing playback schedules from USB drives. 3 USB 3.0 ports These ports are used for importing playback schedules from USB drives.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 41. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off. 3. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded. Installation Refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the steps) and do the following: 1.
VS1912 User Manual VS1912 should have a 9-pin male connector. See RS-232 Commands, page 39, for further details. 5. (Optional) Connect a USB drive to any of the USB ports for importing playback schedules. 6. (Optional) Connect an HDMI video source to the HDMI input port. 7. Plug the power cord supplied with the package into the VS1912’s 3-prong AC socket, and then connect this to an AC power source. 8. Turn on access to the power source. 9. First power on all display devices in the installation. 10.
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview The VS1912 can be configured over a standard TCP/IP connection via its graphical user interface (GUI) using a web browser, or via a RS-232 serial controller. Media for playback can also be transferred to the VS1912’s internal storage via a TCP/IP connection. Logging in To access the Browser GUI: 1. Connect the VS1912 directly to your computer or to the network your computer is connected to (see page 7 for details). 2.
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Chapter 4 Browser Operation Overview The VS1912 can be configured over a standard TCP/IP connection via its builtin Graphical User Interface (GUI). Because it can be accessed from anywhere over a network or the Internet, operators can easily log in via web browser. Security is ensured by password protection and a user-configurable time-out. Logging in To access the GUI, type the VS1912’s IP address into the address bar of the Google Chrome web browser.
VS1912 User Manual If a user attempts to log in using a web browser besides Google Chrome, they will be presented with the following warning message.: Note: When first using the VS1912, please start by setting the Layout (see page 28).
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Main Page This is where you access the various features and settings of the VS1912. The page is divided into three parts: Profile, Scheduling and Overview. Menu Bar The Menu Bar consists of two drop-down menus. User – click to access the log out button. Language Menu – click to select the language for the user interface. Options include: English, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
VS1912 User Manual Profile The Profile options allow you to set the video output via creating customized profiles. Before creating or playing a Profile, ensure that the displays’ Layout has been correctly set up (see page 28). To play a Profile, see Playback, page 33. Creating a Profile To configure a new profile: 1. From Profile, click on the [New Profile] icon. 2. You will be presented with your display layout as a blank canvas: Note: To edit your display layout, please see Layout, page 28.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation 3. To upload media files to the VS1912, click on the Upload button and select the desired files from the computer attached to the VS1912. For a list of supported file types, see page 44. 4. Drag and drop media from the VS1912’s internal storage onto the blank canvas. Note: 1. If you mouseover media files stored on the VS1912 (visible in the tree menu on the left), their thumbnails will appear in the top lefthand corner of the Profile screen. 2.
VS1912 User Manual Ordered (right-click on the media thumbnail on the canvas) Removed (right-click on the media thumbnail on the canvas) 6. Use the Widget Bar to drag and drop widgets into the profile. Option Description Use the Web Widget to include Internet content in the profile. For Web Widget limitation information, see page 47. Use the Text Widget to include text in the profile. Use the Text Banner Widget to include scrolling text in the profile.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Option Description Use the Digital Clock Widget to include a digital clock in the profile. Use the RSS Widget to include an RSS feed in the profile. Use the Streaming Widget to include streaming media in the profile. Use the Capture In Widget to play media from the HDMI input. Note: To customize each widget, once it has been included in your profile, right-click on the widget and select Properties. 7. To save the profile, click on Save in the menu bar.
VS1912 User Manual Opening a Profile To open an existing profile: 1. From Profile, click on the [Open Profile] icon. 2. Select a profile from those available. 3. Click Open Profile.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Deleting a Profile To delete an existing profile: 1. From Profile, click on the [Open Profile] icon. 2. Select a profile from those available. Then click Open Profile. 3. Next, select Delete from the menu bar. 4. Check the boxes next to the profiles you want to delete.
VS1912 User Manual 5. Finally, click on Delete Profile.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Scheduling Scheduling is located below the Profile options. Scheduling allows you to queue and play profiles in sequence for a specific amount of time. Calendar Clicking on the [Calendar] icon will display a profile schedule. The following options are available for browsing and viewing the [Calendar]. Option Description The Left button scrolls to the previous month/week/day. The Right button scrolls to the next month/week/day.
VS1912 User Manual Option Description The Week button displays the Calendar in weekly increments. It is the default view. The Day button displays the Calendar in daily increments. Adding Profiles to a Calendar Saved profiles will be visible in the column to the left of the Calendar. To add a profile to the Calendar: 1. Drag and drop the profile from the Profiles column into the desired time slot on the Calendar. 2. The profile will then become visible on the Calendar.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation To add more than one profile to a Calendar item (to create a Profile Sequence): 1. Drag and drop a profile from the Profiles column into the desired time slot on the Calendar. 2. Drag and drop another profile from the Profiles column into an already created Calendar item. Editing Profiles in a Calendar To edit a profile on the Calendar: 1. Double-click on a profile that has been added to the Calendar.
VS1912 User Manual 2. The profile’s properties window will then appear. 3. Here you can set the profile’s: Duration: Start Time, End Time, All Day Repeat: Start Date, End Date Profile Sequence: The play order of profiles if more than one profile is included in the calendar item. Drag and drop the visible profiles into the Profile Sequence to add them. The duration of each individual profile will be the duration of the longest playing item within it.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation 5. If you want to remove the profile from the Calendar, click on Delete. Saving a Calendar To save the profile layout in your Calendar, click on the Save button in the top menu bar. Saving a profile will automatically publish it (see Playback, page 33, for player controls). Clearing a Calendar To clear the profile layout in your Calendar, click on the Clear button in the top menu bar.
VS1912 User Manual Overview The Overview options allow you to view and configure the VS1912’s settings. General Clicking on the [General] icon will display general system information. The following tabs are available in the [General] section: The System tab displays model, firmware version, schedule and profile information. The CPU/RAM Status tab displays the current CPU and memory usage.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation The Video Cards tab displays Layout, Video Card and Display information. To change Layout settings, see Layout, page 28. The Storage tab displays Total, Available and Used storage available on the VS1912.
VS1912 User Manual Layout Clicking on the [Layout] icon will allow users to set the display layout of the video wall. The following tabs are available in the [Layout] section: Standard Mode and Asymmetrical Mode. For details on supported display layouts, see page 44. Standard Mode In Standard Mode, the settings for a symmetrical video wall layout can be configured (see page 44 for supported symmetrical video wall layouts).
Chapter 4. Browser Operation EDID Override: Allows the user to override default EDID settings and customize the video wall’s refresh rate. If the video wall is operating normally, it is strongly suggested that the user does not enable EDID Override. Refresh Rate: If EDID Override is selected, the user may customize the video wall’s refresh rate. Show/Hide ID: Shows or hides each screen’s ID number on the video wall. Show/Hide Bezel Bar: Shows or hides the bezel bar settings and onscreen slider.
VS1912 User Manual Splice Canvas: Displays a virtual mockup of all screens in the video wall. By double-clicking on a screen in the Splice Canvas window or on a row in the Screen List, individual settings for the selected screen become available: Screen ID: The screen’s identifying number (see Show/Hide ID, page 28, for details on how to show/hide screen ID numbers). Position X: The screen’s position on the X axis. By default screens are at 0 on the X axis.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Logs Clicking on the [Logs] icon will allow you to view and export system logs. Log types include: Playback, Information, Warning and Error. To enable system logging, set the maximum log file size and clear the log file, see Logs, page 37. Exporting System Logs To export the VS1912’s system logs: 1. Click on the Export button in the top right-hand corner. 2. The system log will then be downloaded to the browser’s download directory.
VS1912 User Manual Configuration Clicking on the [Configuration] icon will allow you to adjust important settings of the VS1912. The following tabs are available in the [Configuration] section: Power, Playback, Register Information, Server Information, Account, Network, Date/Time, Log and Firmware. Power The Power page allows you to configure the VS1912’s Power Schedule as well as Reboot and Shutdown the unit. To add an entry to the Power Schedule: 1. Select the desired Action from the drop-down menu. 2.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation 3. Use the sliders to choose what time you want this task to occur at, then click Done. 4. Click Add. To Edit or Remove an entry from the Power Schedule: 1. Select the entry. 2. Click on either Edit or Remove at the bottom of the Power page. Playback The Playback page allows you to control profile playback, enable widget transparency and preview the current profile.
VS1912 User Manual The Operation section allows you to: Start, Stop or Restart playback of the current profile. To enable the widget transparency feature during playback, select the checkbox under Widget Transparency Settings. For more information on widgets, see page 16. To preview the current profile: 1. Select Start Live View. 2. A still image of the current profile will appear every few seconds at the bottom of the Playback page.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation License The License page allows you to register the VS1912 with ATEN, view and update its License Key and view and update its Name. Server Information The Server Information page allows you to view and update the VS1912’s Server IP Address, Server Pairing Key and confirm its Registration Status. Account The Account page allows you to change the password used when accessing the VS1912’s GUI.
VS1912 User Manual Network The Network page allows you to configure the VS1912’s network settings. In Network, double-click the DHCP, IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway fields to edit these settings. To set either of these two LAN ports as the Default Gateway, use the drop-down menu underneath this section. Note: Check DHCP to allow the DHCP server to assign an IP address to the VS1912. Uncheck DHCP to enter your own static IP address settings for the device.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Date/Time The Date/Time page allows you to configure the VS1912’s internal clock and calendar. This can be done: Manually by inputting the date and time. Automatically by selecting Sync with Computer. The VS1912 will then copy the date and time from the connected computer. Automatically by selecting Use Network Time. The VS1912 will then copy the date and time from the NTP server at the selected time interval.* Note: This feature requires an active internet connection.
VS1912 User Manual Firmware The Firmware allows you to view the VS1912’s current firmware Version, update to newer firmware versions and Clear All Saved Data. To upgrade the firmware, do the following: 1. Click on the empty field to browse to the firmware upgrade file. Make sure you have the correct file for the VS1912. 2. Click on the upload button to start the upgrade process. Note: 1.
Chapter 5 RS-232 Commands Overview In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end controller (such as a PC) to the VS1912, use a serial cable such as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VS1912 should have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this to the serial interface on the rear of the VS1912. Refer to number 4 on the diagram on page 8. Note: 1. RS-232 functionality is pending and will be available with future firmware upgrades. 2.
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Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. This product is for indoor use only. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
VS1912 User Manual Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair. Liquid has been spilled into the device.
Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iv: North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
VS1912 User Manual Supported Display Layouts Orientation The following video wall display layouts are supported by the VS1912: Layout Orientation Resolution 8x1 Landscape / Portrait 1920x1080 / 1080x1920 6x2 4x3 3x4 2x6 1x8 Rotation Only screen rotations of 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° are supported: 44
Appendix Supported File Types The following file types are supported during upload and playback operations: Media Type Format Video mp4 avi wmv mov m4v Flash swf Audio mp3 mp2 m4a m1a wav Image jpg jpeg bmp png pptx doc docx mkv (Static) Image gif (Animated) Document ppt xls xlsx (Office) Document pdf (Other) Web htm html 45
VS1912 User Manual Playback Limitations When using audio, video and web widgets in a profile, specific limitations exist. Audio If a profile includes several audio files or videos with sound, then the audio output will feature these mixed together. To avoid this, please turn the volume off on select video and audio files manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Right-click on the file in the profile canvas. 2. Click on Properties. 3. Change the value for Volume to 0.
Appendix Video When using more than one screen and playing of more than one video, the following limitations apply (please note that these values are for reference only): Mode Video Wall Screens Max. Resolution 12 1920x1080/1080P 2 12 1920x1080/1080P 4 8 4 1920x1080/1080P 4 32 8 1280x720/720P 1 32 4 1280x720/720P 2 32 Standard Asymmetrical Video Files Max.
VS1912 User Manual Specifications Function Video Input Interface Video Output Interface Video 8.64 Gbps (2.7 Gbps per lane) Max. Pixel Clock 340 MHz (with DP to DVI active adapter) Audio Output Control RS-232* Ethernet USB Connector: 2 x DB-9 Female (Black) Baud Rate: 38400–19200 Protocol: Hardware & Software Flow Control 2 x RJ-45 Female 1 x 3-Prong AC Socket I/P Rating 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz; 3.0 A Operating Temp. Humidity Carton Lot 1 x 3.
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