Specifications

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iCOMPEL Digital Signage - User Guide (V9.0.3)
Settings
Layout Canvas Size
When designing Layouts this size is used to limit where Zones can be placed and is used used by the iCOMPEL to draw
the Layouts that are being played. .
The iCOMPEL will choose the most appropriate resolution available from the attached screen to allow output at the Layout
Canvas Size.
Valid width values are whole numbers from 640 to 2000.
Valid height values are whole numbers from 480 to 2000.
Orientation
The orientation determines picture orientation on the Screen. The following settings are available:
Landscape - Top edge at top. This is the default display and will apply to most screens. It corresponds to 0 degrees of
rotation.
Portrait - Left edge at top. This setting corresponds to 90 degrees of rotation.
Portrait - Right edge at top. This setting corresponds to 270 degrees of rotation.
Landscape - Bottom edge at top. This setting corresponds to 180 degrees of rotation.
Fallback Timings
These settings are only used if the iCOMPEL cannot obtain resolution settings from the screen using Plug and Play.
Fallback timings should only ever be necessary for VGA screens as all digital interfaces mandate Plug and Play support
in their specifications.
VESA CVT Timings
The width and height values are taken from the Layout Canvas Size; all other timing information is calculated using the
VESA standard CVT formula.
Always use Normal Blanking for CRT screens. Try Reduced Blanking for Flat screen displays.
Custom Timings
This allows you to provide custom timing information, and is for advanced users only.
The width and height values are taken from the Layout Canvas Size.