Meicheng R MX-1004PF Professional Quad-View Video Processor User Manual Made in Taiwan www.meicheng.com.
Safety and Notice The MX-1004PF Professional Quad-View Video Processor has been tested for conformity to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the MX-1004PF should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit. z Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction General Features Specifications Package Contents Inputs and Outputs Control Panel and VFD Menu IR Remote Control Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Safety Precautions Installation Procedure Chapter 3 Operation Software System Requirement and Precautions Instruction of Software Connection Definitions of Menu Buttons and Icons The firmware update process Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Warranty Appendix Supported Resolution
Introduction General The MX-1004PF Professional Quad-View Video Processor is an advanced video processor for multimedia presentations. It is an ideal solution for applications where up to four video signals must be displayed on a single display. It supports up to 16 video inputs, of which four can be outputted simultaneously with the desired display layout through software control.
Features z Support six most popular video formats: four VGA, four DVI/HDMI, four component, four S-Video and four composite inputs! z Input resolution support from 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive. z DVI 1.0 z Support HDCP 1.1 z Dual outputs (DVI / VGA), 640x480 to 1920x1200. z Video background available. z Adjustable size& position through software. z Dynamic transition for video sizing and positioning z Titles, borders and colored backgrounds.
Specifications Model Name Technical Role of usage Dual output support Background video input HDCP compliance Video bandwidth Video support Audio support Control Embedded video mixer Cascadable Input TMDS signal ESD protection PCB stack-up Input Output DVI connector S-Video connector VGA connector RS-232 connector RCA connector RJ-45 connector Mechanical Housing Model Dimensions Package (L x W x H) Carton Model Weight Package Fixedness Power supply Power consumption Operation temperature Storage temperature
1x UL AC power cord 1x User manual 1x UL AC power cord 1x User manual 1x IR Remote Package Contents 1. MX-1004PF 3.VGA to Component Breakout Cable (VYPBA01) 2. DVI to DVI&VGA Breakout Cable (DDVY01) 4. DVI to VGA Adapter (DVA01) 5. S-Video & CVBS breakout cable 6. UL AC Power Cord 7. RS-232 to USB Adapter 8. 1U Rack Mounting-Ear 9. Installation Software CD 10. User Manual 11.
Inputs and Outputs The MX-1004PF has 16 inputs and accepts both graphics and video signals, which come from computers (DVI or VGA), composite, and component video sources respectively. You can pick up four of the ten inputs and then display four of them simultaneously on the same screen. Figure 2 shows the rear panel connectors of a MX-1004PF and Table 1 illustrates how you can connect video devices and display to the MX-1004PF.
Control Panel and VFD Menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PAP Full Screen 11 Function key: Layout 2 Input Select 12 Function key: N/A 8 Function key: Input Signal 13 Infrared Sensor 9 Function key: Setting 6 10 Function key: Layout 1 1 2 3 4 5 7 14 15 Navigation Selecting PIP Window Arrangement [Main Window with 3 triple sub-windows aside] You can choose one of the following window arrangement from 4 presets 1. To cancel the operation, press [ LAYOUT 1] again 2.
[Quad Windows in crisscross + 3 user-defined custom] 1. To cancel the operation, press [ LAYOUT 2] again 2.
IR Remote Control MX-1004PF ships with a compact remote control that allows for direct access to most commands used to control the video processor. IR Remote Button Define 1. Power Button Power ON/OFF the device 2. Cross-Layout Set PAP layout to default layout (cross type ) 3. Side-Bar Layout Set PAP layout to default layout (Side-Bar type ) 4. Input CH2 Set channel 2 to be focus channel 5. Right Button Menu button 6. Input CH4 Set channel 4 to be focus channel 7. Up Button Menu button 8.
Hardware Installation Safety Precautions I. To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. II. When connecting other products such as DVD players, and personal computers, you should turn off the power of this product for protection against electric shocks. III. The product should be placed more than one foot away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
4. Connect a device equipped S-Video & CVBS through S-Video & CVBS breakout cable. 5. Connect a device equipped with DVI output (such as PC) to the DVI connector of the breakout cable. 6. Connect a device equipped with component video output (YPbPr such as DVD player or camera) to the 3-RCA jack of the VYPBA01. 7. Connect a device equipped with VGA output (such as laptop) to the VGA connector of MX-1004PF. 8. Connect a device equipped with composite video output to composite input of the MX-1004PF. 9.
Operation Software System Requirement and Precautions 1. The MX-1004PF provides a software control program, Quartet, which runs under Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista through the interface of RS-232 serial control. 2. Before you click on the icon of the software, make sure you have secured the connection between your computer COM port and the MX-1004PF and switched on the MX-1004PF with green LED light. Instruction of Software Connection 1.
Definitions of Menu Buttons and Icons 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Fast Linkage This button will update software GUI for device state. 2 Output Resolution: .
4 Background Setting MX-1004PF offers the video background to make this advanced unit actually working like 5 channel video mixer! The default background video must work as full screen! Users can choose between color and video background through the following control window. Click on this button will show the dialog for output resolution, background color and background channel setting.
8 Channel Control Panel Output Window Panel: Channel visible, blend, size, position .Input Signal Panel: Input signal type selection, signal stable, input format.
The firmware update process Step 1: Same as the Software operation process Step 1 Step 2: Same as the Software operation process Step 2 Step 3: Press “Advance Setting” Button Æ ”Update” Button Æ “Check and confirm the firmware version” Æ “Firmware Update” Button, then the system would do the implementation of firmware update as below chart,
Step 4: After the firmware update is complete, please implement ”Factory Reset” and “Modular Configure” and make sure each module has been successful implementation (Please refer to the green icon). If the firmware update is failed, please repeat the implementation procedures.
Troubleshooting Problem No power No/ Erratic video Poor quality Wrong color Recommendations 9 Check if you correctly and firmly plug AC power core into MX-1004PF. 9 If you are recovering from power outage, accidentally unplug the power core or other power surge conditions, leave the device off for a while and then power it on again. 9 Make sure all cables are in good working condition and properly connected to the MX-1004PF and displays.
Limited Warranty The SELLER warrants the MX-1004PF Professional Quad-View Video Processor to be free from defects in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the SELLER or an authorized dealer.
Appendix – Supported Resolution [ DVI‐x / YPbPr‐x / VGA‐x (x = 1~4)] Socket Supported Mode Resolution Supported Mode Resolution NTSC/480I/525I 720x240 @60Hz PAL/576I/625I 480P/525P 720x288 @50Hz 720x483 @60Hz MAC 832x624 @75Hz VESA 1024x768 @60Hz 480P (16:9) 960x483 @60Hz MAC 1024x768 @60Hz 576P/625P 720x756 @50Hz (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @50Hz 1280x720 @60Hz VESA IBM 1024x768 @70Hz 1024x768 @72Hz VESA 1024x768 @75Hz (HDTV) 1080i 1920x1080 @50Hz MAC 1024x768 @75Hz (HDTV)
[DVI‐I OUT] Socket Supported Mode Resolution (HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @60Hz (HDTV) 1080p VESA 1920x1080 @60Hz 800x600 @60Hz VESA 1024x768 @60Hz VESA 1280x1024 @60Hz VESA VESA 1280x768 @60Hz 1400x1050 @60Hz VESA 1400x1050 @50Hz VESA 1600x1200 @60Hz VESA 1920x1200 @60Hz
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