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AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

• MCC-C2R Quick Start Guide
• Dated December, 2006

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Overview

• Unpacking the modules
• Cascading the modules
• Starting the controller
• Configuring multiple groups
• Starting Cosmos
• Creating a Master Layout
• Saving your work
• Backing up data

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Unpacking the Modules

• Your modules should come in boxes with individual
  boxes inside
• On the top of each box should be DVI, RJ45, and
  power cables (US only)
• If you purchased a controller, there will be a
  PS2 dongle, a set of keyboard/mouse, and a packet
  of manuals with rack screws
• If you order the MCC-C2RTP option, you will also
  have a touch screen
• Do not throw these items away (If you lose these
  items, you will need to purchase new ones)
• On the top of the controller will be a quality
  assurance check sheet along with a letter and
  some simple instructions to get the controller up
  and running

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Cascading the Modules

• Rack the modules as close to the controller as
  possible
• If you have a single group or multiple groups
  with less than 15 modules, then you do not need a
  network hub
• Follow the directions in the hardware manual for
  instructions and diagrams on how to wire your
  system
• If you need a connection diagram, we can provide
  one for you to help you quickly cascade your
  modules

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Starting the Controller

• Once you have all the cables connected, make sure
  the power supply is set to either 115v or 225v
  depending on your region and power on the
  controller
• If the controller is on a KVM switch, make sure
  you have it switched to the controller so you can
  see it boot
• After the controller boots into Windows XP, power
  on all the modules
• It is common for your group display to show a
  black screen, go to sleep, show a bunch of
  mangled pictures, or flicker at this point
• For some controllers, Windows XP is password
  protected, in these situations, use the following
  Login/Password controller/avitech

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Configuring Multiple Groups

• To configure multiple groups from a single master
  module, connect a straight through Ethernet cable
  from the IP port on the controller to the IP port
  on the module
• If you have a module with time code, make sure it
  is the first module in each group
• The master module should be set to rotary ID0
  with each subsequent module having a higher ID
  number in increments of one

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Starting Cosmos - Scan

• From the desktop of the controller, run
  Scan_NetModules.exe
• Select Broadcast to find all IP addresses in the
  system
• If this does not return any results, power cycle
  the master in each group, and then try again
• After the program detects 210.100.100.151, select
  Save and then exit the program
• If you get any error messages, make sure the
  folder is not write protected

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Starting Cosmos - Detect

• Double-click on Cosmos on the desktop of the
  controller
• The module detection report will show all active
  IP addresses with modules associated with that
  address
• Make sure all your modules are detected in the
  dialog box, if they aren't, check the Rotary ID
  and then ReScan
• Select Nextgt to continue

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Select Total Monitors

• Make sure Auto Set is unchecked and select the
  number of groups in your system
• Auto Set allows you to set all the modules
  connected in multiple groups with a single module
  in each group or one group with all modules in a
  group
• Select Nextgt to continue

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Starting Cosmos Group Setup

• At the Group 1 setup screen select the modules to
  be included in group 1 from the Available Module
  group and Include them in the Included Module
  group
• Make sure to select NO VGA Overlay
• From the drop down box, select the display
  resolution
• Select Next to setup additional groups or Finish
  to complete the initialization process

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Starting Cosmos Set Monitor

• You do not have to do anything with this menu, it
  does not affect the output of each individual
  group and only serves as a map of your system
• You can come back and set this later
• Select OK to continue

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Cosmos Control Center

• The Cosmos Control Center is the first thing you
  will see when the software completes the
  initialization process
• If you have multiple groups, you will see a
  number for each group
• Select the number to choose the group you want to
  modify

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Using Cosmos Buttons

• TAKE command After making any changes on the
  control screen, make sure to select this to
  update the Group Display
• Program menu These options affect all the
  modules in the system
• Group menu Right-click in the black space to
  access this menu, options in this menu will
  affect only the selected group
• Window menu Right-click in a window box to
  access this menu, options in this menu will
  affect only the selected window
• Mode Three modes are available for different
  scenarios, they are as follows
• System Status Allows operators to monitor the
  status of the system
• Layout Control Allows operators to make changes
  to the layout and appearance of the windows
• Touch Control Allows operators to interface with
  the software through a touch panel LCD
• File menu Allows users to save group presets and
  to export labels

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Create a Master Layout

• The first thing to do is to create a master
  layout for you system, this is how the system
  will look whenever you power it on
• Even if your system is constantly running 24/7,
  you should still create a master layout
• To do this, follow the directions in the
  following pages to use the menus in Cosmos to
  setup all aspects of your monitor wall

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Window Layout

• To automatically arrange all the windows in a
  particular group, select Group Preset from the
  Group menu and then select a layout
• To open the Group menu, right click on any black
  space or right click on a window and select Open
  Group Menu
• If you need to lock the aspect ratio of a
  particular window to 43 or 169, right click on
  the window and select Fix AR in Resizing and
  choose either 43 or 169

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Manual Window Layout

• To manually adjust the position of a window, left
  click and hold in the middle of a window and then
  drag it to a new position and release the left
  click
• To manually adjust the size of a window, left
  click and hold on the border of a window and then
  drag the border until the size is what you want
  it to be
• After each action, make sure to select Take or
  the F5 key to update the group display with the
  control display

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Turning On/Off Labels

• By default, all the labels are turned of when
  Cosmos initializes
• To turn it on, select ProgramCommonInformation,
  make sure Label is checked and select OK (Repeat
  and make sure Label is unchecked to turn it off)
• To change the Font or colors properties of the
  label, select ProgramCommonSet Label Properties

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Entering Label Names

• There are two ways to enter in label names, you
  can enter them in all at once for the entire
  system, enter all the names one group at a time,
  or enter them in one window at a time
• To enter labels for an entire system, select
  ProgramSetup All Video Window Labels
• To enter labels for a single group, select Set
  Group Video Window Labels from the group menu
• To enter a label for a single window, right click
  on a window and select Set Label Properties

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Turn On/Off Cocks

• By default the clock is digital and is turned off
  when Cosmos is initialized
• To turn on the clock, select Add/Remove Module
  Time Clock from the group menu and then select mt
  under the module you want to enable the clock
  from and choose either count down or count up
  time, select OK to turn on the clock
• The digital clock should appear in the top left
  corner of the display, if there is a window
  there, move it to reveal the clock
• To change the properties of the clock, right
  click on it and select Setup
• Read the additional guides for setting up an
  analog clock or time code clock

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Turn On/Off Audio Meters

• By default the audio meters are turned off when
  Cosmos is initialized
• To turn On the audio meter, select
  ProgramCommonSet MCC8000 Audio meter
• For embedded audio, select Show All and then
  choose the audio group to display on the left and
  right side
• For Analog and AES audio, select the last three
  check boxes and under the second drop down menu,
  select AA/AES

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Audio Meter Wiring Diagram

• For AES Audio, use the J1 block for audio inputs
• For Analog Audio, use both J1 and J2 blocks of
  audio inputs

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Using GPIO

• The GPIO for a given system can be only used for
  Input or Output but not both, so before putting
  together a system, you must decide what you want
  to use it for
• By default, all eight contact closures are set
  aside for tally, two for each video input
• Other input functions include loading presets
  (18), and controlling the clock (2, 4, 6, 8)
• Output features alarm output (2, 4, 6, 8) where a
  voltage is supplied when a No Video or No Audio
  alarm is triggered

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Saving Your Work

• When you are finished creating the master layout,
  you can save it to flash memory by one of two
  ways
• Quit Cosmos and select Save All when prompted
• Select ProgramMCC FlashSave System and write to
  flash
• This will save you the hassle of going through
  the initialization process the next time you
  launch Cosmos
• If you need to physically rewire your modules or
  groups or change the output resolution of your
  display groups, follow the directions in the next
  section

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Starting from Scratch

• When the modules in a system are power cycled,
  the master layout in the flash memory is loaded,
  Cosmos also loads the same layout every time it
  is started up
• If you need to physically change the grouping of
  your system or change the output resolution of
  the groups, then you need to start over from
  scratch
• To start over from scratch, select Program-MCC
  Files-Clear All System Files
• You will be prompted twice, make sure you select
  YES both times
• The next time you start Cosmos, you will be asked
  to initialize the system

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Backing Up Data

• After you are done with setting up a system, it
  is a good idea to back up the entire
  CosmosV4xxxxxxxx folder on a removable disc such
  as a flash drive, CD, or a file server
• It is also a good idea to save other crucial
  information such connection diagrams of your
  system and anything else pertinent to your
  configuration

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Review

• Unpacking the modules
• Cascading the modules
• Starting the controller
• Configuring multiple groups
• Starting Cosmos
• Creating a Master Layout
• Saving your work
• Backing up data

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Technical Support

• If you have any questions regarding the
  information provided in this guide, please call
  our technical support line at 425-885-3863 or our
  toll free line at 1-877-AVI-TECH.
• To contact the author of this document, please
  send an email to Thomas_at_avitechvideo.com.