AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

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AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

• MCC-8000 Series Quick Start Guide
• Dated September, 2005

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Overview

• Unpacking the modules
• Cascading the modules
• Starting the controller
• Setting the output resolution
• Configuring multiple groups
• Starting Cosmos
• 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
  RS485 dongle, PS2 dongle, four Colorgraphics DVI
  connectors, set of keyboard/mouse, and terminal
  panels (DIO Option)
• Do not throw these items away (If you lose these
  items, you will need to purchase new ones)

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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 2000,
  power on all the modules
• It is common for your group display to show a
  black screen or go to sleep at this point

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Setting the Output Resolution

• Overview
• Set the output for standard resolutions
• Set the output for non-standard resolutions
• Options
• Manually adding the resolution
• Restart the controller for the settings to take
  effect
• Manually set the resolution for each port using
  Windows 2000 display settings

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Setting Standard Modes

• Right-click on Windows desktop
• Select Properties
• Select Settings tab
• Select monitor icon 2
• Verify the settings are the same
• Move the slider to 1024x768 or 1280x1024
• For 1600x1200 you will need to enable this
  resolution
• Set the resolution for all monitor icons except 1
  and disable all the ones that are not used

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Setting Non-Standard Modes

• Double-click on Set Array from the Windows
  taskbar
• Right click on monitor icon 2 and select Advanced
  and then Options
• Make sure the following are checked
• Repeat for all Plug and Play monitor icons

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Setting Non-Standard Resolution Continued

• Right-click on the monitor icon and select
  Advanced and then Non-Standard Modes
• Select Add to enable a resolution
• 1280x720
• 1280x768
• 1360x768
• 1400x1050
• 1920x1080
• Select Save and then Apply to finalize changes
• Restart the controller for changes to take affect

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Setting Non-Standard Resolution Continued

• After Windows restarts, go into display
  properties
• Select Settings and make sure each monitor icon
  is set to the desired resolution
• Icon 2 Group 1
• Icon 3 Group 2
• Icon 4 Group 3
• Icon 5 Group 4

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Configuring Multiple Groups

• Connect to the RJ45 cable from the controller to
  the master module of group 2
• Make sure to set the IP address of the controller
  to 210.100.100.150 and the subnet mask to
  255.255.255.0
• Launch Galaxy and connect to the master
• Select Settings and then Set IP Address to
  210.100.100.152
• Make sure you write down the IP address on the
  module some where on the unit
• Close Galaxy and select Yes when prompted to save
• Power cycle the module
• Repeat for all additional group master modules

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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 it detects, select Save and then exit the
  program

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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
• Select OK to continue

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Starting Cosmos Group Setup

• Select the total number of active display groups
  and select Next
• At the Group 1 setup screen select all modules
  for group 1 and Include them in the group
• If you are using an Avitech controller, UNCHECK
  NO Attach VGA and select the first available
  monitor ICON starting with 2
• From the drop down box, select the display
  resolution
• Select Next to setup additional groups or Finish
  to continue

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Starting Cosmos Set Monitor

• Select the Aspect Ratio and the Size of the
  display you are using
• This menu is allows you to keep track if you have
  multiple groups it does not set the output of the
  modules
• Select OK to continue

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Starting Cosmos Clear System Files

• This is the Cosmos control menu, if you see this
  after the detection report, then you should clear
  the system files so you can configure each group
• To clear the system files, select Program-MCC
  Files-Clear All System Files
• You will be prompted twice, make sure you select
  YES both times

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Using Cosmos

• 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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Saving Your Work

• When you are finished laying out your monitor
  wall and saving presets, exit Cosmos and make
  sure you select YES when prompted to save
• This will save you the hassle of going through
  the setup process the next time you launch Cosmos
• If you need to Add/Remove modules or groups or
  change the output resolution of your display
  groups, follow the directions in Starting Cosmos
  Clear System Files

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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
• Setting the output resolution
• Configuring multiple groups
• Starting Cosmos
• 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.