QS100HD
O p e r r a t t i i o n
The A1, B1, A2 or B2 front monitor buttons control sources and the DVI input button is used to select the QS100HD multiview output.
There are no controls to configure the QS100HD at the monitor and all multiviewer settings and layout control are accomplished using
ZConfigurator software.
The monitor’s LCD status screen will display QS100HD status information when the monitor is powered up.
Getting Started
All connections are made to the rear of the QS100HD module installed in an appropriate LMD Sony monitor.
Figure 9: rear view
Connect HD, SD or Composite video to the In BNC connectors. Inputs are autodetected. Properly screened high quality video cable should be used.
For a complete installation guide see the
Installation chapter.
Power the monitor and use the front panel controls A1, B1, A2 or B2 to select one of the four sources to full screen. This bypasses QS100HD processing, so the multiview display from the QS100HD DVI output can only be seen if that output is fed back into the monitor’s DVI input.
The supplied DVI cable should normally be fitted between the two DVI connectors at the rear of the unit.
To use the QS100HD multi-image display, press the DVI input button.
Each input contributes to a PiP or video tile on the display output. PiPs are labeled using A/B input numbers by default.
For multiview display on another monitor use the either the HD-SDI or
QS100HD DVI output. If the DVI output is used, the LMD monitor with the
QS100HD will still be able to display any of the 4 sources in full screen by selecting one of the sources from the front panel.
If this is the first time the unit has been used, or if factory settings have been recalled, the first preset will be shown on the LMD monitor.
If a PiP has no source connected, a blue PiP window is shown for that source.
Using ZConfigurator
QS100HD layout presets are loaded into ZConfigurator when it connects to a multiviewer. The factory presets are optimized for a particular output resolution and the size of the windows are as large as possible to fit within horizontal and vertical constraints.
ZConfigurator requires a PC with one or more connected multiviewers.
Figure 10: ZConfigurator and single QS100HD system
Establishing a connection
• Connect the QS100HD LAN port via TCP/IP using a direct Ethernet connection (single multiviewer) or via a LAN (multiple multiviewers)
• Power the LMD Monitor/QS100HD
• The Monitor LCD screen should show the current QS100HD IP address (and MAC address) for about 7 or 8 seconds
• Make a note of the IP address
Although ZConfigurator searches for multiviewers when first it starts, the
PC running ZConfigurator and the multiviewer MUST have IP addresses in the same range.
For this reason the IP address of the PC has to be changed to lie in the same sub-net as the QS100HD for first time connection.
There is no way to change the IP address on the QS100HD from the monitor controls.
To continue the first time connection procedure:
• Change the PC’s IP address to one in the same subnet range as the QS100HD
• Launch ZConfigurator and double-click on the QS100HD connection icon (or right click and select Connect)
• Select
System Setup
and click on the
Network Settings
tab.
Figure 11: Network Settings
• Enter a static IP address and appropriate subnet mask that matches the network.
• If required, enable and enter a gateway address
• Click
OK
to apply when done.
• Return the PC to its normal network address
• Right click in the blue connection area and initiate a new search
(or restart ZConfigurator)
• The QS100HD connection icon appears
Once multiviewers are autodetected they can be connected to by doubleclicking on their connection icons (or by right-clicking a connection icon and selecting Connect).
Press F1 from within ZConfigurator for further help with IP addresses.
Basic settings
Setting output type and standard
To configure the output of the multiviewer, from ZConfigurator select
System setup
and choose the
Display
tab.
The DVI connector includes a single link digital signal. To set the output resolution, select the
Configure
button.
Figure 12: System Properties, Display tab (resolutions)
A list of display manufacturers is presented on the left hand side of the dialog box. Select the applicable SONY LMD/LUMA model.
The reference rate should match the refresh rate of the video sources used. Use
50Hz in PAL regions and 60Hz in NTSC regions.
RGB output selection is not applicable to the QS100HD.
UMD and Tally Setup
QS100HD can emulate Under Monitor Display (UMD) functionality allowing window labels to be dynamically updated by external third party equipment.
To setup the UMD or Tally indicator interface select choose the
UMD & Tally
tab.
System Setup
and
Figure 13: System Properties, UMD&Tally tab
Choose the desired UMD protocol from the drop down list and click when done.
OK
Tallies are added as a component to a PIP in the edit layout window.
Select the
Communication Ports
tab and set the desired IP port to connect with the external 3rd party UMD and Tally controller.
Figure 14: Setting Communication Ports
Serial communication port selections are not applicable to the QS100HD.
GPI functionality
There are 4 GPI inputs. Contact closure on GPI inputs can toggle the state of the (Red) Tally in each PiP or Full Screen Recall for each PiP or control
Layout Recall for the first four presets. To switch between the different functions select the
GPI Mapping
tab under
System Setup
.
Start by selecting a video card slot number (1), then select the physical ID
(1 to 4) of a GPI channel at the rear of the frame. Usage options depend on the function type selected from the drop down list.
Figure 15: System Properties, GPI tab
Tally Mode
A Tally is active if the assigned GPI contact is closed and inactive if open.
For example, if a GPI with Physical ID 1 on slot 1 is assigned to Tally 1 on
Source 1, it will control tally 1 for video source 1.
Full screen Mode
GPI closure triggers full screen for the associated PIP and GPI open reverts to multiview.
Layout Recall
In Layout recall mode a contact closure on the first four GPI’s in the system will recall a stored layout from the first four presets. For example a contact closure on GPI 2 would recall Layout 2 and contact closure on GPI
1 would recall Layout 1.
Audio Setup
The mapping of incoming audio channels to meter bargraphs in each PiP is accomplished within the layout editor. Start by right-clicking anywhere in the unpopulated area of a PiP to display the panel insert menu.
Figure 16: Panel Insert Menu
The panel insert menu will only appear if a Theme with the main panel already configured has been assigned.
Use the panel insert menu (as shown above) or select
Properties
(or press
Alt+Enter
) and click on the
Panel Objects
tab. the
Figure 17: Panel Objects
Once one or more left and/or right Audio Panes have been inserted, right click on a source to display a set of properties. Select an option to display
Audio Panel Setup
menu and select audio channels as required.
Figure 18: Audio Panel Setup
Using Alarms
The Alarms tab allows the alarms supported by the multiviewer to be configured.
Figure 19: Alarm Setup
The alarms supported depend on the options licensed or fitted to the connected multiviewer and the threshold ranges depend on the type of audio meter standard selected on the Audio System tab.
The following settings affect all PiPs that use the corresponding alarm.
Frozen Picture Delay
Time in seconds (0-60) - The amount of a time of video source would need to remain static before being declared frozen.
Level (1-30) - The percentage of motion allowed in picture before it is deemed to no longer be static. (Normally used with noisy analog inputs)
Black Picture
Time in seconds (0-60) - The amount of a time of video source would need to remain below the black level threshold before being declared black.
Level (0-255) - The video level or threshold below which pixels are deemed to be black. Black is 16 (default) and white 235.
Percent (0-10) - The percentage of picture that may be allowed above the black level threshold in a black picture. The threshold back-off percentage control is provided so that a brief period of blackness won't trigger the alarm.
Audio Alarms
AES/EBU meters are supported and the threshold for audio under and over alarms ranges from 0 to -45 dB.
Audio Over
Level in dB (0 to -45): The level in dB’s above which the audio is deemed to be too loud and an audio over event is triggered.
Audio Under Level
Level in dB (0 to-45) - The level in dB’s below which the audio is deemed to be too low and an under level event is triggered.
Time in seconds - The amount of time an audio source must be silent or under level before an alarm is raised.
Border Flash
Flashing border alarms are not supported on the QS100HD.
PSU Monitoring
Power supply level monitoring is not applicable to the QS100HD.
Audio Settings
Use the Audio tab to access general audio options. The current system settings control audio metering options for all PiPs in all layouts.
Figure 20: System Audio Setup
Select the audio meter type and then select the upper (yellow/red) and lower (green/yellow) transition points.
Scale types
De-embedded HD SDI/SDI and discrete audio channels can only be assigned to an AES bar/scale.
Scale
AES/EBU
Dynamic range Attack time
0 to -45dB One sample
Decay time
1.5 seconds per 20dB decay
Click
Apply
when done to activate the chosen settings.
Graphics
The multiviewer supports the use of logos and other bitmap graphics as
PiP backgrounds.
Figure 21: Manage Bitmap Graphics
Bitmaps can be managed using the
Add
,
Edit
and
Delete
commands.
Replicator
The replicator facility allows System Settings and Layouts to be duplicated on other multiviewers.
Figure 22: The Replicator
Temperature
The System Temperature monitor refers to the junction temperature of the multiviewer processor and is rated to go to a maximum of 85 degrees C.
Figure 23: Temperature Control
Normal mode runs the fan at the standard operating speed consistent with optimum cooling, while the Low Noise Mode allows a higher than normal temperature to achieve lower noise.
The current temperature can be read in the System Temperature box.
Tip: Click on Refresh to update the temperature display.
Timecode
The Time Code tab allows the multiviewer time to be synchronized to external time code, the PC internal clock or an NTP Server.
Figure 24: Time Synchronization Options
None –
no external time reference is used.
Using the PC clock
- to sync clocks to an internal clock check Synchronize
Multiviewer Time to PC.
Using an NTP server -
to sync clocks to an NTP server, check
NTP
and enter its IP address.
The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a protocol designed to resist the effects of variable latency and jitter when synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over the internet with a time server.
Note: It is recommended to use NTP to synchronize to a reliable NTP server, rather than a PC clock, even if the PC also uses an internet time server, since the PC time link will only exist for as long as the
ZConfigurator is in control of the multiviewer.
Using an LTC source/Horita -
Longitudinal Time Code and/or the Horita option are not available for this multiviewer.
Aspect Ratio Management
QS100HD is designed to monitor 16:9 and 4:3 sources.
Standard definition sources can be configured to display with an aspect ratio of 16:9, 4:9, or freeform where the video will fill the window shape that is configured in the layout.
High Definition sources can be configured to display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or freeform where the video will fill the window shape that is configured in the layout.
HD will be forced to 16:9 even if 4:3 is selected.
When enabled, the video will take on the correct aspect ratio and fill the window with active video to the maximum horizontal or vertical dimension. Unused space is filled with a grey border.
To force the aspect ratio, right click on the camera icon in Edit Layout; select
Properties
, then select the
Aspect Ratio
from a drop down list.
Figure 25: Video properties
Aspect Ratio detection via WSS is not implemented on the QS100HD.
Designing layouts for aspect ratio
To design a layout, select
Edit Layout
and then
Template
mode.
Figure 26: Aspect ratio layout
Click on a PIP to reveal its properties, (to select multiple PiPs press and hold Ctrl while select PiPs).
Under the
PIP Properties
on the right side of the window, select the desired aspect ratio (4:3, 14.9 or 16:9) from the drop down list. The PIP will automatically resize taking into account any borders or labels that may be applied to the PIP.
Select
Download Preset
to apply changes.
