Schnick-Schnack-Systems Pixel-Gate Manuale utente
PIXEL-GATE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Version 0.4.818
english
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1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.0
2.1
2.2
3.0
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.4.1
4.3.5
4.3.6
4.3.7
4.3.8
4.3.8.1
4.3.8.2
4.3.8.3
4.3.8.4
4.3.8.5
4.3.8.6
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2/4.2
4.5
4.6
Content
Introduction
Schnick-Schnack-Systems and the Pixel-Gate
Video Inputs
ArtNet Output
System Overviews
System Architecture
Cabling Example
Installation Advice
Menu System and Operation
Controls
Basic Operation
Detailed Operation
Power up
Changing Modes
Quick Patch Mode
Pixel Patch Mode
Error Messages
Debug-Do not use!
Factory Defaults
Info
Setup
Black Level
DVI DDC Framerate
Doublebuffering
Save Patch Internally
ArtNet
Gamma Correction
Doublebuffer Information
Doublebuffer Tips
Table of Doublebuffer cropping (Firmware Version 1.0)
Interlaced Formats
Menu System Overview
1.1 Schnick-Schnack-Systems and the Pixel-Gate
Schnick-Schnack-Systems GmbH are manufacturers of
LED backlighting systems, founded in 2004 by
Erhard Lehmann and based in Cologne (Germany)
with a UK office located on the London/Kent border.
Although best known for their LED products, the
company devotes equal time and effort to producing
the Power Supplies, accessoires and interfaces, which
combine with these to create complete, bespoke
systems and solutions.
The Pixel-Gate by Schnick-Schnack-Systems is a
hardware interface, designed to convert digital video
signals (DVI or SDI) into ArtNet data.
Pixel/Videodata can be patched directly by using the
built-in Quick Patch mode, or created with
Schnick-Schnack-Systems‘ Pixel-Patch software.
1.0 Introduction
The Pixel-Gate can be accept the following digital
video signals as inputs:
DVI*: (progressive, 50 Hz/60 Hz)
640x480
768x576 (576 p)
800x600
1024x768
1152x864
1280x720(720 p)
1280x960
1280x1024
1368x768
SDI:
720x576 (PAL, 25 Hz interlaced)
720x486 (NTSC, 29 Hz interlaced)
1.2 Video Inputs
}Doublebuffered
}Cropped if doublebuffered**
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Min. 150 Universes
Unicast if supported
10/100 Mbit
*Supported resolutions in firmware version 1.0. Further resolutions are forthcoming.
** See 4.4: Doublebuffer Information.
1.3 ArtNet Output
2.1 System Architecture
2.0 System Overviews
Pixel Gate
ArtNet
SDI In/Thru‘
DVI In/Out
Simple system diagram, showing the topological
position of the Pixel-Gate in an LED lighting system,
relativeto the other system components.
2.2 Cabling Examples
Computer with
special Software
Media Server
Light Desk
Ethernet Switch
System Power
Supply 4E
Sys One
LED Tiles B, C
LED Strip C
LED Strips B, L
with Intelligenz
LED Panel C60
LED Band C100
LED Panel C100
DVD Player
Computer with
DVI Output
Professional
Video Player
Pixel Gate
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Computer with
special Software
Media Server
Light Desk
Ethernet Switch
System Power
Supply 4E
Sys One
LED Tiles B, C
LED Strip C
LED Strips B, L
with Intelligenz
LED Panel C60
LED Band C100
LED Panel C100
DVD Player
Computer with
DVI Output
Professional
Video Player
Pixel Gate
Examine the Pixel-Gate immediately after unpacking,
for any damage which may have occured during
transit. A damaged unit should not be used under
any circumstades.
If the Pixel-Gate is moved from a cold to a warm
environment, then a period of three hours should be
result of the temperature change.
If the Pixel-Gate is to be installed in a rack, care
must be taken to ensure that there is sufficient
airflow arround both the front and back of the unit.
The temperature of the surrounding air should not
exceed 35° C.
3.0 Installation Advice
The use of rails is recommended for rack-mounting,
to relieve strain on the front panel.
Connect the video input and ArtNet output cables.
Power-up the Pixel-Gate, by connecting the mains
input connector. After a few seconds, the Pixel-Gate
is ready for use.
Do not operate the Pixel-Gate in direct sunlight.
Do not use water or aggressive solvents to clean the
Pixel-Gate, wiping with a damp cloth should be
sufficient. Heavy soiling may be removed using a
mild detergent.
4.1 Controls
The Pixel-Gate uses a similar LCD menu system and
operating philosophy to other Schnick-Schnack-
Systems rack-mount products and features the
following six buttons:
Shift Use in conjunction with...
Edit to scroll the cursor backwards through
data entry fields.
Enter to confirm certain operations.
Up and Down to increase the rate at which
selected values are changed.
Edit Scrolls the cursor through data entry fields.
4.0 Menu System and Operation
Quit Used to exit the currently selected mode.
Enter Used to confirm operations,
e.g. mode changes.
Up Scrolls up through list of modes.
Increases the value in the currently
highlighted data field.
Down Scrolls down through list of modes.
Decreases the value in the currently
highlighted data field.
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To change modes, press Quit to exit the current
mode, then Enter to select the mode Menu list.
Alternatively, press Quit a second time to cancel the
change and return to the currently selected mode.
Use Up and Down to scroll through the mode menu
list, until the desired mode is displayed, then press
Enter to select it.
Use the Edit button to scroll through available data
entry fields. Use Shift+Edit to scroll through the data
entry fields in reverse order.
Use Up and Down to change the value in the
selected (highlighted) data entry field. Use Shift+Up/
Down to change the value in larger jumps.
4.2 Basic Operation
If the selected mode has a sub-menu (e.g. Setup),
press Enter, then use Up and Down to scroll through
it. When the desired sub-menu parameter has been
reached, use Edit to select, scroll through its data
entry fields (even if there is only one).
When the desired data entry field has been selected,
use Up and Down to change the value. When the
desired value has been set, press Enter to return
to the sub-menu and use Up and Down to scroll
through it.
Press Enter again to return to the mode menu list.
4.3.1 Power-up
On power-up, the Pixel-Gate will initially display its
info menu and software version for a few seconds.
Following this, the Pixel-Gate will go to the last-set
Patch Mode –Quick-Patch or Pixel-Patch.
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To change mode press the Quit button. The LCD will
display the following message:
Press Quit again to cancel the change, or Enter to
confirm. If Enter is chosen, the Mode Menu will be
displayed –use the Up and Down buttons to scroll
through it.
4.3.2 Changing Modes
Change Mode?
Quit Enter
New Mode:
Quick Patch
Quick-Patch mode is used to create simple
Pixel-Patches, which use just one type of LED Panel
(C100, C60-50 or C60-25) directly from the
Pixel-Gate menu.
Use Edit to move the cursor through the data entry
fields. Use the Input field to select the type of input
signal –DVI or SDI. A check mark (tick) in the small
blue square to the right of this field, indicates that a
valid input signal is being received by the Pixel-Gate.
Use the Panel and Of fields to select the number of
Panels in the xand yplanes, along with the Panel
type.
Use the Scale and Offset fields to adjust the video to
fit the installation.
For more complex installations, using multiple Panel
and/or PCB illuminants, the Pixel-Patch mode is
used.
4.3.3 Quick-Patch Mode
Input
Panel
Offset
DVI Scale 1
5
x
2
of
C60-25
x0
y
0
Indice
