MG Series Distributed Processors
User Manual
Contents
Contents...............................................................................................................................................................................ii
1 System Topology..............................................................................................................................................................1
2 Hardware Connections.....................................................................................................................................................2
Encoder Connections.................................................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Input Connections............................................................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Network Connections....................................................................................................................................... 3
Decoder Connections ................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Network Connections....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.2 Decoder-KVM Connections.............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.3 Screen Connections......................................................................................................................................... 4
All-in-One Decoder Connections................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3.1 Network Connections....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.2 Screen Connections......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Audio Connection............................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Web Control ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Log into Web Page .................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1.1 Configure Primary Management Nodes......................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Log Into System..............................................................................................................................................11
Configure Basic Data............................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Configure Areas ............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.2 Add Video Walls............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.3 Configure Departments.................................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.4 Configure Roles ............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.5 Configure Users............................................................................................................................................. 21
Manage Devices...................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.1 Search for Devices......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.2 Device Calls................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.3 Configure Encoders ....................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.4 Configure Decoders....................................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.5 Run Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.6 Restart Devices.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Manage Signal Sources........................................................................................................................................... 32
3.4.1 Add Signal Sources........................................................................................................................................ 32
3.4.2 Change Signal Names................................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.3 View Signal Information.................................................................................................................................. 34
Manage Video Walls................................................................................................................................................ 35
3.5.1 Add Video Walls............................................................................................................................................. 35
3.5.2 Change Video Wall Properties ....................................................................................................................... 35
Set Input and Output EDID...................................................................................................................................... 37
Update Firmware ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
Manage Screens...................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.1 Add Layers..................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.2 Adjust Layers.................................................................................................................................................. 40
3.8.3 Switch Layer Input Sources............................................................................................................................ 42
3.8.4 Save Presets.................................................................................................................................................. 43
3.8.5 Load Presets.................................................................................................................................................. 43
3.8.6 Delete Presets................................................................................................................................................ 43
3.8.7 Rename Presets ............................................................................................................................................ 44
3.8.8 Copy Presets.................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.8.9 Overwrite Presets........................................................................................................................................... 44
3.8.10 Set Preset Playbacks................................................................................................................................... 44
