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Video Micro Converter
Setup Manual
Published by
Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH
Karl Schurz-Strasse 38
Paderborn, Germany
An OSRAM Business
Video Micro Converter FW version 2.x
System Manual – Edition 04.12.2012
©2012, Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH
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Table of Contents
English ......................................................................7
Safety instructions .................................................................................... 8
About the Video Micro Converter ............................................................. 9
Highlights............................................................................................. 9
VMC versions .................................................................................... 10
Delivery content and accessories ....................................................... 10
Optional accessories .........................................................................10
Inspect the delivery content ............................................................... 10
Connectors ............................................................................................. 11
Power supply .....................................................................................11
e:net .................................................................................................. 12
DVI .................................................................................................... 12
DVI cable lengths ............................................................................... 12
DMX/e:pix .......................................................................................... 12
Pin assignment .................................................................................. 13
General ................................................................................................... 13
Network configuration ........................................................................ 13
Connecting more than one VMC ........................................................ 13
Setting the IP address using Patchelor ............................................... 14
Make sure that other e:cue applications are closed. ........................... 14
Identifying VMCs in the network ......................................................... 14
Settings overview ............................................................................... 14
Operation elements ................................................................................ 18
The VMC button ................................................................................ 18
Status LED ........................................................................................ 18
Status display .................................................................................... 18
System configuration .............................................................................20
Basics ...............................................................................................20
Video settings ....................................................................................21
Patching ............................................................................................22
Matrix testing ..................................................................................... 23
Refresh rate and configuration size ....................................................23
Daisy-chaining VMCs ............................................................................. 24
VMC chaining example ......................................................................25
VMC System Example with DVI Splitter .............................................. 26
LED matrix default picture .................................................................. 27
Video content and playback............................................................... 27
Common pitfalls ................................................................................. 28
Firmware update ....................................................................................29
Technical data ........................................................................................ 30
Trouble shooting ....................................................................................31
Deutsch ..................................................................33
Sicherheitshinweise ................................................................................ 34
Geräteübersicht ...................................................................................... 35
Der Video Micro Converter ................................................................. 35
Highlights........................................................................................... 35
VMC-Versionen .................................................................................. 36
Lieferumfang und Zubehör ..................................................................... 36
Optionales Zubehör ........................................................................... 36
Packungsinhalt .................................................................................. 36
VMC-Anschlüsse .................................................................................... 37
Netzteil .............................................................................................. 37
e:net .................................................................................................. 38
DVI .................................................................................................... 38
DVI-Kabellängen ................................................................................ 38
DMX/e:pix .......................................................................................... 38
Anschlussbelegung ............................................................................ 39
Geräte-Konfiguration .............................................................................. 39
Netzwerk-Konfiguration ..................................................................... 39
Anschluss mehrerer VMCs ................................................................. 39
IP-Adresse mit dem Patchelor setzen ................................................ 40
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VMCs im Netzwerk identifizieren ........................................................ 40
Übersicht der Einstellungen ...............................................................40
Bedienelemente ...................................................................................... 44
Der VMC-Taster ................................................................................. 44
Status-LED ........................................................................................ 44
Status-Anzeige .................................................................................. 44
System-Konfiguration ............................................................................. 46
Grundlagen ........................................................................................ 46
Video-Einstellungen ........................................................................... 47
Patchen ............................................................................................. 48
Test der Matrix ................................................................................... 49
Wiederholrate und Konfigurationgröße ............................................... 49
Verketten von VMCs ............................................................................... 50
Beispiel VMC-Serienschaltung ........................................................... 51
Beispiel VMC-System mit DVI-Splitter ................................................ 52
LED-Matrix Standardbild .................................................................... 53
Video-Inhalt und -Wiedergabe ...........................................................53
Mögliche Fehlerquellen ...................................................................... 54
Firmware-Update ...................................................................................55
Technische Daten ................................................................................... 57
Fehlerbehebung .....................................................................................58
Appendix/Anhang ...................................................61
Dimensions/Abmessungen..................................................................... 62
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English
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Safety instructions
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Only use the device in compliance with the environmental conditions
specified and watch the technical characteristics. Otherwise the unit
may be damaged or malfunction will happen.
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Only use original e:cue accessories to power VMC. Other power sup-
plies can damage the unit.
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VMC DVI ports must not be hot plugged! In larger matrix systems with
multiple VMC and many fixtures, voltage potential differences may oc-
cure and damage the VMC. Always turn off fixture supplies and VMC
before connecting or disconnecting any VMC.
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To prevent the device from overheating, only operate it in well-ventilat-
ed environment. Ventilation may not be obstructed. Do not install next
to heat emitting sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight.
Device components inside the system can reach high temperatures!
To avoid burns, allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes before
unmount or repair.
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Installation and maintenance of this product must be performed by
individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions
and hazards associated with the product.
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This description relates to firmware version 2.x, please contact Traxon
Technologies for documentation on version 1.x. Do not mix VMCs
with firmware versions 1.x and 2.x in one installation!
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VMC with firmware version 2.x can only be configured with e:cue
Patchelor 5.5 or higher!
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About the Video Micro Converter
Video Micro Converter (VMC) is a compact device used to convert a DVI signal to
DMX or e:pix for LED control of large media screens. Specially designed to easily
output video content on large LED media installations by grabbing up to 4096 pixels
per VMC.
Multiple VMCs can be daisy chained together to convert the entire DVI source to
control installations requiring more than 4096 pixels. The VMC features very flex-
ible pixel mapping capabilities for demanding LED installations ranging from few
hundred to one million pixels.
e:pix is a protocol based on DMX, developed by Traxon Technologies, for an im-
proved communication between the VMC and TRAXON e:pix-ready LED products.
Highlights
• DVI to DMX/e:pix converter, DVI input resolutions up to 1920 x1080 pixels =
1080p
• Ethernet configuration and patching with e:cue Patchelor
• Grabs and converts up to 4096 RGB pixel per VMC
• Extremely flexible pixel mapping capabilities, internal active DVI signal booster
• Configurable RGB mapping for DMX channels
• Daisy chain up to 8 VMC for up to 32.000 pixel matrixes, with DVI splitter and
multiple VMC chains for up to 1 Million pixel
• Eight DMX or e:pix outputs (user configurable), user selectable DMX/e:pix output
refresh rate
• User selectable DMX/e:pix output channel count
• User selectable default matrix picture on video loss
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VMC versions
There are two different VMC versions available. Please note that following descrip-
tion always references both output protocols, but depending on the purchased unit
the actual device might only output DMX.
Version Item No.
VMC DMX and e:pix IN.VC.0000001
VMC DMX DMX IN.VC.0000002
Delivery content and accessories
• Video Micro Converter (DMX or e:pix Version)
• VMC power supply AC.PS.0123000
• Ethernet Patch Cable 1 m AC.NW.0000001
• LAS Installation CD SW.LA.0000000
• HDMI to DVI Adapter AC.DV.1800007
• DVI Cable 2 m dual link AC.IN.0000020
• Setup Manual English/German
Optional accessories
• VMC Garage for 19” rack mounting 160194
(houses three VMC and power supply)
• DVI to HDMI Adapter
• RJ-45 to XLR Adapter – XLR-5-Pin fem. AC.BU.0000010
Inspect the delivery content
Unpack the VMC and inspect all parts for completeness. Keep the packaging for
use in case of further transport. If there is apparent damage to the device or parts
are missing from the delivery scope, please contact Traxon Technologies service.
Este manual sirve para los siguientes modelos
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