Avitech Sequoia 2H2U User manual

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Sequoia 2H2U
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information on how to use Avitech proprietary Phoenix-G (formerly Galaxy) software to
configure the Sequoia 2H2U.
The following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text throughout the manual.
provides additional hints or information that require special attention.
identifies warnings which must be strictly followed.
Any name of a menu, command, icon or button displayed on the screen is shown in a bold typeset. For example: On
the Start menu select Settings.
To assist us in making improvements to this user manual, we welcome any comments and constructive criticism.
Email us at: [e-mail].
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble the Sequoia 2H2U. Doing so may void the warranty. There are no serviceable parts
inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
TRADEMARKS
All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
COPYRIGHT
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the
express written permission of Avitech International Corporation. Avitech International Corporation may have
patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter
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does not provide any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International
Corporation or any of its affiliates.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For any questions regarding the information provided in this guide, call our technical support help line at
425-885-3863, or our toll free help line at 1-877-AVI-TECH, or email us at: [email protected]

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Contents
About This Manual....................................................................................................................ii
Technical Support.....................................................................................................................ii
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................v
Limitation of Liability................................................................................................................v
Extended Warranty Options.....................................................................................................v
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period..............................................................v
Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................v
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.....................................................v
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ........................................................v
Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice..................................v
1. Phoenix-G Configuration............................................................................................1
1.1 Connection Method...........................................................................................................1
1.2 Pinging the Sequoia 2H2U................................................................................................1
1.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-G Software................................................................................1
2. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-G Software..............................................................3
2.1 Group Layout Menu...........................................................................................................3
2.2 Select Menu........................................................................................................................3
2.3 Settings Menu ....................................................................................................................4
2.4 System Parameter Menu...................................................................................................8
2.5 Module Parameter Menu.................................................................................................12
2.6 GUI View Menu.................................................................................................................21
2.7 Special Screen Layout Menu..........................................................................................21
2.8 Help Menu.........................................................................................................................23
2.9 Quick Keys –Change Window to/from Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents27
2.10Window Layout ................................................................................................................28
2.10.1 Default Window Layouts....................................................................................28
2.10.2 Arranging Windows ...........................................................................................29
2.11Mouse Right-click Menu..................................................................................................30
2.11.1 Resizing Window................................................................................................31
2.11.2 Setting Meter Properties....................................................................................33
2.11.3 Setting Label Properties....................................................................................33
2.11.4 Setting Border Properties..................................................................................34
2.11.5 Setting Alarm ......................................................................................................35
2.11.6 Check Signal.......................................................................................................36
2.11.7 Auto Remove Black Bar.....................................................................................36
2.11.8 Quick Cropping an Image on a Window...........................................................37
2.11.9 Specifying the Size of a Cropped Image..........................................................37
2.11.10 Restore ................................................................................................................37

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2.11.11 Pan Image............................................................................................................38
2.11.12 Aspect Auto Detect ............................................................................................39
2.12Turning On/Off the Window/Label .................................................................................40
2.13Saving to a Flash File......................................................................................................40
2.14Saving a Preset................................................................................................................42
2.15Loading File......................................................................................................................43
2.16Making Adjustments........................................................................................................44
2.17Audio Setup......................................................................................................................45
2.18Control Video Fade..........................................................................................................46
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP ..................................................................................47
A.1 Method 1: Change IP Address of Sequoia 2H2U Chassis...........................................47
A.2 Method 2: Change IP Address of the Controlling Computer ......................................49
For Windows XP ..............................................................................................................49
For Windows 7.................................................................................................................49

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Warranty
Avitech International Corporation (herein after referred to as “Avitech”)
warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its
facility (the “Product”), that these products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 1 year or 15 months from the
date of shipment of the Product to the purchaser. There is a 3 month
grace period between shipping and installation.
If the Product proves to be defective during the 1 year warranty period,
the purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Avitech’s sole obligation under
this warranty is expressly limited, at Avitech’s sole option, to:
(a) repairing the defective Product without charge for parts and labor;
or (b) providing a replacement in exchange for the defective Product;
or (c) if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or
provide a replacement Product in good working order, then the
purchaser shall be entitled to recover damages subject to the limitation
of liability set forth below.
Limitation of Liability
Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase
price paid for the defective product. In no event shall Avitech be liable
for any incidental, special, or consequential damages, including
without limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.
If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product
as provided under the terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term
of the warranty on the replacement Product exceed the number of
months remaining on the warranty covering the defective Product.
Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and supplied by Avitech
carries the respective manufacturer’s warranty. Avitech assumes no
warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment
manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied,
including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or
damage: (a) caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate
maintenance and care of the Product; (b) resulting from attempts by
other than Avitech representatives to install, repair, or service the
Product; (c) caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating
environment or connection of the Product to incompatible equipment;
or (d) caused by the modification of the Product or integration with
other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulties of servicing the Product.
Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically
covered by the Hardware Warranty, will be repaired at the price of
parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are
warranted for a period of 90 days from date of reshipment to customer.
Extended Warranty Options
Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide
continuous coverage for the Product after the expiration of the
Warranty Period. Contact an Avitech sales representative for details
on the options that are available for the Avitech equipment.
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period
Avitech makes its best offer to repair a product that is outside the
warranty period, provided the product has not reached its end of life
(EOL). The minimum charge for such repair excluding shipping and
handling is $200 (US dollars).
AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
● 15377 NE 90th Street Redmond, WA 98052 USA
● TOLL FREE 1 877 AVITECH
● PHONE [phone]
● FAX [phone]
●[e-mail]
● http://avitechvideo.com
Regulatory Information
Marking labels located on the exterior of the device indicate the
regulations that the model complies with. Please check the marking
labels on the device and refer to the corresponding statements in this
chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly
shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended
cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Statements of Compliance
English
This product follows the provisions of the European Directive
1999/5/EC.
Dansk (Danish)
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv
1999/5/EC.
Nederlands (Dutch)
Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
1999/5/EC.
Suomi (Finnish)
Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.
Français (French)
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne
1999/5/EC.
Deutsch (German)
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen
Richtlinie 1999/5/EC.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
To προϊόν αυτό πληροί τις προβλέψεις της Ευρωπαϊκής Οδηγίας
1999/5/EC.
Íslenska (Icelandic)
Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer
1999/5/EC.
Italiano (Italian)
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.
Norsk (Norwegian)
Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske
direktivet 1999/5/EC.
Português (Portuguese)
Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.
Español (Spanish)
Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo
1999/5/EC.
Svenska (Swedish)
Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and
Compliance Notice
Statement of Compliance
This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for
radio interference.

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1. Phoenix-G Configuration
The Avitech Phoenix-G program (formerly Galaxy) requires no installation. Just copy the system files to
your computer’s hard drive. This chapter introduces Phoenix-G software for setting up Sequoia 2H2U.
Make sure the Sequoia 2H2U is powered on and connected properly to your computer through Ethernet
before launching the Phoenix-G software.
1.1 Connection Method
Connect your Sequoia 2H2U to the controlling computer through an Ethernet (IP address) cable.
Before connecting the computer to the Sequoia 2H2U, the computer with DHCP LAN connection will
need to be changed to static IP, similar range as the Sequoia 2H2U (e.g., ”210.100.100.151” –factory-
default setting). Or, change the IP address of the Sequoia 2H2U to a similar range as the controlling
computer. See Appendix A for details.
1.2 Pinging the Sequoia 2H2U
Make sure you can ping the chassis at “210.100.100.151” (factory-default IP address).
Step 1. Click Start  All Programs  Accessories  Command Prompt. The Command Prompt
screen will appear.
Step 2. Type “ping 210.100.100.151” and press Enter.
Step 3. Type “exit” to exit the Command Prompt screen.
1.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-G Software
Step 1. Run the Phoenix-G software by double-clicking Phoenix-G.exe. Under IP select User Define if
you know the IP address assigned to the Sequoia or select Automatically Search.
Figure 1-1 Phoenix-G Software: Set Communication Mode
Step 2. Before clicking OK (next step), press the Ctrl + Esc keys to make sure that you are not in host
(MKC –mouse keyboard controller) mode.

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The following message may appear in case Ctrl + Esc keys was not pressed. Click OK.
Figure 1-2 Phoenix-G Software: Press “Ctrl”+ “Esc”Keys
Step 3. The computer will start searching for Sequoia and confirm connection. Click OK.
Figure 1-3 Phoenix-G Software: Connection Configuration
Phoenix-G “Control”and “Option”window will appear.
“Control”window is for creating and configuring the layout.
Logo icon Avitech Phoenix-G (Galaxy): proprietary logo and the name of the software.
1920×1200 (60Hz): shows the output resolution and frequency of the monitor.
“Option” window is for video window/label setup; save/load file; adjust image; window size/
position setting, monitor audio, and fader control.
Figure 1-4 Phoenix-G Software: Control and Option Window

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2. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-G Software
This chapter introduces you to the Phoenix-G (formerly Galaxy) software for setting the features of your
Sequoia 2H2U; as well as familiarizes you with the menus appearing on the Phoenix-G software.
Some items appearing on the menus of the Phoenix-G software may not be available (grayed-out).
2.1 Group Layout Menu
Right-click the mouse on the title bar to access the Group Layout menu. Select from 2×2up to 8×8as
possible grid positions on the monitor.
The layout size available for your particular model will depend on the monitor’s resolution as well as the
smallest window size limitation.
Figure 2-1 Phoenix-G Software: Group Layout Menu
2.2 Select Menu
Figure 2-2 Phoenix-G Software: Select Menu
Open Option Menu
Toggle on/off the Option window.
Dock Option Menu
Return the Option window to its default position on the right side of the Phoenix-G control
window. This option is not available (grayed-out) if the previous item Open Option Menu is
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2.3 Settings Menu
Figure 2-3 Phoenix-G Software: Settings Menu
By default the Sequoia will automatically detect the optimum display resolution so Set Output Mode will
be grayed-out (disabled). When using the Sequoia for the first time or upon setting the device to its
factory-default setting, automatic detection of optimum display resolution will occur. Use the Phoenix-G
software to disable this feature by performing the following steps:
Step 1. Click Settings then Module Parameter.
Step 2. Click to unselect (remove the checkmark) the Detect Display Resolution option.
Figure 2-4 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Module Parameter””Detect Display Resolution”
1. When the monitor is unable to provide the EDID signal it will display at 1024×768 / 60Hz. The extended
display identification data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a computer display to describe its
capabilities to a graphics card.
2. When the Detect Display Resolution option is selected (with checkmark) all the presets will be
displayed in the optimum resolution. Likewise, when the Detect Display Resolution option is not
selected (without checkmark) and you have set the desired resolution using the Set Output Mode all
the presets will be displayed in the desired resolution that you have set.

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Step 3. Click Settings and then click Set Output Mode.
Figure 2-5 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Set Output Mode”
When the Detect Display Resolution option is “on”the Set Output Mode function is not available
(grayed-out).
Step 4. Set the output resolution to match the monitor’s resolution. Select the Refresh Frequency,
select the Mode and then click OK. You will notice that the selected resolution is displayed on
the title bar of Phoenix-G software.
Figure 2-6 Phoenix-G Software: Select ”Refresh Frequency”and “Mode”
Upon changing the output resolution the output windows appearing on the monitor may overlay or in the
case of fixed window layout (e.g., 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, etc.) misalignment may occur. Choose a new window
layout to fix this.
When the Flashing Window Border option is enabled (with checkmark) the border of the window where
the mouse cursor just resided will blink twice to notify you of its location.
Figure 2-7 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Flashing Window Border”

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When you have unplugged the IP cable and re-connected it, click Reconnect (Network) to continue the
configuration process.
Figure 2-8 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Reconnect (Network)”
Import/Export (.txt) allows you to import a label from / export label to Microsoft®Office Word or Notepad to
be edited externally.
Figure 2-9 Phoenix-G Software: “Settings””Import/Export (.txt)”
Step 1. The convenient way is to export file (label) as a Label (ANSI) “txt” file by assigning a filename.
Figure 2-10 Phoenix-G Software: Export Label as Text File

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Step 2. Edit the text in the file. When you are done editing the label (highlighted as shown below) save
the “txt” file and import it. The on screen labels will be updated.
Figure 2-11 Phoenix-G Software: Edit the Label
Step 3. Export all firmware/hardware information to a text file by clicking Export (.txt) and assigning a
filename.
Figure 2-12 Phoenix-G Software: Export Information as Text File

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Step 4. Click Save. The next screen shows the text file opened using Notepad.
Figure 2-13 Sample Firmware/Hardware Information Text File
2.4 System Parameter Menu
Figure 2-14 Phoenix-G Software: “System Parameter”Menu
Save System Files to Flash allows you to save all configuration settings to flash memory. If the system
configuration has been changed, save the changes first before continuing the other configuration settings.
The progress of saving to flash memory will be displayed.
Figure 2-15 Phoenix-G Software: Save System Files to Flash

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Figure 2-16 Phoenix-G Software: “Advanced”
Use Broadcast Load File –
is for loading presets / switching resolution / group reset. When enabled (with checkmark),
Phoenix-G software will broadcast the command allowing for simultaneous execution of the
command. This feature should always be enabled.
Automatically Backup Files to Hard Drive –
When enabled (with checkmark) the Phoenix-G software will save all backup files to the
computer hard drive’s “c:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\IP210.100.100.151” folder.
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Figure 2-17 Phoenix-G Software: “Sequoia Properties”Window
Active Window Border –
Allows you to set the border color of the active window. Each pixel/line can be set to have a
different color; all lines can be set to be the same color (All lines) by clicking the radio button to
select the Line #. Then click Select color to choose the color. There are eight options for
choosing the 3D border. Click the radio button for one of the 3D borders to select it.
Switch primary and secondary buttons –
Swap the two mouse buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button, click the
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Window priority (manual designate) –
If enabled (with checkmark) –in case of overlaying windows, upon clicking a window will not
cause the window to become the topmost window. Disable (without checkmark) or click the
particular button on the “Option”window to change window priority (become topmost window).
Figure 2-18 Phoenix-G Software: “Option”Window Priority Button
Hide Enter icon and disable mouse double-click function –
If enabled (with checkmark) –the “enter icon” will not appear upon moving the Host cursor to
the top right corner of a particular window nor will double-clicking the left mouse button allow
switching operation to a remote computer.
Transfer control to this remote computer –
If enabled (with checkmark) –keyboard/ mouse control will transfer to the particular window
(computer) that has just entered full screen mode.
Default setting is disabled (keyboard/mouse control does not transfer to a particular computer that enters
full screen mode).
Remain full screen upon pressing Pause/Break key –
Click the radio button for Remain full screen upon pressing Pause/Break key under the item
When returning from full screen to host mode if you wish to remain in full screen mode upon
pressing the Pause/Break key.
Default setting is Return to previous layout upon pressing Pause/Break key.
Swap with active window –
When enabled (with checkmark) –the action of entering a computer window (other than the
current active window) will cause both active and newly entered windows to swap position.
1. Default setting is enabled for this item.
2. When this item is disabled, pressing the F# hotkey (or double-click) will not cause both active and newly
entered windows to swap position. Likewise, pressing Shift + F# hotkey (or Shift + double-click) will
cause both active and newly entered windows to swap position.
Disable label/tally display –
When enabled (with checkmark) –label and tally will be turned off to the particular window that
has just entered full screen mode.
With audio output –
When enabled (with checkmark) –audio output will be turned on in the particular window that
has just entered full screen mode.
Default setting is disabled for these items.
Select color –
Change the background color of the pop-up selections (default color is dark blue).

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Audio Status –
Allows you to set the color indicator showing whether audio is turned On/Off for a window (only
one window can output audio at a time). There are eight colors for choosing the audio status.
Click the On radio button, and then click one of the color boxes to select. Do the same for the
Off radio button. You can also turn on (with checkmark) / off the Audio indicators. By default
the audio output would correspond to the active window. To enable audio output other than the
active window disable the item Audio output from active window (remove checkmark).
Click OK when finished and exit the Sequoia Properties window. The Phoenix-G software still retains the
settings until the next time you change the settings in the Sequoia Properties window or you return the
system to the factory-default state.
2.5 Module Parameter Menu
Figure 2-19 Phoenix-G Software: “Module Parameter”Menu
Reset –Allows you to refresh the module (the current settings on the Phoenix-G software will be the
same as for the module).
Detect Display Resolution –
Sequoia 2H2U can automatically detect the display’s optimum resolution. To enable/disable
this feature click Detect Display Resolution to toggle between on (with checkmark) or off.
When the Detect Display Resolution option is set to On all the presets will be displayed in the optimum
resolution.
Output Timing –
Normal output timing is designed for some brands of monitor that do not support the VESA
standard. The default setting for output timing is Normal.
All Labels –
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Label –Adjust the Font Color, B-G (background) Color, and font Size for all labels in the group.
Make sure to turn on all labels (see previous item) before setting the label properties.
Figure 2-20 Phoenix-G Software: “Label Properties”Window
Each window supports one line of text (up to 31 characters).

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Borders are turned on by default.
Step 1. Upon clicking Border the following screen appears. Remove the Enable checkmark or change
the Border Width to 0to turn off the border.
Figure 2-21 Phoenix-G Software: “Border Properties”Window
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To change the audio meter properties, perform the following steps:
Step 1. Click Meter. The Sequoia is capable of displaying embedded audio as VU (volume unit) meters
inside the video window. Embedded audio is divided into four groups, with a master and
secondary channel for each group. This allows you to display the left and right VU meter of
either the master or secondary channel on the left andright side of the window just as the menu
depicts. Along with the video signal(s), each input signal may contain up to sixteen channels (8
pairs) of embedded audio. Typically, 48kHz, 20-bit audio; (extendable to 48kHz, 24-bit audio).
Figure 2-22 Phoenix-G Software: “Meter Properties –Module”Window
Step 2. Click the All button to display all meters or click the checkbox individually to display the desired
meter only (Meter 1 L, Phase 1, Meter 1 R, Meter 2 L, Phase 2, Meter 2 R, Meter 3 L, Phase
3, Meter 3 R, Meter 4 L, Phase 4, Meter 4 R). Click the Meter SW checkbox to open/close the
meter switch. Then click the Meter outside checkbox to enable the meter to be displayed
outside the image area.
“Meter outside”is not allowed if the image area is less than 140×64 pixels (does not include the window
border and label portions).