Avitech Titan 9000 series User manual

User Manual
Titan 9000
Multiviewing experience taken to the next level
Revision 1.0.0, (May, 2014)

User Manual
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information on how to use Avitech Titan 9000.
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: [email protected].
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble Titan 9000. Doing so may void the warranty. There are no user 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
in this document. Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation, the furnishing of this document
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: [e-mail]

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Contents
About This Manual.................................................................................................................... ii
Technical Support..................................................................................................................... ii
Warranty.................................................................................................................................... vi
Limitation of Liability............................................................................................................... vi
Extended Warranty Options.................................................................................................... vi
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period............................................................. vi
Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................... vi
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.................................................... vi
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ....................................................... vi
Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice ................................. vi
1. Getting Started ..............................................................................................................1
1.1 Package Contents..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Features ...............................................................................................................4
1.3 Specifications ....................................................................................................................5
1.4 Connections to the Titan 9000 .......................................................................................11
2. Hardware Configuration ............................................................................................. 15
2.1 Installing New Card on Blank Slot .................................................................................15
2.2 Removing a Previously Installed Card ..........................................................................17
3. Cascading ....................................................................................................................18
3.1 Internal Cascading...........................................................................................................18
3.1.1 Example 1: Cascade 2 cards and duplicate display........................................18
3.1.2 Example 2: Cascade 2 cards and independent quads ....................................20
3.1.3 Example 3: Cascade 3 cards and independent quad ......................................22
3.1.4 Example 4: Cascade all 4 cards.........................................................................23
3.2 External Cascading .........................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Example 1: Take HDMI output of any card to the next chassis’ cascade
input .....................................................................................................................27
3.2.2 Example 2: Assign any or multiple cards (internal cascade) to the
cascade output....................................................................................................32
4. Phoenix-Q Configuration............................................................................................ 37
4.1 Connection Method .........................................................................................................37
4.2 Pinging the Titan 9000.....................................................................................................37
4.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-Q Software..............................................................................38
4.4 Obtaining the UMD (Under Monitor Display) Data from Router..................................43
4.5 Window Layout ................................................................................................................47
4.5.1 Arranging Windows (by Group).........................................................................47
4.5.2 Resizing Window.................................................................................................48
4.5.3 Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents .....................................................48

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4.5.4 Visual Studio........................................................................................................49
4.5.5 Available Windows..............................................................................................51
4.5.6 Copy Window Properties....................................................................................53
4.5.7 Undo/Redo Changes...........................................................................................55
4.5.8 Align Windows.....................................................................................................55
4.5.9 Copy Window Size ..............................................................................................56
4.5.10 Remove Horizontal/Vertical Spacing ................................................................57
4.6 Log Window .....................................................................................................................57
5. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-Q Software ............................................................. 59
5.1 File Menu ..........................................................................................................................59
5.2 Edit Menu..........................................................................................................................61
5.3 View Menu ........................................................................................................................62
5.4 System Menu....................................................................................................................65
5.5 Help Menu.........................................................................................................................81
5.6 Briefing .............................................................................................................................83
6. Setting the Group/Card Properties............................................................................ 84
6.1 Titan 9000-2H2V / 4H Properties Setup .........................................................................85
6.2 Titan 9000-HOB Properties Setup................................................................................104
6.3 Setting Group Parameters ............................................................................................107
Appendix A Using the LCD Panel ............................................................................... 110
A.1 Welcome Screen............................................................................................................110
A.2 Navigating the Main Menu ............................................................................................112
A.3 Navigating the System Parameters Menu...................................................................117
Appendix B Setting Up 1×2 / 2×2 Wall Display .......................................................... 119
B.1 Physical Connection and Bezel Gap Adjustment ......................................................119
B.2 Software Configuration.................................................................................................126
Appendix C Setting Up Audio...................................................................................... 129
Sample illustration 1.............................................................................................................137
Sample illustration 2.............................................................................................................138
Sample illustration 3.............................................................................................................139
Appendix D Setting Up the Alarm Sound ................................................................... 141
D.1 Alarm Sound Setup for No Video / Video Black / Video Freeze Occurrence...........141
D.2 Alarm Sound Setup for No Audio Occurrence ...........................................................144
D.3 Import and Export Alarm Sound ..................................................................................147
D.4 Special Layout ...............................................................................................................149
Appendix E Setting Up Static IP.................................................................................. 150
Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Titan 9000 Master Chassis .............................150
Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer .....................................152
For Windows XP ............................................................................................................152

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For Windows 7 ...............................................................................................................152
Appendix F Resetting to the Factory-Default State .................................................. 153
Appendix G Compatibility With Tally Interface Device ............................................. 154
G.1 Using the Pacific GPIO Box as GPI Interface .............................................................154
G.2 Sony Production Switcher............................................................................................156
Appendix H ScreenCropT Utility ................................................................................. 158
H.1 ScreenCropT Utility Control Panel..............................................................................158
H.2 Using the ScreenCropT Utility Together With the Synergy Freeware.....................160
H.3 Cropping Feature ..........................................................................................................163
H.4 Cropped Instances Switching......................................................................................165
H.5 Pan Anywhere ...............................................................................................................166