Chauvet VIP Drive 43s User manual

User Manual

VIP Drive 43s User Manual Rev. 1
EDITION NOTES
The VIP Drive 43s User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming,
operation, and maintenance instructions for the VIP Drive 43s as of the release date of this edition.
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Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide
that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin....................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1
Claims........................................................................................................... 1
Manual Conventions ..................................................................................... 1
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2
Personal Safety.............................................................................................................. 2
Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 2
Power and Wiring........................................................................................................... 2
Operation ...................................................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
Description.................................................................................................... 3
Features........................................................................................................ 3
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel Overview..................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Overview..................................................................................................... 4
Product Dimensions...................................................................................... 4
3. Setup ........................................................................................... 5
AC Power...................................................................................................... 5
AC Plug.......................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 5
Signal Connections....................................................................................... 5
Video Source Connection .............................................................................................. 5
Computer Connection.................................................................................................... 5
Art-Net™ Connection..................................................................................................... 5
Preview Monitor Connection.......................................................................................... 5
Connection Diagrams..................................................................................................... 6
Input Connections Diagram..................................................................................... 6
Output Connections Diagram .................................................................................. 6
4. Operation .................................................................................... 7
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 7
Programming................................................................................................. 7
Menu Map..................................................................................................... 7
Operating Settings Configuration.................................................................. 13
Home Screen................................................................................................................. 13
Brightness...................................................................................................................... 14
Front Panel Lock............................................................................................................ 14
Color Adjustments.......................................................................................................... 14
Ethernet.......................................................................................................................... 15
Art-Net™ Start Address........................................................................................... 15
Art-Net™ Universe .................................................................................................. 15
IP Address............................................................................................................... 15
Subnet Mask............................................................................................................ 16
Art-Net™ Values............................................................................................................ 16
Backup........................................................................................................................... 20
Save Configuration.................................................................................................. 21
Load Configuration .................................................................................................. 21
Load One Configuration from USB.......................................................................... 21
Load All from USB................................................................................................... 21
Save All to USB....................................................................................................... 21
Transition ....................................................................................................................... 21

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Deinterlacing............................................................................................................ 21
Image Enhance ....................................................................................................... 22
Fade Type ............................................................................................................... 22
Fade Time ............................................................................................................... 22
Test Pattern.................................................................................................................... 23
Test Pattern Mode................................................................................................... 23
Auto Switch.............................................................................................................. 24
Picture In Picture............................................................................................................ 24
Input Selection......................................................................................................... 24
Position.................................................................................................................... 24
Input Mode............................................................................................................... 25
Swap Inputs............................................................................................................. 25
Display Brightness ......................................................................................................... 25
Video Input..................................................................................................................... 25
Temperature................................................................................................................... 26
Advanced....................................................................................................................... 26
Firmware Version .................................................................................................... 26
Double-tap To Switch .............................................................................................. 26
Preview Output........................................................................................................ 26
Preview DVI Port ..................................................................................................... 26
Factory Reset .......................................................................................................... 27
Customized Button .................................................................................................. 27
Output Format ......................................................................................................... 27
Scale.............................................................................................................................. 27
Horizontal Size ........................................................................................................ 27
Vertical Size............................................................................................................. 28
Horizontal and Vertical Scale .................................................................................. 28
Horizontal Offset...................................................................................................... 28
Vertical Offset.......................................................................................................... 28
Auto Scale ............................................................................................................... 28
Reset Scaling .......................................................................................................... 29
Zoom/Crop Image.................................................................................................... 29
Map................................................................................................................................ 29
Offset Settings......................................................................................................... 29
Position Settings...................................................................................................... 30
Port Tutorial............................................................................................................. 30
Set Width................................................................................................................. 31
Test Grid.................................................................................................................. 31
Mapping by Port ...................................................................................................... 32
5. Technical Information................................................................ 34
Product Maintenance.................................................................................... 34
6. Technical Specifications ........................................................... 35
7. Returns........................................................................................ 36
8. Contact Us .................................................................................. 37

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is Included
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the
package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show
signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier
immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed
damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Manual Conventions
Symbols
• VIP Drive 43s
• 4 Rubber Feet
• Neutrik® powerCON® Power Cord
• USB Cable
• USB A to B Adapter
• Warranty Card
CONVENTION MEANING
1–512 A range of values
50/60 Aset of values of which only one can be chosen
<SET> A button on the product’s control panel
Settings A product function or a menu option
SYMBOL MEANING
Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to
the product, accessories, or the user.
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these
instructions may makethe product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause
harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function
correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Any reference to power connections in this manual assumes the use of Neutrik®
powerCON® cables.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A
digital data transmission protocol.

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Safety Notes
Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
Personal Safety
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture. (IP20)
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to
warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid
causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting
it to power.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
• Never carry the product by the power cord.
Power and Wiring
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the
specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
• Do not operate this product if there is damage on the housing or cables. Have the damaged parts
replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
• The maximum ambienttemperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately!
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in
this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this
product.
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

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INTRODUCTION
2. INTRODUCTION
Description
The VIPDrive 43s is a streamlined allin one video wall mapper/scaler/switcher designed for use with Linsn
video control protocol. With 4 inputs, 3 outputs and a preview monitor, the VIP Drive 43s will map your wall,
scale/switch your video source, and allow remote triggering via Art-Net (DMX over Ethernet) eliminating
the need for individual mappers, scalers, and video switchers. HDCP support and EDID management
further improve the flexibility of the VIP Drive 43s.
Features
• Video wall processor that switches, scales, and outputs video signal to any Linsn video panels
(including PVP S5, PVP X3, PVP X6IP, C6)
• Powerful standalone mapping for video panels, without a computer.
• Custom user interface makes setting up your wall fast and easy
• Front, integrated video screen assists switching and timing for live events
• Remote control via Art-Net supports mapping, triggering, and video adjustments, including scaling
and positioning
• Supports DVI, HDMI, and HD-SDI for flexibility in various applications
• Includes 4 etherCON video outputs to support full HD at 2.6 million LED resolution
• Works with LED Studio for complex configurations and panel calibration
• Compact 1U packing eases transportation and integration into your existing setup
Product Overview
Front Panel Overview
# NAME FUNCTION
1 Menu Display An interface for the menu options of the product
2SCROLL/ENTER
Knob
Press to enable the currently selected menu option or set the currently
selected value into the selected function.
Turn clockwise to scroll down through the menu or increase a value when
in a function.
Turn counter-clockwise to scroll up through the menu or decrease a value
when in a function.
3 MENU Button Press to return to the previous menu level.
4 SCALE Button Accesses the Scale menu. Can also be set to Black Out or Freeze.
5MAPButtonAccesses the Map menu. Can also be set to Black Out or Freeze.
6 HDMI Button Select input source7SDIButton
8DVIButton
9USB Port
(Type B) Control port to interface with computer
10 Preview Display Previews selected input source before output to video panel
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Rear Panel Overview
Product Dimensions
# NAME FUNCTION
1 HDMI Input HDMI video input
2 DVI Input DVI video input
3SD/HD/3G-SDI
Input SDI video input
4 DVI PREVIEW OUT For output preview on an external monitor
5 USB Port (Type A) For connecting to a computer, or for USB cascade output (control only, no
video)
6Ethernet Slave In
Port Reserved for future use
7Ethernet Slave Out
Port Reserved for future use
8Art-Net™ Through
Ports For Art-Net™ control
9Neutrik®
etherCON® Ports For output to LED video panels
10 Neutrik®
powerCON® Input Power input
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17.3 in
439 mm
2 in
51 mm 1.7 in 44 mm
1 in
25 mm
17.4 in
443 mm 12 in
305 mm
19 in
483 mm
9.8 in
248 mm

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SETUP
3. SETUP
AC Power
Each VIP Drive 43s has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240
VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each VIP Drive 43s, refer to the label affixed to
the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
AC Plug
The VIP Drive 43s comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik® powerCON® connector on
one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input cord that came with your
product has no plug, or if you need the change the plug, use the table below to wire the new plug.
Mounting
The VIP Drive 43s fits nicely on a standard 19” rack, or it can be placed on its rubber feet on a flat level
surface.
Signal Connections
The VIP Drive 43s uses the Linsn control protocol to send video signal to the connected panels. The VIP
Drive 43s has USB and Ethernet ports for interfacing with a computer, HDMI, SDI and DVI ports for video
input, as well as 4 Neutrik® etherCON® out ports, a DVI out port, 2 ethernet slave ports, and 2 ethernet
ports for Art-Net™ control.
Video Source Connection
You can link the VIP Drive 43s directly to a video source using a DVI connection, an HDMI connection, or
an SDI connection.
Computer Connection
You can link the VIP Drive 43s to a computer running video mapping software (such as LED Studio) using
a USB (type A or B) connection. This will provide control options for the VIP Drive 43s through a computer
interface. Download the LED Studio software and User Manual from www.chauvetvideo.com.
Art-Net™ Connection
With Art-Net™, you can control the mapping and scaling, as well as the color balance and dimmer levels
for all connected panels. You can link the VIP Drive 43s to a controller using an ethernet connection. If
using other Art-Net™-compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single
controller. The Art-Net™ Values section provides detailed information regarding the control channels.
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP which transfers a large amount of DMX512 data using
an Neutrik® etherCON® RJ45 connection over a large network. An Art-Net™ protocol document is
available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Art-Net™ designed by and copyrightArtistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
Preview Monitor Connection
You can link the VIP Drive 43s to a monitor that will preview the LED output using a DVI cable plugged into
the PREVIEW OUT port. This port can also be set to forward the selected input signal to another product.
(See Preview DVI Port)
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve itslifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
CONNECTION WIRE (U.S.) WIRE (EUROPE) SCREW COLOR
AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green

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Connection Diagrams
Input Connections Diagram
Output Connections Diagram
# CONNECTIONS PURPOSE
1HDMI Link to an HDMI signal
2DVI Link to a computer video output
3SDI Link to a video device, such as a camera or a DVD player
4Slave Ethernet Reserved for future use
5Art-Net™ Ethernet Link to an Art-Net™ network
6Neutrik® powerCON® Receive AC power
7USB Type B Interface with a computer
# CONNECTIONS PURPOSE
1DVI Preview monitor or another product
2USB Type A Interface with a computer
3Slave Ethernet Reserved for future use
4Art-Net™ Ethernet Link to an Art-Net™ network
5Neutrik® etherCON® LED video panels, such as the PVP X6IP from CHAUVET
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