HIK VISION DS-D42AM2 User manual

Multi-Functional Card User Manual
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Multi-Functional Card
User Manual

Multi-Functional Card User Manual
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User Manual
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
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.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of
as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this
product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation
for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return
the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the multi-functional card 2.0.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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Description
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important points of the main text.
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could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
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result in death or serious injury.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
As an accessory of the LED sending card, the second generation multi-functional card is designed
to implement functions such as remote screen adjustment, 3D display, voltage detection,
temperature detection, and light sensing.
You need to upgrade both the receiving card and the sending card first, to enable 3D function of
the multifunctional card. Refer to the user manual of LED display for details.
1.2 Physical Interface
1.2.1 Front Panel
The appearance and description of the front panel are shown as below.
Figure 1-1 Front Panel
Table 1-1 Front Panel Description
Name
Description
Name
Description
12V GND
Sensor interface
RS232
Serial interface for
remote
telecommunication
3.3V GND（SCL SDA）
Sensor interface
POWER
Power indicator
AI/DI GND
Sensor interface
ACTIVE
Indicator for normal
working status
RS485
Serial interface for
telecommunication
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1.2.2 Rear Panel
The appearance and description of the rear panel are shown as below.
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel
Table 1-2 Rear Panel Description
Name
Description
Name
Description
IR IN
Infrared input interface,
requiring to connect with
an IR extension cable
DATA
Interface for connecting
with the receiving card
IR OUT
Infrared out interface
WLAN
Ethernet interface
3D OUT
3D interface
DC IN 12V
Power interface

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Chapter 2 Hardware Connection
The multi-functional card can work properly after being serially connected with the sending card
and the receiving cards.
In order to power the multi-functional card, you are recommended to connect it to the last
receiving card, as shown in the following figure.
Receiving
Card
WLAN WLAN
Sending Card
WLAN
Receiving
Card
WLAN WLAN
Receiving
Card
WLAN WLAN
Receiving
Card
WLAN WLAN
Multi-
Functional Card
WLAN WLAN
Figure 2-1 Hardware Connection
If the multi-functional card is connected directly to the sending card, extra configuration on
the client is needed. Refer to the user manual of LED display for details.

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Chapter 3 Common Operations
3.1 3D Display (Optional)
The multi-functional card supports 3D function, which is used to implement the display of 3D
videos.
When the 3D function enabled, the loading capacity will decline by half. You need to connect to
half of the original devices to prevent screen flickering.
Prerequisites
The multi-functional card is connected correctly. See Chapter 2 Hardware Connection for details.
Steps
Step 1 Connect the 3D accessory, such as glasses, to 3D OUT on the multi-functional card.
Step 2 Input signal source.
Step 3 Log in to the client.
Step 4 Select Screen Management > Advanced Operation > Input Capability.
Step 5 Enable 3D Video Processing.
Step 6 Click OK.
Figure 3-1 Enable 3D Display

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3.2 Infrared Remote Control
The multi-functional card can work with a remote control to remotely control LED screens.
You can use the remote control by importing a configuration file.
The remote control implements functions such as signal source switching, brightness adjustment,
display on/off detection, scene switching, etc.
The remote control is available within 10 m and 45oangle away from the multi-functional card.
3.3 Extended Functions
The multi-functional card has 5 extended interfaces to implement functions such as voltage
detection, temperature detection, and smoke or light sensing.

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Appendix A Description of the Remote Control
Power Signal Source
Brightness
Scene
Volume
Directional
Button
Return
Menu
Shortcut
Help ID
 System Information
 3D
 Dehumidification
 Auto Resolution