Just Add Power Cardware VBS-PTP-308B User manual

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Worship
Center
Broadcast
System
Installation Guide
Just Add Power Cardware Company
www.justaddpower.com
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Worship Center Broadcast System
Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................3
WCBS Functions ........................................................................................................................................ 3
System Components ...................................................................................................................................4
Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................................................5
Receiver Box Installation............................................................................................................................5
Connect Receivers to the Video Genie™ Bus Ports ................................................................................... 6
Video Genie™ DS1 Hardware Installation and Configuration................................................................... 6
Worship Center Broadcast System Software Installation and Configuration .................................................8
1 of 3 Install the WCBS Graphical User Interface..................................................................................8
2 of 3 Install the HotKeys utility program ............................................................................................ 10
3 of 3 Customize the Worship Center Broadcast System Graphical User Interface .............................11
Change Serial Port .................................................................................................................................... 11
Disable or Enable Hotkeys........................................................................................................................ 11
Change Messages...................................................................................................................................... 12
Message Save........................................................................................................................................12
Change Delay Timer.................................................................................................................................12
IR Learning Mode.....................................................................................................................................13
Worship Center Broadcast System Operation............................................................................................... 14
Broadcast Buttons.....................................................................................................................................14
A/V Source Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 14
Resolution Button ..................................................................................................................................... 14
MONITOR Preview Buttons ....................................................................................................................14
Control Buttons.........................................................................................................................................15
Matrix Buttons ..........................................................................................................................................15
F10 –Split Button..................................................................................................................................... 15
IR Matrix ..................................................................................................................................................15
RS232 Remote Control.............................................................................................................................16
Total Control Console Basic Operation........................................................................................................ 19
Total Control Console™ System setup.....................................................................................................22
Panel Key Sounds on/ off .........................................................................................................................22
IR Command Learning ............................................................................................................................. 22
Group Port Setting ....................................................................................................................................23
Video Scaler Resolution setting................................................................................................................ 23
Basic Trouble Shooting Techniques ............................................................................................................. 25
Example Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................................................................... 25
Specific Problem Diagnosis..........................................................................................................................26

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Introduction
Welcome to the Worship Center Broadcast System (WCBS). The primary function of the WCBS is to
connect computers and video devices (VCR, Camera, DVD, Satellite, etc.) to viewing screens. The
viewing screens can be LCD projectors, CRT monitors, LCD panels, and other compatible VGA devices.
The typical installation includes the Video Genie DS1 matrix switcher that combines a video scaler
(converts Video signals to high resolution VGA signals), a video switch (instantly switches between several
VGA and Video signals), and a CAT5e based audio/video distribution system (inexpensive industry
standard cabling).
The WCBS is a hardware-based audio/video switching system that can be installed with any computer
system using VGA compatible graphics (this includes IBM compatible PC’s and Macintosh PC’s running
any operating system). The WCBS requires you to install a small Receiver Box adjacent to every viewing
screen that will be connected to the system.
Your choice of the WCBS will give you many benefits:
•Easy to use system –a simple click of the mouse performs most functions.
•Fast Switching -Eliminates the unwanted delay seen switching from Video Mode to VGA mode
•Easy Expansion –You can use WCBS to transmit the video and audio to an unlimited number of
viewing screens.
•Enhanced Functionality –The WCBS can be used for more sophisticated functions such as
Multicasting (showing different video signals to different groups)
One of the greatest strengths of the WCBS is realized because the system is entirely hardware based. You
can install your WCBS system with complete confidence that it will in no way impact your software or
system performance. This is possible because WCBS requires no software, no drivers, no memory, and no
interrupts.
WCBS Functions
The easy to use functions of the WCBS are quite sophisticated, allowing the owner to apply the most
effective audio/video distribution strategies possible.
•Darken All Screens/Projectors
•Darken Group Screens/Projectors
•Broadcast Audio/Video to All
•Broadcast Audio/Video to Group
•Independent Rear Projector Output
•Matrix output (audio/video are independent)
•Video Genie™ DS1 supports full motion
full screen video (60 fps) from 4 sources
•Support for unlimited attached devices
•Infrared Remote Control learning (DS1)
•Software based RS232 Remote Control
•All functions delivered over CAT5e cable

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System Components
You dealer should have helped you order the right components to install your WCBS. If you ever need to
order replacement parts, or make additions to your system, please refer to the following chart:
Item
Part Number
Projector Connector™ Transmitter –Type B
VBS-PTP-308B
Video Genie™ DS0 2x10 Matrix Switcher/Transmitter
VBS-ST-308AS
Video Genie™ DS1 3x10 Matrix Switcher/Scaler/Transmitter
VBS-ST-308AV
Projector Connector™ Passive Receiver (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60M)
VBS-PTP-108B-xxM
Projector Connector™ Extended Receiver –200’ to 1000’ distances
VBS-PTP-300M
Projector Connector™ Dual Monitor Active Receiver
VBS-ST-1082B
UTP Terminators
VBS-TR8
Total Control Console™
VBS-ST-400A
Guiding Light™ Keyboard
VBS-SLK-4502
Projector Connector™ Transmitter/Receivers
Video Genie™ DS0
Video Genie™ DS1
Projector Connector™ Extended Receiver
Projector Connector™ Dual Monitor Receiver
Total Control Console™
Guiding Light™ Keyboard

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Installation Procedure
The installation of the WCBS is quite easy and can be summarized as follows:
1. Install a Receiver Box at each viewing device (page 5)
2. Connect all Receiver Boxes devices to the Video Genie Transmitter (page 6)
3. Install Video Genie™
Detailed instructions for each step are provided on the following pages.
Receiver Box Installation
Use the VBS-PTP-108B Receiver Box for Projectors and Stand Alone Monitors installed within 60 Meters
(200’) of the Video Genie. The VBS -PTP-108B is available in 6 models, tuned with Video Gain settings
for UTP/STP cables in 10M increments. Choose the model that is closest to the installed cable distance.
Use the VBS-PTP-300M Receiver Box for cable distances between 200’ and 1,000’. The VBS -PTP-300M
has fine tuning knobs to adjust the gain/focus for optimal image outputs.
Use the VBS-ST-1082B Dual Monitor Receiver for locations with multiple monitors. This device also has
the option to display a local VGA source when the WCBS transmitter is in break mode (i.e. rolling
announcements in the Narthex or Hallway when not showing a worship service)
Installation of the VBS-PTP-108B Receiver Box should be performed as follows:
1. Turn off the power to the projector or monitor.
2. Locate the VBS-PTP-108B Receiver Box kit for the viewing device. Each VBS-PTP-108B Receiver
Box kit includes the following items:
Receiver Box
AC Adapter
1.2M VGA Cable
3. Use the VGA Cable to connect the computer monitor or projector to
the VGA port labeled monitor. Longer VGA cables can be used to
accommodate conduits and other cosmetic connections.
4. If you are going to broadcast sounds to this position, you can use a
3.5mm stereo mini-plug type cable to connect the speakers or
headphones from the display station to the green 3 audio out port on the
Receiver Box.
5. If you are installing the VBS-ST-1082B receiver you can
connect the VGA Output of the announcements PC to the port
labeled VGA. This VGA signal will be displayed on the
attached monitor/projector when the WCBS is not controlling
the output device.

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Connect Receivers to the Video Genie™ Bus Ports
The Video Genie™ has 8 UTP/STP Bus Ports. You can connect one VBS-PTP receiver to each port with a
single twisted pair cable. You can attach multiple VBS-ST dual monitor receivers to each bus port in a
daisy-chain. When installing multiple receivers on a best port we suggest that you follow these guidelines
for the best quality audio/video transmissions:
•Keep the CAT5e cable length from the Video Genie™ to the first receiver box under 50 Meters.
•Keep the CAT5e cable distance between any two receiver boxes in a chain under 25 Meters.
•Do not connect more than 10 receiver stations in a single chain.
•Try to keep the total CAT5e cable length out of any booster port under 100 Meters.
•Whenever possible, use the shortest possible cable lengths.
•Install a Blue Terminator plug in the open bus port at the end of a receiver daisy-chain.
While it is certainly possible to achieve acceptable results outside of these guidelines, keep in mind
that the local environmental conditions (type of devices, amount of RFI noise, dirty power, defective
lighting ballasts, etc.) will dictate the maximum distance that can be supported.
Video Genie™ DS1 Hardware Installation and Configuration
The Video Genie™ DS1 Scaler allows the WCBS Operator to connect up to 4 standard Video devices plus
2 VGA devices to the WCBS. For example, a VCR, DVD Player, Satellite Dish, and a Video Camera
could all be connected to the WCBS using one Video Genie™ Scaler.
1. Connect the Worship Center PC VGA Adapter to the PC1 VGA Port of the Video Genie™ Scaler.
2. Connect the MONITOR Port of the Video Genie™ Scaler to the VGA Monitor in the Control Booth.
3. Connect the PC1-IN Port of the Video Genie™ Scaler to the SOUND-OUT port of the Worship Center
PC Sound Card
4. If a second VGA signal is desired (i.e. PC-In-The-Pulpit), connect that device to the VGA-2 Port of the
Video Genie™.
5. Connect the PROJECTOR Port of the Video Genie™ to the “rear of house” projector. If you are not
using a rear of house projector you may want to use this for a second VGA Monitor in the Control
Booth, allowing the operator to preview multiple items at the same time.
6. Connect the PC OUT Stereo Out port of the Video Genie™ Scaler to the operators Headphones or
Speakers
7. Connect up to 4 Video Devices to the Video Genie™ Scaler using standard video cables.
8. Optional: Connect a composite video monitor to the A/V OUT port for A/V preview functions.

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9. Connect the green 3.5mm stereo AMP OUT port of the Video Genie™ to the house Audio Amplifier if
desired (unbalanced signal cable). This will let you route the A/V devices sound signals back to the
house sound system using the audio matrix functions.
10. Connect the IR Blaster Extension Cables to the IR OUT ports on the front and route the transmitters to
the IR EYE location of the devices to be controlled by the Video Genie™.
11. Connect the single IR Learning Eye to the IR IN PORT on the front of the Video Genie™.
12. If you are using the Windows GUI to control the system, connect the control PC COM port to the DB9
port on the front of the Video Genie™ marked CONTROL.
13. If you are using the Total Control Console to control the system, connect the CONSOLE to the
PANEL port on the Video Genie™ with an RJ11 cable.
14. If you want the option to simultaneously use both control systems (Windows GUI and Console), you
will need to use the optional RS232 BRIDGE device (contact Just Add Power support for details).
15. Connect the twisted pair BUS ports to the Receiver Boxes. Do not turn on the Video Genie™ or
Receiver Boxes until the CAT5e Cables have been connected to all of the receivers to prevent
accidental electrical surges.
16. Install UTP Terminator plugs in any unused BUS ports. Be sure to check the Video Genie™ UTP
ports and all of the Receiver Box chains UTP ports.
17. Connect the Power Cord to an appropriate electrical outlet.
18. Optional: Plug the guiding Light Keyboard
into the control PC using a USB port, or the
PS/2 adapter.
19. Power on all devices and proceed with the
software installation for Windows GUI
control of the system.
20. Optional: Connect a microphone to the
MIC port if you want to be able to talk to the remote viewing locations with a microphone in the booth.

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Worship Center Broadcast System Software Installation and Configuration
The software to control the Worship Center Broadcast System is distributed on a CDROM that should have
been shipped with your system. The system software is for PC’s running practically any version of the
Microsoft Windows Operating System. If you are using Windows NT, 2K, or XP, you should first log onto
the computer using an ID with full administrator privileges.
1 of 3 Install the WCBS Graphical User Interface
1. Insert the CDROM into the Supervisor PC (the one
with the RS232 interface). The CD should
autorun, if this does not happen, browse the CD
and run the SETUP.EXE program. The Welcome
screen should appear. You must click on the
“Next” button to continue.
2. The Software License Agreement screen should
appear. You must click on the option to accept
the terms in the license agreement first. Then you
should click on the “Next” button to continue.
3. The Customer Information screen should appear.
Please input your User Name and Organization,
and then click on the “Next” button to continue.

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4. Simply click on the symbol next to
the feature you want to install and choose
the option to install that feature (i.e. This
feature will be installed on local hard drive).
5. The Ready To Install screen should appear.
You should not need to change anything on
this screen. Simply click on the “Next”
button to continue.
6. The Installation Completed screen should
appear. Now click on the “Finish” button to
exit the installation Wizard.

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2 of 3 Install the HotKeys utility program
The HotKeys utility program is used in conjunction with the Guiding Light Keyboard to control the
Worship Center Broadcast System. The HotKeys utility is a freeware program that is provided at no cost.
The complete source code for the HotKeys program can be found in a ZIP file on the WCBS Installation
CDROM.
1. Browse the Supervisor PC and locate the HKSETUP.EXE program, which should be located in the
C:\SLPORTAP directory.
2. Run the HKSETUP program, and accept all of the default choices.
3. Reboot the Supervisor PC and the HotKeys program should start automatically.
4. Right Click on the HotKeys Icon in the Windows Toolbar -
5. The HotKeys options menu should appear:
6. Click on “Edit hotkeys…” and the HotKeys
Editor screen should appear:
7. Click on the “Load” Button and the “Select Hotkey
Definition File” dialog will appear. You should
browse your PC to locate the file
C:\SLPORTAP\WCBS.HKD and load that file into
HotKeys. This will customize HotKeys to match
the functions on the Guiding Light™ keyboard.
8. After you “Load” the Definition File, you can use
the same screens to add additional HotKeys to
activate other functions on the Worship PC.
NOTE: The default setting for the HotKeys on the
Guiding Light™ Keyboard is set to have the operator
press the CTRL key and the WINDOWS key at the same time, and while holding them down, press one of
the designated F keys.