Philips Video System Manager Pro User manual

Quick Start Guide
Video System Manager Pro
VSM Pro Documentation Overview
Hardware Installation
System Requirements
Accessing the VSE Pro User Interface
Installing VMT Software
Hardware Controls
Workflow: Creating a Video Display
DVI only
S1
Sliding Rails
Video System Manager

VSM Pro Documentation Overview
Video System Manager Pro is an integrated hardware and software solution.This Quick Start guide describes the
st
eps required to set up VSE Pro hardware and install VMT mapping software.The following d ocuments are also avail-
able to help you make the most of your complete solid-state lighting system:
Document Name Online Location Included with VSM Pro
VSM Pro Release Notes www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ls/controllers/vsmpro PDF, downloadable from VSM Pro interface
VSM Pro Installation Instructions www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ls/controllers/vsmpro Printed booklet
VSM Pro Product Guide www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ls/controllers/vsmpro PDF, downloadable from VSM Pro interface
VSM Pro User Guide www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ls/controllers/vsmpro PDF, downloadable from VSM Pro interface
VMT User Guide www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ls/controllers/vsmpro PDF, downloadable from VSM Pro interface
Lighting Fixture Wiring Diagrams www.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/wiring/ PDF, downloadable from VSM Pro interface
Hardware Installation
Mount the VSE Pro Hardware
Mount the Video System Engine Pro in a rack location that meets environment specifications (see the
VSM Pro Product Guide for details) and is accessible to the lighting installation network and media source.
Make sure power is Off
Before connecting network or video input cables, use the Power switch on the front of the device to shut
down, then use the master power switch on the back of the device to disconnect power.
Connect network, video, and power cables
Determine which of the two versions of VSM Pro you're installing: DVI / VGA video or Composite video:
DVI / VGA Cable Installation
a) Connect the Ethernet cable from your lighting installation’s Ethernet switch.
b) If connecting from VGA, connect your VGA cable to the appropriate DVI adapter.
c) Connect the DVI cable or DVI adapter directly to the DVI connector at the back of the VSM Pro.
d) Attach the power cable.
Composite Video Cable Installation
a) Connect the Ethernet cable from your installation’s Ethernet switch.
b) Connect the red S1 Breakout cable.
c) Connect the Breakout connector to the Composite port at the back of the VSM Pro.
d) Attach the power cable.
System Requirements
A personal computer enables you to access the VSE Pro user interface and use VMT. Verify that your
computer meets the following minimum specifications:
Windows
Windows XP / Vista / 7
256 MB RAM
40 MB free disk space
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or greater
256 MB RAM
40 MB free disk space

Installing VMT Software
Before you install VMT, close all running applications, disable virus protection, and ensure your computer has enough
memory and free disk space.
Windows Installation
a) Use a web browser to open the VSE Pro web interface at IP address 10.1.3.101.
b) Click Video Management Tool v2.0.1 Windows Installer.
c) The Video Management Tool v2.0.1 Setup Wizard window appears. Click Next to begin the installation. After reading
the license agreement, select I Agree to consent to the terms of the license agreement, then click Next to continue.
d) When the Select Installation Folder window appears, accept the default location, or click Browse to select a folder.
Click Next to continue.
e) AttheConrmSelectionwindow,clickNext to start installation.
f) The Installation Complete window appears. Click Close to exit the wizard.
Mac OS Installation
a) Use a web browser to open the VSE Pro interface at IP address 10.1.3.101.
b) Download or copy the Video Management Tool v2.0.1 Mac OS X Installerletoyourcomputer’sHardDisk.
c) Double-clickthedownloadedletoopen(mount)it.Thiscreatesamounteddiskimageicononthedesktopandopens
a disk-image folder window containing the VMT2 application icon.
d) Drag the VMT2 application icon to a hard disk location such as the Applications folder. Close the disk image folder
window. Be sure to drag the VMT2. application out of the opened disk image window and onto your hard disk before
running it. Do not double-click the VMT2 icon in the disk image.
e) Select the mounted disk image by clicking it once.
f) From the File menu, select Eject VMT2. Alternately, you can control-click the mounted disk image icon and
choose Eject.
g) Dragthe.dmgletothetrash(unlessyouwanttokeepitasabackup).
Accessing the VSE Pro Interface
The VSE Pro interface enables you to adjust video processing settings, download VMT software,
download user documentation, and more.To access the interface, both VSE Pro and your computer must be
set up on a dedicated Local Area Network. Once set up on the dedicated network,VSE Pro automatically
assigns an IP address to your computer. Connect to the VSE Pro interface by entering 10.1.3.101 in a web
browser on your computer.
E Tip
To connect with VSE Pro, your computer must be set up to automatically obtain an IP address. If
your computer is configured with a static IP address, refer to the VSE Pro User Guide for details on
setting up automatic network configuration.
E Tip
If you cannot connect to VSE Pro, the issue may be that your computer has multiple network
adapters, for example a standard network adapter and a wireless adapter. Change your network
preferences to select the device with the 10.1.3.X IP address. Refer to your system documentation
for details on changing preferences, as needed.
E Tip
Certain firewall settings may prevent discovery of power supplies via VMT. If you are having trouble
discovering power supplies, try disabling firewall settings.

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Hardware Controls
Workflow: Creating a Video Display
Planning
On an architectural drawing or other diagram depicting the layout of the installation, identify the physical
placementofeachnetworkswitch,data/powersupply,cable,andxture.Indicatetheplacementofeach
device in the plan and assign IP addresses accordingly. Later, when unpacking components, physically label
each device with its unique name and IP address, then record the information in a spreadsheet or
list. The
spreadsheet or list will help you save time when addressing fixtures and mapping the installation with VMT.
Mapping the Installation
To display video on your Philips Ethernet lighting installation, you must create a map of the installation
that identifies each node, so that each node can be associated with a pixel in the source video
. VMT enables you
to rapidly map up to 250,000 nodes.
Loading Maps
Use the VSE Pro hardware to select and load the map files that you created using VMT.
Testing and Troubleshooting
Use VMT to test and troubleshoot your map prior to installation or following installation.Then, use VSE Pro
to enhance video output quality using a variety of features. See the VSE Pro User Guide for details.
18.9 in
(481 mm)
16.8 in
(427 mm)
17.7 in
(450 mm)
3.5 in
(89 mm) Video System Manager
Video System Manager
PWR
RESET
LCD screen – The LCD screen displays operational status, menus, and menu options.The →icon indicates
that there are additional menus available.The ←icon points you back to the main menu.The ↕, ↑, and ↓icons
indicate selectable menu options. Note that if the entire menu text does not fit on the screen, the text will
scroll from right to left after two seconds.
Menu navigation and selection buttons – The and menu buttons enable you to toggle through the
menu system.The and buttons are selection buttons — they enable you to select and automatically save
settings within a menu.The and buttons do not function. The VSE Pro User Guide covers all menus, menu
options, and their specific uses in detail.
Power switch – Press the Power switch to safely shut down or power up the VSE Pro. For data integrity, do
not remove the power cord or toggle the Master Power switch on the reverse side of the device unless the
unit has shut down first via the Power switch.
Reset switch – Press the Reset button to perform a soft reboot. For data integrity, do not use this feature
except for troubleshooting purposes, as directed by Philips Color Kinetics Customer Support.
LED indicators – The LED indicators display main power, hard drive activity, and network activity
USB ports - The USB ports enable future firmware and map updates via USB Flash drive.
LCD sceen
Menu navigation and
selection buttons
Power and Reset Switches
LED indicators
USB Ports