RGBlink Q16pro Gen2 1U User manual

● Modular design with flexible input & output
combinations
● Dual OSD rolling subtitles for 2K output module
● De-interlacing function
● Support 8 screens spanning the output port
without occupying layers
● 4K@60 input & output
● Custom EDID & output resolutions
● Control via XPOSE and RGBlink OpenAPI
● Connect to the webcam for decoding
Q16pro Gen2 1U
Quick Start

Content
Product Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Packing Configuration ................................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Orientation ................................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel .........................................................................................................................................................5
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Menu Tree..........................................................................................................................................................7
Use Your Product ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Presentation .......................................................................................................................................................8
Output Resolution ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Image Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Split .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Output Resolution ................................................................................................................................... 10
Split Layout .............................................................................................................................................. 10
There are 6 split modes available. ...........................................................................................................10
Advanced ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4K Input Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 11
EDID ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Save Preset .......................................................................................................................................................12
Load Preset ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
System ..............................................................................................................................................................13
XPOSE 2.0 .........................................................................................................................................................13
Contact Information ................................................................................................................................................ 14

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Product Introduction
Q16pro Gen2 1U adopts modular design, which supports up to 8 inputs, including quad HDMI 1.3, dual
HDMI 2.0 & DP 1.2, quad DVI, quad SD/HD/3G SDI, single H.264/265 for 2K and 4K signals; 4 outputs,
with dual HDMI 2.0, dual DP 1.2, quad HDMI 1.3, quad DVI, quad SDI signals optional.
The standard unit comes with 4 HDMI 1.3 outputs and builds with local front control panel and remote
control interfaces with RS 232 and Ethernet ports.
Q16pro Gen2 1U is available to be remote controlled by XPOSE or 3rd party APP / controller by open API.
Q16pro Gen2 1U combines rugged design, class-leading video processing and image quality, ultra-low
latency, versatile 4K connectivity, livestreaming capabilities, and unmatched ease of use to meet the
requirement of the modern commercial display systems application, including live corporate meetings,
hybrid events, worship productions, or large-scale LED video wall installations.
Its 8 layers with roaming capacity and layer can cross over each output without layer counting up.
RGBlink offers solutions to demanding technical problem. Any application questions, or required further
information, please contact with our customer Support Engineers.
Q16pro Gen2 1U SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM
System Connection Diagram

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Packing Configuration
1 x AC Power Cord
2 x HDMI Cable
1 x Network
Cable
1 x DB9 to RJ11
Cable
1 x Anti-Static Bag
Note:
AC Power Cable supplied as standard according to destination market.

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Hardware Orientation
Front Panel
Name
Description
Power Button
● Press the button to power on or power off the device.
● Button light turns red when powered on.
LCD Panel
Display current status of the device, and provide interactive choices in conjunction with buttons
on the front panel.
Knob
● Rotate the knob to select a item.
● Press the knob to confirm the operation.
Buttons
● MENU：1) Enter main menu；2) Back to the previous menu.
● SAVE: Push SAVE+Digital Button to save scenes to SCENE1-16.
● SCALE：Adjust width、height、H position and V position of layers.
● SPLIT：Select layout for Split Mode.
● LOAD：Push LOAD+Digital Button to load scenes from SCENE 1-16.
● LAYOUT：Select layout for Presentation Mode.
● IN1-IN8：1) Input signal selection buttons；2) 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 digital button.
● L1-L8 ： 1) Layer selection buttons; 2) L1 and L5 can also be used as 5, 0 digital button
respectively.
Handles
For carrying device.
Rack Mount Ears
Use with the load-bearing screws to fix device on the rack.
Power Button
LCD Panel
Knob
Buttons
Handle
Handle
Rack Mount Ears
Rack Mount Ears

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Rear Panel
Name
Description
Input Slots
● Support quad HDMI 1.3, quad DVI, quad 3G SDI, dual HDMI 2.0 & DP 1.2, single
IP (preliminary) and other optional input modules
● purple tip indicates input
Output Slots
● Support quad HDMI 1.3, quad DVI, dual HDMI 2.0, dual DP 1.2, quad SDI
(preliminary) and other optional output modules
● blue tip indicates output
Communication Module
● 1xLAN、1xRS 232、1xUSB
● yellow tip indicates communication
Power Module
1×IEC power socket
Interface Protector
Used to pull out device, fix cables and protect interfaces from collision
Interface Protector
Interface Protector
Output Slots
Power Socket
Input Slots
Communication Module

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Menu Tree
Push【MENU】button to enter main menu.
Turn the knob to select corresponding menu item; push the knob to enter sub-menu; push【MENU】
button to return back to the previous menu.
The MENU structure includes Presentation,Split,Advanced,Scene Save,Scene Load and System,
shown in the figure below.

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Output Resolutions >>
Image Layout >>
Standard >>
Custom >>
Standard
-＞ 1920×1080@60
Changing resolution
clean scene layout !
Custom
-＞ 1024x768@60
Changing resolution
clean scene layout !
Use Your Product
Presentation
After the device is boot up, push MENU to enter main menu interface. Then rotate the knob and select
<Presentation>.
Output Resolution
Output Resolution: Choose Standard or Custom resolution.
Standard: Rotate the knob to choose standard resolution.
Custom: Use 0~9 numbers to key in the width, height and frame rate.

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Output Resolution >>
Split Layout >>
Image Layout
Select the image layout for presentation mode. There are 15 layout patterns built-in as follows：
Push the knob to select layout, and the LCD Panel will automatically return to the previous menu
interface.
Users can use the L1-L8 buttons on the front panel to select the layer, and then select the input signal by
using IN1- IN8 buttons.
Split
After the device is boot up, push MENU to enter main menu interface. Then rotate the knob and select
<Split>.
Note: ONLY the first four layouts are available for 4K input module. Please reselect if the wrong layout
is chosen.

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Output Resolution
The same operation as shown in Presentation.
Split Layout
There are 6 split modes available.
Split Mode
Background
Multi-Picture Layout
H 1/2
V 1/2
Cross
H 1/4
V 1/4
H 1/3
Choose the split mode from 6 types shown above by rotating the knob. Push the knob to select the

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4K Input Mode >>
EDID >>
H Total 3840
V Total 1080
Width 1 1920
Save
multi-picture layout under this split mode and then set parameters.
The LCD screen displays as follows:
Set H total, V total, width1 of screen according to actual need.
Advanced
After the device is boot up, push MENU to enter main menu interface. Then rotate the knob and select
<Advanced>.
4K Input Mode
Source 1/2：with HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2 input source available
Rotate the knob to "Save" and push the knob to save above settings.
Note: ONLY H 1/2 layout and V 1/2 layout are available for 4K input module. Please reselect if the
wrong layout is chosen.
Source 1 3 HDMI 2.0
Source 2 8 DP
Save

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Input port 3 HDMI 2.0
Source CUSTOM
Save
-＞Preset 5
Button is on can be saved
Button flashes will be overwrite
Load
-＞Preset 5
Button on is ready for recall
flashes is current scene
EDID
Input port：1~8 Input Port
Source：Choose CUSTOM to custom EDID, Choose RESET to reset EDID
Save Preset
After the device is boot up, push MENU to enter main menu interface. Then rotate the knob and select
<Save>.
Digital buttons 0-9 will be always on or flashing. An always-on button indicates that no preset has not
been saved at this position; A flashing button indicates that certain preset has been saved at this
position already.
Users can turn the rotary knob to select Preset1-Preset16 or use the number button 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 0 to select Preset1-Preset10. Select the position that will save, push the knob to confirm.
Saving preset in the button with flashing light will overwrite the saved parameters before.
Load Preset
After the device is boot up, push MENU to enter main menu interface. Then rotate the knob and select
<Load>.

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SN 1024
Black Out OFF
Software Version >>
Network Setting >>
Fan Speed >>
Language 语言 ENG
Factory Reset
Digital buttons 0-9 will be always on or flashing. An always-on button indicates that certain preset has
been saved at this position; A flashing button indicates that certain preset has been saved at this
position already, which is ready for recall.
System
After the device is boot up, push MENU to enter main menu interface. Then rotate the knob and select
<System>.
SN: To check serial number of the device.
Black Out: Black Out to turn on black effect processing.
Software Version: Check module version.
Network Setting: Check Mac address and turn DHCP ON/OFF.
Fan Speed: Support manual or automatic adjustment of fan speed.
Language 语言:English or Chinese available.
Factory Reset: Confirm by pushing knob, cancel by pushing any other key.
XPOSE 2.0
Physically Connect Device to Computer
Use RJ11-DB9 serial cable to connect RS232 port of device and computer, or use CAT5/6 cable to
connect LAN port of device and computer, or connect both device and computer to the same router.
XPOSE 2.0 Operation
Download XPOSE 2.0 software from RGBlink website.
https://www.rgblink.com/xpose_software.aspx
Please refer to user manual of Q16pro Gen2 1U for how to install and operate XPOSE 2.0.

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Contact Information
Warranty:
All video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standard and backed by full 3 years
parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective upon delivery date to customer and are
non-transferable. RGBlink warranties are only valid to the original purchase/owner. Warranty related
repairs include parts and labor, but do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special
modification, lighting strikes, abuse(drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages.
The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair.
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