RGBlink VENUS X1 User manual

VENUS X1 Quick Start
Max 1536×1536@60Hz/2560×1152×50Hz
input/output resolution
User-defined output resolution adjustments
Replaceable input optional modules
Multiple cascade synchronization split
Seamless switching between inputs
Auto input format detect and conversion
Support dual pictures operation
Support EDID edit for VGA, DVI, HDMI inputs
and read EDID for outputs
Two install sending card slot

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CONTENT
Product Introduction...................................................................................................................................................2
Packing Configuration..............................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Orientation................................................................................................................................................. 4
Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Back Panel........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operating Instruction.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Content...............................................................................................................................................................6
Single Image Switching................................................................................................................................7
PIP Setting................................................................................................................................................... 7
Set LED Display Connection........................................................................................................................ 8
Split Setting............................................................................................................................................... 18
Set the Output Resolution........................................................................................................................ 19
Screen Size Switching................................................................................................................................ 19
Zoom the Image........................................................................................................................................ 20
Scale the Image......................................................................................................................................... 20
Text Overlay Setting...................................................................................................................................21
User Define the BLACK Key....................................................................................................................... 21
SCALE Key.................................................................................................................................................. 22
TAKE Key.................................................................................................................................................... 22
Transition Setting....................................................................................................................................22
Set the Audio.............................................................................................................................................23
Using Black Out......................................................................................................................................... 23
Saving Views...........................................................................................................................................24
Recall Saved Settings.................................................................................................................................24
XPOSE software Operation........................................................................................................................................25
Contact Information.................................................................................................................................................. 34

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Product Introduction
VENUS X1 is a multiple outputs video processor that accepts a wide variety of video signals, including DVI,
VGA, DP, HDMI. CVBS, SDI (SD / HD / 3G compatible) and USB. VENUS X1 combines truly seamless, fade in fade
out, glitch-free switching with advanced scaling technologies to meet the requirements of high quality, high
resolution video presentations.
VENUS X1 also launches the latest, user defined image size and coordinate, dual image processing,
multiple cascade mapping, different user configurations and controlling, key in and out and other advanced
functions for high-end show.
VENUS X1 supports EDID editing for VGA, DVI, DVI, HDMI input ports and read EDID for output ports,
support EDID modify by windows control program. PC modified EDID, users can edit the EDID of input port
according to the resolution of outputs to achieve the optimal input resolution.
VENUS X1 also supports local front panel operation, remote widows based software control by RS232, USB,
Ethernet, and WIFI control. In addition, VENUS X1 is based on replaceable input optional modules structure,
with different modules, you can reach more possibility and application range.
System Connection
RGBlink offers solutions to demanding technical problems. Any application questions, or required further information,
please contact with our customer Support Engineers.
VENUS X1 System Connection Diagram

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Packing Configuration
Note:
AC Power Cable supplied as standard according to destination market.
USB is contained on the Warranty/Registration Card. Please keep.
AC Power Cord
USB Cable
Screw Driver
DVI Cable
Warranty Card &
USB Files
Antistatic Bag

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Hardware Orientation
Front Panel
Button Instruction
HDMI
HDMI signal source button
SAVE
Save button
CVBS
CVBS signal source button
LOAD
Load button
VGA
VGA signal source button
SCALE
Size and position adjusting button
DVI
DVI signal source button
PIP/DSK
Single and double picture switch button
(VENUS X1 V1.4 can’t support DSK button
function)
MODULE/7
SDI/VGA/DVI/DP/CVBS/USB/
HDMI signal source button
SPLIT
Split button
MODULE/8
SDI/VGA/DVI/DP/CVBS/USB/
HDMI signal source button
TAKE
Seamless effect switching button
MODULE/9
SDI/VGA/DVI/DP/CVBS/USB/
HDMI/Audio signal source button
0~9
Number button, use for scale, crop, zoom
and custom setting
BLACK
Black button
OLED Panel
Show operation menu items
MENU
Menu and back button
Knob
Confirm and adjust OLED menu

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Back Panel
Input Interface
10
HDMI Input HDMI-A Port
11
CVBS Input BNC Port
12
VGA Input DB15 Port
13
DVI Input DVI-I Port
Other Interface
1. 2. 3
S/V/D/DL/DP/C/U/HL/Audio Input
Module Slots
4
DIP Switch
5
10/100M Interface
6
USB Interface USB-B Port
7
RS232 Interface
8. 17
Sending Card Interface
9
Illuminated Power Switch
18
Power IEC-3
Output Interface
14
DVI/DVI LOOP Output DVI-I Port
15
DVI Output DVI-I Port
16
VGA Output DB15 Port

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Operating Instruction
Content
Single Image Switching
PIP Setting
Set LED Display Connection
Split Setting
Scale the Image
Set the Output Resolution
Screen Size Switching
Zoom the Image
Text Overlay Setting
User Define the BLACK Key
User Define the SCALE Key
Using TAKE Mode
Transition Setting
Set the Audio
Using Black Out
Saving Views
Recall Saved Settings

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Single Image Switching
Default DVI for the current input source, if need switch other signal, for example, VGA, push the VGA button.
DVI button light will be blinking after pushing the VGA button, representing the singal is about to switched.
Users can check whether the output resolutions of VGA signal source is correct in the LCD menu, and then
switch to the main output through the TAKE button.
Same with above, switch the signals among CVBS, HDMI and input module option signal.
PIP Setting
Enable the PIP function
VENUS X1 supports seamless switching for single image and double images.
Push the [PIP/DSK] button, the LED light is on, and enter to the PIP menu items. OLED module show as follows:
Layout :
Select any one from PIP L+T, PIP R+T, PIP L+B, PIP R+B, PIP CENTER, PBP L+R and PBP T+B, take 3 layouts for
example, shown as follows:
PIP L+T PBP L+R PBP T+B
Select:
Select image A or image B. For example, select image B, the settings will be available for image B.
Swap Window:
->PIP ON
LAYOUT PIP L+T
SELECT IMAGE A
SWAP WINDOW OFF
->ALPHA 0

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Enable or disable the swap window function.
Alpha:
Image transparency setting, the adjustment range is 0 to 16.
Set LED Display Connection
VENUS X1 can realize three connection as follows connecting the Port D or Port U of one sending card to LED
screen, connecting the both Port D and Port U of one sending card to LED screen, connecting the Port D and
Port U of two sending cards to LED screen (PORT A or PORT B is for Colorlight, and PORT D or PORT U is for
Linsn). The following are the detailed operation steps of the three connection.
1. Connect the Port D or Port U of One Sending Card to LED Screen
Here we take No.1 sending card, port U1 for example. (Note: No.1 sending card corresponding to port D1
and port U1, No.2 sending card corresponding to port D2 and port U2.
(1) First, make sure that the device is in normal operation.
(2) Select the input source, for example, DVI.
(3) Connect the cable to Port U1.
(4) Turn the knob, and select <LED MANAGEMENT>:
(5) Push the knob to confirm, turn the knob, select <SENDING CARD TYPE> in <QUICK CONNECTION> option,
push the knob to confirm, turn the rotary knob, select the sending card type, for example, select Linsn
(VENUS X1 supports Linsn and Colorlight sender card, for Nova sender card, it only support brightness and
Gamma adjustment). Shown as follows:
->QUICK CONNECTION >>
ADVANCED >>
SYSTEM >>
->LED MANAGEMENT >>
LANGUAGE/语言 ENG
FACTORY RESET >>
*SENDING CARD TYPE LINSN
SENDING CARD NO. No.2
OUTPUT FORMAT >>
QUICK CONNECTION >>

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(6) Turn the knob, select <SENDING CARD NO.>, push the knob to confirm. Turn the knob and select “No.1”,
push the knob to confirm. Shown as follows:
(7) After setting, turn the rotary knob, select <QUICK CONNECTION>, push the knob to confirm for next setting,
shown as follows:
(8) Turn the knob, select <RECEIVING CARD SET>, push the knob to confirm. Turn the knob again, and select
<CHOOSE CABLE>, push the knob to confirm. Turn the knob, select PORT U1 and push the knob to confirm.
(9) Set the horizontal card, vertical card, width and height. For example, set horizontal card as 3, vertical card as
2, width and height as 120, shown as follows:
SENDING CARD TYPE LINSN
->SENDING CARD NO. No.1
OUTPUT FORMAT >>
QUICK CONNECTION >>
SENDING CARD TYPE LINSN
SENDING CARD NO. No.1
OUTPUT FORMAT >>
->QUICK CONNECTION >>
->SENDING CARD SET >>
RECEIVING CARD SET >>
SENDING CARD SET >>
->RECEIVING CARD SET >>
->CHOOSE CABLE PORT U
HORIZONTAL CARD 1
VERTICAL CARD 1
WIDTH 64
CHOOSE CABLE PORT U
->HORIZONTAL CARD 3
VERTICAL CARD 2
WIDTH 120