RGBlink VENUS X3 User manual

X3
User Manual
Article No: RGB-RD-UM- X3 E007
Revision No: V1.7

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CONTENTS
Declarations
................................................................................................................................................................ 3
FCC/Warranty..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Operators Safety Summary ............................................................................................................................ 4
Installation Safety Summary .......................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 Your Product
........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 In the Box ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................ 9
1.2.2 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................................10
1.2.3 Dimension ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 Installing Your Product
...................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Plugging in Signals .................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Plugging in Main Power ......................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Turning on Your Product ....................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Connect X3 and Computer .................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Using Your Product
............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1 XPOSE 2.0 Installation............................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 XPOSE 2.0 Operation ...............................................................................................................................17
3.2.1 Login in XPOSE.............................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.2 System Setting ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.3 Output | Input | Overview ...........................................................................................................22

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3.2.4 Display Management ...................................................................................................................31
3.2.5 Layer Management.......................................................................................................................33
3.2.6 Preset Management..................................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 4 Ordering Codes
....................................................................................................................................40
4.1 Product Code .............................................................................................................................................40
4.2 Module Code ............................................................................................................................................. 40
4.2.1 Input Modules ................................................................................................................................40
4.2.2 Output Modules ............................................................................................................................ 40
4.2.3 Others ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 5 Support
...................................................................................................................................................41
5.1 Contact Us .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Chapter 6 Appendix
................................................................................................................................................42
6.1 Specification ...............................................................................................................................................42
6.2 Installing Options ..................................................................................................................................... 48
6.3 Terms & Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 53
6.4 Revision History ........................................................................................................................................ 59

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Thank you for choosing our product!
This User Manual is designed to show you how to use this video processor quickly and make use
of all the features. Please read all directions and instructions carefully before using this product.
Declarations
FCC/Warranty
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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 may cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.
Guarantee and Compensation
RGBlink provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally
stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all
delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and
manufacturing faults. RGBlink must be informed immediately in writing of any complains.
The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and
software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of
justified notice of compliant, RGBlink can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own

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discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful,
the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All
other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage, and also
damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other service provided by RGBlink,
being a component of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the
damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due
to the intent or gross negligence or part of RGBlink.
If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by RGBlink,
or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned operated
incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in
the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the
guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic
circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance
are not subject to the guarantee provided by RGBlink either.
The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in
this manual must be complied with by the customer.
Operators Safety Summary
The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.
Do Not Remove Covers or Panels
There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose
dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the

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unit without the cover installed.
Power Source
This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts
rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A protective
ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe
operation.
Grounding the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical
shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product
input or output terminals. A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in
the power cord is essential for safe operation.
Use the Proper Power Cord
Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord that is
in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel.
Use the Proper Fuse
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage rating, and current rating
characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres
To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

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Installation Safety Summary
Safety Precautions
For all product installation procedures, please observe the following important safety and
handling rules to avoid damage to yourself and the equipment.
To protect users from electric shock, ensure that the chassis connects to earth via the ground wire
provided in the AC power Cord.
The AC Socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
Unpacking and Inspection
Before opening product shipping box, inspect it for damage. If you find any damage, notify the
shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments. As you open the box, compare its
contents against the packing slip. If you find any shortages, contact your sales representative.
Once you have removed all the components from their packaging and checked that all the listed
components are present, visually inspect the system to ensure there was no damage during
shipping. If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments.
Site Preparation
The environment in which you install your product should be clean, properly lit, free from static,
and have adequate power, ventilation, and space for all components.

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1 x AC Power
Cord
Chapter 1 Your Product
1.1 In the Box
1 x Network Cable
1 x HDMI to DVI
Cable
1 x DB9 to RJ11
Cable
1 x Anti-static Bag
1 x SDI Cable
1 x USB Cable
1 x DVI Cable
Note: AC Power Cable supplied as standard according to destination market.

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1.2 Product Overview
X3 is an HDCP-compliant, scalable, expandable videowall processor configurable to support a
variety of input, output and windowing capabilities. It features high performance video scaling
capable of producing very high quality images.
X3 offers six card cages that support various combinations of input and output cards for DVI, VGA,
HDMI, CVBS, SDI and USB (for media files play) or video sources. Hundreds of additional video or
graphic sources can be input to the X3 using the RGBlink AVDXP Matrix and Router. Multiple X3
can be cascaded to create very large display arrays. A dedicated, high-speed video/graphic bus
maintains real-time performance even under heavy loading of inputs.
Compared with other videowall processors, X3 extends two main important performance for
presentation application. One is seamless switching between the inputs, the other comes with
local control panel option. These advantages make the X3 ideal for all types for all types of
surveillance, presentation, and visualization applications, whether traffic, security, military, or
process control.

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1.2.1 Front Panel
1
OLED Panel
Show the input shot and output slot information, device status, COM.
Version, IP address and serial address.
2
POWER
Power button, long push the button, the device can be boot up. Under
normal running state, push the button once, the info shown on OLED can
be refreshed once ; long push the button, the OLED will pop up a confirm
box, release the power button, push the power again before the confirm
box disappears, and the power can be turned off.

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1.2.2 Rear Panel
Chassis Module Structure
1
2 output module slots
4
Genlock interface
2
4 input module slots
5
Power Switch and Power Module
3
Communication ports
Input Interface
1
4 input slots, supports input modules including DVI, VGA, HDMI, USB, CVBS,
4K@60HZ module and 12G-SDI. For details, please refer to Specification at
the end of this document.
Output Interface
2
2 output module shots, support DVI,SDI and HDMI 2.0 signals.
For details, please refer to Specification at the end of this document.
Control Interface
3
USB
Connect the window control program or device upgrade.
RS232
Connect the window control program or device upgrade.

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LAN
Connect the network cable.
Genlock Interface
4
Includes 1 Genlock input and 1 HDMI output.
Genlock Input
Input signal from the controller or signal generator and other device.
HDMI Input
Connect to the display device, video processor or matrix.
Power Connection
5
Power Switch
Connect the windows control program and device upgrade.
Power Interface
AC:100-240V Power: Max 65W Power Supply Interface: IEC-3.
1.2.3 Dimension
Following is the dimension of X3 for your reference:

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Product
2.1 Plugging in Signals
Connect signals to the product (ensure all the device are all power off first).Tighten connector
screws/locks where provided.
2.2 Plugging in Main Power
Connect IEC cable to device and plug into wall socket. Turn on power at wall socket.
2.3 Turning on Your Product
Turn on the power switch on the real panel.
OLED display will show as below,completing initialization before loading the latest settings and
input/output configuration.

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The system begins to work,and the OLED module shows the input slot and output slot
information, device status, COM. Versions. IP address and serial number.
2.4 Connect X3 and Computer
Use network cable to connect the X3 and computer as the following picture show:
Set the IP address of the computer and make sure the computer and the device are in same
network range. IP address of the device is available on the OLED screen after it is powered on. For
example if the IP of the device is 192.168.110.1, just make sure the IP of the computer is in
192.168.xxx.x, but not exact the same as the device.

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Chapter 3 Using Your Product
3.1 XPOSE 2.0 Installation
Environment Requirements:
Window
Processor: 1 GHz or above 32 bit or 64 bit processor
Memory: 4 GB or more
Graphics: Support DirectX 9 128M or above (open AERO effect)
Hard disk space: Above 16G (primary partitions, NTFS format)
Monitor: Resolution must be 1920x1080 pixel or above (it can not display normally if the
resolution is lower than 1920x1080)
Operating system: Windows 7 or above (full version, not Ghost version or compact version)
CPU:i5 and above
Mac
Monitor: Resolution must be 1680x1050 pixel or above (it can not display normally if the
resolution is lower than 1680x1050)
CPU:i5 and above
1. Double click ,it will pop-up the installer
language box, select the language, for example,
select “English”, and click “OK” to confirm.

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2. Click “Next”to install.
3. Click “Browse...” to select the XPOSE software
install location.
Click “Install”.
4. During installation, it will pop up the window of
Install Shield Wizard for Virtual Com port.
5. Click “Next”.

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6. Then click “Install", as shown in the figure.
8. Click “Finish” and complete the installation, as
shown in the figure below.
7. Click “Finish”and is ready to run the XPOSE
software.

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3.2 XPOSE 2.0 Operation
3.2.1 Login in XPOSE
Double click this icon ,and enter the log on
interface shown in the right:
The initial language of XPOSE 2.0 is self adjusted
based on the operation system language of the
computer.
If you want to change language, just click
Language and choose one you need.
Keep the user name as “Admin” and password
blank and then click Start.
After login,the interface is shown in the right.
Users can find 5 major parts : System Setting,
Connect Setting, Display Management, Layer
Management, Scenes Management.

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3.2.2 System Setting
Click to enter <System Setting>interface.
System Info: Check current software version and
choose system language you need.
Find Device ： New version of XPOSE 2.0 is blank
default in Find Device. Users are supposed to
choose the device needed in Find Device.
Keyboard Management: Click <Keyboard> to
enter the interface shown in the right.
Keyboard Setting is designed to fit for different
operation system such as Windows and Mac.
Users can set short cut keys.
Drag Input, Output, Layer and Preset from the list
to the keys you desired as shown in the figure:

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Scrip Set
File Path: Save the current Keyboard Settings in
the script to the local path
File Name: Script file name
Load Script: Load/Delete
Please note the keyboard area where allows to set
short cut keys.
If the setting goes wrong or no need for short cut keys
any more, click to clear some keys or clear all.
Clear: To clear some keys, the keys need to selected
before hand.
Clear all: To remove all already set short cut keys.
Users can also Save The Keyboard Setting As Script.
Click Return to back to <System Setting>
Communication Setting：The default is <search>, if
it is <direct>, users need to type the corresponding
IP address.
Serial Port：Search only those connect via serial port.
Ethernet Connection：Search only those connect via
Ethernet.
Both Are Chosen: Click both, both connections
change synchronously.
Display Setting: Turn on Expanding Mode if there is
an extension screen.
Novice Guide: Check novice guide for quicker
operation of XPOSE 2.0 software.
Auto Connect: Turn on auto connection switch and
the interface will pop up a prompt to remind the user
whether to restore the previous interface.