General

In this procedure, you will add Inputs to the system. The system must have inputs configured in order for them to be available.

Prerequisite

• Ensure that you are familiar with the Configuration Menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter “Configuration Menu”

Connector Capacity

Each connector has a capacity setting that assigns internal resources to the connector. In order to increase the capacity of an individual connector, you may first have to reduce or disable capacity from other connectors on the same card. For example, if two Dual Link signals are required to be input on an HDMI/DP combo card, the capacity of two of the connectors on that card must to be set to "None." For another example, if on the same card a single input connector is to be used for a 4K resolution input, the capacity of each of the other connectors must be set to "None."

(Optional) Auto add all Input(s)

If the Auto add all Input(s) button is pressed, the software configures all previously unassigned input connectors as individual, single link inputs, in order, from top to bottom of each card, starting from left to right.

This button is a shortcut for systems using a large number of single-connector inputs.

(Optional) Auto add live Input(s)

If the Auto add live Input(s) button is pressed, the software automatically configures all previously unassigned input connectors for which a valid sync has been detected, and assigns them as individual inputs, in order, from top to bottom of each card, starting from left to right.

This button is a shortcut for systems using a large number of single-connector inputs.

+Add Single Input

This is where you add specific input requirements in order to allow for the configuration of an indivdual input from a single connector or multi-connectors. Typical multi-Connector input examples are Dual Link inputs of 3840x1080, or quad link SDI for UHD, and 4K.

1. Click on the desired input connector(s) in the diagram area to select the input that will be defined. All connectors must be the same type and capacity, and the selection can be one, two, or four connectors, creating a max resolution of 4K.
2. Click on the +Add Single Input blue button to create a single input from the selected connectors.

(Optional) Adjust Input Parameters

Select any input from the input list and click on the Adjust tab that is located on the top. From this menu you can adjust:

1. Select Format value, color space and connector capacity. Default value is 1920x1080p @ 59.94.
2. Set Connector mapping, Horizontal is Default.
3. Select EDID format (for DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs). Select EDID from the drop-down list, then select frame rate from the drop-down list and finally select Apply.
4. Apply specific EDID parameters based on a standard EDID. VESA calculator needs to be used.
5. If several connectors should have the same EDID, check the Apply to all Backgrounds checkbox before Apply and Save.
6. Select HDCP mode (for DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs).
7. Select color space, capacity and type (for SDI inputs).
8. Perform color adjustments.
9. Read all timing parameters associated with the selected format.

Add Multiple Inputs

Use this feature to select more than one input connector to create an individual input for each connector selected. This is a shortcut, like the "Auto add..." buttons, but it is limited to only the selected connectors.

(Optional) Delete Inputs

1. Click on the blue button Delete Input(s).
2. From the Name list click on the “x” space next to the Input(s) you wish to delete. Or select connectors.
3. Hit the red Delete Selected button. All of the selected Inputs will be removed from the list.

(Optional) Edit the Name

1. Double click on default name in the Name list to edit the name.
2. When the area turns blue, click the eraser icon to clear the field.

3. Type a new name.

   

   Note: It is recommended to name inputs based on the actual connection scenario instead of the connected devices function. This is due to several layers of naming that can be done in the system to simplify understanding during operation.