VENUS X3 LIVE USER MANUAL USER MANUAL

VENUS X3 LIVE USER MANUAL USER MANUAL Article No: RGB-RD-UM-X3 LIVE E001 Revision No: V1.0

CONTENTS CONTENTS... 1 Declarations... 3 FCC/Warranty... 3 Operators Safety Summary... 4 Installation Safety Summary... 4 Chapter 1 Your Product... 6 1.1 In the Box... 6 1.2 Product Overview... 7 1.2.1 Back Panel... 8 1.2.2 Front Panel... 11 1.2.3 Dimension... 17 Chapter 2 Installing Your Product... 18 2.1 Plugging in Signals... 18 2.2 Plugging in Main Power... 18 2.3 Turning on Your Product... 18 Chapter 3 Using Your Product... 20 3.1 Using the MENU Button... 20 3.2 Understanding the MENU Structure... 21 3.3 Using the Menu... 22 3.3.1 Understanding the Main Menu... 22 3.3.2 Input Menu... 23 3.3.3 Output Menu... 24 3.3.4 Background Menu... 25 3.3.5 MASK Menu... 25 3.3.6 DSK Menu... 26 3.3.7 Blending Menu... 27 3.3.8 Language Menu... 28 3.3.9 System Menu... 28 3.3.10 Factory Reset Menu... 29 3.4 PVW Mode... 30 3.5 PST Mode... 31 3.5.1 Signal Selection... 31 3.5.2 Add or Delete Layer... 31 3.5.3 Freeze the Layer... 31 3.5.4 Multiview Presets... 31 3.5.5 Set the Position... 31 3.5.6 Scale and Crop... 32 3.5.7 DSK Setting... 32 3.5.8 BLEND Setting... 33 3.5.9 Mask Setting... 34 3.5.10 WIPE Setting... 35 3.5.11 Custom LOGO... 35 VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 1

3.5.12 Custom OSD... 36 3.5.13 Custom STILL... 37 3.6 PGM Mode... 38 3.7 AUX Mode... 39 3.7.1 SPGM Splicing... 39 3.7.2 PGM&SPGM Splicing... 43 3.8 4K1K Mode... 49 3.9 Switching Mode... 51 3.10 Set the Output Resolution... 52 3.10.1 Select the Output Resolution... 52 3.10.2 Custom the Output Resolution... 52 3.11 Using Black Out... 55 3.12 Saving Views... 56 3.13 Recall Saved Settings... 57 Chapter 4 Ordering Codes... 58 4.1 Product... 58 4.2 Options... 58 4.2.1 Input Options... 58 4.2.2 Output Options... 58 Chapter 5 Support... 59 5.1 Questions and Troubleshooting... 59 5.1.1 Custom the MASK, LOGO and STILL... 59 5.1.2 Add the Layer... 59 5.1.3 Input and Output Option Module Type... 59 5.1.4 Blending and MASK cannot open synchronously... 59 5.2 Contact Us... 60 Chapter 6 Appendix... 61 6.1 Specification... 61 6.2 Software Upgrade... 66 6.3 Using the Tool... 70 6.3.1 Set the OSD... 70 6.3.2 Set the Effect... 71 6.3.3 Set the LOGO... 72 6.3.4 Set the STILL... 73 6.4 Installing Options... 74 6.5 Terms & Definitions... 78 6.6 Revision History... 82 VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 2

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 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. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 3

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 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. Installation Safety Summary Safety Precautions For all VENUS X3 LIVE processor 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 VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 4

Before opening VENUS X3 LIVE processor 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 VENUS X3 LIVE should be clean, properly lit, free from static, and have adequate power, ventilation, and space for all components. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 5

Chapter 1 Your Product 1.1 In the Box AC Power Cord USB Cable Network Cable Warranty Card & USB Files Screw Driver Antistatic Bag QC Declaration Note: AC Power Cable supplied as standard according to destination market. USB is contained on the Warranty/Registration Card. Please keep. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 6

Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2 Product Overview VENUS X3 LIVE brings together sophisticated presentation switching with advanced mixing capabilities into a single device. The vision mixer console includes broadcast style features for quick access during any performance, along with dual eight-inch LCD displays to monitor video sources, full preview, as well as live/program display monitoring. At the rear of the VENUS X3 LIVE, the familiar VENUS X3 modular routing platform become apparent, with a host of new options and features tailored to presentation applications. Entirely module, right down to fans, filters, and PSU, VENUS X3 LIVE is fitted as standard with modules for preview and monitoring, communications and Genlock sync. From there, there is an impressive choice of both inputs and output options. The on board displays can be configured to show outputs as physically arranged, or in any way. Large tactical illuminated buttons along with T-Bar mixing control. Powerful, yet compact, VENUS X3 LIVE is a fully integrated scaling, processing and mixing for processing and mixing for professional environments from entertainment to integration. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 7

Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2.1 Back Panel Input Option Slots 1 VENUS X3 LIVE provides 3 input option slots, range of inputs are available for user fitting, including DVI, VGA, HDMI, USB, CVBS and USB. DVI-I DVI Each DVI module supports 4 DVI-I inputs. Standard DVI signals can input. The DVI port supports up to HDMI 1.3 if the port format is set to HDMI. HDMI-A HDMI Each HDMI module supports 4 HDMI-A inputs. Standard signal from computer can input. DB15 VGA Each VGA module supports 4 DB15 inputs. Standard VGA signals can input. BNC CVBS Each CVBS module supports 8 BNC inputs. Standard video signal from players, cameras can input. USB-A USB Each USB module supports 4 USB-A inputs.access the USB device or mobile hard disk with USB storage function. Support general image and video formats. BNC 3G-SDI Each SDI module supports 4 SDI inputs and 4 SDI loop out. Standard 3G-SDI signals can input. And can connect to the SDI input of the next VENUS X3 LVE or the device with SDI input. Background Input 18. 19 HDMI-A HDMI Standard signal from computer can input. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 8

Chapter 1: Your Product PGM Output 7. 8. 9. 10 20. 21 DVI-I DVI Connect to the monitor or LED display which has DVI interface. (This connector does not support hotplug). HDMI-A HDMI Connect to the display device, video processor or matrix. PST Output 22 HDMI-A HDMI Connect to the display device, video processor or matrix. PVW Output 3 4 HDMI-A HDMI Connect to the display device, video processor or matrix. DB15 VGA Connect to the monitor or LED display which has VGA interface. (This connector does not support hotplug). Control Connectors 2 14 11. 12 5. 6 RJ45 Ethernet Connect to Ethernet work for remote control by Windows control software USB-B USB For custom LOGO, OSD, STILL and MASK saving, and can be loaded. RS-232 Used for cascade and firmware upgrade. 11: LINK IN is serial female port, the serial communication interface of RS-232 control protocol and multiple cascading control. 12: LINK OUT is serial male port, the serial communication interface of multiple devices cascading control, connect devices through DB9 serial cable. BNC-Genlock 5: Genlock input, standard genlock signal can input. 6: Genlock loop out, can connect to the genlock input of the next VENUS X3 LVE or the device with genlock input. TALLY Light 15. 16. 17 VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 9

Chapter 1: Your Product Power Connection 13 IEC Power Input Main power input AC 100-240V Max 205W. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 10

Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2.2 Front Panel Panel Instruction 1 LCD display 10 AUX button 2 Multiview presets area 11 Menu area 3 Layer/Aux area 12 Stored presets area 4 Power button 13 Lock top panel area 5 Position, Size and Control area 14 Transition time control area 6 DSK edit area 15 WIPE operation area 7 BLEND edit area 16 OSD edit area 8 Input sources area 17 Switch Modes area 9 Black button Power Button 4 POWER: When yellow light is lit, the device is standby, while when green light is lit, the device is starting up. LCD Display 1 LCD Display 8 inch full-color display. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 11

Chapter 1: Your Product PVW Monitor (left): Multiview preview. PVW Eight images and single image preview switching button. CHNL Custom the eight channels. Rotary For PVW menu selections, adjustment and confirmation. PST/PGM Monitor (right): Preview edit. PGM For PST and PGM switching. LOGO Custom the logo. OSD Custom the OSD. STILL Custom the STILL. AUX Quick split for PGM/SPGM output card. FMT Output format setting button. Rotary Knob For PST menu selections, adjustment and confirmation. Layer/Aux Button 3 Button 1/2/3/4 For adding or deleting the layer, the button light is lit when add the layer, off when delete the layer, and flash when select the layer. FREEZE Freeze the image or video. Multiview Presets Area Multiview Presets Multiview mode selection, the button light is lit when selected, mainly for layout setting quickly in multiview. : 1P 2 : PIP CENT : SIDE BY SIDE : 3P VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 12

Chapter 1: Your Product : 4P : 5P Position, Size and Control Area 5 CONTROL Layer selection button. The button is lit when add the layer, light flashes when the layer is in edit state. SIZE Size adjustment and crop setting. For details, please refer to Scale and Crop. POSTION Joystick Position adjustment button. For details, please refer to Set the Position. DSK Edit Area 6 DSK DSK effect editing button. User can select the layer and set the position in DSK menus. ON ON/OFF button. The button is lit when select ON, and enable the DSK function. Light is off when disable the DSK function. LEVEL Rotary Knob Adjust the alpha of DSK layer. For details, please refer to DSK Setting. BLEND Edit Area 7 BLEND BLEND effect editing button. User can select the layer and set the blending width in BLEND menus. ON ON/OFF button. The button is lit when select ON, and enable the BLEND function. Light is off when disable the BLEND function. LEVEL Rotary Knob Adjust the blend width. For details, please refer to BLEND Setting. Input Sources Area 8 LED Indicator The button 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 is lit when the signal or background input is selected for use. PGM area For indicating, user can not change the channel or set the size or position in PGM area. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 13

Chapter 1: Your Product BK For indicating, the button is lit when enable background function. OSD For indicating, the button is lit when enable OSD function. LOGO For indicating, the button is lit when enable LOGO function. STILL For indicating, the button is lit when enable STILL function. 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Each button is numbered and can be used as direct number entry when values such as resolution and size. PST/Aux area For indicating, the button is lit when output the signal in PST channel. For selecting, push any button to switch the PST signal. For editing, (button light is lit -- the channel is used but can not be edited, button light is flashing -- the channel can be edited, button light is off -- the channel is not selected. BLACK Button BK Editing function, the button is lit when enable background function. OSD Editing function, the button is lit when enable OSD function. LOGO Editing function, the button is lit when enable LOGO function. STILL Editing function, the button is lit when enable STILL function. 9 BLACK The button is lit when enable black function. Black is available for PGM channel. AUX Button 10 AUX AUX output setting, it can be custom. Menu Area 11 SYSTEM Menu and exit reuse button. For details, please refer to Understanding the MENU Structure. ENTER Confirmation button. Menu Rotary Knob Menu selection and confirmation button. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 14

Chapter 1: Your Product Stored Presets Area 12 SAVE Support 36 saving modes. LOAD Load saving views 1 to 36. PAGE For save or load, total 6 pages, and 6 banks for each page. 1/2/3/4/5/6 Button The button is lit when select PAGE or BANK. Lock Top Panel Area 13 LOCK Lock top panel button. The button is lit when the buttons in top panel are locked. Push the button again, the button light is off, and unlock the top panel. Transition Time Control Area 14 Double Digital Display Tube Display the transition time. Time Rotary Knob Adjust transition time. The adjustment range is between 0.1S~5S. WIPE Operation Area :,, +, +, L M R, T M B : O 15 : R L, L R : T B, B T, LT RB : III OSD Edit Area : FADE VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 15

Chapter 1: Your Product : Subtitle rows back button. 16 : Subtitle rows forward button. OSD TAKE Subtitles switch button. Switch Mode Area 17 CUT Seamless switching. TAKE Seamless switching with effect. T-BAR WIPE and fade switching. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 16

Chapter 1: Your Product 1.2.3 Dimension Following is the dimension of VENUS X3 LIVE for your reference: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 17

Chapter 2 Installing Your Product 2.1 Plugging in Signals Connect signals to the product (ensure all devices are powered 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 When yellow light of [POWER] is lit, the device is standby. Push the [POWER] button for seconds, the color will turn to green and the device is starting up. After 10 seconds later, the PVW monitor display the preview signals, as shown in the figure below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 18

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Chapter 3 Using Your Product 3.1 Using the MENU Button Push the [SYSTEM] button to enter the menu display. Turn the rotary knob to navigate to the menu item required. The option turns to green shows the current item. Push the knob to select and enter into the menu item. As shown in the figure below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 20

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.2 Understanding the MENU Structure The MENU structure is shown in the figure below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 21

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.3 Using the Menu Use the menu system for convenient and intuitive operation. VENUS X3 LIVE 8 inch HD monitor shows the menu items. The monitor will show the default state when the menu is not in use, or the operation has timed out. Using the SYSTEM button and rotary knob in the top panel, the PGM monitor will show the corresponding menus according to user selections. 3.3.1 Understanding the Main Menu Push the SYSTEM button in the default state and turn the rotary knob, the PGM monitor will show the main menus as below: There are 9 menu items in the main menu, and display in 2 pages. Turn the rotary knob (or push the [ENTER] button), and select any menu above, push the rotary knob to confirm, the LCD display will show the submenu. If push the [SYSTEM] button, the LCD display will return to the last level menu. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 22

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.3.2 Input Menu VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 23

Chapter 3: Using Your Product Input and port Format Show the input card and port, and the corresponding signal. Show the format of the corresponding signal. 3.3.3 Output Menu Format Custom Format External Sync 4K1K There are 73 kinds of common resolutions. The special display project or LED display application would like to require special resolution settings to meet the requirement--refer to Custom the Output Resolution. External Sync Select ON or OFF to enable or disable external sync function. Input Format Show the input format of external sync. Format Set the format of external sync. Enable or disable the 4K1K function. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 24

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.3.4 Background Menu Background Select background 1 or background 2 ON/OFF Select ON or OFF to enable or disable background function. Format Show the format of background. Scale H Pos Set the horizontal position of background. Scale V Pos Set the vertical position of background. Scale H Size Set the width of background. Scale V Size Set the height of background. 3.3.5 MASK Menu VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 25

Chapter 3: Using Your Product Mask Layer ON/OFF Effect & PIC Pos X Effect & PIC Pos Y Effect Pos X Effect Pos Y PIC Pos X PIC Pos Y Load File From UDisk Support 13 kinds of mode: diamond, round, heart, star, triangle, oval, hexagons, pentagon, 4 point star, 6 point star, lighting, crescent left and crescent right Select the layer. Select ON or OFF to enable or disable mask function. Set the horizontal position of effect and picture. Set the vertical position of effect and picture. Set the horizontal position of effect. Set the vertical position of effect. Set the horizontal position of picture. Set the vertical position of picture. Can load the effect image from UDisk. 3.3.6 DSK Menu VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 26

Chapter 3: Using Your Product Layer Select the layer. Preset Select user, black background, green background, blue background, red background and white background. Alpha The adjustment range is between 0~128. Red Min The adjustment range is between 0~255. Red Max The adjustment range is between 0~255. Green Min The adjustment range is between 0~255. Green Max The adjustment range is between 0~255. Blue Min The adjustment range is between 0~255. Blue Max The adjustment range is between 0~255. DSK Select ON or OFF to enable or disable DSK function. 3.3.7 Blending Menu Layer Blending Width ON/OFF Select the layer. Set the blending width, the adjustment range is between 1~90. Select ON or OFF to enable or disable blending function. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 27

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.3.8 Language Menu Language/ 语言 Select Chinese or English. 3.3.9 System Menu Version T-BAR Calibration Test Show the version of LCD, COM, PVW MCU, PVW FPGA, PGM MCU, PGM FPGA, Optional In 1 MCU, Optional In 1 FPGA, Optional In 2 MCU, Optional In 2 FPGA, Optional In 3 MCU, Optional In 3 FPGA, Optional Out MCU and Optional Out FPGA. Step 1: Push the T-BAR to the top. Step 2: Choose ON. Step 3: Push the T-BAR to the bottom. Step 4: Choose ON. Enable or disable the LED test function and adjust the key value. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 28

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.3.10 Factory Reset Menu Factory Reset Select YES or NO. Select YES to restore default settings. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 29

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.4 PVW Mode VENUS X3 LIVE use the 8 inch HD monitor, and HDMI preview or VGA preview, it supports the functions as below: 1. Select any 8 channels from the 12 channels. 2. Quickly switch between single image preview and eight images preview by pushing [PVW] button. 3. Source name synchronization, and automatically recognition for different input modules. 4. Color indicate for source name, green for preview, yellow for preset and red for program. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 30

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.5 PST Mode VENUS X3 LIVE use the 8 inch HD preview edit display, and with one HDMI preview output, it supports the functions as below: 3.5.1 Signal Selection Push any button in Input Sources Area, for example, push the button [5], the border of signal 5 will change to yellow, and the signal in PGM monitor will be changed to signal 5. 3.5.2 Add or Delete Layer Push any button of [1] to [4] in Layer/Aux Area to add or delete the layer. Add layer: The light is lit. Select layer: The light is flashing. Delete layer: The light is off. 3.5.3 Freeze the Layer Push the [FREEZE] button in Layer/Aux Area, the layer will be freeze, push the button again, the layer is live. 3.5.4 Multiview Presets 1. Push any button in Multiview Presets Area to select multiview layouts, including 1P, PIP CENT, SIDE BY SIDE, 3P, 4P and 5P. 2. Push the [CONTROL] button in Position, Size and Control Area to select the layer, each layer can select different signal. 3. User can adjust the position, size, crop for the selected layer, and set DSK, BLEND and MASK. 3.5.5 Set the Position 1. Push the [CONTROL] button in Position, Size and Control Area to select the layer, the border of the selected layer will change to green. 2. Swing the [POSITION] joystick in Position, Size and Control Area to adjust the position of the layer. When swing the joystick to the left or right, the horizontal position will be changed. When swing the joystick up or down, the vertical position will be changed. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 31

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.5.6 Scale and Crop Push the [SIZE] button in Position, Size and Control Area, and enter to the interface as follows: Scale H Pos: Adjust the horizontal position. Scale V Pos: Adjust the vertical position. Scale H Size: Adjust the horizontal size. Scale V Size: Adjust the vertical size. Scale Reset: Reset scale if image quality distorts by improper operation. Zoom From Center: Zoom the width and height in equal proportion. Crop H Pos: Crop the horizontal position. Crop V Pos: Crop the vertical position. Crop H Size: Crop the horizontal size. Crop V Size: Crop the vertical size. Crop Reset: Reset crop if image quality distorts by improper operation. Exit: Exit the scale and crop function. 3.5.7 DSK Setting 1. Firstly, enable the multiview function. 2. Push [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items. Turn the rotary knob, and select <DSK>, VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 32

Chapter 3: Using Your Product push the knob to confirm. (Or push the [DSK] button to enter to the DSK menu items) Layer: Select the layer that will DSK. Preset: Can select user, black background, green background, blue background, red background and white background. Alpha: The adjustment range is between 0~128. Red Min: The adjustment range is between 0~255. Red max: The adjustment range is between 0~255. Green Min: The adjustment range is between 0~255. Green Max: The adjustment range is between 0~255. Blue Min: The adjustment range is between 0~255. Blue Max: The adjustment range is between 0~255. DSK: Can select enable or disable the DSK function. 3.5.8 BLEND Setting 1. Firstly, enable the multiview function. 2. Push the [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items. Turn the rotary knob, and select <Blending>, push the knob to confirm. (Or push the [BLEND] button to enter to the blend menu items) VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 33

Chapter 3: Using Your Product Layer: Select the layer that will blending. Blending Width: Blending width setting, the adjustment range is between 1~90. ON/OFF: Can select enable or disable the blending function. 3.5.9 Mask Setting 1. Push the [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items. 2. Turn the rotary knob, and select <Mask>, push the knob to confirm: Enable the mask function: Turn the rotary knob, select <ON/OFF>, and set ON to enable the mask function. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 34

Chapter 3: Using Your Product Select effect: Turn the knob, and select <MASK>, push the knob to confirm. Turn the rotary knob, and select the effects, diamond, round, heart, star, triangle, oval, hexagons, pentagon, 4 point star, 6 point star, lighting, crescent left and crescent right. Mask setting: VENUS X3 LIVE support load file from UDisk, and set the selected layer, including effect & PIC Pos X, Y, effect X, Y, PIC Pos X, Y. 3.5.10 WIPE Setting 1. Push the WIPE buttons in WIPE Operation Area, VENUS X3 LIVE supports 14 kinds of wipe modes: Push the wipe button L M R, and T M B., there are 6 kinds of mode:,, +, +, Push the wipe button can select O mode. Push the wipe button, there are 2 kinds of mode: R L, L R. Push the wipe button, there are 3 kinds of mode: T B, B T, LT RB. Push the wipe button, can select III. Push the wipe button, can select fade mode. 2. Push the [TAKE] button, or use T-bar switcher to switch the image to program with selected wipe. 3.5.11 Custom LOGO Push the [LOGO] button in PST/PGM Monitor Area and enter to the logo items as below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 35

Chapter 3: Using Your Product Enable the LOGO function: Turn the rotary knob, select <ON/OFF>, and set ON to enable the logo function. LOGO Setting: 1. Turn the rotary knob, and select <LOGO>, push the knob to confirm. 2. Turn the rotary knob, and select the LOGO that to custom, push the knob to confirm. 3. Turn the rotary knob, select <X> or <Y>, and set the position of LOGO. Additionally, VENUS X3 LIVE supports load file from UDisk. For the setting steps of UDisk, please refer to Set the LOGO. 3.5.12 Custom OSD Push the [OSD] button in PST/PGM Monitor Area and enter to the OSD items as below: Enable the OSD function: Turn the rotary knob, select <ON/OFF>, and set ON to enable the OSD function. OSD Setting: 1. Turn the rotary knob, and select <OSD>, push the knob to confirm. 2. Turn the rotary knob, and select the OSD that to custom, push the knob to confirm. 3. Turn the rotary knob, select <Load File From UDisk>, push the knob to confirm. 4. Turn the rotary knob, and load the OSD file from UDisk. For the setting steps of UDisk, please refer to Set the OSD. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 36

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.5.13 Custom STILL Push the [STILL] button in PST/PGM Monitor Area and enter to the logo items as below: Enable the STILL function: Turn the rotary knob, select <ON/OFF>, and set ON to enable the logo function. STILL Setting: 1. Turn the rotary knob, and select <STILL>, push the knob to confirm. 2. Turn the rotary knob, and select the STILL that to custom, push the knob to confirm. 3. Turn the rotary knob, select <X> or <Y>, and set the position of STILL. Additionally, VENUS X3 LIVE supports load file from UDisk. For the setting steps of UDisk, please refer to Set the STILL. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 37

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.6 PGM Mode 1. Switch the edited PST image to program by pushing the [CUT], [TAKE] button or T-bar, and then the PGM image will return to PST state, which can be edited. 2. There are 2 HDMI outputs for program, and realize 4Kx1K output. 3. The PGM image can output to SPGM output card by internal loop out or external loop out. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 38

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.7 AUX Mode Push the [SPGM] button in PST/PGM Monitor Area, and enter to the SPGM menu items: VENUS X3 LIVE supports 3 kinds of splicing modes, PGM Splicing, SPGM Splicing and PGM&SPGM Splicing, PGM Splicing is mainly for loop PGM to SPGM for splicing. The following is the operations for SPGM Splicing and PGM&SPGM Splicing. 3.7.1 SPGM Splicing 1. Turn the rotary knob, and select <SPGM Splicing>, push the knob to confirm, and enter to the menu items. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 39

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 2. Select the splicing mode, < 田 > and <IIII> can be selected. 田 Splicing Mode (1) Select the signal, for example, select signal 5, as shown below: (2) Then, the H Total is 3840, V Total is 2160. SPGM 1: SPGM 1 Pos X is 0, SPGM 1 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 1 H Size is 1920, SPGM 1 V Size is 1080. SPGM 2: SPGM 2 Pos X is 1920, SPGM 2 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 2 H Size is 1920, SPGM 2 V Size is 1080. SPGM 3: SPGM 3 Pos X is 0, SPGM 3 Pos Y is 1080, SPGM 3 H Size is 1920, SPGM 3 V Size is 1080. SPGM 4: SPGM 4 Pos X is 1920, SPGM 4 Pos Y is 1080, SPGM 4 H Size is 1920, SPGM 4 V Size is 1080. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 40

Chapter 3: Using Your Product User can also custom the size and position of each SPGM. (3) Push the [SIZE] button, and enter to the menu items as follows: According to the parameters from Step 2, set Scale H Size as 3840, [1920 (SPGM1/3)+1920 (SPGM2/4)=3840], and set Scale V Size as 2160 [1080 (SPGM1/3)+1080 (SPGM2/4)=2160]. The image or video will output to the 4 split screens, as shown in the figure below: IIII Splicing Mode (1) Select the signal, for example, select signal 5, as shown below: (2) Then, the H Total is 7680, V Total is 1080. SPGM 1: SPGM 1 Pos X is 0, SPGM 1 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 1 H Size is 1920, SPGM 1 V Size is 1080. SPGM 2: SPGM 2 Pos X is 1920, SPGM 2 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 2 H Size is 1920, SPGM 2 V Size is 1080. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 41

Chapter 3: Using Your Product SPGM 3: SPGM 3 Pos X is 3840, SPGM 3 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 3 H Size is 1920, SPGM 3 V Size is 1080. SPGM 4: SPGM 4 Pos X is 5760, SPGM 4 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 4 H Size is 1920, SPGM 4 V Size is 1080. User can also custom the size and position of each SPGM. (3) Push the [SIZE] button, and enter to the menu items as follows: According to the parameters from Step 2, set Scale H Size as 7680, [1920 (SPGM1)+1920 (SPGM2) +1920 (SPGM3) +1920 (SPGM4)=7680]. The image or video will output to the 4 split screens, as shown in the figure below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 42

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.7.2 PGM&SPGM Splicing 1. Turn the rotary knob, and select <PGM&SPGM Splicing>, push the knob to confirm, and enter to the menu items. 2. Select the splicing mode, < 田 >, <IIIII> and <IIIIII> can be selected. 田 Splicing Mode (1) Select the signal, for example, select signal 5, as shown below: (2) Then, the H Total is 5760, V Total is 2160. PGM: PGM Pos X is 0, PGM Pos Y is 0, PGM H Size is 1920, PGM V Size is 1080. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 43

Chapter 3: Using Your Product SPGM 1: SPGM 1 Pos X is 1920, SPGM 1 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 1 H Size is 1920, SPGM 1 V Size is 1080. SPGM 2: SPGM 2 Pos X is 3840, SPGM 2 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 2 H Size is 1920, SPGM 2 V Size is 1080. SPGM 3: SPGM 3 Pos X is 1920, SPGM 3 Pos Y is 1080, SPGM 3 H Size is 1920, SPGM 3 V Size is 1080. SPGM 4: SPGM 4 Pos X is 3840, SPGM 4 Pos Y is 1080, SPGM 4 H Size is 1920, SPGM 4 V Size is 1080. User can also custom the size and position of each SPGM. (3) Push the [SIZE] button, and enter to the menu items as follows: According to the parameters from Step 2, set Scale H Size as 3840, [1920 (SPGM1/3)+1920 (SPGM2/4)=3840], and set Scale V Size as 2160 [1080 (SPGM1/3)+1080 (SPGM2/4)=2160]. The image or video will output to the 4 split screens, as shown in the figure below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 44

Chapter 3: Using Your Product If need to display in full screen, set Scale H Size as 5760, [1920 (PGM)+1920 (SPGM1/3)+1920 (SPGM2/4)=3840], and set Scale V Size as 2160 [1080 (SPGM1/3)+1080 (SPGM2/4)=2160]. The image or video will output to the 4 split screens, as shown in the figure below: IIIII Splicing Mode (1) Select the signal, for example, select signal 5, as shown below: (2) Then, the H Total is 9600, V Total is 1080. PGM: PGM Pos X is 0, PGM Pos Y is 0, PGM H Size is 1920, PGM V Size is 1080. SPGM 1: SPGM 1 Pos X is 1920, SPGM 1 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 1 H Size is 1920, SPGM 1 V Size is 1080. SPGM 2: SPGM 2 Pos X is 3840, SPGM 2 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 2 H Size is 1920, SPGM 2 V Size is 1080. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 45

Chapter 3: Using Your Product SPGM 3: SPGM 3 Pos X is 5760, SPGM 3 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 3 H Size is 1920, SPGM 3 V Size is 1080. SPGM 4: SPGM 4 Pos X is 7680, SPGM 4 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 4 H Size is 1920, SPGM 4 V Size is 1080. User can also custom the size and position of each SPGM. (3) Push the [SIZE] button, and enter to the menu items as follows: According to the parameters from Step 2, set Scale H Pos as 0 and Scale H Size as 9600, [1920 (PGM)+1920 (SPGM1)+1920 (SPGM2)+1920 (SPGM3)+1920 (SPGM4)=9600], as shown in the figure below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 46

Chapter 3: Using Your Product IIIIII Splicing Mode (1) Push the [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items, select <4K1K> in <Output> option, and select ON. (2) Select the splicing mode <IIIII>. (3) Select the signal, for example, select signal 5, as shown below: (4) Then, the H Total is 11520, V Total is 1080. PGM1: PGM1 Pos X is 0, PGM1 Pos Y is 0, PGM1 H Size is 1920, PGM1 V Size is 1080. PGM2: PGM2 Pos X is 1920, PGM2 Pos Y is 0, PGM2 H Size is 1920, PGM2 V Size is 1080. SPGM 1: SPGM 1 Pos X is 3840, SPGM 1 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 1 H Size is 1920, SPGM 1 V Size is 1080. SPGM 2: SPGM 2 Pos X is 5760, SPGM 2 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 2 H Size is 1920, SPGM 2 V Size is 1080. SPGM 3: SPGM 3 Pos X is 7680, SPGM 3 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 3 H Size is 1920, SPGM 3 V Size is 1080. SPGM 4: SPGM 4 Pos X is 9600, SPGM 4 Pos Y is 0, SPGM 4 H Size is 1920, SPGM 4 V Size is 1080. User can also custom the size and position of each SPGM. (5) Push the [SIZE] button, and enter to the menu items as follows: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 47

Chapter 3: Using Your Product According to the parameters from Step 4, set Scale H Pos as 0 and Scale H Size as 11520, [1920 (PGM1)+1920 (PGM2)+1920 (SPGM1)+1920 (SPGM2)+1920 (SPGM3)+1920 (SPGM4)=11520], as shown in the figure below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 48

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.8 4K1K Mode 1. Push the [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items, turn the rotary knob, and select <Output>. 2. Push the knob to confirm. Turn the rotary knob, and select <4K1K>, set ON : 3. Push the [CONTROL] button, and select the layer. 4. Push any button in the PST area, and select the signal. 5. Push the [SIZE] button, and set Scale H Size as 3840, then it realizes the 4K1K mode. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 49

Chapter 3: Using Your Product If output the dual graphics to the background input, the operation is as follows: 1. Input the dual graphics signal (HDMI background input). 2. Push the [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items, turn the rotary knob, and select <Output>. 3. Push the knob to confirm. Turn the rotary knob, and select <4K1K>, set ON : 4. Push the [BK] button in the PST area, and select the background signal, then it realizes the 4K1K mode. Note The background input resolution much be greater than output resolution. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 50

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.9 Switching Mode 1. T-BAR switch: Switch the PST image to program with wipe and fade by T-bar. 2. CUT switch: Seamless switch the PST image to program by pushing [CUT] button. 3. TAKE switch: Switch the PST image to program with wipe and fade by pushing [TAKE] button. 4. TRANSITION DURATION: Transition duration setting, the adjustment range is between 0.1~5S. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 51

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.10 Set the Output Resolution 3.10.1 Select the Output Resolution 1. Push the [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items, turn the rotary knob and select <Output>: 2. Push the rotary knob to confirm, and enter to the menus as below: 3. <Format> is the default option, push the rotary to confirm. Turn the rotary knob, select the output resolution according to actual need. 3.10.2 Custom the Output Resolution 1. Push the [SYSTEM] button, and enter to the menu items, turn the rotary knob and select <Output>: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 52

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 2. Push the rotary knob to confirm, and enter to the menus as below: 3. Turn the rotary knob, and select <Custom Format>, push the rotary knob to confirm. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 53

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 4. Set H Active, V Active and Fred according to actual need, then select <Set> and set Yes, push the rotary knob to confirm. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 54

Chapter 3: Using Your Product 3.11 Using Black Out Black out description: Black signal realizes one-key-touch to a black screen. VENUS X3 LIVE provides black effect processing for program output and preview output, with cut black effect. Operation is as below: Push the [BLACK] button, the button light is lit, then the program output is cut to black. The effect is shown as below: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 55

Chapter 3 : Using Your Product 3.12 Saving Views VENUS X3 LIVE provides 36 positions for saving or recording parameters. To save current parameters and settings: 1. Push the [SAVE] button in Stored Presets Area, the button [SAVE] and [PAGE] lights are lit, and some of buttons 1~6 are lit and some are flashing. The button lit can be saved and flash will be overwrite, push the button lit to save. 2. Select PAGE, for example, the button [2] is lit, push the button [2]. 3. After set the PAGE, it will jump to Bank option, or example, the button [2] is lit, push the button [2]: 4. Push the [SAVE] button again, the button light is off, and exit the save function. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 56

Chapter 3 : Using Your Product 3.13 Recall Saved Settings VENUS X3 LIVE provides 36 positions for saving or recording parameters. To recall saved settings: 1. Push the [LOAD] button in Stored Presets Area, the button [LOAD] and [PAGE] lights are lit, and some of buttons 1~6 are lit and some are flashing. The button lit is ready for recall and flash means just recall, push the button lit to recall. 2. Select PAGE, for example, the button [2] is lit, push the button [2]. 3. After set the PAGE, it will jump to Bank option, or example, the button [2] is lit, push the button [2]: 4. Push the [LOAD] button again, the button light is off, and exit the load function. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 57

Chapter 4 Ordering Codes 4.1 Product 210-0003-30-0 VENUS X3 LIVE 4.2 Options 4.2.1 Input Options 190-0003-01-0 Quad DVI Input Module 4 DVI 190-0003-02-0 Quad HDMI Input Module 4 HDMI 190-0003-03-0 Quad VGA Input Module 4 VGA 190-0003-04-0 Quad SDI Input Module 4 SDI 190-0003-06-0 8 Way CVBS Input Module 8 CVBS 190-0003-07-0 Quad USB Input Module 4 USB (each with loop) 190-0003-08-0 Dual HDMI & SDI Input Module 2 HDMI + SDI (each with loop) 190-0003-09-0 Dual VGA & CVBS Input Module 2 VGA + CVBS (each with loop) 4.2.2 Output Options 190-0003-21-0 Quad DVI Output Module 4 DVI 190-0003-28-0 Preview Module (HDMI/VGA) 1 HDMI + VGA VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 58

Chapter 5 Support 5.1 Questions and Troubleshooting 5.1.1 Custom the MASK, LOGO and STILL Frequently Asked Question Troubleshooting If user can custom the MASK, LOGO and STILL for VENUS X3 LIVE? Yes, LOGO image format should be 24 bits BMP format bitmap, total pixels image size must not exceed 256 x128. And the picture of the sticker format should be 24 bits BMP format bitmap, total pixels image size must not exceed 128 x128. Make the MASK, LOGO and STILL and copy them to the USB Disk. 5.1.2 Add the Layer Frequently Asked Question Troubleshooting How many layer can add for VENUS X3 LIVE? Including 4 layers and 1 background in video input, as well as the LOGO, STILL and OSD, totally 8 layers. The OSD supports 200 pieces of subtitles and paging function. 5.1.3 Input and Output Option Module Type Frequently Asked Question Troubleshooting What kinds of input and output module do VENUS X3 LIVE support? Same with VENUS X3. Supported input modules: DVI, VGA, SDI, HDMI, USB and CVBS. Supported output modules: DVI. 5.1.4 Blending and MASK cannot open synchronously Frequently Asked Question Troubleshooting Blending and MASK can not open synchronously if enable the DSK function. User can only enable one function among DSK, Blending and MASK. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 59

Chapter 5: Support 5.2 Contact Us VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 60

Chapter 6 Appendix 6.1 Specification CVBS Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 216(L) 20(W)(mm) Number of Inputs 8 Connector Standard BNC Socket Supported Standards PAL I NTSC I SECAM Signal Level 1Vpp±3db (0.7V Video+0.3v Sync ) 75 ohm Multiplex 480i I 576i VGA Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 216(L) 20(W)(mm) Number of Inputs 4 Connector Standard DB15 Socket Supported Standard VGA-UXGA Signal Level R G B Hsync Vsync:0 to1vpp±3db (0.7V Video+0.3v Sync ) 75 ohm black level: 300mV Sync-tip: 0V Supported Resolution VGA-UXGA (800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1440 900@60 I 1600 1200@60) DVI Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 216(L) 20(W)(mm) Number of Inputs 4 Connector Standard DVI-I socket Supported Resolution SMPTE: 625/25/50 PAL, 525/29.97/59.94 NTSC, 1080P50/59.94/60 I 1080i50/59.94/60 I 720p50/59.94/60 VESA: 800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1280 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1920 1080@60 Signal Level TMDS pwl, single pixel input,165mhz bandwidth Format Standard HDMI 1.3 USB Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 216(L) 20(W)(mm) VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 61

Number of Inputs 4 Connector Standard USB port Supported Standard Support general Image and video formats HDMI Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 216(L) 20(W)(mm) Number of Inputs 4 Connector HDMI standard type A interface Supported Resolution SMPTE: 625/25/50 PAL, 525/29.97/59.94 NTSC, 1080P50/59.94/60 I 1080i50/59.94/60 I 720p50/59.94/60 VESA: 800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1280 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1920 1080@60 Embedded Audio Choose one from the two inputs Channels Format Standard HDMI 1.3 3G-SDI Input Module Interface Appearance Board Size 216(L) 20(W)(mm) SDI Input Number of Inputs 4 Connector BNC Data Rate 2.97Gb/s, 2.97/1.001Gb/s, 1.485Gb/s, 1.485/1.001Gb/s and 270Mb/s Supported Standard SMPTE 425M - 3G Level A Format SMPTE 425M (3G Level A) 4:2:2: 1920 1080/60 (1:1), 1920 1080/50 (1:1). SMPTE 274M (HD): 1920 1080I/60 (2:1) or 1920 1080/30 (PsF) I 1920 1080I/50 (2:1) or 1920 1080/25 (PsF) I 1920 1080/30 (1:1), Supported Resolution 1920 1080/25 (1:1) I 1920 1080/24 (1:1), 1920 1080/24 (PsF) SMPTE 125M (SD): 1440 487/60 (2:1) SMPTE ITU-R BT.656 (SD): 1440 576/50 (2:1) Or dual link progressive, 625-line generic. Belden 1694A cable: 150m at 2.97Gb/s Balance 250m at 1.485Gb/s 480m at 270Mb/s SDI Loop Out Number of Loop Out 4 Connector BNC Data Rate 2.97Gb/s, 2.97/1.001Gb/s, 1.485Gb/s, 1.485/1.001Gb/s and 270Mb/s VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 62

Supported Standard SMPTE 425M - 3G Level A Format SMPTE 425M (3G Level A) 4:2:2: 1920 1080/60 (1:1), 1920 1080/50 (1:1). SMPTE 274M (HD): 1920 1080I/60 (2:1) or 1920 1080/30 (PsF) I 1920 1080I/50 (2:1) or 1920 1080/25 (PsF) I 1920 1080/30 (1:1), Supported Resolution 1920 1080/25 (1:1) I 1920 1080/24 (1:1), 1920 1080/24 (PsF) SMPTE 125M (SD): 1440 487/60 (2:1) SMPTE ITU-R BT.656 (SD): 1440 576/50 (2:1) Or dual link progressive, 625-line generic. Belden 1694A cable: 150m at 2.97Gb/s Balance 250m at 1.485Gb/s 480m at 270Mb/s HDMI Background Input Interface Appearance 2 Connector HDMI standard type A interface Supported Resolution SMPTE: 1080P50/59.94/60 I 720p50/59.94/60 VESA: 800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1280 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1920 1080@60 Embedded Audio Choose one from the two inputs Channels Format Standard HDMI 1.3 DVI Output Module Interface Appearance Board Size 216(L) 20(W)(mm) Number of Outputs 4 Connector Standard DVI-I Socket Signal Level TMDS pw, 165MHz bandwidth Supported Resolution SMPTE: SMPTE: 625/25/50 PAL, 525/29.97/59.94 NTSC, 1080P50/59.94/60 I 1080i50/59.94/60 I 720p50/59.94/60 VESA: 720 480@50i I 720 480@60i I 1024 768@60 I 1024 768@75 I 1024 768@85 I 1280 720@50 I 1280 720@59.94 I 1280 720@60 I 1280 800@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1280 1024@75 I 1280 1024@85 I 1360 768@60 I 1366 768@60 I 1400 1050@60 I 1440 900@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1680 1050@60 I 1920 1080@50i I 1920 1080@59.94i I 1920 1080@60i I 1920 1080@50 I 1920 1080@59.94 I 1920 1080@60 I 1920 1200@60 I 2048 1152@60 I 2560 816@60 HDMI PGM Output Number of Outputs 2 VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 63

Connector HDMI standard type A interface Supported Resolution SMPTE: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/50p PAL, 525/59.94p NTSC, 720p50/59.94/60 I 1080i50/59.94/60 I 1080P50/59.94/60 VESA: 800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1280 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1920 1080@60 I 1920 1080@50 Format Standard HDMI 1.3 HDMI PST Output Number of outputs 1 Connector HDMI standard type A interface Supported Resolution SMPTE: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/50p PAL, 525/59.94p NTSC, 720p50/59.94/60 I 1080i50/59.94/60 I 1080P50/59.94/60 VESA: 800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1280 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1920 1080@60 I 1920 1080@50 Format Standard HDMI 1.3 HDMI PVW Output Number of outputs 1 Connector HDMI standard type A interface Supported Resolution SMPTE: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/50p PAL, 525/59.94p NTSC, 720p50/59.94/60 I 1080i50/59.94/60 I 1080P50/59.94/60 VESA: 800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1280 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1920 1080@60 I 1920 1080@50 Format Standard HDMI 1.3 VGA PVW Output Number of outputs 1 Connector Standard DB15 Socket Supported Resolution VESA: 800 600@60 I 1024 768@60 I 1024 768@75 I 1280 768@60 I 1280 1024@60 I 1440 900@60 I 1400 1200@60 I 1600 1200@60 I 1920 1080@60 I 1920 1200@60 I 2048 1152@60 Signal Level R, G, B, Hsync Vsync:0 to1vpp±3db (0.7V Video+0.3v Sync ) 75 ohm black level: 300mV Sync-tip: 0V Genlock Interface Genlock Input Number of Inputs 1 Connector BNC Genlock Loop Number of Inputs 1 VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 64

Connector BNC Supported Resolution 480i I 576i I 1080i59.94 I 1080i50 I 720p50 I 720p59.94 I 1080p50 I 1080p59.94 I 1080p60 I 1080psf23.98 I 1080psf24 Function Switch Support any two inputs fade in fade out Extras Communication RS232 USB TCP/IP Power Supply 100-240V IEC-3 Working Environment 0 C~45 C Stored Environment 10% to 90% Product Warranty 3 years parts and labor warranty VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 65

Chapter 6: Appendix 6.2 Software Upgrade 1. Connect VENUS X3 LIVE to PC via a USB to serial cable. Connect the USB port to the computer and the serial port to VENUS X3 LIVE. 2. Start up the VENUS X3 LIVE, and search the COM port (right click my computer-property-device manager). Serial No. 3. Double click the software and enter to the interface as follows: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 66

Chapter 6: Appendix 4. Click the icon, and pop-up the window as follows, select the serial No. Same with step 2, and set the baud rate as 115200, then select OK. Serial No. Baud rate Select file 5. Select Select File. Select file VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 67

Chapter 6: Appendix 6. Then pop-up the window as follows, load the *.bin program file, click Open. Program Open 7. Click here to get the old version. 8. Check the difference between the new version and the old version. If the new version is lower than the old version, click Upgrade behind it. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 68

Chapter 6: Appendix 9. Start upgrade. 10. Upgrade successfully. 11.. Reset the device. 12. Disconnect the power and reboot after 4~5 seconds. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 69

Chapter 6: Appendix 6.3 Using the Tool VENUS X3 LIVE equips the X3 LIVE TOOL, which is for OSD Set, Effect Change, Logo and STILL setting. The files can be saved to the USB disk, and be loaded when custom the OSD, MASK, LOGO and STILL. Double click the icon, and enter to the interface as follows: 6.3.1 Set the OSD OSD ON/OFF: Enable or disable the OSD function. Set the size and position: Adjust the size and position of OSD by changing the value of X, Y, width and height. Set the font: Set the font, font type, strike out or under line. Font transparent: Enable or disable the font transparent function, and set the font color. BackGround transparent: Enable or disable the background transparent function, and set the background color. Input Info: Input the information that will display. Roll Speed: Set the roll speed, the adjustment range is between 1~16. Roll type: Select left roll or right roll. Click Save To Device or Save To Computer and Apply after setting. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 70

Chapter 6: Appendix 6.3.2 Set the Effect Select BMP File: Click Select BMP File, and select the image. Select BackGround Color: Click Select BackGround Color and select the color. Effect Make: Click Effect Make, and save the effect to the USB disk. Note: 1. Special graphic image format is 24 bits BMP format bitmap, photo size cannot be more than the output resolution. 2. The background to use pure color, with white by default. 3. There can be only one graphics, does not support multiple graphics, graphical location in the upper left corner, the best location convenient later stage. 4. The generated file number is 14 to 50, according to the order generated, cannot be interrupted in the middle. 5. The generated files stored in the U disk X3LIVE \ EFFECT directory, not the directory to create this directory. 6. After completed the USB port of U disk inserted into the device, through the menu operating the import equipment. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 71

Chapter 6: Appendix 6.3.3 Set the LOGO Select Image File: Click Select Image File, and select the image. Select BackGround Color: Click Select BackGround Color and select the color. Logo Make: Click Logo Make, and save the logo to the USB disk. Note: 1. LOGO image format is 24 bits BMP format bitmap, total pixels image size must not exceed 256 x128. 2. The background to use pure color, with white by default. 3. The generated file number 1 to 50, according to the order generated, cannot be interrupted in the middle. 4. The generated files stored in the usb X3LIVE\LOGO directory, not the directory to create this directory. 5. After completed the USB port of U disk inserted into the device, through the menu operating the import equipment. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 72

Chapter 6: Appendix 6.3.4 Set the STILL Select Image File: Click Select Image File, and select the image. Select BackGround Color: Click Select BackGround Color and select the color. STILL Make: Click STILL Make, and save the STILL to the USB disk. Note: 1. The picture of the sticker format is 24 bits BMP format bitmap, total pixels image size must not exceed 128 x128. 2. The background to use pure color, with white by default. 3. The generated file number 1 to 50, according to the order generated, cannot be interrupted in the middle. 4. The generated files stored in the U disk X3LIVE\STILL, the directory, not the directory to create this directory. 5. After completed the USB port of U disk inserted into the device, through the menu operating the import equipment. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 73

Chapter 6: Appendix 6.4 Installing Options VENUS X3 LIVE and VENUS X3 supports replaceable input and output optional modules, user can install or replace the optional module according to actual need. Take VENUS X3 for example, the specific installation steps are as follows: Install the Optional Module 1. Unscrew the 2 captive screws in input modules block, and pull out the input module block, as shown in figure: Captive Screw 2. Install the input module: For the whole PCB input module with DVI or HDMI interface, fix the input module on the plate with 2 M3*4 flat screws, also need to install the 2G Micro SD card. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 74

Chapter 6: Appendix Micro SD card DVI input module: 1 For the joined PCB input module with CVBS, HDMI, VGA, USB or SDI interface, fix the input module on the plate with 2 M3*4 flat screws and 2 M3*4 round head screws. HDMI input module: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 75

Chapter 6: Appendix VGA input module: CVBS input module: USB input module: 3. Fix the input module block with fixed screws, as shown in figure: VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 76

Chapter 6: Appendix 4. Push the input modules into the device along the slide rail, and screw the captive screws, as shown in figure: Note: The install steps of output module installation and input/output module replacement are the same as above. VENUS X3 LIVE User Manual 77