28 PDS • User’s Guide
4. Operation
Quick Setup and Operations
6. Launch GUI — (Optional) If you want to run the system from the web-based GUI,
ensure that Ethernet is connected between your PC and the PDS, then launch the
GUI. (Chapter 5, “GUI Operations,” page 87.)
7. Set output format — Set the desired output resolution and frame rate. (This
chapter, “Output Format,” page 52.)
8. Enable test pattern — Turn on the desired test pattern, verify that you have an
image, and make the necessary adjustments. When complete, turn off the test
pattern. (This chapter, “Test Pattern
,” page 52.)
9. Save output configuration — After completing all output adjustments, save the
output configuration. (This chapter, “Save Config,” page 54.)
10. Select and adjust inputs — As required, select an input, and perform the
necessary adjustments. (This chapter, “Input Menu,” page 38.)
11. Save input configuration — After completing all adjustments for an input, save
the input configuration. (This chapter, “Save Config,” page 48.)
12. Repeat for each input — repeat steps 10 and 11 for each input that you have
connected to the PDS.
13. Adjust system parameters — As required, adjust all desired system parameters
such as transition time, display brightness, and all user preferences. (This
chapter, “Trans Time,” page 60 and “System Menu,” page 65.)
14. Save system configuration — After completing all system adjustments, save the
system configuration. (This chapter, “Save System State,” page 74.)
15. (Optional) Remote Control — To control the PDS remotely, ensure that Ethernet
or Serial communications are connected, then establish communications and
issue commands. (Appendix B, “Remote Control
,” page 129.)
16. Ready to roll — With all output, input and system configurations saved, press the
desired input button, and press TAKE.
Note
For advanced system operations, specific system “tweaks”
and operating descriptions on every feature, please start with
the “Quick Function Reference
” section on page 32, and
select the function that you wish to perform.
