FlexNetViewer HD Management Utility

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1 FlexNetViewer HD Management Utility

2 Copyright Copyright 2010 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD. Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product. Trademarks FlexNetViewer is a registered trademark of CONTEC CO., LTD. MS, Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holder. i

3 About the Product FlexNetViewer HD management utility is a maintenance software for RP-VL-S-02 and RP-VL-R-02, video communications unit allowing long distance transmission via LAN of high-definition images. RP-VL-S-02 and RP-VL-R-02 can handle video transfer function without the need of making any settings or using the software. However, by using this software, advanced functions and firmware updates can be performed. RP-VL-S-02 is a transmitter that converts input image signals into LAN packet signals and then sends them. RP-VL-R-02 is a receiver that converts received LAN packet into image signals and then outputs the signals. Features of RP-VL-S-02 and RP-VL-R-02 - Monitor screen capability can be extended by LAN. PCs and monitors with limited cable length can easily be extended through the use of commercially available LAN cables (category 5 or higher) or hubs between the transmitter and receiver. Image signals are converted to LAN packets, making possible transmission with minimal loss of picture quality due to distance. - Screen display does not depend on the PC or OS. When you use the transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) and receiver (RP-VL-R-02) as a set, you can display screen images without depending on your platform such as a PC and OS. You can send the same screen images to monitors in a 1:1 or 1:N configuration. No complicated utility setup is required. - Compatibility with high-definition video High-definition video communication is made possible by the on-board picture compression CPU. - Simple transmission of live images The on-board composite input terminal (for the transmitter) allows direct connection to video cameras and simple real-time transmission of live images. - Multi-monitor configuration is possible. Connecting multiple receivers (RP-VL-R-02) allows you to send the image shown on the transmitter monitor screen onto multiple monitors simultaneously. This option requires the same number of receivers (RP-VL-R-02) as the monitors. - COM port as standard setup The receiver (RP-VL-R-02) has a COM port as part of its standard setup. By installing the appropriate driver on the transmitting Windows PC, it can be allocated for use as a COM port on the PC itself, allowing remote control of serial communications equipment via LAN. - Image transfer utility and main unit management utility are available. When the image transfer utility (option) is installed on a PC, it can be used just like a transmitter or receiver. A PC can be connected as a transmitter to multiple receivers (RP-VL-R-02) or as a receiver to multiple transmitters (RP-VL-S-02). Also, when the main unit management utility (*1) is used, various settings can be performed for the transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) and the receiver (RP-VL-R-02) via Ethernet. *1 The FlexNetViewer HD management utility can be downloaded from our website (free of charge). - Fittings for monitor attachment optionally available Fittings to attach this product to the back of monitors are optionally available. The fittings are compliant with the VESA standards (75mm x 75mm or 100mm x 100mm). ii

4 CAUTION - Transmitters and receivers may cause an image distortion or fail to transfer images due to the compatibility with the PC or monitor to be connected. When using this product ensure to utilize equipment on loan from CONTEC to make an evaluation in the actual user environment. - A connection beyond the router (Internet connection, for example) is an one-to-one connection. Please be careful as it requires advanced knowledge on network, such as obtaining a global IP address - Use a cross cable for directly connecting the transmitter and receiver via LAN cable. iii

5 Table of Contents 1. RP-VL-S-02/RP-VL-R-02 functions Video Transfer Function Example of connection with a PC Example of connection with a camera Remote serial I/O function FlexNetViewer HD Management Utility Installing/Uninstalling Basic Operations System Settings Communication Search Device Creating a device list Stopping transmission Settings Operating steps Basic Transmission Method Advanced Status Operating steps Environment Status Interface DHCP VGA SIO File operations Reading of file Writing of file Restart Maintenance Transmission Control Password Settings Restore factory default settings Software specifications Setting the Hardware Group ID Maintenance SW LED...67 iv

6 1. RP-VL-S-02/RP-VL-R-02 functions This chapter describes the functions of RP-VL-S-02/RP-VL-R Video Transfer Function This function extends the monitor screen capability by Ethernet to display screen images on a remote monitor. Image signals (DVI signals, Composite) are converted into LAN packet signals before being sent. By using a commercial LAN cable, you can extend the distance of Video signal which have a limit in their cable length. Also, by connecting multiple receivers, multiple monitors can be used to display the input screen by. When using the receiver and transmitter as a set, be sure to use them without placing a load on the PC and without being dependent on the PC or operating system platform in order to be able to transfer images through only the hardware itself Example of connection with a PC Figure. 1.1 Example of connection with a PC 1

7 Example of connection with a camera Figure. 1.2 Example of connection with a camera CAUTION - Configuration of multiple transmitters and one receiver is not possible. - When performing group transmission, the connection number of a receiver is unrestricted. - With composite input the image is output from the receiver s DVI output at 480p resolution. No images are output from transmitter's DVI output. - This product uses MPEG-4 compression the input image cannot be completely reproduced. Please confirm the recycled product quality of animation beforehand with lending machine. - Do not alter the resolution with the picture signal input. - When the screen is not normally displayed by the influence of compatibility, please change the resolution setting of the transmitter and the receiver to the using PC resolution by using this software. Please refer to "8-2.Basic" for the setting. - It is likely to picture is distorted according to the environment when communicating by wireless LAN. - Refer to the separate Technical Reference regarding records of operating data for the monitor, PC (graphics card) and wireless LAN. The Technical Reference is available for download from CONTEC's website. - Because composite input is analog signal, it is some loss of picture quality compare with DVI input. - A connection beyond the router is an one-to-one connection. Perform the following settings using this software. - Set the transmitting method as receiver specification (IP address specification). (Group ID specified by default.) - Specify the router IP address as the default gateway. 2

8 Please refer to "8-2.Basic" for the setting. 3

9 1-2. Remote serial I/O function This function allows RS-232C equipment connected to the receiver to be remotely controlled using the Virtual COM driver*1 produced by CONTEC (This function is available only for the receiver.). Using a LAN cable can extend the distance for serial data with an RS-232C-standard limitation (15m). The baud rate of the RS-232C can be set by the Virtual COM driver between 300bps to 115,200bps. *1: Available for download free of charge from our website. *2: Some products can be turned on or off and have their settings changed through RS232C transmission Figure. 1.3 Configuration example of simultaneous use of remote serial I/O function and video communication function. The figure shown above depicts a configuration example of the simultaneous use of a remote serial I/O function and the video communication function. The transmitter is not necessary if the video communication function is not used. CAUTION - Since the virtual COM driver is performing conversion of SIO data and LAN data, when the control method and timing of RS-232C are required, it may not operate normally. 4

10 2. FlexNetViewer HD Management Utility FlexNetViewer HD Management Utility is a maintenance software for RP-VL-S-02/RP-VL-R-02. To use the software and its functions (such as screen display via PC) in your network, the hardware must be configured in advance. The software includes functions such as firmware updating and device status indicating. - Main functions (1) Search devices connected to the network (2) Configure devices (3) Restart devices (4) Display status information of devices (5) Update firmware 3. Installing/Uninstalling - Installing (1) Run the self-extracting executable file. (2) Specify the folder where the application files will be placed. (3) The files will be extracted to the specified folder. (4) You will find the following executable files in the specified folder when the installation finishes. - FlexNetViewerHDUtility.exe - Uninstalling (1) Delete the folder containing the application files. (the FlexNetViewer HD management utility does not use the Windows registry) 5

11 4. Basic Operations This section gives a basic summary on how to use FlexNetViewer HD Management utility. For detailed instructions on screen displays and operations, see "5. System Settings" and thereafter. - Flow Launch utility software System Settings *1 Create list of devices *2 Stop transmission *3 Settings Restart Status File Operations *1: If there are no changes made in the settings, it is not necessary to re-configure every time upon startup. *2: If there are no changes made in the device list, it is not necessary to recreate the list every time upon startup. *3: This step must be performed when performing setting or file operations. - Operating steps (1) Connect the PC containing FlextNetViewer HD management utility and the device with a LAN cable, and then turn on the power for each. (2) Confirm that the device is running. (POWER LED is lighted up). (3) Launch FlexNetViewer HD management utility. 6

12 (4) When the software is launched for the first time, it is necessary to configure FlexNetViewer HD management utility. The settings must be completed for the utility software and the device to be able to communicate with each other. Click "System Settings" from the "File" menu and then apply the necessary settings. Launch FlexNetViewer HD management utility. For details, see "5. System Settings". *: The settings are saved in the FlexNetViewer HD management utility folder and they do not need to be re-configured every time the software is started. 7

13 (5) Create a device list. The device list can be created by following one of the steps below: - Search for devices connected to the network using the "Search Device" button. - Add devices by their IP address using the "Add Device" button. For details, see "6. Creating a device list". *: The device list is saved in the FlexNetViewer HD management utility folder and it does not need to be re-configured every time the software is started. Add Device Search Device Performs Search Device 8

14 (6) If the transmitter is in the middle of transferring image data, stop the transmission. Transmission can be stopped by following one of the steps below: - Set SW number 1 of the maintenance switch of the transmitter to ON. - Select the transmitter (performing the transmission) from the device list, and click "Maintenance" -> "VGA Transmission Control" -> "Stop" from the menu. CAUTION - If the communication load is high during transmission of image data and if a communication error occurs during a file operation (such as when reading/writing to a setting file or firmware), there is a chance that files can get corrupted. 9

15 (7) Select the device to perform maintenance on from the list of devices. (8) Click the button on the tool bar or submenu from the "Maintenance" menu. For detailed instructions on operations, see "5. System Settings" and thereafter. File Operations VGA Transfer Control Search Device Status Settings Reboot CAUTION - When communicating with a LAN connection, check that the Windows network settings have been correctly configured. 10

16 5. System Settings FlexNetViewer HD management utility can perform setting changes as necessary to communicate with devices. The settings for the software are saved in the FlexNetViewer HD management utility folder and they do not need to be re-configured every time the software is started. - Operating steps (1) Click "System Settings" from the "File" menu. (2) The "System Settings" window will open. After specifying the necessary options, click the "OK" button to save the settings. You can also save the current settings or load a previously saved settings file from the "File" menu. Restores default settings 11

17 5-1. Communication In this tab, specific communication settings can be set. Item Description Default value Setting range Sampling Interval (sec.) Resending Interval (sec.) Resending Count Sets the interval for retrieving information from device in the device list. Specifies the resending interval when there is no response while communicating with a device. Specifies the resending count when there is no response while communicating with a device. 10 seconds 1 to seconds 3 to times 0 to CAUTION - When communicating with a LAN connection, check that the Windows network settings have been correctly configured. 12

18 5-2. Search Device In this tab, the search method for devices can be set. You can specify the "Search device" button to search for devices only within the same network group or to search for devices in different network groups across IP routers. Item Description Default value Automatically search upon startup Specify the network to search When checked, "Search device" will be performed when the software is started. Searches a range of specified IP addresses during "search device". To specify a IP address range, enter the start and end address in the input form, and then click the "Add" button. Multiple ranges can be added as needed. To delete a IP address range, select it from the list and click the "Delete" button. Up to 64 groups can be added. If the network to search is not specified, it searches for devices within the same network group. *1 Disabled Disabled *1: To search for devices on different network groups such as across IP routers, etc., add them to the network list. 13

19 - Adding a IP address to the network list (1) Check "Specify the network to search". (2) Click the "Add" button. (3) Specify the start and end address of the IP address range to search in. (4) Click the "OK" button to add to the network list. CAUTION - When searching for devices in certain networks, check that the Windows network settings enable communication with the IP addresses in the specified range. 14

20 6. Creating a device list A list of devices must be created first before any maintenance functions (changing device settings, displaying device status, updating, etc.) can be performed. This can be done by performing one of the following steps: - Pressing the "Search Device" button searches for devices connected to the network. - Pressing the "Add Device" adds the IP address of the device. The device information is saved in the FlexNetViewer HD management utility folder and it does not need to be re-configured every time the software is started. You can also save the current device list or read a previously saved device list from the "File" menu. - Step 1 (1) Select the how devices are searched in the "Search Device" tab. - Not checked Searches for devices in the same network. - Checked Searches for devices within a IP address range of a network. 15

21 (2) Click the "Search Device" button. Search Device (3) If any devices are found within the search scope, their information will be displayed in the "Device List" and "OK" will be displayed in the corresponding "Status" column. OK - Search found NG - Search error 16

22 - Step 2 (1) Click the "Add Device" button. Add Device (2) The "Device Registration" window will open. Enter the IP address of the device and click the "OK" button. (3) The IP address will appear in the "Device List". 17

23 7. Stopping transmission All image data transmission must be stopped to be able to perform maintenance functions on a device. Transmission (of image data) can be stopped by following one of the steps below: - Set SW number 1 of the maintenance switch of the transmitter to ON. - Select the transmitter performing transmission from the device list and click "Maintenance" -> "VGA Transmission Control" -> "Stop" from the menu. CAUTION - If the communication load is high during transmission of image data and if a communication error occurs during a file operation (such as when reading/writing to a setting file or firmware), there is a chance that files can get corrupted. - Step 1 (1) Set SW number 1 of the maintenance switch of the transmitter to ON. ON *: To resume transmission, set SW number 1 to OFF. - Step 2 (1) Specify the transmitter for which you want to stop transmission from the "Device List". (2) Click "Maintenance" -> "VGA Transmission Control" -> "Stop" from the menu. 18

24 (3) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. (4) If communication with the specified device is possible, the stop transmission process will execute. (5) When the stop transmission process completes, the utility will return to the initial screen and the results of the process will display. If an error occurs, the error message will be displayed during execution. OK - Normal NG - Error CANCEL - Process aborted *: To resume transmission, click "Resume" from the same menu. 19

25 8. Settings In the "Settings" window, you can view and edit device information and settings for each device specified in the device list. This section will guide you through on how you can set up specific settings, options and functions (IP address network settings, image transfer methods etc.) for a device. To reflect setting changes, the utility software must be restarted. You can also save the current settings or open a previously saved settings file from the "File" menu Operating steps (a) Operating steps 1 The procedure of setting up the specified device is explained. (b) Operating steps 2 The procedure of saving the current settings at a hard disk is explained. (c) Operating steps 3 The procedure of reading a setup saved at the hard disk is explained. - Operating steps 1 The procedure of setting up the specified device is explained. (1) Specify the device to be configured from the device list. (2) Click the "Settings" button. Settings (3) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. 20

26 (4) The "Settings" screen will appear and information from the specified device will be retrieved. (5) If communication with the specified device is possible, settings for the device will appear. If an error occurs during the reading or if the process is aborted, the default values will be displayed. Settings for the device displayed here are listed in the window. You can switch to a different device by clicking and selecting from the drop-down list. Saves the settings for the selected device. Restarts the selected device. Opens a settings file for the selected device. Restores the settings to default values. (6) Change device settings as necessary. For details on device settings, see "8-2. Basic" and thereafter. 21

27 (7) To write the current settings, click the "Write" button. (8) If communication with the specified device is possible, the save process will begin. (9) If the utility returns to the settings screen without displaying an error message, the settings have been saved without any problems. 22

28 (10) If the settings have been saved, restart the software to reflect the changes. Click the "Restart" button. (11) If communication with the specified device is possible, the restart process will begin. (12) If the device restarts without any problems, the new settings have been applied to the device. 23

29 - Operating steps 2 The procedure of saving the current settings at a hard disk is explained. (1) Read the setting information from the device. Please refer to "- Operating steps 1" for the reading procedure of the setting. (2) Click the "Save" of "File" menu. 24

30 (3) "Save As" dialog is displayed. After preserved place and file name are specified, click the "Save" button. (4) After a setup is saved, it returns to the setting screen. 25

31 - Operating steps 3 The procedure of reading a setup saved at the hard disk is explained. (1) Click the "Settings" button. It is not necessary to specify the device in a device list. Settings (2) Click the "Open" of "File" menu. (3) "Open" dialog is displayed. After the place and the file name of the file are specified, click the "Open" button. 26

32 (4) The read setting information displayed. 27

33 8-2. Basic This tab includes basic settings pertaining with IP address network settings, image transfer methods. Item Description Default value Setting range DHCP Client Automatically retrieves IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Disabled - IP Address Sets the IP address assigned by the network administrator. 10.x.x.x *1 - Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask assigned by the network administrator Default Gateway Sets the IP address of the default gateway. * *1: Default setting of the IP address The device specific value is set using the latter three bytes from the six byte Ethernet address. Example) Ethernet address IP Address C > C-0D-0E-0F -> The first "10" will remain the same. *2: Sets this option when connecting to a device on a different network or across IP routers. 28

34 VGA Transfer Item Description Default value Setting scope Resolution Sets the resolution to be used. *1 - "Automatic" Resolution is automatically selected. - Other than "Automatic" The specified resolution becomes fixed. Automatic Automatic/VGA/SVGA/ XGA/480p/720p/ 1080i (Receiver only )/ NTSC (Transmitter only) Interface Sets the interface to be used. (Transmitter only) Automatic Automatic/DVI/ - "Automatic" Composite The interface is selected by the value of SW number 2 of the maintenance switch. - Other than "Automatic" The specified interface becomes fixed. Transmission Sets the method for transmitting image data from the PC. Send to devices Send to devices with the Method - "Send to devices with the same group ID" with the same same group ID/ Data will be transmitted to devices with the same group ID. *4 *5 group ID Specify receiver - "Specify receiver" Data is sent to the receiver with the specified IP address by 1:1. It is used for remote connection across IP routers and other situations. IP Address Sets the IP address of the receiver Port Number Sets the port number of the protocol used during image transfer. * Protocol Sets the protocol used during image transfer. *2 *3 UDP/IP UDP/IP/ TCP/IP *1: If the setting does not match the resolution of the PC, the image will not display properly. When the screen is not normally displayed by the influence of compatibility, please change the resolution setting of the transmitter and the receiver to the using PC resolution. *2: Both the transmitter and receiver must be assigned the same protocol in advance. *3: In addition, there is the case that an picture is distorted with with a receiver when retransmission processing is performed even if it uses TCP/IP. In that case, please coordinate "Advanced"-"Timeout for screen display" setting. *4: IP multicast address is used. The IP address is the value that added group ID to a private address ( ) (Group ID=0) (Group ID=14) *5: If there are multiple transmitters within the same network group and they have the same group ID, the device with the smallest Ethernet address will take priority, and transmission of image data for the other transmitters will be stopped. When plural transmitters want to transmit an image in the same group ID, set the port number in a value except

35 Transmission Method - Send to devices with the same group ID This setup is used to display the same screen as a transmitter on the screen of two or more sets of receivers. At that time, group ID of the transmitter and the receiver should be setting it to the same value. PC Monitor Group ID=0 Monitor LAN cable DVI cable Receiver (RP-VL-R-02) Group ID=0 DVI cable Image Data Group ID=0 Monitor LAN cable HUB Transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) Receiver (RP-VL-R-02) The transmitter transmits image data with multicast. *1 HUB transmits the data received from the transmitter to other ports. Since the receiver received the data with which group IDs differ, it cancels data. Group ID=1 Receiver (RP-VL-R-02) Group ID=0 Monitor No display Monitor No display The router usually cancels data in order not to transmit multicast. *2 Router Receiver (RP-VL-R-02) *1: The multicast different in each group ID is used. It is also possible to set up the transmitter of different group ID in the same network. However, each group ID is recommended to separate LAN line because the network load factor rises. *2: This product does not support multicasting communication beyond an router. A connection beyond the router is an one-to-one connection. 30

36 - Specify receiver This setup is used when connecting a transmitter and a receiver at one set, or when a screen is displayed exceeding a router. PC Monitor Receiver 1 Monitor LAN cable DVI cable Receiver 1 is specified. DVI cable Image Data Receiver (RP-VL-R-02) Receiver 2 Monitor No display Transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) LAN cable HUB Receiver (RP-VL-R-02) PC Monitor *1 *1 Receiver 3 Monitor Router Receiver (RP-VL-R-02) Receiver 3 is specified. DVI cable Image Data Only the monitor screen of a *1 receiver specified by a transmitter is Transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) displayed. The transmitter transmits image data by unicast for the IP address of a receiver set by it. *1: The apparatus on communication pathway needs to be performing a setup which can perform communication beyond a router. 31

37 8-3. Advanced This tab performs a setup to be adjusted according to the environment, such as a frame rate and the bit rate. Transmitter Setting Item Description Default value Setting range Framerate Bitrate Local Port Number Set the number of still images (a frame) displayed for one second. It will become smooth reproduction if there are many frames. However, since the amount of data increases, it may not operate at the rate of a setting value with resolution. *1 Set the volume of data transmitted in one second. If this value is large, an amount of data will increase, but quality of image becomes good. In addition, the network load factor can be lowered by reducing this value. Sets a local port number to use by the transmission of a message for the receiver. 30fps 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 24, Kbps 512K, 1000K, 2000K, 4000K, 8000K It starts in the state that stopped the screen transmission It starts in the state that stopped the image transmission. *2 Disabled Enabled/ Disabled The receiver is also When stopping image transmission of a transmitter, the image display of a Disabled Enabled/ stoped when receiver is also stopped. Disabled transmission is stopped *1: When the resolution setting is set besides "Automatic", estimated correspondences between frame rates and resolutions are as follows. VGA: 30fps, SVGA: 30fps, XGA: 24fps, 480p (480i): 30fps, 720p: 24fps, 1080i: 5fps 32

38 When the resolution setting of this product is "Automatic", the maximum frame rate might not be output. Moreover, it depends on specs of PC used when the image transfer utility is used. Please refer to the document of the image transfer utility for details. *2: The screen transmission can begin by using utility and the maintenance switch. Receiver Setting Item Description Default value Setting range Timeout for screen Sets the waiting time for LAN data of a same screen to arrive at the receiver to display If LAN data does not reach the receiver within this time, the LAN data received milliseconds until then will be discarded. "Please wait" is When a device started, it is set up as an initial screen whether "Please wait" is Disabled Enabled/ displayed at the time of displayed. Disabled starting Screen display stop time The image display of the receiver is stopped when image data is not sent even if setup time passes. When 0 is set up, even if image data is not sent, the image display of a receiver is not stopped. 0 minutes 1to5 33

39 9. Status A detailed status information of each device in the device list can be retrieved and displayed. The status information includes operating environment, connection status between devices, communication status of VGA/SIO and other information. You can save the currently displayed status information or retrieve a previously saved settings file from the "File" menu Operating steps (a) Operating steps 1 The procedure which acquires the status information on the specified device is explained. (b) Operating steps 2 The procedure of saving the current status information at a hard disk is explained. (c) Operating steps 3 The procedure of reading the status information saved at the hard disk is explained. - Operating steps 1 The procedure which acquires the status information on the specified device is explained. (1) Specify the device from the device list for which you want to retrieve the status information. (2) Click the "Status" button. Status (3) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. 34

40 (4) The "Status" window opens and information for the specified device is retrieved. (5) If communication with the specified device is possible, the corresponding device information will appear on the screen. Closes the status window. Stops/Starts scan. 35

41 (6) If a connection is running, information will be retrieved regularly and updated on the screen. The time interval between updates can be changed from "System Settings" in the "File" menu. (7) By clicking the "Stop Scan" button, you can stop information from being retrieved/updated. When retrieving/updating is stopped, "Open" and "Save" from the "File" menu, and the "Clear" button (located on each screen) can be used. Clears information (such as the counter) on this screen. 36

42 (8) Clicking the "Exit" button closes the status window. 37

43 - Operating steps 2 The procedure of saving the current status information at a hard disk is explained. (1) Acquire status information from the device. Please refer to "- Operating steps 1" for the acquisition procedure of status information. (2) Click the "Save" of "File" menu. When acquisition processing of status information is being performed, please perform after making it stop with a "Stop" button. 38

44 (3) "Save As" dialog is displayed. After preserved place and file name are specified, click the "Save" button. (4) After save of status information is completed, it returns to a status screen. 39

45 - Operating steps 3 The procedure of reading the status information saved at the hard disk is explained. (1) Click the "Status" button. It is not necessary to specify the device in a device list. Status (2) Click the "Open" of "File" menu. (3) "Open" dialog is displayed. After the place and the file name of the file are specified, click the "Open" button. 40

46 (4) The read status information is displayed. 41

47 9-2. Environment This tab displays information pertaining to the software environment in which the utility is installed to. Item Description Loader Version Firmware Version Hardware Version Ethernet Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Running Program Group ID Device Name Available Device Version number of the program for executing the firmware. Firmware version number. Hardware version number. Device Number/Board Version/FPGA Version/DDC Version(Transmitter only) Ethernet address assigned to the device. IP address currently set. Subnet mask currently set. Default gateway currently set. Programs (loader, firmware) currently running. Group number currently running. Device model. Currently available devices (SIO). 42

48 9-3. Status This tab displays status information such as the time elapsed since the device was started and initialization status. Item Description Running Time Initialization Time elapsed since device was start. Initialization status LED Current LED display status. *1 Switch Status ID Switch DIP Switch Current group ID switch status. Current maintenance switch status. *1: Status display is only for On/Off status, not for blinking. 43

49 9-4. Interface This tab displays information pertaining to the interface such as the number of packets and bytes sent and received via the LAN and SIO port. Clears counter * Available when scanning is stopped. Item Description MTU Speed MAC Address Interface/Link Status Maximum data length that can be transmitted using this interface. Maximum physical transfer speed using this interface. MAC address assigned to this interface. Running status of the interface. up: Running/Linking down: Stopped/not linked Bytes Received Unicast Packets Received Broadcast Packets Received Discarded Packets Received Packets with Receiving Errors Packets with Overrun Errors Packets with CRC Errors Bytes Transmitted Unicast Packets Transmitted Broadcast Packets Transmitted Transmissions in Standby Packets with Transmission Errors Reset Count Link State Change Count Number of bytes from the data received. Number of unicast packets received. Number of broadcast packets received. Number of packets received and discarded due to insufficient memory, etc. Number of packets received in which a receiving error occurred. Number of packets received in which a overrun error occurred. Number of packets received in which a CRC error occurred. Number of bytes from the data transmitted. Number of unicast packets transmitted. Number of broadcast packets transmitted. Number of packets waiting to be transmitted. Number of packets in which a transmission error occurred. Number of times the interface was reset. Number of times that a link state changed. 44

50 9-5. DHCP This tab displays the running status of the DHCP. The tab is displayed only when the DHCP client function is enabled. Item Description IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Renew Time(sec.) Rebind Time(sec.) Lease Time(sec.) IP address retrieved from the DHCP server. Subnet mask retrieved from the DHCP server. Default gateway retrieved from the DHCP server. IP address of the DHCP server. The day in which the IP address was leased. Lease duration of IP address, displayed in seconds since start. Time requested for lease extension. Time for executing reassignment. Lease time for the retrieved IP address. 45

51 9-6. VGA This tab displays information pertaining to image transfer and communication status. Clears counter * Available when scanning is stopped. Item Description Running Status VGA Connection Remote Connection Running status of image transfer. - Stopped Image transfer process is stopped. - Running Image transfer process is running. - Transmission stopped Transmission is stopped due to maintenance switch, FlexNetViewer HD Management Utility, or start of a transmitter with the same group ID. Connection status of the inmage input and output port. - Not connected Transmitter: Image signals are not output from the PC. Receiver: Communication with the transmitter is not established. - Connected Transmitter: Image signals are output from the PC. Receiver: Communication with the transmitter is established. Connection status with remote device. It is displayed when transmitted specifying IP address of the receiver.. Remote Ip Address IP address of the remote device. *1 Transmitter: When Internet Protocol address of the receiver is specified, it is displayed. Receiver: The IP address of the device which has transmitted image data is displayed. *1: When performing image transmission across the router, the IP address of a router may be displayed depending on the router to be used. 46

52 Item Description Interface Resolution Horizontal Size Vertical Size Frequency Transferred Screens Transferred Bytes Total Transferred Packets Total Packet Errors Packets per Screen Screen Read/Write Screen Read/Write Errors Screen Refresh Interval (msec.) Connections Connection Errors Initialization Errors Resolution Changes Unknown Resolutions Current interface. Current resolution. Current horizontal size. Current vertical size. Frequency that is detected now. (When DVI is input with transmitter) Number of screens transmitted and received. Total of transmitted and received bytes. Total of transmitted and received LAN packets. Number of times an error has occurred during LAN packet transmission and reception. Average number of packets per screen. Number of times screen data has been read or written. Number of times an error has occurred during read/write of screen data. Interval for transmitting and receiving screens. Number of times a connection between the transmitter and receiver has been established. Number of times an error has occurred during the connection process. Number of times an error has occurred during image parameter initialization (executed when changing resolutions, etc.). Number of times which changed resolution. Number of times that resolution of non-correspondence was detected. 47

53 9-7. SIO This tab displays the communication status and information pertaining to SIO transfer. Clears counter. * Available when scanning is stopped Clears the PC connection information. * Available when scanning is stopped. Item Description Serial Parameter Mode Baud Rate Data Bit Parity Stop Bit Flow Control The current and active mode. - PC Connection Current baud rate. Current data bit. Current parity. Current stop bit. Current flow control. PC Connection Information IP Address IP address of the PC currently being used. *1 IP address of " " indicates that no PC is currently being used. Port Number Port number of the PC currently being used. *1 Device Opens Number of times that opened an SIO port from PC. *1 Access Errors The number of times that performed the multi-access that I was opening an SIO port and accessed from another PC. *1 Timeouts Number of times that an SIO port was closed in no communication time-out. *1 *1: Displayed when PC connection mode is set. 48

54 Item Description Serial Information Running Status State of control signal Flow Control The running status of SIO transfer process. - Disabled SIO transfer is disabled. - Stopped SIO transfer is currently stopped. - Running SIO transfer is active. Signal status of control signals (RTS/CTS/DTR/DSR) and counter for status changes. Indicates if data transmission is possible and counter for executed flow control processes. Error Counter Parity Errors Framing Errors Overrun Errors Transmission Timeouts Number of times a parity error has occurred. Number of times a framing error has occurred. Number of times an overrun error has occurred. Number of times a timeout has occurred during SIO data transmission. LAN Counter Transmitted Packets Transmitted Bytes Transmission Errors Received Packets Received Bytes Reception Errors Transmission Packet Size Received packet Size Number of packets from SIO data transmitted to the LAN. Number of bytes from SIO data transmitted to the LAN. Number of times an error has occurred during SIO data transmission. Number of packets from SIO data received from the LAN. Number of bytes from SIO data received from the LAN. Number of times an error has occurred during SIO data reception. Average value of the number of bytes which transmitted SIO data to LAN. The inside of a parenthesis is the minimum and maximum. Average value of a number of bytes which received SIO data from LAN. The inside of a parenthesis is the minimum and maximum. Serial Counter Transmitted Bytes Received Bytes Number of bytes output to the SIO port Number of bytes input from the SIO port 49

55 10. File operations It is possible to locally save the settings, loader, and firmware of a device specified in the device list. It is also possible to apply such local files (settings/loader/firmware) to a specific device. With these functions, you can apply the same settings and firmware updates to other devices easily Reading of file The following demonstrates how a setting file can be retrieved from a device and then be saved to a local file. - Operating steps (1) From the device list, select the device containing the data you want to save. (2) Click the "File Read" button. File Read 50

56 (3) The file selection window will open. Select the type of data to save, then specify the local path/folder where the file is to be saved. For a setting file, select "Setting file" as the type, then specify the folder to save the file. Type File selection Multiple device Description specification Firmware File No The main program which performs communication for VGA and SIO. The file is saved specification using the specified file name. Loader File No The program which executes the firmware. The file is saved using the specified file name. specification Config file Folder Yes The file in which settings such as IP address are stored in. The file is saved in the specification specified folder and the IP address of the device will be included in file name. (ie. IP address: > _CFG.TXT) (4) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. 51

57 (5) If communication with the specified device is possible, the data will be retrieved from the device and saved to the specified local path. For a setting file, the file will be saved in the specified folder and the IP address of the device will be included in the file name. (ie. IP address: > _CFG.TXT) (6) After the data is retrieved and file is saved, the utility will return to the initial screen and the results of the process will display. If an error occurs, the error message will be displayed during execution. OK - Normal NG - Error CANCEL - Process aborted 52

58 10-2. Writing of file The following demonstrates how a firmware file can be applied to a device. - Operating steps (1) From the device list, select the device which will have its firmware updated. (2) Click the "File Write" button. File Write (3) The file selection window will open. Select the type of file to be applied, then specify where the file is saved. For firmware, select "Firmware" as the type, then specify the local path containing the firmware file. Type File selection Multiple device Description specification Firmware File Yes The main program which performs communication for VGA and SIO. Writes the specification specified file to the selected device. Loader File Yes The program which executes the firmware. Writes the specified file to the selected device. specification Config file Folder Yes The file in which settings such as IP address is stored in. specification - Folder specification File The file is written to a device with the IP address contained in the file name located inside specification the specified folder. (ie. IP address: > _CFG.TXT) - File specification Writes the specified file to the selected device. 53

59 (4) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. (5) If communication with the specified device is possible, the file and its data will be applied to the device. (6) After the file and its data is applied, the utility will return to the initial screen and the results of the process will display. If an error occurs, the error message will be displayed during execution. OK - Normal NG - Error CANCEL - Process aborted 54

60 11. Restart This function restarts the device specified in the device list. When settings file and loader/firmware are applied to a device, the device must be restarted to reflect the changes. - Operating steps (1) From the device list, specify the device for which restart will be performed. (2) Click the "Reboot" button. Reboot (3) A confirmation window will appear. Click the "Yes" button to reboot the device. (4) A password confirmation window will appear. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. 55

61 (5) If communication with the specified device is possible, the device will be restarted. (6) After the device is restarted, the utility will return to the initial screen and the results of the process will display. If an error occurs, the error message will be displayed during execution. OK - Normal NG - Error CANCEL - Process aborted 56

62 12. Maintenance From the Maintenance menu, you can stop/resume image data transmission, set passwords for devices, and restore settings to factory default values Transmission Control It is possible to stop/resume image data transmission from the transmitter. CAUTION - If the communication load is high during transmission of image data and if a communication error occurs during a file operation (such as when saving/applying setting files or firmware), there is a chance that files can get corrupted. - Operating steps (1) From the device list, specify the device for which the operation will be performed. (2) Click one of the following operations available at "Maintenance" -> "VGA Transmission Control" from the menu. - Stop Stops the image data transmission. - Resume Resumes the image data transmission. 57

63 (3) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. (4) If communication with the specified device is possible, the control process will be executed. (5) After the control process is completed, the utility will return to the initial screen and the results of the process will display. If an error occurs, the error message will be displayed during execution. OK - Normal NG - Error CANCEL - Process aborted 58

64 12-2. Password Settings It is possible to set passwords for each device for security reasons. The password will take effect after the device is restarted. If a password is set for a device, you will not be able to access any of its functions or settings unless you enter the correct password when prompted. When FlexNetViewer HD management utility receives a correct password for a specific device, the password is retained inside the software and the password confirmation screen for the same device will not appear thereafter. However, if a device restart is performed or if an error occurs while accessing the device, the password confirmation screen will display again. - Operating steps (1) From the list of devices, specify the device for which a password will be set. (2) Click "Maintenance" -> "Password Settings" from the menu. (3) The "Password Settings" window will open. Enter the password in the "New Password" field and then type it again in the "Re-type password" field. Then click the "OK" button. 59

65 (4) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. (5) If communication with the specified device is possible, the set password process will be performed. (6) After the set password process is completed, the utility will return to the initial screen and the results of the process will display. If an error occurs, the error message will be displayed during execution. OK - Normal NG - Error CANCEL - Process aborted 60

66 12-3. Restore factory default settings It is possible to reset all of the settings (including password information) pertaining to a device to factory default status. - Operating steps (1) From the list of devices, specify the devices that you want to reset to default settings. (2) Click "Maintenance" -> "Restore Factory Default Settings" from the menu. (3) A confirmation window will appear. Click the "Yes" button to restore the device settings to factory default. (4) A password confirmation window will open. As there is no password set by default, click the "OK" button without entering anything. 61

67 (5) If communication with the specified device is possible, the factory default restore will be performed. (6) After the factory default restore process is completed, the utility will return to the initial screen and the results of the process will display. If an error occurs, the error message will be displayed during execution. OK - Normal NG - Error CANCEL - Process aborted 62