Extron electronic manual Using the QGE 100 Administrator Program, Installing the Software

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Installing the Software

The Administrator software and Viewer software programs for the QGE 100 are provided on a CD with the unit (they are not available for downloading from the web). Install each program on your computer as follows:

1.Insert the Extron Videowall Processing CD into the disk drive of your PC and wait for your CD drive root directory screen to open. If the CD does not start automatically, open your Windows Explorer and click on the external drive name to display the CD root directory.

2.Open the QGE 100 folder, then the Software folder.

3.Open the folder for the desired software program (QGE 100 Administrator or

QGE 100 Viewer).

4.Double-click on the file named QGE 100 Administrator Vn.nn.exe or

QGE 100 Viewer Vn.nn.exe. (In the file names, n.nn is the software version number.) The installation wizard for the program opens.

5.Follow the instructions on the wizard screens to complete the program installation.

Using the QGE 100 Administrator Program

The QGE 100 Administrator software enables you to:

•Preview QGE 100 sources.

•View and change QGE 100 network settings (IP address, subnet mask, and so forth).

•Configure multicast operation on the QGE 100.

•Adjust QGE 100 encoding settings.

•Set up mouse and keyboard control of a source computer.

Starting the Administrator Program

For you to start using the Administrator software, the RJ-45 LAN connector on the

QGE 100 rear panel must be connected to a switch or router that is on the same network as your viewing device or computer. (The viewing device can be connected to the same switch or router as the QGE 100 if desired.) See “Connecting the QGE 100 to the Network” on page 12 for more information about Ethernet connections.

1.With the QGE 100 powered on, open the Administrator program by either:

•Double-clicking the QGE 100 Administrator shortcut icon that was placed on your viewing computer desktop during installation, or navigating to the executable file by opening C:\Program Files\Extron\

QGE 100 Administrator\QGE 100 Administrator.exe

•Clicking Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > QGE 100 > QGE 100 Administrator > QGE 100 Administrator on your desktop.

The QGE 100 Administrator software searches the network for any available

QGE 100s. (This may take several seconds.) When the search is complete, the main application window opens, displaying information on all detected sources (QGE 100s) in the QGE 100 List section (see the example on the next page).

NOTE: QGEs on different subnets must be manually added to the list using the

Add QGE 100 option on the Connection menu (see “Adding QGEs to the list” on page 26).

TIP: To ensure that up-to-date information is displayed, click the Refresh button in the Tasks section of this window.

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Contents QGE Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Conventions Used in this Guide Software CommandsNotifications Contents QGE 100 Contents About the QGE 100 Encoder About this GuideSingle or Multiple Users QGE 100 SoftwareFunctional Overview FeaturesImage Capture and Distribution QGE 100 Data StreamOperating System Managing the NetworkQGE 100 connected with a local monitor Edid ManagementQGE 100 connected with no local monitor Digital and Analog Representation Supported Source FormatsMulticast Streaming Application DiagramsInstallation Overview Installation OperationQGE 100 Rear Panel Rear Panel FeaturesPin Function Connecting the Source Computer to the QGEFor an analog source computer Analog Monitor Cable with FerriteConnection Procedure Connecting the QGE 100 to the NetworkEthernet Connection Indicators Connecting Power to the UnitIf mounting the QGE 100 on a rack Connection DiagramsConnections with a Digital Source Digital Source Connection DiagramConnections with an Analog Source Analog Connection DiagramQGE 100 Front Panel Front Panel FeaturesComputer System Requirements Accessing the Software ProgramsInstalling the Software Using the QGE 100 Administrator ProgramStarting the Administrator Program Tasks section QGE 100 Administrator Main Application WindowQGE 100 List section Menu bar Configure QGE 100 Properties sectionOption Description Recent connectionsTools menu Other QGE 100 window itemsViewing a QGE 100 Source Administrator Viewer windowMenu Option Toolbar Icon Description Administrator Viewer menu OptionsRefreshing the list Managing the QGE 100 ListSaving the list Adding QGEs to the listDeleting the QGE 100 List Deleting a QGE from the listLoading a saved QGE 100 List Changing the Password Logging In and Out Administrator LevelConfiguring performance settings Configuring a QGEConfiguring network settings Setting Description Network Settings WindowNetwork Settings Section for UDP Multicast Configuration Configuring UDP multicast settingsDetect Quantum Sources Window Configuring the QGE for Use with a Quantum Elite ProcessorQGE 100 Software Configuration and Control Starting the Viewer Program Using the QGE 100 Viewer ProgramPort QGE 100 Viewer WindowOption Toolbar Icon Description Menus and toolbarRecent ConnectionsView menu Connecting using the Channel list Connecting to a QGE 100 SourceConnecting to a QGE 100 on another subnet Connecting using the Connect dialog boxDisconnecting from a QGE Refreshing the Channel ListLearning Dialog Example Learning DialogsMouse and Keyboard Control of the Source Computer Configuring keyboard and mouse control optionsEnabling Mouse and Keyboard Control From the Special Context menu Field To enter a valueTo end the current control session, do any of the following Starting and stopping a mouse and keyboard control sessionUsing the Special Context menu Multicast Error LoggingVideo input SpecificationsVideo processing SyncIP, TCP, UDP, Dhcp GeneralOptional Accessories Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded Parts Replacement Part Number Accessories Part NumberMounting the QGE 100 Encoder Power supplyUL Guidelines for Rack Mounting Other Rack Mounting RequirementsIP Addressing What is an IP Address?Choosing IP Addresses Class Name Valid Address Range Identifier ArrangementPinging for the IP Address Subnet MaskPing to determine the Extron IP address Class Name Subnet MaskPinging to determine the web IP address Subnetting, a PrimerGateways Local and remote devicesSubnet masks and octets IP addresses and octetsDetermining whether devices are on the same subnet Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figurePerformance Criteria Troubleshooting PerformanceThings that Impact Performance Criteria Data stream bottlenecksSource scaling Optimizing the Encoder Parameters Europe, Africa, and the Middle China East USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaAsia Middle East Europe
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