Analog Way SmartMatriX Ultra - Manual (Page 75)

75
10. Assembling and devices coupling
10. ASSEMBLING AND DEVICES COUPLING
The SmartMatriX Ultra can be used in multiple device configuration such as a large multi-device screen blend
(Hard Edge and Soft Edge). In cases where the blended screen involves more than one SmartMatriX Ultra
device, it becomes desirable to improve the syncronization or effects and transitions between the multiple
units, to ensure the consistency of any moving images which cross the boundary between devices. The
SmartMatriX Ultra offers a pair of Device Link ports for this purpose.
To use the Device Link feature in a multi-device setup, you will need one standard straight CAT5 ethernet
cable. Start by connecting the Cat5 cable from the Device Link output RJ-45 jack of device 1 to the Device link
input RJ-45 jack of device 2.
Straight RJ45 cable
Specific Analog Way cable
Device 1 Device 2
NOTES:
1/ Up to 2 devices can be connected using Device Link.
2/ The Cat5 based Device Link does not pass any video picture information. This link can only be used to
synchronize the timing of effects and processing on SmartMatriX Ultra devices used as part of the same
multi-device screen blend (Hard Edge and Soft Edge). Video information should be shared using specific
Analog Way cables.
3/ The Vertige™ console is compatible with multi-device configuration.