DLP USB Scroll Control Configuration Guide for QBox
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DLP USB Scroll control configuration Scroll control configuration can be done in one of two ways: 1) Using QBox and keyboard: Connect a keyboard to the QBox. Press F8 to open the QBox Management Interface. The menus will be displayed on the QBox prompt output. To navigate and make selections with the keyboard, use Tab key, space key, arrow keys, [Enter] key. Skip to the next page to continue. 2) Using QBox Manager in QMaster software: In QMaster, go to PromptQBox Manager.
QBox Manager Select Configure QBox Select Hardware Ports
Select USB-to-Serial-Converter In Port Usage, change the option from “Disabled” to “Input Device (scroll control)”.
In the Input Device tab screen, select Autocue DLP USB Serial Foot Control V1 or Autocue DLP USB Serial Two-button Scroller V1 depending on the scroll type you have. Click OK. Press F10 to exit the QBox Management Interface and return to prompt mode. You will now be able to scroll with the controller using the default settings.
How to change settings for the DLP USB Two button scroll control: To change settings for the USB Two button scroll control, select Scroll Controls from the QBox Configuration menu: Select Autocue DLP USB Two-button Hand Control
You have three choices for how to configure the scroll speed: Use Scroll Table: Use a configurable scroll table to define the speed of the scroll. Use Linear Mapping (recommended): Use a Linear-Mode Multiplier value to define the speed of the scroll. Use Logarithmic Mapping: Use a Logarithmic-Mode Multiplier value to define the speed of the scroll. This allows for much faster scroll speeds than Linear-Mapping. Centre-Stop Mode: This mode allows you to scroll forward and backwards using only the scroll knob.
Button Configuration:
How to change settings for the DLP USB Foot scroll control: To change settings for the USB Foot scroll control, select Scroll Controls from the QBox Configuration menu: Select Autocue DLP USB Serial Foot Control
You have three choices for how to configure the scroll speed. Use Scroll Table: Use a configurable scroll table to define the speed of the scroll. Use Linear Mapping (recommended): Use a Linear-Mode Multiplier value to define the speed of the scroll. Use Logarithmic Mapping: Use a Logarithmic-Mode Multiplier value to define the speed of the scroll. This allows for much faster scroll speeds than Linear-Mapping. Zero Region Size: This is the size of the stopped portion of the scroll range.
Troubleshooting Moving the scroll control to another USB port It is important to keep the scroll control connected to the same USB port at all times. If you disconnect the scroll control and reconnect it to a different USB port, you will have to repeat the configuration. Using multiple scroll controls By default you are allowed to connect one scroll control to the QBox and one scroll control to the PC. For more than that, you will need to purchase the Multi-controller option.
Further information Refer to the QBox user guide that came with your Autocue equipment for detailed information about configuring and operating your QBox. Technical Support Email: softwaresupport@autocue.com hardwaresupport@autocue.
