Matrox® MuraControl™ for Windows® User Guide (for software version 3.00) 20179-301-0300 2014.02.
Contents 1 About this user guide........................................................................................ 4 1.1 Using this guide .................................................................................................... 4 1.2 More information................................................................................................... 4 2 Overview............................................................................................................ 5 2.1 Features ........
7 Windows...........................................................................................................18 7.1 Window management options............................................................................ 18 7.2 Defining the Z-order of a window ....................................................................... 18 7.3 Settings............................................................................................................... 19 7.4 Pinning a window ........................
1 About this user guide Your Matrox user guide provides information on installing and using Matrox MuraControl for Windows software. This guide also provides information on MuraControl features and options. Note: This guide has references specific to version 3.00 of Matrox MuraControl for Windows. If you’re using a previous version of the Matrox driver, certain references in this guide may not reflect the software you have. 1.
2 Overview Matrox MuraControl for Windows is a program that enables you to manage your Matrox Mura MPX-based display wall. You can use MuraControl software to create, save, and edit layouts so your source content appears where and how you want it. 2.1 Features Matrox MuraControl for Windows software supports the following features: Run the software locally or remotely. Create, save, rename, copy, and delete layouts. Import or export layouts.
3 Installing MuraControl software This section describes how to install Matrox MuraControl for Windows. 3.1 Before you begin To be able to install and run MuraControl, the following must be installed: On the Mura system (where Mura MPX cards are installed) On the client system (where MuraControl for Windows is installed) Matrox Network API Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2 Matrox driver version 2.04.01 or later* Microsoft .NET Framework 4.
4 Getting started with MuraControl This section describes how to access MuraControl software and provides an overview of the main interface. 4.1 Accessing MuraControl To access Matrox MuraControl: Click the MuraControl icon ( ) on your desktop. Click Start Æ All programs (or Programs) Æ Matrox Graphics Æ MuraControl for Windows Æ MuraControl for Windows. 4.
4.3 Understanding the main interface MuraControl features and controls are divided into categories on the main interface of Matrox MuraControl. The available categories are: MuraControl – Connect to a controller and specify the settings for your MuraControl software. (See “5 - MuraControl”, page 10.) Layouts – Configure and manage your layout, specify the settings of your layout, and make your layout active on the Mura MPX-based display wall. (See “6 - Layouts”, page 13.
4.5.1 Shortcut menu Use the shortcut menu to quickly modify your display wall layout. To access the shortcut menu, right-click the windows on your layout. The menu items include: 9 Delete Delete a window from your layout. This option also deletes the marquee text from your layout. Marquee Add a marquee to your display wall. Play Play an application source. Pause Pause an application source that’s playing.
5 MuraControl This section provides information on your MuraControl settings and explains how to connect to a controller. 5.1 Connecting to the controller IP address When you start MuraControl for the first time, you’ll be prompted to manually enter the IP address of the controller you want to connect to. If you don’t enter an IP address, you’ll be prompted each time you start the application until you enter a valid IP address. Once a valid IP address is entered, the IP address is automatically saved.
5.2 MuraControl settings MuraControl settings enable you to manage your windows and controllers. Confirm window deletions This prompts for confirmation every time a window is deleted from the layout. Allow windows to overlap This enables windows to overlap one another. Confirm window relocation This prompts for confirmation when a window is moved to another location in the layout.
Size and position of added windows Select how windows are scaled when they’re added to your layout. You can select one of the following options: Maintain aspect ratio of source – Use the aspect ratio of the source for the window. Maintain aspect ratio of output – Use the aspect ratio of the output for the window. Use mouse – Use your mouse cursor to manually size and position the window.
6 Layouts This enables you to configure and manage your layout, specify the settings of your layout, and make your layout active on the Mura MPX-based display wall. 6.1 Layout management options The following describes the basic functions of managing your layouts. Creating Click the New ( ) icon, enter a name for your new layout, then click OK. The name field can’t be left blank. Renaming Click the Rename ( then click OK.
6.2.1.2 Images Note: This option is available only if windows have been added to the layout. The background image of your layout. Background images are used at their original resolution and are neither scaled nor tiled on your layout. To upload images to your appliance: 1 Enter a URI or browse to C:\ProgramData\Matrox Graphics Inc\Window Manager. (If this folder is hidden, see your Windows documentation for information on how to show hidden folders and files.
6.2.1.5 Transparency Adjust the transparency level for your window. 6.2.2 Border You can change the appearance of your window borders depending on your needs. Style The border style for the windows in your layout. You can select one of the following options: None – No border is applied. Solid – A solid border is applied. Bumped – A rounded border is applied. Color The RGB color of the window border. To select a color, click the color button.
6.3.4 Show side panel With this feature, you can quickly switch between layouts already created. Click the Show ) icon to view a list of your current layouts on the left-hand side of the screen. When you select a layout from the side panel, the layout is automatically made active. side panel ( 6.4 Locking the layout Click the green lock ( ) icon to lock your layout. When a layout is locked, a red lock ( ) appears. While a layout is locked, you can’t add, delete, resize, or move your windows.
6.7 Marquee Use this to add, edit, and manage scrolling text (marquee) across your Mura MPX-based display wall. 6.7.1 Adding and deleting a marquee To add a marquee: 1 Click the Marquee icon ( ). 2 Specify the options for your marquee. 3 When you’re done, click OK. To delete a marquee: 1 Select the marquee window in your preview layout. 2 Right-click the window, then click Delete. You may be prompted to confirm your change. 6.7.
7 Windows This section describes how to manage your windows and modify the properties of your windows. 7.1 Window management options The following describes the basic functions of managing your windows. Adding Click the Add ( ) icon. If no free space is available on the wall, other windows will be resized and moved to make room for the new window. If the Use mouse option was selected, you can use your mouse to add a window. For more information, see “5.2 - MuraControl settings”, page 11.
7.3 Settings The properties enable you to change the appearance of your windows. To view these settings, click the Settings ( ) icon. 7.3.1 General This enables you to adjust the general settings for your windows. Label The name of your window. Source The source for the stream in the window. Left, Top Enter the position (Left, Top) of the window. Width, Height Enter the display resolution (Width, Height) for your window.
The width, in pixels, of your window border. This setting is disabled if the border style is set to None. Size 7.3.3 Cropping Use this to crop the content of your window. Enter the values, in pixels, to crop the Left, Right, Top, and Bottom sides of your window. Click Reset to restore window cropping settings to their default values. 7.3.4 Blending Note: Depending on the driver you’re using, certain options may not be available.
7.3.5 Text overlay Note: Depending on the driver you’re using, certain options may not be available. Provides full control of your text overlays by enabling you to adjust such settings as the color of the text, the name and size of the font, the placement of the text, and the scroll speed. 7.3.5.1 Text overlay options To customize the look of your text overlay, you can adjust the following settings: Add, Delete To add a text overlay, click Add, then enter your text.
Background color The RGB color used with an opaque background. If a transparent background is used, this setting is disabled. To select a color, click the color button. Font name The font used for the text overlay. Font size The size of the font used for the text overlay. The default point size is 24. Scale font Enable this option if you want to scale the font proportionally to the size of the window. Blending type Select one of the following blending types: Default – The image is opaque.
2 Under Window Manager, create a folder called Images, and copy your images to this folder. (MuraControl software supports PNG and BMP file formats.) After images have been uploaded to your appliance: 1 Launch MuraControl. 2 Under Windows Æ Settings Æ Image overlay, select the image you want to use, then enter the Position (X, horizontal and Y, vertical). 3 When you’re done, click OK. 7.4 Pinning a window When the window is pinned, the source maintains the same aspect ratio.
8 Sources This section describes how to add, view, and modify the settings for your sources. 8.1 Source management options The following describes the basic functions of managing your sources. Selecting a source Select a source from the drop down menu. Adding To add a source, see “Adding a source”, page 25. Renaming To rename a source, click Rename, enter a new name for your source, then click OK. Deleting To delete a source, select the source you want to delete, then click Delete.
8.2 Adding a source Note: Depending on the driver you’re using, certain options may not be available. The following provides information on how to add an application source to MuraControl. 8.2.1 HTML5 1 Click Add, then enter a name for your source. 2 Select HTML5 for the type of source you want to add, then click OK. 3 If necessary, adjust the settings, enter the URL and modify the Render mode for your source. 4 When you’re done, click OK. 8.2.
4 A new dialog box will open. Select the Sources you want to use, then move them to the Selected sources list. 5 Set the Interval speed, in seconds, to determine how fast you want your sources to cycle. 6 When you’re done, click OK. 8.2.5 VLC stream 1 Click Add, then enter a name for your source. 2 Select VLC stream for the type of source you want to add, then click OK. 3 Browse to the URI protocol where the VLC stream is located. 4 Adjust the volume for the file.
8.3 Settings The properties enable you to change the settings for your sources. To view these settings, click the Settings ( ) icon. 8.3.1 General This provides the general settings for your sources. Note: Depending on the driver you’re using, certain options may not be available. Note: Depending on the blending type selected, the options available may change. Width and Height 27 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide Specifies the width and height, in pixels, of your source.
Type Specifies the type of connection or source file used by the stream. The possible types are: Component ( ) Composite ( ) DVI ( ) HTML5 ( ) Image ( ) IP ( ) PowerPoint ( ) SDI ( ) Source touring ( ) S-Video ( ) VGA ( ) VLC ( ) VNC ( ) Web page ( ) No source ( ) Also, it specifies if the stream is interlaced or de-interlaced. Rotation Change the orientation of your source. Choose from 0 degrees, 90 degrees clockwise, 180 degrees, and 90 degrees counterclockwise.
8.3.2 Cropping Use this to adjust the size of your source. Enter the values, in pixels, to crop the Left, Right, Top, and Bottom sides of your source. Click Reset to restore window cropping settings to their default values. 8.3.3 Color correction This enables you to adjust the color settings of your source. To reset the values to their original levels, click Reset to default. Hue Increase or decrease the tint or tone of the colors. Saturation Increase or decrease the depth of the colors.
8.3.3.1 Text overlay Note: Depending on the driver you’re using, certain options may not be available. Provides full control of your text overlays by enabling you to adjust settings such as the color of the text, the name and size of the font, the placement of the text, and the scroll speed. To customize the look of your text overlay, you can adjust the following settings: Add, Delete To add a text overlay, click Add, then enter your text.
Background color The RGB color used with an opaque background. If a transparent background is used, this value has no effect. To select a color, click the color button. Font name The font used for the text overlay. You can only select a font installed on your appliance. Font size The size of the font used for the text overlay. The default point size is 24. Scale font Enable this option if you want to scale the font proportionally to the size of the window.
8.3.4 Image overlay You can use an image as an overlay over the video input. The image overlay is used over the video input at its original resolution. Note: This option is available only if an image has been uploaded to your appliance. To upload images to your appliance: 1 Enter a URI or browse to C:\ProgramData\Matrox Graphics Inc\Window Manager. (If this folder is hidden, see your Windows documentation for information on how to show hidden folders and files.
9 View This section explains how to create grids and grid lines to help you better position your windows and configure your layout. 9.1 Show or hide This enables you to show or hide the output lines, grid, and custom grid lines on your canvas. 9.2 Snap to When you create a layout, this feature enables your windows to snap to an object in your layout when you move your windows. Windows This snaps the windows snap to one another. Output lines This snaps the window to the lines of the output.
9.4 Grid lines This option enables you to specify the exact position for your grid line. To add a vertical or horizontal position for your grid line, click the Add ( position (in pixels). To delete a custom grid line, click the Delete ( ) icon, then enter the ) icon next to the grid line you want to delete. 9.5 Output labels This option allows you to show or edit the labels of your outputs. Show labels Enable the Show Labels option.
10 Schedules Note: Depending on the driver you’re using, certain options may not be available. This option enables you to schedule your layouts to automatically change at specified times. From the Schedule list, select the schedule you want to use. If you don’t want to use a schedule, select None. 10.1Recurring layouts 10.1.1Interval Choose this to have selected layouts change at regular intervals. 1 Choose an existing schedule or click Add to create a new schedule. 2 Select Interval.
10.1.2.3Renaming an item To rename an item, click Rename, enter a new name for your item, then click OK. 10.2Scheduled layouts The Calendar feature enables you to create a list of scheduled layouts. 10.2.1Adding a new item to the calendar 1 Click the Add ( ) icon. 2 Set the Layout, Day, and Time. To change these settings, you can also click the Settings ( ) icon next to the item. 3 When you’re done, click OK. 10.2.
11 Troubleshooting 11.1Common problems and solutions This section addresses common problems that could prevent you from using your system or product. Problem 1Cause 1Solution Unable to connect to a controller Communication to the controller isn’t being properly established. Your Matrox MuraControl software communicates through the telnet port of the Mura controller via TCP-IP. This means that an IP connection from the client needs to be established with port 23 of the controller.
12 Appendix – Creating a display wall layout Creating a display wall layout involves adding a new layout, adding one or more windows to your layout, selecting a source for your windows, and making your layout active. 12.1Step-by-step configuration This section takes you through the step-by-step configuration of your display wall layout. 12.1.1Create a new layout When you start MuraControl for the first time, you’ll be prompted to create a new layout.
12.1.3Select your source To select a source for your windows: 1 Select a window from your layout. 2 Under Windows, go to the Sources drop-down menu. 3 From the drop-down menu, select a source for your window. For specific information about source settings and options, see “8 - Sources”, page 24. 12.1.4Make your preview layout active When you’re done, click the green check mark ( on the display wall.
13 Notes 13.1 General This section provides more information on issues related to your software. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is supported with Matrox driver version 2.03 or later. 13.2 Sources This section provides more information on issues related to sources. 13.2.1VNC MuraControl supports RealVNC viewer version 5.0.3 or later. If you specify only a server name, the window automatically scales to fit the wall, regardless of the aspect ratio of the VNC session. 13.2.
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