Matrox Veos
FAQs
Q: Can Veos units be daisy-chained?
A: Yes. Though only a single Master and Display unit are required, as many Display and Repeater units can be daisy-chained to expand the digital signage installation to suit your needs.
Q: Can the Display unit connect directly to the PC?A: No. The Master unit is required to accept the signal from the PC’s graphics processor and transmit this extended digital signal to the next Veos component and beyond.
Q: What type of cable is required?A: RG6 or RG11 Coax cable. Matrox specifies Belden 1694A RG6 coax cable. Though other coax cables can be used, image quality over the supported distance cannot be guaranteed.
Q: How many cables are required to drive the multiple channels of content?A: A Veos setup requires but a single line of cable to fully support all content.
Q: What kind of image quality can I expect?A: Image quality will be a perfect duplicate of the source image. Because Veos is a digital extension solution, it promises zero loss in image quality.
Q: Does Veos support RS-232?A: Yes. Veos has optional serial connections to support simplex RS-232.
Q: How many channels of content are supported?A: Veos can support up to 3 widescreen channels. Since channel support is determined by the resolutions being employed, please consult the "Supported Resolutions" chart in our product details for more information.
Q: How does Veos drive multiple channels?A: The Master unit expands the display area threefold, enabling a display canvas that is effectively three times the size of a single screen resolution. For example, a 1280 x 768 per-display resolution becomes 3840 x 768. Through your digital signage application or the Matrox Desktop Divider feature, distinct content can then be assigned to each screen size portion of this larger display area.
Q: How can I choose between display channels?A: Each output on the Display unit has a selection button which enables you to toggle between channels.
Q: How can I remotely view different channels of content from a control room setting?A: There are two recommended ways to do this:
i. You can set up a Display unit with monitors next to the Master.
ii. If your application provides an overview window, this could be displayed in the control room by means of a dual-output graphics card: you would simply use the alternate head of the dual output to view the application overview window in a separate monitor.
Q: What are the supported resolutions?A: A wide variety of resolutions with corresponding supportable channels are available. Please consult the "Supported Resolutions" chart in our product details for more information.
Q: Can the resolution be different on each display?A: No. The resolution must be the same on each monitor.
Q: Does Veos support pivot? A: Yes. Displays can be mounted in a landscape or a portrait orientation. Please note that all displays must be in either landscape or pivot mode–not a combination of both.
Q: What operating systems are compatible?A: Microsoft Windows 2K, XP and Vista. Please contact your local Matrox office to discuss compatibility with other operating systems.
Q: What graphics cards work with Veos?A: Veos is compatible with most graphics cards on the market today. Please contact graphics@matrox.com for more information.
Q: Does Veos require specific brands of displays ?A: Any monitor or display that drives standard resolutions at standard timings should work. Matrox recommends using the same monitor model throughout a Veos installation. Please note that Veos requires each display to be running at the same resolution and timing.
Does Veos support audio?A: No. At present, audio support is unavailable.
Is Veos compatible with HDMI?A: Yes. Veos should not have any trouble outputting HDMI by means of DVI-HDMI adaptors. Please note that since Matrox does not manufacture such adaptors, they must be procured separately.
Q: Do Veos units have fans?A: No. Veos units have no moving parts and are solid state.
