PRG Mbox Studio Manual v3.6.1 - Manual (Page 37)

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Setup: Texture Size
The Texture Size section is used to set the resolution of the largest content (still or movie) that will be displayed.
This setting should be kept to the lowest possible minimum, since overly large values can
negatively affect performance. If you attempt to display content that is larger than the Texture
Size - either in width or height - it will automatically be reduced in size (in 50% increments)
until it fits within the Texture Size. This automatic resizing affects image quality, but it is
necessary to ensure oversized content can be displayed quickly. We recommend finding a
compromise between keeping the Texture Size as small as possible and keeping your image
quality as high as required.
CAUTION! If changes are made to the Texture Size, the MBOX Studio software must be restarted for these changes
to take effect.
Setup: Screen Selection (Screen Arrangement)
When using the Single Output operating mode, MBOX can be setup to enter Fullscreen
mode on Output 1 or Output 2 of the I/O module. The other output will continue to
display the Mac desktop. Alternately, the "Mirror Screens" checkbox can be selected.
This will cause the single output to appear on both screens at the same time.
When using the Panoramic Wide operating mode, it is possible to set and adjust the
overlap between the two screens and specify whether they are horizontally or vertically
arrayed. (Refer to
"Operating Modes" on page 10 for more information about the various modes.)
CAUTION! Mirror Screens should not be used in show situations because it will cause one or the other of the output
screens to tear. The functionality is included as a convenience. If you require a duplicate of either video output, you
should use the appropriate video signal D/A or splitter.
Setup: Network
The Network section is used to configure the Sync and CITP settings when connecting
two or more MBOX servers.
+ Sync - sets which port the server will use for layer-to-layer and network timecode
sync.
+ CITP - selects the port that the MBOX Daemon application uses for
communication. When changes are made here, it will be reflected 4-5 seconds
later in the Daemon screen. (Refer to
"MBOX Daemon" on page 14 for more information.)
The available port choices will depend on which Ethernet cables are connected on the servers. It is important to plug
in network cables first before making changes to these settings. The settings will be remembered in case the cable is
ever unplugged, but if the cable is disconnected the pop-up will not show the port name because it is not active.
+ Ethernet 1 is the standard setting since it is typically connected.
+ The use of a second Ethernet port is recommended for all other communications besides Art-Net.
Training Video: Mbox Media Server Training Video Chapter 6: CITP – Streaming Feedback & Thumbnails