Here are the guides relating to setting up external displays on the Quantum 225 console.
Use of System Settings function and overview screen setup
Special notes
Quantum 2/3&8 series consoles only offer DisplayPort outputs. Only a direct DisplayPort connection should be used, adaptors to HDMI or other standards have been shown to not operate reliably.
Displays with integrated touch are directly supported by the Display Port standard connection. This touch, if available on the monitor, will be found to operate on the overview screen, as this mimics the action of the mouse/trackball.
However this touch feature will NOT operate on the left screen as the mixer touch screen system pre-dates and does not use the Windows touch/cursor system. The left screen is intended for display purposes only and not control
Introduction to System Settings Protection
The mixer operating system features a lock similar to HORM (Hibernate Once Read Many) and is
a Windows 10 (embedded version) function an equivalent to Ready On as used on the older SDseries consoles based on Win XP(embedded version).
The functionality of this is slightly different but in the same way is intended to protect the C:\ Drive
from unintended changes.
The method of making changes is quite different to the older system and is described below.
A difference that is immediately seen between this lock and Ready-On is that there is no white
progress bar on start up.
*In the case of a corrupted startup.ses preventing the console starting up correctly, holding the
SHIFT key will still offer the option of a “default start”. Hold the SHIFT key as soon as you see the
Quantum logo appear on the Master screen
External Monitor (EDID) registration & connection
External (overview) monitors connected with DP (Display Port) connections all have a unique
serial number which the mixer OS must register. This is similar to “pairing” devices in Bluetooth
devices for example.
This is done ONE time only, for each monitor to be connected to any given mixer (each engine
independently) The OS lock protection prevents registration and must be switched off to enable
the monitor to function.
Unlike other mixers in the SD series the external monitor is NOT connected to the mixer before
power up, before the first use. Should this be done the displays will usually arrange themselves to
a default setting meaning only the master screen is visible on all screens. If this occurs, simply
disconnect the screen and restart the mixer.
Important note regarding screen interface connections:
It is recommended that external monitor used has a direct Display Port input connection and that
in line adapters / converters (e.g DP to HDMI or DP to DVI) are not used. These have been found
to either not work or provide inconsistent operation.
Note regarding PC screens with internal touch screen capability:
Displays with integrated touch are directly supported by the Display Port standard connection.
This touch, if available on the monitor, will be found to operate on the overview screen, as this
mimics the action of the mouse/trackball.
However this touch feature will NOT operate on the left screen as the mixer touch screen system
pre-dates and does not use the Windows touch/cursor system. The left screen is intended for
display purposes only and not control.
Use of Systems Settings feature to enable external screen(s)
The access System Settings quit to Windows from the mixer program.
Touch “Quit to Windows” under the system button.
See the Quantum Home page
Click on the “Settings” button on lower screen bar
See the selection of programs available
Click on the “Advanced Settings” button
See setting page open
Click on Unlock Systems Settings at the top
This opens a “System Configuration” dialog box, Click Yes to confirm
Click OK to restarting now
The system will now pause and the screens will go blank (whilst it restarts the computer).
On restart, click OK on the “System now configurable” message
See the Quantum Home page open (and not the mixer program)
Click on the “Settings” button on lower screen bar
See the selection of programs available
Click on the “Advanced Settings” button
Plug in the external screen or screens to be used. Note any remaining screens may then show
different images.
Under “external screen”
The left column shows display 1 and display 2.
Under each you can select what position (function) the screen(s) are to be used for.
Overview or left screen (showing the left channel bank display)
For each connected screen(s) the system will show the recommended resolution for the
connected screen detected by the Operating System. The mixer will support 4:3 and 16:9
monitors of various resolutions.
Select from the drop-down selection Landscape, Portrait, Landscape inverted, Portrait inverted as
required (these are the screen orientations available).
Click “Configure All”
This may change the images on remaining screens.
If required, repeat the above process with any other screens intended to be “paired” with the
mixer. The mixer will store the setting for every screen connected in process, for future use.
Click Lock System Settings button
Click OK to restarting now
The system will now pause and the screens will go blank (whilst it restarts the computer).
The system will now restart with the Quantum mixer program running.
Check Overview screen operation as required